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JOSEPH AUGUSTUS MULHOLLAND, M.D .- Though less than ten years established, Dr. Mulholland, of 2582 Marion Avenue, has been one of the most successful practitioners in the Bronx. His is a growing reputation. He was born in Mechanics- ville, N. Y., in IS,8, but has lived in the borough since he was a boy of 12. He was educated. primarily in private schools, and academically at St. John's College, Fordham, that thorough go- ing institution which is the pride of the Bronx. From it he passed to Cornell Medical College, Manhattan, took the fu !; course and graduated in 1897. Appointed to Gouverneur and Fordham Hospitals as house surgeon and physician. Dr. Mu !. holland has so far eschewed politics and sought no office. Tle private station in his preference. He is unmarried as yet. gi .. ing his whole heart and soul to the profession. Some little re- laxation he takes. however, in the organizations to which he be- longs, chief among them the Fordham Club, Cornell Club. Roya Arcanum and Knights of Columbus.
JULIUS HAMMER, M. D., of foreign birth, but Americ-" rearing, education and professional development. Dr. Hammer is one of the most successful and distinguished medical pract :- tioners of the Bronx. A young man, too, comparatively speak ing, having been born a little more than 30 years ago, that is :" say, October 3, 1874. He is of Russian birth, like so many other of our New Yorkers of to-day, with an education in ! !: received in the "gym" at Odessa, Russia, in part here in Na York, a product, as some might have it, of both the of a EH! and the new, a cosmopolitan in short, exemplifying the @ 1 of both the Oriental and Occidental schools and world, and t: 3.
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ern, from whatever point of view. Dr. Hammer studied at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, the Medical Department of Columbia University of New York, and graduated there. He came to this country seventeen years ago, in 1889. He has lived in the Bronx and built up a reputation meanwhile for five years. He has taken the post graduate course in the Lying-In Hospital, assisted Dr. Gotthiel in the Dermatological Division of the Out-Door Department of Lebanon Hospital, and is a member of the New York State Pharmaceutical Association, the New York County Medical Society and the Physicians' Mutual Aid Society. He is medical examiner of the Loyal Association, mem- ber of Pima Lodge of the Knights of Pythias, of Colfax Coun- cil, Royal Arcanum, Excelsior Council, Loyal Association, and other fraternal organizations. He is a man of family, married now some eight years. His wife was Miss Rose Robinson. They have two sons, Armand, aged seven, and Victor, four years old.
SIMON HARRY GREENE, M.D .- Among the younger members of the medical profession Dr. Greene is well known. He was born in Troy, Bradford County, Pa., on May 4, 1878, and was educated in the public schools of New York City and at the College of the City of New York. He entered the Medical Department of the University of Pennsylvania in 1897, and graduated therefrom in 1901. After leaving the University he entered the Philadelphia Hospital as an interne, and remained until he moved to the Borough of the Bronx in September, 1901, where he immediately began the practice of his profession. The Doctor has built up a large practice, and is known as a pains- taking and careful surgeon and physician. He is on the staff of the Surgical Dispensary of the Presbyterian Hospital, a Fel- low of the Penrosc Medical Society of Philadelphia, is a mem- ber of the Phi Gamina Delta College fraternity, the Bronx Medi- cal Society, the Medical Society of the Greater City of New York, and medical examiner for the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. The Doctor resides and has his office at No. 830 East 164th Street.
HENRY WAHN, M.D., was born February 25, 1872. He received his early education in the public schools of New York City. He then took the Board of Regents examination, which he successfully passed. In 1894 he entered the Medical Department of the University of the City of New York, graduating therefrom in 1898, receiving the degree of M.D. For the past nine years Dr. Wahn has practiced his chosen profession in Bronx Borough. ilis office.is located at 638 Eagle Avenue. He is a member of the New York County, the State and the Bronx Borough Medical Associations. He was married on May 21, 1903, to Miss Mary Ginnane. They have one child, Henry Wahn, Jr.
