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In May, 1918, Mr. Cosby enlisted in the United States navy. He was graduated from Uttmark's Nautical Academy, passed first mate's examination, and went into training at Yale boathouse, New Haven, Connecticut. After seven weeks' training he was transferred to the Naval Intelligence ser- vice, then later to the Department of Justice of Connecticut. He was discharged from the service December 5, 1918. Politically Mr. Cosby holds an independent position, giving his influence to the man he believes best fitted to serve the people. He is a member of the American Legion, belonging to the Sandy Hook Bay Post, and serving on the executive committee. He is a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, of New Monmouth, New Jersey.
At this church Mr. Cosby married, on June 26, 1917, Margaret Marie Reddington, daughter of Timothy and Catherine (Gorman) Reddington.
LESTER KEITH REID was born at Freehold, New Jersey, on February 21, 1894, and is a son of Elijah Mundy and Catherine Ann (Rue) Reid. His father was born in New York City, his mother at Tennent, New Jersey.
Mr. Reid received his early education in the public schools of Freehold, New Jersey, and after his graduation from high school, proceeded to the University of Chicago. He completed a full four years' course at the University of Chicago, Illinois, graduating with the degrees of Associate in Science and Bachelor of Science. Mr. Reid also spent three months in study at the Yale Forestry School.
On November 23, 1915, Mr. Reid established him- self in the insurance business at Keyport, New Jer- sey. He continued to conduct this business at Key- port and Red Bank, New Jersey, until February 22, 1918. After leaving the insurance business, Mr. Reid engaged in farming at Adelphia and remained there until March, 1919. He is at present the man- ager of two farms, known as Brier Hill and Shady Point. These farms contain sixty-eight acres of land and are devoted to the production of potatoes, in the cultivation of which Mr. Reid is an expert.
Mr. Reid is a member of the Presbyterian church. In politics he is an Independent. He is a member of the Reynolds Club of the University of Chicago.
Mr. Reid married Dora Olivia Lisle, in Chicago, Illinois, on June 22, 1915. Mrs. Reid was born at Kilbuck, Ohio, on May 9, 1894, and is a daughter of Steven Douglas and Barbara (Stein) Lisle. Her father was a teacher and superintendent of schools. In his late life he retired from educational work and was connected with the Baltimore & Ohio railroad in their main offices at Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Reid have one daughter, Barbara Lisle Reid, who was born at Spring Lake, New Jersey, on August 13, 1918.
LEWIS VAN DERVEER SNYDER-One of the substantial citizens of Atlantic township, is Lewis Van Derveer Snyder, born at Colts Neck, Septem- ber 15, 1867, son of Thomas Elwood and Elizabeth Van Derveer Snyder. The father, Thomas Elwood Snyder, was a miller, who, after accumulating a lit- tle capital in the business of grinding grain, bought the hotel property at Colts Neck. He continued his business as proprietor of this hotel for thirty years, and died, in 1905, at the age of eighty-three years. Politically, he was a Republican. His wife, Eliz- abeth Van Derveer, died in 1910, at the age of seventy-six years.
Lewis Van Derveer Snyder received his education in the local schools of Atlantic township, and in the private school of Mrs. Hyers, at Colts Neck. While still a boy, he entered the employ of Henry Kroenen, a grocer of Long Branch, New Jersey, where he remained for twenty-seven years. At the end of that time, he returned to Colts Neck, and bought the hotel which his father had owned for thirty years, but which had passed out of the family. The place was an old one, having been built in 1717, in the days of the stage coach and the saddle, when the roadside tavern was one of the necessities of even the most limited travel. Mr. Snyder continued the hotel business for eleven years, and then having been appointed county bridge superintendent, he sold the hotel. He is now living in the village of Colts Neck, upon property which has been in the family for half a century. Politically, Mr. Snyder is a Republican. He was a member of the county commission for seven years, and is bridge super- visor for Monmouth county. Fraternally, he is a member of Washington Lodge, No. 9, Free and Accepted Masons; of Masonic Field Council, No. 12, Harem Chapter No. 1, 12th. degree; of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge 742, Long Branch, New Jersey; of the Red Men, Takenasi Tribe; and of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Empire Lodge, Long Branch, New Jersey. The family are members of the Dutch Re- formed Church.
