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of this branch office, and in 1925 he was promoted to salesman and trav- eled out of the Ogdensburg office until Feb. 1, 1926. Mr. Tidd became assistant manager and on Nov. 1, 1930, assumed his present duties as branch manager. The territory includes the counties of Jefferson, St. Lawrence, Franklin, and parts of Lewis and Essex, as well as part of the State of Vermont. An office is also maintained by the branch at Watertown and Burlington, Vt.
On July 13, 1918, Mr. Tidd was united in marriage with Miss Reta M. Cornell, of Elmira, N. Y., the daughter of Warren G. Cornell. Mr. Cornell lives at Elmira.
Mr. Tidd is a member of the Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge, Kiwanis Club, Chamber of Commerce, and American Legion.
James H. Quinn holds a leading position in the business life of Jeffer- son County, being identified with the Carthage Pulp and Board Company as vice president and general manager. He was born at Rock City Falls, N. Y., March 9, 1870, the son of James and Julia (McDermott) Quinn.
James Quinn was a native of County Armagh, Ireland, and his wife was born in County Limerick. As children they were brought to this country by their respective parents, both families having settled at Kingston, N. Y. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Quinn located at Rock City Falls, where he spent many years as a paper maker. He was living retired at the time of his death. Both he and his wife are buried at Balls- ton Spa, N. Y. Mr. Quinn was a Democrat and held membership in St. Mary's Catholic Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Quinn were born eight children: 1. John, lives at Hudson Falls. 2. Charles, lives at Glens Falls. 3. Anna, the widow of Thomas Young, lives at Glens Falls. 4. James H., the subject of this sketch. 5. Edward, deceased. 6. Bernard, deceased. 7. Julia, deceased. 8. Mary, deceased.
After his graduation from Ballston Spa High School in 1888, James H. Quinn became interested in the paper manufacturing business in the employ of the Kilmer Paper Company. In 1892 he became a machinist in the plant of the Globe Paper Company at Brownville and subsequently was superintendent of the wood division of the Dexter Pulp and Sulphite Company at Dexter; superintendent of the Eagle Wrapper Company, at Ballston Spa; and superintendent of the board mill Hind & Dauch Com- pany, at Watertown. In 1926 he accepted his present position as general manager of the Carthage Pulp and Board Company.
In 1898 Mr. Quinn married Miss Agnes Kennedy, the daughter of Andrew Kennedy, who was a native of Ireland. Mr. Kennedy is deceased
JAMES H. QUINN
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and is buried at Brownville. To Mr. and Mrs. Quinn were born three daughters: 1. Mary, married George Chappel, lives on Long Island, N. Y. 2. Bernice, a teacher, lives at Marlboro, N. Y. 3. Anna, who lives at home.
Mr. Quinn is a Democrat, a member of St. James Catholic Church, and belongs to the Knights of Columbus, Watertown Council, No. 259. He also is a member of the Chamber of Commerce.
Melvin J. Stearns, M. D .- One of the physicians and surgeons of the North Country, Dr. Stearns has practiced his profession in Ogdensburg for a number of years, and is a well known specialist in the treatment of the ear, nose and throat. He was born at Massena Center, N. Y., Jan. 15, 1883, the son of George D. and Agnes K. (Kinney) Stearns.
George D. Stearns was a native of Massena Center, and died at Brush- ton, N. Y., in 1896. His wife died in January, 1929. Both were members of pioneer families in this section of the state, who had come here from Vermont. Mr. Stearns was a graduate of Lawrenceville Academy and became a minister of the Adventist Church. He went to Trinidad, West Indies, in 1892 as a missionary, and took with him his family. The fol- lowing year, however, he returned to the United States and for a time lived at Brushton, Franklin County. There were seven children in the Stearns family: 1. Daniel, building contractor, lives at Maryville, Tenn. 2. Mrs. G. H. Wolstenholme, lives at Massena. 3. Melvin J., the subject of this sketch. 4. Norval H., lives at Gloversville, N. Y. 5. Rev. Albert D., a minister of the Presbyterian Church, lives at Canistota, N. Y. 6. Chester, died in infancy. 7. Blanche, died in infancy.
