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WILLIAM S. NOGLOWS-In Red Bank one of the most progressive business enterprises of the community, is that of the Red Bank Candy Kit- chen, of which William S. Noglows and John Mor- ris, both of Greek nativity, are proprietors.
Mr. Noglows was born on the Island of Made- line, Greece, December 1, 1893, and is a son of Stavros and Kleanthy Noglows. He was educated in his native land, attending both the intermedi- ate and high schools. In 1910 he came to the United States to begin life for himself in a new land. He located first in Ansonia, Connecticut, later going to Middletown, in that State, where he was employed for three months in a tin shop. He then came to New Jersey, and for six months worked in a shoe-shine parlor, in Summit. During all this time he was straining every nerve to gain a little headway, denying himself every pleasure in order to save money to make an independent start in business. Going to Rahway, New Jersey, he bought a peanut vending cart and outfit, and developed a thriving little business. In 1911 he came to Red Bank, and established a business of this nature at the corner of Broad and Front streets, then after two or three months bought out two other stands, and employed two men to con- duct them. In 1912 he added a shoe-shine parlor to his interests, then soon after sold his peanut business. His next venture was the establishment of the Red Bank Fruit Company. Through these various activities he made the acquaintance and won the good will of the leading citizens of Red
Bank, who encouraged him to strike out in i field holding broader opportunities of expansion Accordingly, in company with a brother, Pete Noglows, and his present partner, John Morris Mr. Noglows rented the present quarters, and started a small fruit and cigar business. Soor the young men added confectionery; and have nov developed a business which is not only a credit te themselves, but a credit to the community. Mr Noglows is now also interested in the Red Banl Restaurant, which is located next door to the candy kitchen, and also is the owner of th Presto Lunch Room, which is located at No. 51 Broad street, only a short distance away.
As the head of these numerous interesta, Mr. Noglows holds a position of dignity and promi- nence in the borough of Red Bank, which he has won entirely by his own industry, thrift and am- bition. During his rise he has also met the re- sponsibilities of life cheerfully, enlisting in 1917, in the service of the United States Army, becom- ing a member of the 311th Infantry. The follow ing February he was transferred to the 61st In fantry, and stationed at Camp Greene, in North Carolina, still later being transferred to the 41sl Infantry, under General Wood. Meanwhile he hac taken out his first papers of citizenship, and or October 18, 1918, became a full citizen of the United States. He then prepared to go overseas but the Armistice brought the movement of the transports to an end before he was called. He was discharged from the service on February 2, 1919 and once more took up his interrupted business affairs. Mr. Noglows is a member of the Royal Arcanum; of the Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows; and of the American Legion.
John Morris, Mr. Noglows' partner, was born in Greece, also on the Island of Madeline, in 1894, and is a son of George and Mary Morris. He was educated in the schools of his native land, and in 1912 came to the United States, locating directly in the borough of Red Bank, where he has since remained. He entered the employ of the Globe Hotel, and continued in this connection until he formed the present partnership with Mr. Noglows. He is associated with all the various interests, except the "shine" parlors.
Mr. Morris was in the service for five months during the World War, and was mustered out De- cember 23, 1918, becoming a citizen of the United States while in the service. He is now a member of the American Legion. Mr. Morris has won the universal respect of the citizens of Red Bank during his residence here, and both young men have many friends in this community, who have the utmost faith in their future as successful business men.
D. A. JOHNSON, .whose place of business is located at No. 15 Mechanic street, Red Bank, is carrying on a most practical line of endeavor, hand- ling starting, lighting and ignition systems, storage batteries, and all kinds of electrical accessories. Mr. Johnson is a son of William H. and Mary
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(Heyer) Johnson, his father now being deceased, but his mother still living and a resident of Shrewsbury, in this county.
