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George R. Metcalf, Jr., received his early education at St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H., and after his graduation there in 1912 he entered Yale University, where he received his degree in 1915. The following two years were spent there in post-graduate work, and at the outbreak of the World War Mr. Metcalf enlisted in the First Officer's Training Camp, Madison Barracks, N. Y. He was later transferred to the Coast Artillery Training Camp at Fort Monroe, having been commissioned a first lieu- tenant of ordnance. In August, 1917, he was stationed at Sandy Hook. He
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was transferred to Aberdeen, Md., Jan. 1, 1918. He was promoted to captain in January, 1918, and continued in that rank until his discharge in January, 1919. He then returned to Yale University to complete his post-graduate work and in 1919 came to Erie, where he is connected with the Erie Malleable Iron Company. He is a vice-president and a director of the company.
Mr. Metcalf is identified with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Society of Automobile Engineers, and the American So- ciety for Testing Metal. He is a captain of the United States Army Re- serve Corps, and is a member of the Army Ordnance Association. He is also a member of the following clubs: Erie, University, Kahkwa, Elks, Yale, New York Athletic, Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity, American Legion, and the Military Order of the World War. He is a Republican and a member of the Episcopal Church.
Carl H. Anderson, of the Anderson Pattern Works, is a well known young business man of Erie. He was born at Youngstown, Ohio, Feb. 25, 1897, and is the son of John and Emma Anderson. There were four children in the Anderson family: J. W., who died Nov. 17, 1921; Jennie; Carl H., the subject of this sketch; and Elsie.
Carl H. Anderson received his education in the public schools of Youngstown and in 1912 came to Erie, where with his brother he estab- lished the Anderson Pattern Works in 1917. It is among the thriving business institutions of the city and is located at 924 West 12th Street.
On Dec. 18, 1916, Mr. Anderson was married to Miss Ruth Place, of Lima, Ohio, and they have a daughter, Virginia, born Jan. 6, 1919.
Mr. Anderson is a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Shrine and Elks Lodge. He is an independent voter.
Philip F. Oriole is an enterprising young business man of Erie and a veteran of the World War. He is a native of Italy, born Feb. 8, 1892, and the son of D. M. and Frances (Onarato) Oriole.
Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Oriole, who now reside at Warren, Pa., are the parents of the following children: Philip F., the subject of this sketch ; Anthony, lives at Warren, Pa .; Lucy and Sarah.
Philip F. Oriole was educated in the public and high schools of Erie and from 1911 until 1914 worked in a studio at Warren, Pa. He then engaged in business for himself at Johnsonburg, Pa., for four years and
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in February, 1918, volunteered for service during the World War. He was a member of the 305th Enginers, 80th Division, which established an enviable reputation for its work, being subjected to much duty under fire. They were active on three fronts, Artois sector, Meuse-Argonne, and St. Mihiel. Mr. Oriole was discharged June 11, 1919, and the following year conducted a studio at New Kensington, Pa. From there he removed to Altoona, Pa., and in 1921 purchased the Weber Studio in Erie, which he has considerably enlarged and improved. It is located at 728 State Street.
On Sept. 5, 1919, Mr. Oriole was married to Miss Ethel Wiley, of Johnsonburg, Pa., and they have a daughter, Doris Marie, born April 25, 1923.
Mr. Oriole is a member of the Catholic Church, and he and his wife are favorably known in Erie and have a large circle of friends.
John Packard Smart, secretary and treasurer of the Erie & Pitts- burgh Railroad, is a leading citizen of Erie, where he was born, Nov. 15, 1870. He is the son of Morril W. and Charlotte (Jamison) Smart, the former a native of Croyden, N. H., and the latter of Ogdensburg, N. Y.
Morril W. Smart, deceased, was an early settler of Erie. At the age of four years he migrated to Galesburg, Mich., with his parents. He began his business career at Battle Creek with Dr. Metcalf and in 1849 he went to California, lured by the startling discoveries of gold there. A year later he returned, broken in health. His next position was as express messenger on the Mississippi for the Wells Fargo Express Company, and he afterward helped in the building of the C. B. & Q. R. R., as an engineer. In 1860 he took up his residence at Greenville, Pa., and was for a period of 29 years thereafter employed as an American express messenger and United States mail agent on the Erie & P. R. R. In 1864 he removed his family to Erie, where they have since resided. He served as cashier of the Erie Electric Motor Company for nearly 20 years and died in 1914. His wife also died in that year and they are buried in Erie Cemetery. To Mr. and Mrs. Smart were born five children: Jean W., lives in Erie; George J., lives in Erie; Charlotte and Caleb M., both deceased; and John Packard, the subject of this sketch.
