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DR. JOHN GILBERT DICK-Among the young members of the dental fraternity in Essex county, Massachusetts, Dr. John Gilbert Dick, of Lynn, gives promise of a successful future. Dr. Dick is a son of Alexander and Agnes (Dickson) Dick, and his father is one of the assistant superintendents of the great department store of R. H. Stearns & Company, of Boston.
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Dr. Dick was born in Jamaica Plain, Massachu- setts, October 5, 1895. He received his early edu- cation in the public schools of his native town. Preparing for his profession at Tufts College, he entered upon the practice of dentistry in Lynn, and has since practiced here. The interruption of the war took him overseas, and he served for fifteen months with the American Expeditionary Force, as a member of the Medical Corps attached to the 42nd Infantry, but his regular practice has now, (1921), covered a period of something over two years. Dr. Dick is a member of the Delta Sigma Delta, dental fraternity, and is a member of the Free and Accepted Masons and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Politically he supports the Republican party, and he is a member of the Universalist church, of Jamaica Plain.
On March 20, 1916, Dr. Dick married Wilhelmine E. Legier, daughter of William and Frances E. Legier, and they have one daughter, Wilhelmine F., born September 2, 1917.
EDRIC R. TAYLOR-Long prominent in vari- ous activities, and now allied with the shoe indus- try of Essex county, Massachusetts, Edric R. Tay- lor, of Lynn, is bearing a significant part in the progress of this section.
Mr. Taylor was born in Bridgeton, Maine, April 16, 1875, and is a son of George Henry and Eliza (Thorpe) Taylor, both of English birth. Mr. Tay- lor received his education in the public and gram- mar schools of his native town, then at the age of fourteen, entered the world of industry. Coming to Brockton, Massachusetts, he found employment in the last factory of the Brockton Last Company, where he remained until 1892. At that time he removed to Malden, Massachusetts, and while there, studied for the stage. He made his debut as an actor, at the Malden Opera House, April 30, 1894. His success was immediate, and he remained in the theatrical business as actor, manager and stage manager, for a period of seven years; also, during part of that time, had a company of his own. Re- tiring from this business in 1901, he became asso- ciated with the Golbert Last Company, of Worces- ter, Massachusetts, in the capacity of travelling salesman, remaining with this company for fourteen years.
Resigning from this connection in 1915, Mr. Tay- lor took up this branch of the last industry for himself, in Malden, Massachusetts. Forming the firm of Taylor & Lander, they purchased the plant of the Middlesex Last Company, and continued the business in Malden, until March, 1916. At that time Mr. Taylor came to Lynn, and became associ- ated with the McNichol Last Company. He was made vice-president of the corporation, and acted in the capacity of salesman. In November, 1917. Mr. Taylor was elected president of the company, and the name was changed to the McNichol & Taylor Incorporated. The business continues thus, and is a constantly growing enterprise. Mr. Tay- lor is a member of the Lynn Chamber of Commerce,
and is a member of the New England Shoe & Leather Association, and of the Boston Shoe Trades Club. He is also a member of the Oxford Club, and Kiwanis Club of Lynn. He is a member of Mount Carmel Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, and is a member of the Swampscott Masonic Club.
On September 3, 1902, Edric R. Taylor mar- ried Alexia M. Vail, daughter of Edward and Azelda A. (Cloutier) Vail, of Dorchester, Massachusetts. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor have one daughter, Marjorie, born June 26, 1905, in Worcester.
JESSE M. HOLDER-A native of Lynn, and educated in the institutions of the State, Jesse M. Holder is bearing a part in the general advance, as a retail distributor of coal.
Mr. Holder was born in this city February 9, 1874 and is a son of William C. and Helen (Shedd) Holder. Receiving his early education in the public schools of Lynn, Mr. Holder, as a young man, spent one year at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in Boston; then, at the age of eighteen, he became associated with his father in the coal business. He has always followed the same line of activity. In connection with this principal busi- ness interest, Mr. Holder is also president of the Lincoln Cooperative Bank, and a director of the Commonwealth Savings Bank.
Fraternally Mr. Holder is a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, and of the Independent Or- der of Odd Fellows. He is a member of the Ox- ford Club, and of the Tedesco Country Club. He is a member of the Unitarian church. In 1904 Jesse M. Holder married Grace Mix, of Columbus, Ohio.
HAROLD B. READ-In the distribution of the practical necessities of the people, the hand of the natural executive counts far for the comfort, health, and thus, also for the efficiency of work- ing public. Harold B. Read, treasurer and man- ager of the Lynn Coal Company, stands in this relation to the progress of the city.
