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In 1875 he was again elected to Council, and in 1883 was elected Recorder and Justice of the Peace. Through him as Recorder the City Treasury received its first money. He has been Justice of the Peace ever since.
Mr. Gouldey was the father of, and started the first secret order on the Island, the American Star Lodge, I. O. O. F., and is now Past Grand.
Mr. Gouldey has always been a hard and persistent worker for what he conceived to be the interest of the people.
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JOHN GOULDEY
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Daniel I. Albertson
ORN at Smith's Landing. N. J., July Ist, 1851, and located at Atlantic City, 1892, where he became prominently identified with the local interests of this com- munity. Mr. Albertson comes of a family noted in the Republican politics of Atlantic county for many years, and has personally been the people's choice for many im- portant offices-serving in the City Election Board as Township Clerk for Egg Harbor and City Clerk of Pleasantville, and more lately has successfully filled the duties as Over- seer of the Poor.
He is prominently connected with the Order of Red Men and other social organi- zations.
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DANIEL L. ALBERTSON
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Robert J6. Leeds
OBERT B. LEEDS was born at Atlantic City, May 2d, 1828, then known as Absecon Beach, and is the son of Jeremiah and Millicent Leeds. He thus repre- sents one of the original pioneers. He is a brother of Chalkley S. Leeds, and has been identified with him in the early development of Atlantic City.
Mr. Leeds was the first Treasurer of Atlantic City, and has been Alderman, Recorder, Tax Collector, together with numerous other public appointments.
He is connected with the Masonic Order, and is a prominent man in other fraternal and social organizations.
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ROBERT B. LEEDS
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Gilbert S. Stimson
ILBERT S. STIMSON was born in Philadelphia, September ISth, 1845, and is the son of Joseph S. and Caroline S. Stimson. He was educated at the public schools of his native city, and is a graduate of the Philadelphia High School.
Mr. Stimson located in Atlantic City in 1884, and has been actively interested in and identified with hotel management, and was clerk for the season of '76 at the Sea Side House, and was later connected with Garden Hotel, but has since removed to Phila- delphia.
Mr. Stimson is a representative of the successful hotel men who have contributed largely to the comfort and pleasure of numerous sojourners at the City-by-the-Sea.
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GILBERT S. STIMSON
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William D. Jones
ILLIAM P. JONES was born in Philadelphia September 8th, 1842. He is the son of Isaac and Anna C. Jones. Received his education in the Friends' Boarding School, Westtown, Pa.
Mr. Jones is the manager of the Glaslyn Hotel, and has a host of friends. He has met with deserved success since coming to Atlantic City.
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WILLIAM P. JONES
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John E. Mehrer
OHN E. MEHRER was born in New York City, March 12th, 1845. He was educated at the Philadelphia High School, and located in Atlantic City in 1860. He is a thoroughly representative, progressive, generous business man, and is identified with the social, fraternal and sporting interests of both Philadelphia and Atlantic City; an active, enterprising man who has taken advantage of shrewd foresight in the rapid growth and value the real estate of Atlantic City has made. John E. Mehrer deserves credit for his firm belief in the future of this portion of the Jersey coast. He has large holdings at the Inlet, and his Pavilion is one of the really enjoyable points of interest of which thousands of sight-seers and visitors to Atlantic City have so delightful a recollection. Mr. Mehrer is an enthusiastic yachtsman, and has established a reputation for his fast boat and namesake. One of the exciting events in the history of the summer City-by-the-Sea is the annual yacht race in which everybody takes such keen interest, and which so frequently results in victory for the Mehrer colors, representing the "John E. Mehrer," commanded by Captain S. P. Gale.
He is identified with the Masonic Fraternity as a 32d degree Mason, and is also connected with numerous other organizations, is prominent in every movement; is the owner of much valuable real estate, and has a reputation for progression in improvements of the best and most lasting nature.
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JOHN E. MEHRER
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barry Wootton
HE son of Henry and Anne J. Eldridge Wootton, descendants of old and distin- guished families of the State of Pennsylvania, was born in Atlantic City, October 30th, 1869 ; Mrs. Wootton being a daughter of Lemuel Eldridge, one of the foun- dlers of the late publishing firm of Henry B. Mann & Company, afterwards Barnes & Company, of New York City.
