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In August, 1930, Mr. Kessler was united in marriage with Miss Cherie Irwin, of Oswego, the daughter of Dr. A. W. and Stella P. (Emmett) Irwin. The former was born in England and died in October, 1929. His widow, a native of Kingston, Ontario, Canada, lives at Oswego. Mrs. Kessler is a graduate of Wells College, class of 1924, and was a teacher before her marriage.
Mr. Kessler is a Republican, a member of the Masonic Lodge, and be- longs to the Rotary Club, Fortnightly Club, Oswego Country Club, Mad River Club, and Theta Delta Chi fraternity. He is a member of the Pres- byterian Church, and his wife holds membership in the Episcopal Church.
Mr. Kessler is a trustee of the Oswego Home for the Homeless.
Nelson G. Tanner .- As a successful building contractor and lumber dealer, Nelson B. Tanner is prominent among Oswego's young business men. He was born at Altmar, Oswego County, Aug. 10, 1896, the son of William and Elizabeth (Potter) Tanner.
William Tanner, deceased, was interested in the building and contract- ing business for a number of years and at the time of his death was carpenter foreman in the maintenance and ways department of the New York Central Railroad. He died in 1910 and his wife died in 1906. Mr. Tanner was a Republican and held numerous village offices. He was a member of the Methodist Church and the Sons of Veterans. His father, Lansing Tanner, was a soldier in the Civil War. To Mr. and Mrs. Tanner were born six children: 1. Mamie, married David Tanner, lives at Wil- liamstown, N. Y. 2. Earl, lives at Watertown. 3. Roy, lives at Syracuse. 4. Herbert, lives at Oswego. 5. Nelson G., the subject of this sketch. 6. Lillian, married Floyd Welbourne, lives at Watertown. Mr. and Mrs. Tanner are buried in the Altmar Cemetery.
After his graduation from Oswego High School, Nelson G. Tanner spent three years as a carpenter in the employ of the New York Central Railroad. In 1919 he established his present contracting business, and is recognized as one of the city's leading builders. On July 1, 1929, he
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purchased the business of the Farmers Lumber & Supply Company at 180-82 East Tenth Street, and he is a leading lumber dealer of the city.
On May 23, 1917, Mr. Tanner married Miss Ruth Desens, of Oswego, the daughter of Richard and Bertha (Noftz) Desens, natives of Germany. The former died in 1896 and the latter lives at Oswego. Mr. and Mrs. Tanner have two daughters: 1. Doris Ruth, born Feb. 2, 1919. 2. Jean, born Dec. 1, 1922.
Mr. Tanner is a member of the West Baptist Church. He is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and belongs to the Kiwanis Club. Politically he is a Republican.
Alvin Potter, uncle of Mr. Tanner, served throughout the Civil War.
Charles L. Dain .- The firm of Dain Brothers, funeral directors, located at 112 East Second Street, has long been recognized as one of the substan- tial business establishments of Oswego, having been founded more than 65 years ago. Mr. Dain was born in Oswego, the son of John F. and Margaret (Bookman) Dain.
John F. Dain was born in Germany, Jan. 2, 1843, and died in Oswego, Sept. 3, 1929. He is buried in St. Peter's Cemetery, Oswego. Mr. Dain settled in Oswego in 1846, after having lived for some time in Syracuse. He was a cabinet maker by trade and conducted a furniture business in Oswego for eight years. In 1872 he established the undertaking business which is now successfully managed by his sons. Mr. Dain was a pioneer in his profession being a graduate of the Kalamazoo School of Embalming. He was married in 1864 to Miss Margaret Bookman, the daughter of Nicholas and Mary Bookman of Syracuse. She died Nov. 15, 1922, and in that year Mr. Dain retired from business. There were four children in the Dain family: 1. John F., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history. 2. Alice L., who died Oct. 10, 1901. 3. Charles L., the subject of this sketch. 4. Agnes, married William McCormick, lives at Pas-A-Grill, Florida.
