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Ilis professional activities do not permit Dr. Horton to devote much time to social affairs, but he Is identified with the Annapolis (Maryland, Lodge of Elks and with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Dr. Horton married (firsts. in 1892. Miss Blanche Quaid, of Annapolis, Md .. who died May 2, 1916. Ho mar- rled, September 21. 1918, Grace Hamilton Baughman, of Baltimore. Dr. Horton has two children by his first marriage, Mrs. John P. Gischel and Thomas B. Horton, Jr.
Residence and offices, 1 Cedar street, Curtis Bay, Baltimore, Maryland.
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COL. JOHN KEATING.
Among the successful business men of Western Maryland. Col. lohn Keating ranks well to the fore. In business and finance circles. Col. Keating, whose home is in Cumberland, has been for years, and still is, an important member and is generally recognized and respected as a man of probity whose standing as a resident in his home city is un- questioned.
Col. John Keating is one of the last men to seek publicity. His whole life has been devoted to his business inter- ests. in the snecess of which he well may be proud : an active man to-day, in the prime of life, his energy is witnessed by his executive connection with several of the most important business and financial interests here and elsewhere. Col. Keating, it may be said, has three hobbies : First, business : second, his home : third, he dearly loves to dabble in polltles-he is a Democrat whose standing is high at home and throughont the State of Maryland. Recently he was a delegate from Maryland to the Democratic National Convention held at San Francisco, lle went there an avowed Cox man and voted for Cox from start to finish. That's Col. Keating. the man, a genial, even-tempered, well-versed and pihlle spirited man, plain withont any frills, a good mixer, a staunch friend, a worker today, just as he was years ago when he started as clerk in a grocery store, following education in a private school.
A brief writeup such as this needs no tlowery language to tell of Col. John Keating, the man. Of Irish descent and proud of it, he displays the energetic traits of the Emerald Iste combined with a staunch Americanism that goes without question. His whole business career is centered in and around Cumberland. Maryland, yet in Virginia, where he was born, and in Baltimore, where he is well known, the Keating name is highly rated.
The subject of this sketch, John Keating, was born December 16. 1862, at Winchester. Virginia, son of Katherine and John Keating. the latter having been born in Ireland. Col. Keating was not born with a goklon spoon in his month. To his credit to-day let it be said he was a poor boy, who, following a period of private schooling until he was fourteen, has had to work and did work daily, climbing slowly but surely the ladder of success. When he came to Cumberland in 1979, at the age of sixteen, he became bookkeeper at the James Clark Company here, of which his halt- brother, James Clark, was the owner. In 1SSS he was made a member of the company, and when in 1895 the company was reorganized. Col. Keating became vice-president and treasurer of the James Clark Distilling Company, He held this official position with the company nointerruptedly until the business was closed of recent years, and. undoubtedly, the growth of the business was due to Col. Keating's efforts in happy co-operation with Mr. James Clark.
Col. Keating's other business connections of importance are as follows :
He has been secretary and treasurer of the Cumberland Brewing Company since its organization in 1889. For ten years, 1907-1917. he was secretary and treasurer of the Medraw Coal Company, of West Virginia. Since 198 he has been vice-president of the Belvedere Hotel Company, Baltimore.
In the field of finance Col. Keating's activities are large. He is a director of the Second National Bank, of Cum- berland, vice president and director of the Farmers & Merchants National Bank, of Winchester, Va. vier-president of the Union Trust Company of Maryland, a Baltimore banking house, for several years tot which institution he is now a director and a member of the executive committee). a director in the Farmers & Merchants National Bank, of Baltimore.
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FELIX AGNUS LESER.
Felix Agnus Leser, son of Judge and Mrs. Oscar Leser. and grandson of General Felix Agnus, publisher of the Baltimore American and The Star, was born in Germantown, Pa .. on January 10. 1897. He was educated at Calvert School, Boys Latin School, Gilman's Country School, Marston's University School, Baltimore Polytechmie and Mary- land Institute.
Mr. Leser was employed as clearing house clerk at the. National Bank of Baltimore in 1913 and 1914. after which he became connected with the Baltimore Star in the editorial department. In 1916 he enlisted as a private in the Maryland National Guard, being mustered into the Federal service in 1917 as a first lieutenant. He served as a Captain of artillery in France for the period of twelve months and participated in the St. Mihiel, Champagne, Verdun and Mouse-Argonne offensives. After receiving his discharge from the army Mr. Leser returned to his position with the Baltimore Star.
