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FRANCIS J. MORRIS DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Francis J. Morris is a native of Lawrence, being born October 3. 1867. He attended the public schools. After leaving school, for a while, he was employed in the mills, and later at blacksmithing. In December, 1891, he was appointed chief's driver in the fire department, under Chief Melvin Beal. He served in that capacity until July 1, 1900, when he was ap- pointed Captain of Engine 8's com- pany on Ames street. In 1912, during the big textile strike, he was given a provisional appointment as Deputy Fire Chief, and in April. 1913, he received a regular appointment as such. Mr. Morris has had a wide experience as a fire fighter during his 25 years of service in the fire depart- ment of Lawrence. For nearly nine years he was closely associated with Chief Beal who was regarded as a competent department head, and later, as Captain and Deputy Chief, he participated in and directed the suc- cessful handling of difficult fires.
In January, 1918, Deputy Chief Morris was appointed Acting Chief, succeeding Chief Dennis 'E. Carey, who was removed by the new Direc- tor of Public Safety, Alderman Peter Carr. Mr. Morris is married.
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DR. JOHN J. DEACY HEALTH PHYSICIAN
Dr. John J. Deacy was born in Lawrence April 6, 1889. He obtained his preparatory education in the public schools of the city and was graduated with the class of 1907 from the Law- rence High School. He entered Tufts College Medical School in 1909, com- pleting the course of studies there and receiving his degree in 1913. During the summer of that year he was an interne on the Boston Float- ing Hospital, and the following fall became an interne and a resident surgeon at St. John's Hospital, Lowell. He served fourteen months at the latter institution, leaving to take up practice in Lawrence. Dr. Deacy has made a special study of surgery, and each year spends several weeks attending the best surgical clinics in the country. He was ap- pointed Health Physician for the City of Lawrence in March, 1915. He has supervision of all contagious disease cases which demand the at- tention of the Municipal Health De- partment To him is given the responsibility of guarding against the outbreak of epidemics. That the city has been remarkably free from serious spreading of contagious diseases is due considerably to the careful and capable attention of its Health Physi- cian. Dr. Deacy is not married.
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MAURICE F. McKENNA CITY MARSHAL
Maurice F. McKenna is a native of Lawrence. He was born October 12, 1873. His education was obtained in the public schools of the city. Upon leaving school he went to work in the Arlington Mills where he was employed in the dyeing and finishing departments for eight years. Later he became a teamster in the Street Department and in 1900 was elected Superintendent of Streets. For a number of years afterward he was engaged in business. In 1914 he was appointed City Marshal by Alderman James W. Cadogan, Director of Pub- lic Safety, and continued in that office during 1915, 1916 and 1917. Just prior to the expiration of Alderman Cadogan's second term in office, City Marshal McKenna resigned to take the position of City Purchasing Agent, to which he was elected by the City Council to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Hugh S. McConnor. the first Purchasing Agent under the new city charter. The office of Pur- chasing Agent is one of the most important offices within the gift of the City Government. With the ex- ception of very minor items, all sup- plies for the municipal departments are bought through the Purchasing Agent. Mr. McKenna is married and has two children. He was succeeded, as City Marshal, by Timothy J. O'Brien.
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HON. MICHAEL F. CRONIN POSTMASTER
Michael F. Cronin was born in Ire- land March 1, 1878. When an in- fant he came to Lawrence with his parents. He obtained his prepara- tory education in the public schools of the city, and was graduated from the Lawrence High School in 1898. The fall of that year he took up the study of law at Boston University Law School. He received his degree in June, 1901. In the following Sep- tember he was admitted to the bar. He has been active in local politics, having been prominently identified with the Democratic party. He was elected to the Board of Aldermen in 1904. He served as chairman of the Democratic City Committee in 1905 and 1906, and in 1909 he was the Democratic candidate for Mayor. On January 1, 1914, he became Post- master, having been appointed by President Wilson. Under his admin- istration the Lawrence post office has maintained a high standard of effi- ciency. Besides handling the great volume of business in Lawrence, the service extends to the towns of North Andover and Methuen. (In January. 1918, the latter town became the City of Methuen, though still a part of the Lawrence post office district ). Sub-postal stations have been estab- lished in various sections of the city for the convenience of the public. Mr. Cronin is not married.
