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much appreciated department. It is of great value to those who are suddenly bereaved, especially women, who have no rela- tive or close friend in the city. One of the staff of the bureau skillfully performs all the duties that do not ordinarily come under the charge of the funeral director, such as the purchase of flowers, sending of telegrams and letters and engaging a clergyman. When the remains are to be interred away from New York, a member of the staff, when necessary, secures the grave, has it opened, communicates with friends, purchases rail- road tickets, has death notices inserted in the papers and ae- companies the body if necessary. Urns of all grades and de- signs for the ashes of bodies cremated are kept in stock; also caskets, coffins and burial cases of all kinds, ranging in value, so as to meet the requirement of all classes of people.
As an illustration of the magnitude of the business, it may be said that the name of the firm and its business are printed four million times daily in the newspapers and other mediums for advertising. There is not a means or a method for dispos- ing of the mortal remains of those who have passed away which this institution does not possess in the fullest degree. New York has an immense population, which has come from every part of this country and also from all parts of the world. To be buried with one's kindred is the natural desire of all who may possess the slightest claim to sentiment. It is therefore one of the most important features of this establishment to pro- vide means and facilities for transporting the remains of the dead to any point, however distant. In short, everything that is necessary or proper to be done from the time of the last breath till the time when the mourners turn away from the grave, uttering in their hearts if not with their lips the senti- ment of the ancient Roman, "sit tibi terra levis" (May the earth lie light upon thee), are to be found in this institution.
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PHILIP ZUGNER.
Philip Zugner, who resides in No. 163 East One Hundred and Sixteenth street, is the proprietor of one of the oldest es- tablished undertaking concerns in the city of New York. He traces his ancestry to Germany.
Lorenz Zngner, father of Philip Zugner, was born in Ba- varia, Germany, June 24, 1818. There he was educated and spent his youth, emigrating to the United States in early man- hood. He settled in New York and worked for a time at his trade of cabinet-making. He engaged in the undertaking busi- ness, in Morrisania (now borough of the Bronx), in 1854, and was the pioneer undertaker in that section of the city. He opened a branch establishment, in 1874, at 2225 and 2227 First avenne, between One Hundred and Fourteenth and One Hun- dred and Fifteenth streets, and this was later conducted by his sons- Lewis and Philip. Lorenz Zugner was actively engaged in business until his death, which occurred in 1880.
He married Catherine Hirsimer, and their children were: Joseph, deceased; Lewis, deceased; Philip, see forward; Peter.
Philip Zugner, third son and child of Lorenz and Catherine (Hirsimer) Zugner, was born in Morrisania, New York, Janu- ary 3, 1853. He acquired his education in the parochial schools of New York city, and at a suitable age was apprenticed to learn the trade of his father. Under the tuition and able super- vision of the latter he acquired a very thorough and practical knowledge of this. He has been continuously engaged in this business since that time. He, in association with his brother Lewis, took charge of the business started by his father in First avenue, under the firm name of Lorenz Zugner & Sons, and in 1882, upon the death of his brother, Philip assumed en- tire control of the business affairs. He remained at that loca- tion until 1901, when he removed to his present place of busi-
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ness at No. 163 East One Hundred and Sixteenth street. It is not alone one of the oldest, but also one of the most reliable un- dertaking and embalming establishments in the city. Mr. Zng- ner is an expert in the business, and gives his personal atten- tion to all details. He is a public spirited citizen, and takes an active interest in the political condition of the country. He is a member of Harlem Conncil No. 211, Catholic Benefit Le- gion, and attends Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church.
He married, October 13, 1874, Anna Hattenbrun, and their children are: Bertha, died in early womanhood; Rosa; Philip, died in childhood; Anna, wife of John A. Dahm.
GEORGE J. CARAJANES.
It is a strange but trne fact that when the natives of the beantiful land of Greece come to this country, they turn as if by instinct to the delightful trade of floriculture. A great num- ber of the floral establishments in the city of New York are thus conducted. Among those who are rapidly building up a pros- perous and constantly increasing business may be mentioned the name of the man whose name heads this sketch. George J. Carajanes was born in Vassara, Lacedemonos, Greece, April 23, 1870, son of Jolin and Despina Carajanes, both born in Greece, and still residing in their native land, where the former is en- gaged in agriculture. They are the parents of children, as fol- lows: George .J., Catherina, Areti, Elena, Nicholas, Damianos.
