History of Plymouth, Norfolk and Barnstable counties, Massachusetts, Vol. III, Part 87

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

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Mr. Morin is a member of the board of directors of the Co-operative Bank of Hyannis, and he is interested in local affairs, serving as a member of the advisory board of the town of Yarmouth. He is a member of the Cape Cod and Nantucket Hotel Men's Association, Massachusetts Hotel Men's Associa- tion, Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit Association, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and of the Saturday Night Club of Hyannis. His favorite rec- reation is golf. His religious membership is with the Roman Catholic church.

Philias T. Morin was married, in 1894, to Annie Donohue, and they are the parents of four children: Pauline M., Julius Philip, Francis L., and Hobart L.

JULIUS P. MORIN-Appreciation of the rapid growth of the motor car industry and prophetic vi- sion of the limitless future of its allied industries, have been coupled and put to most successful work by Julius P. Morin, of Hyannis. His establishment in the business of dealing in the accessories of the industry was begun in 1918, has been constantly de- veloping and has reached a high place in local activ- ities. With the miraculous development of radio, he saw in that another avenue for his energies and proportionate prosperity followed his introduction of that discovery into his general automobile business. Although not a native of the Cape, he has lived here for the better part of his life and is held in high es- teem by his fellow-citizens. His business is firmly set and gives full promise of continued growth, his popularity being a cardinal point in drawing to him . a clientele that never abandons the place where per- fect service, honest exchange and courteous treat- ment are the unvarying rule.

Julius Philip Morin was born in Boston, in 1895, son of Philias T. Morin, hotel proprietor, and his wife, Annie Morin, both of West Yarmouth. Julius P. was educated in the public schools of Boston and Yarmouth, his father having removed to that town when the boy was twelve years of age. He worked for a time in his father's hotel, but did not feel fitted for that business and came to Hyannis in 1918, where he established himself in the automobile accessories business, motor car sales and radio. He

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is the warehouse distributor for the B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company. He is a Roman Catholic and a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Owl Club, the Saturday Night Club, of Hyannis, and a member of the Hyannis Board of Trade.

Mr. Morin married, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, October 9, 1917, Hester Small, daughter of Alfred T. and Carrie (Bacon) Small. They have three chil- dren: Henry T., Alfred and Julius (twins).

JAMES F. QUILTY-Beginning his career as cost accountant, an occupation that he followed for fourteen years in the large cities of the east, James F. Quilty, of Chatham, now conducts one of the most prosperous and well-appointed confectionery, tobacco, periodical, and drug sundries establishments in this town, of which he has been a resident for al- most two decades. During his residence in Chatham, Mr. Quilty has identified himself with various out- side interests, among them financial institutions, commercial, civic, and fraternal organizations. A veteran of the Spanish-American War, he has been a prime factor in the Veterans' Association, composed of men who participated in that war. He is especially valued in those bodies which devote themselves to promoting the progress and advancement of Chatham.

Mr. Quilty was born December 7, 1878, in Worces- ter, son of James and Mary Susan (Loomis) Quilty, both of whom have since passed away and were laid to rest in Worcester. James Quilty, throughout the mature years of his life, and until his death, was en- gaged in the shoe business. He, too, was a war vet- eran, having served his country with valor in the navy of the United States during the Civil War.

James F. Quilty received his preliminary education in the public school system of Worcester, and soon thereafter entered upon his career as a cost accountant, which was his vocation for the next fourteen years. During this time he was employed in Worcester, Boston, and New York City. Thus, in 1914, when he came to Chatham, this experience proved a wonder- ful foundation for his entry as an independent busi- ness man. It was on April 7, 1915, that Mr. Quilty opened the doors of his establishment here, with which he has since remained as sole owner. This concern, which is located on Main Street, is a modern and progressive store, and is equipped with a soda fountain, contains the latest merchandise usually found in an establishment of this kind, comprising periodicals, candies, drug sundries, and various other accessories. A man indefatigable energy, Mr. Quilty has, from time to time, gradually extended his inter- ests in Chatham, and at this time (1928) he is a di- rector of the Chatham Trust Company, and his ad- vice has oftentimes proved of great worth to his col- leagues in the conduct of their affairs. Especially has Mr. Quilty devoted himself to the work of build- ing up his community. He is a member of the Cham- ber of Commerce of Chatham; also a member of the Chatham Board of Trade, two organizations which have contributed materially to the city's growth. Mr. Quilty is a popular worker in the ranks of the Masonic Order, his affiliations therewith including member- ship in St. Martin's Lodge, Free. and Accepted Masons, and Aleppo Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. As previously related, he is a veteran of the Spanish-American War, having served throughout that conflict with the Second Mas- sachusetts Regiment of Infantry, and this qualifies him for membership in 'Camp No. 28, Spanish War

Veterans, in the affairs of which he has been quite influential.

