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William E. Flanders is a graduate of Malone Academy and Albany Business College. He was assistant cashier of the Walker Gibson Drug Company at Albany, and for several years was interested in the general mercantile business at Bloomingdale. He then became identified with Y. M. C. A. work at Hampton, Va., and later was general secretary at Rheinbeck, N. Y. Mr. Flanders then conducted a general mercantile busi- ness at Norwood, N. Y., and after four years established an insurance busi- ness at that place as a representative of the New York Life Insurance Company. In 1918 he enlisted for service in the World War and became an instructor at the Clarkson College of Technology, later being trans- ferred to Camp Jackson, South Carolina. He received the commission of first lieutenant and remainded there until his discharge, Dec. 24, 1918. Mr. Flanders then returned to Norwood as general agent for the Security Mutual Life Insurance Company. He opened a branch office at Gouver- neur in 1922, which he sold the following year. He went to Alexandria Bay in 1924 as secretary of the Chamber of Commerce there, and also was in charge of the American Legion State Convention which was held
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there during that year. Since November, 1924, Mr. Flanders has been located at Potsdam, where he represents many of the leading insurance companies of the United States.
In 1908 Mr. Flanders was united in marriage with Miss Ida White, of Bloomingdale, the daughter of Eugene and Ida (Towne) White, natives of Vermont and New York, respectively. Mr. White died in 1926 and his wife died in 1885. Both are buried at Bloomingdale. Mr. and Mrs. Flan- ders have two sons: William Eugene, born March 20, 1922; and Arthur Herbert, born March 9, 1923.
Mr. Flanders has always been a Republican and for a number of years has served as county committeeman. He was elected justice of the peace at Potsdam in 1927, and reelected to that office in 1931. He has also been police justice. He is a member of the Methodist Church and has the following lodge affiliations: Whatcheer Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 689, life member and past master; St. Lawrence Lodge of Perfection, Thrice potentate; past district deputy of the Grand Lodge, Second St. Lawrence District; Syracuse Consistory, 32nd degree; Rose Croix and Prince of Jerusalem; and Order of Eastern Star. He also belongs to the Potsdam Club; Potsdam Country Club; Chamber of Commerce; and has been secretary of the Rotary Club, of Potsdam, since its organization.
Mr. Flanders organized the Norwood post of the American Legion and was its Commander for three years. He was also one of the organizers of the St. Lawrence County Legion and was its County Commander for two years, and served as Fourth District Chairman of the State of New York. In 1922 he was elected Vice-Commander of the Department of New York and also served on many state and national committees. Mr. Flan- ders holds a Captain's commission in the United States Reserve Army attached to the Quartermaster section and is Fourth District Councilman for the Reserve Officers' Association of the United States, Department of New York.
Joseph Eugene Rowe, Ph. D., L. L. D .- Among the most prominent educators in the North Country perhaps none is better known than Doc- tor Rowe, who is president of the Clarkson College of Technology, at Pots- dam. He was born at Emmitsburg, Md., March 21, 1883, the son of Charles Jacob and Cora (Hoke) Rowe.
Joseph Eugene Rowe attended the public schools of Gettysburg, Pa., and was graduated from Gettysburg College with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1904, with highest honors. During 1904-5 he attended the Uni- versity of Virginia, and in 1909-10 he was a Fellow in mathematics at Johns Hopkins University, received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy
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there in the latter year. He was an instructor in mathematics at Goucher College in 1910-11; taught at Haverford in 1911-12; at Dartmouth College in 1912-14; and was assistant professor, associate professor, and finally professor of mathematics at Pennsylvania State College from 1914-20. Doctor Rowe then became professor and head of the department of mathe- matics at William and Mary College from 1921 until 1928, and was direc- tor of extension work there from 1924 until 1928. He came to Clarkson College of Technology in August, 1928, as president of the institution.
On Sept. 6, 1911, Dr. Rowe was united in marriage with Miss Nina King, of Baltimore, Mr. They have two sons, Joseph Eugene, and Richard King.
