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Doctor Dunn is a member of the County, State and the American Medical Association. He is also a member of the Association for the Advancement of Science, the Opthalmological and Oto-Laryngoligical and the Oxford (England) Opthalamological Congress.
Dr. Benjamin Goldman, who ranks among Erie's capable young physi- cians and surgeons, was born in New York, March 4, 1897, and is a son of William and Henrietta (Adler) Goldman. There were two children in the Goldman family: Benjamin and Hannah.
Dr. Benjamin Goldman was graduated from Fort Madison (Iowa) High School in 1916, and after receiving his degree of Bachelor of Science from the University of Iowa, he entered New York University where he received his degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1922. The following year
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was spent as an interne at Bellevue Hospital, after which Doctor Goldman came to Erie. He is interested in anesthesia work and is a member of the staff of Hamot Hospital of the Erie Infants' Home and the B'nai B'rith Orphanage, Fairview. His office is at 156 West Eighth Street.
Dr. Goldman is a member of the Erie County Medical Society, the State Medical Society and the American Medical Association. He is a Mason and belongs to the University Club and the Elks lodge.
Leonard G. Youngs, one of Erie County's highly esteemed and well known citizens, was born in North East Township, Dec. 13, 1853, and is the son of Sears and Jane (Harper) Youngs.
Sears Youngs was a native of Vermont, born in 1808. At an early date he settled in Erie County, where he improved 200 acres of land in North East Township, now known as Gulf Road. He was a prominent citizen of his time and held many township offices. He died in 1892, and his wife, who was born July 19, 1811, died March 29, 1897. Mr. and Mrs. Youngs were the parents of the following children: Cordelia M., born Aug. 30, 1842, deceased; Levant, born in July, 1841, died Aug. 28, 1918; and Leonard G., the subject of this sketch.
L. G. Youngs was reared in North East Township and educated in the public schools, and Lake Shore Seminary, North East. He taught school several years, mostly in Ohio. He at one time was the principal of the Grafton Academy, Grafton, Ohio. In 1888 he was appointed postal clerk and worked on the Chicago, New York Railroad and two years later resigned his position and has since devoted his entire time to fruit growing and general farming. Since 1917 he has served as investigator of the state auditors and has collected more than $1,000,000. He also served as county commissioner of Erie County, from 1898 to 1901.
Mr. Youngs farm contains 60 acres of land, 20 of which are in grapes, 12 in prunes, and he has 1,000 peach trees, and 600 pear trees. He sells to the Welch Company of Westfield, N. Y.
On Dec. 31, 1874, Mr. Youngs was married to Miss Mary L. Covey, who died in 1891, leaving four children, as follows: Arthur F., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history; Leonard, lives at home; Al- fred L., married Gertrude Youngs, lives in North East Township; and Anna M., a teacher, lives in Idaho.
On July 4, 1894, Mr. Youngs was married the second time to Celia A. Dowman, a native of New London, Ohio, and to them were born three
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children: Blanche, died in infancy; Howard D., born in 1899, a graduate of North East High School, Allegheny College and Columbia University, now a radio engineer with the Crosley Radio Company, Cincinnati, Ohio; and Russell, married Miss Leonora Inghram, lives at North East.
Mr. Youngs is a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Grange. He is among the rep- resentative citizens of the community and has a wide acquaintance.
Dr. George Arthur Reed, physician and surgeon, who has been suc- cessfully engaged in the practice of his profession in Erie since 1895, is a member of a family that has long been identified with the interests of Erie County. He was born in Mill Creek Township, Feb. 27, 1869, and is the son of John Grubb and Candace Eliza (Blair) Reed.
John Grubb Reed, deceased, was born on a farm in Mill Creek Town- ship, Sept. 27, 1838, the son of Joseph and Jane (Grubb) Reed, who rep- resented substantial pioner families of the county. Mr. Reed was a prominent citizen and progressive farmer of Mill Creek Township for many years, having served for two terms as tax collector and three terms as justice of the peace. He was also active in the affairs of the Westminster Presbyterian Church of Mill Creek, having served as trustee, elder, and Sunday School superintendent. He died Nov. 7, 1923. Mr. Reed was married to Miss Candace Eliza Blair, daughter of John W. and Candace Blair. She was born Jan. 1, 1840, and died May 8, 1901. To Mr. and Mrs. Reed were born six children: John Elmer, a leading attor- ney of Erie and editor of this history; George Arthur, the subject of this sketch; Joseph W., deceased; Mary E., resides in Westminster, Pa .; Edith J., the wife of P. E. Carpenter, Westminster, and Dr. James R., a physician specializing in diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat, Pase- dena, Cal ..
