The book of Maryland: men and institutions, a work for press reference, Part 22

Author: Agnus, Felix, 1839-1925, ed
Publication date: 1920
Publisher: Baltimore, Maryland Biographical Association
Number of Pages: 684


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Business address, Calvert Building, Baltimore. Residence, Gittings, Maryland.


HARRY C. GROVE.


Harry C. Grove, head of the Baltimore firm of Grove. Prager & Miller, wholesale grocers, was born in Baltimore on September 19, 1854. son of James J. and Carolina R. Grove. Ile was educated in the Baltimore Public Schools.


Mr. Grove has been in the wholesale business practically his entire life, and he organized the present firm of Grove, Prager & Miller on June 18, 1900.


Mr. Grove has been president of the Maryland Wholesale Grocery Association since 1909. He is Past Grand Regent of the Royal Arcanum, and a member of all Masonic orders. Ile was a member of the 5th Regiment, Maryland National Guard.


On February 26. 1856, Mr. Grove married Miss Mamie . Francis, of Baltimore. His residence is at 3349 Windsor Avenne, and the offers of Grove, Prager & Miller are at 115-117 West Pratt Street. Baltimore.


J. FRANK FOX.


J. Frank Fox. attorney at law. Baltimore, was born in Kent County, Maryland. February 18, 1852 : son of Sammel II. and Henrietta Fox.


Ile was educated In the Public Schools on the Eastern Shore. and came to Baltimore to attend Baltimore Business College and Baltimore Law School.


Mr. Fox was associated in practice with Ex-Mayor Thomas G. llaves for three years prior to Mr. Hayes death, and has since practiced alone.


Ile has been active in Republican polities of the State, having been a member of the Maryland Legislature during the years 1916 to 1920, and member of the Extra Session in 1917. He was a candidate on the Republican ticket for Congress in 1917, being defeated by a small margin.


Mr. Fox is a member of the Metholist Church, an active member of Baracca class, and is identified with several orders. He is unmarried and resides in 303 North Carey Street, Balti- more.


Offices, 211-212 Lw Building.


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LEON CHARLES FAULKNER.


Leon Charles Faulkner, superintendent of the Maryland Train- ing School for Boys, Loch Raven, Maryland. was born Owego, Tioga County. N. Y .. November 22, 1884 ; son of John Charles and Estella Harrison Faulkner.


MIr. Faulkner acquired his education in the High Schools of Owego, Tioga County, N. Y. Ilis first important position was that of drillmaster and disciplinarian, Berkshire Industrial Farm, Canaan, Columbia County, N. Y .. from 1904 until 1908. From 1908 until 1911 he was superintendent of the Fairview Home for Friendless Children, Watervliet. N. Y. Ile acted as business manager for George Innior Republic at Freeville. N. Y .. from 1911 until 1914: entering upon his present position as superintendent of the Maryland Training School for Boys, Octo- ber 17. 1914.


Mr. Faulkner is a member of the board of directors of the American Prison Association, secretary of the juvenile reforma- tory section of the said Association, and also excentive commit- teeman of the National Conference of the Dependent. Delinquent. Backward and Wayward Children.


During the Spanish-American War and the nprisings in the Philippines, Mr. Faulkner was in active service, being so engaged from 1901 until 1904, as a member of the U. S. Signal Corps.


On December 24. 1906, Mr. Faulkner was united in marriage to Mildred Vivian Ballou, of Owego, Tloga County, N. Y. They have one child. Vivian Ballou Faulkner, aged four years.


DANIEL BAKER.


Daniel Baker, son of Daniel and Ann Catharine Baker, was born at Buckeystown. Md., March 28, 18.8.


Mr. Baker is president of the Standard Lime & Stone Co., with offices in Baltimore.


Ile Is a member of the Methodist Protestant Church.


Married November 10. ISSO, to Miss Mary E. Bratt, of Talbot County, Md. Their children are : Mrs. Henry R. Treide, MISS Nellie C. Baker, Daniel Baker, Jr., David B. Baker, 'Joseph D. Baker.


The three sons and his son-in-law, Mr. Henry E. Treide, all wore in service in the Inte war.


Business address, 324 Equitable Building, Baltimore.


GEORGE MOORE BRADY.


