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Doctor Baldwin is a member of the Saranac Lake, Franklin County, New York State, and American Medical Associations, and during the World War was chairman of the medical advisory board No. 32 of the State of New York. He is also a member of the New York State Health Commis- sion, Tuberculosis Committee, and in 1919 was a member of the delegation
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from the United States to the International Conference at Cannes, France, of the League of the Red Cross Societies. He is chairman of Saranac Lake Chapter, American Red Cross.
Doctor Baldwin is the author of numerous scientific papers on the cause, prevention and treatment of tuberculosis, being co-outhor with Dr. Petroff and Dr. Gardner of "Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis," which was published in 1927. He has spent much time in special laboratory experimental research work on infection, immunity and prevention of tuberculosis. At the present time he devotes most of his time to consul- tation work with other physicians and surgeons, and has no private prac- tice. He is a nationally known figure in the field of tuberculosis, its pre- vention and treatment.
Doctor Baldwin was married to Miss Mary Caroline Ives, on June 1, 1895, the daughter of the late Titus B. Ives, of Cheshire, Conn., who was superintendent of the Cheshire Manufacturing Company. Doctor and Mrs. Baldwin have a son, Henry Ives Baldwin, born Aug. 23, 1896. He is research forester in the employ of the Brown Company, of Berlin, N. H.
Politically, Doctor Baldwin is a Republican. He is an active member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Saranac Lake Athletic Association, Saranac Lake Golf Club, and Saranac Lake Fish and Game Club.
Doctor Baldwin also holds membership in the New York Academy of Medicine and the National Tuberculosis Association, of which he is a life member and of which he was president in 1917.
Raymond Marshall Obenchain .- One of the dependable young business men of Saranac Lake is Raymond Marshall Obenchain who is successfully engaged in the real estate and insurance business in this city. He was born at Penfield, Ill., April 4, 1891, the son of Charles A. and Marjorie (Chauncey) Obenchain.
Charles A. Obenchain has been with the Department of the Interior at Washington, D. C., for 40 years and is now executive administrator. He was born in Penfield, Ill., in 1868, a son of Edward Smith Obenchain, who was a native of Mill Creek district, Va. The history of the family in America dates back to about 1750, the name originally being of German origin. Members of the family have served in all the wars of this coun- try dating from the Revolution. Charles A. Obenchain was married in 1888 to Miss Marjorie Chauncey, the daughter of William Chauncey, of Penfield, who was a Civil War veteran. Two children were born to them: 1. Edna May, born June 18, 1889, living in East Orange, N. J., married
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William Hooey, chief chemical engineer with the New Jersey Zinc & Lead Corporation. 2. Raymond M., the subject of this sketch.
Raymond M. Obenchain was educated in Washington, D. C., and spent one year at Georgetown University, in the study of law. For several years he was identified with the real estate department of the Washing- ton Loan & Trust Company. In 1912 Mr. Obenchain, on account of ill health, came to Saranac Lake. Two years later he became identified with the Saranac Lake Society for the Control of Tuberculosis, Inc., being the second executive secretary of that organization. He continued in that capacity until 1920, when he went to San Diego, Calif., as manager of an automobile tire and accessory company. He returned, however, to Saranac Lake the following year, later going to New York City, where he was con- nected with a brokerage firm until 1923. He then returned to Saranac Lake and was associated with Clinton J. Ayers, Inc., real estate and insur- ance brokers. Mr. Obenchain now conducts a real estate and insurance business.
On Aug. 12, 1916, Mr. Obenchain married Miss Helen Flint, the daugh- ter of Albert and Annie (Strowger) Flint, of Saranac Lake.
Mr. Obenchain is a Democrat, a member of the Episcopal Church and belongs to the Elks Lodge, Saranac Lake Golf Club, Rotary Club, having organized this club and its first president, now secretary, and Delta Chi fraternity. He is a vice president of the Adirondack Motor Club, and secretary and treasurer of the Saranac Lake Division of the American Automobile Association. He is also secretary of the Saranac Lake Society for the Control of Tuberculosis, Inc. For a number of years he was treas- urer of the Robert Louis Stevenson Society of America. He has been identified with all progressive activities of Saranac Lake since 1913.