Dr. George Arthur Reed obtained his early education in the common schools and at the State Normal at Edinboro, and then entered the Medi- cal Department of the University of Pennsylvania, from which he was graduated in 1895. He returned to Erie and began the practice of his profession at 2113 Peach Street. On March 15, 1907, he removed to his present location, 122 West 21st Street .. He has. an excellent practice and is known as a thoroughly capable man in his profession.
On Sept. 8, 1892, Doctor Reed was united in marriage with Miss Mabel A. Love, the daughter of James F. and Jeanette (Dunn) Love, of
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Erie County. She was born June 1, 1870, and died March 1, 1917. Two sons were born to this union: Thomas H., born Jan. 29, 1895, lives at home; and James Richard, born March 31, 1900, a senior at Carnegie School of Technology where he is studying architecture. Doctor Reed was later married to Mrs. Jennie B. Reed, the widow of his brother, Joseph Wilbur Reed.
Doctor Reed is an active member of the Erie County Medical Society, the Pennsylvania State Medical Association, and the American Medical Association. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a trustee of the Warren State Hospital for the Insane, and has served as a member of the Board of Health for 20 years. He was a charter member of the Chamber of Commerce, and is connected with St. Vincent's Hospital staff.
Dr. B. W. Sweet, a leading osteopathic physician of Erie, with offices at 216 West Seventh Street, is a native of Missouri. He was born in Sullivan County, in 1871.
Doctor Sweet received his early schooling in his native state and attended high school at Bancroft, Nebr. After studying medicine under a preceptor for nearly two years he went to Alaska in 1898, where he engaged in prospecting. He returned after a year and spent the following two years at Kirksville, Mo., where he studied osteopathy. He has been located in Erie since 1902, and practiced his profession in partnership with Dr. J. A. Root for several years. In 1905 he removed his office to 122 West 10th Street, and was later located on West 10th for 17 years. Doc- tor Sweet has been in his present location for six months.
On Jan. 11, 1899, Doctor Sweet was united in marriage with Miss Myrtle E. Edeburn, a native of Mercer County, Pa., and the daughter of Benton and Fannie Edeburn. To Doctor and Mrs. Sweet were born the following children: Hazard A., born Feb. 14, 1900, a doctor of osteopathy, who specializes in eye, ear, nose and throat diseases; Lucile, born Oct. 31, 1901, died June 7, 1910; Richard A., born Feb. 17, 1905, a student at Grove City College; and Robert L., born July 26, 1908, died in October, 1909.
Doctor Sweet is identified with the Masonic and Elk lodges. He is a member of the First Presbyterian Church and ranks among the substan- tial and highly esteemed citizens of Erie.
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Dr. J. A. Dinnison, physician and surgeon of Erie, was born at Nauvoo, Pa., Nov. 11, 1877, and is a son of James and Harriet Dinnison.
Dr. J. A. Dinnison attended the public schools and in 1898 was grad- uated from business college in Elmira, N. Y., after which he was engaged as a bookkeeper for four years. He then attended Central State Normal School in Pennsylvania, and later engaged in teaching. He was graduated from Jefferson Medical College in 1912 and spent the following year as an interne in the Williamsport (Pa.) General Hospital. Doctor Dinnison began the practice of his profession at Coudersport, Pa., where he re- mained five years. He has been located in Erie since 1918, where he has established an excellent practice. His offices are located at 147 West Eighth Street.
In 1916 Doctor Dinnison was united in marriage with Mrs. Rose S. (Simmons) Babcock, who had two children by her former marriage, Clara and Wilbert Babcock.
Doctor Dinnison is a Republican, a member of the United Presbyterian Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge. He is identified with the Erie County Medical Society and is recognized as a capable physician and surgeon.
Dr. J. A. Stackhouse, who ranks among the leading physicians and surgeons of Erie, is a veteran of the World War. He was born at Ambler. Pa., and is the son of John D. and Adella (Sperry) Stackhouse.
After attending the public and high schools of his native city, Doctor Stackhouse took a business course at Philadelphia and in 1907 entered Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia, from which he was graduated with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. His interne work was done at the Children's Homeopathic Hospital of Philadelphia and the Homeopathic Hospital of Rochester, N. Y. Doctor Stackhouse then located in Erie, where he established his practice at 326 Sassafras Street. At the time of the World War in 1917 he enlisted and served as a first lieutenant with the 77th Division, taking part in numerous battles and drives, including the Meuse Argonne. Doctor Stackhouse was seriously wounded in serv- ice, and is a member of the Disabled Veterans of the World War, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Upon his return to Erie after the close of the World War, Doctor Stackhouse was located at 116 West 8th Street. He has established an excellent practice and is now located at 156 W. Eighth Street. For
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several years he maintained an office at 814 Peach Street. He is con- nected with the staff of Hamot Hospital and also with the Infants' Home of Erie.
