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llas elght children, six daughters and two sons: Mrs. Chas. B. Baker, Mrs. Michael A. Abrams, Mrs. Benjamin Miller, Mrs. Abraham Hoffe, Mrs. Alex, Alan Steinbach and Miss Rose Sil berstein. The eldest son. Samuel, is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins I'niversity, and Joseph, the younger, is associated with hls father in business.
Office, GOT Equitable Bldg. Residence, 705 Lake Drive.
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RT. REV. MSGR. JAMES P. HOLDEN.
Rt. Rev. Msgr. Holden was born in Baltimore, Md., November 20, 1855, his father being Wliliam and his mother Anna ( Scallm, Holden.
Monsignor Holden's edenation was received at St. John Parochial School. Baltimore: St. Charles College, Howard County, and St. Mary's Seminary. Baltimore, Md.
Immediately after his ordination he was appointed assistant priest in St. Peter's Parish, Baltimore, serving in that capacity six years. In 1887 he was charged with the formation of a how parish, St. Jerome's. Baltimore, where he has remained as pastor up to the present time.
For the accommodation of those living on the outskirts of hi- parish, with the approval of Ilis Eminence, the Cardinal. he undertook in Is9] the construction of a mission church in Landsdowne. M.
V.gr. Hokken is a member of the Knights of Columbus.
His home address, 761 W. Hambure Street. Baltimore, Md.
RIGHT REVEREND O. B. CORRIGAN.
Right Rev. O. B. Corrigan, Titnlar Bishop of Macra and Aux- illary to His Eminence. the Cardinal, was born in Baltimore. Maryland, on March 5. 1849, and was baptized in Old St. Vin- cent's Church on March IS, 1849. He entered St. Charles Col- loge in 1864, and St. Mary's Seminary in 1868, afterwards ac- companying Archbishop Spalding on his journey to Rome to attend the Vatican Conneil. In 1869 he entered the American College, and In 1873 was ordained by Cardinal Patrizzi in St. lohn Lateran,
As a priest he served temporarily for two months at St. Patrick's Church, Washington, D. C., and in 1873 was appointed assistant to Futher MeColgan at St. Peter's Church, Baltimore. lle became pastor of St. Gregory's Church in 1884, and was made Vicar General on the death of Bishop Curtis, in 100s. recelving from Our Holy Father Pope Pius X. on September 29. 1908, the appointment as Titular Bishop of Maera and Auxiliary to His Eminence the Cardinal.
RIGHT REV. GEORGE W. DEVINE.
Monsignor George W. Devine was born in Ireland, November 24, 1843, the son of William Devine and Honor Boyd. Ile entered St. Charles College, near Ellicott City, Maryland, In September, 1862. lle was a student at St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore, from 1867 to 1871. lle was ordained in the Balti- more Cathedral by Bishop Becker. Jnno 30. 1871. Ile was assistant pastor of St. Mary's Star of the Sen Church. Baltl- more, from 1871 to 1878: pastor of St. Peter's Church, Western- port, Maryland, from 1878 to 1881. lle became Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Baltimore in 1881 and held this office until 1886. when he was appointed pastor of St. Peter's Church. Washington, IS C. In March, 1888, he became pastor of St. John the Evangelist Church as successor to the late Monsignor B. J. McManus. In December, 1908, he was elevated to the rank of Monsignor, St. John's parish, of which he is the pastor. numbers about six thousand five hundred people, and has two large schools attended by four hundred and fifty boys and four hundred and seventy-two girls,
REV. JOHN JOSEPH MURRAY.
Rev. John Joseph Murray was born in Baltimore, Maryland, January 31, 1864, son of Patrick and Brigid Murray.
lle was educated at St. Brigid's and St. Patrick's School, Loyola College. St. Charles College and St. Mary's Seminary.
Father Murray was ordained on Inne 19, 1890, by James Cardinal Gibbons, and appointed to St. Augustine's Church, Elk Ridge, Maryland ; thence to St. Pant's Church, Baltimore, after which he was made Chaplain of St. Mary's Orphanage. Roland Park. Mt. St. Agnes College, and later St. Luke's Church at Sparrows Point.