D. A. Johnson was born in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, April 2, 1898, and received his education in the schools of that town. He found his first employment in a saw mill; was next connected with a boiler factory; then, a garage. His first basiness venture was the business which he is now carrying forward so successfully. This business he established in 1918, under the name of the Red Bank Battery & Starting Company, and at that time, George Ackerman, who left Red Bank in 1919, was associated with him. Mr. Ackerman withdrew from the concern in May of 1919, and thereafter Mr. Johnson assumed entire charge. Before the close of the year, however, his brother, W. R. Johnson, became associated with him, and still continues. They handle a large business, ex- tanding to Long Branch, Highlands, Keyport, and Matawan, thus covering all the northeastern part of the county. The present name was assumed in September, 1919. In August, 1918, Mr. Johnson calisted in the United States Army, and was stationed at Camp Meade, Maryland, being at- tached to the 71st Infantry, and was mustered out of the service, in February, 1919. He is a member of the American Legion, and of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; and is a member of the Shrewsbury Presbyterian Church. W. R. Johnson, the other member of the D. A. Johnson Company, was born in Shrewsbury, in 1891, and educated in his native place. For eleven years he was identified with the First National Bank and Trust Company, of Shrewsbury, then in 1918 became interested in the warehouse busi- news in New York City.
RICHARD JORDAN, JR .- Actively engaged in producing and distributing the necessities of life, Mr. Jordan, of Red Bank, is taking a very prac- tical part in the progress of the community. He comes of a family long prominent in Monmouth county; is a grandson of Richard Jordan, and son of Richard and Annie (McCourt) Jordan, of West Freskold.
Mr. Jordan was born in Freehold, this county, September 13, 1883. He received his education in the public schools of Freehold, and after leaving school worked at various occupations until 1919, when he engaged in the confectionery business at Asbury Park, where he remained for nearly two
Early in 1921, March 14, he purchased the bakery business of A. W. Nazer, of Red Bank, which is located at No. 152 Monmouth street, and is carrying on the business successfully. The plant consists of a store, attractively located and conveniently arranged, with bake shop in the rear, where bread and all kinds of pastry are made. The most sanitary methods are employed, and the best and most wholesome materials used. Besides the retail trade, an extensive wholesale business is handled, covering a very wide territory.
Mr. Jordan is an alert, progressive young man, with ideas and ideals, both of which he applies to his business. His many friends have confidence in his permanent success.
Fraternally Mr. Jordan holds membership with the Asbury Park Lodge, No. 128, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; and with the Long Branch Lodge, No. 1322, Loyal Order of Moose. He is broadly interested in all public advance, but takes no prominent place as a leader, al- though supporting every worthy cause. Political- ly he reserves the right to individual thought and action, giving his influence to the candidate he believes best fitted to serve the public good, but endorsing no aggregation of public opinion, un- qualifiedly.
Mr. Jordan married, in 1917, Elma Jacobson, daughter of Peter and Catherine (Peterson) Jacobson.
ALBERT JOHN CARTHY was born at Eaton- town, New Jersey, September 9, 1894, and is a son of Harry and Elizabeth (Jordan) Carthy. When he was two years old, his parents moved to Long Branch. After maintaining a residence there for some years, they moved to Little Silver, New Jer- sey, where they are living at the present time. His parents are both English, his father being a native of Wolverhampton, and his mother, a na- tive of London. His father is a great horseman and has handled some of the best horses in the country. He has one brother, Captain William H. Carthy, who was an officer of the Seventh Regiment, New York, before the World War. During the war, he served as a major, and as an observation balloonist, both in the United States and overseas. Mr. Carthy has two sisters living at Little Silver.
Mr. Carthy was educated in the public schools of Long Branch, proceeding in due course to the Peekskill Military Academy, and later to St. Ste- phen's College at Annandale on the Hudson, to study for the ministry. He spent three years at St. Stephen's, but instead of entering the min- istry, he turned his attention towards the busi- ness world and formed a connection with the firm of Sigmund Eisner Company at Red Bank, New Jersey. Beginning with Eisner's in a small way, he rose to the position of assistant pur- chaser, maintenance manager, and factory man- ager successively. Since August, 1920, he has been the manager of the Eisner factory at Long Branch.
Mr. Carthy is a member of St. James' Epis- copal Church. In politics, he is a Republican. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Long Branch. He is also a Mason, and belongs to the Blue Lodge and Chapter. He also belongs to the Tall Cedars, and to the Masonic Club of Long Branch.
He married Alma Van Hise on April 24, 1918. Mrs. Carthy is a daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Van Hise of Long Branch. Mr. and Mrs. Carthy have one son, Frank, who was named for his ma- ternal grandfather.
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EDWARD BROWER-As the owner of one of the largest stock farms in Monmouth county, Mr. Brower holds a prominent position in Shrewsbury township and Eatontown, New Jersey, the latter being his post office address. Though standing aloof from the politics of his community, he is ever ready to "lend a hand" whenever help is needed in bringing about necessary changes or in advancing any project which promises well for the future wel- fare of the neighborhood.
