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tends to bring to man the key to that complex mystery which we call life is of interest to him.
Dr. Scheehl was married, May 23, 1911, to Miss Gladys MI. Head, of Chi- cago, formerly of U'tica, and they now reside at No. 11 West street. The Doctor belongs to Christ Dutch Reformed church of I'tica, of which his mother is also a member, and is a man of high moral character. In polities he is an independent republican, and in fraternal relations is a Mason, belonging to Oriental Lodge, A. F. & A. M., and Oneida Chapter, R. A. M. He likewise belongs to Almanie Lodge and the encampment, I. O. O. F., and has served as physician for that order, and is a member of the Independent Order of Foresters. lle is identified with the Woodmen of the World, of which he is serving as council commander, and is a member of the board of trustees of Utica Lodge, Loyal Order of Moose. He is also well known in medical circles as a member of the Oneida County Medical Society and the New York State Medical Society.
C. EDWARD BECKER.
(. Edward Becker, whose demise occurred in Utica on the 1st of July. 1908. spent his entire life in this city and was long and successfully engaged in the wholesale and retail meat business. He was born October 8, 1858, his parents being Christian and Catherine Becker. The father came to this coun- try from Germany in early manhood and here embarked in business as a butcher and pork packer, his sons later following in his footsteps in this regard.
C. Edward Becker obtained his education in the schools of Utica and after putting aside his text-books learned the trade of a butcher and meat cutter under the direction of his father. About 1876 he embarked in the meat busi- ness in association with his brother, J. Fred, with whom he maintained part- nership relations for about seven years. On the expiration of that period he formed a partnership with another brother. John A., conducting a wholesale and retail establishment at No. 135 South street until about 1905, when he retired from active business life. He enjoyed an extensive patronage and won a gratifying measure of sueeess in the conduet of his mercantile interests.
In 1888 Mr. Becker was joined in wedlock to Miss Mary M. Roemer. by whom he had two children, Mary R. and Ethel E .. who married Whiting A. Clark on November 16, 1911. His political allegiance was given to the demo- cratie party, while his religious faith was indicated by his membership in the Lutheran church. Of a genial, cordial disposition, he won a large circle of friends who esteemed him highly for his many excellent traits of character. Ile was deeply attached to his home and family and deemed no personal sacri- fire too great that would enhance the welfare and happiness of his wife and children.
Henry Roemer. the father of Mrs. Becker. passed away in Oneida eounty on the 6th of February. 1904. He was born at Homburg, IFessen-Nassau, Ger- many, on the Ist of January, 1830, and obtained his education in the place of
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his nativity. He erossed the Atlantic to the United States in 1852, locating in Deerfield, Oneida county, New York, where he began working on a farm. In 1854 he came to Utica and turned his attention to market gardening and in 1866 he purchased the farm whereon the remainder of his life was passed. He organized the West End Brewery in 1886, and two years later was chosen its president, serving in that capacity until called to his final rest. The period of his residenee in Oneida county covered more than a half century and he beeame prominently known within its borders.
In 1854 Mr. Roemer was united in marriage to Miss Rosina Grund, whose demise occurred on the 13th of September, 1892. They were the parents of the following children: Charles H .; Fred J .; Mrs. Edward Ellis; Mrs. F. J. Becker; and Mrs. C. E. Beeker, who resides at No. 138 Rutger street, Utica.
Mr. Roemer was a republican in politics and served as supervisor of the eighth ward in 1879. He was a man of social disposition and belonged to many German societies, including the Utica Maennerchor, the German Industrial Society and the Utica Turn Verein. Fraternally he was identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Masons, being a member of the lodge and chapter of the latter order.
ANGELO CARDAMONE & SONS.
The business interests of Utiea are worthily represented by Angelo Carda- mone & Sons, wholesale and retail grocers, at 739 Catharine street. The firm was established in 1897 by the father and he is now assisted by his three sons, Frank, Samuel and Joseph, all of whom are members of the firm. A large patronage has been built up among the retail grocers of Utica and neighbor- ing towns. The firm has occupied since April, 1907, a commodious three-story building and carries a well selected stoek which compares favorably with that of any other concern of the kind in central New York.