George Moore Brady, member of the law firm of Maloy & Brady. Baltimore, was born in that city, the son of James H. and Catherine Taylor ( Hunter, Brady. He was educated in public and private seuools. Loyola College (.A.B., 1900) ; George- town University (A.M., 1901 ; licentiate in philosophy, 1902 : Ph. D., 1903, aad LL.B., 1903) ; Catholic University Law School (LAM. 1965: J.D., 1907).


Mr. Brady was associated with banking interests before com- pleting his education, and for a time he taught in a college in Washington. la practiced law in the offices of Herbert & Micou, Washington, of which firm Colonel Ililiary M. Herbert. (Secretary of the Navy in Mr. Cleveland's Cabinet). was the senior member. Later he was connected with the law firm of O'Brien & O'Brien. Baltimore. He then joined the firm of Lambert & Baker, Washington, but finally returned to Baltimore and the firm of Maloy and Brady was formed.


Mr. Brady is a prominent member of the Catholic Church, and is dempiy interested in the benevolent works of the St. Vincent do Pant Society and in various other charitable affairs, He is a Demograt in polities, and his social athliations are with the University Club. the Baltimore Country Club and the catholic (hb. An authority on taxation, he has represented the State at different international conferences on that subject.


Me. Brady married Ellen Latimer Atkinson.


llis residence is in the Calvert Court Apartments and MIr. Brady's offices are in the Fidelity Building, Baltimore.


LOTIS S. ASIMAN.


Lonis S. Ashman. lawyer : author of "Leading Law and Equity Cuses of Maryland" ; member of Masonic and Elks orders. City and Press Chibs.


Married Olga Erlich, school teacher, in 1910.


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C. ALEX FAIRBANK. JR.


C. Alex Fairbank, Jr., banker and lawyer. Baltimore, was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on Angust 17. 1878, the son of C. Alex Fairbank, Sr., and Sarah ( Sinclair, Fairbank. He acquired his earlier education in the Public Schools and at Baltimore City College, and was graduated in law at the University of Maryland in the class of 1879.


Mr. Fairbank has been engaged in the general practice of law continuously in the City of Baltimore. He is also attorney for and vice-president of two of Baltimore's largest financial insti- tutions, The Title Guarantee & Trust Company and The Mort- gage Guarantee Company. Hle is a member of the Maryland State and the Baltimore City Bar Associations.


On December 191, 1911. Mr. Fairbank married Miss M. Elsie BillIngslea, daughter of Itr. Martin B. Billingslea, of Baltimore. Residence. 2807 North Calvert Street. Others, Title Guarantee & Trust Company, St. Paul and Lexington Streets.


HOWARD BRYANT.


Howard Bryant, attorney at law. Baltimore, was born in Centerville, Maryland, July 21, 1861, son of Joshua W. and Sarah II. (Cook) Bryant.


Ile attended Princeton University, graduating in 1882, and beginning general practice of law in INS4.


Ile was a member of the House of Delegates, sessions of 1916-17-18 : is president of second branch of the Baltimore City Council.


He is a member of the Maryland Country Club and the Balti- more Country ('Inb.


Mr. Bryant was married to Miss Alice Il. Harris in July. 1887, and in 1917 to Mrs. Lillian E. Gambrill. He has two sons, Alien MI. and Charles H .. both of whom are associated with him in his law practice.


Offices, 1405 Lexington Building.


Residence, DeSoto Apartments.


REV. JOHN ANDREW BOYD.


Rev. John Andrew Boyd. pastor of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Overlea, Maryland, was born at Ashland, New Castle County, Delaware.


After graduating at Harkness Academy, Wilmington. Del., he entered St. Charles College. October 18, 1SSS, graduating in 1894. Hle then entered St. Mary's Theological Seminary, Balti- more, there being awarded the degree of S. T. B.


Father Boyd was ordained by His Eminence. Cardinal Gib- bons, October 6, 1899. He was assigned to St. Peters. Baltimore, as assistant priest, on October 21, 1899, where he speedily endeared himself to the people of his parish. Upon his transfer to the pastorship of St. Michael's Church, his many friends paid a warm tribute to Father Boyd and wished him all success and prosperity in his new charge.


