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way that his father's hotel had been a rallying place for debate, and a forum, for contests, between every shade of opinion on local and state affairs. He was a ready, fluent and convincing talker, and took a frequent part in these debates, his wit being quoted far and wide. His services as an auctioneer were in frequent demand, and he gained the reputation of being the best in the vicinity. His ambition, however, still called for a larger scope, and he determined to sell his store in Spencer and establish himself in the manu- facturing business in Elizabethport, New Jersey, where an opening had appeared. This move was made in 1855, to be followed three years later by the removal of the business to Newark. Here he formed a partnership with William H. Baldwin, and a factory was established on a much larger scale, the firm engaging in the manufacture of carriage wheels, they being the first to make them by machinery. The style of the firm was Phineas Jones &
Company. In 1864 the firm moved to its present location on Market street, and year after year the manufacturing facilities have been increased and the volume of business has augmented. Many additions have been made to the plant and it is considered one of the largest and best equipped in the country, the goods of the house take precedence over all others in their line, gaining this position through the reputation they have won during many years of absolute and unvarying reliability. They are used not only all over the United States, but are also exported to Canada, England, Germany, and other European countries.
Mr. Jones was a man of decidedly mechanical bent, and was himself the inventor of a number of appliances which were patented and became very valuable in some of the processes of the manufacture. He always made it a rule to give a strict personal supervision to the factory, and there was no detail of the work with which he had not made himself familiar. It was probably this deep interest in the processes of the manufacture, and exact oversight of the smallest matters on the part of the chief, that explained the success of the enterprise during a long series of years. In politics Mr. Jones was a Republican, and a resourceful and able speaker, he was ever ready to defend the principles that he advocated. Through his position as a business man of recognized efficiency and influence, he early obtained the public esteem as evinced by election to offices of trust and responsibility. Within one year after his coming to Elizabethport he was elected a member of the common council and served for two years in that body. He was one of the original twenty-five men who founded the Newark Board of Trade, established in 1868. He also served on the board as a director and took a vigorous and continuous share in all its activities. He was a director, also, in the Peoples' Insurance Company, established in 1866. In 1874 he was elected a member of the general assembly, giving great satisfaction to his constituency during his term of office, and being re-elected the following year to the same post. In 1881 Mr. Jones was sent to the Forty-Seventh Congress, and served to the end of his term, although it was at the cost of much suffering on account of an illness he had contracted in Washington. He was forced on this account, therefore, to decline the nomination to a second term that was tendered him. While a member of Congress he spoke at length and with much ability on the river and harbor appropriation bill, also on other subjects which may be found by consulting the records. He was a very intimate friend of Presi- dent Mckinley, and had predicted his elevation to his high office when he, too, was a mere congressman. Mr. Jones was a member of the New Jersey Agricultural Society, and one of its board of directors. ITe was deeply interested in all the subjects under its jurisdiction. Mr. Jones sold his
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interest in the firm in 1896, to the present owners, Phineas Jones & Com- pany. He died April 19, 1884, and in his death the community sustained a great loss. Aside from the position he had won as a business man of ability and sterling integrity, he was a man of many friends, his genial manners, keen wit and strongly marked individuality bringing him always much to the front in all matters that concerned the welfare of the com- munity. He was a member of the New Jersey Historical Society, and also a member of the George Washington Association, whose membership descends only through the eldest son of the family. He was also eligible to the Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Mr. Jones married three times. His first wife was Emmeline Baxter Lamb, born February 12, 1824, died February 5, 1847, daughter of Austin and Nancy Lamb; his second wife was Harriet Whittemore, and he was survived by a widow who was Laura Hamblett, daughter of David and Emma Hamblett, the former having been a large lumber dealer of Manchester, New Hampshire. There are four children living: Henry P., son of the first wife, and head of the firm of Phineas Jones & Company; Frederick A., of New York City, son of the second wifey Gertrude (Jones) Bruchon, and Eleanor, the two latter, children of Laura (Hamblett) Jones.
