History of Central New York : embracing Cayuga, Seneca, Wayne, Ontario, Tompkins, Cortland, Schuyler, Yates, Chemung, Steuben, and Tioga Counties, Volume II, Part 14

Author: Melone, Harry R. (Harry Roberts), 1893-
Publication date: 1932
Publisher: Indianapolis, Ind. : Historical Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 538


USA > New York > Seneca County > History of Central New York : embracing Cayuga, Seneca, Wayne, Ontario, Tompkins, Cortland, Schuyler, Yates, Chemung, Steuben, and Tioga Counties, Volume II > Part 14
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Mr. Walker married (first) in 1891 to Miss Theoda Smith, who died in 1919. Their son, Kenneth Knapp, after serving in France during the World War in 1918, was taken ill with pneumonia on shipboard and died at Liverpool on the day of his disembarkment. Mr. Walker married (second) in 1920 to Miss Lena Jeanette Brooks.


Mr. Walker was affiliated with the Masonic and Elk lodges.


Selah C. Tallman .- Prominent in the business and civic life of Auburn for many years, Selah C. Tallman, deceased, was recog- nized as a community leader. He was born at Scipio, Cayuga County, December 20, 1855.


After his graduation from Auburn High School, Selah C. Tall- man learned stenography and in 1878 entered the employ of C.


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Altman & Company, of Canton, Ohio. Two years later he became private secretary to William A. Sweet, Auburn, and later in 1880 became associated with Sheldon & Company in this city. In 1881 Mr. Tallman was appointed official stenographer of the Cayuga County courts, as well as Surrogate Court, and he served in that capacity continuously until 1893. He was also a court reporter in the United States and Supreme Courts of New York. For a time Mr. Tallman conducted an extensive portrait copying busi- ness in partnership with W. I. Bennett, the firm being known as S. C. Tallman & Company.


Upon the death of his father in 1893, Mr. Tallman assumed his interests in a funeral establishment in Auburn, which had been founded in 1878 by his father, John K. Tallman, and was later conducted by him and another son, Humphrey A. Tallman. Later, upon the demise of Humphrey A. Tallman, S. C. Tallman pur- chased the entire establishment, with which he was successfully identified for many years. It became known, subsequently, as Tallman and Walker, and is referred to elsewhere in this work in connection with the sketch of Eben M. Walker. Mr. Tallman died in Auburn, May 6, 1925.


Mr. Tallman was a charter member of the Owasco Country Club, president of the Auburn Automobile Club, trustee of Fort Hill Cemetery Association, member of the Auburn Chamber of Commerce, and honorary member of the Onondaga County Un- dertakers Association.


Mr. Tallman had the distinction of being the first automobile owner in the city of Auburn and it was he who made it possible for many local residents to enjoy their first automobile excursions.


Anthony J. Contiguglia, attorney, engaged in practice at Auburn, with offices in the Masonic Building, has been an able representative of his profession in Cayuga County for more than ten years. He was born at Tortorici, Province of Messina, Italy, November 1, 1897, the son of Gaetano and Conceita (Trusso) Con- tiguglia.


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Gaetano Contiguglia was born in Tortorici, Italy, Province of Messina. He died at Jamestown, New York, August 14, 1914, and is buried there. He was a barber by trade and after his arrival in this country with his family in January, 1906, he settled at Auburn, where he spent four years in the cordage mill of the International Harvester Company as assistant foreman. In 1910 the family removed to Jamestown, where Mr. Contiguglia had real estate and business interests at the time of his death. His widow lives in Auburn. To Mr. and Mrs. Contiguglia were born the following children: 1. Sebastian, lives at Tortorici, Italy, served with the Italian Army during the World War and was twice wounded and decorated. He was discharged with the rank of second lieutenant. 2. Frank, lives at Auburn, served with the U. S. Army in France during the World War, now foreman at the Dunn-McCarthy Manufacturing Company. 3. Anthony J., the subject of this sketch. 4. Carmela, married James Picciano, lives at Auburn. 5. Thomas, lives at Rochester, New York, where he is associated with the grocery and fruit stores of Wagman Brothers. 6. M. Evelyn, lives at Auburn. 7. Joseph, lives at Auburn.