John Packard Smart has spent his entire life in Erie. After com- pleting his schooling he was employed as clerk for the Merchant's Dispatch Transportation Company from 1889 until 1890. Previous to this he had worked as a carrier for the Herald and Times, as well as janitor of Central
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Presbyterian Church. From 1890 until 1891 he was connected with the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad; from 1891 until 1892 with the Ball Engine Company; from 1892 until 1893 as clerk of the W. L. Scott Company; and since 1893 until the present time Mr. Smart has acted as secretary for trustees of the W. L. Scott Estate. He has held his posi- tion as secretary and treasurer of the Erie & Pittsburgh Railroad since 1896 and is a capable and trustworthy official of the company.
On Jan. 18, 1898, Mr. Smart was united in marriage with Miss May G. Ingham, a native of this city, and the daughter of Samuel H. and Ellen (Brereton) Ingham, natives of Ireland. They reside at 643 West Seventh Street, Erie. Mr. and Mrs. Smart have no children.
Prior to the World War (in 1914) Mr. Smart entered the Pennsyl- vania Naval Militia, was commissioned in the Naval Reserve in 1917, and served until the close of the war, being discharged May 9, 1919. He served with the U. S. Navy and was commanding officer of the U. S. S. Wolver- ine for 11 months and commanding officer of the U. S. S. Yantic for five months. In the interim ne served on the U. S. S. Hawk and the U. S. S. Essex in various capacities, such as executive, navigator, and watch officer.
Politically Mr. Smart is a Democrat. He is a member of the Cen- tral Presbyterian Church and is identified with all of the Masonic bodies, the Knights of Pythias, Shriners, Shrine Club, Army and Navy Club of New York and the American Legion.
F. S. Bond. One of the leading business men of Erie of marked execu- tive ability is F. S. Bond, proprietor of the F. S. Bond & Company, clothiers. He was born in Pittsburgh, March 18, 1876, and is the son of William L. and Anna M. Bond.
William L. Bond and his wife were natives of Pittsburgh where they spent their entire lives. They are now deceased. He was an extensive nursery man and the owner of many greenhouses, as well as a shipper of nursery products. There were five children in the Bond family: Thomas G. and William L., who live in Pittsburgh; Robert C .; F. S., the subject of this sketch; and Charles A.
F. S. Bond was educated in the public schools of Pittsburgh and at- tended Duff College there. At an early age he engaged in the clothing business and in 1904 removed to Erie, where he established his present business. It was formerly located at 830 State Street, and has been in its present location since 1915. Mr. Bond has other extensive business
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interests. He is president and director of the Community Savings & Loan Association, and a director of the Citizens Mortgage Company of Erie. He served as president of the Chamber of Commerce in 1918 and 1923, and is a charter member of the Rotary Club, having served as its presi- dent in 1917-18. He is also a member of the Pennsylvania State Cham- ber of Commerce, the Armory Board, the Retail Merchants Board, and the Knox Hat Council of New York City.
In 1899 Mr. Bond was married to Miss Cornelia A. Bowman, of Pitts- burgh, and the daughter of Joseph and Jane Bowman, both deceased. They have two children: Ethel C., born July 25, 1902, a graduate of Erie High School and Oberlin College, lives at home; and Frances, born May 13, 1907, a graduate of Erie High School, and now a student at Allegheny College, Meadville, Pa.
Mr. Bond is a Republican, a member of the Episcopal Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge.
I. L. Fox, founder and general manager of the Fox Textile Corpora- tion, is a leading business man of Erie. He was born at Kurland, Russia, Oct. 11, 1873, and is the son of Moses and Bryina Fox.
After receiving his education in the schools of his native land, I. L. Fox came to America in 1892 and located in Erie, where he established a business at 12th and State Streets, dealing in shoes and men's furnish- ings. After seven years he sold this business and was a member of the city police force two years. He then engaged in the saloon business for three years, after which he engaged in his present business.
The Fox Textile Corporation was established in 1917 and is incorpo- rated at $500,000. They are manufacturers of women's and misses' dresses, lingerie, and silk underwear, and employ about 200 people. Branch factories are operated at Albion, Waterford and Fairview, Pa. The offi- cers are: S. M. Fox, president; William C. Kraemer, vice-president ; W. P. Cowles, secretary and treasurer. Mr. I. L. Fox is general manager and president of the board of directors.
In 1892 Mr. Fox was united in marriage with Miss Lena Goldsmith, and they have six children, as follows: Fannie, a graduate nurse, lives at home; S. M., president of the Fox Textile Corporation, married Mary Levick of Erie; Ethel, Mamie, Anna and Dorothy, all at home.
