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H. Bradford Lewis was educated in pub- lic schools of Walpole and in 1887 began his career with his father's business. Starting while the business was in its elementary stage, Mr. Lewis practically grew with the industry, for it was after he came into the factory that many of the improvements and changes occurred. He has been actively identified with the plant for nearly half a century and for many years has been in charge of its operations, directing it on a course of steady progress to its present po- sition as one of the largest wool scouring
concerns in New England. His long ex- perience and many contributions to the de- velopment of the wool scouring industry give authority to his opinions and his advice is frequently sought on matters relating to that business.
A member of several wool associations, Mr. Lewis is active in many organizations aside from business : He is a director in cot- ton, woolen, rubber and industrial mutual insurance companies; president of the American Lanolin Corporation; a thirty- second degree Mason and in this . order holds membership in Bethany Command- ery, Lawrence, and Aleppo Temple, Bos- ton, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; a member of the Independ- ent Order of Odd Fellows; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; the Algonquin Club ; the Massachusetts Automobile Club ; the Army and Navy Club; the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company; and he served also as adjutant of the Ist Battalion Light Artillery for fourteen years; is a member of the Home Market Club; the Corinthian Yacht Club; the London Club ; the Northeast Seniors Golf Association ; and the North Andover Country Club. A lifelong resident in the vicinity of Law- rence, and prominent in numerous activi- ties, he has made many friends, to whom he has been example of loyalty and steadfast- ness.
Despite his many activities, his first in- terest has been his home and family. He married (first), in 1890, Laura Hewins, and they were the parents of four children: I. Marion. 2. Beatrice. 3. Helen, deceased. 4. Edwin. Mrs. Laura (Hewins) Lewis died in 1906. Mr. Lewis married (second), on February 2, 1909, Lillian Laubham. Be- sides his home in Andover, Mr. Lewis main- tains a winter home at Pinehurst, North Carolina, where he continues to engage in his favorite hobby, golf, and also has a summer residence at Nantucket.
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VICTOR A. REED, M. D .- The oppor- tunities 'for service, with the corresponding responsibility for alleviating pain and pre- serving human life, has brought to the med- ical profession a respect probably accorded to no other field of human endeavor, useful as other occupations may be. Among the members of the medical profession of Law- rence who have maintained the prestige of their profession, is Dr. Victor A. Reed, who was born in Dixmont, Maine, on February 12, 1869, the son of William B. and Eliza- beth (Ferguson) Reed, natives of Maine. William B. Reed was a hotel manager in Dixmont and later removed to Middleton where he engaged in business for many years. His death occurred in 1917.
Receiving his preparatory education in the public schools of Hampden, Maine, and graduating from high school in 1890, Dr. Reed matriculated at Colby College, Water- ville, Maine, and was a student there for two years. Having decided upon medicine as a career, he then entered Harvard Medi- cal School and was graduated in 1897 with the Doctor of Medicine degree, and further prepared himself by taking a post-graduate course at the New York Polyclinic Medical School and Hospital. In 1898 Dr. Reed started to practice in Lawrence as a general practitioner and soon established himself as a physician and surgeon of attainments. Continuing in active practice until the pres- ent, Dr. Reed's patients have found in him a physician and surgeon of unusual skill and knowledge and a friend whose interest in them transcended the professional rela- tionship of patient and physician. Dr. Reed's sympathy and devotion to his pa- tients have endeared him to a large number of Lawrence families whose sick ones he has restored to health or has eased the pains of those passing from life.
While engaged in an extensive private practice, he has also served as medical ex- aminer of the Fifth Essex District for ten years and as a staff officer and visiting phy- sician of the Lawrence General Hospital. He is a member of the Lawrence Medical Association, the Massachusetts Medical As- sociation, and the American Medical Asso- ciation. He is also a member of the Law- rence Monday Night Club, the Andover Country Club and is a Mason, holding membership in Bethany Commandery, Law- rence. His career includes military service as a line officer in the National Guard in 1902 and as a captain in the Medical Corps, Port Williams, Portland, Maine. Through- out his many years as a resident of Law- rence, Dr. Reed has substantially contrib- uted to the various activities having for their purpose community improvement, and, as a true citizen, he has taken an intel- ligent interest in politics.
On June 16, 1902, he married Josephine Barlow of Lawrence, and they have a daughter, Alice, who is a graduate of Pratt Art School of Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Reed's offices are located at No. 477 Essex Street, and the family resides at No. 10 Quincy Street, Lawrence.
