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On the 12th of September, 1911, Mr. MacCutcheon was married to Miss Laura Stout, also a native of Brooklyn, and a daughter of John Stout. MIr. and Mrs. MacCutcheon have one son, Edward Mackie, Jr., born November 12, 1915, on Boston avenue in Bridgeport. Mr. MacCutcheon belongs to the Kiwanis Club of Bridgeport and he has become widely and favorably known in social as well as business connections here.
HON. FRANK E. CLARK.
Hon. Frank E. Clark, president of the Bridgeport Stone Company, is well known as a prominent representative of social and political as well as business interests. He was born in Salisbury, Connecticut. December 6, 1859, a son of Nehemiah and Elizabeth (O'Brien) Clark, the former a representative of an old colonial family. Mr. Clark came to Bridgeport in 1880,. where he began contract work with the Fairfield County Jail. In 1901, through endorsing for others, he met with heavy financial losses which wiped out his fortune and left him several thousand dollars in debt. Scorning advice to take advantage of the bank- ruptey law, Mr. Clark began to reestablish his fortune, soon paying his indebtedness in full, and today takes rank among the substantial business men of the city. His career truly is one of a man who "came back," in a business sense, and in the face of most discouraging circumstances. His standing as a business man and citizen is unsurpassed for integrity, which can be based upon actual performance and his business motto of "tell the truth and pay your bills." His position in connection with his line of business is that of leadership.
In 1900 Mr. Clark was married to Miss Elizabeth M. Dweegan, of Milford, and they have two children, Elsie Elizabeth and Frank Miller. Mr. Clark is a Royal Arch Mason and is also identified with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and with the Algonquin Club. He is a democrat and from 1895 until 1897 inclusive was mayor of Bridgeport, giving the city a progressive and businesslike administration, instituting many movements which have been of the greatest benefit. He is a member of the board of apportionment and he closely and thoughtfully studies all questions of public moment, giving his support to those interests which he deems of value and worth in promoting the upbuilding and welfare of the city.
MORRIS THOMAS HORWITZ, M. D.
Dr. Morris Thomas Horwitz, engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery in Bridge- port with office at 986 Stratford avenue, was horn in New York city, December 14, 1888, being the second son of Isadore Horwitz. who was born at New Orleans and was the eldest son of Philip and Sarah (Kalvin) Horwitz. The family home was established in New York city, where Isadore Horwitz resided until 1889. He then came to Bridgeport accompanied by his father, Philip Horwitz, the mother, Mrs. Sarah Horwitz, having died in New York City. Isadore Horwitz is a traveling salesman and for twenty-eight years he has made his home in this city.
Ilis son, Morris Thomas Horwitz, was graduated from the Park Avenue Institute, a
DR. MORRIS T. HORWITZ
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private school of Bridgeport, with the class of 1906, being one of the honor men. He afterward spent a year as a student in the scientific department of Yale University and later entered upon an academie course in the New York University. In 1908 he became a medical student in the New York University and afterward spent four years in the Col- lege of Physicians and Surgeons at Baltimore, winning his M. D. degree in 1912. For one year thereafter he was in the Hebrew Hospital of Baltimore and in 1913 he passed an examination before the state board of medical examiners, at which he made an average of ninety-eight, equalling that of any other student among the seventy applicants who took the examination at that time. Thus being licensed to practice, he shortly afterward entered upon the active work of his profession in Bridgeport and since November, 1913, has been located at No. 986 Stratford avenue, where he has a splendid general practice. He is a member of the Fairfield County and the Connecticut State Medical Societies and also of the American Medical Association.
On the 21st of February, 1917, Dr. Horwitz was married to Miss Sabina M. Zinberg, of Baltimore, with whom he had become acquainted while attending medical college there. Her father, Nathan E. Zinberg, was a well known retired merchant of that city but de- parted this life on the 26th of February. 1917. Dr. Horwitz belongs to the Park Avenue Temple of Bridgeport, thus holding to the Hebrew faith, and he also has membership with Abraham Lodge of B'nai B'rith. He is likewise a past noble grand of the Odd Fellows lodge at Baltimore, Maryland. He enjoys swimming, boating, fishing and other ontdoor sports and his favorite summer retreat is Lake George, where he tries to spend a few weeks each year, going thither if it is possible to put aside his active professional duties for that length of time.
