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At an early age Lester C. Fey became associated with his father in business. After completing his education he became a partner of the firm
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and since 1926 has been sole owner of the enterprise. Mr. Fey is a Re- publican. Mr. Fey was married Sept. 15, 1928, to Miss Florence E. Mow- ers, of West Leyden, the daughter of Eugene and Mary (Payne) Mowers, residents of West Leyden. Mr. Mowers is a successful farmer of West Leyden. On Sept. 3, 1920, a daughter, Betty Lorene, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fey, who is their only child.
The original mill was destroyed by fire and later rebuilt by Mr. Hough. It has lately been replaced with enlarged up-to-date buildings. The origi- nal dam stood until 1914, when it was replaced by a stone dam by Jacob Fey. It was enlarged in 1931 with increased power. Its capacity has a depth of 18 feet and is over 100 feet wide.
The company specializes in the manufacture of hardwood crating, paper plugs, dowels, custom sawing and planing.
Loren J. Benton .- As commissioner of public welfare in Lewis County, Mr. Benton was among the prominent citizens of the county. He was born at Martinsburg, April 23, 1867, the son of Thomas Swain and Fannie H. (Larkins) Benton.
Thomas Swain Benton served throughout the Civil War as a member of Company D, 59th N. Y. V. I. He was a native of Otsego County, N. Y., and died at Martinsburg, in 1892. His family had removed to Lewis County when he was seven years old, and he remained in this section throughout the remainder of his life. He became the owner of a farm of 100 acres and was a successful dairy farmer. Mr. Benton served as village assessor and collector. He held membership in the Methodist Church. Fannie H. (Larkins) Benton died in 1910. She was a native of Jefferson County. Both are buried at Martinsburg. There were three sons born to Mr. and Mrs. Benton: 1. Eugene Thomas, retired farmer, lives at Turin. 2. Wil- liam Seward, who died in 1914. 3. Loren J., the subject of this sketch.
The boyhood of Loren J. Benton was spent at Martinsburg where he attended the public schools. He also was a graduate of Lowville Academy. Mr. Benton taught school for three years at Martinsburg, and in 1890 be- came associated in business with his brother, William S. Benton as cheese manufacturer. They operated the Maple Ridge and Hillside factories at Martinsburg, and from 1902 until 1925 Loren J. Benton was manager of the Maple Ridge plant. He then disposed of his interests to Leon Backus.
Mr. Benton was elected supervisor of Martinsburg in 1907 and cap- ably filled that office until 1919. He was a member of the building com- mittee of Lewis County in 1910, which contracted for the enlargement of the county court house. He was appointed commissioner of public wel-
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fare in Lewis County in 1920, and was serving in that capacity at the time of his death. He died very suddenly at his home in the town of Turin, near Houseville, Nov. 12, 1931.
Politically Mr. Benton was a Republican. He was a member of the Board of Managers of the Lewis County General Hospital and member of the Child Welfare Board of Lewis County. He belonged to the Martins- burg Fish and Game Club.
Mr. Benton was unmarried.
George P. Kennehan .- As president of P. E. Kennehan Son & Com- pany, Inc., Mr. Kennehan is recognized as a leader in the business life of St. Lawrence County. He was born at Brasher Falls, Jan. 22, 1882, the son of Patrick E. and Anna (Butler) Kennehan.
Patrick E. Kennehan, deceased, was the founder of P. E. Kennehan Son & Co., in 1880. He was a native of Ontario, Canada, but in early life came to the United States and settled at Brasher Falls. He had learned the machinist's trade at Smith Falls, Ont., and upon his arrival here became identified with the Brasher Falls Iron Works. Later he was identified with Davis & Co. until 1878 and in that year organized his own business. He was associated with Joseph Dishan, who remained with the firm until 1897. Mr. Kennehan died in 1918 and is buried at Brasher Falls. He was a prominent Democrat and held membership in St. Pat- rick's Catholic Church. His wife was born here and died in 1924. To Mr. and Mrs. Kennehan were born five children: 1. Oswald, deceased. 2. George P., the subject of this sketch. 3. Francis, deceased. 4. Marian M., married Joseph McGrath, lives at Yonkers, N. Y. 5. Mabel Elizabeth, married Albert Hoag, lives at Brasher Falls.
