History of Baltimore, Maryland, from its founding as a town to the current year, 1729-1898, including its early settlement and development; a description of its historic and interesting localities; political, military, civil, and religious statistcs; biographies of representative citizens, etc., etc, Part 94

Author: Shepherd, Henry Elliott, 1844-1929, ed. 4n
Publication date: 1898
Publisher: [Uniontown? Pa.] S.B. Nelson
Number of Pages: 1344

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J. ARTHUR CLEMENT, Homeopathic Physician, was born in Baltimore in 1871. He attended the Friends' Elementary High School, from which he graduated in 1890. He then began to read medicine at the Southern Homeopathic College, and was graduated therefrom in 1894. He located at his present place and has been success- fully practicing ever since. He is a mem- ber of the Universalist Church, to which church his father and mother also belong. He is a staunch Republican.

Mr. Clement is the son of James and Sarah Merrill (Pecker). The father of Mr. Clement was born in Houghton, Me., and when little more than a boy he went to Lynn, Mass., and worked for a time at shoe manufacturing. In 1891 he took a trip for his health to San Francisco, going by way of the Isthmus of Panama. He opened a shoe store there; sold and did custom work for a time, and then went to prospecting for gold in the Sacramento Valley. He re- mained in that country for two years and then came home on a visit; went back and remained one year, then sold out and re- turned to Lynn. He next went into the manufacturing of shoes at that place with

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Mr. Moore. In 1865 they removed to Bal- timore, and the firm was changed to Crane, Moore & Co., he being a partner. It is now known as Clement & Ball, and the firm has a large trade in different States.

Mr. Clement has one child.

DR. GEORGE W. BLANEY .- This gentle- man was born in Baltimore May 12, 1853. He is a son of James W., deceased, and grandson of Jeremiah Blaney. He attend- ed the public schools, from which he gradu- ated. At the age of nineteen he began the study of pharmacy and medicine with Doc- tor Harper, with whom he remained two years, and during which time he took a number of his patients. He has practiced ever since 1870. He handled drugs for eighteen years.

He married Adelaide Lutimer, of New Berne, N. C., in 1885. They had two chil- dren, Leon, who died at the age of five, and Myrtle.

Doctor Blaney is a member of the Mon- roe Street Church, and is an independent voter.

His father was born in Harford county, Md. He came to Baltimore with his par- ents when he was eleven years old. He was by trade a bricklayer, and afterwards he be- came a contractor and builder. He died in Baltimore September 8, 1887, aged 84 years.

Doctor Blaney's mother died two years later at the age of 74; she was Lucretia Ann Grimes; their children are as follows: Mary (Mrs. E. C. Smith), residing in Baltimore; Charles, a contractor and builder in Balti- more; John T., a partner of Charles H., contractor and builder of this city; James J., bricklayer in Baltimore; Harry, who

was a bricklayer, died in 1893; Frank M., druggist; the subject of this sketch and Alverta (Mrs. Caleb Hipsley), who resides in Baltimore. Grandfather of subject came from Ireland and settled in Harford county, Md. He died in Baltimore.

DR. A. C. SMINK was born December 17, 1875, in Hebbville, Baltimore county, Md. He is a son of Adolphus and Mary (Shuel) Smink. He attended the schools of his native place until he was seventeen years old. He then entered the office of Doctor Everhart, of Hebbville, under whom he read medicine for one year. At the expiration of this time he became a

student of the University of Mary- land, graduating in 1896, after which he located for a short time at 2013 W. North avenue. From there he removed to Hebbville, where he established an office, also having one at Powhatan, and making his home with his parents. He is a Re- publican.

Adolphus Smink, the father of our sub- ject, was born at Hebbville. When a young man he learned the trade of plasterer, and is now a prominent contractor. The chil- dren of Adolphus and Mary Smink are M. Clifton, who married Ethel Weiderman and resides at Hebbville; A. C., subject of this sketch, and Jessie, who lives at home.

Akert Smink, grandfather of A. C. Smink, was an honorable citizen of Hebbville, where he died in 18 . He married a Miss Macken, a lady of Irish extraction, who is also deceased. The children are as follows: Monterey and Jacob, who reside at Hebb- ville; Franklin, who resides at Carroll; Laura, who is Mrs. Adam Bupert, of Balti- more, and Adolphus.

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MR. C. E. PAUL, 2866 Lanvale street .- This gentleman was born September 19, 1872, in Baltimore. He is a son of Samuel B. and Catherine (Downey) Paul. He re- ceived his primary education in the public schools, finishing his studies at the age of eighteen years, after which he read medi- cine under Doctor Lewis. During this time he entered the University of Maryland and took a two years' course. He abandoned his studies to be married, and will enter upon another two years' course this fall. He married in February, 1895, Miss Isa- bella Dillon, daughter of William H. Pease, of Baltimore. They have one child, Kath- arine E.