AUGUST V. HAMBURG
Among the men of the city of Newark, New Jersey, who have been successfully identified in recent years with much of the improvement and development.of the business interests of the city, the name of Augustus V. Hamburg, president of the Hamburg Button Company of Newark, takes high rank. To the progressive ideas which generally characterize the normal American citizen he adds the conservatism which he has inherited from his honored German ancestors, a combination which has been proven to be a most happy and beneficial one. He is the son of Augustus and Margaret ( Bremer) Hamburg, who were married in Newark, October 6, 1852. The former was born in Germany, March 25, 1831, the latter in New York City, July 4, 1834.
Augustus V. Hambug was born in St. Louis, Missouri, July 4, 1858. He was a very young child when his parents selected Newark as their place of residence, and his education was acquired in the public schools of that eity. This was supplemented with a course in the New Jersey Business College. At an early age he commenced his business career, the knowledge he had already imbibed serving him in good stead. His first position was with a firm of dry goods merchants, with whom he remained for a period of five years. He was then offered, and accepted, a position with a New York notion and button house, doing an extensive annual business, and there he was called upon to shoulder important responsibilities, which he did to the entire satisfaction of his employers. Seventeen years ago he organized the Hamburg Button Company of Newark, a corporation which occupies an important place in the button industry, being one of the largest concerns of its kind in this section of the country. Mr. Hamburg was elected pres- ident of this corporation, an office for which his executive ability eminently fitted him, and which he has filled worthily since that time up to the present (1913). Under his able management the annual output of the firm has increased in a steady and consistent manner, and its affairs are in a most flourishing condition. Among the other business interests with which Mr. Hamburg is connected is the Ironbound Trust Company, of which corpora- tion he Is a vice-president.
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Mr. Hamburg takes a rational interest in the political situation of the city, but has never had any desire to hold office. His fraternal affiliations consist of membership in Roseville Lodge, No. 143, Free and Accepted Mascus, the North End Club, the Union Club, and the New Club. In religious matters, he is a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Hamburg married in Newark, February 23, 1882, Ella, daughter of Ephraim and Elizabeth Hedden, of Newark. They have one daughter, Mabel J., who was graduated from the public and high schools of Newark, and was a student at Vassar College.
The high esteem in which Mr. Hamburg is held in the business world is indicated by the fact that he is at the present time filling the important office of president of the Newark Board of Trade. Reared, as he has been, in an atmosphere in which the leaders of great industries were constantly moving, he has the opportunities for gaining rich experiences. His well poised judgment and his keen and analytical mind readily gain the confi- dence of those with whom he associates, and he has remained true to the high principles which he laid down for himself since his earliest youth. His fellow citizens regard him as one who gives his earnest devotion to the best interests of the community.
ARCHIBALD F. BULL
Archibald F. Bull, president of the Bull Construction Company of Newark, was born on Long Island, and his early education was gained at the public schools of his native locality. As a very young boy he gave evidence of an unusual aptitude for business and showed other indications of a strong character. He was only thirteen years old when he started to work in Roosevelt, Long Island, and was fortunate enough to get at once into the work to which he was to devote his life. He is the patentee of a form of re-inforced concrete which is possessed of such great advantages that it will be of enormous benefit to the building trade of the future. Its efficiency is due to the case and rapidity with which it is made, and to the fact that it is absolutely fireproof. His intention is to build a large number of small houses of this material in the Oranges and in the suburbs of Newark. This project which is an excellent one from the point of view of business has also a bearing upon the development of the region that has also its side of civic usefulness. The firm of which Mr. Bull is the president is capitalized at $50,000 and is an extremely successful and busy one, doing a general contracting business in the erection of doeks and lighthouses and in the doing of masonry and concrete work of all kinds.
Mr. Bull has been married twice, he having married (first) Miss Hannah E. Platt, and of this marriage there were four children: Mrs. J. S. P. Dorlan, of Roosevelt, Long Island; Alfred, secretary of the Bull Construction Com- pany; Vera M. and Percy. Mr. Bull married (second) Mrs. Snediker. Mr. Bull is somewhat of a veteran in the construction business, he having been in it for twenty-five years.