Active in social affairs of Baltimore and vicinity, Mr. Leser is a member of a number of clubs and societies, among which are the Green Spring Valley Hunt Club, Maryland Kennt Club and Doyle's Athletic Club. Dogs are his main hobby, he having been breeding and exhibiting dogs since his tenth year. He has in the past owned several hundred fine dogs, among the number being many English Bull Terriers, which are his favorite breed. although he also breeds and races Whippets. Ile is now president of the Baltimore Kennel Club, secretary of the Whippet Club of America. and an officer of the Maryland Kennel Club: is a director of the Maryland Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals : a member of the Toronto Whippet Association and of the Bull Terrier Chib of America. Mr. Leser is also very fond of hunting in any form, especially where honnds are used in the chase. He rides a great deal, breeds wild game birds in captivity, also fancy poultry, and attends every dog. horse and poultry show in America when possible. Mr. Leser married, on January 8, 1918, Miss Lucy Freeman, of Boston, Mass, They live one son, Felix Agnus Leser, Jr.
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RONALD TAYLOR ABERCROMBIES.
Ronald Taylor Abercrombie, physician, surgeon and member of the faculty of Johns Hopkins University, was born . in Baltimore, January 19, 1879; son of John and Elizabeth Sarah (Daniel) Abercrombie.
lle was educated in the Public Schools of Baltimore. Professor Manpin's School, and at Johns Hopkins Uni- versity, receiving from the latter A. B. degree in 1900, and M. D. degree in 1905.
Dr. Abercrombie served as coroner at large from 1908 to 1912. He is director of the Gymnasium at Johns Hopkins University, having accepted this office when he received his degree in 1905. During the World War he was contract surgeon of the S. A. T. C. Unit, Johns Hopkins University, being chief medical officer of seven hnn- dred students.
Ile is a member of the Maryland. University, and Johns Hopkins Clubs ; Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity ; Maryland Historical Society ; lodge of A. P. & A. M .: member American Medical Association ; Medical and Chirurgical Fac- ulty of Maryland : American Association for the Advancement of Science ; Archacological Institute of America : American Public Health Association.
Doctor Abercrombie was married to Miss lennie Scott Waters, November 21, 1906. Hle has two danghters, Margaret Waters and Katherine Gordon Abercrombie.
Office, 18 West Franklin Street.
Residence, 10 Whitfield Road, Baltimore.
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ARTHUR THOMPSON.
The modern trend in business affairs of the twentieth century indicates that the most successful business institu- tions of our country owe their preeminence to a fixed policy of specialization in one particular branch of their business. Industrial or commercial activities. Such has been the conclusion upon which Arthur Thompson. President of Arthur Thompson & Company, of Baltimore, has conducted the affairs of his organization since its inception in 1904. Arthur Thompson, son of John A. and Mary C. (Wilds) Thompson, is a native Baltimorean, having been born in this city on August 23. 1872. Practically his entire edneation was derived in the Baltimore public schools.
From the beginning of his business career Mr. Thompson applied his theory of specialization, he having been asso- clated with the printing and lithographing industry since 1800. the year in which he entered the business world. Since its incorporation in 1904. Mr. Thompson has been President of Arthur Thompson & Company. Lithographers and Printers. This company caters to the banking trade exclusively, specializing in bank lithographing and printing for a clientele embracing forty-eight States of the Union.
Mr. Thompson is a Thirty second Degree Scotish Rite Mason. The following are the clubs with which he is affiliated : Merchants' Club. Baltimore Country Club, Army & Navy Club, Press Club and Advertising Club. He is also an active worker in the interests of Baltimore City through the medinm of the Merchants' and Manufacturers' Asso- ciation.
Mr. Thompson is a veteran of the Spanish-American War, having been a member of the Fifth Maryland United States Volunteers, Ile was in continuons service in the Fifth Regiment National Gaard for the period of twenty-two venrs, and retired with the rank of Captain on February 25th. 1916.
On June 20, 1900, at New York City, Mr. Thompson married Miss Frances M. Roughton. Their children are : Arthur Bonghton, Frances Wilds. Honnld Alexander, and Mary Virginia Thompson. His residence is at 203 Longwood Rond. Rolund Park, and Mr. Thompson's offices ure at the Arthur Thompson & Company plint, 501 Water Street, Baltimore.
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CHARLES W. MAIN.