DR. SAMUEL SCHULHOFER, of 709 Union Avenue, is one of the yonuger element of professional men in the Bronx, who is fast rising into prominence. Time was when, as Disraeli expressed it, it was an atrocious crime in the estimation of some. 'o be young, but the much discussed Osler theory shows how pinion has changed in this matter. Truth is, there is probably middle ground, some inen develop earlier than others. And 4 all events the "moss-back." whatever age he is, is relegated Wadays to obscurity, and this is the day the young man gets . opportunity. The young physician we know has better ihres now to "age" himself, as it were. than formerly ; there " a hundred hospitals, dispensaries and schools now where 'te was one a few generations ago. Dr. Schulhofer we have 1. is one of the younger element, he is 27. A New Yorker v birth, born here in 1878. He graduated from the Medical
Department of Columbia (the College of Physicians and Sur- geons) in 1900, and served the usual probation at Lebanon Hospi- tal, ending in 1902. At the present time he is physician to the medical department of the Outdoor Dispensary, and admitting physician to Lebanon Hospital, a place significant of his ability and acquirements. He is a member, of course, of the Bronx Medical Society, and is enrolled among the Lebanon Alumni.
GEORGE ASKER STRADER, M.D., chief of staff at the Metropolitan Hospital, was born at Geneva, Illinois, in 1873, and was educated at Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania, and later graduated from the old Hahnemann Medical College of Philadelphia, Pa. Dr. Strader is the son of John I. Strader and
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Edna A. Strader nee Wilson, well known citizens of Philadelphia, Pa. Since he commenced practice he has advanced rapidly in his profession and occupying the dignified and important position he does, as chief of the medical staff at the Metropolitan Hospi- tal, indicates the high estcem in which his pronounced abilities are held by the medical profession.
J. LEWIS AMSTER, M.D., of No. 2092 Bathgate Avenue. corner of East ISoth Street, Bronx, was born in New York City on January 26, 1879. He attended the public schools, and graduated with high honors, later entering the College of the City of New York, where he showed marked proficiency in his studies. Having as a youth a predilection for the study of medicine, he entered the medical department of Cornell Univer- sity in 1899, from which he graduated in 1902. lle was on the House Staff of the Lying in Hospital and subsequently became House Surgeon of St. Mark's Hospital. Hle then entered into the practice of medicine very successfully, and having now attained recognition and position among his colleagues, he has secured a lucrative practice. He is a skilful surgeon, as well as an able physician. Dr. Amster, as a member of several clubs and societies, is widely known in social as well as professional circles. lle is a member of Wyoming Lodge. 432. F. and A. M. : Bronx Lodge. S;I. B. P. O. Liks: Bronx Borough Medical Society; Cornell Medical Alumni Association; St. Mark's 110 -- pital Medical Alumni: Fastern Medical Society, etc.
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CHAPTER XXXVII
CLUBDOM IN THE BRONX
Some of the Principal Social and Political Organizations-Jefferson-Schnorer-Fordham-Brownson-Chippewa -Longwood-Bronx-Union Republican-North Side Republican-Mohawk-Wampanoag- Mott Haven-Men's Club of the Protestant Episcopal Church
As the borough of the Bronx emerged from its chrysalis condition of rural simplicity and developed into the most pro- pressive borough of the Greater New York, it was but natural :hat it should imitate old Manhattan in the matter of club life. . rue to the instincts which residence in the second largest city in e civilized world is bound to inculcate, the North Siders naturally formed themselves into organizations for the amuse- "unit, instruction. development and political aspirations of the
members. The result has been that the Bronx now possesses a variety of clubs that will compare favorably with any city in the Union.
The Jefferson Club, with quarters at 155th Street and Court- landt Avenue, is not only a political, but a social one as well. and was the conception of Borough President Louis F. Haffen. The membership includes the leading lights among the followers of Thomas Jefferson, and its functions are noted for their record-
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ST. MARY'S LYCEUMI
St. Mary's Lyceum, 151st Street, West of Melrose Avenue.
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freaking attendance. The membership has increased to such an extent that it has been found necessary to build a new home to properly house the club, which numbers many of the most promi- ment business men in the community.
Among the recent acquisitions to Bronx clubdom the Long- wood Club, located at Beck and 156th Streets, has assumed inte an importance. The idea of organizing this club origi- nated with George F. Johnson, a promment Bronx real estate perator, who perceived the advantages that would accrue to the section which he has done so much to develop by instituting a home where the neighborhood could enjoy the privileges of the bowling alleys, gymnasium, billiard tables and other accessories of a first-class club as well as the entertainments, receptions, dance-, sinokers, at a moderate cost for membership. The move ment has been a complete success, and resulted in the general good of the community.
The Bronx Club
The Bronx Club, located at 1261 and 1263 Franklin Ave- ane, is another prominent social organization which has become favorably known on the North Side, owing to the prominence ": its members in the social, political and business life of the bor- ough.
The officers of the Bronx Club, which has become quite prominent, are: William Ebling, president ; Joseph P. Hennessy. first vice-president; Thomas B. Paton, second vice-president : John A. Fleischmann, third vice-president; William Schwegler. weretary: William F. Hull, financial secretary ; William D. W-tin, assistant secretary, and John H. J. Ronner, chairman of de board of directors.