George J. Carajanes was educated in his native land, and at the age of twelve years left his home and went to Athens, where he sought and found employment; he remained four years in Athens as a clerk in the grocery business. He then went to Salonica in Turkey, where he remained for another four years, being employed as a salesman; from thence to Constantinople for one year; then to Alexandria; and from there to Cairo,
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Egypt, remaining a few months in each of these cities. He then crossed the Red Sea to Zeda from Suez canal, thence to the island of Soudan Souakim, where he was engaged in supplying provisions to the British and Egyptian armies. From this place he emigrated to the United States in 1892. He located in Bos- ton, but after a short residence in that city, removed to Wor- cester, Massachusetts, where he lived for a few years, working in a skate mannfactory, coming then to New York city, where he has resided continuously since that time. He established himself in the florist business in Eight avenne, near One Hun- dred and Thirty-eighth street, and now has another store at One Hundred and Fortieth street and Eighth avenne. He handles cut flowers and potted plants exclusively. His prem- ises are always well stocked with all the choicest blooms that the wholesale trade can supply. He caters to the finest and most select trade in that section of the city, and is rapidly build- ing np a large and remunerative business. Ever since his ar- rival in the city of New York, Mr. Carajanes has taken the deep- est interest in the Hellenic Greek Orthodox Church, and in 1904 was elected a member of the Board of Trustees. In this posi- tion he has done much to strengthen the influence of the church over his compatriots in the city.
He married, May 18, 1897, in New York city, Gertrude A. Albrecht, a native of Germany. They have been blessed with three children: Elena, born December 6, 1899; Sophia, Angust 7, 1901; John, November 24, 1904. The two former speak Ger- man, Greek and English fluently.
HENRY H. JOHNSON.
Henry H. Johnson, for a number of years a well known caterer of the city of Brooklyn, New York, and at present and for some time previous holding the position of treasurer of the Vol. IV -- 8
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Union Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in the city of New York, March 20, 1837. He is the son of Henry H. and Charlotte Ann (Jackson) Johnson.
While he was still very young his parents removed to Brook- lyn, where his entire life has been spent. He was educated in the public schools of that city, and at a suitable age entered upon his business career. He was in the employ of John I. Snediker for a period of twenty-one years, and then in the hotel conducted by Mrs. Howe for a similar length of time. Later lie gave his entire attention to the catering business in which he was eminently successful, the most prominent families of Brook- lyn being among his patrons. In the fifties the only drives in this part of New York state was Coney Island and Jamaica Plank roads, which was patronized by the wealthy people of New York and Brooklyn, and Mr. Johnson had the pleasure of serving such men as Commodore Vanderbilt, the Astors, Brooks brothers and numerous others. John I., as Mr. Sned- iker was called, was noted for his terrapin and asparagus din- ners, and at asparagus time the place was not large enough to accommodate the people. He became connected with the Union Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church in 1845, and has filled with satisfaction to the congregation all the offices in the institution, and is at present treasurer, as above mentioned. He is a char- ter member and past master of Hiram Lodge, No. 23, Free and Accepted Masons, is now chaplain of the lodge and also chap- lain of the Grand Lodge of the state of New York; he is a mem- ber of Star of Bethlehem Lodge, No. 49, Order of Good Samar- itans; member of Star of Bethlehem, No. 83, Sons and Daugh- ters of Moses. He is a man of unimpeachable character, noted for his reliability and the accuracy of his business methods, and in the course of a well spent life has earned the esteem and affection of his fellow townsmen.
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He married, June 16, 1856, in Brooklyn, New York, Mary E. Smith, and they have had ten children: Charles A., seaman, deceased; Norman D .; Laura, married Jeremiah Thompson; Jeremiah, deceased; James, deceased; Anna, married Charles Bennett; Hiram, deceased; Bertha; and Edward, deceased.
GEORGE WILLIAM GLOVER.
George William Glover, proprietor with his father of one of the oldest liquor concerns in the city of New York, traces his ancestors to Dalmatia, Austria, to an old and honored fam- ily, said to be connected with royalty.
