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ment, a post he still holds in 1938. He is a Baptist in his religious convictions, his hobby is sailboating, and he is a member of the various scientific societies, of the American Society of University Professors, as well as of Phi Beta Kappa and Beta Theta Pi Fraternity.
Dr. Chester's son, Morgan Elliott, was born in the university town of Hamilton, New York, on January 15, 1900; received his education in the public schools there, and after graduating from Hamilton High School in 192I, attended Colgate University, receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1925. The following year he started his teaching career and was instructor in science at Benedict College, Columbia, South Carolina, 1926-27. He then went to Hadley-Luzerne High School, Luzerne, New York, and during 1928- 1929 was teacher of science and mathematics there, and vice-principal when he resigned, in 1929, to become principal here at the Hague (New York) Central School, where he has since remained. He is a Baptist and member of Beta Theta Chapter of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity at Colgate University.
Mr. Chester married, July 4, 1937, at Ticonderoga, New York, Edith May Porter, daughter of John William and Belle (Wright) Porter.
ALBERT G. ROBINSON-Proprietor of the Robinson Supply Company, a large wholesale plumbing house and the only one of its kind in Glens Falls, Albert G. Robinson not only leads his community in his business field, but is also widely known for his interest in and support of many social, fraternal, business and social service agencies and organizations.
Albert G. Robinson was born in South Glens Falls, August 23, 1886, son of James H. and Ida (Akins) Robinson. James H. Robinson, who was a na- tive of Fort Edward, spent his life in the hardware business, being one of the founders of the K'obinson Hardware Company of Glens Falls. Ida (Akins) Robinson, his wife, is a native of Glens Falls.
After passing through the grade schools of Glens Falls and graduating from the Glens Falls High School, Albert G. Robinson prepared himself for a career in electrical engineering by attending Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Obtaining an opening with the General Electric Company, Mr. Robinson went to the company's gigantic plant at Schenectady where he spent two years, leav- ing the company to return to Glens Falls and become the president of the Robinson Hardware Company, an organization of which his father, James H. Robinson, was one of the founders. In 1914, however, Mr. Robinson estab- lished himself in his own business under the name of the Albert G. Robinson Plumbing Company, an enterprise which prospered until 1927, when Mr. Robinson developed his present enterprise, the Robinson Supply Company. This company, which maintains large showrooms as well as offices and work- shop for its wholesale distribution of plumbing materials and products, has
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also developed into providing the district with heating supplies, under Mr. Robinson's direction, he being the sole proprietor. During the World War, Mr. Robinson served as a sergeant in Company K, New York State National Guard. Supporting his business in its wider aspects as a member of the New York State Plumbing Jobbers' Association, Mr. Robinson devotes himself as well to advancing the welfare of his native city, being a member of the Glens Falls Chamber of Commerce, the Glens Falls Rotary Club, the Queens Village Golf Club and the Lake George Club ; also is a member of Glens Falls Lodge, No. 121, Free and Accepted Masons, and all York Rite bodies, including Oriental Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Mr. Robinson attends the First Methodist Church of Glens Falls, and finds recrea- tion from his responsibilities not only in golf but also in tennis.
Albert G. Robinson married, in 1911, Gertrude Bullard, who is a native of Glens Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson are the parents of five children: I. Gertrude, now the wife of Philip Piper, of Hartford, Connecticut. 2. Albert, Jr., who, after graduating from Williams College with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1935, joined the staff of the Aetna Casualty Insurance Company, at Hartford, Connecticut. 3. Phyllis, who is a member of the class of 1939 of the University of Wisconsin. 4. Eunice, who is a member of the class of 1940 of the University of Wisconsin. 5. Caroline, who is a member of the class of 1941 of the same university.
GEORGE H. CLESS, Jr .- For the past eleven years George H. Cless, Jr., has efficiently served as executive secretary of the Glens Falls Chamber of Commerce, in which position he has distinguished himself as a staunch advocate of any movement which has tended to develop and improve local civic and business life. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, December 6, 1892, the son of George Henry and Alla Berta (Rickey) Cless.
