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Dr. Hood was born in Newark, November 3, 1880, and obtained his carly and preparatory college education in the schools of his native city. Hle then became a student in the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, New York City, and was graduated from that institution in 1904 with the degree of Doctor of Medicine.
During the next fifteen months he was a member of the surgical staff of the hospital on Randall's Island, New York, and for about one and a half years was actively engaged in the service of the Vanderbilt clinics in New York City. At the expiration of this time he came to New- ark, where he was appointed as assistant in the Children's Department of the Dispensary, but he has never severed his connection with the Vander- bilt clinics. He is visiting adjunct surgeon at the Newark Beth Israel Hospital. In addition to these manifold responsibilities and occupations, he is now serving as district city physician, to which office he was appointed. He is a member of the Essex County, State and American medical societies, and the Newark Medical League. In political matters he entertains independent opinions, and does not hesitate to express them freely. Athletics and all forms of outdoor sports are his favorite form of recreation, and any moments which can be spared from his professional duties are devoted to the further acquisition of knowledge which will assist him along the lines of medical and other scientific research.
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HENRY CARR WARD
The family of which Henry C. Ward, vice-president of Durand & Company, of Newark, is a member, is an old and honored one, numbering many generations, in all of which were men of integrity and enterprise, performing well their part in the various spheres of activity in Which they moved. Members of the family located in New Jersey in the early part of the seventeenth century, and their descendants in great numbers reside there at the present time.
Henry C. Ward was born in Irvington, New Jersey, August 27, 1866, son of Joseph Grover and Julia Smith (Cochrane) Ward, grandson of Aaron Condit and Mary Oliver (Munn) Ward, great-grandson of Jacob (2) and Abigail (Dodd) Ward, great-great-grandson of Jacob (1) and Mary (Davis) Ward, great-great-great-grandson of Lawrence and Eleanor (Bald- win) Ward, great-great-great-great-grandson of Josiah and America (Law- rence) Ward, the latter a second wife; and a descendant of John Ward, who came to Newark, New Jersey, in 1666, with a number of other families from Branford, Connecticut.
Ilenry C. Ward attended the public schools in the vicinity of his home until twelve years of age, when he became a student in the private school of E. E. Clarke, at Stratford, Connecticut, thereby acquiring a practical education. He began his active business career as salesman in the firm of Durand & Co., manufacturing jewelers of Newark, and was promoted from time to time to more responsible positions, succeeding his father as vice-president of the corporation. He is a communicant of St. Stephen's Protestant Episcopal Church, of Newark; a member of the New Jersey Auto- mobile and Motor Club and of the Jewelers' Club of Boston, and a Repub- lican in politics.
Mr. Ward married, June 1, 1889, Grace Louise, eldest daughter of Stephen Van Cortlandt and Emilie (Fichter) Cadmus, who bore him one child, Rayonette Emily, born April 11, 1890; died in July, 1891.
ARTHUR DEVINE
The late Arthur Devine was one of those men whose lives and characters form the underlying structure upon which are built the hopes of American civic institutions. It is because the free institutions of the young republic have produced such citizens that one is assured of their continuance, growth, and constant expansion. The careers of such men as he show the possibili- ties open in a commonwealth like New Jersey to those who possess good business abilities, and the high integrity that informs alike the good citizen and the good business man. His ambition along the worthiest lines, his perseverance, his steadfastness of purpose and tireless industry, all furnish lessons to the young business man of coming generations and the well- earned success and esteem he gained prove the inevitable result of the practice of these virtues. His whole life was devoted to the highest and best and all his endeavors were for the furtherance of those noble ideals he made the rule of his daily life. The success he won as a business man never elated him nor caused him to vary from the modest simplicity of his manner. A nature of singular sweetness, openness and sincerity, he probably never had an enemy. But any estimate of his character would be unjust that did not point to the natural ability and keen mental gifts which he improved by daily and hourly use. He succeeded better than the average business man because he had a wider intellectual equipment than the
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ordinary shrewd business man. He had a profound knowledge of human nature, and his judgment was sound and unerring. He had a strong and dominating personality, and his power over other men was not the result of aggressiveness, but of the momentum of character and strength.