James F. Quilty married, October 8, 1908, Eva Snow, of Chatham. Her father, Albert E. Snow, was a veteran of the Civil War. Her mother, Emma F. (Dill) Snow, now deceased, is buried in Chatham. Mrs. Quilty, a leader in the ranks of women's organi- zations of her city, graduated from the Chatham High School; was a school teacher for one year, and later held the post of assistant postmaster for a three-year term. She is prominently identified with the Women's Club of Chatham, has served that or- ganization as its president, and is also active in the Order of the Eastern Star. She attends the Methodist church, and devotes liberally, financially and other- wise, to that denomination.

ERASTUS T. BEARSE-A business career char- acterized by energy, public spirit and high ideals has resulted in merited success for Erastus T. Bearse, and today he fills the office of postmaster of Chatham, having been appointed in January, 1923. He has long been prominent in the business affairs of Chatham, and has combined in a large measure the character both of a successful business man and a successful public official.

Erastus T. Bearse was born at Chatham, Mas- sachusetts, July 30, 1860, the son of Reuben L. and Mercy B. (Taylor) Bearse, his father a merchant tailor in Chatham. The preliminary education of Erastus T. Bearse was acquired in the public schools of Chatham. Immediately school days were over he learned the trade of jeweler and watchmaker at Natick, Massachusetts, and in November, 1881, en- gaged in this business in Chatham. Mr. Bearse con- tinued in this line of activity until January, 1923, at the time of his appointment as Postmaster of Chat- ham. In connection with his jewelry store Mr. Bearse established a very successful insurance and real estate business, his insurance trade ranking as the largest in Chatham, and one of the largest in the county. He also built up a large real estate business. For some years Mr. Bearse acted as editor and man- ager of "Chatham Monitor," one of the leading news- papers of Chatham.

In connection with his many business duties, Mr. Bearse has always taken a keen and active interest in all municipal affairs, and is an ex-trustee of the Chatham Public Library; ex-president of the Board of Trade; and a director of the Chatham Railroad Company. He has served his town as selectman, assessor and overseer of the poor; for many years he was on the Chatham Public School Committee; for about twenty years he served as Deputy Collec- tor of Customs, appointed by President Harrison, for the port of Chatham in the district of Barn- stable; and also was a member of the District Civil Service Board of Examiners. In his political affilia- tions Mr. Bearse is a Republican, and served his party as a representative in the Massachusetts Legis- lature in 1919-1920, and for thirty years has been on the Republican Town Committee. In January, 1923, Mr. Bearse was appointed by President Harding as Postmaster of Chatham, to which office he has brought the same ability, energy and enthusiasm that have made him successful in his several lines of activity. In his fraternal relationship, Mr. Bearse is a member and Past Master of St. Martin's Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons. His religious fellowship

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is with the Universalist church, which he serves as clerk and treasurer.

Erastus T. Bearse married, January 30, 1884, at Natick, Massachusetts, Martha J. Hardy, daughter of George W. and Maria (Hitchings) Hardy. Mr. and Mrs. Bearse are the parents of two children: 1. Carl L., born at Chatham, April 21, 1889, now pur- chasing agent with the Keith Car Manufacturing Company at Sagamore. 2. Theodore H,. born Feb- ruary 22, 1891, engaged in the insurance and motion picture business at Chatham.