Mr. Fox has served as president of the congregation of the French Street Synagogue for nine years. He is identified with the Modern Wood-
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men of America, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Jewish Pro- gressive Club, and the Chamber of Commerce. He is a Republican and is accounted one of the substantial citizens of the community.
Charles L. Haibach, of Haibach Bros., wholesale dealers in meats, is among the prominent and successful business men of Erie. He was born in this city, Feb. 14, 1873, and is the son of the late Ben and Anna (Busch) Haibach. There were four children in the Haibach family, as follows: Charles L., the subject of this sketch; Ben, deceased; John, of Haibach Bros .; and Max, former sheriff of Erie County.
The business of Haibach Bros. was organized in 1896 and is one of the reliable and leading businesses of its kind in the city of Erie.
Mr. Haibach was married on June 5, 1901, to Miss Philomena Eisert, of Erie, and to them have been born the following children: Elmer, a graduate of St. John's School and Erie Business College; Charles, a grad- uate of the above named schools; Vincent, Raymond, both students ; Marie, married Joseph Kreiger, lives in Erie; Lavina, Celia and Agnes, all at home.
Mr. Haibach is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and he and his family hold membership in the Catholic Church. They are well and favorably known in their community.
Andrew Jackson Sterrett, secretary of the Erie Malleable Iron Com- pany, was born in this city, Dec. 6, 1874, and is the son of Andrew J. and Helen (Brecht) Sterrett.
Andrew J. Sterrett, deceased, was one of the leading citizens of Erie during his life. He served as county commissioner for 17 consecutive years. In 1847 he and a party of other men left what was then St. Paul, Minn., to go to the present site of Duluth. The trip was a long and haz- ardous one, being made overland in the depth of winter. The city of Duluth was settled by this well known party of adventurers. Later, Mr. Sterrett went to Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas, where he was an extensive land owner and operator. To Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Sterrett were born eight children, namely: Capt. R. B., an attorney and court stenographer ; Reid G., lives retired in Erie; Scott S., deceased; Lee, a widely known actor, lives in New York City; Carl McK., deceased; Andrew Jackson, the subject of this sketch; Major Thomas G., of the Erie Dispatch-Herald, and founder of the Sterrett Advertising Service, who had charge of
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marine publicity at Washington, D. C., during the World War, where he received his commission as major ; and Ruth, married A. C. McCallum.
Andrew Jackson Sterrett received his education in the schools of Erie and since 1895 has been identified with the Erie Malleable Iron Com- pany. The Erie Malleable Iron Works was founded in 1880 by Prescott Metcalf, deceased, his associates being Capt. Douglass Ottinger, John Clemens and his eldest son, Joseph P. Prescott. It is among the leading industries of the city and has enjoyed a steady growth.
On Dec. 20, 1902, Mr. Sterrett was united in marriage with Miss Loella F. Kies, a native of Erie, and the daughter of Erastus and Fran- cena (Harrington) Kies. They have a son, Jackson K., born Jan. 13, 1904. He was graduated from Central High School, Erie, in 1921, and is a student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Mass.
Mr. Sterrett is a Republican, a member of the First Unitarian Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, the Knights of Pythias, and the Erie, Union and Motor clubs.
D. Warren DeRosay, general manager of the Corry Brick & Tile Company, is a successful and well known business man of Erie County ; he was born in Cambridge, Mass., Sept. 24, 1865, and is the son of Louis Eugene and Mary Caroline (Maguire) DeRosay.
Louis Eugene DeRosay was born in Bordeaux, France, and his wife was a native of Dublin, Ireland; at the age of 14 years he came to this country and located at Cambridge, Mass., where he spent the remainder of his life. Mr. DeRosay was one of the pioneer brick manufacturers in New England and engaged in that business successfully for over 50 years; he died Sept. 24, 1892, and his wife died Feb. 10, 1900. They were the parents of four children, Anna Josephine married Eugene T. Owens lives in Waltham, Mass .; Albert E., engaged in the brick manufacturing business in Cambridge, Mass .; D. Warren, the subject of this sketch, and Marie M., the widow of the Honorable Joseph C. Levy, who lives in Mon- treal, Canada.
D. Warren DeRosay received his education in the schools of Cam- bridge, Mass., and was engaged in business with his father until his death, continued this business until 1904 when he went to Elk County, Pa., as general superintendent of the Shawmut Paving Brick Works until May 1908; in June of that year he settled in Corry and established his present business, The Corry Brick & Tile Company manufacturers of pav-
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ing blocks, building brick and chemical brick, serving as general manager of the company.