Father Boyd is State Chaplain of the O. A. H. of Maryland : Supreme Chaplain of the Catholic Fraternity of Baltimore and Washington, D. C. : an active member of the Knights of Colum- bus : Chaplain of Division No. 2. A. O. II. of Baltimore, and Chaplain of various other orders. He was appointed and served as Chaplain of the State Senate at Annapolis, Md., for the session of 1920.


CLARENDON I. T. GOULD.


Clarendon I. T. Gould. member of the State Industrial Acci- dent Commission, was born in Ontario, Canada, on November 10. 1862, the son of John T. and Emily Adelaide Gould.


Mr. Gould came to Baltimore in 1887. He was president of the Central Trust Company from 1902 until 1906, at which time it was consolidated with the Baltimore Trust & Guarantee Coll- pany. Ile was president of the Board of Election Supervisors of Baltimore In 1914: member Board of Police Commissioners in 19115 and 1916 ; chairman U. S. Advisory Boards of the 19th District of Baltimore in 1917 and 1918, and a member of the Speaker's Committee of the Liberty Loan drives.


Is a member of the Maryland, Baltimore Country and Press Clubs of Baltimore.


Mr. Gonld married June 7, 1893, Miss Grace Purnell. Their children are: Mary P., C. I. T., Jr., Purnell, 'Franklin P.


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WILLIAM A. GILLESPIE.


William A. Gillespe was born in Baltimore, Oct. 25. 1881. Ile received his early education in the public schools, Balti- more City College and Bryant & Stratton's Business College. Ile became a proficient accountant, and on Oct. 1. 1906, as- sociated himself with one of the best firms of accountants in the United States with headquarters in Philadelphia and New York. In 1910 he entered the firm of John Heins & Co., the pioneer accounting firm of the I'nited States, and two years later organized the firm of Wm. A. Gillespie & Co .. Certified Public Accountants, of which he is the head. and which now enjoys the largest and most successful practice in the State of Maryland.


Mr. Gillespie is the State Auditor of Maryland, and has done much toward placing the finances of State Offices and State- Aided Institutions upon an efficient basis.


Ile is secretary and treasurer of the State Board of Exam- iners of Public Accountants, and is recognized as one of the leading Certified Public Accountants in the State of Maryland. le has built mp a large practice in his chosen profession. and his exceptional ability and absolute integrity are well known.


Baltimore offices are at 606-7-8 Union Trust Bldg. New York offices are at 140 Nassau St.


WILLIAM BOTCHER. SENIOR.


William Boncher, Senior, manufacturer, wholesale and retail distributor of cigars, Baltimore, was born in Baltimore, Md., February 10. 1860, son of John and Minnie Boucher, and was educated in the Baltimore Public Schools.


Ile staarted in the cigar business on June 4, 1SS8. He now has one of the largest retail cigar stores in Baltimore, located on the ground floor of the Baltimore American Building, corner of East Baltimore and Sonth Streets, and the factory is located at 1500 Guilford Avenue.


Is a member of the Baltimore Athletic Club, City Club; is identified with the Baltimore Academy of Science, and is a thirty-second degree Mason.


Mr. Boucher married in 1SS3. Lonisa A. Baker. Business address, American Building.


Residence, Homewood Apartments, Baltimore.


REV. JOSEPH A. CUNNANE.


Rev. Joseph A. Cunnane, pastor of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Baltimore, born Bayon Sara, La., July 26. 1853. son of Michael and Elizabeth (Onthank) Cunnane. Was educated in private school at Ellicott City. Md. ; St. Charles College. Maryland, 1867-1878; St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore, 1874-76 ; American College, Rome, Italy, 1876-77 : Marseilles Seminary. France, 1878-79 ; ordained to the priesthood at Marseilles in July, 1879.


Was professor of Latin and English at St. Charles College in 1873-74 ; curate of St. Mary's Parish, Upper Marlborough, Md .. 1879-80 : pastor of St. Mary's Church. New Port. Charles County. 1880-82 : pastor St. Mary's Church, Upper Marlborough. 1882-96 : pastor St. Anthony's Church. Brookland, D. C .. 1896-97, and St. Andrew's Church. Baltimore. 1906 to date.


Rectory, 2012 E. Monument Street. Baltimore.


HION. EDWIN J. FARBER.