At present he Is pastor of St. Elizabeth's Church, Baltimore.
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CHARLES P. COADY.
Charles P. Coady, Congressman and Baltimore attorney, was born in Baltimore, February 22, 1868, son of Michael and Mary (Lyons) Coady.
He attended the Public Schools, Baltimore City College and Baltimore School of Law.
He engaged in mercantile pursuits, was admitted to the bar. Now counsel for St. James Savings Bank and a number of Bullding Associations. Is a director of St. James Savings Bank and of St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum.
Was elected State Senator in 1907 and re-elected (Democratic ticket) in 1911. Elected to 63rd Congress November 4. 1913 ; re-elected to 64th, 65th and 60th Congress.
Baltimore. Ile was a member of the State Draft Board during the recent war.
Mr. Cottman was married to Miss Margaret Darlington Ben- nett, August 25, 1917.
Offices, Keyser Building.
Residence, Eccleston, Maryland.
THOMAS EDMUND COTTMAN.
Thomas Edmund Cottman, financier and business executive, Baltimore, was born in that city August 24. 1876 ; son of J. Ilough Cottman and Caroline C. (Chubb) Cottman.
Ile attended the Public Schools and Marstons School, and in May, 1596, entered the firm of J. H. Cottman & Company. In January. 1915, he became president of the Clarence Cottman Company, and is now an executive in the above companies and also vice-president of the Empire Petroleum Company and of the Inter-Continental Trading Company. He is a director of the Merchants & Mechanies First National Bank ; of the Central Savings Bank, the Continental Trust Company and the Dutilh- Smith McMillan Company ; also the States Marine Company, of Is a member of the Merchants, Baltimore, Athletic, City and Democratie Clubs.
Offices, 10 South Street, Baltimore.
DOUGLAS GORDON CARROLL.
Douglas Gordon Carroll, banker, broker and clubman, was born July 14. 1882, son of General John N. and Mary Randolph (Thomas) Carroll, of "The Caves," Baltimore County, Maryland : and educated at St. John's College, Annapolis ; Maryland State College, College Park, Maryland.
Is senior member of Douglas G. Carroll & Company. bankers and brokers, and a member of the Baltimore Stock Exchange : and is a member of the following clubs : Maryland. Merchants. Maryland Jockey, Laurel Jockey. Elkridge Fox Hunting. Green Spring Valley Hunt. Baltimore Country, Automobile and Bach- elor Cotillion Clubs. Maryland Historical Society.
On March 31, 1919, he was married to Miss Amelie Louise. daughter of Mr. P. 11. Hack : they have two children-Nannie Gordon and Douglas Gordon Carroll, Jr.
Business address. Stock Exchange Building.
Residence, Washington Apartments, Baltimore, and Glyndon. Baltimore County, Maryland.
CHARLES IL. CONSOLVO.
Charles HI. Consolvo, president Belvedere Hotel. Baltimore. was born in Norfolk, Va., February 9. 1871. the son of Eugene 11. and Josephine Consolvo. He is of Spanish descent. his family settling in Virginia the latter part of the sixteenth century from Spain.
Mr. Consolvo purchased the Belvedere Hotel in 1917, and since being reorganized by its executive, the hotel has increased in popularity to an extent never before realizd. The Belvedere is recognized as one of this country's finest hostelries, catering to the guests of most exacting requirements. Mr. Consolvo is also proprietor of the Monticello Hotel in Norfolk, which is also known as one of the South's finest hotels and is operated ou the same high phin as the Belvedere.
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GENERAL CHARLES D. GAITHER.
Charles 1. Gaither, Brigadier General of the Maryland National Guard and Police Commissioner of the City of Balti- more, was born in Howard County, November 27. 1860. son of George Riggs and Rebecca Dorsey Gaither, and educated in private schools.
