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He takes a deep interest in all forward effort, and supports the Republican party, but has never thus far accepted public responsibility of an official nature. Fraternally he is affiliated with Saint James Lodge, of Mansfield, Free and Accepted Masons; Foxboro Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; Bristol Commandery, Knights Templar; and Aleppo Tem- ple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; also a member of the Grotto. He is fur- ther affiliated with the Modern Woodmen of Ameri- ca and the Knights of Pythias, and is a leading member of the Winthrop Club, of Mansfield. His religious connection is with the Baptist church.
Mr. Snyder married, in 1886, Maude A. Bower- sock, of Iowa, daughter of Isaac and Mary Bower-
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sock, her father a merchant of Iowa; also a sister of the late United States Congressman Bowersock, of Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Snyder have two children: Mayme A., a graduate of the North Bradford High School, and widow of the late G. H. Fredericks; and H. Raymond, born in 1892, and now a student at Pittsburgh Military Academy.
JOSEPH H. BABBITT-A progressive and for- ward-looking citizen of Berkley, Massachusetts. Joseph H. Babbitt has for twenty-seven years been active in independent business as blacksmith and wheelwright, and his usefulness has brought hin constantly in touch with the local advance along many lines of endeavor. Mr. Babbitt is a son of Gideon H. Babbitt, a farmer of Berkley, prominent in social circles and successful in his field of en- deavor. The mother, Lois (Hathaway) Babbitt, is also living.
Joseph H. Babbitt was born at Berkley, Mas- sachusetts, January 29, 1879. His education was be- gun in the local public schools and he later had the advantage of a year and a half of study at the Bristol Academy. Following the completion of his education, Mr. Babbitt worked on his father's farm for about two years, then he learned his trade in the employ of James Maguire, of Berkley, re- maining' with Mr. Maguire in all for about three years. At the end of that time Mr. Babbitt es- tablished his present business as blacksmith and wheelwright and he has now for many years com- manded the entire patronage of the community in this field. For the past seventeen years Mr. Babbitt has also had charge of the drawbridge in Berkley, but aside from this responsibility he has never been active in the public service, although he is a loyal supporter of the Republican party. He is a mem- ber of the Patrons of Husbandry, and is affiliated with the Congregational church.
Joseph H. Babbitt married, at Berkley, Massa- chusetts, June 26, 1901, Edith E. Maguire, daughter of Edward H. and Annie (Phillips) Maguire, her father a blacksmith in Berkley, who died in 1893, the mother dying in 1888. Mr. and Mrs. Babbitt are the parents of five children: Madeline W., born in 1902; Gladys, born in 1903; Milton, born in 1904; Russell, born in 1907; and Richard E., born in 1910.
WINTHROP L. TIDD-The textile industry in Taunton, Massachusetts, commands the efforts of many of the foremost citizens of Bristol county, and as the head of the Oakland Mills, Winthrop L. Tidd is broadly representative of this group of industrial executives. With a comprehensive technical educa- tion and extensive experience in various lines of business progress, Mr. Tidd has been identified with the Oakland Mills for the past eight years as gen- eral manager, but for nearly twenty years has held the leading executive office in this corporation. Mr. Tidd is a son of Joseph S. Tidd, who was born at Brimfield, Worcester county, Massachusetts, and died in 1904. He was a manufacturer of cotton cloth throughout the greater part of his lifetime,
and was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in the 43rd Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer In- fantry. The mother, Helen (Howard) Tidd, was born at Alfred, Maine, and died in 1918.
