History of Plymouth, Norfolk and Barnstable counties, Massachusetts, Vol. III, Part 22

Author: Thompson, Elroy Sherman, 1874-
Publication date: 1928
Publisher: New York, Lewis historical Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 642

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Mr. Arden's home is on the site once occupied by the house of James Otis, patriot of the United States. Captain Bursley years ago built the present house, and lived there when he drove the historic stage along the Cape. It is located on the highway,

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called Kings Highway, between Boston and Prov- incetown, Massachusetts. In the affairs of West Barnstable, Mr. Arden is active. A Republican, he is staunch in support of the principles of the party. Fraternally, his connections are long in the listing. He is a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, Knights Templar, and Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; the Knights of Pythias, at Taunton, the Hyannis Rotary Club, Cape Cod Cham- ber of Commerce and others. He is a member of the National Brick Manufacturers' Association, and the New England Brick Manufacturers' Association, and of the latter is auditor. He is a director of the Cape Cod Co-operative Bank. During the World War, Mr. Arden served tirelessly on committees and boards in charge of war work, was instrumental in securing subscriptions to the several Liberty Loan drives, and in those drives had charge of the sale of War Savings Stamps, and was treasurer of the Bris- tol County Thrift Stamp Sale Association. He is a communicant of St. Thomas's Episcopal Church, of Taunton, and contributes generously to all existing causes of charity brought to his attention. His rec- reations are reading, boating and swimming. Mr. Ar- den's success in business has been the result of industry and the will to surmount many difficulties, handicaps which would have discouraged men of lesser spirit. He was obliged to overcome ill health; he spent periods over many months in hospitals and in bed, and at times was expected to die. But his courage triumphed, and finally, though weakened in body, and in debt, he regained his commercial posi- tion, and rose above it.

Thomas H. Arden, Jr., married, at Sharon, Massa- chusetts, September 9, 1911, Mabel Lillian Beckett, born at Danbury, Connecticut, a daughter of John Henry and Julia Lee (White) Beckett, both of whom were natives of England, the former of Salsombe and the latter of London. Mr. and Mrs. Arden are the parents of one child, Robert Beckett, who was born June 16, 1914.

ARTHUR T. MOONEY, treasurer of the Peoples Savings Bank in Brockton, was born May 29, 1887, in Brockton, son of Robert C. and Agnes (Collins) Mooney. He was successively graduated from the public, high and business schools. In 1909 he became identified with the Peoples Savings Bank, in a clerical capacity; later holding the positions of receiving. teller, paying teller, and assistant treasurer. In 1921 he was appointed treasurer, which position he now holds. He is a Republican in political views, and is a member of the Commercial Club; the Brockton Chamber of Commerce; the Young Men's Christian Association; Kiwanis Club; and the National and State Savings Bank associations.

Arthur T. Mooney married, at Brockton, in 1911, Mildred Bryant, of Brockton, daughter of George and Bessie (Ackerman) Bryant. Their children: Doris B., Hartwell M., and Arlene E.

WALLACE B. CASWELL-The public relations department of a public utility corporation, a develop- ment of modern times, exercises functions that are hardly secondary to the service itself, and requires at its head a man of open mind and broad human sympathy and understanding. Wallace B. Caswell, of Brockton, fills that place admirably for the Brock- ton Gas Light Company, while occupying as well the

important position of office manager. Mr. Caswell's selection came as the result of the death of Arthur A. Wilbur, a most capable official; and he brought to the position a rare personality developed during twenty-six years as occupant of various posts of responsibility with the George E. Keith Company, manufacturers of Walk-Over shoes. The date of his accession was in January, 1925.

Wallace B. Caswell was born at Brockton, August 18, 1879, and has lived here all of his life. He is a son of the late B. Leonard Caswell, tax assessor, and Ruth A. (Padelford) Caswell. He attended the Brockton public schools and immediately thereafter began work for the George E. Keith Company, with which he served faithfully until he accepted his pres- ent. position with the Brockton Gas Light Company. In discharging the duties of office manager, Mr. Caswell has general supervision over the accounting department and the financial statements, and this is only one branch of his many activities. He is one of the principal points of contact between the company and its customers. The general manager, although his door is always open, for lack of time can not possibly meet all of the many visitors who have some- thing to talk over, and the office manager, therefore, must take the brunt of this work. In addition, he must supervise the various district offices, assist the new business manager in formulating sales policies and campaigns, be responsible for much of the per- sonal management, and be ready at a moment's notice to fill in any gap where supervision is needed.

