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Walter S. Broadt attended the public schools and the high school at Nescopeck, Pennsylvania, and when he completed his education, accepted a position as telegraph operator with the Pennsylvania Railroad, with whom he remained for six years. At the end of this time, on April 15, 1903, he became station agent at Shickshinny, for the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Rail-
road, and in this position he has remained since.
Politically, Mr. Broadt supports the prin- ciples and candidates of the Republican party. He has always considered public service no less worthy of his best attention than his own affairs, serving for eight terms as school director in Shickshinny, and for twelve years as overseer of the poor. Mr. Broadt is affili- ated fraternally with the Free and Accepted Masons, in which organization he is a mem- ber of Sylvania Lodge, No. 354, a member of all bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, including Caldwell Consistory, at Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, and a member of Irem Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He is also a member of the local Rotary Club, and a member of Shickshinny Presbyterian Church, of which he is clerk of the Session, as well as a liberal supporter and active member.
In January, 1903, Walter S. Broadt mar- ried Flora Search, of Shickshinny, daughter of Wilbur and Mary E. (Agnew) Search, and a member of a very old family of this sec- tion. Mrs. Broadt was educated in the local schools, including high school, and the Musical Department, University of Wooster, at Woo- ster, Ohio. Wilbur Search, a carpenter, con- tractor and general merchant in Shickshinny for many years, was born in Union Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, on December 5, 1845, and died in Shickshinny in 1914. His wife, who before her marriage was Mary E. Agnew, was born at Lake Winola in Lacka- wanna County, Pennsylvania, on February 16, 1853, and died on November 5, 1925. Mr. and Mrs. Broadt are the parents of one child, Mary A., who was graduated from the local high school, in 1920; from Wyoming Semi- nary, first, in 1921, in Literary Scientific De- partment and, in 1922, in violin; and from Syracuse University, in 1926, with the degree of Bachelor of Science. She is now in charge of the music in the schools of Fonda, New York.
STANLEY WOODWARD SEARCH, son of Wilbur and Mary E. (Agnew) Search, and brother-in-law of Walter S. Broadt (q. v.), was born in Ross Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, on February 28, 1876. He at- tended the public schools of Shickshinny, and was also graduated from the University of Wooster, in Wooster, Ohio. He undertook the course of study in the Eckles School of Em- balming, from which institutlon he was grad- uated in 1904, and then returned to Shick- shinny, where he established himself as an undertaker and embalmer, carrying a full line of the most modern equipment obtainable. For many years he carried on this work in a very successful way, under his own name, only re- linquishing his labors at the time of his death on May 9, 1928.
Politically Mr. Search was a member of the Democratic party, and he was affiliated fra- ternally with the Free and Accepted Masons, being a member of Ebenezer Lodge, at Woo- ster, Ohio, and a member of all bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, including Caldwell Consistory, at Bloomsburg, Penn- sylvania. Mr. Search was also a member of Irem Temple of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, and a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He was a member and one of the elders of Shick- shinny Presbyterian Church.
On March 26, 1904, Stanley Woodward Search married Gertrude Gregory, of Sweet Valley, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Charles Gregory, a farmer, born in Union Township, Luzerne County, in 1854,
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died in 1926, and of Frances (Whitesell) Gregory, who was born in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, in 1860, and who is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Search became the parents of one child, Mable Mary, born January 1, 1907, who is now attending business college in Wilkes-Barre.
LEONARD D. MORGAN -- Among the young- er members of the Luzerne County bar is Leonard D. Morgan, who is a veteran of the World War and is the only lawyer in North- eastern Pennsylvania who was educated by the United States Vocational Board. Mr. Morgan was admitted to the Luzerne County bar in September, 1923, and since that time has been engaged in practice at No. 713 Coal Exchange Building, in Wilkes-Barre.