The Melrose Turn Verein, located on Courtlandt Avenue. sear 150th Street, is an organization devoted to physical culture, which has attained a world-wide reputation for its many credit- side victories in various contests in the United States. With a sell-equipped gymnasium and competent instructors, it conducts in institution that has done much to add to the physical develop- sent of the rising generation.
The Brownson Catholic Club, as its name indicates, is a so- al-religious organization which has done much good in the vele in which it operates. It is housed in its own quarters on !! ! 146th Street near Third Avenue, where the cornerstone of ". handsome structure was laid on Sunday, April 26. 1903.
The Fleetwood Park Club was the conception of Robert ver. the noted publisher and horseman, and did much for the paiment of the road horse. With the death of Mr. Bon. who never stopped to consider the price of a fast trotter, " the advancing tide of population, the club had to for ike its
trotting track just west of Webster Avenue, between 163d and to7th Streets, and only a portion of the track is still visible at this writing, while the clubhouse itself, doomed ere long to de- struction, seems incongruous among the two and three-family residences with which it is daily being hemmed in.
. Among the well known social clubs of the Bronx is the Schnorer Club, located on a rising knoll on East 163d Street and Eagle Avenue. This organization has attained quite a reputa- tion from the various functions which have been given under its auspices, that have been participated in by prominent public ot- ficials not only of the city of New York, but of other municipali- ties. The membership of this club includes many of the leading business men of the borongh and is in a very flourishing condi- tion, The clubhouse is a very attractive structure, and is fully ¿quipped with everything that tends to the enjoyment of its membership, including a cuisine that has won commendation.
St. Mary's Club, located on 15Ist Street west of Melrose Avenue, is an organization composed of the members of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, which adjoins the club's quarters. The purpose of this club is purely of a social nature. and the hall is fitted up with all the paraphernalia conducive tu making the club attractive.
St. Mary's Catholic Club, as it is now known, was or- ganized July 4, 1887, under the name of Sacred Heart Dramatic Society with a membership of eighteen. Rev. J. Keitz, then rector of the Church of the Immaculate Conception to which the society was attached, appointed Rev. Paul Huber as spiritual director, whose duties are the same as those of chaplain. Other spiritual directors appointed since the club was organized were Rev. Fathers Tewes, Gutberlet, Sturm, Schoenhardt and Hild. Shortly after organization the society changed its name to that of St. Mary's Literary and Dramatic Association, under which name it was incorporated and was foremost in dramatic work in this vicinity and held very many successful entertainments. In 1904 the name again was changed to that of St. Mary's Catholic Club, by which title it is to-day widely known as the oldest and leading Catholic club of this borough. In 1903 Rev. Father H. J. Otterbein, present rector of the parish, decided that a new club house was necessary and through his efforts and good will the building was started the latter part of that year. The club house is a handsome three-story structure of brick and stone, handsomely furnished and equipped with all modern and up- to-date ideas. In the basement there are two fine Brunswick- Balke bowling alleys, as well as needle and shower baths, etc. Ground floor consists of parlor and large gymnasium equipped with all kinds of appliances to suit anyone with athletic tenden- cies. Located on the second floor there are billiard and poe! tables, card room and a large sitting room. On the third floor there is a well furnished up-to-date library and reading room. The membership consists of single and married men and anyone wishing to join must be 21 years of age. Initiation fee is $3 : and dues are 50 cents a month. The officers and trustees of the club are as follows: Rec. Chas. Burger, spiritual director : Adam J. Hecht, president ; John Kupfer, first vice-president ; Jacob Blaesser, second vice-president ; John Pfluger, treasurer : Chas. Maeder, financial secretary ; Edward Jacques, correspond- ing secretary; Geo. Berliner, recording secretary; James F. Ber- man, Jr .. first librarian : Anthony Stadta, second libarian ; Wil. liam Rieger, dramatic director: Bernard Schilling, sergeant-at- arms, Board of Trustees -Rev. Chas. Burger, president : \. ... J. Hecht, Jacob Blasser, Frank Geisler. John Kupfer. I. M. terer, Jos. Reichert, ltd. Jacques, Gico. P'inger, Christ. Saumai Edward Geneckler.