After his graduation from Brasher Falls High School, George P. Kennehan attended Cornell University, from which he received a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1901. He also attended Clarkson Technical College, Potsdam, for one year, and from 1902 until 1905 was identified with the New York Central Railroad Company as an inspector of con- struction in New York City. In the latter year he became associated with his father's business and in 1907 when the firm was incorporated, Mr. Kennehan became president. Marian Kennehan became vice president, and Mabel Kennehan, secretary and treasurer. It is the only industry in Brasher Falls and occupies a plant covering 60,000 square feet. The com- pany manufactures farm implements and tools, and also are specialists in iron work and moulding. Approximately 30 men are employed in the plant.
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On Dec. 24, 1905, Mr. Kennehan married Miss Meda Seaver, of Stock- holm, the daughter of Bensley and Miranda (Ober) Seaver. Both are deceased and are buried at Stockholm. Mr. and Mrs. Kennehan have no children.
Politically Mr. Kennehan is a Democrat. He attends the Christian Science Church, and belongs to the Cornell Club of New York, St. Regis Falls Fish & Game Club, and is a member and director of the Massena Country Club. He has established quite a reputation as entertainer. In- terested in forestry, he has a plantation planted with 75,000 trees on the company's 450 acre tract.
William C. Smith, M. D .- A remarkable record in medicine has been made by Dr. Smith, of Winthrop, who has been coroner of St. Lawrence County since 1883 and a leading physician and surgeon of the North Country for the past 50 years. He was born at Brasher Falls, St. Law- rence County, April 11, 1857, the son of Curtis Stevens and Euphrasia (Ross) Smith.
Curtis Smith, who died in 1862, spent his life in St. Lawrence County. He was born at Stockholm and for many years was successful as a building contractor at Brasher Falls. His wife was born there and died in 1857. Mr. Smith was prominent in public affairs and was a life long Republican. He held membership in the Presbyterian Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Smith were born two sons: 1. Ezra Ross, born July 25, 1852, died May 1, 1853. 2. William C., the subject of this sketch.
William C. Smith attended the public schools of Brasher Falls, Law- renceville Academy, and Franklin Academy. He operated a farm near Brasher Falls for several years, after which he took up the study of medicine at the University of New York. He received a degree in 1881 and began his professional career at Brasher Falls. He is located at Winthrop and is known throughout the entire North Country for his unusual skill and knowledge of medicine. He is identified with the St. Lawrence County, New York State and American Medical Associations, as well as the New York and New England Association of Railway Surgeons.
On Dec. 2, 1882, Dr. Smith married Miss Edith Tryon, of Moira, N. Y., the daughter of Julius and Charlotte (Cary) Tryon. Both were natives of Franklin County. To Doctor and Mrs. Smith were born three children : 1. Ethel Maud, who died at birth, May 21, 1886. 2. Guy Lorenzo, born June 26, 1889, a graduate of Syracuse University, now identified with the Federal Highway Commission as civil engineer at Montgomery, Ala. 3.
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Pauline Charlotte, born Nov. 28, 1889, a graduate of St. Lawrence Uni- versity, married Dr. Clarence R. Pierson, lives at Scottsville, N. Y.
Dr. Smith is a Republican. He represented the town of Stockholm on the Board of Supervisors for 12 years, and was chairman of the Board of Supervisors of St. Lawrence County two years. He is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Doctor and Mrs. Smith spend the winter months in Florida.
Rt. Rev. Monsignor Cornelius John Crowley, pastor of St. Patrick's Catholic Church at Brasher Falls, ranks among the foremost religious leaders of this section of the North Country. He was born at Helena, St. Lawrence County, Dec. 12, 1868, the son of Dennis and Hannah (Cotter) Crowley.
