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As a citizen with high ideas of good government tad civic virtue, Mr. Couse stands in the front mak. In politics he affiliates with the Republican party, taking a lively interest in that phase of public administration, which makes for the highest good « the community. He was active in defeating the bill to permit state-wide Branch Banking, introduced in the State Senate in 1914; one of the leaders in the fight which repealed the law of 1913 permitting Branch Banking within county lines; introduced a resolution and led the fight from the floor of the cavention at Kansas City, which placed the Ameri- can Bankers' Association squarely on record against Domestic Branch Banking, September, 1916; mem- ber of the committee to investigate the high cost of living appointed by Governor Edge, 1917, suc- ceding Hon. Everett Colby as chairman; and ap- pointed by Governor Edge to represent New Jersey at the Food Administration Conference, at Wash- ington, D. C., February 18 and 19, 1918. Mr. Couse is also a member of the executive committee of he New Jersey Bankers' Association, having been elected in 1919 to serve a three years' term; was president of the Monmouth County Bankers' As- sociation, 1917-1918; president of the Young Men's Christian Association of Asbury Park, 1914-1917; vice-president of the New Jersey State Executive Committee, of the same organization; a member of the Asbury Park Rotary Club; the Asbury Park Golf and Country Club, of which he is a director, and the Deal Golf Club at Deal, New Jersey. In religion, Mr. Couse is a Methodist, and attends the First Church of this denomination at Asbury Park.
On December 27, 1893, at Farmingdale, New Jer- my, William James Couse was united in marriage with Mary Elizabeth Winsor, daugher of Joseph C. ad Rebecca ( Williams) Winsor. Mr. and Mrs. Comm are the parents of four children: Joseph Mer- ritt, born April 23, 1895; Emily Winsor, born Feb- raty 18, 1897; William Percy, born December 17, 1858; Theodore, born January 19, 1904.
LESTER H. STRYKER, D. V. S .- As a member « one of the prominent business firms of Red Bank, and also as a leader in the field of veterinary sur- piry, Dr. Stryker is widely known. Perhaps in the Immediate interests of the borough, his business activities are more generally known, and the firm « Stryker & Stryker bears a part in many branches & community welfare.
This firm was established, April, 1910, by Frank P. Stryker, Dr. Stryker's uncle, in the same build- by which it now occupies. This building is located
at the corner of Monmouth street and Bridge ave- nue, and is 75x110 feet in dimension, three stories in height. The first floor is devoted to the exten- sive automobile and garage business, which is only a part of their entire interest; the second door is devoted to the storage of government materials; and the top floor is divided into one hundred mod- ern storage rooms. In an adjoining building forty head of horses are kept for their large general contracting business, excavating, road building, etc. They also have twenty automobiles, and three hearses, and with this equipment take care of fu- neral occasions for the undertakers of the vicinity, and in all branches of this business, they are con- stantly handling large interests.
Frank P. Stryker, the founder of this business, was born at Deal, in this county, September 1, 1862, and is a son of Forman C. and Charlotte (Young) Stryker, his father having been a native of this county, but his mother, of New York. Receiving his education in the public schools of his native town, and being reared on the farm, Mr. Stryker, as a young man, became engaged in the butcher business for a short time. Then coming to Red Bank, he entered the field of police and detective work, in which he was engaged for fifteen years, ten years of that period holding the office of chief of police of Red Bank. In 1904 he entered the livery business, and in 1908 erected the building the present firm occupies. In 1911, on the nine- teenth of February, he formed the present firm, admitting to partnership Dr. Lester H. Stryker, and extending operations to include the present garage and storage arrangements.
Frank P. Stryker has always been prominent in the public affairs of Red Bank, and has served on the Borough Council, both as member and as presi- dent of that body. He was one of the charter mem- bers of the Second Cavalry of New Jersey, and served with that troop for twelve years. On the occasion of President Roosevelt's visit to Asbury Park, Mr. Stryker, with the rank of sergeant, was a member of his escort, and was complimented by the president on his horsemanship. He is a mem- ber of the Knights of Pythias.
Mr. Stryker married Emma Gaunt, of Red Bank, and they are the parents of four children, of whom only one, Oliver, is now living, and who is employed in the business of the firm. Oliver Stryker married Margaret Botticher. The family attend the Bap- tist church, and reside at No. 208 Monmouth street.
