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On June 28, 1928, in Boston, Mr. Silverman was united in marriage with Edith Bronstein, native of Boston, daughter of Morris and Frances (Grossman) Bronstein, her father being a member of the Boston Public Welfare Board, well known throughout the city. The residence is in Dorchester, No. 173 Columbia Road.
JOSEPH HARRY SEAMAN-Service in the World War delayed commencement of the practice of law two years, but after he was mustered out of the service, 1919, Joseph Har- ry Seaman took up the profession where he had left it, in that year gaining entrance to the bar of Massachusetts. Since then he has en- gaged in legal practice continuously, and is today known with respect for his ability, application and integrity, throughout the circles of law in the city of Boston. His offices are at No. 11 Beacon Street, Boston, and his resi- dence is in Roxbury, at No. 7 Wayne Street. Bos.ii-16
Joseph Harry Seaman was born August 20, 1894, at Newburyport, son of Samuel and Helene (Wise) Seaman. In the family were four children: 1. Joseph Harry, of whom further. 2. M. Morgan, of New York City. 3. Rose Esther, deceased. 4. Hannah Alice, unmarried.
When Joseph Harry Seaman was six years of age his family came to Boston, and here he secured his academic and professional train- ing. He completed the elementary course in Phillips Brooks Grammar School in 1908, grad- uated from English High School in 1912, matriculated in Northeastern University, and from its department of law took the degree of Bachelor of Laws in 1917, at the age of twenty-two years. When the United States entered the World War he became associated with the Liberty Loan campaign (the first) and was associated with the chairman of the New England drive, assisting Philip Dalton. Shortly after, he enlisted in the country's service, and was stationed at Charleston, South Carolina, where he was appointed Liberty Loan Officer under Admiral Beatty. Later he was trans- ferred to Norfolk, Virginia, as ensign in the United States Navy, and was mustered out in 1919. In that year he passed the examinations of the Massachusetts bar, began the practice of his profession, and, as recited heretofore, has distinguished himself in legal work through the years succeeding.
Both in Boston and in Roxbury Mr. Seaman is active in general affairs pertaining to civic and social life. In the latter community he is known for his support of worthy move- ments designed for the common welfare and advancement of Roxbury interests as a whole. His liking for and talent in painting is akin to a hobby, and he is an associate member, active as such, in the Rockport Art Associa- tion.
JOHN MARTIN MALONEY was born December 2, 1870, in that part of Groton.
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Massachusetts, which is now Ayer. He is the son of John and Ellen A. Maloney. His father was a railroadman for many years with residence at Ayer. After he had completed his preparatory studies in the public schools of Ayer, he matriculated in Boston University, School of Law, whence he took the degree of Bachelor of Laws, magna cum laude, in 1896, at the age of twenty-five years. Ad- mitted to the bar of Massachusetts that year, he undertook practice without delay, and has engaged therein continuously through the years that have followed. Since 1904 he has served as special justice of the First District Court of Northern Middlesex County. His profes- sional reputation is of the highest. For eleven years Mr. Maloney was selectman and over- seer of the poor at Ayer, Massachusetts. In 1903 he was representative in the General Court of the State, and from 1917 to 1919 served as United States Commissioner. He continues to make his residence at Ayer, but 'has his offices in Boston, in the Tremont Building.
Mr. Maloney married, at Ayer, January 8, 1902, Kitt A. McGrath, daughter of John and Margaret McGrath; and they have a daughter, Christine, wife of Eugene E. Smith, born No- vember 24, 1904.
His more than thirty years of activity in affairs of the Massachusetts bar have given Mr. Maloney a position of respect among his colleagues at law. They hold him in warm regard as a man and friend. His work has been of use to community, state and nation.
THOMAS B. LOTHIAN - Since 1900, Thomas B. Lothian has been the efficient man- ager of the Colonial Theatre, located at No. 106 Boylston Street, where for twenty-eight years the public of Boston, Massachusetts, have been entertained with the highest class musi- cal plays and comedies. At the opening of
this place of entertainment, Mr. Lothian was in charge of its affairs and when the play chosen for that auspicious occasion was "Ben Hur," the audience assembled to witness it knew that the taste and good judgment of the manager was assured. This theatre seats sixteen hundred and four persons, and the orig- inal firm operating here was Rich, Harris and Charles Frohman and, in 1919, Erlanger, Dill- ingham and Ziegfeld took it over but retained Mr. Lothian as manager.
