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TARRO, REV, PETER B,, rector, Sacred Heart Cath. Ch., Mt. Washington; b. March 25. 1832; s. John D. and Margaret B. (Vandan) Tarro; grad. Theological Sch., Genoa, Italy, with degree of D.D .: St. Mary's Seminary, Balto., D.D .; was rector of St. Paul's Ch., Ellicott City, and St. Thomas' Cb., Hamp- den, Balto .; ecclesiastical superior of the Mission Helpers (a Balto. sisterhood) and prof. of church history in St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore, 19 years. Parish House, Mt. Washing- ton, Md.
PARKE, FRANCIS NEAL, lawyer, Westminster; b. Westmin- ster, Md., Jan. 6, 1871; s. George M. and Mary (Neal) Parke: ed. Western Md. Coll .; began practice of law, 1893: formed partnership with Judge Jas. A. C. Bond under firm name of Bond & Parke at Westminster, 1898; div. counsel B. & O. R. R. for State of Md .: has always been very devoted to his profession, and has gained an enviable reputation as a lawyer of ability; his mother is a daughter of the late Abner Neal. who was a brother of Mrs. Grover Cleveland, mother of the late President Cleveland; mem. St. John's Cath. Ch.
KAVANAUGH, DENNIS, pres., Security Mutual Aid Society, Baltimore; b. Balto., Md., July 15, 1868; s. Dennis and Cath- erine (Conway) Kavanaugh; ed. in the public scbls. of Balto. City; aside from being pres. of the Security Mutual Aid So- ciety (insurance) he is also pres. and one of the incorpora- tors of the Stalwart Building Association. Bus. address, 503 N. Eutaw St.
PEARSON, CHARLES BIRDSALL, physician, Baltimore; b. Milford, Mich., March 4. 1863; s. Massam and Josephine Au- zusta (Birdsall) Pearson; grad. Milford and Ann Arbor High Sells., medical department of the Univ. of Micb., 1886; prac- ticed medicine in Genesee Co., Mich., 1886: prop. and medical supt. of the "Pearson Home," 1910; mem. Balto. City Med. Soc .. Med. and Chir. Faculty of Md., Sonth. Med. Soc .; prac- tice limited to treatment of drug addictions (morphinism) by scientific reduction; booklets furnished upon application. Ad- dress. Hillsdale, Balto. Co., "Pearson House," now located on Forest Park and Alabama Ave., a few rods beyond city limits.
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PYZNAR, REV. FRANCIS, O.M.C., rector, St. Stanislaus' Cath. Ch., Baltimore: b. Feb. 12, 1865; s. Aloysius and Anna (Da- browska) Pyznar: ed. Lemberg and Krakau, Galicia, Austria; vice-pres. and mgr., Immigrant and Sailors' Protective Assn .. diocese of Balto .; mem. Francisean Order; was magister of Novitiates: superior of convent; sent to Roumania as mission- ary; to America. 1898, as missionary; became pastor St. Stanislaus Ch., Balto .; advocator and propagator of mission- ary work: estab. Orphanage Day Nursery in East Balto., 1905; celebrated silver jubilee of 25 years priesthood, 1913.
KEHOE, MICHAEL PATRICK, att'y at law, Baltimore; b. Feb. 22, 1873; s. Nicholas and Catherine (Keenan) Kehoe; ed. pub- lic schils., Leighlinbridge, Co. Cariow, Ireland. Balto. Law Seh .; grad. The Catholic Univ. of Amer., LL.M. and J.D .; adm. to Bar, 1904; mem. Ilonse of Delegates, Session 1907-08, on dem- ocratie ticket from Balto. Co .: mem. B. P. O. E., K. C., C. B. L., Royal Arcanam, Tribe of Beu Hur A. O. H .; club, Catholic. Office, 513 Title Bldg.
