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The education of Charles Gamble was received in the public schools of Sackets Harbor and as a young man he followed the trade of carpenter in Chicago, Ill., where he remained for three years. He spent one year with the Board of Education at Detroit, Mich., after which he returned to Sackets Harbor. At that time he established the lumber and contract- ing business with which he is now connected. The company deals in builders' supplies and operates one of the largest lumber yards in this section of northern New York. Since 1922 Percy W. Gamble has been identified with the business, and in 1930 Charles Franklin Gamble became a member of the firm. Both are sons of Mr. Gamble. Numerous govern-
CHARLES GAMBLE
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ment contracts have been handled by C. Gamble & Sons, including large building programs at Madison Barracks, Pine Camp and Stoney Point. They are also well known builders of residence property and have erected approximately 150 homes in this section. Mr. Gamble is identified with the New York State Lumber Dealers Association, the National Lumber Dealers Association, and the Chamber of Commerce.
In 1879 Mr. Gamble was married (first) to Miss Violella Reed, who died in 1883. She was the daughter of Calvin and Hannah Reed, of Jeffer- son County. In 1900 Mr. Gamble married (second) Miss Carrie A. Whit- ney, the daughter of Capt. Daniel and Eunice (Reed) Whitney. He was a captain on the Great Lakes for many years and is buried at Dexter, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Gamble have two sons: 1. Percy W., a graduate of Mechanics Institute, Rochester, N. Y., now an architect. He married Miss Marheta Phelps. He has been president of the Sackets Harbor Chamber of Com- merce, and belongs to Sackets Harbor Lodge No. 135, F. & A. M. 2. Charles Franklin, born March 28, 1907, is a graduate of Rochester Business Institute and New York University. He belongs to the Masonic Lodge and Delta Alpha Pi fraternity.
Mr. Gamble is a Republican and has held the offices of village and school trustee. He is a member of the Methodist Church, and has the following lodge affiliations: Sackets Harbor Lodge F. & A. M. No. 135; Sackets Harbor Chapter R. A. M. No. 11; Watertown Commandery K. T. No. 11; Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Camp Lodge No. 92, Past Noble Grand; Knights of Pythias No. 368, and the Jefferson County Farm Bureau.
Frederic Conde, deceased, was a representative citizen of Oswego and founder of the Frederic Conde Company, Inc. He was born at Central Square, N. Y., Nov. 14, 1855, the son of Henry Swits and Dorcas Alida (Peckham) Conde.
Henry Swits Conde was a native of Saratoga County, N. Y. He engaged in the general mercantile business for a number of years and in 1856 located in Oswego, where he became county clerk and later estab- lished the Conde Knitting Mills. At his death the business was continued by his son, Swits Conde. Mr. and Mrs. Conde are buried in Riverside Cemetery, Oswego.
Frederic Conde was educated in the public schools but did not become associated with his father's business as had been planned. Due to ill health he was obliged to spend ten years in the West, and upon his return to Oswego in 1891 he established a small manufacturing plant, which later developed into the Frederic Conde Knitting Mill. He was actively identi-
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fied with this enterprise at the time of his death, Sept. 14, 1924. He is buried in Riverside Cemetery, Oswego.
The business of Frederic Conde was continued by his widow, Mary (Kingsley) Conde, until Oct. 1, 1930, when it was incorporated with Mrs. Conde as president and Michael G. Conn as vice president and treasurer. Edward P. Kenife is secretary. The firm has continued the policy of Mr. Conde in the manufacture of superior merchandise. They are widely known manufacturers of men's cotton underwear, and have added numer- ous other types of wearing apparel including men's polo shirts, and women's cotton mesh sport dresses.
On Jan. 7, 1908, Mr. Conde married Miss Mary G. Kingsley, of Syra- cuse, the daughter of Elisha Pierce and Emily (Hollister) Kingsley. The former died in 1899 and the latter in 1924. They are buried in Syracuse. A son, Frederic Kingsley, born to Mr. and Mrs. Conde, died in New York City in 1923. Mrs. Conde is a member of the York Club and Women's National Republican Club of New York City and Oswego Country Club.
Mr. Conde held membership in the Fortnightly Club, City Club, Oswego Country Club, Oswego Yacht Club and the Thousand Islands Yacht Club. He was particularly fond of water sports and was the owner of two fine steam yachts, the Catherine C., 120 foot boat, and the Corinthian, 90 foot boat. He was the owner of a fine summer home on an island near Alexandria Bay in the Thousand Islands group.