General Gaither has been forty years with the Maryland forces, having began as a private under his father, who was Lieutenant Colonel, and who had been an officer under J. E. B. Stuart, the Confederate Cavalry leader. General Gaither has taken an active part in all wars waged by the United States, and would have eventually been sent overseas in the war with Germany.
General Gaither has large farming interests, and also is director of the Gaither Estate. He was appointed Police Com- missioner on June 1. 1920. Is a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. Officers of the Great War Society, and Maryland Historical Society.
lle married in March. 1919, Marie Towson, Has two daughters by a former marriage.
Residence. The Walbert Apartments.
Others. Court House, Baltimore.
COLONEL JOHN PHILIP' IHILL.
Colonel John Philip Hill, member of the Baltimore and Wash- Ington (D. C.) law firm of Hill. Randolph & Leser, born Annapolis, Maryland, May 2, 1879 : son of Charles Ebenezer and Kate Watts Clayton Ilill.
He attended public schools and Marsden's School. Baltimore ; received degree of A.B. Jolms Hopkins University, 1900; LL. B. Harvard University, 1903; being admitted to the bar in the latter year.
From 1906 nntll 1917 he was a member of the law firm of Hill, Ross & Ilill, and from Detober 1. 1919, to date, has been a member the firm of Hill. Randall & Loser, and is president of the Artesian Water and Suburban Water companies.
Colonel Hill was United States District Attorney for Mary- land, 1910 1915. and has been counsel for the Government in various important litigation, notably the Bath Tub Trust and American Can Company cases. le is active in the affairs of the Republican party, and was delegate to the Republican National Convention from the Third Congressional District in 1916.
His millitary career included membership in the Maryland National Guard from 1903 to 1917: was Major Indge Advocate of the 15th Division in border service at Lorado, Texas: was Major and Lieutenant Colonel Judge Advocate of the 20th Division, and Judge Advocate and Assistant IS on the general staff of the Sth Army Corps, American Expeditionary Forces. Colonel Ilill was in service in the World War from July 25. 1917, to May 9, 1919. Por gallant services north of Verdun in 1918 he was awarded the p'roix de Guerre by the French Gov- ernment.
Ife Is a member of the Maryland, Merchants, Country. and Elkridge Fox Hunting Clubs of Baltimore: Metropolitan and Harvard Clubs of New York City ; Metropolitan and Army and Navy Clubs of Washington, D. C .; Society of the Cincinnati. and the American Legion.
Colonel Hill was married October 28, 1913, to Miss Suzanne Carroll. daughter of John lowell and Mary Grafton Rogers Carroll, and great-great-greatgranddaughter of Charles Carroll. of Carrollton. He has two daughters, Susan Carroll and Elise Bancroft Il.
Offices, 712 Keyser Building, 910 Fidelity Building, Baltimore ; 705 Wilkens Building, Washington, D. 1.
RCEL KEITH COMPTON.
Ruel Keith Compton, Chairman and Consulting Engineer of the City of Baltimore Paving Commission, was born in charles County, Maryland, July 8, 1869 ; son of Doctor Ruel Keith and Rachel (Dement) Compton.
Graduated St. Johns Academy, Alexandria, Va., in 1968. Br. ceived Honorary degree of Civil Engineer from Maryland Stale College in 1916.
Was Assistant Engineer. Baltimore City, 1890-1898 ; Asspam Engineer, United Railways & Electric Company. 1995-1-99: Superintendent of Construction, Pittsburg & Allegheny Tele phone and Johnstown Telephone Companies 1899-1900 : A -- 1-t ant Engineer. Baltimore City, 1901-1911 : Chairman and Con- sulting Engineer. Paving Kommission. Baltimore. 1911 191; : Engineer in the I'nited Sttes Army, being Major, ronstringing Engineers, from 1917 to 1919, serving at Camp Meade and a. Purtis Bay Ordnance Hopot, Maryland, and Little Rock. Ark .: promoted Lientenant-Colonel, Engineers Reserve Corps, Petrh. bor 1. 1919: 1919 to date. Chairman and Consulting Engineer. Baltimore Paving l'ommission
Member American Society Civil Engineers : Society America! Military Engineers : Vice-President. American Society Mun? ! (Continued on page 153)
