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PATERSON AND ITS PROMINENT MEN
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1915 DEPT. Paterson Free Public Library 250 Broadway
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Paterson and Its Prominent Men
in Paterson Evening News in pre- have been its constant realization for one hundred senting this lunik of its prominent men and sixteen years, while the wisdom and good does so with a full confidence and an judgment of those who selected the site has never increasing belief in the growth and been questioned. future (it this community. The first factories established in Paterson were
I he growth and progress of anj cit) is controlled for the manufacture of cotton cloth and garments. by the energy, ability and integrit) of its citizens Woolen and paper mills soon sprang up, and anil in presenting to the newspapers of the COUntrj Paterson was fairly launched on a most successful in this form, a photographic record oi the men who industrial career. Samuel Colts here began the help to make Paterson worth while the News feels manufacture of his famous revolving pistols. The that no special word of commendation is necessary. first locomotive made in Paterson required sixteen
The men who look out from these pages tell a months" labor and was turned out in 1 8^7. Here, facial story of ability and determination which in 1840, the beginnings of the great silk industry requires no comment. were made by John Ryle, a young Englishman. The
Of the City of Paterson itself there is much that lasting appreciation of this step is seen today in the may be said and should be said to correct the false beautiful relief bust in the reading room of the and erroneous impressions that have been circulated public library, suitably inscribed, "John Ryle, Father of the Silk broadcast in the years gone by. Industry in Paterson." From very modest beginnings the manufacture of silk has Paterson the "Lyons of America" is one of the most grown into vast proportions. In addition to the attractive cities not only in New Jersey but in the silk industry. Paterson has become in the last twentv Last. The citj is situated seventeen miles north- '.ears the center of important manufacturing con- west ot New York City, and the Passaic River, cerns, and at present ranks first in the United along which it borders for several miles, forms States in the value of the annual product of its its boundary line on the east and north. The silk mills. In 1902 a most disastrous conflagration city is built on a plain, which is surrounded on the swept awav the very heart of the business section, west and north by high hills, a portion of it occupy- raging with unsubdued fury for two whole days. ing the higher land along the upper course of the In less than a month the greatest flood ever known river where it breaks from the hills and with a to the Passaic valley came upon the city and descent ot seventy teet makes its way to the level hundreds of the poorer classes were once more of the plain. In fact, the real reason for the found- driven from their homes. The. next year still ing of the city here is found in the abundant water another great flood occurred, causing heavy damage power afforded by the falls and the rapid current and loss of property. In spite of these hardships, along this portion of the Passaic. however, the city is prosperous and progressive. Among the means adopted in this country soon The growth of Paterson has been remarkable, after the close of the Revolutionarj War for the considering the fact that it has been steady and establishment and development ot honest and pro- consistent, with no "mushroom" or boom charac- gressive industries was the "Society for Establishing teristics. It shows a healthy and satisfactory I seful Manufactures." This society received its increase and every indication is pointing to its charter from the legislature of the State of New continuation. In i860 Paterson had a population Jersey in the year 1 791. In looking about the of 19.586; in 1870, 33,579; in 1880, 51,031; in state for promising locations, where conditions were 1890, 78,347; in 1900, 105,171; today the number equally favorable for mills and the growth of a reaches 130,000, and the location of the city, ad- town, this site, by the "Great Falls of the Passaic," joining, as it does, the great metropolitan city of was decided upon by the society. ( )ne of the insti- New York, insures a continued increase both in gators of this movement was Alexander Hamilton, population and wealth. Paterson is growing at who was intensely interested in the foundation and the rate of almost 3,000 a vear and we cannot promotion of a of American manufactures, system doubt that in a few short years, with the perfected of and who is often mentioned as one the original transportation facilities that will be offered hv the founders of the City of Paterson. Be that as it electrified railroads and the increased trollev facili- may, the real aims and purposes of its establishment ties, its population will be doubled. Views of Paterson's Great Fire and the Buildings Built Since
i'ITY HALL RESTORED
CITY II A I.I. i IN II RE Especial pains is taken in the education and from New York, with the low commutation rate training of teachers, for the board of education has of $6.00 a month, the benefits ot rapid transit are
found bj experience that the teachers educated in thoroughly appreciated In the citizens. There is the schools of the citj arc best equipped for all trolle) connection with Jersej City, Hoboken, \™ purposes. In the High school preparation for York and the surrounding country, while practically
college or a business training maj be acquired, and the whole of the citj is made accessible In its eightv students arc being sent each year to all the Leading miles of street railways. This excellent combina- eastern colleges after graduation. Three regular tion ot steam and electric roads affords ample
Courses are maintained, besides a large number of transportation facilities to all sections ,,t the state elective studies: The English and classical course, at small cost. with about five hundred pupils, the scientific and The banking business is well represented here; in course, mechanical arts with three hundred and tact, the financial status of tin 1 itj is one ot signifi-
twenty, and the commercial course, registering two 1 me and a source ot pride. There are nine bank-
hundred and fitt\ , making a total of nearly eleven ing institutions, three ot vvhiih are National hanks, hundred pupils. with a combined capital and surplus fund of more
The Free Public Library is a source of much than $2,000,000; two arc savings banks, the oldest,
pride to the citizens ot Paterson. It is managed bj the Paterson Savings institution, having deposits in
a board of trustees on progressive lines and is a popu- excess of $10,000,000; there are four trust compa- lar and successful institution. The total number nies, all strong financial institutions commanding
ot volumes on its shelves is 31,000, and this is the respect and confidence of the people of Paterson. being increased b\ about 2,000 each year. After The list of clubs and societies of the city is a
the disastrous fire in 1902, which destroyed the long one and on it may be found mention of about original building, the present edifice, the Danforth every fraternal order, representing the social as well Memorial Library building, was erected at a cost as the intellectual life of the city.
