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Mr. Crawford married, in Saundersville, in the town of Grafton, Massachusetts, on November 6, 1855, Ann Doyle, who was born in Ireland, daughter of Henry and Katherine (Carty) Doyle, and her father lived to an advanced age, passing away June 3, 1907. Mrs. Crawford died in North Dana, Massachusetts, June 8, 1916. Mr. and Mrs. Crawford's children are as follows : William John, Jr., born March 17, 1857, and died at Dana, Massachusetts, August 14, 1910; Henry Thomas, born June 6, 1858, died June 3, 1907; John Livingston, born May 19, 1860, now foreman of the finishing room in the Crawford & Tyler factory; Mary Ann, born in West Boylston, Massachusetts, August 14, 1861, and died April 7, 1922; Katherine T., born in West Boylston, April 27, 1863, the wife of Edwin P. Tyler, of Athol, Massachusetts, now deceased, the former partner of her father ; George Everett, born May 28, 1865; and Francis B., born February 19, 1869, both the younger sons also being affiliated with their father in business.
MORRIS LONG, one of the large property holders and leading merchants of Clinton, Massachusetts, is proprietor of the Clinton Clothing Company, conducting the largest clothing house in the community. Mr. Long came to the United States from Russia, in which country he was born May 15, 1888. His parents, also of Russian birth, are Joseph Long, who was engaged in the clothing business during the active years of his life, and is now retired and Tofey (Hurtwitz) Long, whose death oc- curred in 1921.
Mr. Long spent the early years of his life in his native country, and it was not until he had acquired his educa- tion there that he decided to come to America. Arriving here, he at once became connected with the clothing trade, in 1895, establishing in Clinton, on a small scale,
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the enterprise which has now grown to such large pro- portions. In developing his business Mr. Long exercised the same careful management and business acumen that has characterized his entire commercial career, and as his operations grew they were founded on a firm basis. As prosperity smiled upon him he acquired other in- terests, investing to a considerable extent in real estate, and now owns the entire block in which his store is now located. This is a valuable property, and was formerly known as the Doggett Block, but is now the Long Block.
Throughout his residence here Mr. Long has taken the part of a progressive and influential citizen in pro- moting the social, civic, and material welfare of Clin- ton. He is a prominent factor in the local Chamber of Commerce, and belongs to some of the best known fraternal organizations, including the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and the Loyal Order of Moose.
In 1903 Mr. Long was united in marriage with Gussie Leghom, who was also a native of Russia. Of this union five children were born : Sana, who is now (1923) a student at Smith College; Milton H., Irving B., Libby, and Stanley. Mrs. Long passed away in 1917, leaving her bereaved family to mourn a loving wife and devoted mother.
FESTUS LAWRENCE McCANN-The McCann family of Clinton, Massachusetts, is one of the old and honored families of this community, and in every gen- eration from the pioneer to the present day has given to the world men of usefulness and high character. The McCann Brothers are now leaders in the business life of this community and are numbered among the broadly progressive and enterprising young men of the day in Worcester County. Festus McCann, their father, was throughout his lifetime engaged as a gardener in this vicinity, continuing active until his death, which occurred in 1922. Festus McCann was a man of most estimable character, always interested in all that contributed to the general advance, but never caring for the honors of leadership in public affairs. He married Bridget O'Malley.
Festus Lawrence McCann was born at Clinton, Massa- chusetts, February 3, 1898. His education was begun in the local public schools and following his graduation from the Clinton High School he became associated with his brother, Owen J. McCann, in the wholesale and retail confectionery business, with headquarters at No. 109 Mechanic Street. The enterprise prospered largely, and not long after its founding they added a retail ice cream branch. This led to further expansion, and in the year 1919 they erected the present new and modern plant for the manufacture of ice cream in large quan- tities. This plant is located in West Berlin and is built upon a property of approximately six acres. They have the most approved machinery and equipment, and the capacity of production is 4,000 gallons of ice cream per day. This product is distributed at wholesale, and is largely absorbed by the Southern Worcester County trade.
Owen J. McCann, who is associated with his brother in this interest, is also a native of Clinton and a gradu- ate of the Clinton High School. His business activi- ties have followed the same general line as those of his
brother, their association having continued since the completion of their education.
