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Mr. Heston located in Atlantic City in ISS4, and has contributed largely to the success of the city in whose progress he has shown great interest. He is an active and busy man ; who for fifteen years edited and published a prominent daily paper ; is fond of antiquarian and historical studies ; author of various historical papers ; anthor and publisher of Heston's Hand-Book of Atlantic City, and is at all times found at the head of any progressive movement which is to the advantage of his city. Active political connections have resulted in his filling the following offices : was a clerk in the House of Representatives during the 51st Congress ; elected Comptroller of Atlantic City in 1895 ( which office he still holds) ; appointed Commissioner of Sinking Fund by the Supreme Court of New Jersey in 1896, and coupled with many other connections in which his individuality has brought success and distinction. The Republican Party has reason to take credit in this representative of her best tenets. His earnestness and painstaking coupled with ability and tenacity of purpose, place his powers of accom- plishment beyond the ordinary.
Mr. Heston is a Presbyterian, and is actively interested in the Atlantic City Hos- pital, whose beginning was entirely due to his efforts. His record as a public man is without blemish or reproach, and his ability as a scholar, student and writer extends far beyond the boundary of his city and state. Atlantic City is fortunate in having so worthy a son, and an earnest scholar to protect her best interests.
ALFRED M. HESTON
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Carlton Godfrey, Esq.
ARLTON GODFREY, son of Samuel and Martha ( Carson ) Godfrey, was born in Cape May County, N. J., January 13th, 1865, and received a public school education.
Mr. Godfrey read law with James B. Nixon of Atlantic City, and was admitted to the bar in November, 1889, and has since successfully practiced his profession in Atlantic City. In 1894 he formed a partnership with Burrows C. Godfrey under the firm name of Godfrey & Godfrey.
Mr. Godfrey is a Republican in politics, held the office of Tax Collector since 1893, for five successive terms, and each successive election has received an increased majority.
In March, 1898, was elected City Solicitor of Atlantic City, which position he still holds ; his firm has represented the borough of Longport since its incorporation. He is, in addition to his active practice, closely identified with the corporation and other business interests of Atlantic City.
Mr. Godfrey is President of the Real Estate and Investment Company of Atlantic City, and has been Secretary of the Mutual Benefit and Loan Association for ten years, is also a member of the Board of Education.
CARLTON GODFREY, ESQ.
Burrows C. Godtrey
AS born in Cape May County, N. J., July 22d, 1857, is the son of Leariney and Comfort L. Godfrey ; received his early education in the schools of Cape May, and graduated from the American University, Tenn., with the degree of LL. B. Mr. Godfrey taught school in Cape May and Cumberland counties, locating in Atlantic City in 1890, read law with Carlton Godfrey, Esq., and in 1894 was admitted to the bar. He was admitted as a Counsellor June term, 1897. In 1894 entered into part- nership with Carlton Godfrey, forming the firm of Godfrey & Godfrey. He has success- fully practiced his profession in Atlantic City since 1894, always social and pleasant, being a great favorite with those who know him.
BURROWS C. GODFREY
James D. Southwick
AMES D. SOUTHWICK, son of Joseph and Anna L. Southwick, was born December 25th, 1859, at Vincentown, New Jersey, and was educated in the public schools of his State.
By his generous and judicious management Mr. Southwick has made "The Shel- bourne" ( of which he has been proprietor for eighteen years ) one of the foremost hotels of the island city, embodying all the comforts and entertainment which are appreciated by its many patrons.
Mr. Southwick is prominent in the management of the Atlantic City Hospital, which institution he has served in the capacity of Governor, has also acted as Secretary of the Country Club of Atlantic County, President of City Council, Chairman of the County Board of Elections, and is a Director of the Union National Bank.
In politics he is of Republication affiliations, and has received honor and office at the hands of his constituents. He is prominently known in religious circles as a commu- nicant of the Episcopal Church
JAMES D. SOUTHWICK
Samuel Hastings kelley
AS born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is the son of Elwood and Annie Kelley. His early education was obtained in the public schools of his native city. Mr. Kelley located in Atlantic City in the Spring of 1890, and became at once active in the development of this progressive city. The portion of this city known as Chelsea owes much of its development to his untiring energy; the improve- ments of the streets are also due to his unceasing advocation in that direction, apprecia- tion of which is shown by many people who have erected beautiful cottages along these improved thoroughfares. Mr. Kelley was elected to City Council in 1897 for a term of three years.
