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John Woolley was born near New Bedford, near Wall township, Monmouth county, New Jersey, April 29, 1867, and obtained his education in the
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public school at Glendola. He began business life is an Independent. He is a Catholic, and a mem- as a farmer, then moved to Sea Girt, New Jersey, ber of the Star of the Sea Church. He is un- married. where for twelve years he conducted a mercantile . business, selling out in 1905, and moving to Brad- ley Beach, where he established a commission fish CHARLES M. G. PAULSON-Mr. Paulson, one of Red Bank's successful men, and one of the most popular barbers in the community, was born in Caracas, Venezuela, May 30, 1882, and is a son of Michael and Sarah (DiStasio) Paulson, both now deceased. His, father was a well-known designer. business which he conducted sixteen years, building it up from a small beginning until it became the largest fish commission business on the Jersey coast. In politics Mr. Woolley was a Republican, although extremely independent in his political views and actions. He was a member of Wall Lodge, No. 136, Free and Accepted Masons, the Corson Commandery, Asbury Park, and Salaam Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mys- tic Shrine, Newark, and also the Tall Cedars. His death occurred August 24, 1921.
He married, November 20, 1889, at Manasquan, Annie White. One child was born to Mr. and Mrs. Woolley, Alvah, who married Laura Hulick, and has a daughter, Margaret.
DR. ROBERT EMMETT MULHOLLAND is the only son of James and Caroline Ruth (Arntheiter) Mulholland, and was born at Long Branch, New . Jersey, on May 17, 1895. His father, who is now retired, was formerly engaged in the wholesale busi- ness at Long Branch. Dr. Mulholland received his early education in the public schools. Later he was a pupil at the Star of the Sea Academy at Long Branch. After completing his high school course, he proceeded to the University of Penn- sylvania, where he devoted one year to the regular collegiate course and then entered the dental de- partment. In 1917 he graduated from the univer- sity with the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery, and during the same year he successfully passed the examinations of the New Jersey State Board. In 1918 he passed the examinations of the New York State Board.
After passing these examinations, he assumed the care of Dr. Vorhees' practice for a period of three months, while Dr. Vorhees was away on a vacation. Later, he was associated with Dr. Reisner of Long Branch, for a year. After this association came to an end, he became assistant to Dr. George H. Muth, whose office is in Aeolian Hall, New York City .. Dr. Mulholland was led to form this con- nection by a wise desire to acquire experience, and to associate himself for a time with an older and well-established practitioner. He remained with Dr. Muth for three months. At length, fully quali- fied by training and experience, Dr. Mulholland es- tablished an office at Long Branch and in January, 1919, began to practise independently.
During the World War, he was commissioned first lieutenant in the Dental Reserve Corps of the United States army, but was never called upon for service.
Dr. Mulholland is a member of the National Dental Association; the New Jersey State Dental Association; and the Monmouth County Dental So- ciety, of which he is at present secretary. He is a Knight of Columbus, and belongs to the Benevo- lent and Protective Order of Elks. In politics, he
Coming to the United States with his family, in 1885, Mr. Paulson was reared in Brooklyn, New York, and received his early education in the public schools of that city. The family removing to At- lantic Highlands, New Jersey, in 1895, his studies were finished there, and he took a special course in sign painting and photography. There he also learned the barber's trade, which he followed for a period of thirteen years. Thereafter, Mr. Paulson opened his own barber shop in Long Branch, at the Hotel Ten Eyck, where he remained for three years. On the first day of April, 1910, he came to Red Bank, to become associated in the same line of business with William J. Hewel, whose decease, six years later, left Mr. Paulson sole owner of the business. This is one of the most finely-appointed and modern tonsorial parlors in Red Bank, and is located at No. 1 East Front street. In various circles in Red Bank, Mr. Paulson is well and favor- ably known. He is a charter member of the Benevo- lent and Protective Order of Elks, and is a mem- ber of the Young Men's Christian Association.
Mr. Paulson married, in Jersey City, Esther R. Adameit, who was born in Keyport, New Jersey, February 28, 1892, and is a daughter of William and Dora (Rose) Adameit. Mr. Adameit was born in Pillau, Germany, and was a sea captain, following the water all his life, but his wife was born in South River, New Jersey. Mr. and Mrs. Paulson are the parents of two children, one of whom is living: Leah, born August 22, 1913, who died in infancy; and Virginia E., born November 24, 1914. Mr. Paulson has two brothers and one sister, all in business in Brooklyn, New York.