Joseph H. McCann, a' third brother, received his early education in the public and high schools of Clinton. He later entered Northeastern University at Boston, from which he was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Laws. On January I, 1923, he was admitted to the bar of the State of Illinois and has since been active in practice in the city of Chicago.
This group of young men is broadly representative of the spirit of progressive effort and worthy citizenship which has made Worcester County what it is to-day, and the people of Clinton take pride in the success and prominence of their young townsmen.
HARRY DEXTER BULLARD-Among the suc- cessful business men of Milford, Massachusetts, is Harry Dexter Bullard, owner and proprietor of an auto supply firm which is steadily attracting new patronage.
Born in Spencer, Massachusetts, September 30, 1876, Mr. Bullard is a son of George L. and Lura (Brewer) Bullard. After attending the local public schools, in- cluding the high school, he became a student in the mechanical engineering department of the Pennsylvania State College, and after the completion of his course there entered the employ of the State of Massachusetts, in the agricultural department, where he remained for three years. He then became interested in shoe manu- facturing, in which business he was engaged in various parts of Worcester County until 1919. He then decided to engage in the auto supply business for himself, and established the modern and well equipped store at Mil- ford, which he is conducting with success. Mr. Bullard is a Republican in his political belief and gives practical support to his party. He served as superintendent of sewers in the town of Spencer, Massachusetts, for one year, and he is a willing promoter of plans for the pro- motion of the public welfare. Fraternally he is a mem- ber of Milford Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows, of which he is Past Grand Master, and which he serves as District Deputy; and is also a member of Montgomery Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons. Mr. Bullard has a host of friends in Milford and vicinity, and there is every prospect that the success which he has already attained will steadily increase in the future.
Harry Dexter Bullard married, at Spencer, Massa- chusetts, April 20, 1907, Ella Wilson, daughter of War- ren and Marie (Flint) Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Bullard have no children.
FRANK E. JOHNSON, a leading figure in mer- cantile circles in Templeton, Massachusetts, has been at the head of his own interest for nearly thirty years, a part of that time the business being a partnership and now his son being associated with him. Mr. Johnson is a widely known and highly esteemed citizen of Templeton, and while interested in the general advance only from the viewpoint of the progressive citizen his influence is always toward progress. He is a son of Pembroke Johnson, who was born at Templeton, Massa- chusetts, and in early life was active in farming, later becoming a mechanic in the employ of the toy shop of Chester N. Johnson, a relative. Pembroke Johnson
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married Augusta P. Gray, of Templeton, and both died in this community, he in 1882 and she in 1904.
Frank E. Johnson was born at Templeton, Massachu- setts, July 16, 1867. His education was received in the local public schools, and as a young man he began life in a drug store in the capacity of clerk. He then entered the employ of C. N. Johnson, his uncle, where he re- mained for several years. He then became identified with a Mr. Blodgett on April 1, 1884, in the general store at Templeton. Active thus in the sale of general merchandise, Mr. Johnson gained valuable experience, remaining in this connection for about ten years. On October 8, 1894, Mr. Johnson, in association with Eugene Lincoln, formed a corporation and bought out P. Blod- gett, carrying forward the business successfully for about a decade. Mr. Johnson then bought out Mr. Lin- coln, and has since been at the head of this store as sole owner until 1918, and since that time, his son having returned from the activities of the war, father and son have been associated together in the enterprise. Mr. Johnson is one of the successful business men of the day in Templeton, progressive, enterprising, and always alert to the movement of the times. He is a director of the Templeton Savings Bank and politically is affiliated with the Republican party, although he has never de- sired nor accepted public honors of a political nature. During the World War Mr. Johnson was very active in the support of the Red Cross drives, and also in the sale of Liberty bonds. He is a member of the Congre- gational church of Templeton.
Mr. Johnson married, at Templeton, August 28, 1889, Alice E. Hale, of that place, daughter of Austin, of Royalston, Massachusetts, and Martha A. (Thayer) Hale, of Petersham, Massachusetts. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are the parents of three children: Roger Earl, born June 12, 1890, and died in May, 1909, in Templeton ; Rollin Eugene, of further mention; and Esther Hale, born November 8, 1894.