Mr. Caswell has proven an ideal man for these duties and promises to maintain the most amicable relations between the company and its patrons. He is popular as a member of St. George Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; Satucket Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; the Kiwanis and Commercial clubs, and the Chamber of Commerce. His religious affiliation is with the New Jerusalem Church. In political affairs he is a Republican.

Mr. Caswell was married, June 28, 1904, to Edith Baker, and they have a son, Gordon, a matriculate at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland.

GRANT D. ANTHONY-Teaching and bookkeep- ing were the stepping-stones by which Grant D. Anthony, of Brockton, rose to his present position as one of the most valuable officers of the Security Co- operative Savings & Loan Bank.

Grant D. Anthony was born July 26, 1871, at Plym- outh, New York, the son of Thomas E. Anthony, of Plymouth, who died in 1922, and of Sarah J. (Dodge) Anthony, of West Winfield, New York, who died in 1914. He received a public school and seminary edu- cation. He taught in business schools at Salem and Brockton, and in 1885 became a bookkeeper for the Howard-Clark Company, which concern he served eleven years. In 1896 he became identified with the Security Co-operative Savings & Loan Bank, and in 1902 was made secretary, and later treasurer, which place he now holds. This bank was established in 1877, and is one of the oldest institutions of its kind in Brockton. Starting in a small way, its assets now are $5,500,000, making it the largest in its class in Southeastern Massachusetts. Much of the credit for this growth must be given Mr. Anthony for his ef- ficiency and courteous treatment of the bank's pa- trons. Bernard B. Winslow has been head of the bank since 1923. The first president was Baylis

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Sandford, and his successors have been H. H. Parker, F. B. Washburn and Bradford E. Jones.

Grant D. Anthony is a Republican; a member of Paul Revere Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; the Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he is also a member of the board. Mr. Anthony's duties have put him in touch with thousands of people, and have ad- mirably suited him to serve his community.

Grant D. Anthony married, in 1895, Mary V. Cush- man, daughter of George P. and Fannie (Holcomb) Cushman. Their children are: 1. Marion, a normal school graduate, who married Carleton W. Owens, and has two daughters, Ruth Elizabeth and Louise Cushman. 2. Julian D., a student at Wesleyan Uni- versity, Middletown, Connecticut.

JAMES H. DUNPHY, one of the most promi- nent criminal lawyers in the State of Massachusetts, and a man of great oratorical powers, was born on April 20, 1883, at Randolph, Massachusetts, a son of John F. and Margaret (Powderly) Dunphy. John F. Dunphy was a native of Randolph, and was for many years identified with the shoe industry of New England. Margaret (Powderly) Dunphy, also born in Randolph, died in 1883.

James H. Dunphy received his early education in the public and high schools of the community in which he was born, and graduated from St. Anselm's College, of Manchester, New Hampshire. He next attended Boston College, and then began his legal training at the Boston University, graduating from there with the class of 1907, receiving the degree of Bachelor of Laws. Mr. Dunphy was admitted to the Massachusetts bar during the following year, 1908, and he at once commenced the practice of his pro- fession in Boston, where he was associated with A. J. Daley and F. J. Carney. This proved a most happy combination, and Mr. Dunphy remained as an in- tegral part of it for a period of about two years, or until 1910. He then removed to Brockton, Massa- chusetts, where he formed a partnership with two other lawyers, and the name of this firm was Dowd, Callahan & Dunphy, an association which continued on a most successful basis for more than eight years.

Mr. Dowd died in 1918, and the firm name was changed to Callahan & Dunphy. This combination continued with success for a three-year period, until 1921, when it was dissolved, and Mr. Dunphy carried on his practice alone. It is a point of interest that Mr. Dunphy enjoys the distinction of having been defendant's counsel in some of the most famous murder cases tried in Massachusetts, and he has the remarkable record of having secured either an acquittal or commutation of sentence for almost every one of his clients who were tried on a murder charge. Mr. Dunphy has, indeed, the reputation of being one of the greatest legal orators in the State. One of the most prominent cases won by Mr. Dun- phy was that of Christian Martin of Marshfield. On November 2, 1924, John Rodriguez of Marshfield was killed and Martin was held on a charge of murder. Attorney Dunphy defended Martin, who was found not guilty. One newspaper, reporting the trial, gave the following: "Realizing the strong and convincing arguments of the prosecuting attorney, Attorney Dunphy put every bit of evidence obtainable before the jury, and he was the recipient of much commen- dation for his accomplishments at the conclusion of the trial."

