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In politics, Mr. Dangler is a Democrat, but has never held any office with the exception of that of school committeeman in which he served thirty years ago. He and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Wayside.
Mr. Dangler married, September 18, 1880, at West Long Branch, New Jersey, Elida Ferry, of Wayside, daughter of Peter and Eleanor (Jones) Ferry, and they are the parents of the following children: Jos- eph Carroll; Oliver D .; and Jeannette. On the es- tate, which was the home of his father and grand- father, Mr. Dangler has led the useful and beneficent life of a successful farmer and a good citizen. May the land remain in the possession of his descend- ants for many generations to come.
ARTHUR J. ESCHELBACH-Educated in the public schools of Red Bank, New Jersey, where he was born, July 24, 1892, Arthur J. Eschelbach also studied in New York, where he attended an elec- trical school. He is the son of Joseph J. Eschel- bach and his wife, Barbara, who was born Lehman.
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Both are natives of Germany, coming to the United States in 1881. Mr. Eschelbach was a hotel man, but is now in the auto supply business. Aside from his business interests, he is a member of the Elks, and of the Knights of Pythias, also of the New Era Monument Association. For a number of years he was foreman of the Relief Engine Company, of Red Bank. Arthur J. Eschelbach, after working with the W. A. Fletcher Company of Hoboken, for a time, went into partnership with his father, who owned and managed the Columbia Hotel, Red Bank. In 1919 he started an auto supply and vulcanizing business in the building owned by his father, on West Front street. He held office as secretary and vice-dictator of the Loyal Order of Moose, of which he is still a member.
In 1914 he was united in marriage with Anna Yetman, the ceremony being performed by Rev. George P. Dougherty, at St. Paul's Methodist Epis- copal Church, Newark. The youthful bride, only eighteen years of age, was the daughter of Abijah and Helen (Coffey) Yetman. The latter was born at Scranton, Pennsylvania, and is still living. Her father is dead. He was a native of Englishtown, New Jersey, and an electrician. Mr. and Mrs. Eschelbach have a little son, named "Joseph," for his paternal grandfather. Mr. Eschelbach has one sister, Wilhelmina, also born in Red Bank. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, of Red Bank, New Jersey.
SIDNEY WEST BENNETT-The old Colts Neck Stock Farm near Colts Neck, in Atlantic town- ship, Monmouth county, is now the Glen Farm and the property of Sidney West Bennett, who pur- chased it in 1917. Mr. Bennett is a son of James and Hannah Bennett, his father a blacksmith and farmer of Middletown township, who at the time of the birth of his son, Sidney W., was living in Atlantic township of the same county.
Sidney West Bennett was born March 4, 1883, and was educated in the district schools of Atlantic and Middletown townships, his parents moving to the latter township during the youth of their son, settling in the Nut Swamp section of the township. After school years were over, he became his father's regular assistant and so continued until his mar- riage in 1906, when he took over the management of his father's farm. Until 1915 that arrangement continued. The young man then moved to Holm- del township, Monmouth county, and until 1917 worked one of the Campbell farms on the share plan. In 1917 he returned to his native Atlantic township, and bought his present property, the Glen Farm, and there continues a prosperous farm- er. Mr. Bennett is a Democrat in politics, not blindly partisan, but independent and thoughtful, choosing men above party rather than party. He is a member of Colts Neck Reformed Church, and a man highly regarded in his township.
He married in Shrewsbury township, Monmouth county, July 9, 1906, Cleora Hurley, daughter of Charles H. and Emma Hurley, her father a wheel- wright of the village of Shrewsbury. Four chil-
dren were born to Mr. and Mrs. Bennett: Leroy Sidney, born in Middletown township, March 8, 1908; James Everett, born in Middletown township, May 29, 1909; Dorothy Marie, born in Middletown township, July 9, 1914; and Paul Stanley, born in Atlantic township, Monmouth county, New Jersey, October 11, 1919.
MRS. E. M. HALEY, who is interested in the grocery store on Shrewsbury avenue, at Red Bank, was born in Kelouges, Ireland, November 7, 1878, and is a daughter of Patrick and Delia (Quinn) Kielty. Her father, who was a farmer, was born in Kelouges, and her mother was born in Airedale, Ireland. Mrs. Haley was educated in the public schools of her native place, and came to the United States in 1893.