Dr. Lester H. Stryker, of the firm of Stryker & Stryker, was born August 4, 1889, and is a son of Winfield S. and Elizabeth (Sickles) Stryker, resi- dents of Marlboro, New Jersey. Receiving his early education in the public schools of his native town, he was graduated from the Freehold High School, class of 1904. He thereafter entered New York University, and was graduated from that institu- tion, class of 1910, with the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Surgery. Serving for one year in the New York Veterinary Hospital, he came to Red Bank, and in connection with his business activi-
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ties in the firm of Stryker & Stryker, has carried on a thriving practice in veterinary surgery.
Dr. Stryker has served in various public capacities, having been on the State Board of Veterinary Medi- cal Examiners, by appointment of Governor Fielder. In May, 1917, he was commissioned second lieuten- ant of the Veterinary Reserve Corps, and was called to active duty at Camp Lee, in Petersburg, Virginia, August 28, 1917. He was attached to the Depart- ment of Purchase of Public Animals during his period of service, and was discharged December 6, 1918. He is now a member of the American Le- gion.
On June 28, 1910, Dr. Lester H. Stryker married Florence Gill, of Boston, Massachusetts, daughter of Charles Gill, who is connected with the Boston "Transcript." They reside at the corner of Mon- mouth street and Shrewsbury avenue, and are mem- bers of the Baptist church.
HON. FRANK C. BORDEN, Jr .- The career in public affairs of the Hon. Frank C. Borden, Jr., mayor of Bradley Beach since 1919, stands out bril- liantly in the annals of the city's administration, not alone for the wide scope of its accomplishments, but for the unimpeachable integrity, and complete free- dom from commerce with corrupt political forces, which characterize it. He is a good leader and is able to unite opposing forces for the greater good of the community.
Hon. Frank C. Borden, Jr., was born in Prince- ton, New Jersey, September 9, 1875, the son of Frank C. and Mary H. (Taylor) Borden. Mr. Bor- den, Sr., was born at Trenton, New Jersey, July 18, 1854. He left school at an early age and engaged in various trades until 1880, when he established himself in the insurance business in which he continued for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Borden are the parents of three children: Thomas, an elec- trician with the Pennsylvania Railroad at Rahway, New Jersey; Frank C., of further mention; Fred, deceased.
Hon. Frank C. Borden, Jr., spent his childhood in his native place, where he attended school and later entered Pennington Seminary. Upon termi- nating his studies he engaged in various enter- prises until 1902, when, at Englishtown, New Jer- sey, he established himself in the real estate busi- ness, specializing in farms. Here he remained for twelve years, or until the time when he removed to Bradley Beach, where March, 1913, he opened his present real estate offices, and has made himself a figure of influence in business circles since that time. He is a director of the Neptune Mutual Build- ing and Loan Association.
From the outset of his political career, it has been known that he is the enemy of corruption, and an earnest worker for the advancement of the best principles of the Republican party. His elec- tion to the office of mayor of Bradley Beach was a triumph, and he has already entrenched himself in the hearts of the people. Implicit confidence has been placed in his integrity and ability and he has
not been hampered in his constructive work on be- half of Bradley Beach. He is affiliated with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge No. 128; the Improved Order of Red Men, Sitting Bull, No. 247; and is also a member of the Asbury Park Real Estate Association. In religion he is a Methodist.
On June 17, 1901, at Englishtown, New Jersey, Hon. Frank C. Borden, Jr., was united in marriage with Ina Stephenson Finlay, daughter of John and Mary (McGee) Finlay, the former an importer of laces in New York City. Mr. and Mrs. Borden are parents of two children: John Finlay, born October 30, 1902, associated with his father in the real estate business in summers, being a member of the Asbury Park High School, class of 1922; and Robert Taylor, born February 8, 1905, a student in the same insti- tution, class of 1923. The family home is at No. 507 Second avenue, Bradley Beach, New Jersey.
HAROLD MCDERMOTT was admitted to the bar in 1909, and has been busily engaged in the practice of law ever since. He was born March 12, 1888, at Freehold, New Jersey. He is the son of William McDermott, who died in December, 1916, and Sarah (West) McDermott. His maternal grand- father was John West, who sought and found mili- tary glory in the Continental War of 1812. He was a member of the Emperor Napoleon's bodyguard. After the Battle of Waterloo, he abandoned a mili- tary career, and came to Freehold, New Jersey.