Angelo Cardamone is a native of Castagna, Italy, and was born in 1842. He came to Utica from New York city in 1890 and has ever since made this city his home, engaging actively in business on his own account sinee 1897. In Italy he was married to Nicoletta Saceo and they are the parents of seven children, namely: Frank, who was born in Italy in 1880; Samuel, born in Italy in 1883; Joseph J., who was born in this country in 1890; Cora, living at home; and Mary, Angelina and Frances, all of whom are attending school. Mr. Cardamone and his family are members of St. Mary's Mount Carmel Roman Catholic church.
Frank Cardamone, the eldest son of Angelo and Nicoletta Cardamone, is now thirty-one years of age. IIe received his preliminary education in the schools of Utiea and later was graduated from the Utica Institute of Com- meree. He has been a member of the firm of which his father is the head ever since he completed his preliminary training and is known as one of the highly promising young business men of the city. He was married to Miss
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Lucy Sacco, of Utica, and they have two children: Angelo, who was born April 29, 1909, and Anthony Frank, born July 25, 1911.
Samuel Cardamone, the second son of Angelo and Nicoletta Cardamone, is now twenty-eight years of age and has shown an earnestness and ability in business that give bright promise as to his future. He was educated in the schools of Utica and is a graduate of the Utica Business College, having become a member of the firm of Angelo Cardamone & Sons upon leaving that insti- tution. He married Miss Mary C. Sacco and they have three children : Helen, who was born January 12, 1908; Angelo, born February 15, 1909; and Rose, born September 30, 1910. Mr. Cardamone is a member of the Independent Order of Red Men and is an officer in the local lodge.
Joseph J. Cardamone, the youngest son of Angelo and Nicoletta Cardamone, received his education in the schools of Utica and completed his studies in the Rix preparatory school. He has been an active and efficient member of the firm of Angelo Cardamone & Sons ever since leaving school and, judging by the interest he displays in his work, is destined to a highly snecessful business career.
The Cardamone brothers are not unmindful of their duties and responsi- bilities as American citizens but are independent in politics and vote in sup- port of men and measures rather than in behalf of political parties. Active, progressive and efficient in business as in all other affairs, their influence is exerted in behalf of the upbuilding of the community. By the application of unfaltering energy and clear judgment the father and sons have developed a prosperous business and are to be classed among the wide-awake and substantial men of Utiea.
KEIRON K. GAYNOR.
Keiron K. Gaynor was born in treland. Coming to this country in his early youth, he first lived in Joliet, Illinois, where he completed his education. The year 1832 witnessed his arrival in Utica. In 1843 he married the daughter of James Handwright, a pioneer farmer of Marcy, who settled there in 1818. Mrs. Gaynor was descended from Colonial ancestry. Her granduncle, Richard Handwright. fell at the battle of Quebec, fighting under General Richard Mont- gomery in 1775.
After several years' residence in the western part of the city of Utica, which was then a part of the town of Whitestown, Mr. Gaynor moved his fam- ily in 1850 to a farm which he owned near the village of Oriskany, one mile from the Oriskany battlefield. There Mr. Gaynor took an active part in the events of the town, serving for several years as school commissioner. His es- pecial care was the education of youth, which he carried out in his own family. While his children were still in their minority he moved his family in 1864 back to Utica, where they have since resided. The children are as follows: Thomas L., a veteran of the Civil war, who lives at Springfield, Ohio; William J. mayor of Greater New York ; Dr. Joseph E., who passed away in 1874; Mary
KEIRON K. GAYNOR
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E., who lives in the family homestead at Utica; Helen F., whose demise occurred in 1902; Mrs. Theresa Gaynor Lynch, who resides in Utica; and Mrs. Emily Gaynor Macaulay, who makes her home in Brooklyn, New York. Mrs. Gaynor passed away in 1888, while Mr. Gaynor was called to his final rest in 1897.
CHARLES H. SAYRE.
Charles H. Sayre, who passed away in Utica on the 27th of April, 1894, was numbered among the most estimable residents of the city and was for many years prominently identified with its business interests as a hardware mer- chant.