In his political preferences, Mr. Dunphy is strongly inclined toward the Democratic party; and as such he has served in almost every township office in Randolph' and Brockton. He was at one time chair- man of the Board of Selectmen; Attorney for the town of Randolph; member of the town council, et cetera. He is active as a member of the various learned societies and organizations pertaining to his profession, among the more important of these being the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Plymouth County Bar Association, and the Brockton Bar As- sociation. He has also been active in his club and social life; he is a former Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, and a member of the Young Men's Lyceum, of Randolph.

James H. Dunphy married, in 1913, Isabel G. Pope, a daughter of David and Elizabeth (Dennehy) Pope, of Randolph, Massachusetts. Mr. and Mrs. Dunphy are the parents of five children, four of whom are daughters, and one a son: Margaret, Mary, Elizabeth, James H., Jr., and Catharine. Mr. and Mrs. Dunphy and their family recently moved to Brockton, and reside at No. 79 Manomet Street.

HON. DAVID S. McINTOSH-As one who, throughout a verv active career in the granite in- dustry, has been vitally interested in all matters per- taining to the advancement of a community wherein he has spent his life of useful citizenship, Hon. David S. McIntosh is one of Quincy's leading business men and a representative of its progressive institutions and a factor in all civic matters and those that per- tain to the welfare of city and State. He is a son of Angus McIntosh, a granite cutter, a native of In- verness, Scotland, whose death occurred in 1902, and of Jessie (Laurie) McIntosh, a native of the Isle of Skye, Scotland.

David S. McIntosh was born August 1, 1885, at Quincy, where he attended the public and high schools. He then became associated with the firm of Andrew McIntosh and Company, with which he was employed as a cutter and blacksmith, until he bought the business in 1913. The firm of A. Mc- Intosh and Company was established in 1888 by Andrew McIntosh and his son, Andrew, the business continuing under that partnership until 1909, when Andrew McIntosh, Jr., retired from the firm, and his father carried on the business alone. In 1913, David S. McIntosh purchased the business, and the next year he received William and James McIntosh as partners, so continuing until 1925, when the senior partner bought their interests and took Alexander Diack as partner, the business continuing thus to the present. One of the oldest and most extensive of the granite-cutting firms in this section of the State, the concern, with its cutting shed and office located at Columbia and Centre streets, is engaged in the man- ufacture of a complete line of memorials, monuments, and mausoleums.

A Republican in his political views, Mr. McIntosh with his vote and influence supports the principles of his party. He was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1917-18, and to the State Senate in 1919-20. Fraternally, he is affiliated with Clan McGregor, Order of Scottish Clans; and with Rural Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; and he is a member of the Quincy Granite Manufacturers' Association, as a past president; American Granite Manufacturers' Association, as member of its board

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of control; Granite Cutters' Association, as past president; and Quincy Chamber of Commerce. His hobbies ane debating, boxing, and wrestling. He attends the First Presbyterian Church.

David S. McIntosh married, in 1912, Ella M. Bland- ing, of Worcester, and they have one son, David B. McIntosh.

CHARLES T. OLSON, prominent architect and designer, of Brockton, Massachusetts, though born, reared and educated in a foreign land, has still been able to carve a noteworthy success in a land where not only the language and the business methods were strange, but also the very life and sheer processes of thought are worked out on a different scale-not necessarily better, but decidedly more complex. Born March 28, 1866, in Sweden, Mr. Olson is a son of Olla and Johanna Olson, both natives of Sweden. Olla Olson was a farmer of note, and also achieved some fame in his community as an auctioneer. He died in 1903.