After his graduation from Oswego High School, Charles L. Dain be- came associated with John F. Dain & Son, his older brother, John, at that time being a member of the firm. When the father retired in 1922, the business was reorganized as Dain Brothers. As mentioned above they are leading funeral directors in this section of the state and have been established in their present location for many years.
Mr. Dain was married on June 20, 1906, to Miss Geneva Galvin, of Oswego, the daughter of William and Mary (Carpenter) Galvin. Both are deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Dain have been born six children: 1.
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John F., born Sept. 3, 1908, attended Hobart College, now a clerk in the Second National Bank, Oswego. 2. Geneva M., born Nov. 25, 1910, a grad- uate of St. Elizabeth College, Morristown, N. J. 3. Margaret N., born Oct. 10, 1912, attends St. Elizabeth College. 4. Charles L., Jr., born Feb. 17, 1913, a graduate of Oswego High School, class of 1931, now attend- ing Union College. 5. Elizabeth F., born Jan. 28, 1916, attends Oswego High School. 6. Virginia A., born May 1, 1918.
Mr. Dain is a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and belongs to the Knights of Columbus, Elks Lodge, City Club, Oswego Country Club, and Oswego Yacht Club. He has always been a Republican in politics.
Joseph B. Ringland, M. D., of Oswego, has been engaged in the prac- tice of medicine here since 1904. He was born at Oswego, May 23, 1878, the son of Joseph and Alice M. (Breen) Ringland.
Joseph Ringland was a native of Canada, born at Prescott. He was 20 years of age when he came to New York and settled in Oswego. For many years he was widely known in this section as the proprietor of the Ringland House in Oswego. He died in this city, Nov. 16, 1891. His wife, a native of Ireland, died March 22, 1928. Mr. Ringland was a Demo- crat in politics. There were three children born to Mr. and Mrs. Ring- land: 1. Jennie Tifft, who met with an accidental death in 1929. 2. Wil- liam John, who died in 1912. 3. Joseph B., the subject of this sketch.
Joseph B. Ringland attended the grammar and high schools of Oswego and subsequently took up the study of medicine at Syracuse University, from which he received a degree in 1902. After serving as interne in St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse, Dr. Ringland came to Oswego to engage in the practice of medicine. Professionally he belongs to the Oswego Academy of Medicine, Oswego County Medical Society, New York State Medical Society, and American Medical Association. He is also a member of the staff of Oswego Hospital.
In July, 1918, Dr. Ringland enlisted for service in the World War and received the commission of captain in the Medical Corps, U. S. Army. He was stationed at General Hospital No. 5, Lakewood, N. J., and occasionally worked at Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D. C. After his discharge June 5, 1919, he resumed his practice in Oswego.
Dr. Ringland was married in February, 1906, to Miss Nellie Grace Pratt, of Oswego, the daughter of Silas B. and Louise (Rappleye) Pratt, of Oswego. To Doctor and Mrs. Ringland have been born three sons: 1. Joseph Pratt, born Jan. 2, 1908, a graduate of Phillips-Andover Academy, and Yale University, class of 1929. He is now identified with the New
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York Telephone Company, New York City. 2. Pratt, born April 16, 1911, a graduate of Phillips-Andover Academy, now a junior at Yale University. 3. Breen, born April 6, 1916, attends Oswego High School.
Dr. Ringland is a Republican, a member of the Masonic Lodge, Rotary Club, Oswego Yacht Club, American Legion, and "40 and 8" Society and is a director of the Y. M. C. A.
Lieut. Commander Harrison J. Angley, who is executive secretary of the Jefferson County Automobile Association, is a veteran of the World War, and an outstanding citizen of Watertown. He was born at Rome, N. Y., Sept. 12, 1884, the son of Capt. Jacob and Barbara (Hartman) Angley.
Capt. Jacob Angley and his wife were natives of Germany. As a young man he entered the employ of the Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg Rail- road, which later became a part of the New York Central Railroad. At the time of his retirement he was serving as engineer. Mr. Angley served during the Civil War as captain of an engineering corps. He was a Re- publican, a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, and belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic, and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Mr. Angley died Feb. 24, 1931, and his wife died Feb. 23, 1925. Both are buried in Watertown. Their children were: Albert J., lives at Watertown; Harrison J., the subject of this sketch; Harriet and Arthur, both deceased; Grace, married Frank Tauronjoe, lives at Watertown; and Daisy, married Ray M. MacDonald, lives at Syracuse, N. Y.