(I) George Anthony Glover, grandfather of George Will- iam Glover, was born in Dalmatia, Austria. He was a very prominent lawyer, and practiced his profession in the very highest courts in the country. Among his children were: 1. Stephen, who, it is supposed, lives in Australia. 2. Andrew, living in San Francisco, California. 3. Frank A., of whom later. 4. Marguerite. 5. Nina Rismonda, married and resides in Europe. 6. Stephania.
(II) Frank A. Glover, third son and child of George Anthony Glover (1), was born in Dalmatia, Austria, in 1827. He emigrated to the United States in 1838, reached New Or- leans, and remained there about one year. He went to Cal- ifornia in 1849, by way of the Cape, and there conducted a hotel and was also engaged in mining operations. At that time his hotel was the largest in the state of California, and both of these business ventures were exceedingly profitable. He returned
east in 1853 and located in New York. He again went to Cali- fornia in 1857, returning in 1859, and engaging in the wholesale liquor business in the building now occupied (1906) by his son and grandson at Peck Slip, who are engaged in the wholesale and imported liquor business under the firm name of Frank
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Glover's Sons. This was carried on under the firm name of Cortissis, St. Anna & Company for one year, and was then changed to Glover & St. Anna. Mr. Glover purchased the in- terest of Mr. St. Anna, in 1876, and operated under the style of Frank A. Glover, until 1872, when he admitted his son, George W., as a partner, and the firm name became Frank Glover & Son. He retired from active business in 1899. The building in which the business is located is one of the oldest in this old section of the city. It was at one time occupied by P. T. Barnum, when the latter was engaged in the flour and feed business. Mr. Glover was a very popular man, and considered one of the ablest salesmen of his time. In earlier life he was interested for a time in shipping, and it is said that he made at least two fortunes during his business career. He was a Master Mason, and a member of Cassia Lodge, No. 445, Brooklyn, New York. He married Ann Whealen, and had one child, George William.
(III) George William Glover, only child of Frank A. (2) and Ann (Whealen) Glover, was born in New York City, Oc- tober 6, 1855. From his earliest years he studied under the best masters that could be procured, and then became a student at St. John's College, Fordham, New York City. Upon com- pleting his education he entered the business of his father. Since the retirement of his father from business. George W. has condneted it alone, and his progressive methods are keep- ing it well in the van of its kind. He is a very popular man, both in business and social circles, and is a member of the following organizations: The old Knickerbocker Club, the Man- hattan Athletic Club, the New Manhattan Athletic Club, and the New Knickerbocker.
He married, January 10, 1882, Sarah Kane, danghter of Nicholas and Bridget Kane, both deceased. The Kane family was of English descent, and of a very prominent family. The
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children of Mr. and Mrs. Glover are: 1. Nicholas, died in in- fancy. 2. Frank Nicholas, born January 26, 1885, educated un- der private tuition, supplemented by a course in Columbia College, the De La Salle Institute, graduated in 1899, and since 1900 has been engaged in the business of his father. 3. Marie Nicholina, born September 20, 1886, attending college. 4. Sarah, died in infancy. 5. Anna, born May 26, 1892, attending Normal School.
CONSTANTINE S. GALANOPULO.
Constantine S. Galanopulo, one of the many Greek mer- chants who has made for himself an enviable reputation as a progressive man of business in the new world, was born in Calamato, Grecce, October 15, 1868, and was educated and com- menced his business career in his native country. For five years previous to his emigration to America he was engaged in the dry goods business with a reasonable amount of success.
In 1895 he emigrated to the United States, landing in New York, and soon after his arrival, established himself in the laundry business. This he conducted successfully for several months and then turned his attention to the manufacture of cigarettes for about half a year, giving this up in favor of his present business of importing. His place of business is located at No. 35 Madison street, and it is in a very flourishing con- dition. He is practical and methodical, possessed of strict busi- ness integrity, is popular with his fellow countrymen, and has their entire confidence.
Since Mr. Galanopulo's arrival in this country he has been connected with the Hellenic Orthodox Church of Holy Trinity, in which he takes a deep and active interest. He has served as a member of the board of trustees of the Twenty- seventh Street Church, and, in March, 1904, was elected presi-
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dent of the board of trustees. A few days after his election, with the aid of his board, he bought a new church for the Greek Colony on Seventy-second street, between Third and Lexington avenues for the amount of $70,000.