William Chauncey Shackett .- Among the successful business men of Saranac Lake is William Chauncey Shackett, popular automobile dealer and successful electrical contractor. He was born at Black Brook, N. Y., Sept. 2, 1889, the son of Noah H. and Anna (Pearson) Shackett.
Noah H. Shackett, a native of New York, was born in 1862. He was employed for many years in the store of J. J. Rogers Company, paper manufacturers, of Au Sable Forks, N. Y. He died in April, 1892. Mr. Shackett was married in 1883 to Miss Anna Pearson, the daughter of William H. Pearson of Au Sable Forks. They were the parents of three children: 1. Myra, born April 24, 1887, married Robert Walsh, lives at Del Monte, Calif. 2. William C., the subject of this sketch. 3. Charlotte L., born Aug. 2, 1891, married William Parker, lives at Del Monte.
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The boyhood of William C. Shackett was spent at Au Sable Forks, and Keene, N. Y. He left school at an early age and was employed in the lumber camps of New York. When 16 years old he came to Saranac Lake and during the following four years was employed by the New York Central Railroad. In 1910 he became identified with Russer & Muller, electrical contractors, in whose employ he remained for ten years. He became proprietor of the business in 1921 and at that time also became interested in the automobile business. The business was incorporated in April, 1930. Mr. Shackett has been agent here for the Marmon car since 1923, Reo since 1927, and Oldsmobile since 1930.
Mr. Shackett was married (first) in 1908 to Miss Amber Blanchard. Their children are: 1. Thelma, born in 1911, married Isadore Gebo, lives at Saranac Lake. 2. William C., Jr., born in 1912. Mr. Shackett was married (second) in 1918 to Miss Irene Rock, of Saranac Lake. To them have been born two daughters: Marian Ruth, born on Oct. 13, 1921; and Ella May, born on March 8, 1927.
Mr. Shackett is a Democrat, a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church, and belongs to the Elks Lodge and Chamber of Commerce.
Wayne Edward Timmerman .- Well known in Franklin County as the capable city manager of Saranac Lake, Wayne E. Timmerman is a native of New York. He was born at Theresa, Jan. 8, 1894, the son of George Hemperly and Rhoda (Edwards) Timmerman.
George Hemperly Timmerman was born at Orleans, N. Y., in 1857. In early life he was a farmer and later engaged in business at Massena, N. Y. He is now a resident of Greenwich, Conn. He was married twice, his first wife having died shortly after their marriage. He was married second in 1892 to Miss Rhoda Edwards, whose father was a veteran of the Civil War. To them were born two sons: 1. Wayne Edward, the sub- ject of this sketch. 2. Ray Walrath, born Nov. 10, 1902, identified with the Greenwich Power Company at Greenwich, Conn.
The name of Timmerman was originally Zimmerman, early members of this family having come to the United States from Germany. Henry and John Zimmerman, brothers, came to America from Hamburg in 1750. They settled in the Mohawk Valley and at that time the spelling of the name was changed to Timmerman. Both enlisted for service in the Revo- lutionary War. John received the commission of lieutenant and was killed in an encounter with the English and Indians. Henry Timmerman became the father of Frederick, who was born in 1788, and died in 1860, the latter became the father of George Frederick Timmerman, who was born in
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1813, and died in 1902. He was the father of George Hemperly Timmer- man, father of the subject of this sketch.
Wayne Edward Timmerman received his early education in the public schools of Massena, N. Y., and received a degree of civil engineer from the Clarkson College of Technology, at Potsdam, in 1918. At that time he enlisted for service in the World War as a member of the 472nd Engineers. After the close of the war Mr. Timmerman resumed his former employ- ment with the Aluminum Company of America, having been identified with that concern during his college career. In 1921 Mr. Timmerman became village engineer of Massena and held that office for eight years. Since June, 1929, he has served as city manager of Saranac Lake.