Rollin Eugene Johnson was born in Templeton, Massa- chusetts, February 14, 1892. He was educated in the local schools, and on May 2, 1917, he enlisted at Fitch- burg, Massachusetts, in an infantry regiment and was later transferred to the 22d Infantry. Stationed at Fort Jay, New York, for a time, Mr. Johnson was then sent to the East Potomac Barracks in Washington, and was for about five months active on the White House guard. He was then stationed at Philadelphia for about five months, and on June 14, 1919, received his honorable discharge from the service with the rank of corporal, to which he was promoted about nine months after his enlistment. Mr. Johnson is now associated with his father in business. He is a member of the American Legion, and is counted among the progressive and prom- ising young men of Templeton. He married Margaret J. Rhoads of Philadelphia, on September 24, 192I.
CHARLES HENRY COOKE-One of the fore- most names in Athol, Massachusetts, is that of Charles Henry Cooke, and the Cooke family has for many years been a leading one in the community. As a real estate dealer and owner Mr. Cooke is taking a broadly con- structive part in the local advance, and his public services form a record of large and permanent usefulness.
He is a son of George H. Cooke, who was born in
Athol, August 15, 1851, and is now one of the most highly esteemed residents of this community. Heavily interested financially in various industrial concerns of Athol, and a large owner of real estate, George H. Cooke has bought and sold a great deal of real estate through- out his active life. By way of investment, he has built more than one hundred houses in Athol, many of which he has sold to home seekers, still owning a con- siderable number. He also owns five of the finest busi- ness blocks in the town, and in fact is the largest owner of real estate in Athol. Broadly progressive in spirit, and with the best interests of the community always at heart, he has done much for civic advance and for the economic security and prosperity of Athol. The mother, Mary A. (Patterson) Cooke, was born in Nova Scotia, September 30, 1854, and is also still living, the family home on Cottage Street having long been a center of social activity.
Charles Henry Cooke, son of these parents, was born in Athol, Massachusetts, May 13, 1878. His education was begun in the local public schools, and he is a' grad- uate of Athol High School, class of 1896. The autumn following his graduation from high school he entered Amherst College as a member of the class of 1900. Mr. Cooke's first business experience was in Laconia, New Hampshire, where he was identified with railroad work for about three years, then returning to Athol, he con- ducted a restaurant for a similar period. Thereafter going to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was identified with the Pittsburgh Reduction Works for another period of three years, after which he returned to his native place permanently. At about that time, (1906) Mr. Cooke organized the Athol Comb Company, and for fourteen years he was associated with this concern in the capacity of general manager. During all this period Mr. Cooke had been more or less interested in real es- tate brokerage and development, also owning consider- able realty, and in the year 1920 he withdrew from the Athol Comb Company to devote his entire attention to the real estate business, which had assumed important proportions and commanded attention. He owns some of the most valuable business property in Athol, and is doing much for the constant improvement and develop- ment of the community. He is a director of the Athol Cooperative Savings Bank, and has done a great deal to advance the ownership of homes among the people. In the public life of the community Mr. Cooke has for years been a leader of progress. A Republican by polit- ical affiliation, he served for four years as a member of the Board of Selectmen. He was elected to the board every time he permitted his name to appear as a can- didate, and now serves. During the year 1922 he was made chairman of the board. He has served as chair- man of the Appropriation Committee, was a member of the committee that built the Chestnut Hill Avenue Bridge, and is now Selectman in charge of the new Millers River Bridge. In all forward movements Mr. Cooke bears a leading part and during the World War he was an active member of the Public Safety Commit- tee, and was also a leader in Red Cross work. Fra- ternally he is affiliated with Gardner Lodge, No. 1426, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, and he is a leading member of the Poquaig Club of Athol. He has long been associ-
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ated with religious advance, and is a trustee of the Starrett Memorial Church of Athol.
Charles Henry Cooke married, in Worcester, Massa- chusetts, on February 12, 1910, Edith M. Curtis, who was born in Orange, Massachusetts, January 11, 1891, a daughter of Everett H. and Minnie (Ward) Curtis, of Orange, her father a native of Richmond, New Hamp- shire, her mother of Orange. Mr. and Mrs. Cooke have three children: Roy F., president of the class of 1923 of Athol High School, also president of the glee club ; Charles H., Jr., a' pupil in the public schools of Athol; and Norma. J.
