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Dr. Strahan received his early education in the public schools of New Jersey. He was for some time a pupil at Peddie Institute, but did not remain there long. He graduated from the Chattle High School at Long Branch, in 1906. Dr. Strahan first intended to become a lawyer, and to this end he studied law in the office of David S. Crater for some months. He entered the University of Penn- sylvania in 1908, taking courses leading to the study of law. Finding, however, that his abilities lay in a different direction, Dr. Strahan decided to become a physician and left the University of Pennsylvania and entered the Physicians' and Surgeons' College at Baltimore, Maryland. He completed his profes- sional education in Baltimore, and graduated from the Physicians' and Surgeons' College in 1914 with the degree of Doctor of Medicine.
In June of the same year he passed the examina- tions of the New Jersey State board, and became an interne at the Monmouth Memorial Hospital at Long Branch. After holding this interneship for a year, he decided to establish an office at Clarks- burg. This he did, but in 1916 he decided to re- turn to Long Branch, where he now has a large and lucrative practise.
Dr. Strahan enlisted in the United States Army, in June, 1918, and received a commission as first lieutenant. He was assigned to the Officers' Train- ing Corps at Camp Greenleaf, Georgia. Later he was transferred to Camp Mcclellan, Alabama, and assigned to Base Hospital during the severe epi- demic of influenza. He was discharged from the service in April, 1919.
Dr. Strahan is a member of St. Luke's Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics, he is a Democrat
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like his father. He holds office as inspector of the Board of Health of Ocean township. He is a mem- ber of the American Medical Association; the New Jersey State Medical Society; the Monmouth County Medical Society; and the Practitioners' Society of Eastern Monmouth county. He is a Mason of the third degree, and belongs to the Red Men. His college fraternity is the Phi Xi.
Dr. Frank G. Strahan married (first), Florence Sherman, of Long Branch, New Jersey, in 1915. She died April, 1918. They had one son, Sherman, who died in February, 1916. After discharge from the service Dr. Strahan married (second), Elsie Turner, of Malone, New York, November 22, 1919.
ENSLEY M. WHITE-In the construction world in Red Bank, the White brothers, William H. R., and Ensley M. White, are bearing a broadly progressive part in the business life of the community, in the erection of homes for the people, carrying on this activity under the name of the "Monmouth Con- struction and Development Company, Incorporated."
This concern, which was incorporated in 1917, is officered as follows: William H. R. White, president and vice-president; Ensley M. White, secretary and treasurer. Willis A. Clayton was a member of this concern at its incorporation, and held the office of vice-president, but has since retired from the com- pany. The company was organized for general con- tracting, but they confine their operations to the construction of dwelling houses principally, and these entirely within Monmouth county. They have done a great deal in the extension of the bounds of Red Bank; have plotted and built up wide sections of hitherto undeveloped land in the immediate vicinity of the borough; and are constant- ly making new additions to its suburban housing accommodations, and giving added beauty and charm to the community as a whole. Waverly place was one of their undertakings, and its present attractiveness gives a comprehensive idea of their work and its value to the community. They have also erected seven houses on Harding road, eight on Wallace street, twenty-five on Elm place, twenty- five on Bergen place, and eight on South street. These various properties are disposed of, direct to the people, homes being sold on easy payments if so desired. In this way the concern is doing a most practical and commendable work, which not only increases present prosperity, but counts far for future progress, both collectively and for the individual. They also built the Broad Street Na- tional Bank. The concern employs on the average, some forty men.
William H. R. White, president and vice-president of the Monmouth Construction and Development Company, Incorporated, was born in Red Bank, August 5, 1883, and is a son of John H. and Eliz- abeth (Robbins) White. The father, who was a bestman is dead, but the mother is still living. Mr. White, as a young man, learned the trade of boat Wilding, which he followed until he was twenty- we years of age, after which he followed gen-
eral construction work. Then in 1913 he began taking contracts on his own account. He became very active in this field, even before the organiza- tion of the present company, and during the four years in which he operated alone, he built thirty- five houses. He was continuously engaged in build- ing operations, independently, until 1917, when the present concern was founded.
William H. R. White is a director of the Red Bank Building & Loan Association, and is other- wise active in the public affairs of the community. Always a staunch Democrat, he is now, 1921, serving his second term as a member of the borough coun- cil, having been the candidate on both tickets at the last election. He is a member of the Mystic Brotherhood, Lodge No. 21, Free and Accepted Ma- sons; of the Monmouth Boat Club, and of the Red Bank Volunteer Fire Department.