of #200,000; it is a magnificent structure and a Paterson is able to boast of an unusually large credit to the city. The number of persons borrow- number of handsome and substantial buildings. ing books regularly is about 12,000 a year, while Among the most important should be mentioned the circulation of the books loaned for home use is the City Hall and the Court House, each erected
nearl} 1 18,000 per year. Great use is made of the at a cost of $500,000, the Post Office, costing children's library and the newspaper reading room, $150,000, and the Hamilton Club House, $100,000, where special attendants are employed. the finest of its kind in the state. On the square
The religious life of the city is healthy and adjoining the City Hall are found five .modern and active. There are eighty churches, chapels and COStlj hank buildings and several large office build missions divided among the different denominations. ings ot modern construction. The most prominent are the Presbyterian, Episco- The people of this city are well supplied with palian, Methodist Episcopal, Dutch Reformed and the news by means of twelve newspapers, of which Roman Catholic. There are also five Jewish number four are daily, the "Call," a morning sheet, Synagogues. All these are active and support large the "Guardian," the "News" and the "Paterson memberships. The churches of Paterson are, for the Dailv Press." all evening papers. most part, magnificent structures, lending beauty Paterson has three beautiful and well kept and grace to the general aspect of the city. There parks, Eastside, Westside and V reel and Avenue are also Young Men's and Young Women's parks, presenting pleasing examples of landscape Christian Associations, each occupying a large and gardening and affording very picturesque views. handsome building; they have large memberships They are located, one at either end of the town, on and are active and helpful in their work among the Passaic River, and the third on Vreeland Avenue. the young. A general system of sanitary sewers thoroughl) There are two large and well supported hospitals, drains the city, consisting of over fifty miles of the the General Hospital and Saint Joseph's; also an best sewer construction. The streets are a source
isolation hospital for contagious diseases, which is of much civic pride, being wide and well kept, considered a model among institutions of its kind. with full-width sidewalks. There are two hundred Prominent among the charitable institutions must miles of paved streets in the city, on the greater
be mentioned the two orphan asylums, an ( >ld part of which macadam has been used; the busi- Ladies' Home and a children's day nursery with a ness streets always excite much favorable comment building which was the gift of Mrs. Garret A. from visitors, the principal ones being Main, Hobart. Market, Ellison, Broadway. Grand and West. The railroad and transportation facilities of The refuse of the city is well cared for. The fire Paterson are unsurpassed. There are four rail- department is well equipped, trained and housed, roads passing through the city, the Delaware, Lacka- the paid force being ably augmented by volunteer wanna & Western, Erie, New York, Susquehanna companies in different sections of the city. The & Western, and the Paterson & Ramapo railroads. police force is vigilant and ample for the protection One hundred and sixty-nine trains each day serve of the lives and property of its citizens; if consists to keep Paterson in pretty close touch with the rest of one hundred and twenty-five men. with a of the world. Situated but thirty-five minutes' ride mounted squad, detective department, pension MAIN STREET, LOOKING NORTH FROM MARKET STREE1
MATN STREET, LOOKING XnRTll FROM MARKET STREET benefits, Bertillon system oi measurements and an In value of manufactured products Paterson out effective system ol signal boxes. ranks 17 states; area, S 1 square miles; third citv Such are the advantages and attractions oi Pater- in New Jersey; twentj fourth in manufactures
it is spot for son j an inviting thriftj home seekers in the United States. Value annual products,
iii -,!., win) want to locate a growing and prosperous i.c « 11 ,., K 11 1. i !t\ . near New \ ork. Paterson's school system is thoroughlj organized. There is plenty of room and a health] demand A seat tor even pupil. Two new grammar schools for the employment oi more people in Paterson erected 1909. New $500,000 high school. Com- today; it is the place for business; it is the place mercial and manual training schools. wealth, for residence, while in culture and refine Public schools, Parochial schools, 1 ;; private 24; ; ment, it is surpassed In none and equalled In few. schools, business colleges and preparatory schools. The following facts concerning Paterson are Pupils and students, 27.1H10. interesting. Special lecture courses on educational topics In It is the healthiest citj in New Jersey. Death university lectures. Evening schools. rate 1909, 14.2,.; per thousand of population; State Normal School within tour miles. includes non-residents in public institutions hospitals, Teachers, public schools. 