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School of Certified Nurses, now located in New York City. 2. Alta, a graduate of St. Lawrence University, married Kenneth Fuller, lives at Youngsville, N. Y.
Dr. Young is a Republican and is affiliated with Gouverneur Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 217, and B. P. O. Elks, No. 772. He is also a life hon- orary member of the Independent Order of Foresters.
Lowville Free Library .- Nearly a century and a quarter ago, in 1808, soon after the formation of the village itself, a "Lowville Franklin So- ciety" was formed. Its trustees were Isaac Clinton, Manly Wellman, Rob- ert McDowell, Paul Abbott and Ela Collins. When this society was dis- solved, its small collection of books went to the Lowville Academy Library.
In 1816, a "Franklin Library of Stowe Square" made its appearance. Moses Waters, Constant Bosworth, Beriah Nickleson, Charles Signourney, and Allen Briggs were its trustees. It had thirty-three members and $100. This library was probably finally divided among its share holders.
In the present Library, a "Certificate of Proceedings for Erecting the Lowville Library" is carefully preserved. This is the original minutes, duly signed and attested, of the first meeting ever held in Lowville which had for its object a library building. On April 12, 1831, fifteen people, being two-thirds of its subscribers, "did assemble at the house of Jared House" with $110 in their treasury for the purpose of transacting affairs relative to the erection of said library building. These energetic men were Isaac W. Bostwick, Kent Jarvis, Joseph A. Willard, James Doig, Jared House, Lewis W. Clark, Sylvester G. Abbott, James Richardson, Leonard Harding, Gerrit Bostwick, David Perry, Charles Dayan, Orrin Wilbur, Stephen M. Taylor and Edwin Jarvis. Seemingly all that is left of this undertaking is the quaint record itself. Nearly one hundred years passed before the dream of a library building became a reality.
In May, 1875, a Lowville Circulating Library was organized. Its trus- tees were Dewitt C. West, Amos V. Smiley, George W. Fowler, V. Lansing Waters, Francis K. Leonard and Dr. H. Prescott Chambers. Much of the success of this library was due Mrs. Francis K. Leonard, who raised funds, purchased books and housed them in her own home. The 900 volumes which belonged to this Library were given to the Y. M. C. A., which organization had a free reading-room.
October 20, 1902, a meeting was held at the home of Julius H. Wood, at which time the present Library Association was organized. W. H. Perry, principal of Lowville Academy, was made chairman; Anna E. Craw- ford, secretary. Committees were appointed for ways and means to sup-
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port a library, for a regular system of subscription and membership, for a constitution and by-laws. Application was soon made to the state for a charter. In June, 1903, a provisional charter was granted. And at a meeting held that same month, the first board of trustees was elected as follows: W. H. Perry, president; Mrs. C. P. Leonard, vice president ; R. A. Van Namee, secretary and treasurer; C. F. Boshart and Mrs. Minnie S. Jones. William Olliver, Jr., and Peter McGovern, being respectively presi- dent of the village and supervisor of the town, were also members of this board. Miss Crawford was elected librarian. The first library rooms, under this association, were in the Town Hall. Funds were raised through bazaars and entertainments. An annual canvass for subscriptions was conducted by Mrs. F. C. Doig and Mrs. H. A. Phillips. Miss Crawford gave of her time, talent and experience to make a success of the under- taking. A permanent charter was granted in 1906. In 1911 the Library was moved to rooms in the second story of the Alhambra Building.
At the annual June meetings of the Library Association there was ever recurring discussion in regard to a building suitable for housing the growing collection of books. Several legacies were left the association, among them one of $3,000 from the estate of Mary Leonard Chambers. And in 1910-12, during the regency of Mrs. Marion S. King, the Daughters of the American Revolution started a fund known as the Library Build- ing Fund. Year by year, this fund grew steadily and it was destined to become the nucleus of the amount finally raised for the present building.
