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J. A. Spooner. Among the more prominent and influential citizens of North East is J. A. Spooner, assistant vice president of the First National Bank. He was born at North East, June 13, 1879, and is the son of B. Cortland and Alice (Southard) Spooner.
B. Cortland Spooner, deceased, was born in North East Township, Erie County, Sept. 10, 1851, the son of Benjamin T. and Marana K. (Nichols) Spooner, who were natives of the north of England. The family settled in North East Township in 1849 and in 1872 removed to North East. B. Cortland Spooner attended Oberlin College and from 1870 until 1874 en- gaged in the insurance business in Erie, after which he came to North East and accepted a position in the private bank of Blaine, Gould & Short. He was one of the organizers of the First National Bank of North East in 1893 and served as cashier for many years and was vice president at the time of his death. He died in 1922 and is buried in North East Ceme- tery. She is a daughter of Allen and Jane (Hughes) Southard. He was a captain on the Great Lakes. They had 12 children, four of whom sur- vice as follows: Mrs. Alice Spooner, North East; Geo. E. Southard, Lake- land, Fla .; Margaret Barline, Wilmington, Del .; and Julia S. Moore, Seattle, Wash. J. A. Spooner, the subject of this sketch, was the only child born to his parents.
After completing his schooling in the public and high schools of North East, J. A. Spooner became interested in the banking business and has
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been identified with the First National Bank since 1902. In January, 1925, he was elected to his present position.
In 1909 Mr. Spooner was united in marriage with Miss Mabel K. Hurst, born at Brooklyn, N. Y., Oct. 10, 1882. They have a son, Cortland S. Spooner, born Sept. 27, 1910.
Politically Mr. Spooner is a Republican. He is an active member and treasurer of the Presbyterian church and belongs to the North East Club, the North East Golf Club and the Elks lodge.
Will J. Towne is an enterprising and successful business man of North East and a member of one of the best known families in the history of Erie County. He was born at Wattsburg, Pa., Aug. 3, 1865, and is the son of Benjamin Franklin and Elizabeth S. (Pratt) Towne.
Benjamin Franklin Towne, deceased, was one of the early agricul- turists of Erie County, and is numbered among its honored pioneers and business men. He was born at Granville, N. Y., May 11, 1822, the son of Bester and Betsey (Martin) Towne, both also from the town of Gran- ville. Benjamin F. Towne settled at North East with his parents in 1829, and the early years of his life were spent assisting his father clear and improve his farm. After his marriage he left his parents' home and be- came the proprietor of a mercantile business at Wattsburg, Pa., but in 1870 returned to his father's farm on the state road. He died there Oct. 22, 1893, and his wife died in 1910. They had the following children: Joseph I., deceased; Bess May, deceased; Charles F., born in 1849, died in 1907; Marietta, born in 1847, died March 21, 1921; Jessie M., the widow of Capt. D. S. McDonald, of North East; and Will J., the subject of this sketch.
After attending the public schools of North East and Bryant & Strat- ton College, Buffalo, Will J. Towne became identified with the Downing Carriage Company at Erie, and in 1891 went to Chicago, where he served as cashier of the Chicago Fruit Auction Company. In 1895 he returned to North East and became associated with the North East Cider Works as secretary and treasurer. He has since been affiliated with this com- pany.
In 1907 Mr. Towne was married to Miss Zola E. Bigelow of North East. They have a daughter, Jane Elizabeth, born Dec. 24, 1914.
In politics Mr. Towne is identified with the Republican party and he has served as school director for five years. He is a member of the Pres-
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byterian church and belongs to the Masonic lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Lions Club and the North East Club. Mrs. Towne is a mem- ber of the Eastern Star, and is Past Worthy Matron. She also belongs to the North East Philomathean Literary Society, the Young Matron's Social Club and the Ladies' Auxiliary of the American Legion. Both Mr. and Mrs. Towne have a wide acquaintance in Erie County.
Dale Hutchinson is among the successful and representative young business men of North East. He was born in Crawford County, Pa., Feb. 5, 1892, and is the son of Dwight D. and Lydia (Beirwoth) Hutchinson.