Ellen M. Kielty married Edward M. Haley, son of Frank and Margaret (Collins) Haley, his father a native of Cork, and his mother of Limerick, Ire- land, both now deceased. The ceremony was per- formed by Father Reynolds, at St. James' church, in Red Bank. They shortly afterwards went to Lin- croft, and purchased a farm, but after two years sold it and returned to Red Bank. In 1906 they bought their present home, and built a grocery store on Shrewsbury avenue, where they carry on a very successful business, Mrs. Haley being active in its management. Mr. Haley is also identified with railroad work, and is prominent in the real estate field, in Red Bank. He was born in Morris- ville, New Jersey, April 11, 1875, but has been a resident of Red Bank for many years. He is a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, and of the Shepherds of Pocahontas. Mr. and Mrs. Haley are the parents of three children, of whom two are living: Rettie, born January 9, 1897; Edward M., born May 22, 1899, died July, 1899; and Francis, born August 28, 1900. Francis Haley is now a stu- dent at Columbia University, New York City.
DR. JAMES EMETT NASTASIA is a young dental surgeon of Long Branch, where he is well- known and extremely popular. He was born at Long Branch, Monmouth county, on March 22, 1893, and is a son of John and Francis Nastasia. He has seven brothers and sisters. His father is engaged in the real estate and grocery business in Long Branch.
Dr. Nastasia received his early education in the public schools of Long Branch. After graduating from high school, he entered the dental department of the University of Pennsylvania. In 1916 he graduated from the university with the degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine.
On July 13, 1917, he enlisted in the United States army, and received a commission as first lieuten- ant. He was assigned to Fort Slocum, New York, and spent eight months in the dental infirmary there. He then went to Camp Greene, North Caro- lina, for four months, after which he sailed, on March 28, 1918, for France. In France he was assigned to duty as dental surgeon at St. Lazare, and later at Gievres. Dr. Nastasia was a member
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of the First Army Headquarters Regiment until May, 1919, when he joined the Thirty-third Engi- neers. He was promoted to the rank of captain at Nevers, France. In June, 1919, he sailed for the United States, and was discharged from the ser- vice at Camp Dix on June 23, 1919. Later in the same year, he passed the examinations of the New Jersey State board, and opened an office for gen- eral practise at Long Branch.
Dr. Nastasia is a member of the First Presby- terian Church. In politics, he is a Republican. He belongs to the New Jersey Dental Society; the Monmouth County Dental Society; and the Na- tienal Dental Society. He is also a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; the Royal Arcanum; and the Zi Si Phi fraternity, American Legion, Military Order Foreign Wars.
He married Hazel Bernaker of New York City, on March 26, 1918.
RANDOLPH C. BORDEN was born at Point Pleasant, New Jersey, on April 19, 1889, and is a wow of Joseph H. and Sylvia (Carver) Borden. He Im two brothers and two sisters. His father was boa at Point Pleasant, on June 4, 1845. The elder Mr. Borden is now dead. Mr. Borden's mother, who was also born at Point Pleasant, on December 31, 1861, is still living.
Mr. Borden received his early education in the public schools of Point Pleasant, and later, of High- lands, New Jersey. After having completed his studies, he decided to adopt the life of a sailor and for fifteen years followed the sea at High- lands. After his seafaring days came to an end, he began to look about for some occupation ashore and finally established himself in business at High- lands. He is the proprietor of a cigar and con- fectionery store on Miller street, and he also has a high-class pool parlor in connection with his store.
During the World War Mr. Borden served in the United States army. He was stationed at Camp Dix, Depot Brigade, and received his discharge from the service on December 27, 1918. He is a member of the Improved Order of Red Men, and belongs to the Business Men's Association of High- hads. He is a stockholder in the United Auto Steres, Inc. Mr. Borden is a member of the Meth- det Episcopal church. In politics, he is an Inde- Pendent. He has never married.
GEORGE WASHINGTON BORDEN was born Highlands, New Jersey, April 9, 1894, a son of Joseph H. and Sylvia (Carver) Borden. His father wu a merchant. His mother was born at Point Pleasant, New Jersey.
Mr. Borden received his early education in the public schools of Highlands. After his studies were completed, Mr. Borden obtained employment at Mr. Johnson's drug store at Highlands, and there went three years. In 1909, however, he decided to week a change of employment and established him- self in the cigar business at Freehold, New Jersey. This venture prospered, and Mr. Borden continued to conduct his cigar business until 1918, when he
found it advisable to give up that business. In 1919 he established himself in the confectionery business at Freehold, and he has ever since continued to conduct a confectionery establishment. He has built up a prosperous business, and is well known and esteemed by the business men of the com- munity. He is a member of the Dutch Reformed church of Freehold. In politics he is an Indepen- dent. He is a member of the Freehold Golf Club.