In 1920, the plan for building a library received fresh impetus through a gift from Mrs. Clara Richardson Reeder of Carthage and Mrs. May Richardson Gould of Lyons Falls. This was a lot on Dayan Street, the site of their parents' home.
In 1925, a committee was appointed by the Board of Trustees to take up definitely the matter of raising sufficient funds to begin the erection of a Library on this site. This committee was composed of M. W. Holt, L. S. Miller, H. N. Haberer, J. S. Bowen, C. H. Nohle, E. J. Boshart and J. D. Dence.
In September, 1926, a drive was put on when, by popular subscription, about $23,500 was raised. This added to the amount already on hand, made possible a Lowville Free Library Building. At this time the build- ing committee consisted of W. J. Milligan, L. S. Miller, H. N. Haberer, E. J. Boshart, J. S. Bowen, Dr. Hunt and Mrs. F. G. Scofield.
Kinne and Frank of Utica were selected as architects, William H. Rich Sons of Lowville as builders. In a little more than a year from the time of the drive the new building was ready for occupancy. It was opened for inspection by the public, November 10, 1927, and for routine business, November 12.
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Lowville Free Library, just above the four corners on Dayan Street, is a one-story and basement colonial brick building of colonial architec- ture. The library occupies the main floor with reading-room, delivery- room, children's room, stack-room and office, all modern and admirably equipped for quick and convenient service. It has a book capacity of 16,000 volumes. Building and site are valued at $44,000. In the basement are a lecture room and the Leonard Memorial Room, occupied by the Lewis County Historical Association.
The present Board of Trustees is composed of W. J. Milligan, presi- dent, who has served in this capacity continuously since 1908; L. S. Miller, vice president ; Mrs. Marion S. King, secretary and treasurer; Mrs. F. C. Doig, Mrs. F. G. Scofield, Judge Milton Carter and Attorney George S. Reed. H. N. Haberer, president of the village, and Myron Lyman, super- visor of the town, are members ex-officio. The librarian is Miss Alice E. Allen, assistant librarian being Mrs. Mabel L. Scates. Both have held their present positions since 1920.
A. Karl Arthur .- As editor and owner of the Journal Republican at Lowville, Mr. Arthur is prominent in newspaper circles throughout this section of the North Country. He was born at Lowville, June 10, 1881, the son of Eugene and Flora (Adams) Arthur.
Eugene Arthur was born in Lewis County at Glenfield, Nov. 22, 1858. He attended the public schools of Martinsburg, a select military school at Tivoli, on the Hudson, and Cazenovia Seminary. He went to Colorado in 1878 and engaged in business with Tedman Brothers, general merchants, with whom he was identified for two years. Upon his return to Lowville Mr. Arthur became a member of the firm of Kirley & Arthur, and four years later became associated with Warren D. Bates as a member of the firm of Arthur & Bates, dealers in grain, feed, flour, and building supplies. Mr. Bates died in 1888 and Mr. Arthur continued the business alone for two years, when he became associated with F. L. Tedman. They remained as partners until 1896 and Mr. Arthur retired from active business until 1903, when he established a coal and wood business, under the firm name of Eugene Arthur & Son. The business was incorporated in April, 1909, as the Arthur Grain & Coal Company. Officers were: Eugene Arthur, president ; F. S. Tedman, vice president; and A. Karl Arthur, secretary and treasurer. After a number of years Eugene Arthur retired from business and now resides at Lowville. He is a charter member of Low- ville Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 134. Politically he is a Republican and has served as village trustee and president of the school board. He is a
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member of the Unitarian Church. On Dec. 2, 1879, Mr. Arthur married Miss Flora Adams, who was born at Lowville, Jan. 22, 1859, the daughter of Parker Adams. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur have three children: 1. A. Karl, the subject of this sketch. 2. Corrinne, a graduate of Lowville Academy, married on Nov. 17, 1909, to Leroy W. Arthur. 3. Dorothy.
