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GEORGE H. FULLER-One of the well known business men of Bristol county, Massachusetts, is George H. Fuller, treasurer of the Sweet Paper Box Company. Mr. Fuller has been identified with the A. H. Sweet & Son concern for many years, and has risen through various promotions from the position of bookkeeper to the office of treasurer of the Sweet Paper Box Company.
George H. Fuller was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, October 22, 1878, and is a son of James A. Fuller, who is engaged in business as a jeweler in Plainville, Massachusetts, and of Priscilla S. (Crocker) Fuller, who with her husband is living
in Plainvlle (1923). After receiving a careful edu- cation in the public schools of Plainville, Mr. Fuller added to his preparation for an active career by becoming a student in the Bryant & Stratton Busi- ness College, where he continued his studies for a year. Upon the completion of his school training he became associated with the Mason Box Com- pany, of Attleboro Falls, Massachusetts, and that connection he maintained for a year. At the end of that time he left the Mason Box Company in order to accept a position as bookkeeper in the employ of A. H. Sweet & Son. The duties of that position he continued to efficiently discharge until 1918. In the latter part of that year the paper box department of the concern was incorporated under the name of the Sweet Paper Box Company, and Mr. Fuller was made treasurer of the corpora- tion, the other officers being Frank I. Nelson, presi- dent; and L. J. L. Amoureux, secretary. The firm is engaged in the manufacture of paper boxes and has developed into one of the thoroughly well estab- lished concerns of the county. Their plant includes about 8,400 square feet of floor space, and the volume of their business requires the services of about thirty-five employees. They have built up a patronage which includes all parts of New England and the Atlantic coast and extends as far inland as the middle western States. The enterprise is steadily growing and there is every prospect of an increas- ingly prosperous future. As a member of the Na- tional Association of Paper Box Manufacturers, Mr. Fuller keeps closely in touch with the activities of the industry throughout the country. In addition to his business responsibilities he finds time for local public service, and for fraternal affiliation. As a member of the school committee he is active and efficient. He is a member of Ezekiel Bates Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, of Attleboro; and his religious affiliation is with the Methodist church.
Mr. Fuller married, in North Attleboro, Massa- chusetts, in 1903, Louise Adam, daughter of Marcel Adam, a carpenter of Los Angeles, California, and of Julia (Degrenne) Adam. Mr. and Mrs. Fuller are the parents of the following children: Howard M., who was born in 1906; Myrtice L., who was born in 1908; and Irving J., who was born in 1920. The family reside at Norton, Massachusetts.
JULIUS G. ROMERO-In an interesting and important branch of industry in Bristol county, Massachusetts, Mr. Romero is identified with a prosperous company, being manager of the Anchor Color and Gum Works, with which he has been associated for the past twenty-one years. Mr. Romero is a native son of Russia and his parents are Henry and Emilie Romero.
The Anchor Color and Gum Works, of Dighton, Massachusetts, occupy a plant, part of which was built in 1861. A mill was in the process of build- ing when the battle of Bull Run was fought in 1861, and those employed in its construction named the location "Bull Run." The buildings were of brick and were finished in 1862, Valentine Mason
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being the superintendent of construction, assisted by his brother-in-law, Horatio Briggs. The plant was owned by John Dunlap, Captain William Cobb, and New York capitalists, who there manufactured cashmere for about four years when the plant was destroyed by fire. The property was then sold to a
furniture company headed by Captain William Cobb. They partially rebuilt the mill and manu- factured furniture for about three years, but not proving successful, the plant was abandoned and stood idle for about five years. At about this time the plant of the Albion Lead Company, of Taunton, burned, and the directors voted to purchase this property in Dighton. The brick building, later occupied by the color department of the Anchor Color and Gum works was added and used as a corroding shop by the Albion Lead Company. In those days, vessels loaded with raw material for the lead works, anchored off Spooner's Wharf, their cargoes then being lightered up Muddy Cove by Charles E. Whitmarsh. Misfortune followed the works which again burned, the property then pass- ing to a company formed by John C. Jessup. They changed the plant into a color works, manufacturing oil paint, bone black, and Paris green, William Eakin being the resident manager. That company operated the plant for a few years, when Mason, Chapin Company, of Providence, Rhode Island, purchased the plant, and there manufactured water colors. In about 1900 Arnold, Hoffman & Com- pany, of Providence, Rhode Island, assumed con- trol of the plant, which they enlarged and other- wise improved. In July, 1906, it was again par- tially burned, but was at once rebuilt and operations resumed. This company manufactures water colors, soap and corn starch products, employing about seventy-five men. The surrounding grounds are tastefully laid out; has its own water supply and electric light plant; in fact, the works are now equipped with every modern improvement. The in- terests of the company are very ably looked after by Julius G. Romero, the resident manager.
