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ALEXANDER JOHN KOTARSKI, M. D .- As one of the promising young physi- cians of the city of Peabody, Dr. Alexander John Kotarski has assumed an important place in the medical realm of this com- munity and occupies the office of city phy- sician to which he was appointed in Novem- ber, 1934. Apart from his official duties he is rapidly building up a large and lucrative general practice and through his achieve- ments has won the recognition of his col- leagues and the confidence of the public at large.
Dr. Kotarski was born in Ipswich, Massa- chusetts, December 27, 1905, the son of Louis B. and Sophia (Bartkowski) Kotar- ski, both natives of Poland. His father, who died in 1933, engaged in the grocery business. The elder Kotarski came to the United States from his native country about 1900, and settled in Lynn. Later he re- moved to Ipswich and finally came to Pea- body in 1910. During his life he built up a small grocery chain with stores in Peabody, Salem, and Lynn, and enjoyed a highly suc- cessful career in this field of endeavor.
Dr. Kotarski received a general education in the public schools of his native com- munity and later attended the St. John's Preparatory School from which he was graduated in 1923. He then matriculated at Boston College and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from this institution in 1928. Determined to pursue a medical career he entered the Tufts Medical School and was granted his degree of Doctor of Medicine here with the class of 1932. Directly after finishing his medical training he served an interneship at the Boston City Hospital, do- ing clinical work for a period of a year. He then served in the same capacity at the St. Joseph's Hospital at Lowell and finally completed his work at the Cambridge City
Hospital where he remained for fifteen months.
He established a general practice in Ware and remained there until January 1, 1934, when he came to Peabody. Since that time he has been steadily building up his prac- tice in this community. The appointment he received as city physician is an outstand- ing tribute to his ability and is an indication of the success he is destined to enjoy in his professional pursuits. In his medical affili- ations he is a member of the Massachusetts Medical Society, the American Medical As- sociation and the Phi Chi Medical Frater- nity. He is a member of the J. B. Thomas Hospital staff, the Orthopedic Hospital staff and the Cambridge City Hospital staff. In his social activities he fraternizes with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Dr. Kotarski maintains an office at No. 31 Main Street, in this city.
SAMUEL MILHENDLER-The lire of Samuel Milhendler vividly portrays the suc- cess of a foreign born citizen, who arriving in the United States saw cherished oppor- tunities and succeeded in realizing them.
Mr. Milhendler was born in Russia on May 15, 1888, the son of Simon and Sadie (Leve) Milhendler, both natives of that country. At an early age he was brought to the United States where his father en- tered the shoe manufacturing business and in later years operated it with the aid of his son. Mr. Milhendler was educated in public school and shortly after completing his studies, entered his father's business and worked in the factory which was located on River Street in Haverhill. The firm which was operated under the name of S. Milhend- ler and Son, was liquidated in 1924 and Mr. Milhendler and his father formed a co-part- nership in the petroleum products business
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which they have developed into a very suc- cessful and substantial enterprise. Starting this venture with one station in the wild and then undeveloped property on Elm Street at the end of the county bridge in Bradford, Mr. Milhendler's business grew to such an extent that he was able to add at least one new station a year throughout his territory. In 1925 starting with one truck, he began to distribute petroleum products over an area of twenty-five miles and the success of this venture is reflected in the fact that to- day he has a fleet of such trucks through- out his section and is employing between twenty and twenty-five men. All these facts are graphic evidence of the successful ca- reer Mr. Milhendler has had and a tribute to his energy and business efficiency.
Mr. Milhendler is owner of the Liberty Oil Company, belongs to the Jewish Club here and adheres to the Jewish faith.
In 1917 Mr. Milhendler married Bessie Cheskin of Russia and they are the parents of two children : 1. Beatrice, born Novem- ber 16, 1919. 2. Herman, born April 21, 1922.
BERNARD L. DURGIN-In Haverhill, the city of his birth, Bernard L. Durgin has come to occupy an important place in civic, social and business affairs and holds the responsible and important position of Com- missioner of Public Safety. In directing this office he has maintained a high standard and through his work has the esteem and respect of his fellow-citizens.
