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Theodore Jarecki was a native of Posen, Prussia, and his wife was born at Essingen, Germany. They were early settlers of Erie, where Mr. Jarecki became associated with Philip Becker, being a partner in the grocery firm of P. A. Becker & Company. He was later associated with the Jarecki Manufacturing Company as an accountant. He died May 6, 1888, and his wife died, Feb. 8, 1920. They had two children: Charles, the subject of this sketch; and Louise K., the wife of T. R. Palmer, and she lives in Erie.
Charles Jarecki attended the public and high schools of Erie and since 1887 has been identified with the Jarecki Manufacturing Company, entering their employ as a time-keeper in the foundry department, of which he is now manager.
Mr. Jarecki is a Republican, and a member of the Erie and Kahkwa clubs. He is unmarried.
Charles H. Henderson, a well known business man of Corry, was born in New York City, April 19, 1861, and is the son of Charles Hen- derson. Charles Henderson, deceased, came to this country from Eng- land when a young boy and spent the remainder of his life in New York City. Charles H., the subject of this sketch, was the only child.
Charles H. Henderson received his education in the public schools of New York City and began life as a music teacher. In 1901 he came to Pennsylvania and settled in Warren County. His first enterprise was a music store at Warren and he later established a chain of stores at Titusville, Corry, and other points in the state. After several years he
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removed to Corry and devoted his entire time to his store here, selling his other holdings in the state. Mr. Henderson sells pianos, player pianos, victrolas, sheet music, etc., and his business is known as the C. H. Henderson Piano Company.
Mr. Henderson was married to Miss Julia Rawley, of New York City, and now deceased. He was later married to Mrs. Ida Hower, a native of Oil City, Pa.
Politically, Mr. Henderson is a Republican. He is a member of the Presbyterian church and is affiliated with the following lodges: Corry Lodge No. 365, F. & A. M .; Coudersport Lodge of Perfection; is a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Coudersport Consistory A. A. S. R .; Jonathan Lodge No. 685, I. O. O. F., Corry; Corry Encampment No. 241; and Corry Lodge No. 87, L. O. O. M. Mr. Henderson is an enterpris- ing and progressive citizen and is well and favorably known in Erie County.
Ira D. McQuistion is well and favorably known in Erie, where he is associated with the insurance business of Leo Schlaudecker Company. He was born at Edinburg, Clarion .County, Pa., Jan. 1, 1878, and is the son of Albert Barnes and Fidelia (Morrison) McQuistion.
Albert Barnes McQuistion, a native of Pennsylvania, was interested in the oil producing business throughout his entire life. He died in 1895 and his wife died in 1913. They had three children: Mrs. George A. Zillafro and Mrs. Elmer Bliss, both of whom reside at Bradford, Pa .; and Ira D., the subject of this sketch.
Ira D. McQuistion attended the schools of Rixford, in Mckean County, Pa., and is a graduate of Smethport (Pa.) High School and Allegheny College, Meadville, Pa. He has engaged in the insurance business since 1900, at that time being associated with the Buffalo Association of Fire Underwriters. In 1904 he came to Erie and from that year until Decem- ber, 1915, served as district secretary of the Underwriters' Association, Middle Department. In January, 1916, Mr. McQuistion became identified with the Leo Schlaudecker Company and is now serving as secretary, treasurer and general manager. This is the largest general insurance agency in Northwestern Pennsylvania and has offices at 25 East Eighth Street. Mr. McQuistion is also president and director of the Community Savings & Loan Company, Erie.
On April 21, 1917, Mr. McQuistion was united in marriage with Miss Joan Silliman of Titusville, Pa., and the daughter of John Alcorn and
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Elizabeth (Herfurd) Silliman, natives of Crawford County, Pa. Mr. Silli- man died Sept. 15, 1896, and his wife's death occurred five days later. Mr. and Mrs. McQuistion have no children.