Anthony J. Contiguglia received his early education in the schools of his native land, and completed his early education in the parochial and public schools of Jamestown and Auburn. In 1918 he was graduated from Auburn High School, spent the following two years at Syracuse University, and in 1922 was graduated from the Law School of Union University, Albany. Mr. Conti- guglia served a clerkship in the law offices of Charles T. Whelan, Auburn, being admitted to the Bar on May 10, 1923. He then established a private practice. Mr. Contiguglia served as market master for the city of Auburn for two terms and as justice of the peace from 1924 until 1927. He is identified with the Cayuga County Bar Association as treasurer, and also belongs to the Western New York and New York State Bar Associations.


On July 9, 1927, Mr. Contiguglia was united in marriage with Miss Ida Berrena, daughter of Luigi and Adelaide (Borsi) Ber- rena, both natives of Barga, Province of Lucca, Italy. He died in May, 1920, and his widow resides at Barga. He was a professor of languages. Mrs. Contiguglia is a graduate of Lucca College,


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class of 1920, and in 1922 received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at the University of Pisa in Italy. To Mr. and Mrs. Contiguglia have been born three children: Lillian; Robert Anthony and Louis Peter, twins.


Politically, Mr. Contiguglia is a Republican, and holds member- ship in the Young Men's Republican Club and Columbian Republi- can League. He belongs to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, and is affiliated with the Knights of Columbus, Alpha Phi Delta fraternity, Justinian Society, and Exchange Club of Auburn, being president of the latter organization. He is secretary of the Auburn Council, Finger Lakes Association, and deputy commis- sioner of Auburn Council, Boy Scouts of America.


Hon. Benn Kenyon .- A leading figure in the legal affairs of Cayuga County is Benn Kenyon, who is Justice of the Supreme Court, Seventh Judicial District of New York. He was born at Scipio, Cayuga County, June 29, 1886, the son of Dr. Frank and Elizabeth (Griswold) Kenyon.


A complete sketch of Dr. Frank Kenyon appears elsewhere in this history.


The early education of Benn Kenyon was received in the pub- lic schools of Scipio and he is a graduate of the high school at Ithaca. He subsequently was graduated from the College of Law, Cornell University, and began his professional career in 1908 as justice of the peace in the city of Auburn. He became city re- corder in 1912 and from 1918 until January 1, 1930, for a period of four terms, was district attorney of Cayuga County. He as- sumed his present duties as Justice of the Supreme Court in 1931. Throughout the World War Judge Kenyon was appeal commis- sioner for Cayuga County.


In July, 1907, Judge Kenyon was united in marriage with Miss Marguerite A. Curry, of Corning, New York, the daughter of William D. and Belle (Race) Curry. The former is deceased and the latter lives at Corning. No children have been born to Judge and Mrs. Kenyon.


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Judge Kenyon has always been identified with the Republican party in politics. He is of Quaker faith and is affiliated with the First Presbyterian Church, of Auburn. His lodge and club affil- iations are: Auburn Lodge, No. 431, Past Master; David Chap- ter, No. 34, R. A. M .; Salem Town Commandery, No. 16, Past Commander; Grand Commander, Knights Templar of the State of New York, 1930-31; King Hiram Council, No. 18, R. and S. M .; Damascus Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S .; Central City Consistory, A. A. S. R., 32nd degree; Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Auburn Encampment No. 142, and Hardenburgh Lodge No. 748; Auburn Lodge, No. 474, B. P. O. Elks, Past Exalted Ruler; Rotary Club, charter and honorary member; Chamber of Commerce; Knights of Pythias, No. 143; Auburn Country Club, charter member; and Finger Lakes Association, vice-president.