Arthur Devine was a native of Newark, having been born in that city August 3, 1845. His parents, Terence and Ann (Reiley) Devine, were both natives of Ireland. He was sent first to St. Patrick's Parochial School, after which he took a commercial course in the Newark Business College. At the age of sixteen he left school and a year later went to Peekskill, West- chester county, New York, to take a position he had obtained in the service of the Hudson River Railroad Company. Here he remained for five years, gaining daily in experience, and winning golden opinions from his employers. So greatly was his fidelity appreciated that when he determined to leave the company, and notified them of his resolution, another position with higher pay was offered as an inducement to remain with them. This he declined, however, as he had decided to return to Newark, and engage in business for himself. He had become attracted by the possibilities in the real estate field, and perceived with the unerring foresight for which later he became so well known, that an era of phenomenal growth was at hand in Newark. That he was right in his judgment was proved by the outcome, and by the remarkable success which he met from the day he first established his modest real estate office on Broad street. His name soon became asso- ciated with the largest real estate operations in Newark and the adjoining country. It was not long before he won the reputation of being one of the best authorities on real estate valuations in the state. His good sense, fine intuitions, and sterling integrity won him such a place that his counsel was sought by some of the largest and most experienced financiers in the country. In 1879 he moved his, office from its original quarters in Broad street to the location on Market street where he carried on the business until his death.
The last important transaction that involved his professional opinion was the testimony he gave before a board of examiners appointed to select a site for the erection of the proposed new City Hall of Newark. It was recognized that he was the greatest authority on real estate values in the city, and one of the chief in the state as well. The cross-examination on the witness stand consumed several days, and was commented upon by the examiners with the highest appreciation. It was conceded at the time that his perfectly explicit and expert testimony did much to clear up the settle- ment of a question that affected not only the owners of property to be purchased but the city itself, and his expression of opinion did much to bring the matter to a speedy settlement. His knowledge on this occasion enabled the city to select the site most desirable for the purpose, and his advice was taken and the City Hall erected on the spot he proposed.
Mr .. Devine died before the completion of the magnificent structure, with the selection of whose site he had been so intimately associated. His connection with that civic enterprise was, however, only one of many of importance in the city whose growth and general upbuilding was throughout his whole career very near to his heart. His intimate knowledge of the subject brought him the name by which he was sometimes jocularly known among his friends, the "Real Estate Encyclopedia of New Jersey." He did much for his native city who was honored in her son, and he lived to see the results of his hopes and his untiring labors in her behalf. He died April 17, 1901, leaving a widow and six children.
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ARTHUR DEVINE, JR.
Arthur Devine, Jr., the son of Arthur Devine of the preceding sketch, has followed in his father's steps and has become prominently identified with the real estate business in Newark. Coming into an inherited position of well-merited esteem in the business world of Newark he has carried on the tradition handed down to him by a father who was one of the leading citizens of the town, and whose name in the city stood for all that was generous and public spirited.
Arthur Devine, Jr., was born in Newark, April 5, 1883, and, an eager, energetic boy, gained his first formal school training at the public schools of Newark, supplementing this by a course at the Newark Business College. He was eighteen years old at the time of his father's death, April 17, 1901, and he thereupon entered his father's office and succeeded to the business, then situated on Market street. This had been the headquarters of the business for thirty years, holding thus an enviable record among the business establishments of Newark.
Since that day Mr. Devine has had the charge of the Devine Estate, one of the largest individual owners of real estate in the city of Newark. January 1, 1911, Mr. Devine opened offices in the Union Building, this making the third move for the business which had covered a period of forty-two years. This is a record to be proud of, and can be paralleled by few in Newark. The traditions of the house are fulfilled by the character and scope of the work done by its present representatives, and it justly holds one of the highest positions in the business world of Newark.