48 1 ; value of school and private houses, based on a population then of property, $2,038,037.62. [25,000. Free Public Library (Danforth Memorial Li- First to citj in Eastern States adopt medical brarv ) and branch libraries. First Free Public inspection of school children. Library in state under present library law. First city in New Jersey to declare by ordinance Musical organizations unsurpassed. Thousands pulmonary tuberculosis to he a communicable and annually attend great musical productions in which infectious disease. local societies are assisted bv foremost artists. First city in New Jersey to plan and begin the Fifty clubs have buildings or parts of buildings erection of a modern tuberculosis hospital. devoted to club life. The Hamilton Club, best Lowest death rate from infectious and contagious appointed men's club between New York and Chi- diseases in the United States. cago; Pica Club, best newspapermen's club in the
Public Health Association of America declares state; B. P. ( ). Elks' new $125,000 building; Y. Paterson Isolation Hospital to he most sanitary and M. C. A. new $150,000 building; Y. W. C. A. efficient in the United States. new $100,000 building. The above-mentioned and Water for domestic use cannot be surpassed the Mecca Club, Knights of Columbus, Arts and anywhere. Crafts, North Jersey Auto Club, and Progress Hospitals, 3; Children's Day Nursery; Eye and Club, all within 3
6,000,000 ; out-of-town calls, 800,000. An ideal American industrial community—mod- Trolley lines, 13; passengers carried 1908, ern factory buildings, strong financial institutions, 23 0311,685 — a passenger a second. well-maintained charities, magnificent church edi- Daily newspapers, 5; weeklies and periodicals. 20. fices, exceptional schools, artistic and beautiful Paterson, the home of skilled iron, textile and homes. No child labor. other labor; famous for locomotives, machinery, silk The best situated city in the commutation zone goods, shirts, thread, and other important manu- of New York. factures. Two finest parks, in New Jersey, also Preakness
Freight rates low ; within a few hours of the coal and Garret mountains, north and west of the citv. fields and on two of the greatest coal-carrying roads great natural parks. of the country. Admirable express service; 200 Paterson has the good roads for which New passenger trains a day; railroad and trolley connec- Jersey is famous. Walking, trolleving, motoring tion with New York City; a high-speed electric- no better anywhere. It is a worth while com- road in prospect. Male labor plentiful. munitv . Visit it. c FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING
FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING
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17 LOOKING WEST ON MARKET STREET, FROM CHURCH STREET
KATZ BUILDING, MARKET STREET LOOKING WEST ON KLL.ISON STREET, FROM CITY MALI.
PATERSON SAVINGS INSTITUTION* BUILDING
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CITIZENS TRUST COMPANY BUILDING,
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23 ST. MARK'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH. ELLISON ST.. CORNER CHURCH ST,
ST MARK'S P. K. CHURCH, BROADWAY.
24 HIGH SCHOOL, VAN HOUTEN STREET. PARK AVENUE. ABOVE STRAIGHT STREET, LOOKING EAST.
PARK AVENUE. ABOVE STRAIGHT STREET, LOOKING EAST.
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UNITED BANK BUILDING, MARKET STREET.
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PASSAIC FALLS IN SI'.MMKi
PASSAIC FALLS IN WINTER.
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PASSAIC FALLS DURING THE FLOOD.
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PASSAIC RIVEK, SHOWING MAIN AND WEST STREET BRIDGES
RIVER, FOOT MULBERRY STREET.
32 • WEST STREET, ABOVE K1VEK STKEKT.
BIJOU THK.ATRE, WEST STREET.
34 MAIN STREET, CORNER GODWIN STREET.
MAIN' STREET, CORNER HANK STREET.
35 WEST STREET, ABOVE RIVER STREET,
NORTH WEST STREET, FROM MATLOCK STREET.
36 MAIN STREET, CORNER BANK STREET.
HAMILTON AVENUE, FROM BRIDGE STREET.
37 GODWIN STREET, FROM I'ATERSnx ST1IEKT.
MAIN STREET, CORNER BANK STREET.
38 BRIDGE STREET. PROM HAMILTON AVENUE.
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41 STRAIGHT STREET, CORNER LAWRENCE STREET.
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BROADWAY, FROM EAST TWENTY-FIFTH STREET.
STATE STREET. NEAP. CLAY STREET
43 CLAY STREET, CORNER STATE STREET.
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49 BARBOUR. WILLIAM.—The fame "f an old Scotch family, whose name has been associated with the manufacture of linen in Scotland and Ireland for generations, has been perpetuated in this country by one of the direct descendants of the house. He is William Barbour. who now heads the Barbour Flax-Spinning Company, of Paterson, which is as well known in this country as are the institutions in Europe that were established by his ancestors. Although the Paterson plant was established by the father and the uncle of the subject of
this sketch, he is largely responsible for the tremendous growth of the business.