NAGENGAST, REV. HENRY STANISLAUS, chaplain, St. Vin- cent's Male Orphan Asylum (R. C. Inst.), Towson, Md. ; b. Baithnore, Md., June 12, 1862; s. George and Mary K. (Koenlg) Nagengast; grad., St. Michael's R. C. Parochial School, Baito,, 1875; St. Mary's Inst., Dayton, O., 1879; St. Mary's, A. B .. Besancon, France, 1884; Cath. Univ., Wash .. D. C., 1896; A.M. h.e., Loyola. Balto., 1899; prof. ancient and modern languages, colleges in France, 1884-95; ordalned June 19, 1896: asst. St. Mary's, Wash., D. C., 1896-97; asst. Holy Cross, Baito., 1897-98; pastor, St. Anthony's Church, 1898-1904; St. Peter's, Hancock, Md., missions, to 1910.
MANNING, SIDNEY THRUSTON, merchant and mannfacturer, Baltimore; b. Cumberland, Md .. Nov. 18, 1867; s. Charles Pratt and Mary Jeammette (Thruslen) Manning; ed. publie selas. ; began work as a rodman at Coanefisville, Pa., in the service of the B. & O. R. R. ; left service B. & O. R. R., 1886, to engage in business; onl. mercantile life in Baito .; apptd. Fire Comum .. Jmx S, 1911. Odlice, 603 Chivert Bidg.
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THRIFT, JAMES F., Comptroller. City of Baltimore; b. Westmoreland Co .. Va. ; ed. public schls. of Baltimore, MeDonogh Seli .. Balto. Co., Md .. 1885; grad. June 1, 1891; ent. Law Dept. of the Univ. of Md. in 1898; grad., 1901; elected Comptroller of Balto. City. May, 1911; mem. of the law firm of MeIntosh & Thrift. Comptroller's office, City Hall. Law office, 213 St. Paul St.
DONNELLY, WILLIAM J., Maury & Donnelly-Williams & Thompson Co .. fire insur., Baltimore; b. Pike Co. Pa., June 21, 1858; s. John and Am (Drake) Donnelly: formerly of Maury & Donnelly; now senior mem. of Maury & Donnelly-Williams & Thompson Co .; pres. Loyola Permanent Building Assn .; dir., National Bank of Balto. and Maryland Casualty Co .; clubs: Balto. Country and Merchants'. Office, N. W. corner Water and Commerce Sts.
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BRUSH, EDWARD NATHANIEL, phys .- in-chf .. supt., Sheppard & Enoch Pratt Hosp .. Towson: b. Glenwood, N. Y.,
April 23, 1852; s. Nathaniel Howland and Myra Theresa (Warren, Brush; ed. priv, and public schls., Buffalo, N. Y .; grad. Med. Dept., Univ. of Buffalo, 1874; priv. and hosp. practice, 1874-8; ed., Buffalo Med. & Surg. Journal. 1874-8; asst. phys., State Hosp. for Insane, Utica, N. Y., 1878-84; asst. phys., Dept. for Insane, Pa. Hosp., Phila., 1884-91; phys. - in-chf. and supt., Sheppard & Enoch Pratt Hosp., since 1891; asso. ed., Am. Jour, on Insanity, 1878-84, and since 1897; managing ed. of same since 1906; mem. Med. and Chir. Fac. of Md., Balto. Co. Med. Soc., Am. Medico-Psych, Assn .. Am. Neurological Assn .; hon. mem. Medico-Psych. Assu. of Great Britain and Ireland, Société de Médecine Mentale de Belgique; for. asso. mem. Société Médico-Psychologique of Paris; clubs: Baltimore, Balto. Country, Authors' of London; prof. of psychiatry, Coll. of Phys'ns & Surg., Balto .; extensive writer on med. subjects, especially insanity and its treatment and hosp. administration.
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GREINER, JOHN EDWIN, consult. engr., Baltimore: b. Wilmington, Del., Feb. 24, 1859; s. John and Annie (Steck) Greiner; grad, Wilmington High Sch., 1887; B.S., Delaware Coll., 1880; C.E., 1884; 1880-3, draftsman, Edgemoor Bridge Works; 1883-5, asst. engr .. Keystone Bridge Works; 1885-6, draftsman, B. & O. R. R. : 1886-7. insp. of bridges: 1887-9. chf. draftsman; 1889-91, asst. engr. of bridges; 1891-3, design- ing bridge engr., Phila. Bridge Works; 1893-9, engr. of bridges, B. & O. R. R. : 1899- 1905, engr. of bridges and blogs .: 1905-8, asst. chf. engr .; 1908 to date, in priv. practice as consult. engr. in Balto., New York and Chicago; mem. Am. Soc. of C. Engrs., Am. Ry. Engring. Assn., Am. Soc. for Testing Materials, Am. Inst. of Consult. Engrs., Nat'l Geographical Soc., Am. Soc. for the Promotion of Engring. Edn .. State Bd. of Health, State Bd. of Commrs. of Practical Plumbing; clubs: Maryland. Balto. Country, Engineers' of N. Y., Engineers' of Falto., Revels Island and Elkridge Fox Hunting. Office, Fidelity Bldg.
