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JAMES B. YARD
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Dr. Fred Fisher, Jr., is one of Erie's capable young physicians and surgeons, whose practice is limited to the treatment of eye, ear, nose and throat diseases. He was born at Brockwayville, Pa., Oct. 27, 1890, and is the son of Fred and Mary (Fraley) Fisher.
Fred Fisher resides in Erie, where he is connected with the General Electric Company as paymaster. He is a native of Pentwater, Mich., born in 1869, and for many years lived at Kane, Pa., where he served as assistant postmaster for 25 years. His wife was born at Renovo, Pa., in 1869, and is the daughter of Sam and Permilia (Moore) Fraley. Mr. Fraley was connected with the Pennsylvania Railroad Company during his life and was the first conductor to run a train into Kane, Pa. To Mr. and Mrs. Fisher three children were born: Mary A. and Minnie May, both deceased; and Dr. Fred, the subject of this sketch.
Dr. Fred Fisher, Jr., received his education in the public schools of Kane, Pa., and after his high school graduation in 1909 he entered the University of Pennsylvania, where he received his degree as Doctor of Medicine in 1913. He was an interne in the Altoona (Pa.) Hospital for one year and in 1914 began the practice of his profession in Erie. He has taken post graduate work in the University of Pennsylvania, where he specialized in the study of eye, ear, nose and throat diseases. He has also taken post graduate work in the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital of New Orleans (La.), the Loyola University, and Tulane University at New Orleans (La.).
On April 30, 1924, Doctor Fisher established a hospital for eye, ear, nose and throat at 343 East 6th Street, and has a staff of nurses and twelve physicians. Miss Margurite M. Hollis is nurse in charge. The hospital is modernly equipped in every respect for this kind of work.
On June 24, 1915, Doctor Fisher was united in marriage with Miss Mary D. Heison, of Philadelphia, and the daughter of Charles and Kezia (Gans) Heison, deceased. To Doctor and Mrs. Fisher have been born two children: Mary Dorothy, born Sept. 13, 1916; and Ruth Edith, born July 29, 1924.
Doctor Fisher is identified with the American Medical Associaton, the Pennsylvania State Medical Association, and the Erie County Medical Society. He is a member of the Park Presbyterian Church, and is affili- ated with the Masonic Lodge No. 708 and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows No. 107. Doctor Fisher has been unusually successful in his work and is deservedly popular in his community.
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Dr. George F. Stoney, a well known physician and surgeon of Erie, was born in Cleveland, Ohio, May 4, 1886, and is the son of George F. and Lenora (Shepard) Stoney.
George F. Stoney is a native of Cleveland, born July 12, 1857, and his wife was born in that city, Aug. 14, 1859, the daughter of Joseph and Maryette (Demars) Shepard. Mr. Stoney has served as superintendent of the Lorain plant of the United States Steel Company for the past 20 years. There were three children in the Stoney family: Alfred R., en- gaged in the foundry business at Elyria, Ohio; Thomas, who died at the age of four years; and Dr. George F. Stoney, the subject of this sketch.
Dr. George F. Stoney attended the public schools of Wilkinsburg, Pa., and after completing a preparatory course at Bethany in 1903, he entered Jefferson Medical College, from which he received his degree in 1910. He then served as interne at St. John's Hospital, Pittsburgh, and in 1911 located in Erie. His office is at 759 East 6th Street.
On Oct. 12, 1910, Doctor Stoney was united in marriage with Miss Blanche Piersol, a native of Ostrander, Ohio, and the daughter of George and Abagail (Robinson) Piersol. To Doctor and Mrs. Stoney have been born three children: Florence V., born in February, 1912; George F., born June 19, 1915, died Aug. 30, 1919; and Mary B., born April 15, 1923.
Doctor Stoney is a Republican, a member of the Church of Christ, and belongs to the Masonic lodge and Shrine. He is identified with the Erie County Medical Society, the Pennsylvania State Medical Associa- tion, and the American Medical Association. He is a member of St. Vin- cent's Hospital staff and ranks among the influential citizens of the community.
Dr. C. B. Cleland, dentist, is a prominent citizen of Erie and a veteran of the World War. He was born in Crawford County, Pa., Sept. 1, 1884, and is the son of John J. and Martha May (MacFeeters) Cleland. Mr. Cleland has engaged in farming during his life and lives in Summit Town- ship, Erie County. His wife, a native of Crawford County, Pa., died in October, 1918. Doctor C. B., the subject of this sketch, is their only child.