Mr. McDermott received his early education in the public schools of Freehold. After his gradua- tion from the Freehold High School, he proceeded to the University of Pennsylvania, for a year's special study, preparatory to entering the New York Law School. In June, 1909, he was admitted to the bar. While attending the New York Law School, he read law with his uncle, Joseph McDermott, of Freehold. In 1910 he graduated from the New York Law School and entered the office of Claud V. Guerin. He remained with Mr. Guerin for a year and then opened an office of his own at Asbury Park.
After practising law independently for some time, Mr. McDermott formed a connection with the Fi- delity Trust Company, of Newark, New Jersey, working in their title department for a year. He then returned to Freehold, where he practised law and served as clerk of the court until 1915. When his term of office expired, he became associated with John S. Applegate in the practise of law at Red Bank. After a year with Mr. Applegate, Mr. McDermott decided to open an office for himself at Freehold. This he proceeded to do, engaging in special court work in addition to his general practise. Governor Runyon appointed him recorder of the borough of Freehold, for a term of three years in January, 1920. He is a member of the legal staff of the Title and Trust Company, and for the past three years has held the office of borough clerk.
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Peter's Episcopal Church. In political circles, he is well known as an ardent Republican. He belongs to the Monmouth County Bar Association; and the Junior Order of American Mechanics. He is a Mason of the third degree and was made master in 1920.
Mr. McDermott married Rosalie B. Conover, Octo- ber 9, 1912. Mrs. McDermott is a daughter of ex- Judge J. Clarence Conover and S. Josephine (Bleake. ley) Conover, of Verplank-on-the-Hudson. Like her husband, Mrs. McDermott is an active member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Mr. and Mrs. McDer- mott are decidedly musical. During his year at the University of Pennsylvania, Mr. McDermott often acted as organist. He was also a member of the Glee Club. Mrs. McDermott, at one time, was the organist of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, and Mr. MeDermott was assistant organist. Mr. and Mrs. MeDermott have two sons, Clarence W., and Harold Conover.
PETER P. RAFFERTY, M. D .- In 1898, Dr. Rafferty came to Red Bank with the experience of a year's hospital work, after leaving medical col- lege. Twenty-three years have since elapsed, and he is now the veteran and the self-reliant, capable physician, thoroughly modern in his methods of diagnosis, treatment and operation. He is more- over, the veteran of eighteen months, World War service, being overseas with the Rainbow Division; and with those brave boys of the National Guard, seeing war in its most frightful form. He is now again in private practice among his old friends and patrons.
Peter P. Rafferty, son of Peter and Annie (Train- or) Rafferty, was born in White Plains, New York, November 15, 1874, his parents, natives of Ireland. In 1886 the family moved to Highlands, in Mon- mouth county, New Jersey, where the lad attended the public schools and grew to youthful manhood. From the public schools he passed to Manhattan College, New York, whence he was graduated, A. B., class of '94. Deciding upon the medical profes- sion, entered New York University Medical School and received his M. D. from that institution with the class of '97. He spent one year as interne at Fordham Hospital; then located in Red Bank, New Jeney, and there began private practice along gen- eral lines. Nearly a quarter of a century has since elapsed, and he has become the honored physician, whose skill is relied upon by hundreds of families when disease threatens. He is a member of the visiting staff of Monmouth Memorial Hospital, at Long Branch; was a member of the board of man- agers, New Jersey State Hospital, appointed by Governor Voorhees, serving seven years; a member of the New Jersey State Medical Society; Mon- mouth County Medical Society; of the Practitioners Society of Eastern Monmouth; of the United States Association of Military Surgeons, and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Rafferty has been identified with military affairs since 1899, when he enlisted as a private in
the Second Troop of Cavalry, National Guard of New Jersey; later he was commissioned first lieu- tenant of the medical corps, and subsequently was commissioned captain, serving at the First New Jersey Field Hospital, at Elizabeth. Later he was detailed to organize the First New Jersey Ambu- lance Company, and when organized, he was placed in command of the company, with the rank of cap- tain. This company was mustered into the New Jersey National Guard, January 15, 1915, and in the spring of 1916, was sent to the Mexican border, where it was on duty until the fall of 1916, when mobilization orders came. In the spring of 1917, the National Guard was ordered to camp at Sea Girt, and August 1, following, were ordered to Camp Mills as New Jersey's quota of the "Rainbow Division." This was the first distinct military or- ganization from New Jersey that left for service in a foreign country. The division sailed for France, October 17, 1917, and for eighteen months was in active duty, being in the Sedan Sector, on the day the Armistice was signed. The Division fought in five major and four minor engagements, the am- bulance company of which Dr. Rafferty was cap- tain becoming the 165th Field Hospital; later he was transferred to the command of the 167th Field Hospital, and later was director of all field hospitals of the "Rainbow Division." He was promoted to the rank of major, March 5, 1919. He was muster- ed out of the United States service, with his com- pany at Camp Custer, Michigan, May 14, 1919, and returned to Red Bank, where he is again building up his practice.
