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Mr. Flint married Katherine Keneally, and they are the parents of five children : Arthur E .; Lizzie C., who is the wife of William Conroy, they the parents of six children; Pauline, who is the wife of Harry Hayford; Helen; and Marion Flint.
EVERETT C. HILTON was born at Andover, Massachusetts, November 16, 1885, son of Henry Hil- ton, a textile worker and native of England, who died in 1894, in Andover, and Sarah A. (Battye) Hilton, also a native of England, but now living in Andover.
Everett C. Hilton was educated in the public schools of Andover, and at an early age went to work in one of the industries of that town. His is one of those interest- ing careers such as the youth of any town may read and profit from. Starting out in life with nothing but his own initiative, native ability and ambition, he forged ahead, intelligently directing his industry, and the pass- ing years brought the inevitable reward.
Mr. Hilton's first position was as a sweeper with the Tyer Rubber Company of Andover, and his progress from the very beginning was steady and consistent until his first important reward came in 1913, when he was appointed superintendent of Mill No. I. Four years later he was made general superintendent of the entire plant, and now has under his supervision 500 employees. The product turned out by this concern is druggist's rubber sundries. Mr. Hilton is very well liked among his men and is highly esteemed among his fellow- citizens.
Although greatly interested in all matters of public interest, Mr. Hilton does not seek any office, but has served as a member of the School Board. He is a member of the Meadow Brook Golf Club, of North Reading; the Andover Club and St. Matthew's Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; he attends Christ Episcopal Church, of Andover.
THERON ETHELBERT LARRABEE-A man or company having a business wants others to know what that business is and who owns it. His most direct way to tell this is by a sign that can not be overlooked and which says the most in the least space. Theron Ethelbert Larrabee when a youth recognized this need and thoroughly prepared himself to meet and satisfy it. He is a sign designer and sole owner of the Haverhill (Massachusetts) Sign Company, a concern that has been well and favorably known throughout the city and out- lying districts for more than forty years.
His father, Charles Theodore Larrabee, was a native of Ayers Village, Massachusetts, born January 25, 1870, and his mother, Cora Francis (Young) Larrabee, came from Manchester, New Hampshire.
Theron Ethelbert Larrabee began his life in Brad- ford, Massachusetts, April 4, 1894. To the public schools he went first, completing all they could give him up through the third year in high school, when it seemed best to go at once to a technical college. He therefore went to Lawrence Institute and later to Wentworth Institute, in both of which he specialized in machine drafting, showing marked ability and advancing with great speed. Returning to Haverhill, he secured a posi- tion with the Haverhill Sign Company, which has been in existence for two decades; with the progressiveness that is noteworthy of Mr. Larrabee he sought to control the concern and purchased it August 1, 1920. Under his able leadership the business has grown rapidly and is in a position to take care of all demands for com- mercial signs. It is also taking up the making of elec- tric signs so that in a few years there will be little in its line that the company can not do. It has not confined its trade to the city, but has built up a large business at the beaches. The firm is located at No. 11 Merrimac street, Haverhill. Mr. Larrabee belongs to the city Chamber of Commerce, and also to Passaquoi Tribe, Improved Order of Red Men. He is an interested attendant and member of the First Church of Christ (Scientist). His home is made in Bradford.
Mr. Larrabee married, in Haverhill, June 19, 1916, Lida Frances Yeaton, a native of Haverhill. She is the daughter of William J. Yeaton, born in New Hamp- shire, who followed the shoe trade in the city for some years, and of Nellie (Raymond) Yeaton. Of this union there are two children: Virginia May, born in May, 1918; and Richard Theron, born in June, 1920.
FREDERICK HAMBLETON-For many years a prominent and leading citizen of Lawrence, Massachu- setts, taking an active part in the business world, Fred- erick Hambleton now holds the position of general superintendent of the United States Bobbin and Shuttle Company of that city.
Mr. Hambleton was born January 5, 1875, at Derby- shire, England, son of David Hambleton, of England,
Theron E. Lamaber,
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long engaged in the bobbin business there, where he died in 1913. His wife, Sarah Ann (Wells) Hambleton, died in 1888.
The education of Mr. Hambleton was obtained in the public schools of Lachute, Canada, and at an early age started to learn the trade of machinist, in the employ of the George W. David Company, of Nashua, New Hampshire. At the end of three years he removed to Merrimack, New Hampshire, and there engaged in the bobbin and shuttle business on his own account, subse- quently admitting his brother as a partner, the business being carried on under the firm name of the Hambleton Brothers Company. For a period of twenty years this partnership continued and a very successful business was built up; in 1919 an opportunity came to dispose of their interests to the firm now employing Mr. Hamble- ton, and in 1919 he assumed his present position at Lawrence.