Winthrop L. Tidd was born at Warren, Massa- chusetts, December 25, 1870. His education was be- gun in the public schools of Taunton, and he is a graduate of the Taunton High School, class of 1887. Later entering the Massachusetts Institute of Tech- nology, he was graduated from that institution in the class of 1893, with the degree of Bachelor of Science. Following the completion of his education, Mr. Tidd was active in engineering work all along the Atlantic Coast, from Bangor, Maine, to Charles- ton, South Carolina, then, after about ten years in activities of this nature, his interests centered in Providence and Pawtucket, but continued in the engineering world on the basis of the contractor. The death of his brother, which occurred in 1915, left the Oakland Mills of Taunton without a mana- ger. Winthrop L. Tidd had been president of this corporation in which he held a large financial inter- est, from the year 1904 until 1915, and following the death of his brother, he took over the man- agement of this mill. This concern was estab- lished in 1873 by A. F. Howard & Son, for the purpose of manufacturing' cotton cloth. Located in the village of Oakland, a suburb of Taunton, the name of the enterprise was changed ten years after its inception to the Oakland Mills and this title has since been retained. Upon taking over the management of the plant, Mr. Tidd filled the office of treasurer, and under his management the busi- ness has developed largely. The corporation owns forty acres of land, upon which the improvements include ten mill buildings and several tenement houses, besides a pond and wood lots. They still manufacture the finer grades of cotton cloth, and their product is shipped to all parts of the United States, also to a very extensive export trade. Mr. Tidd as the head of this concern, is interested also in the world of finance of Bristol county, and is a director of the Mechanics' Co-Operative Bank; and a member of the corporation of the Bristol County Savings Bank and the Taunton Savings Bank. He is a member of the local school com- mittee, but although deeply interested in the public advance, has never otherwise . accepted, official responsibility. During the World War he was very active in the Liberty Loan drives and in Red Cross work, for which he received a certificate from the United States Government. Fraternally he is a member of King David Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; and his clubs are the Winthrop and the Segregansett Country. He is also a member of the Young Men's Christian Association, of which he is clerk of the board of directors; and a member of the Old Colony Historical Society.
His re- ligious affiliation is with St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, of which he is a member of the vestry.
Mr. Tidd married, in 1904, Margaret Black, of Taunton, Massachusetts, daughter of Alexander and Isabella (Douglass) Black. Mr. and Mrs. Tidd are the parents of two children: Joseph S., born in
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1907; and Douglass H., born in 1908, both in high school.
STANLEY T. ROGERS-In the modern and widely progressive field of automobile accessories, Stanley T. Rogers is carrying forward a prosperous and steadily growing interest at No. 40 Main street, Attleboro, Massachusetts, and the motoring public in this section has come to recognize in his head- quarters a place where dependable merchandise and courteous service are the rule. Mr. Rogers is a young man of progressive and forward-looking spirit, and interested in all that pertains to the general advance. He is a son of W. Emerson and Jennie (Treat) Rogers, his father now retired from business; but the mother died December 30, 1912.
Stanley T. Rogers was born at Meriden, Connecti- cut, December 6, 1888. His education was received in the public and high schools of that city, and he was graduated from the Meriden High School in the class of 1907. Mr. Rogers' first employment was as agent for the Charles Parker Company, a large drug concern whose interests he represented in Connecticut for twelve years. He then came to Attleboro and established a business in the line of automobile accessories, bicycles, etc., and is now considered a leading figure in this general field in Bristol county, Massachusetts. Within the last three years Mr. Rogers has been obliged to expand his business three times by the increase of space in his headquarters. He is one of the progressive and popular young men of Attleboro, and is enjoying well deserved success. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and of Attleboro Lodge, No. 1014, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. A Republican by political affiliation, he has served in recent years as chairman of the local Board of Assessors.
Stanley T. Rogers married, November 1, 1912, at Attleboro, Massachusetts, Alma H. Hall, daughter of Clayton T. and Ellen (Waterman) Hall, es- teemed farming people of this section. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers have one daughter, Dorothy, born in 1917.
HENRY W. BROWN-A noteworthy figure in agricultural circles in Bristol county, Massachusetts, is Henry W. Brown, whose life has been devoted to farming activities, and whose success, especially in the production of asparagus, is remarkable. Mr. Brown is a member of a very old and prominent family in the State of Massachusetts, and in cvery generation his people have given to the world the fruits of high endeavor and the inspiration of worthy, upright lives. The Brown family datcs back to 1629.