Mr. Wootton attended the public schools of Atlantic City, was graduated from the Atlantic City High School in the class of 1886, studied law under the tutorage of Honor- able Joseph Thompson, was a member of the Class of '93 School of Law, Columbia College, and later in 1892 received the degree of LL. B. from the New York Law School.
Mr. Wootton has resided in Atlantic City since his birth, and as a successful attorney and progressive man of business has achieved prominence and distinction. Now on the side of life where work is not the main purpose, we find him again taking a prominent stand as in 1893-94 he served as Commodore of the Corinthian Yacht Club, and for many years an active member of the "Morris Guards." He is also connected with many secret societies, and is a member of the Atlantic City Country Club.
Coming as he has from staunch Republican stock, we find bim actively interested in the success of his favorite party.
The Wootton family own a great amount of real estate in Atlantic City, and Mr. Wootton devotes much of his time to real estate matters, being a member of the firm of Devine & Wootton, who are prominently known throughout the State. He has practised law since June, 1892, and has been identified in the best sense with the progressive developments of his native city. He is a grandson of Jonah Wootton, Sr., owner of one of the pioneer hotels of Atlantic City, the Light House Cottage, which was afterwards moved to become part of the old Saint Charles Hotel, the site of which now forms part of St. Charles Place.
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HARRY WOOTTON
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S. A. Schweistort
R. SCHWEISFORT was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and located in Atlantic City in ISSo.
As proprietor of the "Little Brighton," a hotel of note, restaurant and buffet ne has achieved popularity and success. He is a thoroughly conservative business man, and with foresight and consideration for his patrons has made for his house an enviable reputation.
Mr. Schweisfort has been connected with the best developments of Atlantic City ; is interested in all its improvements, and is a man of many friends.
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S. A. SCHWEISFORT
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John Myers
O1IN MYERS, born in Philadelphia, May Ioth, 1854, located at Atlantic City in 1876, and with his brothers established the famous Union Market. By attention to details and perseverance, success has been attained and the firm of Myers Brothers are types of business men who have demonstrated the value of fair dealing, good judgment and generous treatment of their patrons.
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JOHN MYERS
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Daniel Tul. Myers
HE subject of this sketch is a native of New Jersey, and a graduate of the High School of Atlantic City. He is an active business man and is identified with his brothers in the ownership of the Union Market. He is connected with the " Morris Guards," and is interested in the development and ownership of valuable real estate in Atlantic City, and is connected with numerous fraternal and social associations of the island.
Mr. Myers is a successful business man, and has been prominently identified with the improvements and progress of his city.
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DANIEL W. MYERS
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Jacob C. myers
NATIVE of New Jersey, and received his education in the schools of Atlantic City. He is the son of George and Christine Myers, and connected with his brothers in the ownership of Union Market.
Mr. Myers has large real estate interests in Atlantic City and is a firm believer in the future developments of this locality. Is also prominently identified with the Masonic Order and other social organizations.
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JACOB C. MYERS
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harry va. Sberrick
ARRY W. SHERRICK was born in Bellefonte, l'ennsylvania, in 1875, graduated from Bellefonte Academy and Preparatory School for State College. He located in Atlantic City May 30th, 1893.
Mr. Sherrick is prominently connected with the Morris Guards and other fraternal and social organizations. He was formerly identified with the Atlantic City Railroad Company and is now cashier of the United States Express Company at Atlantic City. Mr. Sherrick is deservingly popular among the younger element of Atlantic City.
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HARRY W. SHERRICK
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Devour JE. Edwards
EVOUX B. EDWARDS was born in Bridgeton, New Jersey, May 13th, 1864, and received his early education from private tutors and in the South Jersey Insti- tute. He located in Atlantic City in 1883, establishing the well-known "Floral Hall" and beautiful conservatories covering about eight thousand (Sooo) square feet, with all modern appliances for the propagation and growing of plants. Mr. Edwards deserves great credit by reason of the beautiful gardens which every summer, under his care, adorn the lawns in front of the "Brighton," "Traymore," "Haddon Hall," "St. Charles," and the fronts of many private residences and public squares.