Mr. Read was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, November 21, 1890, and is a son of J. Warren and Ida M. (Perkins) Read, long residents of that city. Receiving his education in the public and high schools of his native place, Mr. Read entered the business world in association with the Union Coal Company, of Fitchburg, remaining for seven years in the capacity of clerk. He then went to Boston, entering the employ of the Garfield & Proctor Company, of that city, where he continued for four years. He then came to Lynn, and during the past five years, has ably filled the offices of treasurer and manager of the Lynn Coal Company.
Mr. Read has few interests outside his busi- ness associations. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, of Lynn, and interested in every phase of public progress, although active in few branches of public endeavor. He is a member of the Uni- versalist church.
On March 29, 1915, Harold B. Read married C.
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Lillian Hills, daughter of H. Nelson and Mary E. (Lewis) Hills, of Fitchburg, and they have one child, Gordon Harold, born, November 6, 1918.
ALDEN VERNON COOPER, M. D .- Essex county, Massachusetts, takes justifiable pride in the men who are practicing the medical profession among her different communities. Dr. Alden V. Cooper, M. D., of Lynn, is a notable example of those who have won success along special lines in this profession.
Doctor Cooper comes of old Maine stock, being a son of Daniel T. and Margaret L. (Crockett) Cooper. His father has conducted a grocery store in Lewiston, Maine, for many years.
Alden Vernon . Cooper was born in Rockland, Maine, and received his early education in the grammar and high schools at Lewiston. For his technical education he entered the University of Vermont, in the medical school, from which he was graduated in 1905, with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. He passed the examinations of the Ver- mont State Medical Board in that same year, and also the Massachusetts State Board. Dr. Cooper then went to the Massachusetts State Hospital for Epileptics, at Palmer, where he spent eight years, specializing on nervous diseases. He was assistant house physician there. Upon leaving this institu- tion he opened an office at Wolcott, Vermont, where he remained for six years. Then, believing that he should seek a wider field, Dr. Cooper came to Lynn In June, 1919. He is doing a considerable amount of general practice, but specializes in nervous dis- eases.
Dr. Cooper was local health officer for four years, at Wolcott, Vermont, and was a member of the Hampden City Society from 1905 to 1913. He is a member of the Vermont State Medical Society, and of the Lynn Medical fraternity, and the Massa- chusetts Medical Society. He is a third degree Ma- son, and a member of the Woodmen of America. He is also a member of the Maine Club. In politi- cal matters he supports the principles of the Re- publican party. He is a member of the First Bap- tist Church of Lynn, and secretary of the Standing Committee; and is also vice-president of the Brotherhood Church Club.
Dr. Alden V. Cooper married, September 16, 1908, Helen P., daughter of Mandford D. Williams, of Burlington, Vermont. Their children are: Kenneth Delois, Donald, and Helen. Mrs. Cooper died on January 20, 1919.
WILLISTON. FISH-In the building trades in Essex county the name of Williston Fish is well known. For the past thirty-two years Mr. Fish has carried on an ever widening business as a con- tractor. Mr. Fish was born in Leeds, Maine, March 8, 1849, and is a son of Warren and Irene (Andrews) Fish, of Turner, in that State. Acquiring his edu- cation in the public schools of Livermore, and the Webster Academy at Auburn, Maine, Mr. Fish first went to work as a mason in Lewiston, Maine. In 1889 he came to Lynn, and here established the
business, which, under the name of Williston Fish, contractor, has been identified with the wonderful progress of this city of recent years. Mr. Fish is still regularly engaged in the management of his extensive interests, and still looking forward to future activity.
Mr. Fish is interested in every phase of public progress, and is a member of the Unitarian church, of Lynn. On December 23, 1873, Mr. Fish married Mary E. Wright, of Reading, Massachusetts, dangh- ter of Hiram Franklin and Sarah (Packard) Wright. Mr. Wright was a native of Mount Wash- ington, New Hampshire, and Mrs. Wright was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts.
EDNA (WALLACE) SNOW-One of the most attractive mercantile establishment of Marblehead, is the little millinery shop of Edna (Wallace) Snow, which is patronized by the most fashionable trade of the city.
Mrs. Snow was born in Rochester, New Hamp- shire, September 27, 1886, and is a daughter of George W. Wallace, of Salem, Massachusetts. She received her education in the public schools of Rochester, and after completing her studies, and wishing to enter the business world, she learned the milliner's trade at the shop of Madame Pauline, of Salem, her family meanwhile coming to Salem, and taking up their residence there. After learn- ing her trade she remained with Madame Pauline for two years, then for a time was associated with the E. W. Hall Company, of Lynn. Later, how- ever, she returned to Madame Pauline, remaining there until the time of her marriage. In 1920 Mrs. Snow again established herself in the millinery business, and is now the favorite artiste in this line among the fashionable ladies of Marblehead.