1. WETHERED BARROLL.
1 .. Wethered Barroll was born at Chestertown, Maryland. November 22. 1888, son of Hope II and Margaret S. W. Barro ;. He received his education at Washington College, taking the degree of A. B .. Yale : A.B .. Johns Hopkins ; M.A. and 1.1 .. B. at the l'nlversity of Maryland; and was admitted to the bar june. 1911, practicing law in Baltimore and the Second Judicia! ('Ireuit continuously since.
Mr. Barrofl was made Captain, Maryland roast Artillery. serving throughout the war, being discharged December, 191. lle Is a member of both the Maryland and Merchants Clubs. On June 9. 1917. he was united in marriage to Miss Vabfir von D. Marbury. They have two children- 1 .. Wethered Barroll, Jr., and Margaret S. W. Barroll.
Business address, Continental Building.
Residence, Hollins, Baltimore County, Maryland.
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DR. SAMUEL JOHNSTON.
Dr. Samuel Johnston was born in Princess Anne, Somerset County, Md .. on March 10, 1847. Ills father was William Wilson, and his mother Rosina Martin (C'pshur) Johnston. The family history traced back carries us into Ireland, where at the Boyne. John Johnston saved the life of his king, William III, the episode being the basis for the change of the family crest from the winged spur to the striking arm. After a course at the Washington Academy, followed by two years at the University of Virginia, Sammel Johnston traveled abroad, and upon his return in 1868 entered Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, receiving his M. D. degree from this school in 1870. Along with his diploma he was awarded the coveted appointment of clinical assistant to Doctors Gross and Pancoast.
The two years of hospital experience with these noted men afforded a splendid foundation for general medical practice, but Dr. Johnston during his college days had decided to make laryngology his special work, so in 1874 he again visited Europe, this time to study in the throat clinics of Leipsic and Vienna. Completing a year's work in these places, be then went to the London Throat Hospital, where he served as chief of clinic to the famed Sir Morell Mackenzie, The best commentary on the grade of work done by the young American laryngologist while under the surveillance of this brilliant English specialist is the following letter which Dr. Johnston brought back with him at the end of the year :
19 Harley St., Cavendish Square West, Sept. 26. 1876. Dr. Johnston acted as my chef de clinique for a year, and during four months had sole charge of my hospital patients. I have never before placed an assistant in so responsible a position. From the post filled by Dr. Johnston i had ample opportunity of judging of his character and capacity. Obliging in disposition. precise in all his dealings, persevering in the pursuit of knowledge, possessed of exceptional manual dexterity and ever ready to sacrifice himself for the benefit of his patients, he has already obtained an experience sur- passed by few. With such qualifications I cannot doubt that he will become one of the most celebrated prie- tleioners in America, as he is already one of the most accomplished laryngologists whom England has produced. ( Signed ) SIR MORELL MACKENZIE.
That the English surgeon's expectations have been realized, al who are familiar with the career of Dr. Johnston since then can affirm.
Establishing himself at 204 West Momument Street, the home which he had ocenpied continuously for nearly half a century. he rapidly gained the high position which professionally and socially has been his during these many years. In addition to meeting the demands of a large private practice he was for a long time surgeon to the Baltimore Eye. Ear and Throat Hospital, attending his clinics there regularly, ile also has taken great intrest in the American Laryngological Association, having been one of the founders of that Institution, and in 1899-1900 its president, Ilis other affiliations have been with the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland, the American Medical Association, the Maryland Historical Society, and the University Club of Baltimore.
In June, USST, Ir. Johnston married Miss Banny deB., daughter of C. Morton Stewart. Mrs. Johnston died in AprH, 1896.
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JOSEPH WILLIAM VALIANT.