Mr. Edwards is connected fraternally with the Masonic Order, Knights Templars, Odd Fellows, and is a member of the Morris Guards. He is a young man of ability and enterprise and as a business representative his methods are original and progressive.
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DEVOUX B. EDWARDS
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1. Wilden moore
WILDEN MOORE was born in Bridgeton, New Jersey, in 1867, and is the son of . George and Hatty T. Moore. He received his early education at Bridgeton and graduated from the high school at that place.
Mr. Moore located in Atlantic City in 1890. He came to Atlantic City rich in ambition, but poor in worldly goods, and has amassed a fortune by real estate investments and other legitimate enterprises. He is prominent as an importer in works of modern art, and his researches extend to Austria, France, Italy, etc., etc. He has a large patron- age of the best and most critical class of our citizens coming from all parts of the country. Mr. Moore's establishment has excited favorable comment from thousands of visitors to Atlantic City.
Prominent among his fraternal connections we name the Order of Elks and the Odd Fellows. Mr. Moore has many friends, is a conservative, yet generous, citizen, and gen- erally prominent in the affairs of Atlantic City.
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I. WILDEN MOORE
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Roland Conrow
ORN in Cinnaminson, Burlington County, New Jersey, in 1871, and is the son of Clayton and Mary S. Conrow. He received his education at a private school and later at Swarthmore College, Pennsylvania. Mr. Conrow located in Atlantic City in 1896, and has established on Atlantic Avenue one of the most attractive as well as suc- cessful high grade grocery and provision markets to be found in the entire city. Mr. Conrow is a thoroughly progressive and able business man. To him also is due the credit of having built the first modern Apartment House in the City by the Sea-a handsome brick building at States and Atlantic Avenues. This design of building has since become very popular and is much appreciated as a departure from the old style of architecture.
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ROLAND CONROW
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Edwin Smith
DWIN SMITH was born in Philadelphia, November 21st, 1858, son of Edwin A. and Lavinia Russell Smith, and received his education from the public schools of his native city ; entered active business life as a member of the firm Edwin A. Smith & Son, lime, cement, builders' supplies, an old Philadelphia house established in 1822. In 1884 Mr. Smith located in Atlantic City, and later became prominently identified with the Morris Guards, serving as Captain until IS91, when added business responsibilities compelled his retirement. Conservative in temperament, yet confident when conditions warrant progress, the subject of this sketch is a representative type of the men who have added much to the prosperity of Atlantic City.
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Howard G. Harris, C. E.
OWARD G. HARRIS, C. E., born in Tuckahoe, New Jersey, October 16th, 1871, son of Gilbert and S. Frances Harris. Received his early education through public schools of Atlantic County, gained a State Scholarship and paid his expenses through college by outside employment, took the engineering and scientific course and was graduated from Rutgers College, New Brunswick, New Jersey-and within the past few years associated himself with the firm of Harris & Company, com- bining real estate, civil engineering and a general business office. The success achieved by the new firm is attributed to fair methods and systematic business forms.
Mr. Harris believes in the future development and growth of Atlantic City.
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HOWARD G. HARRIS, C. E.
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Frank Middleton
RANK MIDDLETON was born in New Britain Township, Bucks Co., Pa., January 25th, 1861, and is the son of Barclay and Emma E. Middleton. He received his education in the public schools of Montgomery County and Phila- delphia, Pennsylvania. Mr. Middleton located in Atlantic City in 1881, but in 1882 moved to Albany County, N. J., and returned to Atlantic City in 1891 as assistant surveyor with Gen. Elias Wright, with whom he is still connected.
He is a member of the firm of H. G. Harris & Co., combining the real estate busi- ness with his profession as surveyor. Mr. Middleton ran the line for the county road from Hammonton to Absecon, and has completed a survey for the completion of the drive from Atlantic City to Longport.
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FRANK MIDDLETON
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Oliver M. Gnttridge
LIVER H. GUTTRIDGE was born in Nottingham, England, May 2d, 1842, attended the public schools of Nottingham and graduated from Queenstown College. Mr. Guttridge is a lineal descendant of General Smallwood, who was especially noted in the war of the French Revolution.
