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ARTHUR SHELDON WARNER, a native of Spring Lake, New Jersey, has spent his entire life in this community, and the years which have inter- vened have been given in large part to the mail service of the place. He is, in every sense of the word, a public-spirited citizen, as he has always given his earnest support to every measure which had for its aim civic betterment, and is numbered among the leading citizens of this communtiy.
Edward Warner, father of Arthur Sheldon War- Mr, was born at Wrightstown, Pennsylvania, in 1849, and died at Spring Lake in 1899, having come to this place ten years previously and engaged in the carpenter's trade. He married Martha J. Bart- lett, a native of Hatboro, Pennsylvania; she died in March, 1915, at the age of sixty-five years. Mr. and Mrs. Warner were the parents of eight chil- dren: Elmer E., express agent at Spring Lake, New Jersey; Newitt, station agent of the New York and Long Branch railroad at North Asbury Park; Azma May, deceased, formerly the wife of Joseph T. Smith of Spring Lake; Edward B., station agent of the New York and Long Branch railroad at Como; James, of Spring Lake; Arthur Sheldon, of further mention; Albert, a resident of Belmar, New
Jersey, and carpenter for Buchanon and Smock Lumber company at Asbury Park; William W.
Arthur Sheldon Warner was born at Spring Lake, New Jersey, February 8, 1884. After finishing his studies at the grammar school of Lake Como, he engaged in newspaper work with J. Q. Harrison and thus continued for a few years, subsequently re- signing to become mail messenger from the trains to the Spring Lake Post Office. Six years later he became a clerk in the office, and in 1916 was appointed assistant postmaster to succeed J. R. Meafie. This office he held until August, 1921, since which time he has been acting postmaster.
In politics he is a Republican. He affiliates with Ocean Lodge, No. 89, Free and Accepted Masons; Goodwin Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; and with the Knights of the Golden Eagle, of which he has been clerk of the exchequer for six years at Spring Lake. He attends the Methodist church of this community.
On May 24, 1905, at Spring Lake, Arthur Sheldon Warner was united in marriage with Elsie M. Bird, daughter of Ellis and Ella (Halloway) Bird of Spring Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Warner are the par- ents of one child, Sydney Ellis, born September 12, 1908. The family home is at No. 317 Madison ave- nue, Spring Lake. Mr. Warner is interested in all out-of-door sports, but takes especial interest in golf and motoring.
DR. RUDOLPH J. KLUG was born at Durand, Hungary, on October 21, 1887, and is a son of Ludwig and Pauline (Huss) Klug. His mother died in Hungary on May 26, 1920, but his father is still living. Dr. Klug has two brothers.
He received his early education in the schools of his native land. After his graduation from high school, in 1907, he came to the United States. He obtained employment in the city of Philadelphia, and devoted his free time to the study of English and medicine. When his knowledge of English was sufficient to make his studies profitable, he entered the American School of Naturopathy. In 1912 he graduated with the degree of Doctor of Naturo- pathy. In 1921, Dr. Klug made special studies in spectro-chrome therapy at Philadelphia.
After completing his professional training, Dr. Klug established himself in general practice at Gloucester City, New Jersey. In May, 1918, he gave up his practise and enlisted in the United States Army. He was assigned to base hospital at Camp Dix and served in the Neuro-psychiatric de- partment for six months. He was then sent to Washington, where he had charge of the Hydro- therapy section of the Physio-therapy department at the Walter Reed Hospital. He received his dis- charge in November, 1919.
When his military service came to an end, Dr. Klug returned to New Jersey and established an office at Long Branch. He has acquired an enviable reputation as a drugless physician, and has a com- plete equipment for the administration of various systems of therapy. He gives treatment according
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to the following methods: electro-therapy, vacuum- therapy, hydro -therapy, zone - therapy, spectro- chrome therapy, neuro-therapy, Swedish movements, and dietetics.
Dr. Klug was brought up in his father's faith, the Lutheran church, but he now attends the Meth- odist Episcopal church of Long Branch. He became a citizen of the United States in 1914. In politics Dr. Klug is an Independent. He is a member of the American Naturopathic Association; the American Drugless Association; the National Association of Drugless Practitioners; the American Association of Spectra-Chrome Therapists; and the All Cults Medi- cal Association. He is a Mason of the third de- gree, and is a member of the Odd Fellows. He is unmarried.
EDWARD MARTIN HOPE-The Hope family is one of pioneer stock in New Jersey, with records carefully preserved. The same can also be said of the allied lineage, that of Kerr, and in the "History of Tennent Church" the record of this family may be found.
