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William T. McFayden received his education in the district school at Sharp's Corner and later attended Waterford Academy and Edinboro Nor-
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mal School. In early life he engaged in farming and at the age of 27 years came to Erie where he engaged in the drug business. In 1912 he moved to his present location at 461 West 8th Street. Mr. McFayden is one of the leading pharmacists of the city and has an attractive place of business. His residence is located at 1314 West 9th Street.
On Feb. 18, 1893, Mr. McFayden was married to Miss Mabel Phillip, of Toronto, Canada, the daughter of Samuel P. Phillip. Mr. and Mrs. McFayden have one daughter, Mrs. Reva Baptist. She resides in Erie.
Mr. McFayden is a member of the Elks lodge. He and his family are widely known throughout the county and have many friends. Mrs. McFayden is a member of Kingsley Methodist Church.
Henry M. Keppel, deceased, was one of the best known and most suc- cessful business men of Erie County. He was one of the organizers and at the time of his death president of the National Bank of Corry. Mr. Keppel was born in Herschbarre, Germany, Nov. 13, 1837, the son of Charles and Fredricka (Vogel) Keppel.
Charles Keppel emigrated to this country with his family in 1853 and settled near Buffalo, N. Y., where he operated a farm and also was employed by the United States government in the postal service. Mr. and Mrs. Keppel, deceased, are buried in Cattaraugus County, N. Y. They had six children, as follows: Henry M., the subject of this sketch ; Charles, lives at Fair Plains, N. Y .; Ernest, lives at Corry ; John, deceased ; Mary, married Joe Herdick, lives at Gowanda, N. Y .; and Elizabeth, married Charles Rider, lives at South Dayton, N. Y.
Henry M. Keppel was educated in Germany and was 16 years of age when his parents came to this country. Soon after locating in Buffalo he learned the blacksmith's trade, serving an apprenticeship of three years. Then taking a partner he conducted a shop in that city for five years, after which he had a shop in Titusville, Pa. He was also inter- ested in oil refineries. Turning his attention to agricultural pursuits in 1867, Mr. Keppel purchased a tract of land in Columbus Township, Warren County, and there took up his residence. While clearing the land he be- came interested in the manufacture of lumber and soon had a saw mill in full operation, being very successful in his new industry. In 1893 with J. B. Moore he purchased pine lands in northern Wisconsin, erecting a large mill, which they operated until 1903. In 1898 they became owners of heavily timbered land in Randolph County, W. Va., and subsequently
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having added to their original tract by purchase of more timber, they put in a double band saw mill with a capacity of 100,000 feet a day, and pro- ceeded to build up a town and establish a business. They built a spur railway track extending into their land 15 miles, erected 33 homes, and had granted to the new colony a postoffice, which was called Ellamore. Mr. Keppel removed with his family to Corry in 1898 where he became identified with the leading industries of the place. He was one of the organizers of the Corry Metal Products Company and was president for some time. He was connected with many other important industrial con- cerns of the city of Corry and did a great deal to promote commercial enterprises here. He was also a director of the Corry Electric Light Company for many years. Mr. Keppel died Nov. 11, 1924, and is buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Corry.
In 1893 Mr. Keppel was married to Miss Martha C. Miller, a native of Webster, N. Y., and a daughter of John F. and Laura (Aistrich) Miller, natives of Germany, now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Keppel two children were born: Henry Harrison and Marie, mention of whom is made below.
H. Harrison Keppel was born at Torpedo, Pa., Oct. 5, 1893, and was educated in the public schools of Corry and Chamberlain Military Insti- tute, Randolph, N. Y. He is vice president of the National Bank of Corry and treasurer of the Corry Jamestown Manufacturing Corporation. He is a member of the Blue Lodge Masons, Corry; Columbus Chapter, Corry; Commandery K. T., Corry ; Shrine, Zem Zem, Erie; Erie Consistory ; and the Elks Lodge, Corry, of which he is Past Exalted Ruler. Mr. Keppel was married to Miss Edna Moore, of Ridgeway, Pa., and they have two children, Henry Martin and Barbara Anna.