Charles W. Main, member of the Baltimore Bar, prominent in civic and political affairs of the city and State, was born in Frederick County. Maryland, and is the son of George J. and Sarah A. V. (Coblentz) Main. His early education was obtained in the public schools of Frederick County. Ile graduated from Emerson Insti- tute Preparatory School, Washington, D. ( .. in 1897; and from George Washington University, receiving the degree of A. B. in 1901 and of LL. B. in 1903.
Since 1903 Mr. Main has been snecessfully engaged in the practice of law in Baltimore. Always an advocate of the principles of the Republican party. he early became identified with matters pertaining to their accomplishment. In 1909, he became Republican Executive of the Fourth Ward, Baltimore City, and in the same year was elected to the House of Delegates, and made an excellent record. In 1910 he was a candidate for Congress in the Third Congres- slonal District and in June. 1920, was a delegate from that District to the National Republican Convention at Chicago. Mr. Main is member of the I'nion League of Maryland, Knights of Pythias, Modern Woodmen, the National Union, and of the Reformed Church in the United States.
His offices are at 429-31 Law Building, and Mr. Main resides at No. 11 W. Mulberry Street.
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GEORGE SCHLUDERBERG.
The city of Baltimore is noted for its leadership in many lines of business and industry, but it may not be generally known that she stands to the fore in a great industry which is usually credited only to certain western cities. namely, the meat packing industry.
Several large packing concerns are actively engaged in various forms of meat packing in Baltimore, and in the lead is the William Schluderberg & Son Company. Recently this large enterprise was consolidated with the Thomas J. Kurdle Company. another one of our leading packing concerns.
George Schluderberg, active head of the original firm of William Schinderberg & Son Company, was born in Baltimore City on March 30th. 1867, son of William and Sophia Schliderberg. After completing his education, he en- gaged in business with his father. the founder of William Sebilderberg & Son. and upon the retirement of his fath- er twelve years ago, he was the sole proprietor. The business was incorporated three years ago as as the Wiliam Schluderberg & Son Company, with the admission of his two sons. William F. and Theodore Schinderberg, in the active management, he continuing as President of the corporation. After the recent consolidation of the William Schlu- derberg & Son Company, and the Thomas J. Kurdle Company, he assumed the duties of Chairman of the Board, with his son, William F., as President and General Manager, and his son Theodore. as Secretary.
Mr. Schluderberg married on June 20th. 1593, Margaret Maasch, of Baltimore, They have three children, two sons, William F. and Theodore, officers in the new consolidation, and a daughter. Lnetta.
Hls residence is at Park Heights Avenne near Clarks Lane, and the new plant of the Wm. Schluderberg-Thos. J. Kurdle Company Is located at Baltimore and Fifth streets.
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C. N. REGER, M. D.
Among the members of the medical profession who have demonstrated the efficacy of modern science in healing should be mentioned Dr. C. N. Reger, of Baltimore, specializing in that most advanced form of treatment, electro therapy. While treatment by means of electrical current has long been regarded as a valuable aid in alleviating bodily ills. it has remained for specialists of a comparatively modern school to develop and perfect the apparatus employed, making possible the successful treatment of many ills of mankind. The electrical treatments used to-day are not to be compared with the harsh, shocking currents formerly employed. Modern science has so tamed the electrical current that it can be sent through the body, thousands of volts, as smoothly and as pleasantly as a ray of sunshine.
Dr. Reger was born in West Virginia, March 30. 1876. son of N. D. Reger and Viola E. Reger. He was educated for hils profession at the Medical College of Virginia. (Richmond) : Jefferson Medical College. (Philadelphia); and at the University of Louisville, Kentucky). He was married October. 1904, to Miss Lois J. Nossis, of West Virginia. lle practiced medicine and surgery for eleven years during which time he has served on the Board of Public Health of the State of West Virginia : also, prior to entering the army during the recent war, he served in the capacity of medical examiner for local draft board. Upon leaving the army. Dr. Roger established the Reger Institute. occupying the entire fonr floors of the building at 338 North Charles Street, Baltimore, where, as medical director, he is able to give the full benefits of his vast experience in electro therapy treatments acquired during his army practice. The Regel Institute in Baltimore is undoubtedly the most modernly eqipped of Its kind in the country, and caters to patients from all sections, many patients coming from hundreds of miles around.
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ALBERT STAUFFER JORDY.