Mr. Kelley is connected with the Protestant Episcopal Church, and is a staunch Republican in politics, but one of whom his opponents favor with the criticism "a shrewd and able friend, but a dangerous foe."
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SAMUEL HASTINGS KELLEY
Michael A. Devine
ICHAEL A. DEVINE was born in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and moved early in life to Atlantic City, his father conducting at that time one of the first dry goods stores to be established on the Island, afterwards engaging in the hotel business. Mr. Devine was educated in the public schools and has always resided in Atlantic City. His first position in business was with the West Jersey Railroad Company, remaining with them about eight years, first in charge of the Express Depart- ment, and at the consolidation of the West Jersey and Camden & Atlantic Railroads held the position of Chief Clerk.
In 1891, Mr. Devine was elected to the office of Tax Collector and re-elected in 1892. In 1894, he organized the real estate, insurance and law firm of Devine & Wooton, whose prominence and ability has won for them many clients among the business houses of Atlantic City.
In July, 1896, Mr. Devine was appointed Postmaster of Atlantic City by President Cleveland, the Senate confirming the appointment in 1897.
Mr. Devine is largely interested in the development of real estate in the city, and actively identified with the Democratic Party in politics. He is a true representa- tive of a progressive citizen, having many warm friends and admirers.
MICHAEL A. DEVINE
Budge Robert H. ingersoll
1 S the son of the late Doctor D. B. Ingersoll, a prominent county physician, and was born at May's Landing, New Jersey, November 17th, 1868. He graduated from the county public schools, and later attended Rutgers College. In ISS4 he was appointed Page of the Senate, and in 1885, Assistant Journal Clerk, which position he filled until the close of the session in 1890, at which session he was the oldest officer in continuous service and the youngest in age.
Judge Ingersoll studied law with J. E. P. Abbott, Esq., of May's Landing, and Judge Endicott of this city. In 1890 he was admitted to the bar, and located in the Law Building-later, however, moved to his present office at South Carolina and Atlantic avenues.
He was Coroner of Atlantic County from 1892 to 1895, Alderman and President of City Council in 1895 and 1896, Recorder 1896 to IS98, and on February 28th, IS98, was appointed Judge of the District Court of Atlantic City for the term of five years.
Judge Ingersoll is an attorney of ability and prominence, has been identified with many progressive movements of Atlantic City, and his honest efforts have won for him the confidence of his constituents.
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JUDGE ROBERT H. INGERSOLL
Lewis Pennington Scott
EWIS PENNINGTON SCOTT was born in Burlington, New Jersey, February 9th, 1854, is the son of John Hancock and Mary Pennington Scott. He received his early education at the public schools of Philadelphia.
Mr. Scott located in Atlantic City early in 1888, has been actively identified with the Republican Party and is at present time County Clerk of Atlantic County, having been elected in 1895 for a term of five years. He has a large and varied interest in real estate and is interested in the development of his adopted city.
Mr. Scott is a conservative, careful business man of sound principle and marked executive ability.
LEWIS PENNINGTON SCOTT
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William A. Johnson
ORN in Port Republic, New Jersey, March 14th, 1853, and is the son of John W. and Sara Johnson, a prominent family of Atlantic County, largely interested in the cultivation of fertile farm land which has made the eastern portion of Atlantic County famous.
Mr. Johnson gained his early education at the place of his birth, Port Republic, and graduated from the County High School. He located in Atlantic City in 1875. In 1880 the Knickerbocker Ice Company absorbed the Norris and Peckert Company, of which Mr. Johnson was Manager, and subsequently installed him in that capacity in the new corporation. As a representative business man Mr. Johnson stands very high in the estimation of his business associates, representing one of the largest and most important branches of the famous Knickerbocker Ice Company. The success which has attended his management speaks highly of his ability to hold his Company's business in face of all competition.
Mr. Johnson owns considerable real estate in Atlantic City, and while not actively interested in politics, has always been a staunch adherent of the Republican Party.
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WILLIAM N. JOHNSON
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Col. Gco. b. Perkins
EORGE H. PERKINS was born in Boston, Massachusetts, July 12, 1846, and is the son of Geo. W. and Eliza S. Perkins ; attended private schools until thirteen years of age, was then admitted to the Parks Street Grammar School, and later entered the High School in Portland, Maine, and in November, 1862, he enlisted in the army, and was assigned to Company H, Sth Maine Volunteer Infantry, then stationed at Beaufort, S. C. From this time until his discharge in November, 1865, Col. Perkins saw much actual campaigning, was present on a transport during the first bombardment of Ft. Sumter, from then on taking part in many hard fought engagements, and finally present at the surrender of General Lee at Appomattox Court House.