Dr. Rowe is a member of the American Mathematic Society, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Beta Phi, and Theta Chi fraternities. He is the author of numerous articles and a book on mathematics, and has invented several important instruments used in mathematical calculations. He was assist- ant physicist of the National Advisory Commission for Aeronautics from May, 1918, to February, 1919.
During 1920-21 Dr. Rowe was chief ballistician at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Ordnance Department, U. S. Army.
Arthur H. Senter .- One of the able business men of Potsdam is Mr. Senter, who is district manager for the Brown & Bailey Condensed Milk Company. He was born in the town of Potsdam, June 12, 1885, the son of Orville M. and Phobe (Challis) Senter.
Orville M. Senter is a native of the town of Potsdam and throughout his life has been interested in general farming. He is a Republican and holds membership in the Methodist Church. His wife was born at Bom- bay, N. Y. Their children are: Arthur H., the subject of this sketch; and Mary, who lives at home.
Arthur H. Senter grew up in the town of Potsdam, where he attended the public schools. In 1896 he entered the employ of the Sheffield Farms Dairy Company, with whom he remained for six years in their New York City plant. During the last four years of that time he was plant manager at Eben, N. Y. In 1913 he became associated with the Phenix Cheese Company as plant manager, and three years later the business was sold to the Brown & Bailey Condensed Milk Company, with Mr. Senter remain- ing in his former position. He came to Potsdam in 1919 and was identified with the company's laboratories here until 1923, at which time he became plant superintendent. Since June, 1931, he has held his position as dis- trict manager for the company.
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In 1910 Mr. Senter was united in marriage with Miss Gertrude E. Moore, of Potsdam, the daughter of Richard and Josephine (Taggart) Moore. The former, born at Russell, N. Y., died in 1896, and the latter lives at Potsdam. Mr. and Mrs. Senter are the parents of two children: Corinne J., born in 1913, attends Potsdam State Normal School; and Arnold W., born in 1918, attends Potsdam Junior High School.
Mr. Senter is a member of the Methodist Church, and is affiliated with Racquette River Lodge F. & A. M., Past Master; St. Lawrence Chapter, Past Captain of the Host; and Knights of Birmingham, at Canton. He also belongs to the Potsdam Fish and Game Club.
Joseph B. Pringle .- Widely known throughout St. Lawrence County as cashier of the State Bank of Norwood, Mr. Pringle is identified with the business and civic life of that community, also being treasurer of the Nor- wood Savings Building & Loan Association. He was born at Norwood, July 20, 1875, the son of Ralph and Nancy (Blaine) Pringle.
Ralph Pringle was born at Norwood and died there Jan. 3, 1916. He attended the public schools of Potsdam and as a young man engaged in general farming with his father. He became successful as a dairyman and in 1911 retired and removed to Norwood. Mr. Pringle was a Republican and held the office of school trustee and supervisor of highways. He was a deacon of the Reformed Presbyterian Church. Nancy (Blaine) Pringle was born at Hallville, Ontario, and died at Norwood, Jan. 9, 1908. To Mr. and Mrs. Pringle were born six children: 1. Ralph W., who is prin- cipal of University High School at Normal, Ill. 2. Eliza, who died in 1871. 3. William George, who died in 1914. 4. Gilbert John, insurance, lives at Norwood. 5. Lydia, the widow of Samuel Steinburg, lives at Ogdensburg. 6. Joseph B., the subject of this sketch.
Joseph B. Pringle was reared and educated at Norwood and is a grad- uate of Norwood High School and Albany Business College. In 1896 he became associated with the Madrid State Bank at Madrid, N. Y., where he remained as bookkeeper until 1900. In that year he came to Norwood and became bookkeeper for the State Bank, in which capacity he served until 1907. He was assistant cashier from 1907 until 1917 and has since been cashier. He was also identified with the Norwood Casket Company as treasurer until 1920 when the business was liquidated.