J. Edward Campbell .- Active and progressive in business, J. Edward Campbell is prominent in Oswego as vice president of the Maltby-Camp- bell Company, jewelers. He was born in this city, Dec. 17, 1892, the son of James Edward and Bertha (Trapp) Campbell.
James Edward Campbell, a native of New York, died in Oswego July 4, 1918. He was educated in the public schools and as a young man enlisted in the U. S. Army, being identified with the service until he was 30 years of age. He spent the remainder of his life in the employ of the City Rail- way Company in Oswego. Mr. Campbell was a Republican and held mem- bership in the English Lutheran Church. His widow, who resides in Oswego, is a native of Germany. Their children are: 1. J. Edward, the subject of this sketch. 2. Gordon, lives at Oakland, Calif. 3. William, lives at Oswego. 4. Manley, lives at Oswego. 5. Carl, lives at Oswego.
After completing his schooling in Oswego, J. Edward Campbell entered the employ of Jules Wendell & Sons, jewelers, with whom he was identified for eleven years. The Maltby-Campbell Company was organized in 1916 with U. Z. Maltby as president, Mr. Campbell as vice president, and Mrs.
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Maltby, as secretary-treasurer. Upon the death of Mr. Maltby in July, 1928, Mrs. E. K. Maltby succeeded him as president. They are recognized as the city's leading jewelers and have an attractive store at 20 West Bridge Street.
In April, 1918, Mr. Campbell volunteered for service in the World War, and after two months spent at Camp Dix, N. J., he sailed for France with Company K, 311th Infantry, 78th Division. After his discharge he re- ceived the following citation from the War Department in Washington: "March 8, 1919. James E. Campbell, private, first class, Company K, 311th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, Nov. 1, 1918. After all the regular company runners had become casualties, private Campbell volunteered as a runner, carrying a call for reinforcements through the enemy barage and guiding the reinforcing troops back to his company. He then aided in first aid work until his company was relieved. Under the provision of the act of congress ap- proved July 9, 1918, the distinguished service cross was awarded by the commanding general, American Expeditionary Forces, for extraordinary heroism in action. Private Campbell was among those enlisted men to receive this award."
In October, 1917, Mr. Campbell married Miss Marie Moran of Oswego, the daughter of Patrick and Sarah K. (White) Moran. The former is deceased and the latter lives in Oswego. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell have two daughters: 1. Elizabeth Maltby, born Nov. 10, 1918. 2. Patricia May, born April 26, 1926.
Mr. Campbell is a Republican, a member of Frontier Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 422; Knights of Pythias; Kiwanis Club; Leather Stocking Club ; American Legion; and Oswego Yacht Club. He holds membership in the English Lutheran Church, and his wife is a member of Christ Episcopal Church.
John Wilson has long been identified with public affairs in Oswego and is now a member of the Oswego County Board of Elections. He was born at Redfield, Oswego County, Dec. 6, 1858, the son of John and Helen M. (Sloan) Wilson.
John Wilson and his wife were natives of Ireland. He was a sailor and when 16 years of age came to the United States and settled at Water- town, N. Y. He sailed on the Great Lakes for many years and became an engineer. Later, in 1855, he located at Redfield, where he farmed. He died there in 1903 and his wife died in 1911. Both are buried at Redfield. Their children were: 1. William S., who died in 1920. 2. John, the sub- ject of this sketch. 3. James S., lives at Redfield.
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John Wilson was reared and educated at Redfield. He became inter- ested in the lumber business and in 1883 became superintendent of the Tonkin Lumber Company, of Redfield. He served in that capacity for nine years, was superintendent of the H. A. Burritt Lumber Company for six years, and superintendent of the Johnson Harvester Company for 16 years. Mr. Wilson has been retired from business since 1914. In 1892 he was elected county supervisor, and held that office for two terms, being again re-elected the third time. His term of office expired on Dec. 31, 1923. He acted as clerk of Board of Supervisors during the year 1923 and the following year he became a member of the Board of Elections. His term of office will expire on Jan. 1, 1935.
Mr. Wilson was married (first) on May 21, 1884, to Miss Alice E. Petrie, who died in 1902. She was the daughter of James and Jeanette (Guthrie) Petrie, both natives of Scotland. To Mr. and Mrs. Wilson the following children were born: 1. Ward A., born July 5, 1885, lives at Redfield. 2. Edward T., born July 7, 1888, married Anna Dodge, lives at Richland, N. Y. Mr. Wilson was married (second) on May 3, 1905, to Miss Effie R. Adsit, of Redfield, the daughter of Samuel B. and Millie R. (Fox) Adsit. They are the parents of a son, Hollis A., born April 14, 1907. He married Miss Genevieve Franklin, of Pulaski, N. Y., where they reside.