In January, 1895, he accepted the posi- tion of claim agent of the Eureka Insurance Company, which position he still holds. He is a Republican, a member of the Catholic Church.

William H., the father of our subject, is a native of Maryland, and is at present a re- tail cigar dealer in Baltimore. C. E. Paul, the subject of this sketch, is the only child.

DR. P. F. SAPPINGTON was born in 1866 in Baltimore, Md. He received his early education in St. James College, finishing his studies there at the age of sixteen years. His forefathers for five generations were prominent physicians. After leaving St. James College, he immediately began the study of medicine under Doctor Tiffany at the University of Maryland. He took a five years' course, graduating in 1887, at the age of twenty-one. He first located at Govans- town, Baltimore county, where he con- tinued for a period of eighteen months, after which he practiced for a short time at the New Boundary Line. He returned to Go-

vanstown, but did not remain long before removing to his present location on Arling- ton and Greenwood avenues.

Doctor Sappington has been prominently connected with the Northeastern Dispen- sary for eight years, in which institution he is at present senior physician. He is also county health officer. In politics he is a Republican.

He was married in 1888 to Miss Bessie Clare, daughter of John P. Ringgold, a highly esteemed citizen of Govanstown. Their children are Bessie Clare, Louise Aralanta and John Ringgold. While at Maryland University our subject graduated in pharmacy.

REV. F. H. LEWIS, Pastor of Broadway Methodist Protestant Church. Residence 115 S. Washington street .- The subject of this sketch was born November 4, 1870, in Sussex county, Del. One year later his pa- rents removed to Caroline county, Md. He passed through the, public schools, gradu- ating at Preston High School in 1880; hav- ing determined upon a theological course, he began his studies with such books as the home library afforded, under his pastor. He was devoted to his studies. In 1880 he en- tered Westminster College, in Carroll coun- ty, graduating from the same in 1892. Im- mediately afterward he was placed in charge of a mission church at Frederica, Kent county, Del., where he remained for two years. He then entered upon his duties as pastor of his present congregation, succeed- ing Rev. J. L. Straughn. His church was erected in 1860, its first pastor being Rev. Jesse Shreeve, who remained for four years. At the close of his pastorate the church was free of all financial encumbrances, but the

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building of a parsonage during the pastor- ate of Peter L. Wilson, incurred a debt of eight thousand dollars, which resulted in much trouble and Court litigation. Two parties sprung up in the church which caused much bitter feeling in the congrega- tion; one party held service in the basement with J. P. Wilson as pastor, while the other held services in the auditorium and was presided over by Dr. S. B. Sutherland. The affairs of the church became so complicated under this regime that it was finally sold to the Lutheran denomination, Rev. Mr. Wil- son severed his connection with the Metho- dist Protestant Church, became a Metho- dist Episcopal minister. The Lutherans re- tained the church for one year and the Methodists once more took possession with Rev. A. D. Murray as pastor.

Our subject was married September 8, 1890, to Miss Maud Bowie, of Baltimore. In politics our subject is devoted to the cause of Prohibition.

Abraham Lewis, father of our subject, was born and reared in Denton, Caroline county, Md. He was a farmer. Married in Sussex county, Del., Miss Lizzie Handy. They resided in Sussex county, Del., seven years after they were married and then re- moved to Caroline county, where they still reside. Both are active members of the Methodist Protestant Church. Their chil- dren are as follows: William E., farmer, Caroline county, Md .; John B., farmer, Caroline county, Md., and the subject of this sketch.

His paternal ancestors came from Wales and his maternal ancestors from England.

Colonel Handy, the father of Mrs. Abra- ham Lewis, was an officer in the War of 1812, and a descendant of a soldier of the Revolution.

MR. F. C. STREETT was born in June, 1867, near the village of Jarrettville, Fourth District or what is known as the Marshall District, Harford county. He attended the public schools of his native place until he was fifteen years of age. His primary edu- cation was obtained under somewhat ad- verse circumstances, having been required to assist with the farm duties at home, which began early in the spring and continued until late in the fall, and at times he was compelled to walk three miles to school. When he reached the age of fifteen he re- moved to Baltimore, where he continued his studies until he reached the age of eighteen. In 1887 he entered the Baltimore Dental College, from which he graduated in 1890, beginning the practice of his pro- fession at his present location in 1891. It was through pecuniary assistance rendered him by his father that he was enabled to pur- sue his studies at college.

