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MEN OF BOSTON
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THE BOSTON AMERICAN PUBLISHERS 1913
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BY WAY OF INTRODUCTION
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EN of Boston and New England" tells its own story.
It goes out into the world of daily newspapers, illustrated weeklies and monthly magazines to fill a want often felt.
It is offered to the reference libraries of publishers as combined, the word and the picture of authority on the foremost citizens of the Northeast.
One word further.
The biographical sketches contained in this book are based upon data furnished by the men themselves.
The pictures are reproductions of recent photographs.
The book is sent out to be of prompt service everywhere when the engraving room is ready, the presses are waiting and a citizen of prominence in New England has suddenly become important in the news of the country. ,
THE PUBLISHERS
Boston, 1913
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FOSS, EUGENE NOBLE, manufacturer: b. West Berkshire, Vt., Sept. 21. 1-58; s. George Edmund and Marcia Cornelia (Noble) Foss: ed. University of Vermont, 1901, A. B .: m. I>>4 to Lilla Sturtevant; Governor of Mass. , 191-12-13: Treas. & Gen. Mgr. B. F. Sturtevant & Co .; Pres. Becker-Brainard Milling Machine Co., Mead. Morrison Mfg. Co .. Bridge- water Water Co. ; dir. Hyde Park Nat. Bank and American Pneumatic Service Co .; mem. N. E. Cotton Mfrs' Assn .. N. E. Shoe & Leather Assn., Nat. Assn. of Manufacturers, Surma Chi, New Algonquin Club, Boston Art Club. Exchange Club, Boston City Club and Beacon Society; Residence, Jamaica Plain, Mass.
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WALSH, DAVID IGNATIUS, lawyer; b. Ixominster, Mass .. Nov. 11. 1-72; 4 James and Bridget (Donnelly) Walsh; ed. Clinton High School; Holy Cross College, 1.93 and Roston Univ. Law School, 1.1. B. 1.07; Chairman of Clinton Democratic town committee, Ist-1900; moderator of Clinton town meetings, 1 <-- 97-12; Mass. House of Representa- tives, 1900-01; Lieut. Gov. of Mass., 1913; Residence, Fitchburg, Mass,
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FITZGERALD, JOHN FRANCIS, publisher and Mayor of Boston; b. Boston, Feb. 11. 1-63: 5, Thomas and Rosanna F. Fitzgerald; ed. Ehot Grammar School and Boston Latin School; m. Sept, Is, Isay to Josephine Mary Hannan; mem. Boston Common Council in 1-92; Massachusetts Senate in 1-93-91; member of Congress in 195-1901: Mayor Boston 1906- 1914; owner of "The Republic"; mem. Elks, Boston City Club, Knights of Columbus, Mass. Catholic Order of Foresters, American Order of Protection and Catholic Union; Residence, Dorchester, Mass.
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BASS, ROBERT P., Gov. of N. H. , 19:10-1912; farming; b. Chicago, Il . Sept. 1. 198 4 of Perkins and Clara (Foster) Bass; m. Edith H. Bird, Jan, 20, 1912: N. H. House of Representatives, 146; & H. Forestry Comm .. 1906-11; N. H. House of Representatives. Imf; N. H. Senate, Deg; Gov .. 1910-12: Clubs and Societies, American Forestry Assn .. Tavern Club, Boston Univ. Club, Boston, Mass. : Residence, Concord. N. H.
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POTHIER, ARAM J., Governor of R. I .: b. 1-54. Province of Quebec, Canada; s. Jules and Domitilde Pothier; ed. Nicolet College; m. April 192 to Francoise De Charmigny of France; removed to Woonsocket in 1.HE entered Woonsocket Inst. of Savings as clerk in 1-75 and is still connected with same; elected to Woonsocket School Committee Is 5; mem. R. 1. House Rep. 1-7 -**: Commissioner from R. I. to Internat. Exposition, Paris 199; City Auditor of Woonsocket Iss00; Mayor 1:94-15; Lieut. Gov. of R. 1. 1997: Commissioner to Paris Exposition from R. 1, 1900; mem. State Board of Ed. 1:07: elected Gov of R. 1. 190%: re-elected 109 :0-11-12. last term for two years; instrumental in bringing numerous in- dustries to Woonsocket and in making it one of the centres for spinning woolen and worsted yarns by French and Belgian processes; Treas, of Guerin Spinning Co., Alsace Worsted Co., Montrose Woolen Co. and Rosemont Dyeing Co .: Treas, of Woonsocket Anti-Tuberculosis Soc .: Pres. Woonsocket Inst. for Savings and Union Trust Co. of Provi- dence; Vice-Pres, of Amer, Bankers Assn .. 1912: Republican; Residence, 172 Pond St., Woonsocket, R. I.