Joseph William Valiant, born In Baltimore, November 19. 1874. son of Joseph Gordon and Eliza Anne Robinson Oliver Valiant. is of the seventh generation of the Valiant family in the State of Maryland, being descended in direct line from John Valiant, who landed at Oxford, Talbott County. Maryland, in the year 1670.
The first John Valiant was the son of Monsieur Jean Vaillant, who fled from France to England to escape the persecutions of the Huguenots. About 1640 John Valiant, founder of the Valiant line in Maryland, received by patent a large grant of land extending from the waters of Trend Avon to the headwaters of Trist Creek in Forry Neck. He was the third Clerk of the Court of Talbott County about 1650, and held this office until about 1685. His remains were placed in the family burial ground at Oxford, Md., and the original brick house, which he erected with brick imported from England. still stands near Oxford. It is of record that at least three Valiants of this line fought in the War of the Revolution, and records in possession of the Valiant family trace clearly their descendants down to the present generation.
Joseph William Valiant. our subject. attended the public and private schools and Milton Academy, nt Baltimore, lle became associated in business with his father in 18944, and is now president of the J. G. Valiant Company, interior decorators, of Baltimore. Philadelphia and Paris, France. He is also interested in various other enterprises, and Is secretary-treasurer of the Marlborongh Apartment House Company and the Washington Apartment House Company, and vice-president of the Wentworths Apartments Company.
Mr. Valiant is a member of the Baltimore Country Club. Baltimore Yacht Club, City (lub of Baltimore ; Naval Academy Golf (Inb of Annapolis, and the Raegnet t'hib of Philadelphia.
He was married to Miss Florence Fax, daughter of Professor William Wirt Fay. of the United States Naval Academy. on June 2, 1897. Ils children are Joseph Gordon, 11; Elizabeth Pay, and Julia Wirt Valiant.
The Baltimore otlices of Mr. Vallant are 224 North Charles Street, and his residence is "Seven Acres," Wardour, Annapolis, Md.
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MAURICE ALVIN LONG.
Maurice Alvin Long, president of the M. A. Long Company, architects and construction en- gineers, Baltimore, was born on a farm near Middletown, Ohio, October 25, 1875; son of Eli and Mary Elizabeth Long.
He attended the Grammar School in Middle- town, and later took a correspondence school course in civil enginering and architecture. At- tended Y. M. C. A. Night School, while he worked for Williams & Andrews, Dayton, Ohio, architects, remaining with that firm five years; was with the Barney & Smith Car Works at Dayton for two years; then on June 5, 1899, became assistant engineer and architect for the B. & O. Railroad. at Cincinnati, Ohio, until Au- gust, 1904, when he came to Baltimore in charge of building construction for the Balti- more & Ohio System. He had, among other projects, complete charge of construction of the B. & O. Building at Baltimore. In 1903-04 he designed and constructed what was then the largest warehouse in the world, 1,277 feet long and five stories high. and during his 20 years MAURICE ALVIN LONG. and 6 months with the B. & O. he constructed building projects totaling in valuc approximately $100.000.000.00. including office buildings. ho- tels, warehouses. piers and ocean terminals in addition to passenger and freight terminals.
In September, 1919, Mr. Long organized and became president of the M. A. Long Company. To his initiative and ability, requirements of the self-made man, is due the phenomenal progress made and prestige attained by this company in less than a year's time. The huge McCormick Build- ing is being rapidly completed, and the M. A. Long Company also has been awarded the contract to erect the great $2,000,000.00 plant of the Columbia Graphophone Company at Baltimore.
Mr. Long is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers; American Institute of Architects; is chairman building committee, American Railway Engineering Associa- tion; director Society Terminal Engineers; member Baltimore Country, City, Merchants, and old Colony Clubs of Baltimore, and a thirty-second degree Ma- son and Shriner.
He was married June 20. 1905, to Anne May Morris, of Cincinnati, and has three chil- dren-Nancy Froome, M. A., Junior, and Elizabeth Anne. Offices, Munsey Building. Residence. 6 Elmhurst Road. Roland Park, Baltimore.
