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During school and college days, Dr. Bariscillo took an active part in all out-of-door sports, and became one of the best all-around athletes in the United States, as a result. While at Ursinus he played "forward" on the basket ball team, and "and" on the football team; was a member of the track team. and had a record of forty-three feet on the sixteen-pound shot-put. With this record to his credit, upon matriculating at George- town University, he quickly won the place of "for- ward" on the varsity basket ball team, and "end" on the varsity foot ball team. He has also won a reputation as a clever amateur boxer, and as a re- ward for this superior work, is the proud posses- cor of many trophies.
MINNIE (GALT-WARD) BISBEE-Mrs. Minnie Bisbee is a resident of Atlantic township, Mon- mouth county, New Jersey, and has taken promi- nent place among the active, public-spirited wo- men of the county. She is of Scotch ancestry, tracing in paternal line from John and Margaret (MeClellan) Galt, both born in Scotland. A wo- man of culture and strong character, Mrs. Bisbee has made many friends since coming to Atlantic township, and bears the distinction of being the first woman ever elected to membership. on the township Board of Education. John Galt was born in Scotland; married Margaret Mcclellan, born in Paisley, Scotland, and came to the United States, where he was engaged in business until his death. He was a strict Presbyterian, and in political faith, a Republican. They were the parents of four chil- dren: John, Margaret, Jane and Agnes. John Galt, the eldest son of John and Margaret (MeClellan) Galt, was born in New Haven, Con- wecticut, October 28, 1839, died in Newburgh, New York, March 3, 1907. He married Annie Eveline Roberts, born in New Jersey, August 3, 1843, and they were the parents of eight children: Clarence H., born June 26, 1863: William R., born June 5, 1865; John Randolph, born June 5, 1867; Minnie (Mrs. Bisbee), of further mention; Evelyn, born January 27, 1872; Grace, born April 4, 1874; Fan- Nie, died in infancy; Lawrence Percival, born De- cember 16, 1885.
Minnie Galt, eldest daughter and fourth child of John and Annie Eveline (Roberts) Galt, was born at Newburgh, New York, July 27, 1870. She was educated at Miss Mackey's private school
for girls at Newburgh, and there resided until her marriage, (first) October 21, 1891, to Charles Lo- gan Ward. He was born in Newburgh, and died, leaving a son, John Galt Ward, born March 27, 1893. The latter was educated in Wilson School, Fishkill-on-Hudson, and during the War with Ger- many, 1917-18, spent two years in the naval ser- vice of the United States. Mrs. Ward married (second), January 24, 1911, Ralph Bisbee, born De- cember 11, 1870, at Jacksonville, Florida, died July 28, 1913, at Brior Cliff Manor, New York. He was a son of Horatio Bisbee (second), a lawyer, and a colonel of the Civil War, and his wife, Martha Florida (Flotard) Bisbee. Ralph and Minnie Galt Bisbee are the parents of a son, Horatio Bisbee (third), born March 25, 1913.
Mrs. Bisbee survives her husband, and resides at her farm in Atlantic township, Monmouth county, New Jersey. She is a Republican in poli- tics, and in religious faith, an Episcopalian. She is a member of the executive committee of the Monmouth County Republican Committee; Mon- mouth County Chapter of the Red Cross; vice- president of the Board of Education of Atlantic township, and a member of the Woman's Repub- lican Club of New Jersey.
CHARLES EDGAR TRUAX-One of the old families of Monmouth county, long identified with the general progress of this section, is the Truax family, whose interests center in the agricultural community of Green Grove, in Ocean township. The head of the present family, Charles Edgar Truax, who died near the close of the nineteenth century, was a man of sterling character, whose influence in the community always counted for progress. Mr. Truax was a grandson of Elias and Hannah (Layton) Truax. Elias Truax was born in this county and spent his lifetime in agricultural pursuits. John H. Truax, his son, and father of Charles Edgar, was born in Green Grove, and also followed farming all his life in this township. He married Rebecca Ferry.
Charles Edgar Truax was born in Green Grove, Ocean township, April 30, 1846, and died in the place of his birth, in the year 1898. As a lad he attended the local public schools, and in growing to man's estate, found no interest which appealed to him more strongly than the tilling of the soil. First assisting his father on the farm, then taking up the responsibility for himself, Mr. Truax con- tinued in this field of endeavor throughout his entire life, always in the Green Grove section of Ocean township. He held a position of dignity in the community, and for a number of years served on the board of election of Ocean town- ship. He held independent views on all public matters, and gave his support to the man or party he believed best fitted to advance the public good. He was a member of the Hamilton Methodist Episcopal Church, of Neptune township, this county.