On Palm Sunday, April 5, 1903, at Shrewsbury New Jersey, Mr. Snyder married Fanny Sanford, daughter of Henry and Sophia Sanford, of Eaton- town, New Jersey. No children have been born to this marriage.
MAX SILVERSTEIN, M. D., was born in New York City, May 8, 1892, the son of Samuel and Gertrude Silverstein, the former, for many years previous to his death which occurred in 1920, a suc- cessful merchant in Belmar. Max Silverstein was brought by his parents to Belmar, New Jersey, when he was an infant. Here his childhood was spent, during which time he attended the public schools, subsequently going to the Neptune Township High School, from which he was graduated with the class of 1910. Throughout his school career he was the Belmar agent for the New York daily news- papers, and during this time had accumulated quite a substantial sum of money, which helped him
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through his college course, which immediately fol- lowed his graduation from high school.
Having determined to adopt medicine as his profession, and with this end in view, Max Silver- stein accordingly matriculated in the Medical De- partment of the University of Maryland, and grad- uated from this famous institution in 1917, with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. He then served an interneship of twenty-two months in the Uni- versity Hospital at Baltimore, and subsequently established himself in the private practice of his chosen profession in this city, where he remained for nine months, at the end of which time he re- turned to Belmar. While in Baltimore it is interest- ing to note here that for three months he was assistant State physician and for two months was State physician, acting in place of Dr. Robert P. Bay. Upon his return to Belmar, New Jersey, he opened an office there, and at the same time had an office in the Kinmonth building, Asbury Park, where he continued until March 1, 1919, when he opened his present office at No. 700 Sewall avenue. Always a close and earnest student of his profes- sion, he keeps in touch with the most advanced practical thoughts through his membership in the various medical fraternities, and his ability is wide- ly recognized in professional circles.
Dr. Silverstein is prominent in Masonic circles, having attained the thirty-second degree; and is a member of King David Lodge, No. 68, Free and Accepted Masons, of Baltimore; and of Chesapeake Consistory, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite.
On April 8, 1914, at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dr. Silverstein was united in marriage with Cecelia Jeanette Fistell, daughter of David and Helen Fis- tell, the former for many years a retail merchant in Pittsburgh, but now deceased. Dr. and Mrs. Silverstein are the parents of one child, Norman David, born December 22, 1918.
JOHN WHITNEY CAMPBELL-For many years identified with the business life of Monmouth county, New Jersey, Mr. Campbell has for nearly twenty years been a leading contractor in Asbury Park. Mr. Campbell comes of a family long promi- nent in Monmouth county, the present homestead farm having been in the family for centuries. The land was originally a grant from the Indians to Nathan Campbell, the immigrant ancestor, who is believed to have come to the wilderness of the Western Hemisphere in the "Mayflower." The orig- inal tract comprised 400 acres of land, but in recent years the growing communities of the county have encroached upon it.
John Whitney Campbell was born in New Bed- ford, Wall township, Monmouth county, New Jer- sey, May 20, 1863, and received a thoroughly prac- tical, if somewhat limited, education in the public schools at Bailey's Corners, nearby. As a boy he assisted about the farm, then, as he grew older, he took a man's place beside his father. Caring little for the work of the place, he left home at the age of eighteen, going to New York City, where he
was employed in the Washington Market for two years. He then returned to his native State, and for twenty-one years was employed in Red Bank, in this county, during the greater part of that time as a carpenter, handling independent contracting. In 1902 Mr. Campbell came to Asbury Park, and here established a contracting business. He has been very successful, taking a significant part in the physical growth and development of the city, many of the modern structures that line the street being his work. For years Mr. Campbell has been a member of the Carpenter's Union, No. 750. He is a Republican by affiliation and a fearless advocate of the principles of his party.
Mr. Campbell married, in Red Bank, in Septem- ber of 1891, Laura Lawrence, who was born in the village of Allaire, Wall township, in this county, and is a daughter of John Lawrence. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell have one daughter, Cecile, and a son Lester.
WILLIAM EDWARD JAGGER was born at Bel- ford, New Jersey, on June 4, 1873, and is a son of Austin and Eliza (Henry) Jagger. His father was born at Greenpoint, Long Island, New York, and followed the trade of a waterman during his life. His mother was born at Belford, New Jersey. Both Mr. Jagger's mother and father are now dead.