Mr. and Mrs. Dwight D. Hutchinson are natives of Crawford County, Pa., and now live there retired. He was a farmer during his active career and served as school director and road supervisor. He is a Democrat. To Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson 12 children were born, as follows: Mark, a farmer, lives at Cambridge Springs, Pa .; Irene, married Paul Bulow, lives at Cam- bridge Springs, where he is engaged in the real estate business; Don P., lives at home; Ralph W., lives at North East; Vern D., a merchant, lives at Harbor Creek, Pa .; Della, married Walter Leiphart, a building contrac- tor, lives at Dearborn, Mich .; Maud, married Addison Steinhoff, a me- chanic, lives at Wesleyville, Pa .; Lloyd, lives at North East; Ward, lives at North East; Ardis, a student; Flora lives at Wesleyville, Pa .; and Dale, the subject of this sketch.
Dale Hutchinson attended the public schools and when a boy worked on his father's farm in Crawford County. In 1913 he was employed by the Shreve Chair Company of Union City and the following year entered the offices of the B. & L. E. Traction Company as ticket agent at Erie, where he remained until 1917. He was then connected with the Stowe Lumber Company of Harbor Creek, Pa., and in 1918 went to Cleveland, Ohio, where he took a complete course at the Clouse Vulcanizing School. The following year Mr. Hutchinson established his present business at North East, which is known as the Dale Hutchinson Company. He car- ries a complete line of automobile accessories, tires and replacement parts and has a well established business.
On Dec. 26, 1918, Mr. Hutchinson was married to Miss Bertha C. Miller, who was born at Mooreheadville, Pa., Jan. 10, 1891. They have a daughter, Bertha Mildred, born Oct. 22, 1919.
Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson are members of the English Lutheran Church. He is a Republican.
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Walter S. Wheeler. The Wheeler family has long been a potent fac- tor in the development of the horticultural and live stock interests of Erie County. Mr. Wheeler is one of the largest breeders and handlers of fine beef cattle in this locality. He is a native of LeBoeuf, Erie County, born March 13, 1858, the son of Charles M. and Sarah Jane (Clark) Wheeler.
Charles M. Wheeler was born near New Ipswich, N. H., in 1826 and died April 26, 1904, and his wife was born at Townsend Center, Mass., July 9, 1835, and is living at LeBoeuf, Pa. Mr. Wheeler removed to Erie County about 1853, in that year buying land in the township named and devoting it to farming and live stock purposes for the balance of his life. At the time of his. death he was a large land owner, being proprietor of an extensive tract of wheat land in Marshall County, Minn., as well as the owner of his large and productive farm in Erie County. He had prospered in worldly possession and had also earned an honor- able reputation as a man in public life, having been a member of the Pennsylvania legislature for two terms. He was a 32nd degree Mason.
Walter S. Wheeler was the second of six sons and was educated at the Edinboro Normal School and Waterford Academy, graduating from the latter institution in 1878. He lived with his parents and assisted his father until he was 21 years of age, when he was placed in control of the home farm and continued to conduct it from 1878 until 1893. He then purchased 150 acres of land two miles east of North East, 12 acres of this tract being at the time cultivated in grapes. Since that time he has successfully developed 80 acres of different varieties of grapes, as well as fine orchards of apples and peaches. The balance of his estate is devoted to the raising of live stock, and he has christened his place, "The Walter S. Wheeler Stock and Fruit Farm." There are three gas wells on the farm and the residence is among the most modern in the township.
During the years 1886-87-88, Mr. Wheeler went on numerous hunting expeditions in Texas and No Man's Land, which is now a part of Okla- homa. He has some very beautiful specimens of buffalo heads, and two mounted antelopes, which are kept in a cherry cabinet especially built for this purpose.
Mr. Wheeler served as a member of the 17th Regiment, Pennsylvania National Guard for five years, and was in service during the Centennial celebration in Philadelphia in 1876, the Pittsburgh riots in 1877, the
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Pittsburgh railroad strike and the coal mine strikes at Scranton and Kingston, Pa.