A. Karl Arthur attended Lowville Academy and received the degree of Bachelor of Science at Hamilton College in 1903, and is a member of Alpha Delta Phi fraternity. As mentioned above, he was associated in business with his father until 1929. He has since been publisher and editor of the Journal Republican.
On July 21, 1906, Mr. Arthur was united in marriage with Miss Alice Gilfoyle, of Detroit, Mich. She was a teacher of music in the Lowville public schools before her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur have two daughters: Phyllis Marie, who is a graduate of Lowville Academy, and Virginia, a student.
Mr. Arthur is affiliated with Lowville Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 134, and is past president of the Lowville Club and director of Carlowden Country Club. He served as member and clerk of the School Board.
James H. Hamer, who is identified with the Hamer & Wagner Coal & Lumber Company, of Lacona, is a substantial business man and highly esteemed citizen of Oswego County. He was born at Boyleston, N. Y., July 28, 1877, the son of Philip and Malona (Huffstader) Hamer.
Philip Hamer, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born at Frankfort, Herkimer County, N. Y., and as a young man enlisted in the 24th New York Volunteer Cavalry. He served throughout the war period and took part in the battles of Vicksburg, Bull Run, and Gettys- burg. He subsequently purchased a farm near Boyleston, and became one of the most successful farmers in that section of Oswego County. Mr. Hamer died in 1878. His wife was born at Boyleston and died in 1915. Both are buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Sandy Creek. Mr. Hamer was a Republican and served as town assessor. He was affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and Grand Army of the Republic. Mr. and Mrs. Hamer's only child was James H., the subject of this sketch.
James H. Hamer received his education in the public schools of Boyles- ton and Sandy Creek. After his graduation from high school he assisted his mother in farming until 1902. He then conducted a grocery business at Lacona until 1917, at which time he disposed of his interests to H. A. Kilby. He has since carried on a general insurance business at this place, and since 1912 has also been interested in the coal and lumber business, as a member of the firm of Hamer & Wagner.
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On Aug. 6, 1903, Mr. Hamer married Anna LeClair, of Orwell, N. Y., the daughter of Frank and Anna (Lewis) LeClair. They were born at Parish, Oswego County, and are now residents of North Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. Hamer have a son, Philip, who is a graduate of Syracuse Uni- versity, class of 1930. He is now a graduate student in chemistry at that institution.
Mr. Hamer is a Republican and from 1915 until 1927 held the office of town assessor. He is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and Indepen- dent Order of Odd Fellows, and holds membership in the Congregational Church.
George Stephens Reed .- Having engaged in the successful practice of his profession at Lowville for almost 30 years, Mr. Reed is recognized as one of the able and resourceful attorneys of Lewis County. He was born at Lowville, Nov. 17, 1878, the son of Timothy Miller and Amy J. (Stephens) Reed.
Timothy Miller Reed, deceased, was a successful lawyer and at one time served for several terms as district attorney of Lewis County. He was born Aug. 18, 1844, at Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence County, and died June 18, 1896. His wife, Amy Jane Stephens, was born at Lowville June 18, 1848, and died Jan. 3, 1917. She was a daughter of George W. and Cynthia V. (Brown) Stephens. Timothy Miller and Amy J. (Stephens) Reed were the parents of the following children: George S., subject, and Anna Miller, married Harvey F. Farrington, resides at Lowville, N. Y.
George Stephens Reed was educated in the public schools of Lowville, and attended Lowville Academy and Hamilton College at Clinton, N. Y. He left college, however, before receiving a degree in order to take up the study of law in the offices of Merrell, Ryel and Merrell, the junior member of this firm being Hon. Edgar S. K. Merrell, now a justice of the New York Supreme Court for the Fifth Judicial District. Mr. Reed was admitted to the bar in 1904 and served for a time as surrogate's clerk of Lewis County, as well as confidential clerk to Judge Merrell. He then established himself in the general practice of his profession, with offices at Lowville. Mr. Reed has met with marked success and has one of the most extensive and important practices in the North Country. He is also connected with a number of corporations and is a director of the Black River National Bank and the Black River Telephone Company. For many years he was a trustee of Lowville Academy, having succeeded his father in that office.