Mrs. Snow is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and also of the Rebekahs, of Marble- head. She is a prominent member of the Univer- salist church, and has been active in the Sunday school work of the church for the past five years.
Mrs. Snow is the wife of Herman F. Snow, son of Samuel A. Snow, of Marblehead. They were married, November 30, 1905, in Marblehead. Mr. Snow died March 6, 1921. He was manager for the Texas Company, of Swampscott, Massachusetts, with which he had been connected for a period of fourteen years. He was widely known fraternally, being a member of Lynn Encampment, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; of the Improved Order of Red Men, of Marblehead; of the Knights of Pythias, of Marblehead, in which order he was past chan- cellor. He was past counsellor of the order of United American Mechanics, and was past com- mander of the Sons of Veterans, of Marblehead. He was a member of the American Legion, of the Mugford Association, of the Rechabite Association, and of the Rebekahs of Marblehead, and was a member of the M. A. Pickett Association. He was also a member of the Universalist church.
WILLIAM H. CROSBY-Filling a useful posi- tion in the community, and one which involves
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closely the interests of the people, William H. Crosby, a leading undertaker of Danvers, Massa- chusetts, has for many years held the respect and esteem of his fellow-citizens.
Mr. Crosby was born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, June 24, 1872, and is a son of Hiram L. and Catherine (Porter) Crosby. Hiram L. Crosby has long been a resident of Ohio, and is a mill-wright by occupation.
Educated in the public schools of Nova Scotia, William H. Crosby came to Danvers in 1891, and entered the employ of George A. Waite, a leading undertaker of that day. Four years later he bought out the business. He has conducted this business ever since, keeping abreast of the times, and ful- filling the responsibilities of his position in a spirit of dignity. He has built up a very extensive pa- tronage, and is considered one of the prominent men in this field of endeavor. His headquarters are located at No. 73 Maple street.
In various interests of the town Mr. Crosby takes an active part. He has served on the Danvers Board of Health for twelve years, in the capacity of clerk. He is a member of Mosaic Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; of Holton Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; of Salem Council, Royal and Select Master's; and of St. George Commandery, Knights Templar, of Beverly. He is also a member of Dan- vers Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; and of the "Now and Then" Association, of Salem. His religious convictions place his membership with the Baptist church.
On October 8, 1896, William H. Crosby married, in Danvers, Christena Mckenzie, of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, and they have two children: Alden Porter, born September 26, 1897; and Ruth Baker, born April 14, 1899.
ELMER S. BAILEY, carpenter and jobber, of Lynn, Massachusetts, was born April 28, 1862, in Washington county, Vermont, son of Simon and Mary M. (King) Bailey. His father was one of the "Green Mountain Boys" under Ethan Allen, and his mother was also a native of Vermont. After leaving school, Elmer S. Bailey was in the street railroad service for five years; as driver, at Minne- apolis, Minnesota, two years, and later, as con- ductor in Brooklyn three years. The lumber in- dustry on the Mississippi river attracted him, and he went there, remaining for three winters. At the end of this time he returned to Minneapolis and en- gaged in a general teaming business, having four teams of his own. Six years later Mr. Bailey came to Lynn, and went to work for the man, whose business he later purchased, Anthony Earle, car- penter. He worked for Mr. Earle for eight years, and in 1911, became the owner of the business, which he conducts at the present time, 1921.
Elmer S. Bailey married Lillie E. Topp, in 1889, a native of London, England. Her parents were George and Elizabeth (Herbert) Topp. The only child of this marriage, George J. Bailey, enlisted in 1917, as private in the Depot Brigade, and was discharged in 1919, with the rank of sergeant.
CHARLES H. FLEMING-Broadly active in civic progress, through the real estate and insur- ance business, Charles H. Fleming, of Salem, is also interested in other branches of human en- deavor.
Mr. Fleming is a son of William H. and Eliza Jane (Kennedy) Fleming, both natives of New Brunswick, Canada. The elder Mr. Fleming was born in Chipman, New Brunswick, in 1819, and died there in 1883. His wife was born in Londonderry, Ireland, in 1824, and died in Chipman, in 1904.