Frank Kenyon, M. D .- Among the most prominent and hon- ored pioneer medical men of Cayuga County was Dr. Frank Ken- yon, who died in Auburn, November 19, 1928. He was born at Owasco, Cayuga County, October 26, 1844, the son of Benjamin and Eliza Kenyon.


The Kenyon family had settled at Venice, Cayuga County, in 1848, and became prominent citizens of this section. Frank Ken- yon received his early education in the district schools and was a graduate of Dartmouth College. He received the degree of Doc- tor of Medicine at Bellevue Hospital Medical College in 1872, and until his retirement in 1913 was a leader in the community life of Scipio, where he had an extensive practice. His professional duties took him throughout the southern part of the county, his visits to the sick being made by saddle and sleigh. There was scarcely a family in this section not familiar with Doctor Kenyon and his capable methods and kindly ministrations. He became a member of the Cayuga County Medical Society in 1873 and was president of that body during 1876. At the time of his death he was an honorary member.


Doctor Kenyon was married (first) on May 26, 1875, to Miss Elizabeth A. Griswold, who died October 2, 1910. He married


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(second) on March 16, 1915, to Ada Yearance, of Rutherford, New Jersey.


Doctor Kenyon became a member of Genoa Lodge, No. 421, F. and A. M., January 31, 1867, and in 1874 became affiliated with Cayuga Lodge, No. 221, F. and A. M. It was in 1912 that he joined Auburn Lodge, No. 431, F. and A. M.


For several terms Doctor Kenyon served as town clerk of Scipio.


Frank L. Heacox, M. D .- As prison physician and superinten- dent of the women's prison at Auburn, Doctor Heacox ranks as a leader in penology in the United States. He was the pioneer in psychometric work in the prisons of New York State and intro- duced mental tests for all prisoners. Auburn prison was the first institution, therefore, in the country where all adult convicts were given intelligence tests and classified as to mentality. The type of test established by Doctor Heacox is now in use in practically every penal institution in the United States.


Doctor Heacox was born at New Hartford, Connecticut, Feb- ruary 11, 1876. He received his early education in the public schools of Unionville, Connecticut, and prepared to enter Yale University. However, he changed his plans and spent one year at Baltimore Medical College. He then left college in order to earn sufficient funds for his medical course and became identified with a country newspaper at Unionville. Within a year he pur- chased the paper, which he then successfully operated for four years. With sufficient cash on hand he disposed of his holdings and entered Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. In 1903 he received the degree of Doctor of Medicine and spent three months as an intrne at Walnut Lodge Hospital, Hartford, Con- necticut. Doctor Heacox began a private practice at Unionville, Connecticut, and in 1905 removed to Schenectady, New York, where he was appointed head of the Medical Department of the Eastern New York Reformatory. He held that office until July 1, 1913, at which time he came to Auburn to assume his present duties as prison physician. In 1921 he also became superintendent


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of the women's prison, and his work in connection with the latter institution has won nation-wide recognition. During the trying riots of July 28 and December 11, 1929, in the women's prison, Doctor Heacox maintained order and peace while bloodshed and death ruled in the men's prison on the opposite side of a narrow wall. After the resignation of Capt. John L. Hoffman as warden during the riot, Doctor Heacox was appointed acting warden of Auburn State Prison on March 19, 1930, and he successfully filled the office until the appointment of a new warden in 1931.


Doctor Heacox is a pioneer in the establishment of a new school of prison medicine. It had formerly been the practice of a physician to care for the institutional work in connection with a private practice. But Doctor Heacox planned a greater service to the city behind the walls. He established prison clinics and spent virtually his entire time in prison work. During a scarlet fever epidemic in the prison, which swept through both the men and women departments alike, Doctor Heacox displayed heroic efforts and succeeded in not losing a single life, although the major portion of the convicts were stricken and the prison was long under quarantine.


Doctor Heacox was married in 1901 to Miss Isabel Frances, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who is deceased. Their son is Cecil Heacox.


