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Leon B. Keeton is a graduate of the public schools of Elmira and attended Elmira Free Academy. As a young man he became interested in his father's business in a sales capacity and traveled throughout Northern Pennsylvania and Southern New York. In 1912 he organized the Tri Pure Water Company, located on West Second Street, and served as its president for two years. He then went with the American LaFrance & Foamite Corporation. Mr. Keeton became interested in the automobile business in 1921, being associated with Charles T. Baker as Hudson and Essex agents. He took over his partner's interest in 1922, and three years later removed to his present location, 311-19 State Street.
On October 5, 1910, Mr. Keeton married Miss Henrietta Spaulding, born at Elmira, December 15, 1886, the daughter of Henry C. and Ella M. (Reynolds) Spaulding. Mr. Spaulding, who died in 1886, was the son of Henry C. Spaulding, who was the founder of the H. C. Spaulding Manufacturing Company in Elmira in 1841. It was located at Fifth and State Streets. Ella M. (Reynolds) Spaulding was born at Horseheads. She lives in the Spaulding homestead at 300 Maple Street. It was built in 1792, the original land grant being signed by Governor Clinton of
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New York. It was modernized in 1879, and has also recently been rebuilt. It still, however, retains many of its original features, and is among the well known landmarks in this section. The fam- ily of Leon B. Keeton also resides there. Mrs. Keeton is a gradu- ate of Elmira public schools, Park Place preparatory school, and Elmira College. Mr. and Mrs. Keeton have two sons: 1. Leon B., Jr., born May 25, 1912, a graduate of Elmira Free Academy, at- tends Colgate University, class of 1933. 2. Henry Clinton, born July 24, 1914, attends Elmira Free Academy.
Mr. Keeton is a Republican, a member of the First Presby- terian Church, director of the Century Club, and the Association of Commerce. He also belongs to the Empire State Automobile Association and National Automobile Dealers Association.
Charles W. Arnold is among the best known citizens of Elmira, where he has been passenger and ticket agent for the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad since 1913. He was born at Analomink, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, February 6, 1878, the son of Samuel M. and Amanda (Dietrich) Arnold.
Samuel M. Arnold was a native of Pennsylvania and died at East Stroudsburg, February 18, 1927. He was employed by the Lackawanna Railroad Company for a number of years. Mr. Arnold was a Republican and a member of the Methodist Episco- pal Church of East Stroudsburg. His widow resides there. To Mr. and Mrs. Arnold the following children were born: 1. Charles W., the subject of this sketch. 2. Dessa, married Victor Newman, lives at East Stroudsburg. 3. Harvey, who died in infancy. 4. Frances, married John Youmans, lives at East Stroudsburg. 5. Blanche, who died in 1891. 6. Ruth Irene, married William Dixon, lives at East Stroudsburg.
Charles W. Arnold attended the public schools and in 1893 entered the employ of the Lackawanna Railroad. He became a telegraph operator on the Scranton division, and in 1897 was transferred as operator to Cresco, Pennsylvania. He was located at Scranton from 1900 to 1907 as night ticket clerk, and during
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the following six years was day clerk in the Scranton office. He came to Elmira as city passenger and ticket agent on May 1, 1913.
On July 6, 1899, Mr. Arnold married Miss Eleanor Staples, of Smithfield, Pennsylvania, born August 30, 1880. She is the daugh- ter of Thomas Wesley and Rahymie (Bensley) Staples, natives of Pennsylvania. The former lives retired at Elmira, and the latter died in 1893. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold have a son, Russell E., born June 18, 1900. He is a graduate of Elmira Free Academy and at the present time is station agent for the North and South Rail- road Company at Salt Creek, Wyoming. He married Miss Mayme Merchant, of Guy, Arkansas.