DANIEL COLBURN COVERT-For many years identified with the progress of a group of Mon- mouth county coast towns in his regular business as a real estate agent, Daniel Colburn Covert car- ried his activities beyond the realm of commercial endeavor and made his work count far for the gen- eral advance in every branch of civic welfare.
Mr. Covert was a son of Peter Hoffman and Har- nah Maria Covert. The elder Mr. Covert was for many years an expert accountant at the State Capi- tol in Albany, New York, and a man of wide knowl- edge in the affairs of the commonwealth, a public- spirited citizen, and a close friend of ex-President Cleveland, when he was governor of the State of New York. Peter Hoffman and Hannah Maria Co- vert were the parents of three children, Danick Colburn, the only one to reach maturity. Both par ents are long since deceased.
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Daniel Colburn Covert was born in Albany, New York, July 7, 1848, and died at Ocean Grove, New Jersey, March 26, 1917. As a child he attended the public schools of Albany, then completed his edu- cation in the high school of that city. Shortly after finishing the high school course, Mr. Covert entered the commercial world in the field of gen- eral merchandise, conducting a general store in the village of Kinderhook, New York, near the city of Albany. He was very prosperous, and soon began to extend his operations, establishing a wholesale business in Albany, which he carried on successfully for a number of years. In 1888, becoming interest- ed in the promotion of the coast towns of New Jersey, he disposed of all his interests in his native State, and locating in Asbury Park, as a residence, began a real estate business on a considerable scale. With headquarters at Ocean Grove, New Jersey, he later opened a branch office at Asbury Park, and for thirty years carried forward not only his own personal advance in business, but in very many ways contributed to the general progress of this section of Monmouth county.
Mr. Covert was a man of broad sympathies and of high ideals. He was active in all public affairs, but never a candidate for political honors, although an influential member of the Republican party. Fra- ternally, he held membership in Ashum Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; Corson Commandery, Knights Templar, of Asbury Park; Mecca Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, of New York; the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, No. 128, of Asbury Park; the Royal Ar- canum; and a prominent member of the Monmouth Club. He was long a member of St. Paul's Meth- odist Episcopal Church. In every circle he moved he was highly esteemed and made many friends. His passing was a source of wide-spread regret, al- though advancing years had begun to reveal the fact that he was looking toward the sunset of life. His memory will long be cherished in the hearts of the people.
On March 25, 1868, Mr. Covert married, at Kin- derhook, New York, Jennie Hoysradt, daughter of Hiram Perry and Delia (Miller) Hoysradt, both na- tives of Kinderhook, New York. Mr. and Mrs. Co- vert were the parents of three children: 1. Elizabeth Lewis, who is now the wife of James Whitfield Brooks, of Asbury Park, and they have two chil- dren: Ilda Covert, and Marie Elizabeth. 2. Ellenor Winnie, at home. 3. Jennie, at home. The fam- ily still reside in Ocean Grove, New Jersey.
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NATHAN P. CRANMER, of Long Branch, New Jersey, was born at Barnegat, New Jersey, July 19, 1878, and received his education in the public school at said place. He worked at different odd jobs until about eighteen years of age, then came to Long Branch, hiring as a carpenter's apprentice, with the late Horace Stanton, who was then one of the most prominent builders. Mr. Cranmer having finished his apprenticeship, worked as a journeyman carpenter for several years, but thinking some other kind of work more congenial, enlisted his services
in the United States Coast Guard, but this was for a short period. He later successfully passed the civil service examination for the post office depart- ment, and received an appointment as letter carrier, at the Long Branch office, holding that position until 1906. At this time Nathan and his brother, Stanley Cranmer, formed the partnership firm, known as "Cranmer Brothers, Building Contractors," and since that time they have built many of the fine residences in Long Branch, and have enjoyed a good patronage from the citizens of the city. Both brothers are expert mechanics, men of high char- acter and standing in the city, always valuing a. good reputation, far superior to any temporary profits.
