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James G. Austin went to Scio, New York, and lived with his uncle, George M. Watson, until he was sixteen years of age and then moved to Hornell, and in 1920 he was graduated from Hor- nell High School. He then attended Hornell Business College and during 1921-22 was a clerk in the law offices of F. J. Nelson, of Hornell. He then entered the Law School of the University of Buffalo, from which he received the degree of LL. B. in 1927. After his admission to the bar he established a private practice at
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Hornell, and in October, 1930, he became a member of the firm of Simpson, Austin & Morton. They have offices in the Landman Building, at 8 Canisteo Street.
Mr. Austin is a Republican in politics, and has served as acting city recorder (1931), and also as justice of the peace. He is iden- tified with the Hornell Bar Association, Steuben County Bar Asso- ciation, and New York State Bar Association. He holds member- ship in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is affiliated with Hor- nellsville Lodge No. 331, F. & A. M., Y. M. C. A., Delta Chi frater- nity, Hornell Country Club, and Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Austin is unmarried.
Sherman Hendee Crane, funeral director, has had a successful business career in Hornell for many years, and is a substantial citizen of the community. He was born at Hartsville, Steuben County, November 17, 1876, the son of Abraham E. and Mary (Hendee) Crane.
Abraham E. Crane, who died in 1924, was a prosperous farmer of Monroe County, New York, for a number of years. He was born near Rochester, and attended the district schools. During the latter few years of his life he lived at Mendota, Ill., and Pen- field, New York. He is buried in Brighton Cemetery, Rochester. Mr. Crane was a Republican and belonged to the Grange. Mary (Hendee) Crane was born at Wheeler, New York, and died in Jan- uary, 1878. Only one child was born to Mr. and Mrs. Crane, Sher- man Hendee, the subject of this sketch. Mr. Crane later married Miss Eva Brewster, who died in 1922. Their children were: 1. Mary, who died in 1884. 2. Herbert, who died in 1932. 3. Edgar, lives at Rochester, New York. 4. Willis, lives at Fairport, New York. 5. Esther, married Fred Ferris, lives at Rochester.
Sherman Hendee Crane was reared and educated by his mater- nal grandparents and spent his early life on the Hendee home- stead, near Stephens Mills, New York. He later came to Hornell and in 1897 was graduated from the high school as president of his class. He began his business career with the Hartshorn Pat-
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ent Medicine and Chewing Gum Manufacturing Company, at Hor- nell. He spent one year as Record-keeper for Orient Tent, No. 21, K. O. T. M., and was then employed for two years by the United States Express Company. In 1905 he entered the services of Charles H. Hartshorn, funeral director, and was identified with that establishment until November, 1909. During the following three years he was a partner of Charles A. Robertson in the under- taking business, and since November, 1912, Mr. Crane has en- gaged in business alone.
On September 3,1902, he was united in marriage with Miss Lena C. Tharp, born at Hornell, January 12, 1880, the daughter of Clar- ence G. and Anna (Campbell) Tharp. The former, born at Bath, died September 16, 1924, and is buried at Hornell. His widow re- sides at Elmira. Mr. Tharp spent more than forty years in the service of the Erie Railroad Company and Great Northern Rail- road Company at Duluth, Minnesota. He also was a Civil War veteran. He was a Republican and held membership in the Grand Army of the Republic. Mr. and Mrs. Crane have a daughter, Elea- nor C., born July 1, 1903. She is a graduate of Hornell High School and Emerson College of Oratory at Boston, Massachu- setts, and before her marriage to Earl S. Landon was a teacher at Wichita, Kansas, and Elmira, New York. Mr. and Mrs. Landon have a son, Sherman Crane Landon, born January 4, 1930. They live at Hornell.
Politically Mr. Crane is a Republican. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church and is affiliated with Evening Star Lodge, No. 44, F. and A. M., treasurer; Steuben Chapter, No. 101, R. A. M .; Eastern Star, Ivanhoe Chapter, No. 160, Past Assistant Grand Lecturer of Steuben District; Maple Court No. 18, Order of Ama- ranth; Past Assistant Grand Lecturer; and White Shrine of Jeru- salem. He also belongs to the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, New York State Funeral Directors Association, New York State Embalmers Association, National Funeral Directors Asso- ciation, and National Selected Funeral Directors Association.
Mr. Crane is president of the Steuben County Tuberculosis As- sociation; vice president and trustee of Hope Cemetery Associa- tion; and director and treasurer of Hornell Community Chest.