Mr. Borden married Helen Jeanette McDermott at St. Peter's Church, Freehold, October 16, 1920. Mrs. Borden is a daughter of William and Sarah McDermott, and was born at Freehold. Her father was a carpenter and builder. Mr. and Mrs. Borden have no children.
ALBERT L. McQUEEN was born at Red Bank, February 17, 1868, and attended the public schools. After working in a grocery, and serving an appren- ticeship, he started out for himself, or in partner- ship with his father, John C. McQueen, and their establishment was known as the grocery of J. C. McQueen & Son. The father died in 1888, and the following year Mr. Albert L. McQueen opened a store as sole proprietor. His father was born in Lincroft, New Jersey, in 1841, and his mother, Lydia Ingling, at Mt. Holly, New Jersey. She is living at Red Bank. For fourteen years, Mr. McQueen was overseer of the poor, Shrewsbury township, and for over thirty years he has been a member of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, of which he was one of the organizers. For nine years he was secretary of the Union Hose Company, Red Bank.
In October, 1889, Mr. McQueen married Nettie Williams, daughter of Edmund and Frances Will- iams, of Eatontown, New Jersey. Mr. Williams is a wheelwright by trade, his wife now deceased. Mrs. McQueen was one of five children. Mr. and Mrs. McQueen have five children, of whom Arthur and Kenneth served overseas during the War. Kenneth is married, and employed in the Broad Street Bank, Red Bank. There is another brother, Albert, and two sisters, Marion and Lydia McQueen. The family attend the Baptist church, Red Bank.
FATHER JOHN P. GRADY is the pastor of St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Bradevelt, New Jersey, near Holmdel. He also serves St. Catherine's Mis- sion at Everett. He was born in Boston, Massa- chusetts, April 1, 1882, a son of Patrick J. and Alice C. Grady.
Father Grady received his early education in the public schools of his native city. After graduating from high school, he entered the Boston Latin School, and after spending some time there pro- ceeded to Boston College. He graduated from the college in 1907 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Father Grady then decided to become a priest, and proceeded to Brighton Seminary for his training. After three years at Brighton, he went to Niagara Theological University. In 1912 he received the degree of Master of Arts from the same university, and was ordained by Cardinal Farley at St. Patrick's
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Cathedral in New York City, June 1, 1912. After his ordination, Father Grady spent a year and a half as assistant pastor of St. Rose's Church, Bel- mar, New Jersey. He then went to St. Joseph's Church, Trenton, as assistant pastor. He remained at Trenton for seven months, and then became a chaplain at the New Jersey Reformatory. In Aug- ust, 1919, after having held the chaplainship at the New Jersey Reformatory for five years, Father Grady received the pastorate of St. Gabriel's Church, Bradevelt, which he still holds. On January 1, 1922, he established the Church of St. Johns at Marlboro, New Jersey, forty families.
During the World War, Father Grady offered his services to the United States Government as a chaplain, but since his work at the New Jersey Reformatory was Government work, it was decided not to transfer him to the military post. Father Grady is a Knight of Columbus. He is the sixth pastor of St. Gabriel's, his predecessors having been Father O'Leary, Father Lawrence, Father Caton, Father James Gough, and Father James Healey. There are perhaps one hundred families in the parish.
WILLIAM AUGUST CHRISTIANSEN-In any community the man who successfully conducts a popular hotel is a prominent citizen, and of the truth of this statement Mr. Christiansen, as propri- etor of the Christiansen House, furnishes abundant confirmation. Although not many years have elapsed since he became a resident of Keansburg, he has established himself firmly in the respect and confidence of his fellow-citizens.
William August Christiansen was born February 14, 1870, in Newark, New Jersey, and is one of the five children of Harry and Caroline Christiansen, both of whom were natives of Denmark. His edu- cation was received in the public schools of his native city and he afterward graduated from the New Jersey Business College. From the commence- ment of his active career Mr. Christiansen was con- nected with the building business. Eight years ago he came to Keansburg and established the hotel known as the Christiansen House. The venture has proved extremely successful. The Christiansen House is one of the best known and most popular hotels in Monmouth county, by reason of its com- plete and modern construction and equipment and its very superior service. Those who have once patronized it are sure to return if ever opportunity offers. Politically Mr. Christiansen is a Republican and has always manifested the helpful interest in community affairs expected of every good citizen. He belongs to Newark Council, Junior Order of United American Mechanics, and is a member of the Presbyterian church.
