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The Lake Shore Ice Cream Company has an annual output of 500,000 gallons of ice cream and distributes its products within a radius of 150 miles of Erie. It is among the largest and most modern plants of its kind in this section of the state. About 50 people are employed and 15 auto- mobile trucks are in operation.
On Sept. 11, 1923, Mr. Dart was united in marriage with Miss Lillian Stirling of Erie.
Mr. Dart is a Republican, a 32nd degree Mason, and belongs to the Shrine, Zem Zem Temple, Kahkwa Club, Erie Country Club, and the Chamber of Commerce.
Charles John Kuenzig, deceased, was one of the well known and de- pendable citizens of Erie County. He was born in Baden, Germany, in 1859, and died in August, 1916. He was the son of George and Eva (Popp) Kuenzig, both of whom are deceased.
After coming to this country in 1870, Charles John Kuenzig lived in Pittsburgh, where he was employed by his uncle, Andrew Popp, baker and confectioner. Later he lived at Carnegie, Pa., and remained there until 1910, when he removed to a farm of 50 acres in Girard Township. Mr. Kuenzig lived retired on this place until his death in 1916. His wife lives there now and is extensively interested in real estate.
Mr. Kuenzig was married in 1886 to Miss Anna Kraus, who was born in Baden, Germany, the daughter of Frank and Catherine (Meckle) Kraus, natives of Germany and the parents of the following children: Margaret, deceased; Mary, the widow of Andrew Leonard, lives in Pitts- burgh; Albertine, married Jacob Nusseaumer, lives in Pittsburgh; Mrs. Kuenzig; and Amelia, married Frank Nash, lives in Pittsburgh.
To Charles John and Anna (Kraus) Kuenzig nine children were born, as follows: Clement C., a druggist at North Girard; George A., engaged in the real estate business, Buffalo, N. Y .; Edwin Jacob, lives at Westfield, N. Y., is a World War veteran; Leo P., lives in Pittsburgh; Raymond A., vice president of the Chamber of Commerce, North Girard; Charles J., assistant manager of the Liggett Drug Company in Erie, is also a World War veteran; Marie Anna, a student of music, lives with her mother;
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Margaret Dorothy, also a student of music; and Walter, died in infancy. There are three grandchildren: Amelia, Thelma, and William Kuenzig.
Mr. Kuenzig was a Republican. He was highly respected in the com- munity and the Kuenzig family are representative citizens of Erie County.
George M. Lyle, secretary of the Elks Lodge, No. 67, Erie, Pa., is a well known and highly esteemed citizen of Erie, where he has spent his life. He was born in this city, May 22, 1875, and is the son of Walter W. and Elizabeth (Lamb) Lyle, both of whom are deceased. During his active career, Walter W. Lyle was a successful building contractor.
George M. Lyle was educated in the public and high schools of Erie and when a young man engaged in the contracting business with Frank P. Coyle, now of New York City. He has served as secretary of the Elks lodge for 11 years and during his term of office the membership has increased from 400 to 2,500 members. The present club building was erected in 1902 and is valued at $750,000. It is modern throughout and contains an auditorium with a seating capacity of 1,500, an excellent dining room, recreation rooms, swimming pool, as well as living quarters for members. The efforts of the Elks lodge along charitable lines are well known in Erie County, and $8,000 are spent annually for this purpose.
In February, 1918, Mr. Lyle was married to Miss Anna Hurley, of Erie.
Mr. Lyle is a Republican, and has served as a member of the common council, from the first ward, for eight years. He is identified with the Erie Yacht Club, Eagle and Moose lodges, and belongs to the Erie Maen- nerchor.
Rev. Joseph L. Hurley, pastor of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, is a leading and influential citizen of Erie. He was born in this city, April 18, 1884, and is the son of Daniel J. and Catherine (Hayden) Hurley.
Daniel J. Hurley was born at Whitinsville, Mass., as was also his wife. In 1876 he settled in Erie, where he founded the Hurley Manufac- turing Company. Mr. Hurley is deceased and his widow resides in Erie. They had three children: John F., and Emmett D., proprietors of the Erie Dray Company; and Reverend Joseph, the subject of this sketch.
Joseph L. Hurley received his early education at public school No. 16, and also attended Cathedral School. In 1912 after completing a course at Niagara University, he was ordained to the priesthood and spent the following two years in post-graduate work at the Catholic University of
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America, Washington, D. C. After serving as pastor of St. Andrew's Church in Erie from July, 1913, until 1921, Reverend Hurley was ap- pointed pastor Holy Rosary Church in May, 1922.