Ensley M. White was born in Red Bank, March 14, 1894, and is the younger son of the late John H. and Elizabeth (Robbins) White. Educated in the public schools of this borough, Mr. White entered the world of industry in the employ of George Cooper, who was then associated with the late George Allen in the field of civil engineering. In 1912 Mr. White became connected with the United States Army Engineering Corps of the Third Dis- trict of New York, covering the State of New Jer- sey as chief of a field party. He continued in this work until the first of the year, 1917, when he joined his brother in the contracting business above outlined. Shortly afterward, however, in February, 1917, he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he was assigned to the construction department, and had charge of a piece of construction work cost- ing $8,000,000.00. He received his honorable dis- charge from the service in January, 1918, and re- turned to Red Bank, continuing his association with his brother in the contracting business.
Mr. White is a member of Mystic Brotherhood Lodge, No. 21, Free and Accepted Masons, and is also a member of the Monmouth Boat Club, and of the Red Bank Volunteer Fire Department. Broadly interested in public welfare, he nevertheless takes no leading part in the affairs of the borough.
On March 14, 1920, Ensley M. White married Minnie Reed, of Red Bank, daughter of Porter and Lillian Reed. They have one son, Ensley M. Jr., born July 4, 1921. Mr. and Mrs. White reside at the corner of Elm and Horace streets.
JOSEPH SILVERSTEIN-Since 1913, Joseph Silverstein has been engaged in the active practice of his chosen profession, the law, at offices No. 312- 314 Kinmouth building, Asbury Park, New Jersey. Of a retiring nature he has never cared for public notice, but, nevertheless, the interests of this city and of Belmar, where he resides, are always upper- most in his mind, and he is ever ready to promote the welfare and advancement of both communities.
Joseph Silverstein was born in New York City, March 15, 1890, the son of Samuel and Gertrude Silverstein. Samuel Silverstein was born in New
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York City and for many years previous to his death which occurred April 8, 1920, was engaged in business in Belmar. Mr. and Mrs. Silverstein were the parents of five children: 1. Joseph, of further mention, 2. Max, mentioned elsewhere in this work. 3. Louis, who is engaged in the real estate business in Belmar. 4-5. Anna and Benjamin, who are students.
The boy, Joseph, was brought by his parents to Belmar, when he was but three years of age. Here he attended the primary and grammar schools, and subsequently entered the Asbury Park High School, finishing with graduation in the class of 1909. Hav- ing in the meantime determined to adopt the law as a profession, he accordingly, matriculated at the New York Law School, graduating with the class of 1911, and winning the degree of Bachelor of Laws. Throughout his school and college years, he had proved himself a most painstaking and earnest student, and at the close of his studies came to the opening of a career, equipped with both natural gifts and a training that was the result of con- scientious effort. Immediately after completing his course at law school, he returned to Belmar, and subsequently passed his bar examinations. In No- vember, 1912, Mr. Silverstein opened his present offices in the Kinmouth building, and that has re- mained his headquarters ever since. Three years after his admission to the New Jersey bar, he was made a counsellor-at-law, and during the years which have intervened, has handled many important cases, proving himself to be a most capable and conscientious attorney.
At Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 9, 1916, Joseph Silverstein was united in marriage with Til- lie Haveson, daughter of Harry and Henrietta Haveson. Harry Haveson, now, 1921, lives retired in Trenton, New Jersey, but for many years he was a successful merchant. He has always taken an active part in civic affairs there, and was one of the foremost promoters to develop the land, formerly owned by the Trenton Water Supply Com- pany. Mr. and Mrs. Silverstein are the parents of one child, David, born March 27, 1917.
NELSON J. SCHOEN-From the closing of his school years until the present time, Nelson J. Schoen has been engaged in the real estate busi- ness. Although a young man, there is much to be admired in his career, for by his own efforts he has attained the position he now occupies, and his ac- complishments are the more commendable, as they are largely consecrated to the public welfare. En- ergetic, diligent and persevering, he is always found reliable in his business relations, and stands for the progressive element in citizenship, and for trust- worthiness in all his relations.