After completing his elementary education in the public schools of Worth- ington, Ohio, George H. Cless enrolled at the Eldridge School in Worthington, and later matriculated at Ohio State University, graduating in 1914 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. He then entered Syracuse University, where he received the degree of Master of Science in 1916, after which he entered the employ of the United States Government, being placed in charge of Blister Rust eradication in the State of Massachusetts. In the latter part of the same year he went to Chicago with the National Lumber Manufacturers Associa- tion. He remained there until August 27, 1917, at which time he enlisted at the Officers' Training Camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison. He was commis- sioned a first lieutenant in the Infantry Section of the United States Army on November 27, 1917, and was assigned to Camp Sherman, Ohio. He later became a member of the 332d Regiment in command of a trench mortar
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battery, and, as a member of the American Expeditionary Forces, he served overseas from June 8, 1918, to April 14, 1919, participating in numerous engagements, including the battle of Vittorio Veneto, and was awarded the Italian service bar. He received his honorable discharge May 5, 1919, and for the next five years held the rank of captain in the Reserve Corps. Upon his return to civilian life, Mr. Cless became a member of the Extension Serv- ice Faculty at the New York State College of Forestry, and the following year went to Portsmouth, Virginia, to become assistant to the president of the D. H. Gowing Veneer Company, which post he filled until 1922. He then migrated to Ohio, and became co-publisher of the "Barnesville Enterprise," a semi- weekly paper published in that town. After two years in the newspaper field he returned to Portsmouth as executive secretary of the Chamber of Com- merce, and remained there until October, 1927, when he came to Glens Falls, to accept a similar position with the local Chamber of Commerce, and he has ever since enjoyed the support and respect of the many with whom he comes in daily association. Mr. Cless enjoys spending his leisure hours in reading and economic research. He is also known as an author, having written "The Eleventh Commandment," published by Charles Scribners' Sons, dealing with the question of political and economic independence for America.
He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and is affiliated with the Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity. He is also a member of the American Legion, former vice-president of the Rotary Club, and a director of the Community Chest.
He was married, in 1920, to Edna Elizabeth Whiteley, of Syracuse, and they are the parents of a son, Gordon Howard Cless.
CLARENCE F. BALL, M. D .- Recognized as one of the leading physicians and surgeons in Rutland, Vermont, Dr. Clarence F. Ball has been engaged in specialty work here for over thirty-four years, and he also serves as director of the X-Ray and Radium Institute, one of the most modern and finest equipped institutions of its kind in this locality.
Dr. Ball was born at South Lancaster, Massachusetts, February 24, 1878, the son of Alonzo E. and Lizzie C. (Rice) Ball, both deceased. Alonzo E. Ball, a native of Bolton, Massachusetts, was engaged for many years in the newspaper advertising field. Lizzie C. (Rice) Ball was born at South Boston, Massachusetts.
Dr. Ball acquired his early education in the public schools of Massachu- setts and Vermont, and he later enrolled at South Lancaster Academy, where he was a member of the class of 1896. He then matriculated at the American Medical Missionary College at Chicago, Illinois, where he was graduated in
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1902 with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. For the next two years he was engaged as assistant superintendent of the New England Sanitarium at Mel- rose, Massachusetts, and then in 1904 he came to Rutland, where ever since he has maintained an extensive practice. On January I, 1937, together with Dr. John D. Southworth, he established the X-Ray and Radium Institute for the treatment of neoplastic diseases, and this well-known institution main- tains six beds for X-ray and radium treatment, and also has standard equip- ment for tumor treatment. Dr. Ball is also a member of the surgical staff at Rutland Hospital, and from 1908 to 1915 he was engaged as local health officer.
He is a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, a supporter of the Republican party, past president of the Rotary Club, and a member of the Knights of Pythias. He is a most prominent figure in medical circles, being affiliated with the American, State and County Medical associations, of which latter body he is past president ; also with the American Roentgen Ray Society, American Radium Society, American Association for the Study of Internal Secretions, and American Society for the Study of Neoplastic Diseases. He is also a Fellow in the American Medical Association and the American Col- lege of Surgeons, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutics. As diversion from his professional duties, he obtains recreation in motor boating, being a lover of this sport, and the owner and operator of his own boats.