Dennis Crowley was a native of County Cork, Ireland, and at the age of 18 years emigrated to the United States in 1852 and settled in New York. He became a successful dairy farmer at Helena, St. Lawrence County, and operated a farm until 1901. He then purchased land near Watertown, where he lived until 1910, after which he lived retired in Watertown until his death. He was a Democrat, and a member of Holy Family Church, Watertown. His wife was born at Helena and died Aug. 2, 1929. Their children were: 1. Cornelius John, the subject of this sketch. 2. Timothy J., lives in Maine. 3. John P., police lieutenant, New York City. 4. James F., who died in 1914. 5. Anna T., married William T. Sullivan, lives at Brownville, N. Y. 6. Mary J., unmarried, lives at Water- town. 7. Dennis M., who died in 1913. 8. Jeremiah P., attorney, lives in New York City. 9. Daniel M., connected with the New York Air Brake Company, lives at Watertown. 10. Nellie C., unmarried, lives at Woon- socket, R. I. 11. Margaret, widow of William J. Bowes, lives at Woon- socket, R. I. 12. Marion E., who is a secretary for the Agricultural Insur- ance Company, lives at Watertown. 13. William T., who died in 1916. Three other children died in infancy.
The early education of Cornelius John Crowley was received in the public schools of Helena, St. Joseph's Academy, Brasher Falls, the State Normal School of Potsdam and Saint Bonaventure College, at Kankakee, Ill. He was graduated in December, 1896, from Grand Seminary, Mon- treal, and in that year was ordained to the priesthood at St. James Cathedral, Montreal. His first charge was at Norwood, N. Y., and after three weeks he was transferred to Tupper Lake as assistant, remaining there for nine months. He then was located at Lowville for a short time, and spent two years at Plattsburg, N. Y. Reverend Crowley's next charge
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was at Rossie, St. Lawrence County, for more than 14 years, after which he came to Brasher Falls in June, 1914, as pastor of St. Patrick's Church. He was made Monsignor in 1931, being appointed by Pope Pius XI as Domestic Prelate.
Father Crowley is a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Lawrence Ferguson Cuthbert, of Ogdensburg, is vice president of The Newell Manufacturing Company, and a prominent citizen of St. Lawrence County. He is a native of New York, born at Hammond, June 20, 1889, the son of William S. and Martha Jane (Shiell) Cuthbert.
William S. Cuthbert was a native of Hammond, N. Y., and died there in April, 1927. He attended Gouverneur Seminary and spent many years as a prosperous dairy farmer, being the owner of a large farm near Hammond. He also specialized in the breeding of pure bred Shropshire sheep. Mr. Cuthbert was a Republican, and for ten years was supervisor of Hammond. He also was a member of the Republican Town Committee. He and his wife were members of the Presbyterian Church, and he was an active member of the Grange. His wife was born in Hammond and died in May, 1929. To Mr. and Mrs. Cuthbert were born four children: 1. Grace Elizabeth, who died June 18, 1930, was the wife of Newell E. Welch. 2. George Anderson, who lives on the old Cuthbert homestead near Hammond. 3. Lawrence Ferguson, the subject of this sketch. 4. Mary Anderson, married Otto Richter, lives at Brooklyn, N. Y.
Lawrence Ferguson Cuthbert obtained his education in the Hammond public schools and also attended Albany Business College. He became a bookkeeper for the Northern Wall Paper and Paint Company, of Potsdam, in 1908, and two years later came to Ogdensburg, where he became asso- ciated with the Skillings, Whitney & Barnes Lumber Company. In 1912 he was made secretary of the Newell Manufacturing Company, and during the following year became manager and treasurer of the Newell Manufac- turing Company, Ltd., of Prescott, Ont. He remained with the Canadian plant until 1924, at which time he returned to this city as vice president of the company. He is still treasurer of Canadian branch and president of western branch at Freeport, Ill. He is also a director of the Ogdensburg Trust Company.