KARL G. HARIG-The career of Karl G. Harig has been closely identified with the growth of the automobile industry of Lawrence, where he has established him- self among the progressive business leaders and as a citizen of notable type. Mr. Harig was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on June 13, 1885, the son of Joseph B. and Wilhel- mina (Stevens) Harig, natives of Maryland. Joseph B. Harig was engaged for many years in the wholesale and retail hardware business in Baltimore in partnership with his brother, C. Leonard Harig. Their father,
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Bernard Leonard Harig, served as a mem- ber of the Maryland Legislature.
Karl G. Harig was educated in the public schools of Baltimore and at Baltimore City College, after which he attended Maryland Institute, studying mechanical drafting, and was graduated in 1904. After completing his education, Mr. Harig entered his father's hardware firm and continued in this con- nection until 1912, acquiring valuable ex- perience in business. In that year, in Bal- timore, he was connected with the distribu- tor of Stoddard-Dayton and Knight Cars, and two years later left to accept a position with the Chevrolet distributor in Baltimore as retail sales manager. Mr. Harig became assistant manager of the Baltimore branch of the Ford Motor Company in 1916 and subsequently was transferred to Cambridge, Massachusetts, as traveling representative of the company. With the traditional pa- triotism of the Harig family, he left his private affairs to enlist, in 1918, in the United States Army, and was assigned to the quartermaster corps stationed at Wash- ington, District of Columbia. He was hon- orably discharged in March, 1919.
Coming to Lawrence in August, 1920, Mr. Harig established himself in business as a dealer in Ford Motor Cars, meeting with immediate success and a year later purchased the property at No. 366 Broad- way, which he has made into an up-to-date salesroom and service station. He has developed his business into an important concern in the business life of Lawrence, by close application and business ability, and is considered an authority in his line. He is a member of the National Automobile Association and a director of the Essex County Automobile Dealers Association. He is also a director of the Lawrence Cham- ber of Commerce, and a member of the ex- ecutive committee of the NRA, motor vehi- cle retailing trade.
Interested in community affairs, Mr. Harig is especially active in boys' work and in recognition of his own sterling qualities and service to the youth of Lawrence, he has been elected a director of the Lawrence Boys Club. Outdoor sports of all kinds appeal to him and when he has leisure he engages in his favorite recreations, golf and horseback riding.
He married, on August 16, 1923, Anne J. Callahan of Boston, and they are the par- ents of two sons: I. Karl G., Jr., who was born on May 30, 1924. 2. Bernhardt G., who was born on September 16, 1926. The family residence is at No. 359 North Main Street, Shawsheen Village.
ALBERT IRVING COUCH-The presi- dent of the Essex Savings Bank, Albert Irving Couch, has been identified with the financial and mercantile interests of Law- rence since early manhood. He began to make his own livelihood in 1885, and since 1925 has held his present position. He was born in Webster, New Hampshire, July 12, 1867, son of Walter S. and Sarah (Webster) Couch, and removed to Lawrence with his parents at the age of five. After graduating from the Lawrence High School in 1885, Mr. Couch began his business career as bookkeeper with the Edison Electric Illumi- nating Company of Lawrence and there spent four years.
In 1889 he became a teller in the Essex Savings Bank of that city, and for twelve years occupied that position. In 1901 he was elected treasurer of the Lawrence Sav- ings Bank, but in 1902 returned to the Es- sex Savings Bank as treasurer which posi- tion he filled until 1925 when he was elected president. Thus for more than three dec- ades the association has remained unbroken, Mr. Couch continuing the executive head of this conservative and highly rated insti- tution. He is also a director of the Mutual
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Savings Central Fund, and the Bay State Merchants National Bank.
A man of affairs above all else, Mr. Couch is not unmindful of the obligations of citi- zenship and takes a deep interest in com- munity affairs. He is a director of the Law- rence Young Men's Christian Association, a member of the Lawrence Street Congre- gational Church, a trustee of the Lawrence Home for the Aged, and a member of the Advisory Board of the Lawrence General Hospital. He is a Rotarian, a Republican in his political opinions, a member of the Chadwick Club and the Boston City Club.
Music is Mr. Couch's avocation, and for more than thirty-five years he served as or- ganist of the Lawrence Street Congrega- tional Church, the greater part of the time directing the choir also. A pipe organ in- stalled in his house is a source of much en- joyment to him and his many friends.
