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Mr. Soden was born in Englishtown, New Jer- sey, November 2, 1875, and is a son of Aaron and Mary Ellen (Boram) Soden, long residents of this section. The family removed to New Brunswick, New Jersey, and there Mr. Soden, as a boy, attend- ed the public schools, receiving a thorough train- ing in the fundamentals of education. After finish- ing the course he worked in the factories of New Brunswick until the family removed to Long Branch, and then he became a carpenter's appren- tice. Having thoroughly mastered this trade, the young man entered upon it as his life work, and followed the trade as a journeyman for a period of twenty-seven years. He then started in busi-
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ness for himself, and is still thus actively engaged, his work including general contracting of many kinds, but largely the construction of homes for the people. Mr. Soden is one of the leading men in this field, and is giving of his best to the work which is making Long Branch one of the most attractive and desirable residence cities along the New Jer- sey coast.
In the various public interests of the community Mr. Soden is deeply interested, but has never found leisure to take a leading part, although politically he supports the principles of the Republican party. He was for many years an honorary member of the Branchport Fire Department, and he has long been a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Long Branch.
Mr. Soden married Lillian Wolcott, and they have one daughter, Myrtle, now Mrs. Newton.
BENNIE J. HAULBOSKEY, merchant of Leon- ardo, New Jersey, was born August 7, 1892, in West Moshannon, Pennsylvania, son of Walter and Agnes (Couch) Haulboskey, the father a native of Rus- sia, and the mother, of Germany. When he was a small child his parents came to live in Leonardo, and there the boy was educated, also attending school for a year at Atlantic Highlands. His first position was as a clerk with the Brown Grocery Company in Leonardo, and for nine months he was employed with the Atlantic & Pacific Company at Red Bank. The subsequent two years he was in New York City where he worked in the post office, and then returned to Atlantic Highlands for a year, again in the grocery business. This occupa- tion seemed the most suited to Mr. Haulboskey, and in view of his extensive experience he decided to engage in a similar line of business on his own ac- count, and accordingly opened his own store in Leonardo. This he continued to manage very suc- cessfully until his appointment, July 12, 1917, by President Woodrow Wilson to the postmastership at Leonardo. At the same time he was appointed a special officer, and is now competently discharging the duties incumbent on both these offices. On Feb- ruary 27, he opened another store on Center avenue, the main street, in addition to the one where the present post office is located. Mr. Haulboskey is a Democrat in politics, and fraternally is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America.
He married, at Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Novem- ber 22, 1914, Grace Jones, born at Stamford, Con- necticut, September 14, 1898, daughter of Lymann and Carmelia Jones, and they are the parents of two sons: Walter, born March 24, 1918, and Her- bert, born August 17, 1920.
JOHN H. BAHRS was born at Newark, New Jersey, on August 4, 1880, and is a son of John Henry and Wilhelmina (Meyer) Bahrs. He was one of a family of four children, having a sister and two brothers. His father, who was born in New York City, was a manufacturer of paper boxes. The elder Mr. Bahrs was for some time a member of
the Seventh New York Regiment, serving as a drum- mer; he is now dead. Mr. Bahrs' mother was born at Newark.
Mr. Bahrs received his early education in the public schools of Newark. After completing his studies, he found employment in a department store in Newark, where he worked for three years. After his connection with the department store came to an end, Mr. Bahrs followed various business enter- prises until 1913, when he moved to Highlands, New Jersey, and acquired the business of Allie Miller. He conducted this business for the next five years and then bought the McQuire boathouse. He has continued to conduct a fishing station business there ever since and is now the proprietor of a well estab- lished and prosperous business.
Mr. Bahrs served in the United States Marine Corps for one year. He was stationed at Newport, Rhode Island, and after a year's service, received an honorable discharge on account of an accident which injured his foot. He received his discharge in 1901.
Mr. Bahrs is a member of the Methodist Epis- copal church. In politics he is an Independent. He is a member of the Board of Trade of the High- lands. He belongs to the Order of United Ameri- can Mechanics, having passed through all the chairs of that order during the eighteen years in which he has been a member of it. He has been a Mason for the past four years, and belongs to the Clinton Hill Lodge at Newark, New Jersey.