Edward Martin Hope, a representative of the Hope family today, is a son of Isaac Kerr and Hen- rietta Baker (Martin) Hope, of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, daughter of Obadiah and Elizabeth Martin.
Isaac Kerr Hope, born at the Hope homestead near Freehold, New Jersey, was the son of Cornelius and Caroline (Kerr) Hope, of whom handsome por- traits are extant. That of Mrs. Hope represents a lady of exceptional beauty, while the one of Cor- nelius Hope, or perhaps better known as Captain Hope, shows him to have been a high-spirited man of fine appearance. The name of the artist has been obliterated by age from the pictures, but he must have been one of much merit, for the fact has been recorded that the cost of the portraits was one thousand dollars, thus testifying to their ex- cellence. Cornelius Hope was a seafaring man, and in 1826 was licensed as a pilot in the New York harbor. He always kept the old farm at Freehold. Cornelius and Caroline (Kerr) Hope had five chil- dren: Cornelius, Jr .; Reuben; Isaac Kerr, the father of Edward Martin Hope; Josephine, and Emma.
Isaac Kerr Hope remained on the farm as a boy and young man. Later in life he became a builder at Perth Amboy, and then he went to Asbury Park in 1880, where he conducted a hardware busi- ness until his death in 1909, at the age of seventy- four years. His children were: Edward M., of fur- ther mention; Arthur Howard, Etta, and Alice.
Edward M. Hope was born at Woodbridge, New Jersey, in 1864, and attended the public school there, also the high school at Asbury Park, with a course at the Newark Business College. Working at first for the electrical company of Berrany & Zacharias, of Asbury Park, he succeeded to the business in 1899, and carries it on to the present day. Mr. Hope finds one of his recreations in golf, being an enthusiast on the subject. He is a member of the Golf Club; of the Asbury Park Wheelmen, and of the Rotary Club. As to his politics, he casts
his vote for the best man, in other words, he is an Independent.' His church is of the Methodist faith. The old Tennent Church at Freehold is built on ground given by the Hope family.
Edward Martin Hope married, in 1894, Mary Elizabeth Pine, daughter of Benjamin and Lois (Clayton) Pine, of Barnegat, New Jersey. They have a daughter, Dorothy, and three sons, Arthur Fred, Edward Martin, Jr., and Robert Davidson Hope. Arthur Fred Hope, the eldest child, was but nineteen when the World War broke out. As a member of the 161st 'Replacement Regiment, he was stationed at Camp Meade, later being at Camp Gordon, Georgia. He served one year in France, returning for discharge in August, 1920. His brother, Edward Martin, Jr., a year younger, joined the United States navy, and was stationed at Pef- ham Bay. In 1918, after a course at the Naval Academy, Annapolis, he graduated as an ensign, and was assigned to the destroyer "Manley." He had one year's service in foreign water and saw many ports. When discharged he had the rank of lieutenant, junior grade, United States Navy.
EMERSON P. APGAR-The Apgar-Moore Auto- motive Corporation testifies to the position already attained in the business circles of Asbury Park, New Jersey, by the senior member of the concern. Mr. Apgar is socially popular and takes an active interest in the advancement of the welfare of his home town.
Emerson P. Apgar was born November 6, 1895, at Hackettstown, Warren county, New Jersey, and is a son of George W. and Matilda (Ike) Apgar, the occupation of the former being that of a stationary engineer. The education of Emerson P. Apgar was received in public schools and at local high school.
At the outset of his business career, Mr. Apgar identified himself with the automobile industry, ro- ceiving, in an auto school and factory at Detroit, Michigan, a thorough training for his future work. Afterward, he spent six years with the Essex people in Newark, New Jersey, and in 1920 established his present business at Asbury Park.
While a Democrat in political principle, Mr. Ap- gar has never mingled actively with the work of the organization, though always ready to do his part toward securing betterment of local conditions. He affiliates with Lodge No. 128, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, of Asbury Park.
Mr. Apgar married, November 2, 1912, at Hack- ettstown, New Jersey, Ethel Harris, daughter of Enos L. and Molly Harris, and they are the par- ents of one child: Shirley May, born at Asbury Park, December 16, 1920.
While the opening years of Mr. Apgar's business career have been years of accomplishment, they have been still more, years of promise, and every- thing indicates that the time to come will be richer in results than the period already past.