After his graduation from Massena High School in 1901, Melvin J. Stearns spent two years in graduate study. He then entered the New York Homeopathic Medical College, from which he received the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1907. After a year as interne in the Cumber- land Street Hospital, Brooklyn, N. Y., Dr. Stearns located in general prac- tice at Ogdensburg. After three years he spent a year in graduate study in New York, and upon his return to Ogdensburg became associated with the practice of Dr. Willard N. Bell, widely known eye, ear, nose, and throat specialist. Upon the death of Dr. Bell in 1920, the practice was taken over by Dr. Stearns. He is a member of the staff of A. B. Hep- burn Hospital and on the visiting board of St. Lawrence State Hospital and St. John Hospital. He also is identified with the St. Lawrence County, New York State, and American Medical Associations. From 1912
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until 1922 he was a member of the New York State Board of Medical Examiners.
During the World War Dr. Stearns received the commission of cap- tain in the Medical Corps, U. S. Army, and was attached to Camp Green- leaf, Georgia.
Dr. Stearns was married (first) to Miss Jennie Robinson, in 1913. She was the daughter of Bradbury M. and Amelia Robinson, of Baraboo, Wis. He died in 1924 and his wife died in 1930. Jennie (Robinson) Stearns died in 1919, and is buried in Ogdensburg. She had two chil- dren: 1. Bradbury Robinson, born in July, 1914. 2. Virginia Jane, born in 1917. Both are students at Ogdensburg High School. Dr. Stearns was married (second) to Miss Clara Williams, of Rochester, N. Y., the daugh- ter of Samuel C. and Elizabeth (Starnaman) Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Williams were born in Ontario. He died in 1930 and his widow resides in Ogdensburg. To Dr. Melvin J. and Clara (Williams) Stearns has been born a son, Colby Starnaman, born Dec. 20, 1921.
Dr. Stearns is a member of the Rotary Club, Ogdensburg Country Club, and Pontiac Game Club of Quebec. He is affiliated with Ogdens- burg Lodge, F. & A. M., Chapter and Commandery, and belongs to the Alhambra Shrine.
John F. Skelly, president of John F. Skelly, Inc., plumbing and heating contractors, of Ogdensburg, was born in this city, Dec. 23, 1899, the son of Thomas F. and Georgiana (Robinson) Skelly.
Thomas F. Skelly, deceased, was a highly esteemed business man of Ogdensburg for many years. He was born at Colton, N. Y., and as a youth came to Ogdensburg, where he became successful as a plumbing and heating contractor. In 1901 he became associated with James Mc- Coy, as a member of the firm of McCoy & Skelly, and later Mr. Skelly purchased his partner's interest and conducted the business alone until his death in 1927. His wife was born at Prescott, Ontario, and died in January, 1929. Mr. Skelly was a Democrat and served as chairman of the board of public works in Ogdensburg for ten years. He and his family were members of the Catholic Church. There were five children in the Skelly family: 1. John F., the subject of this sketch. 2. Daniel D., who died in June, 1928. 3. Clarence W., lives at Ogdensburg. 4. Helen, married George Taylor, lives at Ogdensburg. 5. Frances, lives at Ogdensburg.
John F. Skelly grew up in Ogdensburg and attended St. Mary's High School. He also was graduated from Springfield (Mass.) School of Tech-
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nology, and then spent seven years as plumbing and heating engineer for F. C. McClean at Springfield, Mass. For seven years he was located at Waterbury, Conn., as a plumbing and heating engineer for M. J. Daly and Son, and in January, 1924, Mr. Skelly returned to Ogdensburg to establish his present business. He purchased the building in June, 1930, and the firm was incorporated in 1931, with Mr. Skelly as president, Jeremiah Murphy as vice president, and Fred Gamacke as treasurer. Mead Farden is secretary. Among the important contracts completed by this well known firm were the St. Lawrence State Hospital and St. Lawrence University buildings. Mr. Skelly is a member of the American Society of Heating & Ventilating Engineers and American Society of Military Engineering.