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WILLARD, DANIEL, president of the Baltimore & Ohio. Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton System; b. January 28, 1861, New Hartland, Vt .; ed. district schools; grad. Windsor (Vermont) High School; entered railway service 1879 in track department Central Vermont Railroad; later entering train service, became locomotive engineer on the Connectient and Passumpsic Railroad: after four years he became engineer on the Lake Shore Railroad, afterwards a conductor on the Minneapolls, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad (the Soo Line); first official position trainmaster of the Soo; later promoted to division superintendent; in 1899 he became assistant general manager of the B. & O. R. R., resigning in 1901 to become assistant to pres. Erie Railroad, afterwards first vice- pres. and gen. mgr. of same road: January 1, 1904, became second vlee-president of the C., B. & Q. R. R. in charge of operation: elected president of the B. & O. System, January, 1910, and has filled this position to the present time.
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EMERSON, CAPTAIN ISAAC EDWARD, pres. Emerson Drug Co., and originator of Bromo-Seltzer. Baltimore; b. Chapel Hill, N. C., July 24, 1859; s. Robert J. and Cornelia Lewis (Hudson) Emer- son: attended U. of N. C., graduating as chemist, 1879; assisted 1 yr. in lab. U. of N. C .; became res. Balto., 1881, where he entered the retail drug business and established a factory ; during years 1884-1889, prop. three retall drug stores; originated formula of Bromo-Selzer and withdrew from retail bus .; organized Emerson Drug Co., 1891, and is its pres .; also pres. Citro Chemleal Works of Am .; 5 years dir. Drovers & Mechanles' Bank of Balto .; erected the Emerson Hotel, Baito. and Calvert streets, at a cost of $1,000,000; has enviable war record, in 1894 organizing Md. Navai Reserve, which mustered into service in 1898, under his personal command; commissioned leuten- ant in U. S. N., in command of Fifth Lighthouse Dist. ; elected capt. Md. Navai Brigade, resiguing 1901 to erulse around world.
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WELLER, OVINGTON EUGENE, retired, Arlington: b. Reisterstown, Balto. Co., Md .. Jan. 23, 1862; s. William Franklin and Vilmina (Berryman) Weller; grad. Franklin High Schl., Reisterstown. 1877; U. S. N. Acad., 1881; two years' cruise as midshipman U. S. Ship "Tennessee"; graduated 1883: Nat. Law Univ., Wash., D. C., 1886-87. L.B. and L. M .: practiced law in Wichita, Kans., and Washington, D. C .; adm. to Supreme Court, D. of C., and Supreme Court U. S., 1887-1892; mem. New York and Boston stock brokerage firm of Hornblower & Weeks; engaged in mining and manufacturing, 1892-1901; retired from business, 1901; has traveled extensively since, including a trip around the world and around Australia; apptd. Chmn. of the Maryland State Roads Comm. by Governor Goldsborough on March 1. 1912; mem. Maryland Country, Army and Navy, and Mary- land Automobile Clubs; dir., Reisterstown Savings Bank, National Bank of Commerce (Baltimore), Equitable Mortgage & Trust Company (Baltimore) : pres. Class of '81. U. S. N. Academy ; Mason, Knight Templar (Baltimore). Office, Garrett Building.