Albert Stauffer Jordy, president of Jordy & Company, Incorporated, ship brokers. Baltimore, Maryland, was born In New Orleans, La., November 27, 1885 : the son of Numa Joseph and Sophie Andrea (Murr) Jordy. He was educated in Spring HIIII College. Mobile, Ala .. and at the Jesuit College, near New Orleans.
Albert S. Jordy began his business career in 1903 as a broker of timber lands and sugar plantations, continuing in these lines until 1910. During that period he negotiated sales totaling approximately $15,000,000.
In 1911 Mr. Jordy entered the ship brokerage business, and the following are the large sales that he has closed to date: Two steamers of 7,800 tons dead weight from the Downey Shipbuilding Company to the Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey : sale of the General Turner, 3,500 tons dead weight and steel steamer from the Nova Scotia & Transporta- tion Co., through Follin & Co. of Paris, to Greck interests : three 10,000-ton tankers to be built by the Moore Shipbuilding Co. of Oakland. Cal. for the Standard Oil Co, of New Jersey ; schooner Isabelle Harris, about 2.500 tons dead weight. from W. J. Grandfield & Co. to Harris, MeGill & Co. : schooner Dubignon, of about 1.000 tons dead weight from John J. Turney to A. J. Hurt Co. : off barge American, from the Southern Off & Transport Co, to the Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey : floating loan of $1,500,000 for the Downey Shipbnikling Co, through Blodget & Co. of New York and Boston : organizing the lorker Steamship Corporation to operate steamers for the Shipping Board (steamers have been allocated to the company : sale of four steamers of about S, Son tons dead weight from the Baltimore Dry Docks & Ship- bullding Co. to French interests.
Jordy & Company are represented in Europe by Arie Shippers of Rotterdam, Holland.
Mr. Jordy is a member of the Rolling Road Golf Club of Baltimore, and of the Amateur Billiard Club of New York City.
dle was married in 1912 to Helene Charlotte Jacquelet, of Paris, France, and has two children. Robert and Rita. Ifls residence is in Catonsville, and Mr. Jordy has his offices in the American Buliding, Baltimore.
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GEORGE GUNTHER. JR.
George Gunther. Jr., president of the George Gunther Brewing Company, Baltimore, Md., was born in Baltimore on April 20, 1876, a son of George and Catherine Gunther. George Gunther, Sr., bern March 29, 1846, died in Sep- tember. 1912. came to America a poor boy, and at his death left for his heirs a large fortune and an honored name as having been a great-hearted man and public-spirited citizen. He began his career in New York as an employe of a brewery. where he remained for three years. In 1969 he became brewmaster for the Kress Brewery Company. of New York. In 18TO be came to Baltimore as brewmaster for George Rust, and after a year had lapsed he started in the brewery business for himself. The little plant which he first operated grow into one of the largest estal- lishments of its kind. Mr. Gunther was also heavily interested in Baltimore City and Maryland State stocks and bonds, also country realty.
George Gunther. Jr. was a student in a private school, at Baltimore City College, and at Columbia Univer- sity. New York. He became associated in the brewing business with his father in 1594. continuing in various im- portant capacities until 1899. In 1900 he became president of The George Gunther Brewing Company, which po- sition he now tills.
Mr. Gunther is a member of the leading Baltimore clubs, and of several societies and fraternal orders.
On November 15, 1911, Mr. Gunther married Miss Ernestine Chambers. They have a daughter, Elizabeth K. Gunther. Residence, Charles street and Bellona ave. Office, 1211 South Third street, Baltimore.
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COLONEL CLAUDE B. SWEEZEY.
A more fitting tribute has never been paid to a citizen of the United States than has been accorded Colonel Clande Bernard Sweezey, leader of "Baltimore's Own" (the 313th Regiment of the Seventy-ninth Division, A. E. F.) during the World War. This tribute in part consisted of the proffer of head of Maryland's greatest publie institution, the State Pen !- tentlary, which position of appropriate responsibility, Colonel Sweezey accepted, retiring from the army after a service record of more than thirty-three years where he had served in all grades from second lientenant to colonel.
Colonel Sweezey is a native of Indiana. He was born in Bennington, Indiana. September It, 1868, the son of Wil- liam C. and Melinda (Clarki Sweezey. He was a student in the common schools, attended the University of Kansas for two years, and was graduated from the United States Military Academy ( West Point, in 1892.
In the year of his graduation. Colonel Sweezey (then a second lieutenant) entered upon his career as a soldier of his country, and this career continued uninterrupted until October 12. 1920, when he was honorably retired upon his own application.