Harrison J. Angley attended the public schools of Watertown, from which he was graduated in 1898. He enlisted for service during the Spanish-American War and served as a member of Company E, 203rd New York State Volunteers. After the close of the war he established the Angley Studio in Watertown, which he successfully conducted for a period of 17 years. In 1913 Mr. Angley organized the 4th Division, 3rd Battalion, Naval Militia of New York and was commissioned a lieutenant, junior grade, later being appointed lieutenant. When the war was declared in 1917 Mr. Angley was a member of one of the first organizations in the United States to enter the service. He was attached to the U. S. S. Wis- consin and served as a gunnery officer, later being promoted to lieutenant commander on Sept. 20, 1918. He was in the transport service on the U. S. S. Pretoria, and served as first lieutenant, later being executive officer and finally commander. He was discharged from the service on Dec. 20, 1920, and returned to Watertown. He reorganized the naval militia and was assigned as the commanding officer of the 13th Fleet
HARRISON J. ANGLEY
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Division, 3rd Battalion, Naval Militia, but was transferred to the 3rd Battalion, Headquarters, Rochester, N. Y., 3rd Naval District, on April 15, 1930.
Mr. Angley was appointed executive secretary of the Jefferson County Automobile Association in 1922, and maintains offices at 243 Washington Street. He has served as a member of the Municipal Civil Service Com- mission, and as city committeeman. He is also secretary and treasurer of the Jefferson County Automobile Dealers Association.
In 1901 Mr. Angley was united in marriage with Miss Nina Rogers, the daughter of Seneca and Laura (Parham) Rogers, both deceased. They have no children.
Mr. Angley is a Republican, a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, Rotary Club, American Legion, "40 and 8" society, United Spanish War Veterans, Veterans Foreign Wars, and Crescent Yacht Club.
Theron A. Contryman is a well known figure in the business life of Oswego, where he is branch manager of Taggart Brothers Company, Inc. He was born at Pamelia Four Corners, Jefferson County, April 18, 1888, the son of William M. and Ella L. (Baxter) Contryman.
William M. Contryman, who was a native of Jefferson County, died in 1906. He was reared and educated at Pamelia Four Corners, and until his retirement in 1897 was interested in general farming. He spent the re- mainder of his life in Watertown. Mr. Contryman was a Republican and a member of the Universalist Church. His wife, born at Orleans, Jefferson County, died in 1929. They were the parents of two sons: 1. Leland. 2. Theron A., the subject of this sketch.
The boyhood of Theron A. Contryman was spent in Watertown, where he was educated. After his graduation from high school in 1908 he entered the employ of the Madison-Cooper Company as an apprentice draftsman. He was identified with that concern for ten years and during that time studied mechanical engineering. He then went with the New York Air Brake Company of Watertown as assistant superintendent of maintenance and construction. He was identified with the H. H. Babcock Company as chief inspector and factory manager for eight years, and in 1928 became associated with Taggart Brothers Company, Inc. Mr. Contry- man came to Oswego as branch manager in January, 1930.
On June 26, 1913, Mr. Contryman was united in marriage with Miss Kathryn Lamont Calvert, of Syracuse, the daughter of Lamont and Nellie (Moore) Calvert, natives of Watertown. They are residents of Syracuse. To Mr. and Mrs. Contryman have been born two children: 1. Jane Moore,
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born March 14, 1915. 2. Calvert Theron, born March 5, 1920. Mrs. Contryman is a graduate of Syracuse High School and attended Syracuse University. She is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion and is a direct descendant of Lord Baltimore and Cecil Calvert.
In politics Mr. Contryman is identified with the Republican party. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge, Black River Valley Club of Water- town and Oswego Country Club. The family lives at 121 West Seventh Street, Oswego, N. Y.