Holy Rosary Catholic Church was erected in 1922. A school was completed in September, 1924, which has an enrollment of 90 students. Reverend Hurley was appointed Director of Catholic Charities in 1921, and had complete charge in the drive for funds of the new home for Catholic children, which was erected in 1923 at a cost of $500,000. A new club house has also been completed under Reverend Hurley's direc- tion and this also serves as a recreation center for his parishoners. It is an attractive building, with social rooms, recreation rooms, gymnasium, bowling alleys, billiard room, and library.
Henry C. Markwood, who is successfully engaged in the real estate and building business in Erie, is a native of Erie County. He was born at Fairview, Oct. 16, 1875, and is a son of Christopher J. and Minnie (Suchland) Markwood.
Christopher J. Markwood, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born in Germany and at an early age came to this country and settled at Harbor Creek, where he remained until the outbreak of the Civil War. He served throughout the war, being one of the first volun- teers from Erie County and one of the last to be discharged. Mr. Mark- wood was a member of Company K, 145th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infan- try, and took part in many of the important engagements of the war. He was wounded at Appotomax. After leaving the service he was mar- ried to Miss Minnie Suchland, also a native of Germany, and they located at Fairview, Pa., where they spent the remainder of their lives. Mr. Markwood was successfully engaged in farming during his life and owned a well improved farm. There were four children in the Markwood family: Minnie, deceased; Sophia, born July 24, 1873, married Alpheus G. Wood- ruff, lives at Factoryville, Pa .; Henry C., the subject of this sketch; and Levi R., born April 12, 1882, lives at Factoryville, Pa.
Henry C. Markwood was educated in the Fairview public schools and was graduated from Erie Business College in 1893. When a young man he became connected with the Erie Lithographing & Printing Company, in whose employ he remained 15 years, being superintendent of the plant at the time of his resignation. In 1917 Mr. Markwood became interested in the real estate business and established offices in the Ariel Building. In 1921 he became associated with Mr. Johnson in the building business.
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The firm is known as Johnson and Markwood, and at the present time Mr. Markwood is developing three allotments, known as "Wesleyville Acres", "Kelso Park", and "Edgewood".
Mr. Markwood was married to Miss Henrietta M. Howe, a native of Erie County, and the daughter of Leon and Anna (Walker) Howe, both deceased. They have a son, Donald Howe Markwood, a student in the University of Cincinnati.
Mr. Markwood is a member of the Sanford Presbyterian Church. He is an elder of the church and his wife is active in Sabbath School and Mis- sionary Society work. Mr. Markwood is a member of the Erie Builders Exchange and the Chamber of Commerce. He is a capable, industrious and progressive man, and is known as a substantial member of his community.
Dr. G. S. Dickinson, physician and surgeon of Erie, with offices at 140 West 8th Street, is a member of one of Pennsylvania's honored pio- neer families. He was born in Erie, in April, 1870, and is the son of John Sanford and Ellen M. (Clarke) Dickinson.
John Sanford Dickinson was born in Wattsburg, Pa., April 6, 1837, the son of the late Dr. Sanford Dickinson, at one time one of the state's most prominent physicians. The latter was a native of Norwich, N. Y., born Sept. 7, 1808, of Scotch descent. In 1832 he was graduated from the College of Physicians & Surgeons of New York City, and after several years located in Erie, where he won fame as a medical practitioner. He died Feb. 28, 1881, and his wife, Rebecca (Judson) Dickinson, died sev- eral years after their marriage. He was later married in 1838 to Har- riett Maxwell of Wattsburg, Pa. By his first marriage, Doctor Dickinson had two children, John Sanford and Mrs. Celia Smith.
John Sanford Dickinson was educated in Erie Academy and at the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted in the navy and served throughout the war, being captured by the Confederates in February, 1863. He re- mained a prisoner until the following May, a portion of the time in the Libby prison, and after being exchanged he went on board the U. S. S. Utah, where he remained until June, 1864, when on account of impaired health, he was honorably discharged. The following two years were spent in the Treasury Department at Washington and in May, 1866, he re- turned to Erie and engaged in business with his father on State Street, where they owned a large drug business. He died June 5, 1888, and is buried in Erie. Mr. Dickinson was married on April 27, 1864, to Miss
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Ellen M. Clarke, the daughter of Maj. Robert and Martha Ann (Talbott) Clarke, of Washington. To them eleven children were born, three of whom died in infancy. The others were: Rebecca, married Charles E. Stratton, lives in Los Angeles, Calif .; Robert Clarke, a druggist, lives in Erie; John Sanford, who died at the age of 14 years; Dr. G. S., the subject of this sketch ; Jane M .; Harriett M. Davis, lives in Erie; Charles Seymoure and Cecelia Dickinson.