NATHANIEL E. RANKIN CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT
Nathaniel E. Rankin is a native of Taunton, Mass., being born Sept. 12, 1874. He came to Lawrence at the age of six years. He attended the public schools here and was grad- nated from the Lawrence High School in 1895. Upon leaving school he engaged in the dyeing business for two years. In 1898 he entered Boston Un versity Law School, and received his degree in 1900. In October of that year he was admitted to the bar. He has been prominent in local poli- tics. For five years he was a member of the Republican State Committee. In 1908 he was appointed Public Ad- ministrator for the Lawrence District by Governor Guild, and in 1909 he was appointed by Judge Davis as local examiner for the Land Court. In December, 1916. Governor McCall appointed him Clerk of the Lawrence District Court. This court handles the civil cases of Methuen, Andover and North Andover, and has concurrent jurisdiction on all criminal matters of those towns, besides the conduct of lower court cases in Lawrence. Mr. Rankin is a member of Division 3 Exemption Board for the examination of local draft cases. He was selected for this position shortly after the passage of the draft law by Congress, following the declaration of war with Germany in April, 1917. He is mar- ried and has two children.
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WALTER COULSON PRESIDENT OF BAR ASSOCIATION
Walter Coulson was born in Campo Seco. California, October 10, 1864. He came to Lawrence when five years of age. He attended the public schools and was graduated from the Law- rence High School in 1884. He re- ceived his higher education at Har- vard Univers.ty and the Boston Uni- versity Law School. In October, 1889, he was admitted to the bar. While attending law school he was connected with the office of Charles A. DeCourcy, now Supreme Court Justice, of whom he later became a partner and with whom he was as- sociated until Mr. DeCourcy was appointed to the bench in 1902. He is prominent among the local legal fraternity, and he is a member of the County, State and National Bar Associations, besides being a member of the Executive Committee of the Massachusetts Bar Association. Mr. Coulson is attorney for many of the large corporations of the city. He has made a specialty of corporation law, in the interpretation of which he has gained considerable reputation. He served on the School Committee from 1890 to 1896. In 1911 he was elected President of the Lawrence Bar Association, which position he has since held. His activity in behalf of the organization has inspired a lively interest in its affairs. He is married.
HON. ARCHIE N. FROST CLERK OF COURTS
Archie N. Frost was born in Law- rence July 26, 1872. Graduating from the Lawrence High School in 1890, he studied for one year at Colby Col- lege, after which he entered Brown University. He was graduated from Brown with an A. B. degree in 1894. In the fall of that year he began the study of law at the Boston Uni- versity Law School. In 1895 he be- came associated with the law firm of DeCourcy & Coulson, and in 1898 he was admitted to the bar. He served in the Common Council in 1898, and as a Representative in 1899, 1900 and 1901. He was a member of the State Senate in 1902 and 1903. In 1908 he was appointed Special Assistant to the United States Attorney General in charge of the Government land suits in Oklahoma. He returned to Lawrence in 1914, and became a law partner of Walter Coulson. He was elected a delegate to the Republican National Convention held at Chicago in 1916. In the spring of 1917 he was chosen a member of the State Constitution- al Convention. In May, 1917. he was appointed by the Supreme Court as Clerk of Courts for Essex Coun- ty, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of E. B. George, and at the State election following he was elect- ed to that position by the people. Mr. Frost is married and has two children.
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THOMAS M. JORDAN VICE CHAIRMAN OF SCHOOL BOARD
Thomas M. Jordan was born in Lawrence December 14, 1871. He attended the public schools. Upon leaving school he went to work in the mills. Later he learned the barbering business, in which he is now establish- ed. Mr. Jordan has been prominently identified with the public life of the community. He served in the Com- mon Council in 1908 and 1909, and in the Board of Aldermen in 1910 and 1911. By virtue of his office as Presi- dent of the Board of Aldermen, he became Acting Mayor in July, 1910, upon the resignation of Mayor White. He served in that capacity until the election of Mayor Cahill by the City Council. He was elected to the School Board in December, 1914. being re-elected for another two-year term in 1916. He was chosen vice chairman of the board in 1917. Mr. Jordan has been an active and pro- gressive member of the government. Among the notable ideas advocated by him was that of paving a certain number of streets each year. That program has been carried out, with the result that today Lawrence is noted for its fine thoroughfares. Another idea of his is the Educational Council which has proved a valuable adjunct to the School Board, in an advisory way, in educational matters. Mr. Jordan is married and has two children.