Alexander Contryman, paternal grandfather of Mr. Contryman, came to the United States from England and was one of the first settlers of Jefferson County. The old family homestead, built of stone, still stands at Pamelia Four Corners.
Harold J. LaTulip, M. D .- One of the outstanding members of the med- ical profession in Oswego County is Dr. LaTulip, who has offices at 58 West Bridge Street, Oswego. He was born here, May 20, 1898, the son of J. N. and Theresa (Yeager) LaTulip.
J. N. LaTulip, a well known and highly esteemed citizen of Oswego, is a native of Canada. He was born at Quebec and in early life came to the United States and settled in Oswego, where he has followed his trade as a pattern maker. He has spent many years in the employ of the Ames Iron Works. Politically Mr. LaTulip is a Republican. He has been a member of the commission on charities for 20 years. He and his family are members of St. Peter's Catholic Church, and he belongs to the Knights of Columbus, Elks Lodge and Eagles Lodge.
Harold J. LaTulip attended the parochial schools of Oswego and is a graduate of Oswego High School. He was graduated from the Medical School of Syracuse University in 1924, served as interne for one year at St. Vincent's Hospital, Staten Island, N. Y., and in 1926 located in Oswego. He is a member of the staff of Oswego Hospital and is identified with the Oswego Academy of Medicine, Oswego County, New York State and American Medical Associations.
Dr. LaTulip was married May 7, 1928, at Syracuse, to Miss Mary Shannon, of Oswego. She is a graduate nurse, having been connected with the Oswego Hospital before her marriage. Doctor and Mrs. LaTulip have two children: 1. Mary Diane, born Sept. 11, 1929. 2. Harold Shan- non, born March 14, 1931.
Dr. LaTulip holds membership in the Fortnightly Club, Oswego Yacht Club, Elks Lodge, Lambda Chi Alpha and Alpha Kappa Kappa fraternities, and American Legion.
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Nelson B. Hall .- One of the popular young business men of Oswego is Nelson B. Hall, who is a veteran of the World War. He was born in Oswego, May 8, 1898, the son of A. C. and Abbie May (Burnham) Hall.
A complete sketch of A. C. Hall appears elsewhere in this history.
After his graduation from Oswego High School, Nelson B. Hall spent two years at the University of Pennsylvania. He left college on Jan. 12, 1918, to enlist for service in the World War and was sent to Camp Han- cock, Ga. Six months later he was transferred to Camp Mills, N. J., and sailed for France July 8, 1918. He returned to the United States after his discharge in July, 1919. Upon his return to Oswego Mr. Hall became identified with the A. C. Hall Bakery, which was established by his father 35 years ago.
In 1920 Mr. Hall married Miss Gladys Lewis, of Oswego, the daughter of Levi E. and Ella (Hastings) Lewis, natives of Amboy Center, Oswego County. Both are deceased. Mrs. Hall is a graduate of Oswego State Normal School and attended Syracuse University. She was a teacher of music in the public schools of Herkimer and Oswego before her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Hall have a daughter, Marilyn, born July 13, 1928.
Mr. Hall is a member of the Congregational Church and is affiliated with Frontier Lodge, F. and A. M. He is a member of the Fortnightly Club and holds membership in the Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, American Legion and Pleasant Point Club. Politically he is a Republican.
Harry B. Lasky is treasurer and general manager of the Oswego Netherlands, Inc., and is recognized as one of the most successful and progressive young business men of the North Country. He was born at Troy, N. Y., Oct. 12, 1901, the son of Joseph and Celia Lasky.