Mr. Barbour was born in New York City. September !'. 1S4T. and is a direct descendant of the Barbours of Paisley. Scotland. John Barbour of Paisley moved to Lisburn, Ireland in 1768, and in 1784 founded what is now the largest linen thread manufacturing establish- ment in the world.
The advent of the family in this country was in 1S40, when Thomas, father of the subject of this sketch, and a descendant of John, came to New York in 1840 to be the American agent for the Lisburn concern. He continued as such until 1S64. when together with his brother, Robert, he established a thread works in this city under the name of the Barbour Flax-Spinning Company.
William Barbour was educated in a private school in Paterson and in Newark, at the High Street Academy. Finishing there, he spent two years in Hanover. Germany and a year in France studying languages, after which he returned to Paterson and entered his father's business.
While he is now the president of the concern. Mr. Barbour also heads several other business institutions. He is president of the Hamilton Trust Company of Paterson, and of the Linen Thread Company of New Jersey, vice-president and director of the United Shoe Machinery Corporation and a director in the following: Hanover National Bank. New Y'ork; United States Smelting, Refining and Mining Company; American Cotton Oil Company; Safety Car Heating and Lighting Company: First National Bank of Paterson. Paterson Savings Institution and the Paterson Safe Deposit and Trust Company. He is also connected with several water companies in New Jersey and is a governor of the Society for the Establishment of Useful Manufactures of Paterson. Mr. Barbour has always taken an active interest in politics. In 1884 he was a delegate to the Republican National Convention at Chicago, that nominated .lames G. Blaine for President, and he has been a delegate to every Republican National convention since. He was a close personal friend of President McKinley and of many other celebrities. He participated in the nomination of Governor Griggs for that -office, and later made a member of the personal staff of that official with the rank of Colonel. He is a member of the Union League, Republican and Merchants' Clubs of New Y*ork City, and of the Hamilton Club of Paterson.
On November S. 1SS3, Mr. Barbour married Julia Adelaide, daughter of John H. Sprague, of New Y'ork City. Their children are Thomas, Robert, William. Warren and Fritz Krupp. The latter was named after the famous German gun maker, who was a warm friend of the subject of this sketch.
50 WILLIAM BARBOUK
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55 FORDYCE, ROBERT HAYES.—Mayor of Paterson, banker and public-spirited citizen, is one of the many men of whom the Silk City may be justly proud. He comes from an old Pater- son family that has been active in the affairs of the city for scores of years, and he stands today one of the most respected and best liked men who are in the public eye. Mr. Fordyce was born in Faterson in 1855. He was educated in the public schools and the High School and finished in a private school in Paterson. After leaving school he
went to work for the firm of Barrel] *S: Hayes, which was engaged in the coppersmith busi- ness, both members of ihe firm being his uncles. Later he was shipping clerk for the
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56 DRUKKER, DOW H.—Dow H. Drukker, Congressional Representative from the Seventh New Jersey District, was born in Holland, on February 7, 1872. When he was but six months old, however, his parents removed to this country where they settled in Grand Rapids, Michigan. There Mr. Drukker spent his boyhood and received his educational training in the public schools. While a pupil in the High School, at the age of fifteen years, he ob- tained a position as cash boy in a large dry goods store. He worked for the concern eleven years, and, when he resigned to move with his family to Passaic, he was in charge of the financial department. (Continued on Page 87)
57 ROGERS. W. H.— \V. H. Rollers, division agent of the Public Service Gas Company and the Public Service Electric Company, represents these concerns commercially in Passaic County. Colonel Rogers says, that he has been so long in Paterson and likes Paterson so well that he is willing to forget having lived anywhere else. Starting with the Gas Company In 1888, he has taken part in its development and, since 1899, in the progress of the united gas and electric interests. Though never active in politics. Colonel Rogers has always been interested in movements for the advancement of this city. He was Secretary of the Citizens' Committee of One Hun- dred of the notable Centennial in 1892, commemorating the founding of Paterson. He is a member of the Board of Trade, several clubs, lodges and technical societies.