Mr. McQuistion is a Republican, a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, a 32nd degree Mason and belongs to the Knight Templars, Shrine, Elks, Kahkwa, University, and Erie Yacht Clubs. He is esteemed as one of the progressive citizens of Erie.
Thomas S. Woodruff, of Girard, is one of the widely known and suc- cessful attorneys of Erie County. He was born in Girard, Nov. 5, 1848, and is the son of Hon. Samuel E. and Eliza (Sterrett) Woodruff.
Hon. Samuel E. Woodruff was born at North Coventry, Conn., March 31, 1817, and died at his residence in Erie, April 15, 1881. His father, Rev. Ephraim T. Woodruff, was a Presbyterian minister and a nephew of Governor Treadwell, through whose kind offices he received his col- legiate training at Yale University and Andover Seminary. His mother, Sally Alden, was a lineal descendant of Capt. John Alden. He removed with his parents to Trumbull County, Ohio, where he remained until 16, when he entered Hamilton College, New York. He subsequently studied law in Cincinnati, and was admitted to practice in 1841 by an examining committee, of which Hon. S. P. Chase and Judge Walker were members.
Locating at Girard in 1844, he applied himself to the practice of his profession. In 1853 he was elected district attorney of Erie County and in 1867, upon nomination of Chief Justice Chase, he received the appointment of register in bankruptcy, which position he held until the repeal of the bankrupt law. In 1870 he was the unanimous nominee of his party in Erie County at the primary election for president judge of the Sixth Judi- cial District. In 1872 he changed his residence from Girard to Erie and thereafter gave special attention to the increasing demands of his pro- fession. He was an active member of the Presbyterian Church and a stanch Republican. His wife died May 22, 1912, and they are buried in the Girard Cemetery.
To Samuel E. and Eliza (Sterrett) Woodruff were born three children: Mary, who died May 1, 1925, was the wife of Joseph Johnston of Erie; Sarah Hayes Woodruff, who died December 8, 1924; and Thomas S., the subject of this sketch.
Thomas S. Woodruff received his early education in the schools of Erie County and after his graduation from Ann Arbor ( Mich.) Prepara-
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tory School, he entered Cornell University, where he received his degree in law. He has succeeded to his father's extensive law practice in Erie County and is widely known as an efficient and reliable member of his community.
Mr. Woodruff is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and a charter member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Dr. Garner P. Spaulding, who has practiced his profession at Albion for almost 25 years with honor and exceptional ability, is one of Erie County's broad-minded and public-spirited citizens. He was born in Al- bion, Sept. 2, 1871, and is the son of George W. and Helen Josephine (Palmer) Spaulding. The Palmer family are noted for their longevity. Doctor Spaulding's grandfather lived to be 99 years and nine months old; his great-grandfather was 112 and his great-great-grandfather 115 years old at the time of his death.
George W. Spaulding was born in Conneaut Township, Erie County, the son of Jonathan Spaulding, who came to this county from Massachus- etts in 1754, being the first white settler of this section. George W. Spaulding served throughout the Civil War with Company A, 145th Penn- sylvania Volunteer Infantry. He was a prosperous farmer of Erie County and lived at Albion from 1898 until his death in 1918. To Mr. and Mrs. Spaulding were born three children: Mrs. Florence Roberts, lives with her mother at Albion; Dr. Garner P., the subject of this sketch; and Nellie, married C. M. Barnes, a dentist of Albion.
Dr. Garner P. Spaulding received his early education in the schools of Albion and attended Edinboro State Normal School. After teaching school for a time he took up the study of medicine at Ohio State University, from which he received his degree in 1901. Since that time he has practiced his profession continuously at Albion.
On June 26, 1901, Dr. Spaulding was united in marriage with Miss Ora L. Salisbury, a native of Albion, and a daughter of L. H. and Adelaide (Morris) Salisbury, both deceased. Mr. Salisbury was a pioneer merchant of this place and died in 1916. His wife died the following year. Dr. and Mrs. Spaulding have a daughter, Helen A., who lives at home. She was graduated from Syracuse University in 1924.