Albert Irving Couch married, June 17, 1896, Alice Mabel Eaton, of Lawrence.
EDWARD D. McINTOSH-In the spe- cialized field of commercial education, Ed- ward D. McIntosh is known for the high standards he has established at the McIn- tosh School, of Lawrence, one of the oldest and most reputable commercial colleges in this section of the State. This institution has wide approval among business men and executives, who depend upon the McIntosh School for trained and competent help in their offices and for private secretaries. Born at Saint Mary's, Ontario, Canada, on May 3, 1879, Mr. McIntosh is the son of William P. McIntosh, a native of Scotland, and Sarah (Terry) McIntosh, who was born in Can- ada. His father was a pioneer of Perth County, Canada, where he purchased a farm (which is still in the possession of the fam- ily) and prospered. William P. McIntosh died in 1918.
Edward D. McIntosh received his educa- tion in the public schools of his native com- munity and matriculated at Toronto Uni- versity, Toronto, Canada. Recognizing within himself ability as an instructor, Mr. McIntosh determined to make educa- tion his career and for three and a half years was a district school teacher in Can- ada. Successful as a teacher, he foresaw that the great need of the future in educa- tion would be for young men and women trained in the ways of business and quali- fied to assume responsibilities. To prepare himself for this form of service, he became a student of the Salem (Massachusetts) Commercial School in 1901 and studied dili- gently all business courses in which he read- ily became most proficient. Then, in part- nership with his brother, David C. McIn- tosh, he purchased the Dover Business Col- lege at Dover and conducted it successfully for four and a half years, at which time he purchased the Lawrence Commercial School, from Messrs. Mitchell and Scott.
The Lawrence Commercial School dates to 1880, when Cannon's Commercial College was founded by Gordon C. Cannon. In 1881 it occupied rooms in the former Brechin Block at the corner of Essex Street and Broadway and, two years later, when the Central Building was constructed at No. 316 Essex Street, one half of the sixth floor was laid out under Mr. Cannon's in- structions and occupied by his school. Mr. Cannon admitted to partnership in 1903, H. O. Kiesling, but the partnership was dis- solved in the following year and two sep- arate schools were established: Cannon's Commercial College headed by Mr. Can- non; and the Lawrence Commercial School, headed by Mr. Kiesling. Because of ill health, Mr. Kiesling sold his school in 1906 to Messrs Mitchell and Scott who in turn sold it the following year to Edward D.
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McIntosh. From 1907 to 1928 the two of the corporation. Mr. Cassidy was born schools continued under separate manage- ments, Cannon's Commercial College under Gordon C. Cannon, followed by Roderick Cannon and Carl Cannon jointly and later under Carl Cannon. In 1928 Mr. McIntosh purchased Carl Cannon's interest in Can- non's Commercial College, which was com- bined with the Lawrence Commercial School under the corporate name of Mc- Intosh School. That a school is known by its graduates cannot be questioned and the graduates of the McIntosh School have caused that institution to be recognized as one of the foremost schools for business preparation in Essex County. A member of the Eastern Teachers Commercial Asso- ciation, Mr. McIntosh is a member and former president of the New England Busi- ness College Association.
Aside from his many duties to his own work, Mr. McIntosh is active in community affairs, serving on the Lawrence compliance board of the National Recovery Administra- tion and supporting willingly and gener- ously all worthy causes, especially the Com- munity Drive, of which he has served as chairman of the special gifts division. He is a member of the Merrimack Valley Country Club and is serving on the govern- ing board. Golf is his favorite diversion.
On November 2, 1907, he married Grace Estelle Wiggin of Dover, New Hampshire, a descendant of a pioneer family of Dover, and they reside at No. 479 Prospect Street, Methuen.
JOSEPH W. CASSIDY-Since coming to Lawrence in 1927 as the manager of the Lawrence district of the New England Tele- phone and Telegraph Company, Joseph W. Cassidy has taken his place among the pro- gressive and popular business men of the city. The district of which he is manager is one of the largest and best equipped plants
in Boston, on June 4, 1892, son of Patrick and Bridget (Cassidy) Cassidy, both natives of Ireland, who came to New England in about 1865 and settled in Boston. In this city Patrick Cassidy was for a great many years connected with the Boston Elevated Railroad, being one of its oldest and most respected employees.