Mr. Arnold is a Republican, a member of the First Presbyter- ian Church, and belongs to the Jesse L. Cooley Lodge, No. 966, F. and A. M .; Elmira Chapter, No. 42, R. A. M .; Elmira Council, R. & S. M .; St. Omer's Commandery, No. 19, K. T .; Corning Con- sistory, A. A. S. R., 32nd degree; member of Kalurah Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., Binghamton; Royal Patron, Queen Frederica Court No. 22, Order of the Amaranthe; Loyal Chapter, No. 265, O. E. S., past worthy scribe, served nine years; Watchman of Shepherds of Mt. Sinai White Shrine of Jerusalem, and one of the organizers. He also belongs to the Rotary Club, Association of Commerce, Y. M. C. A., and American Association of Railroad Agents. He is vice-president of the Service Clubs Bowling League of Elmira.
Clarence E. Huntley .- A leading figure in the business affairs of Elmira is Clarence E. Huntley, who is identified with the Hunt- ley Securities Investment Corporation, with offices in the Mer- chants National Bank Building. He was born at South Norwalk, Connecticut, April 2, 1897, the son of Clarence E. and Edith (Van Horn) Huntley.
Clarence E. Huntley was born at Oswego, New York, and re- ceived his education in the public schools. After seven years in the employ of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad he entered the service of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, being
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identified with the latter company for six years. He met with an accidental death in February, 1901, and is buried at Troy, Penn- sylvania. His widow was born at Troy and now lives in Elmira. Mr. Huntley was a Democrat and held membership in the Broth- erhood of Railway Conductors. Two sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Huntley: 1. Clarence E., the subject of this sketch. 2. Harry A., who is a disabled veteran of the World War. He served in France as a member of the 102nd Field Signal Battalion, 27th Division. He married Miss Mary Lindsey, deceased, and was married (second) to Miss Margaret Fowler. They live at Syracuse.
Clarence E. Huntley is a graduate of Elmira Free Academy and received the degree of LL. B. at Syracuse University in 1920. He then became identified with the Corporation Trust Company of New York City, and in 1921 went with the John Budd Com- pany, of New York City, national newspaper advertising repre- sentatives. In 1923, Mr. Huntley became advertising manager of the Scientific American, which is published in New York. For a short time he was also assistant advertising manager of the Hearst International, and in November, 1923, came to Elmira as local manager of Mcclellan & Claggett Securities Company. In April, 1926, he organized the Huntley Securities Corporation. They are specialists in investment securities.
On May 16, 1923, Mr. Huntley married Miss Helen T. Ballard, the daughter of Mahlon B. and Anna (Tidd) Ballard, natives of Troy and Elmira, respectively. Mrs. Huntley is a graduate of Troy High School and Elmira College. To Mr. and Mrs. Huntley have been born three children: 1. M. Ballard, born July 22, 1926. 2. Suzanne, born November 23, 1929. 3. Robert Douglass, born September 9, 1932.
During the World War Mr. Huntley enlisted in the United States Navy in April, 1917, and until the close of the war saw active service. He was discharged in December, 1919.
Mr. Huntley is a Republican, a member of Park Congrega- tional Church, and belongs to Ivy Lodge, F. and A. M., Elmira City Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Associa- tion of Commerce, Elmira Country and Golf clubs. He also be-
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longs to Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and Phi Delta Phi honorary legal fraternity.
Throughout his college career Mr. Huntley took a prominent part in athletics, being a member of the varsity base ball, basket ball and track teams, being track captain in 1920. He was also a member of the United States Olympic track team in 1920, Metro- politan Championship base ball team in 1921, and New York Ath- letic Baseball and Track teams.
Benjamin F. Woodhouse .- Identified with the Gladke Realty Company, with offices in the Robinson Building, Mr. Woodhouse is well and favorably known in Elmira. He was born at Morris Run, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, June 12, 1876, the son of Sam- uel and Margaret (Davies) Woodhouse.