Marie Keppel Hawkins was born at Torpedo, Pa., June 9, 1895. After her graduation from the Corry High School in 1915 she was graduated from LaSalle Seminary, Auburndale, Mass. She was married to Edward E. Hawkins of Corry and they have a daughter, Martha Marie, born April 6, 1919. Mr. Hawkins is the son of William Henry and Nancy (Rutley) Hawkins, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. William Henry Hawkins had five children: Edward E., William Henry, Elizabeth, who married Guy Rogers; Earl, deceased; and Nellie, deceased. Edward E. Hawkins was educated in the public schools of Chicago and Corry and is a graduate of Carnegie Institute of Technology, Pittsburgh.
Mr. Keppel was a staunch Republican and in 1908 was alternate dele- gate to the Republican National Convention at Chicago. Both he and his
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wife were members of the Lutheran Church at Corry and through their efforts one of the finest churches in the city was erected several years ago. Mrs. Keppel is still an ardent worker in the church. He was an energetic man who stood well in the esteem of his many friends and acquaintances.
F. J. Brandt is a substantial citizen and enterprising merchant of Erie. He was born there Oct. 27, 1887, and is the son of Julius and Anna (Persick) Brandt.
Julius Brandt was a native of Germany. When a young man he came to this country and located on a farm just outside Erie, where he died in 1901. His wife died the same year and they are buried in Lakeside ceme- tery. Mr. and Mrs. Brandt had ten children, four of whom are now living.
After attending the public schools of Erie, F. J. Brandt learned the stone cutter's trade and later became a boilermaker. In 1910 he engaged in his present business as grocer. Four years later he purchased a half interest in the business and finally became sole owner. Mr. Brandt's business is located at 1358 Buffalo Road, and is among the up to date grocery stores of the community. Delivery service by truck is main- tained.
On Sept. 1, 1911, Mr. Brandt was married to Miss Alma Delilah Fuhr- mann, of Erie County, the daughter of Charles and Catherine (Serr) Fuhrmann. Mr. Fuhrmann died Sept. 28, 1924, and is buried in Erie cemetery. His wife resides on the old homestead. To Mr. and Mrs. Brandt have been born two children: Vernon Frederick, born Aug. 10, 1912 and Russell Fuhrmann, born April 2, 1914.
Politically Mr. Brandt is a Republican. He is a member of the Uni- tarian church and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is known in his community as an upright and reliable citizen.
William F. Weber, retired, ranks among the prominent and substan- tial citizens of Erie. He was born in Erie County, May 15, 1857, and is a son of Francis Anton and Mary (Spath) Weber.
Francis Anton Weber was a native of Germany and came to this country when he was 20 years of age. He was married in Buffalo, N. Y., and was for a number of years engaged at the blacksmith trade until his health failed. He then owned a grocery business until the time of his death in 1864. He was buried on the present site of St. Vincent's Hos-
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pital and the body was later removed to Trinity cemetery, Erie. Mr. Weber's wife who was also a native of Germany, is deceased. They were the parents of a large family and the following children grew to maturity: Francis A., deceased; F. J., deceased; Henry C., deceased; Mrs. Adolph Brooker, deceased; Elizabeth, deceased; Mary Ann, married Charles Beck, lives in Erie; William F., the subject of this sketch; and A. S., a carpenter contractor, lives in Erie.
William F. Weber grew up in Erie and after receiving his education was employed by his brother, F. J., who was a well known photographer of Erie. When he was 21 years old Mr. Weber purchased his brother's interest in the business, which is located at 351 East 9th Street, and now conducted by his son, H. J. Weber. Mr. Weber has been considered the leading photographer of the city for many years and is an artist in his work. He also has an interest in the Erie Picture and Framing Company.