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DRAPER, EBEN SUMNER. Mfr .: h. Hopedale, Mass,, June 17. 1.5; & George and Hannah B. (Thwing) Draper; ed. public schools. Allen's School. W. Newton, and Mass. Inst. of Tech , Engineering Dapt ; luft . College. LL. D. 1910; m. Nov. 21. 1.3 to Nannie Bristow, daughter of Gen. Bristow of New York: spent some time in machine shops at Hopedale after completing course at M. 1. T .: became mem, of firm of George Draper & Sons in Isso, introducing various kinds of patented machinery for cotton mig, industry; various Hopebate companies organized in 196 into one concern called the Draper Co. and was made agent, having charge of selling department: served three years Ist Corps Cadets, now a Veteran of that organization: Pres. Manville Co, of Providence, R. 1; dr. Harmony Mills, Cohoes, N. Y .; Queen City Cotton Co. : Nat. Shawmut Bank ; Milford Nat Bank, Milford. Mass .; Old Colony Trust Co .; mem, many other corporations; has made many gifts to towns of Milford and Hopedale; is prominent Repuh- lican; Lient. Gov. of Mass, 1-7- and Gas, Tarifa; mein Somerset Club, I'mon Clb, New Algonquin Club. Exchange Club, Country Cinb, Hope Club of Providence, Metropohtan Club of N Y., Society of Colonial Wars, Sons of Revolution, Nat. Inst. of Social Sciences, Eastern Yacht Club, Repubhenn Club of Mass,, Home Market Club, Middlesex Club, Norfolk Club, Massachusetts Club and many others,
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HART. THOMAS NORTON, former Mayor of Boston: b. Jan. 20, 1829, N. Reading. Mass .: s. David and Margaret (Norton) Hart; ed. public schools; m. April 30, 1.00 to Elizabeth Snow: entered business in 1-42 becoming partner in Philip A. Locke & Co .; in 1950 established Hart. Taylor & Co .: retired from business in 187; mem, of Common Council of Boston in 1-74 -. 0 and $1; City Alderman Is-2, 1ss5 and 1886; Mayor of Boston 1- 9-90, 1900 and 1901; Postmaster of Boston 1891-93.
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GASTON, WILLIAM ALEXANDER, lawyer: b. Benton, May 1. IsSes Wiham and Louisa R Gaston; el. Roxbury Latin School. 1576; Harvard, A B., 1.0; Harvard law School Is1; m April . 19to Mary D Lockwood; Colonel on staff of Gov. Wm. E. Russell in Jom-91-9; Pres Sot Stawmut Bank: der American Trust Co, Central Building Trust. Com- monwealth Trust Co., E. Howard Clock Co. Fore Baser Stateaidin & Co, Gillette Safety Razor Co .. Inst. for Savings in Roxbury, Mass, Bonding & Ins, Co., Satinal Ros kland Bank, trustee Forest hills Cemetery; Harvard College; mem. American Civic Assin .. Boston Elevated Mut. And Some , Boylston Market An. DAS Assentes, Civic Fed. of N. E. Exchange Club. Industrial Development Co of Chamber of Commerce, International Peace Forum, Mass. S. P. C. A .. R. E. Exchange and Auction Board, Safe Roads Automatale Ash, and Worcester County West Agricultural Society.
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BEECKMAN, ROBERT LIVINGSTON, financier: b. N. Y. City, April 15. 1-66; s. Gilbert Livingston and Margaret A. (Foster) Beeckman; ed. public schools, Newport. R. 1 .. and private tutor; m. Eleanor Thomas, daughter of Gen. Samuel Thomas. Oct. s. 102. Went to work at Is with a stock brokerage concern, became member of New York Stock Exchange at 21, retired from active business in long; chr. Industrial Trust Co., Newport Imust Co., Inter- national Silver Co., and other corporations; mem. of Metropohtan Club of Washington, Reading Room and Casino Club of Newport, Knickerbocker and Umon of New York, Hope of Providence, and Travelers of Paris; Republican. Served three terms as Representative in Rhode Island Legislature, two terms as Senator; Lives at Newport, K. I.