Doctor Stackhouse is identified with the County, State and Ameri- can Medical Associations, is a member of the American Legion, now president of the Exchange Club of Erie. He is secretary of the Sailors and Soldiers Home of Erie. Doctor Stackhouse holds membership in the First Presbyterian Church. He is a Republican.
Melvin Z. Sherman, one of the well known citizens of East Spring- field, now living retired, is a veteran of the Civil War. He was born in Springfield Township, Erie County, Aug. 6, 1846, and is the son of Z. L. and Elizabeth (Levins) Sherman.
Z. L. Sherman was born in New York and his wife was born there also. He was among the early settlers of Luzerne County, Pa., where he cleared and operated 200 acres of land. He died in 1901 and his wife died in 1905. They had seven children, as follows: Eunice L., married Rev. Alden Allen, both deceased; Melvin Z., the subject of this sketch; Win- field S., lives at North Girard, Pa .; Olive L., deceased, was the wife of Perry Frisbiee; Mahala M., married O. M. Ellis, lives at East Springfield; John L., lives at East Springfield; and Alta V., married Chauncey Strong, both deceased.
Melvin Z. Sherman was educated in the schools of East Springfield and until his retirement was prominently identified with the agricultural interests of this section. He served throughout the Civil War and took active part in the battles of Resaca, Kenasaw Mountain, Nashville, Jones- boro, and Spring Hill.
Mr. Sherman was married first on March 27, 1867, to Miss Lucy J. Weed, a native of Springfield Township, born Oct. 14, 1846, and died Nov. 23, 1921. Seven children were born to them: Alice, married Frank Sum- ner, deceased, and later married Guy Humes; Martha, married Harry L. Barker, East Springfield; William W .; J. B., lives at North Kingsville, Ohio; Bessie, married E. T. Salisbury, lives at Albion, Pa .; Belva, died in 1906; and Rev. Charles, a minister of the Christian church. Mr. Sher- man was married Aug. 16, 1924, to Miss Sarah McFarland, a native of Springfield Township, born Aug. 26, 1855, and the daughter of William S. and Mercy (Weed) Seeley, who were the parents of the following children : Susan, the widow of Edgar Coman; Mrs. Sherman; Nancy, Ellen, Henry,
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Ida, all deceased; Harley, lives at Waldron, Mich .; and Etta, married R. Perry, lives retired at Waldron, Mich.
Mr. Sherman is a Republican and has served as constable of East Springfield for 18 years. He is a member of the Christian church and belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The Sherman family is among the highly respected pioneer families of Erie County and is favorably known.
Dr. Edward H. Drozeski, who ranks among the leading physicians and surgeons of Erie, was born in this city, March 27, 1880, and is the son of J. R. and Fredericka C. (Kolb) Drozeski.
J. R. Drozeski, who is state factory inspector of labor and industry, has spent his entire life in Erie, and lives at 505 Sassafras Street. He was married in 1879 to Miss Fredericka C. Kolb, also a native of this city, and they have two children: Dr. Edward H., the subject of this sketch; and Roland C., manager of the Lawrie Brothers Furniture Company of Erie.
Edward H. Drozeski was graduated from Erie High School in 1899, and in 1903 received his degree as Doctor of Medicine from the Univer- sity of Buffalo. He spent the following year as an interne in the Buffalo General Hospital. In 1905 he returned to Erie where he established his practice at 211 East Sixth Street. He has been located at his present address, 117 East Sixth Street since 1908. In 1924 Doctor Drozeski spent three months in Europe, taking post graduate work in Paris, Vienna and Berlin. During the World War he served as medical examiner for the draft board. In 1918 he was appointed a member of the first civil service board and served until 1924. In 1918 he was appointed chief of State Genito-Urinary Clinic which service he organized and conducted until 1922.
Dr. Drozeski was married on April 29, 1920, to Blanche Whitehill, born at Meadville, Pa. She is a daughter of James C. and Elizabeth Whitehill, the former now deceased and the latter now living in Mead- ville, Pa.
Doctor Drozeski is a member of the Erie County Medical Society, the Pennsylvania State Medical Association, and the American Medical Asso- ciation. He is a Republican and a member of the University Club. Doc- tor Drozeski is a substantial citizen and stands high in his profession.