Joseph Lasky, deceased, was a native of Russia. At the age of 27 years he emigrated to the United States and settled at Troy, N. Y., where he became a prosperous merchant. Before coming to this country Mr. Lasky had served in the Russian army for eight years. He was a Re- publican, a member of the Jewish faith, and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Modern Woodmen of America. His widow still resides at Troy. Mr. Lasky died in 1927. To Mr. and Mrs. Lasky were born the following children: 1. Abraham, lives at Brooklyn, N. Y., where he is general manager of the Consolidated Trimming Company of America. He is a World War veteran. 2. Anna Ginsberg, lives at Springfield, Mass. 3. Benjamin, a furrier, lives at Brooklyn, N. Y. He is a veteran of the World War. 4. Charles, identified with the Consolidated Trimming Com- pany of America, Brooklyn, also a World War veteran. 5. Mrs. Samuel
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Leon, lives at Brooklyn. 6. Harry B., the subject of this sketch. 7. Rob- ert, lives at Troy, N. Y. 8. Mary Muffs, lives in New York City.
Harry B. Lasky was graduated from the public schools of Troy and Troy Business College. He has taken correspondence work at Syracuse University. Mr. Lasky began his business career as a traveling auditor in Troy, N. Y., for the Borden Milk Company, where he was employed from 1917 until 1920. From 1920 to 1925 he was associated with the Nether- lands Company of Syracuse, N. Y., and in 1925 came to Oswego as man- ager of the local business. They are manufacturers of artificial ice and also have a well established dairy and ice cream business with cold storage in connection with the plant. A wide territory is covered by the company in Northern New York and the plant has a daily capacity of 80 tons of ice, and distributes 3,500 quarts of milk. Approximately 80,000 gallons of ice cream are manufactured each season. They are wholesale and retail dealers.
Mr. Lasky organized the Clip-on Corporation in Oswego in March, 1931. Their specialty is the manufacture of paper clips.
On April 27, 1930, Mr. Lasky was united in marriage with Miss Mar- garet Karsh of Oswego, the daughter of Julius Karsh.
Mr. Lasky is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and its numerous bodies, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Loyal Order of Moose.
Ira J. Harris .- An experienced man in his particular line of business, Ira J. Harris, of Oswego, is widely known as president and general man- ager of W. L. Wallace & Company, Inc. He was born at Fort Johnson, Montgomery County, N. Y., June 6, 1876, the son of James F. and Eliza (Hempton) Harris.
James F. Harris, born at Cherry Valley, N. Y., died in 1905. He was reared on a farm and for many years managed and operated a grist mill at Fort Johnson, N. Y. He retired at the age of 65 years and died in 1905. His wife died in 1911. Mr. Harris served as postmaster of Fort Johnson for four years, and was independent in politics. He held membership in the Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Harris were the parents of the fol- lowing children: 1. Elizabeth, lives at Oswego. 2. Gussie, married C. B. Benton, lives at Perth, N. Y. 3. Delia D., the widow of Zina Case, lives at Tribe Hill, N. Y. 4. Mary, who died in 1878. 5. Lena, who died in 1878. 6. Nellie, the widow of Frank Woods, lives at Oswego. 7. Ira J., the sub- ject of this sketch. 8. Grace, married Julius Turner, lives at Oswego.
Ira J. Harris was reared and educated at Fort Johnson and at the age of 15 years was employed as a clerk in the grocery store of J. E. Marshall,
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with whom he remained for nine years. He came to Oswego in 1900 as junior member of the firm of W. L. Wallace & Company, and when the business was incorporated in 1918 Mr. Harris was elected president and general manager. They are dealers in flour, feeds, grains, and poultry supplies, and have been leading retail dealers in this section since 1900. The business was originally established in 1856, by H. W. Wallace and Sons.
In 1904 Mr. Harris married Miss Bertha Kosbab, the daughter of Ferdinand and Caroline Kosbab, natives of Germany, both now deceased. Mrs. Harris was also born in Germany. To Mr. and Mrs. Harris have been born six children: 1. Raymond J., born Dec. 18, 1904, radio engineer with the Frank Richardson Company. He married Miss Arlene Richards, of Oswego, and they have a son, Edward J., born in 1929. 2. Bertha Ruth, born Nov. 17, 1906, married Wilbur H. Knapp, lives at Jersey City, N. J. They have two sons, David J., born in 1928; and Walter, born in 1930. 3. Gertrude Elizabeth, born April 29, 1909, now a student nurse at Yonkers General Hospital. 4. Edith Louise, born May 30, 1915. 5. Ira J., Jr., born Dec. 29, 1916. 6. Edna Irene, born Dec. 30, 1922.