Mr. Bahrs married Florence A. Crelin, at New- ark, New Jersey, on November 7, 1907. Mrs. Bahrs was born at Newark, and is a daughter of Washing- ton and Elizabeth (Findlay) Crelin. Her father, who was a salesman, was born at Newark; her mother was a Canadian by birth. Both Mr. and Mrs. Crelin are dead. Mr. and Mrs. Bahrs have four children, as follows: John Alvin, born Sop- tember 19, 1908; Alexander F., born January 19, 1910; Kenneth, born August 81, 1912; and Ruth, born September 24, 1916.
GEORGE WARREN LEGG-With a long and honorable record in the World War, George Warren Legg also is taking a place of dignity and useful- ness in the business world of his native town of Manasquan, New Jersey, Mr. Legg comes of an old Long Island family, and is a grandson of Wash- ington and Susan (Reney) Legg, who were the parents of the following children: Raymond H., of whom further; Percy, Edward, Warren, and Amy.
Raymond Harrison Legg, their eldest son, was born at Sag Harbor, Long Island, November 24, 1877, and came to Manasquan as a young man. Taking up his residence here in 1896, he established a florist business in Manasquan, and became very successful. Branching out in 1902, he established a similar business in Brielle, and has carried for- ward both enterprises continuously since, now be- ing counted among the largest flower growers on the eastern coast of New Jersey. Raymond H. Legg married Viola Havens, daughter of John and
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Mary Havens, and they are the parents of seven children, of whom six are living: George Warren, of whom further; John Edgar; Ethel Viola; Leon- ard; Evelyn; Washington, who was killed by an automobile in Brielle, August 13, 1920; and Burton.
George Warren Legg, eldest child of Raymond H. and Viola (Havens) Legg, was born in Manas- quan, New Jersey, July 13, 1900. Receiving his early education in the public schools of his native place, he thereafter attended the local high school, leaving, however, two years before his graduation. At the age of sixteen years Mr. Legg entered the United States army, enlisting in Company C, 111th Machine Gun Corps, 29th Division, American Ex- peditionary Forces. He served for two years and one month, thirteen months of that time in France. He took part in the actions on the St. Mihiel front, the Argonne, and in the Alsace sector. Spending a few months in the Officers' Training Camp in France, the signing of the armistice found him there, at Fort Dekonolow, just outside Longre, France. Before returning to the United States Mr. Legg was connected with the Young Men's Christian Association in France for several months, then re- turned to the United States on July 23, 1920. He was discharged from the service with the rank of sergeant. Upon his return home Mr. Legg entered Rider's Business College, at Trenton, New Jersey, studying for seven months, after which he entered the employ of the New York Telephone Company, at their Asbury Park office. He was thus engaged until February, 1921, when he established a florist business at Brielle, which he is making his perma- nent interest.
In the public life of the community Mr. Legg is taking a deep interest, but has as yet taken no leading part in public affairs. His convictions align with the principles of the Republican party. He is a member of Manasquan Post, American Legion.
On December 1, 1920, at Manasquan, Mr. Legg married Emily Green, daughter of Elias and Elida (Herbet) Green.
SIDNEY ARTHUR DEVEY-Since the inception of his business career Mr. Devey has been identi- fied with machinery, and from the beginning, hav- ing had a thorough training along mechanical lines, he was well fitted for carrying on the garage busi- ness which he started in the Highlands, March 1, 1921.
Sidney Arthur Devey was born in Newark, New Jersey, March 3, 1888, the son of Edwin Devey, who was born September 17, 1844, in England, and Mary Ann (Lunn) Devey, born in Birmingham, England, January 14, 1845.
The childhood of Sidney Arthur Devey was spent in his native place, and it was here that he ob- tained his education and his first insight into the particular line of business with which he has been identified up to the present time. Starting in as a mechanic's helper, he served a long time as an ap- prentice, gaining a thorough knowledge of the trade. He later went to Keyport, New Jersey,
where he secured employment, experimenting on aeroplane motors, and still later removed to the Highlands, where for a time he was employed by the Highlands Boat Works, or until he accepted a position in motor transport work for the United States Government, being thus occupied until he opened his present garage. Throughout his many years of labor as a skilled mechanic, he gained a great amount of knowledge, and in March, 1921, when he established himself in business, he brought to the enterprise all this practical experience which in this short time has netted him already large financial returns.
In politics Mr. Devey is an independent, casting his vote for the man regardless of party issue. He has never been a member of a club or fraternal order but has always given his aid to whatever in his judgment tends to further civic welfare. In his religious faith he is an Episcopalian.