He located in Atlantic City in 1878, has many social connections, and as a charter member is actively identified with the Order of Elks. Mr. Guttridge conducts a suc- cessful business as a general contractor, owns valuable real estate in Atlantic City and is favorably known as an enterprising, progressive business man.
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OLIVER H. GUTTRIDGE
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Albert MD. Jordan
LBERT M. JORDAN was born in Auburn, New York, July 20th, 1847, and received his early education at Independence, Iowa, finally attending Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Iowa, but owing to the death of his father (then doing active service in the War of the Rebellion) he was prevented from graduating as a Mechanical and Civil Engineer.
Mr. Jordan upon leaving college became identified with the printing business in Philadelphia, but not being satisfied with the results, migrated west, and located in Dubuque, Iowa, becoming identified for several years as part owner in the "Dubuque Daily Times." Later, in 1883, Mr. Jordan came east and located in Atlantic City, and shortly afterwards secured from Council an Ordinance for a Sewerage Company, and helped to construct the plant. He was Superintendent from the time of its inception until 1897, when he was elected President and General Manager, which position he now fills.
Mr. Jordan is largely interested in the Robinson Land Company, has long been identified with the Republican Party and is a thoroughly representative business man of Atlantic City.
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ALBERT M. JORDAN
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C. G. Johnson
G. JOHNSON was born in Absecon, New Jersey, March 27, 1872, and is the · son of C. P. and Silvia Johnson. He received his early education in the public schools of his native town and in Atlantic City, locating at the latter place about 1892.
Mr. Johnson is a successful wholesale manufacturer and dealer in white lead and painters' supplies, having a large factory at Pleasantville, N. J. He is also connected with fraternal and social organizations of the city, and is a member of the Reserve Hook and Ladder Company.
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C. G. JOHNSON
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henry C. Eldridge
AS born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and is the son of Samuel Eldridge, one of the pioneer cottagers of Atlantic City, who was favorably known and highly honored as an old sojourner. Mr. Eldridge located in Atlantic City in 1857 and was educated in the public schools. He early became identified with the Police Department and secured an appointment as a Patrolman, finally working his way up to Chief-of-Police, which appointment he still retains.
Chief Eldridge is noted for courage and quiet manliness. He has probably made some of the most exciting history of the city, but disclaims all unnecessary publicity or credit and quietly goes on his path of duty.
Chief Eldridge is a staunch Republican in politics and in a modest way has acquired prominence in real estate and other interests.
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RAYMOND P. READ. SECRETARY JOHN F. TURNER, TREASURER
WILLIAM M. POLLARD. PRESIDENT CHARLES B BOYER, VICE-PRESIDENT
THE MUTUAL BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION 100 GUARANTEE TRUST BUILDING ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. November 19, 1923.
Mr. A. H. Phillips, Phila. Pa.
My dear Mr. Phillips: -
This is to advise you that
Chief Eldredge's father's name was Lemuel.
Yours very truly,
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HENRY C. ELDRIDGE
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Benjamin Williamson
ENJAMIN WILLIAMSON was born in Glassboro, New Jersey, May 6th, 1858. He was educated in the public schools of Atlantic City and Philadelphia, and resided in Atlantic City for thirty-eight years. He was identified with the Fire Department for twenty years and was elected its Chief on January 18th, 1897. Mr. Williamson contracted pneumonia while attending to his duties, at the fire of the Currie Hardware Co., Christmas Eve, 1897, and died on January Toth, 189S, closing a busy and active life, but the memory of his many sterling qualities and attainments has endeared him to his friends. He gave the best years of his life to the development and success of the Fire Department of Atlantic City, and largely through his efforts the reputation of Atlantic City's Fire Department has reached fame and distinction.
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BENJAMIN WILLIAMSON
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Charles mm. Speidel
HARLES M. SPEIDEL was born in Schoeneich, Wurtemberg, Germany, March 5th, 1862, at the okl homestead or family seat of the Speidel Muehle, who for generations have been noted millers. He is the son of J. G. and Kate Speidel, and received his early education in the public schools of Germany.