On March 25, 1896, Mr. Wheeler married Miss Cora Annette Burton, a native of Portland, N. Y., born Aug. 21, 1865. Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler have a daughter, Ruth Annette, born Jan. 10, 1897.
Mr. Wheeler is a member of the Keystone Grape Cooperative Asso- ciation and a director of the National Bank of North East. He is a 32nd degree Mason and reached this degree before his father did and was present at the ceremony at Pittsburgh when his father received this degree.
Arthur J. Kohler, agent for the Haynes and Oakland automobiles, is among Erie's reliable and excellent business men. He is a native of this city, born Oct. 22, 1882, and the son of Anton and Helen (Duttlinger) Kohler.
Anton Kohler was a celebrated musician of his time. He was born in Austria and came to America in 1875, and settled in Erie, where he con- ducted a studio of music. He was a member of the Erie Symphony Orches- tra and died May 7, 1922. His wife resides in Erie. They had two sons: Franz, an internationally known musician, organizer, director and soloist of the Erie Symphony Orchestra and concert master of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for 14 years, died Dec. 22, 1918; and Arthur J., the subject of this sketch.
Arthur J. Kohler attended the public schools of Erie, Erie Academy, and Erie Business College. He served as secretary to the manager of the Wayne Brewing Company from 1902 until 1910, was associated with the Herald Lithographing Company from 1910 until 1911, and from 1911 until 1918 served as manager of the F. P. Fieger Company, wholesale beverages. In 1918 he became local dealer for the Haynes and Oakland automobiles and has a well established business at 101-109 East 12th Street.
On Oct. 23, 1905, Mr. Kohler was united in marriage with Miss Sarah W. Burns, of Erie, and they have four children: Richard, born March 31, 1907; Arthur J., Jr., born Oct. 22, 1908; Franz, born July 9, 1910; and Louis, born Dec. 3, 1911.
Mr. Kohler is a Republican, a member of the Catholic Church, and belongs to the Elks Lodge, the Eagles, the Optimist Club of which he is vice president, Chamber of Commerce, Erie Motor Club of which he served
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as governor during the years 1923-24-25, and the Automobile Association of which he was president for three years. He is identified with the Used Car Exchange, the Pennsylvania State Association and the Penn- sylvania Automotive Association.
James R. Hill, a member of the firm of Hill & Hill, civil engineers, is among the representative young business men of Erie. He was born at North East, Feb. 27, 1896, and is the son of Clyde C. and Cora E. (Case) Hill.
Clyde C. Hill, county engineer, was born at Clymer, Chautauqua County, N. Y., Jan. 16, 1865, and is the son of James and Aurelia S. (Green) Hill. He was reared and educated at Clymer, N. Y., and is a graduate of Fredonia Normal School. In 1885 he was appointed principal of Ellington (N. Y.) Academy and in 1891 was appointed school commis- sioner of the first Chautauqua district, in which capacity he served until 1897. He has engaged in his present profession as civil engineer since 1895 and was elected county engineer of Erie County in 1919.
On Dec. 24, 1890, Mr. Hill was married to Miss Cora E. Case of Great Barrington, Mass., and a daughter of Theodora A. and Lucy (Bagg) Case, natives of Chautauqua County, N. Y. Mr. Case died Oct. 23, 1923, and his wife resides on the old homestead at Ellington, N. Y. To Mr. and Mrs. Hill three children were born: Theodore C., lives at North East, Pa .; James R., the subject of this sketch; and Lucy A., lives at Dundalk, Md.
James R. Hill spent his boyhood at North East and was graduated from high school in 1913. After spending a year at Allegheny College he entered the University of Michigan, where he received his degree as Bachelor of Science in Engineering. He has since been a member of the firm of Hill & Hill, with offices in the Marine Bank Building.