Thomas B. Lothian is the son of Napier and Clara (Rivers) Lothian, his father was a na- tive of Edinburgh, Scotland, and was, in turn, a musical director, stage manager, ballet mas- ter, and produced a number of plays; he was also conductor of a Boston theatre orchestra for forty years. His mother was a native of London, England.
Thomas B. Lothian was born at Roxbury, Massachusetts, on August 15, 1870, and was educated in the schools of Dorchester, Massa- chusetts. In 1890, he was connected with the Columbia Theatre of Boston, and in 1895 he went with the Boston Museum, but five years later, in October, 1900, he took the manage- ment of the Colonial Theatre where he has continued. Mr. Lothian is a member of the Order of Free and Accepted Masons, holding life membership in the Gate Temple Lodge of South Boston, Massachusetts. He is a mem- ber of the Protestant Episcopal church.
On January 1, 1918, in Providence, Rhode Island, Thomas B. Lothian married Emily E. Higgins, of West Medford, daughter of James Higgins. They have no children.
HARRY LOUIS ROSE-Several years of successful legal practice have proved Harry Louis Rose to be one of the outstanding figures in the legal profession in Boston, where he has maintained offices since 1918. At all times he
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takes a prominent interest in public and civic affairs, and participates to a considerable extent in fraternal activities. As a result of his broad interests, he is highly regarded and esteemed in a wide circle of acquaintances, who appreciate the excellent personal qualities of Mr. Rose, as well as the rapid strides that he has made in the professional world.
A son of Samuel Rose, who was born in Russia, came to the United States in 1892 and settled in Boston, and is now living here re- tired, and of Esther (Altshuler) Rose, who died in Boston, Harry Louis Rose was born in Bos- ton on April 4, 1894. As a boy, he attended the Quincy Grammar School, in this city, from which he was graduated; then he went to the English High School, from which he was grad- uated in the class of 1912, and finally became a student at the Boston University Law School, from which he received the degree of Bachelor of Laws, having been graduated in the class of 1916.
Upon completion of his academic studies, Mr. Rose became associated with the Sears, Roe- buck Company, working in Chicago for a year with that corporation. At the end of that period he returned to Boston, his childhood home, and passed the bar examinations. That was on January 1, 1918. Immediately he opened law offices, and began the practice of his pro- fession. Since then he has won, by his careful and intelligent handling of a large number of cases, the esteem and confidence of his many clients and those who have had occasion to con- sult him professionally. He has taken, from time to time, some part in local political cam- paigns, being affiliated with the Republican party, whose principles and candidates he staunchly supports. Active in fraternal and club life, Mr. Rose is a member of the Knights of Pythias, in which order he is a Past Chan- cellor-Commander of the Friendship Lodge, of Boston; the B'nai B'rith, in which he is identi- fied with the Amos Lodge; the New Century Club, and the Boston Lodge of the Independent Order of the B'rith Abraham. He also was the first associate member to be admitted to the
Herbert J. Wolf Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars of Dorchester. His religious affiliation is with the Woodrow Avenue Synagogue. Although Mr. Rose is a busy man, not only because of his own legal practice but also as a result of his many and varied public activities, he takes time to enjoy his favorite hobbies, which include all sorts of outdoor sports. He follows closely the Harvard-Yale football games, as well as the developments in professional and amateur base- ball, hockey and other games.
In Boston, Massachusetts, on March 7, 1921, Mr. Rose was united in marriage with Evelyn Goldberg, a native of Hartford, Connecticut, a daughter of Harris and Anna (Cohn) Goldberg. By this marriage there are two children: 1. Ker- mit, who was born on March 8, 1922. 2. Estelle, who was born on November 12, 1927. The Rose family residence is situated at No. 88 Wellington Hill Street, Mattapan, Massachusetts.
ALBERT WHITTIER WUNDERLY-Ac- counted among the younger and more progress- ive of barristers of the city of Boston, and citizens of Arlington, Albert Whittier Wunderly was born in Arlington, November 12, 1894, a son of Frank Wilson Wunderly, and is de- scended from Johannes Wunderly, of Germany, who came to this country and founded the American branch of the family prior to the War of the Revolution.