C. B. Cleland received his early education in the grade and high schools of Erie, from which he was graduated in 1904. After four years in the employ of the Ball Iron Works, Erie, he entered the dental school of the University of Michigan, from which he received his degree in 1911. He has since practiced his profession in Erie and has been in his present
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location, 24 West Ninth Street, since March, 1924. Doctor Cleland spe- cializes in dental X-ray work, and is capable in his profession. In 1920 he completed a post graduate course in the University of Pennsylvania.
Doctor Cleland enlisted for service during the World War on July 10, 1917, and was commissioned a first lieutenant. On March 8, 1918, he was promoted to captain and served throughout the war as a member of the Third Division. Doctor Cleland was made a captain in the Penn- sylvania National Guard on Feb. 26, 1923, and is still serving in that capacity.
On Aug. 22, 1906, Doctor Cleland was united in marriage with Miss Bess Mae Inman, who was born at Wattsburg, Erie County, Sept. 11, 1883, and the daughter of Sylvester C. Inman, deceased. Doctor and Mrs. Cleland have an adopted daughter, Harriet Lick, born in 1910. Her parents are deceased and she has resided with her foster parents since 1922.
Doctor Cleland is a member of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church and is Sunday School Superintendent.
Dr. John H. Lloyd, who ranks among Erie County's capable physicians and surgeons, is a veteran of the World War. He was born in Ontario, Canada, Nov. 19, 1873, and is a son of Andrew and Jane (Smeaton) Lloyd.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Lloyd, natives of Canada and Scotland, respec- tively, settled in Erie County in 1875. He was a machinist by trade and conducted a shop in Erie for a number of years. He now lives retired. His wife is deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd three children were born: Edward William, general contract agent, Commonwealth Edison Com- pany, Chicago; John H., the subject of this sketch; and Arthur M., en- gaged in business with his brother in Chicago.
John H. Lloyd received his early education in the public schools of Erie and in 1896 received his degree as Doctor of Medicine at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. After two years at Fairview, Erie County, he established his practice in Erie, remaining here five years. The fol- lowing two years were spent in Florida and in 1907 Doctor Lloyd settled at West Mill Creek, Pa., where he was successfully engaged in practice for 17 years. His office in Erie is at 210 West 8th Street.
On July 19, 1917, Doctor Lloyd volunteered for service during the World War and received the rank of first lieutenant. After six weeks at Camp Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., he was transferred to Camp Pike, Ark.,
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where he served until Feb. 8, 1919. Doctor Lloyd was serving as a major at the close of the war, and was recently promoted a lieutenant colonel of the Officers Reserve Corps.
On May 26, 1898, Doctor Lloyd was united in marriage with Miss Edith Willis, of Fairview, Pa., and a daughter of Rufus and Martha (Eaton) Willis. They have four children: Marjorie, born in 1900; A. W., born in 1902, a student at Grove City College; Virginia, born in 1904; and Andrew, born in 1907.
Doctor Lloyd is identified with the Erie County, Pennsylvania State and American Medical Associations. He is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian church, and belongs to the Masonic lodge and the Knights of Pythias. He is a member of the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States. Doctor Lloyd is a substantial citizen and stands high in his profession.
Dr. H. E. Lyons, one of Erie's prominent young physicians and sur- geons, who is a veteran of the World War, was born in this city, Nov. 22, 1883, and is the son of Eugene and Mary (Hagmann) Lyons.
Eugene Lyons is a native of Greenfield Township, Erie County, born in 1857, and his wife was born at Gloversville, N. Y., in 1862. They were married Oct. 17, 1882, and have four children: Dr. H. E., the subject of this sketch; Fred R., lives in Erie; Frank R., died in infancy; and Jessie M., at home. Mr. Lyons has worked at the carpenter trade for many years and resides in Erie.
Dr. H. E. Lyons was graduated from Erie Central High School in 1905 and received his degree as Doctor of Medicine at the University of Buffalo in 1909. His interne work was done in St. Vincent's Hospital, Erie, and in 1910 he began the practice of his profession at Fairview, Pa., where he remained until 1917. He volunteered for service during the World War and was commissioned a first lieutenant at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., where he remained for six weeks. He was then stationed at Camp Stewart, Virginia, until his discharge, March 15, 1919. Since that time he has been located in Erie, with offices at 618 West 26th Street. He is a member of the staff of St. Vincent's Hospital.
On April 24, 1913, Doctor Lyons was married to Miss Irene M. Wil- liams, of Erie, and the daughter of John F. and Marie Williams. They have a son, Robert W., born Aug. 5, 1914.
In politics Doctor Lyons is identified with the Republican party. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and belongs to the Masonic
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Lodge, Shrine, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Lions Club. He is a member of the Erie County, State and American Medical Associa- tions. Doctor Lyons is progressive in his profession and has a host of friends and acquaintances in Erie.