Mr. Jagger received his early education in the public schools of Belford, New Jersey. After hav- ing completed his studies, Mr. Jagger, at the age of fifteen years, obtained employment in a butcher store and has ever since been connected with that business. On November 4, 1913, he established him- self in business as an independent dealer in meat and poultry at Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, whither he had come in 1892. He had been em- ployed at various places in Atlantic Highlands be- fore starting his own business, and was well known by the members of the business community. He has prospered in his establishment and has built up a large and flourishing business. He serves many of the best residents and is generally regarded as a business man of sterling character and great in- dustry. Mr. Jagger is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. In politics, he is a Republican.
Mr. Jagger married Caroline Sisum, in New York City, on September 1, 1918. Mrs. Jagger was born in Brooklyn, New York, and is a daughter of Paul and Louise (Metz) Sisum. Her father was by occupation a barber. Both her father and mother are now dead. Mr. and Mrs. Jagger have no chil- dren.
CHARLES CARR, of Keansburg, who is promi- nent in the real estate business in this vicinity, was born in Keansburg, November 13, 1880, a son of Adam and Eliza (Gordon) Carr. By political affilia- tion a Democrat, Mr. Carr has served the people as township committeeman and treasurer of Raritan township, and is now president of the Board of Education.
On January 29, 1907, Mr. Carr married Dora
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Eastman, daughter of Henry V. and Henrietta (Smith) Eastman. Mr. and Mrs. Carr have four children, all born in Keansburg: John, Gladys, Charles, Jr., and Clifford.
JOHN VON BARGEN was born in Germany, June 22, 1889, a son of Henry and Mary (Lemmer- mann) Von Bargen. His father was a farmer, and the proprietor of an express business.
Mr. Von Bargen received his early education in the public schools of his native land. In 1904, having decided to seek his fortune in a new land, Mr. Von Bargen left Germany and came to the United States. He entered the hotel and restaurant business in New York City, and worked at various places until 1916. He then left New York City and moved to Freehold, New Jersey, where, with A. Daesener, he acquired the American Hotel, and they are the present proprietors. His undertakings have prospered and he has acquired an enviable reputation as a business man. Under his manage- ment, the patronage of the hotel has greatly in- creased, and he is generally known and liked as a capable and upright hotel proprietor.
Mr. Von Bargen is a member of the Lutheran church. In politics, he is an Independent. During the World War he served in the United States army as a member of the 347th Infantry, 87th Di- vision. He entered the service, June 27, 1918, and after serving overseas received his discharge at Camp Dix, January 17, 1919. He belongs to the American Legion, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and the Loyal Order of Moose. He is also a Mason, and belongs to various Masonic organizations. Mr. Von Bargen has never married.
GORDON J. SCHANCK-A native of Keyport, New Jersey, where he has resided most of his life time, Gordon J. Schanck is numbered among the representative business men of that community. Al- though he has been established in business but a comparatively short time, his previous experience has well fitted him for carrying on successfully the enterprise he has undertaken.
Gordon J. Schanck was born in Keyport, New Jersey, July 9, 1889, the son of John Garrettson and Martha W. (Seabrook) Schanck, the former having been for many years engaged in the hard- ware, ice and coal business at Keyport. Gordon J. Schanck received the preliminary portion of his education in the public schools of his native place and then entered Freehold Military Academy, sub- sequently taking a course of instruction at Trainer's Business College, Perth Amboy. After leaving school he assisted his uncle in the latter's ice and coal business at Spring Lake, New Jersey, for two years, and then returned to Keyport, where for the next three years he worked for his father in the latter's hardware store. He then went to New York City, where he was variously employed for a time, or until July 26, 1918, when he enlisted in the United States army for the period of the World War, and subsequently served until March 20, 1919,
with the 312th Ammunition Train, 87th Division, in France. In August, 1921, Mr. Schanck started his soda bottling business, in which he is at present engaged, doing a consistently successful business.
In politics, he is an Independent, not having iden- tified himself with any particular party, preferring to remain free from all partisan influences in the exercise of his own judgment on public issues. He is a member of the Reformed church.
On June 5, 1918, at Brooklyn, New York, Gordon J. Schanck was united in marriage with Miriam Ada French, a native of Bloomfield, New Jersey, and the daughter of Charles and Ada (Martin) French. Mr. and Mrs. Schanck are the parents of one child, Gordon J., Jr., born in Brookiyn, March 1, 1921.