WILLIAM A. HOWELL
In every capacity and relation of life, William A. Howell, Engineer of Streets and Highways of the city of Newark, New Jersey, has shown marked ability. He was born in Newark, 1859, a son of George W. and Mary E. ( Ward) Howell, the former having filled the office of treasurer of the city of Newark from 1885 to 1892. He attended the public schools of his native city, was graduated from the Chestnut Street Grammar School to the Newark High School, and from the latter institution in 1875. Matriculating then at the New York University, he was graduated in the class of 1878 with the degrees of Bachelor of Sciences and Civil Engineer. In 1881 the same university conferred upon him the further degree of Master of Science. His business connections in the engineering line were with numerous rail- roads, and in 1893 he became connected with the Engineering Department of the city of Newark as assistant engineer in the Department of Streets and Highways. From 1901 until 1905 he was in charge of the construction work in connection with track elevations, and gained well-deserved com- mendation for his careful and thorough supervision of this difficult work. Hle became department engineer of streets and highways August 15, 1907. Numerous problems have been presented to him in connection with his engineering work, and in every case he has shown himself a master of men, materials and conditions.
Mr. Howell pursues his occupation with the greatest ardor and with unabated interest, yet he does not allow it to prevent him from taking an active part in the social life of the city, and in assuming a number of other responsibilities. In national politics he is a member of the Republican party, and in local, he entertains independent views. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, of the Society of Municipal Improve-
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ments, of the Newark Chapter of the Sons of the Revolution, the Delta Upsilon Fraternity, Union Club, Corinthian Chapter, Royal Arcanum, and St. John's Lodge No. 1, Free and Accepted Masons.
In the prime of life, Mr. Howell has the energy and ambition which generally characterize those his junior by many years. His power of pure enjoyment enhances every pleasure in life, and his remarkable power of concentration of thought enables him to solve a difficulty in the time it takes the average man to decide upon his plan of action.
JOHN F. ANDERSON
John F. Anderson was born in New York City in 1825, and moved to Newark with his family in 1859. He immediately became identified with any movement that tended toward the improvement and development of the city of his adoption. Realizing that rapid communication between Newark and New York would be one of the chief factors in encouraging the growth of Newark, he was one of the early and enthusiastic advocates of a ten-cent fare to New York. Although holding no municipal office he was continually advising the city authorities to build for the future; in laying out new and wide thoroughfares, putting in large sewers, establishing public parks, and in every measure that would be a benefit and convenience to the citizens was an able and active champion.
Mr. Anderson was a member of the New Jersey Legislature for one term, and in that body showed the same generous devotion to the public welfare of the state that he did as a citizen of the municipality. Ile was engaged in the wholesale boot and shoe business in New York City, and retired from the firm of Powell Brothers & Company in 1873.
ANDREW C. SNYDER
Of the present generation of men who are in the public eye and mind in the city of Newark, New Jersey, there is none more actively and bene- ficially interested in its business life than Andrew C. Snyder, the capable president of the South Jersey Glass Company. He is the son of Henry V. H. Snyder, who removed with his family from Paterson to Newark in 1885. Engaging in business in the latter city, he is still actively identified with it.
Andrew C. Snyder was born in Paterson, New Jersey, January 19, 1868, and was in his early manhood when he removed with his parents to the city of Newark, whose business interests he has had thoroughly at heart since that time. His school education was acquired in his native city, and he has supplemented this by extensive reading and by his keen powers of close observation. For many years his position in the business world has been a dominant one and, in addition to being the vice-president of the South Jersey Glass Company, he is actively interested in the American Oil and Supply Company. In spite of the demands made upon Mr. Snyder by the heavy responsibilities of his business interests, he finds time to devote himself to the public affairs of the city, decidedly for its betterment. He is active in the councils of the Republican party. Mr. Snyder married Nellie V. Kane, of Paterson, and they have been blessed with one child: William.