Mr. Hambleton is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Masonic order, including both the York and the Scottish Rites; also is a member of the New England Order of Protection; the Eastern Star; and the Rebekalis. In politics he is a Republican.
Mr. Hambleton married (first), in 1897, Annie C. Smith, born at New Brunswick, Canada, and she died in 1912. He married (second) Helen V. Guild, of Derry, New Hampshire, in 1921. By his first marriage Mr. Hambleton is the father of Gertrude L. Hambleton, a graduate of Simmons College, in the class of 1919, now engaged in secretarial work at the Young Women's Christian Association at Montreal, Canada; Herbert L., a graduate of Brown University, in the class of 1921; and Vera E., now attending Laselle Seminary, at Auburndale, Massachusetts. Mr. Hambleton and the members of his family attend the Lawrence Episcopal church.
GEORGE RICHARDSON, general superintendent of the Kunhardt Mills Company, of Lawrence, Massa- chusetts, was born in Galashiels, Scotland, January 22, 1871, and there attended school. At a very early age he started to work in the textile mills of his native land, and in 1898, the year he came to America, he had ac- quired a very extensive knowledge of his occupation. Soon after settling in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Mr. Richardson obtained employment with the Kunhardt Mills Company in their designing department; there his skill was noticed and appreciated to the extent that he was made superintendent of that department, and this position he continued to fill in a most able manner until 1917, in which year he was appointed general superin- tendent of the mills. Mr. Richardson is one of the fore- most men in textile lines in Essex county, and he has also been elected a member of the board of directors of the mills. In politics he is a Republican, and is inter- ested in all civic matters in Lawrence. He is a member of the Caledonian Club of that city.
Mr. Richardson married, in 1899, Ellen McGhee, of Galashiels, born there in 1876, and their children are: 1. Harold Lawrence, born February 14, 1900; he served in the United States Army during the World War, with the air force, and was discharged in 1919. 2. Percy Laurie, who was born February 18, 1904. 3. Donald F., who was born in December, 1911.
JOHN P. GILMORE, one of the most progressive and public-spirited citizens of Lawrence, Massachusetts, and an overseer of the Katama Mills of that city, was born at New Bedford, Massachusetts, August 26, 1878, the son of William Gilmore, a farmer and native of County Sligo, Ireland, and Anne (McQuillan) Gilmore.
Mr. Gilmore was educated in the public schools of New Bedford, and soon after leaving school, went to work in the mill of the City Manufacturing Company, starting as a sweeper, and by diligent and painstaking work, passed through the various positions to that of second hand. With his experience thus gained, Mr. Gil- more removed to Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and was located there for two years, engaged in mill work. At the end of this time he returned to New Bedford, where he remained until 1915, in the employ of the New Eng- land Cotton Company, and in the latter year held the position of overseer. A year later he came to Lawrence, and there obtained a similar position with the Katama Mills, one of the largest industries of that city, and has now under his supervision about 190 employees.
In the civic matters of Lawrence Mr. Gilmore has more than a passing interest, and any movement for the general welfare of the city always receives his loyal support. His fraternal connection is with the Benevo- lent and Protective Order of Elks.
Mr. Gilmore married, in 1910, Helen Murry, of New Bedford, and they are the parents of a son, John J. Gil- more, Jr., born in 1913, and of a daughter, Dorothy, born in 1916. Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore and their children attend St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church of Law- rence.
FRANK KILBORN, one of the leading men in in- dustrial lines in Lawrence, Massachusetts, was born at Orleans, Vermont, June 4, 1860, son of Alonzo A. Kil- born, a native of Quebec, Canada, and for many years a contractor and builder. He died in 1916, and his wife, Eliza (Tilton) Kilborn, also a native of Canada, sur- vived him four years.
Mr. Kilborn was educated in the public schools and then attended evening school for a term, during which time he was employed at Framingham, Massachusetts, and three years later he came to Lawrence, Massachu- setts, where he entered the employ of the Lawrence Machine Company in the pattern-making department. He worked as a journeyman for eight years and then was made foreman of this department, holding this posi- tion until 1909, when a new company was organized and Mr. Kilborn was appointed to the office of superintend- ent and manager. Mr. Kilborn has continued in these positions to the present time, and is well known among the foremost citizens of Lawrence. He is a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Encampment.