On May 2, 1900, Mr. Pringle married Miss Elizabeth H. Hall of Nor- wood, the daughter of John and Mary (Peacock) Hall. Both were natives of St. Lawrence County. He died in 1892 and his wife died in 1919. They are buried at Norwood. To Mr. and Mrs. Pringle were born three chil- dren: 1. Mary H., born Sept. 9, 1901, married Benjamin Seeber, lives at Fulton, N. Y. 2. Beatrice N., born July 9, 1905, a graduate of Cornell Uni-
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versity, class of 1927. She married Carlton C. Spear, and lives at Syra- cuse. 3. Homer C., born July 26, 1910, a graduate of Bentley School of Accounting and Finance, Boston. He is now identified with the Boorman Stone Products Association.
Mr. Pringle is a Republican, a member of the Congregational Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge and Chamber of Commerce.
Lloyd T. McNulty, M. D .- A veteran of the World War, Dr. McNulty, of Norwood, is recognized as one of the outstanding physicians and sur- geons of St. Lawrence County. He was born at Dickinson Center, Frank- lin, County, Dec. 20, 1888, the son of James and Jane (McQuaid) McNulty.
James McNulty is a native of New York, born at Lewisville. He be- came successful as a building contractor and during his early life spent ten years in that work at Kansas City, Mo. He then was identified with the lumber business at Dickinson Center for several years. He has also engaged in business at Norwood, his store now being owned by Amos Curry. Mr. McNulty is a Democrat, a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church, and belongs to the Knights of Columbus. Jane (McQuaid) Mc- Nulty was born at Lewisville and died in 1913. She is buried at Norwood. To Mr. and Mrs. McNulty the following children were born: 1. Mary Flor- ence, married James Duffy, lives at Chateaugay. 2. Frances J., a teacher, lives at Norwood. 3. Dorothy E., who is supervisor of music in the public schools at Passaic, N. J. 4. Lloyd T., the subject of this sketch.
Lloyd T. McNulty attended the Norwood public schools and received the degree of Doctor of Medicine at McGill University, Montreal, in 1912. During the following two years he served as an interne in the Montreal General Hospital, and in 1915 he was prison physician at the Dannemora State Prison. He came to Norwood in 1916 and in the following year en- listed for service in the World War. Dr. McNulty received the commis- sion of first lieutenant in the Medical Corps and attended the army medical school at Washington, D. C. He later was attached to the air service and connected with Post Hospital, Garden City, L. I. He was discharged with the rank of captain. Dr. McNulty has been health officer of Norwood for many years and is consulting physician of the Ogdensburg State Hospital, surgeon for the New York Central Lines, surgeon for the Rutland Rail- road Company, and member of the staff of Potsdam Hospital. He also is medical examiner for many well known insurance companies. He holds membership in the St. Lawrence County, New York State, and American Medical Associations, Association of New York Central Lines Surgeons, and New England Association of Surgeons.
On Jan. 31, 1921, Dr. McNulty was united in marriage with Miss Kath- leen Riley, of Plattsburg, N. Y., the daughter of John B. and Genevieve
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(Desmond) Riley. Mr. Riley was a native of Clinton, N. Y., and died in 1914. His wife died in 1931. Both are buried at Plattsburg. To Doctor and Mrs. McNulty have been born three children: 1. Lloyd T., Jr., born Aug. 29, 1922. 2. John R., born March 24, 1924. 3. Joan M., born Jan. 8, 1928.
Dr. McNulty is a Democrat, a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church and belongs to the Knights of Columbus and Elks Lodge. He is Past Commander of Clark Robinson Post American Legion.
Seaver Asbury Miller .- The name of Miller has been identified for sev- eral generations with the history of Saranac Lake regions, and Seaver A. Miller is prominent as mayor and justice of the peace. He was born at Saranac Lake, Nov. 20, 1867, the son of VanBuren and Sarah Eleanor (Malbone) Miller.
