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With this firm foundation for his career, he established himself as an accountant in 1906, opened his office, and was soon on the highroad to business and financial success. Yet even this did not content him. In 1907 he obtained the degree of certified public accountant in New Jersey, and has recently taken a special course of study at the Newark University Board, a school of commerce, accounts, and finance, for the purpose of mastering the most abstruse branches of his chosen study, and thus render- ing himself of the greatest possible value to his many prominent clients. Hle now stands, despite his youth, in the forefront of his profession, having built up for himself a large and important clientele for which he acts in the capacity of auditor and consulting accountant. He is also a fellow of the society of Certified Public Accountants of the State of New Jersey, and a fellow of the American Association of Public Accountants.
Mr. Beidelman's devotion to his profession does not, however, prevent his taking part in other of the community's activities. He serves on tho
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commission of county affairs, is a member of the Board of Trade, and secretary of the Indemnity Building and Loan Association of Newark, in which work he is very active. He is an enthusiastic automobilist, and a member of the New Jersey Automobile and Motor Club.
Mr. Beidelman is a Presbyterian in religion, and is associated with the Knox Presbyterian Church of Kearny.
VICTOR PARSONNET, M. D.
Among the large number of physicians in the city of Newark, New Jersey, there is none with a more enviable reputation than Dr. Victor Par- sonnet, nor any who enjoys in a greater degree the confidence of his patients and the good will of his colleagues.
Born December 15, 1871, at Balta, province of Podol, Russia, he came to this country in his early manhood subsequently bringing his parents, Ephraim and Rachell ( Ricoff) Parsonnet, the former a commission merchant of Newark for many years, and now living in retirement.
His preparatory education was acquired in an eight years' course in the gymnasium at Odessa, and upon coming to America he entered the Law department of the Boston University, where he pursued his legal studies for a period of one and one-half years. Deciding at that time to follow the medical profession instead, he transferred his allegiance to the Tuft Medical College, where he remained one year. He then became a student in the Long Island Medical Hospital, Brooklyn, New York, from which he was graduated 1898, the degree of Doctor of Medicine being conferred upon him. For one year he was connected with the Woman's Hospital, Central avenue, Newark, and at the expiration of this period established himself in the general practice of medicine. He has, to a certain extent, made a specialty of gynaecology, and has been appointed gynecologist to the Beth Israel Hospital of Newark, in which capacity he has rendered efficient service. His general practice is a large and lucrative one, and is constantly increasing. Dr. Parsonnet is a member of the Medical League of Newark, the Essex County Medical Society, New Jersey State Medical Society, the Academy of Medicine of Northern New Jersey and the American Medical Association. He is identified with a number of business enterprises and is one of the influential stockholders in the Ameri- can National Bank and in several building and loan associations. He has the welfare of the city in every direction closely at heart and is one of those public spirited and courageous citizens, who dare to have the courage of their independent convictions in the matter of politics.
Dr. Parsonnet married Augusta, daughter of Thomas Lavine of New- ark, and they have children: Eugene, who is a student at the Newark Academy, Thomas and Marian. Mrs. Parsonnet is president of the Ladies' Guild of Beth Israel Hospital, is a power in the interests of a number of charities, and active in the Newark Political Union and the cause of the New Jersey Suffrage League.
Both Dr. Parsonnet and his wife are lavish entertainers, and consistent patrons of music and the fine arts. They are well known in the musical circles of Newark and of New York City. The summer home of the family is at Bradley Beach, New Jersey, where the open-handed hospitality of Dr. and Mrs. Parsonnet is appreciated to the fullest extent by a large circle of intellectual friends.
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EDWARD STRATEMEYER
While Newark is principally recognized as a great manufacturing center, and is known as such throughout the world, wherever American commerce extends, it is also true that its citizenship comprises men of established reputation in all the walks of life, in science, in art, and in literature. Among the latter class is to be recognized a famous character in the person of Edward Stratemeyer, a favorite author of juvenile works, and proprietor of the Stratemeyer Literary Syndicate.