He was one of the worthy native sons of Utiea, his birth having here oc- curred on the 5th of September, 1825. His father, James Sayre, who was born in Milton, Saratoga county, New York, in 1799, came to Utica in 1818. He was a man of upright character, good business qualifications, and in early years was quite conspicuous among the public-spirited citizens of Utica. He was first employed in the store of John Il. Handy, afterward became a part- ner, and on the death of Mr. Handy assumed the whole business. Down to the year 1852 he had several partners, and in 1837 also joined the firm of Townsend, Sayre & Clark for carrying on trade in New York city. From 1852 until his retirement he conducted business in association with his sons, Charles H. and Theodore S. He was a director in the United States Branch Bank, and for a short time in the Ontario Branch and for many years in the Oneida National Bank, of which he was president at the time of his death. He was also a director of the Black River Railroad from its reorganization and for many years was a trustee of the First Presbyterian church. He was for a time the prudent and judicious head of the Cemetery Association. He took a deep interest in public affairs, but sought no office, and held none save that of alderman, in 1834. In 1824 he married Miss Amelia Van Ranst, of New York city, by whom he had five children, three sons and two daughters, namely : Charles H., of this review; Mrs. Anna C. Byxbe; James; Caroline, and Theodore S. Mr. Sayre was called to his final rest on the 22d of April, 1877.
After completing his education Charles H. Sayre entered his father's hard- ware establishment and in 1850 was admitted as a partner, conducting business in association with his father and brother Theodore, under the firm style of James Sayre & Sons, until the death of the senior partner. The business was continued by the brothers for two years, or until 1879, when Theodore retired. Charles II. Sayre was then alone until 1884, when the establishment was destroyed by fire. He succeeded his father as a director of the Oneida National Bank and took an active part in its management. His business life was one of intense and unwearied industry, and those with whom he was asso- ciated recognized in him a man of high purpose as well as of marked enterprise and activity.
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Mr. Sayre was married to Miss Yora F. Guimguineer, who was born in New York city on the 28th of February, 1834. In early manhood he gave his political allegiance to the democracy but subsequently became a republi- can. He served as alderman during the years 1851-53. He never sought office, however, as a reward for his party fealty. Ilis term as trustee of the Fire- men's Benevolent Association exceeded in length that of any other ineumbent in the office. During almost the entire period of his connection with the asso- ciation he acted as chairman of the relief committee. Ile was also a trustee of the First Presbyterian church and was likewise a member of the Fort Schuyler Club and the Oneida Ilistorical Society. He was a devoted husband, a loving father and a faithful friend. Ilis entire life was spent in Utica, where he had a circle of friends that was almost coextensive with the eirele of his acquaintances. ITis widow has also resided in that city the greater part of her life, now making her home at No. 142 Park Avenue.
EDWARD CURRAN.
Edward Curran, who passed away in Utica on the 4th of June, 1894, was a lifelong resident of this city. Ile was not only a prominent business man, but a publie benefactor, whose memory will Jong be cherished.
lle was born on the 25th of February, 1835, the fourth in order of birth of the five children of Edward and Amanda M. II. (Bartlett) Curran, his father's home at that time being on Main street, near the site of the present New York Central depot. Ilis education was obtained in the advanced sehool and academy of the city, at the DeLancey Institute in Hampton, and at the Ellington (Connecticut) Academy. On leaving the latter institution he en- tered Hamilton College, from which he was graduated with high honors, and with membership in Alpha Delta Phi, in 1856.
It was his intention to enter the ministry, for which he was peculiarly fitted by nature, but the death of his father immediately after his gradua- tion materially changed his plans. The old hide and leather business founded by Edward Curran, Sr., in 1829, was at this time carried on under the firm name of Curran & Sou, the junior partner being Charles C. Upon his father's death Mr. Curran went into the store, forming the firm of Edward Curran's Sons, a name that has ever since been retained. After the death of Charles C., in 1858, another brother, George L., succeeded him and still continues the business. The house has always handled hides, leather and shoemakers' find- ings. It is one of the oldest and best known in the state and among the most interesting landmarks of the city.