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HOOK, COL. JACOB W., Pres. Old Town National Bank, and City Col'r, Baltimore: b. Balto., Dec. 7, 1849; s. Jacob and Catherine Hook; ed. Zion Private Sch., Balto., Gallegher's Business Coll., and by private tutors; 1863 became clerk with Wilson, Son & Co .; 1868, mgr. of a dept .; 1878, embarked in the hide and tallow trade; in this he became successful; always a booster for Balto. and Old Town; pres. Old Town Merchants & Mnfrs. Assn; from 1883 to 1891 rep. the elty on the Board of Directors of the B. & O. R. R .; now a dir. of the Valley R. R. as the city rep. ; mem. Board of Trade, City-Wide Congress, Mt. Royal Improvement Assn .; pres. Provident Bldg. & Loan Assn .. Western Md. Bldg. & Loan Assn., and dir. in various financial and industrial corporations; married Miss M. Annie Miller, 1873; mem. Presbyterian Church; Democrat; Past Grand Officer, I. O. O. F .; various lodges and branches of Order of Masons, including 32d degree, Scottish Rites; mem. Mi- nicipal Art Soe., Charcoal Club. Greater Balto, Committee, Adyt. Club, Democratie clubs, religions and charitable assns. Vice-President Peerless Heater Company, Pittsburgh, Pa. Office, Old Town Nat'l Bank.
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THOMAS, REV. CORNELIUS F., pastor, St. Ann's Catholic Church. Baltimore: b. Baltimore, Md .. May 12, 1858; s. Cornelius and Mary Clare (Boarman) Thomas; educated St. Peter's School, Calvert Hall College; graduate of St. Charles College. St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore, S.T.L. 1881, J.C.D. 1907, LL.D. 1911; ordained at Baltimore Cathedral, Dec. 23, 1882; assistant at St. Patrick's Church, St. Stephen's, Washington, D. C., St. Peter's, Baltimore; pastor of Sacred Heart Church, Mt. Washington, 1889; chancellor of the Archdiocese of Baltlinore, 1891; Rector of Cathedral, 1894; pastor of St. Ann's since 1900.
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WHARTON, REV. HENRY MARVIN, D.D., Baltimore; b. Culpeper Co., Va., Sept. 11, 1848; at- tended local schools; ent. Confederate Army at the age of 16; with Gen. Lee at the surrender at Appomattox; completed ed. Roanoke Coll. and Univ. of Va .; adm. to bar at age of 19; practleed law 6 years; ent. the Baptist ministry after attending the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Lonisville, Ky .; pastor in Virginia for 6 years; removed to Baltimore, 1881, taking charge of the Lee Street Baptist Church for 3 years; founded "The Baltimore Baptist," which he conducted for 15 years; developed a mission on Schroeder St. into the Brantley Church, established 27 years, and of which he is now pastor; author of the following books: "A Journey Through the Holy Land," "Gospel Talks," "Pulpit, Pew and Platform," "Mother, Home and Jesus," "War Songs and Poems of the Southern Confederacy," "White Blood," and "Moody and His Workers"; has Interna- tional repute as an evangelist and lecturer; traveled all over the world in evangelistle and mis- sionary work, Address, Schroeder St. and Edmondson Ave.
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YEARLEY, WESLEY MOORE, prop. Baltimore Dairy Lunch Rooms, Baltimore, Wash- ington, D. C., and Philadelphia; was born in Balto., Md., Friday, Feb. 13, 1874. the son of William Henry and Erma Lonise (Hall) Yearley; obtained his education in the pub, schools of Baltimore: engaged in varions commercial enterprises np 10 the year 1903, when he opened his first lunch room in Washington, D. C. This was closed the following year, and four others established in rapid succession; two of these in Philadelphia, another in Washington, D. C., and a bakery in Balto, ; these lunch rooms have become popular and celebrated through the country; "Moore" Hat Shop was opened in 1913: is director of the Park Heights & West Arlington Assn. : B. P. 110 IN Dallasnes
LUDWIG, WILLIAM C., supt. of trans., The United Railways & Electric Co., Balti- more: b. Balto., Md., Dec. 6. 1860; s. Conrad and Julianna ( Biemmiller) Ludwig: ed. in publie schls. of Balto .; has been identified with street railways of Balto. since 1880. Office, 1506 Continental Trust Bldg.
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WOLF, HARRY B., lawyer, Baltimore; b. June 16, 1SS0; s. Jacob and Mollie (Fursten- berg) Wolf: ed. public schls. of Balto. city and Law Sch. of the Univ. of Md .; mem. Goth Cong. from 34 Md. Dist. Office, 204 Conrtland St.