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Mrs. Crane is affiliated with Eastern Star Lodge, Ivanhoe Chapter, Past Matron, and Past District Deputy of Steuben Dis- trict; Maple Court, No. 18, Order of Amaranth; Fortnightly Club; Sorosis; Maccabees; and Women's Benefit Association.
Joseph A. Killeen .- One of the dependable and well known business men of Hornell is Joseph A. Killeen. funeral director, of 24 Erie Avenue. He was born at Hornell, March 6, 1886, the son of Cornelius and Susan (Crotty) Killeen.
Cornelius Killeen was born in Ireland, as was his wife. He came to the United States with his parents at the age of twelve years and settled at Penn Yan. For 40 years Mr. Killeen remained in the employ of the Erie Railroad Company and resided at Hor- nell. He died in 1921 and his wife died in 1928. Both are buried in St. Ann's Cemetery, Hornell. Mr. Killeen was a Democrat and held membership in St. Ann's Catholic Church. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Killeen: 1. Rev. Cornelius F., pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church, at Niagara Falls, New York. 2. Rev. John G., pastor of St. Michael's Catholic Church, at Penn Yan, New York. 3. Minnie, housekeeper for her brother, Rev. John G. Killeen, at Penn Yan. 4. Mary Irene, nun, Mt. Mercy Convent, at Buffalo, New York. 5. Susie, unmarried, employed in the offices of the Erie Railroad Company, at Hornell. 6. Joseph A., the sub- ject of this sketch.
The boyhood of Joseph A. Killeen was spent at Hornell and in 1912 he was graduated from Hornell High School. He then en- tered the offices of the Erie Railroad Company at Hornell, and later was a brakeman on the Allegheny Division of the company. He spent three years as a special agent in the U. S. Department of Justice, at Buffalo, and then entered the Syracuse School of Em- balming, from which he was graduated in 1922. Since that year Mr. Killeen has been established in business at Hornell. He is identified with the New York State Embalmers Association, New York State and American Funeral Directors Associations.
On May 29, 1923, Mr. Killeen was united in marriage with Miss Alice Mooney, of Candor, Tioga County, born January 30, 1884.
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She is the daughter of Kerin and Anna (Brackey) Mooney, na- tives of Greene County, New York. The former resides at Hor- nell and the latter died in 1930. She is buried in St. Ann's Ceme- tery, Hornell.
Mr. Killeen is a Democrat, and during 1912-13 was Democratic State Committeeman. He also served as alderman of the Fourth Ward during that year, and has been civil service commissioner (1915-16). He and his wife are members of St. Ann's Catholic Church, and he is affiliated with B. P. O. Elks, Loyal Order of Moose, and Knights of Columbus.
Wilbur LeRoy Corey, M. D .- One of the most capable of the younger physicians and surgeons of Auburn is Doctor Corey, who has offices at 86 Genesee Street. He was born at Owasco, Cayuga County, August 8, 1897, the son of George J. and Della I. (Van Arsdale) Corey.
George J. Corey was left an orphan in early boyhood and was reared and educated by friends of the family. He was born at Wolcott, New York. As a young man Mr. Corey was employed on the farm of Isaac Van Arsdale in West Niles, and after his marriage he purchased a nearby farm of eighty-five acres, where he is still farming. He is a Republican, a member of Trinity Epis- copal Church, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Grange. Mr. and Mrs. Corey live at Auburn, Rural Route No. 9. Their children are: 1. Wilbur LeRoy, the subject of this sketch. 2. Ger- trude, a graduate of George Washington University, married Clarence Schutt, lives at Washington, D. C. 3-4. Walter and Merle, both graduates of George Washington University, now medical students at the same institution. 5. Helen, married Ralph Hoyt, lives at Auburn. 6. Hendrick, deceased.
Wilbur LeRoy Corey attended the public schools of Niles, Cayuga County, and in 1916 was graduated from Cazenovia Sem- inary. He then taught school for one year at Niles, after which he entered George Washington University. During the World War he served with the Student Army Training Corps. While a
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student at the university, Doctor Corey also was employed as an examiner in the United States Patent Office in Washington. He was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1923 and received the degree of Doctor of Medicine at the same university in 1927. During 1926-27 Doctor Corey served as interne in Cas- ualty Hospital, Washington, and in 1927-28 was resident interne at Garfield Memorial Hospital, Washington. He came to Auburn in 1928 and for six months was connected with Auburn City Hos- pital. He then established a private practice in 1929. Doctor Corey was elected coroner of Cayuga County in November, 1929, and assumed office on January 1, 1930.