JOHN T. COCKERELL.
John T. Cockerell, secretary of the Bridgeport Elastic Fabric Company, has been identified with business interests in this city for almost a third of a century. his first work here being in connection with the building of the old St. John's Episcopal church. He was at that time a man of about thirty-two years, his birth having occurred in Coventry, War- wickshire. England, February 5, 1854, his parents being Thomas and Mary Ann Cockerell, the former a coal merchant, but both now deceased.
After acquiring a publie school education in his native country John T. Cockerell learned the trade of ribbon manufacturing. As stated, he arrived in Bridgeport in 1886 and after aiding in the building of the elinreh he began work with the Bridgeport Elastic Webbing Company, with which he remained for fifteen years in the rubber department. Later he spent a few months with the Automatic Machine Company and in 1902 purchased the interest of Arthur Moore in the Bridgeport Elastic Fabric Company, of which he was made secretary in 1903. In the intervening years he has contributed in substantial measure to the upbuilding of this business, which has now become one of the important concerns of the kind in New England and which at a recent date was merged into the Everlastik Company. His connection with the Elastie Fabric Company has covered a long period, making him familiar with the trade in principle and detail, and his progressive methods have done much to develop this into one of the foremost productive industries of the kind in Connecticut.
In 1875 Mr. Cockerell was united in marriage to Miss Harriet Hull, of England, a daughter of George and Salina Hull, who were farming people of that country. Mr. and Mrs. Cockerell have become the parents of twelve children, namely: Emily, the wife of Wallace Hall, of Stratford; Lizzie, the wife of Warwick Hudson, of Stratford, by whom she has five children; Genevieve, at home: Bertha, the wife of Frederick Burdick, of Strat-
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ford: Gertrude, the wife of William Snadecki, of Bridgeport, a plumher by whom she has three children; Thomas, a dairyman engaged in the sale of pasteurized milk in Bridgeport, who is married and has four children; Harriet, deceased; John, who is married and makes his home in Bridgeport; Annie, the wife of M. I. Saul, of Australia; and Grace, Lillian and Ethel, all at home.
Mr. Cockerell has membership with the Brotherhood of America and with the Knights of Pythias. In politics he is a republican and his religious faith is indicated by his mem- bership in St. Luke's Episcopal church. Coming to America in early manhood, he has never had occasion to regret his determination to try his fortune in the new world. for here he found good business opportunities and as the years have gone on has worked his way steadily upward.
EDWARD J. McMANUS.
Edward J. MeManus, attorney at law. Education: Bridgeport high school, Williams College and Yale Law School. Admitted to Connecticut bar in June, 1912. Associated in the practice of law with Charles S. Canfield and John S. Pullman. Married Lilian R. Wheeler, January 27, 1916.
FRANKLIN E. SULLIVAN, D. D. S.
Dr. Franklin E. Sullivan, who since 1908 has engaged in the practice of dentistry in Bridgeport, is numbered among the many native sons of Connecticut who leel that the state offers every opportunity that could be found elsewhere and therefore have never sought residence in other sections of the country, for Dr. Sullivan is a native of Stonington, his birth having there occurred on the 4th of December, 1879. He is a son of Manrice and Mary (Collins) Sullivan. The father was born at Valentia. County Kerry. Ireland, and was brought by his parents to the new world when but six years of age, the family home being established at Norwich, Connecticut. For many years he engaged in business as a dealer in granite but is now living retired at Westerly, Rhode Island. at the age of seventy- four years. His wife, a native of this state, was a daughter of Michael and Ellen Collins and passed away in 1896, at the age of forty-six years. In the family are three sons and a daughter who are yet living.
Dr. Sullivan, the only one residing in Bridgeport, was reared and educated in Stonington, Connecticut, but when only twelve years of age put aside his textbooks in order to provide for his own support. He was first employed in a hardware store in Westerly, Rhode Island. not far from Stonington, and in 1903 he passed a civil service examination. For a few months thereafter he was employed as clerk in the Westerly postoffice but again became connected with the hardware trade. His ambition, however, pointed to professional fields and in 1905 he entered the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, from which he was grad- nated with the D. D. S. degree in 1908. In September of that year he located for practice in Bridgeport, with office in the Meigs building. He has the latest improved instruments and appliances for successful dental work according to modern scientific methods and he has intimate knowledge of the latest discoveries and researches concerning the profession. keeping in touch with the advance of progress along this line through his membership in the Bridgeport, Connecticut, American and Northeastern Dental Societies.
