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Mr. Lawrence is prominent in legal circles and is active in pollties of the State. He was nominated on the Republican tleket in 1907 and 1911 for States attorney of Baltimore County, and though defeated, he led his ticket on both occasions. He was a candidate for Congress from the Second District, and in 1919 he was candidate for States attorney of Baltimore City. Ile lectures In Baltimore I'niversity of Medical Jurisprudence, and Is called upon to deliver addresses on many public ocensions.
Mr. Lawrence married December 23, 1910, Estell E. Russell. Residence, 3248 E. Baltimore Street.
Offices, 810 Law Building.
CAPTAIN DAVID OSWALD CAMPBELL.
Captain David Oswald Campbell, agent and marine superin- tendent for the Garland Steamship Corporation at Baltimore. was born at Glasgow, Scotland, May 20, 1874: son of Captain David Cook Campbell and Jessie Campbell.
Practically his entire career has been spent at sea. having gone to sea at the age of 14:2 years, serving his time in sailing ships and passing through the various grades, having been in command of steamers for 16 years, sailing to and from the United States to all parts of the world. Was Lieutenant Com- mander in the British Naval Reserve, retiring from same in the year 1912, was appointed marine superintendent for the Garland Steamship Corporation of New York in 1915. Was port super- intendent for the Shipping Control Committee. Expeditionary Depot. Quartermaster Department. Baltimore, from September. 1918, to February, 1919. Member of the Port Development Committee, Masonie order and St. Andrews Society.
Captain Campbell married May 2, 1904, Jessie Murray Thomp- son. They have three sons-David, Jr .. George and Oswald.
Offices, 511 Keyser Building, Baltimore.
Residence. "Kylemhor," Kate Avenne, Baltimore.
JOHN HILLEN JENKINS.
John Hillens Jenkins, Baltimore broker, was born in Balti- more County. Md., September 2. 1855, son of John Wilcox and Alice Julia (Shaw) Jenkins.
lle was educated at Clarke's private school. Calvert Hall College and Rock Hill College.
lle engaged in his father's business in 1870 and in 1871 associated with P. T. George & Company, remaining with that company fifteen years. He became representative of Henry Clews & Company. New York brokers, for six years, then entered the firm of E. N. Morrison & Company, brokers, in Is96 ; became a enrb broker in IODS and a member of the Baltimore Stock Exchange in 1904.
Is a member of the Baltimore and Green Spring Valley Innt Clubs.
Othees, 16 Baltimore Stock Exchange.
Residence, Garrison, Baltimore County, Md.
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GEORGE RICHARD CALLIS. JR.
George Richard Callis. Jr., Baltimore architect, was born in Baltimore, Md .. February 22, 1889; son of the late George R. Callls and Mary C'allis.
Hle was educated at Cornell University and Rock Ilill College. A.B. and BIN.A.
Designed the William Lanahan Memorial in 1914 : interior St. Martin's Church in 1912 : Consolidated Beef and Provision Com- pany Bullding in 1915; St. Martin's Day Nursery. 1915; Brith Sholom Building, 1914: Kennedy residence at Guilford, 1916 : Snesil plant, 1914-17 : Leibowitz residence. 1916: Adam Deupert garage, 1919; plant for Lonis Miller, 1919; Light Street ware- house for General Wholesale Grocery Company, 1919-1920. etc.
Was District Director of war workers of the Washington Ordnance District during the World War.
Is a member of the Knights of Columbus,
Moose.
Mr. Callis married October 10. 1911, Miss Elizabeth .A. Eisenhardt. He has four children.
Offices. GLI American Building.
Residence, Melvin Avenue. Catonsville, Maryland.
CLARENCE G. HARIG.
Clarence G. Harig, chief of the Bureau of Drafting. City of Baltimore, was born in Baltimore. April 15, 1853 ; son of C. Leonard and Margaret (Tall) Harig, and attended the Public Schools, Maryland Institute, and Baltimore Polytechnic Institute.
Mr. Harig was employed by the Baltimore Ferro Company as draftsman, five years ; by the Baltimore City Sewerage Commis- sion elght, as draftsman and inspector, and in 1916 accepted his present position as chief of the Bureau of Drafting, Batti- more City.