Mr. DeRosay has two sons: Kingsley Eugene, born at Cambridge, Mass., April 22, 1895, a graduated of the University of Pennsylvania, now with the Atlantic Refining Company at Philadelphia as chemical engineer; Paul Gerry DeRosay was born at Cambridge, Mass., April 17, 1897; he is a graduate of the University of Harvard now resides in France; in June, 1916, he enlisted for service during the World War and served overseas for 22 months with the Harvard Ambulance Corps; he was also in Ger- many with the Army of Occupation; in 1923 he organized the first school in Paris for the education of American boys; he is now owner and manager of the Auteuil Day School located at 37 Rue Boileau, Paris, France.
Mr. DeRosay was married Sept. 16, 1923, to Mrs. Tamar Milne former superintendent of the Corry Hospital, Mr. and Mrs. DeRosay reside at 161 Maple Ave., Corry, Pa.
D. Warren DeRosay was appointed Fuel Administrator for the City; was also a member of the Committee of Safety during the World War; is also past president of the Chamber of Commerce, past president of the Corry Motor Club, director of the Corry Hospital and Pine Grove Ceme- tery Association; also president of the Recreation Board of Corry, member of the Elk's and the Kiwanis Club. Politically Mr. DeRosay, is a Repub- lican and a member of the Episcopal Church. He is one of the substantial citizens of Corry and is very favorably known.
W. P. Cowles, treasurer of the Fox Textile Corporation, is a well known, substantial and highly respected business man of Erie, where he has been engaged in business for many years. He was born at Roches- ter, N. Y., Aug. 22, 1862, and is the son of W. H. and Cornelia Cowles. The father died in 1918 and his widow resides in Erie. They had five children, as follows: W. P., the subject of this sketch; Fred, lives at Fairport, N. Y .; Albert, lives at Rochester, N. Y .; Mary Miller; and Esther, married Ellis Boyles.
W. P. Cowles received his education in the public schools of Erie, his parents having settled here in 1870. In 1882 he learned the candy making business while in the employ of Mark Mauer and in 1895 embarked in that business for himself. The Cowles Candy Kitchen, which was located at 1308 State Street, was one of Erie's popular shops from 1895 until 1918, when Mr. Cowles sold the business and became treasurer of the
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Erie Saw Company. Since 1920 he has served as treasurer of the Fox Textile Corporation.
On April 28, 1892, Mr. Cowles was united in marriage with Miss Mary B. Pratt of Erie.
Mr. Cowles is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, is a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Shrine and served as Past Master of Perry Lodge. He has been affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Lake Shore Lodge for 24 years. Mr. Cowles is a Republican.
William E. Liebel is well and favorably known in Erie where he has engaged in the tailoring business for 47 years. He was born in this city, July 27, 1863, and is the son of Philip and Wilhelmina (Sandusky) Liebel.
Philip Liebel was born at Leimmershein, Germany, in 1829, and came to Erie at the age of 20 years, where he engaged in business. He was a pioneer tailor of this city, and in 1856 established the business now conducted by his son. He died in 1881 and is buried in Erie. To Mr. and Mrs. Liebel were born seven children: Amelia, married T. C. Sevin; John, a rancher, lives in Africa; Mary, married Edward Holser, lives in Buffalo, N. Y .; William E., the subject of this sketch; Hattie, unmarried, lives at Buffalo, N. Y .; Charles and Daniel, both deceased.
William E. Liebel was reared and educated in Erie and when a young boy engaged in the tailoring business with his father. For 50 years it was located at 821 State Street, and since 1915 has been at 429 State Street.
On June 24, 1890, Mr. Liebel was married to Miss Eva M. Blaisdell, of Erie, and they have a daughter, Dorothy, the wife of Ralph Neff, Erie.
Mr. Liebel is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church and belongs to the Masonic and Elks lodges and the Erie Maennerchor. He is a public spirited citizen who holds the high regard of all who know him.
George S. Robison, president of the Erie County Milk Association, is a prominent factor in the business activities of Erie. He was born in Summit Township, Erie County, Pa., March 3, 1861, and is the son of King and Margaret Robison.
King Robison followed general farming during his entire life which was spent in Erie County. He owned 175 acres of land. To Mr. and Mrs. Robison, both of whom are deceased, the following children were born:
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Presley W., deceased; Tillie; Serena J., married C. C. Parker; Irene, deceased, married J. S. Parker; George S., the subject of this sketch; and Margaret, deceased.