On Sept. 20, 1913, Mr. Skelly was united in marriage with Miss Edith Robichaud, of Prescott, Ontario, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Ogoff) Robichaud. Mr. Robichaud died May 24, 1926, and his wife died in 1922. Both are buried at Cardinal, Ontario. To Mr. and Mrs. Skelly have been born three children: 1. Thomas J., born in 1914. 2. Daniel H., born in 1917. 3. Thelma M., born in 1919.
Politically, Mr. Skelly is a Republican. He is a member of the Catho- lic Church, and belongs to the Knights of Columbus, Century Club, and Ogdensburg Country Club.
Mr. Skelly is the owner of a stock farm of 400 acres near Prescott, Ontario, where he raises pure bred Ayershire cattle.
William D. Ingram .- Holding high rank in legal circles in St. Lawrence County, William D. Ingram, of Ogdensburg, has capably filled the office of district attorney since 1914. He was born in Ogdensburg, Nov. 16, 1886, the son of James J. and Elizabeth N. (Merritt) Ingram.
James J. Ingram, who died in 1913, was a native of Ogdensburg, where he spent his entire life. He was identified with the Western Union Tele- graph Company as manager of the Ogdensburg office for many years. His wife died in 1923. She was a native of Buffalo. Their children were: 1. Nellie M. Normand, who died in 1899. 2. James Johnston, who died in 1912. 3. Lulu E., who died in 1881. 4. Harry M., attorney, lives at Pots- dam. 5. Mabel N. Coombs, lives at Ogdensburg. 6. William D., the sub- ject of this sketch. 7. Charles D. lives at Ogdensburg. Mr. Ingram was a Republican and a member of the Episcopal Church.
The early education of William D. Ingram was received in the public schools of Ogdensburg and he attended Ogdensburg Free Academy. He studied law in the offices of Waterman & Waterman, before entering
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Albany Law School. He received the degree of LL. B. in 1908 and in that year was admitted to the bar. Until 1920 he was associated with Thomas E. Spratt and George E. VanKennen. He then took over the practice of Albert Newell, and has since engaged in private practice.
Mr. Ingram married (first) Miss Jennie Bartholomew, who died in February, 1920. He was married (second) in June, 1924, to Miss Anna Grace Earl, of Ogdensburg, the daughter of Berton J. and Lulu (Nichols) Earl. Both were born in Ogdensburg, where Mr. Earl now lives. His wife died in 1923. To Mr. and Mrs. Ingram have been born three chil- dren: 1. Beverly Ann, born May 27, 1925. 2. Winifred Hope, born Feb. 27. 1927. 3. William D., Jr., born Aug. 9, 1929.
Mr. Ingram is a Republican. During 1911-12 and 1913-14 he was supervisor of the First Ward, being the first Republican elected to that office in 15 years. In 1914 he was appointed assistant district attorney for a three-year term under County Judge Dolan. He was reappointed to the latter office in 1918 and was elected district attorney in 1920. He is now serving his fourth term.
Mr. Ingram is a prominent member of St. John's Episcopal Church, and is affiliated with Acacia Lodge, F. and A. M., No. 705, Past Master. He was master of this lodge at the age of 21 years, being the youngest ever to hold that office in the State of New York. Mr. Ingram also be- longs to the Century Club and Ogdensburg Country Club. He is a mem- ber of the New York State Bar Association and former member of the executive committee.
Cecil M. Brownlow, who is manager of Foster & Adams, brokers, is among Ogdensburg's progresive and successful business men. He was born in this city, June 18, 1883, the son of Dr. John H. and Elsie (Judson) Brownlow.