Fred J. Schoen, father of Nelson J. Schoen, was born in Strassburg, Alsace Lorraine, and at the age of fourteen, came to this country, locating first in Philadelphia, but afterwards removing to Asbury Park, where for twenty-eight years he ran the New- ark Hotel. He now, 1921, lives, retired, at Hights-
town, New Jersey. He married Wilhelmena Laufer, and to them were born the following children: Fred G., who is assistant secretary of the Chamber of Commerce at Jacksonville, Florida; Lillian, wife of A. S. Dickerson of Woodbury, New Jersey; Florence, who is engaged in millinery at Hights- town, New Jersey; Adele, wife of August Kalten- back, of Jacksonville, Florida; Nelson J., of further mention.
Nelson J. Schoen was born at Hightstown, New Jersey, February 14, 1892, and after terminating his studies at Asbury Park High School, entered the employ of Milan Ross Agency, with whom he remained for six years, subsequently associating himself with A. V. Havens of Allenhurst, under the firm name of Havens and Schoen, with offices in the Kinmouth building. On October 31, 1918, the Land and Mortgage Agency was incorporated, and Mr. Schoen has been secretary and treasurer of this organization ever since, with headquarters at No. 719 Mattison avenue, Asbury Park.
During the World War he was a member of the New Jersey State militia, being sergeant for two years. He is a Mason, being a member of Asbury Park Lodge, No. 142, Free and Accepted Masons; Asbury Park Fishing Club; Asbury Park Golf Club; Asbury Park Wheelmen; Rotary Club of Asbury Park; and is secretary of the Asbury Park Real Estate Association.
On June 16, 1915, at Trenton, New Jersey, Nelson J. Schoen was united in marriage with Minetta Storer, daughter of H. Mount and Eva Storer, the former, road superintendent of the Mercer County Traction Company. Mr. and Mrs. Schoen are the parents of two children: Betty Lois, born May 28, 1918; Gwenyth Minetta, born May 14, 1921. Mr. Schoen enjoys surf fishing and golf, and much of his spare time is spent in the enjoyment of these particular pastimes.
HAROLD A. TILTON, D. D. S .- One of the lead- ing professional men in Red Bank is Dr. Harold A. Tilton, whose success as a dentist is an accomplished fact, although it is only a comparatively short time since he began practice. Dr. Tilton is a son of R. Baird and Ella J. (Riddel) Tilton, long residents of Farmingdale, this county. Mr. R. B. Tilton is con- nected with the Pennsylvania railroad, in the capacity of station agent at Farmingdale, having held that position for many years. He is a promi- nent man in borough affairs, and holds the office of assessor. By political affiliation he is a Repub- lican.
Dr. Tilton was born in Farmingdale, New Jer- sey, in September, 1892. Receiving his early edu- cation in the public and grammar schools of Farm- ingdale, he attended the Freehold High School, and was graduated in the class of 1911. Thereafter he entered the University of Pennsylvania, from which he was graduated in the class of 1914, re- ceiving his degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery. For a time he was employed with Dr. Bailey, of Lakewood, New Jersey, then opened his office in
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Farmingdale. In 1915 he succeeded Dr. Throck- morton, of Red Bank, and has since maintained the two offices, conducting a general practice.
In August, 1917, Dr. Tilton enlisted in the Re- serve Corps, United States Army, and was called to duty, October 16, of that year. He was stationed at Camp Dix and Princeton, New Jersey, later at Washington, D. C., as first lieutenant of the Dental Corps, and was mustered out of the service, March 1, 1919. In the public life of the community Dr. Tilton takes deep interest, and politically supports the Republican party. Fraternally he is well known, being a member of Olive Branch Lodge, No. 16, Free and Accepted Masons; of Goodwin Chapter, No. 36, Royal Arch Masons, of Manasquan, New Jersey; and of the Knights of the Golden Eagle, of Farmingdale. He is a member and trustee of the Farmingdale Methodist Episcopal Church.
On October 23, 1917, Dr. Tilton married Amy C. Cook, daughter of Charles A. and Georgianna (Johnson) Cook, and they reside in Farmingdale. Dr. Tilton's favorite recreations are tennis, hunt- ing and fishing.
RICHARD R. NEWMAN, senior member of the firm of Newman & Dangler, contractors for plumb- ing and heating, is numbered among the leading citizens of Spring Lake, New Jersey. In addition to his identification with the plumbing business, Mr. Newman holds a well recognized position in the business world, and is active in all pertaining to the welfare and progress of this community.