Mr. Stratemeyer is a native of New Jersey, born in Elizabeth, in 1862, son of Henry J. and Anna (Siegel) Stratemeyer. He began his education in the public schools of that city, and afterwards had the advantage of a private tutor. Even as a student he gave promise of a literary career, and early productions of his pen gained for him the recognition of discrim- inating publishers. Soon after completing his studies he entered the employ of the well-known publishers, Street & Smith, as editor of their juvenile publication, "Good News," and was also associate editor of "Young People of America," on similar lines. This venture demonstrated that he had found his true field of work, and he made rapid advancement. To him was due the establishment of "Bright Days," a journal for young people, whose spirit is evidenced by its happy title. His industry was unflagging, and in addition to caring for these publications he was also a valued con- tributor to "Golden Days," of Philadelphia, and "The Argosy," of New York. He then became interested in book work, and brought out his first juvenile volume, entitled "Richard Dare's Venture," which he followed with a number of similar works in rapid succession. All of these strongly appealed to the young of both sexes, aside from their literary excellence, exercised a strong moral influence, while in no way descending to the puerile inanities that marked the juvenile literature of a preceding generation. In 1898 Mr. Stratemeyer brought out a more pretentious work which was eagerly caught up by the boys throughout the country-"Under Dewey : at Manila," and which ran through a dozen editions and is yet sought for. Responding to the patriotic spirit thus awakened in the boys of America, he made this the forerunner of a notable series of volumes of military and naval life-"Old Glory Series," 1898-1902; "Soldiers of Fortune Series," 1900-1904; "Colonial Series," 1901-1906; "Pan-American Series," 1902- 1909; "Dave Porter Series," 1905-1913; "Flag of Freedom Series," 1899- 1905. Ile was also author of "American Boys' Life of William McKinley," 1901; "American Boys' Life of Theodore Roosevelt," 1904; "Rover Boys Series," 1899-1910; "Frontier Series," 1903-1907; and "Boys' Hunters Series," 1906-1910; many of the latter being issued under the nom-de- plume of "Capt. Ralph Bonehill" and "Arthur M. Winfield." Of these the "Rover Boys Series" has reached a circulation of one and a half million. Mr. Stratemeyer also completed a work of "Oliver Optic," under the title of "The Undivided Union," and various works of Horatio Alger, Jr.
In 1906 Mr. Stratemeyer founded the Stratemeyer Literary Syndicate, which handles the works of many writers of juvenile literature, furnishing employment to writers and supplying publishers with a great mass of serial and book matter. At present their lists number some two hundred and seventy-five titles, which are issued by seven of the leading publishing houses of the United States. It is probably only the truth to say that no writer for juveniles has ever had so large a reading clientele among children as has Mr. Stratemeyer.
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lle married, in Newark, in 1891, Miss Magdeline B. Van Camp, and they have two daughters: Harriet, attending Wellesley College, class of 1914; and Edna Camilla.
JEAN R. TACK
It is the amount of general business transacted in a city which gives it standing and rank in the country, and the men who conduct these business transactions, form the bulwark of the country. Prominent in the business section of Newark, New Jersey, is Jean R. Tack, one of the leading jewelers of the city, now at the head of the business founded by his father. Jean Tack, the father, organized the business in 1872. He was born in Germany, came to Newark in 1871, and not long afterward married Locher, also of Newark.