Dr. William S. Dietz, who is well and favorably known in Erie as a successful doctor of osteopathy, is a native of Pennsylvania. He was born in Pittsburgh, April 18, 1866, and is the son of Henry and Mary E. (Lam- berts) Dietz.
Henry Dietz came to this country from Germany when a young man and settled in Pittsburgh. He died at the age of 34 years, and his wife died at the age of 85. They were the parents of the following children: Adam, deceased; Mary Patterson, lives in Pittsburgh, Pa .; Emma Dietz, lives in Pittsburgh; Harry, lives at Toronto, Ohio; and William S., the subject of this sketch.
William S. Dietz received his early education in the schools of Pitts- burgh and in 1907 received his degree as Doctor of Osteopathy at the Union School of Osteopathy, Wheeling, W. Va. He then practiced his profession in Pittsburgh until 1916, when he removed to Erie. He has offices in the Commerce Building and has an extensive practice. Doctor Dietz has taken post graduate work in the Palmer Chiropractic School at Oklahoma City, Okla., and a course of Electronic Medicine at Brad- ford, Pa.
Doctor Dietz has four children: Sherman, Seleah Beatty, Ada B., and Charles, all living in Pittsburgh.
Doctor Dietz is a member of the Lutheran church and belongs to the Knights of Malta and Elks lodge.
Dr. Fred Thomas Hicks, well known doctor of osteopathy and highly esteemed citizen of Erie, is a native of Canada. He was born at Lotus, Ontario, June 2, 1877, and is the son of William T. and Esther (Parsons) Hicks.
William T. Hicks and his wife were born in Canada and settled in Erie in 1888 where he followed his trade as a mill wright. He is now deceased. His wife resides at 614 East 23rd Street, Erie. To Mr. and Mrs. Hicks, who were married Feb. 2, 1875, four children were born: Nellie A. Schmid, a nurse at the Soldiers' Home, lives with her mother in Erie; Fred Thomas, the subject of this sketch; J. Howard, a leading
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architect of Erie, with offices in the Palace Building; and Evelyn Blanche Tanner of Erie.
Fred Thomas Hicks received his early education in Canada and after coming to Erie with his parents attended the public and high schools here. In 1912 he took up the study of osteopathy at Kirksville, Mo., which he completed in 1915. He then began the practice of his profession at Oregon, Ill., and in 1918 located in Erie. In 1921 he removed to his present location, 124 West 7th Street, where he has an extensive practice.
Doctor Hicks is identified with the Erie County Osteopathic Society, of which he served as secretary and treasurer for three years, and he belongs to the State and American Osteopathic Associations.
On June 21, 1905, Doctor Hicks was united in marriage with Miss Blanche Helene Ellis, a native of Crawford County, Pa., born March 9, 1879, and the daughter of Rev. William H. and Sarah Elizabeth (Kirby) Ellis. Reverend Ellis, who now resides at Uniontown, Pa., served as pastor of the Second Baptist Church in Erie for one year. His wife is deceased. They were the parents of the following children: Irene Carrie Sweyer, lives at 821 East 25th Street, Erie; Mrs. Hicks; Jessie Estelle, deceased; William Stanley, lives at Uniontown, Pa .; Rachel Gertrude Van- Kirk, lives at Bellevue, Pa .; and Leon G., lives in Philadelphia. Doctor and Mrs. Hicks have two children: William Roland, born June 13, 1908; and Wallace Arnold, born Nov. 16, 1911; a son, Frederick Ellis, died in infancy.
Doctor Hicks is a Republican, a member of the Baptist church, and belongs to the Masonic lodge and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He ranks among the progressive men in his profession.
R. B. Way, a well known and substantial citizen of Erie County, who is successfully engaged in the real estate and insurance business at Erie, is a native of Pennsylvania. He was born in Center County, Aug. 14, 1894, and is the son of Benner W. and Anna C. (Sellers) Way.
Benner W. Way was born at Buffalo Run, in Center County, Pa., where he engaged in general farming. Later, he was a merchant. He died in 1922 at the age of 70 years and his wife now resides at State College, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Way were the parents of the following children: Earl C., deceased; Ida M., married P. B. Meek, lives at State College, Pa .; I. G., lives at Erie; A. S., also lives at Erie; and R. B., the subject of this sketch.