On Oct. 2, 1915, Mr. Cuthbert was united in marriage with Miss Helen E. Rodger, of Hammond, N. Y., the daughter of John S. and Adelia (Fachiney) Rodger. They are residents of Hammond and are both natives of New York. Mr. Rodger is a retired farmer. To Mr. and Mrs. Cuthbert have been born three children: 1. Elizabeth Jean, born May 12,
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1917, attends Ogdensburg Free Academy. 2. William Rodger, born April 21, 1919. 3. Ellen, born Dec. 12, 1921.
Mr. Cuthbert has served as alderman of the Third Ward since 1927, and is a Republican. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, Rotary Club, Century Club, Chamber of Commerce, Pontiac Fish & Game Club of Quebec, and Rainbow Fish & Game Club, of the Adirondacks.
William H. Jones .- An outstanding business success was achieved by William H. Jones, familiarly known as "Hokey," who was one of the founders of the Jones-McIntosh Company, of which he served as president for many years. Mr. Jones died in Ogdensburg, Oct. 4, 1922. He was born at Richville, St. Lawrence County, July 30, 1869, the son of Thomas and Eunice (MacVeigh) Jones.
Thomas Jones, retired, lives at Boonville, N. Y. His entire active career was spent as the owner of a large tannery at Richville, and he ranks among the highly esteemed and well known pioneer citizens of St. Law- rence County. Mr. Jones is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. His wife died in 1916 and is buried at Richville. To Mr. and Mrs. Jones were born six children: 1. William H., the subject of this sketch. 2. Caroline M., a graduate nurse, lives at Boonville. 3. Cora, who died in 1919. 4. Adeline, married Herbert Handley, lives at Ogdensburg. 5. Charles, lives at Syracuse. 6. Bessie, married George Gilbert, lives at Boonville.
The boyhood of William H. Jones was spent at Richville, where he was educated in the district schools. After a few years in his fathers' tannery he became a New York representative for the Springfield (Mass.) Buggy Whip Company. Later, he became identified with the American Tobacco Company as a salesman, and in 1897 located at Ogdensburg. After sev- eral years he resigned from his position and became associated in business with John L. O'Connor, as a member of the firm of O'Connor & Jones. Subsequently he was active in the organization of the Jones-McIntosh Company, wholesale tobacco dealers. For a number of years they owned and operated a retail shop at State and Ford streets, but now operate the Picquet store at Ford and Isabella streets, as well as the wholesale business on Lake Street. Since his death the business interests of Mr. Jones have been held by his widow. He was also a director of the St. Lawrence Trust Company and was president of the Ford Street Realty Company.
Mr. Jones was one of the founders of the Rotary Club in Ogdensburg and served as its first president. He attended the International Rotary
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Convention at Edinboro, Scotland, in 1921. He was also a member of the Masonic and Elk lodges, Knights of Pythias and Century Club. He held fellowship in the Presbyterian Church, and was a Democrat in politics.
On June 5, 1897, Mr. Jones was united in marriage with Miss Annetta M. Callaghan, of Ogdensburg, the daughter of Arthur Callaghan, who died in this city in 1899. For many years he built and repaired carriages and sleighs in Ogdensburg, being a pioneer in this work. Mr. and Mrs. Jones had no children. Mrs. Jones still resides in Ogdensburg.
Benjamin Franklin Sherman, M. D .- One of the eminent medical prac- titioners of the North Country during its very early history was Doctor Sherman, who served as president of the Ogdensburg Medical Association for more than 30 years and practiced his profession in this city for more than half a century. He was born at Barre, Vt., May 24, 1817, the son of Capt. Asaph and Sophia (Norton) Sherman.
Capt. Asaph Sherman was born in Boston, Mass., in 1775 and died at Barre, Vt., in 1835. He achieved honorable mention in the War of 1812 and his father, Capt. Asaph Sherman, was captured at Ticonderoga during the French and Indian Wars, and later served with distinction as a "min- ute man" at Lexington and Concord during the American Revolution. To Asaph and Sophia (Norton) Sherman were born the following children: 1. Socrates Norton, born in 1801, studied medicine at Castleton, Vt., and was graduated in 1825. He came to Ogdensburg and with Dr. Smith was first to practice in St. Lawrence County. During 1861-62 he was a repre- sentative of his district to Congress, and during the Civil War he served in the Union Army with the 34th Regulars with the rank of major. He founded the public school system in Ogdensburg, and died there in 1873. 2. Mason Gates, who died in 1890. He was also a physician and surgeon. 3. Minot Wilbur, who died in 1864, buried in California. He was also a physician and surgeon. 4. Asaph Bradley, who died in 1890, also a phy- sician and surgeon in Canada, and served as a member of Parliament. 5. Benjamin Franklin, the subject of this sketch.