Mr. Reed married (first) Miss Dorothy Huntington Ebersole, who died Feb. 7, 1920. She was a daughter of Willis A. and Ellen H. (Hoffman)
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Ebersole. One child was born to this union, George E. Mr. Reed married (second) Miss Mildred E. Wright, the daughter of William and Sarah J. (Dagg) Wright. Mr. and Mrs. Reed have three children: William Stephens, Amy and Cynthia.
Mr. Reed is identified with the Lewis County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association and is one of the council of the Federated Bar Associations of the Fifth Judicial District. He is a Democrat in politics and a member of the vestry of Trinity Episcopal Church of Low- ville. Fraternally, he is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and belongs to Alpha Delta Phi fraternity, Kiwanis Club, Manhattan Club, Citizens Club, Chamber of Commerce, Jefferson County Golf Club, and Carlowden Country Club.
Peter J. Ulrich, of Lowville, is a native of Lewis County, and a mem- ber of one of the old substantial families of this section. He has held the office of county clerk continuously since 1919. Mr. Ulrich was born at Croghan, Lewis County, May 8, 1875, the son of John and Mary (Yansey) Ulrich.
John Ulrich was born in Canada and at the age of 18 years came to the United States. He was a millwright and carpenter by trade and for a number of years owned and operated a sawmill and lumber business at Croghan. He died in Emlay City, Michigan, in 1924 at the age of 76 years. Mr. Ulrich had removed to Michigan about 1903 and was inter- ested in farming. His wife was born at Croghan and now resides at Akron, N. Y. To Mr. and Mrs. Ulrich the following children were born: 1. Anna, married Fred Herzig, lives at Croghan. 2. Peter J., the subject of this sketch. 3. Mattie, deceased, was the wife of Daniel Albrecht. 4. John, lives at Bremen, Lewis County. 5. Benjamin, lives at Akron, N. Y. 6. Minnie, married John Yousey, lives at Akron. 7. Louise, married Rich- ard Weideman, lives at Akron.
Peter J. Ulrich attended the public schools of Croghan and Lowville Academy. He was associated with his father's lumber interests at Croghan for several years and later engaged in the manufacture of cheese in the town of New Bremen, Lewis County, for 16 years. He sold the business to a farmers cooperative organization in 1914 and continued as manager for three years. He was then identified with the Farmers Milling Company, Inc., and served as president until 1921.
In 1905 Mr. Ulrich was elected collector of the town of New Bremen, Lewis County, and in 1911 he was elected supervisor of the town of New Bremen, and reelected to that office for three terms. He was elected to
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his present office as clerk of Lewis County in 1918, and took office Jan. 1, 1919.
Mr. Ulrich married Miss Anna Hunziker of Croghan, the daughter of Jacob and Lydia (Zehr) Hunziker. Both are deceased and are buried at Croghan. To Mr. and Mrs. Ulrich have been born six children: 1. Mil- dred E., married Henry N. Nortz, lives at Lowville. 2. Arletha L., a graduate of Lowville Academy, is employed in the county clerk's office at Lowville. 3. Pauline M., a graduate of Lowville Academy, is secretary of the Lewis County Home Bureau. 4. Floyd J., a graduate of Lowville Academy, class of 1930. 5. Maxine A., attends Lowville Academy. 6. Eleanor Mae, a student.
Mr. Ulrich has always been a Republican. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge, and holds membership in the Baptist Church, of which he is treasurer and also treasurer of the Benevolent Association. He is a member of County Clerks' Association of the State of New York, County Officers' Association of the State of New York and Citizens' Club of Low- ville. During the World War he was treasurer of the New Bremen war chest fund.