Mr. Wilson has always been a Republican. He attends the Community Church at Redfield, and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Maccabees, and the Grange.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson reside at Pulaski.
Henry L. Page .- In the important position of county agent in Oswego County, Mr. Page is prominent in agricultural affairs in this section of the state. He was born at Phelps, Ontario County, Nov. 7, 1905, the son of John Allen and Lena (Vrooman) Page.
John Allen Page is a native of Ontario County, born at Seneca Castle. His early life was spent there and he later removed to Phelps, where he successfully engaged in farming until 1930. In that year he was appointed postmaster of Phelps. He is a Republican and has been County Commit- teeman for eight years. Both he and his wife are members of the Metho- dist Church, and he is a 32nd degree Mason, and a member of the Grange. Mr. and Mrs. Page are the parents of four children: 1. Henry L., the subject of this sketch. 2. Mary, resides at home. 3. J. Cuyler, attends Cornell University. 4. Dorothy Gene, lives at home.
After his graduation from the grammar schools in the town of Phelps, Henry L. Page attended Geneva High School. He received the degree of
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Bachelor of Science at Cornell University in 1928, and for a short time was identified with the University farm management department. He came to Oswego in October, 1928, as assistant county agricultural agent, and on Jan. 1, 1930, was appointed agent. He has served as secretary and treas- urer of the Oswego County Dairy Improvement Council.
Mr. Page is a Republican in politics, holds membership in the Metho- dist Church, and is affiliated with Sincerity Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 200. He is a director of the Kiwanis Club, and belongs to the Fortnightly Club and Grange.
William A. Leask .- Outstanding among Oswego's progressive business men is William A. Leask, who is general manager and treasurer of the Leask Manufacturing Company. He was born at Rochester, N. Y., July 7, 1888, the son of John and Helen (Walker) Leask.
John Leask, who died in 1921, was a native of St. Andrews, Scotland, and his wife was also born in that country. He was interested in the dry goods business in Scotland during his early youth and at the age of 21 years started for America on the vessel, "Strathmore," which was ship- wrecked during the voyage. The entire crew and passenger list were marooned on an island for six months and suffered many privations before being rescued. Mr. Leask finally located at Oswego in 1908 and became identified with the interests of the Nottingham Knitting Company. Three years later he and his son, William A., organized the Sterling Manufac- turing Company, with which Mr. Leask was identified until the time of his death in 1921. He was a Republican and a member of Grace Presbyterian Church. His wife died in 1929. Both are buried at Oswego. Their only child was William A., the subject of this sketch.
The boyhood of William A. Leask was spent at Oneida, N. Y., where he was educated. He also lived at Elmira for a time. In 1908 he entered the employ of the Nottingham Knitting Company, but as mentioned above he transferred his interests to the Sterling Manufacturing Company in 1911. Upon the death of his father in 1921 Mr. Leask organized and in- corporated the Leask Manufacturing Company, of which he is general manager and treasurer. The company occupies a modern factory building with 20,000 square feet of floor space. They are widely known manufac- turers of women's house dresses and bath robes, their entire output being sold to practically one concern. Approximately 150 people are employed, at least half of whom are women in their own homes who sew for the company.
In 1914 Mr. Leask was united in marriage with Miss Louise Bush, of Oswego, the daughter of George W. and Cora (Petrie) Bush, of this city.
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Mr. and Mrs. Leask have two children: William M., born April 6, 1917; and Helen Louise, born Feb. 15, 1920.
Mr. Leask is a Republican in politics and during 1926-29 served as city chamberlain. He is a trustee of Grace Presbyterian Church and he is also a director of the Y. M. C. A., and a member of the advisory board of the Salvation Army. Mr. Leask is affiliated with Aeonian Lodge F. & A. M., and belongs to the Fortnightly Club, Leather Stocking Club, and Oswego Country Club. He also holds membership in the Mad River Club, of Camden, N. J., and is an ardent sportsman.
Charles Van Wie, well known in Oswego as a building contractor, is a native of New York. He was born at Amsterdam, Montgomery County, March 5, 1878, the son of William T. and Anna M. (Moat) Van Wie.
William T. Van Wie, who lives retired at Atlantic City, N. J., is a representative citizen of the community in which he lives. He was born near Albany, N. Y., and for many years conducted a business at Amster- dam, being well known as a building contractor. He also was established in business for several years at Plattsburg, N. Y., and retired in 1897. He has since been a resident of Atlantic City. He is a Republican and holds membership in the Baptist Church. His wife was born in Jersey City, N. J., and died in 1914. To Mr. and Mrs. Van Wie were born four children: 1. Mrs. John Ware lives at Newark, N. J. 2. Charles, the subject of this sketch. 3. Mrs. William Ancutt, lives at Pleasantville, N. J. 4. Mrs. James Hartman, lives at Atlantic City, N. J.