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BARRY, JOHN EDWARD, tourist agt .: Ex-Mayor of Cambridge; b. Cambridge, Mass .. Sept. 18, 1874: s. Michael and Catherine Barry; ed. St. Mary's Parochial Sebool, St. Thomas Aquinas College: N. E. Tourist Agt. Wabash R. R .: Cambridge City Council, 1901-02; Alderman. 1903-04 and Pres. 1905: Mass. Legislature. 1906; Alderman, 1:0 -- 09: Mayor of Cambridge, 1911-13: mem. of Cambridge Lodge of Elks, Nat. Steamboat and R. R. Assn., K. of C., Cambridge Catholic Union, Hep- tasopbs, N. E. Order of Protection.
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FITZGERALD, WILLIAM T. A., lawyer: b. Boston. Mass. . Der. 19. 1-71: 8. Henry and Bridget M (Walsh) Fitzgerald; ed. Boston public schools. Boston Univ. Law School, LL. B .; m. Nov. 21. 1900 to Ellen T. Butler: 1×90 tn 1:97 a stenographer; since 197 has practiced law ; has been mem. of Boston Common Conned; publie administrator: mem. of Mass. House of Representatives, 1 --- 99-1900; Senate, 1901-02-03; Pres. Democratie City Committee of Boston, 192-3-1-5; V.P. Dem. State Committee of Mass . 1903-1-5: Register of Deeds Suffolk County, Mass .. 1907-1918; mem. Bostan Chamber of Commerce; dir. Mass. R. E. Exchange; mem. Boston City Club. Mass, Bar Assn., Boston Bar Assn., K. of C .. A. O. H., Elks, Y. M. C. A., and many other clubs.
CONNERY, WHIJAM P .. soal dealer: b Lynn, Mass. , Oct. 15, 1855; s. Patrick and Bridget (flaney) Cunnery: ed. Lynn grammar schools; m. Sept. 12. 1. 2 to Mary Theresa Haven; at age of 15 entered theatrical business. then show business and finally coat business; has been in coal business for past 34 years; a promment Democrat, having served on Lynn Board of Ablerien and as Mayor. 1911 and 1912; mem. of F. M. T. A. S. of Lynn, American Irish Historical Society, Citizens No- License League, Mass. Total Abstinence Assn., Charter member of Valla:lollid Council, Knights of Columbus.
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LAVELLE, THOMAS D., lawyer, Boston, Mass.
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MAGRATH, GEORGE BURGESS, physician: b. Jackson, Mich .. Oct. 2. 1870; s. Rev. John Thomas Magrath; ed. Roxhory Latin School and Harvard with degrees of A. B., M. D., and A. M .: 1-97. Pathological officer Boston City Hospital; 1-99-1905, Asst. Instr. Pathology at Har- vard; 1905-07. Asst. Sec. State Board of Health; since 1:#17 Med. Exam. Suffolk County; has served as pathologist at the Long Island Hospital, Carney Hospital. N. E. Baptist Hospital and Cambridge Hospital; mem. St. Botolph Club. Union Boat Club, Mass. Med. Soc., Mass. Medico-Legal Soc., V-P .: Boston Soc. of Med. Sciences, American Assn. of Pathologists and Bacteriologists; Residence, 274 Boylston St .. Boston, Mass.
SAWYER, HENRY CLINTON, lawyer; b. Fitchburg, Mass., Jan, 21. 1-7-2 %, Samuel Warren and Laura R (Townsend) Sawyer; ed. Fitch- burg public schools and Boston Univ. Law School. LL. B .: Asst, Dist. - Atty, for Middlesex County. 110-12: Prof of Law in Boston University since 2011: mem. of firm of Sawyer, Hardy & Stone: niem. Puritan Club of Boston, Boston Bar Assu .. Mass, Bar Assn .. American Bar Assn .. Towanda Club, Aurora Lodge F. and A. M.