In politics Doctor Streett is a staunch Democrat, and while he may not be termed an active politician, he takes a deep in- terest in the success of his party. Al- though not a member of any religious de- nomination, he attends church regularly and leans towards Methodism, in which church his parents were active members.

Shadrach Streett, father of Dr. F. C. Streett, was born in 1841 in the Marshall District, Harford county, Md. He received such education as the public schools of his time afforded. He was reared to agricul- tural pursuits until 1880, when he removed to Baltimore. Soon after he became a mem- ber of the police department and was pro- moted to sergeant, where he remained until 1892, the year of his death. He was mar- ried in Harford county, to Julia, daughter of Caleb Wright, of same county. He was

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well known for his activity in the Demo- cratic party, and while a member of the po- lice department, he was an able and efficient officer. His wife survives. Their children are John W., farmer in Harford county; Ida Mary, Mrs. Wm. Meise, of Baltimore; F. C., subject of this sketch, and Allie and Laura, who live at home.

John Watkins Streett, grandfather of Dr. F. C. Streett, was an old and respected citi- zen of Harford county. He came of a prominent family of that county, whose an- cestors having immigrated from England at an early day, became identified with the best interests of the county. The majority of the family were tillers of the soil, and others won fame in the medical profession. He married Miss Mary Swaine, of Balti- more City. He died in Harford in 1872, and his wife in 1887. Their children were: Shadrach, father of our subject; Dr. Chas. H., a prominent physician of Harford county; John Franklin, farmer of Harford county; James E., ditto, and Mary Ann, who married a Mr. Owens.

DR. ELIAS JONES was born October 27, 1842, near Fredericksburg, Dorchester county, Md. He attended the public schools and academy in his native county, complet- ing his studies at the latter institution at about the age of twenty. His father was a sea captain and after leaving school he be- came a hand on his father's vessel. This he continued for one year with the view of becoming master of his own craft, but at the end of a year he abandoned this project and became a clerk in the wholesale and retail mercantile store of Kimberly Bros., at For- tress Monroe, and remained with them during the late war.

He was married March 29, 1864, to Mary B. Nichols, of Dorchester county, Md. Their union was blessed with the following children: Albertis C., graduated from the Baltimore Medical College in 1890, and was an active practitioner in Dorchester county for nearly three years. He died in 1893. He had married Miss Burke, daughter of Rev. Asbury Burke; she survives him; Harvey, a druggist in Dorchester county, Md .; Silas, died young; Edgar A. P., gradu- ated from the Baltimore Medical College in 1894, and is now in active practice in Dor- chester county; Edith, Ruth and Nellie, liv- ing at home.

In 1865-66, Doctor Jones attended his first course at the University of Maryland, and in 1867 began the practice of his profes- sion at Sharpstown, Md., where he re- mained for one year. He then located in his native county, and was successful in building up a lucrative practice. He later came to Baltimore and attended two courses of lectures at the College of Physicians and Surgeons. Owing to confinement and close application to his studies he was taken sick just before the time of graduation, and did not recover his health for one year. He next located at Bishop's Head, Md., and prac- ticed in that place and vicinity until 1890, when he moved to Baltimore and accepted a position as clerk in the Custom House. Since 1890 the Doctor has not been in active practice.

In politics he is a Republican, becoming affiliated with that party about 1877. As a surgeon Doctor Jones has successfully per- formed many difficult operations and has achieved a high reputation as a physician.

Capt. Elhanan Jones, father of our sub- ject, was born in 1815 in Dorchester county,

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Md. When a boy he became enamored of sea life. He sought and found employment on board a vessel, afterwards becoming captain, filling this position for forty-five years. He married Mary Andrew. Both died in 1896. The children are as follows: Elias, subject of this sketch; Zora, who re- sides in Baltimore; Martha, who is single, and Mary, who married Mr. William Elliott, of Dorchester county.

Henry Jones, grandfather of subject, lived and died in Dorchester county. In his early days he followed the occupation of school teacher and surveyor. He married Nancy Payne, a lady of English descent. Their children deceased are: Elhanan, father of Dr. Elias Jones; John, Silas, Su- san, surviving, (widow of Robert Bryan), who resides in Caroline county; Elizabeth, who was the wife of John Caulk, died in Caroline county in 1884, and Mary, who died at fourteen.

Thomas Jones, great-grandfather of Doctor Jones, came to America from Eng- land in 1769 and settled in Dorchester county, Md. He was a farmer.