His son received his education in the public school system of Sweden, and came to this country in 1886, when he was twenty years of age. He located in Brockton, where he has since remained, making a place for himself in that community as a citizen of the United States. He first obtained employment as a carpenter, but after a short period at this work he branched out for himself as a contractor and builder, wherein he scored a decided success. Carrying on thus until 1913, Mr. Olson abandoned contracting en- tirely, and became an architect and designer. That he was well fitted to handle this phase of the business is proved by the fine reputation he now enjoys. Indeed, Mr. Olson may look back upon a career of much accomplishment and that of a particularly high char- acter. During the time he was the owner and oper- ator of the contracting business above mentioned, he was the builder of more than two hundred structures in and around Brockton; and since he has been hand- ling only the architectural and designing side of the business some of the most beautiful buildings in Brockton were built from his own plans and specifica- tions. Among the more important of these are the new Telephone Building, the Vasa Building, the Cross Building, the Swedish Gethsemane Lutheran Church, the Jewish Synagogue, the Lutheran Home for Chil- dren, Incorporated, at Avon, Massachusetts; the D. W. Mullen garage, one of the largest in Brockton, and many others. He has designed more buildings and residences now standing in Brockton than any other architect-a fact which eloquently speaks of the faith and esteem in which he is held by his fellow-citizens. One of his first big jobs was the con- struction of the Swedish Methodist Episcopal Church, Montello, in 1894.

Despite the many duties of his work, Mr. Olson has always shown the keenest interest in the civic and community affairs of his township. He is, in his political preferences, strongly inclined toward. the Republican party, and he is noted for the fine manner in which he stands behind any movement which may pertain to the betterment of Brockton. He has been even more active in his club and social life, for he is affiliated, fraternally, with the Loyal Order of Moose, and he is also a member of the Vasa Club.

Charles T. Olson married, in 1891, Matilda Carlson, who was born in Sweden. Mr. and Mrs. Olson be- came the parents of five children, but two of whom are now living: Oscar H., and Harvey G., now a

general contractor in Brockton, thus taking up his father's original business. Mr. and Mrs. Olson and their two sons reside in Brockton.

WARREN B. SMITH, associated for more than forty-five years with the financial world of Brockton, Massachusetts, and one of the most substantial and highly esteemed citizens of his community, was born February 10, 1859, at Provincetown, Massachusetts, is a son of William W. and Mary C. (Johnson) Smith, both of whom, now deceased, were descendants of old and well-known New England families. Mary C. (Johnson) Smith was a native of Provincetown; while William W. Smith was born in Barnstable, Massachusetts. He was a boat-builder by profession; was the designer and builder of a great many boats used in the old New England whaling trade, and served with distinction in an infantry regiment during the Civil War.

Warren B. Smith received his education in the public and high schools of Provincetown, and then became associated with the Seaman's Savings Bank of Provincetown. He worked there, as a clerk, for five years, then, in 1881, resigned, and went to Brock- ton, where he began his service with the Home Na- tional Bank. His first work for this well-known in- stitution was in the capacity of clerk; but such was the high standard of integrity and the keen business foresight of this man that he soon began the steady rise through the ranks of workers in this concern until today he is the vice-president. He was for a number of years a teller, and then he became the cashier. Mr. Smith has served with this one house for more than forty-five years; a remarkable achieve- ment, in this day and age of quick fortunes and sud- den losses, and a naturally ensuing condition of over- night change of work among men.

Mr. Smith has taken a deep interest in the civic and community affairs of the township in which he resides and works. In his political preferences, he is a Republican. He has also been active in the com- mercial affairs of Brockton, and is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Commercial Club. He is affiliated, fraternally, with Paul Revere Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; the Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; and the Commandery, Knights Templar.

Warren B. Smith married, in 1883, Estelle Fish, daughter of Silas D. and Mary J. (Currier) Fish, of Hyannis, Massachusetts. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are the parents of two children: 1. Minnie W., married L. H. Gilson. 2. Rosamond J., married F. H. Tolman.

THOMAS W. PRINCE-Fortunate, indeed, is the city of Brockton, in that it is the place of residence and scene of professional achievement of Thomas W. Prince, eminent member of the bar in that community. Thomas W. Prince is the son of Maurice Carey Blake Prince and Harriet Augusta (Pratt) Prince, de- ceased, both of whom were born and reared in the towns of Camden and Poland, respectively, State of Maine. The father was engaged in early life as a sea- man, but subsequently entered the packing industry. He was a direct descendant of Thomas Prince, gov- ernor of the Plymouth Colony (1634-35, '38-'39, '57- '73), who was born in England in 1600, and was one of the original settlers of the colony in 1621, having from the first been an important factor in the affairs of the colony. When, in 1634, Governor Bradford declined to stand for election, Thomas Prince was chosen to succeed the incumbent, Governor Winslow,