Mr. Kilborn married, in 1886, Ella Powell, of Ver- mont, and they are the parents of one son, Clarence Powell Kilborn, born in 1888. Mr. Kilborn and his family are members of the Universalist church.
JAMES LEE POTTER-As general manager of the Newburyport ( Massachusetts ) Electric and Gas Com- pany, J. Lee Potter is bearing a part in the progress and welfare of the city. He was born in South Gardiner,
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Maine, October 15, 1889, and is a son of James Edwin and Henriette Potter. Receiving a thoroughly practical education in the public and high schools of his native town, he became operator in the electrical station at Greenfield, Massachusetts, learning the business. He continued there for six years, then was transferred to the Mount Tom junction at Holyoke, where he became assistant engineer of electrical work at a new plant then in process of construction, remaining for four years. He then returned to Greenfield, to the commercial department of his former employers, two years later becoming associated with the Amherst (Massachusetts) Gas Company, as superintendent. There, however, he remained for only six months, and his next step was to Newburyport, where he assumed the responsibilities of his present position.
Mr. Potter is a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, and of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He attends the Congregational church.
On September 8, 1916, Mr. Potter married Bessie Gertrude Thayer, daughter of Edward C. Thayer, and they have one son, James Russell, born October 19, 1918.
LEON F. RAINVILLE, JR .- Holding quite an im- portant position for a man so young, Leon F. Rainville, Jr., manager in the Lawrence district for the motor transportation firm of Youlden, Smith & Hopkins, gives definite indication that he will succeed in life.
Mr. Rainville was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on December 10, 1899, son of Leon F. and Josephine (Poirier) Rainville. His father was born in Lawrence, but his mother is a native of Taftsville, Connecticut. They are both living (1922) and his father is still actively engaged in business. Leon F., Jr. is the third of the six children born to his parents, there being four sons and two daughters. The family are Catholics, and attend the Sacred Heart Church of Lawrence.
Leon F. Rainville, Jr., was educated in the public schools of his native place, graduating in 1915 from the high school. He began his business life by working in a shoe store, that of C. J. Tetreau, of Lawrence. There he remained until the National call came after the en- trance of the nation into the World War. Leon F., Jr., enlisted voluntarily on December 10, 1917, choosing what was probably the most dangerous, yet the most glorious, arm of the service-aviation. He was assigned to mili- tary duty at Fort Slocum, and soon afterwards left for Camp Dix, New Jersey. Later he was transferred to Kelly Field, Texas, the famous flying headquarters. He then went to England for seven months, as a machine gun instructor in the Air Service, and then was trans- ferred to service in France, in the same line of duty, for eleven months, until the armistice was signed. He was honorably discharged from the United States army, in March, 1919, at Camp Devens, and returned to Law- rence. He quickly adjusted himself to civil life, and is making good in business affairs.
SIDNEY H. LITTLE, agent of the International Worsted Mills of Lawrence, Massachusetts, was born September 17, 1872, at Wiltshire, England, and in 1888 came to the United States. He is the son of William Little, a native of England, a skilled machinist, and
May (Richmond) Little, who now reside in Plymouth, England.
Mr. Little had attended the schools of England previ- ous to coming to this country, and after locating in Rockville, Connecticut, he took a special course in mathematics, which completed his formal education. After completing this course he went to work in the designing room of the Hockanum Mills of Rockville, and was employed there for eight years, gaining great experience. Thence he removed to Warren, Massa- chusetts, and was employed as a designer by the Sayles & Jenks Company, and subsequently was promoted to the office of assistant superintendent. For seven and one-half years he was with the latter firm and then went to Indian Orchard, Massachusetts, in the interests of the Rhode Island Worsted Company, as superintend- ent, and held a similar position with the Wancantuck Mills, at Uxbridge. In 1914 Mr. Little came to Law- renee and assumed the position of agent of the Inter- national Worsted Mills and has since continued in this office. During his term of office the number of looms in the mills has greatly increased, and there are 250 employees under his supervision.
Mr. Little served for five years in the Massachusetts State Militia; he is a member of Quaboag Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, of Warren, Massachusetts, of the Foresters of America, and the Methuen Club.
He married, in 1895, Jennie Redmond, of England, and they are the parents of two children: Arthur Thomas, born in 1898; and Dorothy M., born in 1906. With his family Mr. Little attends the Episcopal church of Methuen, and he is also active in all the public matters of the town.