REV. E. FELTON, 910 S. Canton street, Pastor of Canton Street English Lu- theran Church, was born August 24, 1857, near the town of Everett, Bedford county, Pa. He attended the public schools of his native place until he was about nine- teen years old. His father was a farmer and an extensive lumber dealer. While at home our subject assisted with the farm duties and for a time ran an engine in one of his father's saw-mills. As a boy he was very studious and devoted much of his leis- ure time to the reading of books on the- ology, it being his ambition and determina-

tion to prepare himself for the ministry. His education was wholly obtained through his own efforts. He prepared at home for the Freshman year at Pennsylvania College, from which he was graduated in 1879, and from the Seminary at Gettysburg in 1882. He was for one year located at West Fair- view, four years at St. Paul's Church, Balti- more, and then in 1889 he organized his present congregation in King's Hall, on the corner of Patuxent and O'Donnell streets. A church council was formed of three elders and three deacons. Their pres- ent church was dedicated February 16, 1890, and their membership now is 350.

He was married at Gettysburg in 1883 to Miss Jane Elizabeth Kerr of that place. His political sympathies are with the Re- publican party.

Jacob Felton, father of Rev. E. Felton, was born in 1820 in Bedford county, Pa. He began life as a farmer, and subsequently acquired large tracts of timber land on which he erected and operated saw-mills. After a long and useful life he retired to his home near Everhard, on the banks of the Juniata, where he now resides. He is a staunch Republican. He has always been an active worker in the Lutheran Church. His wife, who was Miss Elizabeth Karnes, departed this life some years ago. Mr. Fel- ton is of German descent, as was also his wife. Their children are, Simon P., who studied for the ministry at Gettysburg Theological Seminary, and who died just before completing his course; Christian K., deceased, who was a farmer and lumber dealer; Rev. Anthony K., pastor of English Lutheran Church, Upper Sandusky, O .; Julia, who died young; Ephraim H., sub- ject of this sketch; Sadie, who died young;

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Camilla, who lives at home, and Rebecca, who is now Mrs. Steele.

Jacob Felton, grandfather of Rev. E. Felton, when a young man went from Phil- adelphia to Bedford county, Pa., took up a farm and died there.

ISAAC H. GARDINER, Physician and Sur- geon, 1712 W. Lexington street.

Dr. I. H. Gardiner was born January 27, 1866, in Baltimore, Md. He is the son of Isaac and Julia (Miller) Gardiner. As a boy, Dr. Gardiner attended the public schools and City College of Baltimore, from which he graduated in 1885, after which he took special courses under directors in sev- eral institutions in the city. He then ac- cepted a professorship of Ancient Lan- guages and Higher Mathematics at New Windsor College, being associated with Thomas Fell, LL. D., president of St. John's College, Annapolis, Md. In 1886 Doctor Gardiner severed his connection with this institution and accepted a profes- sorship at St. George's College, western Maryland, where he remained for several years. He next became principal of the Panola High School and Teachers' Normal, Sardis, Miss. His health failing, he re- signed at the end of three years. His duties as principal were difficult and laborious, having to teach thirteen different studies each day. He returned to Baltimore in 1892-93, took his first course in medicine at the College of Physicians and Surgeons. In August, 1893, he accepted a position as teacher at Warren (Ill.) Academy, where he remained for two years. At the end of this time he again returned to Baltimore and took his second course in medicine at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, gradu-

ating in the spring of 1897, after which he began the practice of his profession at his present location.

Since Doctor Gardiner was seventeen years old he has been self-supporting. Be- sides earning sufficient money to pay his tuition, he contributed to the support of the family. During his vacations he worked at the carpenter trade, and for a time was employed in a printing office.

He is an independent voter, liberal in his political views. While in Mississippi he supported the Democratic party and served as chairman of the Democratic County Committee. He is a member of the Pres- byterian Church.

On August 22, 1888, he married Miss Mabel Henshaw, of West Virginia. Their two children are Annie and Robert H., both of whom live at home.

Isaac Gardiner, father of our subject, was born in Baltimore in 1827. He acquired a common school education. He was left an orphan at the early age of fifteen. He learned the trade of sail-making with his cousin, Thomas S. Clark, with whom he went to live in his fifteenth year, and was em- ployed by him for forty-five years. When he attained the age of 21, he became fore- man of Mr. Clark's business, in which ca- pacity he remained until his retirement in 1882. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church; is a staunch Democrat. The chil- dren of Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner are as fol- lows: Helen (Mrs. M. C. Mettee), Balti- more; Annie (Mrs. William Turner), Balti- more; William E., in canvas and awning business, Washington, D. C .; Isaac H., sub- ject of this sketch, and Julia (Mrs. Marvin Anderson), of Anne Arundel county, Md .;

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Margaret (Mrs. Ed. O. Wigley), of Anne Arundel county, Md.