Samuel Woodhouse was born in Wales, British Isles, and died at Blossburg, Pennsylvania, April 12, 1912. His wife was also born there and her death occurred in 1901. He was educated in his native land and at thirty years of age emigrated to the United States and settled at Blossburg, Pennsylvania, residing there for two years and then he spent forty-two years in the employ of the Morris Run Coal Mining Company at Morris Run, Pennsylvania. He retired at the age of seventy-two years. Mr. Woodhouse was a Republican and served as justice of the peace at Morris Run for fifty years. He held membership in Welsh Congregational Church, and belonged to the Masonic Lodge, and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Woodhouse: 1. Sarah, married James Vaughn, and she is deceased. 2. Esther, who died in 1922, was the wife of Morgan Jenkins. 3. Mary Ann, the widow of John E. Williams, lives at Wilmington, Delaware. 4. James D., married Miss Agnes Mclaughlin, lives at Morris Run, Pennsylvania. 5. Elizabeth, the widow of John Parfitt, lives at Elmira. 6. Jane, married Samuel Howard, lives at Blossburg, Pennsylvania. 7. Samuel, married Miss Mary Graffoulier, lives at Altoona, Pennsylvania. 8. Maria W., lives at Elmira. 9. Margaret, married John Moxley, lives at
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Birmingham, Alabama. 1 10. William S., married Miss Anna Mitchell, lives at Wheeling, West Virginia. 11. Benjamin F., the subject of this sketch.
The boyhood of Benjamin F. Woodhouse was spent at Morris Run, Pennsylvania, where he received his education. As a young man he entered the offices of the Morris Run Mining Company, and remained with that concern in an office position for seven years and worked in the mines for five years. He came to Elmira in November, 1912, and until 1916 was employed in the shops of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. He served as foreman in the shops until 1925 and then became interested in the general insurance business, with offices established in the Turner Build- ing. In 1929 Mr. Woodhouse became identified with the Gladke Realty Company as a broker and in March, 1931, he purchased the business. He handles real estate exclusively.
On June 5, 1916, Mr. Woodhouse was united in marriage with Miss Marie Wetsel, who was born in Baldwinsville, New York, June 5, 1877, the daughter of David and Rebecca (Howell) Wet- sel. The former died in 1922 and the latter resides in Elmira. Mr. and Mrs. Woodhouse have no children.
Politically, Mr. Woodhouse is a Republican and while a resi- dent of Morris Run he served as justice of the peace. He is a member of the Congregational Church, and is affiliated with Blossburg Lodge, No. 350, F. and A. M., Corning Consistory, 32nd degree, A. A. S. R., and Kalurah Shrine, A. A. O. N. M. S., of Binghamton.
Mr. and Mrs. Woodhouse live at 1068 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Frederick A. Mulcahy .- One of the dependable business men of Elmira is Frederick A. Mulcahy, who is owner of Maple Farms Dairy. He was born in this city, June 2, 1894, the son of Daniel and Jane (Powell) Mulcahy.
Daniel Mulcahy, who died in Elmira, December 17, 1931, was a native of this city, as was his wife. She died June 20, 1921. They are buried in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery, Elmira. Mr. Mulcahy entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company in early life and at the time of his retirement in 1920 had served for
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half a century. He was a passenger engineer for a period of fifty years and was employed on the Northern Central Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Mr. Mulcahy was a Democrat, a mem- ber of St. Mary's Catholic Church, and belonged to the Brother- hood of Railway Engineers. Two sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Mulcahy: 1. Daniel F., who died in 1923. He married Loretta O'Day, of Elmira. 2. Frederick A., the subject of this sketch.
The early education of Frederick A. Mulcahy was acquired in the public schools of Elmira and Elmira Free Academy. He re- ceived the degree of Bachelor of Arts at the University of Penn- sylvania in 1920 and began his business career with the Thatcher Manufacturing Company at Cedar Grove, West Virginia, as as- sistant superintendent. The following year he was transferred to the company's plant in Elmira. In 1923 Mr. Mulcahy organized the Maple Farms Dairy in partnership with M. E. Butler and M. E. Gallavan. They are dealers in high grade dairy products, as well as pasteurized milk, and have an extensive trade throughout the city. The plant is located at 2151/2 Franklin Street.
