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lle has also been an active figure in the affairs of the Repub- lican party, as a member of the Republican State Central Com- mittee.
Mr. Cameron was formerly Assistant District Attorney for Baltimore City.
IIls offices are at 216 St. Paul Street, Baltimore.
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HARRY BUSICK.
Harry Busiek, owner of the Caswell Hotel and president of the New Howard Hotel, Baltimore, was born in Kent County, Md .. on January 27, 1573: son of Sammel J. and Annie Matilda Kelley, Bnsick.
Mr. Busick was edneated in the public schools of Still Pond. Kent County, Maryland. His first major position was that of bookkeeper for the Monumental Label Company. Ile then became secretary and treasurer for Electric Park, retaining that position for two years. Then for two years prior to the Balti- more fire, he was connected with the Carrollton Hotel. For another two years he was manager for University Hospital, and in 1906 he opened the New Howard Hotel at Howard and Baltimore Streets. In 1908 he took over the Caswell Hotel, Baltimore and Hanover Streets, one of the best appointed hostel- ries in Baltimore. Ile acquired the entire ownership of the Caswell Hotel in 1918, Mr. Busick is also the owner of the New Condon Hotel at Fayette and Paca Streets, which, though not to be compared in size to the Caswell and New Howard Hotels, is nevertheless faultlessly equipped and is operated under the supervision of Mr. Busick.
WILLIAM LESTER BALDWIN.
William Lester Baldwin, son of William Walker and cora Baldwin, was born in Kent County, Maryland, June 21. 1894. He graduated from the Chestertown High School in woon, and in 1913 received the degree of Bachelor of Arts from Washington College, graduating as valedictorian of his class. The same year he had won first honor in the annual intercollegiate oratorical contest between the four State colleges &M. A. C. St. John>. Western Maryland and Washington, In 1916 he graduated in law at the University of Maryland, getting first honorable men- tion for thesis, and he received the same year the degree of Master of Arts from Washington College.
Mr. Baldwin is an attorney at law, having been admitted to the bar in the summer of 1916. In 1917, until entering the naval service, he was secretary of the Maryland League for National Defense. le has been instructor in commercial law at the Y. M. C. A. for the past two years. During its existence. he was executive secretary and treasurer of the Leonard Wood League of Maryland. The greater part of his time, however. has been continuously devoted to the practice of law.
During the World War Mr. Ballwin was in the flying division of the U. S. Naval Aviation, and was stationed conseentively at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Bay Shore, N. Y .. and Pensacola, MIa. Ile had orders to London, England, but the signing of the armistice prevented his sailing.
Mr. Baldwin was married April 23, 1919, to Miss Irene Cecile Pinney, at Pensacola, Florida.
Business address, 1101 Fidellty Building.
Residence, 508 Woodlawn Road, Roland Park.
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REV. JOUN M. BARRY.
Rev. John M. Barry, the subject of this sketch, comes of two old Maryland families, dating from the latter part of the eighteenth century. John Barry, first, followed his fiancee from the south of Ireland in 1790. He found the Murphy family settled at Conawingo, Baltimore County, Md .. and was married to Rose in the Priestford house by the Jesuit Father from Bohemia Manor in Creil County, Md. Ho bought the Dublin farm, on which Dublin now stands, and John, second, was born and baptized at Priestford in 1792. Three girls were there baptized before 1800, in which year the father died and is buried in the Jesuit farm cemetery.
John, second, settled in Emmitsburg. Md., after the War of 1812 into which he was drafted. There he married Mary Gildea, whose brother, Rev. J. B. Gildea, built St. Vincent's Church. Baltimore. At her death he married Esther Kearney, the mother of the present sketch. John M .. to distinguish him from his father was born September 29, 1852, being the fourteenth child ; he is the fourth generation of priests on his mother's side in the United States. Rov. Matthew Ryan, his great-grandmother's brother, was pastor in Hagerstown, attending Emmitsburg and Tanestown from soon after the Revolutionary War until 1817, when he was buried in Emmitsburg. His great nucle. Rev. Nicholas Kearney, was the second pastor of St. Patrick's Church on Broadway. Baltimore, and was huried under the church. Rev. James Kearney, the next generation, was buried in front of the church in Urbana, Ohio, And the subject of this sketch has his tomh ready in Emmitshurg, adjoining his mother and father.