Ile Is a member of the Engineers Club of Baltimore : American Association of Engineers, and the Arundel Boat Club.
Mr. Harig was married November 9. 1905, to Miss Bertha Buckingham, of Baltimore, He has two children, Margaret and Phillips. His others are In the City Hall, and Mr. Harig resides In 3313 Waldhiem Street, Walbrook, Baltimore.
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PAUL JOHANNSEN.
Panl Johannsen, lawyer and police magistrate, City of Balti- more, was born in the City of Bredstedt, Province of Sleswig. October 5, 1871, son of Johannes C. and Marie C. (Gries) Johannsen. Ile was educated in the public schools of the city of Bredstedt, and after coming to this country in 1887, attended the Sadlers, Bryant & Stratton Business College. and later Baltimore Law School, whence he graduated in 1599.
Upon his arrival in Baltimore, he was first employed as a "printers' devil" by the German correspondent, and was pro- moted by successive stages until he became bookkeeper and later cashier. In the meantime he had pursued his law studies at night, and in 1899 was admitted to the bar and immediately began the practice of law.
Mr. Johannsen formerly served under Governors Crothers and Harrington and now under Governor Ritchie as Police Magis- trate, and also served under former Governor Crotherson on the Liquor License Board.
Mr. Johannsen was married June 28. 1598. to Cora Virginia Grumbine, and has one daughter, Mildred I.
Residence, 2216 Mondawmin Avenue, Baltimore,
Othees. Gaither Building, Baltimore.
WILLIAM E. LANKFORD.
William E. Lankford, warden of the Maryland House of Cor- rection, was born at Pocomoke. Worcester County. Maryland. August 11. 1860 ; son of Joseph B. and Anne Elizabeth ( Fleming) Lankford. He was educated in the Grammar School and at Princess Anne High School, Princess Anne. Md.
Mr. Lankford was a carpenter for twenty years. He was twice elected Sheriff and Tax Collector for Worcester County. 1899-1906. During these years he showed his ability in handling men and affairs for the county so well that in 1906 he was appointed Warden of the Maryland House of Correction, which position he tilled until 1914, when he engaged in farming and Inmber business in Pocomoke, Md., until 1916. when he was again selected for Warden of the Maryland House of Correction. Ile has been Instrumental in abolishing the old forms of punish- ment In the institution and is called a square man by the Inmates In hls unbiased decision in settling their grievances. Hle has established the Honor System, under which farmers are
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JOIN J. IIANSON.
John J. IJanson. Commissioner of Lamps and Lighting. and proprietor of the John J. Hanson. Baltimore, was born in Baltimore. September 4, 1867, the son of John and Margaret Hanson, and was educated in the Public Schools and at Calvert Hall School.
Ile organized the John J. Hanson in 1905. This concern engages in the sponging and water-proofing of various cloth materials.
Mr. Hanson is prominent in B. P. O. Elk affairs and was appointed by Mayor Preston to the Committee on Elk Conven- tions, Carnivals, etc. Ile was a semi-professional baseball player in his youth and is now an ardent baseball "fan." Ile was Corporal in the MI. N. G., and was one of the six to qualify as sharp-shooters.
Mr. Hanson became chairman of the Republican State Central Committee of Baltimore City in 1908. At the Republican National Convention of 1912 (at Chicago, and 1916, he served as chief doorkeeper.
In 1909 he was elected sheriff, and served four years as Land Commissioner under Governor Goldsborongh. He is at present Commissioner of Lamps and Lighting, having been appointed to this responsible office by Mayor Broening. May 5, 1920.
Mr. Hanson married Miss Lillie E. Pestel on April 20, 1991. and has two children. Frank John and Nola Margaret Hanson. Business address. 413 West Pratt Street.
Residence. 3201 Clifton Avenue.
MARK D. HARRIGAN.
Mark D. Harrigan, proprietor of Mark D. Harrigan, mannfac- turer of printers' rollers, etc., was born in Baltimore, April 15, 1X65, the son of David and Deborah ( Lewis) Harrigan.
Substantially a self made man, he received his education in the Public Schools of Baltimore, and while yet but a boy, began Ils business career as a printing pressman, which work he continued until food, when he established bis present buisiness. Ilis otlices are at 310 North Holliday Street, and Mr. Harrigan resides at 2009 St. Paul Street.