WILLIAM C. FLOOD, a well-known figure in the business life of Southbridge, Massachusetts, is secretary and treasurer of the E. F. Dakin Company of South- bridge, a leading concern in the distribution of news- papers, magazines and confectionery. Mr. Flood is a man of large energy and practical business ability and has had much to do with the development and pros- perity of this concern within the nine years since he became an executive in the organization. He is a son of Matthew Flood, who was born in Ireland but came to this country as a youth, settling in Southbridge, where he was engaged in the manufacture of optical goods during the greater part of his lifetime. The mother, Mary (Carroll) Flood, was born in County Water- ford, Ireland, and died in Southbridge July 4, 1923, aged seventy-three.
William C. Flood was born at Southbridge, Massa- chusetts, March 15, 1886. His education was received in the public and high schools of this community, and on completing his studies he became associated with Edward F. Dakin in the newspaper and confectionery business, in which he has since been continuously active. First filling a subordinate position as clerk, Mr. Flood's energy and initiative were much appreciated, and as he became familiar with the business he was given larger responsibility. Upon the incorporation of the company in the year 1914, he was made secretary and treasurer, and is still serving in this capacity. They carry a very comprehensive line of newspapers, magazines, and kin- dred articles, a fine stock of confectionery, tobacco, cigars, and photographic supplies. Mr. Flood is a mem- ber of the Southbridge Chamber of Commerce, the Southbridge Club, and the Cohasse Country Club, also the Quinebaug Club, and De Triana Council, Knights of Columbus, of which he was financial secretary for eight years. He takes a deep interest in local affairs, and served on the library committee for six years, acting as chairman of the committee for three years. He at- tends St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church.
Mr. Flood married, in 1922, Tietia W. Harkema, who was born at Stockbridge, Massachusetts, and they reside in Southbridge.
HAROLD A. SHUMAN, one of the well known business men of Clinton, Worcester County, Massachu- setts, has been identified with the textile business throughout the entire period of his active career, and since 1906 he has been engaged in the manufacture of high grade worsteds for men's suitings.
Samuel Shuman, the father, came from Germany when young and practically followed the textile business
throughout his entire life. He was for many years a member of the firm of A. Shuman & Company, exclusive clothiers, whose establishment was located at Shuman's Corner, in Boston, and from 1906 to 1917, the time of his death, was closely associated with his son Harold A. in both textile and clothing business.
Harold A. Shuman, son of Samuel and Julia (Adams) Shuman, was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, Novem- ber 17, 1879. He received his education in the Roxbury Latin School and when his school training was com- pleted, began his active business career in the employ of Morse Brothers, of Boston, Massachusetts, engaged as importers and converters of tailors' trimmings. That connection he maintained until 1900, and then went to Providence, Rhode Island, to learn the worsted business in the Earnscliffe Mills. Two years later, in 1902, he enlarged his experience by going to Lowell, Massachu- setts, where he entered the employ of the Shireff Wor- sted Company, in whose mills he served in various capac- ities until 1904. In that year, after the completion of Mr. Shireff's new mill at Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Mr. Shuman was transferred to that place, where he soon became assistant designer, and where he remained until 1905. He then removed to Clinton, Massachusetts, and associated himself with Wenzel J. Brodmerkle. One year later, in 1906, he purchased the interests of Mr. Brodmerkle, and from that time to 1917, he and his father, Samuel Shuman, were closely allied in their business interests. They manufactured the best quality of worsted suitings for men and conducted the entire establishment with marked efficiency, which brought a large degree of well earned success. After the death of Samuel Shuman in 1917, Harold C. Shuman took full control of the business and of the mill, and since that time he has continued to manage the entire business alone. His lifelong acquaintance with the various branches of the textile industry, and his thorough knowl- edge of the particular branch in which he is engaged, have enabled him to win a success which would not have been possible to a less skilled and experienced man, and the fact that among his employees he is most cor- dially liked and respected speaks volumes for the kind of management which has brought so large a measure of success and prosperity.
Along with his business responsibilities and activities Mr. Shuman has found time for civic and social activ- ities, and for recreation, and he has also found time to win a host of friends who honor him not only as a suc- cessful business man, but as a public-spirited citizen, and a worthy friend and associate. Politically Mr. Shuman gives his support to the Republican party. He is an attendant of the Episcopal church. Upon the golf links he finds recreation and social intercourse and the kind of competition which lends zest to his playing, and has made him a golf enthusiast. He is a member of the Prescott Club.