Dr. Ball was married, September 21, 1902, to Mary Marsh, of Pontiac, Illinois, daughter of John Wesley and Lucina Ellen (Lawson) Marsh. Dr. and Mrs. Ball are the parents of six children: I. Frances L. 2. Dr. Howard A., a pathologist at the San Diego County Hospital in California. 3. Olive M. 4. Mildred C. 5. Clarence F., Jr. 6. Burton M. There are also five grandchildren, all the sons and daughters of Dr. and Mrs. Howard A. Ball : i. Olive Ball. ii. Newton Ball. iii. Franklin Ball. iv. Mary Ball. v. William Ball.
DANIEL S. BRUSH-Oldest photographer in point of service here in Plattsburg and, in fact, dean of the professionals in the entire Lake Cham- plain district, Daniel S. Brush was especially famed for his portrait and com- mercial work and for the unmatchable records he has left behind of Adiron- dack Mountain scenery which he "shot" with his camera, over a period begin- ning in 1888 and ending in 1899, when he traveled over the entire Adirondack region and did all his photographic development work in a tent which he car- ried on his trips through the then more primitive, unspoiled countryside.
Mr. Brush was born at Elizabethtown, Essex County, August 7, 1863, son of Lyman and Mary Anne (Baker) Brush. The father, who followed the
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carpentry trade throughout his active, adult life, was a native of Chesterfield, Essex County, and the grandson of Smith Brush, a corporal who distinguished himself during the Revolutionary War, particularly at the battle of Plattsburg. Mary Anne (Baker) Brush, also deceased, was a native of Champlain, Clinton County.
After completing his grade and high school education at Elizabethtown, young Brush attended Colgate University at Hamilton, New York, where he became a charter member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. In 1888 he entered the photography business for himself, spending the next eleven years, as already indicated, as an itinerant photographer covering the entire Adirondack region and doing all his portrait and development work in a tent which he carried with him and in which he slept wherever night overtook him. It was during this period that his camera registered some priceless views of the primi- tive North Country. This idyllic existence ended for Mr. Brush in 1899 when he opened a studio in Rutland, Vermont. Five years later he came to Plattsburg and spent the next eight years here in professional association with George T. Woodward. Then, in 1912, he purchased Mr. Woodward's interest, continuing the business under the name of the Brush Studio and Art Shop and located at No. 21 Clinton Street. From 1920 until the elder Brush's death on November 22, 1938, Kenneth B. Brush was associated with his father in this business which, besides commercial and portrait photography, includes devel- oping and printing of amateur films and plates, and also the sale of photo- graphic and art supplies.
An attendant of the Trinity Episcopal Church, Mr. Brush belonged to the Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce, Trinity Church Club, Centre Lodge, No. 34, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, as well as Plattsburg Chapter No. 6, Royal Arch Masons. An ardent baseball enthusiast, he devoted himself to the game as a principal means of recreation.
Daniel S. Brush married (first), in 1889, Alice Sebattis, a native of Long Lake, New York, who died in 1895; he married (second), in 1896, Matilda Bump, of Rutland, Vermont, who died in 1932.
By his first marriage, Mr. Brush had a son, Kenneth B., who, as already noted, now carries on the operation of the Brush Studio and Art Shop. Young Brush spent a year at Colgate and another year at Syracuse, university, and in the fall of 1917 entered the Quartermaster Corps, United States Army, serv- ing until June, 1919, when he was discharged from the army and returned to his home in Plattsburg, where he rejoined his father in business. Kenneth B. Brush married, in 1923, Helen Adelaide Stickney, of Lake Placid. He is a member of the American Legion Post, No. 20, Plattsburg, and is affiliated with Plattsburg Lodge, No. 828, Free and Accepted Masons.
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CORNELIUS E. FITZGERALD-Born in the city of Glens Falls, November 6, 1885, Cornelius E. Fitzgerald is the son of Edmund C. Fitzgerald and Margaret (Breen) Fitzgerald, both now deceased. His parents were natives of Ireland but came to Glens Falls in their early youth and made said city their permanent home, married, and raised a family of six children.
His elementary education was received at St. Mary's Academy, and his high school course at the Glens Falls High School from which he graduated in 1904. He studied law in the offices of Raley & Kiley, both members of which firm were in succession county judges and surrogates of the county, and was admitted to the bar in 1910. Since that time he has continuously practiced his profession in Glens Falls, and during all of said period has been associated with Judge James McPhillips, and since its formation he has been a member of the law firm of McPhillips, Fitzgerald and McCarthy.