Mr. Speidel located in Atlantic City February 17th, 1890, and is proprietor and owner of Hotel "Speidel," located on Atlantic Avenue, and is identified with the Masonic organizations and is a member of the Atlantic City Fire Co., No. 2, of which company he has been elected for the third time as Trustee, and in 1894 as Foreman of the Company, and for his unremitting energies for past years, was elected by the entire Atlantic City Fire Department in 1897, as one of their superior officers.
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CHARLES M. SPEIDEL
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John Donnelly
OHN DONNELLY was born in Philadelphia May 14th, 1848, and is the son of Dominick and Catherine Donnelly. He was educated in Philadelphia, and is a graduate of the Philadelphia High School.
Mr. Donnelly located in Atlantic City in 1890, and is actively interested in the development of real estate and interests which mean the betterment of the city.
Mr. Donnelly is agent for the Philadelphia Brewing Company, and has been suc- cessful in every sense. He is a member of the Catholic Knights, Order of Red Men, Elks and City-by-the-Sea Society, has many friends, is conservative but loyal to the best interests of his adopted city.
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JOHN DONNELLY
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Samuel ta. moore
S AMUEL W. MOORE was born in Bridgeton, New Jersey, June 12th, 1870, and is the son of George W. and Hettie T. Moore. He attended school at Bridgeton, and graduated from the West Jersey Academy.
Mr. Moore located in Atlantic City in 1890, engaging in the real estate business, of which he made a great success. He later went into the hotel business, and is now pro- prietor of the Waldorf-Astoria, a new hotel just completed on the beach. This modern hotel is the result of his untiring energies, and is proof of his knowledge of the hotel business.
He is a member of the Sons of American Revolutionary Society, his great-grand- father having been an officer in the Revolutionary War.
Mr. Moore is largely interested in real estate personally, and is prominent in social circles, having an extensive acquaintance and many friends.
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SAMUEL W. MOORE
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Jacob Mueller
AS born at Elsas, Germany, in 1861, attended the public schools of his native country for ten years, and came to this country in 1878. He resided in Mont- gomery Co., Pa., for six years; in Philadelphia, Pa., three years; moving to Atlantic City in ISS7.
He is prominently connected with the Odd Fellows, Knights of the Golden Eagle, Red Men, Elks, Volunteer Fire Department, and is an honorary member of the Pen and Pencil Club; also, is an active member of the Turn Verein and the Mannerchor.
Mr. Mueller is a progressive hotel keeper of Atlantic City, and has achieved a reputation for the management of his house and careful consideration of his guests and patrons.
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JACOB MUELLER
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Oliver Merchant
HE subject of this sketch was born in Devonshire, England, in 1854, and was educated in a private school in his native town.
Mr. Merchant located in Atlantic City in IS94, and has established and successfully conducted the famous Merchant's Cafe and Restaurant, which has achieved quite a reputation in Atlantic City. He has had a wide and varied experience in the care of his patrons, and he was for many years steward on the famous vessels of the White Star Line plying between New York and Liverpool. He also successfully managed the "Iroquois House," a famous mountain resort on the Belveil mountains, St. Hiliare, Province of Quebec, Canada, and superintended the building and equipping of the St. George Club, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, which institution he successfully managed for upwards of three years and left it one of the most successful institutions of its kind in Canada.
He is actively interested in many of the fraternal associations, prominent of which may be mentioned the Masonic Order, Elks, Odd Fellows, Ancient Order United Work- men, Sons of St. George and Red Men. Ile is also interested in the management of the Atlantic City Hospital.
Mr. Merchant feels a deep interest in the welfare of his adopted city.
OLIVER MERCHANT
Samuel p. Gale
S AMUEL P. GALE was born in Tuckerton, New Jersey, August 24th, 1855, and being the son of an old sailor, in early life developed for himself a fondness for "old ocean." He located in Atlantic City in 1859, where he received his early education.
Probably no man in Atlantic City is better known than Captain Gale-fisherman, sailor, man of affairs. He has friends innumerable. As skipper of the new champion yacht "John E. Mehrer Second," Captain Gale has won renown. The John E. Mehrer Second was designed and sailed by Mr. Gale and his brother, and won the championship in the match race against the St. Charles.