Charles H. Fleming was born in Chipman, New Brunswick, Canada, June 27, 1866, and was edu- cated in the public and normal schools of that city. For three years he taught in the public schools of Chipman and Cambridge, New Brunswick, then came to the United States in 1889. Entering the employ of D. Appleton & Company, the well known New York publishers, he was connected with that house for nearly three years. On Janu- ary 4, 1892, Mr. Fleming came to Salem, where he became immediately active in the insurance busi- ness. He has since continued in this field uninter- ruptedly, and for the past thirty years has been general manager in this district for the New York Life Insurance Company. Mr. Fleming is a mem- ber of the Boston Life Underwriters, and is chair- man of the Essex county branch of this organiza- tion. He is also a member of the Salem Chamber of Commerce. In the work of the Young Men's Christian Association, Mr. Fleming has long been very prominent. He is a member of the Salem Association, and also of the associations at Lynn, Beverly, and Marblehead, and is a member of the International Young Men's Christian Association of New York City. He volunteered for "Y" work in the World War, and served as divisional secretary in 1918 and 1919, the greater part of the time in France.
In church work Mr. Fleming is also active. He is a member of the First Baptist Church of Beverly, of which he is a deacon, and is teacher of the Young Men's Bible Class in the Sunday school. During the International Church Movement, in which the Northern Baptist churches contributed $60,000,000, Mr. Fleming had charge of the Essex county campaign.
Charles H. Fleming married, in June, 1899, Abbie P. Kimball, of Danvers, Massachusetts, and they have three children: Harold M., Ross K., and Eliz- abeth P. Harold M. Fleming is a graduate of Har- vard University, class of 1920. He also has been identified with the Young Men's Christian Associa- tion work in England and France, through the ac- tivities of the war. Ross K., and Elizabeth P. Fleming, are still students at the Beverly High School.
JAMES VINCENT O'KEEFFE, A. B., M. D .- A representative physician of the city of Lynn, Massachusetts, is Dr. James Vincent O'Keeffe. One of the younger men of the medical fraternity, he is still among the leading professional men of the city.
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Dr. O'Keeffe was born in Charlestown, Massa- chusetts, June 11, 1883, and is a son of James J. and Sarah J. (Better) O'Keeffe. Mr. O'Keeffe is a resi- dent of Boston and a successful business man of that city. His three daughters are: Mrs. Mary E. Norton, Miss Sarah M. O'Keeffe, and Mrs. Francis Pray. Another son is David Charles O'Keeffe, a graduate of Tufts College, and chemist, with the American Smelting & Refining Company, in Mexico.
Dr. O'Keeffe received his early education in the public and grammar schools of his native city, then took a course at the Boston Latin School, from which he was graduated in 1901. He then entered Harvard University, and was graduated in 1905, with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Entering Harvard Medical School, he was graduated with the degree of Doctor of Medicine, in 1909. He passed the examination of the Massachusetts State Medical Board, July 12, 1910. After serving for one year as interne at the Lynn Hospital, he opened an office in Lynn. This was in the fall of 1910; and since that time the doctor has built up a lucrative practice. and placed himself among the solid professional men of the city. He devotes his time to the gen- eral practice of medicine and surgery.
Dr. O'Keeffe is a member of the Lynn Medical Fraternity, and of the Knights of Columbus. In political matters he is an Independent, casting his vote and bringing his influence to bear on the side of the man he ocnsiders best qualified to serve the public in any official capaicty. He is a member of St. Pius' Roman Catholic Church, and is un- married.
MICHAEL F. COSTIGAN-Working up from the bottom in the shoe industry, Michael F. Cos- tigan has risen to an assured position as a member of the Bender Shoe Company, of which he is treas- urer and general manager.
Mr. Costigan was born in Cheshire, Massachu- setts, on September 6, 1864, and is a son of Michael and Margaret (Callahan) Costigan. Receiving a practical educational foundation in the public schools of his native town, he concluded his formal studies with his graduation from high school. He was first employed in a bakery in Brooklyn, New York, as a salesman. With no particular plan he then entered the employ of the Cheshire Shoe Com- pany, of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, his work being the lasting of shoes. He soon became greatly in- terested in the manufacture of shoes as a business, and determinedly rose, by his own efforts, familiar- izing himself with the different departments of the industry. He worked later with Robertson & Kel- logg, of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Coming to Lynn in 1899, he worked as laster in the factory of Rick- ard & Gregory. Thereafter he became associated with four other progressive shoe workers, and to- gether they organized the Bender Shoe Company. This concern came into being November 11, 1911, and has grown and prospered, until now it is one of the leading shoe manufacturing companies of the city of Lynn.