Rev. John M. Barry was educated at Niagara University in the 70's ; ordained in 1881 by Bishop Shanahan of Harrisburg, Pa., after receiving minor orders from the hands of Archbishop Wood of Philadelphia. He taught four years at Niagara Uni- versity before taking up parish work in Baltimore diocese in 1885. Four years were spent at Star of the Sea with Father McCoy ; six years at Tonallytown, D. C., where he organized St. Gabriel's parish. Great Fall, and built the church ; six years at Petersville. Frederick County, whence he organized St. Francis' parish, Brunswick ; six years at St. Joseph's Barre Street, Baltimore, where he built the new church : two years at St. Ignatius' Hickory ; and thirteen years at St. Agnes, Catons- ville, whence he started St. Williams and St. Lawrence parishes,
TAMES A. HUGHES.
James A. Hughes, treasurer, secretary, and general manager of MeGinnis Brothers Company, automobile dealers and machin- ists, was born in Baltimore. November 22. 1883; son of Peter and Mary Hughes.
Ile attended the public schools and Calvert School. Baltimore, and early entered the firm of MeGinnis Brothers, having for the past twelve years supervised the repairs to and manufacture of various classes of machinery, and directed other departments of the business.
They are distributors for the Davis "Six" motor car. popularly known as the "Built of the Best" automobile. The concern maintains a large garage for the storage of cars, a department for the sale of accessories required by motorists; a shop for the generai repairs to cars, and a machinery department which manufactures patented "heading" machinery for the production of fruit, vegetable, and condensed and evaporated milk cans. These departments cover 27,000 square feet of floor space and are located at Fleet and Seventh Streets, Baltimore.
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THOMAS WARNER JENKINS.
Thomas Warner Jenkins, president, and grandson of the founder of HI. W. Jenkins & Sons, funeral directors, Baltimore. was born in Baltimore, Md .. August 4. 1\39, the son of Henry Worthington and Mary Ann . Warner Jenkins.
Thomas Warner Jenkins was educated at Loyola College. Baltimore, and at the age of 21 was taken into the firm by his father. On the death of Henry Worthington Jenkins, his son succeeded as head of the firm, which has continued under his direction for more than a half century.
Abont a year ago Mr. Jenkins practically retired from the business, turning the active management of the firm over to his sons. He continues as president, however, and frequently visits the offices, his interest in the business being as great as when formerly ho actively supervised its affairs.
Mr. Jenkins has resigned from all clubs.
For years he was a member of the old Maryland Guard before the Civil War.
On February 2. 1865. MIr. Jenkins married Teresa Rachel Wheeler, who died in 1898. He married September 27, 1905. Effie Elliott Johnston. llis children are : Mary Teresa, Mary Rachel. Thomas W., Junior, Harry W., and Major David W. Jenkins, whose career is also mentioned in this work.
Mr. Jenkins resides at 1521 Bolton Street, and parlors and offices of the Henry W. Jenkins & Sons are at MeCulloch and Orchard Streets, Baltimore.
DAVID WHEELER JENKINS,
David Wheeler Jenkins, vice-president and treasurer of the Henry W. Jenkins & Sons Company. Baltimore, was born in Baltimore. November 10, 1873, son of Thomas Warner Jenkins and Teresa Rachel (Wheeler) Jenkins.
lle attended private school 1880.81. St. Josephs College, Loyola College and Polytechnic Institute each four years, and has been with the above company since graduation from list named institution.
Mr. Jenkins is a member of the Baltimore Athletic Club. the City Club, Fifth Regiment Veteran Corps, Maryland Ritle Asso- ciation, National Rifle Association, Roosevelt Camp No. 6 I'nited Spanish War Veterans, U. S. Infantry Association.
February 1. 1894, he enlisted as a private in Company "M." 5th Infantry, M. N. G. His active service started with strike duty at Frostburg. Md., as a private; as Second Lientenant during the Spanish-American War: on duty during Baltimore fire as First Lientenant : commanded battalion as Major sent to Chestertown. Md., to prevent a lynching : served as Major on Mexican border. 1916-1917, at Eagle Pass, Texas. Recruited and organized under orders from Adjutant General of Maryland the Second Infantry. M. S. G., replacing the M. N. G., with the A. E. F. during World War.
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WILLIAM KALB.
William Kalb, financier and business executive, was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on January 1. 1864, son of John B. F. and Amelia Kalb, and was educated in the public schools, At the age of twenty-one years he founded the present gram business under the firm style of William Kalb, dealers in grain. feed, building and other supplies,
Mr. Kalb is also interested in various other business and commercial enterprises of Baltimore and vicinity. He is presi- dent of the Eureka Amusement Company, of Baltimore, which operates two large motion picture theatres ; is vice-president and a director of the Bigelow Brush Company : vice-president and director in the Municipal Building & Loan Association ; director in the Mellenry Street Building & Loan Association : director in the Hippodrome Company, (operators of the Hippo- drome Theatre), and director in the Baltimore Commercial Bank.