He is a charter member of the Order of Elks, and is actively known among the yachtsmen of the Jersey Coast.
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SAMUEL P. GALE
Lewis IR. Adams
EWIS R. ADAMS was born in Atlantic City, January roth, 1865, and is the son of Alfred and Clara Adams. He received his early education at the Penn Avenue School House, Atlantic City. He learned the trade of bricklayer and plasterer, and worked on most of the important buildings of this city.
Mr. Adams was the first Building Inspector elected by the Atlantic City Council, holding the office for some years. He made a good and very popular city official.
Mr. Adams has been in the bath business for nine years, is Republican and was for four successive years Chairman of the City Executive Committee.
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LEWIS R. ADAMS
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William G. Generotsky
ILLIAM G. GENEROTZKY was born in Bielefeld, Westphalia, Prussia, Germany, August 28th, 1852, and is the son of Henrich G. and Dorothea Generotzky. He was educated in the public schools of his native country, located in Atlantic City in 1881, and in 1891 established himself in the business of baker, in which Mr. Generotzky has had a prominent and successful career.
He is connected with most of the lodges in Atlantic City in a fraternal and social sense. Possessed of quiet determination and considerable business ability, he has, by hard work and perseverance, reached his present successful position.
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WILLIAM G. GENEROTZKY
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William ff. Tabl
ILLIAM F. WAHL was born in Boston, Massachusetts, December roth, 1853, attended the public schools of his native city and located in Atlantic City in 1872.
Mr. Wahl has been for over twenty-five years one of Atlantic City's most successful merchants, having probably the best representative store on the Jersey coast.
Mr. Wahl is the owner of much real estate and is actively interested in the develop- ment of Atlantic City. He has built and occupies a residence noted for its good taste and quiet beauty.
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WILLIAM F. WAHL
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James Daley
ORN in Baltimore, Md., July 19, 1835, and located at Atlantic City in 1886. Mr. Daley became identified with the commer- cial interests of his town, and established himself prominently in the manufacture of cigars and smokers' articles, and his store is thoroughly representative of the best class. Active socially, but of conservative habit, and thoroughly interested in the welfare of his adopted city, he is, in every sense, a self-made man.
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JAMES DALEY
TRev. 3. 3. Fedigan, O. S. A.
fo AMOU'S in the history of Atlantic City by reason of his fidelity to his parish, and the rare good humor and racy wit which marked his intercourse with the events of the past years. Higher honors have called him from his old field, but his memory will ever be endeared to the people of Atlantic City as a scholar and man of rare integrity.
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REV. J. J. FEDIGAN, O. S. A.
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Edward S. Lee
S a well-known business man of Atlantic City whose interests have aided the development of many improvements. Mr. Lee has been in close touch with the political growth of his city and has served in several official connections.
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EDWARD S. LEE
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bon. F. D. Stop
X-MAYOR of Atlantic City, and prominently connected with many social and political organizations of his community.
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HON. F. P. STOY
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George C. Felker
OCATED at Atlantic City in ISS5 and established a noted decorative and designing house in his adopted city. Mr. Felker is a careful and industrions business man and worthy of success.
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GEORGE C. FELKER
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Thomas 1R. TReed, MID. D.
HYSICIAN, author and scientist. One of the most prominent in the medical fraternity of Atlantic County.
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THOMAS K. REED, M. D.
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Thomas 3. Dickinson
NE of the prominent merchants of Atlantic Avenue, noted for fair dealing and liberal treatment. Interested in every- thing of real value in the promotion of Atlantic City's real progress, yet always safe through conservative judgment of the best and most prudent course.
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THOMAS J. DICKINSON
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Emery D. Trelan
ROMINENT officially in the affairs of Atlantic City, he has filled many important offices, and has a large circle of ac- quaintances. One of the representative younger men of his community.
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EMERY D. IRELAN
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1. G. Adams
NE of Atlantic City's prominent real estate operators who has been identified with the growth of his city.
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I. G. ADAMS
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S. JB. TROSC
HE subject of this sketch is prominently identified with the commercial interests of Atlantic City and has been successful in his field. Mr. Rose represents progress and a practical knowledge of affairs.