MOSES MARSHALL REGISTER OF DEEDS
Moses Marshall is a native of Law- rence, being born November 20, 1870. He attended the public schools, and later for a number of years he was employed in the mills. In 1892 he took up a college preparatory course of study at the Friends School, Provi- dence, R. I., from which he was grad- uated in 1896. He then entered Haverford College where he studied for two years. He began the study of law at the Boston University Law School in 1898. He received his degree in 1901, being admitted to the bar the same year. Mr. Marshall has been active in local politics. In 1904 he served in the Board of Aldermen, and in 1906 he was the Republican nominee for Mayor. In the fall of 1907 he was elected Register of Deeds for the Northern Essex District, for a term of five years. He was re-elect- ed to that office in 1912, and for a third term in 1917. As Register of Deeds, he has charge of all papers, deeds and records relating to real estate in the district which comprises Lawrence, Methuen. Andover and North Andover. His legal training especially adapts him for this re- sponsible duty. By virtue of his office as Register of Deeds he is also assist- ant recorder of the Land Court for this district. Mr. Marshall is married.
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JAMES H. BRIDE VICE CHAIRMAN OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
James H. Bride was born in Law- rence April 16, 1867. He was educat- ed in the public schools. Upon leav- ing school he went to work in the mills. He started his career in the plumbing business as a clerk with WV. F. Rutter & Company. In that line of activity he advanced rapidly. Today he is regarded as one of the most prominent men in the business in this section of the country. He was admitted to the Rutter firm in 1891, the firm then comprising William F. Rutter, Sr., William F. Rutter, Jr., and James H. Bride. Upon the death of Mr. Rutter, Jr., a few years later, E. Eben Grimes became a part- ner, and in 1906, when MIr. Rutter, Sr .. retired. the firm became known as Bride, Grimes & Company. For years this concern has been the lead- ing heating and plumbing contractors in Lawrence. It has installed the heating and plumbing systems in all of the large mills. Mr. Bride takes a keen and active interest in public affairs. In April. 1917. upon the organization of the Public Safety Committee to meet emergencies aris- ing from the war with Germany, he was appointed chairman of the Fi- nance Committee, and later named Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee. Mr. Bride is married and has three children.
HON. JOSEPH J. FLYNN MEMBER OF CENTRAL BRIDGE COMMISSION
Joseph J. Flynn was born in Ireland May 1, 1862. When a little over one year of age he came to Law- rence with his mother. He attended the public schools. At the age of II years he started to work in the Pemberton Mill. In 1881, when the Lawrence Opera House was opened, he took a position there as advertis- ing agent and stage manager, later becoming treasurer and manager. He has also managed a number of sum- mer park theatres, besides having had several shows on the road. Thirty- three years ago he established the bill posting business to which, since severing his connection with the Opera House in 1900, he has devoted his time exclusively. This business has grown tremendously, now covering 10 cities and towns in three states. Mr. Flynn has been a prominent fig- ure in local politics. In 1895 and 1896 he served as representative and in 1898 and 1904 as senator in the State Legislature. He was also at one time nominated Democratic can- didate for State Treasurer, besides securing a nomination for Congress from this district. He was appointed a member of the Central Bridge Com- mission by Mayor Cahill in 1911. He is married and has five children.
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DANIEL J. MURPHY SUPERINTENDENT OF SANITATION
Daniel J. Murphy was born in Strafford, Vt., October 12, 1861. At the age of four years he came to Lawrence. He was educated in the parochial and public schools, and Carney's Commercial School of this city. Upon leaving school, he entered the office of the Mckay Sewing Machine Association as an office boy. During his 25 years with this con- cern he worked his way up to the position of paymaster. The plant was located in the building on Haver- hill street, now occupied by the Walton Shoe Company. When it was absorbed by the United Shoe Machinery Company. Mr. Murphy was transferred. as assistant manager, to the Haverhill branch office of the latter concern, where he remained for three years, until he was trans- ferred to the Boston office. Three years later he took the position of treasurer and general manager of the Murphy, Tyler Company, Inc., which manufactures water-proofing for shoe leather. He still has a controlling interest in that company. In 1915 he was appointed Superintendent of San- itation and Chairman of the Health Board, by Alderman Robert S. Maloney. His executive ability has aided greatly in placing the Municipal Health Department on a well organ- ized basis. Mr. Murphy is married and has one child.