As a young boy Benjamin Franklin Sherman came to Ogdensburg with his parents and entered Ogdensburg Academy. He taught school for sev- eral terms before taking up the study of medicine, and in 1841 he was graduated from Albany Medical College. He began his professional career at Hammond, N. Y., and after two years removed to Potsdam. In 1845 he returned to this city and continued in practice here until the time of his death. His gentle sympathy, commanding personality and faithful attend- ance upon the needs of his fellowmen won for him the highest esteem and
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reverence in the community. He was recognized for many years as a leader in his profession.
In 1884 Doctor Sherman was elected president of the New York State Medical Society, and also was chosen as delegate to the International Medical Congress. He served as president of the Northern New York Medical and St. Lawrence County Medical Societies, and as mentioned above was president of the Ogdensburg Medical Association for 30 years. During the Civil War Doctor Sherman was a recruiting surgeon and was president of the Board of Examiners for many years.
On Sept. 21, 1847, Doctor Sherman was united in marriage with Miss Charlotte C. Chipman, of Waddington, N. Y. She is deceased and is buried at Ogdensburg. She was the daughter of John Chipman, who was a prominent lawyer and land agent of St. Lawrence County. To Doctor and Mrs. Sherman were born five children: 1. Dr. John Chipman, who died March 2, 1898. 2. Lu Livermore, lives at Rochester, N. Y. 3. Dr. Frank Roger, who died July 29, 1881. 4. Charlotte Elizabeth, who died July 17, 1861. 5. Mary Bell, who lives at 428 Elizabeth Street, Ogdensburg.
Homan F. Hallock .- As chief engineer for the Diamond Match Com- pany, Mr. Hallock holds a place of prominence in the business and civic life of Oswego. He was born at Steubenville, Ohio, Feb. 22, 1883, the son of Homan B. and Adelia A. (Farnsworth) Hallock.
Homan B. Hallock, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born on the Island of Malta in 1830, of American parents, and in early life came to the United States and settled in Virginia. He served throughout the Civil War as a member of the Eighth West Virginia Volunteer In- fantry. He established a wholesale confectionery business at Steubenville, Ohio, in 1881 and was identified with that enterprise at the time of his death in 1895. His wife died in 1929. She was a native of Hollidays Cove, W. Va. To Homan B. and Adelia A. (Farnsworth) Hallock were born the following children: Rev. Gerard B. F., D. D .; Robert C., Ph. D .; Effie V .; Braddock ; Silas F., M. D .; John C., M. D .; Rev. William A .; Rev. Henry G. C., Ph. D .; Charles B .; Mary E. Marshall; Frances A .; Mar- garet S. Heicher.
The boyhood of Homan F. Hallock was spent at Steubenville, Ohio, and he attended Oberlin Academy before entering the University of Michigan, from which he received the degree of Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering in 1910. The following two years were spent with the test- ing department of the General Electric Company at Schenectady, N. Y., and from 1912 until 1913 he was chief engineer for the Southern Wood
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Products Company, Conway, S. C. In the latter year he came to Oswego with The Diamond Match Company as engineer and architect.
On April 8, 1915, Mr. Hallock married Miss Elizabeth F. Wheeler, born in Helena, Mont., the daughter of William D. and Carrie (Herrick) Wheeler, who are natives of Oswego. Mr. Wheeler is a mining engineer. To Mr. and Mrs. Hallock have been born five children: Homan F., Jr .; Richard W .; Elizabeth F .; William A .; and Robert F.