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QUINN, JOHN Jr., lawyer; b. Boston. Dec. 16, 1559; s. John and Hannah Quinn; ed, public schools, Y. M. C. A. Law School, LL. B. 1906; ship broker and steamship husiness from 1 ;; to 1904: practiced law since 1906; appointed Sheriff in 1912 of Suffolk County for 3 years; has served in Common Council, State Legislature and on Governor's Council; mem. B. P. O. E., M. C. O. F., K. of C., Charitable Irish Soc. , Div. 43, A. O. H., Y. M. C. A.
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MeVEY. JOHN RANKIN, lawyer; b. Boston, Mass .. Sept. IS. 1-15; 5. Adolphins Gustavus and Margaret A. (Murphy) MeVoy; ed. Boston public schools and Harvard College, A. B. and LL. B .; admitted to Mass. Bar. Jan. 1:01; senior member of law firm of MeVey, Scharton & Mc Vey: organized Hibernia Savings Bank in 1912 and is its first I'res .; dir. Danversport Rubber Co .: mem Institute of 170, Harvard Club and St. Vincent de Paul Society: Office, Carney Blih., Boston, MANS.
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OLNEY. RICHARD, 2ND., wool merchant; b. Milton, N. H., Jan. 5, 1871; s. George W. and Waity M. Olney; ed. Leicester Academy, Brown University, A. B .; m. Jan. 18, 1905 to Anna K. McCulloch: Chairm. of Selectmen of Leicester in 1902-3; Representative in Mass. Legis, 1903; Candidate for Lieut. Gov. in 103; appointed to Minimum Wage Comm. in 1911 by Gov. Foss: District Delegate to Baltimore Convention in [1]2: defeated for Congress by narrow margin in primaries in 1912; mem. Dedham Polo and Country Club; and Dedham Tennis Club, Pres. ; Residence, Dedhamn, Mass.
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HURLBURT, HENRY FRANCIS, lawyer; b. Boston, June 29, 1851; ed. publie schools of Hudson, Mass., and Cornell University; studied law in Boston in office of Burbank & Lund; admitted to bar 1877; began practice in Lynn; m. April 14, 1529 to Fannie Elizabeth Thompson; elected Dist. Atty. for Essex County for three year terms 153 and Isso; continued to practice law in Lynn ontil September 1:37 and then formed a partnership with Boyd B. Jones, then U. S. Attorney for Mass, and has practiced Inw in Boston since that time under firm name of Hurler. Jums & Cabot: mem. Algonquin Club, Beginnt Secrets of Boston, Baston Art Club, twenty Club Theft inthis Yacht Club: Ryank df in Boston mint Jo
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JOHNSON. HERBERT SPENCER, clergyman; b. MeMinnville, Oregon, Oct. 4, 1866; s. John Wesley and Helen Elizabeth Johnson; ed. Univ. of Oregon, 187; A. B. Harvard Univ. 1891; Rochester Theological Seminary. 1993; m. June 21, 1900 to Mary Crane: made addresses in Congo Reforin Movement in 1906 and 1906: Feb. 15. 190077 the Ledge Congo Resolution was adopted by U. S. Senate which led to King Leopold's loss of Belgian Congo as his personal possession and its becoming a colonial possession of Belgium. Introduced the Bar and Bottle Bill into the Legislature: it becanie a part of our Statutes in May, 19H: Pustor of First Baptist Church, Pittsfield. Mass., 1893 to 199: Pastor of Warren Ave. Baptist Church of Boston, Mass., 199-1913, and at present is pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist Church of Boston: mem. Harvard University Club. Boston City Club and South End Business Men's Club; Residence, 69 Bay State Road, Boston, Mass.
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McDONALD, JOHN F., lawyer; b. Boston, Dec. 21. 1867; s. Patrick and Mary (Graham) MeDonald; ed. public schools, Boston College Prep. School; Dartmouth College, A. B. 190; Boston Univ. Law School, LL. B. 1-92: in. 1899 to Elizabeth Winton; conduets a general law practice: Chairm. Executive Committee of Dem. State Committee 1909 and 1910; Chairm. Dem. State Committee 1911, was instrumental in bringing Gov. Foss over to the Democratic Party: wus Mgr. and Chairm. of Committee in Boston that elected Mayor John F. Fitzgerald: mem. Boston City Club, Boston Lodge of KJks, Knights of Columbus, Dartmouth College Club of Boston: Othice, 73 Tre- mont St., Boston, Mass.