PETER MARTIN MULLIN
In Peter Martin Mullin, the well known and efficient undertaker of Newark, New Jersey, we have a man, young in years, yet with a devotion to the duties of his calling which might well do honor to a much older man. His well poised judgment and keen, analytical mind enable him to carry
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out the ofttimes difficult and delicate duties of his profession in a manner which wins the confidence and respect of all who have had dealings with him.
His father, Peter M. Mullin Sr., was a blacksmith in his earlier years, then engaged in the undertaking business, with which he was connected until his sudden and untimely death in November, 1891. He was killed by a railroad train at Market street depot. He was one of the most prom- inent undertakers of the city, and was a freeholder of Newark for many years. Earnest in his endeavor to advance the interests of the city in every possible manner, he was an ardent supporter of Democratic principles, and was an active worker in the ranks of that party. He married, May 21, 1871, Annie Kelley, and had children: William, an undertaker in Newark; Joseph, engaged in the same business in Newark; Grace, married John Coburn, of Newark; Louis, died at the age of fourteen years; James, an undertaker of Newark; Isabel, married Charles Mulvihill; Anna, lives in Newark; Marie, in Newark; Peter Martin, whose name heads this sketch. Two magnificent silver trophies were presented to Mr. Mullin, upon which was the following inscription: "Presented to Freeholder Peter M. Mullin from the members of the Board of Freeholders of Essex County, on the 20th anniversary of his marriage, May 22, 1891." On June 25, 1890, a beautiful gold-headed cane was presented to Mr. Mullin by his friends. At the time of his death the following resolutions were presented to his family:
"At a special meeting of Branch No. 10, District No. 4, St. Patrick's Alliance of America, Held Sunday afternoon, November 8, 1891, the follow- ing resolutions were adopted: Whereas it has pleased Almighty God to suddenly call our beloved Honorary Member Peter M. Mullin, we deem it a time to express to the bereaved family our deepest sympathy and sorrow. Resolved, that through his death the Branch has lost a true friend and earnest worker, and that we profoundly and deeply mourn the loss of our late worthy member. Resolved, That we tender to the family of the deceased a suitable copy of these resolutions, and resolved that a suitable copy be spread upon our minutes and that the Branch attend the funeral in a body. Committee: Thomas F. Durning, Joseph P. Finnigan, Peter J. McKenna, Timothy O'Leary, John P. Mulberrick and John H. Russell."
Peter Martin Mullin, the particular subject of this sketch, was born in Newark, New Jersey, April 24, 1892. His early years were spent entirely under the supervision of his mother. For a time he was a pupil in the St. James' Parochial School, then became a student in the .St. Rose of Lima School, from which he passed to St. Benedict's College.
Upon the completion of his education he entered upon his business career by associating himself with his brother William in the undertaking line. After a short time he abandoned this and entered the employ of the New York and New Jersey Telephone Company. On April 1, 1913, Mr. Mullin decided to continue the undertaking business of his father, now known as the Estate of Peter M. Mullin, at No. 228 Lafayette street, which is equipped in the most modern manner for the accommodation of his numer- ous patrons. Mr. Mullin is a devout member of St. James' Church, and is a staunch supporter of the Democratic party. He is a very bright and energetic man of business, progressive in his ideas, and is an active member of the Concordia Building and Loan Association. He is also a member of the Knights of Columbus and of the Holy Name Society.
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JUSTUS GOSLAU
Successfully identified with some of the most important improvements . in the board of public works is the name of Justus Goslau, a German- American of whom the city of Newark may well feel proud.