He is also president of the Soterea Society, connected with Holy Trinity Church.
HERMAN HENSCHEL.
Herman Henschel, a general confectioner, is a native of Prussia, born in the city of Magdeburg, January 2, 1871. His father died when he was but four years old. He obtained the rudiments of an education in his native city, and when eleven years of age, in 1884, came to the United States with his widowed mother, locating in the city of New York. He there learned the trade of confectioner, becoming a skilled workman, and in April, 1897, he entered upon a business of his own at 456 Cherry street. He remained there for seven years, in- creasing his business to such an extent that larger accommoda- tions became necessary, and in March, 1894, he made removal to his present spacious establishment, and his prodnets are dis- tribnted throughont New York and adjoining states, and are held in highest repute for excellence and purity. Mr. Hen- schel has been for the past ten years a resident of Brooklyn, where his mother also lives. He is an active and contributing member of a German singing society of Brooklyn.
Mr. Henschel married, at Sea Cliff, Long Island, Angust 16, 1903, Emma Annie Frenz, a native of New York City. To this nnion has been born one child, Alice Catherine Angusta.
JOSEPH E. HOWELL.
Joseph E. Howell, engaged in the dairy and produce busi- ness at 445 West Nineteenth street, New York City, is a rep- resentative of one of the most famous Long Island families,
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which from the early colonial days was active in whaling and shipbuilding, when those were the largest interests of the island. The last of the line of Howell to which Joseph E. Howell belongs, born on Long Island, was his paternal grandfather, Charles Howell, who removed to Blooming Grove, Orange coun- ty, New York. Charles Howell was twice married, and by his first marriage had two children, Selah and Clarissa. He mar- ried (second) Elizabeth Board, and their children were: Charles B., Edmund S. and Henry, all of whom are deceased.
Edmund S. Howell, son of Charles and Elizabeth (Board) Howell, was born at Blooming Grove, Orange county, New York, September 15, 1804. His boyhood was passed in his na- tive village, where he acquired a fair education. From the age of eighteen to thirty-five he made his home with an unele, then taking up agricultural pursuits upon his own account, in Orange county, and which he prosecuted successfully during the re- mainder of his life. He was an upright, honorable citizen, and highly esteemed by all who knew him. He married Nancy Bell. Both were consistent members of the Presbyterian church. Mrs. Howell died in February, 1883, her husband surviving her fifteen years, and dying April 28, 1898. Their children were: 1. Mary E., widow of Edward M. Fitzgerald, residing in Binghamton, New York. 2. Clarissa A., widow of the Rev. Arthur Harlow, residing in Blooming Grove, New York. 3. Phoebe E., wife of Benjamin C. Sears, residing in Blooming Grove, New York. 4. Charles H., residing in Blooming Grove. 5. James B., residing in Blooming Grove, married (first) Alice Stuart, and (second) Mary Buchannan. 6. Caroline A., widow of Dr. George H. Sears. 7. Harriet A. 8. Joseph E., to be further referred to. 9. Susan E., wife of Roswell C. Shons, residing in Blooming Grove. 10. Euphemia, died at the age of ten years.
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Joseph E. Howell, eighth child and third son of Edmund S. and Nancy (Bell) Howell, was born in Blooming Grove, New York, September 9, 1849. He attended the district school and high school, and was for a year following a student in the academy at New Paltz, Ulster county, New York. His early years were occupied with agricultural pursuits, and in 1880 he engaged in the handling of dairy and farm products, which has been his field of effort to the present time. Locating in the city of New York, he became associated with his brother- in-law, Benjamin C. Sears, in the firm of Sears & Howell, doing business at 445 West Nineteenth street. The firm enjoys splen- did reputation for entire honesty in important articles of food, which in far too many cases are unwholesomely and even dele- teriously adulterated.
Mr. Howell married, in New York City, May 14, 1885, Sarah Hambrook, daughter of John and Thene Hambrook. No chil- dren have been born of this marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Howell are members of the Eighteenth Street Methodist Episcopal Church, in which Mr. Howell serves as a steward and trustee.
EDWARD HETT.