At the close of the war he took up his residence with his parents in Hammonton. N. J., and in 1874 came to Atlantic City, following the trade of carpenter for about ten years, after which he held various positions both in public and private enterprises, until his election in 1892 to the office of Justice of the Peace, which by a succession of re-elections he has since held. He has also been an active member in many of the secret societies of Atlantic City.
Since the foregoing memoir was written, and awaiting publication, Mr. Perkins died somewhat suddenly on Jan. 3d, 1899, at 2.30 A. M., aged fifty-two years. The news of his death was received with profound sorrow by his large circle of friends. His remains were laid at rest in the Pleasantville Cemetery on January 5th, 1899, with the funeral ceremonies of five secret orders to which he belonged.
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COL. GEORGE H. PERKINS
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Bobn L. young
OHN LAKE YOUNG was born on the 25th of September, 1853, at Absecon, N. J., and is the son of James and Mary Ann Young. Has resided in this city since IS70, received his early education at Absecon, N. J. Mr. Young is a very successful man, and has always had a firm and abiding faith in the future of this city. He is a worker in every sense of the word, and has done much for the entertainment of the visitors to Atlantic City, erecting the first iron pier which proved of such great success that three others have since been erected. He is owner of much real estate.
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JOHN L. YOUNG
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Charles IR. Myers
HARLES R. MYERS was born in the State of New Jersey, March 20th, 1859, is the son of George and Christine Myers. Was educated in New Jersey, and located in Atlantic City in 1876.
Mr. Myers is owner and proprietor of the Hotel Rudolf, which under his skillful management has become one of the most popular hotels in Atlantic City.
Mr. Myers is one of a family noted for its progressiveness and interest in the im- provements and welfare of Atlantic City.
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CHARLES R. MYERS
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William Edgar Darnall, A. B., MID. D.
S the son of Henry Thomas and Margaret Pogue Johnston Darnall. He was born in Pearisburg, Giles County, Virginia. Place of early education, Durham, North Carolina, later graduating at Washington and Lee University, and at the University of Virginia.
Prior to studying medicine, Doctor Darnall served as private Secretary for several years to Gen. Custis Lee, and in May, 1896, located in Atlantic City. Doctor Darnall is prominent among the younger physicians of Atlantic City, and has already achieved quite a reputation as the writer of several treatises in connection with his profession. The "Fortnightly Club," composed of many of the leading literary people of Atlantic City, has had for its president Dr. Darnall. He is also a member and reporter of the Atlantic County Medical Society and the Academy of Medicine of Atlantic City. He is physician to the St. Michael's Baby Hospital, Visiting Physician to the Atlantic City Hospital, and Fellow of the American Academy of Medicine, also member of the Medical Society of New Jersey.
Doctor Darnall is a descendant of a prominent family of Virginia. He has genuine literary taste as a scholar and writer.
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WILLIAM EDGAR DARNALL, A. B., M. D.
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Wm. Blair Stewart, MID. D.
Ip AS born in Middle Spring, Cumberland Co., Penna., March 6th, 1867, is the son of Dr. William Graham Stewart and Martha Coyle Blair Stewart. Received his early education in the Chambersburg Academy, Penna.
Dr. Stewart graduated and received the degrees of Ph. B. and A. M., from Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa. ; M. D. and M. D. Summa cum laude, from the Medico- Chirurgical College of Philadelphia, Pa. He located in Atlantic City in 1890, where he has since resided. His abilities have secured for him a large practice ; he has also achieved note as the author of "A Synopsis of the Practice of Medicine." He is Assistant Professor of Pharmacology and the Physiologic Action of Drugs in the Medico- Chirurgical College, Philadelphia, member American Academy of Medicine, American Medical Association, Ex-President Atlantic County Medical Society, and President Atlantic City Academy of Medicine.
Dr. Stewart is a member and Treasurer of the First Presbyterian Church, this city.
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WM. BLAIR STEWART, M. D.
James mortb, MID. D., D. D. S.