Julius G. Romero was born in Russia, April 12, 1870, where his education was acquired in the public schools of his native country, he coming as a young man to the United States. For ten years he was employed with the Corn Products Company, of Chicago, after which he returned East to accept the position of manager of the Anchor Color and Gum Works, with which he has since been con- tinuously identified. Mr. Romero has done much for the development and progress of the company and his practical ability and excellent judgment has been a factor in its prosperity. He keeps in close touch with the movement of the time in his general field of activity. He is a member of the American Association of Textile Chemist and Col- orist of New England, and is strictly Republican in his political views.
Julius G. Romero married Sophia Behrens, daugh- ter of Henry and Fredericka Behrens, her father a wagon builder, in Germany, her mother now de- ceased.
HENRY FRANK GRINNELL-For the past thirty-six years Henry Frank Grinnell has been identified with the Chace Mills, of which he is now treasurer and a member of the board of directors. Mr. Grinnell is the only child of George W. and Abby A. (Thomas) Grinnell, the former of whom was born in 1829, and died in 1911; and the latter, was born in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, in 1828, and died in 1903.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, July 30, 1867, Henry Frank Grinnell received his early training in the public schools of Fall River, but. after attending the Fall River High School for a time, he became a student in the Providence (Rhode Island) schools, where he continued his studies for a period of four years. In 1887 he secured a position as clerk with the Barnard Manufacturing Company, of Fall River, with whom he remained for one year. The follow- ing year, 1888, he began his long connection with the Chace Mills, serving first as clerk and working his way upward through various positions, until, in 1911, he was made a member of the board of di- rectors, and elected treasurer of the concern in 1914. The Chace Mills rank among the largest and best known cloth manufacturing concerns in this section of the State as well as among the oldest established, having been organized in 1871. The concern is engaged in the manufacture of print cloths, window shades and fancies. Its product is sold in practically every section of the country. In addition to his responsibilities as an official of the Chace Mills, Mr. Grinnell is also a member of the board of trustees of the Citizens' Savings Bank. Po- litically he gives his support to the Republican party. He is a member of the Quequechan Club of Fall River, and his religious affiliation is with the Central Congregational Church.
Mr. Grinnell married (first) in Fall River, Massa- chusetts, in 1894, Etta L. Smith, daughter of George W. and Susan (Gardner) Smith, both natives of Fall River. She died in 1919, and he married (sec- ond) in 1922, Lillian W. Smith. She died October 25, 1923. Mr. Grinnell has no children.
DAVID T. SCHULTZ-In the oil industry in New England, Mr. Schultz holds a prominent posi- tion as general superintendent and technical director of the New England Oil Refining Company, of Fall River, Massachusetts, and with much experience in this general field he is filling responsibilities of importance in this connection.
David T. Schultz was born in New York City, October 4, 1894. His education was begun in the public schools of New York City, and being a natural student and filled with an ambition to excel, his higher courses were marked with noteworthy achievements. A graduate of the metropolitan high schools, class of 1914, he won three scholarships in his high school course, namely-the Pulitzer, the New York State and the Cornell scholarships. Later entering Cornell University, from which he received his degree of Bachelor of Chemistry in the class of 1918, he won the Cornell University Schol-
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arship and upon his graduation was awarded the Sigma Xi. His first experience in his profession was as a member of the Atlantic Refining Company, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and after only a short period he was placed in charge of their ana- lytical laboratories. In this responsible position he was successful, and continued until 1921, when he resigned to accept the office of chief chemist of the New England Oil Refining Company, of Fall River, and in the following year he was made assistant general superintendent of the plant. In February, 1923, Mr. Schultz was promoted to the position of technical director, and in July was appointed also general superintendent, in which capacity he now (1924) ably serves. Mr. Schultz is identified fra- ternally with the Sigma Xi, honorary scientific fraternity, mentioned above, the Sigma Alpha Mu, and is a member of the American Chemical Society, the American Society of Testing Materiais, the American Petroleum Institute, and the New England Industrial Editors.
Mr. Schultz married, in 1917, Sarah Stone, who was born in New York City, and they are the parents of one daughter, Blossom Iris.