Ilon. Edwin J. Farber, lawyer, publisher, banker and public official, was born in Baltimore, Md., on December 22, 1856, son of leury J. and Annie E. (Stalfort) Farber. He was educated In Newton Academy. Baltimore : Pennsylvania College. Gettys- burg. Pa. : graduated from Lafayette College. Pa .. with A.B. and M.A. degrees in 1877. and from the I'niversity of Maryland ( I.L. B., 1879). He was admitted to the Baltimore bar in the latter year, and has been at this writing practicing at bars of this and other States for forty-one years; and though greatly Interested in journalism, law has been his favorite profession.


Mr. Farber was youngest Democratie member of the Maryland Legislature 1882, and was instrumental in having some very Important legislation passed, and member of the County and State Gubernatorial Conventions in 1895. He began to publish (Continned on page 228.)


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GORDON GAMBRILL.


Gordon Gambrill, attorney at law : born Baltimore, Md., August 10, 1894 ; son of Robert Gordon and Lillian ( Edmonds) Gambrill.


Mr. Gambrill was educated in Public and High Schools; St. John's College, Annapolis, Md. ; graduated in law, University of Maryland, class of '16.


He served as student officer Fort Myers, and as Quartermaster of Navy. Was commissioned as Ensign and discharged from duty June 23, 1919.


Active supporter of Democratic party. Prepared proposed legislation, acted upon by Legislature of 1920, to restrict exces- sive rents on dwellings and apartments throughout the State. Member of Baltimore Country and Press Clubs.


Offices, 1404 Lexington Building, Baltimore.


Residence, De Soto Apartments.


WILLIAM WOODWARD COOK.


William Woodward Cook, a member of the J. Allison Muir. Jr., Naval Post No. 17 (Department of Maryland). The Ameri- can Legion, is a Virginian by birth, having been born at Front Royal, Va .. on January 19, 1886 son of Judge Giles Cook, Ir., and Alice ( Woodward) Cook. He received his education in the Iligh School at Front Royal and was for four years in attend- ance at Randolph-Macon Academy in the same city.


Mr. Cook was first employed as a runner in the Front Royal National Bank from 1905 until 1907. During 1907 he was associated with the Jamestown Exposition Company at Norfolk, Va. In 1908 he assumed the management of his father's plan- tation in Virginia, thus continuing umil 1912. From 1912 until April 6, 1917, he was engaged in the life insurance busl- ness with offices in the city of Baltimore. In May, 1917, Mr. Cook became a member of the Naval Militia of Maryland. He was ordered on April 6, 1917, to active duty with the Navy, and was then sent to League Istand Navy Yard, Philadelphia, P'a., where he received an assignment to the U. S. S. Missourl. lle was also stationed at Cape May. N. J., and in the Comman. dant's office of the Fourth Naval District, located in Philadel- (Contluned on page 227.)


L. WESLEY COOPER.


L. Wesley Cooper, proprietor of the Fulton-Grand Laundry, Baltimore, was born near Laurel, Delaware, on October 11, 1880, the son of William W. and Virginia Cooper.


Ile attended Wesleyan Collegiate Institute at Dover, Dela- ware ; Washington College, Chestertown, Maryland, and at Strayer's Business College, Baltimore.


Mr. Cooper was employed as a bookkeeper by Miller & Graham, paint manufacturers, from 1904 until 1911. In the latter year he entered the laundry business, and has succeeded in building up one of the largest concerns of its kind in the State.


Mr. Cooper is a member of Haverly Lodge No. 152, A. F. & A. M., being Past Master of the lodge. He is also affiliated with the Beauseant Commandery and the Shrine.


On November 24, 1918, Mr. Cooper married Emma W. Bom- barger. They have one son, age six months.


Residence. 2126 E. Federal Street.


Offices, 1719 E. Oliver Street, Baltimore.


J. FRANK CROWTHER.


J. Frank Crowther. Inspector of Buildings for Baltimore City. was born In Baltimore. March 13, 1864 ; son of Joshua and Altha ( Redden) Crowther.


He was educated in the Public Schools of Baltimore and entered the construction business after leaving school.


Mr. Crowther has been in the construction business for thirty years, during the past twenty years being associated with Gladfelter and Chambers, the large contracting and construction firm of Baltimore.