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R. B. Way spent his boyhood on his father's farm in Pennsylvania and attended the public schools. He was a student at Altoona, Pa., and later attended high school and a year at State College, Pa. When a young man he became associated with the Aluminum Cooking Utensil Company and later with the Colgate Company at Pittsburgh, Pa. In 1913 he came to Erie and at the age of 21 years engaged in the real estate business there, in which he has since been successfully engaged. He organized the R. B. Way Company and is president of the concern. Mr. Way is also president of the Frontier Company, secretary and treasurer of the Penn-Erie Land Company, vice president of the Citizens Mortgage Company, president of Erie Real Estate Board and secretary of Erie Industrial Board.
On Dec. 21, 1915, Mr. Way was married to Miss Grace F. Reeder, of Altoona, Pa., and the daughter of Charles W. and Addie (Bates) Reeder. To this union a daughter has been born, Virginia Grace, born Feb. 9, 1924.
Politically, Mr. Way is a Republican. He holds membership in the First Methodist Church of Erie, is a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Shrine, Elks, Erie Club, Chamber of Commerce, Erie Yacht Club, Erie Motor Club, Old Colony Club, and the Y. M. C. A. Mr. Way is a believer in progressive methods in his business, and is always ready to support the best interests of the community.
F. R. Simmons, a well known pioneer business man of Erie, who is engaged in the wholesale dairy business, was born at East Springfield, Pa., March 3, 1845, and is the son of Elliott and Mary (Hart) Simmons.
Elliott Simmons was born at Jamestown, N. Y., in 1810, and was among the early settlers of Springfield, Pa., where he was proprietor of a tannery for 35 years. His wife was born at Weston, Vt., and died at the age of 25 years. They had two children: Herman, who died at the age of 13 years; and F. R., the subject of this sketch.
After attending the schools of Springfield, Pa., F. R. Simmons entered Oberlin College, from which he was graduated in 1870. He then taught school for three years and in 1873 came to Erie, where he became inter- ested in the hide and leather business, in which he was successfully en- gaged until 1915. Beside this business, Mr. Simmons in 1889 entered the cold storage business. He owned the first cold storage plant between Cleveland and Buffalo, N. Y. He deals in butter, eggs, cheese and other dairy products.
In 1872 Mr. Simmons was united in marriage with Miss Susanna Als- dorf, a native of Utica, Ohio, and the daughter of William and Sarah
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(Reed) Alsdorf, deceased. Mrs. Simmons died in 1917 and is buried in Erie. To Mr. and Mrs. Simmons a daughter was born, Ruth, now the wife of A. W. Brevillier, who lives in Erie. They have a daughter, Ruth, born in 1904. She married Robert VanCleve and they live in Erie.
Mr. Simmons is a Republican and for 50 years has held membership in the Park Presbyterian Church. He is a reliable citizen and has been able to build up a successful business by his integrity and progressive methods. During the years of 1880 and 1885 Mr. Simmons was a mem- ber of Common and Select Council of Erie.
Frederick Brevillier, deceased, was a native of Germany, born Aug. 29, 1838, and the son of Alexander and Christiane Brevillier. The family was of French-Huguenot origin and the founders of the family in Ger- many were refugees who fled from France to escape the persecutions inci- dent to the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685.
After receiving his education in the schools of his native land, Fred- erick Brevillier came to this country with his parents in 1854. They set- tled in Erie, where his elder brother, Gustav F., had taken up his residence several years previously. In 1855 Mr. Brevillier was a student in the Erie Academy, and in the spring of the following year he became an employe in a large importing house in New York City, where he remained until the latter part of 1857. Later, he attended business college in Cleveland, after which he accepted the position of secretary and treas- urer of the Croton Glass Works, at New Castle, Pa., but returned to Erie a short time later. Here he entered the employ of J. V. Boyer, who con- ducted a hardware establishment on upper State Street. In January, 1861, he became bookkeeper in the wholesale grocery establishment of J. John- ston & Brother, and on Feb. 23, 1864, he was admitted to the firm as a copartner with Joseph and Orville Johnston, under the firm name of John- ston & Brevillier. Under this title the business was conducted for nearly two score of years, and during all this time the reputation of the firm was impregnable, while it advanced to the rank of one of the leading commercial concerns of this section of the state. Based upon honorable dealings and most effective service, the business of the house reached extensive proportions and covered a large territory.
On March 12, 1901, Joseph Johnston retired from the firm, owing to advanced age and the desire to be free from the exactions of active busi-
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ness. Mr. Brevillier purchased his partner's interest in the business, which he thereafter continued under his own name until April 1, 1906, when, after 45 years of arduous and effective work in the wholesale grocery trade, he too felt it expedient to retire, and the business was closed out. Mr. Brevillier died Dec. 24, 1910, and his wife died April 25, 1924.