George S. Robison received his education at Waterford Academy, and after attending Edinboro Normal School he engaged in teaching school in the country districts of Erie County. Since the organization of the Erie County Milk Association in 1899, Mr. Robison has been actively engaged in this line of work. In 1901 he was elected general manager and in May, 1922, Mr. Robison became president of the association.
On April 25, 1900, Mr. Robison was married to Miss Clara E. Nick, the daughter of Ernest C. Nick of Erie. They have no children.
Mr. Robison is identified with the Democratic party, is a member of the United Brethren Church and belongs to the Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce. His residence is located at 2916 Peach Street.
The Erie County Milk Association are leading ice cream manufacturers of this section of the state, and also deal in other dairy products.
James E. Gannon, who is successfully engaged in the heating and plumbing business, is among the enterprising business men of Erie. He was born at Erie, Pa., Nov. 26, 1873, and is the son of Thomas Patrick and Julia Agnes Gannon.
Patrick Gannon is deceased and Mrs. Gannon lives in Erie with her daughter. They were natives of Ireland and the parents of the follow- ing children: William M., Thomas B., May E., Lillian, James E., the subject of this sketch; Julia Agnes, John Mark, Catherine and Robert Louis.
James E. Gannon was educated in the Erie schools and has been iden- tified with the following business firms: Diffenbach & Gannon; Williams & Co .; and John H. Lyons. Mr. Gannon was a professional base ball player for several years and in 1894 and 1895 was a member of Connie Mack's Pittsburgh Nationals. He later pitched for Syracuse, Buffalo and Rochester, N. Y. The Gannon & Carey Company was organized in 1901 by Mr. Gannon and John J. Carey, who died in 1924. The business is now conducted by Mr. Gannon and Frank Flowers, and is among the leading organizations of its kind in the city. They are contractors for general plumbing, heating and ventilating and have installed systems in the fol- lowing buildings: American Fork and Hoe Company, Ashtabula; Pioneer
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Pole & Shaft Company, Piqua, Ohio; Northland Rubber Co., Buffalo, N. Y .; Allegheny College, Meadville, Pa .; Erie County Home; St. Joseph's Home for Children; American Brake Shoe Co .; Perry, Wayne, Columbus, Grid- ley, Academy, Lincoln, Harding, East High, and Emerson High Schools.
On June 17, 1908, Mr. Gannon was united in marriage with Miss Chris- tina Messler, of North East, Pa., and a daughter of Prof. August and Eliz- abeth Messler, of North East. They have six children: Thomas Patrick, August George, James Joseph, Mary Elizabeth, John and Harry.
Mr. Gannon is an independent voter. He is a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and belongs to the Elks Lodge. He is identified with the American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers, the Master Plumbers Club, the Erie Builders Exchange, and the Chamber of Commerce.
Dr. Hugh M. Moorhead, a widely known physician and surgeon of Erie, is a native of Pennsylvania. He was born at Indiana, Nov. 20, 1879, and is the son of Alex T. and Margaret A. (Speedy) Moorhead, both deceased. There were seven children in the Moorhead family as follows: Albert, Eva Linninger, and Ralph, residents of Indiana, Pa .; Nancy M. Fair, lives at Pittsburgh, Pa .; Frank E., lives at Erie; Bessie G. Brallier, lives at Latrobe, Pa .; and Dr. Hugh M., the subject of this sketch.
Dr. Hugh M. Moorhead received his preliminary education in the schools of Indiana, Pa., and was graduated from the Medico-Chirurgical College of Philadelphia in 1906. The following year was spent in Hamot Hospital as an interne, after which Dr. Moorhead began the practice of his profession at 126 East Eighth Street. He has been located in his present office, 804 Peach Street since 1918. Dr. Moorhead is in charge of the United States Public Health Service, has been a member of the Hamot Hospital staff for ten years, being attendant obstetrician. He is also consulting physician for the Infants' Home and attending surgeon at the Florence Crittenton Home.
On June 21, 1910, Dr. Moorhead was married to Miss Catherine M. Johnston, of DuBois, Pa., and they have a daughter, Mary Margaret, born Aug. 16, 1914.
Dr. Moorhead is identified with the Erie County Medical Society, of which he served as treasurer for six years, and he is also a member of the American Medical Association. He is a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Elks Lodge. Dr. Moorhead served as city bacteriologist
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of Erie for 12 years. As a physician and surgeon and a citizen he ranks high in the community.
Doctor Moorhead is a Spanish American War veteran, having enlisted at Indiana, Pa., May 3, 1898, and served with Company F, Fifth Pennsyl- vania Volunteer Infantry. He was stationed in Georgia for five months and later in Lexington, Ky., and discharged from service in October, 1898.
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