Dr. John H. Brownlow was a native of Quebec. He came to the United States in 1862 and during the Civil War served as a surgeon in Herwood Hospital, Washington, D. C. He practiced medicine at Pitts- burgh, Pa., from 1865 until 1870, and then located in Ogdensburg. He died in this city in 1899. Dr. Brownlow was a Republican, a member of the Masonic Lodge, and belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic. His widow was born in Ogdensburg. Their children were: 1. Harry, who died in infancy. 2. Cecil M., the subject of this sketch. 3. John H., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history.
Cecil M. Brownlow received his education at Ogdensburg and attended St. John's School at Manlius, N. Y. He was graduated in 1904 from Philip Exeter Academy, and upon his return to Ogdensburg spent four
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years as secretary of the Arnold Brewing Company. He became interested in the automobile busines in this city and until 1912 had the agency for the Oldsmobile, Packard, Chalmers, and Hudson cars successively. He then became sales manager for the Mclaughlin Motor Car Company in the Province of Saskatchewan. He was appointed district sales manager of the automobile division of the American Locomotive Company at Win- nipeg, Canada, during 1914-15. He then became chief inspector of motor vehicles for the State of New York, with headquarters in Albany. His next position was with the St. Lawrence Metal Products Corporation. In 1917 he entered the service of the war department, Bureau of Aircraft Production, and was stationed at Detroit, Mich., as an inspector of airplane motors. He served in that capacity for two years and upon his return to Ogdensburg again became one of the city's leading automobile dealers, being agent for the Lincoln and Packard cars. Since 1929 he has been manager of the office of Foster & Adams, 314 State Street.
Mr. Brownlow is a Republican, a member of the Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, Elks Lodge, Century Club, and Ogdens- burg Country Club.
Mr. Brownlow is the owner of "Nirvana Island" in Chippewa Bay. It contains 32 acres and was formerly owned by his father, who it is claimed conceived the idea of owning islands for summer home sites in the St. Lawrence region. Members of this family have always been ardent sportsmen and owners of fine yachts.
Richard J. Bowers has been established in business at Ogdensburg for more than a quarter of a century, and is identified with the firm of R. J. Bowers and McRae, monumental works, 800 State Street. Mr. Bowers was born at Brockville, Ont., March 9, 1873, the son of Allen and Chloe (Sherman) Bowers.
Allen Bowers, who died in 1902, was born at Brockville. He spent his entire life there as a stone mason and carpenter. He died in 1902 and his wife, also born at Brockville, died in 1917. The father of Allen Bowers was William Bowers. He was born on an English ship enroute to America, and he became one of the well known citizens of Oswego County. He served as a drummer in the English army during the War of 1812.
To Allen and Chloe (Sherman) Bowers were born the following chil- dren: 1. Hiram James, who died in 1885. 2. Mrs. Rachel Henderson, lives at Brockville. 3. Mrs. Henry Hayes, lives at Ottawa. 4. W. A., who died in 1931. He was a partner in the Bowers Monumental Works in
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Ogdensburg for 25 years. He had retired in 1919. He served as a mem- ber of the city council and as alderman, and was prominent in Masonic circles. 5. Sidney, lives at Omar, N. Y. 6. S. A., who died in March, 1931. 7. Mrs. Margaret Yetts, lives at Ottawa. 8. Richard J., the sub- ject of this sketch. 9. Mrs. Ida Trumbull, lives at Palmyra, N. Y. 10. Mrs. Sidney Mckeever, lives at Brockville. 11. Fred M., lives at Spring- field, Ohio. He has been in the employ of the International Harvester Company for 30 years.