It is recorded that Johannes Wunderly fought valiantly in the cause of his adopted country- men. The progenitor of the house in America was of hardy stock indeed; he lived a long and useful life, was industrious and frugal. His grandson, Frank Wilson Wunderly, was born December 20, 1864, in Chambersburg, Pennsyl- vania, where his father resided for a number of years, respected by all who knew him. He mar- ried Bertha Emeline Wormwood, born June 22, 1868, a native of Waltham, Massachusetts; to this union were born: Albert Whittier, of this
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record; and Barbara Wilson. Both Frank Wil- son Wunderly and his wife Bertha are living. They reside in Arlington, and there have a wide circle of friends. Frank Wilson Wunderly was engaged in the gasoline business, and in 1927, at the age of sixty-three, was active in his com- merce and in matters generally of concern to the community-at-large.
Albert Whittier Wunderly attended grammar and high school in the suburban city of his birth, Arlington, graduating from the latter in 1914, at the age of nineteen years. In the fall of that memorable year, when war was declared in Europe, and half the world was plunged im- mediately into conflict, he matriculated in the University of Maine, there pursued the standard academic course for four years, and graduated in 1918 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Mean- while his interest in the law had taken root, and for two years he attended Yale Law School, in New Haven, Connecticut, following which he spent five years in Middlesex County Court House, where he read voraciously of the case books and received practical instruction from several first-hand sources. In 1924 he passed the examinations entitling him to practice the profession of law before any bar in the State of Massachusetts. His position in the court house, as first assistant clerk, endured from 1921 until 1926, when Mr. Wunderly resigned to engage in practice. Although he has not been for long one of the legal fraternity, his office at No. 73 Tremont Street, Boston, is known to a clientele ever increasing, and it is said of him that time and persistence along the course on which he is bent are certain to find him in a dominant po- sition among solicitors of the metropolis in natural transpiration of events.
In the month of December, eight months after the United States had declared the existence of a state of warfare with Germany, Mr. Wunderly enlisted in the air service of the army, and was stationed at Massachusetts Institute of Tech- nology. Just as his grandfather Johannes had served the cause of the country, so did his great-grandson serve, and with equal courage. He was mustered out of the service November 21, 1918, just ten days after the signing of the
Armistice, and resumed his civilian occupations in the method described heretofore.
Mr. Wunderly is possessed in happy measure with those qualities of character which go to make men warm in the friendship of their fel- lows. He is popular among confreres in the profession; in college he was elected to meni- bership in Sigma Chi, national social fraternity of high standing; and he is an interested par- ticipant in matters pertaining to the Free and Accepted Masons, of which order he is a mem- ber. He is also a member of the Kiwanis Club of Arlington, and of the Boston City Club.
On September 15, 1918, Mr. Wunderly was united in marriage with Ruth Mitchell, native of Roxbury, daughter of Charles Mitchell, de- ceased, and Carrie (Dove) Mitchell, living. The marriage ceremony was performed in Brook- line, and has resulted in the birth of children: 1. Charlotte, born August 15, 1922. 2. Virginia, born December 13, 1925. The family resides at No. 9 Lincoln Street, Arlington.
PHILIP JULIUS ARONSON-Member of the bar of the city of Boston since 1911, Philip Julius Aronson is accounted prominent among confreres in the profession, and is by them highly respected and honored for his tal- ents and the progressive course of his career to the present time (1929). His offices in the building at No. 6 Beacon Street are known to a clientele large in numbers and considerable in importance.
Mr. Aronson was born in New York City, October 7, 1889, son of Louis Aronson and Ida (Wilenski) Aronson. Louis Aronson was a native of Kovna, Russia. He came to the United States in boyhood, first resided in New York City, and later came to Boston, where he died, August 20, 1926, at the age of seventy- two years. For many years he was in busi- ness, as operator in old iron and other metals. Intelligent, industrious, honorable in all his
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dealings, he was a worthy citizen of the United States, one of whom his son is proud. Ida (Wilenski) Aronson was also a native of Kov- na, Russia. She died in Boston, March 4, 1920, at the age of seventy-four years. Louis and Ida (Wilenski) Aronson were the parents of children, of whom five are now living: 1. Re- becca, the wife of Louis Marget. 2. Isadore. 3. William. 4. Rose, the wife of Louis H. Rosenberg. 5. Philip Julius, of whom fol- lows.