The Morris Park Club House, the conception of the Mor- ris Brothers, for the improvement of thoroughbreds, has been
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the scene of many exciting races both on the flat and hurdle. The days of this club, however, are numbered, as the growth of the borough in that section demands the extension of the street system through the tract of land upon which the Messrs. Morris have spent millions in grading the grounds for racing purposes. and under the auspices of the Westchester Racing Association drew immense crowds of visitors when the races authorized by the American Jockey Club were being run.
The Morris Park track was the outcome of the condemna- tion of the Jerome Park track by the city for reservoir pur- poses, and now its own existence is doomed, owing to the en- croachments of the railroads and the ever-increasing tide of population that is converting the farin lands into homes for the thrifty.
At both Morris Park as well as Jerome Park the Ameri- can turf has received an .. npetus in its development which has led to the investment of millions in the propagation of racing studs, and eventually led to the man of wealth investing large sums in establishing his own private equipment to relieve the strenuosity of business life.
The Fordham Club, located in the West Bronx, is another of the prominent organizations that have attained notoriety. The
membership embraces some of the foremost men in the uppet . portion of the Bronx, who are a power both in political and civic life. The club's quarters are located on Fordham Road and Morris Avenue. ,
Of the clubs in the lower section of the borough the fore- most in social activities are the Wampanoag at Willis Avenue . and 143d Street: the North Side Republican Club, at 142d Street and Third Avenue, occupying the upper part of three buildings, and fitted up with billiard rooms and every convenience tending to make club life congenial; the Union Republican Club, at Boston Road and 165th Street, located in the former residence of ex-Senator William Cauldwell; the Osceola, the Mott Haven Athletic Club, the Mohawk Athletic Club, the Men's Club of the Protestant Episcopal Church; the West Morrisania Club, beside a host of others.
In the Annexed District, as the territory north and east of the Bronx River is designated, the spirit of clubdom has had full sway. The most noted in the territory is the Chippewa Club, at Throggs Neck, under the patronage of Deputy Com- missioner Thomas H. O'Neil. The membership includes nearly every one of any prominence in the district, and its influence is mnuch felt during political campaigns.
The Fordham Club
CHAPTER XXXVIII
CIVIC BODIES IN THE BRONX
North Side Board of Trade-Twenty-third Ward Property Owners' Association-Taxpayers' Alliance- Improvement League
Realizing that concerted action on the part of its progressive citizens was needed in order to properly advance the interests of the Borough of the Bronx, a number of the toremost citizens gathered and discussed the advisability of forming an organiza- tion which should be known as the North Side Board of Trade. The result of these deliberations culminated in the formal organ- ization of this representative body on March 6, 1904, when the constitution and by-laws to govern the body were finally adopted.
The objects for which the organization were formed were so consonant with the desires and hopes of the progressive citizens that from the initial meeting the movement was an assured suc- cess.
In all proposed improvements tending to the upbuilding of the borough this truly representative body of business men has played an important part, in many instances taking the initiative, while in other cases where the other bodies of taxpayers' associa- tions have taken the first steps to secure public improvements this body has cheerfully and freely given its aid in furtherance of all measures that would tend to the development of the bor- ough of which all North Siders entertain such fond hopes.
Many problems confronted this body which would have daunted less sanguine individuals, but it seemed that opposition only accentuated the desire to succeed, and the results have been very flattering.
Its influence in connection with that of other civic bodies re- sulted in the running of continuous trains over the elevated raii- road, and eventually the extension of the system northward to its present terminus at Bedford Park.
The Rapid Transit question has been a matter of great moment to this organization, for its members fully realized that with more rapid and frequent transit facilities assured the bor- ough, the tide of population would not diminish in volume but, on the contrary, be largely increased. The wisdom of this cani- paign has been demonstrated by the phenomenal growth which has resulted from the institution of improved transit facilities.
In every movement that tends to the advancement of the interests of the Borough, live committees appear before the city, State and National legislatures to urge the adoption of nieasures tending to the beneficial growth of this portion of the great city with a persistency of purpose that has resulted in favorable action · being taken thereon by the authorities.
OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
President-Olin J. Stephens. 444 East 138th Street. .
Secretary-Charles E. Reid, office, 149th Street and Third .
Treasurer-Charles W. Bogart, 135th Street and Third Ave- nue.
Vice-Presidents .- Ernest Hall, Henry L. Morris, Joseph A. Goulden, Henry A. Gumbleton, Adolph G. Hupfel, John F. Steeves, John J. Amory, Charles A. Berrian, John Claflin, Louis F. Haffen.