Not only has Mr. Kalb been active in the business develop- ment of Baltimore, he has also rendered invaluable services to the city in several public capacities. Some years ago he ably served Baltimore as city councilman under a Republican admin- istration, and recently he was appointed by Mayor Broening a member of the Public Improvement Commission, which body has been assembled to judiciously expend the sum of $51,000,000 for public improvements.
Always active as a citizen, and in directing his numerous business enterprises, Mr. Kalb has bnt little time to devote to club or social organizations, He retains, however, his affiliations with the Junior Order of Mechanics and the Patriotic Sons of America. in the interests of which he has long been active.
Mr. Kalb married in Baltimore on June 30. 1890. Elizabeth, danghter of George and Josephine Seymour. They have three children, two boys and one girl-Edgar S., aged 24 years ; Raymond W .. aged 22 years, and Estella Elizabeth, aged 14 years. Mr. Kalb's residence and offices are at 1128-1131 Columbia Avenue, Baltimore.
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G. HOWARD LENTZ.
G. Howard Lentz, executive head of G. W. Lentz & Company. leading leaf tobacco wholesalers and importers, was born in Baltimore, Md .. October 8. 1880, son of George W. and Anna Goddard, Lentz, long residents of that city and State.
After attending the public schools, he completed his education at the Eli Lamb School and early became associated with his faber in the leaf tobacco business.
George W. Lentz died JJune 1. 1912. and G. Howard Lentz took over the business, which he has consistently developed since 1912. under the old firm name of G. W. Lentz & Company. This concern has steadily gained in popularity and enlarged its capacity to serve the increasing number of enstomers. G. W. Lentz & Company is now the largest firm of its kind in the city of Baltimore, having traveling representatives from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico and throughout the entire eastern section of the United States. By his unceasing application to Its affairs, G. Howard Lentz deserves the major portion of credit for the concern's success.
Mr. Lentz was married November 15. 1905. to Miss Ada R. Waddington. Their children are Mary Waddington, aged seven, and Barbara, aged five.
Business address, 28 South Gay Street, Baltimore.
Residence, 19 Merry Mount Road, Roland Park.
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FRANK HARMAN LINTHICUM.
Prank Harman Linthienm, business excentive and eineator. was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 7. 1557, son of Bank and Mary Ann clarkson Linthicum. He was educated In the public schools of Baltimore. High School at Washington. to e .. University of Michigan (graduated Bachelor of Science, M. banwal Liamcering, 19101.
I'rom July, 1911, until June, 1913, Mr. Linthicum served as an apprentice at the American Steel Foundries at Chester, Pa. Poran June of the latter prar nutil March, 1914, he was super- Intendent of The American Steel Foundries Works, at Chicago. 11. From March, 1914, until October of the same year he was sabe Pogineer for the National Steel Foundries at Milwaukee, Wis, and from October. 1944, 10 Aune. 1915. assistant man. ager. From June. 1945. nutil November, 1917. he was sales manager of the American Manganese Bronze Company, Phila- delphia. Pa.
From November, 1917, to date, he has been proprietor of the F. M. Linthicum Bronze Foundry, Baltimore. His concern was active during the World War In the manufacture of materials for the allied nations. In addition to his manufacturing enter- prise In Baltimore, from December, 1919, until June, 1920, Mr. Linthienm was Director of Co-operative Work. Drexel Insti- tute. Philadelphia, Pa., installing a course in Co-operative Engineering, and since July 1, 1920. he has been Dean of the Institute.
Mr. Linthicum Is a member of the Art Club. Philadelphia, the Springhaven Country Club, Chester. Pa .. The University Club, Milwaukee, Wis. He is also a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity.
Mr. Linthicum married. April 7. 1915. Mary Elizabeth Rob- ertson, of Ridley Park, Pa. Mrs. Linthicum died on February 13. 1920, being survived by her husband and small son, Frank Robertson Linthicum, age five years.
Mr. Linthleum's Baltimore offices are at 325 East Oliver Street. Ile spends most of his time in Philadelphia supervis- ing the affairs of Drexel Institute. Ilis residence is at 20th and Chestnut Streets. Chester, Pa.
PEIRCE MARSTON.
Priree Marston, member of the brokerage firm of Smith. Andrews and Marston, was born in Baltimore, January 18. 1994 : son of William Staples Marston and Marguerite ( Woodruff) Marston.
He was educated University School for Boys, Baltimore : spent some years in the lumber business, and entered the brokerage business in 1915. Constructed and operated several logging roads, also completed the Madison County R. R. of North Carolina. In 1920 the firm of Smith, Andrews and Marston was organized.