On June 18, 1924, Mr. Mulcahy married Miss Elizabeth G. Burke, who was born at Elmira, July 2nd, 1894, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Gorman) Burke. Mr. Burke was born at Troy, Pennsylvania, and now resides at Elmira. He retired in 1926 after a record of forty-nine years in the service of the Penn- sylvania Railroad Company as an engineer. He is a Democrat, a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, and belongs to the Broth- erhood of Railway Engineers. His wife was a native of Ireland. Elizabeth (Burke) Mulcahy is a graduate of Elmira Free Acad- emy and Buffalo Normal School, class of 1918. She was a teacher in Elmira School No. 7 for seven years before her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Mulcahy have two daughters: 1. Elizabeth Jane, born April 25, 1925. 2. Eileen Marie, born August 24, 1929.
Mr. Mulcahy is a Democrat, and belongs to the Knights of Columbus, American Legion, and Association of Commerce. He and his family are members of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
April 10, 1917, he enlisted in the United States Navy as a sec- ond class seaman. He was later commissioned an ensign and served overseas, and was on transport duty. He was honorably discharged in July, 1919.
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Ralph J. Haskell, who is recognized as one of the leading build- ing contractors of Elmira, is a member of a prominent family of this city. He was born here April 27, 1892, the son of Myron C. and Ada R. (Dilmore) Haskell.
Myron C. Haskell, who died in 1920, was a highly esteemed citizen of Elmira. He was born here and his wife is a native of Pine Valley, New York. As a young man he had become inter- ested in the building and contracting business, and for thirty-six years conducted a well established building organization. He was the contractor in charge of the erection of St. John's Episcopal Church, Elmira Heights, Snyder Building, Empire Bridge, J. Arnot Rathbone residence on Water Street, and the I. D. Booth residence. Mr. Haskell was a Republican, and held membership in the North Presbyterian Church. His widow lives at 559 Rowe Avenue, Elmira. Their children were: 1. Grace A., married Walter I. Tedd, lives on Walnut Street, Elmira. 2. Harry M., of the firm of Haskell & Considine, architects, Elmira. 3. Edna R., the widow of Olney Everetts, lives at home. 4. Ralph J., the sub- ject of this sketch.
After attending Elmira Free Academy, Ralph J. Haskell spent several years with his father's building interests in Elmira. He was in charge of construction work for the company until the death of his father in 1920, at which time he became associated in the building business with Fred Durfey. Nine years later the partnership was dissolved and Mr. Haskell has since continued the business alone. He has recently completed contracts for the Elmira Incinerator plant; Wellsburg High School; Elmira Dis- trict School No. 7; Dairymen's League plant at Horseheads, and at Arkport, New York. Since 1918 Mr. Haskell has also been president of Haskell, Joraleman & Weatherby Co., Inc., painters and decorators, of 612 Williams Street.
On June 4, 1913, Mr. Haskell married Miss Vella V. VanGor- der, who was born in Lawrenceville, New York, June 7, 1892. She is the daughter of Charles and Delia S. (Swort) VanGorder, natives of Chemung County and Seneca County, respectively. Mr. VanGorder died in 1902 and his wife died December 31, 1925. Mr. and Mrs. Haskell have four children: 1. Mildred Ellen, born
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February 5, 1916. 2. Marjory Alice, born March 14, 1919. 3. Helen Lee, born May 31, 1923. 4. Ralph J., Jr., born June 16, 1927.
Mr. Haskell is a Republican and has held the office of city assessor. He and his family are members of North Presbyterian Church, and he belongs to Jesse Cooley Lodge, No. 966, F. and A. M .; Cashmere Grotto, M. O. V. P. E. R., Elmira; Masonic Club; Century Club; Lions Club; Association of Commerce and Che- mung Rod & Gun Club. He is also secretary of the Association of General Contractors of Elmira.
Frederick E. Scharf, who is treasurer of the Rathbone Cor- poration at 415 East Water Street, takes a prominent and impor- tant part in real estate activities in the city of Elmira. He was born here January 18, 1885, the son of Edward W. and Sophia (Berhalter) Scharf.