On April 29, 1878, Mr. Weber was united in marriage with Miss Helen Rectenwald, of Erie, and to this union 11 children were born, as follows: Minnie Mayer, lives in Buffalo, N. Y .; Rudolph, deceased; Alice, deceased ; Clarence, engaged in plastic art work at 20 East 18th Street, Erie; Wil- bert, lives at Wesleyville, Pa .; H. J., who operates the studio; L. J., a printer, lives in Erie; Leonora Weiderle, lives in Erie; Rosemary, at home; Margaret, deceased; and one child died in infancy.
In politics Mr. Weber is identified with the Republican party. He is a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, and is vice-president and direc- tor of the Parade Street Market House. He owns a property at 1023 State Street and his residence is at 355 East 9th Street and the photograph studio adjoining the residence. He is a reliable citizen of the community.
Otto Schmidt, deceased, was a well known merchant of Erie for many years. He was born in Germany and came to this country at the age of 30 years.
In 1888 Mr. Schmidt engaged in the bakery business at 8th and Parade streets, which has developed into one of the largest general bakeries in the city. He died in 1906 and is buried in Trinity cemetery.
In 1885 Mr. Schmidt was married to Miss Elizabeth Mentz, a native of Erie, born Dec. 19, 1867, and the daughter of Louis and Christina (Guild) Mentz.
Louis Mentz came to this country from Germany when he was a young man. He was a pattern maker by trade and was one of the oldest em- ployees of the Jarecki Manufacturing Company. He died at the age of
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70 years, and his wife is also deceased. They were the parents of the following children: Elizabeth, the subject of this sketch; Adolph, lives in Cleveland; William, lives in Cleveland; and Mrs. Ida Ohmer, lives at 1152 Brown Avenue, Erie. Her son, Louis Ohmer, is employed by Mrs. Schmidt as head baker. It was largely through his knowledge and inter- est in the business that Mrs. Schmidt was able to carry on the business after her husband's death. To Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt two children were born, Otto and Helen, both of whom died in infancy.
Mr. Schmidt was a Republican and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He was a progressive citizen who merited the esteem in which he was held by his fellow citizens.
Arthur Warren Mitchell. Among the men of Erie who have taken leading positions in the legal profession of Pennsylvania is Arthur War- ren Mitchell. He was born at Bradford, Pa., Dec. 2, 1878, and is the son of George Warren and Stella (Southwick) Mitchell.
The Mitchell family came from Londonderry, Ireland, in 1735 and were of English and Scotch descent. They settled in Vermont and later came to the Western Reserve in 1810. They drove west by ox team as far as Lorain, Ohio, but returned as far east as Westfield, N. Y., and settled in Chautauqua County at Busti, where George Warren Mitchell was born. He is a highly esteemed member of his community and at one time was prominent in politics, having served as sheriff, registrer and recorder prothonotary and clerk of courts of Mckean County, Pa.
The Southwick family emigrated to America in 1635 and settled in Massachusetts. Lawrence and Cassandra Southwick were the founders of the family from England and Arthur Warren, subject of this sketch, is the eleventh generation in this country. This family also migrated to New York and settled in Cattaraugus County.
Harmon G. Mitchell, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was a leading citizen of Chautauqua County, N. Y., and held public offices, in- cluding that of side judge.
Arthur Warren Mitchell lived at Bradford, Pa., until he reached the age of 15 years, when his family removed to Smethport, Pa. He attended DeVeaux School, Niagara Falls, N. Y., Pennsylvania State College, and Dickinson Law School, Carlisle, Pa., and was graduated from the latter institution in 1901 with the degree of LL. B. He was admitted to the bar in 1901, and until 1907 was associated with the legal department of the
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Standard Oil Company in West Virginia. Since 1908 he has been success- fully engaged in the practice of law in Erie with offices in the Marine Bank Building. Mr. Mitchell served in the General Assembly of Pennsyl- vania during the session of 1913 from the West Side District. Mr. Mitchell has served as president of the Erie County Bar Association. He has given special attention to corporation and orphan's court practice. He is also interested in a number of industrial enterprises in Erie and has taken an active part in their formation. In 1921 he was elected delegate to the constitutional convention. He is a director of the Marine National Bank of Erie, a director of the Community Savings & Loan Company, a member of the Board of Trustees of Pennsylvania State College, and treasurer of the Erie Bolt & Nut Company, of which he was an organizer.
