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Louis Chase was born in Lida, Vilna, Russia, March 5, 1894. The family migrating to the United States in his boyhood, and settling in the city of Worcester, he was educated in the Grafton Street Grammar School and the English Night High School. His first business experience was in the employ of the Worcester Market, with which he was connected until February 28, 1915, on which date he entered the real estate and insurance business. He has been markedly successful in his chosen field, acting as general agent for the Mutual Trust Life Insurance Company, and his work in the in- surance field is counting definitely for the economic se- curity of the people. He has done more or less in the real estate field as a' broker, but is also active as an operator, owning very considerable interests, including the Bowker Block at No. 24 Washington Square, and several other valuable parcels of real estate. Fra- ternally he is a member of Damascus Lodge, No. 50, Knights of Pythias, of which he was Chancellor Com- mander during 1918 and 1919, and representative to the Grand Lodge in 1920 and 1921 ; also a member of Quin- sigamond Lodge, No. 43, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; and Worcester Lodge, No. 600, Independent Order of B'nai B'rith.
Mr. Chase married, at Worcester, Massachusetts, on December 28, 1915, Bessie Lubin, daughter of Harold and Lydia Lubin. Mr. and Mrs. Chase are the parents of three children Lydia Florence, born November 6, 1916; Herbert Stanley, born January 26, 1918; and Harold, born February 6, 1922.
CHARLES E. RICHARDSON, one of the pro- gressive young farmers of the town of Royalston, Massa- chusetts, who in addition to the successful conduct of a prosperous and scientifically equipped farm, has long been active in local public affairs.
Born in Royalston, Massachusetts, February 16, 1877, Mr. Richardson received a good, practical education in the public schools of his native district, and then en- gaged in agricultural pursuits. From earliest years he has been familiar with the life of the farmer, but he has not been content to continue in the old ways when newer and better ones may be found. He is one of the clear thinking, energetic men who keep well abreast of the best theory and practice of their time, both in their own particular field of activity, and in civic af-
fairs, and in both interests he consistently stands for progress. For twenty-one years he has been a member of Royalston Grange, No. 195, which he has served as Master for six years, and as Lecturer for three years. As chairman of the School Committee he has rendered efficient service since March, 1909, has been for ten years on the Town Finance Committee, and for the past fifteen years there have been few projects for the ad- vancement of the public welfare of Royalston, which have not received his hearty and effective cooperation. When Royalston celebrated her one hundred and fiftieth anniversary, he served as a member of the Parade Com- mittee, and also of the School Exhibit Committee, and in this, as in all other matters in which he has partici- pated, his enthusiasm and his energy were valuable con- tributions.
Charles E. Richardson married, on May 9, 1901, Mabel Viola Hutchins, daughter of Francis J. and Margaret (Lyall) Hutchins, of Royalston, and they are the par- ents of two children: Clara Mabel, born May 14, 1905; and Charles Francis, born May 21, 1908.
PHILIP CENEDELLA-A native of Italy, where he gained his education, but for many years a resident of Milford, Massachusetts. Mr. Cenedella is one of the leading figures among the Italian-American residents of this part of Worcester County, Massachusetts. A prac- tical and energetic business man, for more than thirty years active as a general contractor in Milford and vicinity, Mr. Cenedella has taken a very definite part in the growth and development of the community, and his usefulness is a matter of long standing.
Philip Cenedella was born at Lonato, Italy, May 24, 1872, and is a son of Giacomo and Maria Cenedella. His education was acquired in the schools of his birthplace, and he came to America with his family when still a young lad, twelve years of age. His father's family was the first of Italian descent to locate in Milford, and Mr. Cenedella is now one of the remaining pioneer Italian settlers in this town. Locating at once in Milford, the lad became active in the construction world, learning the stone cutter's trade and following this as an employee for a number of years. In 1892 he established himself as a general contractor, and has followed this line of activity until the present time. His firm has been con- nected with a number of large construction jobs in dif- ferent States of the Union, specializing in road and rail- road aqueducts, tunnels, sewers, water works, etc. Fra- ternally Mr. Cenedella' is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge No. 628, of Mil- ford, of which he is a trustee. His religious affiliation is with the Sacred Heart Church.