Edward W. Scharf was a native of Elmira and died in 1921. His wife was also born here and died January 15, 1932. Both are buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. For many years he conducted a retail meat business in the city and later was iden- tified with S. X. Metzger & Company, of Elmira, as chief engi- neer. He was a Democrat and held membership in the German Evangelical Church. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Scharf: 1. Frederick E., the subject of this sketch. 2. Edward J., who died February 1, 1930. 3. Sophia W., lives at Elmira. She is a graduate of Elmira Free Academy and teaches in School No. 1, Elmira.
Frederick E. Scharf grew up in Elmira and attended the pub- lic schools. He is a graduate of Elmira Free Academy and Meek- ers Business Institute, class of 1907. He then was employed as a clerk in the offices of the Central Railroad Company of New Jer- sey in their Elmira office, and served in that capacity from 1907 until 1911. He then went to New York City with Waddell & Com- pany, wholesole produce dealers, and later returned to Elmira to enter the office of the county treasurer, John Deister. Mr. Scharf continued in that capacity during the subsequent terms until July,
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1919, when he entered the employ of the Harriet A. Rathbone Es- tate and the Arnot Realty Company as a stenographer and office manager. In 1927 the business was consolidated and reorganized as the Rathbone Corporation with Mr. Scharf as treasurer.
On August 23, 1919, Mr. Scharf was united in marriage with Miss Mildred K. Sheely, who was born at Elmira, February 16, 1885, the daughter of Edward V. and Harriet (House) Sheely. He is a native of New York State and she was a native of Iowa. The former lives in Elmira and the latter died in 1903. Mr. and Mrs. Scharf have two children: 1. Harriet Emily, born June 15, 1920. 2. Frederick Edward, Jr., born September 29, 1922. Mrs. Scharf is a graduate of Elmira Free Academy and Elmira College.
Mr. Scharf is a Democrat and served as commissioner on the Board of Public Works under Mayor Wood. He is a member of the German Evangelical Church and his wife holds membership in the Park Congregational Church. He is affiliated with Union Lodge No. 95, F. & A. M .; Corning Consistory, A. A. S. R., thirty- second degree; Elmira Grotto, M. O. V. P. E. R .; Kalurah Tem- ple, A. A. O. N. M. S., Binghamton; Masonic Club, Elmira; Che- mung County Rod and Gun Club, of which he is past president, and served two terms; and Association of Commerce.
Mr. Scharf enlisted in the National Guard October 8, 1907, and served as company clerk of Company L, Third New York Infantry. He later attained the rank of captain and in 1916 was in charge of the organization of a depot brigade when Company L served on the Mexican border. He also was in complete charge of the Elmira Armory at that time. During the World War he continued in charge of the armory, and was captain of Company L, New York Guards.
Benjamin D. Scott .- One of the leading citizens of Elmira, well known throughout Central New York as a successful busi- ness man, is Benjamin D. Scott, who is resident manager of Gon- der-Kelley Co., investment securities. He was born at Willard, Seneca County, January 27, 1891, the son of Fred and Flora (Daykin) Scott.
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Fred Scott is a member of one of the first families of Seneca County. He was born in the old Scott homestead at Scott Cor- ners, and as a young man conducted a general mercantile busi- ness at Willard, New York. He came to Elmira in 1892 and has since been well known in the city as a painting and decorating contractor. He is a Republican, and a member of North Presby- terian Church. His wife was born at Aurora, Cayuga County. They live at 1104 Walnut Street, Elmira. To Mr. and Mrs. Scott were born three children: 1. Died in infancy. 2. Benjamin D., the subject of this sketch. 3. Pearl, who died in 1900.
After his graduation from Elmira Free Academy in 1913, Ben- jamin D. Scott took correspondence work from the Alexander Hamilton Institute and Wharton School of Finance. In 1913 he had entered the employ of the Second National Bank of Elmira as draft clerk, and in 1923 resigned as manager of the transit department to become a security and bond salesman for Freder- ick Pierce & Company, of Philadelphia. He served as the com- pany's district representative in Elmira. Since 1929 Mr. Scott has been identified with the Gonder-Kelley Company as resident manager. He has offices in the Federation Building.