ALBERT EDWARD LANGFORD, who for the past nine years has been one of the leading mer- chants of Belford, was born in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England, and is a son of George and Catherine (Jones) Langford, both natives of Eng- land. His father was a tanner and conducted an extensive leather business, and they were the par- ents of thirteen children.
Mr. Langford was educated in the schools of his native land, and when only sixteen years of age be- came interested in the racing stable business and the training of fine horses. He was rough rider and second horseman for T. F. Kennedy, of Leigh- ton Hall, Shropshire, for three years, then was with W. H. Foster, of Appley Hall. Coming to the United States in 1901, he became identified with John Sloane, a carpet manufacturer in New York
City, then was also associated with P. P. Wyckoff. Mr. Langford became a resident of Monmouth county in 1906, and at that time became associated with the Yonkers Baking Company, of that place, remaining with this concern for six years as a work driver. Thereafter he came to Belford, and purchased the store previously conducted by Mrs. Thiel. He made many improvements, and has since broadened the scope of the business materially, and now has a very fine business established, holding a position among the leading men of the town.
Fraternally Mr. Langford has held membership with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for the past two years. He is a member of the Roman Catholic church.
In 1903, in New York City, Mr. Langford mar- ried Mary Warnock, who was born in Keyport, New Jersey, and is a daughter of John and Mary (Hazel) Warnock, both natives of Ireland. They were the parents of ten children, and the father, who was a farmer after coming to this country, is dead, but the mother is living. Mr. and Mrs. Langford have three daughters: Anna, Evelyn and Marian.
O. L. VAN BRUNT was born at Long Branch, June 6, 1900. He is a son of D. H. Van Brunt and Sara J. (Warwick) Van Brunt. His father at one time had a printing establishment at Long Branch, and was also in charge of the printing department
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of S. Eisner's factories. The elder Mr. Van Brunt was the owner of the "City Journal," the first newspaper published at Long Branch, which was discontinued in 1906, when the plant was destroyed by fire.
Mr. O. L. Van Brunt was educated in the public schools of his native city. After graduating from high school he became a printer, learning the busi- ness in his father's plant. He then formed a con- nection with the firm of P. J. Kenedy of New York, where he was assistant foreman in the publishing department. When this connection came to an end, he returned to Long Branch, where he established an up-to-date printing establishment, specializing in distinctive commercial printing.
He is an active member of the Methodist Epis- copal church. He belongs to the Junior Order, United American Mechanics, and the Patriotic Or- der, Sons of America.
ALFRED HOFF MAGEE was born at Keyport, New Jersey, on November 14, 1875, and is a son of Edward P. and Elizabeth (Carhart) Magee. His father, who was born at Red Bank, New Jersey, on January 1, 1854, is still living, but his mother, who was born at Keyport, in March, 1852, is now dead. Edward P. Magee, Mr. Magee's father, founded the Magee meat and poultry business at Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, thirty-one years ago. He was succeeded in the control of the business by A. H. Magee, and is now retired. The Magee meat and poultry business is the largest and oldest es- tablishment of its kind at Atlantic Highlands. Ed- ward P. Magee had two sons and three daughters besides Alfred H.
Mr. Magee received his early education in the public schools of New Jersey. He began his studies at the Keyport public school, but when he was eight years old his family moved to Atlantic High- lands and he completed his studies there. After graduating from the Atlantic Highlands Grammar School, he attended the high school, and when his school days came to an end, entered his father's meat and poultry business. His father was a butcher and meat dealer throughout his active busi- ness life, and Mr. Magee had followed in his foot- steps.
Mr. Magee is a member of the Methodist Epis- copal church. In politics, he is a Republican. He served as a member of the Town Council for five years, and was for one year president of the Council. He also is in active service as a fireman, being for some time fire chief. He belongs to the Fireman's Club, which has a large and well-fitted meeting room, and is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He also belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and has been through all the chairs of that organization.
Mr. Magee married Lillian E. Paddock, at the Presbyterian church at Atlantic Highlands, on November 1, 1899. The Rev. George S. Weurick officiated at their wedding. Mrs. Magee was born at Riverhead, Long Island, New York, and was a
daughter of James M. and Pauline (Hauser) Pad- dock. Her father was an inventor and musician. Her parents are both dead. Mrs. Magee, herself, died on May 1, 1907. Mr. and Mrs. Magee had two children: Pauline E., who was born on Sep- tember 14, 1900, and who is now the wife of J. Clifford Crate; and LeRoy G., who was born on September 29, 1906.