Hon. Miller B. Moran .- Among the younger generation of successful lawyers in the North Country may be mentioned Miller B. Moran, of Low- ville, who is serving as district attorney of Lewis County. He was born in this city, March 12, 1892, the son of Peter and Eliza (Miller) Moran.
Peter Moran was a native of Lowville and died in this city in 1906. During his active career he was interested in general farming and lived in Lewis County. His wife was a native of Oneida County. By a former marriage Mr. Moran had another son, William J. Moran, who is deceased. To Peter and Eliza (Miller) Moran were born two children: Edna, un- married, lives at Washington, D. C .; and Miller B., the subject of this sketch.
After his graduation from Lowville Academy in 1912, Miller B. Moran attended Purdue University, where he studied civil engineering for one year. He then entered the University of Maine, from which he received the degree of LL. B. in 1916. He was admitted to the bar in Connecticut and later in Indiana and engaged in the practice of law at Hammond, Ind., for a short time before his enlistment for service in the World War. He received a commission at the first officers' training school in August, 1917, and served in France from that time until May, 1919, as a lieu- tenant with the 42nd Division. Mr. Moran was admitted to the New York Bar in 1920, and has since engaged in practice in Lowville. He was elected and served as a member of the New York State Legislature from
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1921 until 1924, and has been district attorney since January, 1927. He ranks among the able attorneys of the county and is highly esteemed in professional circles.
Mr. Moran is affiliated with Lowville Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 134, and belongs to the Lowville Club and Carlowden Country Club. He is also a member of the American Legion, Phi Delta Phi and Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternities, Lewis County Bar Association and National Associa- tion, Rainbow Division Veterans. He holds membership in Trinity Epis- copal Church.
Mr. Moran has a son, Miller Fay Moran, born in 1920. He attends the Lowville public schools.
Frederick William Delmage, M. D .- One of the most prominent mem- bers of the medical profession in St. Lawrence County is Doctor Delmage, who has successfully engaged in general practice at Hermon for more than 30 years. He was born at St. Marys, Ontario, Canada, Jan. 27, 1871, the son of James and Mary (Rutherford) Delmage.
James Delmage was a native of Ireland, as was also his wife. They were married in Quebec, Canada, and in early life Mr. Delmage was a physical director. He later was a member of the police force in Toronto and subsequently became chief of police at St. Mary's, Ontario. He lived in Chicago during the latter part of his life, but died at St. Marys in 1904. His wife died in 1924. Both are buried there. He held membership in the Episcopal Church, Masonic Lodge, and was a Conservative in politics. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Delmage: 1. Mary. 2. Martha. 3. Bell. 4. Clara, married E. Vining. 5. Frederick William, the subject of this sketch. 6. Edith, a teacher. 7. Edgar. 8. Emmeline, a teacher. All live in Canada.
After his graduation from St. Marys High School, Frederick William Delmage taught school for two and one-half years. He then attended St. Marys Collegiate Institute and was graduated from the Model Training School at Stratford, Ont. He received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at the University of Toronto in 1895 and the degree of Doctor of Medicine at McGill University in 1897. He then spent two years in practice at Barre, Vt., and in May, 1899, located at Russell, N. Y. He came to Her- mon in January, 1900. He is a member of the St. Lawrence County, New York State, and American Medical associations.
In 1903 Dr. Delmage was married (first) to Miss Carlotta McQuaig, the daughter of William and Ella (Hale) McQuaig, natives of Ottawa, Ont., and St. Lawrence County respectively. Both are deceased and are
FREDERICK WILLIAM DELMAGE, M. D.
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buried at Hermon. Carlotta (McQuaig) Delmage died in 1914, and is buried at Hermon. There were three children born to Doctor and Mrs. Delmage: 1. Rosina, a graduate of St. Lawrence University, class of 1927, now a teacher at Waterport (N. Y.) High School. 2. Marian, a graduate of St. Lawrence University, class of 1928, now a teacher of English at Alfred (N. Y.) High School. She married John E. Galloway, who is physi- cal director at Alfred High School. 3. Rutherford E., attends St. Law- rence University, class of 1932.