Isaac Brower, father of Edward Brower, enlisted during the Civil War in the 14th Regiment, New Jersey Volunteers, which formed part of the Army of the Potomac, and served three years and nine months. He was wounded several times, one bullet passing quite through his body and partially dis- abling him for the remainder of his life. He mar- ried Elizabeth Clayton, and both he and his wife are now deceased.
Edward Brower, son of Isaac and Elizabeth (Clay- ton) Brower, was born February 26, 1865, at Colts Neck, Atlantic township, Monmouth county, New Jersey, and received his education in local district schools and various public schools of the county, attending, during one winter, a private school at Marlboro, New Jersey.
After assisting his father for three years in the care of the homestead, Mr. Brower was employed in the J. T. Lovett nurseries at Little Silver for an- other three years. Thence, he went to Asbury Park, where for thirty years he was engaged in the dairy business. He bought a farm at Toms River, Ocean county, sold it and removed to Trenton Falls, Shrewsbury township. In 1918 he purchased the "McGuire place," his present farm, and one of the finest and most extensive in the county.
To such an extent have Mr. Brower's time and attention been engrossed by the care of this estate that he has had no leisure for politics, although his vote and influence are given to the support of the principles of the Democratic party. Always, how- ever, he reserves the right to exercise his own judg- ment without regard to the organization. He affiliates with Lodge No. 128, Benevolent and Pro- tective Order of Elks, of Asbury Park, and be- longs to the Maccabees, an insurance organization similar to the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. He is a member of the Dutch Re- formed church.
Mr. Brower married (first) at Asbury Park, New Jersey, Annie Schank, and they became the par- ents of a son and a daughter: William, who died in infancy; and Annie, who also died in infancy. Mrs. Brower died September 26, 1887, and Mr. Brower married (second) October 25, 1911, at As- . bury Park, Annie McNabb, daughter of John and Anne McNabb, both of whom were deceased before Mr. Brower became acquainted with their daugh- ter. Mrs. Brower is a member of the Roman Cath- olic church.
By persistent and exclusive devotion to one de- partment of industry, Mr. Brower has made for him- self a foremost position among the farmers of Monmouth county, at the same time building up an
assured reputation as an upright citizen and an hon- orable man.
CHARLES HERBERT MAGGS was born at Matawan, New Jersey, February 13, 1887, and is a son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Brown) Maggs. Joseph Maggs was formerly a manufacturer of bricks at Matawan, but is now retired. He moved with his family to Long Branch in 1903. Mr. Maggs has two sisters.
Mr. Maggs was educated in the public schools of Long Branch. After his graduation, he obtain- ed employment as a clerk. He did not, however, discontinue his studies but took a course in elec- trical engineering during his leisure time. He con- tinued to work as a clerk and to carry on his studies at the same time for two years, and then, feeling that he had acquired a sufficient theoretical knowledge of electricity, sought employment with an electrician at Long Branch. He spent three years in practical work, and then moved to New York City where he was employed as a foreman by the J. Livingston Company, at that time en- gaged in work upon the Grand Central terminal. When the Grand Central station was completed, he returned to Long Branch and established himself in business as a general electrical contractor. At present, Mr. Maggs employs five assistants and has had contracts for electrical work on many fine hotels, as for instance, the Milburn, the Scarboro, the Ocean Plaza, the Atlantic, the Pannaci, the Ocean Avenue, and the Maple Cottage at Long Branch; and, at Lakewood, New Jersey, the Atlan- tic, the Clarendon, and others. He has also done a great deal of work on private residences, and has acquired an enviable reputation throughout the county as an electrical contractor of the utmost re- liability.
During the World War, Mr. Maggs was em- ployed for twenty-one months by the United States Emergency Fleet Corporation at Delaware river, installing radio outfits upon vessels. Mr. Maggs attends the First Baptist Church. In politics, he is an Independent. He is a Mason, and belongs to the Junior Order of American Mechanics.
He married Mildred I. Buckman, of Brooklyn, New York, March 27, 1920. Mrs. Maggs has one child, Covert Brown, born August 23, 1908, by a former marriage.