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and occupied the office for one year. In 1638, follow- ing Governor Bradford's third term in office, Thomas Prince again qualified and held the office for one year, and after the death of his predecessor, in 1657, he was reëlected, annually, during the remaining years of his life. For many vears, also, Thomas Prince was one of the assistants, and a commissioner of the united colonies, serving in the latter capacity during the dispute with the Massachusetts Bay Colony regard- ing a war with the Dutch in New Netherlands. He signed, and is said to have composed a letter of re- proof which was at the time sent to the General Court in Boston. Noted as an upright and devout man, he was sincerely devoted to the causes of re- ligion and education. His administration was most notable for the collection of funds for the endow- ment of grammar schools. In 1644, with six compan- ions, he founded and settled the town of Eastham, on Barnstable Neck, and there resided until his recall to Plymouth, in 1657, to assume the gubernatorial office. After a creditable administration embracing, in all, sixteen years, Governor Prince died in the town of Plymouth, March 29, 1673.

Thomas W. Prince, the lawyer, of Brockton, has quite obviously come by his ability partially through heredity, but supplemented by self-formed qualities which have logically led to his present standing in the legal profession.

Born in the town of Poland, Maine, January 6, 1887, he did not there pursue his studies but went to the public and high schools of Mechanic Falls, Maine. He received no collegiate instruction, hav- ing by his own efforts and application mastered the complicities of the legal profession. He studied for his calling in the law offices of the Hon. Jesse M. Libby in Mechanic Falls, and was rewarded by ad- mission to the bar in that town on May 8, 1911, and there engaged in the practice of law as an associate of Judge Libby until November 12, 1915. At the latter time, Mr. Prince removed to Brockton, Massa- chusetts, and, with the exception of a period of two years in association with R. W. Higgins, Esq., he has sustained an independent practice, with offices at No. 106 Main Street, Brockton.

Mr. Prince is a Republican. He was public pros- ecutor for the city of Brockton in 1924 and 1925, and also secretary of the City Republican Committee. During the World War, he was actively engaged as a member of the local Legal Advisory Board in con- nection with administration of the draft. He is a member and Past Master of Tyrian Lodge, No. 73, Free and Accepted Masons, and is Past Commander of the H. T. Bucknam Post of the Sons of Veterans.

In 1914, Thomas W. Prince was united in marriage to H. Louise Atwood, of West Minot, Maine, daughter of Stephen Merrill and Rose DeCosta (Bonney) At- wood. To this marriage have been born the follow- ing children: 1. Thomas W., Jr., born July 18, 1915. 2. Robert S., born October 11, 1918. 3. Dorothea J., born April 12, 1920. 4. Philip B., born July 24, 1924. 5. Janice L., born October 13, 1926. The family are communicants of the Porter Congregational Church, of Brockton.

DR. ASA LEE PATTEE-Giving freely of his time and energy to the people of Falmouth, not only through his professional work to those who are ill but to the entire city through his keen interest in civic affairs, Dr. Asa Lee Pattee is one of the busiest men of the community. His activities have brought

him into numerous public offices, in which he has proven himself to be a tireless worker.

Dr. Pattee is the son of John W. and Charlotte Lottie (Polley) Pattee. His father was a carriage painter in Campton Village, New Hampshire, as well as a contractor, and for his own amusement devoted considerable time to landscape painting. He was in- terested in civic work, and for many years was town clerk and treasurer of Thornton, New Hampshire. In Campton, he also held different offices and was active in politics.

Dr. Pattee was born February 10, 1870, in Thorn- ton, New Hampshire. He received his education in the public schools of Thornton, Campton, and Con- toocook, and at the New Hampton Literary Institute, of New Hampton. After his graduation he studied medicine with his brother, John R. Pattee, in Dover, New Hampshire. Later he attended the Eclectic Med- ical College, in Cincinnati, Ohio, from which he was graduated in June, 1895. In July of that year he passed the examinations of the Massachusetts Med- ical Board, and in August opened an office on Shore Street, in Falmouth. He carried on his practice in Shore Street for about ten years, moving to his pres- ent home in 1905, after he had purchased the Dim- mick property. His large and growing practice keeps him busy as a physician, especially since he has of- fices both in Boston and Falmouth.

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History of Plymouth, Norfolk and Barnstable counties, Massachusetts, Vol. III, Part 22

Author: Thompson, Elroy Sherman, 1874- Publication date: 1928 Publisher: New York, Lewis historical Pub. Co. Number of Pages: 642

Author: Thompson, Elroy Sherman, 1874-
Publication date: 1928
Publisher: New York, Lewis historical Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 642