Henry W. Brown was born at Seekonk, Massa- chusetts, October 4, 1856. His education was begun in the public schools of his birthplace, and contin- ued in Mowry & Goff's private school in Providence, Rhode Island. Upon the completion of his educa- tion the young' man became associated with his father on the farm, and remained on the home place permanently. Lightening the burdens of his
father's declining years and caring for him in his old age, Mr. Brown inherited the homestead on the death of his father, which occurred March 3, 1910. He has always kept in touch with modern advance along agricultural lines, and this farm is one of the show places of Seekonk. Mr. Brown became inter- ested in asparagus growing a number of years ago, and year by year has set out larger acreages; he is more than a local authority on this vegetable. The energy and good judgment which have carried Mr. Brown to a high position in his chosen field of business effort have for many years been devoted also to the public service. He has served for eighteen years as a member of the local Board of Selectmen, as chairman of the school committee for twelve years, and as chairman of the Republican Town Committee for ten years. In the years 1904 and 1905 Mr. Brown was elected to the Massachu- setts State Legislature, and served with honor and distinction, both to his own name and to the con- stituency which placed him in the legislative halls of the State. Fraternally Mr. Brown is affiliated with Barney Merry Lodge, Frec and Accepted Masons, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island; Pawtucket Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; and Holy Sepulchre Commandery, Knights Templar, also of Pawtucket. He attends the Newman Congregational Church.
Henry W. Brown married, on June 12, 1883, Emma Negus, daughter of Robert and Ann (Car- son) Neg'us. Her father died in 1912, while the mother survived him for some years, passing away in 1916. Mr. and Mrs. Brown have three children: Florence, born in 1886; Alma R., born in 1889; and Robert J., born in 1904.
JAMES BARRY, JR., who is engaged in the trucking business and maintains offices at No. 153 Broadway, Taunton, Massachusetts, has had con- siderable experience in various lines of business ac- tivity, but since 1922 has been at the head of a well established business of his own.
James Barry, father of Mr. Barry, was for many years owner and manager of the enterprise which is now conducted by his son. He died August 16, 1922, and is survived by his wife, Theresa (Hell- derson) Barry, who is now living.
James Barry, Jr., son of James and Theresa (Henderson) Barry, was born in Ireland, October 25, 1885, and came to this country with his parents when he was one year of age. He received his edu- cation in the public schools of. Taunton, Massachu- setts, and when his school training was completed found his first employment with William Alger, of Taunton, as driver of one of his teams. He con- tinued to drive for Mr. Alger for two years and then made a change, finding his next position with Mahoney & Burke, with whom he remained for three years. He then became associated with the Oliver Holmes Company, engaged in the ice busi- ness, and with that concern he remained for a period of four years. At the end of that time he decided to launch a business enterprise of his own, and severing his connection with the Oliver Holmes Company he engaged in the ice business for himself
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in Taunton, Massachusetts. For two years he suc- cessfully guided the fortunes of that enterprise, but at the end of that time sold out to a large concern, and continued as an employee of the latter concern, the Providence Ice Company. Later he left the Providence Ice Company in order to accept a posi- tion with his father, who in addition to the man- agement of a large express business, was also in charge of the lighting of the streets. As his father's efficient assistant he continued for ten years, and then returned to the employ of the Providence Ice Company, with whom he remained for another period of three years. At the end of that time, 1922, the death of his father made it advisable that he should return to Taunton and take charge of his father's business, which now became his own enter- prise. Since that time he has been successfully engaged in continuing and developing' that business. He does a general line of local and long distance trucking and hauling of all kinds, and is giving satisfaction to a steadily increasing number of patrons. Promptness of service and care in the handling of goods have won for him a reputation which promises much for the future development of the business. Mr. Barry is well known and highly esteemed among' a large number of friends in Taunton, and has always taken an active interest in the welfare of the community in which he lived. Politically, he gives his support to the principles and the candidates of the Democratic party, but he prefers to serve in the ordinary way of the aver- age citizen and has never sought political office. His religious interest is with St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, of which he is an attendant. Mr. Barry is unmarried.
FRANK ARTHUR BRADY, a prominent figure in the industrial and manufacturing circles of Bris- tol county, Massachusetts, was born at Fall River, Massachusetts, August 30, 1877, a son of Thomas B. and Margaret (Healy) Brady, respected citizens of Fall River. The senior Mr. Brady was born in Manchester, England. He came to America when but a child and settled in Fall River, Massachusetts, where he has remained ever since, following his trade of barber. Margaret (Healy) Brady, his wife, was born at Dundas, Ontario county, Canada.