Nathan P. Cranmer is the son of Augustus E. and Sarah A. (Herbert) Cranmer. Augustus E. Cranmer was a respected citizen in his community, a Democrat in politics, and chairman of the Town- ship Committeemen at the time of his death, March 7, 1919. Sarah A. (Herbert) Cranmer was the daughter of Theodore and Sarah Herbert. Theodore Herbert was the son of Scott and Marabe Herbert of Long Branch, New Jersey. Augustus E. Cran- mer was the son of Clarkson and Harriet Cranmer of Barnegat, New Jersey.
Nathan P. Cranmer is a member of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics; Patriotic Order Sons of America; and one of the official members of the Simpson Memorial Methodist Epis -. copal Church.
Nathan P. Cranmer was married to Lennett Wid- dis of Long Branch, New Jersey, daughter of John and Sarah Widdis, and they are the parents of three children: Merle H., Milton P., and Ruth Alma. The family home is located at No. 195 Rock- well avenue, Long Branch, New Jersey.
CHARLES BUNTING REID was born at Hights- town, Mercer county, New Jersey, February 9, 1850, and is a son of Joseph Nicholas and Mary Ann (Pearce) Reid. Joseph Nicholas Reid was a blacksmith. During the Civil War he served as a special police constable, to watch soldiers coming home on leave. Mr. Reid has three brothers and a sister, Elizabeth, who is now Mrs. Martin, and who is a resident of Asbury Park. When Mr. Reid was six years old his family moved to Cranbury, New Jersey, where he received his education in the district school.
After completing his studies, Mr. Reid decided to, follow in his father's footsteps and become a black- smith. Accordingly he entered his father's shop and learned the trade thoroughly, acting for sev- eral years as his assistant. When the elder Mr. Reid disposed of his business, Charles B. Reid trav- eled, and worked at his trade in various places, in. order to gain experience. He spent some time in. this manner at Woodbridge, Rahway, and Prince- ton. He came to Long Branch in 1877, and estab- lished himself in business. He had left his father's. shop in 1869, and the eight years of experience he had gained in working in various places were of : the greatest possible value to him.
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Shortly after his arrival at Long Branch, he took in his brother, Israel P. Reid, as a partner. This partnership continued until 1918, when his brother, Israel P. Reid, decided to enter the service of the United States Government. Mr. Reid's business has always been that of a general blacksmith, but of late years with the growth of automobile industry, he has devoted less of his time to horseshoeing and more to the repairing of automobile parts and ac- cessories.
Mr. Reid is a member of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics, he is a Democrat. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of which he has been through the chairs, and he also belongs to the Long Branch Encamp- ment, and Junior Order of United American Me- chanics. He is a Mason of the third degree, Long Branch Lodge, No. 78. He served as organist for the lodge for three years, and he has also served as junior steward. Mr. Reid has always had decided musical tastes, and is well known for the expert manner in which he formerly played the drum, and for his skill as an organist.
Charles Bunting Reid married Mary Jane Lig- gett, January 10, 1877. Mrs. Reid is a daughter of James and Lydia (Van Hise) Liggett. The Van Hise family has long been established in New Jer- sey, the town of Van Hiseville having been named for Mrs. Reid's grandfather. Mr. and Mrs. Reid have two sons: Charles Archer, who is employed in the post office at Long Branch; and Walter G., who is at present a draftsman, but who was for- merly employed for some years as superintendent of the Gas Accumulator, at Elizabeth, New Jersey.
FATHER MICHAEL C. McCORRISTIN is the pastor of the Catholic church of the Star of the Sea, at Long Branch.
He was born at Millville, New Jersey, on De- cember 24, 1871, and received his early education in the public schools of New Jersey. Later, Father McCorristin attended parochial school and, after his graduation, went to the Seminary, St. Charles College, at Elliott City, Maryland. From Elliott City he proceeded to Seton Hall College, South Or- ange, New Jersey. After spending two years in study at Seton Hall College, Father McCorristin left the United States and went to Austria. He spent four years at the Royal Imperial University in the Tyrol, Austria, and was ordained in 1896, by Bishop Richner of Brixen in the Tyrol. In the fol- lowing year, he returned to the United States, and became assistant pastor of the Star of the Sea Church, at Long Branch, Father Cantwell, at that time, being the pastor. From his church at Long Branch, Father McCorristin went to St. Peter's, at New Brunswick, New Jersey, where he became assistant pastor. In 1901 he left New Brunswick and went to Hampton, as pastor of St. Anne's Church. He remained at Hampton until 1904, when he took charge of St. Joseph's Church at Swedes- boro, New Jersey. In 1915 he returned to Long Branch as pastor of the Church of the Star of the Sea.