On June 12, 1923, Mr. Timmerman married Miss Clara Anne May, the daughter of Mrs. Catherine May, a native of Germany, who now lives at Atlantic City, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman had three children, one of whom died in infancy. The other children are: 1. Richard Thomas, born Aug. 29, 1927. 2. Catherine Klock, born June 13, 1931.
Politically Mr. Timmerman is independent. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, Masonic Lodge, American Legion, Rotary Club, Omicron Pi Omicron fraternity, Saranac Lake Boat and Waterways Club, and New York State Society of Engineers. He also is a member of the National City Managers Association.
Aaron Goldsmith .- For almost half a century Aaron Goldsmith was actively identified with the business life of Saranac Lake as the proprietor of a dry goods and clothing store. He was born at Frankfort-on-the-Main, Germany, Dec. 10, 1853, and died at Saranac Lake in June, 1930. He is buried in Pine Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Goldsmith was the son of Wolff Gold- smith, who spent his entire life in Germany.
In 1871 Aaron Goldsmith emigrated to the United States and after a short stay in New York City he located in Chicago. He later became a peddler in the Adirondack region of Northern New York. Subsequently he engaged in business at Saranac Lake in 1884, and through his industry he became one of the city's most prosperous merchants. The business is now conducted by his son, Charles H. Goldsmith, in its original location, 42-44 Main Street.
In 1884 Mr. Goldsmith married (first) Miss Margaret Carey, the daughter of Michael and Bridget Carey of Black Brook, N. Y. Their chil- dren are: Charles H., born Oct. 2, 1886, has been associated with the dry goods business since 1907. 2. Bertha, born in 1888, married Lionel F. Miller, druggist, Saranac Lake. Margaret (Carey) Goldsmith died in
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1890 and is buried at Black Brook. Mr. Goldsmith was married (second) to Miss Margaret Murphy, who died in 1910. She is buried at Saranac Lake.
Mr. Goldsmith was a Republican in politics and held membership in St. Bernard's Catholic Church.
Charles Utley Putnam, who is president of the First National Bank of the Thousand Islands, of Alexandria Bay, is considered a leading banker of Jefferson County. He was born at Alexandria, March 2, 1873, the son of Squire Utley and Nancy (Townsend) Putnam.
Throughout his life Squire Utley Putnam engaged in general farming and stock raising and was the owner of a well improved farm of 150 acres in Jefferson County. Both he and his wife were born at Alexandria. He was a Democrat and served as assessor of Alexandria, being very active in local affairs. He was a trustee of the Methodist Church. He and his wife are buried at Plessis, N. Y. Their children were: Charles Utley, the subject of this sketch; Frank M., who lives on the Putnam homestead; and Lulu, married Dr. Byron Haskin, lives at Theresa, N. Y.
Squire Utley Putnam was the son of John A. and Marietta (Keech) Putnam, who were natives of Oneida County, N. Y. Both are buried at Plessis. Nancy (Townsend) Putnam was the daughter of George W. and Harriet A. (Hoyt) Townsend. The former was born at Brownsville, Jefferson County, and the latter at Plessis. He was a farmer and also owned and operated a wagon, carriage, and sleigh shop.
Charles Utley Putnam received his early education in the Plessis pub- lic school. In 1894 he was graduated from Potsdam Normal School and the following year completed a course of study at Eastman College. Be- fore entering normal school he had spent some time in the employ of W. H. Thompson & Son, hardware dealers, of Alexandria Bay, and after his graduation from Eastman College he continued with the company as bookkeeper. He became bookkeeper in 1896 for the Exchange Bank of Clayton, and in April, 1900, came to Alexandria Bay as one of the organiz- ers of the First National Bank of the Thousand Islands, being its first cashier. The bank's first deposit is dated April 16, 1900. Upon the death of A. C. Cornwall, president of the institution, Mr. Putnam became president.