On April 30, 1873, in Eatontown, New Jersey, Mr. Truax married Susie Wooley, who was born
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in Hamilton, Neptune township, and is a daughter of Albert and Hannah (Dangler) Wooley. Their children number four, all born in Green Grove: Ada Estella, Teresa, Ophelia Frances, and Jesse Hamilton. With the passing of such a man as Charles Edgar Truax, there is lost to the world a spirit alert to progress, and a personality which is sadly missed in the circles among which he has moved. His memory is still cherished, and his example of upright citizenship is reflected today in men who as boys and youths knew and honored him.
FERDINAND KRAMMER, the popular pro- prietor of the Monmouth Hotel, on West Front street, Red Bank, was born in Budapest, Hungary, May 8, 1890, and is a son of Ferdinand Krammer, Sr. Mr. Krammer received his education in the schools of his native city, after covering the lower branches, taking a preparatory course, then en- tering the Royal University of Hungary. He re- ceived his degree from that institution, and was ad- mitted to the third class in international law, in 1911. He then entered newspaper work, starting as a reporter. After one year, he became con- nected with the world famous tea business of Thomas Lipton, in the capacity of travelling sales- man, remaining for one year with this concern. Thereafter he acted as editor and war correspon- dent for the "Nap," a Budapest newspaper, (1912- 13). In August, 1913, he came to the United States, locating in Red Bank, where he became identified with William Childs, the baking firm, and from that time to the present his activities have been of varied nature. He has followed prin- cipally the news and hotel business, working in various capacities in both branches of effort. For a time he was agent for the Union News Com- pany at the Newark Railway station, and has also been in the news business at Red Bank and Morris- town, New Jersey. For a time he was associated with the Pullman service in Pittsburgh. In hotel work he has filled almost every position, from bell hop to owner and proprietor.
On April 1, 1921, Mr. Krammer took over the proprietorship of the Monmouth Hotel, one of the most attractive caravanseries in this vicinity. It is a high class place in every respect, and accom- modates twenty-one guests. Mr. Krammer has made a promising beginning, and will undoubtedly go forward to large success. Mr. Krammer is a member of Red Bank Lodge, No. 1180, Loyal Order of Moose, of the New Era Benefit Association, and a member and director of the Eistracht Club, a singing society.
On January 27, 1920, Mr. Krammer married Martha Gobling, a native of Germany, and they attend the Roman Catholic church.
OSCAR HESSE, SR .- For many years a resi- dent of New Jersey, and always progressively in- terested in every forward movement in his adopted country, Oscar Hesse, Sr., has been active in vari- ous branches of business endeavor, and is still the head of one of the most important ice cream and
confectionery establishments in this part of the State.
Mr. Hesse was born in Hanover, Germany, March 4, 1845, and is a son of Colonel A. Hesse, an officer in the Hanover Army. He is one of three brothers, one of whom was head forester to the Emperor, and the other was a lieutenant-gen- eral of the Prussian Army. Mr. Hesse received a thorough mercantile education in the schools of his native city, and through private tutors. In 1862 he was sent for to come to the United States, to fill a mercantile position, and thus release one man for service in the Civil War. Arriving on the day of the battle between the "Monitor" and "Merrimac," he first located in Hoboken, New Jer- sey, where he was employed until 1867. In that year, on account of broken health, he went to Western Pennsylvania, and lived in the open for three years, during that time being engaged as a trapper. Returning to Hoboken, he then took charge of a country store in West Hoboken, re- maining until 1879, when he located permanently in Red Bank, and founded the business which has grown to such large proportions. He then began the manufacture of ice cream and candy on a small scale, and in 1881, after the business was destroyed by fire, began again at his present loca- tion. Upon the solid foundation of excellence of product, he has built up an enormous business, which is now one of the largest of its kind in the State, distributing its products over a very wide territory.