James Newman, father of Richard R. Newman, was born at Sea Girt, New Jersey, April 10, 1864. For many years he was engaged in the monumental engraving business, but upon retiring from this par- ticular line, subsequently accepted his present posi- tion, that of superintendent of the Spring Lake Golf and Country Club. He married Elizabeth Jacobs, and to them were born five children: Archibald, who is superintendent of the Homestead Golf Club; Leonard, who is engaged in business in Spring Lake; Carl, instructor of athletics at Villa Park; Lowetta, who married Earl Stone, a produce merchant, of Asbury Park; Richard R., of further mention.
Richard R. Newman was born at Bailey Corner, Wall township, New Jersey, September 3, 1885. After terminating his schooling at Lake Como, he entered the grocery store of Wynkoop & Braley at Villa Park, where he remained for two years. He next entered the employ of T. E. Algor, of Spring Lake. Here he remained for eleven years, first serving his apprenticeship to the trade, and later becoming foreman of the concern. In 1914, having in the meantime gained a thorough knowledge of the business in every detail, he desired to start out on his own account, and with this end in view re- signed from his position, and opened a store on Fourth avenue at Morris street. Here he started in a small way with four men, but the enterprise consistently grew, and three years later he was obliged to seek other quarters. Associating himself
with Campion Dangler, they together formed the firm of Newman & Dangler. The business has made rapid strides, the contracts of the concern being of vast proportions, such as the plumbing and heating for the Colonial Hotel; the Essex and Sussex Hotel; A. L. Humes residence; and Mrs. Peter Gibson's residence, all of Spring Lake. All these and many more extensive contracts are the work of this successful enterprise, which in no small way owes its growth to the ability and in- defatigable effort of Mr. Newman.
On August 3, 1918, Richard R. Newman enlisted in the United States Army and was sent to New- port News, Virginia, being promoted to the rank of second lieutenant, August 25, 1918. He im- mediately sailed for France. After spending four days at Brest, and the next four at Gievres, he was assigned to Vichy, as officer in charge of mainten- ance and repairs, and took active part in the chang- ing over of eighty-four hotels, for use as hospitals for the American Army. Here he remained for seven months, during which time he had charge of 360 men. Later he was assigned to Montierchaume as house officer for three months, and then became company commander of animal drawn transporta- tion. He sailed from Brest, June 30, 1919, arriving in this country July 5, and four days later was honorably discharged from the service at Camp Dix, subsequently returning to his business affairs at Spring Lake.
In politics Mr. Newman is a Democrat, and takes an active part in the affairs of the local organiza- tion, having been a member of the Council since 1916, and now, 1921, on the ticket for the General Assembly, having been nominated at the recent pri- maries. He takes an active part in fraternal affairs, and belongs to many organizations. He is a mem- ber of Ocean Lodge, No. 89, Free and Accepted Masons; Goodwin Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; Corson Commandery, No. 15, Knights Templar; Salaam Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; and the New Jersey Consistory, Sublime Princes of the Royal Secret; and is also affiliated with the Benevo- lent and Protective Order of Elks, No. 128, of As- bury Park; Knights of the Golden Eagle; Wall Lodge, No. 57, Spring Lake; Junior Order United American Mechanics; Chosen Friends, No. 47, of Manasquan; Military Order of Foreign Wars; Am- erican Legion; Master Plumbers' Association, and has been president for the past nine years of the Spring Lake Firemen's Relief Association; ex-presi- dent of Fire Company, No. 1; and is a member of the present Engine Company, No. 1.
On September 18, 1903, at Spring Lake, New Jer- sey, Richard R. Newman was united in marriage with Mabel E. Combs, daughter of John H. and Minnie (Brown) Combs, the former a carpenter of Spring Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Newman are the par- ents of one child, Raymond B., born October 14, 1906. The family home is at No. 417 Warren avenue. Mr. Newman finds his recreation in all out- of-door sports, but essentially he is the active type
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of business man, taking at the same time a keen interest in everything pertaining to the welfare and advancement of Spring Lake.
WILLIAM TAYLOR SHERMAN - Long en- gaged in productive activities in Monmouth county, New Jersey, William T. Sherman is now carrying on an extensive business, with headquarters in Red Bank. Mr. Sherman comes of some of the oldest pioneer families of New Jersey, and is a son of Will- iam and Elizabeth (Taylor) Sherman. The Taylors were very early settlers of Monmouth county, com- ing from England, and the immigrant ancestor of this branch of the family was one of three brothers who came to America together. These three broth- ers settled in Middletown, where they built a hand- some residence, having been possessed of consider- able means.