Doctor Corey is a member of Cayuga County, New York State and American Medical Associations. He is a Republican and be- longs to the Kiwanis Club, Alpha Kappa Kappa fraternity, and Loyal Order of Moose.
In May, 1927, Doctor Corey received the appointment of first lieutenant in the United States Medical Reserve Corps, being identified with the 98th Division.
John H. Farrell, who is secretary and treasurer of the National Association of Professional Base Ball Leagues, is among the most prominent men of Auburn. He was born at Ogdensburg, St. Law- rence County, and came to Auburn as a child with his parents.
Mr. Farrell began as a messenger boy for the Western Union Telegraph Company and subsequently became operator. He was also a reporter on the New York Sun and Associated Press, and during his work as an operator he won the distinction of taking a presidential message over the wires without a mistake for the Associated Press. Mr. Farrell's interest in baseball began as third baseman on the Auburn Independents, and he also was a member of the Golden Stars and Knights of St. James. In 1895 he organ- ized and managed the Auburn baseball club, and in 1897 formed the New York State League, and served as its first president, sec- retary and treasurer. Later he was president of the New York- Pennsylvania League, and continued in that capacity until his son
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became president, after his return from service in the World War.
On August 1, 1901, Mr. Farrell, as president of the New York State League, called a meeting in Chicago, and there was born the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, with spon- sors of nine leagues. They pooled their interests and the leagues turned over the tangled ends to Mr. Farrell. A few weeks later another meeting was held in New York City and the new organi- zation was perfected. During the first year the Association grew to seventeen leagues; in three years there were twenty-two, and in the fourth year there were thirty-two, with only one outside, the Pacific Coast League, which later came in. Later there were forty-nine leagues in membership. Mr. Farrell was made chairman of the board of arbitration and secretary-treasurer of the Na- tional Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. He handles and approves ten times more players' contracts, investigates more disputes, claims and controversies, and writes more baseball deci- sions than any man in the field. Ninety per cent of all decisions in organized baseball controversies are rendered by him. Several million dollars annually goes through his hands accruing from the transfer of players' contracts from one club to another, the collec- tion of awards allowed clubs and players by his decisions, and liens. He has jurisdiction over many thousand players represent- ing over thirty-five leagues in 235 cities and towns in the minor leagues of America extending from San Francisco, California, to Hartford, Connecticut, and from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Manitoba, Canada. He is the unchallenged head of an organiza- tion whose property interests are valued at over fifty million dol- lars, and a monthly pay roll of almost one million dollars.
There was a time before the World War when Mr. Farrell's organization consisted of forty-nine leagues on its roster, but the army and navy took many of the men and it fell to practically nothing, but a year after the close of the war the organization was rejuvenated by Mr. Farrell and today he is recognized as the father of good baseball.
Mr. Farrell is a prominent member of B. P. O. Elks, No. 445, Auburn, a charter member of the Knights of Columbus, and a charter member of the Auburn Country Club. He has been a
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member of the Chamber of Commerce for ten years and of the community chest for ten years. He has been secretary of the Knights of St. James for ten years and has been secretary of the C. M. B. A., a fraternal insurance order, for many years.
W. Bryan Wait .- One of Auburn's most prominent citizens and successful business leaders is W. Bryan Wait, who is president of the Nye & Wait Carpet Company. He was born in this city, July 16, 1882, the son of William F. and Lydia A. (Bryan) Wait.
William F. Wait was born at Hagaman's Mills, near Amster- dam, New York, in 1846. He was educated at Whitehall and learned the trade of carpet weaver from his father. At that time hand looms were in use exclusively and the Jacquard apparatus controlled the patterns. In 1871 William F. Wait located at Auburn and at that time became associated in business with the late L. W. Nye. In 1889 they established the firm and incorpo- rated the Nye & Wait Carpet Company with Mr. Wait as vice- president and manager and Mr. Nye as president. Mr. Wait con- tinued in that capacity until his death in 1915. His wife, born at Mechanicsville, New York, died in 1914. Both are buried at Fort Hill Cemetery, Auburn. He was a Republican and served as trus- tee on the Auburn water board. He was an active member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. To William F. and Lydia A. (Bryan) Wait was born W. Bryan, the subject of this sketch. William F. Wait's first marriage was with Jane Boyd (deceased) and they were the parents of Jane, who married Harvey Clements, de- ceased, and she resides at Auburn.
William F. Wait was the son of William and Mary (Haigh) Wait. He was a native of Hagaman's Mills, New York, and his wife, also born in New York, was of English descent, her parents having settled at Glenham, Dutchess County. In 1847 William Wait settled at Whitehall, where he became successful as a carpet manufacturer. He died there in 1865. Mr. Wait was a Republi- can and held membership in the Baptist Church.