In connection with his business, as outlined above, Mr. Hesse, early in the history of the new explosive, established an agency for the distri- bution of smokeless powder in the United States, representing manufacturers in England, Belgium, Austria and Germany. He also promoted a plant for its production in America, which was con- ducted under his supervision until the World War, when Mr. Hesse sold the plant to the DuPont interests. This plant was located in the Whip- poor-will Valley, on the old Luffboro estate, and has now been transformed into a beautiful park. Mr. Hesse has introduced into the United States several new inventions of signal value in our na- tional armament, one of these inventions which he brought from abroad being the rimless shell for smokeless powder, this being only one of many adopted by the United States through his instru- mentality. He is well known throughout the United States among sportsmen, being at one time the champion marksman of the State of New Jersey. An interesting relic of the Civil War in Mr. Hesse's possession, and highly valued by him, is a piece of the Confederate flag that was flying at the Marshall House, at Alexandria, Virginia, on May 24, 1861, which caused the death of Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth. This relic was presented to Mr. Hesse by Captain A. D. Purtell, who carried Colonel Ellsworth's body downstairs.
In 1871 Mr. Hesse married Louise La Picolo, founding his home on the Shrewsbury river, where he had a beautiful estate, which he later sold to
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Mr. Wagner. Mrs. Hesse died in 1911, leaving three children: Oscar, Jr., Joseph and Louisa, all now associated with their father in business.
THEODORE AMANDUS SNEDEKER-When a lad of thirteen, Theodore A. Snedeker was brought by his parents to Atlantic township, Mon- mouth county, New Jersey, where his life has since been spent, except for a short excursion, which he took into the business life of New York City. He has since 1893 been the owner of the old Crammer farm, and has specialized in fruits and vegetables, his output being absorbed prin- cipally by Asbury Park hotels. He is a son of Aaron Christian and Joana Dora (Schleyer) Sned- cker, his father coming from Germany, and later joining the "gold seekers" who, in 1849, invaded California, in a mad search for wealth, Mr. Sned- cker going by the Cape Horn route. In 1866 he settled in Atlantic township, having lived in Brook- lya, New York, after his return from California. He lived in Atlantic township, Monmouth county, until his death in 1896, aged seventy-six. Mr. and Mra. Snedeker were the parents of five children: Bernard C., Theodore A., of further mention; Joanna, Helen, and Mary.
Theodore A. Snedeker was born in the Williams- bargh section of Brooklyn, New York, November 6, 1858, and there attended school until the re- moval of the family to Atlantic township, Mon- mouth county, New Jersey, in 1866. There he attended the district and village schools. The fam- fly home was a farm in the Colts Neck section of the township, and there Mr. Snedeker spent his youth, his father's farm helper. He then spent two years in New York City, in a business house, after which he returned to the home farm, and with his brother, Bernard, took over the manage- ment of the farm, continuing its management until 1808. He then bought the old Crammer farm in Atlantic township, Monmouth county, and there, has since resided. He has built up the old farm to & high state of fertility; has improved its build- ing and appearance until it is one of the finest fridt and vegetable farms of that section. Mr. Suedeker is a Democrat in politics, and for four- tem years has served as overseer of roads. He is a member of Monmouth Grange, Patrons of Hus- bandry, and the Dutch Reformed Church of Colts Mock.
Theodore Amandus Snedeker married, in 1895, i Preakness, Passaic county, New Jersey, Frances La Baw, of Rosendale, New Jersey, daughter of Rev. George and Catherine La Baw, her father for wven years pastor of the Colts Neck Dutch Re- formed Church. Mr. and Mrs. Snedeker are the parents of two children: Catherine, who married David Schenck, and has a son Theodore; Warner La Baw, who married Grace Hulick, of New Bed- ford. New Jersey, and they have two children, Frances and Bernard. Mr. Snedeker is highly re- Parded in his community, as a man of upright, honorable life and character. He has been suc-
cessful in his business, and is one of the substan- tial farmers of his section.
EDWARD F. SCHOENTHALER, a prominent and progressive citizen of Long Branch, New Jer- sey, was born May 8, 1873, in New York City, son of John and Rose Meusling Schoenthaler, one of a family of eight children. His father was a native of Germany, and participated in the Franco- Prussian War. By occupation Mr. Schoenthaler was a jewelry manufacturer, and upon coming to America started a factory in Trenton, New Jersey, later becoming the proprietor of a hotel there. A natural student, great reader, and aggressive, he took an active part in all public matters, adhering strongly to the interests of the Republican party, and served as justice of the peace in the Eleventh Ward of Trenton. At the age of sixty-five years, Mr. Schoenthaler followed a correspondence course in law, and received his degree, which fact in itself is sufficient warrant of the great vitality and progressiveness of the man. In 1908 he invented and secured patents for an insulator. Later he invented a safety gate for draw bridges, upon which he secured patents.