Mr. Cenedella married, at Boston, Massachusetts, on November 27, 1901, Louise F. Gardetto, and they are the parents of six children : Maria, Harold, Philip, Robert, Louise, and Carlotta.
WALTER C. MORIARTY-The city of Worces- ter, Worcester County, Massachusetts, is the home of many successful business men, and in naming those who are included in the list of representative business men and citizens of that city, the name of Walter C. Moriarty should not be omitted.
John F. Moriarty, father of Walter C. Moriarty,
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was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and after receiving a good, practical education in the public schools of his native city, he learned the machinist's trade, which he continued to follow to the time of his death in 1888. He married Ellen Farrell, who was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and died January 8, 1915.
Walter C. Moriarty, son of John F. and Ellen (Far- rell) Moriarty, was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, November 17, 1882, and received his education in the public schools of that city. Upon the completion of his high school course he began his active career as a book- keeper, and that occupation continued for a period of seven years. At the end of that time he changed and became identified with the Colwell Lead Company of New York City, which connection was maintained for three years. He then became associated with Pierce, Butler & Pierce Manufacturing Company of New York City in the capacity of clerk. During the thirteen years which have elapsed since that time, he has continued to maintain his connection with that firm. On January 1, 1919, he came to Worcester as manager of their branch in that city, which position he still retains (1923). In addition to the successful management of the affairs of the Pierce, Butler & Pierce Manufacturing Company, Mr. Moriarty has found time to take an active part in public affairs and to be an active member of various fraternal and county organizations. He is a member of Bridgeport Lodge, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; and of the Knights of Columbus. He is also a member of the Commonwealth Club, of the Worcester Credit Men's Association, and of the Worcester Chamber of Commerce. He is well known as a progressive and public-spirited citizen, and has many friends in Wor- cester.
Walter C. Moriarty married, on April 26, 1916, Flor- ence C. Mckeon, daughter of Frank and Celia Mckeon, of New York City. Mr. and Mrs. Moriarty are the parents of one child, Walter C., Jr., who was born December 11, 1922.
AUGUSTUS C. NEFF-Identified with the textile industry throughout his active lifetime and now a leading executive in this field in Millbury, Massachu- setts, Augustus C. Neff is a figure of prominence in this community, and as superintendent of the Millbury Mills and the Millbury Spinning Company, he hold a position of marked significance in the community. A native of this town and a member of an old family of Germany, prominent in the industries of that country, Mr. Neff is a son of George J. Neff, who was born in Elberfeld, Germany, and engaged in the textile industry until his death, which occurred in 1916 in Millbury. The mother, Augusta (Neudeck) Neff, was also born in Germany, and survived her husband for only about two years, passing away in 1918. This family has taken a leading part in various phases of community advance in Mill- bury, and is counted among the foremost people of this section.
Augustus C. Neff was born in Millbury, Massachu- setts, April 4, 1881. His education was acquired in the public and high schools of the community, and after completing his studies he went to the city of Providence, Rhode Island, where for two years he was engaged in the textile industry. He then returned to Millbury to
become identified with the Mayo Woolen Company of this place, in the weaving department, where he re- mained for about two years. In 1902 Mr. Neff entered the employ of the Millbury Mills, manufacturers of worsteds, in the capacity of superintendent, and in this responsible office has continued until the present time, his work contributing largely to the development and growth of the business, which is one of the important industries of this community. In 1912, the Millbury Mills founded the enterprise which has since been known as the Millbury Spinning Company, as a subsidiary interest. Mr. Neff has acted as superintendent of both interests since, and his broad experience and able man- agement have placed the latter company in a leading po- sition in its field in Worcester County. Mr. Neff is considered one of the foremost executives in the textile industry in this part of Worcester County, and is a member of the National Association of Worsted and Woolen Overseers, and also of the Blackstone Valley Mill Association. Politically he is affiliated with the Republican party, and from 1912 to 1919 he served as a Selectman of the town of Millbury, during four years of this period acting as chairman of the board. Fra- ternally, Mr. Neff is identified with the Free and Ac- cepted Masons, the Royal Arch Chapter, the Indepen- dent Order of Odd Fellows, the Foresters of America, and the Improved Order of Red Men. He attends the Federated church of Millbury.