CHARLES R. MOUNT, Jr., was born at Atlan- tic Highlands, New Jersey, on January 17, 1889, and is a son of Charles R. and Minnie (Dominick) Mount. His father, who is a cabinet maker and builder, was born at New Monmouth, New Jersey. His mother, who was born in Germany, is now dead. Mr. Mount is one of a family of twelve chil- dren, having no less than three brothers and eight sisters.
Mr. Mount received his early education in the public schools of Atlantic Highlands. He left the Atlantic Highlands High School at the age of fifteen years and obtained employment in the grocery business, with which he has been connected ever since. On November 1, 1914, he acquired the gro- cery establishment of Charles H. White. He has built up a large and flourishing business and is one of the leading business men of Atlantic Highlands.
Mr. Mount is a Protestant, in politics he is a Re- publican. He was a member of the Town Council for two years, and is at present chairman of the Fire Committee. He is a member of the Mantell Hose Company, to which he has belonged for seven years. He is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and belongs to the Wood- men of America.
Mr. Mount married Eleanor Pettit, at New Mon- mouth, New Jersey, in November, 1915. Mrs. Mount was born at New Monmouth, and is a daughter of James and Winifred Pettit. Her father is dead, but her mother is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Mount have one child, Jean Mount, who was born in March, 1918.
LOUIS PAUL PRATE - Among the younger merchants of Red Bank, New Jersey, is numbered Louis Paul Prate, who since 1918 has been con- ducting the L. Prate Company, which was started by his father in 1878. A native of Red Bank, Mr. Prate has lived almost his entire lifetime in this city, and since reaching manhood has given his earnest support to all measures calculated to ad- vance public welfare.
Louis Paul Prate was born in Red Bank, New Jersey, January 5, 1898, the son of Louis and Mary (Zoni) Prate, both deceased. Louis Prate, Sr., was born in Italy and came to this country when a young man, finally settling in this place, where he started a fruit and vegetable business, continuing this enterprise throughout his lifetime. He died in 1918. To Mr. and Mrs. Prate ten children were born, all of whom are living.
The education of the boy, Louis P., was obtained in the public schools of his native place, and after
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terminating his studies at the local high school, he entered his father's business, assisting the elder man until the latter's death, when he took over the business in which he has met with great success, proving himself to be a man of keen business abil- ity.
During the World War, Mr. Prate served for seven months with the Engineering Corps, and was honorably discharged at Camp Humphreys, Virginia, in 1919. He is affiliated with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and is a member of the Roman Catholic church. Mr. Prate is unmarried.
HARRY H. CLAYTON-A life-long resident of Red Bank, New Jersey, and identified with various interests during his career, Harry H. Clayton now holds a position of trust in the community.
Mr. Clayton is a son of James and Elizabeth (Scott) Clayton. James Clayton was born in Mor- risville, New Jersey, and early in life founded a grocery store in Red Bank, on the corner of Front street and Bridge avenue, where he took ą promi- nent place in the commercial life of the town. After his death, which occurred about 1881, his wife con- tinued the business alone, until 1900, when she ad- mitted her son, Harry H., into partnership. Mrs. Clayton still resides in Red Bank. James and Eliz- abeth (Scott) Clayton were the parents of three children: Mabel, now deceased; James M., a promi- nent druggist of Red Bank; and Harry H., of whom further.
Harry H. Clayton was born in Red Bank, Septem- ber 19, 1880, and was educated in the public schools of the town. Accustomed to assist about his mother's store in odd hours, it was as a grocery clerk that he began life, in 1897. On July 14, 1898, during the Spanish-American War, he enlisted in Company A, 4th Regiment, New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, with the rank of corporal, and served until April 6, 1899. In 1900 Mr. Clayton formally became asso- ciated with his mother in the grocery business, at the same location where his father had established the store before his marriage. He followed this business for twelve years, then, for several months, was employed in New York City, returning, how- ever, to Red Bank in 1913. He was then appointed in April, 1913, to the police force of Red Bank, as patrolman. On June 7, 1915, he was made chief of police of the borough, which office he still ably fills.
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