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Mr. Watts is well known in fraternal relations, holding membership with the Masons, the Knights of Pythias and the Moose. Ile has an extensive av. quaintance in Oneida county, where practically his entire life has been passed; and various social qualities, as well as his professional ability, have gained him a strong hold upon the regard of those with whom he is associated.
FREDERICK M. WOOLLEY.
Frederick M. Woolley, the efficient and popular postmaster of Boonville, was born in this town on the 19th of January, 1876; a son of Emanuel J. and Sarah Frazier: Woolley, the former a native of Wurtemburg, Germany, and the latter of New York. The father came to Boonville, and here became identified in the carriage and wagon manufacturing business under the partnership style of Tanner & Woolley, which enterprise is still conducted by E. L. Woolley. Ile became very successful in this line of activity. their shops for many years being ranked among the largest in central New York. He passed away February 21. 1891, having survived his wife for twelve years, her death occurring in 1879.
In his native town. Frederick M. Woolley was reared: and in the public schools of this community he acquired a good education. lle entered the busi- ness world in connection with his father's shops: and was therein employed until his appointment, on the 7th of February, 1906. to the office of postmaster of Boonville, in which office he has been continued by reappointment on the 11th of February. 1910. He is proving himself a most satisfactory official, per- forming his duties in a capable and competent manner which has won the ap- probation of all concerned.
Mr. Woolley was married. in 1903. to Miss Nettie Grace Lee, who was born in Rome, New York; and unto them has been born a son, Austin Frazier Wool- ley, whose birth occurred on the 23d of September, 1907. The parents hold membership in the Presbyterian church, while, fraternally, Mr. Woolley be- longs to Boonville Lodge, No. 165. A. F. & A. M., and to Summit Lodge, No. 243, I. O. O. F. Ile has an interesting military record, having served for nine
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months during the Spanish-American war, and acted as corporal of Company K, the Two Hundred and Second Regiment at Guanajay, Cuba. IIe is now a mem- ber of the Spanish War Veterans. IIe has always been prominent in republican cireles in Oneida county, doing all in his power to further the interests of that party in the community in which he resides, and from 1901 until 1906 served as supervisor of Boonville. The subject of this sketch has ever been known as a reliable citizen and trustworthy official; while in every relation of life his substantial qualities are such as have won him the confidence and regard of those with whom he has been associated.
ALBERT II. WEBER.
Albert II. Weber, occupying an enviable position as one of the most pro- gressive and prosperous merchants of Waterville, where he has engaged in business continuously since 1889, was born in Utica, New York, April 8, 1860, a son of Christian and Maria Louise (Hartmann) Weber. The father was horn near Frankfort-on-the-Main and when eighteen years of age came to America that he might escape enforced military service. Ile continued in New York city for two years and then removed to Utica where he retained his resi- dence for a number of years. Ile then removed westward to Washington county, Iowa, his death occurring September 26, 1898. Ilis wife passed away in September, 1869.
The public schools of his native city afforded Albert II. Weber his educa- tional privileges but just before the time of his gradnation from the South street school his father removed to Iowa. In that state the son remained nntil 1881, when he returned to Utica and entered the employ of John Kohler, a dry- goods merchant, with whom he continued exactly eight years. Ile then bought out a clothing business in Waterville known as the Green Clothing Store. In accordance with his usual promptness and activity he kept his position with Mr. Kohler through the forenoon and then came down on the train, taking pos- session of the clothing store and opening its doors for business the same after- noon. Ile is by nature industrious and energetic and upon these valuable qual- ities has builded his success. For twenty-two years he has maintained a fore- most position in the commercial circles of Waterville, having one of the well appointed stores, while his reasonable prices and straightforward dealings have seenred him a gratifying patronage.
Mr. Weber was married in Utiea, May 7, 1884, to Miss Anna Simmerer, a daughter of Eugene and Maria Simmerer. The only child of this marriage is a son, Ralph E. Weber, who was born April 30, 1885. He was graduated from the Waterville high school in 1903 and from Yale University with the class of 1907. He engaged with the Carnegie Steel Company first at Pittsburg and later at Newark, New Jersey, and has since continued with that corporation. He
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took an academic course in college and is a member of the Beta Theta Phi fra- ternity.