In 1897 Mr. Putnam was united in marriage with Miss Georgia Dillon, the daughter of James and Corintha (Augsbury) Dillon, natives of Alex- andria. Mr. Dillon, who lives retired at Alexandria Bay, is a Civil War
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veteran and the only surviving member of the James A. Campbell Post, G. A. R. His wife is deceased.
Mr. Putnam is a Democrat, and for 20 years held the office of treasurer of the Methodist Church. He belongs to the Kiwanis Club and Chamber of Commerce, and has the following lodge affiliations: Alexandria Bay Lodge, F. and A. M., No. 297, Past Master; Theresa Chapter, R. A. M. No. 149, Past High Priest; Watertown Commandery, K. T. No. 11, Media Temple; and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He also belongs to the Alexandria Bay Sportsman's Association.
Sidney Francis Blanchet, M. D., is one of the representative physicians and surgeons of Franklin County, established in the practice of his pro- fession at Saranac Lake. He was born in Ottawa, Canada, June 4, 1882, the son of Ludger and Mary Amelia (Hunton) Blanchet.
Ludger Blanchet was born in Quebec and was employed in the civil service department of the Dominion. The family is of French descent, and settled in Canada during the early part of the 17th century. A brother of Ludger Blanchet was Judge Jean Blanchet, well known jurist of Quebec. An uncle was Archbishop Blanchet of Portland, Oregon, who was a historical figure of the Northwest. Ludger Blanchet was married in 1867 to Miss Mary Amelia Hunton of Ottawa, whose parents were natives of Yorkshire, England. To Mr. and Mrs. Blanchet were born eleven children, as follows: 1. Geraldine, born in 1868, a nurse, lives in New York City. 2. Herbert H., born in 1870, salesman, lives in Montreal, Canada. 3. Paul F., born in 1872, public accountant, lives in St. John, N. B. 4. Arthur L., born in 1874, city clerk, lives in Vancouver, B. C. 5. Edith M., born in 1876, married James A. Killion, woolen goods importer, lives at Montclair, N. J. 6. Aline, born in 1878, died in 1928, was the wife of John Drinkwater, of Orillia, Ont. 7. Florence, born in 1880, married Raymond Myers, attorney, lives at Kapuskasing, Ont. 8. Sidney Francis, the subject of this sketch. 9. Guy H., born in 1884, mining engineer, lives at Ottawa, and for many years engaged in exploration work for the Canad- ian government in the Hudson Bay district. In 1929 he was put in charge of an airplane expedition sent out to search for Col. McAlpin, who was lost in the far North. The expedition was a success. 10. Geoffrey O., born in 1886, died in 1926. 11. Helen, born, in 1888, lives in Ottawa with her brother, Guy Blanchet. Ludger Blanchet died in 1918 and is buried in Ottawa.
Sidney F. Blanchet received his early education in the public schools of Ottawa, being graduated from high school in 1899. He then entered
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McGill University in Montreal but on account of ill health was obliged to leave college in 1904. He came to Saranac Lake on account of a lung infec- tion and after two years fully recovered his health and at that time re- turned to McGill University where he received the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1908. He immediately came to Saranac Lake and spent two years as resident physician at Trudeau Sanatorium. Since 1910 Dr. Blanchet has engaged in private practice at Saranac Lake, N. Y., his prac- tice being limited to the treatment of tuberculosis. His office and resi- dence are located at 27 Church Street.
On Dec. 12, 1911, Dr. Blanchet married Miss Mildred Joy McMaster, at Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Hugh B. and Phylena (Gray) McMaster, of Eau Claire, Wis. They are the parents of three sons: 1. Gray, born Aug. 8, 1913. 2. David, born May 15, 1919. 3. Jeremy, born March 28, 1922.
Since becoming a citizen of the United States in 1913, Dr. Blanchet has been a Democrat in politics. He holds membership in the Franklin County, New York State, and American Medical Associations, and National Tuber- culosis Association. He was one of the founders of the curling club at Saranac Lake, and served as president of the Grand National Curling Club of America.