HERBERT C. BRIDGE-Among the progressive and noteworthy young men of the day who are winning success and reputation in automobile ac- tivities, Herbert C. Bridge, of Somerset, Massa- chusetts, is taking a practical and definite place in the advance of the day. He is at the head of his own business and is carrying forward a steadily growing interest. Mr. Bridge is a son of Thomas H. and Maria B. (Bailey) Bridge, his father a teamster of Fall River.
Herbert C. Bridge was born at Fall River, Massa- chusetts, January 30, 1896. His education was be- gun in the public schools of his birthplace and he completed his studies in Somerset, where the family residence was later removed. Immediately after his school attendance was closed Mr. Bridge entered the employ of the Boston, Providence & Fall River Express Company, with which he was identified for a year and a half. He then worked in various cotton mills in Fall River and in the course of these activities learned the machinist's trade. Con- tinuing along this line until he was twenty-two years of age, Mr. Bridge then became machinist in Newport, Rhode Island, at the torpedo station, and was active for about five years. In January, 1923, he established his present business as a garage and sales service. He represents the Nash, Buick and Ford interests in Somerset and vicinity and also has a very large and complete service garage. This is one of the most noteworthy establishments of its kind in this part of Bristol county, a very large and extensive interest. Mr. Bridge is Republican by political affiliation but never thus far has been active in political affairs except as a progressive citizen. His religious affiliation is with the Metho- dist Episcopal church.
Mr. Bridge married, on September 22, 1917, at Somerset, Massachusetts, May McHale, daughter of
Patrick McHale, who is active as a weaver in Con- necticut. Mr. and Mrs. Bridge have three children: Everett C., born in 1920; Doris, born in 1921; and Harold H., born in 1922.
ERNEST G. HAYES-In the distribution of Ford cars and products of every kind, Ernest G. Hayes is attaining large success in Swansea, Massa- chusetts, and his garage, which is located on the Milford road, is a center of continual activity. Mr. Hayes has had extensive experience in mechanical lines of endeavor and his present business has been an active and going concern for nearly eight years; thus he is numbered among the substantial and progressive men of this community. He is a son of John T. Hayes, a weaver by trade, who was active in the textile industry. His death occurred in 1913. His mother, Sarah E. (Riley) Hayes, is still living.
Ernest G. Hayes was born at Fall River, Massa- chusetts, March 20, 1882. His education was re- ceived in the public schools of Somerset and Fall River, and as a young man he began his career in a factory in Pottersville, Massachusetts. Remaining there for about six months only, he then entered the machine shop of A. E. Rich, where he was en- gaged for about a year and a half. He was then active in the textile industry for about three years, after which he returned to mechanical endeavors, and was employed in a machine shop for fourteen years. Thereafter, for three years, Mr. Hayes was employed in a garage in Fall River, then, in March, 1916, he established his present business in Swansea. He handles the entire authorized sales and service activities of the Ford cars and the Fordson tractors in the Swansea district. With his practical training and experience and his natural ability as salesman and business executive, Mr. Hayes is doing a very large and constantly increasing business and is con- sidered one of the leading commercial men of Swansea. In public life Mr. Hayes takes only the interest of the forward-looking citizen, but he sup- ports the Republican party in both local matters and those of national import. He is a member of the Baptist church.
Ernest G. Hayes married, in Fall River, Massa- chusetts, in 1903, Eliza Burrows, daughter of John F. and Rebecca E. (Riley) Burrows. The father, who conducted a store, died in 1884, her mother surviving until 1917. Mr. and Mrs. Hayes are the parents of three children: Eliza G .; Ernest C .; and Edna G.
FRANK W. SANFORD, whose active career has been diverse in its ramifications, was born and reared in the State of New York, acquired his business experience there, but has attained promi- nence in his line of endeavor and has achieved suc- cess in the State of Massachusetts. He was born at Auburn, New York, on October 15, 1885, a son of Charles L. and Mary (Durbin) Sanford, respected residents of that place.