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Dr. Samuel L. Scibetta, a prominent young physician and surgeon of Erie, is a veteran of the World War. He was born in Italy, Jan. 9, 1893, and is the son of Cosmo and Rose (Giglea) Scibetta.
Cosmo Scibetta brought his family to this country from Italy in 1897 and settled at North East, Pa. There were six children in the family: Anna, lives at North East; Mary Rizzo, lives at North East; Francis, lives at North East; Dr. Samuel L., the subject of this sketch; Louis, a student at Georgetown University ; and one child died in infancy.
Dr. Samuel L. Scibetta spent his boyhood at North East and after his graduation from high school in 1913 he entered the University of Buffalo, where he received his degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1917. He spent the next year in Buffalo as an interne in Columbus Hospital.
During the World War Dr. Scibetta enlisted in the medical corps at Buffalo and was sent to Fort Oglethorpe as an instructor in the Medical Officers Training School. He was later sent to France and served with the medical corps at base hospital No. 48. After his discharge, Aug. 13, 1919, Dr. Scibetta came to Erie, where he spent six months as an interne at Hamot Hospital. He has taken post graduate work in Chicago and has already established an extensive practice in Erie, where he is widely known as an able physician and surgeon.
On Nov. 25, 1920, Dr. Scibetta was united in marriage with Miss Angeline Palmisno, a native of Erie. They have a daughter, Geraldine, born Jan. 23, 1924.
Dr. Scibetta is identified with the Erie County Medical Society, the Pennsylvania State Medical Association, the American Medical Associa- tion, and the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States. He is a member of the American Legion, the University Club, the National Club, the Ansonia Club, the Sons of Italy, and the Elks lodge. He is a Democrat and a member of the Catholic Church.
Dr. Maxwell Lick, physician and surgeon, who is successfully engaged in the practice of his profession in Erie, is a member of a prominent pioneer family of Erie County. He was born at Albion, Pa., Oct. 25, 1884, and is the son of C. V. and Mary (Dietz) Lick.
C. V. Lick, who now lives retired at Albion, Pa., was engaged in the implement, harness and carriage business there for 50 years. He was born in 1859 and is the son of John L. and Eliza (Goodrich) Lick, and a grandson of Aaron Lick, who came to Erie County almost a century ago.
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C. V. Lick was married in June, 1880, to Miss Mary Dietz, a daughter of Adam and Amanda Dietz, of Conneaut Township, Erie County. To this union were born three children: Milo Vernon, lives at Wesleyville, Pa .; Doctor Maxwell, the subject of this sketch; and Florence Elizabeth Loose, lives in Erie.
Doctor Maxwell Lick attended the public schools of Albion, Pa., and in 1902 graduated from high school. In 1908 he received his degree at Allegheny College, and four years later was graduated from the Medical School of the University of Pennsylvania. His interne work was taken at the University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., and in 1914 Dr. Lick began the practice of his profession in Erie. He specializes in surgery and is a member of St. Vincent's Hospital staff as well as Hamot Hospital staff. He is surgeon for the New York Central Railroad and the Nickel Plate Railroad.
In July, 1915, Dr. Lick was married to Miss Mary MacLaughlin, and to this union three children have been born: Maxwell, Jr., born June, 1916; Robert, born in 1921, died in 1922; and Mary, born Oct. 31, 1923.
Doctor Lick is identified with the County, State and American Medical Societies and is a member of the American College of Surgeons. He is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, a 32nd degree Mason, and a member of the Shrine and Elks Lodge. He is a capable physician and surgeon and is recognized as one of the leaders of his profession.
Dr. Frank A. Trippe. One of the well known and highly esteemed of the younger physicians and surgeons of the city of Erie is Dr. Frank A. Trippe, who is also a veteran of the World War. He was born in Sicily, Aug. 5, 1890, and is the son of John and Rose Trippe.
In 1891 John Trippe brought his family to this country and settled in Buffalo, N. Y., where he engaged in the grocery business until 1901, at which time he removed to Fredonia, N. Y., and engaged in general farming.
Dr. Frank A. Trippe attended the public schools and was graduated from Fredonia State Normal School in 1912, after which he entered the medical school of the University of Buffalo. After receiving his degree as Doctor of Medicine in 1916, Doctor Trippe spent the following year as an interne in Columbus Hospital in Buffalo. In 1917 he removed to Erie, where he engaged in practice until April of that year, when he
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volunteered for service during the World War. After three weeks in the Medical School at Washington, D. C., he was transferred to Camp Sevier, Greenville, S. C., and later to Camp Mills. Doctor Trippe was sent to France as a surgeon with Field Hospital No. 422 and was at the front during the Argonne and Meuse drives. After the close of the war he was transferred to the army Medical School at Lyons, France, where he re- mained until July, 1919. He was discharged from service at Camp Dix, N. J., Aug. 3, 1919, and immediately returned to Erie, and resumed his practice.