58 HAINES, HARRY B.— Harry B. Haines, Editor of the News was- burn at Altoona, Pa., September is, 1882 and came with his parents to Paterson in 1885 when his late father started the Morning Call, Mr. Haines grew up in Paterson attending the public schools and graduating from the High School in L898, .Mi. Haines unquestionably inherited his love of newspaper work from his father, Edward It. Haines, who was the founder of half a dozen successful publications. At ten he was a newspaper carrier, like many other editor's son, and at fifteen, after graduation from
the high school, he became ;i court reporter. At eighteen he became associated with the Horseless Age, the first automobile publication in the English language, and soon became one of the best-known writers on automobiles in this country, his articles appearing in The Review of Reviews, Scientific American, World's Work, Country Life in America and kindred publications. In 1905 he re-entered newspaper work with the Paterson News, after having made several record Length auto- mobile tours in the interests of good roads, and became business manager of thai publi- cation. Later, on the death of his father, he became president of the News Printing Company :m 59 LEVINE. JULES C.—Jules C. Levine, business manager of the News Printing Company, publishers of the Paterson Evening News, is a native uf Hawley, Wayne County, Pa., and the son of Isidore H. I.evine, who served three terms as mayor of that city. He was born, and May 7, 1882 at Hawley, Pa. and came to Paterson with his parents when twelve years old, lias made this city his home ever since. Mr. Levine attended the public schools in Hawley and Paterson, and after finishing at the local High School, he became associated with his father in the clothing business here. The business was then one of the largest of its kind later in Paterson, and the experience he obtained in it stood him in good stead when lie went on the road as a traveling salesman. Mr. Levine resigned this latter position after three years and entered the employ of the Paterson Evening News, as advertising solicitor in 19(16. His rise in his present business has been a rapid one. In 1907 he was made advertising manager and Ave years later, in 1H12 he was made business manager. This position he has held ever since. The subject in this sketch is a Thirty-second Degree Mason and Noble of the Mystic Shrine and a former vice-president of the Progress Club. On October 'if'. 1913 he married Miss Edith S Stern, of this city. 6o ESTY, JAMES B.—General Superintendent of the News Printing Company, publishers of The Paterson Evening News, probably inherits his love of printing and publishing from his granduncle, George Ayles. who was manager of Harper Bros., the great publishing house, and his father Charles I>. Esty, who was associated with him for a number of years. Mr. Esty was born in New York, but the family moved to New Jersey when he was quite young, so he has spent most of his life in this State. He finished his schooling at the Pat- erson High School, and started in the newspaper and printing business with Orrin Yanderhoven, publisher of the Passaic Herald, who was the Dean of the New Jersey newspaper business. (Continued on Page 881. 61 DUMONT. WAYNE. W'a. no Dumont, of Paterson, is one of the city's most distinguished mem- bers of the bar. Ability backed up by hard work have won him a place among the few who are ranked as the city's leaders in the legal profession. Mr. Dumont was born in Phillipsburg, N. J., April 14, 1871. and he was educated in local schools there. Preliminary to entering college he took a course in the Lorch Preparatory Academy in Baston, Pa., and graduated from that institution in June. 1888. He entered Lafayette College that fall and was graduated with honors in .Tunc, 1S92. receiving the de- gree. Ph. B. In later years he received two additional degrees from Lafayette—Master of (Continued on Page S7) 62 L HA ISAAC A is il m:ln t0 whom , H'..- ;' Patersoniana can justly point with pride In addition tn U a USI B UP neSS tha tiS e f tlK IareeSl " f ,' °" " ' l* khld '» »'"'<' »e his found time to Ukptake a, mostn, active, part, ^ in various other branches of city affairs. He has attained hieh rank in several of the best known fraternal organizations in the city te a member of numerous clubs in Paterson and elsewhere, is closely identified with financial affairs was '" hVl h s for years '", ;' been """""Kted as commissioner with some ii ,h1!I an dI'"!?,, 1 V- has f0 uiui t,n,e to take « »<*rw part in philanthrophic work which includesh eludes IT , A , an annual Christmas dinner to the Paterson newsboys. (Continued on Page 88). 63 McCRAN. THOMAS F.— One of the representative members of the bar in Paterson, is Thomas P. McCran. Mr. McCran was born in Newark, December 2, 1875, and was educated in the public schools of that city and of Paterson. Later, he attended Seton Hill College and was graduated there in June, 1896, with the degree of B. S. In September, 1896, he entered the offices of William B. Gourley, and three years later, in November, 1899, he was admitted to the bar. He continued in Mr. Gourley's office until 1907, when he started practice for himself. Mr. McCran 's success as an attorney has been marked. He Is rapidly building up a practice that compares favorably with that of any other attorney In the city. He does a general law business and his ability and courtesy accounts for the ever increasing number of clients. Mr. McCran has always taken an active interest in politics. In 1907 he was appointed City Attorney and in 1910 he was re-appointed, and In February. 