MYRON G. BRADFORD was born in Hyannis, February 27, 1856, a son of Noah Bradford, a na- tive of West Barnstable, and Sarah A. (Furbush) Bradford. His father was a contractor and one of the original California "Forty-niners," returning from that El Dorado to take an active part in the Civil War, during which conflict he served in Com- pany E, of the Fortieth Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers. His death occurred in Hyannis, where his body is interred. Myron received his education in the public elementary and high school of Hyannis, and at Brooks' Private School in Hyannis. When he was sixteen years of age he went to Boston, where he went to work in the restaurant business for Russell Marsden. Within a year he was able to establish himself independently in the business in Boston, where he conducted a restaurant for eight years. He then sold this business and returned to Hyannis. For a number of years he worked with his father in carpentry and building, and in July, 1886, entered the hardware business with Alexander G. Cash as partner. This firm also conducted an undertaking business in conjunction with their other enterprise. Seven years following the establishment of this partnership Mr. Bradford purchased the in- terest of his associate, since which date he has con- ducted the business alone. He is a director in the Hyannis Co-operative Bank and a trustee of the New England Order of Protection, also a member of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce. His frater- nal affiliations include the Hyannis Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, Order of Rebekah and Indepen- dent Order of Odd Fellows.

Myron G. Bradford married Eva C. Wilson, daughter of William H., and Clarissa (Havenner) Wilson. Their daughter, Fay W., married Andrew J. Harlow, of Cotuit, who is a veteran of the World War.

BENNET B. BRISTOL-The Foxboro Com- pany, of Foxboro, manufacturers of indicators for recording and controlling steam and water and air pressure, temperature, volume and rapidity of water flow, is one of the most completely equipped con- cerns of its kind in the country, and sells its products all over the world. The company started in a small way and by the employment of correct principles expanded to a floor space of 175,000 square feet and a list of more than four hundred employees.

The plant is equipped with a fine hospital room with two nurses in constant attendance, to look after cases of accident and illness. Much of the success of the company is due to the efforts of the efficient treasurer and manager, Bennet B. Bristol, who has behind him many years of worthy endeavor in his line and of services to the community.

Mr. Bristol was born May 3, 1868, at Naugatuck, Connecticut, son of Benjamin H. Bristol, born in

1838, died in 1923, and Pauline (Phelps) Bristol, who died in 1876, the father having been a master mechanic and the mother a woman of great strength of character. Mr. Bristol began his education in the public schools, where he made a most creditable record, and matriculated at Stevens Institute of Technology at Hoboken, New Jersey, from which institution he graduated in 1893 with the degree of Mechanical Engineer. After graduating he became associated with the Bristol Company, of Waterbury, Connecticut, until 1908, when he and others estab- lished at Foxboro the Industrial Instrument Com- pany and the Standard Gauge Company. These con- cerns prospered, and in 1914 their activities were merged and they were conducted under the name of the Foxboro Company, with Edgar H. Bristol, a sketch of whom accompanies this, a brother of Ben- net B. Bristol, as president, W. W. Patrick, vice- president, and Bennet B. Bristol, treasurer and man- ager.

Mr. Bristol's stand in the financial world is evi- denced by the fact that he is president of the Fox- boro National Bank and director of the Citizens' National Bank of Naugatuck, Connecticut. As a member of the Republican party he served as chair- man of the Board of Selectmen of Foxboro for three years. He is a member of numerous clubs and in re- ligious matters a member of the board of trustees of the Congregational church.

Bennet B. Bristol married, in 1898, Gertrude R. Rexford, of Winsted, Connecticut, and their union has been blessed with six children: 1. May L., mar- ried R. N. Vincent and they have one son. 2. Helen G., married C. S. Fuller, and has three sons. 3. Rex- ford A., married Margaret C. Chickering. 4. Pauline R. 5. Margaret R. 6. Evelyn R.

EDGAR H. BRISTOL-Fortunate is the manu- facturing concern which numbers among its officers a man who is capable of designing and perfecting inventions which are put out for the benefit of the trade. In Edgar H. Bristol the Foxboro Company, of Foxboro, has such a man, for he has patented many devices which have met great public needs and yielded the firm a handsome return. Principal among these articles are gauges and indicators for measuring pressure and flow of liquids and gases, which are a prime necessity wherever power ma- chinery is used. Mr. Bristol is president of the Fox- boro Company and one of Foxboro's leading citi- zens, and to his directing genius must be attributed most of the success of this constantly growing firm, whose goods are in demand not only throughout the United States but all over the world. (For additional details of the concern the reader should consult the accompanying sketch of his brother, Bennet B. Bris- tol.)