Executive Committee -- Term Expiring 1907-Louis F. Hat- fen, Anthony McOwen. Wm. W. Niles, Dr. Israel C. Jones. Charles W. Bogart, Ernest Hall. Seward Baker; term expiring 1908-Joseph A. Goulden. Hermann G. Friedmann, Louis A. Risse, Robert Davis, Fred'k W. Hottenroth, Martin Walter, Al- phonse Weiner; term expiring 1909-Matthew Anderson, Wil- liam J. Williamson, John J. Fox, Charles W. Stoughton, John De Hart, Arthur Knox, Wesley H. Trimmer.
HONORARY MEMBERS.
Rev. Henry M. MacCracken, Chancellor New York University, University Heights.
Rev. George A. Pettit. former President St. John's College, Fordham.
William T. Hornaday, Director Zoological Park, Bronx Park. Dr. N. L. Britton, Director Botanical Garden, Bronx Park. James W. Wardrop. Secretary Merchants' Association, Pitts- burg, Pa.
George L. Rives, Corporation Counsel, 32 Nassau Street. Major David Wilson, Second Battery, 671 East 138th Street.
MEMBERS EX-OFFICIO.
Charles Kuntz, Alderman 38th District, 482 Brook Avenue.
Philip Harnischfeger, Alderman 39th District, 168th Street and Third Avenue.
Francis J. O'Neil, Alderman 40th District. 1217 Bryant Street. William E. Morris, Alderman 41st District, Tremont and Arthur
Avenues.
Thomas J. Mulligan, Alderman 4th District, Prospect Perrace. Williamsbridge.
Thomas D. Dinwoodie, Aldermian 43d District, Pelham Road. Westchester.
Arthur H. Murphy, Alderman 42d District, 875 Tremont Avenue. Albert F. Schwannecke, Coroner, Third and Tremont Avenue. Robert F. McDonald, M.D., Coroner, Third and Tremont Ave- nies.
Frank Gass, Register, Avenne B and Tenth Street, Unionport John A. Hawkins, Senator 21st District, 601 East 130th Street Charles Campbell. Assemblyman 34th District, 800 East 130th Street.
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Joli P. Cohalan, Assemblyman 35th District, 1042 Macy Place. William W. Penfield, Justice First Municipal Court, Wakefield. Colin M. Tierney, Justice Second Municipal Court, Bedford Park.
MEMBERS.
Abramson, Joseph G., Lawyer, 99 Nassau Street. Acker, Isaac, Butcher, SI West 127th Street.
Adams, Charles L., Lumber, 149th Street and Harlem River. Allen, John H., Manufacturer, 370 Gerard Avenue.
Allen, Frederick H., Lawyer, 63 Wall Street. Alexander, Richard, Real Estate, Marble Hill, Kingsbridge. Amory, John J., Gas Engine & Power Co., Morris Heights. Anderson, Matthew, Real Estate, 2632 Third Avenue. Aslıfield, A. E., Insurance, 67 West 125th Street. Baker, Seward, Attorney, West Farms Road, Westchester. Bambey, John, Banker, 148th Street and Third Avenue. Barnard, Everett L., Attorney, 35 Mt. Morris Park West. Bartelstone, Aaron, Glass and Paint, 4179 Third Avenue. Bartelstone, Oscar, Glass and Paint, 4179 Third Avenue. Barry, John J., Real Estate, 793 East 167th Street. Beal, William R., Central Union Gas Co., I West 12Ist Street. Berrian, Charles A., Real Estate, 141 Broadway. Bird, George W., Bronx Business Institute, 2804 Third Avenue. Bogart, Charles W., Banker, 135th Street and Third Avenue. Booth, William H., Carriages, Boston Road and 18Ist Street. Borgstede, John G., Real Estate, 3273 Third Avenue. Braun, Frederick, Manufacturer, 475 East 153d Street. Brady, John J., Lawyer, 99 Nassau Street.
Briggs, Josiah A., Chief Engineer, 177th Street and Third Ave- nue.
Brown, William R., Port Morris Land Co., 141 Broadway. Burgoyne, Stephen, Real Estate, 486 East 143d Street. Barnard, Henry H., Lumber, Mott and Park Avenues. Bell, Hal, Lawyer, 346 Broadway.
Bedell, Arthur G., Publisher, 175th Street and Third Avenue. Best, Samuel J., Builder, 700 East 144th Street.
Bell, John J., Building Material, 137th Street and Gerard Ave- nue.
Britton, Dr. N. L., Director, Botanical Garden, Bronx Park. Becker, Dr. Clayton, Banker, Park and Tremont Avenues. Brogan, Charles, Builder, 540 West 112th Street.
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