On the 29th of January, 1917, Dr. Sullivan was married to Miss Mary Gertrude Kellelly. of Bridgeport. a daughter of the late Edward Kellelly. Dr. Sullivan's chief diversion is
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motoring. He is an Elk and a Knight of Columbus, the latter indicating his Catholic con- nection, his membership being in St. Augustine church. His political endorsement is given to the republican party and he keeps well informed on the questions and issues of the day, believing firmly in the principles which constitute the party platform. In matters of citizen- ship be stands for progress and improvement and is always ready and willing to lend his aid and cooperation to plans and projects for the public good.
GEORGE F. CARROLL.
George F. Carroll is a partner in the State Realty Company of Bridgeport, having been one of the organizers of the firm in 1916. He was born at Winsted, Connecticut, and is the youngest of the three sons of Theron S. and Lucy A. (Downs) Carroll. The father was for many years a manufacturer of pins, hooks and eyes and champagne taps at Winsted, Connecticut, corner of Clifton and Main street. He afterward removed to Waterbury, Connecticut, where he passed away at the age of sixty-eight years. He long survived his wife, who died during the early childhood of George F. Carroll.
The son spent his boyhood days in Winsted, where he attended the public schools until he reached the age of about sixteen years, when he entered his father's factory and was connected with the business for several years. After some initial experience he went upon the road as a traveling salesman, representing the house of which his father was the head. In 1916 he came to Bridgeport and on the 15th of April of that year embarked in the real estate business as a partner in the State Realty Company. This company has since conducted a good business. Already it has won a liberal clientage and its progressive methods insure success in the future. The members possess business talents of high order combined with taet, enterprise and determination, and their elientage is steadily growing.
Mr. Carroll is a Mason of high rank, having attained the Knights Templar Degree in the York Rite and being a Prince of the Royal Secret, thirty-second degree, in the Scottish Rite. He belongs to St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 64. F. & A. M., of Winsted, Connecticut ; Eureka Chapter, No. 22, R. A. M., of Waterbury; Waterbury Council, No. 21. R. & & M .; Clark Commandery, No. 7, K. T., of Waterbury; Lafayette Consistory, S. P. R. S., of Bridgeport ; and Sphinx Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., of Hartford. His life is an exemplification of the teachings and purposes of the craft and he is ever found ready to extend a helping hand to those in need of assistance.
MRS. JENNIE C. BARNES.
In recent years woman has taken her place as the equal of man in all those lines of business which demand intelligence, resourcefulness and determination, and in the field of real estate activity Mrs. Barnes is now making for herself a most creditable position. She is a partner in the State Realty Company, with offices in the Sturdevant Place block in Bridgeport. A native of Thomaston, Connecticut. she is a daughter of Dan S. and Sarah E. (Painter) Carter, both of whom have now passed away. She became the wife of G. Fred Barnes, of Waterbury, who was widely known throughout Connecticut as a prominent Odd Fellow, having been grand chief patriarch of the state. He was also prominent in various other orders, but it was in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows that he achieved the most distinction and highest honors. He died at his home in Waterbury, Connecticut, in 1902. In 1916 Mrs. Barnes came to Bridgeport and entered the real estate business. Although the State Realty Company has had an existence of little more than a year, it
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has been active and substantial progress has been made. Intelligently directed energy is winning for it success and already it has gained a creditable position in real estate circles. Mrs. Barnes is eligible to membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution, for among her ancestors in both the paternal and maternal lines were those who fought for national independence.
FRANK HUBBARD.