ASHMAN, LOUIS S., att'y at law, Baltimore; b. in Chosnick, a small town in Russia, May 1, 1887: came to Balto. when a child; attended public sehls. up to the age of 14, then secured employment and attended night sehls. for one year, after which he bought a stationery and confectionery store; a year later gave up this business, as it interfered with his education; again becoming employed during the day and attend- ing night schls .; at the age of 18 was adm. to the Law Dept. of the Univ. of Md .. grad. in 1908; adm. to the Bar same year and has since been in active, practice; elected counsel for I. O. B. S. of Balto., 1908, and Wage-Earners' League, 1913; dir., H. F. I. and Aged Home, 1910; m. school teacher, 1910. Office, 110 E. Lexington St.
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McCUEN, ROBERT J., Supt. of Lamps and Lighting, Baltimore; b. Ireland, 1855; s. Adam McCuen; ed. puhlie schls. of Balto .; came to Balto. when 2 years old; at age of 18 learned stove and plumbing business; first puhlie office on Sch. Bd., nnder Mayor Latrobe; was employed for many years in City Collector's office; niversally esteemed as a progressive, efficient citizen; mem. of the several bodies of the Ma- sonle Fraternity, namely, Blue Lodge. Royal Arch Chapter, Knights Templar and Mystic Shrine; and also member of Knights Golden Eagle and of the Shield of Honor. Office, City Hall.
KONIG, HON. GEORGE, SR., Congressman, deceased, Baltimore; b. North Point, Balto. Co., Md., Jan. 26, 1856; s. George and Caroline (Forrester) Konig; self-edu- cated; after death of father moved to Balto. ; learned trade of shipcalker, at which he worked for 10 years; gen. mgr., Balto. Pulverizing Co., since 1894; mem. City Council, Balto., 1903-11; was elected to 62d Congress, 1911-13, 3d Md. Dist., receiv- ing 15.028 votes; democra1 ; pres., Shipcalkers' Union; prominent in Knights of Labor and Federation of Labor, and took active part in labor movements.
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SCHOENLEIN, AUG. J., light heavyweight champion wrestler of the world, mem. of firm of L. Neboenlein & Son, contractors and builders. Baltimore; b. Balto., Md., Dec. 25. 1883; s. Lorenz J. and Elizabeth (OIterwortel) Schoenlein; ed. St. Michael's Parochial Schl. and Polytechnic Inst .; grad. Md. Inst .; wrestling instructor at Balto. Athletic Club; mem. B. P. O. E. and Md. Swimming Club. Bus, address, 2217 E. Balto. St.
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EMRICH, AUGUST, chf. engr., Baltimore City Fire Dept. ; b. Baltimore, Md., Marchi 30, 1863; s. William Emrich: ent. service of dept., 1885, as substitute at No. 4 Hook and Ladder; promoted to callman. ladderman and finally to asst, hostler of same com- pany ; apptd. asst, tillerman of No. 1 Hook and Ladder, 1887; later became regular tillerman; afterward made lieut., the first of that office in the dept .; apptd. capt., No. 10 Hook and Ladder, 1904: 10 days later apptd, capt., No. 2 Hook and Ladder: apptd. dist. chief, 1906, and assigned to No. 6 Engine; apptd. dep, chief, 1908, and chief, 1911.
FIELD, SAMUEL SUMMERS, lawyer, city Solicitor, Baltimore: b. Fauquier, Va., Dec. 14. 1864; s. Samuel and Sarah Vir- ginia (Summers) Field; ed. priv. and public country schls .; grad. Bethel Military Acad .. 1883; Univ. of Va., LL. B., 1884; since 1886 practiced law in Balto. ; apptd. city solicitor. Sept., 1911. Office. 220 St. Paul St.
LEACH, ROBERT FULTON, attorney-at-law. Baltimore: is a native of Somerset County. Md .: was graduated from Hack- ettstown Collegiate Institute. New Jersey, also from the Uni- versity of Virginia and the University of Maryland. He took up the profession of law, and began his practice in the office of former Mayor Thomas G. Hayes; for a time was a member of the firm of Baker. Leach and Tucker, which association was later dissolved: was nominated on the Democratie ticket for the Ilouse of Delegates in 1895; is now serving as asst. city solicitor ; office, 204-6 Law Bldg.