Jean R. Tack was born in Newark, in 1875, and was the recipient of an excellent education which he has supplemented by careful reading and close observation. For a time he attended the public schools of his native city. He spent eight years at the Green Street German School, and completed his school education by a complete course at the Newark Business College. Upon leaving college he entered the business of his father, with whom he was associated until the retirement of the latter in 1899, when Mr. Tack assumed entire control of affairs, an undertaking in which he has prospered to an unusual degree. His business methods are founded on honesty and integrity, and all who have had dealings with him once, are certain to be retained as his customers. He is a member of Kane Lodge, No. 55, Free and Accepted Masons; Union Chapter, No. 7; Damascus Commandery, No. 5; Salaam Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; New Jersey Consistory of Thirty-second Degree Masons; and was commodore for a period of three years and of the Newark Yacht Club. Ile is an active member of the Board of Trade, and for many years secretary and treasurer of the South Broad Street Merchants' Improvement Association. Mr. Tack married Amelia Eberlo, also of Newark. He is a man of genial and social disposition, and is noted for his open-handed hospitality. In private circles, as well as in the course of business, he has won high esteem for his many sterling virtues.
ALBERT SCHURR
The dominant trait of the German-Americans has been the indefatigable perseverance with which they pursue any object, whether it be scientific investigation or the furtherance of a business project, and this united with the progressive methods in vogue in this country, form a combination which is well-nigh invincible. Albert Schurr, prominently identified with a number of the most important and extensive business enterprises of the city of Newark, New Jersey, is a notable example of these characteristics. Coming to this country when he was but little more than an infant, the fine traits inherited from his German ancestors were developed under careful super- vision and according to the best American ideas, with a result which has proved eminently satisfactory in every respect. He holds official position in a variety of large financial and other business ventures.
Mr. Schurr was born in Crefeld, Germany, August 6, 1866, and was three years of age when he came to this country with his parents, so that, in everything except the actual fact of birth, he is a thorough American, and his intense patriotism is of an intensive order, although he has never lost
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that love for the land of his birth which lies deep in the heart of every true man. From his earliest years he was an earnest student and a great lover of books, and his career in the public schools which he attended in the city of New York, was a most satisfactory one. Upon completing the course in them, he entered the College of the City of New York, from which he was graduated, and commenced to study pharmacy at the College of Pharmacy, Columbia University, New York, from which he was graduated with the degree of Doctor of Pharmacy. He then engaged in business as a chemist and druggist, and was thus occupied for a considerable period of time. Numerous other business enterprises then claimed his attention. His main business connections have been with insurance and real estate matters, in which his record is as follows: Manager for the New York Life Insur- ance Company, having charge of the department located in Reade street, New York City; one of the organizers of the North American Life Insurance Com- pany of Newark, New Jersey, being director and manager for the state of New Jersey, and is now in office in this company as the third vice-president;, president of the North American Building and Loan Association; director in the United Building and Loan Association of Hackensack, New Jersey, and in the White Way Building and Loan Association of Newark. Ilis interest in educational matters has always been a lively and beneficial one; and he has served as a member of the Newark Board of Education for a period of four years.
The fraternal affiliations of Mr. Schurr are numerous and include: Northern Lodge of New Jersey, No. 25, Free and Accepted Masons; Salaam Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; Consistory of New Jersey; Royal Arcanum; Modern Woodmen of America, in which order he is a past state councilor and past state deputy; and Newark Lodge, No. 21, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of New Jersey. In spite of the numerous demands made upon his time by his varied and important business interests and his fraternal connections, Mr. Schurr keeps well abreast of the times by wide and diversified reading. He is a ripe scholar and an impressive and pleasing conversationalist, and his opinions are expressed in language which is both rich and choice. He is personally interested in young men in whom he recognizes traits and ambitions worthy of assistance, and has alded many in their first difficult steps in the business world.
LEOPOLD JAY
There is always an element of interest attaching to the history of a man who has shown his ability to cope with others in the exciting race toward the goal of success, where each must fight his own way to the front. Leopold Jay, engaged in real estate operations in the city of Newark, New Jersey, has not alone shown his ability to make this fight, but his power of maintaining the position he has won, regardless of the efforts of others.