Dr. Delmage was married (second) in 1920 to Miss Frances Nicker- son, the daughter of Sherman Nickerson. He was a well known farmer of Canton, N. Y., and is now deceased.
Politically Dr. Delmage is a Republican. He has been president of the Hermon Board of Education for ten years and was one of the founders of the Chamber of Commerce, of which he also served as president. His lodge affiliations are: Hermon Lodge, F. and A. M. No 500, Past Master and Trustee; St. Lawrence Chapter R. A. M .; St. Lawrence Commandery, K. T .; Central City Consistory, 32nd degree; Media Temple; Hermon Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Past Patron; and Past District Deputy Grand Lecturer.
W. Frank Patten, who is successfully engaged in the general insurance and real estate business at Lowville, is a member of one of the prominent pioneer families of Lewis County. He was born in Lowville Township, April 6, 1878, the son of W. Frank and Mary C. (Bannon) Patten.
W. Frank Patten was born on the old Patten homestead at Stowe Square, Aug. 8, 1851. He was educated at Lowville Academy and re- mained on the homestead until 1900, at which time he removed to Low- ville. Mr. Patten was a director of the First National Bank of Lowville and was a man of influence in the community. He and his family hold membership in the Presbyterian Church. He was married Oct. 28, 1874, to Miss Mary C. Bannon, of Harrisburg, Lewis County, born March 12, 1854. She was the daughter of Bryan and Mary (Pierce) Bannon. Bryan Bannon was a native of Ireland. Mr. Patten died in January, 1931, and his wife died in 1924. Both are buried in Lowville Cemetery. Their children were: 1. W. Frank, the subject of this sketch. 2. Charlotte May, born April 18, 1883, died in 1916. She was a graduate of Lowville Academy and was married Sept. 18, 1904, to B. Brayton Johnson, of Lowville. Their son, Robert Patten Johnson, was born Sept. 5, 1906.
W. Frank Patten attended Lowville Academy and Northern Business College at Watertown. He was connected with the local post office as assistant postmaster from 1906 until 1914. He then assumed control of
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the J. H. Wood Insurance Company, which was founded by Mr. Wood in 1875. He handles general insurance and is an extensive real estate operator.
On Dec. 4, 1900, Mr. Patten married Miss May Boshart, the daughter of Charles E. and Julia (Arthur) Boshart. Mr. Boshart died in 1906 and his widow lives at Lowville. Mr. and Mrs. Patten have no children.
Mr. Patten is a prominent member of the Presbyterian Church, is affili- ated with Lowville Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 134, and is president of the Kiwanis Club. He is a director of the Lewis County Trust Company.
The founder of the Patten family in Lewis County was Jonathan Pat- ten, born Nov. 13, 1767. He was married on March 18, 1799, to Wealthy Davenport, and in 1801 came to Lewis County and settled on a tract of land near Lowville. He became one of the prosperous farmers of this section and was a prominent citizen. He was a trustee of the Baptist Church. Wealthy (Davenport) Patten died in 1807 and Mr. Patten later married Betsy Bacon, the widow of David Rice. Mr. Patten died June 15, 1838, and his second wife died April 27, 1872. To Jonathan and Betsy (Bacon) Patten was born a son, Daniel, March 16, 1809. He succeeded as owner of the Patten homestead and was one of the founders of the First National Bank of Lowville. He was married (first) in 1846 to Abagail Hardy, who was born in Jefferson County. She died in 1847 at the age of 28 years. On Jan. 1, 1849, Daniel Patten married (second) Rebecca Root, who died Sept. 30, 1851. To Daniel and Abagail (Hardy) Patten was born a daughter, Abbie, born Nov. 11, 1846, died May 8, 1864. To Daniel and Rebecca (Root) Patten was born a son, B. Frank, father of the subject of this sketch.
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