The boyhood of Richard J. Bowers was spent at Brockville where he received his early schooling. He also studied at the International Cor- respondence School. At the age of 21 years he entered the offices of the Ottawa Gas Company, and in 1898 was sent to Montreal in charge of an office for the Montreal Gas Company. For a time Mr. Bowers was located in Northern Alberta, Canada, as engineer for a dredging company on the Saskatchewan River. He came to Ogdensburg in 1905 and at that time engaged in business with his brother at Ford and Caroline streets, the present location of the St. Lawrence County Utilities Corporation. In 1919 Mr. Bowers removed to his present location and conducted the busi- ness alone until August, 1931. At that time he disposed of a half interest in the busines to H. J. McRae. Mr. Bowers is widely known throughout this section of the North County as an artist in his particular line of business, and has been patronized by such leading families as the follow- ing: George Hall, Mayor Douglass, Mayor Lynch, Charles McClair, and Senator Maltby. The Barbara Heck Monument, located at Prescott, Ont., is a product of his skill. It weights 36 tons.
Mr. Bowers was married (first) in 1897 to Miss Mary J. Gill, of Ottawa, who died in Alberta, Canada. She was the daughter of John Inkerman and Nell (Cordick) Gill, of Prescott, Ont. Both are deceased. A daughter, Cora M., was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bowers in 1898. She married Edgar Calvert and they have two children, Millicent Sherman and John. They live at Ottawa, Ont. Mr. Bowers was married (second) in 1908 to Miss Cora Belle Cline, of Ogdensburg, the daughter of William and Laura Cline. Both are deceased. To the latter marriage has been born a daughter, Velma Elizabeth, born in 1910. She is a graduate of Ogdensburg Free Academy and Barnard College, class of 1932.
Mr. Bowers is a Republican and in 1930 was a candidate for the office of supervisor, being defeated by Charles Hand by only six votes. He holds membership in the Methodist Church of which he is a trustee, and Sunday School teacher. He is also interested in missionary work. He was identified with the Boy Scout Camp of Ogdensburg, with which he served as master for ten years.
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Franklin R. Little .- As secretary-treasurer and publisher of the Og- densburg Republican-Journal, Franklin R. Little is considered a leading newspaper man and influential figure in the North Country. He was born at Canon City, Colo., Sept. 10, 1900, the son of Dr. W. T. and Florence (Rockafellow) Little.
Dr. W. T. Little is a native of Berwick, Pa. He is now in charge of the Government Hospital for tubercular veterans at San Fernando, Calif. Dr. Little is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and is a widely known specialist in the treatment of tuberculosis and diseases of the chest. He has practiced at Canon City, Colo., and during the World War held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, Medical Corps, U. S. Army, being in charge of examining boards of specialists at Kelly Field, Texas; Fort Sill, Okla., and assistant chief of staff of School of Physical Diagnosis at New Haven, Conn. He also served as chief of staff at General Hospital, No. 21, Denver, Colo., maintained for tubercular patients. Dr. Little is also a former president of the Colorado State Medical Society. His wife was born at Canon City, Colo., the daughter of Capt. and Mrs. B. F. Rocka- fellow, early pioneer settlers in what later became the State of Colorado. Captain Rockafellow was one of the leading figures in the political and business life of early Colorado. He was a second cousin of John D. Rocke- feller, Sr. They live at San Fernando. Their sons are: 1. Franklin R., the subject of this sketch. 2. Wilbur T., Jr., lives at Canon City.
The early education of Franklin R. Little was received in the public schools of Canon City. He spent one year at Colorado College, Colorado Springs, and received the degree of Bachelor of Arts from Princeton Uni- versity, graduating with the class of 1922. He began his newspaper career in the advertising field and was identified with the Colorado Springs Gazette as advertising solicitor, later serving in the same capacity on the Colorado Springs Gazette and Telegraph. He then became assistant man- ager of the Williamsport Sun, Williamsport, Pa., and later was advertising manager. He came to Ogdensburg several years ago as treasurer and publisher of the Ogdensburg Republican-Journal. He is associated in this enterprise with Frank E. Gannett.
Mr. Little was married on June 20, 1921, to Miss Janet G. Pennoyer, of Chicago, the daughter of George Milton and Janet (Dunlop) Pennoyer. Both were born in Chicago. The former is deceased and the latter lives at 24 East San Rafael Street, Colorado Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Little have two sons: 1. Franklin Pennoyer, born in 1922. 2. George Rockafellow, born in 1925.