Frank A. Brady's early education was obtained in the public schools of his birthplace, and after gradu- ation from grammar school he took a commercial course, and upon its completion immediately en- tered the employ of the Stevens Manufacturing Company as a cost clerk. Promotion followed pro- motion with a steady progression considerably hast- ened by the additional ability and efficiency gained by Mr. Brady through evening courses of study in the Bradford Durfee Textile School. From the position of clerk, Mr. Brady was advanced through various departments to the office of assistant super- intendent, and in the year 1914 was given the im- portant executive post of mill superintendent, which position he still holds, and the duties of which office he discharges in an able manner. The Ste- vens Manufacturing Company, of which Mr. Brady
is superintendent, was organized in the year 1892 for the manufacture of cotton bedspreads, and at the present time, after years of sound and steady growth, affords employment to more than 750 workers.
Mr. Brady's political affiliations are with the Republican party, but owing to the pressure of busi- ness duties he has not sought political preferment with view to office holding. Fraternally he has de- voted his interests and time outside of his business to an active membership in the Knights of Colum- bus, being a past grand knight of this order. He is also an enthusiastic member of the Fall River Chamber of Commerce, which body of progressive business men has been so closely identified, and so largely responsible, for the industrial advance of their native city.
Frank A. Brady married, at Fall River, Massa- chusetts, in 1904, Grace G. Cuttle, a daughter of James S. and Elizabeth (Chatham) Cuttle, residents of Fall River for many years. James S. Cuttle was of English birth, while his wife, Elizabeth (Chat- ham) Cuttle, was a native of the State of New York. Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Brady are the par- ents of four children: Francis, now an undergradu- ate at Georgetown University at Washington, D. C .; James; Leo; and Mary. Mr. and Mrs. Brady and their children are members of the Roman Catholic church, and are active both in church work and in the social life of their community.
IRVING W. SHERMAN-In the construction world of Bristol county, Massachusetts, Irving W. Sherman holds a leading position, doing' a very extensive business along the line of mason contract- ing, with his interests centering in Taunton. An eminently practical man, with experience in the business world previous to his activities in this field, Mr. Sherman is well fitted for the responsi- bilities which devolve upon him, and both in his relation to the public and to the men in his employ, he is going forward along thoroughly progressive lines, with the integrity and uprightness which count for permanent success.
Mr. Sherman is a son of Alonzo W. Sherman, who was also active as a mason and contractor, and was for many years prominent in local construction circles. His death, which occurred March 5, 1923, not only removed from the contracting activities of this city an able and useful executive, but de- prived the community of a sincere and high-minded citizen. The mother, Harriet Lillian Sherman, is still living.
Irving W. Sherman was born at Somerset, Massa- chusetts, April 12, 1891. His education was ac- quired in the public schools of his birthplace, and his first business experience was in the capacity of collector in the city of Fall River. Active thus for a year and a half, Mr. Sherman then came to Taunton, where for four years he was identified with the Mt. Hope Finishing Company. He then started in business for himself as a mason con- tractor, and has been actively engaged in this field continuously since. He has won a leading position
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in this business, not only in Taunton and in the county of Bristol, but in this part of the State of Massachusetts, and with interests centering at No. 11 Shores avenue, is bearing a part of large and growing significance in the development and prosperity of the city of Taunton. Mr. Sherman is a Republican by political affiliation, but has thus far never accepted office. His fraternal affilia- tions are with Charles H. Titus Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, of Taunton, and he is a member of the Eastern Star of Taunton. His clubs are the Bristol, the Winthrop and the Taunton Auto. His religious affiliation is with the Unitarian church.
Mr. Sherman married, at Taunton, Massachusetts, in 1915, Rose Pierce, daughter of Edwin E. Pierce, a furniture dealer and undertaker of Taunton, and who died in 1900. The mother, Sophie (Whit- marsh) Pierce, is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Sher- man are the parents of four children: Elizabeth, born in 1916; Robert W., born in 1918; Barbara, born in 1920; and Clarie, born in 1921.
CLIFFORD C. CANFIELD, as superintendent of the Davis Mill, in Fall River, Massachusetts, is responsible for one of the largest cotton mills in the community. He received careful textile train- ing in the Bradford Durfee Textile School and has had a varied experience in several different mills. He is an expert in his line and is rendering valuable service in his present position.