PATRICK JAMES WELLS-Enterprising as a business man and well known fraternally, Patrick J. Wells, of Long Branch, is holding a position among the leading men of the city. Mr. Wells is a son of Patrick and Mary (Demsey) Wells, and his father was long a mason and contractor in this part of Monmouth county.
Patrick J. Wells was born in Long Branch, Feb- ruary 21, 1883, and received a thoroughly practical education in the local schools. His first employ- ment was in the grocery store of Samuel Scobey, in the capacity of clerk. Later he filled the same position in the hardware store of A. M. Townley, and in the fourteen years during which he was
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identined with this store, acquired a thorough knowl- edge of the business, which has been broadly useful to him since. On March 4, 1916, Mr. Wells estab- lished the business of which he is the head, under the name of P. J. Wells & Company, Incorporated. This organization is making a very successful rec- ord under his management, the concern being officered as follows: President, Mr. Wells; vice- president, Maggie Carley; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Ada C. Mills. The business comprises a gen- eral line of hardware and house furnishings, and the concern also acts as agent for the Breinig paints.
Fraternally Mr. Wells holds membership in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; in Ta- kanasse Tribe, Improved Order of Red Men, of Long Branch, past sachem. He is a member of the Daley Fire Company, of Long Branch, which he has served as vice-president and also as cap- tain, and is now treasurer of the company. He is a director of the Business Men's Association of Long Branch, and is a member of the Roman Cath- olie church.
Mr. Wells married in Long Branch, Ada C. Car- ley, daughter of Wilber Force and Maggie (Lawley) Carley.
HERBERT C. WILLIAMS-A career active in various branches of endeavor is that of Herbert C. Williams, and for its significance to the people, finds a place in these records of Monmouth county. Mr. Williams is a son of Benjamin C. and Emma S. (Calkins) Williams, and his family has given the world men of action in the industries. Benjamin C. Williams was long prominent in railroad circles, being general manager of the Erie Narrow Gaging system in Pennsylvania, and later was an auditor of the Standard Oil Company. His wife was a daughter of James Calkins, who was the first man to refine crude oil so that it would burn in a kerosene lamp without flickering. James Calkins also invented a gravity oil tank, which was patented. He was a cabinet maker by trade, and for many years was in business in Long Branch, having found- ed the business of which his grandson is now the bend He was one of the "Forty Niners," going by way of the Horn. He remained some time in California, and returning, crossed the Isthmus, via the route of the Panama Canal.
Herbert C. Williams was born in Woodhull, Stu- ben county, New York, December 25, 1871. The family removed to Buffalo in his childhood. His first employment was with a wholesale lumber com- pany, and there he remained for eight or nine years, becoming thoroughly familiar with the busi- Boss. He then became connected with the Nicola Brothers Lumber Company, in Pittsburgh, where he was engaged as salesman for some time. From there he volunteered for service in the Spanish- American War, then after about nine months in the service became identified with the Vacuum Oil Com- Many, at Rochester, New York, with which concern he remained for about three years. In 1903 Mr. Wiliams came to Long Branch, where his grand-
father, Mr. Calkins, was actively engaged in busi- ness, and needed a younger man to assume the re- sponsibilities which he must soon forego entirely. This business, which is still conducted under the name of "James Calkins & Company," was founded by Mr. Calkins in 1874, and consists of a storage warehouse and furniture business. It embraces also a distinctive feature in special adaptation to this vicinity, i. e., the renting of furniture to summer colonists. This is a very important branch of the business, and involves a great deal of packing, ship- ping, etc. The death of Mr. Calkins in 1909 left the business in the hands of Mr. Williams, but the name remains unchanged, although Mr. Williams owns and conducts it alone. It is one of the suc- cessful enterprises of this county, and its patron- age reaches far along the coast. He enlisted, July 11, 1898, in Company F, 202nd Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry, in which he served as cor- poral and company quartermaster sergeant. He was discharged from the service April 15, 1899. Mr. Williams has always supported the Republican party. He served one year as president of Long Branch Board of Trade. He is a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, and of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; and a member of the Episcopal church.
Mr. Williams married, in Rochester, New York, Irene M. Bliven, of that city, and they reside in Long Branch.
H. NEWTON SPENCER is the manager of the Gulf Refining Company's plant at Eatontown, New Jersey. He is the grandson of H. Newton Spencer, who was collector for North Plainfield, and surro- gate of Somerset county for two terms of office. Like his grandfather, Mr. Spencer is a Republican. His father, Alexander G. Spencer, who was also surrogate of Somerset county, was a Democrat.