ARTHUR SMITH-It does not very often happen that a' man is especially skilled in more than one line, and such a man proves himself to be possessed of more than ordinary ability. Such is the case of Arthur Smith, chief designer and overseer of finishing and shipping of the Pemberton Mills of Lawrence. Mr. Smith is acknowledged to be the foremost designer in this section of the country, and he is also very widely known in musical circles as a musician of considerable ability.
Mr. Smith was born January 31, 1880, at Bradford, England, son of Obadiah S. Smith, a warehouse packer by occupation, and Elizabeth (Hopkins) Smith, who died in 1908. Both parents came to America and re- sided in Methuen.
Arthur Smith was educated in the public schools of England, and in 1893 came to the United States, where he first obtained employment at the Arlington Mills at Lawrence, first working in the weaving-room. He was then with the Gaunt Mills in Methuen, later entering the employ of the Pemberton Mills, as pattern weaver.
In order to obtain more instruction regarding the theory of his work, Mr. Smith entered the Lowell Tex- tile School, where he pursued studies for six years, graduating with an average percentage of ninety-eight and three-quarters per cent. His courses comprised warp preparation, plain and fancy weaving, designing (five courses), and textile costs. He then returned to the Pemberton Mills as chief of the designing depart- ment, and for the past three years he has also been overseer of the finishing and shipping room, in addition
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to other duties. For seventeen years he has held these various positions and has achieved wide recognition for his ability.
Outside of his business interests, Mr. Smith is much interested in music and is an active worker in promot- ing musical affairs for the general public. He is director of the John Hancock Masonic Glee Club, of Methuen, comprising thirty-five voices; organist and choir direc- tor of the Parker Street Methodist Episcopal Church, of South Lawrence; and he is always called upon to direct and instruct any of the local musical productions. Mr. Smith is financial secretary of the American Ben- cfit Society; and is a member of John Hancock Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, of Methuen.
Mr. Smith married, in 1900, Martha A. Scholes, daughter of Jolin Scholes, a reed maker, and Susan (Hughes) Scholes, both natives of England. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are the parents of three children: Beatrice M., born in 1903; Gertrude A., born in 1908; and Ruth H., born in 1910. The family attend the Parker Street Methodist Episcopal Church, at South Lawrence.
JOHN E. NOBLE was born June 1, 1871, in Law- rence, Massachusetts, and is one of those men who have attained success in their business careers within the confines of their native city. He is a son of James A. Noble, who was a native of Maine, and a master mechanic by occupation. He was the founder of the Noble & Wood Machine Shop, of Hoosic Falls, New York, manufacturers of paper mill machinery, and actively engaged in business until a few years before his death, which occurred in 1920, at the age of seventy- three years and ten months, at St. Petersburg, Florida. Mr. Noble was in the Civil War, serving four years, nine months and eleven days under General Sheridan for the most part, and he was wounded in the battle of Cedar Creek, October 15, 1862. He enlisted in Com- pany G, 30th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Mr. Noble is survived by his widow, Diana ( Preston) Noble, a native of England, and five sons: Frederick W .; John E., of further mention; Arthur M .; Clarence W .; and Herbert D.
John E. Noble was educated in the public schools of Lawrence, and his first position was with the Holling- worth Company, at Groton, Massachusetts, where he remained for four years, thence removing to Palmers Falls, New York, entering the employ of the Hudson River Pulp and Paper Company, where he was located for six years. During the years from this time until 1913 Mr. Noble was variously employed in New Hamp- shire and Massachusetts, but always along the lines of the paper industry, and he is to-day recognized as an authority on all paper mill machinery.
In 1913 he became associated with the Champion Inter- national Company, as superintendent of the paper depart- inent, and holds this position at the present time, hav- ing under his supervision one hundred employes. Mr. Noble has introduced an efficiency system, founded on his extensive experience and his wide knowledge of paper manufacture, which enables the operatives to produce with their machines the greatest amount of paper stock possible, and in many other ways Mr. Noble has brought the department under his charge up to the
highest basis. He is a genial man, and well liked by those with whom he comes in daily contact.
Mr. Noble married, in 1896, Minnie E. Richards, daughter of Benjamin and Mary E. (Smart) Richards, the former a native of Belfast, Maine, and the latter of Whitehall. Benjamin Richards was engaged in paper mill work many years. Mr. and Mrs. Noble are the parents of a daughter, Mildred A. Noble. They are attendants of the Methodist church of Lawrence.