VanBuren Miller was born at Wilmington, N. Y., Sept. 27, 1827, the son of John Jay Miller. The latter was born in St. Lawrence County, N. Y., in 1803, and was the son of Pliny Miller, who was born at Sand Lake, N. Y., Feb. 15, 1775. Pliny Miller was a veteran of the War of 1812, and served as a captain under Col. Young. At the close of the war he was the first pioneer to settle in the Adirondack mountains on the present site of Saranac Lake in Franklin County. He acquired a tract of 300 acres, constructed a saw mill, and built the first dam on the Saranac River. He died here in 1859 and is buried at Wilmington, N. Y. His son, John Jay, who was born in 1803, built the hotel which was later known as Riverside Inn, and which is still standing as part of the present hotel structure. After many years Mr. Miller disposed of his interest to Orlando Blood, who later enlarged and improved the hotel.
John Jay Miller was married to Miss Abagail Macauley. To them were born seven children, the eldest being VanBuren, father of the subject of this sketch. He was born at Wilmington, Sept. 29, 1827, and at the age of 30 years came to Saranac Lake and purchased a strip of land lying between Main Street and the river, which had belonged to his grand- father, Pliny Miller, many years before. Upon this site he erected his home, 24 Main Street. It is still occupied by members of his family. The present Town Hall and offices are also located on this site. VanBuren Miller was interested in farming and lumbering. He served as justice of the peace for 33 years, and also was supervisor of Harrietstown for 14 years. He was agent for state land in Franklin and Essex counties, and did much private and public surveying. On account of his familiarity with land lines, corners, and boundaries in this section, he was familiarly
SEAVER A. MILLER
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designated as "The Encyclopedia of the Adirondacks." Mr. Miller died June 17, 1892. In 1852 he had married Miss Sarah Eleanor Malbone, of Wilmington, the daughter of John and Eleanor Malbone, of Wilmington. She lived to the advanced age of 101 years and died October 3, 1929. She was born Nov. 13, 1828, and received her education in the Wilmington schools. She was a school teacher and throughout her life was a lover of good literature and possessed a remarkable memory. She was so familiar with the Bible that an incorrect quotation was always recognized by her. To VanBuren and Sarah Eleanor (Malbone) Miller were born eight chil- dren: 1. Mary O., born in 1854, died in early childhood. 2. Florence H., died in 1895, was the wife of Frederick G. Morris, of Muskogee, Okla. 3. John Herbert, born April 7, 1858, was principal of Saranac Lake schools during 1880-81 and was a prominent merchant. He was a lead- ing Democrat and served as town clerk of Harrietstown during 1882-83, and represented that town on the board of supervisors from 1885 until 1889. He was appointed as postmaster of Saranac Lake by Grover Cleve- land and served from 1885 until 1890. He died at Saranac Lake, April 10, 1896. 4. Laura J., who died in January, 1911, was the wife of Walter C. Rice. 5. Elmer P., born Feb. 28, 1860, a graduate of Middlebury College, and General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church, New York City, class of 1889. For 20 years he was rector of St. Luke's Church at Catskill, N. Y., and in 1912 was called to Oklahoma as archdeacon of the Eastern part of that State, with headquarters at Muskogee. After five years he returned to Saranac Lake as rector of St. Luke's Church. He died Jan. 5, 1929. 6. Eleanor S., for many years principal of schools at Summit, N. J., now lives at Saranac with her brother. 7. Seaver Asbury, the subject of this sketch. 8. Helen M., for many years librarian of the Adirondack Public Library at Saranac Lake, now lives at the family home in Saranac Lake.