Mr. Isaac Gardiner, grandfather of Doc- tor Gardiner, emigrated from Scotland when a young man. He was a near relative of the Earl of Lovejoy of Western Ireland. In his early youth he was betrothed to a young lady selected by his parents. After reaching manhood, the engagement having become distasteful to him, he broke it off with her. He had previously formed an attachment for Martha Leak, and with her eloped to America, locating in Baltimore. He was one of seven brothers, all of whom but one came to America and settled in Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner's chil- dren are as follows: James, "deceased; Isaac, father of our subject, and Catharine, deceased.

DR. JAMES E. WHITEFORD, 819 Aisquith street.

This gentleman was born June 24, 1848, in Harford county, Md. He was reared a farmer and was educated in the country schools, and in the classical and military in- stitution at Columbia, Pa., having earned the money to pay for his tuition at this school. He began his medical studies in 1874. In the fall of the same year he en- tered the College of Physicians and Sur- geons at Baltimore, Md., graduating in 1877, after which he began the practice of his profession in Baltimore and has been eminently successful.

He was married August 4, 1875, to Miss Anora Porter, of Baltimore; no issue. He is a Democrat.

During the small-pox epidemic of 1882 he treated one hundred and eighteen cases. He is a Presbyterian in faith and a member

of the following orders : Landmark's Lodge, No. 127, of the Masonic Order; Alhambra Castle, No. 7, Knights of the Golden Eagle; Liberty Lodge, No. 39, Knights of Pythias, and of the Grand Lodge of the State of Maryland; Welcome Lodge, No. 15, Order of the Golden Chain; Lord Baltimore Coun- cil, No. 2, Legion of the Red Cross; Amer- ica Council, No. 60, Jr. O. U. A. M.

He is supreme medical examiner of the Golden Eagle and examiner for other or- ders; also surgeon general in the military branch of the Knights of the Golden Eagle, with rank of brigadier general; also mem- ber of the Grand Castle of the Knights of the Golden Eagle of the State of Maryland, and of the Supreme Castle of the United States.

James Whiteford, father of our subject, was born in Harford county, Md., in 1808, and died in 1854; a farmer by occupation, after his marriage with Nancy N. Ramsay, mother of our subject, he bought a farm in Harford county, Md., in Fox's Den, a dis- trict noted for its fox hunting, where he died. His wife died March 25, 1892, in her 82d year. They had children as follows: Robert H., killed by accident at the age of 16; Sallie J. (Mrs. John W. Berry), of Balti- more; M. Nelson, retired; James, died young ; also Caroline and George, who died young, and James E., subject of this sketch.

Michael Whiteford, grandfather of sub- ject, was a native of the North of Ireland, of Scotch-Irish descent. When a young man he emigrated to America and settled in Harford county, Md., where he died.

DR. J. CALVIN SCHOFIELD was born August 1I, 1864, in the little town of Bir- mingham, Huntingdon county, Pa. His

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primary education was obtained at the pub- lic schools. He then entered the Mountain Seminary, one of the oldest seminaries in Pennsylvania, and was trained for college. After a competitive examination for a schol- arship in the Pennsylvania State College, he was successful and completed his literary education. He then went to New York City and entered the office of H. H. Brown, author of "Brown's Supreme Court Re- ports," where he studied law. After wrest- ling with the legal profession in that great city for over a year, he concluded to take up the study of medicine. Baltimore was chosen as the place of study, which was pursued at the Baltimore University School of Medicine, whence he graduated. While a student Doctor Schofield carried off all the envied prizes. He was appointed as- sistant professor on nervous diseases and of the throat and chest, holding the position for two years in that school. Then he was placed in charge of the dissecting room as demonstrator of anatomy and associate pro- fessor of pathology, positions which he con- tinues to fill. Doctor Schofield has been often before the public as an expert witness in many of the great murder cases which have been tried in the courts of Baltimore City and county. Seven years ago he open- ed an office at Orangeville on the Philadel- phia road, where he has built up an exten- sive practice. He is also surgeon for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.

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Author: Shepherd, Henry Elliott, 1844-1929, ed. 4n Publication date: 1898 Publisher: [Uniontown? Pa.] S.B. Nelson Number of Pages: 1344

Author: Shepherd, Henry Elliott, 1844-1929, ed. 4n
Publication date: 1898
Publisher: [Uniontown? Pa.] S.B. Nelson
Number of Pages: 1344