Mr. Snyder has a number of affiliations with organizations, some of them being: Potentate of Salaam Temple, Ancient Arabic Order ,of the
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Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; member of the Union Club, Republican Club, Forest Hill Golf Club, St. John's Lodge No. 1, Free and Accepted Masons, of Newark. He is a man of a genial and sympathetic disposition, and his business ability, as well as his general capability, are recognized throughout the city. He keeps well abreast of the times in every respect, and it is confidently predicted that he will achieve a high degree of eminence in the political field as he has already in the business world.
JOHN A. MATTHEWS
It is of the utmost importance that the people of any community should be careful in the selection of those whom they elect to guard their interests, as not only the present is placed in their keeping, but the fate of future generations rests upon the plans made by those holding office. In the election of John A. Matthews, a well-known lawyer of Newark, New Jersey, as a member of Assembly, the citizens of Newark have made a peculiarly happy choice. Not only is he of broad and liberal views, but he is possessed of great foresight and can rise nobly above the prejudices of the hour.
Mr. Matthews was born in Malden, Massachusetts, September 22, 1882, and acquired his elementary education in the parochial and public schools of his native town. He then became a student at St. Charles College, Ellicott City, Maryland, from which he was graduated in the class of 1901, with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. A course of study at St. John's Philosophy House, Boston, Massachusetts, obtained for him the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy, and he next took a post-graduate course at Seton Hall, which conferred upon him the degree of Master of Arts. For a period of two years he was engaged in teaching at Seton Hall, and for a further two years he taught at the New Jersey Law School. The fraternal membership of Mr. Matthews is with the Knights of Columbus, and he is also a member of all the Democratic clubs of Newark, where he is held in high esteem as a gifted and eloquent speaker. He was elected as a member of the Assembly in 1912, his vote being the highest ever cast on that ticket. He has already achieved a reputation for the earnest and beneficial work he has done, and much is expected of him in the future.
Mr. Matthews married, June 27, 1911, Margaret, daughter of Trustee John F. MeDonough, of South Orange, and grand-daughter of the late John Radel, the pioneer traction magnate of Newark. Mr. Matthews is endowed with natural talents of a high order, among them being a terse and vigorous expression, and brilliant oratorical powers. As a citizen, as well as in his capacity as a lawyer and lawmaker, he has won the confidence and esteem of all with whom he has held relations, and he has most certainly added to the prestige of his family name.
G. WISNER THORNE
In newspaper work and as a member of benevolent organizations, G. Wisner Thorne has been well known in Newark for many years. His ancestry in both lines of descent has been distinguished in military, civic and religious lines. One of his lineal ancestors, Henry Wisner, was a member of the continental congress, 1774-75-76; another, Gabriel Wisner, was a lieutenant-colonel in the continental army, and was killed in Orange county, New York, in a battle with the British; an immigrant ancestor, a Hollander, Johannis Wiesner by name, was a soldier under Marlborough,
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and was in active service under that brave general in his battles with the King of France, for which services he was awarded a grant of land on Long Island by Queen Anne of England. He emigrated to America in 1701-2. Mr. Thorne is also descended from Major Richard Thorne, who was a Revolutionary patriot of Long Island. Another ancestor was Timothy Mills, a minute man of Morristown, New Jersey, during the War of the Revolution. The parents of Mr. Thorne were Louis A. and Louisa (Mills) Thorne, both natives of New York City.
G. Wisner Thorne was born in Newark, New Jersey, September 16, 1849, and was educated in the Newark Academy. He commenced his journalistic career at the early age of seventeen years, in the capacity of a reporter on the "Newark Evening Courier," a position he held until 1876, when he assumed a similar position on the staff of the "Newark Journal." In March, 1881, he formed a connection with the "Newark Sunday Call," which has been uninterrupted up to the present time (1913). He commenced his work with this paper as a member of its editorial staff and, in 1885, was admitted to membership in the firm which controlled the paper. This was subsequently incorporated, and, since 1900, in addition to his editorial work, Mr. Thorne has borne the responsibilities of the dual office of president and treasurer of the company.