Mr. Shuman is the father of two children: Nancy E., who was born April 19, 1907; and Natalie, who was born December 30, 191I.
FRED W. BOYNTON-The leading stationery store in Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, is owned and operated by Mr. Boynton, whose keen business judgment and progressive principles have
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brought this business to its present enviable position. He is a son of John F. and Kate H. (Baldwin) Boynton, the latter of whom was born at Townsend, Massachu- setts, and died in 1897. The father was born at Hollis, New Hampshire, and followed his trade as a carpenter until removed by death in 1897. He was a veteran of the Civil War, serving in the 7th Regiment, Company H, New Hampshire Volunteers, and was wounded in action. He was discharged as a private and became a member of Charles H. Stevens Post, No. 53, Grand Army of the Republic of Leominster.
Fred W. Boynton was born June II, 1876, at Leo- minster, Massachusetts, where he obtained an education in the public schools. Later he secured a position with A. C. Hosmer, whose business was ultimately to become his property. After sixteen years' employment there he left to engage in the carriage business and became associ- ated with Daniel R. Geary. In 1909 he formed a part- nership with his brother, Henry J. Boynton, and estab- lished a harness business, and in 1912 bought his brother's interest and continued it alone until 1920. Then he pur- chased the stationery business of A. C. Hosmer, at No. 2 Main Street, which he has successfully carried on since.
Mr. Boynton is a member of the Benevolent and Pro- tective Order of Elks, the Improved Order of Red Men, E. A. Bennett Camp, No. 52, Sons of Veterans, and is Past Master of Wachusett Grange. He is an attendant of the Episcopal church of Leominster. Mr. Boynton is very much interested in horses.
Mr. Boynton was united in marriage, on June 7, 1913, with Minnie R. Phillips, a native of Stratford, Connec- ticut. They have one adopted daughter, Kathryn Arlene.
ALBERT J. LAMOUREUX-For years identified with the industrial and commercial life of Gardner, Massachusetts, Mr. Lamoureux has for the past four years been at the head of an independent interest, and has also more recently added to his activities in an en- tirely different line of endeavor. He is now a leading dealer in shoes and men's furnishings, and also one of the foremost undertakers of this community. Mr. Lamoureux is a son of Joseph and Adeline (Richards) Lamoureux, both natives of the Province of Quebec, Canada, having come to Worcester County in their youth, and were married in 1881. Joseph Lamoureux settled in Spencer, Massachusetts, and took out his nat- uralization papers in the early eighties. Later he re- moved to Gardner and engaged in the meat business, in which activity he continued until his death, which oc- curred January 21, 1899, when he was still in the prime of life. The mother survives him until the present time (1923) and resides in the old Gardner home.
Albert J. Lamoureux was born at Gardner, Massa- chusetts, January 15, 1885. He was educated in the Gardner Grammar School and the night schools of this community, beginning life in his fourteenth year in the employ of the Heywood Brothers & Wakefield Company in the manufacture of chairs. He was employed with this concern for one year at a salary of fifty cents per day and resigned to accept an advance to sixty cents per day in the employ of John A. Dunn & Company, with whom he remained for one year also. He then entered the employ of P. Derby & Company, receiving one dollar per day, remaining with that company for
one year, after which he accepted a position in the meat market of E. E. Barthel, with whom he remained for five years. Then entering an entirely different field of endeavor, Mr. Lamoureux secured a clerkship in the employ of the Gardner Clothing Company, where for ten years he sold clothing and men's furnishings. There- after, accepting a position with the important department store firm of Goodnow-Pearson & Company, of Gard- ner, he was placed in charge of the ladies' garment de- partment, of which he was manager for about two years. In 1919 Mr. Lamoureux bought out the shoe business theretofore conducted by J. D. Alie, and with his long experience as an important asset in the venture, began his independent career. He has been very successful indeed, and has since added a very complete line of men's furnishings. In 1922 Mr. Lamoureux bought out the undertaking business belonging to the estate of Mr. Alie, and in this field also he is achieving noteworthy success. He is a member of the Gardner Chamber of Commerce, of which he was one of the organizers, and now serves on the board of directors. On January I, 1923, he became a director of the Gardner Trust Com- pany.
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