Mr. Christiansen married, November 22, 1895, Minnie Panther, daughter of Mathew and Catherine Panther, and three children have been born to them: Lillian, Harry, and one who died in infancy.
The position which Mr. Christiansen has made for himself in his community is the result not of per-
sonal popularity alone, but also of the superior or- der of executive ability of which he has proved him- self possessed, and the unimpeachable integrity which has invariably characterized all his trans- actions.
MICHAEL RAINEY was a hotel man of Rum- son, New Jersey, and is the owner of the success- fully conducted hotel on Lafayette street, which business is now carried on by his family.
He was a native of County Cork, Ireland, where he was born in 1834, the son of Ambrose and Martha Rainey. He came to this country when fourteen years old, and first found employment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, going from there to Rumson, where he worked as a gardener on several large estates, being for many years on the Palmeley place, and while working there he made some for- tunate real estate investments in Rumson. After a time he bought an old five-room house on Lafay- ette street, which he remodeled and made into a hotel of twenty-two rooms, complete in up-to-date appointments. This hotel has been in successful operation ever since, and from the time of the death of Mr. Rainey, in 1916, has kept up its fine reputation under the management of his family. With his entrance into hotel life, Mr. Rainey gave up his work as a gardener. His residence at Rum- son covered fifty years, and he was one of the respected and well-liked citizens of the place. He had no fraternal affiliations, but in politics he was a Democrat.
Mr. Rainey married, in 1853, in New York City, Ellen Eanes Bennett, who was also born in County Cork, Ireland, a daughter of Eanes and Catherine Bennett. Four children were born to the couple: William, Mary E., Catherine, and Michael. Mary E. Rainey was married in 1880 to Thomas Shan- ley, and they have two children, Eleanor and Wil- liam.
WILLIAM WELSHAUSEN was born in New York City, August 20, 1876, and is a son of William and Margaret Welshausen. His father was engaged in mercantile business in North Germany, and died during the son's childhood. William Welshausen is an only child. His mother, Margaret Welshausen, came to the United States after her husband's death, and settled in New York City, but returned to Germany some time after his birth, and the lad received his early education in the public schools of that country. Later, at the age of sixteen years, he returned to the United States, the land of his birth, and entered the service of his uncle, who was engaged in the mercantile business in New York City. After spending some time in his uncle's em- ployment, Mr. Welshausen moved to West End, and later to Allenhurst, New Jersey, in 1896. He has had his present store for the past eleven years, and for the six years preceding them, occupied prem- ises across the street from his present establishment. He has the largest and oldest established grocery and produce shop on the coast, and serves many
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of the largest establishments in the vicinity. He is well known throughout the business world, and has an enviable reputation as an industrious and hon- orable business man.
In politics, Mr. Welshausen is a Democrat, but he is independent in his use of the ballot, to sup- port whichever side may seem best to him in any election. He is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and at one time belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is no kager a member of that organization, however. He is a member of Allenhurst Fire Company, No. 1.
He married Sophie Kraus in New York City November 20, 1898. Mrs. Welshausen is a daugh- tar of August and Pauline Kraus. Her parents were both German by birth. Mr. and Mrs. Wels- hasen have no children. Mr. Welshausen's chief recreation is gunning.
THOMAS E. PIKE-That the citizen whose mme heads this article is numbered among the leading representatives of the younger generation d Monmouth county farmers, the people of Port Mammouth and the surrounding country are ex- tewely well aware. They are also aware that Mr. Pike is a public-spirited citizen and can always be counted on to do all in his power for the further- mee of the best interests of his community.
George W. Pike, father of Thomas E. Pike, was born in New York and was a farmer. He married Edith Hollenbeck, a native of New Monmouth, New Jersey.
Thomas E. Pike was born October 23, 1888, at Middletown, New Jersey, and received his education in the public schools of Harmony, New Jersey.
After leaving school Mr. Pike assisted his father on the farm until the time of the latter's death, and since then has cultivated the land in association with his brother George. The estate consists of sixty acres which are devoted by the brothers, with marked success, to the interests of general farming.
In the sphere of politics Mr. Pike adheres to the Ninciples of the Republicans, but has, as yet, taken " active part in community affairs. During the world war he served at Lakehurst, New Jersey. He belongs to the American Legion, and his religious membership is in the Reformed church.