On November 16, 1913, at the Highlands, New Jersey, Sidney Arthur Devey was united in mar- riage with Ada Elizabeth Vaughan, daughter of Al- fred and Jennie (Smith) Vaughan, and a native of East Orange, New Jersey, where her birth occurred December 16, 1889. Mr. and Mrs. Devey are the parents of three children: Ada Grace, born Febru- ary 8, 1915; Lois Irma, born November 20, 1916; and Sidney Arthur Jr., born September 3, 1919.
JAMES REYNOLDS MOUNT, born in Eaton- town Township, June 10, 1861, is a son of George and Mary (Reynolds) 'Mount. His father had a great liking for the land and was engaged in the occupation of farming during his entire lifetime. While he was still a young man, he moved from Eatontown Township to Poplar, New Jersey, and bought a farm consisting of forty-seven acres, which has never been alienated from the family and which is now in Mr. Mount's possession.
Mr. Mount was educated in the district schools of New Jersey. During his spare time he helped his father on the farm, and being brought up in the country as a farmer's son, came naturally by a knowledge of agricultural methods. At the early age of fifteen, he embarked upon the business of supplying the summer colony with farm products, driving a wagon from place to place and selling his stock at the houses he visited.
In 1888, Mr. Mount and his father returned to Eatontown Township, now known as West Long Branch, and Mr. Mount purchased eighteen acres of land. He afterwards increased his holdings by the purchase of another tract, consisting of eleven acres. He built two houses and otherwise devel- oped and improved his property. At the present time, he has three delivery cars, from which, dur- ing the summer, fresh fruit and vegetables are sold to consumers, chiefly the residents of the summer colony. He also does a great deal of landscape gar- dening work on private estates in the county, his services being in great demand as a builder of pri- vate roadways, drives, and tennis courts. Mr. Mount usually puts the tennis courts in perfect condition at the beginning of each season, and they
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are thereafter maintained in order by the garden- ing staffs of the estates.
Mr. Mount is a member of the Old First Meth- odist Episcopal Church. In politics, he is a Re- publican, and is now serving his third term as a member of the Council for West Long Branch. He is a director of the Long Branch Banking Company.
He married Ella Isabelle Jeffery, of Oakhurst, New Jersey, January 1, 1896. Mr. and Mrs. Mount have no children.
CLEM CONOVER was born in Ocean Township, in what is now Deal, New Jersey, on April 8, 1883, and is a son of James W. and Mary A. (Gardner) Conover. His father was born at Eatontown, New Jersey, and, deciding to become a farmer, acquired a farm consisting of forty-three acres of land at Deal. He was a Democrat in politics and served for a period of seventeen years on the township committee.
Mr. Conover received his early education in the public schools of New Jersey. He completed the grammar school course at Oakhurst, and graduated from the Long Branch High School. Shortly after leaving school, Mr. Conover entered the service of the New Jersey Water and Light Company, now known as the Atlantic Coast Electric Light Com- pany, as a light trimmer. He has since risen to the position of superintendent and general manager which he now holds.
Mr. Conover is an active member of the Oak- hurst Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics, he is a Democrat. He was appointed borough clerk by Mayor Levie, and in 1916 became recorder, an office which he still holds. He also serves as a member of the board of education and was formerly on the board of health. He was a member of Deal Fire Company No. 1, which is no longer in existence, and was one of the organizers of Deal Fire Com- pany No. 2, of which he is at present chief. He is a charter member of Fire Company No. 2. Mr. Conover is a Mason of the third degree, and be- longs to the local chapter. He is also a member of the Masonic Club, and belongs to the Patriotic Order of the Sons of America.
He married Hazel Bouse, daughter of Albert E. and (Addeminy) Bouse. Mr. and Mrs. Conover have two sons, Clement E., who is eight years old, and William Stanley, who is only three years old.
FRANKLIN EWING IVINS-Since 1910, Mr. Ivins has been engaged in the steam vulcanizing business in Red Bank, New Jersey, and the years have brought him the financial success which is the reward of untiring devotion to work, with an in- defatigable faith in oneself to succeed.
Franklin Ewing Ivins was born in Jackson's Mills, New Jersey, September 17, 1881, the son of James Clark and Sarah (Ewing) Ivins. The father was a native of New Egypt, New Jersey, and pre- vious to his death was engaged in farming; the mother was a native of Trenton, New Jersey, and is still living. Mr. and Mrs. James Clark Ivins
were the parents of six children, all of whom are still living.