Doctor Spaulding is a Republican, a 32nd degree Mason, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is widely known in Erie County and has well earned the respect and esteem of his many friends.
DR. G. P. SPAULDING
GEORGE W. SPAULDING
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V. Carl Snyder, manager of the Brown-Jones Drug Company, is a well known citizen of Erie. He was born at Springfield, N. Y., Sept. 20, 1892, and is a son of Clark and Eunice (Sheldon) Snyder.
Clark Snyder, who resides at Utica, N. Y., was born at Springfield. For the past 42 years he has been a traveling salesman, selling farm implements. Mr. and Mrs. Snyder have five children, as follows: Edwin, a retired army officer, lives at Omaha, Neb., Emma Quinn, lives at Utica, N. Y .; Lewis, lives at Erie, where he is associated with the Adams & Streuber Company ; Earl, lives at Rochester, N. Y., where he is connected with the General Electric Company; and V. Carl, the subject of this sketch.
After attending the public schools of Utica, V. Carl Snyder entered the University of Buffalo. His first position was in Erie with the Adams & Streuber Company, in whose employ he remained until Sept. 15, 1923, at which time he was appointed manager of the Brown-Jones Drug Com- pany, wholesale druggists.
On Dec. 5, 1917, Mr. Snyder was married at Newburgh, N. Y., to Miss Irene Schumacher. They have one child, Marjorie Anne, born April 26, 1923.
Mr. Snyder is a Republican, a member of the First Methodist Epis- copal Church of Utica, N. Y., and belongs to the Masonic, Elks, and Eagle lodges. He stands well in the esteem of his many friends and acquaintances.
Leo P. Schlaudecker, deceased, was a prominent citizen and success- ful man of Erie, where he was born, Aug. 30, 1872, the son of Frank and Catherine Schlaudecker.
Both Frank Schlaudecker and his wife were natives of Reihlsheim, Germany. They settled in Erie in 1872, where he successfully engaged in the insurance business until his death in 1920. He served as internal revenue collector under President Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. Schlaudecker, now deceased, were the parents of four sons: Edward, Cornelius, and Julius, all deceased; and Leo P., the subject of this sketch.
After completing his education in the public and parochial schools of this city, Leo P. Schlaudecker began his career in the bicycle business. At an early age he became interested in insurance and built up one of the most extensive agencies in this part of the state.
Mr. Schlaudecker was married in Pittsburgh, in 1917 to Miss Anne Murphy, a native of Erie, and the daughter of D. P. and Mary H. Murphy.
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D. P. Murphy resides in this city. His wife is deceased. Mr. Leo Schlau- decker died April 23, 1924 and left to survive him Anne M., his wife, and a daughter, Betty Anne, born in this city, April 17, 1919.
Mr. Schlaudecker was a life long member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, and identified with the Erie, Kahkwa, Erie Yacht Clubs, and Elks and Eagles. He was highly esteemed and widely known in the community.
C. V. Faulkner is well known in Erie as a progressive business man. He is engaged in the insurance and real estate business. He was born at Waterford, Pa., June 12, 1868, and is the son of Dr. William and Eliza- beth (Vincent) Faulkner.
Dr. William Faulkner was born in Erie County in 1819, and was the son of Dr. Peter Faulkner, pioneer physician of Erie. Peter Faulkner practiced medicine for many years at his home, which was located on the corner of French and 8th Street. He died at the age of 85 years and is buried in Erie cemetery. His son, William, practiced his profession throughout Erie County and for a number of years resided at Waterford, Pa. He served throughout the Civil War and died in 1888. His wife, who died in 1901, was also a member of a prominent pioneer family of Erie County. Dr. and Mrs. Faulkner had one son, C. V., the subject of this sketch.