PRESTON, ALEXANDER, att'y at law, Baltimore; b. Balto., Md., Jan. 7. 1867; s. Jacob Alexander and Achsah Ridgely (Carroll) Preston; ed. Carey's Priv. Sch., Johns Hopkins Univ .; grad. Univ. of Md., LL. B., 18SS; ent. into practice of law, and later formed firm of Preston & Bowie, with whom he is still associated; m. Miss Hannah Gaither Norris, 1902; dir. Md. Steel Co .: apptd. Dep. City Solicitor by Mayor Preston; democrat: clubs: Maryland, Balto. Country and Democratic. Office, 303 Carroll Bldg.
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DRISCOLL, FRANK, attorney-at-law and assistant city solici- tor, Baltimore; born in Baltimore, Md., Ang. 14. 1870, the son of Richard J. and Almira M. (Yonse) Driscoll; attended St. Joseph's Parochial School: in 1895 entered Baltimore Uni- Versity School of Law, from which he was graduated in 1897 and was admitted to the Bar of Baltimore City: from 1904 until September, 1911, served as justice of the peace, 13th ward; appointed assistant city solicitor, 1911; is vice-pres. of the Ariel Rowing Club: mem. of the Baltimore Athletic Club, Knights of Columbus, Royal Arcanum, and Eagles. Address, 225 St. Panl St.
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NICHOLSON, SAMUEL T., JR., physician, Baltimore; b. July 28. 1887; s. John T. and Annie (McNeill) Nicholson; ed. prep. sch., Warrenton High Sch., Warrenton, N. C .; Univ. of N. C .. 1906. A.B .: Johns Hopkins Med. Sch., 1910. M.D .: resident physician. Telfair Hosp .. Savannah, Ga., 1910-11: asst. in clinical pathology, Washington Univ .. St. Louis, Mo., 1912; from Nov., 1912, to present time supt. of Sydenham Hosp. for Infections Diseases. Res .. Wentworth Aparts.
SCUDDER, CHAUNCY T., physician, Baltimore: b. Halcotts- ville, N. Y., July 6, 1872; s. Warren W. and Thesea (Kelly ) Seudder: ed, publie schls., Stamford Sem., Coll. of P. & S .. Balto .. Md .; M.D .. 1895; since practiced in Balto. ; pres. and med. dir., "The Arlington Rest" Sanatorium, for the cure of drug habits, alcoholism and nervous diseases: republican; mem. Md. Legis., 1897; pres, 1st Bd. of Pension Surgs. of Balto. since 1901; apptd. physician by Sec. of Commerce and Labor, 1910, for Balto, ; asst. surg., Spanish-Am. War; on staff, "Sternberg Hosp .. " Chickamauga Park, Ga., 2 months: later trans, to Sth U. S. Cav. Offices, 2 S. Patterson Park Ave. and "The Arlington Rest." Evergreen and Palmer Avs., Arlington, Md.
WYATT, CHARLES MITCHELL, real estate dealer. Baltimore; b. Worcester County, Md .. April 6. 1870; s. Caleb and Nar- cissa Ellen (Dennis) Wyatt: graduated from the Crisfield High School, 1888: atter traveling for five years, he entered the life insurance business in 1893: in 1898, he left this work and engaged in the wholesale oyster business; since 1905 he has been chiefly interested as a real estate operator; republican. Office, 509-513 Title Bldg.
HIRSHBERG, LEONARD KEENE, physician, Baltimore; b. Balto .. Md .. Jan. 9. 1877; x, Isadore Nathan and Fannie (Thalheimer) Hirshberg; ed. Jobs Hpkins Iniv., A. B., 1898; M.D., 1903: Unive, Berlin and Heidelberg, 1902-3; Instructor. nenro-pathol., assoc. In bacteriology, Harvard Sm. Med. Sch .. 1903: Coll. Phys, and Surg .. Balio., 1904; visit. physlelan .. Mercy Hosp .. Balto .. Biedfor-Sellman and St. Agnes' Hops. : 1st vice-pres. and chm. Selentitic Research Com., Am. Assu, of Clin. Research: mom. A. M. A., A. A. A. S., Med. and Chir. Faculty of Md .. Am. Neurol. Soc .: pres. Physiclans' Civic Club: vice-pres, Direct Legls. Leagne, etc .: hon. M. A., Loy. ola Coll .; author of mmerons books and treatises on med. srlence. Address, 1937 Madison Ave.