After attending the Boston public schools and being graduated from the Mechanics Arts High School, in 1910, Joseph W. Cas- sidy studied nights at Franklin Union, also of Boston, while at the same time he was employed by the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company. From 1910 to 1922 he was a member of the engineering de- partment of this large corporation, and had risen to the position of engineering assist- ant, in 1917. In May, 1917, Mr. Cassidy entered the United States Army for service during the World War, and was assigned to the Signal Corps, one of the most danger- ous departments of the American Expedi- tionary Forces since so much of their work was at the front and often in advance of the front lines. He spent thirteen months in France, with a sergeant's rank, and was in the battle of St. Mihiel, the Meuse-Argonne offensive, and other fighting sectors. In May, 1919, after two years in the army, Ser- geant Cassidy was mustered out at Camp Devens, Massachusetts, and returned to civilian life and his work with his former company. He was made assistant manager at Biddeford, Maine, and manager at Lewis- ton, Maine. In 1927 he was transferred to the Lawrence office as manager of this dis- trict, one of the most important in the New England Telephone and Telegraph Com- pany.
Mr. Cassidy is commander of Lawrence Post, No. 15, American Legion ; president of the Lawrence Rotary Club, 1931-32, and is a former director of the Lawrence Chamber
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of Commerce. Fraternally he affiliates with the Lawrence Council, Knights of Columbus, and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He is a member of the 40Ist Tele- graph Battalion Veterans' Association.
On July 3, 1917, Joseph W. Cassidy mar- ried Theresa Gallagher, of Brookline, Mas- sachusetts, and they are the parents of two children : Walter Leo, and John Spring Cas- sidy.
ANDREW B. SUTHERLAND-Since the beginning of the present century, An- drew B. Sutherland has been prominently identified with the economic life of Law- rence. He is the president of the largest de- partment store between Boston, and Port- land, Maine, and has been known since 1917 as the A. B. Sutherland Company, Incor- porated. He has done a great deal to pro- mote the best interests of his adopted city, where he is regarded as one of its most use- fully constructive citizens. He was born in John O'Groats, Scotland, February 10, 1870, the son of James and Isabella (Bremner) Sutherland, both natives of Scotland, who lived and died in that country.
Andrew B. Sutherland was educated in the public schools of his birthplace ; lived on a farm until he was fourteen years of age, when he went to the town of Wick, Scot- land, to serve an apprenticeship in a dry goods business. Here he served four years. In 1888 he came to the United States, locat- ing in Boston, where he was associated with Jordan and Marsh, mercantile firm, for ten years, and with the Gilchrist Company for about two years.
In 1900 Mr. Sutherland removed to Law- rence, where he bought out the A. W. Stearns Company in association with two other men. The new firm was known as Robertson, Sutherland and Company, and so continued until 1917, when the name was changed to A. B. Sutherland Company, the
other two men retiring from the business. Later Mr. Sutherland purchased the present property of eighty feet frontage with its four stories, and rents the building adjoining with thirty feet frontage. This combination forms the largest department store between Bos- ton and Portland. In 1934 the officers of the company are: A. B. Sutherland, president and treasurer; Isabel S. Kurth, vice-presi- dent ; Arthur Richards, assistant treasurer.
Mr. Sutherland, although a busy man, has found time to take an active part in the civic, financial and fraternal affairs of the city. He is a director of the Bay State Merchants' National Bank, trustee of Broadway Savings Bank, vice-president of the Morris Plan Bank, a director of the Lawrence Gas and Electric Company, and a trustee of the Law- rence Home for Aged People. Mr. Suther- land is a member of the Merrimack Valley Country Club, Home Club, and fraternally is a thirty-second degree Mason ; member of Bethany Commandery, Knights Templar, of Lawrence; Aleppo Temple, of Boston, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, and is the president of Lawrence Masonic Association.
On June 17, 1901, Andrew B. Sutherland married Elizabeth L. Parker, of Boston, and they are the parents of a daughter, Isabel, wife of William W. Kurth, employed with the company as a buyer, and they have two children: Elizabeth S., and William G.
JOSEPH L. DOOLEY-The city of Law- rence is fortunate in the men that have been elected as its officials. To a large extent many of these have been men of long and continued experience in some local company, such as Joseph L. Dooley, who for more than a third of a century held a post of impor- tance in one of the Lawrence industrial con- cerns. His success, entirely the result of his own unaided efforts and hard work, his con- structive endeavors to promote the better
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development of his native city, were recog- nized and rewarded by election to the office of tax collector for the municipality. Mr. Dooley was born in this city, August 23, 1880, the son of John J. and Mary (Con- nolly) Dooley, both natives of Ireland, who came to Lawrence in 1873, where the father was for many years with the J. F. Bingham Company.