Franklin Ewing Ivins was born in Jackson's of Prospertown. Atlantic Highlands and Red Bank. and upon finishing his education secured work in the Roberts Boiler Works, where he remained for eight months, serving an apprenticeship to the trade. For one year he was steward for Commo- dore Kohn, of the Pavonia Yacht Club, and then returned to Red Bank, where he established himself in the steam vulcanizing business on Mechanic street, which has been his business headquarters ever since. He brought to the business mechanical skill and an ambitious spirit, and during the years of his ownership and management he has gained a high reputation in his work.
In politics Mr. Ivins is a Republican, but is in no sense of the word an office seeker, preferring to devote his entire time to the exercise of his business duties. He is an Episcopalian in his religious faith and attends the Trinity church of this denomination in Red Bank.
On July 4, 1916, at Red Bank, Franklin Ewing Ivins was united in marriage with Florence Gil- christ, a native of Duluth, Minnesota, where her birth occurred October 9, 1896. She is the daughter of Michael and Katherine Gilchrist. Mr. and Mrs. Ivins are the parents of one child, Franklin Ralph, born February 17, 1919.
EDWARD A. SOUTHARD-When the war with Germany called out the man power of the United States, among the young men who entered the army in the early part of 1918 was Edward A. Southard, now engaged in the automobile business in Allen- town, New Jersey. He is a son of Edward A. and Mary (Murphy) Southard, his father a farmer.
Edward A. Southard, Jr., was born at Jacobs- town, New Jersey, October 30, 1894. He was edu- cated in the public schools, grammar and high, and after school years were over he became an auto- mobile worker, specializing in tire vulcanizing, a business in which he has since been engaged. He entered the United States army, February 22, 1918, and served until honorably discharged, May 20, 1919. Since his return from the army, Mr. Southard has been engaged in business in Allentown, New Jersey, having a shop there for vulcanizing and tire repairing. He also handles a varied line of popular tires and is doing a good business. In poli- tics Mr. Southard is a Democrat and in religious faith a Catholic.
He married, in Allentown, April 1, 1918, Margaret J. Lyons, born July 4, 1894 at Trenton, New Jer- sey, daughter of Daniel J. and Mary (Grebbon) Lyons. Mr. and Mrs. Southard are the parents of a son, John L., born in Allentown, New Jersey, Feb- ruary 22, 1921.
JOHN H. MOUNT-One of the thriving enter- prises meeting the constant demands of the motor- ing public in and about Atlantic Highlands, is the repair garage owned and conducted by John H. Mount. Mr. Mount is a native of the Highlands,
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and a son of William F. and Laura E. (Burdge) Mount. His father, who was born at Locust Point, New Jersey, was a bookkeeper and manager by oc- cupation, but is now deceased. The mother, who was born at Locust Point also, is still living and resides in Atlantic Highlands.
John H. Mount was born January 3, 1888, and received his education in the public schools of At- lantic Highlands, his native place. Leaving school and entering the world of men and affairs, Mr. Mount was first employed in the automobile busi- ness, doing both driving and repair work. In April, 1918, he established his own business, starting the repair shop and garage in Atlantic Highlands, of which he is still owner and manager. He has done well in this venture, and is considered one of the successful young men of the day in this community.
In public affairs Mr. Mount supports the Repub- lican party, but takes only the citizen's interest in politics. He was formerly a member of the Order of United American Mechanics, and is a regular attendant upon the services of the Baptist church.
Mr. Mount married, in September, 1918, at Atlan- tic Highlands, Maude L. Powell, daughter of Ed- ward and Henrietta (Johnson) Powell. Mr. Powell, who was a plumber, is now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Mount have two children: Lois, born in September, 1916, and Melba, born in October, 1920. Mr. Mount has one brother and one married sister.
THOMAS CUSTER WEST located in Allen- town, Monmouth county, several years ago, and has there since resided a successful business man, well known and rated one of the young, enterprising and substantial men of the borough. He is a son of James and Estelle (Cony) West, his father a farmer of Mercer county, New Jersey.
Thomas C. West was born in Princeton, New Jersey, August 5, 1895. After attending the pub- lic schools, he finished his education at Peddie In- stitute, Hightstown, New Jersey, whence he was graduated with the class of 1912. After school years were over he entered business life and is now well established in the real estate and insurance business at Allentown, Monmouth county. He specializes in farm properties and is an authority on land values in his district. Mr. West is a mem- ber of the Masonic order, and in the Ancient Accept- ed Scottish Rite, has attained the thirty-second de- gree. He is also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and in religious faith is a Baptist. Politically he is a Republican.