Charles Van Wie grew up in Amsterdam, N. Y., where he attended the public schools. He was associated in business for a time with his father at Plattsburg, and while there took part in the building of the federal barracks, for which his father had the contract. In 1897 Mr. Van Wie came to Oswego, where he spent 15 years in the employ of the Peter Raby Lumber Company as a carpenter. Later, he was associated with S. E. Fournier, general contractor, for ten years, and in 1920 estab- lished his own business, being located at 120 West 1st Street.
In 1897 Mr. Van Wie was united in marriage with Miss Josephine Dashner, of Oswego, the daughter of Charles and Amelia (Woods) Dashner, who were natives of Canada. Both are now deceased and are buried in St. Peter's Cemetery, Oswego. Mr. Dashner served throughout the Civil War and was held prisoner at Andersonville and Libby prisons. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.
To Mr. and Mrs. Van Wie were born three children: 1. Charles W., born in 1898, lives at Oswego. He is a graduate of Oswego High School
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and attended Carnegie Institute of Technology, Pittsburgh. He married Miss Lida Bailey, of Oswego, and they have two children, Charles and Nina. 2. Nina Bell, born Feb. 16, 1906, a graduate of Oswego High School and Oswego Hospital, being a registered nurse. She died June 22, 1928, and is buried in St. Peter's Cemetery, Oswego. 3. Raymond, born July 13, 1913, attends Oswego High School.
Politically, Mr. Van Wie is a Republican.
John C. Snyder .- One of Oswego's able and highly successful business men is John C. Snyder, who is president of the Snyder & Mackin Elec- trical Construction Company, of 201 West 1st Street. He was born in this city, March 11, 1881, the son of Jacob and Anna (Andelfinger) Snyder.
Jacob Snyder was born in Baden-Baden, Germany, as was also his wife. He was a harness maker by trade in his native land and after his arrival in New York City he spent three years as the proprietor of a shop there. He then came to Oswego, where he became successful in the same line of business. His shop is now owned and operated by his eldest son, Fred Snyder. The father died in 1916 and is buried in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, Oswego. His widow still lives in this city and is 86 years of age. Mr. Snyder was a Civil War veteran and held membership in the Catholic Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Snyder were born the following children: 1. Fred, lives at Oswego. 2. Anna Brosmer, who died in 1911. 3. George, who died in 1917. 4. Bertha Hurley, lives at Oswego. 5. Ed- ward, lives at Oswego. 6. Charles M., city engineer, lives at Oswego. 7. John C., the subject of this sketch. 8. Agnes, lives at home. 9. Kath- leen, who died in 1921.
John C. Snyder has always lived in Oswego. He attended the public schools and as a young man entered the employ of the Home Electric Light Company. After five years, in 1905, Mr. Snyder became associated in business with James H. Mackin, as the proprietors of an electrical construction and supply business. It was incorporated immediately with Mr. Snyder as president and Mr. Mackin as secretary-treasurer. The original location of the business was on East 1st Street, later 42 East Bridge Street, and in 1916 the company removed to its present location. The firm is widely known and their business has extended throughout the entire North Country.
In 1909 Mr. Snyder married Miss Catherine Lenden, of Oswego, the daughter of James and Elizabeth (Brophy) Lenden. The former died in 1901 and the latter lives at Oswego. Mr. and Mrs. Snyder have two daughters: 1. Ruth E., born Aug. 1, 1910, a graduate of Oswego High
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School and St. Elizabeth's College, Morristown, N. J. 2. Eleanor, born in 1918, attends Oswego Junior High School.
Mr. Snyder is a member of the City Club, Fortnightly Club, and Knights of Columbus. He lives with his family at 67 East Utica Street, Oswego.
Hon. Claude B. Alverson .- In the death of Claude B. Alverson on Dec. 23, 1922, one of the most eminent jurists and able lawyers passed from the courts of Jefferson County. He had been elected as judge of the Supreme Court of New York in 1920, 5th Judicial District, and was one of the youngest members of the bar to serve in that capacity. Judge Alverson was born at Hounsfield, Jefferson County, July 19, 1878, the son of Samuel and Fanny (Phelps) Alverson. Both were born at Hounsfield and are buried at Dexter.