ARTHUR S. EVERETT, who for twenty years has been superintendent of the shops of the Hamblet Ma- chine Company, of Lawrence, Massachusetts, is very well known in that vicinity. He is classed among the responsible business executives, and is esteemed by those who know him well. He is a worthy scion of one of New England's oldest families. His great-grand- father, David Everett, was a soldier in the Revolution- ary War, from Dedham, Massachusetts.
Arthur S. Everett was born in Peru, New York, March 22, 1864, son of George E. and Adelia ( Soper) Everett, of New York. His father was a farmer, and died there in 1916, but his mother died many years earlier, in 1885. They had six children, four sons and two daughters, Arthur S. being the second born.
Mr. Everett was educated in the schools of his native place and at Albany Business College. After leaving school he came to Lawrence, Massachusetts, and learned the trade of machinist in the shops of the Dustin Ma- chine Company, with which company he remained con- nected for thirteen years. When George W. Hamblet took over the plant, Mr. Everett continued to work as a machinist in the shop of the Hamblet Machine Company. He has worked in that shop ever since, and gradually was given increasing responsibility until in 1901 he was appointed superintendent. He is still superintendent of that important machine shop, the product, paper mill machinery, which has been maintained by him at a high standard. He is well liked and respected by the men, and has many firm friends among the leading people of the district. Incidentally his life's story indicates that he is a loyal and steadfast man, as well as a capable artisan and business executive.
Mr. Everett is a member of Phoenician Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; and Monadnock Lodge, Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows. By religious convic- tion a Baptist, he has long been a member of Calvary Baptist Church, being a member of the board of direc- tors and of the building committee for the new church. In his political views Mr. Everett is a Republican, but is not a politician, aiding however, any movements for the public good.
Mr. Everett married, in 1892, Harriet G. Doane, who was born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. They have two children : Grace, born in 1893; and Charles Arthur, born in 1898.
J. W. EMERSON FARRELL, undertaker, of Ha- verhill, Massachusetts, was born in Amesbury, same State, October 13, 1879, son of Rev. John W. Farrell, pastor of the Baptist church of Gray, Maine, formerly of Amesbury. The latter married Abbie A. Gordon, of New Hampton, New Hampshire, and her death occurred in 1920.
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J. W. Emerson Farrell attended the public schools of Amesbury and then was a student at the New Hamp- ton College, graduating in 1900. The year following he spent at Exeter, New Hampshire, in the drug business, being employed by the Exeter Drug Company. In 1901 he entered the employ of Edward J. Gilmore, undertaker, to learn the business with a view to entering this same field on his own account. This he did in 1909, upon his return to Haverhill, establishing headquarters at No. 41 Main street. His parlors are up-to-date in every respect, with a lady attendant, and Mr. Farrell holds a respected position among the citizens of that city.
Mr. Farrell is a member of the Masonic order; Knights of Pythias; Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston; Ancient Order of United Work- men; Junior Order of United American Mechanics; the Grange; Pentucket Club; Agawam Club; the Wachu- sett Club; and the Rotary Club, all of Haverhill; and also is a member of the Haverhill Chamber of Com- merce.
In 1909 Mr. Farrell married A. Regina Farrell, of Crookston, Minnesota, and they are the parents of a daughter, Verna Lucille Farrell. The family attend and aid in the support of the Congregational church of Haverhill.
ERNEST A. JOHNSON was born at Lawrence, Massachusetts, on December 26, 1879, and is a son of Eric and Helen (Elfstrom) Johnson. Mr. Johnson received his early education in the schools of Lawrence, but left school at the age of fourteen years and obtained employment, in September, 1894, as an office boy at the Washington Mills. The great changes that have taken place in business conditions is indicated by the fact that when Mr. Johnson first began to work he received a salary of only $4.25 for a week of fifty-eight hours' work. This condition did not last long in his case, how- ever, for he was steadily promoted as his industry and ability were recognized. In 1898 he was promoted from the men's wear department to the position of assistant to Moses Shuttleworth, who was at that time the super- intendent of the worsted yarn department. Not long after, about 1901, Mr. Johnson became the superintend- ent of No. 5 Mill, worsted yarn department; this mill has about 11,084 spinning spindles. About 1904 Mr. Johnson was again promoted, this time to the position of superintendent of No. 1 Mill, worsted yarn depart- ment, which has 16,320 spinning spindles.
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