The boyhood of W. Bryan Wait was spent at Auburn, where he attended the public schools. In 1900 he was graduated from
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Hotchkiss School, at Lakeville, Connecticut, and he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Yale University in 1904. His entire business career has been identified with the Nye & Wait Carpet Company. He became vice-president in 1914 and has been presi- dent since 1922. They are nationally known manufacturers of Wilton rugs and also are specialists in the manufacture of domes- tic Oriental rugs and carpets.
In 1918 Mr. Wait was united in marriage with Miss Mollie A. Nye, who died at Auburn, December 28, 1930. She is buried in Fort Hill Cemetery. She was the daughter of George H. and Mol- lie A. (Wilson) Nye, natives of New York and Canada, respect- ively. George H. Nye was educated at Burlington Academy, Aurora Academy and Phillips Exeter Academy. In 1889 he he- came president of the Nye & Wait Carpet Company, as mentioned above, and held the office until his death. He was also president of the Cayuga County National Bank and trustee of the Auburn Savings Bank. He was president of the Auburn City Club, and one of the founders of the Auburn Country Club. He also held the office of president of the American Axminster Industry. He mar- ried Miss Mollie A. Wilson in 1881. Mr. and Mrs. Wait had no children.
Politically, Mr. Wait has always been a Republican. He is a prominent member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, and belongs to Zeta Psi fraternity, Yale Club of New York City, University Club, Owasco Country Club, Owasco Yacht Club, and Chamber of Commerce.
William F. Lampman, who is principal of Weedsport High School, is prominent in educational affairs of Cayuga County and is well liked in the community with which he is identified. He was born at Buffalo, New York, December 1, 1904, the son of Charles Major and Luella V. (Lyman) Lampman.
Charles Major Lampman is a native of Michigan, and at the present time is treasurer of the Buffalo & Susquehanna Coal and Coke Company. He is a Republican, a member of the Congrega- tional Church, and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, 32nd de-
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gree, and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. and Mrs. Lamp- man reside at DuBois, Pennsylvania. She is a native of Buffalo. They have three sons: 1. William F., the subject of this sketch. 2. George K., lives at Wellsville. 3. Charles Major, Jr., a student.
The early education of William F. Lampman was received in School No. 59, Buffalo, and in 1922 he was graduated from Wells- ville High School. He completed a course of study two years later at the New York State School of Agriculture, Alfred College, and in 1928 received the degree of Bachelor of Science at Alfred Uni- versity. His teaching career began in 1928 as vice principal of Mt. Morris High School, Mt. Morris, New York, and three years later he came to Weedsport as principal of the high school. He has taken extension work at Syracuse University. Mr. Lampman is identified with the Cayuga County School Men's Club, New York State Teachers' Association, and New York State Principals' As- sociation.
In 1928 Mr. Lampman was united in marriage with Miss Bea- trice B. Coleman, daughter of William C. and Eva (Hodge) Cole- man, who are residents of Ilion, New York, where he is identified with the Remington Typewriter Company. Mr. and Mrs. Lamp- man have a daughter, Nancy Jeanne.
Politically, Mr. Lampman is independent. He is an active member of the Congregational Church, and belongs to Weedsport Lodge, F. and A. M .; Phi Psi Omega, Pi Gamma Mu, and Theta Gamma fraternities.
William W. Legg, Jr .- Among the representative and highly successful business men of Cayuga County may be mentioned William W. Legg, Jr., who is identified with E. Q. Dutton & Com- pany, of Cato. He was born at Ellenville, Ulster County, New York, May 2, 1870, the son of William W. and Jennie (Opden- brouw) Legg.
William W. Legg was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a glass blower by trade, and in later life became a widely known manufacturer of glass at Clyde, New York, his business
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being known as the Clyde Glass Manufacturing Company. Mr. Legg died September 28, 1922, and his wife, born at Kerhonkson, New York, died August 31, 1922. Both are buried at Cato. He was a Republican, and had the following lodge affiliations: Clyde Lodge, No. 341, F. and A. M., Past Senior Warden; Griswold Chapter, R. A. M .; and Zenobia Commandery, K. T. His wife was a member of the Presbyterian Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Legg were born two sons: 1. William W., the subject of this sketch. 2. Charles H., lives at Memphis, Tennessee.