William J. Callanan, who is district manager of the Empire Gas & Electric Company, with headquarters in Auburn, is recog- nized as one of the able and highly successful business executives of the city. He was born here, April 24, 1882, the son of Peter and B. F. (McGarr) Callanan.


Peter Callanan was a native of Ireland who settled in Auburn in early life. He spent twenty-five years as a member of the city police department and died in December, 1902. His wife was born in Auburn and died in 1926. Both are buried in Auburn. He was a Republican, a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, and Knights of Columbus, Auburn Council No. 207. There were two sons born to Mr. and Mrs. Callanan: 1. William J., the subject of


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this sketch. 2. Victor, who is editor of the Citizen-Advertiser, of Auburn.


After his graduation from Auburn High School in 1903, Wil- liam J. Callanan entered the employ of the D. M. Osborne Com- pany in their foreign shipping department. In 1905 he went with the Auburn Gas Company as salesman. When the company was reorganized as the Empire Gas & Electric Company, Mr. Callanan became manager of the company's branch at Seneca Falls, New York. In 1913 the firm acquired lines and territory at Clyde, Newark, and Lyons, New York, with Mr. Callanan manager of that district. He became manager of the Auburn office in 1920, and eight years later he assumed his present duties as district manager.


In 1907 Mr. Callanan was united in marriage with Miss Marie Smith, daughter of Arthur L. and Alice E. Smith, of Auburn. The former is deceased and the latter resides at Auburn and Clyde. Mr. Smith was a well known druggist. Mr. and Mrs. Callanan's daughter, Marie Elizabeth, is a graduate of Auburn High School and received the degree of Bachelor of Science at Simmons Col- lege, Boston, Massachusetts. She is now secretary to the vice president of the Consolidated Gas Company, of Boston.


Mr. Callanan is a Republican, former vice president of the Rotary Club and Auburn Chamber of Commerce, and holds mem- bership in the Auburn Country Club, and B. P. O. Elks No. 474.


John A. Keller .- One of the active and progressive business men of Auburn is John A. Keller, who is general manager and treasurer of the Eldred Refining Company, 204 Clark Street. He was born at Elmira, New York, December 9, 1888, the son of Wil- liam F. and Augusta I. (Porter) Keller.


William F. Keller, retired, is a native of Herkimer County, New York, and the son of John A. and Ella Keller, also natives of that section. They were prosperous farmers. William F. Keller became a moulder and followed that trade until his retirement in 1921. He lives at Auburn. Augusta I. (Porter) Keller was born at Elmira, and died in January, 1929. She is buried in Soule Cem-


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etery, Auburn. Mr. Keller is a Republican, and holds membership in the First Presbyterian Church. There were four children born to Mr. and Mrs. Keller: 1. Raymond J., who served as detective in the Auburn police department at the time of his death in Jan- uary, 1928. 2. Willard Irving, lives at Auburn. 3. Ella E., mar- ried James Jones, lives at Raleigh, North Carolina. 4. John A., the subject of this sketch.


John A. Keller was reared and educated in Elmira and Auburn. At an early age he learned telegraphy and spent some time in the employ of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company, at Owego, New York. He was subsequently stationed at various offices on the Auburn Division, but in 1911 retired from railroad work. At that time he entered the automobile business with Fred C. Linzy. In 1915 he opened a service station at Grant Avenue, which he suc- cessfully managed for five years. He then became a service man- ager for the Eldred Refining Company, and in 1926 was appointed assistant general manager and in 1932 was appointed general manager and treasurer. The company operates service stations throughout New York State.


In 1909 Mr. Keller married Miss Allie H. Harmon, daughter of Winslow and Mary Jane (Lester) Harmon, of Cayuga County. Both are deceased and are buried at Fleming, New York. Mr. and Mrs. Keller have no children.