The career of Mr. Pike has opened most aus- piciously, and everything indicates that at no dis- tant day his name will stand high on the list of the agriculturists of Monmouth county.
WILLIAM HALLIDAY, long prominent in Mon- mouth and adjacent counties of New Jersey, is now Widely known as the proprietor of the Hotel Bel- ford.
Mr. Halliday was born in South Amboy, Middle- sex county, New Jersey, and is a son of James Halliday, who was born in England and was a far- mer by occupation. He married Agnes Kennedy, and both are now deceased. As a boy William Halliday attended the public schools of South Am- boy, and after completing his studies acted as pilot
and master on harbor boats plying between New York and Sandy Hook. He followed this occupa- tion for a period of ten years, then came to Mon- mouth county, and locating in Keyport, purchased the East End Hotel from its former owner, John Carr, and conducted it for ten years. Thereafter he located at Brevent Park, in Atlantic Highlands, retiring from the hotel business, but continued act- ive, and for three years was engaged in building and selling houses there. He then bought the Hotel Belford, in Belford, this hotel having been thereto- fore owned by William Crane, of Red Bank. Mr. Halliday has been very successful here, and has con- ducted a high class hotel, drawing the best of trade, placing himself among the leading business men of the community.
In public life Mr. Halliday keeps abreast of the times, but takes no leading part, and is independent in politics. He has been a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles for the past twenty years. He attends the Methodist Episcopal church of Belford.
Mr. Halliday married Helena Gaffney, who was born in Staten Island, and they have two sons, Wil- liam and Joseph, both now married.
WILLIAM MASON SEELY-A life-long resi- decence at Port Monmouth rendered Mr. Seeley's name familiar to three generations of its inhabit- ants, and thirty years as the proprietor of a flour- ishing business have placed him among the repre- sentatives of its commercial interests. As a citizen Mr. Seely has always sought to further the welfare of his community and is active in its Masonic circles.
William Mason Seely was born September, 1848, at Port Monmouth, New Jersey, and is a son of James and Amanda Seely, both natives of Keans- burg, New Jersey. His education was received in the public schools of his birthplace and after leav- ing school he went to sea as pilot on a coast steamer. For eight years he served in this capacity, at the end of that time securing a position as steward on the "Jessie Hoyt," a boat plying be- tween Sandy Hook and New York.
After retaining this position for a considerable period Mr. Seely ceased to "follow the water", de- ciding to spend the remainder of his life as a lands- man. Accordingly, he opened a store at Port Mon- mouth and as the years went on built up a business which has yielded gratifying results and has given him an enviable reputation for ability and fair deal- ing.
While always voting the Republican ticket and lending his influence to the support of Republican principles, Mr. Seely has never taken an active share in the political life of his community, pre- ferring to bestow the greater portion of his time and attention on the discharge of his business res- ponsibilities. He affiliates with the Masonic frater- nity, and he and his family are members of the Bap- tist church at New Monmouth, New Jersey.
Mr. Seely married, December 22, 1872, at Port Monmouth, Charlotte Murphy, born February 28,
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, at Keyport, New Jersey, daughter of John R. Charlotte (Pruden) Murphy. Mr. Murphy, who a steamboat pilot, was a native of New York te, and his wife was born at Hope, New Jersey. . and Mrs. Seely have been the parents of one a: Bradford Seymour, who was born November , 1873, and died in 1898.
As a young man Mr. Seely's career partook of the pen-air changefulness which attends the lives of nose who seek a means of livelihood on the sea, ut during his latter years he has led the life of a prosperous business man of his native town. In both phases of endeavor his record has been one of honorable success.
HOWARD A. JOHNSON, born June 5, 1889, in Freehold, New Jersey, son of Austin P. and Mary E. (Chapman) Johnson, is now associated with his brother in the drug business in Highlands, New Jersey. His father, Austin P. Johnson, was born December 24, 1851, at Adelphia, New Jersey, and his mother was born March 6, 1855. The former was for many years a constable and court officer in Freehold. Young Johnson attended the public schools and for six months following was employed as a clerk in the grocery business in Freehold. In 1907 he came to Highlands and there entered the employ of his brother, who was engaged in business as a druggist, and since that time Mr. Johnson has been associated with him. His brother, G. V. Johnson, is vice-president of the First National Bank of Seabright, New Jersey, and his duties there occupy the greater part of his time.
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