Augustus C. Neff married, in 1903, Christina Koehler, who was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and they are the parents of three children: Leonard W., Stanley K., and Evelyn M.
CAPTAIN JAMES F. MAHAR-That it is vitally essential for the fire department of any community to be in charge of a man of mature experience, and of absolute courage and dependability, all people recognize, and this Clinton, Massachusetts, has achieved in its ap- pointment to the position of Captain James F. Mahar. Captain Mahar is a native of Clinton, where he was born July 27, 1858, of Irish parentage. His father was Thomas Mahar, originally from Tipperary, Ireland, and a farmer by occupation throughout his life, his death oc- curring in 1907, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. His mother, Ann (Gannon) Mahar, was born in County Mayo, Ireland, and died five years before her husband, in 1902.
Mr. Mahar went to the public schools as a boy, and when his education was finished, entered the livery busi- ness, which he followed for twenty-five years. In 1908 he retired from that line of endeavor and took a posi- tion as a driver in the Clinton Fire Department, which he held until 1915, when his faithful and efficient ser- vice was rewarded by appointment as captain, his offices being in the Central Fire Station of Clinton. Mr. Mahar is a member of the organization of Permanent Fire Relief for Firemen, and is also prominent in the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Captain Mahar's favorite recreation is motoring.
Mr. Mahar was united in marriage, in 1872, with Triner Sisk, a native of New Brunswick, Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Mahar have two children: I. Lucy, who is the wife of Ephriam Mosher, of New Brunswick, Canada, they have one son, Willard. 2. Henry Edwards, who
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was educated in Clinton. He was the youngest soldier to enlist from Clinton during the World War, he having joined the United States marines in 1916, when but sixteen years of age. He served fourteen months in France with the American Expeditionary Forces, and received his discharge June 1, 1922, since which time he has lived in Clinton. The Mahar family are valued communicants of St. John's Roman Catholic Church.
FREDERIC W. MOORE-Born in the West, but spending the greater part of his life in New England, Frederic W. Moore has been a figure of importance in the textile industry in Worcester County, Massachusetts, as agent for the Cordis Mills, at Millbury, Massachu- setts. Mr. Moore filled this responsible position for just thirty-two years, and his position in the community is one of dignity and honor. He is a member of a family long prominent in Canada, and a son of Thomas E. Moore, who was born at Moore's Mill, New Bruns- wick, Canada, and was engaged in the textile industry until his death, which occurred in 1903. The mother, Gertrude E. (Moody) Moore, was born at Malone, New York, and died in 1919.
Frederic W. Moore was born at Port Huron, Mich- igan, November 16, 1857. The family later removing to Massachusetts, he was educated in the public schools of Lowell, and a second removal placed him in the schools of Exeter, New Hampshire. In preparation for his busi- ness career, Mr. Moore went to Rockford, Illinois, where he covered a comprehensive business course. Returning East, Mr. Moore entered the employ of the Exeter Manufacturing Company of Exeter, New Hampshire, where he was active in the capacity of paymaster for a period of six years. He then went to New Brunswick in 1882, and there familiarized himself with various branches of the textile industry, after which he returned to Massachusetts to accept a position with the Otis Company of Ware. There he remained for only a short time, and his next position was with the Thorndike Company of Thorndike, Massachusetts, where he was employed for about six years. He then entered the em- ploy of the H. L. Aldrich Manufacturing Company, of Moosup, Connecticut, as superintendent of their plant, and remained in that connection for about one year. With his valuable experience and the marked ability which he showed in this connection, Mr. Moore was con- sidered a young man of promise, and was offered and accepted the position of agent for the Cordis Mills at Millbury, Massachusetts, in May, 1891, and in this ca- pacity he served efficiently and ably until May I, 1923, when he retired. The progress of the plant was steady and permanent under his administration of its affairs. Mr. Moore holds a position of prominence in the com- munity, and is universally esteemed. He is trustee and vice-president of the Millbury Savings Bank, also presi- dent and treasurer of the Millbury Steel Foundry, and a director of the Cordis Mills. During the World War he served as chairman of the Public Service Committee for the town of Millbury.