Smith. Andrews and Marston are members of the New York and Baltimore Stock Exchanges. The Baltimore offices are in the Emerson Hotel Building, corner of Baltimore and Calvert Streets.
Mr. Marston was a member of Battery "A," Field Artillery of Maryland.
In January. 1916, Mr. Marston was married to Miss Majorie Lloyd Sterling. He has one son. William Staples Marston, 2nd. Residence, 1006 North Calvert Street, Baltimore.
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ROLAND R. MARCHANT.
The problems which arise in connection with the administra- tion of the affairs of a great city necessitate that the men chosen to supervise the various departments of the city govern- ment be eminently qualified for the duties of their trust -. The legal department of a city is not only no exception, but on the contrary, is probably the most highly specialized branch of a great commonwealth, and the official in charge must be an indi- vidual of the highest ability. The City Solicitor of Baltimore City, Roland R. Marchant. is widely recognized as a man of the required type. having. prior to his acceptance of this position. served the administration of the State of Maryland in several responsible capacities, and also being a lawyer of undoubted ability.
Roland R. Marchant was born in Matthews County. Virginia. son of James W. and Elizabeth Marchant. He attended public and private schools in his native State, public school in Balsi- more, and was graduated from the University of Maryland in 1902 with LL. B. dogree. Prior to completing his education he volunteered for service in the Spanish-American War. and served throughout the conflict.
On Jaunary 1. 1912, Mr. Marchant became Assistant States Attorney of Maryland. He continued in this office until July 13. of the same year, when he received the appointment of Deputy States Attorney. Ho resigned the office of Deputy States Attorney on May 17, 1919, and on October 6. 1919, quali- fied as City Solicitor of Baltimore City.
On October 12. 1904. Mr. Marchant married Miss Mabel Carlton, of Baltimore. They have a sou. Howard, age thirteen years.
ARTHUR G. BARRETT. M. D.
Arthur G. Barrett. Baltimore surgeon, was born at North East. Vreii County, Maryland, on July 28. 1873. He was the son of John David and Martha Jane (Atkinson) Barrett. He derived his earlier education at the Friend's School and in the public schools of Cecil County. He was a graduate of West Notting- ham Academy in 1891.
Dr. Barrett first engaged in the drug business in 1991 at Wilmington, Delaware, where he continued until 1-98. From 1893 to 1800 he was engaged in the drug business in Baltimore City. lle was a graduate of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, first four year class, receiving his M. D. degree in 1900.
lle was engaged in general practice from time of his gradua- tion until 1916, since which time he has specialized in surgery.
In addition to his private practice. Dr. Barrett's services were on various occasions secured by the City of Baltimore and the State of Maryland. be having been examiner of women and female children under Governor A. C. Crothers and Commissioner Wheltle. He was trustee of the Maryland Workshop for the Blind under Governors Crothers, Harrington and Ritchie. He was Health Warden under Mayors Hayes, MeLane and Timanns. Dr. Barrett is a member of all the Masonic orders: was Exalted Rufer in the B. P. O. Elks and is an Odd Fellow.
At one time he was Professor of Chemistry in Toxicology in Baltimore University : associate in surgery in College of Physi- cians nud Surgeons : visiting surgeon of Mercy Hospital : asso- ciate in surgery, University of Maryland : Professor of Compara- tive Surgery in Maryland Medical College ; associate Professor of Surgery In Baltimore Medical College : visiting surgeon. Mary- land General Hospital : chief surgeon, Southern Hospital : visit- ing surgeon, Franklin Square Hospital; is fellow American Medical Association : member of Maryland Medical and Chirur- gical Faculty, Baltimore City Medical Society, Baltimore County Medical Society, and West Baltimore Medical Society.
IIls travels include every section of the United States.
Dr. Barrett married in November. 1903, Alice, daughter of Edward and Fannie Hollander. To them have been born three daughters-Ruth, Elizabeth and Helen.
Dr. Barrett's address is 2000 Entaw Place, Baltimore, Mary- land.
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SAMUEL L. WILLARD.
Samnel L. Willard, factory manager for the Coca-cola Com- pany, with headquarters in Baltimore, was born in cartersville. Georgia, on September 6. 1574, the son of Josiah J. and Jessie ( C'andler) Willard. Ile attended the public and high schools and studied one year at Emory University, Oxford. Georgia.
His entire business career has been in connection with the Coca-Cola Company, he having risen through varius phases of this great organization. In 1997 until 1910 he was factory manager of the Philadelphia district, with offices in that city. From 1910 until 1912 he was located in New York City, and in 1912 he assumed charge of the Baltimore district.