Joseph L. Dooley attended the local pub- lic schools and was graduated from the Law- rence High School with the class of 1898. While acquiring an education, he had worked at various jobs, but after graduation went with the E. Frank Lewis Wool Scouring Company. He was quickly installed as fore- man, a post he held for nearly thirty-four years, and during three decades of this period was clerk for the firm. His resignation was received with great regret by the company and its employees. A money gift was made and resolutions passed expressing approval of his long service and appreciation of his fine character as manifested to employers and employees.
Civic affairs, details of city government and politics as a means of securing the best man for the right place, all long held a place in Mr. Dooley's interests and activities. He was elected a member of the Lawrence City Council in 1902, and of the Board of Alder- men in 1904. He became influential in the counsels of his party, but felt that he had not the time for public office. In 1932 he was elected tax collector for the city, a posi- tion he has since successfully filled. In fra- ternal circles Mr. Dooley is a well known figure as a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the Knights of Columbus. He was chosen Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus in 1911 and 1912, and in both years was a delegate to the State convention of the order. He is also a mem- ber of the Alpine Club.
In 1903 Joseph L. Dooley married (first) Josephine Hanlon, of Lowell, who died in 1912, and they were the parents of four chil- dren : Agnes, Helen, Rita, and Josephine. He married (second), December 10, 1919, Cecelia Wright, of Methuen. Rita Dooley married Clarence M. Dana, of Brooklyn, New York, and they have a son, Richard Dana.
WILLIAM FRANCIS MAHONEY-
Since 1912 William Francis Mahoney has been connected with the city of Lawrence auditing department, first as assistant city auditor and then as city auditor. He is a native and a many year resident of Law- rence, born November 21, 1869, the son of Cornelius and Margaret (Leary) Mahoney, both natives of Ireland who settled first in Salem and later in Lawrence. Cornelius Mahoney was for some years an employee of the Boston and Maine Railroad.
After being graduated from the Lawrence High School in 1887, William F. Mahoney went to work for the Boston and Maine Rail- road and for eleven years was connected with the freight department in various capa- cities. Just before the turn of the present century he went with the General Electric Company, being employed in the shipping office at Lynn. In 1912 Mr. Mahoney was made assistant city auditor of Lawrence, and upon the death of Richard J. Shea, then city auditor, succeeded to this office on May 23, 1930. Since that time he has held this important post so successfully as to meet with general approval. He was also for two years connected with the city treasurer's de- partment. Mr. Mahoney has always en- joyed an unblemished reputation, based upon his unvarying honesty, his untiring energy, and consistent devotion to the best interests of the municipality.
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GEORGE WILLIAM LENNOX -- A characteristic resourcefulness punctuated the long and distinguished career of George W. Lennox who, from an humble start, rose to become one of the foremost tanners in the leather industry of New England. During the early part of his life he succeeded in convincing some of the leading men in this business that his methods would aid them substantially and, through his accomplish- ments, won their confidence and respect.
George W. Lennox was born at Oswego, New York State, on July 17, 1854, the son of Michael and Sarah (Kehoe) Lennox. He received a general education in the public schools of his native community and when he had completed his studies here, entered the tannery at Oswego, where he was to obtain a thorough and well rounded experi- ence that stood him in good stead later on.
After serving an apprenticeship of several years he went first to Manlius, New York; later to Cleveland, Ohio; thence to Chicago, Illinois, and in 1876, arrived in Lynn, Mas- sachusetts, where he applied for work at the factory of Patrick Lennox, who was not related to him. He was told at this place that in view of the poor business conditions that faced them it would be impossible to find a place for him. At this moment in his career he displayed an ingenuity that not only won him the post he sought but also established him as a keen business man. When he applied for work in this plant it was impossible to sell even the skins they had on hand. He looked at the product, which was characterized by a reddish tint, and concurred with the views of his em- ployer, but offered to take a dozen of these hides, blacken them and then market them at his own expense. The procedure was agreed to and shortly thereafter the young man took the results of his experiments to Boston. He disposed of them easily and soon the Lennox company was being be-
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