In fraternal circles Mr. Moore is widely known, being a member of all Masonic bodies, both York and Scottish Rites, including the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He has been connected with Masonic
activities for more than thirty-five years, and in 1897 served as Worshipful Master of Olive Branche Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons. He has for many years attended the Episcopal church, and is junior warden of St. John's Church at Wilkinsonville. Mr. Moore has taken a great deal of interest in agriculture, and flowers, and shrubbery, which is his form of recreation.
Frederic W. Moore married, in 1882, Susie H. Nevers, who was born at Amity, Maine, and they are the parents of three daughters: I. Helen M., who was born Septem- ber 25, 1883, and died March 17, 1923; she married Giles Merrill, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and had two children: Cushing and Barbara Evelyn. 2. Gertrude L., born October 12, 1884. 3. Barbara Leslie, born De- cember 30, 1891.
ANGELO BARBADORO-One of the foremost figures in the progressive group of Italian-American citizens of Milford, Massachusetts, is Angelo Barbadoro, who has been a resident of this community since the opening of the present century. Coming to America as an immigrant, without friends or resources, and taking up his activities in a strange community, he made friends among the people and won his way to large prosperity. He has taken an active and prominent part in various welfare and benevolent endeavors of the town of his adoption, and is now counted among the thor- oughly representative men of the day in this community.
Angelo Barbadoro was born in Rome, Italy, July 21, 1876, a son of Dominick and Cecelia Barbadoro, also natives of Italy. His education was acquired in the schools of his native city, and as a young man he had some business experience in Italy. Coming to the United States, he settled in Milford, Massachusetts, in 1900, and here established a business in the importing of fine liquors, in which line he was engaged until his re- tirement a few years ago. From his earliest residence in Milford Mr. Barbadoro has taken a deep interest in all that pertains to the welfare of the community, especially along the lines of Americanization work among his fellow countrymen. Early becoming a citizen of the United States, he has supported the Republican party consistently and loyally, but has never sought oppor- tunities of official service. He is a leading member of the Italian Labor Society of Milford, and in every move- ment which will benefit, either his own people or the general public, his loyalty to the worthy object has been most marked. He is still prominent in benevolent activ- ities, and indeed his leisure time is principally devoted to endeavors of one kind or another for his fellow towns- people. He has built a fine residence on North Street, Milford, and with his family stands among the leaders in the Italian-American social circles in this part of Worcester County. The family are identified with the Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart, of which Mr. Barbadoro is an active worker.
Mr. Barbadoro married, at Milford, March 3, 1902, Veronica Mucoioli, to whom he ascribes in a large meas- ure his success in life, and who is a daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Mucoioli. Mr. and Mrs. Barbadoro are the parents of three children : I. Alma, born December 20, 1903. 2. Henry, born September 27, 1904, a student in Brown University. 3. Helena, born November 27, 1908.
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JOHN DAVIDSON-For more than three decades John Davidson, agent in Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, for the Bigelow-Hartford Carpet Com- pany, has been identified with the carpet manufacturing industry. He has made himself thoroughly familiar with every department of the business management and also with every stage of the process of manufacturing, and can himself take a hand at the weaving, if he so chooses.
Mr. Davidson was born in Kipperminister, England, February 8, 1871, son of John and Annie (Taylor) Da- vidson. He came to this country when he was only nine years of age, and received his education in the public schools of Yonkers, New York. When school days were over and he was about thirteen years of age, he found employment with Alexander Smith & Son, under Mr. Timsons, a noted inventor, at the carpet mill at Yonkers, and that connection he maintained for a period of four years. He then went to Philadelphia, Pennsyl- vania, and associated himself with his father, who was operating a small carpet manufacturing plant in that city. After remaining with his father for a time, he decided to make a' thorough study of the carpet manu- facturing industry, and in order to widen his experi- ence and increase his knowledge, he associated himself with the Schofield and Mason mill in Philadelphia, a concern which is engaged in the making of brussels and other woolen carpets. About 1896 he went to Thomp- sonville, Connecticut, where he entered the employ of the Hartford Carpet Company, now known as the Bigelow-Hartford Carpet Company, working in the chenille-axminster department, of which he was later placed in charge. When that department was discon- tinued he was made superintendent of the axminster department, and it was in this department that he learned to weave, a girl operator being his instructor for about three days. Subsequently, he held practically every po- sition in the department, first as passer, then as loom fixer, taking a turn at each separate process, then as fore- man, and finally as superintendent of the whole depart- ment. In 1914 he was transferred to Clinton, Massa- chusetts, as agent for the Bigelow-Hartford Carpet Company, and that responsible position he has continued to efficiently fill to the present time. His thorough knowledge of the carpet-making industry, and his long experience, both as operator and as supervisor, are val- uable assets in the successful discharge of the duties of his present position, and he has the entire confidence of the firm with which he is associated.