Mr. Costigan, as treasurer and general manager
of this concern, holds a prominent position in busi- ness circles here, and is a director of the Manufac- turers' Association of Lynn. He is interested in every force which advances the welfare of the public, is a member of the Red Cross, and of the Knights of Columbus. His religious faith is the Roman Catholic. On April 26, 1905, Mr. Costigan married Katherine C. Foley.
GEORGE A. ADAMS-Conducting a prosperous business in Lynn, as a welder, George A. Adams is carrying forward his part in the great industrial world of this manufacturing city.
Mr. Adams is a son of William F. and Ida Alice (Baker) Adams. The elder Mr. Adams is a car- penter, of Sterling, Massachusetts. His wife, who was born in New York City, died in 1917. The family lived in the West at one time.
George A. Adams was born in Kimmswick, Mis- souri, January 4, 1882, but was educated in the public schools of North Adams, Massachusetts. He began his career in the ice cream business, which he followed for eight years. He was next inter- ested in a paper factory, then after about two years, entered the employ of the American Optical Company, at Southbridge, Massachusetts, in the capacity of foreman, and there continued for a period of three years. Thereafter he became asso- ciated with the Bradley-Osgood Company, of Wor- cester, taking up spot welding, then later acetylene welding, and continued at this plant for about three years, after which he spent about the same length of time at the Charlestown Navy Yard. Then Mr. Adams came to Lynn, and established his pres- ent headquarters, where he does all kinds of weld- ing for the manufacturing plants of Lynn. He has thus far been very successful, and is handling : large amount of work.
In 1907 George A. Adams married Ethel M. Stan- ley, of Maine, and they are members of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, of Lynn.
W. IRVING LEE, who was in the air service dur- ing the recent War, is prominent in Salem, both in the business world and in fraternal circles.
Mr. Lee was born in Salem, June 9, 1891, and is a son of William S. and Mary (Ball) Lee. William S. Lee was a pioneer in the electrical contracting and supply business, and was also a jeweler. He died in 1907. His wife was a native of Salem, Mas- sachusetts, and died in 1905.
Acquiring a practical education in the public schools of Salem, Mr. Lee entered the electrical field, in association with Herbert P. Osborn. The firm of Lee & Osborn was founded in 1911, and was the first store in Salem dealing in electrical goods, which was located on the ground floor. Through- out its history the firm has done all kinds of elec- trical work, and in a mercantile way, handled every variety of electrical supplies and accessories. They have been most successful, and are leaders in th line of merchandising and in construction work.
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314th Air Squadron. He served from December 11 1917, to December 18, 1918, as a private; was sta- tioned most of the time in England, and was dis- charged at Mineola, Long Island, New York.
Mr. Lee is a member of the Salem Chamber of Commerce. He is a member of Post No. 23, Ameri- can Legion; of Starr King Lodge, Free and Ac- cepted Masons; of Washington Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; of Sutton Lodge of Perfection, Princes of Jerusalem; and the Rose Croix. He is a member of Salem "Now and Then" Association, and of the Salem Masonic Club. His religious faith is that of the Universalist, and he is a prominent member of the Young Men's Christian Association. In 1919 W. Irving Lee married Rachel Brooks, of Salem, and they have an infant son, W. Irving, Jr.
LOUIS P. P. OSBORNE-In the leather busi- ness in Peabody, Massachusetts, Louis P. P. Os- borne is prominent as a manufacturer of various kinds of fine leathers.
Mr. Osborne is a son of Calvin P. and Louisa V. (Jones) Osborne. Calvin P. Osborne was born in Peabody, February 11, 1839; was for many years identified with the leather business here, formerly as a worker, and more recently as a manufacturer; and died August 6, 1919. His wife was born in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1845, and died in Octo- ber, 1917.
Louis P. P. Osborne was born in Peabody, Janu- ary 4, 1883, and received his education in the public and high schools of the city. Choosing for his field of effort, one of the principal industries of Essex county, he entered the employ of the A. C. Laurence Company, for two years as clerk, at their leather store in Boston, then for two years at the factory in Peabody. With this practical experience, he be- came associated with his father in an enterprise, for which the elder Mr. Osborne was especially fit- ted by long experience. They took over the plant on Foster street, which had been conducted as a leather factory for more than eighty years. Here they began the manufacture of leathers in variety, their leading products being those technically known to the trade as sheep, splits, bag, case and strap leathers. The space in the original factory was limited, and to meet the demands of their constant- ly growing trade, the Osbornes enlarged the factor; five times in the course of the sixteen years which have intervened since their start. They now employ about one hundred men. Since his father's death, Mr. Louis Osborne has been sole owner of the busi- ness, without, however, changing the original name, the "C. P. Osborne Company."
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