But it was outside of his commercial relations and among the people of his native city that Mr. Curran left the most indelible impress of his true character and manly worth. He was best known and appreciated by those who were the least aware of his private business affairs, for in these he was largely brought into contact with men at a distance. At home he was preeminently a publie benefactor. taking a lively and an active interest in all important
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projects which promised general advancement and permanent good. He was a stockholder and director in the First National Bank and from 1888 until his death its vice president, and was also a trustee of the Utica Savings Bank and a member of its executive committee. In all these capacities he manifested a rare knowledge of financial affairs and ably assisted in directing them, but his highest ambition was to be helpful to his fellowmen. To the poor and unfortunate he unostentatiously gave liberally and cheerfully of his not over- abundant means, and in this respect no man enjoyed a brighter record. He was well known for his charitable acts and equally well known for his kind- ness, consideration and good deeds. He was a wise giver, possessing a keen discrimination between the worthy and unworthy.
In 1880 he was elected a charity commissioner, an office to which he was three times reelected, and served with signal ability and universal satisfaction. In this capacity he resolutely stood for economy, but just as firmly for justice and right. He also served for many years on the committee on orphan asylums, and was likewise a member of the committee on expenditures from the special fund. Ile was one of the founders and president of the Utica Free Dispensary, one of the first officers of Faxton Hospital, and he was secretary of the Home for the Homeless at the time of his death. Mr. Curran was also a member of the advisory board of the Woman's Christian Association and the first presi- dent of the Young Men's Christian Association, with which he was long, ac- tively and prominently identified. During the early history of the last named institution he was not only its guiding officer, but one of its chief and most liberal supporters. He was always fond of outdoor sports and in his youth was quite an athlete, pitching for a Utica ball club.
Mr. Curran was the founder of the Homestead Aid Association of Utica, one of the largest and most successful organizations in the country for the benefit of the local wage earner and home builder. The idea of developing this field was suggested to him by F. Leroy Smith, who was familiar with its operations in other eastern cities, but the inception, maintenance and success were due to his indomitable efforts and sagacious management. He was its father, its prime mover and its watchful guardian, and upon him during the first ten years of its existence devolved the heaviest duties and proper direc- tion. To its development he devoted his best efforts, and that they were en- tirely unselfish is evidenced by the fact that they were without renumeration or hope of reward other than that which came from the mere knowledge of doing good. In its interests he labored early and late: he was its stanchest champion ; his advice and counsel guided its affairs and the actions of his associates ; and often he advanced payments for worthy men who through mis- fortune were unable to make them themselves. The association was organized by himself and others in February, 1884, and he served as its president from that time until his death, performing much of its detail work and conscientiously guarding its ever growing interests. He contributed numerous articles in its behalf to local newspapers, which were widely copied by journals devoted to savings and loan organizations.
In politics Mr. Curran was a stanch republican, but steadfastly refused to accept political office. He was a member and for several years an elder of
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Westminster Presbyterian church and was actively interested in its Sunday school. His devotion to church work was akin to that displayed in the interests of charity, and his influence in both was of the purest, noblest and most ele- vating character. He was a member of the Oneida Historical Society and also belonged to the Manufactures Association. His death was the occasion of deep and widespread regret. Touching resolutions and glowing tributes to his memory were passed by every organization with which he had been con- nected, and in addition scores of letters were received by the family from persons all over the country, each bearing a tender encomium of his rare worth and high personal character.
On the 20th of October, 1864, Mr. Curran was united in marriage to Miss Lucy Helen Doolittle, by whom he had two sons: Richard Langford Curran, who is engaged in the general advertising business in New York eity; and Sherwood Spencer Curran, who is a graduate of Cornell University and secre- tary of the Homestead Aid Association of Utica. Charles R. Doolittle, the father of Mrs. Curran, was a son of General George Doolittle, who removed to Whitestown abont 1787 and became the first commissioned officer of militia in Oneida county, serving in the capacity of brigadier general with great dis- tinction. He wedded Miss Grace Wetmore, a native of Connecticut, and took up his abode in a house on Sauquoit creek. Utica, where Charles R. Doolittle was born August 4, 1799. The latter was for a number of years engaged in the dry-goods business in association with his brother, Jesse, condneting a store on Genesee street, near Catharine street, and gaining an enviable reputa- tion as an honorable and successful man. Ilis demise occurred in Utica on the 9th of October, 1841. In early manhood he married Miss Abigail Pickard Obear, who was born in Beverly, Massachusetts, on the 26th of March, 1811, and passed away on the 27th of July, 1890. Her father was consul to ludia for a number of years and also spent several years of his life on the sea. Unto Charles R. and Abigail P. (Obear ) Doolittle were born four daughters, namely : Abbie O., who is the wife of Robert S. Williams; Cornelia S., the wife of James B. Pomeroy : Mrs. Luey II. Curran; and Mary J., the wife of Dr. Hurd. Mrs. Curran, who makes her home at No. 60 Oneida street, has lived in Utica from her birth to the present time and is well known and highly esteemed throughout the city.