He married, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 3, 1919, Teresa V. Beddiges, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, February 10, 1898, daughter of Charles and Marie Antoinette Beddiges.
GORDON DISBROW FRAZEE is well known in the Allentown section of Monmouth county, his business bringing him prominently before the pub- lic. He is a Philadelphian by birth, son of Johnson O. and Julia G. (Gordon) Frazee, his father long a Pennsylvania railroad ticket agent at Philadelphia.
Gordon D. Frazee was born in Philadelphia, Penn- sylvania, June 2, 1886. He was educated at Drexel Institute, Philadelphia, and then entered the busi- ness world, in which he has been very successful. In 1914 he moved to Allentown, New Jersey, where he was established in the coal business. His yards are at Robbinsville, and from that point his trucks distribute coal all over the Allentown section, Al- lentown not having a railroad. He also has an in- surance and real estate business in Allentown. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows, an Episcopalian in religion and in politics a Republican.
Mr. Frazee married, in Philadelphia, Pennsyl- vania, June 1, 1910, Alice J. Mintzer, born October 9, 1887, daughter of Carl and Lillian C. (Camp) Mintzer. Mr. and Mrs. Frazee are the parents of a daughter, Alice J., born August 10, 1911.
TAYLOR W. HANCE, postmaster of Holmdel, New Jersey, has held office for the past five years. He is the son of John W. and Julia (Taylor) Hance, and was born at Holmdel, March 2, 1885. His father has had a general store at Holmdel for the past forty years, and is well known there and in the surrounding country.
Mr. Hance was educated in the public schools of his native town, and after graduating from high school, he decided to follow in his father's foot- steps as a merchant. To this end, he entered his father's store and became associated with him, a business connection which still remains unbroken. On July 18, 1916, Mr. Hance was appointed post- master of Holmdel. In politics he is a Republican. He is also a well-known member of the Junior Or- der of United American Mechanics, and has filled many of its offices.
He married Sarah Louise Applegate. Mr. and Mrs. Hance have one daughter, Ruth Amy, born January 17, 1919.
CHARLES LESTER NEWMAN-For several years active in electrical work in the employ of some of the leading men in the field, Charles L. Newman has made a most promising start for him- self, and is now well holding his own among his long established competitors. Mr. Newman is a son of James C. and Eliza Ann (Cook) Newman, and his father, who was a contracting painter, is deceased. He has one brother and four sisters.
Charles L. Newman was born in Belmar, New Jersey, April 4, 1891, and received a practical prep- aration for the responsibilities of life in the public schools of his native town. After completing his studies he learned the trade of electrician with Harry Allspach, one of the veterans in this field of endeavor in Monmouth county. Thereafter Mr. Newman worked at his trade for different firms in this county and in Jersey City, for the purpose of gaining a breadth of experience thus most readily attained. Then in April, 1920, Mr. Newman started in business for himself, in Long Branch, as electrical contractor, doing every kind of general electrical
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work. He has thus far met with most gratifying success, and is constantly going forward, hence his friends feel assured of his permanent prosperity and eventual high position in this business.
In public matters Mr. Newman has not yet taken a leading place, and in political affairs he thinks and acts independently.
Mr. Newman married Mary Kate Shelly, and they are the parents of one child, Elizabeth.
WALTER H. CLERK, proprietor of one of the finest equipped plating and polishing plants in New Jersey, was born in New York City, November 5, 1857, son of William Clerk, owner of a hotel at Pat- erson, and Anna (Rogers) Clerk. Mr. Clerk started to work when he was but six years of age on a farm at Little Falls, New Jersey, and his education was obtained partly through private instruction and partly through practical application. He learned the trade of silk weaving, following the trade for four years in Paterson, New Jersey. Then he left and went to Newark, where he was employed by the Havell Manufacturing Company, plate polishers and manufacturers of brass goods, for thirty-four years, becoming foreman of the plate polishing depart- ment. Soon after this time Mr. Clerk located in Oceanport, New Jersey, and in association with his son, George, engaged in the plumbing and heating business, which was sadly ended by the accidental death of the son, through a fall from a water tank. After disposing of the business Mr. Clerk engaged in business in Port-au-Pec, polishing and plating nickel, brass polishing and automobile work, and his up-to-date shop is known throughout Monmouth county.
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