The number and diverse character of the organizations to which Mr. Thorne belongs, is an index of his liberality of thought and of his wide humanity. Among these may be mentioned: The New Jersey Society, Sons of the American Revolution, which he served as secretary for six years; he has been a member of the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for the last twenty years, has served as its president and at the present time is its secretary; he is a member of the Essex and the Union clubs and the Baltusrol Golf Club, and is connected with a number of other organizations. As a trustee of St. Barnabas's Hospital he has been of great service to that institution. His religious affiliations are with the Protestant Episcopal Church, and he is a member of the standing committee of the Diocese of Newark. His monograph, entitled "Literary Newark," covers the subject thoroughly and has been highly praised. Mr. Thorne is unmarried.
HERBERT H. SATCHWELL
Prominently identified with the younger generation of physicians and surgeons of the city of Newark, New Jersey, is Dr. Herbert H. Satchwell.
Born in Newark, April 2, 1884, he was sent to the public schools of his native city and was graduated from the Newark High School in 1900. He then matriculated at New York University, from which institution he was graduated in 1904 with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. The following two years were spent at Bellevue Hospital, New York City, and 1907 was passed as resident physician at the* Willard Parker Contagious Disease Hospital in the same city. He then returned to Newark, where he estab- lished himself in general practice. He is assistant visiting surgeon to St. James' and the Presbyterian hospitals, and has served as chief examiner to the Tuberculosis Clinic in Newark. He is a member of the alumni asso- ciations of the medical school he attended, and of the Bellevue and Willard hospitals, also of the Essex County State Medical Societies, the Academy of Medicine of Northern New Jersey and the Doctors' Club of Newark.
Dr. Satchwell pursued the study of law for the purpose of qualifying as an expert in medical jurisprudence, insanity, public health, and sanitation,
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and in questions relating to injuries under the liability laws. He is an alumnus of the New Jersey Law School, from which he was graduated in June, 1913, with the degree of Bachelor of Laws. He is a member of the Frelinghuysen Law Club of Newark.
GEORGE F. REEVE
George F. Reeve has been, for a number of years, an important figure in the contemporary history of Newark's business world, both as the head of a large establishment, dealing in coal and masons' materials, which bears his name, and by reason of his prominent connection with two of the largest financial institutions of the city.
His father, Abner Reeve, founded, in 1835, what is now one of the oldest coal and masons' materials houses in Newark, and took an active part in the affairs of the then, town, becoming eventually, president of the Essex County National Bank and director of the Newark Fire Insurance Company.
George F. Reeve was born about sixty years ago in Newark, and re- ceived his education there, attending, first, the local private schools, and later, the Newark Academy. Upon leaving the latter place, he associated himself with his father in his business, and finally entered the two com- panies of which the elder Reeve was president and director. Here he ad- vanced until to-day he occupies the office of vice-president of both com- panies.
Mr. Reeve's activity as a citizen of his community is great, and is by no means confined to the world of business. He is vitally interested in the development and betterment of his native city, and is a great philanthropist, being especially concerned with the efforts to combat disease, and for the preservation of the public health. In this connection he has become asso- ciated with two important medical institutions, and serves on the Board of Trustees of both the Presbyterian Hospital of Newark and is president of the Newark Dental Clinic. He is also a member of the Newark Board of Trade, and was, for a time, its president.
WILLIAM EDWIN SELBY
The Selby family, of Newark, New Jersey, of which William Edwin Selby, the well known real estate broker of that city is a representative in the present generation, has been resident in Newark for very many years and has been prominently identified with all of its important interests. William Edwin Selby has been instrumental in developing a number of the districts of the city, and a large share of the prosperity of the city is due to his sagacity, foresight and wise counsel.
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