Mr. Mitchell was married first to Miss Helen Forrest of Smethport, Pa. She died Feb. 19, 1918, leaving two sons: John Forrest, born March 2, 1905, a student at Yale University ; and George Warren, born Oct. 15, 1912. Mr. Mitchell was married June 17, 1921, to Miss Josephine English, a sister of C. H. English, of Erie, a sketch of whom appears in this work.
Mr. Mitchell is a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and is a member of the Chapter or Vestry, and is a member of Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and Shrine, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias.
Cordello Herrick is a well known business man and leading citizen of Erie, where he represents the New York Life Insurance Company as agency director of the Erie branch office. He was born in Toddsville, N. Y., May 4, 1866, and is a son of William Henry and Ada (Flansburg) Herrick.
William Henry Herrick, retired, is a veteran of the Civil War. He was born in Otsego County, N. Y., in 1845. His wife died in 1882. They were the parents of the following children: Cordello, the subject of this sketch; Ida, died in infancy; George, died at the age of eight years; William, died at the age of 16 years; Arthur, died at the age of 28 years ; Frank C., lives at Mendon, N. Y .; Fred, lives at Syracuse, N. Y .; Rev. A. E., lives at Emporium, Pa .; and Asa, lives at Rochester, N. Y.
When Cordello Herrick was two years of age his parents removed to Auburn, N. Y., where he was reared and educated. He learned the ma- chinist's trade but after several years he began the study of theology.
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He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Conference for 23 years, 14 years of which were spent as chaplain of the State prison at Auburn, N. Y. In May, 1911, Mr. Herrick resigned and immediately came to Erie, where he took the position of agency director of the Erie branch office of the New York Life Insurance Company. He has been most successful in his undertaking and employs a force of 53 people. Mr. Herrick's terri- tory covers ten of the northwestern counties of Pennsylvania. His offices are located at 415-16-17 Commerce Building.
In 1886 Mr. Herrick was united in marriage with Miss Emily E. Tay- lor, of Newark, N. Y., and to this union two children were born: Mrs. Herbert E. Yury, a graduate of Syracuse University, lives at Tampa, Florida, and has two children, Virginia E., and Lester; and Frank C., a graduate of Wyoming Seminary, married Helen Stephens of Nicholson, Pa., and they have one child, Martha.
On Aug. 19, 1913, Mr. Herrick was married to Miss Grace E. Copp, of Auburn, N. Y.
In politics Mr. Herrick is identified with the Republican party. He is a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church and belongs to the Perry Masonic lodge, the Consistory and Zem Zem Shrine. He is a Past Noble Grand of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. During the World War he took an active interest and served as chairman of Local Draft Board No. 1. Mr. Herrick is an energetic and capable business man and an excellent citizen of Erie.
M. B. Collins, a prominent citizen of Erie, who is president of the United States Laundry Company, is a native of New York. He was born at Buffalo, June 7, 1876, and is a son of Patrick and Ellen (Riley) Collins.
Patrick Collins was born in Ireland in 1829 and came to this country in 1864, locating in Buffalo, where he engaged in the contracting business. He died in 1894 and his wife, who was born in Ireland in 1834, died in 1890. Mr. and Mrs. Collins were the parents of the following children: Lillian, deceased; Mrs. Mary Turnbull, lives in Buffalo, N. Y .; M. B., the subject of this sketch; and Mrs. Katherine Shea, lives in Buffalo.