Mr. Weber gives his political allegiance to the republican party and has filled some positions of publie trust although he has not sought office. For sev- eral terms he acted as a member of the board of education of the Waterville publie schools and for five years was a member of the water board of the vil- lage. He belongs to Sanger Lodge, No. 129, F. & A. M .. and his wife was the first worthy matron of the Crystal Chapter of the Eastern Star of Waterville. Both hold membership in the Presbyterian church in which Mr. Weber has been an elder for sixteen years and also clerk of the session. While business activities have claimed much of his time and energies and his labors therein have been fraught with success, he has never allowed his mercantile interests to preelude his activity in other directions wherein the welfare and progress of the city and county are involved. He has labored earnestly and effectively for the welfare of Waterville and his work has been an important factor in publie improvement.
WYBO E. WIND.
Wybo E. Wind, proprietor of a wholesale and retail bakery at Whitesboro and one of its most prosperous business men, is a native of Holland. He was born at Friesland. December 4, 1869, a son of Edward E. Wind. After re- eeiving his early education in the public schools he learned the baker's trade and, being ambitious to carry forward his work under the most favorable con- ditions, came to America with his parents in 1891. The father and mother are both now living at Whitesboro.
Two years after arriving in this country Mr. Wind of this sketch had made such headway that he was able to open a model bakery in New York Mills, Oneida county, which he conducted for two years. He then moved to Whites- boro, where he has been very successful in his business and is now the owner of a large and completely appointed establishment, occupying a brick building on Main street, which was ereeted in 1910. IFis success has exceeded his early expectations and is due to thorough knowledge of his business and his constant desire to please his patrons. He is an active worker in behalf of promoting the efficieney of men engaged in his ealling and is a member of the National, New York State and Utica Bakers Associations.
In 1893 Mr. Wind was married to Miss Mary Palmer, and they are the parents of five children, Nellie, Henry, Edward, Joseph and Andrew, all of whom are being given excellent advantages of education in the publie schools. Mr. Wind is active as a progressive citizen in public affairs but his interest is mainly eentered on his family and his growing business. He is a member of the First Presbyterian church of Whitesboro and is now its treasurer. Fra- ternally he is identified with Oriskany Lodge, A. F. & A. M. He owns a large
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brick building on Main street in Whitesboro, known as the Wind Block, and derives from it a handsome income, as it is all rented. A self-made man, he has advanced steadily, and through his energy, determination and straight- forward business methods has won a position as one of the representative men of Oneida county.
GEORGE C. HAYES.
The family of which George C. Hayes is a representative is one of the most prominent and well known in Oneida county, where it has been established since an early day. The first representative of the name to take up his abode in this county was Henry Hayes, who served as a minuteman in the Revolution- ary war; two of the direct ancestors of our subject participated in the war of 1812, thereby entitling him to membership in the Society of the War of 1812, of which he was one of the organizers. His grandfather, Jonas Hayes, who was born in Oppenheim, New York, in September, 1810, came to Oneida county in 1823, and here passed away, in 1895. He was one of the most substantial citi- zens of Oneida county ; and, also, the most prominent farmer of the locality in which he resided. The Hon. Albert L. Hayes, the father of George C. Hayes, was born in Boonville, New York, on the 17th of March, 1850. After acquiring his preparatory training in the publie schools of this town and at the Fair- field Academy, he pursued a course in law in the office of the Hon. Robert Earl, of Herkimer. New York; taking up his professional studies in 1867. After his admission to the bar, in 1870, he practiced in Herkimer for a time. Later he opened law offices in Boonville, in connection with Hon. Henry W. Bentley, of this city. IIe achieved great success in the practice of his profession, and be- came one of the best known men of Oneida county. In the investigations and reformatory legislation which marked the celebrated ninety-fifth session of the assembly, he was a central figure as one of the judiciary committee. He always took an active interest in the public affairs of the locality, and served as a jus- tice for many years. lle belonged to the Oneida County and the New York State Bar Associations; and was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, serving in the various offices of the grand lodge. IIe married Miss Marguerite Addy, a daughter of Charles Addy, a merchant of Herkimer, New York. She was a prominent and helpful member of the Presbyterian church, in the faith of which she passed away, in 1911.