Mr. Keller is a Republican, a member of the Rotary Club, and belongs to the Chamber of Commerce. His lodge affiliations are: St. Paul's Lodge F. & A. M. No. 124; David Chapter R. A. M. No. 34, Principal Sojourner; King Hiram Council R. & S. M. M. No. 18, Master in 1931-32; Salem Town Commandery K. T. No. 16, Commander; Central City Consistory, 32nd degree; Ansar Grotto, M. O. V. P. E. R .; Damascus Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S .; and chair- man of the Masonic Executive Council, of Auburn.


Daniel S. Wright, deceased, was a leading figure for many years in the business, civic and fraternal life of Weedsport, Cay- uga County, and nationally known. He was born in the town of Brutus, Cayuga County, July 24, 1867, and died December 23,


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1928. Mr. Wright was the son of Sylvester and Harriet (Sheldon) Wright.


Sylvester Wright and his wife were natives of Cayuga County. He was a farmer and specialized in dairying. Both he and his wife are deceased and are buried at Weedsport. They held mem- bership in the Methodist Church.


The boyhood of Daniel S. Wright was spent on his father's farm and he attended the schools in the town of Brutus and Weedsport Free Union School. He continued to operate the home- stead after the death of his father until 1904, at which time he disposed of it to Moore Brothers, the present owners. Mr. Wright then came to Weedsport and established a hay and grain business as a member of the firm of Caywood, Stickle & Wright. After ten years the business was reorganized as Adams & Wright, Mr. Wright being associated with Willard G. Adams. A year later Mr. Wright engaged in business alone. During his long and suc- cessful business career, Mr. Wright established a reputation for honesty and integrity. He was a director of the Auburn Trust Company.


In 1926 Mr. Wright was united in marriage with Miss Linnie Whitcomb, the daughter of Herbert and Adelaide (Hannum) Whitcomb, natives of Oswego County. Mr. Whitcomb died in March, 1926, and his widow lives at Baldwinsville, New York. He was a successful farmer. He was a Republican, held membership in the Methodist Church, and belonged to the Masonic Lodge. Mrs. Wright resides in Weedsport, New York.


Mr. Wright was a life long Republican and from 1918 until 1924 was supervisor of Brutus and chairman of the board also for one year. He had been approached as a possible candidate for both the Legislature and Congress, but declined the honor. He served for many years as a member of the Cayuga County Republican Committee.


Mr. Wright also served as president of the National Hay and Grain Dealers Association and as president of the New York State Hay and Grain Dealers Association. He was a member of many important committees on both boards, and was always present at national and state conventions, his opinions on hay and grain matters being widely sought.


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Mr. Wright was president of the board of trustees of Weeds- port Public Library, chairman of the Weedsport committee on finances for the Auburn City Hospital, and director of the Weeds- port Cemetery Association. He was an active member of the Weedsport Baptist Church, and affiliated with Weedsport Lodge No. 385, F. and A. M .; Central City Consistory, 32nd degree, Syracuse; and Damascus Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., Rochester, New York.


Kenneth R. Kester is well and favorably known in Auburn, where he is general secretary of the Young Men's Christian Asso- ciation. He was born at Millville, Pennsylvania, April 19, 1892, the son of Clemuel R. and Fannie M. (Keller) Kester.


Clemuel R. Kester died in 1924 and is buried at Berwick, Penn- sylvania. He was born on a farm near Millville and his wife was born at Rohrsburg, Pennsylvania. Mr. Kester was a carriage maker by trade, as well as a blacksmith. He was a Republican, member of the Society of Friends Church, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Patriotic Order Sons of America. His widow resides at Orangeville, Pennsylvania. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Kester: 1. Kenneth R., the subject of this sketch. 2. Lorena, married Wilmer Southwick, a veteran of the World War.