S the son of the late Dr. Jos. H. North and Eliza H. Underwood, daughter of Hon. Jos. H. Underwood, of Fayette, Me. He was born in West Waterville (now Oakland ) Kennebeck Co., Maine, Sept. 2d, 1855. He came to New Jersey in 1859 with his father, one of the first settlers at Hammonton, who was instrumental in building up that thriving village. He was educated in the public schools of that town, at the State Normal School at West Chester, Pa., and the Bryant & Stratton Business College in Philadelphia. He graduated from the Jefferson Medical College, Philadel- phia, in ISSo, and practiced the profession of medicine in Hammonton for two years with
marked success, giving up the same for the profession of Dentistry, taking the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery from the Philadelphia Dental College in ISS3. He located in Atlantic City in the spring of that year, and has built up a large and lucrative practice. The Doctor is a member of many of the fraternal and social societies of the city, his speeches being models of beauty and eloquence, and as an orator has few equals. He enjoys the title of Poet Laureate of Atlantic County, though his reputation as a master of verse is not limited by its boundaries. The Doctor was married in 1883 to Miss Cora E. Faunce, and has two daughters.
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JAMES NORTH, M. D., D. D. S.
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Dr. 3. F. Crandall
OSEPH F. CRANDALL was born at Honesdale, Pennsylvania, in IS72. Gradu- ated from the Pennsylvania Dental College at Philadelphia, and located in Atlantic City in the spring of 1896.
Doctor Crandall has acquired much reputation as a dental specialist, and endeavors by means of the best and most advanced appliances to banish that dread of the dental chair experienced more or less by all. He has, by years of extensive travel and suc- cessful experience, developed a proficiency of treatment, which, in connection with his close observance of sanitary regulations, warrants the highest possible results in his profession.
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DR. J. F. CRANDALL
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Dr. William Francis Seeds
ORN in East Bradford, Chester County, Pennsylvania, November 8th, 1852, and was educated in the public schools of East Bradford and at Unionville Academy. Mr. Seeds' early life was spent with his parents until he reached the age of twenty, when he entered the dental office of Doctor Jonathan Hisey, of Columbiana, Ohio, where he became an expert in extracting teeth, a specialty which has gained Doctor Seeds an extensive reputation. Doctor Seeds has had wide experience in Ohio, Penn- sylvania and New Jersey, and has achieved among the profession an enviable position as an adept with the forceps. At present he is associated with Doctor Joseph F. Crandall in the Union National Bank Building.
Doctor Seeds has also been connected with the management of hotels here for many years, especially of later years with the hotel "Cedarcroft." He is a charter member of the Beach Pirates' Chemical Engine Company ; Secretary of the Fire Wardens' Association, and a member of the Firemen's Relief Association.
In a quiet and conservative way, Doctor Seeds has always been identified as an influential Republican.
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DR. WILLIAM FRANCIS SEEDS
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Walter E. Edge
ALTER E. EDGE was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 20th, IS72, and is the son of William Edge, of Downingtown, Pennsylvania. He was educated at Pleasantville, Atlantic County, New Jersey, and graduated from the public schools of Atlantic County, second in a class of fifty-two, in ISS7. Mr. Edge moved from Pleasantville to Atlantic City in ISSS, and served for four years on the staff of the "Daily Review." He was publisher and proprietor of the "Daily Guest" when twenty-one years of age, the youngest editor of a daily newspaper in the State. After- wards, in 1895, changing the name of his paper to the Atlantic City "Daily Press." Mr. Edge is also proprietor of The Dorland Advertising Agency, which handles much of the advertising for Atlantic City and her hotels.
Mr. Edge, by reason of his untiring energy and marked ability, achieved success and prominence in the walks of journalism at an early age. He is at present Journal Clerk of the New Jersey State Senate, and is a member of the Atlantic City Republican Executive Committee. Mr. Edge is also a member of the "Morris Guards," having served as its President in 1895-6. Is Secretary of the Country Club of Atlantic City and likewise of the Pen and Pencil Club. He is prominent in the Masonic fraternity, a member of the Order of Elks and connected with the Atlantic City Hospital Association.
When the war with Spain commenced Mr. Edge offered his services and was com- missioned a Lieutenant in Co. F, 4th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry ( the former Morris Guards)-relinquishing business to serve the nation and served until the close of the war when he resigned his commission and returned to business.
Mr. Edge is interested in the development of Atlantic City and is the owner of con- siderable real estate. He is prominently identified with the highest and best interests of the city. As a representative citizen of Atlantic City, Mr. Edge is of the type which promises much for the future of this flourishing seaside resort.