C. V. Faulkner was a student in the public schools of Erie and also attended Erie Academy. When a young man he entered the employ of Charles H. Strong, and after two years became connected with the Erie Gas Company, where he served as bookkeeper for 15 years. After vari- ous business undertakings Mr. Faulkner formed a partnership with the T. M. Hemphill Company, in April, 1924. They deal in real estate and general insurance and carry on a large volume of business.
In 1893, Mr. Faulkner was married to Miss Laura L. Palmer, of Erie, a daughter of Horace A. Palmer, a prominent pioneer manufacturer of Erie. She died in January, 1895, leaving a daughter, Leonore, who mar- ried Addison Gerbracht, of Erie. On Sept. 27, 1899, Mr. Faulkner mar- ried Miss Kate M. Brindle, of Erie, the daughter of Samuel Brindle. To this union three children were born: Marion, born July 6, 1900; Adella Ruth, born Jan. 10, 1905, a teacher; and Jessie, born in March, 1913, died in infancy.
Mr. Faulkner is identified with the Republican party in politics. He and his family are members of the Presbyterian church, and are highly esteemed.
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Howard H. Denison, superintendent of schools in Union City, is among the well known and substantial citizens of Erie County. He was born at Linesville, Pa., June 14, 1888, and is a son of Hatfield and Catherine (Teats) Denison.
HOWARD H. DENISON.
Hatfield Denison was among the early settlers of Linesville, having come here from New Jersey. He engaged in general farming and stock raising and owned 125 acres of land. He was a Democrat, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and belonged to the Masonic lodge. He died in April, 1905, and his wife died in 1916. They had three children: Mollie, married Samuel Limbert, deceased, later married Charles West- land, lives in Harmonsburg, Pa .; Ross, deceased; and Howard H., the sub- ject of this sketch.
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Howard H. Denison was educated in the schools of Linesville, and is a graduate of Allegheny College. He began his career as a teacher at Harmonsburg, and the following year was appointed assistant superin- tendent of schools at Linesville. He later served as principal of Edinboro State Normal School for six years, and in 1919 came to Erie County to accept his present position in Union City. During the summer months Mr. Denison conducts a summer hotel at Conneaut Lake which he owns.
In June, 1914, Mr. Denison was married to Miss Grace Lindsley of Harmonsburg, Pa., and a daughter of Frank and Stella Lindsley, who are the parents of the following children: Florence, deceased; Fred, with the Ford Motor Company, Detroit; Mrs. Denison; and Helen, married Doctor Patterson, Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. Lindsley reside at Harmonsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Denison have two children: Donald, born Dec. 17, 1915; and Helen, born Nov. 7, 1922.
Mr. Denison holds membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church and is a 32nd degree Mason.
Miss Mary Walsh, of the J. F. Walsh Printing Company, Erie, Pa., was born in Schenectady, N. Y., and is the daughter of Joseph F. and Mary (Nolan) Walsh.
Miss Mary Walsh attended the public schools of Schenectady, N. Y., and Erie, Pa., and after her graduation from high school in 1918 she be- came associated in business with her father.
Miss Walsh is identified with the Republican party. She is a mem- ber of the Catholic Church and belongs to the Women's Club.
William H. Lander is a well known and substantial citizen of Erie, Pa., and was born in Erie in 1868, the son of Charles H. and Caroline (Stephens) Lander. He was reared and educated in Erie, Pa., having at- tended the public schools and Clark's College. His first business connec- tion was with the Brown Folding Machine Company, where he remained for three years. Then he left Erie and became interested in the adver- tising business and other commercial lines, traveling extensively through- out the United States, Canada, and Mexico, for ten years or more. His last work as a commercial salesman was in the interest of the Erie Tool Works.