Seaver A. Miller was reared and educated at Saranac Lake and was a student at the Oswego State Normal School. He spent about five years in the mercantile business in this village, and sold his store in 1891 to devote his time to writing. He was appointed village clerk in 1898, and held that office continuously for 33 years, or until his election to the office of mayor in March, 1931. His duties as clerk of the village were not arduous but highly responsible. Soon after taking office it was necessary to float a bond issue of $62,500. It was Mr. Miller's duty to dispose of the bonds and he was so successful in this undertaking that he was widely com- mended on his work, since which time he has successfully floated more than $1,000,000 of municipal bonds. He has been justice of the peace in Saranac Lake for more than 30 years, and so fair and impartial have
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been his decisions that not one has ever been reversed by a higher court. For many years he has been a member of the local board of health, and at the present time is president of that body. He has also been president of the board of education, and president of the board of trade.
Mr. Miller is a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church of which he has been vestryman for many years. He belongs to the Saranac Lake Boat and Waterways Club, and Saranac Lake Fish and Game Club. His principal diversion is camping and fishing.
At the annual conference of city and village mayors of Glens Falls, N. Y., in June, 1931, Mr. Miller was honored by being elected to the Bureau Council of the New York State Conference of Mayors, an office rarely conferred except to city officials.
Mr. Miller is a director of the Saranac Lake Cooperative Savings & Loan Association.
Charles A. Steinbarge .- One of the dependable merchants of Norfolk is Charles A. Steinbarge, who has been the proprietor of a meat business here for 25 years. He also holds the office of town clerk and is a director of the First National Bank of Norfolk. Mr. Steinbarge was born at Mooers, Clinton County, N. Y., May 19, 1875, the son of Andrew J. and Phoebe (Pickett) Steinbarge.
Andrew J. Steinbarge, who died in 1921, was a veteran of the Civil War. He served as a member of the 153rd New York Volunteer Infantry. He was a wheelwright by trade and later engaged in business at Mooers as a manufacturer of barrels. At the time of his death he was interested in the coal business. Mr. Steinbarge was a Republican and for 32 years served as justice of the peace. He held membership in the Methodist Church and belonged to the Masonic Lodge and Grand Army of the Re- public. His wife was born in Clinton County and died in 1888. Both are buried at Mooers. Mr. and Mrs. Steinbarge were the parents of four chil- dren: 1. Frances Grace, married Delbert Smith, lives at Mooers. 2. Charles A., the subject of this sketch. 3. Wayne L., lives in New York City. 4. Harriet B., who is employed in the offices of the American Water- works & Electric Company, New York City.
Charles A. Steinbarge received his early education in the public schools of Mooers and attended business college at Troy, N. Y. He learned teleg- raphy and was an operator for the Malone and Mohawk Railroad at Tup- per Lake. After a short time he entered the employ of the Central Ver- mont Railroad, and subsequently became operator for the Rutland Rail- road at Mooers. He spent two years in the same capacity at Malone, and was station agent at Brushton for four years. Mr. Steinbarge began his
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business career as a merchant at Brushton, when he purchased the meat business of James Brady. Three years later he removed to Norfolk where he purchased the meat business of Marshall & Starks in 1906. Mr. Steinbarge is now assisted by his sons, Charles Earle and Harry W.
On May 25, 1898, Mr. Steinbarge was united in marriage with Miss Gertrude Rhodes, of Mooers, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rhodes. Mr. Rhodes died in 1923 and his wife died in 1885. They are buried at Mooers. To Mr. and Mrs. Steinbarge were born six sons: 1. Ralph L., born July 16, 1899, lives at Alexandria Bay, N. Y. 2. Charles Earl, born June 1, 1901. 3. Harry W., born May 11, 1903. 4. Floyd, born March 6, 1905, connected with the Eastman Kodak Company at Wash- ington, D. C. 5. Leigh Rhoades, born Feb. 6, 1907, connected with the St. Regis Paper Company at Norfolk. 6. Wayne L., born Dec. 25, 1909, con- nected with the Independent Boat Tours Company at Alexandria Bay.
Politically Mr. Steinbarge is a Republican. He is president of the Board of Trustees of Hepburn Library at Norfolk. He and his family are members of the Methodist Church and he is affiliated with Brushton Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 107, Potsdam Chapter, R. A. M. No. 24, Canton Commandery, K. T. No. 28, and Media Temple, Watertown. He also be- longs to the Messina Fish and Game Club.