The son was still a young boy when the family removed to Trenton from New York City, and there Edward attended school and subsequently took a business course in the Business College of Stew- ard & Hammond. The succeeding years found him variously occupied. For a time he was employed by John A. Moore and the Willets Manufacturing Company. Close confinement indoors had affected his health to such a degree that he deemed it ad- visable to try another line of work, and he ap- prenticed himself to learn the mason's trade with Brewer Rue, and later was employed at this trade in many of the large cities. He worked on the Columbian Exposition Building at Chicago, and upon returning to New Jersey was in the employ- ment on the development project at Allenhurst. In 1897 he formed a partnership with Joseph Finn for general mason work under the firm name of Joseph Finn & Company, located in Long Branch, and many of the finest estates and public building work in that city were built by this firm. In 1913 the partnership was dissolved, and Mr. Schoenthaler engaged in similar business on his own account. He had already established a repu- tation for work of fine quality, and has received many large contracts in the last eight years, in- cluding public buildings and private estates. He was of an inventive turn, having patented a nail- less horse shoe.
A leading citizen in every sense of the word, Mr. Schoenthaler naturally takes pride in his city, from the fact that he has had a part in the building of it. He is a Republican and has sev- eral times been called upon to hold public office. He was for a term building inspector of Long Branch and is at the present time vice president of the Board of Health, and served on the Board of Chosen Freeholders or Monmouth county, 1900
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to 1906, representing Sixth Ward of the city of Long Branch. Fraternally his affiliation is with the Masonic order, being a member of Long Branch Lodge, No. 78; Standard Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, No. 35; and the Masonic Club. He is also a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and holds the office of esteemed leading knight of this order.
Mr. Schoenthaler married Nellie Van Benthuy- sen, and they attend and aid in the support of St. James' Episcopal Church of Long Branch.
JOHN C. AUL, one of the leading custom tail- ors of Red Bank, is a son of Henry and Christina (Blatt) Aul, both now deceased, who lived and died in Germany, never leaving their native land. The elder Mr. Aul was prominent in business circles in Aufenau, Germany, being owner of a large cooperage. He was also a leader in public affairs, holding the office of town commissioner. Henry and Christina (Blatt) Aul were the parents of eight children, four sons and four daughters. Only two ever came to America, and Joseph Aul died in Red Bank, in 1915. John C. Aul is now the last survivor of all the family.
John Caspar Aul was born in Aufenau, Ger- many, October 21, 1859, and there attended the public schools. At the age of fifteen he was ap- prenticed to a tailor and learned the trade. Com- ing to the United States in the spring of 1879, he located at once in Red Bank, and here worked at his trade with James Weaver, who was then a prominent tailor, with his place of business on Front street. In 1891 Mr. Aul opened his own establishment at No. 18 Front street, and built up a very prosperous business. In 1915 he re- moved to No. 70 Broad street, and has since been located there, doing large business as custom tailor.
Prominent in the business life of the borough, Mr. Aul is connected with the Red Bank Trust Company as well. His political convictions lead him to vote independently. He has been a mem- ber of the Knights of Columbus for the past fif- teen years, and he has served the order in the capacity of deputy grand knight. He is a mem- ber of the New Era Club, of Red Bank. His re- ligious faith is that of the Roman Catholic, and he is a member of St. James Church.
On August 4, 1881, Mr. Aul married Elizabeth, daughter of Anton Dommerque, who was born in Brooklyn, New York, December 25, 1860, the cere- mony being performed by Rev. Harbough, at Red Bank. Mr. and Mrs. Aul have three daughters: Olga, Julia, and Alma.
PIETRO TOMAINI was born, January 22, 1873, at Saint Peter Apostle, Italy. His grandparents, Frank and Lucy Tomaini, were representatives of old Italian families. His grandfather was a land- ed proprietor and the owner of many vineyards. He was a member of the Italian judiciary, hold- ing an appointment as judge of the province.
Mr. Tomaini's father, John Tomaini, was also
a landed proprietor, and had no business other than the management of his extensive estates. Signor Tomaini died some years ago. His wife, Luisa (Scalise) Tomaini, who survives him, lives in Italy.
Mr. Tomaini received his early education in the public schools of his native town and at the age of twelve, left Italy, and went to Buenos Aires, and later came to the United States alone. He went to Long Branch, New Jersey, and obtained employment on an estate. He spent one year in general work upon the estate, painting houses and buildings belonging to the estate, during the win- ter. He continued thereafter to work as a painter during the winter, but during the summer months acted as instructor in swimming at the Hollywood Swimming Pool. This position he held until 1893, when the Ocean Beach Club was organized, when he became master and instructor in swimming in that organization. Although he has discontinued his work as an instructor, Mr. Tomaini still retains charge of the club-house.