He attended the public and grammar schools of
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his birth-place, and having received a solid founda- tion of the fundamentals of education, he left school and entered the employ of Foster, Ross & Baucus, dry-goods merchants of Auburn. Mr. Sanford re- mained with this firm for a period of ten years, learning the business thoroughly in all its depart- ments and from all angles. At the end of this time he removed to Buffalo, New York, to accept the positions of buyer and department manager for the Wilson Company, which positions he filled creditably during the years 1910 and 1911. During the last two months of 1911 he was associated with the firm of Hens & Kelly, also dry-goods merchants of Buffalo. On November 6, 1911, Mr. Sanford came to Fall River, Massachusetts, where he be- came identified as departmental buyer and manager, discharging the duties devolving upon these two offices with his usual ability and efficiency until July, 1918, when he severed "is connections with the R. A. McWhirr Company in order to take a part in the World War. He went overseas with the Young Men's Christian Association War Work Council and for nearly four years served with great usefulness and distinction with this humanitarian organization. He then returned to the United States, and again affiliated himself with the R. A. McWhirr Company, on June 27, 1922, this time in the capacity of general store superintendent. In this position with "Fall River's largest store," Mr. Sanford at the present time (1924) is still identified, his able and sincere work forming a definite asset to the progress and advancement of the firm. In addition to the war-work already touched upon, Mr. Sanford was active in the maneuvers of the National Guard of the State of Massachusetts from June, 1917, to July, 1918.
Mr. Sanford has limited his fraternal relations to membership in the ancient Masonic body, but in Masonic circles he has been very active. , He is a member of King Philip Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; Fall River Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; Fall River Council, Royal and Select Masters; and of Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery, Knights Tem- plar. He also has the distinct honor of being presi- dent of the International Young Men's Christian Association "Y's Men's Club."
Frank W. Sanford married, at Fall River, Massa- chusetts, in 1914, Madeleine Kirby, a daughter of Charles and Laura (Kirby) Kirby. Mr. and Mrs. Sanford are active in the social circles of their community.
FRANK L. CADY-Along a special line of manu- facture which bears a direct and vital significance to the garment trades, Frank L. Cady is an active figure in the business world of New England, and as a resident of Mansfield, Massachusetts, is locally well-known in financial, civic and fraternal advance. He is treasurer of the Reece Buttonhole Machine Company. Mr. Cady is a member of a noted Rhode Island family, and a son of George L. Cady, who was born in Providence, Rhode Island, and died in 1853. He was a cigarmaker by trade, and a man of brilliant business ability, his death clos-
ing almost at its outset a career of great promise. The mother, Abbie (King) Cady, was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and survived her husband for many years, passing away in 1894.
Frank L. Cady was born at Providence, Rhode Island, November 30, 1853. Receiving his early education in the common schools at Mansfield, Massachusetts, of which community his mother be- came a resident during the early years of her second marriage, he later attended Taunton public schools for a time, then completed his studies under privatc tuition, at Mansfield, his preceptor having been John Berry, a distinguished educator of that time. When only thirteen years of age, Mr. Cady went out into the business world in the effort to become self-supporting and relieve his family of the burden of his maintenance. His first position was with the Reed & Barton Company, at Taunton, where he was active for three years, then he returned to Mansfield and for a few years engaged in farm work. Thereafter again associating himself with the Reed & Barton Company, he remained in their en1- ploy for a period of twenty-seven years, during the greater part of that time as a salesman on the road. In 1882 Mr. Cady became interested in the Reece Buttonhole Machine Company, of Boston, and during the entire intervening period has con- tinued active in an executive capacity with this con- cern. Since March, 1888, he has served as treasurer of the company, and his long experience and prac- tical abiilty have helped in the success of the enter- prise, the character of which is indicated in its name. Although his business interests center in Boston, Mr. Cady is well known in Bristol county's industrial and financial advance, being president of the First National Bank, of Mansfield, and presi- dent of the Winthrop Cotton Yarn Company, of Taunton. He is a member of the Mansfield Board of Trade, and in every phase of community ad- vance bears a constructive and progressive part. A Republican by political affiliation, he has long been influential in the ranks of the party, but has never accepted official responsibility. Fraternally Mr. Cady is affiliated with St. James Lodge, Free and Ac- cepted Masons, and he is a member of the Con- gregational church.
Mr. Cady married, January 1, 1876, Caroline A. Hodges, daughter of Leonard M. and Esther A. Hodges, her father a prominent carpenter of Mans- field. Mr. and Mrs. Cady are the parents of three children: 1. Caroline L., who attended Wheaton Seminary, Chauncy Hall, and spent two years at Wellesley College; is now the wife of Fred Hewey. 2. Helen M., who attended Wheaton Seminary, and is a graduate of Wellesley College, receiving the degree of Bachelor of Arts; is now the wife of Major Brainard Taylor, of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. Frank M., who died at the age of nineteen years.