FRANK WEBSTER KEATING, M. D.
Frank Webster Keating. M. D., superintendent the Rosewood State Training School for Feeble Minded, was born in Centre- ville, Maryland, on February 20. 1870, son of Thomas James and Sarah Frances ( Webster) Keating. He was educated in St. Panl's Parish School and the University of Maryland ( medi- cal department ).
Dr. Keating engaged in the fire insurance business from 1887 until 1893. Following his graduation in 1896 from the Univer- sity of Maryland he became an interne in University Hospital, there remaining until October 1st of the same year, when he was appointed to his present position as superintendent of the Rosewood State Training School for Feeble Minded. Dr. Keating also bas a large professional practice in addition to his connection with the above named institution, and is well known in medical circles of the State. He was president the Association of Medical Officers of American Institutions for Feeble Minded in 1902: president of the Baltimore County Medical Association in 1919, and is a member of the above Associations and also of the National Association for the Study of Epilepsy .. American Medico-Psychological Association. Mary- land Psychiatric Association, and the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland. He holds membership in the Green Spring Valley Hunt Club.
Dr. Keating was a member of Troop "A" Calvary. M. N. G .. in 1902-1905. Ile was in volunteer service under the Selective Service Law during 1917 and 191.
Ile is unmarried, and his offices and residence are in Owing's Mills, MId.
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JOHN VOLLENWEIDER.
John Vollenweider was born in Zurich, Switzerland. July 10. 1863, son of Henry and Barbara Vollenweider, anul educated in Swiss schools
He founded his present business, the Northwestern Cornice Works, May 10, 1597. and has expanded it from the typical small tin shop of one man to the present plant which is 32 fort wide and a half block long, in which are made cornices, sky- lights and other sheet metal articles.
Mr. Vollenweider has seven children living. Residence, 2403 West Lanvale Street.
Offices, 1506 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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RICHARD LAWS LEE.
Richard Laws Lee, attorney at law. was born December 19. 1866. at Baltimore, Maryland, son of Dr. Richard Corrie, of Middlesen County, Virginia, and Ada (Laws) Lee, of Accomac County, Virginia.
Ile attended the Public Schools. Baltimore City College and Maryland I'niversity of Law : being admitted to the bar in 1889, and has practiced in Baltimore since that date.
Mr. Lee is a member of the Masonic order (Beanseant Com- mandery and the Shrine; ; is Past Grand Chancellor Knights of Pythias ; an Odd Fellow. Elk, and a Knight of the Golden Eagle. Member the Maryland Historical Society and the City Club.
He was married to Miss Mary Donnelly. April 22. 1907. Has one daughter. Dorothy Lep.
Offices, 232 St. Paul Street.
Residence, 2843 North Calvert Stort. Baltimore.
PERCY C. HENNIGHAUSEN.
Percy C. Hennighausen, member of the law firm of Hennig- hansen & Stein, Baltimore, was born in Baltimore, Md .. on June 26, 1866, the son of the Rev. Fred P. and S. Eva ( Lopley } Hennighausen.
Mr. Hennighausen received his carlier education in the Public Schools of Baltimore, and he graduated in law at the University of Maryland in 1888.
For twenty-five years Mr. Hennighansen was associated with his uncle. Louis D. Hennighausen, in the practice of law. In 1900 he formed the present partnership with Charles F. Stein, another prominent member of the Baltimore bar.
Mr. Hennighansen was a member of the City Council and president of the First Branch ( Mayor Ex-Otheio) in 1893-1895. lle was I'nited States Commissioner of Immigration under former President William Mckinley.
Is a member of the Metropolitan and Baltimore Athletic Chibs.
SAMUEL C. MAILE.
Samuel C. Mahle, sheriff of Baltimore County, was born In Harford County, Md .. February 8, 1871, son of John C. and Mary (Gerwig) Mahle.
Hle attended the Public Schools of his section and worked for his father immediately after leaving school: in 1893 going in business for himself, in the produce, grocery and general mer- chandise lines. He continued in business for about IS years, having stores in Baltimore City and at Woodlawn. Md.