WILLIAM HENRY ALLAS-The younger gen- eration of the citizens of Rumson has no better
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known nor more energetic representative than the town's present postmaster whose name is inscribed at the head of this article. In addition to filling his responsible office with the utmost efficiency, Mr. Allas holds a place among the most aggressive busi- ness men of the community.
Zachary Taylor Allas, father of William Henry Allas, was born in New York City, and as a young man, found employment in the metropolis with the Sheltz-Seltzer Company. Later in life he came to Rumson, New Jersey, where he followed his trade, which was that of a carpenter. He married Emma Pratt, of New York City, and their children are: George Washington, who is a councilman of Rum- son; Myron Ely; Charles; and William Henry, men- tioned below. Mr. Allas died in 1918, at the age of seventy-one.
William Henry Allas, son of Zachary Taylor and Emma (Pratt) Allas, was born January 3, 1892, in Rumson, New Jersey, and received his education in local schools. His first employment was with the "Union News," at Sea Bright, New Jersey, but later he returned to his native place and there opened a store for the sale of drugs, confectionery, and similar articles. The venture was very successful and he is now at the head of an establishment which ranks among the first of its kind in Rumson and the vicinity.
Politically, Mr. Allas is a Democrat, and even as a youth he began to take a keen interest in local affairs. On reaching manhood he became active in the support of measures which he thought would conduce to the welfare of the community and his efforts in their behalf inspired his fellow-citizens with a confidence in him which caused them to re- joice when, in 1917, he was appointed postmaster of Rumson. His administration of the office has afforded unqualified gratification to all the friends of good government and political reform.
Having a social disposition, Mr. Allas is well known in fraternal circles. He belongs to the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, and affiliates with Red Bank Lodge, No. 233, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
Mr. Allas married, June 5, 1919, at Long Branch, .. ew Jersey, Agnes Widner, born at that place, daughter of William and Doris Widner. For a man who has not yet reached his thirtieth year, William Henry Allas has already gone far, and, in the light of his record, brief though it is, it appears highly probable that in the near future he will go still further.
STANLEY DECAMP PALMATEER, D. D. S .- Since the year 1911, Dr. Palmateer has engaged in the practice of dentistry in Belmar, New Jersey, a period of sufficient length to test his ability in the profession. From the beginning, his patronage has steadily increased, and from his now large prac- tice, he derives good returns.
Dr. Palmateer was born in Ocean Grove, New Jer- sey, January 5, 1887, the son of Wesley A. and Josephine (Felch) Palmateer. Wesley A. Palmateer
was born in Lansing, Michigan, and for many years was engaged in the retail cigar business at Asbury Park, New Jersey; he now lives retired in this city. Mrs. Palmateer died September 4, 1904, at Ocean Grove at the age of thirty-seven years. Mr. and Mrs. Palmateer had but one child, Stanley DeCamp, of further mention.
Dr. Palmateer acquired his literary education in the public schools of Asbury Park, and after gradu- ating from the local high school decided to adopt dentistry as his profession, and accordingly matric- ulated at Philadelphia Dental College, from which he was graduated with the degree of Doctor of Den- tal Surgery with the class of 1909. He then re- turned to Asbury Park, and entered the office of Dr. Van Wickle, mentioned elsewhere in this work, and remained with him for one year and a half, sub- sequently establishing himself in the practice of his profession in the Chamberlain building at Bel- mar, which has remained his headquarters up to the present time.
On August 15, 1917, Dr. Palmateer enlisted in the medical corps of the United States Army, being assigned to Camp Dix. He was commissioned, first lieutenant August 15, 1917, and served in the den- tal corps until he was honorably discharged from the service, February 15, 1919, when he returned to Belmar and resumed practice. He is a member of the Monmouth County Dental Society, and is prominent in many of the fraternal organizations. He affiliates with Lodge No. 89 of Belmar, Free and Accepted Masons; Goodwin Chapter, No. 36, Royal Arch Masons; Corson Commandery, No. 15, Knights Templar; Salaam Temple of Newark, An- culated at Philadelphia Dental College, from which Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; Knights of Pythias; Improved Order of Red Men; Knights of the Golden Eagle; Loyal Order of Moose; and in religion, with the First Presbyterian Church of Asbury Park. While Dr. Palmateer is a golf enthusiast his time and attention are mainly devoted to the profession which he has chosen for his life work.
JAMES HAMPTON JOHNSON-As one of the most popular of the former mayors of Sea Bright, Mr. Johnson requires no introduction to his fellow- citizens. Not only has he most creditably filled this responsible office for two terms and held others of minor importance, but he is known throughout the town and its vicinity as one of its most successful business men.