William W. Legg, Jr., was six years of age when he located at Clyde, New York, with his parents. He attended the public schools there and as a young man was interested in newspaper work as correspondent for the following papers: Rochester Union and Advertiser, Buffalo Evening News, Syracuse Post, Wayne Demo- crat Press, Lyons Republican, Rochester Post-Express, and Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. In 1896 Mr. Legg came to Cato as a member of the firm of E. Q. Dutton & Company. This enterprise had been founded in 1860 by Elias Q. Dutton for the manufacture of chilled plows. Products of the company have a wide distribution throughout Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania and Michigan. A national reputation has been gained by the firm for the manufacture of stoneboat fronts and cast iron hog troughs. Mr. Legg is also a director of the First National Bank of Cato.
In 1896 Mr. Legg was united in marriage with Miss Louise Dutton, the daughter of Hon. Elias Q. and Julia (Mills) Dutton. Mr. Dutton was born on a farm near Cato, February 17, 1836, and died here, March 12, 1918. His wife was a native of Port Byron, New York, and is also deceased. Mr. Dutton was of Puritan line- age and was educated in Red Creek Academy and Monroe Insti- tute, at Elbridge, New York. As mentioned above, he was the founder of the Dutton Chilled Plow Company, which subsequently, was reorganized in 1896 as the E. Q. Dutton & Company. Mr. Dutton served during 1868-76 as justice of the peace at Ira, and during 1874-75 was supervisor of the town of Ira. He was also president of the board of education for many years. Mr. Dutton was prominent in lodge affairs, being Past Master of Cato Lodge, No. 141, F. and A. M. He was trustee of the Cato Union Hill Cem-
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etery Association from March 18, 1868, and from March 15, 1875, he was also secretary of the organization until the time of his death. Mr. Dutton was a lifelong Republican and in November, 1897, was elected as a member of the General Assembly to repre- sent Cayuga County. He was re-elected in November, 1898, and served as a member of numerous important committees.
Mr. Legg is a Republican and for twenty-one years has been a trustee of the Presbyterian Church. His lodge affiliations are: Cato Lodge, No. 141, F. and A. M., Past Master, and first to ac- quire the title of Right Worshipful; Past District Deputy Grand Master of the Cayuga-Tompkins District, and secretary from 1899 until 1906, now being secretary. He was appointed assistant Grand Lecturer in 1911, and is Past Patron of Cato Star Chapter, No. 234, O. E. S .; Past Assistant Grand Lecturer of the 14th Dis- trict, O. E. S .; Associate Grand Marshal, State of New York, in 1912; in 1914 Assistant Grand Lecturer Cayuga-Tompkins Dis- trict; Past Noble Grand Northern Cayuga Lodge, No. 728, I. O. O. F. His wife is Past Matron of Cato Star Chapter, No. 234, O. E. S., and both Mr. and Mrs. Legg are members of Jordan Court, No. 80, Order of the Amaranth.
Mr. Legg has served as trustee of the Cato Union Hill Ceme- tery Association since March 20, 1922, and has been secretary since March 16, 1925. He is also treasurer of the Cato Fire De- partment.
Abel B. Stover .- The entire career of Abel B. Stover of Ithaca has been connected with the printing business. He was born at Point Pleasant, Pennsylvania, July 10, 1878, the son of Zeno A. and Caroline (Thomas) Stover.
He was graduated from the public schools of Scranton, and began his career as a printer with the Scranton Tribune. Mr. Stover established his present business in 1909, and specializes in commercial and job printing.
On May 20, 1903, Mr. Stover was united in marriage with Miss Gail Celeste Wilson, of Ithaca, the daughter of Dr. Galen and Sabra (Garrett) Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Stover have no children.
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Mr. Stover is a member of the Congregational Church and be- longs to the Masonic Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Independent Or- der of Odd Fellows, Rotary Club, and Chamber of Commerce. He was one of the organizers of the Ithaca Advertising Club and is trustee of Eastlawn Cemetery Association. Politically he is a Re- publican.
George A. Brockway .- Honored, respected and esteemed in Cortland is George A. Brockway, for many years one of the city's most prominent men and civic leaders. He is the founder of the Brockway Motor Truck Company, Inc., and served as its president until his retirement in 1928, now being chairman of the board of directors. He is also chairman of the board and a director of the Second National Bank and Trust Company of Cortland, vice presi- dent of the National Bank, Homer, New York, president of Cort- land County Home for Aged Women, vice president of the Cort- land County Children's Home, and is vice president of the board of trustees of the Cortland County Hospital. Mr. Brockway was born at Homer, Cortland County, March 26, 1863, and resided there until 1918 when he removed to Cortland, New York. He is the son of William N. and Edith (Hine) Brockway.
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