Edward Hett, an enterprising and progressive citizen of New Dorp, borough of Richmond, where he has resided for a number of years, and actively and prominently connected with the material and social interests of the community, is a native of Chicago, Illinois, born April 29, 1869. He is of Ger- man extraction, his grandparents having been natives of the kingdom of Bavaria, Germany. His parents, Siebert and Annie (Kegel) Hett, are natives of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Chi- cago, Illinois, respectively.
Edward Hett, of this review, is one of a family of two sons. He was taken by his parents to Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
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the year after the great Chicago fire, 1871, and there he re- ceived his educational training. At the early age of twelve he began to take up the practical duties of life, his first employ- ment being in a printing establishment. After continuing in this line of work for two years, he turned his attention to lithographie work, applying himself assiduously to the study of its various details and becoming thoroughly conversant with the work of the printing department. He then engaged in the study of the art department, in which he finally became thoroughly acquainted with the various devices used in the art of lithography. In 1890 Mr. Hett went to Chicago and there became connected with the official lithographie department of the World's Fair. Possessing a natural bent for mechanics and and artistic mind and temperament, Mr. Hett, after careful study, succeeded in perfecting improved methods, which he patented and which has since been brought into universal use in the lithographie trade. Upon perfecting his devices, Mr. Hett returned east to make arrangements with the view of organ- izing a corporation for the purpose of manufacturing and intro- ducing upon the market the varions systems which he had per- fected and patented, comprising in all about fifty-seven different devices. Not meeting with immediate success in organizing a company, Mr. Hett finally disposed of his inventions and pat- ents, and in 1893 took up his residence in New Dorp, where he has purchased considerable real estate, and here his public and private life has uniformly shown the reliance, energy and adaptation peculiar to the better element of American citizens. He was to the development of the lithographie art what Hoe was to the printing and publishing trade of the civilized world and what Gray was to that of photography, these various de- vices having opened the broadest possible field for the lithog-
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rapher, making possible effects previously peculiar to the high- est grade of water color work.
Mr. Hett married, May 14, 1891, Lonise Roeming, born De- cember 1, 1869, daughter of Charles and Minna (Kann) Roem- ing, both natives of the kingdom of Prussia, Germany. Their children. all of whom were born in New Dorp, Staten Island, except the eldest, are: Florence Alina, born February 22, 1892, at Chicago, Illinois; Edward Roeming, born February 16, 1894; Allen Frank, born October 13, 1896; Estelle Marie, born No- vember 27, 1897; Howard David, born December 26, 1899; Mabel Gladys, born February 7, 1900; George Arthur, born October 20, 1902; Arthur Hetrick, born November 11, 1903.
GEORGE L. GILHAM.
George L. Gilham, sexton of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church, has for many years been one of the leading under- takers of the city of New York, and has finely and elegantly . equipped funeral parlors at No. 78 Greenwich avenue, in that city. He is a representative of the third generation of his family in this country, they having come from England a num- ber of years ago.
John Gilham, grandfather of George L. Gilham, was born near London, England, and emigrated to America about the year 1833. He at first located with his family on Long Island, after a time removed to New York, and later to Keyport, New Jersey. where they resided for a number of years. He worked at his trade of shoemaking, and finally returned to New York with his family, where he spent the remainder of his days. He married. in England, Ann Richardson, also born near Lon- don, and among their children was a son named Samuel W.
Samuel W. Gilham, son of John and Ann (Richardson) Gilham, was born in London, England, in 1832. He was abont
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one year of age when he came to America with his parents, and from that time was a continnons resident of the United States. He enjoyed but slight educational advantages, and at an early age was apprenticed to learn the trade of painting, which he followed very successfully until 1862. During that year he was appointed sexton of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, in Fourteenth street, and capably and con- scientiously performed the duties connected with this position for many years. He subsequently received a similar appoint- ment in the Church of the Holy Saviour, in Twenty-fifth street, and for a period of ten years was the sexton of Christ Protest- ant Episcopal Church. In the meantime he had established him- self in the undertaking business, and was one of the leading nn- dertakers in the city from 1860 until his death, which occurred July, 1995. He married Sarah Maria Dodd, who survived him, and they had chidren: George L., see forward; William H., died in 1887; Clara Isabella, married Charles H. Magie, and resides in Brooklyn, New York.
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