Mr. Spencer was born at Rahway, New Jersey, on May 29, 1894. He was educated in the public schools of Rahway and Plainfield, and is a gradu- ate of the North Plainfield High School, class of 1913. Mr. Spencer began his business career with the Standard Oil Company. In 1915 he became a salesman for the Gulf Refining Company at Dun- ellen, New Jersey; in 1918 he became manager of the company's plant at Eatontown. This branch of the Gulf Refining Company's business was estab- lished seven years ago and has a territory em- bracing the entire county. The plant has twice been enlarged to accommodate the growing business, and further alterations and additions are about to be made. The company sells gasoline and all other products derived from crude petroleum. At the present time eight tank trucks are required to sup- ply the trade. The Gulf Refining Company is a closed corporation, of which Andrew W. Mellon, secretary of the United States Treasury, is one of the largest stockholders.
Mr. Spencer is a member of the Episcopal church. He belongs to Washington Lodge, No. 9, Free and Accepted Masons; is also a member of Standard Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; and belongs to the
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Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge No. 742, of Long Branch.
Mr. Spencer married Gladys M. Sullivan, of Plainfield, New Jersey, on May 29, 1916, and has two daughters: Louise and Dorothy.
HARRY BOWERING CAULKINS was born in Brooklyn, New York, December 29, 1878, and is a son of Daniel P. and Helen N. (Waring) Caulkins. His father was a sea captain and ship owner. He had an interest in seven sailing vessels and made a great many long voyages, visiting all the great ports of the world. In 1879, however, he decided to retire from the sea, and assumed charge of the Highlands, New Jersey, Light, a position which he held until his death. Mr. Caulkin's mother is also dead.
When his father assumed the position of the keeper of the Light, at Highlands, his family moved to that place, and Mr. Caulkins received his early education in the public schools, graduating in due course from the Highlands High School.
After his graduation, Mr. Caulkins went to Brooklyn, New York, and obtained employment as a clerk in the office of an express company. After spending about three years in this position, he de- cided to return to New Jersey. He went to Long Branch and became a clerk in the baggage and ticket office of the New Jersey and Long Branch railroad. He spent three years at Long Branch, and then moved to Trenton, where he was employed by the Pennsylvania railroad in the same capacity. Three years later, in 1904, Mr. Caulkins decided to give up railroad work. He returned to Long Branch, and became manager for Conrad P. Soffel, his father-in-law, who was at that time engaged in the hay, flour, and grain business. In 1918 Mr. Soffel retired, and the business was sold to Gross Brothers. Mr. Caulkins, however, retained his position, and is still the general manager of the company. The company carries on both whole- sale and retail business.
Mr. Caulkins is an active member of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics, he is a Democrat and is at present secretary of the Demo- cratic City Committee. He was the first secretary, and a trustee of the original chapter of the In- dependent Fire Company, of which he is at present, treasurer.
Harry Bowering Caulkins married Nellie R. Sof- fel at Long Branch, January 16, 1904. Mrs. Caul- kins is a daughter of Conrad P. Soffel, with whom Mr. Caulkins was for many years associated in business, and Delia (Van Huel) Soffel. Mr. and Mrs. Caulkins have one daughter, Marion Caulkins.
WILLIAM F. GRAVETT was born in Clarks- burg, Monmouth county, New Jersey, July 28, 1857, and there yet resides. He is the son of Paul M. and Elizabeth Gravett, his father a farmer and hotel proprietor. He was educated in the public school and all his adult life has been spent in farming and in the lumber business. He has succeeded in both lines of activity and is one of the substantial men
of his district. In politics Mr. Gravett is a Repub- lican and has always taken a deep interest in public affairs. He represented his section as township committeeman and for several years was a member of the county board of chosen freeholders. He is a member of the Presbyterian church, and a man highly esteemed by all who know him.
He married in Millstone township, New Jersey, February 16, 1881, Mary Ealey (or Ely) daughter of David B. and Mary (Gravett) Ealey. Mr. and Mrs. Gravett are the parents of six children: Arthur, born February 13, 1882; Ada, born August 18, 1884; Bessie, born October 11, 1886; Maud, born July 25, 1889; Hazel, born April 18, 1891, and Marie, born October 11, 1897.
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