RICHARD WARD PRESIDENT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Richard Ward was born in Green- field, N. H .. July 14, 1879. He moved to Lancaster, Mass., in 1881. He was graduated from the Lancaster High School in 1896, and in the fall of that year he entered Dartmouth College. In 1901 he was given an A. B. degree at Dartmouth, the following year receiving a master's degree in com- mercial science from that institution. Upon completing his college train- ing, he entered the office of the Western Electric Company at Chicago, with which concern he re- mained for one year. He then be- came connected with the Hapgoods, employment experts, of St. Louis. In 1905 Mr. Ward went into the lead manufacturing business in St. Louis, under the firm name of the McDuffee. Ward Lead Manufacturing Company, dealing extensively in plumbers' sup- plies. He came to Lawrence in 1908, when he became president and treas- urer of the Wright Manufacturing Company which controls the Wright braid mill. In 1917 he was elected President of the Chamber of Com- merce. His energetic personality and executive ability have infused new life into that organization. Mr. Ward is prominently identified with the bank- ing and commercial, as well as the industrial interests of the city. He is married and has three children.
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MICHAEL F. BROGAN CHAIRMAN OF LICENSE COMMISSION
Michael F. Brogan was born in Lawrence October 23, 1868. He at- tended the parochial and public schools. Upon leaving school he went to work in the mills. At the age of 17 years, he began his career by learning the machinist trade with the Mckay Metallic Fastening Asso- ciation. When that industry moved to Winchester, he went with it. His advance was rapid. He became thoroughly familiar with the manu- facture and setting up of every machine produced by the Mckay concern and by the United Shoe Machinery Company, with which he later became connected. For 10 years he travelled all over the United States as a salesman of shoe machin- ery and findings. During the past 15 years he has held a position as inventor with the United Shoe Machinery Company. He has evolv- ed many new devices for the manufacture of shoes. Through the products of his inventive mind he has become prominent in the shoe machinery industry of the country. Mr. Brogan came into public life of the city in 1914, when he was ap- pointed a member of the License Commission, for a term of six years, by Mayor Scanlon. In 1916 he was named chairman of the board by Mayor Hurley. Mr. Brogan is mar- ried and has one child.
CHARLES E. BRADLEY CHAIRMAN OF CITIZENS ASSN. (1912)
Charles E. Bradley was born in Lowell December 5, 1862. He came to Lawrence in 1873. Upon leaving school he went to work in the old fish line mill in South Lawrence. Later he learned the machinist trade and, for a number of years, he was employed in several of the local machine shops. In 1890 he opened a real estate and fire insurance office, with which business he has since been prominently identified. With his brother, William J. Bradley, he is one of the city's largest individual property owners, having extensive and very valuable holdings on the main street. They pay annually to the city in taxes on real estate over $7,000. Charles E. Bradley served in the Common Council in 1888. He has always manifested a keen inter- est in public affairs, and has been ever ready to lend his support to movements for the city's welfare. Following the great textile strike of 1912, when the Citizens Association was organized for the purpose of rehabilitating Lawrence's good name by overcoming the ill effects of mis- representations of unscrupulous writ- ers and agitators, Mr. Bradley was chosen Chairman. His activity aid- ed greatly in bringing about the remarkable success of that organ- ization. Mr. Bradley has three children.
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RICHARD J. SHEA CITY AUDITOR
Born in Lawrence May 30, 1855. He attended parochial and public schools. At the age of 12 years he went to work in the mills. Later, for a number of years, he was employed at the grocery business. In January, 1886, he was elected Clerk of the Common Council, and the following April he was elected City Auditor, succeeding Walter R. Rowe. Mr. Shea was the last Clerk of the Common Council, holding that office 26 years. He is married and has two children.
DANIEL SAUNDERS MEMBER OF SCHOOL BOARD
A native of Lawrence, September 25, 1891. He was educated in the public schools of the city, Bowdoin College, Harvard Law School and Boston University Law School. In 1917 he was admitted to the bar. He was elected to the School Board in 1915 for two years, and he was re- elected in 1917. Mr. Saunders is the great grandson of Daniel Saunders, the founder of Lawrence. He is not married.