1912, he resigned. He also served three years in the State Assembly. In 1910 he was the minority leader of the House and in 1911 he was the Speaker of that body. 64 VAN WINKLE. EDO—Never in the history of Paterson, even so far back as when th. nothing hut a collection of settlers' huts, has there been a time when the name Van Winkle has not been numbered among the most prominent men of the community. This is especially so today and probably the best known of the men of that famous family is Edo Vita Winkle, head of the firm of J. A. Van Winkle which conducts one of the city's largest hard- war./ in Street. He is a leader among the younger set <>f enterprising and progressive business men. and is ever ready to spend his time or money to further any movement that tends toward the advancement of the city that the Van Winkles have made their borne for centuries. tinned on Pi - 65 BRANDES. JULIUS.—Paterson's greatness is entirely the handiwork of her prominent men Many have contributed in their own way to the upbuilding of the Silk City. Probably no man has done more than Julius Brandes. who, although not a "native son," has been closely identified with the affairs of Paterson for more than thirty years. Mr. Brandes was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1851. and was educated in the public schools of that country After some experience in the dyeing establishment of his father, he completed an apprenticeship with a chemical works in Bremen. Then in 1S6S Mr. Brandes came to this country and worked in textile centers in several parts of the I'nited States. (Continued on Page NT). 66 QUIGLEY, JOH N.—A man who has an enviable record by serving the citizens i>f the city of Paterson. well and faithful, is John Quigley, who, up to the time of the publication of this I k. served eight years as Building Inspector. The State legislature has recently | a bill to apply the tenure of office law to the office of Building Inspector, and it is probable that Mr. Quigley will continue his good work iu the city service for many years to come. -Mr. Quigley was born in Paterson, and received his early education in the local public schools. He served an apprenticeship as a carpenter and after working at that trade for some years, he went into business for himself as a contractor. He continued in this line of work for fourteen years, and had charge of the construction of many residences in Pater- son and other nearby towns. In 1907 the Board of Aldermen appointed Mr. Quigley to the position he now occupies. He has given universal satisfaction in the capacity which his experience as a carpenter and contractor so well qualified him to fill. Mr. Quigley is vice-president of the Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club and a member of the local lodge, B. P. O. Elks. 67 one of BIMSON. JOHN.— Patersoh is fortunate in having at the head of its poliee department the most able and experienced men in the state. He is John Bimson, f the most honored and respected men in the city. Mr. Bimson had on June ::. 1!H4. la-en connected with the department fortj two Mars and he has well and capably filled the office of Ch t years. for nine , . , Mr, Bimson was horn in Crewe, Cheshire, England, September la, 184... and he came 1'ater- to this country with his parents when he was four years old. They came direct to son and he has made this city his home since 1849. He studied in the local schools and (Continued on Page 89) 68 COYLE. THOMAS L.—Although still a young man, Thomas L. Coyle. of Paterson, occupies one of the most responsible positions in the city. It is probable, however, that never In the history of the city has the position been more creditably filled and what Mr. Coyle lacks in years he makes up in ability, energy and close attention to duty. Mr. Coyle is Chief of the Paterson Fire Department and on his shoulders rests a respon- sibility that few would care to be burdened with. He, however, has uiven his body and soul to the work, with the result that the citizens of Paterson feel that they are very fortunate in having so able and conscientious a man filling so important a position. (Continued mi Pa^e stt). 69 TRACEY. JOHN.—When Mayor McBride in 19111 decided that the Paterson Police Department should have a detective bureau, he looked over the members of the force for the man best fitted to put in charge. His selection was the subject of this sketch. John Tracey, who was then a sergeant. That the mayor was correct in his selection may lie seen from the fact that Mr. Tracey is still at the head of the bureau and is giving the utmost satisfaction. Mr. Tracey was born in Paterson, October 9, 1867, and has resided here ever since. He was educated in St. John's Parochial school and afterward learned the boiler making trade. working in the local shops. He was also at one time employed by the News Printing Com- pany, in the circulation department. He was appointed to the police force on October 7, 1895, and for good and faithful service he was made a sergeant on June 15, 1906. His next appointment was in June 17. 19111. when he was promoted to his present position. Mr. Tracey has under him in the detective bureau, eleven men and the department has proven a valuable adjunct to the force. Mr. Trace) was formerly a well known figure in amateur theatrical circles in Paterson. He was for seventeen years a member of St. John's Church Choir. He is a member ol the Entre Nous Club and used to participate in the amateur performances given by that body. Mr. Tracey also belongs to the Knights of Columbus. The subject of this sketch was married on July 9, 1896, to Miss Mary Jane Kane, of Paterson. They have three children. 70 WILLIAM T. FANNING FANNING, WILLIAM T.