Leonard D. Morgan was born in Edwards- ville, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, in March, 1896, only son and child of George E. and Mary (Davis) Morgan, and grandson of John S. Morgan, who came to this country from Wales and settled in Luzerne County. Leonard D. Morgan spent his boyhood in Edwards- ville, attending the public schools there, and then continued his studies in the Wyoming Valley Seminary, at Kingston, Pennsylvania, from which he was graduated in 1916. In 1917 Mr. Morgan enlisted in Company E, 4th United States Infantry of the Regular Army, and was sent with the American Expedition- ary Forces to France, where he participated in all the major offensives against the Ger- man forces. In the battle of the Argonne, October 8, 1918, he received wounds from five machine gun bullets, and as a result was confined to hospitals in France and in this country for a year. When he was sufficiently recovered and was mustered out of service Mr. Morgan became a student in Dickinson Law School, at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, where he finished his course with graduation in 1923. He was admitted to the Luzerne County bar in September of that same year, and since that time has been engaged in general practice in Wilkes-Barre. As has been stated, Mr. Morgan has the distinction of being the only member of the legal profession in North- eastern Pennsylvania who was educated by the United States Vocational Training Board, and there is every prospect that his future professional career will be one of which that board can well be proud. Politically, Mr. Morgan gives his support to the principles and the candidates of the Republican party. He is a member of Nanticoke Lodge, No. 541, Free and Accepted Masons, and of all the Scottish Rite bodies up to and including Keystone Consistory, in which he holds the thirty-second degree. He is also a member of Irem Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, of Wilkes-Barre; and of the Irem Country Club. He also holds membership in the Craftsmen's Club. His religious affiliation and that of his family is with Bethesda Congregational Church of Edwardsville.
Leonard D. Morgan was married, January 17, 1920, to Hilda Davis, of Glen Lyon, Lu- zerne County. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan are the parents of two children: Edward M. and Annabelle.
ANDREW J. LEIB-There are but few of the residents of Hazleton and its vicinity who do not owe much to the care and skill of Andrew J. Leib, for he holds the responsible position of assistant superintendent of the Luzerne County Gas and Electric Corporation for that locality. He is a very prominent member of the community and is active in all civic and welfare work.
Mr. Leib was born in Hazleton, February 26, 1895, the son of Willlam S. and Isabelle K. (Zeigler) Leib, the former a very promi- nent figure in the community, who was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and moved to this State in his youth. He was in the mercantile business and was greatly to the fore in all public matters. He served as deputy sheriff of Luzerne County, and was director of the poor for twelve years. On one occasion he was the Republican candidate for State Senator and was always most active in the affairs of that party as a member of the Republican County Committee and a delegate to all county and State conventions. He was a charter member of Hazleton Lodge, No. 200, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and was affiliated with the Lutheran Church. He was the fath- er of eight children: Frank R., Roy Z., Henry D., Irene, who married Earle Heller: Walter G., Andrew J., of whom this is a record; Wil- liam S., Jr., a resident of Belleville, New Jersey, and John W.
Andrew J. Leib was educated in the pub- lic schools of Hazleton, and graduated from the high school of this city in the class of 1914. For one year he took a situation with the Lehigh Coal Company, at the end of which time he became associated with the Luzerne County Gas and Electric Company, with which corporation he has since remain- ed, steadily rising until he now holds the post of superintendent at Hazleton. The only break in this continuous service was when he served for fourteen months in the United States Navy during the World War as first- class radio operator. His first position with the local gas and electric company was that of meter reader, and from that he advanced steadily until in 1921 he was appointed to his present responsible office. Despite the many calls upon his time and energies, Mr. Leib has found time to devote to community mat- ters and civic affairs generally. He was elected to the School Board in 1923 and is now president of that body, being one of the youngest men to achieve that distinction. He is a member of the local Kiwanis Club and of the Chamber of Commerce and his fra- ternal affiliations include Azalea Lodge, No. 687, Free and Accepted Masons, and Hazle- ton Lodge, No. 200, Benevolent and Protec- tive Order of Elks. He is a leading member of the local Post of the American Legion, and is also a member of the East End Engine and Hose Company. His religious affiliations are with the St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church.
On July 20, 1918, Mr. Leib married Kath- erine Isabelle Slyker, of Hazleton. Mr. and Mrs. Leib are the parents of two children, as follows: Grace Virginia and Andrew J., Jr. Mrs. Leib is very active in the work of the church and in the organization of its labors. The residence of the family is at 56 South Laurel Street, and Mr. Leib has his office at 16 North Laurel Street, Hazleton.
FRED WALSER-Since leaving school Fred Walser, secretary-treasurer of the Hazleton Manufacturing Company, Incorporated, has been identified with his present line of busi- ness, and during nearly all of that time he has been associated with the same concern with which he is now (1928) officially con- nected. At the time he first became associat- ed with the company it was known as the Hazleton Coffin and Casket Company, Incor- porated, and it still specializes in burial caskets and in other funeral necessities, but also conducts a general mill business, work- ing from architects' plans. The establish- ment is located on North Cedar between Maple and Hunlock streets, in Hazleton, and
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is one of the oldest concerns in the com- munity, having been founded in 1877.