George C. Hayes, the only surviving member of three children, was born in Boonville, New York, February 10, 1871. and in the schools of this town ac- quired his preparatory training ; passing through consecutive grades, until his graduation from the high school. Two years were then spent in Hamilton Col- lege, and, in 1893, he graduated from Columbia University with the degree of A. B. He, then, entered the law department of that institution, but, after one year's study therein, was compelled to return home because of trouble with his eyes. IIe continued reading in the office of his father for some time, but never sought admission to the state bar. For eight years, he filled a position Vol. II-18
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as tutor in New York city. He never made a business of the legal profession, but has given his attention to his present field of activity, handling real estate and insurance. In this line of activity, he has been eminently prosperous; his abil- ity being the measure of his success, and those familiar with his career know that he has made, and is making, continuous progress.
Mr. Hayes was married, in 1897, to Miss Susan E. Encks of New York city, who passed away in May, 1900, leaving her husband and one son, Jonas A., who was born in August, 1898, and is now a student at school. In 1902, Mr. Hayes was again married ; wedding Miss Emily M. Edie, a daughter of Henry Edie, a well known farmer of Marcy, New York.
Mr. Hayes is a great student of American literature, being familiar with the works of the best authors of this nation ; and has, also, frequently indulged his own fondness for writing. He is a member of the American Society of Authors and of the Genealogical Society; he also belongs to the Tlieta Delta Chi Society, presenting upon his admission thereto a thesis on "Ideal and Ideals of American Poetry." His fraternal relations are with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. During his college days, he formed many warm friendships which still exist; and has a wide and valued acquaintance with many well known and leading literary men of the present day. There is in his life, aside from the strong qualities which have been dominant in his business career, a marked strain of sentiment; as manifest in his love for and appreciation of the best that can be found in the realms of literature.
DAVID L. JAMIESON.
Although David L. Jamieson, postmaster of New York Mills, is a native of Scotland, his earliest recollection is of the town where he now lives. Ile ar- rived in America in his infancy, and is, to all intents and purposes, a genuine son of the Empire state. Ile was born in the city of Glasgow, August 24. 1864. Hle was brought by his parents to New York Mills, Oneida county, New York, when he was 10 months of age. Ilis father, Alexander Jamieson, was born in Glasgow, September 17, 1816. He was educated in his native city, and learned loom tending. He was married to Elizabeth Bissett, who was born February 27, 1823, and they came to America, in 1865. Ile lived in New York Mills until his death, which occurred June 29, 1882: his wife passing away May 24, 1898. They were both sincere members of the Presbyterian church, and possessed qualities of character which attracted all with whom they came in contact. They were buried in the Glenside cemetery of New York Mills. In their family were ten children, four of whom are now living: Robert, who makes his home at Hopedale, Massachusetts; Catherine, who is assistant postmaster of New York Mills; Mrs. Jean Burton, who lives at Rome, New York ; and David L.
After receiving his preliminary education in the public schools of New York Mills, David L. Jamieson carried his studies further in the public schools of Utica. ITis first acquaintance with business was as clerk in the department store of J. B. Wells at Utica, and he continued in this position until his appointment
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as postmaster of New York Mills, in 1899. He is ably assisted in his work by his sister Catherine, and resides with her in the old family homestead in this place.
Ever since arriving at his majority, Mr. Jamieson has given his support to the republican party, and, previons to accepting the appointment as postmaster, served as delegate to various conventions of the party. He is a member of Utica Lodge, No. 47, A. F. & A. M., and the Utica Masonie Club; he also is a member of the New York Mills Athletic Club. He has filled the responsible position he now holds through several national administrations, and has proved one of the most efficient and reliable postmasters New York Mills has known. He ad- heres closely to the maxim that public office is a public trust to be administered in the interests of the people-a principle which meets with the hearty indorse- ment of the entire community.
CHARLES T. SPERRY.
