James E. Homans, editor

“ Soon after his election as a director he was unanimously chosen on the finance committee and from that time took an active part in the management of the affairs of the company.” Mr. Eddy's public services, which were numerous, included his consistent efforts as president of the Breitmeyer Committee of Fifty to solve the streetcar problem in Detroit, which had previously been in sad need of adjustment. It was not long after he had first settled in Detroit that Mr. Eddy sought out other young men who, like himself, were interested in outdoor sports. ”

“ Eddy's qualities as being, “a man to be noted, who had the faculty of giving attention to details, which made large corporations desirous of obtaining his services, and with him acceptance of a directorship meant that he would give his thought and services . ”

“ Having concluded his studies at college, he took a position with a mercantile firm in New York City, Whitford and Sprague, wholesale hardware dealers. In 1873 he went out to Sacramento, Cal., where he took a position in the same line of business, remaining there for two years. ”