Politically Mr. Harris is a Republican. He is an active member of St. Matthews English Lutheran Church, of which he is treasurer.
George H. Hunt, who has successfully engaged in business in Oswego for more than half a century, is a widely known and highly esteemed citizen of this community. He was born at Windsor, Conn., Dec. 2, 1858, the son of Michael L. and Rebecca (Sweetman) Hunt.
Both Michael L. Hunt and his wife were natives of Ireland. They lived in Connecticut for a number of years and later settled in Oswego, where Mr. Hunt was a truck gardener. He died in 1921 and his wife died in 1924. Both are buried in Riverside Cemetery, Oswego. Their children were: 1. Mary, who died in 1901. 2. George H., the subject of this sketch. 3. John T., who died in 1926. 4. Matthew I., a teacher, lives in New Mexico. 5. Charles A., who died in 1918. 6. Samuel, lives at Oswego.
George H. Hunt was five years old when his parents settled in Oswego. After completing his schooling he entered the employ of Major N. A. Wright, flour and grist mill owner. In 1888 Mr. Hunt purchased an interest in the business, and the firm of Wright & Hunt continued until 1898, at which time Mr. Hunt purchased his partner's interest. He handles flour, feed, grain and hay, and has been in his present location, 117 West Second Street, since 1894. Mr. Hunt is vice president of the
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Ontario Milling Company and a director in the First National and Second National Banks of Oswego.
Mr. Hunt was married (first) in 1888 to Miss Mary Farrell, of Oswego, the daughter of Bernard and Elizabeth Farrell. They had two daughters: 1. Mary, a graduate of Oswego State Normal School, a teacher. 2. Helen R., the widow of Penton Hull, lives at Oswego. She has a son, Lyman, born in 1925. Mr. Hunt was married (second) in 1909 to Anna May (Parsons) Mitchell, the daughter of Capt. John Parsons, who was a native of England. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt have a daughter, Georgiana, born in 1910. She is a teacher.
Mr. Hunt is a Republican, and in 1888 served as alderman from the Third Ward under Mayor H. D. McCaffery. He is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, Elks Lodge, and belongs to the City Club.
John A. Wiener .- One of the substantial citizens of Oswego is John A. Wiener, who is plant manager of the Oswego Board Corporation. He was born at Kewanee, Wis., May 2, 1880, the son of Dusmas and Mary Hazel (Fleigle) Wiener.
Dusmas Wiener was born in Germany and died at North Prairie, Minn., in 1929. He was four years of age when his parents came to the United States and settled at Kewanee, Wis. He was educated there and later became the proprietor of a saw mill at that place. In 1882 he removed to Royalton, Minn., where he continued to reside until his retirement in 1915. His widow, Mrs. Wiener, resides at Royalton. She is now 81 years of age. Mr. Wiener was a member of the Catholic Church. There were 11 children born to Mr. and Mrs. Wiener: 1. Annie Snyder, lives at Pierce, Minn. 2. Martin, lives at Saux Center, Minn. 3. Melchoir, lives at Little Falls, Minn. 4. Joseph, lives at Wausau, Wis. 5. John A., the subject of this sketch. 6. Mary Urbansky, lives at Rothchild, Wis. 7. August, lives at Sharpsdale, Colo. 8. Andrew, who died in 1914. 9. Albert, lives on the old homestead near North Prairie. 10. Matilda Harding, lives at St. Joseph, Minn. 11. Rose Janska, lives at Rice, Minn.
John A. Wiener obtained his education in the public schools of North Prairie, and until 1896 was identified with his father's business. He then was employed for five years in a flour mill at Two Rivers, Minn. spent two years at Royalton, Minn., and then went to Spokane, Wash., where he was identified with the Washington Water Power Company for one year. Mr. Wiener spent almost four years with the Great Northern Power Company in Minnesota, and later went to California as master mechanic for the Great Western Power Company. Upon his return to Minnesota
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