Edgar H. Bristol was born March 7, 1871, at Naugatuck, Connecticut, son of Benjamin H. Bris- tol, master mechanic, who died in 1923, and Paulinc (Phelps) Bristol, who died in 1876. He received his education at the high school, but preferring to de- velop a mechanical and inventive turn he did not enter college. He went into the shops and learned how to use tools and materials, and before long made a number of improvements on existing in- struments in his line. Much of this bent was inher- ited from his father, whose many years as an ar- tisan had made a name for him as a useful con-

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tributor to mechanical affairs; yet the son developed remarkable originality on his own account, and every time he would invent a device he would wisely pro- tect it with a patent at the Patent office in Wash- ington, until he had quite a number of workable in- ventions. These, it is unnecessary to say, were quickly taken over by the Foxboro Company and put out under its name. Mr. Bristol's success in his specialties was quickly recognized by his associates and competitors, and he was made vice-president of the Foxboro National Bank. In politics he is a staunch member of the Republican party, and his religious affiliation is with the Congregational church.

Edgar H. Bristol married, in 1895, Mary C. Rex- ford, of Winsted, Connecticut, and their union has been blessed with five children: 1. Benjamin H., who served in the American Expeditionary Forces and the United States Navy during the World War. 2. Gertrude R., married Percy B. Crocker. 3. Marion R., married Robert G. Lawson. 4. Eleanor R. 5. Justine R.

SYDNEY G. CARPENTER, Jr., was born at Nor- folk, June 16, 1898, son of Sydney G. Carpenter, carpenter and builder of London, England, and Mar- garet (Davenport) Carpenter. He came to this coun- try several years ago and quickly found a congenial place in community life. He graduated from the Franklin High School in 1918 and from Boston Uni- versity Law School with the degree of Bachelor of Laws in the class of 1925. He was admitted to the bar April 7, 1926, and formed a partnership with Alfred W. Dana (q. v.), under the name of Dana & Carpenter, for the practice of this profession at Franklin.

Mr. Carpenter is unmarried. He is prominently identified with Boy Scout work, and is an attendant of the Federated church.

ALFRED W. DANA-As a native of Maine who has made notable progress at the bar as a prac- ticing attorney, Alfred W. Dana, of Franklin, is highly regarded by his associates. Mr. Dana's fight for recognition in the world of affairs is all the more commendable because of the affliction of total blind- ness which came upon him at the age of thirty-two. He played an important part in home service dur- ing the World War as chairman of the local Fuel Committee.

Alfred W. Dana was born at Augusta, Maine, April 23, 1872, son of Alfred C. Dana, of Providence, Rhode Island, who died in 1906, and Sarah A. (Gerry) Dana, who died February 22, 1917. He graduated from the Franklin High School in 1890 and from the Boston University Law School in the class of 1893 with the degree of Bachelor of Laws. On passing the requisite examinations he was admitted to the Massachusetts State bar in 1894 and to the United States bar shortly after and began to practice at Boston the same year. Later he removed to Franklin, where he carried on his work under his own name until 1926, when he ad- mitted a partner in the person of Sydney G. Car- penter (q. v.), in the firm of Dana and 'Carpenter. He made quite a success of his cases, and can an- ticipate the future with equanimity.

Mr. Dana is a loyal member of the Republican party, and has made quite a study of political af- fairs, but has never offered for high office. His civic endeavors are largely centered in the Business Men's

Association, and he supports liberally all worthy movements for the advancement of Franklin. In re- ligious circles he is a member and trustee of the Universalist church.

Mr. Dana married, December 7, 1899, Lillian C. Cosseboon, of Franklin, a daughter of George C. and Laura (Paige) Cosseboon. Mrs. Dana was born at East Machias, Maine.

HOWARD HALE JOY-For more than half a century Weymouth has watched the career of one of her ablest citizens, who established his printing busi- ness here in 1872 and who has conducted it with con- stantly growing value to the community-Howard Hale Joy. It is a source of satisfaction to a people to know that one of their best assets is an artisan whose profession enables him to make indelible records of their development by use of the "art preservative of all other arts" and it is doubly sat- isfactory that that citizen happens to be a native of the town and to have lived here for more than sev- enty years. During the long period of his labors in Weymouth, Howard Hale Joy has produced im- perishable records of current events that make up the history of this section of New England. He has given to his fellow-citizens a high grade of art and a most commendable citizenship, his interest in all matters that affect the people has ever been of the broadest. His position in the regard of the populace is lofty, his name synonymous with probity, justice, industry.