Ile was appointed by the Baltimore County Commissioner as Chief of Police of the County in 1912-1913, and was elected Sheriff in 1915 : serving one month in 1915, one year in 1916 and 11 months in 1917. Under the operation of law he could not succeed himself under two years, but was re-elected and re- installed Sheriff of the county on December 1, 1919, one day after the expiration of the two year limit.
Ile was married Angust 27, 1890, to Della A. King and has one son, John Mahle.
Business and residence address. Woodlawn. Baltimore County, Maryland.
JOHN RIGDON KING.
John Rigdon King was born June 24. 1844, in Hagerstown, Md., son of Samuel 1 .. and Eliza chane, King.
Ile attended the Public Schools and after graduating, was a printer's apprentice from 1859 to 1562: then became an officer In the 6th Maryland Regiment. I. S. V .. enlisting at seventeen and serving until 1865. He bears a wound for each year in service, permanently disabled.
From 1870 to 1902 he served in the Custom Honse and was appointed U. S. Pension Agent at Washington. During his twelve years as Pension Agent he disbursed $122,000,000 with- ont the loss of a cent. receiving treasury settlement lu sixty days after leaving office.
Ile was married to Miss Annie M. Snyder, May 28, 1872, and was left a widower May 4. 1917.
Commander Grand Army of the Republic in 1905. Is a mom- ber Grand Army Club and Union League.
Address, Preston Apartments, Baltimore.
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J. ENOS RAY.
J. Enos Ray. State Tax Commissioner and lawyer, was born at Chillm. Prince George's County, Maryland, January 12. 1874. son of J. Enos and Gertrude E. Ray:
Ile was educated in the Public Schools, at Maryland State College, there receiving A.M. degree; at Georgetown University with LL. B. degree.
He was admitted to the bar in 1897 and has since practiced law In Maryland and the District of Columbia, with offices in Washington, D. C .. and I'pper Marlboro, Md.
Ile is a Demcerat : was a member of the Maryland Legislature in 1904-06-08. serving as chairman of the Ways and Means Com. mittee, and Democratic floor leader in 1906 : speaker in 1908 : State auditor in 1913-1919 : appointed Tax Commissioner. 1919 : chairman of the Democratic Committee of Prince George's County since 1911. Is president Prince George's Bank. Hyatts- ville. Md.
Married Isabel G. Arthur, October 15. 1915. Offices, 504 I'nion Trust Building.
Residence, Chillim. Md.
BANCROFT HILL.
Bancroft IliH. harbor engineer, Baltimore City, was born in Baltimore in May. 1887. son of Charles E. and Kate Watts ('layton Hill. He attended Johns Hopkins University, 1907- 1908 as a special student, and was graduated from Massachu- setts Institute of Technology in 1911 with B. S. degree.
Mr. Ilill has been located in Baltimore as a consulting engi- peer since 1913. He was appointed to the position of Ilarbor Engineer on September, 1919, and is also president of the llarbor Board. He is a member of the Merchants Chb of Baltimore.
On May 5. 1915, Mr. III married Miss Frances Moale MeCoy. Ills residence is at Mt. Washington, Maryland, and Mr. Hlin maintains offices In the Keyser Building. Baltimore.
JOUN IL. JONES.
John II. Jones president of the Jones Woodwork Company. Baltimore, was born in Sc. Mary's County. Md .. on October 28. 1868 ; son of John W. and Elizabeth A. Jones. He was educated at Nadler's Business College and at the Baltimore Law School. Mr. Jones started his present business in 1906, at 207-209 Dover Street. Being obliged to seek larger quarters, he removed his plant in 1910 to the present location at 625-631 Portland Street, which site he recently purchased. Mr. Jones specializes In general wood work, high class office fixtures and cabinet work. Mr. Jones' residence is at Reisterstown. Md., adjoining Hannah More College. He purchased his residence three years ago.
CHARLES BIRDSALL PEARSON, M. D.
Charles Birdsall Pearson, M. D., was born at Milford, Mich- igan. March 4. 1563, son of Massarn Pearson and JJosephine ( Birdsally Pearson.
lle was educated at Milford and Ann Arbor (Michigan) High Schools, and in the medical department of the University of Michigan.