In 1919 Mr. Hill was married to Miss Lavina N. Oldach, of North East, born June 2, 1896, and the daughter of John B. and Hannah (Leem- huis) Oldach. Mr. Oldach, a former merchant of North East, is now deceased. His widow lives at the old home there. Mr. and Mrs. Hill have two sons: James Russell, Jr., born March 27, 1920; and Richard Clyde, born March 13, 1924.
Mr. Hill is identified with the Lutheran Memorial Church, a 32nd degree Mason, and belongs to the Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Lambda Chi Alpha and Tau Beta Pi fraternities. He and his wife have a wide circle of friends in Erie and are favorably known.
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Frank H. Keller ranks among the leading citizens and successful busi- ness men of Erie County. He is proprietor of the Keller Motion Picture Theatre at North East. Mr. Keller is a native of Erie, born April 4, 1876, and the son of Edward and Christina (Wiendorf) Keller.
Edward Keller was born in Germany, Sept. 14, 1845, and his wife was born at Black Rock, N. Y., Sept. 11, 1845. He came to this country with his parents when a small child. He was a brother of the famous magician, Harry Kellar, and traveled throughout the world on various tours with him. Mr. Keller died April 1, 1920, and his wife died April 11, 1895. They are buried in Lakeside cemetery, Erie. To Mr. and Mrs. Keller the following children were born: Mary, born Aug. 14, 1868, married M. V. Buck, of London, Ont., and they live retired in Los Angeles, Cal .; F. H., the subject of this sketch ; E. A., born July 2, 1878, married Mamie Keough of Boston, Mass., deceased, and he lives in Los Angeles, Cal., and has two children, Helen and Clara Keller; and Clara Catherine, born April 2, 1872, died Nov. 11, 1911, was the wife of Dr. John W. Wright of Erie, and the mother of Elizabeth Keller Wright, a student at Simmons Col- lege, Boston.
F. H. Keller was reared and educated in Erie and when a young man learned the printer's trade at which he was successfully engaged for 21 years. He was the organizer of the "AKD" Company, which is the largest printing establishment in Erie, and which Mr. Keller disposed of in 1924. On Feb. 14, 1922, he purchased the Chickquitty Theatre at North East, which is now known as the Keller Theatre.
In 1900 Mr. Keller was married to Miss Margaret E. White, a native of Ireland, born Feb. 14, 1876. They have a daughter, Katherine M., born May 3, 1901. She was married in 1922 to James K. Blakely of Erie, and they have a son, Harry Kellar Blakely, born July 11, 1924.
Mr. and Mrs. Keller are well known in Erie County. She is a mem- ber of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Erie.
Ward E. Hutchinson is well and favorably known in North East. He was born at Cambridge Springs, Crawford County, Pa., June 6, 1897, and is a son of Dwight D. and Lydia (Beirworth) Hutchinson.
Mr. and Mrs. Dwight D. Hutchinson are natives of Crawford County, Pa., where they now reside. He was a farmer during his active career and served as school director and road supervisor. He is a Democrat. To Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson 12 children were born as follows: Mark, a
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farmer, lives at Cambridge Springs, Pa .; Irene, married Paul Bulow, lives at Cambridge Springs, where he is engaged in the real estate busi- ness; Don P., lives at home; Ralph W., lives at North East; Vern D., a merchant, lives at Harbor Creek, Pa .; Della, married Walter Leiphart, a building contractor, lives at Dearborn, Mich .; Maud, married Addison Steinhoff, a merchant, lives at Wesleyville, Pa .; Lloyd, lives at North East; W. E., the subject of this sketch; Ardis, a student; Flora, lives at Wesleyville, Pa .; and Dale, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history.
W. E. Hutchinson received his education in the public schools of Cambridge Springs and remained on the home farm until 1916, when he became associated with the General Electric Company at Erie. Later he went to Detroit, Mich., where he was employed by the Otis Elevator Company. In 1921 he established the Hutchinson Electric Service Com- pany at Erie. Besides his battery service he is a dealer in radios and supplies.