James Perry Johnson, father of James Hampton Johnson, was a native of the North of Ireland and came as a boy to the United States, settling at Allaire, New Jersey, finding employment as a gar- dener on estates, and later moving to West Farms. He married Ann Elizabeth Hampton, daughter of Mitchell and Susan Hampton, and nine children were born to them. In 1881, being then sixty-four years of age, Mr. Johnson died at West Farms, where he had lived ever since his removal from Allaire.
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James Hampton Johnson, sixth child of James Perry and Ann E. (Hampton) Johnson, was born February 1, 1861, at West Farms, New Jersey, and received his education in schools of his native place. At an early age he began to work at the blacksmith's trade, which he followed for four and a half years. As a youth of eighteen he went to Manasquan for the purpose of engaging in the painting business, and in 1901 he removed to Sea Bright, where he has ever since remained, conduct- ing for twenty years a successful painting business and an auto livery establishment of the first class, thus proving himself possessed of the skill and aggressiveness necessary for such an undertaking.
Always keenly interested in public affairs, Mr. Johnson early came to the front as a champion of the principles of the Democratic party, and his fellow-citizens were not slow to recognize his quali- fications for leadership. These, in combination with their implicit confidence in his fidelity to their in- terests, caused them to elect him to the highest municipal office in their gift, and for two terms he represented them in the mayoralty, receiving, after his first period of service, the merited tribute of a re-election. As common councilman he also gave proof of competence for public duty, and he is now serving his second term as justice of the peace and at the same time efficiently filling the office of county road commissioner.
The fraternal connections of Mr. Johnson include affiliation with Sea Bright Lodge, No. 25, Indepen- dent Order of Odd Fellows; and Manasquan Lodge, No. 51, Knights of Pythias. He belongs to the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, No. 76, of Manasquan, and is a member of the Meth- odist Episcopal church.
Mr. Johnson married, August 19, 1883, at Manas- quan, Sarah Jane, daughter of Charles and Hannah Boker. James Hampton Johnson is a fine type of the self-made man. His leading and honorable position in the community is entirely of his own making and he may truly be styled the architect of his fortune and the carver out of his own destiny.
THOMAS JAMES SWEENEY-A man who has held the office of borough clerk under three mayors (and that is what Mr. Sweeney has done) is a promi- nent man in his community. Mr. Sweeney now holds that office and has in times past served in other positions of trust in his home town of Sea Bright, where he has long been established in busi- ness as a blacksmith.
Edward Sweeney, father of Thomas James Sween- ey, was born in Donegal, Ireland, and at eleven years of age was brought by his parents to the United States. They settled in New York City, where Edward lived until he became a middle- aged man, going then to Westchester county, where he engaged in farming. He married Catherine Wini- fred Scully, born in Dublin, Ireland, daughter of Thomas Scully, and their children were: Edward, deceased; William, also deceased; Mary Jane, de- ceased; one who died in infancy; Thomas James,
mentioned below; Catherine Winifred; John R .; Joseph; Frank Charles, deceased; Charles, died in childhood; and Annie L. Mr. Sweeney died, Sep- tember 1, 1884, in Westchester county, at the age of sixty-nine.
Thomas James Sweeney, son of Edward and Catherine Winifred (Scully) Sweeney, was born June 24, 1855, in New York City, and received his education in the schools of Westchester county. Until the year 1873 he assisted his father in the care of the farm and then went to New York City, where he learned the blacksmith's trade, remaining five years. In 1888 he opened his own blacksmith's shop at Sea Bright, where he has since successfully conducted it.
In the sphere of politics Mr. Sweeney has always been faithful to the principles advocated by the Democratic party, and has served his borough both as councilman and overseer of the poor, as well as in the office of borough clerk. He was at one time president of the fire company. He belongs to the Knights of Columbus, Lodge No. 335, of Long Branch; the Holy Name Society, and Youngmans Institute of Sea Bright.
Mr. Sweeney married, October 25, 1887, in New York City, Teresa Rose McDermott, a native of the metropolis, daughter of Bryan and Catherine McDermott, and the following children have been born to them: Edward; Thomas; Catherine; Frank; Charles Eugene; Walter John; two sets of twins, who died at the age of two and a half years; and one who died in infancy.
Thomas James Sweeney is a representative of a valuable class of American citizens-those who truly merit the title of self-made. He is a man who has made his place and made his mark and in doing so has deservedly won the respect and con- fidence of his fellow-citizens.