Doctor Pearson has given his entire time and attention to the study and treatment of the varions drug neuroses and to contri- butions to the medical press of the country regarding his special line of medical work. Prom ISS7 to 1910 he was Health Officer of the city of Rankin, Mich.
Dr. Pearson was married to Sarah Robson, of Mford, Mich., October S. 1886.
Offices and residence. Mt. Herbert. Catonsville, Maryland.
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JAMES POSEY.
James Posey, consulting engineer, Baltimore, was born &t Oakville, St. Mary's County, Maryland, January 29, 1877: son of John Shaw Poses and Ellen R. Posey.
Mr. Posey received his primary education in the Public Schools of St. Mary's County, and pursued his academic studies at Charlotte Hall. in the same county. He completed his education with a special course in engineering at Johns Hopkins University. From 1897 nntil 1901 Mr. Posey was engaged in special work at the Keen & Hagerty Company's plant at Para and Ostend Streets, Baltimore. He was employed in the office of Henry Adams, consulting engineer, from 1901 until 1910. In 1910 he engaged in business as "James Posey, Consulting Engineer." and he has thus continued to date.
Mr. Posey married November 9, 1908, Miss Camille L. Roberts, Ilis residence is at 4005 Liberty Heights Park, and his offices are in 1107 Fidelity Building.
REV. FRANCIS JOSEPH HURNEY.
Rev. Francis Joseph Turney, assistant pastor of St. Patrick's R. C. Church. Washington, D. C., was born in Washington. October 3. 1886, son of Thomas F. and Mary Elizabeth Harney. Ile attended St. Pant's Parochial School: St. John's College. Washington, in 1599 and 1900: St. Charles College, Ellicott City. Maryland, 1903.08 : St. Mary's University, 1908-1910 CA. B. and A.M. degreest : St. Mary's Seminary. 1910-1913 (8.T.B.) Father Harney was first Professor of English and latin at St. Charles College in 1918-1914, then assistant at Sacred Heart Church, Washington, D. C., 1914-1018; served as chaplain in the I'nited States Navy, 1918-1919, and is now Lieutenant (Inactive listi. I. S. Naval Reserves: was assistant at St. Elizabeth's. Baltimore, in 1919 until Inne 5, 1920, and then became assistant at St. Patrick's, Washington, D. C.
THOREAU BENTON OMAN,
Thoreau Benton Oman, dentist. Baltimore, was born at Rochelle, Va .. May 26. 1872, son of Dr. P. D. and Lydia E. ( Lanrie) Oman. He attended the Public Schools of Madison Connty, Va., and graduated from the dental department of the University of Maryland in 1995.
Dr. oman began the practice of his profession in Baltimore in Mas, 1895, and has continuously been located in that city,
De was appointed in 1918 a member of the Republican State Central Committee. 13th District. Baltimore County. He was elected to the same office in 1919, and was delegato to the Republican State Convention of 1920.
Dr. Oman was proffered the nomination to the second branch of the City Council. Baltimore, and was requested to serve as County Commissioner of Baltimore County and as a member of the House of Delegates of Baltimore County. These positions he has been obliged to decline. his professional practice not permitting him to accept.
Ilis offices are in the Singer Building, Baltimore, and his residence is at Halethrope. M.
HAZELTON A. JOYCE, IR.
Hazelton A. Joyce, Jr., chief examiner Maryland State Insur- ance Department since 1911 : born in Cambridge, Md .. January 25. 1878 ; son of 11. .. Senior, and Emma F. (Tull Joyce. Graduated Cambridge High School, 1895: Western Maryland College. 1599 (A.B., 1902, (A.M.) : I'niversity of Maryland. 1902. ( I.L. B. 1
Associated law firm Willis, Homer, France & Smith in 1902 until its dissolution in 1903. Practiced in Cambridge 1902-11 : associated with Ex-Governor Harrington and J, Richard Jones ( Harrington, Joyce & lones.)
City attorney Cambridge. 1904-10. Member Maryland Legis- lature ( Dorchester County ), 1910.
Is a 32nd degree Mason and Noble of the Mystic Shrine.
Was married to Nota A .. daughter of William W. and niece of Ex-Governor Harrington, April 6, 1909. Married Agnes C. Conroy, of York, Pa., January 2. 1918.