Howard Hale Joy was born in Weymouth, Jan- uary 27, 1853, a son of Eri T. and Belinda M. Joy. His father was a gold leaf worker and a member of one of the pioneer families of New England. How- ard received his education in the public schools of Weymouth and at Lowell Institute, in Boston. He established his printing house in Weymouth in 1872. He is a trustee of the South Weymouth Savings Bank and a Town Meeting member of Weymouth. He is also president of the Weymouth Historical Society and a member of the Universalist church. His fraternal affiliations include Orphans' Hope Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; Wessagusset Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; Pentalpha Chap- ter, Royal Arch Masons; and Wildey Lodge, No. 21, Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Howard H. Joy married, in Weymouth, January 1, 1874, L. Florence Locke, daughter of Benjamin F. and Sophronia Locke. They have one child, Minnie B., born March 9, 1875.

F. HERBERT GILE, M. D .- Equipped with a diploma from the Medical Department of Tufts Col- lege at Medford and with a valuable experience ob- tained in a leading hospital in New York City, Dr. F. Herbert Gile has built up a most gratifying and lucrative practice in the profession of medicine. He is actively interested in religious, fraternal, and civic affairs, and enjoys high standing among his contem- poraries and neighbors.

Dr. F. Herbert Gile was born at Chelsea, March 1, 1883, son of Frank H. Gile, who was employed in a wholesale tea and coffee firm at Boston, and Ada Turner (Flint) Gile; both of his parents' are now deceased. He attended the grammar and high schools of Melrose, where he made the most of his. opportunities, and then matriculated at the Academic Department of Tufts College, from which institu- tion he graduated with the class of 1901 with the

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degree of Bachelor of Arts. Thereupon determining to become a practicing physician, he entered the Medical Department of the same institution, and graduated in the year 1905 with the degree of Doc- tor of Medicine.

Dr. Gile has been so preoccupied with his profes- sion that he has had little time to give to outside diversions such as politics. At the same time, he is definitely committed to the policies of the Repub- lican party, and generally supports the nominees of the organization. He is a member of the Unitarian church and a liberal contributor to its activities, es- pecially charity. He is a valued member of the Blue Lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons.

Dr. Gile married, August 5, 1909, Marion L. Burt, a member of an old-established family in this sec- tion, and their union has been blessed with a son, Norman H. Gile, born in April, 1913.

PHILIP S. FOISIE, M. D., resident of Milton and member of the staff of the Boston City Hos- pital, has made an excellent start in the practice of surgery, having been called to Milton in 1926. It is highly appropriate that he should have formed a connection with the Boston City Hospital, for it was here that he faithfully served an interneship of two years. He brings to his profession the advan- tage of a Harvard University education and a hos- pital experience covering nineteen months overseas during the World War.

Dr. Foisie was born at Nashua, New Hampshire, July 23, 1896, son of Charles D. Foisie, well-known Nashua hotel keeper, and Effie (Kendall) Foisie, both of whom have been spared to witness their son's gratifying success. After having attended the local public schools at Nashua he matriculated in the Academic Department of Harvard University, from which institution he graduated in the class of 1918, with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. This college course was interrupted, however, by the outbreak, in 1917, of the World War, in which Dr. Foisie served with the Medical Corps of the United States Army, attaining the rank of second lieutenant, and spending nineteen months, as said above, in the very best of training abroad. Returning to the United States and putting in some extra time at Harvard, he was awarded his academic degree. Dr. Foisie's service in the alleviation of suffering among the Al- lied soldiers determined for him that he should give the balance of his life to similar duty, and he ac- cordingly entered the Medical Department of Har- vard for the purpose of adding to practical training the theoretical which is held to be of such value. He accordingly made all the sacrifices necessary to qualify for a degree, and in 1924 was rewarded with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. After having served two years as an interne at the Boston City Hospital, he took up his duties in earnest as a prac- ticing physician and surgeon at Milton, where he also makes his home.

Dr. Foisie is a member of the American Medical Association and the State and County Medical so- cieties, and is identified with various civic enter- prises. He is unmarried.

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History of Plymouth, Norfolk and Barnstable counties, Massachusetts, Vol. III, Part 87

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