In 1908, Mr. Lander was married to Miss Katherine Gloth, the daugh- ter of Henry H. and Sophia (Flickinger) Gloth of Erie. Mrs. Lander is a
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graduate of Cornell University and was a teacher in Erie Central High School before her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Lander have one son, William H., Jr., who was born in 1910. Desiring to bear his share in the responsi- bility of rearing this child, Mr. Lander decided to give up the road life.
He became a member of Erie's Tax Revision Board of Assessors for two years. After this he engaged in the real estate business, being con- nected with the Franklin Real Estate Company, which is located at 1110 Parade Street.
Mr. Lander has enjoyed some reputation as an amateur gardener. Several times his flower and vegetable garden at Seventh and Parade streets, received prizes.
In politics he has been a life long Republican. He is a member of Park Presbyterian Church, where he is one of the staff of ushers. For the past six years his residence has been at 716 West 10th Street.
Mr. Lander is a highly respected citizen of his community and is always interested in the welfare of Erie.
Fred M. Elber is well and favorably known in Erie, where he is iden- tified with the Gem City Tire Company. He was born in this city, May 17, 1889, and is the son of John F. and Louisa M. (Karle) Elber.
John F. Elber was born in Newark, N. J., May 9, 1856, the son of Frederick and Bertha (Swartz) Elber, natives of Germany. His parents came to America in 1850 and settled in Newark. They removed to Erie in 1858. After working at the printer's and machinist's trades for a number of years, Mr. Elber engaged in the restaurant business in Erie in 1884 and met with success. At the time of his death in 1906 he was conducting a restaurant at Ninth and State Streets. His wife, a native of Erie, died in 1920, and with her husband is buried in Trinity ceme- tery. Mr. and Mrs. Elber were the parents of seven children: Mrs. Elenora Ertell, lives in Cleveland; Mrs. Henrietta Straub, lives in Erie; Mrs. Frances Hartleb, lives in Erie; Fred M., the subject of this sketch ; Othmar F., lives in Cleveland; Angela and Gertrude B., both deceased.
Fred M. Elber attended the public schools of Erie and at the age of 15 years was employed as an office boy by the Malleable Iron Works. After taking a business course he went to Buffalo, N. Y., where he was connected with the Lake Erie Traction Company and the Pennsylvania Railroad. In 1915 Mr. Elber formed a partnership with C. A. Mook, and they now con- duct the Gem City Tire Company, which is located at 219 West 11th
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Street. They are first class mechanics and besides doing general repair work, also carry a complete line of accessories and tires.
On Oct. 12, 1914, Mr. Elber was united in marriage with Miss Rose Mehler, of Erie, and the daughter of Edward and Mary Mehler, residents of Erie. Mr. Mehler is well known in this city as the owner of the Mehler Bottling Works. To Mr. and Mrs. Elber have been born five children, as follows: Betty, born Sept. 26, 1916; Frances, born May 26, 1918; Rose, born Dec, 6, 1920; Georgia, born Nov. 2, 1921; and Frederick, born Nov. 1, 1923.
Mr. Elber is a member of St. George's Church and belongs to the Elks Lodge and the Erie Maennerchor. He is one of the enterprising men of his community.
George Zachos, owner and proprietor of Zachos & Company, confec- tioners, ranks among Erie's progressive and successful business men. He was born in Greece, Feb. 26, 1881, and is the son of John and Anna (Cal- carahlos) Zachos.
John Zachos, who now lives retired in Sparta, Greece, was a farmer during his active career. He is now 81 years of age. His wife died in 1896 at the age of 43 years. There were five children, of whom George, the subject of this sketch, is the oldest. A sister, Mary N. Pappas, lives in Erie and is a partner in the candy business established by her brother.
After spending his boyhood in his native land, George Zachos came to America in 1896. He has always been interested in the candy business and in April, 1919, purchased a business in Erie, located at 1318 Turnpike Street. He sold this in August, 1924, and purchased his present location in December, 1922. Mr. Zachos is well known in Erie, and his candies and refreshments are of the highest quality and the service is unexcelled. The store is located at 908 State Street.