Fred Walser was born in Hazleton, Penn- sylvania, May 28, 1872, son of Frank, who was for many years superintendent of the Hazleton Cemetery (better known as the Vine Street Cemetery), and who died in 1925, at the age of seventy-four years, and of Sophia (Krall) Walser, who is living (1928). After receiving a practical education in the public schools of Hazleton, Mr. Walser be- came associated with the Hazleton Coffin and Casket Company, Incorporated, and since that time has been continuously identified with this line of business, though he has for short periods associated himself with other con- cerns than this in order that he might broad- en his general knowledge of the special field of business in which he is engaged. Faithful attention to details and natural ability have brought the substantial rewards of promo- tion to more responsible positions and great- er financial returns, and Mr. Walser is now secretary-treasurer of the concern, which is now known as the Hazleton Manufacturing Company, Incorporated.
The business was founded by L. W. Drake in 1877, but six years later it became the property of the Hazleton Coffin and Casket Company, which was incorporated in 1883. with a capital of $50,000. As the years have passed the business has steadily expanded until at the present time (1928) its capital is $100,000. About twenty business men, most- ly residents of Hazleton, are members of the company, which is now known as the Hazle- ton Manufacturing Company. The concern manufactures burial caskets and general fu- neral supplies and also does a general plan- ing mill business. The plant covers two city blocks, 340 by 400 feet, and consists of two main buildings, with a dry kiln power plant and drying sheds. The business has grown to proportions which require the services of about eighty-five people, and its output is distributed throughout the State of Pennsyl- vania and from New York City and Newport News, Virginia, as distributing centers. Though they do a very large amount of gen- eral mill work, they specialize in their orig- inal line, burial caskets and general funeral supplies, and in this field they have a reputa- tion of many years standing. The present officials of the company are as follows: Presi- dent, George B. Markle; vice-president, E. B. Markle; secretary-treasurer, Fred Walser. These, with W. W. Hindunach and R. L. Bigelow, make up the board of directors, which has proved itself to be a strong and able body of business men, well able to hold its own in competition with the most suc- cessful concerns of its kind in the country. Mr. Walser gives close attention to the inter- ests of the business and is known as one of the important factors in the marked success which the business has achieved. In civic affairs, as in his business relationships, Mr. Walser is responsible and interested. He is serving his second term as a member of the school board and is one of the citizens who have consistently aided in the progress of the community in civic, economic, social, and political affairs. Fraternally, he is very well known, being identified with Hazleton Lodge, No. 327, Free and Accepted Masons; Hazleton Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; Mount Vernon Commandery, No. 73, Knights Templar; Cald- well Consistory; and Irem Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He is also a member of Mount Horeb Council, Royal and Select Masters, of the Masonic Order; and is identified with Lodge No. 200, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; Lodge No.
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Order of Odd Fellows, of Easton, Pennsyl- vania; and with Lafayette Council, No. 59, Independent Order of America. His religious affiliation is with the Reformed Church.
Fred Walser was married, in 1913, to Tessie Schwartz, and they have three children: I. Frederick S. 2. Martha E. 3. Rodney. The family home is at No. 218 West Third Street, in Hazleton.
JAMES T. BRENNAN-One of the leading members of the Luzerne County bar is James T. Brennan, whose offices are located at Nos. 307-309 in the Bennett Building in Wilkes- Barre. Mr. Brennan is a graduate of Fordham University and is known as one of the able and resourceful men of his profession in this part of the State.
John Brennan, father of Mr. Brennan, was a native of Kilkenny, Ireland, who came to this country with his wife in 1855. He was one of the pioneer merchants of the West Side, where he established a mercantile busi- ness, at Larksville, in 1859, and where he conducted a store for many years. He was educated in Ireland and was a teacher there before coming to America. He married Jo- hanna Brittin, a native of Tipperary, Ireland, who was educated in Dublin and who was a grandniece of Archbishop Ryan, who was a personal friend of Robert Emmett, and who was one of the early advocates of Irish free- dom. John Brennan and his wife were the parents of ten children, the mother living (in 1927) aged ninety years. The children are: 1. Thomas J., who was a merchant at his father's old stand at Larksville, Luzerne County, where for twenty-five years he was a director of the schools of Plymouth Town- ship, Luzerne County, later Larksville Bor- ough schools, in which capacity he was largely instrumental in placing the schools among the best in the State. He resides in Wilkes- Barre, engaged in the real estate business, and is the father of eight children, all of whom are college graduates, and engaged in legal and teaching professions. 2. Margaret, who married William Delaney, now deceased, and is the mother of James Delaney, the famous athlete of Fordham University, New York, and four daughters teaching school, and a son, William, now attending Fordham University. 3. William, a well-known plumber, steamfitter, and contractor of Kingston, Pennsylvania. 4. Edward J., of Kingston. 5. Anna Z. 6. James T., of further mention. 7. Bessie C., a graduate of Trinity College, of Washington, D. C., was a teacher for several years and is now the wife of Attorney John C. Conway, of New York City, now deceased. 8. John J., a lawyer who resides in Santiago, California.