Mr. Durgin was born June 16, 1889, the son of Willard and Mary A. (Leavitt) Dur- gin, both natives of the State of New Hamp- shire. During his youth he received a gen- eral education in the public schools and later attended business college. Shortly after com- pleting his studies he became identified with the shoe industry and worked in several of the large manufacturing plants here until 1914, when he formed a partnership with the
late Fred Liberty for the production of foot- wear under the firm name of Liberty and Durgin, an enterprise that operated for sev- eral years. In 1930 he assumed his first political office when he was elected alder- man-at-large and was assigned to fill the important position of commissioner of pub- lic safety, which he now holds.
In his organization connections he is a member of the Haverhill Chamber of Com- merce, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Elks, and the Masonic Order, in which he holds a thirty-second degree and is a Past Master of Merrimack Lodge.
In 1919, Mr. Durgin married Dorothy J. Suttie of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, and they are the parents of four children: I. Ber- nard L., Jr., born January 26, 1921. 2. Har- old S., born October 8, 1925. 3. Charles W., born March 13, 1929. 4. Robert L., born February 17, 1932.
THOMAS JOSEPH CONLON occupies a public office to which he has brought the benefits of a varied career, and in the per- formance of which he has gained the re- spect of the citizens of Haverhill. Mr. Conlon was born on July 4, 1895, at Brad- ford, the son of Charles H. Conlon, who was engaged for many years in the lumber industry and died in 1914, and Anne (Judge) Conlon, both natives of Ireland.
Thomas J. Conlon received his education in the public schools and, following gradu- ation from high school, prepared for a ca- reer in business at a commercial college. Subsequently he worked in the garage busi- ness for a few years, but with America's entry into the World War, he enlisted and was assigned to the Fourth Army Corps after training at Camp Merritt. He was sent overseas and took part in the Meuse-Ar- gonne offensive and in several minor en- gagements. After the termination of the war he was honorably discharged with the
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rank of first sergeant and resumed civilian life. His first position was with the Den- nett & Prince Leather Company at West Hill, and later he became associated with the Martineau & Burke Company with whom he continued until 1930. In that year Mr. Conlon became director of the Forestry Department of Haverhill and in this office his good judgment and valuable work di- rected attention to his capabilities for larger responsibilities. In 1933 he became a can- didate for the office of alderman, was elected and received the largest plurality of any candidate of that year. Shortly after- wards, Mr. Conlon was appointed commis- sioner of public property and is serving in that position at present in a most capable manner.
A member of the American Legion, he is actively interested in its work and especi- ally in its efforts to care for wounded vet- erans. He is also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Haverhill Chamber of Commerce, and, religiously, he is a com- municant of the Sacred Heart Roman Cath- olic Church of Haverhill. He is well known to community and civic organizations, and takes a prominent part in those movements for public betterment.
JAMES M. COSTELLO-In serving his fourth term as alderman. James M. Costello, of Haverhill, established a record for con- secutive terms in this office, a record in which he takes justifiable pride as it shows how well he is regarded for the performance of his duties. His career has been largely in the field of business, although, for a pe- riod, he engaged in professional baseball and made a reputation for himself as an excellent player. Mr. Costello was born in South Groveland, on October 26, 1877, a son of John Costello, who died in 1908, and Katherine (Marrin) Costello, both of whom
were born in Essex County, Massachusetts. Mrs. Costello died in 1912.
Educated in the public schools, Mr. Cos- tello started his career in the employ of the United Shoe Machinery Corporation, in their main plant, and there learned the trade of machinist which he followed for several years. Baseball was his favorite sport, he played for the fun it gave him and he con- tinued to play as a member of local teams while working as machinist. His ability as a player was well known and when he was offered the opportunity to play professional baseball, he left his work at the United Shoe Machinery Corporation to become a member of a team in the Connecticut State League and later played in the New Eng- land League. Mr. Costello then formed a partnership with his father in the whole- sale and retail liquor business. Upon his father's death several years later, Mr. Cos- tello formed another partnership with J. W. Howard, and the business was continued until the National Prohibition Act became a Federal law, at which time he entered the wholesale butter and produce business un- der his own name, and quickly built up a successful trade. In 1928 he became a candidate for the office of alderman, was elected, and served as commissioner of pub- lic safety. As mentioned above, he has been reelected three consecutive terms, serving at present as commissioner of health and charities. His service in public office has been distinguished by his devotion to his duties and the public welfare, and for his efficiency and ability. He has well proved the confidence that has been placed in him and is one of the most popular public offi- cials of Haverhill.