Dr. G. S. Dickinson received his early education in the Erie schools and then entered Georgetown University at Washington, D. C. After re- ceiving his degree there he studied at Jefferson Medical College in Phila- delphia, and later in New York City, where he took post-graduate work. He then went to Berlin, Germany, where he took a special course in gastro intestinal diseases, in which branch of medicine he is now a national authority. After his return to Erie, Doctor Dickinson was located at the Soldiers Home with Doctor Chapin. After a year's time he went to New York, where he served as a member of the staff of the Good Samaritan Hospital. He is now a member of the staff of Hamot Hospital in Erie, and is recognized as a thoroughly capable man in his profession.
Doctor Dickinson is identified with the local, state and national medi- cal societies and is a registered druggist, having engaged in the drug busi- ness with his father before taking up the study of medicine. He is a member of the Masonic and Elks lodges, and has served as president of the Erie Board of Health.
S. V. Stewart, vice president and general manager of the Ajax Iron Works, is a prominent business man and highly esteemed citizen of Corry. He was born at Morrisville, N. Y., March 27, 1883, and is the son of James S. and Emmeline (Tucker) Stewart.
James S. Stewart was a native of Stewartstown, Canada. He was a graduate of Colgate University and became a leading attorney of Morris- ville, N. Y. He was a Republican and was prominent in politics. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart, deceased, were the parents of five children: John A., who has been president of the New York State Republican League for a num- ber of years, lives in New York city; James B., lives in New York city; Mary, married John H. Broad, lives at Morrisville, N. Y .; Elizabeth, lives at Morrisville, N. Y .; and S. V., the subject of this sketch.
S. V. Stewart was educated in the public and high schools of Morris- ville; was graduated from Mercersburg Academy in 1903, and from Cor- nell University in 1907 as a mechanical engineer. He immediately came
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to Corry where he became connected with the Ajax Iron Works as an engineer. He is secretary and treasurer of the Standard Automotive Products Company of Corry, and president of the Corry Hotel Company.
In 1911 Mr. Stewart was married to Miss A. C. Corcoran, a native of Lowville, N. Y.
In politics Mr. Stewart is identified with the Republican party. He is president of the Corry Country Club and belongs to the Elks lodge and Kiwanis Club.
George R. Steiger, postmaster of Albion, is a prominent young man of Erie County. He was born at Conneautville, Pa., July 19, 1892, and is the son of Fred and Bertha (Cutshall) Steiger.
Fred Steiger, who lives retired at Conneautville, is a native of that place. He was a blacksmith by trade and for many years conducted a carriage works at that place. His wife, who was born at Meadville, Pa., died May 4, 1910, and is buried at Conneautville. To Mr. and Mrs. Steiger the following children were born: George R., the subject of this sketch; Ruby, married A. L. Olson, a World War veteran, lives at Albion, and is employed by the Bessemer Railroad; Kenneth, married and lives at Con- neautville, Pa .; and Rodney, a student.
George R. Steiger was graduated from Conneautville High School in 1910 and later from Edinboro State Normal School. He was a teacher in the district schools of Crawford County for two years, taught at Kane, Pa., for one year, and at Beaver Center, Pa., for two years. In 1916 he entered the employ of the Bessemer Railroad as a freight trainman and on Aug. 1, 1920, was promoted to assistant trainmaster at Albion. He resigned his position Oct. 24, 1922, to accept his present position as post- master. While in the employ of the railroad he held various offices in the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and was a delegate to conventions held at Chicago, Philadelphia and other cities.
In 1912 Mr. Steiger was united in marriage with Miss Ruth McLallen, who was born at Edinboro, Pa., Sept. 15, 1893. She is a daughter of W. W. and Ida (Fellows) McLallen, natives of Erie County and residents of Edinboro.
Mr. Steiger was one of the organizers and served as first president of the Boosters Club of Albion. He is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian church and belongs to the Masonic lodge, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Moose lodge. He is a citizen of material worth to his community.
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John F. Bieber is a successful and well known young business man of Erie, where he is agent for the Buick automobile. He was born in this city, Feb. 8, 1891, and is the son of Fred J. and Catherine Bieber. Fred J. Bieber is deceased and his widow resides in Erie.