James T. Brennan, son of John and Jo- hanna (Brittin) Brennan, was born in Plym- outh Township, Luzerne County, Pennsyl- vania, September 12, 1884, and received his early education in the public and parochial schools of his native district. He prepared for college in Wyoming Seminary, from which he was graduated in 1899, and then matricu- lated in Fordham University, New York, from which he was graduated with the class of 1903. In the fall of 1903 he began the study of law in the office of the late James Lenahan, of Wilkes-Barre, and in 1905 he was admitted to the Luzerne County bar. Since that time he has been one of the active and well-known general legal practitioners of this city and has made for himself an assured place in his profession. He has, in addition to the care of his large clientele, served as attorney for several boroughs in Luzerne County and has been active in social and civic affairs. During the period of the
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participation of the United States in the World War he answered the call of his country and was very active in the various drives which carried Wilkes-Barre "over the top" in the home war work, and he has al- ways been a public-spirited citizen, willingly aiding in any project which promised im- provement in the general welfare of Wilkes- Barre.
James T. Brennan was married, June 11, 1912, to Clara Hendler, daughter of the late Joseph Hendler, a well-known railroad bridge builder of Wilkes-Barre. Mr. and Mrs. Bren- nan are the parents of five children: Johanna Helen, James T., Jr., Joseph Thomas, Mar- garet Mary, and Elizabeth Theresa. The three daughters are students at Mallinckrodt Con- vent preparing for college, and the two boys are at Wyoming Seminary, also preparing for college.
ARTHUR W. ALLEN, M. D .- A native of Hazleton, Arthur W. Allen, M. D., with the exception of a short period of time, has spent his life in the town of his nativity, and here has attained to prominence in his profession, being known as one of the most accomplished practitioners of the younger generation in Luzerne County. During the comparatively brief time that he has practiced in Hazleton, Dr. Allen has aligned himself, not only with those organizations pertaining to his pro- fession, but has become popular and influen- tial in other societies, and has proved most valuable as a citizen. Dr. Allen was born March 14, 1899, son of Harry and Eleanor (Welliver) Allen. Harry Allen, now deceased, for many years was ranked as one of the leading merchants of Hazleton, and was con- spicuous in affairs of import to his com- munity. He was a native of Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Arthur W. Allen received his preliminary education in the public schools of Hazleton, graduating from the high school there with the class of 1915. Soon thereafter he entered Dickinson College, and here devoted himself assiduously to his studies, which resulted in his graduation from that institution, in 1919, with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. A further course of training at the University of Pennsylvania eventuated in that institu- tion bestowing upon him the degree of Doctor of Medicine, in 1922. Following the custom of this profession he then entered the Pres- byterian Hospital at Philadelphia, serving as an interne therein for eighteen months. At the expiration of this time he felt himself fully equipped for practice, returned to his home town, and here has maintained a grow- ing practice since. In this capacity, perhaps, he is one of the best known specialists in genito-urinary diseases, although he con- ducts a general practice. Seeking to keep himself informed on all new methods and ad- ditions to the works of medicine, Dr. Allen is a member of the Luzerne County Medical Association, the State Medical Association, and the American Medical Association. He is a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Nu Sigma Nu, a medical fraternity, and Alpha Omega Alpha, an honorary fraternity. He is secretary of the Hazleton Society and director of the County Society. Among his non- professional connections may be mentioned Perkins Lodge, No. 402, Free and Accepted Masons; the Exchange Club, Valley Country Club, Young Men's Christian Association: and his religious beliefs are those of the Metho- dist Episcopal Church, of which he is a member. Dr. Allen resides at No. 559 Locust Street, Hazleton, while his offices are located in the Hazleton National Bank Building, Rooms 214-15.