The parish now contains about twelve hundred and fifty souls. The various organizations estab- lished in the church are: the Society of St. Vincent de Paul; the Rosary Sodality, for married wo- men; the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary, for young ladies; the Holy Angels' Sodality, for girls of sixteen and younger; the Holy Name Society, for boys; and the Holy Name Society, for men.
There is a very fine parochial school which was built in 1901. It contains eight grades, and had an enrollment during the past year of two hundred and thirty-two pupils.
Attached to the church is a convent, where live the Sisters of Charity who teach in the parochial school. These Sisters also conduct an academy where pupils may study music and other subjects in addition to the regular studies of a high school.
Father McCorristin is a Knight of Columbus. In addition to his regular parochial work, he acts as chaplain of the local branch of the Knights of Columbus. He is very active in all church affairs and his ready sympathy and genial manner have greatly endeared him to the residents of Long Branch.
WILLIAM HENRY JORDAN was born at At- glen, Chester county, Pennsylvania, September 23, 1880, and is a son of William L. and Emily F. (Banks) Jordan. After having been connected with the Consolidated Gas Company of Long Branch for many years, Mr. Jordan's father has retired from the cares of active business.
Mr. Jordan's family moved from Chester county, Pennsylvania, to Long Branch, New Jersey, when he was eight years old. He received his early edu- cation in the public schools of Long Branch and graduated from the Long Branch High School in 1896. He determined to study printing, and en- tered the service of the F. M. Taylor Publishing Company, publishers of the "Long Branch Record," as an apprentice. After learning his trade in Mr. Taylor's establishment, he went to New York City, and entered the service of the Charles Francis Press Company. In this splendid plant, Mr. Jordan gained a wonderful knowledge of all kinds of printing. He worked on all the different machines for composi- tion, press work, and binding, and after a year of intensive study and effort, returned to Long Branch, more than ever determined to become known as a master printer. He entered the service of the Long Branch Press Company, as a linotype operator, and in the course of the next four years rose to the position of superintendent, a position which he filled with entire satisfaction for the next ten years.
In 1918 Mr. Jordan felt that the time had come for him to go into business for himself. He began in a small way with a single press and one assistant for general job work, but the high quality of his work and the complete mastery of the art of print- ing, which Mr. Jordan may be said to possess, have enabled him to build up a splendid business. He has added to his equipment, until he now possesses one of the most efficient plants in the State, for printing for the trade. He does composition work
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for many newspapers and journals, and he also specializes in the finer kinds of printing, such as work required by corporations, municipalities, schools, railroads, and hotels. He has eight picked men in his employ, and such is the excellence of his work, that orders are sent to him from various Eastern centers, as well as from New York City. Until 1921, Mr. Jordan managed his business alone, but in February of that year, he took Mr. Charles B. Holland into the business as a partner.
Mr. Jordan is an official member and trustee of the Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church, at North Long Branch. In politics, he is an Independent. He is a member of the Knights of the Golden Eagle; and Junior Order of United American Mechanics, No. 217, of which he has served as a deputy State councilor, and chaplain of the county association of Past Councilors. He is also a member of the At- lantic Fire Company.
William Henry Jordan married Katie C. Ouster- man of Long Branch, October 2, 1901. Mrs. Jordan is a daughter of William W. and Elizabeth (Tall- man) Ousterman. Mr. and Mrs. Jordan have one daughter, Emily Cecilia Jordan, who is eight years old.
DR. OWEN WOOLLEY is a doctor of dental surgery, and devotes his time almost exclusively to the practice of his profession. He was born at El- beron, New Jersey, on June 12, 1880, and is the son of Edwin O. and M. Alice (Mount) Woolley. His father is a farmer at West Long Branch.
He received his early education in the public schools of Long Branch. He entered the dental department of the University of Pennsylvania, and graduated in 1901, with the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery. The following month, July, 1901, he passed the examinations of the State board, and in August established himself at Long Branch, where he built up a large and lucrative practise. Dr. Woolley enlisted in the Dental Reserve Corps when the United States entered the World War. He re- ceived a commission as first lieutenant but was not called into service.