Some time after he became connected with the Swimming Pool, he decided to give up painting, and established a wholesale and retail grocery business at 283 Morris avenue. Later, as his business increased, the property at 283 Morris avenue became too small for his needs, and he sold it. He then built a large modern brick building at 263 Morris avenue, where he conducted the business on a much larger scale than before. Having spent some years in the grocery business, however, he decided to try a new venture, and accordingly sold the grocery business to his brother, who now conducts it. In 1915 Mr. Tom- aini and his brother, Ernest, established the Tom- aini-Tomaini Tomato Sauce Company, with a fac- tory at Eatontown, New Jersey, in which he em- ploys thirty-five or forty people.
After considering various fields of endeavor, Mr. Tomaini decided to become a hotel proprietor, and purchased the Trenton Hotel. This venture was a complete success, and the patronage of the hotel was greatly increased under his management. In 1920 Mr. Tomaini again decided to enter upon a new form of activity, and sold the hotel. He then established a bank, which is a branch of the Bank of Naples. The principal business of the bank consists of dealing in foreign exchange, and of selling steamship tickets to prospective travelers.
In politics, Mr. Tomaini is an ardent Republican. He is very active in everything that concerns the good of the party, but he has never held office. He is a Mason, thirty-second degree, Shrine; and belongs to the Tall Cedars, a Masonic club of Long Branch. He is also a member of the Sons of Italy, in which organization he has held all the offices. He belongs to the Foresters of America, and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
Pietro Tomaini married Delphina Simonetta, at New York City, November 9, 1899. Mr. and Mrs. Tomaini have six children, John, Frank, Louise, Hugo, Dominico, and Julius.
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JAMES L. WORDEN-Widely known both in this section and elsewhere, James L. Worden, the genial proprietor of the Hotel Abbott, holds a prominent position in the borough of Red Bank. Mr. Worden is a son of George R. and Charlotte (Applegate) Worden, both now deceased. Mr. Worden was born at Forked River, New Jersey, and his wife was born at Toms River, New Jer- sey. They were farming people and they were the parents of two children, James L., and one daughter, who is now deceased.
Mr. Worden was born in Forked River, New Jersey, January 3, 1869, and received a thoroughly practical education in the public schools of his native place. At the age of fourteen years, caring little for the work of the farm, he went to New York City, and secured a position in a wholesale house, where he remained until 1901. At that time he came to Red Bank and purchased the Hotel Abbott from the former proprietor, John Sheehan, and has continued in the same line of activity ever since, being located on Shrewsbury avenue.
In the public life of the community Mr. Wor- den takes only the interest of the citizen, never having sought the honors of leadership. He sup- ports the Democratic party. Fraternally he has held membership in the Knights of Pythias for the past eighteen years, and he and his family are members of the Episcopal church.
In May, 1889, at St. George's Church, in New York City, Mr. Worden married Mary E. L. Clark, who was born in that city, August 14, 1868, and is a daughter of John C. and Ann (Martin) Clark. Mrs. Worden's father, who was a marine engineer, was born in England, and her mother was born on the Isle of Wight, and both are now deceased.
JOHN LEVESON BENNETT was born in Fair Haven, Monmouth county, New Jersey, March 18, 1870, one of three sons of Charles and Julia (Wilbur) Bennett. Mr. Bennett comes of good old Colonial stock on both sides of the house. His father, Charles Bennett, inherited the sterling qualities, characteristic of the family, which from the beginning of our history as a Nation, has been a power both in New England and in New Jersey, occupying offices of trust and prominence. A spirit of enterprise is one heritage of the Ben- netts. In the eighteenth century, Adriaense Ben- nett, son of a first ancestor here and living in New York City, moved out to New Brunswick, New Jersey, where he bought a farm, and was one of the incorporators of the town when its first charter was granted, December 30, 1730. Charles Bennett was doubtless of this stock, and his wife, Julia Wilbur, was also of old pioneer ancestry. Her father was Peter Lefferts Wilbur, born in New York City. His Lefferts ancestors have a history which might almost be said to be identified with that of New York and Brooklyn. In the latter city, a street is named for the fam- ily. Mr. Wilbur's wife was Catherine Swartz, also of New York. In 1855, Mr. Wilbur and his
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