Daniel Bernard Dwyer .- One of the representative business men of Saranac Lake, where he has successfully engaged in the drug business for 25 years, is Mr. Dwyer, who is a native of New York. He was born at Plattsburg, June 4, 1884, the son of Michael and Ellen (Sullivan) Dwyer.
Michael Dwyer was born in Quebec, Canada, Oct. 10, 1857. He was the son of Michael Dwyer, a native of Ireland. Michael Dwyer, Jr., entered the employ of the Chateaugay Railway Company as a young man and later became passenger conductor. When that company was pur- chased by the Delaware & Hudson Railroad, Mr. Dwyer remained in their employ, being identified with railroad work for a period of 37 years. He retired at the age of 60 years and died at Lake Placid in 1922. Mr. Dwyer was married in 1883 to Miss Ellen Sullivan, the daughter of Daniel Sullivan of Plattsburg. To them were born five children: 1. Daniel B., the subject of this sketch. 2. George W., born Feb. 10, 1886, unmarried, lives at Saranac Lake. 3. Eugene E., born in 1888, is identified with the Chapman Motor Company, of Plattsburgh. 4. Winifred M., born in 1892, married James Madden, merchant, lives at Jay, N. Y. 5. David, born in 1894, died at Syracuse, while in training for service during the World War.
Daniel Bernard Dwyer obtained his education in the public schools of Saranac Lake and attended the New York College of Pharmacy, now one
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of the colleges of Columbia University. He was graduated from that in- stitution in 1905 and upon his return to Saranac Lake he became associated with B. B. Flint, a prominent pioneer druggist of this city. This partner- ship continued until 1920, when the business was incorporated as Flint's Drug Stores, Inc. Stores were opened at Glens Falls and Lake George, and Mr. Dwyer was in complete charge of the store at Saranac Lake. He purchased the latter in 1930 but still maintains an interest in the corpo ration.
Mr. Dwyer was married on June 4, 1907, to Miss Margaret M. Carroll, the daughter of James and Mary Carroll of Malone. Both are deceased and are buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Dwyer have a daughter, Rita Isabel, born Sept. 15, 1917. She attends Saranac Lake High School.
In politics Mr. Dwyer has always been a Democrat. He and his family are members of St. Bernard's Catholic Church, and he is affiliated with the Knights of Columbus and Elks Lodge. He also belongs to the Saranac Lake Fish and Game Club.
Frank A. Pattinson, D. D. S., who has since 1894 engaged in the prac- tice of dentistry at Saranac Lake, is prominent in the civic, social and fraternal life of that community. He was born near Port Henry, N. Y., Jan. 2, 1868, the son of John M. and Margaret (Thomas) Pattinson.
John M. Pattinson served throughout the Civil War as a member of the Seventh New York Cavalry. He was born near Clintonville, N. Y., Dec. 12, 1840, and for many years was an employe of the Cheever Ore Company, with whom his father had also been identified as superintendent. In later life Mr. Pattinson became a farmer in Clinton County. He was married in February, 1867, to Miss Margaret Thomas, the daughter of Thomas Thomas of near Clintonville, N. Y. To them were born two chil- dren: 1. Frank A., the subject of this sketch. 2. Mabel, born Nov. 17, 1877, married J. C. Little, attorney, lives at Saranac Lake.
After his graduation from high school at Au Sable Forks, N. Y., Frank A. Pattinson studied dentistry at the University of Maryland, from which he received a degree in 1891. He was established in practice for three years at Plattsburgh, N. Y., and in 1894 located at Saranac Lake. He is the pioneer dental surgeon in this section of the state and has an excellent practice.
On Feb. 10, 1892, Dr. Pattinson was united in marriage with Miss Jane Ann Hopkins, the daughter of William Hopkins. They had two children, one of whom died in infancy. A daughter, Hazel, was born Aug. 10, 1893, and is a graduate of Potsdam Normal College, class of 1915. After a
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number of years as a teacher in the public schools, she became principal of the Sixth Grade School at Saranac Lake.