Frank Hubbard, who since 1910 has heen secretary of the People's Savings Bank of Bridgeport, is a native of Rhode Island and in the acquirement of his education there attended public schools until graduated from the Providence high school. Later he became a student in Brown University. He dates his residence in Bridgeport since October, 1872, when he removed to this city to become clerk and bookkeeper for the Western Union Tele- graph Company. He afterward spent five years with the Adams Express Company and rose to the position of cashier of the Bridgeport office and in 1886 entered into active relations with the People's Savings Bank as teller and bookkeeper and in October, 1910, was elected to the position of secretary. More than thirty years' connection with the bank has estab- lished his reputation as a most capable and progressive official. He has contributed in large measure to the success of the institution, studying every phase of the banking business and of financial questions which engage the attention of the country. The People's Savings Bank has the most modern burglar and fireproof vaults in Bridgeport and the institution, which is mentioned elsewhere in this work, has enjoyed continued growth from the beginning. .
On the 2d of May, 1878, Mr. Hubbard was married to Miss Mary Julia Calet. of Bridge- port, a daughter of Deacon Thomas Calef of the South Congregational church. Their chil- dren are: Marion C., the wife of Henry T. Mosher, residing at Kent, Connectient: and Bertha A., a teacher living at home. Mr. Hubbard votes with the republican party and keeps well informed on the questions and issues of the day. He holds membership with the United Congregational church and for ten years was clerk of the South Congregational church. His has been an active and well spent life, guided by honorable principles and stimulated by laudable ambition and purpose, and wherever known he is held in high esteem.
HENRY E. BISHOP.
Henry E. Bishop, funeral director and embalmer, conducting business at No. 274 Fair- field avenue, was born in Woodbury, Connecticut, May 4, 1871, a son of Edward N. Bishop, whose birth occurred in Woodbury on the 24th of June, 1838, and who on the 6th of July, 1886, removed to Bridgeport. He was a brother of William F. Bishop, who was born in Woodbury, April 30, 1836, and who on the 16th of February, 1872, established the Bishop undertaking business at No. 65 State street, in Bridgeport, having a short time before removed to this city. In February, 1875, he was joined by John Cullinan under the firm style of Bishop & Cullinan, an association that was maintained until October 16, 1882, when Mr. Cullinan retired. William F. Bishop then continued the business under his own name until his demise, when Edward N. Bishop purchased the business. He had come to Bridgeport in 1886, as previously stated, and at once had become interested in the undertaking business. At the time of his brother's death he purchased the latter's inter- est and the firm style was then changed to E. N. Bishop & Son. The death of Edward N. Bishop occurred November 12, 1901. at which time Henry E. Bishop became sole owner and is now conducting the business under his own name.
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Henry E. Bishop acquired his early education in his native town and in March, 1888, came to Bridgeport, where he has since been actively connected with the undertaking busi- ness. This is today the oldest undertaking establishment in Bridgeport, if not in the state, and for forty-four years a Bishop has been at the head. Henry E. Bishop has intro- duced many modern improvements. In 1910 he erected a modern substantial building expressly for the business and in 1912 he installed an automobile equipment, the first in the state. The building is finished in hardwood and his place of business is equipped with every facility known to metropolitan undertaking. There is a finely equipped office and display room, a convenient and sanitary embalming room and a spacious and handsomely furnished mortuary chapel on the second floor, the first and largest in the city. No charge is made for its use. The building also has elevator service and there is a covered area and in the rear of the building is located the garages reached by a concrete driveway from Elm street. All branches of funeral direction are executed in the most painstaking man- ner and to the minutest detail and an assistant is on duty at night, so that service can be secured at any time in the twenty-four hours. Mr. Bishop ranks among the progres- sive business men of his city and is held in high regard not only through his business connections but also for his many admirable personal qualities. He is a member of the leading fraternal organizations and among his associates is held in the highest esteem.
Mr. Bishop was married in Bridgeport in 1901 to Rose Wipper, of New Haven, and they have two children, Edward H. and Harriet R.
FRANK N. BENHAM, JR.
Frank N. Benham, Jr., assistant cashier of the First Bridgeport National Bank, was born December 18, 1884, a son of Frank N. Benham, Sr., who is mentioned elsewhere in this work. After mastering the elemental branches of learning in private schools, which he attended, he entered Williams College. Throughout his entire business career he has been connected with the First Bridgeport National Bank, entering that institution as messenger in July, 1903, at a salary of five dollars per week. He worked his way upward through the position of bookkeeper to that of receiving teller and in the fall of 1913 was elected assistant cashier, which position he has since filled. He has been a close student of every phase of the business and his broadening experience has made his service of value to the institution which he represents, his ability being attested by his promotions.