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S. B. ROSE
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3. 3. Rochford
ORMERLY of a famous sanitarium located in Atlantic City and more lately identified with numerous mechanical and industrial inventions.
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J. J. ROCHFORD
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Thomas Ik. Wilson
HE subject of this sketch is a conservative business man of Atlantic City, and has been identified with many of the com- mercial interests of his locality, prominent of which is the distributing of the dairy products of Atlantic County. Mr. Wilson has a large circle of friends and is connected with several social affiliations.
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THOMAS K. WILSON
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Samuel Barton
PROMINENT citizen of Atlantic City who has been con- nected with many improvements and permanent interests of his locality.
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SAMUEL BARTON
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George h. Long
HE subject of this sketch is a deservedly popular business man, and has established a valued and important personal connection with the local interests of Atlantic City.
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GEORGE H. LONG
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D. C. Bancy
PROMINENT in local affairs and noted for his social and fraternal connections, the subject of this sketch is a pro- gressive representative of Atlantic City.
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H. C. BANEY
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Theo. Gross
I S a popular business man of prominent social connections, noted for his genial disposition. Mr. Gross has been identified with the many improvements of Atlantic City and has a large circle of acquaintances.
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THEO. GROSS
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C. Garrabrant, m. D.
PROMINENT and successful physician of Atlantic City, whose ability has placed him in the front ranks of his profession, and who has a strong interest in the welfare of his locality.
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C. GARRABRANT, M. D.
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S. C. Taylor
S. C. TAYLOR is a prominent gentleman, largely interested in the business prosperity of Atlantic City and the many architectural improvements connected with the phenomenal growth of his locality. Mr. Taylor is successful and affable, and has a large circle of acquaintances.
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S. C. TAYLOR
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Carl Voelker
AS born in Neiderbraun, Alsace, Germany, May 20th, 1855, and is the son of Christian and Magdalene Voelker. He received his education in Germany and later in Buffalo, N. Y., having moved with his parents to the latter place before the German-Franco war.
He moved to Egg Harbor City after the Philadelphia Centennial, and later, in ISS2, formed a connection with " The Times" of Atlantic City as journalist, locating perma- nently in the latter place in 1882. Following his chosen profession he became editor of the "Atlantic City Frie Press," which, under his able management since 1891, has become an influential paper among the German-American element.
Mr. Voelker is a prominent and influential member of the Democratic Party ; is a member of the Democratic County Executive Committee ; ex-member of the Board of Education, on which board he served eight years, four of which as Secretary.
Mr. Voelker has been connected with Schauffler's Hotel more or less since ISSo as chief clerk, and in 1897, when the city purchased the property for a City Hall site, he was proprietor.
He was one of the organizers of the A. C. Maennerchor and the A. C. Turnverein, and generally recognized as a factor among the German-American element in city and county.
Mr. Carl Voelker is also local agent for the North German Lloyd Steamship Co.
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3. C. Smitb
1 S noted for careful and conservative business judgment, and during the past years has had a large commercial interest in the wholesale produce trade of Atlantic City.
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herbert Mccann
HE subject of this sketch was prominently identified with the famous Boardwalk interests of Atlantic City, and a pioneer in the ocean pier construction, which has added so much pleasure to thousands of visitors of the past years.
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William A. Bell
ILLIAM A. BELL is a member of a progressive firm of enterprising merchants located on Atlantic avenue, who have been largely identified with the commercial interests of Atlantic City.
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3obn L. Gorman
OHN L. GORMAN is associated with his partner, William A. Bell, and their firm is deservedly popular, representing a large and constantly increasing business in their general department store.
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frank H. Souder
RANK A. SOUDER is a successful builder and has large property interests in Atlantic City. He has risen to a prom- inent position in his profession, and has been interested in every large operation throughout this community.
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M. Vlalton
ROMINENTLY connected with the commercial interests of Atlantic City, and has the gratification of achieving merited success as the representative of the famous Abbott Dairies, known throughont Atlantic County for their cream products. Mr. Walton is a self-made man, of genial temperament, and has a large social and business acquaintance throughout his community.
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