Mr. Costello is well known to fraternal circles through his membership in the Be- nevolent and Protective Order of Elks, of which he is a life member ; the Loyal Order
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of Moose; the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the French Order of Foresters. He is also a member of the Haverhill Chamber of Commerce and is active in various affairs in the community.
In 1916 he married Evelyn A. Sullivan of Haverhill, and they have six children, all attending school: I. Robert W., who was born on July 17, 1917. 2. Margaret A., who was born on April 21, 1919. 3. James M., Jr., who was born on September 19, 1920. 4. E. Patricia, who was born on December 21, 1922. 5. Philip J., who was born on May 26, 1923. 6. Barbara A., who was born on February 18, 1925. The family resides at No. 88 Lamoille Avenue, and are communi- cants of the Secred Heart Roman Catholic Church of Haverhill.
EDWARD D. BAILEY-The personal- ity and character of Edward D. Bailey is indelibly impressed upon thousands of the youth of Haverhill, and no finer tribute can be paid to him than to record that he has the love and esteem of all who are, or who have been, members of the Haverhill Boys Club of which, for many years, he has been superintendent. Mr. Bailey was born on October 6, 1876, at Rode, Somersetshire, England, the son of Benjamin D. Bailey, who was a landscape gardener, and Matilda (Richmond) Bailey, both English-born. Benjamin D. Bailey died in 1924.
After attending public schools Mr. Bailey started his career by working in a box shop; later he learned the stair building business and continued in this occupation until 1907. In that year, the directors of the Haverhill Boys Club were seeking a man whose char- acter, personality, habits and intelligent in- terest in boys would qualify him to become superintendent of their organization and from among a number of eligible candi- dates, selected Edward D. Bailey, who
thereupon removed to Haverhill from Bos- ton and began his duties. The Haverhill Boys Club is one of the oldest organizations of its kind in New England and was organ- ized in 1900, mainly through the efforts of E. W. Welch, who bore all the expenses at first and later interested S. D. Gray, Dr. Morse and the Rev. Mr. Williamson, pastor of the North Congregational Church, and these fine spirited men generously enlisted their aid. Two rooms were obtained at No. II Washington Street, near where the Nichols Hotel now stands, and an organi- zation was formed with Roland Moore as superintendent, who served three years, and was succeeded by Mr. Ketter who re- mained until Mr. Bailey began in this office. Under Mr. Bailey's able guidance the club experienced a remarkable growth and ex- panded its services so that larger quarters were required. In 1915 he launched a ten- day campaign to raise $85,000; the cam- paign was successful and a fine new brick building was erected at Nos. 55-57 Emerson Street, the dedication of which took place in 1917. At the same time, the organization was enlarged and officers were elected to assist in the work of the club. The officers were: President, E. B. Fuller; vice-presi- dent, Herman E. Lewis; secretary, Henry G. Wells; and Albert L. Sawyer became treasurer and served that office for twenty- three years, until his death in 1933. James G. Page succeeded Mr. Fuller as president, and Lewis R. Hovey succeeded Mr. Page, and was in turn succeeded by Harold W. Schell, the present incumbent. The Haver- hill Boys Club has more than one thousand members who are entitled to all privileges offered by the organization, having the use of its modernly equipped gymnasium, bowl- ing alley, billiard tables, showers, fine li- brary of over two thousand volumes and the various manual training and art courses which the club sponsors.
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Many of the leading citizens of Haverhill have been members of this organization and they continue to support its work for its usefulness to the boys of the city and as a mark of appreciation to its superintendent, Edward D. Bailey, whose influence in char- acter-building has been of inestimable bene- fit to all who have known his friendship. By his own example he has shown how to be a true citizen, having taken active part in community matters of a public nature and lending his cooperation in civic affairs. Unselfish and generous, he has gladly sup- ported those organizations that minister to men and women in unfortunate circum- stances, and with himself as a contributor obtained a fund from Haverhill citizens to establish a summer camp at Newton, New Hampshire, for the Haverhill Boys Club. Mr. Bailey is a member of the Haverhill Ministerial Association, the Haverhill Chamber of Commerce, the Haverhill Ro- tary Club, and is fraternally a member of Merrimack Lodge, Free and Accepted Ma- sons, the Lodge of Perfection, and Sons of Saint George. His religious affiliation is with the Baptist Church.