-Is one of the city's best known architects. His work has included the plans for some of the finest structures in Paterson, and the capable manner in which he has handled the jobs intrusted to him is resulting in an ever increasing business. Mr. Fanning is a native son, having been born in Paterson, January 3 1875 He was educated in the local schools and then worked in the office of local architects. In 1900 he started in business for himself and his progress has been notable. Included in his work have been Police Headquarters, Home for the Aged, the new wing for St. Joseph's Hospital, High School and more than twenty-five public school buildings in this section of the coun- try. Fire Headquarters, several churches, and many fine residence buildings He was elected to the first Board of Freeholders that held office after the Strong Act was passed. Tins was from 1906 to 1908. He is a member of several clubs, lodges or fraternal orgamzat.ons and takes an active interest in city affairs. 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J£ 3 Z = 3=6 *"" ' - T' — _ - " oc 5 3 ^ T3 : *- £ ? u O i a * « ' c 3S ^ * J- re i a 2 — Z cc — ^ : o " -: * i •- : &gs - < - 1> ; C rt oc f ^^^^^^^^^^^^^™ ^jj^M sS «3 f. KLENERT. ABRAM.— Among the most distinguished members of SLATER, JOHN J. John J. Slater, who is now serving his thir- the legal profession, a man of scholarly attainments and wide teenth year as Canity Clerk of Passaic County, is a well experience, is Abram Klenert. Judge of the Court of Common known figure in Paterson and Passaic, especially in political Pleas of Passaic County. Having been in public life for a circles. His administration of the affairs of the office ol number of years lie bus filled other positions of honor in County Clerk has given universal satisfaction during bis long Which he has proved his executive ability and tact. term of office. This may be seen from the fact that when he Born in Paterson. N, J., February lfi, 1869, A I nam Klenert was re-elected the second time in 1906 he was the only man on received his early education In the public and high schools of the Republican ticket to be victorious So better evidence the city, graduating in law some years later at the New York than this could be given of the confidence deposed in him by Law School. After receiving his degree, he gained much valu- his fellow citizens. (Continued on Page 90). (C intinued on Page 91). has WARD. JOHN M. B.—John M. B. Ward was bom in Paterson, LEWIS. RANDAL B. was born in Paterson, in 1ST::, and fr local December tj. 1880, and received his preliminary education in always resided in this city. He was graduated the the local schools. Later he attended the Roger McGee Pre- High School and studied law in the Office of his brother. W. As reward for paratory School in Paterson and the Intercollegiate School of I. Lewis, being admitted to the bar in 1896. a New York City. This was followed by a course in Columbia his ability he was appointed City Attorney by the Board Of cir- University which Mr. Ward entered in 1898, and the New York Finance in February, 1912. He is prominent in Masonic University Law School from which be was graduated in 1901, cles and is a member of the North Jersey Country club. with the degree B. L. The same year he was admitted to the bar and he also has been admitted to practice in the United States courts. (Continued on Page 90). 79 HUDSON, WALTER R.—One of the best known of the member; LANKERING. FREDERICK. One of the most popular and best of the Passaic County Bar Association is Walter R. Hudson, known men in the city, is Frederick Lankering, president of the senior member of the law firm of Hudson & Joelsun, of Pat- Lankering Cigar Company, of Paterson, the largest wholesale erson. Although born in Newark, Mi. Hudson came to Parerpnn and retail tobacco business in the city. Mr. Lankering* quite young ami has been here for the past forty years He penance in the tobacco business covers a period of a number received his education in the local schools ami afterward of years and includes activity in several cities, including Ho- studied law in the New York Law School. He graduated from boken and Chicago. that institution in lSS^i, and finished a post graduate course in He was horn in Hanover, Germany, June 5, 1st;:, and re- 1S96. Then he entered the law ..flirt.- of Frank Gledhil) of this ceived bis early education in the schools of that city. He city and was admitted to the bar in November, 1S96. came to this country with bis parents at the early age of (Continued on Page i»l). (Continued on Page :*!>. MUZZY. SAMUEL VAN SAUN.—Samuel Van Saun Muzzy was PELLETT, FRANK E. —Although a lawyer of note, Frank E. born in Paterson. in 1852, His mother was the daughter of the Pellett. of Paterson, has won additional recognition in another late Judge Van Saun, and a member of one of Paterson's oldest respect. There is probably no other man in this section of families, while bis father came from New Hampshire stock. the county who is regarded as better qualified to pass on the He was educated in the ^rade schools and the High School in matter of investments This is proven by tin- fact that he- this city ami in the Paterson Seminary. has had the financial affairs of hundreds of properties in his In lSti7 Mr. Muzzy entered the store of S. A. Van Saun and charge and he frequently lias an aggregate of as tiff six years later he fonued a partnership with Albert Van Saun, $500,000 intrusted to his care. The ability with which he son of S. A. Van Saun. This lasted for eleven years and then handles these matters ami the general satisfaction that results the interest of Mr. Van Saun was purchased by Henry and to all concerned has won for him the confidence and gratitude Kdward H. Muzzy, brothers of the subject of this sketch. They of hundreds of persons (Continued on Page ;'ii. tied on Page '! '- 8o Charles C. Scott was l.orn in I'aterson. SMITH. DAVID G.—01 the younger satellites whose practice is SCOTT. CHARLES C- was in the- local s.-i is. grad- becoming verj extensive is the rising barrister, l>.iviii G. November l»',. 