Mr. Jay was born in Newark, and practically his, entire life up to the present time has been spent in that city. Ilis education was acquired in the public schools, through which he passed with a record which reflected credit on pupil and teachers alike. His first venture in the world of business was in the leather and findings line, with which he was connected until 1882, when he transferred his energies to the men's furnish- ing Hne, in which business he established himself, and was identified with it. until 1910. He had been very successful in all his business operations, and by this thuo bad amassed a considerable fortuno, a goodly share of
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which he had invested in large tracts of land in the vicinity of Newark. Having sold his men's furnishing business in 1910 to good advantage, he turned his attention to real estate operations. He has been an active member of the Business Men's Association, and is also actively connected with the Business Men's Building and Loan Association.
Mr. Jay married Regina Strauss, of Newark, and their two children are: Theodore, a student at the New York Law School, and Gertrude, who is now a pupil at the Newark High School. Mr. Jay is a member of the board of directors of the Hebrew Orphan Asylum of Newark; , of Triluminar Lodge, No. 112, Free and Accepted Masons, and of Salaam Temple, Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He is well informed upon all the leading topics of the day, as well as upon all matters connected with his business. His success is not to be measured merely by the rank he has achieved among his fellow men, but by the confidence which his associates place in him, and by the amount of real good he has been able to accomplish. His fidelity to principle has been a matter of comment in the business circles with which he is connected, and he is held in the highest esteem.
PAUL H. JAEHNIG
The field of electrical science, recently opened up, in which there have been astounding developments, and whose future possibilities are apparently illimitable, has opened doors of golden opportunity to a countless host of the brightest minds. Among such is to be given honorable mention to Paul II. Jachnig, who has won for himself a foremost place among electrical engi- neers and demonstrators, and who, in the course of his career, has had the great advantage of personal contact with Edison, the wizard of the profession.
Mr. Jaehnig is a native of Germany, born in the famous city of Dresden, in 1871, son of Moritz and Anna Jaehnig. The parents came to the United States with their son, then two years old, in 1873. The father was a baker, and could only afford the son a public school education, but these advantages were utilized to the utmost, and young Jaehnig was advanced to the high school, which he left in his seventeenth year to engage in electrical work and study. He at once gave exhibition of a natural aptitude for his chosen calling, and of those other all-important qualities-industry and persever- ance. He made rapid advancement, and his employer, William J. Hammer, made him his assistant, in which capacity he accompanied Mr. Hammer to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was placed in charge of the electrical display at the Cincinnati Exposition, aiding in its installation and remaining in charge until the close. His conduct of this important display won for him high commenda- tion, and in 1889 he went to the Paris Exposition as assistant in the famous Thomas Edison exhibit, where he was thrown in frequent contact with that great scientist. After the close of the Exposition, Mr. Jaehnig came to New York City, where he was closely identified with Mr. Edison in municipal electrical construction work, and on the completion of this work associated himself with the Ward Leonard Company of New York City, with whom he remained for three years.
In 1893 Mr. Jaehnig located in Newark, New Jersey, where he gained instant recognition as a master of his profession. He at once established for himself the business in which he is now engaged and in which his success has been abundant-that of all kinds of electrical construction work and equipment. Beginning with modest resources he developed his enterprise
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rapidly, necessitating the enlargement of his plant from time to time, and finally removal to larger quarters. His labors have extended into practically every field of electrical construction work, and his skill is manifest in prac- tically every Newark institution where electrical devices are utilized. He is an active member of various important municipal and professional bodies- the Public Welfare Commission of Newark, the Board of Trade, of Greater Newark Committee, and the National Electrical Contractors' Association, of which he is representative in the State of New Jersey. He is also a member of Kane Lodge, No. 55, Free and Accepted Masons, and of the West End Club of Newark. He is a member and trustee of the High Street Church, and director of the Y. M. C. A.
Mr. Jaehnig married Leonia A. Walsh, of Red Bank, New Jersey, where her father, James Walsh, was chief of police at the time of her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Jaehnig are the parents of one child, Marion, born in 1903.