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DEITRICK, FREDERICK SIMPSON, lawyer; b. New Brighton, Pa., April 8, 1875; s. Frederick A. and Louisa MeKnight Deitrick: ed. New Brighton High School; B. S., Geneva College. 1895; Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1-94; engaged in law practice since 189>; 1903-01-05, elected to Mass. Legislature from Cambridge; served as Alderman in Cambridge, Has; elected to Rd Congress (Democratic), 1912; has always taken a devoted interest in public affairs; mom. Colonial Club. Harvard Club of Boston, Economy Club, Odel Fellows, Masons; Office, 51 State St .: Residence.
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COAKLEY. TIMOTHY WILFRED, Inwyer; b. Cambridge, Mass., 1861: ed. Cambridge public schools and Boston College, 18N. A. B .; newspaper correspondent nt Spanish War in Philippines, IP; Lincoln Day orator at Los Angeles, 1909; has contributed stories and verses to many publications; is un author, and has been prominent in politics for many years; men. Press and Clover ('labs of Boston, Jonathan and Sierra Madre ('Inbs of Los Angeles.
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THACHER, THOMAS C., merchant; b. Yarmouth, Mass .. July 20, 1558; s. Henry C. and Martha (Bray) Thmacher; ed. Adams Academy and Harvard College, 1>>2; m. Jan. 16, 1x90 to Marin Lewis Louvitt of New York; engaged in wool business from 12 until 100% at which time he retired; Pres. Barnstable County Agricultural Society; mem. of several clules.
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BARBER, ALBERT GILMAN. Pres. Globe Optienl Co .; b. Epping. N. H., July 18, 1857; 8. James Pike and Lucinda Jenness Barber; ed. public school; Athol Muss, high school; m. Annie Estelle Skerrye. Jan. 1, 1-0. After working in chair und carriage shops and at firming started in besito learn optical business; ]>> agened wholesale optical goods house, Boston; new Fres. Globe Optical Co., and Optient Specialties t'o .; Treas atal dir. Gleder Earphone Co .; dir. N. E. Optical C'o .; mem. of Masonic Lodge, Chapter and Commandery, Newton, Mass .: Boston Chamber of Commerce, Methodist Social Umon, Evangelistie Ason. N. E., Boston City Missionary and Church Extension Society; Residence, North Reeling.
RANKLIN WEBSTER CRAM, railroad man, was born in Bangor, Me., June 21, 1846. The son of Gilman and Elizabeth ( Linnell ) Cram. He received his early education in the Bangor public schools. From 1861 to 1885 Mr. Cram held various positions from freight porter to manager of different railroads and in -1885 he became General Manager of the New Brunswick Railway. In 1891 he was called to the position of General Manager of the Bangor & Aroostook R. R., of which line he was made Vice- President in 1894 and President in 1900. Since 1894 Mr. Cram has also been General Manager of the Aroostook Construction Co. He was married Sept. 3, 1872, to Martha Cook Wingate in Bangor, Me. He is a member of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, Civic Federation of New England, Maine Genealogical Society, National Geographic Society, Amer- ican National Red Cross and Tarratine Club. Mr. Cram is a member of the Congregational Church and in politics he is a Republican.
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TUTTLE, LUCIUS, capitalist; b, Hartford, Conn., March 11, Isi6; a. George and Mary Loomis Tuttle; ed. Hartford public schools; m. Oct. 11. 1.75 to Estelle Hazen Martin; clerk Probate Court, Hartford, Itd; entered railroad service as clerk, N. P. & F. R. R. I.S: from I'S tol et was connected with N. Y. & N. F. R. R., Eastern R. R. B. & M. R. R. B. & L. R. R., Canadian Pacific Ry, in various positions; Commissioner Trunk Line Asan., New York 1.9-40; Gen. Mgr. N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. I .4-2 and Vice-Pres. 1.2-3; Pres, Boston & Maine R. 12. 1.6-199 and Maine Central R. R. 1896-1910; since 1910 has been chairman of Board of Boston & Maine R. R. dirs,; dir End Nat. Bank and Old Colony Trust Co., B. & M. R. R., Maine Central R. R., Conn. & Pass. Rivers R. R Co .: Vermont Valley R. R. Co .; Pres. Conn. River R. R. Co .: mem, Algonquin, Commercial, Merchants Clubs of Boston, Beacon Society and Club of Odd Volumes of Boston, Boston Chamber of Commerce, Pres. N. E. Civic Federation; Restelence, 1120 Beacon St., Brook- line, Mass.