He was born in Leipsig, Germany, 1878, and came to America with his parents in 1887. They decided upon Baltimore, Maryland, as their future home, and Mr. Goslau attended public and private schools in that city. Later he matriculated at the Maryland College of Pharmacy, in Baltimore, being graduated in the class of 1897. He was then for a time a demon- trator of chemistry in the same institution, and finally attended the Wisconsin Medical College, from which he was graduated in the class of 1901. Going then to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he commenced practicing his profession as chemist to several firms manufacturing chemical and pharmaceutical products and went from there to Newark. Among the various places in which his services have been called into requisition, may be mentioned: The Clark Thread Works, National Brewers' Academy, The R. B. Davis Company, J. W. Howard, and a number of other firms. In all of these positions he acquitted himself with honor ,and was appointed to his present · position, as chemist of the Board of Street and Water Commissioners in 1907, being recommended by Morris R. Sherrerd, chief engineer. At first the appointment was as assistant to Mr. William A. Howell, Engineer of Department of Streets and Highways, and later, when his superiors became familiar with his experience and training, had him do such work as found necessary in the water and sewer departments. Lately Mr. Goslau has taken up the microscopical examination of water to a large extent, and since 1912, bacteriological water analysis has engaged his attention. Besides this work, which is for the Department of Water alone, Dr. Goslau attends to the testing of paving and sewer brick, portland cement, asphalts, wood block, road oils, lubricating oils and the official rain gauge register for city.
Mr. Goslau may look back with pleasure and satisfaction to the work he has accomplished which has earned him commendation from all of his · superiors in the department, for the careful attention given to details, and the painstaking and perfect manner in which it is accomplished. One may look forward into the future and confidently predict that before many years Mr. Goslau will have risen by many degrees above his present position, honorable and responsible as that is.
ROBERT SPENCER TERHUNE
Robert Spencer Terhune, a prominent member of the Newark bar, was born in that city, October 12, 1871. He is a son of the late Albert Hammel and Gertrude Ann (Smith) Terhune. Albert HI. Terhune was also a native of Newark, and was a prominent shoe merchant. He served in the Civil War, and took part in a number of engagements, including Antietam and Fairfax Court House.
Robert S. Terhune was educated in the public schools of his native city, and began the study of law immediately upon leaving school. He entered the office of Malcolm MacLear, now deceased, judge of the District Court of Newark, and completed the work in the New York Law School. He was admitted to the bar of New Jersey in June, 1902, entering at once upon the practice of his profession in Newark. Mr. Terhune has won the esteem and confidence of his brethren of the bar and of the wider public of the town. In 1904 and 1905 he held the position of the journal clerk of the House of Assembly.
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From the time of his first entrance into professional life, Mr. Terhune has taken a keen interest in political affairs. His first vote cast for President of the United States was that for Benjamin Harrison. At the regular elec- tion in November, 1909, he was elected to represent the Imaginary District, comprising the Eighth, Eleventh and Fifteenth Wards, in the New Jersey Legislature, as a Republican. He holds the position of auditor of the Northern Republican Club, being at the same time a member of the club. He is a member of the Republican Indian League, elective member of the Essex County Republican Committee, and member of the Lawyers' Club of Essex County. He is a member of Kane Lodge, No. 55, Free and Accepted Masons, and the Newark City Camp, Modern Woodmen of America.
GEORGE HENRY SIMONDS
George Henry Simonds, who for almost a quarter of a century has been associated with the Home Life Insurance Company, is one of the most widely known and highly respected business men of Newark, which has been his home for many years. His business career has been varied and he attained gratifying success in each of the various fields of endeavor which gained his attention; yet none appealed to him with such force as that with which he has now been connected for so many years. From the first his adaptation found recognition, and he enjoys the reputation of being a master mind in the field of life insurance-a profession imposing upon its followers wise judgment, a minute knowledge of what has become a mathematical science, and those qualities of personality that attract friends and insure confidence.
Mr. Simonds is a native of New Hampshire, born in Fitzwilliam, May 26, 1851. His father was George Washington Simonds, a well-known manu- facturer of Winchendon, Massachusetts, who removed to Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire, where he married Clarissa Stone, daughter of Moses and Eliza Stone.