GEORGE M. HUEY-Engaged in the retail grocery and meat business at Kingston for almost three decades, wherein he has at- tained success, not only in his retail estab- lishment, but also in real estate, banking and financial institutions, George M. Huey con- ducts one of the most modern and up-to-date grocery firms in the State of Pennsylvania, and his concern is favorably known through- out the confines of Luzerne County for its high class merchandise and efficient service.
Mr. Huey was born December 13, 1889, at Evans Falls, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, son of Jacob Huey, born at Evans Falls, in 1868, a farmer, who died in 1910, and of Mary (Moyer) Huey, also born at Evans Falls, in 1870. George M. Huey came to Dorranceton with his parents in 1896, when he was seven years of age. Here he attended the public schools, and was graduated from Dorranceton High School in 1905. Soon there- after he entered gainful pursuits, and was employed as a clerk in various local grocery stores, so continuing as an employee until 1910. Having gained a thorough understand- ing of retail merchandising, in this year Mr. Huey felt himself qualified to assume the responsibilities of his own undertaking, and founded a store at the corner of Union Street and Schuyler Avenue. In this location he remained ten years, attracting a steadily increasing patronage and establishing a repu- tation for honesty and fair-dealing among his customers. In 1920, Mr. Huey purchased a building at the corner of Wyoming Avenue and Union Street, Kingston, and removed his concern to this location, which since has become known as Huey's Corners. This move was a wise one, as has been attested by the steady growth of the business, which now requires the services of seventeen employees, in dispensing groceries, vegetables and fresh meats. With the passing of the years, Mr. Huey's sagacity and business acumen have been recognized by his business associates, and he has been called upon to assume a place upon the board of directors of the West Side Building & Loan Association. The First National Bank of Kingston also bene- fits through his membership upon its board of directors.
A Republican in political convictions, Mr. Huey exercises his suffrage in supporting the candidates and issues sponsored by that party. He is a shining light in fraternal circles, having been a member of the Junior Order United American Mechanics for more than twenty-two years, and having attained the rank of Noble in the Masonic Order, be- ing affiliated with Irem Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, of Wilkes-Barre. He also is a member of Lodge No. 395, Free and Accepted Masons; Shekinah Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, and Deus le Veut Commandery, Knights Templar, and of the Kiwanis and International clubs. As a further testimonial of Mr. Huey's worth as a citizen, is his work in the Dorranceton Methodist Episcopal Church, wherein he is a member of the official board and chairman of the finance committee.
George M. Huey married, in 1911, Mae Mc- Kechnie, of Luzerne, Pennsylvania, daughter of Charles and Margaret McKechnie, and they have one son: George O., born September 22, 1912. The Huey family residence is at No. 585 Charles Avenue, Kingston.
REV. DENNIS J. KANE-During the period of his ministry in the Roman Catholic Church, the Rev. Dennis J. Kane has occupied several Pennsylvania pulpits always with the fine dignity which alone constitutes genuine elo- quence. Since 1925, he has been pastor of
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the Sacred Heart Church, in Plains, an able director of the temporal affairs of the parish, and an inspiration and guide in spiritual things.
Dennis J. Kane was born in Sugar Notch, Pennsylvania, a son of James Kane, a miner, born in Ireland in 1852, died in 1908, and of Hannah (Boyle) Kane, also born in Ireland in 1852, died in 1885. When he became of proper age, he attended the public schools of his birthplace, and later entered St. Bona- venture College, from which he was gradu- ated in 1902. Deciding to follow the min- istry of Christ, he undertook the course of theology at St. Bonaventure's, which he com- pleted at St. Charles Seminary, in Overbrook, and, on June 17, 1905, was ordained priest in the Roman Catholic Church by Rt. Rev. M. J. Hoban in St. Peter's Cathedral, Scran- ton. Thereafter for a number of years he acted as assistant in the parishes of Green Ridge, Hawley, and Hazleton, and from 1916 to 1918 was pastor of St. Peter's Church, in Wellsboro. When the United States entered the World War, Father Kane immediately volunteered his services as chaplain of the troops, and in this capacity he served during all the period of the war. From 1919 to 1925 he was pastor of St. Catherine's Church, at Moscow, finally, in 1925, coming to Plains as pastor of the Sacred Heart Church. Almost immediately, he won the confidence and trust of his people, and has since remained their friend as well as their spiritual advisor. Rev. Thomas P. Monahan is curate. In connection with the church there is maintained grade and high schools, with an enrollment of four hundred pupils, and a teaching force of thir- teen Sisters of Mercy.
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