The boyhood of Kenneth R. Kester was spent at Berwick, Pennsylvania, where he was educated. After his graduation from high school in 1911 he taught in the district schools of Columbia County, Pennsylvania, for two terms. He then became associated with the American Car & Foundry Company, at Berwick, as pri- vate secretary to the general superintendent. Mr. Kester became interested in Y. M. C. A. work in 1916 as boys' secretary at Ber- wick. At the outbreak of the World War he enlisted and was sent to Camp Lee, Virginia. Later, he was transferred to the Erie proveing grounds, near Toledo, Ohio, attached to the ord- nance corps. He was discharged with the rank of ordinance ser- geant in 1919. He spent the following six months in the ordnance department in a civilian capacity, and in October, 1919, came to


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Auburn as boys' secretary of the Y. M. C. A. He was appointed general secretary in February, 1930.


In 1917 Mr. Kester was united in marriage with Miss Myrtle Bower, daughter of Newman Bower, of Berwick, Pennsylvania. He is a retired farmer and is prominent in local politics. Mr. and Mrs. Kester have two children, Howard and Alice Louise.


Mr. Kester is a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church, and Rotary Club. He is a Republican in politics.


Lynn G. Swift .- As president of the Osborne Hotel, Inc., of Auburn, Lynn G. Swift is one of the most popular hotel managers of Central New York. He was born at Oneonta, Otsego County, December 25, 1880, the son of Lester E. and Anna Elizabeth (Rus- sell) Swift.


Lester E. Swift, a native of Oneonta, died in 1910. His widow still resides at that place. She was born on a vessel which was bound to the United States from England, her parents being natives of England. Mr. Swift engaged in the wholesale and retail meat business for many years at Oneonta, and was living retired at the time of his death. He was a Republican, a member of the Baptist Church, and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. There were two children born to Mr. and Mrs. Swift: 1. Lynn G., the subject of this sketch. 2. Goldie, married L. E. Wilder, lives at Oneonta.


After his graduation from Oneonta High School, Lynn G. Swift went to Albany, New York, as an advertising representa- tive of the Stanwix Hall Hotel. He subsequently was connected with the New Kenmore Hotel, Albany, for one year, and in 1901 came to Auburn as a clerk in the Osborne House, which at that time was under the management of Thomas F. Dignum. In November, 1918, Mr. Swift was appointed manager of the Osborne Hotel, Inc., and upon the death of Thomas Mott Osborne he suc- ceeded to the presidency. He is also manager of the hostelry.


On July 16, 1900, Mr. Swift was united in marriage with Miss Abigal Marie Ostram, the daughter of William E. Ostram, of Albany, New York. He was the owner of a fleet of boats on the


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Hudson River and operated between Albany and New York City. Mr. Ostram is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Swift have no children.


Mr. Swift is affiliated with B. P. O. Elks No. 474, Auburn Coun- cil No. 257, Knights of Columbus, 4th degree, and belongs to the Rotary Club, Auburn Country Club, Highland Park Country Club, and Chamber of Commerce. He is a member of the executive board of the New York State Hotel Men's Association and vice- president of the Cayuga County branch of the New York State Hotel Men's Association.


Rev. Dr. Malcolm L. MacPhail .- As pastor of the First Pres- byterian Church, Doctor MacPhail is recognized as a leader in the religious and civic life of Auburn. He is a native of Nova Scotia, born at River Denys, July 11, 1877, the son of William and Anne (Macleod) MacPhail.


William MacPhail lived in Nova Scotia throughout his life. He died in 1920 and his wife died in 1918. Both are buried at River Denys. Mr. MacPhail was a farmer and owned a tract of 100 acres. He and his wife held membership in the Presbyterian Church. Their children were: 1. Angus, lives on the old home- stead. 2. Margaret, lives at Boston, Massachusetts. 3. Malcolm L., the subject of this sketch. 4. Catherine, deceased. 5. Agnes, deceased.


William MacPhail was the son of Angus and Margaret (Mac- Donald) MacPhail, who were natives of North Uist, Scotland. Both are buried at River Denys, Nova Scotia. Anne (Macleod) MacPhail was the daughter of Malcolm and Catherine (Young) Macleod. The latter were natives of the Isle of Lewis, Scotland, and are buried at River Denys.




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