He is a member of Shrewsbury Post, No. 288, American Legion, and its first commander; and is president of the New Jersey Chapter of the Rain- bow Division Veterans' Association. He is a mem- ber of the Monmouth Historical Society, the Ben- evolent and Protective Order of Elks, and in re- ligious faith, a Catholic.
Dr. Rafferty married, June 1, 1898, Emma F. Henderson, daughter of John J. and Catherine A. Henderson of Western Pennsylvania. Dr. and Mrs. Rafferty are the parents of three children: Beatrice A., William P., and Agnes C. The family home is No. 113 Monmouth street, Red Bank.
REV. MICHAEL HENRY CALLAHAN was born at Wallingford, Connecticut, September 13, 1872. He is a son of Edward and Catherine (Hayes) Callahan. Father Callahan received the foundation of his education at the public schools of his native town, matriculating at the age of seventeen at Ni- agara University, Niagara Falls, New York. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1899, and almost immediately took up pastoral work at St. Mary's Cathedral, Trenton, New Jersey, joining the staff of clergy as curate.
In 1902 he was called to Jamesburg, New Jersey, as rector of St. James Church. There he remained ten years. He returned to Trenton in 1912, as the rector of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, leaving three years later to minister to the congre-
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gation, of nearly six hundred members, of the Church of the Holy Cross, at Sea Bright, New Jer- Episcopal church.
sey, where he now resides.
NATHAN HOWARD SCHUYLER-As one of the proprietors of the Schuyler Press, the leading printing establishment in Asbury Park, Mr. Schuy- ler occupies a prominent position in his community. He is numbered among her valued citizens, and is well-known in her fraternal and social circles.
Nathan Stewart Schuyler, father of Nathan How- ard Schuyler, was a railroad messenger, and mar- ried Emma E. Lewis. Mr. Schuyler was a veteran of the Civil War, having answered President Lin- coln's second call for volunteers, and served nine months with the Army of the Potomac.
Nathan Howard Schuyler, son of Nathan Stewart and Emma E. (Lewis) Schuyler, was born April 2, 1873, at Mount Holly, New Jersey, and attended the public schools of his native place, completing his education at the Mount Holly Grammar School. He was then employed for three years at the printing business, and at the end of that time entered the service of the American Printing House, the leading art printers of that day, whose establishment was situated at 1019 Cherry street, Philadelphia. He there finished his course of training as a practical printer, advancing, step by step to the position of assistant foreman, and then to that of foreman of the plant, remaining in the establishment about twelve years in all.
On February 15, 1903, Mr. Schuyler went to Asbury Park and for ten years was foreman of the job printing plant of the Asbury Park Press. On April 30, 1914, in association with his brother Harry and his nephew, Harry Nemrod Warner, he estab- lished on Bangs avenue, the printing concern which, from that day to this, has been known as the "Schuyler Press." At a later period, Harry Schuy- ler severed his connection with the business which is still conducted by Mr. Schuyler and Mr. Warner.
Since the plant was first opened, it has three times been enlarged, and is now the largest of its kind in the county, having a floor space of 6,976 square feet, and the latest machinery, including two Miller units, six job presses, high speed Meihle, a three- quarter Babcock, and Mergenthaler linotypes, Nos. 14 and 8. The house does all the work for the largest hotels in the county, and the fourteen largest hotels at Asbury Park. It publishes a summer magazine called "What's Going On in Asbury Park," a book containing information, valuable to the tourist. The work of the establishment covers the entire United States, orders coming from north, south, east and west. College printing is a specialty.