On May 6, 1918, Doctor Trippe was united in marriage with Miss Ade- line Milani, a native of Buffalo, N. Y. They have two children: Elizabeth R., born Jan. 16, 1921; and Adele F., born Dec. 4, 1922.
Doctor Trippe is identified with the American Medical Association, the Pennsylvania State Medical Association, and the Erie County Medical Society. He is a Republican, a member of St. Paul's Church, and belongs to the Sons of Italy, and Elks lodge.
Henry H. Hubbard, a highly respected pioneer citizen of Erie County, was born at Girard, Nov. 24, 1855, and is a member of one of the first families of this section. He is the son of George and Mary (Porter) Hubbard.
George Hubbard was a native of Litchfield, Conn., and one of the very early settlers of Erie County, having come here in 1818. He lived at North East for several years, after which he removed to Girard and purchased the old Evans farm, the present site of the Nickel Plate Rail- road. He later removed to West Springfield, where he operated a saw- mill for many years. He was also extensively engaged in the lumber business. To Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard the following children were born: Helen, deceased, was the wife of Hartley Graves; George A., lives at Con- neaut, Ohio; A. M., deceased; Emma, deceased; and Henry H., the subject of this sketch.
Henry H. Hubbard began life as a farmer. He was educated in the district schools and attended North East Seminary. He has served as justice of the peace of West Springfield for a number of years and is now notary public. He has also been a member of the election board.
On Nov. 11, 1878, Mr. Hubbard was united in marriage with Miss Jennie Laughlin, born at Conneaut, Ohio, Aug. 24, 1857, and died Aug. 8, 1899. She was the daughter of Hugh and Mary (Luntz) Laughlin, natives
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of Ohio, and both now deceased. One son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard, S. H., who lives at Conneaut, Ohio. He has a son, Hugh H. Hubbard.
In politics Mr. Hubbard is identified with the Democratic party. He has always been a public spirited and progressive citizen.
Dr. A. G. Krum is a widely known specialist of this section, who has practiced his profession in Erie for the past 25 years. He was born at - Mt. Zion, Lebanon County, Pa., Nov. 26, 1862, and is the son of Dr. George R. and Mary R. (Bucks) Krum.
Dr. George R. Krum was born in Lebanon County, Pa., and was en- gaged in practice at Mt. Zion for more than 20 years. He was born in 1836 and died July 8, 1876. He was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and at the time of the Civil War was drafted into service, but discharged after five days of service at Harrisburg, Pa. His wife, also a native of Pennsylvania, was born in 1836 and died in 1888. They had three children: Dr. Octavia Krum, a physician, was born June 15, 1861, lives at St. Petersburg, Fla .; Dr. A. G., the subject of this sketch; and Dr. Francis G., a physician, born March 15, 1865, lives in North Carolina.
The Krum family originally came to this country from Germany in 1764. John C. Krum settled in Lebanon County, Pa., during that year and the family became one of the leading pioneer families of the state. In 1792 John Krum, Esq., was appointed a captain by Thomas Miffin, at that time governor of Pennsylvania.
Dr. A. G. Krum was educated in the schools of Lebanon County and taught school for several years before taking up the study of medicine. He was graduated from Jefferson Medical College in 1887 and spent the following three years in the practice of his profession at Mt. Zion, Pa. During the years 1891-92 he attended the University of Berlin, where he specialized in the study of women's diseases. Since 1899 Doctor Krum has been located in Erie continuously and has established an excellent reputation as a physician and surgeon. He is now practically retired, but still maintains his office at 163 West 18th Street.
On June 23, 1896, Doctor Krum was united in marriage with Miss Carrie A. Merriam, a native of Conneaut, Ohio, born Dec. 23, 1862, and the daughter of Dr. Edward and Phoebe (Keyes) Merriam, natives of Conneaut. Doctor Merriam, who died at the age of 80 years, practiced
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his profession in Conneaut, Ohio, for more than 50 years. His wife is deceased.
Doctor Krum is a Republican, a member of the German Reformed Church of Lebanon, Pa., and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is identified with the County, State and American Medical Associations and ranks among the highly esteemed citizens of the com- munity, in which he has spent so many years.
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