Mr. Little is an independent Republican. He is a trustee of the Fred- erick Remington Memorial, a member of the Board of Health, and a mem- ber of the Library Board of Ogdensburg. He is a member of the Episco-
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pal Church and belongs to the Century Club, Ogdensburg Country Club, Princeton Club of New York, Knights of Pythias, B. P. O. Elks, and Ogdensburg Lodge, F. & A. M., No. 128.
During the World War Mr. Little was attached to the Western Col- legiate Unit at the Presidio, San Francisco. At the close of the war he was attending the Fourth Officers Training Camp in San Francisco and had qualified for a commission as lientenant of infantry when the Armis- tice was signed.
Orrin P. Joslin, M. D .- A physician and surgeon of exceptional quali- fications, Dr. Joslin, of Carthage, is widely known throughout Jefferson County. He was born at Champion, Jefferson County, Dec. 31, 1876, the son of Francis Eugene and Mary F. (Wise) Joslin.
Francis Eugene Joslin, also born at Champion, was the son of Philander and Philanda (VanDusen) Joslin, the former a native of Connecticut and the latter of Mohawk Valley, N. Y. Philander Joslin was well known as a shoe manufacturer in the town of Champion, being among the first settlers of Jefferson County. His wife's brother, Abraham VanDusen, served in the War of 1812. Francis E. Joslin, who died in 1930, was a school teacher in early life and in 1878 removed to Watertown, where he was a foreman in the shops of the J. B. Wise Manufacturing Company, for 25 years. At the time of his retirement he located on a small farm, on the outskirts of Watertown. His wife, born at Brantford, Conn., died in 1928. Both are buried in Brookside Cemetery, Watertown. Their children were: 1. Orrin P., the subject of this sketch. 2. Charles, who lives on the family homestead.
Orrin P. Joslin attended the Watertown public schools from which he was graduated in 1895. He then took up the study of medicine and in 1899 received the degree of Doctor of Medicine from Bellevue Hospital Medical College, New York City. The following year was spent in grad- uate study at the Chicago Post Graduate School, and in June, 1900, Dr. Joslin established a private practice at Great Bend, N. Y. He remained there until 1925, when he removed to his present location in Carthage. He is Past President of the Jefferson County Medical Society, and belongs to the New York State Medical Society.
In 1901 Dr. Joslin married Miss Harriet Allen, who died in 1904. She was the daughter of Frank and Mary (Smith) Allen, who were natives of Jefferson County, buried in Brookside Cemetery, Watertown. The father of Mary (Smith) Allen was among the very early settlers of Perch River, where he was well known as a general merchant for many years. To Orrin P. and Harriet (Allen) Joslin were born two children: 1. Frances
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Eric, who is a student at Albany Medical College. He married Miss Alfreda Eastman. 2. Harriet Elizabeth, a graduate of Potsdam Normal College and Albany Normal College. She is now a teacher on Long Island. Dr. Joslin was married (second) in 1905 to Miss Eda A. Webster, who died in 1923. She is buried at Lansdown, Ontario. She was the daughter of John and Anna Webster. The former is deceased and the latter resides in Toronto.
Dr. Joslin is a Democrat, a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Chamber of Commerce and Carlowden Country Club. He is a member of Black River Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 821; Central City Consistory, 32nd degree; and Media Temple.
Frank Addison Augsbury, who is the head of the George Hall Com- panies of Ogdensburg and Montreal, and president of the Algonquin Paper Company, one of Ogdensburg's leading industries, is numbered among the great industrial leaders of the North Country, and is outstanding for his ability, business acumen, foresight and tireless energy. A review of what he has accomplished in the industrial world in northern New York and Canada in a comparatively brief span of years, how he has risen through his own ability and determination to so prominent a position in the world of industry and commerce, will read like the pages of fiction and romance. While there are numerous similar cases throughout this great expanse of country, yet those which compare with his are relatively few.
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