The political principles of Mr. Schuyler are those of an independent Republican. He has belonged, since its inception, to the Chamber of Commerce of Asbury Park. He affiliates with Lodge No. 128, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; Junior Order of United American Mechanics, No. 23; and Washington Camp, No. 101, Patriotic Order Sons
of America. He is a member of the Methodist
Nathan Howard Schuyler married, December 24, 1897, Jennie Wood, daughter of William Pedrick Wood and Jennie Wood, and they are the parents of the following children: Charles Cooper; Young; William Frederick; Mildred Emma; Jean Mae; and Nathan Howard, Jr.
Nathan Howard Schuyler is known by his work. The business which he founded, and which, under his wise and skillful management, has grown to its present proportions, is a monument to his initiative, foresight and aggressive sagacity.
WALTER L. MASON, D. D. S .- Successful as a practicing dentist in Red Bank, his patronage com- ing from many of the surrounding towns as well as this immediate locality, Dr. Mason is also widely known in the eastern and middle states through his progressive activities in the field of mechanical den- tistry.
Dr. Mason was born in Camden, New Jersey, February 9, 1855, and was a son of Joshua and Cornelia (Wall) Mason, then residents of Camden, both now deceased. The father was a designer for a leading tailoring establishment in Philadelphia, where he was identified with one of the leading houses of the day in that line of endeavor. The family removing to New York when the doctor was a boy of nine years, his education, which was be- gun in Camden, was continued in the Metropolis. After completing the public school course the boy entered the world of industry, and even before leaving school, worked during his vacations. His first regular employment was in shirt manufac- turing in New York, and he soon became a cuttar of garments. But at the age of twenty-five years he determined to enter the dental profession, and entered upon the practice of dentistry in Brooklyn, New York. In 1884 he located in Red Bank, and for sixteen years was associated with Dr. R. F. Borden. At the end of that period he established his own practice, and began the manufacture of Mason's detachable tooth, which was his own inven- tion, and which met a popular demand. He was largely occupied with the manufacture of this spec- ialty for six years, after which he again devoted his entire time to his practice. He is, however, at this time (1921), making preparations to begin the manufacture of a new replaceable tooth, which em- bodies the last word in modern development of den- tal science from a mechanical standpoint.
Dr. Mason has always been a close student of dentistry and dental supplies, and has placed before the public many ideas which have found a per- manent place in the general equipment of the pro- fession. He has kept in touch with the most ex- pert research in scientific realms with which his profession is related, and often reads papers be- fore dental organizations. In other branches of activity Dr. Mason also takes a deep interest. He frequently gives informal talks to the Boy Scouts
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and is a skilled sleight-of-hand performer, con- sequently is much in demand at entertainments and social gatherings. He finds his favorite recreation in checkers, of which game he is a master. Politi- cally he supports the principles and policies of the Republican party, and for a period of three years served on the school board of Red Bank.
In 1880 Dr. Mason married Zoie E. Rex, of Brooklyn, New York, and they reside on Waverly place, and are members of the Baptist church of Red Bank.
LE ROY SOFIELD-In the borough of Avon-by- the-sea, LeRoy Sofield is well known and honored for his untiring interest in the cause of public edu- cation. Twenty-five years as a member of the Board of Education, has given him close insight into the needs of the schools, and he has been their zealous, devoted friend; their constantly rising standard of excellence is largely the result of his deep and public-spirited interest.
The Sofields are of English ancestry, and several of the name settled in Monmouth county, New Jer- xy, along the Raritan river, prior to the Revolution. From this family comes LeRoy Sofield, son of Al- fred F., son of Enos, son of Runyon Sofield, the last mamed living and dying in the Sofield homestead along the Raritan, which was also his birthplace, and that of his son Enos Sofield. Enos Sofield left the old farm and moved to Perth Amboy, where he engaged in the oyster growing business extensively for many years until his death at Perth Amboy, September 4, 1880. Alfred F. Sofield, son of Enos and Mary E. Sofield, was born at Perth Amboy, New Jersey, July 30, 1848, and there obtained a public school education. He early became associated with his father in the oyster business and continued therein until the death of Enos Sofield in 1880. He then gradually retired from that business, and by 1883 had his oyster beds cleaned up, and his re- tirement from that business was made complete.
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