Recognizing his capability, Mayor Broening appointed Mr. Crowther Inspector of Buildings in May 31. 1920.


Mr. Crowther is a Republican in political matters, and was twenty years ago District Building Inspector under Mayors llooper. Malster and Hayes.


Is a Mason and member of the Junior Order of I'nited Amerl- can Mechanles, and Roland Relief Society.


Ile married Miss Annie Henke in July. 1890, and has four chilldren -- Altha. Katherine, George Franklin, and Lester Henke Crowther.


Offices, City Hall.


Residence, Key Avenue, near Green Spring Avenne, "Ches- wolde."


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WILLIAM C. CONWELL.


WHliam C. Conwell. lawyer, was born in Kent County, Del- aware, the son of Charles and Elizabeth Conwell.


In 1895 Mr. Conwell opened law offices in Baltimore, and Is now connected as director or legal representative with va- rlous commercial and industrial enterprises. He is interested in farming and owns a large fruit farm in Delaware and has traveled extensively in this and foreign countries.


During the war he was an active member of the Legal Advisory and Draft Review Boards.


In 1915 Mr. Conwell was a candidate for Judge of the Orphans Court. and though defeated, he polled more votes than any other Republican mp to and including that election.


Mr. Conwell resides at 3604 Duvall Avenue. His offices are 363 Calvert Building. Baltimore.


J. ARCHER BELL.


James Archer Bell, son of John Archer and Margaret J. Bell, was born in Baltimore, Md .. on June 21, 1872.


After completing his education in the schools of Baltimore, Mr. Bell became connected with the improved pavement business (contracting and asphalt. For the past nine years he has been manager for the National Union Assurance Society with headquarters in Baltimore.


Mr. Bell is a member of the Masonic order. He is a Republl- can In politics, and was appointed by Mayor Broening a member of the Paving Commission, having become successor to the late Douglas II. Thomas. He was formerly on the grand jury.


On November 28, 1900, Mr. Bell married Miss Edith Mae Willis, of Baltimore. They have one daughter, Dorothy Bell, a student at one of Baltimore's young ladles' finishing schools.


He resides at 3039 St. Paul Street, and his law offices are In 418 Law Building, Baltimore,


WILLIAM WALKER BECK.


William Walker Beck, attorney at law, was born February 15. 1870, in Kent County, Maryland, son of Samuel and Ellen ( Constable ) Beck.


Ater attending the Public Schools and Washington College. Chestertown, he was graduated from the University of Maryland. law department, in 1802, and was admitted to the bar the same year.


Mr. Beck was elected States attorney for Kent County on the Democratic ticket for two terms. 1903-11; represented Kent County in the State Senate of Maryland, sessions of 1912-14. and was appointed by Governor Harrington chairman of State Tax Commission of Maryland in 1918 for a term of six years. lle is a member of the University Club and Baltimore Country Club.


Mr. Beck and Miss Mary Page Beck. of St. Louis, Mo .. were married February 15. 1900, and have two children -- Elen Con- stable and Merritt Page Beck.


Business address, I'nion Trust Building.


Residence address, Chestertown. Maryland.


WALTER L. CLARK.


Walter L. Clark, lawyer and general counsel for the Maryland Casualty Company, Baltimore, was born in MeKean County, Maryland, October 27, 1879; son of Robert Y. and Ella L. Clark. Ile was a member of the class of Es99 of Baltimore City College, and is a graduate of the I'niversity of Maryland, law department. In 1902.


Mr. Clark became general attorney in 1909, counsel in 1911, and general counsel in 1920 for the Maryland Casualty Com- pany : has been general counsel and a director of the Maryland Assurance Corporation since its incorporation. He was vice- president and general counsel for the Banker's Surety Company from 1911 to 1916, and vice president and director of the Atlantic Swimming Pool Company since 1912.


lle Is upon the Board of Governors, l'niversity Chb ; vice- president and governor. City Club, and member Baltimore Athletic Club.


Otlices, 50 Maryland Casualty Building.


Residence, The St. Paul Apartments,


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DOUGLAS GORDON HANSON.


Douglas Gordon Hanson, manager of the Baltimore offices of the Cunard Steamship Company, Ltd., was born in Cecil County, Maryland, April 26, 1880, son of Benjamin P. and Clara B. Hanson.