Politically, Mr. Hallock is a Republican. He is a member of the water service commission and takes an interest in public affairs of the city. He holds membership in and is a trustee of Grace Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, Chamber of Commerce, Technology Club of Syracuse, American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Council of Registered Architects, New York.
J. LeRoy Rice, D. D. S .- One of the most prominent professional men of St. Lawrence County is Dr. Rice of Winthrop, who is a member of one of the well known pioneer families of this section. He was born at Hopkinton, March 1, 1875, the son of Harvey and Angeline (Parks) Rice.
Daniel Rice came to St. Lawrence County during the early days and settled near Winthrop, where he became the owner of a fine dairy farm. His grandson, Harvey, later owned the homestead and engaged in general farming until his retirement in 1908. He has since lived at Winthrop. Mr. Rice is a Republican and held numerous public offices. He is a mem- ber of the Universalist Church and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His wife, born at Breckton, died in 1929 and is buried at Winthrop. Mr. and Mrs. Rice were the parents of three children: 1. Nina B., married Arthur Brannon, lives at Syracuse. 2. J. LeRoy, the subject of this sketch. 3. Frederick R., lives at Woodville, N. H., and is an engineer on the Boston and Maine Railroad.
The early education of J. LeRoy Rice was received at Winthrop and in 1903 he was graduated from the Baltimore School of Dentistry. He spent the following year as a demonstrator at that institution and in 1904 began his professional career in Winthrop. His extensive practice extends throughout the entire North Country, and he is recognized as a leader in his profession.
Dr. Rice was married in February, 1899, to Miss Lucy Tyndall, of Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Edward and Susona Tyndall. Both are deceased. Doctor and Mrs. Rice have two sons: 1. Holly P., born Aug. 3, 1900, is engaged in the printing business at Massena, N. Y. He married Reba E. Brown of Winthrop and they have two children, Patricia E., born
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Aug. 3, 1925, and Beverly J., born May 20, 1928. 2. LeRoy T., born July 21, 1904, a graduate of St. Lawrence University, attends Boston Law School, married Julia Orvis Hyde of Massena.
Dr. Rice and his family are members of the Congregational Church and he belongs to the Masonic Lodge, No. 541, Brasher, and the St. Law- rence County Dental Society. Politically he is a Republican.
A. L. Hall, M. D .- A career complete with achievement was that of Doctor Hall, who has practiced medicine successfully at Fulton from 1900 to the time of his sudden death on Aug. 3, 1931. He was born at Central Square, Oswego County, Dec. 14, 1852, the son of Ransom L. and Mary Jane (Barnes) Hall.
Ransom L. Hall was born at Central Square, and was a member of one of the oldest and best known families of Oswego County. The Halls came to Oswego County after the War of 1812. Jonathan Hall had served throughout the American Revolution with the rank of captain. He is buried on the old Hall homestead near Central Square. Ransom L. Hall became a prosperous farmer and extensive land owner. He died in 1906 at the age of 78 years. His wife was born at Palermo, Oswego County, and died in 1852. Both are buried in Hillside Cemetery, Central Square. Their only child was A. L. Hall, the subject of this sketch.
After his graduation from Central Square High School, A. L. Hall engaged in teaching school and for five years was principal of schools at Cleveland, Parish, and Constantia. In 1873 he won a scholarship at Cornell University and entered that institution in 1874. Later he entered the Medical Department of the University of Michigan. He subsequently took up the study of medicine at Syracuse University, from which he received the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1879. He then practiced at Fair Haven, N. Y., until 1900, at which time he located in Fulton. Dr. Hall was a prominent member of the Oswego County, New York State and American Medical Societies, and served as president of the former for many years. He was also identified with the Medical League Society of New York. He served as president of the Medical Alumni Association of Syracuse University. He served as city physician of Fulton for two terms and as head of the Board of Health. He was also a member of the New York Public Health Association. In 1885 he was appointed surgeon of the United States Marine Hospital service and served during the smallpox epidemic in Montreal in 1901. For three years he was United States examining surgeon at Auburn, N. Y., and for nine years he served as coroner of Cayuga County. Dr. Hall was called upon frequently as an
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