On May 20, 1922, Mr. Hutchinson was united in marriage with Miss Freida Margaret Grossholz, of Fairview, Pa., born Feb. 25, 1897, and the daughter of Adolph and Mary Grossholz, natives of Germany and early settlers of Erie County. To Mr. and Mrs. Grossholz the following children were born: Fred R., a grocer at Fairview, Pa .; Adolph L., a merchant at Evans City, Pa .; Elizabeth, married Henry Pfeil, who is connected with the Griswold Manufacturing Company, Erie; May, de- ceased; Bertha, married John Garries, lives at Fairview, Pa .; Minnie, married Bert Cobb, lives at Harbor Creek, Pa .; and Mrs. Hutchinson. To Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson two sons have been born: Ward A., Jr., born April 29, 1923; and Charles R., born Jan. 1, 1925.
Mr. Hutchinson is affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows and the Knights of Malta. He is an enterprising young business man of Erie County, whose success in life is practically assured.
E. M. Sweet, a well known and substantial citizen of Erie County, who resides at Greenfield, was born at Panama, N. Y., July 5, 1885, and is the son of Elon A. and Elnora (Sturges) Sweet.
Mr. and Mrs. Elon A. Sweet, who reside at Greenfield, are natives of Panama, N. Y. He was born Jan. 15, 1850, and she was born Aug. 20, 1863. For a few years he owned and operated a saw mill at Bear Lake, Pa., and also a hotel at Panama. He is at present engaged in
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general farming. There are five children in the Sweet family: C. F., born April 19, 1880, lives at 608 East 21st Street, Erie; W. B., born July 21, 1882, a merchant at Adamston, W. Va .; E. M., the subject of this sketch; Mildred, born July 7, 1887, married Charles Henderson, lives at Greenfield, Pa .; and Elmyra, born June 7, 1901, married Homer Holmes, lives at Greenfield.
When he had completed his schooling, E. M. Sweet became interested in the saw mill business and in 1908 entered the employ of the Erie County Milk Association, with whom he has since been identified. In 1920 he was appointed superintendent of the plant at Greenfield and is now serving in that capacity. He has also conducted a saw mill here and in 1924 established a garage and blacksmith business. In 1925 he erected a large store building in Greenfield and has a general store there. Mr. Sweet is agent for the Ford automobiles and Fordson tractor. Be- sides his business interests he is interested in agriculture and owns 441/2 acres of land in Greenfield Township.
In 1905 Mr. Sweet was united in marriage with Miss Edna May Wright, born at North East, June 28, 1887, and the daughter of R. B. and Emma A. (Chrispen) Wright, natives and residents of North East. To Mr. and Mrs. Sweet have been born three children: Howard, born June 16, 1906, connected with the Erie County Milk Association; Clifford, born May 4, 1908; and Gerald, born June 13, 1910.
Mr. Sweet is affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Loyal Order of Moose.
Harley W. Farver is a successful fruit farmer of North East and a member of a family that has long been identified with the history of Erie County. He was born at West Mill Creek, Pa., Dec. 20, 1868, and is the son of John D. and Lyda M. (Buseck) Farver.
John B. Farver, retired, is a Civil War veteran and for many years has ranked among the successful farmers of this section. He was born in Erie, Feb. 25, 1843, the son of John and Catherine (Butt) Farver. John Farver was born at York, Pa., in 1813. He was a cooper by trade but in later life engaged in general farming on the old Butt farm in Erie County. Mr. and Mrs. John Farver were the parents of the following children: Dan, deceased, was a Civil War veteran, having served with the 145th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry and was wounded at Fred- ericksburg; Susanna, married Gilson Stone of North East, both deceased; ยท Sarah E., married Conrad Ort of West Mill Creek, both deceased; Mary,
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the widow of Thomas McKee, lives at West Mill Creek; Edward, de- ceased; and John B. Farver, father of the subject of this sketch.