Eratus J. Wilkins, who has held the responsible position of postmaster of Norwood since 1928, was born here Aug. 4, 1898, the son of James Henry and Estella (Scott) Wilkins.
James Henry Wilkins is a native of St. Lawrence County, born at Wad- dington. He was educated in the public schools and for several years was interested in the lumber business. During the past 30 years he has been in the employ of the New York Central Railroad and is now a passenger engineer on the St. Lawrence division. Mr. Wilkins is a Republican, a member of the Congregational Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, and Brotherhood of Railroad Engineers. His wife is a native of Norfolk, St. Lawrence County. They have three children: 1. Eratus J., the sub- ject of this sketch. 2. Loretta, married Philip Fetter. 3. Pauline A., attends Watertown Business College. All live at Norwood.
After his graduation from Norwood High School, Eratus J. Wilkins entered the offices of the S. A. Drew Feed & Coal Company, of Norwood, as bookkeeper and clerk. He was identified with that concern for 11 years and resigned as manager in 1928 to accept the appointment of postmaster.
Mr. Wilkins was married on June 30, 1924, to Miss Emma L. Drew, of Norwood, the daughter of Sherman A. and Alice (Woodward) Drew.
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Mr. Drew, a native of St. Lawrence County, died in 1921. His widow was born at Massena and now resides at Norwood. Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins have a son, Robert, born Sept. 2, 1926.
Mr. Wilkins is affiliated with St. Lawrence Lodge F. and A. M. No. 689, Syracuse Consistory 32nd degree, and Media Temple, Watertown. He is a member of the Congregational Church and is a Republican.
Rev. John J. Kelly .- As pastor of the Church of the Visitation at Nor- folk, Father Kelly occupies an important place in the life of the commun- ity and is a highly esteemed citizen of St. Lawrence County. He was born at Marlboro, Mass., April 26, 1882, the son of Peter and Rose (Mullaney) Kelly.
Peter Kelly and his wife were natives of Ireland. He was educated in the Boston public schools and his entire life was spent in the shoe busi- ness. As a young man he entered the employ of the Samuel Boyd Tea Company, now the Marlboro Shoe Company, and was identified with that concern for a period of 55 years. He died in 1919 and his wife died in 1901. Both are buried in Boston. Mr. Kelly was a Democrat and held membership in the Immaculate Conception Church at Marlboro. To Mr. and Mrs. Kelly were born three children: 1. Theresa M., who died in 1916, was the wife of Edward Hannigan. 2. Jennie A., lives at Marlboro. 3. John J., the subject of this sketch.
After his graduation from Marlboro High School, John J. Kelly at- tended St. Lawrence College in Montreal. He spent five years in the study of theology at the University of Louvain, in Belgium, being ordained to the priesthood at Louvain, on July 15, 1906. Reverend Kelly then re- turned to the United States and became assistant pastor of St. Patrick's Church at Chateaugay, N. Y. After three months he was transferred to Rossie as assistant, and after a year became located at Port Henry, N. Y., as assistant at St. Patrick's Church. He also was identified with St. Patrick's Church in Watertown for two and one-half years, and spent more than a year as assistant of St. Mary's Church at Ticonderoga, N. Y. He was then located at Clintonville, N. Y., in 1911 as pastor of St. Cath- erine's Church. After serving as pastor of St. James Church at Cadyville for 12 years, Father Kelly came to Norfolk in 1925. On July 25, 1931, he celebrated his 25th anniversary in this diocese. Solemn High Mass was sung by Father Kelly, assisted by Father R. Morrissey, of Hartford, Conn., as deacon, and Father James S. Duffy, of Norwood, as sub-deacon. There were present four Monsigneurs, Crowley, Pierce, Lacey, and O'Neil. Twenty priests also assisted at the services, as well as Bishop Conroy, of
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