John F. Bieber attended Sacred Heart Academy in Erie, and then engaged in the clothing manufacturing business for 10 years with the Strauss Manufacturing Company. His next business venture was in the automobile field at Peach and 10th streets, where he was agent for the Marmon automobile for six years. Since 1918 Mr. Bieber has had the agency for the Buick. He employs 40 people and has a 300-car garage, covering 41,500 square feet. Mr. Bieber owns one of the finest and most modernly equipped garages in the city and has an attractive salesroom.
On May 29, 1920, Mr. Bieber was married to Miss Pauline R. Kuhn, of Erie.
Politically, Mr. Bieber is a Republican. He is a member of the Cath- olic church and belongs to the Knights of Columbus, the Elks lodge, and the Chamber of Commerce. He is a director of the Erie Motor Club, past president of the Automobile Dealers Association, vice president of the Used Car Exchange of Erie, and he also belongs to the Rotary Club and the Y. M. C. A.
James S. Whitehill, who owns 225 acres of good farm land in North East Township, is one of the successful and well known fruit farmers of Erie County. He was born at North East, May 4, 1872, and is the son of Samuel Platt and Catherine S. (Smedley) Whitehill.
James and John Whitehill emigrated from the north of Ireland in 1723 and settled in Lancaster County, Pa. John, the ancestor of George, settled in Leacock Township. George Whitehill married Sally Montgom- ery, daughter of Hugh Montgomery of Revolutionary record, about 1784, at Paxtang, Pa. They soon moved to Brownville, on the Monongahela River, but in 1790, owing to the Indian depredations which were occurring along the entire frontier, they abandoned their home and took refuge in Virginia, where they remained until 1798 when they moved to Beaver County, Pa., where George's brothers, John and James, lived. About this time the brother John died and George inherited part of his brother's estate, but in 1801 he disposed of his share to his brother James and moved north until he reached the present site of North East. In 1805 he purchased 200 acres on the west side of Chautauqua creek, which is now a part of the present town of Westfield. In 1808 George Whitehill and
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son, Hugh, and James Montgomery founded the Presbyterian Church of Westfield. They were also signers of the incorporation of the town of Westfield.
James, the fifth child of George and Sally, was born at Wheeling, Va., March 30, 1797. He was married at Westfield, N. Y., to Sophia, daughter of Nehamiah and Anna (Platt) Platt, Feb. 19, 1822. They moved to North East in 1828 and purchased the farm which is still occupied by the family. They were members of the Presbyterian Church of North East, of which Mr. Whitehill was an elder for many years. They are both buried in Oakfield cemetery, North East.
Samuel Platt Whitehill, youngest son of James and Sophia, was born at the Whitehill home, Aug. 30, 1839. Nov. 26, 1863, he married Catherine Smedley, a native of Connecticut and a daughter of Frederick Smedley. They were members of the Presbyterian church and active workers and also interested in civil work of the community. They are buried in Oak- field cemetery, North East. To Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Platt Whitehill were born three children: Jessie A., lives in North East Township; F. John, a leading fruit farmer of North East Township; and James S., the subject of this sketch.
James S. Whitehill has spent his life in North East and has always been interested in fruit farming. With his brother and sister he owns the old Whitehill homestead in North East Township. Mr. Whitehill is a director of the First National Bank and is actively connected with the business affairs of North East.
On Dec. 31, 1897, Mr. Whitehill was married to Miss Edna B. Wilcox, a native of Petersburg, Pa., born Oct. 6, 1873, the daughter of Stephen and Ella (Butt) Wilcox. Mr. Wilcox is deceased and his wife resides with the Whitehill family. A son, Stewart Wilcox, resides in North East. Mr. and Mrs. Whitehill have three children: Louis B., born Oct. 29, 1898, died Feb. 26, 1923, was a graduate of North East High School and the University of Pennsylvania, is buried at Monrovia, Cal .; Catherine E., born Oct. 23, 1901, a student at Cornell University; and Helen Jeanette, born July 5, 1904, a student at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, N. Y.
Mr. Whitehill and his family are members of the First Presbyterian Church and he belongs to the Masonic lodge and is a charter member of the North East Golf Club. His wife is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and belongs to the Women's Club of North East and the Eastern Star. The Whitehill family are among the representative citizens of Erie County.
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Dr. E. G. Weibel, a leading physician and surgeon of Erie, was born in West Milford Township, Erie County, Sept. 11, 1868, and is the son of John Leo and Leah (Waidley) Weibel.