On the 2d of March, 1917, Mr. Benham was united in marriage to Miss Catherine Wagner, who was born in Alsace-Lorraine, France, and was brought to America by her parents in her girlhood days. Mr. Benham is well known in social circles, having membership in the Brooklawn Country Club, the University Club of Bridgeport, the Williams Club of New York and the Quinnipiac Club of New Haven.
NELSON H. DOWNS.
Nelson H. Downs, assistant works manager of the Bridgeport Elastic Fabrie Company, has spent his entire life in this city, in which he is now recognized as a valuable asset in business circles. He was born September 12, 1884, of the marriage of Edward W. and Alice M. (Benedict) Downs, the former a native of Huntington, Connecticut, and the latter of Bridgeport. Her father was William C. Benedict, who arrived in Bridgeport in 1827, when but seven years of age, and passed away in 1914 at a very advanced age. The paternal grandfather, Nelson H. Downs, was a resident of Huntington and a representative of an
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old Connecticut family. Edward W. Downs engaged in the feed business and thus pro- vided for the support of his wife and children through the management of a well conducted business enterprise. He died in 1887.
Nelson H. Downs, whose name introduces this review, acquired a public school education, which he supplemented by study in the Mount Pleasant Military Academy. His initial business experience came to him through three years spent as an employe with the firm of David Trubee & Company. He was afterward a salesman for the Armstrong Manufactur- ing Company for three years and in 1909 he became connected with the Bridgeport Elastic Fabric Company. He made it his purpose to thoroughly master every task assigned him and soon gained broad and practical knowledge of the business that led to promotion from time to time until in February, 1914, he was made assistant plant manager and has since occupied that position of large responsibility.
On the 8th of June, 1910, Mr. Downs was married to Miss Beatrice Tomlinson, a daughter of Russell and Lillian (Walter) Tomlinson, of Bridgeport. Their children are Nelson H. and Russell Tomlinson. Mr. Downs is a member of the Seaside Club. Politically he casts an independent ballot, considering the capability of a candidate rather than his party affiliation. He attends the Congregational church and his aid and influence are given on the side of those activities and interests which work for the betterment of the com- munity and which uphold civie virtue and civic progress.
EDWIN W. FRAUENBERGER.
Edwin W. Frauenberger, engaged in the real estate, rents and insurance business in Bridgeport, in which connection he is widely known, was born July 7, 1879, in the city in which he still makes his home. His father, Julius G. Frauenberger, long a valued citizen of Bridgeport, came from Germany to the new world when a youth of thirteen years and has now reached the age of seventy-seven years. Of this period six decades have been passed in Bridgeport, where he was actively connected with business until 1917, when he retired. His wife, who passed away about twenty years ago, bore the maiden name of Bertha Binder. She, too, was born in Germany but in her girlhood was brought to America by her parents, who first settled in New York city but subsequently came to Bridgeport. In the family of Mr. and Mrs. Frauenberger were ten children, four of whom died young, the sur- viving ones being: Edwin W., Julius E., Oscar C., Carl E., Albert H. and Nellie, all residents of Bridgeport.
Edwin W. Frauenberger has spent his entire life in his native city and after pursuing his preliminary education in the public schools completed a course in the Bridgeport Business College, from which he was graduated at the age of fourteen. When a youth of fifteen he entered the employ of Howard H. Scribner, a prominent real estate and insurance man, whom he represented as collector. That he proved capable and efficient is indicated in the fact that he was connected with Mr. Scribner until the latter's death in 1908, although long since he had been made a member of the firm, having been admitted to a partnership upon the incorporation of the business in 1901 under the name of the Scribner Company, at which time he was chosen secretary. Mr. Scribner died in 1908 and Mr. Frauenberger con- tinued with the business until 1914, when he established the present agency under his own name, and has since continued the business with marked success, handling real estate, rents and insurance. His is now one of the well established and prosperous business concerns of the kind in Bridgeport. For a year and a half he has maintained his offices in the Frank- lin block at No. 164 State street. He has won a clientage of gratifying proportions.
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