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STAUM, JOHN R. M., lawyer, associate justice Peoples' Court, Baltimore; b. Balto., Md., March 1, 1875: s. John W. and Juliet V. (Armager) Staum; ed. private schools, Baltimore: special course Johns Hopkins University; grad. University of Md., LL.B., 1898; has been engaged in the practice of law since graduation; vice-pres. and dir., Howard County Sanita- rinm; Republican; met., House of Delegates of Maryland, 1902; appointed associate justice People's Court of Baltimore City, 1913: mem. Baltimore Bar and American Bar Assns., Balto. Athletic Club. Office, 23 Central Savings Bank Bldg.
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RAUM, JOHN JOSEPH, John C. Raum & Sons, patentees and mfrs. of anti-drip refrigerator and high-grade vehicles; b. Balto., Feb. 4. 1877; s. Jolin Charles and Mary Margereth (Gipprich) Raum; ed. St. Michael's parochial, and pub. schls .; at 21 started In mfr. of wagons, capital $65; estab. branches in St. Paul, Minn., and Houston, Tex .; main office in Balto .; conducts entire bus. without books, and created own billing system; Repub. until 1912, then changed to Prog .; Repub. cand. 1st Br. City Coun., 1902; nom. for St. Sen. Prog. party, 1st Legis. Dist .. 1913: mem. 4th Md. Regt .. 1896-8; ent. as priv .; became 2d Sergt .: mem. Royal Arcanum and K. C. Offices, 303 and 407 S. Sharp St.
PARKER, W. W., att'y at law, Baltimore; b. February 3, 1878; ed. Univ. of Md., LL.B., 1899; since the time of hls gradua- tion has been practicing law in the State of Md. as a mem- ber of the firm of Parker & Staum; has been prominent In political and business life of both Balto. city and the State of Md. Office, Central Savings Bank Bldg.
STALEY, DANIEL H., chief clerk, Maryland State Tax Com- mission; b. Frederick Co., Md., Dec. 23, 1852: s. David L. and Margaret (McDevitt) Staley; educated publle schools and Mercerburg (Pa. ) College; teacher for 16 years, Middletown, Lewistown and Boonsboro; farmer for 6 years, Washington Co., Md .; clerk, Washington Co. Commissioners, 1891; former general mgr. Middle States Loan, Building & Const. Co. of Hagerstown; former treasurer, Hagerstown State Fair Assn .; member, Royal Arcanum, Mystic Circle; elder, Zion Reformed Church, Hagerstown, Md.
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DANNER, WILLIAM A., manager, Equitable Life Assurance Society, Baltimore.
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GREEBLE, CHAS. W., prop. Ilotel Lexington, Baltimore; b. Georgenthal, Germany, July 27, 1868; s. Jacob and Ernestine (Schram) Greeble; ed. public schls., Germany, and Thiel Coll., Pa .: came to America at the age of 13; joined his uncle. Fred. Greeble, at Greenville, Pa., who was at that time Iden- tified with the hotel business; subsequently came to Balto, to attend Sch. of Phar., from which he grad., 1889; went West. locating at Julian, Neb., where he entered the drug business; after death of his nnele he returned to Balto, and engaged in the hotel business; lodges: Elks and Eagles; address: Hotel Lexington.
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SMITH, JAMES NORMAN, hotel proprietor, Annapolis; b. Glenburnie, Md., Nov. 1, 1888: 8, Jantes S. and Ollvla (. (Tubbs) Sinlth: ed, public schls., Anne Arundel Co., and Sad- ler's Business Coll., Balto, ; connected with the Fldellty & Cas- malty Co. of New York, 1906-9; leased Hotel Maryland, An- napolis, 1910; prop. Severn Hotel. Round Bay, Md .: mem. American Automobile Assn, and Chamber of Commerce. An- napolis.
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