Claude B. Alverson attended the district schools of Jefferson County and studied law in the offices of Walts and Pitcher, of Watertown, in which the late Senator Fred B. Pitcher was junior member. In 1905 Mr. Alver- son was graduated from the Albany Law School and during that year was admitted to the New York bar. He then formed a partnership with Edward W. Carroll, under the firm name of Alverson & Carroll, with offices in the Otis Building. His first political office came to him at this period when he was appointed deputy county clerk, and he was also elected super- visor from the town of Hounsfield, where his residence was maintained until his removal to Dexter. He served for two years as deputy county clerk, resigning to devote his entire time to private practice. The partner- ship with Mr. Carroll was dissolved and he later became associated with the late George S. McCartin under the firm name of McCartin and Alver- son. In 1910 Mr. Alverson was elected district attorney of Jefferson County and re-elected to that office three years later. As district attorney he handled many important criminal cases and his rise as a lawyer at this particular period was phenomenal. In 1918 he was nominated for county judge and at that time defeated Judge George W. Reeves. Two years later he was elected as judge of the Supreme Court of New York, 5th Judi- cial District, and during his two years in office he served in many counties in the State.
On Sept. 28, 1907, Judge Alverson was united in marriage with Miss Grace Hilliker, the daughter of William E. and Sarah (Countryman) Hilli- ker, the former a native of Dexter and the latter of Stone Mills, N. Y. He died in 1921 and his widow lives at Dexter. Mr. Hilliker ian away to enlist for service during the Civil War and served with a company of Connecticut infantry. He was a farmer and the owner of the well known
Chaude B. Prusa,
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Hilliker Farm in Jefferson County. To Claude B. and Grace (Hilliker) Alverson was born a son and daughter, Kent Hilliker, who is a member of the 1931 class of Dexter High School, and Marion C., deceased.
Judge Alverson was a Republican, and had the following lodge affilia- tions : Brownville Lodge, F. & A. M .; Watertown Chapter R. A. M. No. 59; Watertown Commandery K. T. No. 11; Central City Consistory, 32nd de- gree; Media Temple; Independent Order of Odd Fellows; B. P. O. Elks No. 496, Past Exalted Ruler. He was identified with the Jefferson County Bar Association, of which he served as president, and he also belonged to the New York State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He held membership in the Agricultural Society and took much pride in his beautiful dairy farm, which was located on the outskirts of the city of Dexter. He was recognized as an authority on fine cattle and his farm was well stocked.
Peter Savas .- As proprietor of the Savas Coffee Shoppe, at 29 West Bridge Street, Mr. Savas is recognized as one of the dependable business men of Oswego, where he has engaged in business for more than a quar- ter of a century. He was born in Greece, April 3, 1882, the son of Nicholas and Maria (Karaginopoulon) Savas.
At the age of 15 years Peter Savas emigrated to the United States and settled at Schenectady, N. Y. He and his brother, Chris, conducted a retail fruit and produce business there until 1899, at which time they removed to Bennington, Vt. They managed a confectionery business there for four years, and at that time Peter Savas sold his interest in the store to his brother, and went to Waterloo, N. Y., where he remained for one year. He came to Oswego in 1904 and became associated with James Svolos as proprietors of a confectionery business at 49 East Bridge Street. The business was known as the New York Candy Kitchen, and after two years Mr. Savas became sole owner. He soon opened a branch store at 29 West Bridge Street, known as Kandyland. Subsequently he sold one of the stores to his brothers, John and Thomas Savas, and later opened another store at 210 West 1st Street. Until 1930 Mr. Savas devoted his entire efforts to the confectionery business but in that year he became interested in the restaurant business. His coffee shop ranks among the up-to-date restaurants of the city and Mr. Savas endeavors to serve only the finest of foods. Ice creams and candies, sold by him, are manufac- tured in the Savas plant.
In 1915 Mr. Savas was united in marriage with Miss Despina Sideris, of Bennington, Vt., the daughter of Constantine and Constantina Sideris,
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both natives of Greece. They live in Tripoli. Mr. and Mrs. Savas are the parents of four children: 1. Marie P., born July 27, 1916. 2. Nicholas P., born July 14, 1917. 3. Constantinos P., born Oct. 13, 1918. 4. Bessie P., born Sept. 30, 1920.
Mr. Savas is a Republican in politics. He holds membership in Christ Episcopal Church, of which he is a vestryman, and his lodge affiliations are: Frontier Lodge F. & A. M .; B. P. O. Elks; Independent Order of Odd Fellows; and Kiwanis Club. He is also a director of the Oswego Cham- ber of Commerce and trustee of the Oswego City Savings Bank.
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