RAYMOND E. SMITH
Raymond E. Smith, a name well and favorably known in the financial circles of Newark and its environment, has shown exceptional business ability, and to his wise direction is largely due much of the prestige and success of the banking institution with which he is personally connected. He has always taken a keen personal interest in its operations, and the results are to be seen in the reputation which it has acquired.
Mr. Smith was born in Orange, New Jersey, December 24, 1874, and is a son of Thomas J. and Emma Frances (McCoy) Smith, both natives of the same town. He acquired his preparatory education in the public schools of his native town, then became a pupil at the Caldwell High School, from which he was graduated in 1892. He at once embarked upon his business career with all the earnestness which had marked his actions as a student. His father was at that time in the employ of the Orange National Bank, with which he continued for a period of forty years, when he retired from active business life, merely retaining his position as a member of the board of managers of the Half Dime Savings Bank of Orange, and young Mr. Smith accepted a position in the Orange National Bank. His carly training in this field and under such auspices was most naturally an exceedingly thorough one, and equipped him excellently for the financial enterprises with which he was later to be connected. For three years, however, from 1897 to 1900, he was engaged in the mercantile line of business, in the capacity of a traveling salesman, and while making a success in this field, it was not as congenial an occupation as his connection with financial mat- ters. He accordingly returned to Orange, this time becoming associated with the Second National Bank of Orange, and remained with this institu- tion until 1908.
About this time the project was set afoot of establishing the Roseville Trust Company, Mr. Smith being prominently identified as one of the organizers of the enterprise, his natural business acumen and experience practically in the field of finance making him a leader. When the enterprise had taken form Mr. Smith was elected secretary and treasurer of the institu- tion, offices which he has filled with such ability that he has held them up to the present time with honor. This office is admirably adapted to his tastes and qualifications, and it would be a matter of some difficulty to efficiently replace his services.
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his time and attention, but reserves a sufficient portion for the social amenities of life. He is an esteemed member of the Roseville Club, Colum- bian Club of East Orange, and cherishes his affiliations with the Presby- terian church. His political support is given to the Republican party, and he takes an active interest in the welfare of city, country and state, giving careful consideration to all matters of public moment. He is naturally endowed with those qualities of intellect, courage and good nature, which make of him a companionable man, and has many friends throughout the community.
LOUIS EDOUIN COOKE
For almost a quarter of a century the Continental Hotel of the city of Newark, New Jersey, has been presided over by Louis Edouin Cooke, a man whose quaint humor and innate kindness of heart have endeared him to all with whom he has been brought into contact. His has been a varied and most interesting career and has brought him into business and social relations with a number of men of world-wide reputation.
Mr. Cooke was born in Jackson, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, May 17, 1850, and was but five years of age when he removed with his parents to what was then the wilds of Michigan. From his earliest years he was possessed of a fine and remarkably retentive memory and his powers of observation were naturally keen. These qualities were the means of afford- ing him many interesting recollections of the early pioneer days spent in the comparatively unsettled regions. As a young lad he assisted in the cultivation of the farm and learned all the details of work necessary to be performed in an agricultural district. His leisure hours during the winters were spent in attendance at the district school of his section, where he acquired what was considered a fair education for that time. He also learned how to make shoes, and at the age of sixteen years was considered quite an expert at this sort of work. He was naturally apt and adapted himself readily to varied conditions.
Discontent with manual labor inspired him with the idea of taking up a higher class of work, and, going farther west, he found a position in a printing office and mastered this trade from the smallest detail up to the writing of editorials. When this had been achieved he looked about for new fields to conquer. A great belfever in the value of proper and original advertising, he was far in advance of the generality in his ideas. As advance agent for Professor Martino, the California illusionist, he made his debut in the field of amusement advertising, but his other valuable qualities were soon recognized, and he became an assistant in the magic line, and gave popular sketches and impersonations. On numerous occasions while thus employed it necessitated a complete change of clothing from eight to ten
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