He attended the Baltimore Public Schools and Baltimore City College, and was associated in the steamship passenger business with the late Arthur W. Robson. Following the latter's demise, Mr. Hanson became manager for the Cunard Company, having held this position since March 1. 1919.


Mr. Hanson was married April 21. 1909. to Miss Anna Gertrude Berry. They have one daughter. Clara Elizabeth.


Business address. 107 East Baltimore Street.


Residence, Mt. Washington, MId.


CHARLES B. BACKMAN.


Charles B. Baekman, lawyer. Baltimore, was born in Detroit. Michigan, August 25. 1869 ; son of John A. and Mary (Merry- man) Backman.


Hle received his primary education in the Public Schools of Detroit, and attended Baltimore Law School, gradnating in 1898 with LL.B. degree. Following graduation, he was admitted to the bar in 1 98, and has since practiced continuously in Baltimore.


Mr. Backman is a member of the Maryland Lodge No. 120. A. F. & A. M .; is Past Grand Patron. Order of the Eastern Star : Past Chancellor of American Lodge No. 108, K. of P.


Served three years in Company "G," 23rd C. S. Infantry. from April 5. 1558, to April. 1591


Mr. Backman was married to Miss Emma C. Uhl, of Balti- more. June 28, 1599. Ile has one son. John T. Backman, horn Jannary 4, 1902.


Offices, 700 Equitable Building.


Residence, 126 Angusta Avente. Baltimore.


AUGUST E. CHRISTIILF.


August E. Christhilt. Highways Engineer for the city of Baltimore, was born in Baltimore. Detober 28. 1872; son of Ilenry B. and Anna M. (Gill, Christhilt.


He wns educated in the Baltimore City College for the civil engineering profession, and engaged in civil engineering for elghteen years, and was in the contracting business four years. From 1906 until 1911 he was chief engineer of the Commission for Opening Streets, and April 12. 1020, became Highways Engineer of Baltimore.


He is a member of the Press Club of Baltimore : American Society of Civil Engineers, and of the Masonic order.


Mr. Christhilf was married in December, 1900, to Miss Mary A. Marsilliott, of Pittsburgh, Pa.


Othces, City Hall, Baltimore.


Residence, Southeast Gittings Avenue and Sycamore Road.


FRANK W. JACOBY.


Frank W. Jacoby, son of Theodore and Martha (Ruppell I. coby, was born January 7. 1877. Baltimore, Md. : has for the past twenty-five years been with the following concerns : The Newport News Shipbuilding Co .. Globe Shipbuilding Co., South Chicago Shipbuilding Co .. Harlan & Hollingsworth Shipbuilding Co .. Wm. S. Cramp & Sons Shipbuilding Co., Johnson Engineer- ing Co., Erie Basin Dry Dock Co .. and Maryland Steel Co .. the latter now the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation, with which company he has been for the past thirteen years, holding the position of assistant superintendent of hnll construction during the late war.


Is a member of the Odd Fellows, Moose, Eagles, Juniors. Republican Club.


Was elected to the City Council of Baltimore, May, 1919, and made president of the first branch.


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REV. JOSEPH P. HANLEY.


Reverend Joseph P. Hanley, president of Epiphany Apostolic College. Baltimore, was born in County Roscommon, Ireland, July 21, 1869 ; son of Michael J. and Mary Hanley.


Ills earlier education was received in the National School, Elphin, County Roscommon. Ireland, and in the Academy of Saint Paulinus. Catterick, Yorkshire, England. His classical studles were made at Epiphany College, Baltimore, and his theological studies were completed at Saint Mary's Seminary and Saint Joseph's Seminary, Baltimore.


On the twenty-second of December, 1906, His Eminence, the Cardinal, ordained him to the priesthood, and Father Hanley was appointed professor at Epiphany College immediately after- ward. On the 20th of January. 1912. Father Hanley was appointed President of Epiphany College.


WILLIAM HOMER LAWRENCE.


William Homer Lawrence was born in Baltimore. September 5. 1873, son of Andrew . and Fannie (Lipper, Lawrence. Ile attended the Public Schools ; graduated at Baltimore City College, and at the l'university of Maryland (LL. Bo) in 1895.




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