Business address. 1004 I'nion Trust Building. Baltimore. Residence, 3914 Bateman Avenne, Windsor Hills.
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WILLIS R. JONES.
Willis R. Jones, lawyer. Baltimore, was born at Bethel, North Carolina, March 9. 1890, son of Solomon M. and Frances ( Whichard) Jones.
Ile graduated from High School at Bethel, N. C., In 1907, and from Sadlers. Bryant & Stratton Business College at Balti- more in 1908, and graduated in law from the University of Maryland in 1914.
Mr. Jones began practice of law in Baltimore in 1914 and is now associated with Philander B. Briscoe, son of Judge John P. Briscoe, and with Edward D. Martin. He was elected to the Legislature from Baltimore City in November. 1919, on the Democratic ticket from the 3rd Legislative District.
Is a member of the City. Press and Advertising Clubs : the Real Estate Board : local and State Bar Associations, and vice-president of the North Carolina Society of Baltimore.
Mr. Jones and Angelica Carbo, daughter of Lonis Felipe Carbo, (Minister to the United States from Equadori, Were married September 29, 1915. They have two children -- Willis R .. Jr., and James Edward Jones.
Offices, 907 Fidelity Building.
Residence, 1030 North Eutaw Street.
ALBERT WATERS HARRISON.
Albert Waters Harrison, son of James W. and Amanda Harrl- son, was born in Baltimore in 1854.
Mr. Harrison started in the electrotype business when a small boy. In ISTS he established the present electrotyping business of A. W. Harrison & Sons, which was incorporated in 1916, in which business his four sons are associated as partners. A. W. Harrison & Sons, Inc., is widely known as the pioneer electro- typing company of the State, and the leaders in this line of work.
Mr. Harrison married in ISTS Miss Mary Elizabeth MeNelr. of Baltimore. They have had ton children, five of whom are HlvIng, being Charles E., William II .. A. W .. Jr., and Howard IS. Harrison, who are associated with their father In the business, and Mary Alberta.
Mr. Harrison is a Republlean adherent in pollties. He Is a member of the Masonic lodge.
The phint of A. W. Harrison & Sons, Ine., is at 313-315 S. Sharp Street, Baltimore.
. FREDERICK HI. GOTTLIEB.
Frederick II. Gottlieb was born in Vagywarad. Hungary. October 12, 1852, son of Emanuel and Rosalia Fisher Gottlieb. At the age of twelve he came to America : located in Wheeling. West Virginia ; took a position in a store, and worked up to bookkeeper. In 1875 he entered the employ of John Butterfield. In 1877 he took charge of the Dandelet Me Brewery. Balti- more, and continued the brewing and malting business until 1912 ; then resigning to become secretary and treasurer of the Gnaranty Company.
Ile is a member of the Journalist's and Charcoal Clubs of Baltimore, and the Salagundi Club of New York City ; was vice- chairman of the City-State Vice Commission under Governor Goldsborongh, and later on the Labor Commission under Gov- ernor Crothers.
Mr. Gottlieb was twice married ; first to Miss Christine Butter- field in 1876. and to Miss Helen de Vries in April. 1913. Hle has four daughters-Mary, Esther. Minda and Janet. Offices, 506 Sun Life Building.
Residence, 2464 Eutaw Place.
CHARLES F. SMITHI.
Charles F., son of Philip II. and Elizabeth Smith, first saw the light of day on September 12, 1855, in South Baltimore, Md .. during the Civil War.
lle carned his first dollar by selling the (then) Baltimore "CUpper" newspaper. Being of a large family he was early obliged to go to work in a brick yard, a business with which he is thoroughly familiar. He was a policeman in Baltimore County and City, and detective for the Pennsylvania Railroad. in all about twelve years, which period he regards as wasted from a financial viewpoint. Resigning police work he entered the restaurant business, which he conducted for abont font years. Ile got the gold fever in 198, went to the Koynkuk district. Maska. (3 degrees in the Arctic circle), and prospected for goldl. After 18 months he returned to the States to repre- sont the Gro, Gunther Brewery to, as solicitor and collector. which positions he hell for 12 years. He then engaged in his present wrecking business, in which he has been very successful.
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