He is a past president of the Warren County Bar Association, a member of the committee on nominations of the New York State Bar Association, and a member of the American Bar Association. He is also vice-president of Hudson Transportation Company, Inc., and secretary of the Empire Real Estate and Theatre Company.
Actively identified with the Republican party, he has served as justice of the peace and as city attorney. He attends St. Mary's Church, and fraternally is affiliated with Glens Falls Council, Knights of Columbus, and Glens Falls Lodge, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
In 1913 Mr. Fitzgerald married Helena C. Reardon, a native of Fort Edward, New York.
WILLARD THOMPSON JONES-Since his graduation from Syra- cuse University, in 1925, Willard Thompson Jones, superintendent of schools at Ballston Spa, has been active in the field of education. He is a native of Madison, New York, born March 4, 1904, son of Abraham Lincoln and Nina Glazier (Thompson) Jones, of whom further.
After attending the elementary schools in Madison, he was graduated from the Oriskany Falls High School, in 1920. Matriculating at Syracuse Uni- versity in 1921 he was graduated with the class of 1925 a Bachelor of Arts, and received his Master's degree in Education from his alma mater in 1930. He also has done work in education at Columbia University, New York City, 1936 and 1938, toward a degree in Education. In 1925 Mr. Jones accepted appointment as principal of the Locke (New York) Union School, and held a like post at Verona, New York, from 1926 to 1930. Mr. Jones was super- vising principal at Hancock, New York, from 1930 to 1933, resigning to accept the superintendency of schools at Ballston Spa, his present position.
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His work as an educator has been continued during a number of summers, first, in 1928, as instructor in the summer school held at Rome High School, Rome, New York, and from 1929 to 1932, inclusive, he was with the New York State Department of Education, as a special examiner.
Mr. Jones began his labors in Ballston Spa at a rather critical time, and through the none too easy years since 1933 has won reputation and general approval for administrative ability and improvements made in curricula and extension of school activities. He is a member of the Delta Lambda Fraternity, Syracuse University, and is a Kappa Phi Kappa. He is a Rotarian, a member of the Utopia Club of Ballston Spa, and worships at the Methodist Church.
In Syracuse, New York, on June 25, 1927, Willard Thompson Jones mar- ried Margaret Rivest (of whom further).
MRS. NINA GLAZIER (THOMPSON) JONES-The mother of Willard Thompson Jones has been a potent influence in his life, both directly and as an example. She is the former Nina Glazier Thompson, born at Oriskany Falls, New York, May 29, 1863, daughter of Aaron Baldwin and Sarah Willard (Glazier) Thompson, and the granddaughter of Alfred Thomp- son, who lived for many years in Oriskany Falls and took a prominent part in its affairs. Her maternal grandfather was Ezekiel Glazier, who was born in Ireland, Vermont, March 25, 1808. Aaron Baldwin Thompson enlisted with the Union forces at the beginning of the War Between the States. He was captured in battle and died on August 26, 1864, in the infamous Anderson- ville Prison.
Nina Glazier Thompson was educated in the schools of Oriskany Falls and Hamilton. On May 19, 1886, at Oriskany Falls, she married Abraham Lin- coln Jones, whose grandfather was a native of Wales. The first of this Jones family, the father of Abraham Lincoln Jones, came from Wales to the United States in about 1850. Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln Jones were the parents of four children, one of whom died in infancy. The others were: Harold Lincoln Willard Jones, Kenneth Clifford Jones, and Willard Thompson Jones, of this record.
MARGARET (RIVEST) JONES-The wife of Willard Thompson Jones, the former Margaret Rivest (Revia), was born October 31, 1904, in Syracuse and educated in the schools of that city and at Syracuse University. She is the daughter of Thomas and Mabel (Gay) Rivest, the former a native of Hastings, Ontario, Canada, and the latter of Dannemora, New York. As already mentioned, Margaret Rivest married Mr. Jones on June 25, 1927.
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FRANK L. COWLES-Following a varied business career extend- ing over the better part of two decades, Frank L. Cowles became associated with the Glens Falls Insurance Company in 1912 and has since been one of its principal executives. He is now vice-president of all four companies com- prising the Glens Falls insurance group.