On Feb. 25, 1868, John B. Farver was married to Miss Lydia M. Bu- seck, born at Erie, April 13, 1845, and the daughter of Clemens E. and Catherine (Zimmerman) Buseck, natives of Germany and Pennsylvania respectively. They were married in 1840 and were the parents of the following children: John C., born in 1842, died in 1919; Mrs. Farver; Edward E., born in 1851, died in 1921; Clemens, born in 1859, lives at Fairview, Pa .; Clarence W., twin brother of Clemens, died in 1871; George C., born in 1862, lives retired in Erie; and Cassie, the widow of John Sparling, 358 West 7th Street, Erie. To Mr. and Mrs. Farver, who cele- brated their golden wedding anniversary in 1918, seven children were born, as follows: (1) Harley W., the subject of this sketch; (2) S. Iona, born March 2, 1876, married May 1, 1902, to Edward M. Epp, furniture dealer of Erie, and they have two children: Herbert Verne Epp, born Nov. 25, 1903, a student at the University of West Virginia; and Bert E., born May 2, 1910, a student at Roosevelt Jr., High School, Erie; (3) John, born Oct. 29, 1879, connected with the Continental Rubber Com- pany, Erie, married in 1905, to Sadie Butt, of Erie, and they have four children: Alice Marie, born March 4, 1906; Norman, born Jan. 28, 1910; Marion L., born June 17, 1919; and Elwood Butt, born Nov. 26, 1923, died in June, 1924; (4) Katie A., born June 14, 1871, died April 17, 1875, buried in Erie cemetery; (5) Estella, born Oct. 4, 1883, married June 11, 1921, to George T. Burger of Erie, and they reside with Mr. and Mrs. Farver; (6) Bert B., born Aug. 14, 1885, lives at Fairview, Pa., married in June, 1912, to Edith Pickett of Erie and they have three children: Clemens B., born March 21, 1913; L. Ione, born June 24, 1914; and John Burton, born Oct. 9, 1923; (7) Roy E., born April 7, 1889, lives in Erie, married May 29, 1910, to Edith Miller of West Mill Creek, born July 8, 1888, and she died July 4, 1911, leaving a daughter Evelyn L., born May 2, 1911, a student at Roosevelt Junior High School.
Harley W. Farver was educated in the public schools of West Mill Creek and in 1886 was graduated from Erie High School, and three years later from Clark's Business College. He immediately engaged in farming on his father's land and in 1895 came to North East. His home is located on the Buffalo Road.
In March, 1895, Mr. Farver was married to Miss Emma B. Parker, born at North East, Oct. 18, 1873, and a daughter of Z. and Nancy Jane (Caldwell) Parker. Mr. Parker was born at Davison, Mich., in 1838,
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and his wife was born at North East in 1842. He was a leading grape grower of Erie County and a Civil War veteran. He died Feb. 22, 1915, and his wife died July 23, 1913. Mrs. Farver was educated in the public schools of North East and attended Edinboro State Normal School. To Mr. and Mrs. Farver have been born four children: H. Parker, born Dec. 24, 1899, married in June, 1923, to Anna Adler, and they have two chil- dren, Betty Jane and Harley Parker; Ruth Mary, born Dec. 20, 1901, married in November, 1923, to Haskell Miller, and they have a son, Elwood Miller; Helen Jane, born March 25, 1914; and Richard C., born Aug. 6, 1917.
Mr. Farver is identified with the Masonic lodge, the Independent Or- der of Odd Fellows, and the North East Club. He and his family are highly esteemed in their community.
Ralph Bemus McCord, postmaster of North East, is a veteran of the World War and one of Erie County's prominent young men. He was born at North East, May 30, 1890, and is the son of William F. and Flor- ence (Bemus) McCord.
William, F. McCord, deceased, was a successful farmer of North East Township for many years, operating a large fruit farm on the lake shore. He was a native of North East, his ancestors being among the first set- tlers in this region. His wife was a native of New York State, coming from the vicinity of what is now known as Bemus Point on Lake Chau- tauqua. Mr. McCord was a Republican and a member of the North East Presbyterian Church. He died in 1918 and Mrs. McCord died in the year 1908. They were the parents of three children, all of whom live in the vicinity of North East, Gertrude McCord Bostwick, John M., and Ralph B., the subject of this sketch.
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