Politically, Mr. Zachos is a Republican. He is a member of the Greek Orthodox Church.
Howard W. Gandy is one of Erie's popular and successful young busi- ness men and the proprietor of Gandy's Oyster House. He was born at Fairton, N. J., Dec. 3, 1890, and is the son of J. A. and Abigail (Williams) Gandy.
J. A. Gandy, also a native of New Jersey, was born in 1865. In early life he engaged in farming but later became interested in the oyster busi-
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ness and for a number of years conducted a popular sea food house at Jamestown, N. Y. He now lives retired. Mr. and Mrs. Gandy have four children, of whom Howard W., the subject of this sketch, is the oldest.
Howard W. Gandy was reared and educated in New Jersey and when a young man engaged in business with his father. He held a government position for several years in the motor transport, and in 1919 engaged in business with his brother, LeRoy, at Buffalo, N. Y. In September, 1922, Mr. Gandy came to Erie and established his present business at 1026 Peach Street. High grade sea foods are served exclusively and Mr. Gandy has a large patronage.
On Sept. 14, 1912, Mr. Gandy was united in marriage with Miss Myrtie Nichols, also a native of Fairton, N. J. They have one daughter, Martha, a student.
Mr. Gandy is a member of the Central Presbyterian Church.
Charles Stewart Brennan, a reliable citizen and popular business man of Albion, was born at Conneautville, Crawford County, Pa., May 21, 1889, and is the son of James and Rosetta (Stewart) Brennan.
James Brennan, a native of Crawford County, Pa., was born in 1851, and his wife is a native of Erie County. During his life Mr. Brennan was extensively interested in the nursery business. He died in 1918 and is buried in the Catholic cemetery at Conneautville. His wife resides at that place. To Mr. and Mrs. Brennan three children were born: Nellie, mar- ried Dr. C. C. Fish, lives in Erie; Charles Stewart, the subject of this sketch; and Philip S., twin brother of Charles Stewart, lives at Ashtabula, Ohio, where he is engaged in the candy business.
After completing his schooling in the public and high schools at Con- neautville, Charles Stewart Brennan was associated in the nursery busi- ness with his father until the latter's death. In 1921 he removed to Albion and purchased the candy business of Dale T. Williams, which was then located in the old Foster hotel. Mr. Brennan later moved his shop to the Masonic building, which is known as the Albion Candy Shop. His candies and refreshments are of the highest quality and his place is well patron- ized.
On Nov. 19, 1913, Mr. Brennan was married to Miss Helen Crenn, of Chicago, and they have a daughter, Esther Rose.
Mr. Brennan is a member of the Catholic Church and belongs to the Knights of Columbus, the Elks, and the Moose lodges. He is a Democrat.
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Wesley O. Wilson, mortician, is among the prominent and highly es- teemed citizens of North East. He was born at Bear Lake, Warren County, Pa., July 5, 1879, and is a son of Oscar H. and Sara Jane (Wright) Wilson.
Oscar H. Wilson was a native of Bear Lake, Pa., as is his wife. He was extensively engaged in farming until his death, March 4, 1915. He is buried at Warren, Pa. Mrs. Wilson lives at Jamestown, N. Y. There were
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three children in the Wilson family: Mrs. Nora Wilson Davis, 135 Catlin Avenue, Jamestown, N. Y .; Walter B., 349 Burchett Avenue, Glendale, Cal .; and Wesley O., the subject of this sketch.
Wesley O. Wilson was educated in the district schools of Warren County and attended Sugar Grove (Pa.) Seminary. His first employment was as a motorman for the Pittsburgh Railway Company, where he re- mained for six years. After locating at Warren, Pa., he established the first taxicab business in that city, which he sold the following year to Albert Schmutz. He then secured the agency for the Ford automobile in Warren County, and for four years handled both the Ford and Overland
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