George Henry Simonds attended the public schools of his native town, and having exhausted their capabilities, and being ambitious of gaining a more thorough educational equipment, he entered the New Ipswich Academy, where he remained two years, and leaving that institution with an ample store of knowledge and newly awakened ambition. Diligent, watchful, and alert to grapple with new opportunities, he determined upon New Jersey as a more promising field for his endeavor than New England. Accordingly, in 1878, he went to Newark, where he entered the employ of a jewelry house, this marking the beginning of his real entrance upon business life. After a year he withdrew from this connection to accept a position as travel- ing salesman for the Waterbury Button Company, and in which he found gratifying success. After two and a half years he became associated with the City Button Works of New York City, in the same capacity, and his relations with this house were so satisfactory that he remained with it for a period of eleven years, when he resigned, much to the regret of his employers, and only because he had found a new field which he believed to be more acceptable. This new life began in 1891, when he accepted the position of general agent for the Home Life Insurance Company of New York, and which he has held to the present time, a period of twenty-two years, and entirely to the satisfaction of his superiors, who number him as one of their most thoroughly equipped and successful representatives. Dur- ing these years he has vastly extended his acquaintance with men of large affairs, and numbers among them a host of warmly attached friends.
Almost from the day of his coming to Newark, Mr. Simonds has been
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active in community affairs, playing his part with the same hearty enthus- iasm that marked his business conduct. Since 1902 he has been a valued member of the Newark Board of Trade, and during the greater part of that time he has served as chairman of one of its important committees- that on new membership. In 1906-1907 he was a school commissioner from the Eighth Ward. During his term he rendered excellent and highly appre- ciated service, having introduced certain innovations of decided value, and winning generous commendation. Gifted with a fine baritone voice, an intelligent and discriminating musical taste and broad knowledge of music, both secular and religious, he has for years been a social favorite, and particularly in musical circles. For thirty-five years he has been approvingly heard by social circles and churchgoers. His first service was with the quartette choir of St. Stephen's Protestant Episcopal Church, Newark, and he has served in the same capacity with the quartette choir of the Munn Avenue Presbyterian Church, East Orange, seven years, resigning from it to take a position with the First Presbyterian Church of Newark, and which he held for seventeen years, resigning on May 1, 1912. During this long period of service he has witnessed and borne part in a marvelous develop- ment of church music-from the sensuous operatic adaptations in vogue when he began, to the stately devotional works of the present day, and of which one well known to Mr. Simonds ( Dudley Buck) was one of the earliest and best exponents. Mr. Simonds is also a member of the Orpheus Club of Newark, the leading musical organization of the city; of Northern Lodge, No. 25, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons; of Corinthian Council, Royal Arcanum; and of the Down Town Club of Newark. He is a member of St. Mark's Protestant Episcopal Church, Forest Hill.
Mr. Simonds married ( first) Alice E. Wilson, of New York, who died December 9, 1893, leaving four. children-Clarence E., born 1876; Ralph W., 1878; Marion A., 1884; and Alice C., 1893. Of these children, Clarence E. and Ralph W. are deceased. The last named, a graduate of Princeton University, class of 1899, was killed in action before Manila, February 5, 1899, in the first battle with the insurgents. He was the first soldier to fall upon the field of battle in that conflict, and his devotion to his country, his soldierly gallantry and his untimely taking-off, have been appropriately commemorated in a memorial tablet in the hall of the Barringer High School, where he was once a student, with the classical inscription "Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori"-"Sweet and proper it is to die for one's country."
Mr. Simonds married (second) January 15, 1896, Nita H., daughter of the late Captain J. T. Douglas, of Toronto, Canada. Of this union was born one son, George Douglas, December 16, 1896.
Of Mr. Simonds it is justly to be said that he is a type of the best American citizenship-a man of the purest integrity, the loftiest ideals, devoted to the obligations of family and friendly attachment, most attractive in his personality, and, with his family, holding an enviable social position.
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