On Oct. 6, 1864, Mr. Brevillier was married to Miss Charlotte M. Walther, a native of France, and the daughter of the late Jacob F. Walther. To this union were born four sons, all of whom are actively identified with business interests in Erie. They are: Frederick A., Charles G., Arthur W. and Edwin H. Brevillier.
Frederick A. Brevillier, president of the Bank of Erie Trust Company, is one of Erie County's most prominent business men and highly esteemed citizens. He was born in this city, Sept. 6, 1866, and is the son of Fred- erick and Charlotte M. Brevillier.
Mr. Brevillier received his education in the public schools of Erie, and began his business career with the wholesale grocery firm of Johnston & Brevillier, where he remained until February, 1897, at which time he became associated in business with C. M. Conrad, and two years later, when the business of C. M. Conrad was absorbed by the Erie Brewing Company, Mr. Brevillier was elected its secretary, which position he held until January, 1919, when he was elected vice president and treasurer.
In the organization of the Bank of Erie in 1918 he was elected its president, which office he has since filled. He is also connected in an official capacity with the United Gas & Fuel Company of Hamilton, On- tario, which supplies natural and manufactured gas in Hamilton, and is connected with the Hamilton By-Products Coke Ovens, Ltd., of Hamilton.
On June 28, 1893, Mr. Brevillier was united in marriage with Miss Katherine E. Conrad, a native of Erie, and the daughter of Charles M. and Dorothea Conrad. Mr. Conrad died Nov. 26, 1910, and his wife died Jan. 22, 1882. Mr. and Mrs. Brevillier have no children.
Mr. Brevillier is affiliated with the Masonic fraternity, being a Knights Templar, 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, and a member of Zem Zem Temple, A. A. O. Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He is also a member of the Erie Chamber of Commerce, the Erie Club, Kahkwa Club, Rotary Club of Erie, and other civic organizations. In politics he is a Republican.
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Harry M. Kenyon is a prominent citizen and successful business man of Erie. He is engaged in the real estate business with offices at 14 East 8th Street. Mr. Kenyon was born at Edinboro, Pa., May 29, 1891, the son of Elwin D. and Euretta (Hotchkiss) Kenyon.
Elwin D. Kenyon is a substantial citizen of Erie. He was born at Edin- boro, Pa., as was also his wife. Many years ago he came to Erie and for the past 15 years has served as sales manager of the Baldwin Real Estate Company. Mr. and Mrs. Kenyon have the following children: Harry M., the subject of this sketch; Mrs. Alberta Young, lives at Erie; John W., lives at Erie, where he is employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad as a detective; and Treva, a student.
Harry M. Kenyon has lived in Erie since he was a small boy. After attending the public schools he clerked in a local clothing store and at the age of 21 years became affiliated with the Baldwin Company, real estate dealers. In 1916 he engaged in business for himself at 412 Com- merce Building, where he was located until May, 1923, at which time he removed to his present location. Mr. Kenyon deals in improved property exclusively and has an extensive business.
On Sept. 18, 1912, Mr. Kenyon was united in marriage with Miss Josephine Bergsten, a native of Erie, and the daughter of Charles and Emma Bergsten, both deceased. Mrs. Kenyon's father died when she was a small child and her mother was drowned in the Erie flood. There were three children in the Bergsten family: Mrs. Helen Hiller, lives at 330 East 28th St., Erie; Mrs. Kenyon and Ralph, who lives at San Diego, Cal. To Mr. and Mrs. Kenyon have been born two children: Lucile, born July 19, 1916; and Marjorie, born July 2, 1919.
Mr. Kenyon is a Republican and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Elks lodge. His wife is a member of the Catholic Church.
Dr. Aulrey J. T. Barton is well and favorably known in Erie as a suc- cessful young dentist. He was born in Canada, Jan. 6, 1899, and is the son of Robert James and Amelia (Davidson) Barton. There are seven children in the Barton family, as follows: Newton James, Charles Ken- neth, William Edward, Walter Robert, Wilfred Norman, Charlotte Sarah Anne, and Dr. Aulrey J. T., the subject of this sketch.
Aulrey J. T. Barton was reared and educated in Toronto, Canada, and in 1921 received his degree as Doctor of Dentistry. He has since prac-
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ticed his profession in Erie and has met with marked success. His office is located at 705 Commerce Building. Doctor Barton enlisted for service during the World War and served two years overseas with the Canadian Expeditionary Forces.
On June 19, 1924, Doctor Barton was united in marriage with Miss Ruth C. Allen, who was born at Edinboro, Pa., the daughter of Harvey and Claudia (Ross) Allen. To Doctor Barton and wife has been born a daughter, Phyllis Jean, born March 29, 1925.
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