When the United States declared her intention of taking part in the World War the 313th Regiment was trained at Camp Meade, Maryland, and under the leadership of Colonel Swerzey, took its place among the regiments of the TAth Di- vision salling for France. As long as the world exists, the battles of the war which encircled the world in its grip will be recounted in history and will make an indelible impression upon the readers theroof. Certainly, in the minds and hearts of Marylanders the memory of Montfaneon, where "Baltimore's Own" under the leadership of Colonel Sweezey made their record of undying glory, will always loom large before its witnesses and those who became familiar with the bloody affray either by word of mouth or through the medium of printed reports,
('pon the return from overseas of the 313th Regiment and its gallant leader to Baltimore. Colonel Sweezey and his true-hearted lighters were accorded a reception unsurpassed in any section of the country. The personal reception of Colonel Sweezey was began on the dock and by his own men-those men whom he had led into battle as a soldier ; those men who had tested their leader's courage and found in it the greatest inspiration a soblier can tind? As the Essex, with the two "lost battalions" of Colonel Sweecey's regiment on board, came to dock, one of the soldiers expired their leader and on the dock shonted "Three cheers for Swerzey." The cheers, with many others, were given, and the ovation Increased as the hours went by. The climax of the celebration occurred at the armory when the heroes of Montfaucon presented their beloved leader with a handsome watch. Unable to express his feelings upon this expres- sion of his followers' devotion. Colonel Sweezey, a native of Indiana, bent a Marylander at heart, bestowed upon them his usual quiet, happy smile and displayed an occasional glistening of the eyes which betrayed his true feelings. Later. he was presented with a handsome punch bowl which was also a gift from the men who had fought so dauntlessly by the side of their leader.
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EUGENE LEVERING. JR.
Engene Levering. Jr .. President of "The Levering Coffee Com- pany." Baltimore, Maryland, was born in that city on Ily 13. 1870, son of Eugene and Mary (Armstrong Levering. The Levering family. partienlarly Mr. Eugene Levering. his son. Eugene. Jr .. and his brothers have been prominently identified with the financial, business and civte affairs of Baltimore and the State for many years,
Eugene Levering. Jr .. received his earlier education at Carey's and Marston's private schools, and completed his collegiate studies at Johns Hopkins University. Baltimore.
In 1890 lie began his business career in connection with the firm of E. Levering & Company, of which firm he became a member in 1896. He continued as a firm member until 1900. then withdrew from the partuership, retaining the roasting coffee business of E. Levering & Company as an equivalent of his Interest in the firm. Following his withdrawal from E. Levering & Company he organized the Levering Coffee Company to conduct the roasting coffee business. This company he il- corporated in 1919 under the name of The Levering Coffee Company.
Mr. Levering is also interested in the National Bank of Com- merce. Baltimore, being a member of the board of directors of that Institution.
Ile is a member of the Maryland Club. Elkridge Fox Hunting Club, Green Spring Valley Hunt Club, and various other chibs of Baltimore and vicinity, and also a member of the Delta Phi college fraternity.
Mr. Levering married. on November 14, 1895. Adelaide Louise Gary, of Baltimore, daughter of Mr. James A. Gary, widely known capitalist and manufacturer.
Mr. Levering resides at Brooklandwood. Baltimore County. and his offices ure at 105-107 South Street. Baltimore, MaryInud.
CHARLES T. FARNEN.
Charles T. Farnen, executive head of the Eastern Hardware & Supidy Company. Baltimore, was born in that city on Angust 21. IS92. the son of Joseph L. and Mary J. Farnen. He was educated at Calvert Hall College, Baltimore.
In 1914 Mr. Farnen organized the above company : in 1917 he organized the Steel & Wire Products Company at Pittsburgh, Pa. : in 1918, the Nassan Steel Company of Manor, Pa., and in 1919. the Steel & Wire Products Company of Philadelphia, Pa.
The Eastern Hardware & Supply Company is now doing a business of over one million dollars annually, and is conceded to be one of the most etlicient organizations of its kind in the I'nited States. The executives in charge of various departments are all young men, being of average age thirty-three years, and having had average experience of seventeen years each in the hardware line. Having been literally born in the business, they have acquired a broad viewpoint of its requirements, both as to sales promotion and also that greater essential npon which the snecess of a business organization depends-co-operation. Co- operation between department heads. between department heads and their subordinates, and among the latter, is the outstanding reason for the enviable reputation enjoyed by this firm and for the great amount of business transacted year after year.
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