Fraternally Mr. Davidson is well known, being a member of Trinity Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, of Clinton, Massachusetts, in which order he is also a member of Trinity Commandery, Knights Templar, and he is a member of Luppel Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He belongs to Friendship Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of Thompsonville, Connecticut; also the encampment ; and to Asentuck Lodge, Knights of Pythias, of Thomp- sonville, Connecticut. In addition to these fraternal affiliations he is also associated with various other or- ganizations, of both a social and a business character. He is a member of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, and a' past vice-president ; a director on the board of the Clinton Trust Company; is a member and ex-president of the Prescott Club; a member and past president of
the Runaway Brook Country Club; also of the Old Continentals of Worcester, Massachusetts. He finds healthful recreation in golf and in hunting and fishing, and numbers among his friends many who enjoy those diversions with him. His religious connection is with the Clinton Congregational Church.
Mr. Davidson married Minnie E. Bryant, daughter of Frank B. and Emma (Raghers) Bryant, and they are the parents of two children: I. Elsie May, who married George Lougee, and has two children : Mary and Jack. 2. Harold, who was born at Mount Holly, New Jersey, in December, 1893, and is a graduate of Staunton Mili- tary Institute of Virginia. He enlisted for service in the World War, May 6, 1917, in the Massachusetts Field Artillery, and sailed for France July 28, 1917. He was wounded in action, was in several hospitals, and died from the effects of the wound he received. His maternal great-grandfather died during the Civil War, while serv- ing with a New Jersey regiment, and the family tradition of service and unselfish sacrifice has been fully upheld by Harold Davidson, even to "the last full measure of devotion." He was a member of the Lamsdec Club of Clinton, and his religious affiliation was with the Con- gregational church of Clinton. He is buried in France.
. AMOS G. MADDOX-Standing at the head of production in one of the important textile mills in Worcester County, Massachusetts, Amos G. Maddox is bearing a very practical and definite part as superinten- dent of the Linwood Mill at Linwood, Massachusetts. Trained in the work in which he is now engaged in his native State of Maine, Mr. Maddox has had broad ex- perience and has won his way by his own endeavors to a position of prominence and large usefulness. He is a son of Amos Maddox, who was born in Kennebunk, Maine, and was by occupation a mechanic. The mother, Sarah J. (Colby) Maddox, was also a native of Maine.
Amos G. Maddox was born at Kennebunk, Maine, April 24, 1863. His education was acquired in Saco, Maine, in the public schools, but was very limited, as he was compelled to enter the world of industry at the early age of thirteen years. Ambitious to get ahead in the world and better his prospects, Mr. Maddox supple- mented his meager education with various correspond- ence courses, both of technical and classical nature, and with his acquisitive and retentive mind, stored away valuable funds of useful information. His first indus- trial experience entered upon as a boy of thirteen years, was in the carding department of the Pepperell Mill of Biddeford, Maine, where he eventually remained for eleven years. He then accepted a position at Green- ville, New Hampshire, with the Bliss-Fabyan Company of the Columbia Mills, and for one year was in charge of the carding and spinning departments of that plant. His next experience was of a constructive and valuable nature in Fall River, Massachusetts, where he remained for one year, opening up and stabilizing the carding de- partment of the No. 2 Richard Borden Mill of that city. He then became overseer of the carding department in the Whittenton Mill at Taunton, Massachusetts, but re- signed after a period of only four months to accept a similar position with the Manchaug Mill at Manchaug, Massachusetts. Mr. Maddox took up the duties of overseer at the Linwood Mill in 1898, and his ability and
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