M. B. Collins grew up in Buffalo and attended the schools there. At the age of 16 years he entered the employ of the General Hospital at Buffalo, where he remained ten years. He then was connected with the Genessee Hotel there as a stationary enginer, and after four years was appointed superintendent of the laundry department. Later he came to
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Erie where he installed the laundry in the Reed House for J. S. Rowe, at that time manager of the hotel. Mr. Collins then became associated with the American Laundry Company of Erie, and after three years went to Sharon, Pa. In January, 1908, he returned to Erie, and organized the United States Laundry Company, with the following officers: M. B. Collins, president; D. J. Tollan, vice-president ; W. J. Patterson, secretary ; and J. F. Zink, treasurer. E. J. Shey later purchased Mr. Tollan's interest in the business, becoming manager and treasurer, and J. F. Simon pur- chased Mr. Patterson's interest. Messrs. Shey and Collins are now owners of the laundry business, which is among the leading business enterprises of Erie.
In 1903 Mr. Collins was married to Miss Mayme Wild, of Buffalo, N. Y. They have no children.
Mr. and Mrs. Collins are members of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and stand high in the community.
W. H. Eckerd, proprietor of the Eckerd Drug Stores, Inc., is among the prominent and successful young business men of this section. He was born at Harrisburg, Pa., Dec. 22, 1893, and is the son of J. M. and Ida K. (Kennedy) Eckerd.
J. M. Eckerd, retired, was born at Mechanicsburg, Pa., in 1870. For a number of years he was interested in the mercantile business and later became prominent in the drug business. In 1898 he opened his first drug store at 1105 State Street, which he operated for 21 years. In 1916 Mr. Eckerd sold his local interests to his sons, and removed to Wilming- ton, Del., where he established another chain store. Although living retired, Mr. Eckerd still owns drug stores at Wilmington, Del., Jamestown, N. Y., Charlotte, N. C., and Asheville, N. C. He lives in Philadelphia. His wife died at the age of 35 years at Mechanicsburg, Pa., and in 1924 her remains were removed to Philadelphia. There were four children in the Eckerd family as follows: K. M., who is engaged in business with his brother; Mrs. Hazel R. Hill, lives at Wilmington, Del .; W. H., the subject of this sketch; and Sarah E., a twin sister of W. H., lives at Charlotte, N. C.
W. H. Eckerd attended the public and high schools of Erie, and was also a student at the University of Philadelphia. Since 1916 he and his brother have engaged in the drug business at Erie and now own stores at 1105 State Street, and 710 State Street. During the past four years
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they have established branch stores at Oil City, Pa., Zanesville, Ohio, and New Castle, Pa.
Mr. Eckerd was married to Miss Biana E. Edkin, of Erie, a daughter of Bert C. and Anne (Askin) Edkin, who now reside in Erie. To Mr. and Mrs. Eckerd has been born one child, Sally Ann, born in 1921.
Mr. Eckerd is affiliated with the Masonic lodge, and is a member of the Shrine. He is an energetic and enterprising citizen and widely known.
J. A. Zurn, president of the J. A. Zurn Manufacturing Company, is among Erie's most enterprising and successful business men. He was born in this city, Dec. 8, 1875, and is the son of John and Rose Zurn, both of whom are deceased.
John Zurn was a highly esteemed citizen of Erie, where he engaged in business for many years as a painting contractor. He died in 1908 and his wife died in 1924.
J. A. Zurn received his education in the public schools of Erie and when a young man was associated in business with his father. He served as foreman for the Erie City Iron Works for 10 years and in 1905 organ- ized the J. A. Zurn Manufacturing Company, leading manufacturers of plumber's supplies. The business was founded as the Advance Manufac- turing Company and during the World War did a considerable amount of war work for the government, and were cited for their honesty and efficiency. Mr. Zurn also has other extensive business interests and is president and principal stockholder of the Lake Erie Foundry Company at Girard, Pa., president and principal stockholder of the Keystone Brass Works, and vice president of the Girard (Pa.) Model Works.