John L. Weibel was born in Switzerland and came to this country when he was 19 years old and settled in Erie County, where he engaged in the milling business. He met with success and ranked among the pio- neer business men of this section.
After attending the district schools, Doctor Weibel entered Edinboro State Normal and was graduated from there in 1891. He immediately entered the army, where he spent three years in the medical corps. After receiving his degree, he went to Bellview Hospital in New York City, and remained there for one year. In 1899 Doctor Weibel located in Erie, where he has a well established practice. During the year 1906 he did post- graduate work in New York and also spent a year in Vienna in the study of medicine. His well equipped X-ray laboratory and offices are located at 215 West 7th Street.
In June, 1899, Doctor Weibel was united in marriage with Miss Kate Donevan, a native of New York, and they have four children, Bessie, John, Elmer, and Gerald.
Doctor Weibel served as president of the Erie County Medical Society in 1923. He is a substantial citizen of Erie and merits the approval in which he is held in the community.
Dr. Ellen Walker Berry, a successful physician of Erie, whose prac- tice is limited to diseases of women and children, to which she has devoted special study and attention, is a native of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Berry was educated in the Cleveland public schools and received her degree as Doctor of Medicine in 1893 from the Cleveland Medical College, which was later absorbed by Ohio State University. She then located at Greenfield, Pa., and a short time later removed to Clarion, Pa., where she practiced her profession for 25 years. In 1918 she removed to Erie and established her office in the Masonic Temple building. Since April 1, 1923, Dr. Berry has been located at 32 West 9th Street.
On Sept. 18, 1918, Dr. Berry was united in marriage with E. C. Berry, who is engaged in the real estate business in Erie.
Dr. Berry is a Republican and is a member of the Central Presby- terian Church. She is well known in Erie and has many friends.
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Frank J. Butler, a well known citizen of Erie, highly esteemed for his integrity and industry, was born in this city, July 3, 1875, and is a son of William J. and Emily (McGuire) Butler.
William J. Butler was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1843. At the age of ten years he settled in Toronto, Canada, where he learned the plumber's trade, and in 1867 he removed to Erie, being the first plumber in this city. He engaged in business for himself in 1870 and did contract work on some of the leading buildings in Erie and Pittsburgh, as well as govern- ment work.
William J. Butler died Oct. 15, 1915, and his wife died in 1886. They had two sons: Frank J., the subject of this sketch; and George W. A., was a plumbing contractor in Erie, who died April 17, 1924. His place of business was located at 134 East 6th Street, and he served as city plumb- ing inspector from 1904 until 1914.
Frank J. Butler was reared and educated in Erie and was associated in business with his father from 1890 until 1908, at which time he estab- lished his business at 1702 State Street. He removed to his present loca- tion, 1926 Peach Street, in 1913.
On Oct. 7, 1896, Mr. Butler was married to Miss Ida R. Groves, of Erie, and they had the following children: Frank J., died in infancy ; Emily V., married Leigh Ore, lives at Harbor Creek, Pa .; Frank J., died in infancy; Lolita Winifred, at home; Adelaide, died in infancy; and Annetta G., at home. Mrs. Butler died in 1908, and on April 17, 1911, Mr. Butler was married to Miss Katherine A. Dreyer.
Mr. Butler is a Democrat, and belongs to the Elks lodge and the Chamber of Commerce. He is a substantial citizen and has an extensive acquaintance throughout the community.
Leo Gallanis, proprietor of the Erie Restaurant, is a substantial and highly respected citizen of Erie. He is a native of Greece, born Jan. 25, 1902, and the son of Gust and Eleanor (Solanticas) Gallanis.
Gust Gallanis came to this country from his native land in 1911 and established a barber shop at 1027 State Street, Erie. Two years later he removed to 1029 State Street, where he remained five years. Mr. Gal- lanis also conducted a fruit business at State and 12th Streets until 1918, at which time he sold his interest and returned to Greece, where he now lives retired. To Mr. and Mrs. Gallanis eight children were born, as fol-
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lows: Louis, Thomas and Leo, all engaged in the restaurant business to- gether; Mrs. Mary Chronis, lives in Erie, where her husband is engaged in business at 1029 State Street; Bessie, Demetro, Olympia, and Cather- ine, all live in Greece.
Leo Gallanis was educated in Greece and came to this country with his mother in 1912. For several years he was employed in his father's stores and in 1921 with his brothers, Louis and Thomas, he purchased the Erie Restaurant, which is located at 1101 State Street. Good food is served at reasonable price and Messrs. Gallanis have already established a fine business.
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