CHESTER A. WOODROW-Winning his own way to a position of large responsibility in the oil refining business, Mr. Woodrow is now a note-
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worthy figure in this industry in Fall River, Massa- chusetts, and his activities are contributing much to the progress of the day. He is a son of Joseph H. and Rosella (Flaherty) Woodrow, the father, a native of Cecil county, Maryland, the mother, born in Chester county, Pennsylvania, where they were married. The members of the family have resided for many years on the Woodrow homestead farm in Cecil county, Maryland, where the father died in 1905, and where the mother, who survives, still resides.
Chester A. Woodrow was born in Cecil county, Maryland, July 7, 1878. His education was begun in the public schools of his birthplace, and after a classical course in the West Nottingham Academy, he covered a practical commercial course at the Eaton Business College in Baltimore, Maryland, from which he was graduated in the class of 1900. His first experience in his chosen field was at Clova, Maryland, where he became a member of the office force of Foster & Brumfield, important brokers in hay, feed, fertilizer and coal. Remaining with this firm for about two years, Mr. Woodrow then returned to the homestead farm, where he assisted his father for about three years. In 1905 Mr. Woodrow became the manager of a large stock farm in Cecil county, Maryland, which he conducted for four years, then he moved to Bayonne, New Jersey, where he secured a position with the Tide Water Oil Company, in the capacity of experi- mental engineer. He was later promoted to as- sistant refining superintendent, after which, in turn, he became superintendent of the refinery and filled this position until May 1, 1921. On that date he resigned to accept the position of assistant super- intendent of the refinery for the New England Oil Refining Company of Fall River, Massachusetts, and on September 1, 1922, he was made superintendent, of which office he is now serving. Mr. Woodrow has risen by the aid of no influential backing, but by hard work, strict attention to detail, and the never-failing willingness to fulfil every obligation expressed or implied. He has but few interests ex- cept those which align with his business interests, but is a member of Mt. Vernon Lodge, No. 176, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of Bayonne, New Jersey.
Mr. Woodrow married, in 1905, in Cecil county, Maryland, Delva C. Brown, and they are the parents of one daughter: Ila Beatrice Margaret. Mrs. Woodrow is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.
FRANKLIN D. HALL, for many years a promi- nent figure in the jewelry trade in Attleboro, Massa- chusetts, was long at the head of his own interest, but of recent years he retired from the responsi- bilities incident to the conduct of a large and pros- perous business, retaining his affiliation with the same general line of manufacture as an executive of the Electric Chain Company, but at the present time (1924) is again conducting a business of his own.
Mr. Hall is a man of broad interests and prac- tical ability, and is contributing in a marked degree to the progress of the jewelry industry and to the local prosperity. He is a son of Ephraim Richard Hall, who was born at North Attleboro, Massa- chusetts, and was active as a master mechanic until his death, which occurred in 1868. The mother, Saarah Elizabeth (Lee) Hall, was born at Belling- ham, Massachusetts. and survived her husband for many years, passing away in 1911 at an advanced age.
Franklin D. Hall was born at Mansfield, Massa- chusetts, November 5, 1853. His education was received in the local public schools, and he thereby gained a practical preparation for his future. Fol- lowing the completion of his studies, he learned the trade of the jeweler in the factory of E. Ira Richards in North Attleboro, then was employed for one year in the plant of J. M. Bates. There- after for three years he was active in the employ of a Mr. Pierce, after which he went West. The call of his old home in New England was so strong, however, that he remained for only about two years, and upon his return he located in Attleboro, where he was employed by Whiting & Read until De- cember, 1877. Mr. Hall then entered the jewelry manufacturing business for himself under the name of F. D. Hall & Brothers. Later, with the growth and expansion of the business which commanded further space, the plant was removed to Attle- boro and established in the old steam-power build- ing. Incorporating the business in 1915 under the name of F. D. Hall Manufacturing Company, the plant was removed at that time to the Tappen building, and Mr. Hall continued at its head until the year 1922. The concern from the first was engaged : the manufacture of chain trimmings, and unti. the last mentioned date its growth and expansion were steady and definite, and as the head of the organization for a period of more than forty years Mr. Hall held a foremost position in the jewelry trade. Advancing years compelling Mr. Hall to make some provision for more leisure and less responsibility, he sold this business in 1922, but his desire to continue in some active in- terest led him to associate himself with the Electric Chain Company, of Attleboro, and there he devoted his attention to the duties of manager of the find- ings department up to July, 1923, and then again engaged in business on his own account. Mr. Hall's leisure interests have for many years followed the line of agricultural pursuits, and he is the owner of a fine large farm at Mansfield, Massachusetts. Fraternally he is affiliated with Attleboro Lodge, No. 1014, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and he attends the Universalist church.
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