EDWARD J. WADE CITY CLERK
Born in Lawrence April 10, 1878. He was educated in the public schools. Villanova College and Boston Uni- versity Law School, being admitted to the bar in I903. He became Assistant City Clerk in April, 1910, and was appointed City Clerk Sept. 19, 1910, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Cornelius J. Corcoran. The following December he was elected by the people. Mr. Wade has a wide knowledge of municipal affairs. He is married and has five children.
JOHN J. MURPHY CHAIRMAN OF ASSESSORS
Born in Lawrence January 6, 1858. He attended the public schools. At the age of 10 years he went to work in the mills. In 1890 and 1891 he served in the Common Council. He was elected Assessor in January, 1895, and in 1899 he was made chairman of the board. Mr. Murphy has a keen knowledge of property valuation in Lawrence. He is mar- ried and has four children.
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WILLIAM A. KELLEHER CITY TREASURER
Born in Lawrence May 27, 1875. He attended the parochial and public schools. Upon leaving school, he went to work in the mills, and later he engaged in the tobacco business for a number of years. He has been prominent in local politics. In 1903 and 1904 he was a member of the Common Council. and in 1905, of the Board of Aldermen. He served as Representative in 1906, 1907 and 1908. In the fall of 1909 he was elected City Treasurer. Mr. Kelleher is married and has one child.
MICHAEL A. FLANAGAN REPRESENTATIVE
Born in Lawrence February 21, 1890. He was graduated from the Lawrence High School in 1906, and Boston College, receiving an A. B. degree from that institution in 1911. He then entered Boston University Law School, getting his degree in law and being admitted to the bar in 1914. In November. 1916, he was elected Representative from the 8th Essex District. He was re-elected in 1917. Mr. Flanagan is not married.
ARTHUR D. MARBLE CITY ENGINEER
Born in Hingham, Mass., April 10, 1853. He attended the public schools and Derby Academy at Hingham. In April, 1874, he came to Lawrence, and became first assistant to City Engineer Baldwin Coolidge. In the summer of 1875 the office of City Engineer was abolished, but the de- partment was retained and the City Government continued to employ Mr. Marble as Acting City Engineer. When the office was re-established in 1898 he was elected City Engineer. Mr. Marble has one daughter.
ARTHUR BOWER REPRESENTATIVE
Born in England September 7, 1877. He came to Lawrence in 1887. Upon leaving school he went to work in the mills, becoming a weaver and later taking up the loomfixing trade. He served in the Common Council in 1907 and 1908. In the fall of 1913, as a Republican. he was elected Representative from the 5th Essex District. He is now serving his fourth term in the lower branch of the State Legislature.
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FRED F. FLYNN PROBATION OFFICER
Born in Lawrence April 25, 1873. Upon leaving school, he learned the machinist trade. He was appointed a patrolman in the Police Department in 1896, serving as inspector in 1904 and 1905. In April, 1907, he was appointed a member of the Detective Department of the District Police. In that capacity he served in many important cases in every county of the state. He was appointed Pro- bation and Court Officer of the Law- rence District Court September I. 1916. Mr. Flynn is married.
MICHAEL S. O'BRIEN "FATHER" OF PLAYGROUNDS
Born in Lawrence February 17, 1883. He was educated in the public schools of the city, Dartmouth College, and Harvard Law School. Admitted to the bar in 1909. In 1912 he served as Alderman and first Director of Public Property and Parks under the new city charter. That year he inaugu- rated the supervised playground move- ment which has since become one of the most important functions of the municipality. Mr. O'Brien is mar- ried and has two children.
DENNIS F. DONOVAN CITY PHARMACIST
Born in Lawrence October 27, 1872. He attended the public schools. Upon leaving school he learned the drug business, taking a course of study at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. On May 1, 1905, he was elected City Pharmacist, succeeding Edward L. Barrett, the first to hold that position. The City Pharmacy supplies the Municipal and Tuber- culosis Hospitals, the outside poor, and the medicinal needs of other city departments. Mr. Donovan is married.
DR. JOHN H. BANNON SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
Born in Bolton, England, Sept. 10, 1877. He was educated in the parochi- al schools and the University of Maryland Medical School, being grad- ulated from the latter institution in 1899. He was elected to the School Board in 1904 for a term of three years. In August, 1906, he was elected the first School Physician. In 1910 he was again elected to the School Board, but was legislated out of office in 1912 by the new city charter. Dr. Bannon is not married.
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