In 1904, at the age of fourteen years, Mr. Aronson completed his elementary studies in Phillips Grammar School, Boston, his parents having removed to this city from New York when he was in his infancy. Three years later he took his diploma from English High School, and in 1911 graduated from Northeastern Eve- ning Law School, with the degree of Bachelor of Laws. That same year he was admitted by examination to practice before the bar. He se- cured offices without delay, and has been most busily engaged in pursuit of the profession during the period that has followed. A Re- publican and loyal to the party's principles of government, Mr. Aronson began his political experience in student days, while at Roxbury, which he attended for a time-campaigning in the interests of Republican candidates. He has continued to be active in affairs of the party, and is possessed of a considerable influ- ence politically in the city, which he exercises with discretion, always for the welfare of the people.
Fraternally, he is affiliated with the Free and Accepted Masons, in which order he is Presi- ding Master of Shawmut Lodge, Boston, a member of the Consistory, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, and the Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He is af- filiated also with the Benevolent and Protec- tive Order of Elks, and is a member of the New Country Club. During the period of America's participation in the World War, Mr. Aronson served on the legal advisory board, and acted variously on committees of war work, while he was of assistance likewise in
the campaigns of the Red Cross and Liberty Loan. In religious adherence he belongs to Kehileth, Israel Temple, of Brookline, where his residence is located. Fond of outdoor sports in his boyhood, he has retained great interest in baseball since grammar school days, when he played regularly. He is known among friends for the skill with which he plays bridge whist.
In Brookline, February 6, 1917, Mr. Aronson was united in marriage with Gertrude Hurwitz, who was born in Boston, daughter of Simon and Mary (Goldberg) Hurwitz, of Boston. They are the parents of two children: 1. Adele Florence, born March 16, 1918. 2. Irving, born August 10, 1924.
ABRAM JAY BERKWITZ, for more than a score of years has practiced law in the city of Boston, now being one of the well-known at- torneys of the greater community. His record is replete of accomplishment, and here, briefly, is presented.
Abram Jay Berkwitz was born at Pittsfield, Massachusetts, January 3, 1885, son of Morris and Fannie (Sugarman) Berkwitz. His father, native of Warsaw, Poland, was born in 1838, and died at Pittsfield in 1910. He was one of the first Hebrews to take residence and engage in business activities in Western Massachusetts, having dealt in drygoods as operator of a store at retail for many years, following immigration to the United States. Fannie (Sugarman) Berk- witz also was born in Warsaw, Poland. Her death occurred in 1918, in Pittsfield. In the family were fourteen children, of whom the fol- lowing survive: 1. Phillip, born in 1868. 2. Etta, born in 1871. 3. Sarah, born in 1874. 4. Nellie, born in 1876. 5. Maxwell, born in 1878. 6. Tillie, born in 1879. 7. Abram Jay, of whom follows. 8. Lena, born in 1889. 9. Eva, born in 1891.
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Abram Jay Berkwitz completed the elemen- tary course in Pittsfield Grammar School in 1899, entered Pittsfield High School, and from it took his diploma in 1903, with scholastic markings indicative of a mind of unusual ability. In the fall of 1903 he matriculated in Boston University School of Law, whence he took the degree of Bachelor of Laws in 1906, with mag- na cum laude honors. He was admitted to the bar, in Boston, that year, and has engaged in practice here through the years succeeding, now having offices in the Pemberton Building, and a clientele both extended and important. A Republican, he supports the principles of the party staunchly. He makes a hobby of travel, but in former years was fond of sports for re- laxation. He was president of the Students' Athletic Association while in high school. In social and charitable undertakings Mr. Berk- witz has taken an active part. Fraternally, he is affiliated with the Knights of Pythias, and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He is director of the Roxbury Synagogue, at Roxbury, where he makes his residence at No. 31 Hutchins Street.
Abram Jay Berkwitz married Jeanette A. Tarplin, a native of Boston, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Rubin) Tarplin, of Boston. Mrs. Berkwitz's mother is deceased. To Abram Jay and Jeanette A. (Tarplin) Berkwitz was born a son, Maurice James, April 1, 1911, now a stu- dent in Harvard University, class of 1932.
JACOB WEINBERG-In legal circles of Boston, Jacob Weinberg is well known for his ability. He has a considerable clientele, and is accounted among the foremost of attorneys in his generation. His record, briefly told, is of interest.
Jacob Weinberg was born in Boston, Oc- tober 10, 1892, son of Hymen and Elizabeth (Goldstein) Weinberg. His father, native of
Zaslov, Russia, came to America in boyhood, and has engaged in business continuously for many years in the city of Boston. Elizabeth (Goldstein) Weinberg is a native of Bucharest, Roumania. In the family are four children: 1. Jacob, of whom follows. 2. Charles. 3. Etta. 4. Anna.