WAYNE M. GARLAND-A large number of Mr. Garland's fellow-citizens of Sea Bright, New Jersey, have already become aware that this is the name of one of the town's most progressive young busi- ness men. Mr. Garland takes an active interest in community affairs and is very popular socially.
Thomas Garland, father of Wayne M. Garland, was born in 1872, in Boston, Massachusetts, and came in early manhood to Sea Bright, where he es- tablished a grocery business on Ocean avenue, for ten years carrying on a flourishing trade. In the life of the town he took quite a prominent part, serving three terms as borough clerk and also hold- ing the offices of town assessor and collector of taxes-all in the borough of Sea Bright. He mar- ried Lillie Osborne, of Osbornsville, New Jersey, and they became the parents of two sons: Wayne M., mentioned below; and Thomas, who enlisted at Camp Vail, New Jersey, in Company E, 417th Bat- talion, and saw active service in France, at Toul Sector. He was discharged August 28, 1919. Thomas Garland, Sr., died February 15, 1920, at Sea Bright, New Jersey.
Wayne M. Garland, son of Thomas and Lillie
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(Osborne) Garland, was born February 3, 1897, at Sea Bright, New Jersey, and received his primary education in local schools, completing his course of study at the Long Branch High School. In 1916 he obtained a position in the First National Bank of Sea Bright and remained there until 1919. In that year Mr. Garland established himself in the grocery business, as manager of his father's store, on Ocean avenue. The fact that he is still conducting the business constitutes the most conclusive evidence of his success.
Politically, Mr. Garland is a Republican, but takes no active part in the work of the organization. He can, however, always be counted on to "lend a hand" in any movement having for its object im- provement of community conditions.
Mr. Garland married, December 8, 1920, at Sea Bright, Margaret E. Yetman, born at Navesink, New Jersey, December 3, 1902, daughter of Daniel and Annie (Beyer) Yetman.
DR. WILLIAM ROSE-One of the prominent dental practitioners of Red Bank is Dr. Rose, who in addition to carrying along his own individual in- terests takes a constructive part in various activities of benevolent or progressive nature. Dr. Rose is a son of Harry and Mary (Frey) Rose, his father be- ing a well known furniture dealer of Manasquan. The mother is deceased.
Dr. Rose was born in Detroit, Michigan, January 1, 1872, and received his early education in the pub- lie schools of that city. Knowing that he must de- pend largely upon himself for the preparation for his career, Dr. Rose, as a boy, interested himself in various means of earning money, beginning the sell- ing of newspapers at an early age. During his early years he worked at whatever he could find to do, and coming to New York City attended evening sessions at Cooper Union, being employed during the day. Determining upon the dental profession u his field of future effort, he studied with a promi- Ment practitioner of Asbury Park, then took a post- paduste course at the Chicago Post Graduate School, from which institution he was graduated in the class of 1907. Within the same year he passed the New Jersey State Board of Dental Examiners, and located at Red Bank. Here he became asso- disted with Dr. R. F. Borden, with whom he worked for a period of eighteen months, at the end of Which time Dr. Borden retired. Dr. Rose has since Carried on the general practice of dentistry alone, with unusual success.
Dr. Rose is on the staff of the Long Branch Hospital Free Clinics, is a member of the Mon- Math County Dental Society, and of the State and National Dental associations, serving on the enter- biement and dinner committee of the Monmouth County Dental Society in the capacity of chair- Politically Dr. Rose is a supporter of the Republican party, but is satisfied to take only the in- rest of the progressive citizen in political affairs. le is broadly active in benevolent work, is a mem- her of the Young Men's Hebrew Association, and dnes generously of his means for the carrying on
of many branches of public welfare work. He is a resident of Asbury Park.
WALTER DOUGLAS SMOCK was born on the Thompson farm, located between Red Bank and Holmdel, New Jersey. He is the son of a farmer and doubtless inherited a love of the land. Like many another farmer's son, he gave up country life for a term of years, but in the end the desire to return to the land proved irresistible and, more for- tunate than most, he found his way back to the country of his boyhood. He is the owner of a large fruit farm and is a successful grower of apples, grapes, pears, peaches, plums, and cherries. His exhibits of fruit have won many blue ribbons and prizes at fairs and contests and his farm is one of the most attractive in the county. His house is built on high ground and commands an extensive panorama of land and sea and sky. Boats bound for New York may be seen from it as they come up the coast and round the Highlands.
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