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HAMMOND, JOHN HAYS, mining engineer: b. San Francisco, Mar. 31. 1855; s. Richard Pindle and Sarah Elizabeth (Hays) Hammond: ed. public and private schools; grad. Sheffield Scientific School of Yale, Ph. B. I-76, A. M. Yale Ivs. mining course at Royal School of Mines, Freiburg. Saxony; honorary Doctor of Engineering, Stevens Inst. of Tech- nology, 196; Hon, LL. D. St. Johns College, Annapoas, Md., 1907; Hon. M. E. Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colo., 1909; m. Jan, 1. 1>>0 to Natalie Harris of Mississippi; has five children, Harris, John Hays, Jr., Richard Pindle, Nathaniel, Natalie; Spec. Expert of U. S. Geol. Survey. Isso, examining California gold fields; later in Mexico and afterward con- sulting engineer of Union Iron Works, San Francisco, and to Central and Sontbern Pacific Rys. ; became consulting engineer for Barnato Bros. . 196; and later for Ceed Rhodes, of whom he Wweame a strong supporter, one of four leaders in reform movement in Transvaal, 1-93-6; his connection with the Januson Raid is a matter of history; pre- eminent as a mining expert, he is almost as famous for his diplomatic service, among his most notable appointments being that of Spec. U. S. Ambassador to the Coronation of King George V; Fellow A. A. A. S .: Chairman Mining Committee, Harvard University: has lectured at Columbus, Harvard, John Hopkins, Stevens Inst, of Tech, and before all the leading scientific societies: contributor to scientific magazines; Republican: Pres, of Nat, League of Rep. Clubs, Nat. Civic Federation; his clubs are legion and there are few cities of the first class in which he does not hold member- ship in the leading organizations; Residence, winter, Washington, D. C., summer, Gloucester, Mass. : Business address, 71 Broadway, N. Y.
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JORDAN. EBEN DYER. merchant: b. Boston, Mass .. Nov. 7. 1:57: s. Eben Dyer Jordan and Julia M. (Clark) Jordan; ed. Harvard University, course unfinished on account of ill-health; m. Nov. 22, IS to May Sheppard; became member of firm of Jordan, March & Co., in Jest; Pres. of Jordan, Marsh Co .. Boston Opera Co., New England Conservatory of Music: dir. Globe Newspaper Co .: trustee of Avon Street Trust and Estate of Eben D. Jordan: mem. Algonquin Club. Puritan Club, Exchange Club, Country Club of Brookline, Essex County Club and Wollaston Golf Club.
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O'SULLIVAN, HUMPHREY, rubber heel manufacturer: b. Oct. 7. 1-3. Skiblæreen. County Cork, Ire .; caine to U. S. in 1874 and settled in Lowell: s. Timothy and Catherine (Barry) O'Sullivan; ed. National schools of Skibbereen: served apprenticeship with J. W. Potter & Sons and became a printer and now hokls card in Lowell Typographical Union: m. Jan. 26. 1877 to Hannah Driscoll; in Isit became partner im O'Sullivan Bros, and in 199 established O'Sullivan Rubber Co., pioneer mfrs, of rubber heels; treas. Merrimac Clothing Co. : dir. Lowell Trust Co. and Washington Institution of Savings; mem. Lowell Typographical Union No. 310, Knights of Columbus, A. O. H., Celties, American Irish Historical Soc., Foresters, B. P. O. E.