On October 15, 1913, Mr. Scott married Miss Beatrix W. Bow- man, of Elmira, born June 30, 1890, the daughter of Louis W. and Lillie M. (Buckout) Bowman. They are natives of Elmira and now reside at Bayonne, New Jersey, where Mr. Bowman has spent twenty-five years in the employ of the Standard Oil Com- pany of New Jersey. Mrs. Scott is a graduate of Elmira Free Academy. To Mr. and Mrs. Scott have been born two children: 1. Benjamin David, Jr., born September 22, 1914, attends Elmira Free Academy. 2. Margaret J., born January 14, 1919, attends grade school No. 5.
Mr. Scott is a Republican and during 1920-21 was alderman of the Seventh Ward. He and his family are members of North Presbyterian Church, and he is affiliated with Union Lodge, No. 95, F. and A. M .; Elmira Chapter, No. 42, R. A. M .; Corning Con- sistory, thirty-second degree; St. Omer's Commandery, K. T., Elmira; Kalurah Shrine, A. A. O. N. M. S., Binghamton; Order of Eastern Star, Past Grand Patron, State of New York; B. P. O.
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Elks, No. 62; and Y. M. C. A. During the World War Mr. Scott served as a Y. M. C. A. secretary and was stationed at Camp Mills, New York.
H. Clifford Ropp .- As residential manager of the Elmira Per- sonal Loan Company, Mr. Ropp has a wide acquaintance in this city. He was born at Waverly, New York, February 24, 1907, the son of H. Clifford and Elizabeth (Gleason) Ropp.
H. Clifford Ropp lived at Waverly, New York, throughout his life and successfully conducted a grocery business at 397 Fulton Street. He died in 1907 at the age of twenty-nine years. Mr. Ropp was a Republican and a member of St. John's Catholic Church. His widow is a native of Rochester, New York. They had two sons: 1. George W., lives at Waverly. He married Miss Beatrice Baxter. 2. H. Clifford, the subject of this sketch.
After his graduation from Waverly High School in 1923, H. Clifford Ropp attended Meeker's Business Institute in Elmira. He then was employed as a bookkeeper in the Citizens National Bank at Waverly, and during 1926-27 was cashier in the offices of the Armour Packing Company at Elmira. In the following year he became identified with the accounting department of the Le- high Valley Railroad, and in 1928 located in New York City with the Fred F. French Company. He subsequently became assistant manager of the Personal Finance Company at Sayre, Pennsyl- vania, and in May, 1930, came to Elmira to assume his present duties with the Elmira Personal Loan Company.
Mr. Ropp is a member of St. John's Catholic Church, Waverly, and is affiliated with B. P. O. Elks and Loyal Order of Moose. He also belongs to the Association of Commerce, and the American Institute of Banking. Politically he is a Republican.
On March 26, 1932, Mr. Ropp was married to Miss Hilda C. Rought of Sayre, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Worth R. and Mar- ion (Bacon) Rought, natives of Pennsylvania. They reside in Sayre, Pennsylvania. He is retired.
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H. Booth Crise is prominent in the city of Elmira as district manager of Remington-Rand, Inc. He was born here June 23, 1903, the son of Albert H. and Ella (Donnelly) Crise.
Albert H. Crise was born at Elmira and died in this city in 1913. He is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Interlaken, New York. His widow lives at 828 Maple Avenue. Mr. Crise was a graduate of Elmira Free Academy and Warner Business College. For several years he operated a grocery business at Walnut and Third Street, and later served with the Erie Railroad Company as a clerk in the Elmira freight office. For a time he also was employed by the Southern Railroad Company at Washington, D. C., and he spent eight years with the Washington Street Rail- way Company as manager of Glen Echo (Maryland) Amusement Park. He was serving in the latter capacity at the time of his retirement. Mr. Crise was a Republican and a member of Park Congregational Church. His widow holds membership in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Elmira. Their only child was H. Booth, the subject of this sketch. By a second marriage to Dr. A. B. Suter, two daughters were born to Ella (Donnelly) Suter: 1. Mary Jane, attends South Side High School. 2. Barbara Ann, a student.
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