In 1907 Mr. Bailey married Laura S. Stewart of Manitoba, Canada, and they are the parents of a daughter, Ann R. She married Lawrence N. Gardella, and they became the parents of a son, Lawrence N., Jr., and they reside at Arlington, New Jersey.
EDWARD H. GANLEY, M. D .- With technical training in medicine in one of the best of the Nation's medical schools, and unusual experience gained in army hos- pitals during the World War, Dr. Edward H. Ganley established himself in practice in Methuen, Essex County, where he serves a large clientele. He was born in Lawrence, this State, July 23, 1891, son of Thomas and Mary (Martin) Ganley, both natives of Me- thuen. His grandfather, Joseph Martin,
was one of the first school teachers in this town, and a veteran of the Civil War. Thomas Ganley is engaged in the mercan- tile business in Methuen.
After being graduated from the Methuen High School, he matriculated, in 1912, at Boston University to pursue the liberal arts pre-medical courses. Entering Tufts Medi- cal College, he was graduated with the class of 1917, with the degree Doctor of Medi- cine. There followed immediately interne- ships in the Riverside Hospital, New York City, and St. John's Hospital, Lowell, Mas- sachusetts. When the United States be- came a participant in the World War, Dr. Ganley enlisted in the Medical Corps, and received the rank of lieutenant. Assigned to hospital duty in the United States, he served with the section having charge of lung and heart ailments, and was assigned variously to the Yale Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut, Otisville Hospital, New York, the United States Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, and finally at Syra- cuse, New York. Upon his honorable dis- charge from the Medical Corps, late in 1918, Dr. Ganley went to Methuen where he has since been in active practice. He is a mem- ber of the American Medical Association, the Massachusetts State Medical Associa- tion, and the Lawrence Medical Club. He is associated with the Lawrence General Hospital, and is a member of the Veterans' Medical Club, of Greater Lawrence, the American Legion, the Lions Club, and the Methuen Home Club.
In April, 1917, Edward H. Ganley, M. D., married Mary A. Egan, of Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, and they are the parents of three children : I. Edward H., Jr. 2. Jacque- line. 3. Thomas.
ALBERT T. INGHAM is well known to business circles of Haverhill where he has been engaged for many years in the insur-
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ance brokerage business, establishing by his well directed efforts one of the leading firms of its kind. Born in East Rochester, New Hampshire, on December 20, 1879, he is the son of Joseph H. Ingham, a native of East Rochester, who was a bookkeeper, and died on May 3, 1901, and of Sarah M. (Newell) Ingham, who was born in Baltimore, Mary- land, and died on May 26, 1931.
Mr. Ingham was educated in public schools and for the next few years engaged in various lines of endeavor, in which he ac- quired experience and knowledge that were later to be invaluable when he established his own business. On December 4, 1916, he started his own firm at No. 148 Merrimack Street, Haverhill, conducting a general in- surance business that under his able guid- ance soon required larger quarters and the offices were removed to No. 3 Washington Square, where the firm is now situated. The qualities of success are difficult to define but in the career of Mr. Ingham we find that concentration, integrity, an engaging per- sonality, courage and character have been outstanding traits, and have contributed in no small way to the remarkably successful business that bears his name. Albert T. Ingham, Insurance, offers every kind of in- surance, including life, fire, casualty, auto- mobile, and many others, and the concern serves a large clientele throughout the vi- cinity of Haverhill.
Formerly a member of the Knights of Malta, Mr. Ingham is a member of the Daughters of Rebekah and of the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows. In religion, he is a member of Grace Methodist Church of Haverhill, and is a member of the official board. As a true citizen he is actively inter- ested in the welfare of his community and willingly lends his cooperation to all move- ments for civic betterment. A member of local civic and social clubs and organiza- tions, Mr. Ingham has a wide acquaintance-
ship among the progressive citizens of Hav- erhill and his personal qualities have gained many friends.
In 1931 he married Mabel A. Riley of Haverhill, and they reside at No. 3 Vine Street, Haverhill.