Dr. Woolley belongs to the National Dental So- ciety; the New Jersey State Dental Society; and the Monmouth County Dental Society, of which he has served as president. He belongs to the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; is a Mason of the thirty-second degree, a member of the Tall Cedars, and of the Masonic Club of Long Branch. Dr. Woolley is unmarried. He has one brother and one sister.
THOMAS L. SLOCUM was born at Long Branch, New Jersey, May 6, 1871, and is a son of Edward R. and Mary J. (Woolley) Slocum. His father was engaged in the coal business at Long Branch, and was a well-known and popular mem- ber of the business community. His mother's father was Jordan Woolley, at one time sheriff of Mon- mouth county.
Mr. Slocum received his early education in the public schools of Long Branch. He completed the
grammar school course, and in due time graduated from the Long Branch High School. After com- pleting his education, Mr. Slocum entered his father's business, and when the elder Mr. Slocum died, he took it over in connection with his brother, Haslam Slocum, and called it "T. L. Slocum & Com- pany," later changing the firm name to the "Slo- cum Coal Company."
Mr. Slocum is a member of Saint James' Epis- copal Church. In politics, he is a Democrat. He was appointed postmaster of Long Branch in 1914, by ex-President Wilson. He has been connected with the Long Branch Building and Loan Associa- tion for many years, and has been a director of the organization for the past twenty-four years, and served for two years as its president. He belongs to the Knights of Pythias, and has been through all the chairs of the Order. He is also a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. For thirty years he was a member of the Atlantic Fire Company, and he holds office at present, as president of the Independent Fire Company, of which he was formerly chief.
Thomas L. Slocum married Emma J. Newman, December 26, 1892. Mrs. Slocum is a daughter of Richard and Jane (White) Newman, of Belmar, New Jersey. Mr. and Mrs. Slocum have no chil- dren.
CHARLES WILLIAM BARDELLI-Few of our readers will need to be told that this is the name of a master of the art of wood carving, who has done much to sustain the immemorial renown of his coun- trymen for artistic genius. Mr. Bardelli, after many wanderings and vicissitudes, has been for some years one of the most highly-respected citizens of Red Bank and Fair Haven, New Jersey.
Anthony Bardelli, father of Charles William Bar- delli, was born in Milan, Italy, and was a brother of Admiral Joseph Bardelli, of the Italian navy. An- thony Bardelli spent his entire life in the Italian army, attaining to the rank of colonel. After fight- ing side by side with General Garibaldi in the cause of Italian liberty he fled with his commander and friend to the United States, where they found a refuge on Staten Island, their homes being directly opposite to each other. Colonel Bardelli married Frances , a native of Tyrole, Austria, and they became the parents of three sons: John, who was born in Italy, and during the Cuban rebel- lion against Spain was killed while serving with the rank of captain under General Macheo, of the Cu- ban Federal army; Joseph, killed in the San Fran- cisco earthquake; and Charles William, mentioned below. When General Garibaldi returned to Italy, Colonel Bardelli accompanied him, taking his fam- ily with him, and on the breaking out of the war with Austria the two old friends again became fel- low-soldiers contending for the freedom of their be- loved country. For this sacred cause Colonel Bar- delli laid down his life, meeting death in a terrific battle in the city of Rome.
Charles William Bardelli, son of Anthony and Frances Bardelli, was born June 4, 1853, at Clifton,
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Staten Island, New York, and was but two years old when his parents returned to Italy. He was edu- cated in Milan, Venice and in France, and as a young man returned to the United States. In part- nership with his brother Joseph, he opened a fac- tory at Springfield, Massachusetts, for the making of hand-carved wooden jewel cases. Mr. Bardelli's extraordinary skill in his art soon enabled them to build up a flourishing business, but, in consequence of the failure of a bank in which the brothers had invested, they were forced to close the factory. Mr. Bardelli then went to New York City, where he entered the service of the Hallen, Kitson, Marcotte Company, well known wood carvers.
In 1883 Mr. Bardelli accepted a commission from the Kelly Architect Company of New York City to do the wood carving on the organ of a great cathe- dral at Los Angeles, California. After completing this work, he started in the furniture business with his brother Joseph in San Francisco, California, and there, for twenty-two years, carried on a flourishing wood carving business. Then came the terrible earthquake in which he sustained a financial loss of $10,000, and also suffered the crushing bereave- ment of losing his wife, his two children and his brother, and he himself, had two broken legs.
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