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WILLIAM S. BRIDDELL.
William S. Briddell. exeentive head of the Briddell Transfer Company, Baltimore, was born in Maryland in 1867, son of William and Mary P. Briddell.
In 1885, Mr. Briddell began his career as a bookkeeper for John Duer & Sons, and in 1905, he established the Briddell Transfer Company at 34 Sonth C'alvert. Street, later moving the business to 19 East Lombard Street, where it is now located.
The Briddell Transfer Company has as its slogan, "We move anything that can be moved ; large or small." They operate from 15 to 18 auto trucks and about 50 to 60 horse-drawn teams, They employ from 100 to 125 men, and have the equipment to cither haul or install the largest machinery at any required place.
While local and long distance hauling of all descriptions is their business, the specialty of the Briddell Transfer Company consists in installing the articles after they have reached their destination, They install power honse machinery, erect smokestacks, dismantle plants, etc.
The Briddell Transfer Company installed all the machinery on the State Barge Canal in New York State, and they have installed machinery in large plants in North Carolina, West Virginia, Pennsylvania. Virginia and many other States. They have performed the same service for the largest manufacturing concerns of Baltimore.
Their claim to being the best equipped firm in the city of Baltimore is a just one. They have their own repair shops, build wagons and auto bodies, have complete blacksmith, wheelwright, paint, machine and harness shops at their great plant on Saratoga Street. At least 50 por cont. of their business is trausaeted with firms ontside of the city of Baltimore, which is surprising in view of the fact that their activities in Baltimore are on a much larger scale than those of their competitors. Great loads of freight may be seen daily moving to and from the railroads on the trueks of the Briddell Transfer Company.
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WILLIAM TRICKETT GILES.
William Trickett Giles, attorney and lecturer, was born in Somerset County, Maryland, March 26, 1865; son of John H. and Margaret ( Marshall) Giles.
Ile graduated with the degree of LL.B. from the University of Maryland in 1890; began teaching at the early age of sixteen years. Ile was a member of the Maryland Legislature in 1902. where his forceful and eloquent speeches attracted wide attention . Mr. Giles practiced his profession in the first Judicial Circuit of Maryland until 1902, when he removed to Baltimore City.
lle continued to practice law until 1914. at which time he was elected Supreme Secretary of the Loyal Order of Moose. He held this office until October 8, 1918, with headquarters at Mooseheart. Ill. In October of that year he was elected Supreme Lecturer of the same order. In connection with this latter work he resumed the practice of law in Baltimore, Md.
Mr. Giles is prominent as an orator and lecturer both in the interests of fraternal organizations and as a political speaker. He has appeared upon lecture platforms for various causes in every state of the Union except three.
lle is a member of the Masonic Order, Oddfellows, Knights of Pythias, Red Men, Loyal Order of Moose, Modern Woodmen of America, Knights of Korassan, and others,
Mr. Giles was married March 12, 1913, to Miss Ellen F. Thomas, of Somerset County. He has one son, William Trickett Giles, Junior, and an infant daughter, Ellen Frances, born July 2, 1920.
Offices, 332-334 Equitable Building.
Residence, 2341 Edmondson Avenue, Baltimore.
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HENRY MORTON.
The name of Morton, exponent of outdoor publicity, is prominently exploited upon the signs and signboards throughout the entire United States, Canada and Cuba, to which a great proportion of the business and industrial enterprises of the country owe their thriving prosperity.
Henry Morton was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, March 7, 1875, the son of Adam and Agnes Morton, and was educated in the Cincinnati public schools, 1
In 1897. Henry Morton was the principal in the organization of the P. & 11. Morton Advertising Company In Mary- land, outdoor advertising signs and bulletins, and from its inception Henry Morton was the president and the dominating figure in the organization.
From the start the P. & 11. Morton Advertising Company was a success, and every successive year fonnd its scope of operations materially broadened, while in proportion the number of its clients was increased.
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