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WALTER E. EDGE
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William McLangblan
HE son of John and Jane McLaughlan, was born in Philadelphia, March 14th, 1866. His father contributed during life to the "Ledger" and other papers in Philadelphia and New York, and published books on the Slavery question before the Civil war.
Wm. McLaughlan located in Atlantic City in ISSS, and started a small paper, the "Shoppers' Guide." In 1889 it was changed to " Merchants' Gazette," and later to the "Sunday Gazette," the only Sunday paper in Atlantic City. It is an influential Repub- lican paper.
In 1895 Mr. McLaughlan was elected Coroner, and held office until 1898. He held the inquest in the great meadow wreck of 1896, which was the most disastrous railroad wreck in America.
Politically he is a staunch Republican, and is actively interested in advancing the success of the Republican Party. He is a member of the Atlantic City Lodge of Elks, and Pequod Tribe of I. O. R. M.
Mr. McLaughlan is a very successful promoter and speculator. He built the beautiful place known as Gramercy Place, introducing the idea of flower beds through the centre of streets. He changed the waste section of sand hills into a garden spot. He has also erected several fine cottages, and in many ways has helped to beautify the city.
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WILLIAM McLAUGHLAN
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Major Lewis C. Bryant
AJOR LEWIS T. BRYANT was born in Atlantic City, July 26th, 1874, and belongs to one of its honored pioneer families. His father, the late Hon. John L. Bryant, was one of the early promoters of. Atlantic City, and always interested in the advancement of the resort. Ile was at one time Mayor of the city, and at various times held many public offices of trust, and at the time of his decease represented Atlantic County in the House of Assembly.
Major Bryant entered the Pennsylvania Military College at Chester, and after com- pleting a full course graduated with the degree of Civil Engineer in the year 1891, being the youngest graduate from that institution from the date of its organization. After leaving college he returned to Atlantic City and commenced the active control of his hotel, the Waverly, and under his progressive management it has been very successful and enjoys the patronage of a large and select list of patrons. The Waverly is one of the oldest and thoroughly established hotels of the resort, it having been previously con- ducted by Captain Bryant's father, and later by his mother.
During the intervals between seasons Major Bryant studied law in the office of Judge Allen B. Endicott, and was admitted to active practice at the New Jersey bar in February, IS9S.
Major Bryant was Captain of the Morris Guards, Atlantic City's leading military and social organization, for four years, and has also been prominently identified with other social and philanthropic organizations.
At the outbreak of the Spanish-American war the Morris Guards volunteered their services on the first call, but were not accepted. When the second call for troops was made they again volunteered and were among the first companies mustered into the United States service from the State of New Jersey, Major Bryant then receiving his com- mission as Captain of Company F, Fourth New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, and received his commission as Major on March 6, 1899, while in the field.
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MAJOR LEWIS T. BRYANT
Frank A. Smith
RANK A. SMITH was born in Philadelphia, January 5th, 1841. His father was an old resident, who was the first foreman of "The Philadelphia Press" in 1863. and acquired quite a reputation in newspaper circles.
Frank A. Smith located at Atlantic City, 1870, and achieved prominence and suc- cess through his connection and management of the Inlet Hotel-which association has won him many friends and acquaintances. He is identified with many fraternal orders, is a prominent thirty-second degree Mason, and is a well-known business man, whose success has been won by conservative judgment and fair methods.
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FRANK A. SMITH
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John G. Sbreve Publisher "Atlantic Review."
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JOHN G. SHREVE
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John Gouldey
OHN GOULDEY was born in Philadelphia, Pa., on March 11th, 1827. Of all the hard workers for the interest and welfare of Atlantic City, who have been promi- nent for their unselfish efforts in the city's behalf, none is more worthy of praise than Ex-Alderman John Gouldey. He came to Atlantic City, June, 1867, and was elected to Council in 1869. Previously the City Council only held meetings during the summer ; he advocated all-year meetings and reform, and was elected on that ticket. This Council did the first important work, and on the measures then passed depended much of the future of the now flourishing city. In 1870 he was one of the instigators of the petition for a boardwalk, and pressed the ordinance through Council. The petition was fought on account of the city having no funds for such purpose, but Mr. Gouldey insisted upon borrowing the sum needed, and five thousand dollars was borrowed from Joseph Piersall, a cottager. Thus again another step was taken toward the city's future.
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