CLEMENT T. GUILLAUME, M. D.
Dr. Clement T. Guillaume, who for almost a third of a century has en- gaged in the practice of medicine in Utiea, his office being located at No. 248 Genesee street, was born in Boonville. this county, September 17, 1858, his parents being Frederick and Mary (Lewis) Guillaume. The father was a teacher of languages in France, his native country. prior to his emigration to the new world, and after coming to New York conducted a private school for instruction in languages at Boonville.
DR. CLEMENT T. GUILLAUME
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Dr. Guillaume pursued his education in the schools of his native city and afterward took up the study of medicine in the Cincinnati Eclectic Medical College, from which in due course of time he was graduated. Ile arrived in Utica in 1880 and following his graduation opened au office for practice, in which he has since continued, having long been well established as one of the more capable and therefore one of the more successful physicians of the city. His knowledge is broad and comprehensive and in the diagnosis of a case is seldom if ever at fault. Wide and thorough experience and continued study have constantly promoted his efficiency and among his patrons are num- bered many of the leading families of the city. He holds membership with both the State and County Medical Societies.
On the 28th of February, 1880, Dr. Guillaume was married to Miss Mary J. Boyce, a daughter of IIenry J. and Jane ( Alvord) Boyce of Boonville. They have long been well known in Utica where their circle of friends is almost co- extensive with the circle of their acquaintance.
SALVATOR TROY.
Salvator Troy, proprietor of the Forest Hill Monumental Works, Oneida and Prospect streets, Utica, has proven himself to be a man of good business ability and ranks among the energetic, capable and thoroughly reliable mem- bers of the community. He has won his present high standing through the exercise of a strong and well balanced will and an unfaltering ambition to gain an honorable name for himself and family-one of the noblest incentives that can inspire any human being. A native of Italy, he was born at Syra- cuse, August 24, 1856, a son of Alfio Troy, a manufacturer of Syracuse.
In the public schools of his native city Salvator Troy received the rudi- ments of an education. Later he learned the trade which he has successfully followed. On August 11, 1889, he arrived at New York, and was employed at the Jenny & Nelbach Monument Works. He continued with this firm until he began in business on his own account at his present location in 1900. He has a large modern plant, with machinery for handling and cutting stone, pneumatie tools, and with power generated on the grounds by a ten-horse- power electric motor. He is not a quarry owner but purchases his stock in the rough from the best granite and marble producers. He designs his own plans or accepts those of his patrons, always aiming to give first-class work at reasonable rates. His plant is kept in operation the year round and he furnishes employment continuously to several skilled workmen.
In 1897 Mr. Troy was married to Miss Lucy Majele, who is a native of Italy, and they have eight children: Alfio, who is engaged in the undertak- ing business at Utica with Cash; Carmelina, who lives in Chicago; Agatha, of Chicago, who learned designing under her father and is said to be the only woman expert in tombstone and lettering work in the United States; Alice and Attila, both of whom are students in the Utica public school ; and Ariosto, Herkimer and Joseph S., all of whom are at home. Mr. Troy and his family
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are adherents to the Roman Catholic religion. The family residence is at 119 Lansing street. He is an ardent lover of the American Republic, under whose protection he has gained a prosperity which has been honestly earned and is thoroughly merited. In politics he is in sympathy with the principles of the repulvican party. but he is a man of independent mind and is able to pre've good qualities in a member of the opposite party. Ile has never aspired to political lonors but has adhered closely to his business, in which Le has gained substantial success.
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