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SHEPARD, JOHN Jr., merchant; b. Boston, Mass., Jan. 2. 1-57: s. John and Susan Annie Shepard; ed. Boston public schools; m. Jan. 10, 1910 to Alive Maud Miller; opened business in Providence in April Isso in a store 10 x ton, one and a half stories high; business demanded an enlargement and now The Shepard Company embraces three blocks connecting Westminster and Washington Sts., two of the principal streets of Providence; Pres. . See, and Treas, of Shepard Co. of Providence, R. I., and of John Shepard, Jr .. Real Estate Co. of Providence; Treas, Shepard Land Co, of Providence: owner of Shepard Norwell Co. of Boston; mem. Algonquin Club, Belmont Country Club, Woodland Golf Club, Com- mercial Club, Squantum Club of R. I., R. I. Country Club, Umitarian Club of Providence, Wannamoisett Country Club and many others.
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SHUMAN, A., merchant and banker; b. May 31. I>41; sen, mem, of A. Shuman & Co. ; dir. Commonwealth Trust Co., and United States & Puritan Trust Cos. ; mem. Boston Merchants Assn .. B. A. A . Chamber of Commerce, Ancient & Honor- able Artillery Company, American-Irish Historical Soc. : 27 years Trustee of Boston City Hospital; mem. Beacon Soc .. Bostonian Soc., Exchange Club, Art Club, Dartmouth Educational Soc .. Mass, Reform Club, Mass. Charitable Mechanics Assn., Mass. Horticultural Sor., Mass. State Conference of Charities, Museum of Fine Arts, Roxbury Charitable Assn., Society of Arts of M. I. T., Y. M. C. A.
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LOWNEY, WALTER MacPHERSON, chocolate manufacturer; b Sept 2. 1-2, Lubec, Maine; s. William and Eliza Jane (Weston) Lowney; ed. Bangor public school; m Jan JE to Netto. Bolton; Pres. Waiter M. Lawney Co. and Walter M. Lowney Co., Ltd., of Canada, and Mansfield Results Avan ; dir Besten Chamber of Commerce and First Nat. Bank of Mansfield, Mass .; mem. Boston City Club, Mansfield Winthrop Club, Ponhain Club of Providence and Boston Com- mandery.
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SULLIVAN, PATRICK F., railway official; b. County Cork, Ireland, March 16, 5-56; ed, public schools of Ireland and private tuition from late Geo. H. Conley, Supt. of Boston schools, and Lowell Commeremal College; Chief Clerk of Lowell Board of Assessors, 1-3-46; was previously associated with Lowell Horse Ry, & Lowell & Dracut St. Ry, as Secretary; became Gen. Mgr. upon consolidation of these roads; elected Pres. of Old Colony & Boston & Northern Ry, Co. 199; Pres, Bay State St. Ry. Co .; dir. Mass, Bonding & Ins. Co .; mem. Country Club of Lowell, Yorick Club of Lowell, Algonquin Club of Boston, Exchange Club of Boston and Engineers' Club of Boston; Residence, Lowell, Mass.
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THOMPSON, CHARLES H., ranch owner; b. Brattleboro, Vt., Feb 1. 150; s. Charles F. and Elizabeth Cune Thompson: ed. Brattleboro public schools; valethetorian of High School class of Issi; m. Jane's Istite Ruth H. Noyes: one daugh- ter, Lelia E. Thompson; clerk and teller in Vermont Nat. Bank Ist-100; served as lahf two terms, Brattleboro and one term as Mayor. 1996; served on Brattleboro School Board from 1-10 and as Chairman 1:00-03; one term as Town Auditor, IST; devotes great deal a" time to Minimum Wage for Women & Children, labor questions and Tuber- culosis Commissions; Vice-Pres. Marl Products Cu of Sutton Vt .: mem. Verment Wheel Club, Vermont Fish & Game Club of Montpelier, Vt .. Adrumback Asan, of New York City, Lake Champlain Assn, af N Y. City, Valley Fair Assn., Brattleboro, Congregational Brotherhood Club, Mason, Odd Fellowspassariate mem. Grand Army. Sedgwick Post of Brattleboro, Vt .. Chicago Progressive Club; was Rossevelt alternate from Vermont at June (luengo Convention acting for Judge Dana Morse, and Chairman of Vermont delegation at theage m the August Convention of the Progressive Party; is New England Manager of the Progressive Party at present and also mem, of Nat. Progressive Party Execu- tive Committee and Nat. Committeeman from Vermont.
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