Mr. Willard is identified with various civic and social organi- zations of his adopted city. He is a member of the Baltimore Country, Maryland Country, Baltimore Athletic. Merchants. Maryland County. Old Colony, Automobile, and City Clubs of Baltimore, and is also a member of the Lamb's Club of New York City. Ile is active in the affairs of the Baltimore Adver- tIsing, Transportation, Rotary and Press Clubs and the M. & M. Association. He is affiliated with the Masons, Odd Fellows and Kappa Alpha Fraternity.
IlIs offices are In the Coca-Cola Building, and Mr. Willard resides at 3701 Springdale Avenue, Baltimore.
DR. WILLIAM HAMILTON GAALLAWAY.
Dr. William Hamilton Gallaway, division sales manager. Mid- dle Atlantic States, for the Coca-Cola Company, with offices in Baltimore, was born in Monroe, Georgia, on December 31. 1883. the son of the late Dr. Nathan L. Gallaway and Lucy J. Galla- way. Dr. Nathan 1 .. Gallaway was a graduate of Bellevile College, New York. He practiced medicine in Walton Conty. Georgia, for fifty years, after having served as a surgeon in the Confederate army during the Civil War for four years,
Dr. William Hamilton Gallaway received his earlier education in the Iligh School of Monroe, Georgia. He entered the I'niver- sity of Georgia, (medical department), on October 1, 1903, and graduated on May 1, 1907, with M. D. degree.
Practically his entire business career has been confined to his connection with the Coca-Cola Company. Dr. Gallaway having begun with this great Industry when the company was compara- tively still in its infancy. Beginning in the more humble capacities, he steadily advanced to various responsible positions. For some years he was a traveling salesman for the company, and by his ability and his faculty to make friends with the buyers, he was enabled to command a steadily increasing trade. In appreciation of his services, the Coca-cola Company appointed him traveling representative. While in this capacity he traveled In every State In the Union (with the exception of the New England group), and also in the two Western provinces of Canada-Alberta and British Columbia.
On January 1, 1920. Dr. Gallaway was appointed to his present position as division manager, Middle Atlantic District, he now being In charge of the sales in the States of Pennsyl- vania, Delaware, New Jersey, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and North Carolina, with offices in the Coca-Cola Building at Baltimore.
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THOMAS AMOS CHARSHEE.
Thomas Amos Charshee, head of the lumber firm of Thomas A. Charshee Company. Ine .. Baltimore, was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, on December 25. 1853: son of Bennett and Catherine Virginia (Cook) Charshee. He was educated at pri- vate schools and the Bryant and Stratton Business College in Baltimore, which he attended during the winter months. work. ing in the shimmer. His first position was that of office boy, then he became tally clerk, later being given charge of the shipping department. as an inspector under his father. At man- hood, he has developed into a thorough lumberman.
Fourteen years were spent by Mr. Charshee in the service of John DuBois, of Havre de Grace and Pennsylvania, with whom his father was associated in business for forty-five years. Mr. Charshee was sales manager for the Greenleaf-Johnson Lumber Company, Baltimore and Norfolk, with whom he continued for fourteen years. For two years he was a member of the firm of Willson & Charshee, and in 1898 he organized the firm of Thomas A. Charshee & Brother, his younger brother. John E. Charshee and his son. Arthur V. Charshee, being the junior members. This concern was incorporated in 1918 under the firm style of Thomas A. Charshee Company. Inc. They are owners of large lumber properties in different sections of the South, as well as wholesale and commission dealers in pine and hardwoods, and large contractors for railroad ties.
Mr. Charshee is a member of a number of Masonic fraterni- ties (thirty-second degree Scottish Rite, etc.), and is a mem- ber of the vestries of several Episcopal churches.
Mr. Charshee married. September 27, 1877. Annie M. Mat- tingley, daughter of J. F. Mattingley, manager of the Western Union Telegraph Company, at Baltimore. Ilis three sons. Arthur V .. Frank M. and Thomas Bennett Charshee, are active young men in the lumber trade of Baltimore, following in their father's footsteps.
Ilis residence is at 3010 St. Paul Street, and Mr. Charshee has his offices in 400 Stewart Building, Baltimore.
EDWIN LEE LE'COMPTE.
Edwin Ire Le Compte. State Game Warden, was born in Salem, October Is, 1874, the son of Francis A. and Evelyn B. Le Compte, and received his education in the country school -. Mr. Le'Compte started life as a clerk in a country store, and then became a salesman in a men's furnishing store in Balti- more. Then for twenty-four years he was a salesman for wholesale shoe concerns, and for the past nine years has owned a retail shoe store at Cambridge, Maryland.
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