Dr. Pattinson is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, being a Knight Templar. He also belongs to the B. P. O. Elks, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Saranac Lake Club, and Saranac Lake Golf Club.
Charles Jason Stickney .- The firm of A. Fortune & Company, Inc., of Saranac Lake, is one of the best known and largest undertaking concerns in Northern New York, and Mr. Stickney is treasurer and manager. He was born at Malone, N. Y., Nov. 18, 1854, the son of Charles A. and Lydia (Pierce) Stickney.
Charles A. Stickney was born at Malone, July 25, 1827. He was the son of Asa L. Stickney, who was born in Vermont in 1800. The latter came to New York with his parents about 1805 and settled at Malone. They became extensive lumber dealers and prosperous farmers and were leading pioneer citizens of Malone. Charles A. Stickney, father of the subject of this sketch, was also a farmer, and died Feb. 20, 1887. He is buried in Morningside Cemetery, Malone. Mr. Stickney was married in 1852 to Miss Lydia Pierce, the daughter of Rev. Jason Pierce, a minister of the Baptist Church. She died in 1874 and is buried in Morningside Cemetery. To Mr. and Mrs. Stickney were born two children: 1. Charles Jason, the subject of this sketch. 2. Nellie Marie, born April 1, 1858, the widow of James Baker, at one time a prominent hotel man of Malone. She resides with her daughter at Wichita, Kan.
The early education of Charles Jason Stickney was received in the district school and he was a student of Franklin Academy. For a short time he was employed as a clerk in a grocery store at Malone, and in 1878 went to Bloomingdale, N. Y., where he spent eight years in the store of Isaac Chesley. He then operated a hotel at that place for one year, and was agent for the Chateaugay Railroad for three years. In 1890 Mr. Stickney came to Saranac Lake as ticket agent for the Saranac Lake and Lake Placid Railroad Company. Two years later he went with the New York Central Railroad. Since March 1, 1898, Mr. Stickney has been identi- fied with the interests of A. Fortune & Company of Saranac Lake. When the business was incorporated in 1909 he became a director, and as men- tioned above, is now treasurer and manager of the corporation.
On July 25, 1880, Mr. Stickney married Miss Mallie A. Wardner, the daughter of William and Clara (Duntley) Wardner, of Wilmington, N. Y. They are the parents of two sons: 1. Charles W., born in 1881, lives at
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Atlanta, Ga. He spent 12 years in the Saranac Lake post office and since 1919 has been identified with the auditing department of the Southern Railroad. 2. Jay Thurlow, born March 19, 1890, a graduate of Carnegie Institute of Technology, where he studied electrical engineering. He is now bookkeeper and assistant manager of A. Fortune & Company, Inc. He is a veteran of the World War, having served in France.
Mr. Stickney is a Republican and is an active member of the Episcopal Church of Saranac Lake, having been vestryman since 1903 and church treasurer for 11 years. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge and belongs to B. P. O. Elks, Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, and Saranac Lake Fish and Game Club.
William Allen Wardner, M. D .- During his long and interesting career as a physician and surgeon, Dr. Wardner has occupied a leading position in the medical profession, and is engaged in practice at Saranac Lake. He was born at Brushton, N. Y., Oct. 13, 1873, the son of LeRoy Moses and Mary Jane (Fleming) Wardner.
Dr. LeRoy Moses Wardner, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born at Northfield, Vt., in 1843, and in 1868 received the degree of Doctor of Medicine at the University of Vermont. He began his profes- sional career in Northern New York and became established at Brushton. He also practiced at Dickinson Center at the same time, and in 1883 removed to St. Regis Falls, where he conducted a drug business in connec- tion with his professional work. He was thus engaged at the time of his death in 1895. Dr. Wardner was married in 1869 to Miss Mary Jane Fleming, the daughter of Patrick Fleming, a native of Scotland. She died in 1900. Their children were: 1. William Allen, the subject of this sketch. 2. Joseph E., born in 1878, a druggist, lives at St. Regis Falls. 3. A child who died in infancy.
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