WILBERT F. BARRETT-Prominent among representative lawyers of Essex County is Wilbert F. Barrett, of Haverhill, who holds a place of esteem and eminence among his colleagues of the bar and among his fellow-townsmen for his exemplary citi- zenship.
Mr. Barrett was born on March 29, 1892, at Haverhill, the son of Dennis and Ellen (McNamara) Barrett, natives of West New- bury. His father died in 1916. He received his education in local public schools and after being graduated from high school de- cided upon a career in law and matriculated at Boston University Law School from which he was graduated in 1914 with the degree of Bachelor of Laws. In the same year he was admitted to the bar and began to practice in Haverhill in association with W. Scott Peters, Harry J. Cole and F. H. Magison, continuing in this connection for several years when he withdrew from the firm to engage in practice under his own name. In 1930 he was admitted to the Cali- fornia bar at Los Angeles, practiced there two years, then returned to Haverhill in 1931.
Although he is absorbed in the law, Mr. Barrett is not unmindful of the social, edu- cational, religious and humanitarian inter- ests of the community and he has well supported these activities. As counsel and as citizen he has gained a wide circle of friends, his warm, kindly personality and uprightness making him a welcome guest at any gathering. Within his profession he is a member of the Essex County and the Massachusetts State Bar associations. Mr.
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Barrett has added authorship to his accom- plishments and is a frequent contributor to newspapers and magazines.
JAMES E. FRANK, of Haverhill, is a well-known electrical engineer and is super- intendent of the Haverhill Electric Com- pany. His attainments in the electrical world are the result of well directed efforts of endeavor and of constant study and ap- plication, by which he steadily improved himself for eventual opportunities, and led to his present prominence. Mr. Frank was born on August 21, 1882, at Gray, Cumber- land County, Maine, the son of John Frank, a farmer, and Elizabeth (Clondman) Frank, natives of Maine and both deceased, the former in 1907 and the latter in 1916.
After receiving his education in the public schools, Mr. Frank started his career by obtaining a position at Auburn, Maine, in the electrical business. He early realized the necessity for further knowledge in his field and studied with the International Correspondence Schools and with other in- stitutions, gradually acquiring a proficiency in his work that established him as a master of his trade. He worked in various electrical positions at Auburn until 1905, at which time he came to Haverhill and was em- ployed by the Haverhill Electric Company in the wiring department; worked for two years in this part of the business and was then promoted to the foremanship of the meter department, holding this position for five years. The eagerness for study of his earlier years in the electrical business was consistently continued during this period and this preparation, combined with his record and proved ability, led in January, 1914, to his appointment of superintendent of the plant, having charge of all work out- side of the office and supervising the work of sixty employees. He has continued in
this capacity until the present and is re- sponsible for the efficient service of the plant.
Although his work requires much of his time, Mr. Frank is active in various com- munity affairs. He is one of the incor- porators of the Haverhill Savings Bank, is a member of Merrimack Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, also the chapter, council and commandery of this order ; is a member of the Haverhill Rotary Club and served this organization as president during 1929 and 1930; and is a member of the Haverhill Chamber of Commerce. His willingness to cooperate with all movements for civic im- provement and his steady support of wel- fare organizations stamps him as a citizen of worthy type.
Mr. Frank married, in 1904, Laura L. Whitney of Lisbon, Maine, and they have two children: 1. Gleynn, who was born on September 3, 1905, married Earle F. Boyd, and they have two children: Earle F., Jr., and Kenneth Frank. 2. Arliene, who was born on July 2, 1907. The family attends the Universalist Church of Haverhill, of which Mr. Frank is a past president of the men's club.
CHARLES L. RYAN-An authority in the leather industry of Massachusetts, with which he has been connected in varied ca- pacities for a number of years, Charles L. Ryan, treasurer of the Conry Leather Com- pany of Haverhill, is also recognized as one of the progressive citizens of this city, and as a man always to be depended on to do his best in the promotion of civic and business interests. He is a native of Haverhill, born June 18, 1890, son of Matthew J. and Mar- garet E. (Curran) Ryan, both of Haverhill and both deceased. Matthew J. Ryan was over a long period superintendent of the Bradford Hat Company.
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