Charles T. Sperry, real-estate dealer, private banker and insurance broker of Whitesboro, was born at Yorkville, New York, October 14, 1855, and has spent a large portion of his life in this state. He is a son of Burton N. and Helen M. (Corbin) Sperry. Ilis father was a clergyman and the son was edu- cated in the schools of New Haven and Thompson, Connecticut, and Littleton, Massachusetts, where his father served at various times as pastor. In Novem- ber, 1879, Mr. Sperry of this review came to Boonville, Oneida county and en- tered as apprentice a blacksmith and machine shop where with he was connected until July 3, 1881. Ile then engaged in the same line of business at Whites- boro and was identified altogether about twenty-two years with this vocation. About twelve years ago he began in the real-estate business and now has his son assisting him, under the title of Sperry & Son. They represent half a dozen of the leading fire insurance companies and make a specialty of under- writing large manufacturing concerns in Whitesboro and neighboring towns. They have also acted as agents for either the vendor or vendee in ninety-five per cent of the real-estate transactions at Whitestown during the past ten years and deal in vacant and improved city property and farms throughout the county.
On the 13th of November, 1880, Mr. Sperry was married to Miss Ella Bow- ers, of Whitesboro, and they have one son, Burton C., who was born there, September 9, 1881. Ile is a graduate of the Whitesboro high school and on September 19. 1904, was married to Miss Edna M. Morris, daughter of Charles O. and Ada C. Morris, of Whitesboro, and they have one son, Charles B., born June 26, 1908. Mr. Burton C. Sperry is an adherent of the republican party ; he is identified with Schuyler Lodge No. 147. I. O. O. F., and holds member- ship in the Che-Ga-Qnat-Ga Club of Whitesboro; athletics furnish him recre- ation and pleasure. IIe is a progressive young business man, fully alive to the interests of the community and has made a record of which any man of his age might justly be proud.
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Charles T. Sperry gives his support to the republican party and has for many years been prominent in political affairs of Oneida county. Ile has served as clerk and trustee of Whitesboro and is now filling the office of police judge. He is a member of the Whitesboro board of trade, the Oneida County Underwriters Association and the Whitesboro Sportsmen's Association, being treasurer of the latter organization. lle is an enthusiastic sportsman, a fine shot and seldom returns from the field without trophies of his skill. A courte- ous gentleman of unquestioned integrity and proven business ability, he stands high in commercial and social circles and enjoys in a full measure the eon- fidence of all with whom he comes into contact.
JUSTIN A. AUERT.
Justin A. Auert, postmaster of Deerfield and one of its successful business men, has exemplified in his life the advantages of a good education when it is backed by sound judgment and a liberal supply of energy. He is a native of Paris. France, born April 2. 1869, the only son of Christopher and Catherine (Iless) Auert. The father was a custom tailor and, believing that more favor- able opportunities were available in America, he came to this country with his family in 1872 and located at Deerfield. Here he engaged in his business and also for about five years was connected with the Union Hotel. He died in 1885, the mother passing away in 1903. They were both devout members of St. Peter's Roman Catholic church of Deerfield and are buried in St. Peter's cemetery.
Mr. Auert of this review arrived in Deerfield when he was three years of age and received his preliminary education in the public schools and Assump- tion Academy of Utica. Ife became a student of Manhattan College of New York city and was graduated from that institution with the degree of bachelor of science in 1888. After leaving the college he spent four years at Utiea in the employ of John H. Sheehan & Company, wholesale druggists, where he gained a good practical knowledge of business. Being a young man of in- dependent character and desiring to become established in life on his own account, he opened a store at Deerfield in 1892. with which he has ever since been successfully identified. He carries a large line of fancy and staple grocer- ies and is also a wholesale dealer in flour and feed. being a member of the American Feed Dealers Association. On December 15. 1903, he was appointed postmaster of Deerfield and has ever since held that office, the duties of which he has discharged to the entire satisfaction of the people and the authorities at Washington.