Mr. Cowles was born in Glens Falls on January 24, 1875, a son of Darius L. Cowles, who was born in Luzerne, New York, and Harriet (Cronkhite) Cowles, of Warren County. His father was a merchant throughout his active career.
Frank L. Cowles was educated in the public schools of Glens Falls and at Glens Falls Academy.
His first business association was as mailing clerk in the Glens Falls post office, going from there to the Glens Falls National Bank as bookkeeper for a period of years. When the Glens Falls Trust Company was organized, he became teller and assistant cashier and, at the same time, served as secretary and treasurer of the Old Plank Road Company and treasurer of the Empire Theatre. He was also one of the organizers of the First National Bank of Lake George and the First National Bank of Argyle, being vice-president of these institutions for the time of his connection. Subsequently he became one of the organizers of the Hudson Valley Railway Company and assumed the office of treasurer and assistant manager. After terminating this connection he was engaged in construction and manufacturing and was so occupied until 1912, when he became associated with the Glens Falls Insurance Company, with the special responsibility of organizing the automobile insurance business of the company. His energetic leadership and sound judgment were promptly recognized and a permanent place was made for him in the organization. Since that time he has played an important part in its management, serving in various offices. In recent years he has been vice-president not only of the Glens Falls Insurance Company but of the Glens Falls Indemnity Company, the Com- merce Insurance Company and the Glens Falls Investment Company.
Mr. Cowles is a leader in the Glens Falls business community and has other connections locally, through which he has, made his influence effective in advancing the interests of Glens Falls and the surrounding area. He is a mem- ber of the Chamber of Commerce, the Lake George Association, the Glens Falls Country Club, the Lake George Club and the St. Bernard Club. He is affiliated fraternally with Glens Falls Lodge, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and with the Free and Accepted Masons, in which he is prominent. In this latter order he is a member of Senate Lodge, and of all higher bodies of both York and Scottish Rites, including the Commandery and Consistory, as well as Oriental Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Mr. Cowles is a Republican in politics and a member of Christ's Methodist Episco-
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pal Church at Glens Falls, which he serves as president of the board of trustees. He is fond of outdoor life and turns for recreation principally to fishing, hunt- ing and golf.
In 1905 Frank L. Cowles married Jessica Little, who was born at Glens Falls, daughter of R. A. Little, the former president of the Glens Falls Insur- ance Company, and granddaughter of R. M. Little, founder of this company. Mr. and Mrs. Cowles are the parents of two children: I. Frank L., Jr., a graduate of Glens Falls Academy and Hamilton College, a member of the class of 1933. He is now serving as bond underwriter for the Glens Falls Insurance Company. 2. Alida Louise, a graduate of Glens Falls Academy, Walnut Hills Preparatory School, Wells College and the Katharine Gibbs School.
BEECHER ALBERT HOWE-Throughout his entire career, Beecher Albert Howe has been actively identified with the insurance field in Glens Falls. He was born here March 22, 1897, the son of Delbert S. and Mary E. (Brown) Howe, both deceased. Delbert S. Howe was born in French Mountain, New York, and during his lifetime was engaged as a black- smith. Mary E. (Brown) Howe was a native of Glens Falls.
Beecher Albert Howe acquired his early education in the local schools, and after graduating from Glens Falls High School in 1915 he matriculated at St. Lawrence University, where he received his degree of Bachelor of Science as a member of the class of 1919. He then entered the insurance business under his own name, and continued independently until 1920, when he became asso- ciated with Junius E. Barber, and formed the firm of Barber and Howe. This partnership continued until the death of Mr. Barber in 1925, and ever since that time Mr. Howe has operated this agency alone, however maintaining the firm name. The Barber and Howe agency writes all forms of insurance, enjoys an extensive patronage and is one of the oldest insurance firms in this locality. During the World War, while at college, Mr. Howe was enlisted in the Students' Army Training Corps.
Mr. Howe is a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and is affiliated with Senate Lodge, No. 456, Free and Accepted Masons, the Masonic Club and the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He is also a member of the Adiron- dack Association of Local Agents and the Glens Falls Insurance Club.
He was married (first), in 1925, to Frances M. Wells, a native of Ticon- deroga, since deceased, and they became the parents of two children : I. Albert. 2. Patricia Howe. Mr. Howe married (second), in 1934, Gladys E. Young, a native of Chestertown, New York.
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