In Phillips Grammar School, Boston, Jacob Weinberg secured his elementary academic training. He completed the course there in 1907, graduated from English High School in 1911, then, having firmly fixed his preference for the law as a career, entered Boston Uni- versity of Law, whence he took his degree of Bachelor of Laws in 1914. Admitted to the bar of Massachusetts in 1915, he began at once to practice, and has so engaged since, now hav- ing offices in the Carney Building, at No. 43 Tremont Street. In 1919 he was admitted to practice in the Federal courts. Mr. Weinberg makes a hobby of reading, being particularly fond of mystery stories. He is affiliated with the Knights of Pythias, attends the Crawford Street Synagogue, and resides at No. 2 Maple Court, in Roxbury.
During the World War, Mr. Weinberg en- listed on November 22, 1917, in the United States Army, and was assigned to Camp John- son, Jacksonville, Florida, where he remained for six months, then was transferred to the Officers' Training Camp at Camp Merritt, in October, 1918, and was in training there until the end of the war. He received his honorable discharge from Camp Johnson, January 12, 1919, then returned to private practice.
Jacob Weinberg married, January 4, 1920, Etta Kadis, native of Boston, daughter of Julius and Anna Kadis; and they have a son, Robert F., who was born March 24, 1923.
JACOB SPIEGEL-One of the younger members of the legal profession in Boston is Jacob Spiegel, who was admitted to the Massa-
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chusetts bar in 1923 and has since been en- gaged in general practice in this city. Mr. Spiegel is a graduate of Boston University Law School, and has his offices at Nos. 840- 43 Old South Building. He is active in the Republican party.
Israel Spiegel, father of Mr. Spiegel, was born in Austria and came to this country alone forty-five years ago. He settled here in Boston, where he engaged in business as a clothing merchant. He became the owner of two stores, one located on Washington Street and the other on Broadway, in Boston. He married Molly Greenbaum, who was born in Hungary and came to this country as a girl. They were married in Boston forty years ago. They are the parents of five living children, all resi- dents of Boston: Maurice, Joseph, Nathan, Jacob, of further mention; and Ruth, who is employed in the Boston Public Library.
Jacob Spiegel, son of Israel and Molly (Greenbaum) Spiegel, was born in Boston, Massachusetts, November 24, 1901. He grad- uated from John Winthrop Grammar School in 1914 and from the Boston English High School in 1918, and then matriculated in the law school of Boston University, where he com- pleted his course with graduation in 1922, re- ceiving the degree of Bachelor of Laws. He successfully passed the required examinations for admission to the Massachusetts bar in 1923, and since that time has been successfully en- gaged in practice here in Boston. He has offices at Nos. 840-43, Old South Building, and is taking care of a clientele which is steadily growing. He is active in the affairs of the Re- publican party, taking an active part in its election campaigns, and is known as one of the promising young men of the legal profession. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar As- sociation.
Along with his professional activities and responsibilities Mr. Spiegel finds time for rec- reational interests and activities. He studied the violin for several years, and has a fine private library in his home. He is affiliated with several Masonic organizations and is a
member of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Mr. Spiegel is unmar- ried.
JEROME ARTHUR PETITTI has for many years been prominent in the city of Boston, particularly so as advocate and as a leader in local circles of the Republican party. In politics he has attained to distinctions rarely conferred, and has accepted and handled public positions of great responsibility with a facility that is of credit to himself, associates, his fore- fathers, and Italy, the country that gave him birth.
Jerome Arthur Petitti was born in Avellino, Italy, son of Charles and Adelina (Tango) Petitti, both of whom are deceased. Charles Petitti was born in Italy, and died in Boston, in 1907, at the age of sixty-four years. He was a gentleman of refined blood, retired from the affairs of his career with considerable wealth, and in Boston possessed high social position. Adelina (Tango) Petitti was a wom- an of excellent culture and learning, with a mind more than usually gifted. At one time she was secretary to the renowned Serafino Soldi, famed advocate of Italy. She spoke French almost as fluently as her beautiful na- tive tongue; and her English enunciation and diction were a pleasure to the ear. This lady's death preceded that of her honorable husband; she died, in Boston, in 1903, at the age of sixty- four years. Both parents gave to their son, Jerome Arthur Petitti, the many advantages of home life and instruction that inculcated in him a noble character and cultivated manner; and these have remained with him through manhood.
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