On April 12, 1900, Mr. Zurn was united in marriage with Miss Clara Ackerman, of Erie, and the daughter of Jacob and Margaret Ackerman, both deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Zurn have been born three children: Melvin A., born Jan. 10, 1901, general manager of the J. A. Zurn Manu- facturing Company, is a graduate of Kent Military Institute; Arloween M., born July 17, 1905, a graduate of Erie High School, now a student at Oberlin College; and Everett F., born March 31, 1908, a student at Erie High School.
Mr. Zurn was elected school director of the city of Erie in 1923 for a term of six years. He is a director of Central Bank & Trust Company of Erie, director of the Y. M. C. A., and a director of the City Mission. Mr. Zurn has held membership in the Baptist church during his entire
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life and is an active church worker. He has been organist of the Central Baptist Church for 35 years and has also served as Sunday School super- intendent, and deacon. Mr. Zurn is a Republican and an excellent citizen of Erie, where he has spent his entire life.
William J. Magay, manufacturing optician, is one of the well known and successful business men of Erie. He was born at Cambridge, Mass., Oct. 28, 1882, and is the son of Andrew B. and Rebecca (Logan) Magay.
Andrew B. Magay was born in the Province of Ulster, Ireland, in 1848. After coming to this country he located at Cambridge, Mass., where he worked at his trade as a furniture upholsterer. He was killed in a street car accident in 1895, and his wife, who was born in 1857, resides at Worcester, Mass. To Mr. and Mrs. Magay four children were born as fol- lows: William J., the subject of this sketch; James, an optician, resides at Worcester, Mass .; and Robert and Alexander, both deceased.
William J. Magay received his education in the public schools of Cam- bridge, Mass., and at the age of 18 years went to Boston, where he was engaged in optical work for six years. He then spent five years in Provi- dence, R. I., and in 1911 came to Erie. Mr. Magay is located at 928 Peach Street, and operates one of the leading optical houses in the city.
On May 20; 1908, Mr. Magay was united in marriage with Miss Mabel H. Dennen, of Cambridge, Mass., the daughter of Arthur P. and Annie (Tucker) Dennen, residents of Watertown, Mass. To Mr. and Mrs. Magay have been born two children, Edith Hammond, born in 1909, and Donald, born in 1912.
Mr. Magay is a Republican, a member of the First Baptist Church, and belongs to the Masonic and Elks lodges. He is also a member of the Consistory and Shrine.
W. S. Myers, owner and proprietor of the Imperial Laundry, is among the leading business men of Erie. He was born at Woodcock, Pa., July 17, 1868, and is the son of John G. and Emmeline (Kelley) Myers.
John G. Myers was born in Philadelphia. He engaged in dairy farm- ing during his life and met with success. He died in November, 1896, at the age of 71 years and is buried at Warren, Ohio. His wife died in May, 1910. They were the parents of the following children: Eva and Ida, both died in infancy; Edgar E., died Dec. 3, 1923, at the age of 68 years; J. D., engaged in the laundry business at Warren Ohio; F. A.,
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lives retired at St. Petersburg, Fla .; Lavina Baker, lives at Aurora, Ill .; Henrietta Bodamer, lives at Warren, Ohio; and W. S., the subject of this sketch.
W. S. Myers received his education in the schools of Townville, Pa. When he was 21 years of age he engaged in the laundry business at Ashtabula, Ohio, with his brothers, F. A. and J. D. The following year he went to Jamestown, N. Y., and from there removed to Erie where he entered the employ of the Park View Laundry. He later went to Warren, Ohio, and again to Jamestown, N. Y., where he conducted a laundry busi- ness four years. Mr. Myers spent several years at Olean, N. Y., and for the past 18 years has conducted the Imperial Laundry at Erie, which is located at 21st and State Streets. He operates three trucks and em- ploys about 27 people in his business. The Imperial Laundry renders high class service at reasonable prices.
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