In 1891 Mr. Anert was married to Miss Carrie Whitman and they have one son. Christopher J .. who is now a student of chemistry at Pratt's Institute, Brooklyn, New York. Mrs. Auert died in 1896 and is buried in St. Peter's cemetery. In 1901 Mr. Auert was again married, the lady of his choice being Miss Margaret Ruth Weaver, who was born in Deerfield, February 12, 1872, a daughter of Frederick G. and Margaret Weaver. Four children have come
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to brighten this union: Ruth, who was born September 2, 1903; Francis J., born May 30, 1908; Frederick Weaver, born November 26, 1909; and Margaret, born March 9, 1911. Mrs. Auert is a member of the First Presbyterian church of Utica while her husband is connected with St. Peter's Catholic church of Deerfield. Politically he gives his support to the republican party but he has never been a partisan, preferring to be governed in casting his ballot by the character and qualifications of the individual rather than by his party affilia- tion. lle is not a member of any fraternal or secret society although he can claim many friends in various organizations. He owes his success to his busi- less capacity, systematic application and sterling character, all of which are important elements in shaping the destiny of any individual.
CHARLES A. DUNN.
Charles A. Dunn is one of the younger members of the legal fraternity in Oneida county who, prompted by laudable ambition, is steadily advancing in his chosen calling. He has an office at No. 321 Arcade building and the num- ber of his clients is increasing year by year. He was born in Whitesboro, Oneida county, July 6, 1881, a son of Patrick and Ellen S. Dunn. While spend- ing his youthful days under the parental roof he attended the Whitesboro high school and afterward became a student in the Free Academy of Utica, from which he was graduated with the class of 1897. For his more advanced work he entered Cornell University and was graduated with the class of 1901 with the bachelor of arts degree, having completed the course in three years. He next entered the Albany Law School and won the degree of LL. B. in 1903. For a year thereafter he was managing clerk in the office of Lewis, Watkins & Titus, and then opened an office for independent practice. In the seven years which have since elapsed he has made steady progress, giving proof of his ability in the concise, capable and forceful manner in which he presents his cases and cites precedent and principle applicable thereto. He is concen- trating his energies upon his profession to the exclusion of almost all outside interests but is a member of the Knights of Columbus.
JACOB A. GOLDSTONE.
Jacob A. Goldstone, regarded as one of the rising young attorneys of Utica, his professional ability being demonstrated in the large clientage extended to him, was born in Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence county, New York, June 4, 1872. His father, Phillip Goldstone, is a resident of Ogdensburg and a lead- ing business man there, engaged in general merchandising. He married Bailey R. Oppenheim, and for many years they have been widely known in Ogdensburg.
In the family home Jacob A. Goldstone spent his boyhood and youth, and completed his literary education by graduation from the Free Academy of
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that place, with the class of 1890. He afterward took up the study of law in his native city, in the office and under the direction of Robert E. Water- man, then city attorney ; and was admitted to the bar in 1898. The following year, he located for practice in Utica, where he has since remained. He has never specialized to any great extent in a given department of the law but has continued in general practice, and his work has indicated his thorough fam- iliarity with judicial principles. He carefully analyzes his cases and never shuns the thorough preparation of the office which must always precede the forceful presentation of a cause before the courts. He belongs to both the County and State Bar Associations and is justly accounted one of the repre- sentative young attorneys of the city; he is, also, active in practice in the county court.
Mr. Goldstone has never aspired to political office, preferring to concentrate his energies upon his professional duties. Fraternally, he is connected with the Red Men: and his political allegiance is given to the republican party. Ilis record proves that elose application, the utilization of native talents and keen powers of analyzation and discrimination will win success in the difficult and ardnous profession of the law.
EVERETT F. CRUMB.
There are few men better known in Oneida and adjoining counties than Everett F. Crumb who has long been connected with the agricultural imple- ment business in Utica and by an upright life and fair dealing has made a host of friends. Ile was born at Unadilla Forks, Plainfield township, Otsego county, New York, October 29, 1845, a son of Ephraim B. and Elizabeth (Bab- cock) Crumb. The parents were both natives of New England, the mother hav- ing been a descendant of Revolutionary ancestry. The father was a farmer. Ile died when the subject of this review was seven years of age, leaving a wife and seven children.
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