William Taylor Sherman was born in Middletown, New Jersey, on October 15, 1854, in the old Taylor homestead, which was then still one of the land- marks of the community, but was afterwards de- stroyed by fire. He received his education in the public schools of Chapel Hill and New Monmouth, both in this county; then took up farming on the old home place, and followed this line of activity for a period of thirty-seven years. He then sold out and went to Little Silver, New Jersey, where he bought another farm, and there remained for a time, later removing to Marlborough. Still later he sold this place and engaged in shipping potatoes at Freehold. During his residence here, Mr. Sherman became the first policeman of Freehold, and served on the police force of that town for two years. He finally located in Red Bank, and began operations in his present field, dealing in hay, grain, straw, produce, fertilizers, etc., and drawing an extensive trade from all the surrounding agricultural districts. He also continues to conduct a farm of eighty acres in Middletown township, and in both these interests is broadly successful.
Mr. Sherman has always been a supporter of the Republican party, but takes only the interest of the citizen in public affairs. He and his family are members of the Baptist church.
Mr. Sherman married, in 1881, Mary E. Wyckoff, of Middletown, New Jersey, and they have one child, Laura, who is the wife of Ira Baird, manager of the Farmers' Exchange of Freehold, New Jersey. The family home is on Waverly place, in Red Bank.
ENSLEY E. MORRIS-Mr. Ensley E. Morris claims New Jersey as his native State, and it is also that of both his parents. Red Bank is his birthplace, and the family Bible records October 21, 1865, as the month, day and year of his birth. He is the son of Forman Morris, born in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, in 1821, and his wife, Margaret Van Clief, born ten years later in the same State at Rumson. Mr. Forman Morris was a contractor and builder of Red Bank; his father and mother, Joseph and Rebecca (Caster) Morris, resided at Tinton Falls, New Jersey. The latter was born in Little
Silver, New Jersey. Mr. Ensley E. Morris was one of a family of four, of whom one, his brother Joseph, a druggist of Red Bank, died in 1894. Two sisters, residents of Red Bank, are Mrs. Mary R. Smock, and Mrs. Annie A. Conover.
After his school days were over, or in 1882, Ens- ley E. Morris took a position with Messrs. Adlem & Cole, merchants of Red Bank, where he remained nearly eight years. Then he thought the time op- portune to make a start in business on his own re- sponsibility, and merchandising seemed to make the particular appeal. With Mr. Warden for a part- ner, he started a grocery business which has pros- pered from the beginning. The partner retired after a few years, and Mr. Morris has been the sole owner and manager, continuing in the same build- ing, at No. 14 Broad street. He has a sentiment for the place, apart from any connection with his business, for the building was erected by his father. Mr. Morris is active in the business life of his town. He is a director of the Red Bank Building and Loan Association and has been for a score of years or more. He is a stockholder of the Broad Street Bank. For over thirty-five years he has been a member of the Navesink Hook and Ladder Company, and finds his recreation as a member of the Monmouth Boat Club. During the World War, he devoted a large share of his time to the Red Cross work and was active in helping along the sale of Liberty bonds.
Mr. Morris was married in 1892, to Miss Olive Fraser, the ceremony taking place at the Fraser home, Red Bank, with the Rev. Mr. Harbough, the officiating clergyman. The Morris family are all Presbyterians. Mrs. Morris is the daughter of Alex- ander Fraser, born in Scotland, and Elizabeth Gil- bert, whose native land is England. Mr. and Mrs. Morris have no children.
C. PALMER ROBINS, secretary and general manager of Snyder & Robins, Incorporated, hard- ware and paints, was born in Clarksburg, New Jer- sey, September 30, 1872. He was the son of Morris and Ella (Palmer) Robins. Morris Robins was a native of Clarksburg, his birth having occurred there in 1834. He was a farmer by occupation, and continued thus until 1888, when he came to this city where he lived retired until 1914, when he died at the age of eighty years. Mr. and Mrs. Robins were the parents of three children: C. Palmer, of further mention; J. Baird, who is engaged in busi- ness with C. Palmer; Myra, wife of Edgar R. Wal- ling, a plumber, of Asbury Park.
The early part of the education of C. Palmer Robins was obtained in the public schools of Red Valley, Smithburg, and Thompson Grove. After leaving school in 1887, he entered the concern of David H. Wyckoff & Son, hardware and paints, and here he remained for fourteen years gaining in the meantime a thorough knowledge of the business in all its branches. He then went to work for Frank W. Baker, but four years later resigned and entered into partnership with Christopher H. Snyder,
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