Mr. Canfield is a native of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, where he was born December 2, 1878. When he was about three years of age he removed to Fall River with his parents and in the schools of that city he received his education, attending the public schools, the high school, and the evening classes of the Bradford Durfee Textile School. He taught at the Bradford Durfee Textile School in the evening classes for a number of years. He graduated from New Bedford Textile School in Jacquard designing and cotton sampling, later grad- uating' from all classes including carding, ring spin- ning, and steam engineering, and when his training was completed secured his first employment in the Osborn Mill where he was in the spinning depart- " ment. That connection he maintained for a short time, and then became identified with the Barnaby Manufacturing Company, a concern engaged in the manufacture of ginghams, which is now known as the Shawmut Mills. There he remained for three years in the pattern room, and at the end of that time he enlarged his experience by again making a chang'e. This time he identified himself' with the Hargraves Mill, in which he worked in the weaving- room for one year. His next position was with the Granite Mill, where he accepted a position as weaver and designer, and there he remained for a period of twenty years, rendering efficient service and becoming an expert in his line. After two decades of service with the Granite Mill he was made assistant superintendent of the Lincoln Manu- facturing Company, where he remained for two years. At the end of that time, in October, 1923, he was offered the position of superintendent of
the Davis Mill, one of the largest cotton mills in Fall River. He accepted, and during the past few months has been demonstrating his ability as an executive. Politically Mr. Canfield gives his support to the Republican party. He is a member of the Fall River Chamber of Commerce, and frat- ernally is identified with King Philips Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, of Fall River. His religi- ous affiliation is with the Second Baptist Church, of Fall River.
Mr. Canfield is unmarried.
CHARLES BODEAU-During' the entire period of his active career Mr. Bodeau has been identified with the weaving industry. Beginning as drop-wire boy and loom-cleaner he has risen to the responsible executive position of superintendent of Charlton Mills, of Fall River, and has made for himself an assured place among the able executives of the cotton-weaving industry.
Levi Bodeau, grandfather of Mr. Bodeau, was a soldier in the Civil War, was wounded in the battle of the Wilderness and died in a hospital. He and his wife, Amelia (Gegear) Bodeau, were the par- ents of Frank O., who was born in Millbury, Massa- chusetts, and during the greater part of his active life has been employed as a loom-fixer in the Charlton Mills.
Charles Bodeau, son of Frank O. and Herminia (Florence) Bodeau, was born in Tiverton, Rhode Island, January 11, 1887, but his parents removed to Fall River, Massachusetts, while he was still an infant and it was in the schools of the latter city that he received his school training. After attend- ing the public schools he secured employment in King Philips Mill as drop-wire boy and loom- cleaner, but continued his education by attending the textile school evening's. After nine months of experience cleaning looms, he was promoted to weaving, and later was made loom fixer. In these various capacities he spent nine years in the em- ploy of King Philips Mills, but at the end of that time he decided to enlarge his experience by seeking employment with another concern. After serving for one year as second hand in the weave shop of the Lincoln Manufacturing Company he served as loom-fixer in the Hargraves Mill for an- other twelve months, and then, on April 2, 1911, be- gan his connection with the Charlton Mills. With characteristic thoroughness he was content to begin in the capacity of loom-fixer, but about a year after entering the Charlton Mills he was made second hand in the weave shop, where he remained for two and a half years. Ability and skill then received their reward in the form of promotion to the posi- tion of overseer of the weaving department, where for five years he fully demonstrated his skill and his executive ability. At the end of that time, in September, 1919, he was made superintendent of the Charlton Mills, which position of responsibility and trust he still holds. Mr. Bodeau owes his pres- ent success to his own earnest and untiring' efforts and his career is one which may well serve as in- spiration to the young men of his community.
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He gives his support to the candidates and the principles of the Republican party and has always taken an interest in the advancement of the public welfare. During the period of the participation of the United States in the World War he volunteered and served as a member of Company L, Massachu- setts State Guard. He is well known in fraternal circles, being a member of Narragansett Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, of Fall River, Massa- chusetts; the Royal Arch Masons, of Fall River; Royal and Select Masters, of Fall River; and Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery, Knights Tem- plar. His religious affiliation is with the Methodist church of Fall River.
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