1876, and educated 1S9.1. In 1S94, finished a Smith. IK was born in New Y.irk City, August 19th, 1888 uating from the High School in he course. Following this he took up the study of ami moved with his family t'> this city at the age of one year, post graduate receiving his preliminary education in the local public schools, law in the office of .1. W. DeYoe, of Paterson, and was ad- graduating from the Paterson High School in 1907. mitted to the bar in February. 1901. In l!"i7 he entered the law offices of Edmund (;. Slalter, Mr. Scott has given much of his time to the work of organ- and Ward & McGinnis, respectively, to prepare himself for ized charity and other public spirited movements. He was a hi* chosen prof. member of the Board of Education during 1905 and 1906. In the year 19.08 he entered the New York Law School and being its president during the latter year. He is a trustee of I Continued on Page 92). (Continued on Page 92), MORRIS. JOHN R., was born in Paterson. July 7, 1876, and EVANS, WILLIAM WADSWORTH.—One of the younger genera- was educated in the public schools, graduating from the tion of lawyers in Paterson. who is rapidly building an ex- High School in 1894. Two years later he entered the tensive practice, is William Wadsworth Evans. He was born County Clerk's office, and then began a connection with the in this city, October 5, 1887, and received his preliminary edu- adminstration of county affairs that has continued ever since. cation in the local schools, graduating from the High School In November, 19n::, he was made deputy county clerk, and he in 19«3. In 1906 he entered the New York Law School and continued in that position until he was elected county regis- was graduated from that institution in 1908. The following ter of deeds in November. 1911. He still fills that position year, he was admitted to the bar in New York State as at- with credit to himself and satisfaction to the taxpayers. The torney and counsellor after studying in the office of Simpson, matter of registering the deeds of the property in Passaic Thatcher & Bartlett, well known lawyers of 62 Cedar Street. New York City. (Continued on Page 92). (Continued on Page 92). 8i 1 DEYOE, J. W.— J, W. DeYoe who has been County Counsel for OAKLEY. GEORGE.—George Oakley was born at Orsett, Essex, Passaic County since January 1, 1906, is one of Paterson's England, March 11, 1854. Educated privately until 1863 when successful attorneys. He was born in Saddle River, Bergen his family removed to London. He continued his education at County, in 1863, and received his early education in country the Apostolic College, Gorden Square. He was befriended by schools. His first preparation for his legal career was when the dowager Lady Hewitt of Netherseal, Leicestershire, then he entered Pennsylvania College at Gettysburg, Pa., and later resident in London, who took him to her country home, where he attended the Columbia Law School. His education was fur- she helped him in his studies, in 1876 he completed a course ther augmented by a course of study in the office of Z. M. at the Bristol School of Shorthand and was awarded a Ward, in Paterson. In February, 1890, Mr. DeYoe was ad- teacher certificate by Isaac Pitman. In 1882, Mr. Oakley mitted to the bar and three years later, in 1893, he was made opened a shorthand school at Ipswich, Suffolk. Three years {Continued on Page 9\)), (Continued on Page 90 NEWMAN, RAYMOND J. Raymond J. Newman, city treasurer and secretary of the Democratic County Committee, is a well JOHNSTON. GILBERT.—Gilbert Johnston, osteopathist, whose known figure in Paterson, especially In political life. He was id ace of business is at - 1" Market Street. Paterson, was born born August IS, 1878, and he was educated in the local in Coventry. England, January 29, 1S50. His early education schools. He was in the employ of the Nicholson File Company was received in the public schools of that place and later at and remained with that concern for thirteen years. He re- Rugby College which was twelve miles from his home. Then signed in 1912 to become private secretary to Mayor McBride. he attended the London Medical College graduating from that His services were so satisfactory and so faithfully rendered institution in IN?-; with the degree of M. D. He did not take that he was further rewarded on February 6, 1913, by being up the practice <>f medicine, however, but studied mechanics, made city treasurer by the Finance Board. For several years specializing in safety appliances for railroads. He spent three (Continued on Page 91). {Continued on Page 90). 82 ZIMMERER. Victor president of the Con ROE. ROBERT A. —Active in political life and one of the most VICTOR.— Zimmerer, sumer-s' Baking of is justly to popular druggists in the city, Robert A. Roe is a well known Company, Paterson, entitled figure in Paterson, For fourteen years he has conducted a being called a self-made man. Although he came to this coun- try a poor boy. work have drug store at 674 Main Street ami in- is so much esteemed by hard and plenty of pluck won suc- cess for his follow citizens that he was chosen as a candidate for Mayor him and the Institution of which he is now the head, is on the Democratic ticket in 1913. Although defeated, he made one of the largest of its kind in tins section of the country. an excellent run and won many additional friends because of Mr. Zimmerer was born in Germany, September 1">. 1873, and the fair and honorable campaign be conducted. was educated in the public schools there. He came to this Mr. Roe was born in Taterson, July 10, 1S72. He was edu- country at the age of nineteen and landed in New York City, cated in the public schools and afterward went to work in a May 2, 1892. There he learned the baking trade and after a (Continued on Page !'2). (Continued on Page 92) MARTIN. JAMES.—.lames .Martin is a member of a family that lias been identified with the affairs of this city for man\ TAYLOR. JAMES E.—James E. Taylor, one of the best known years. He was born September 5, 1856, in the house in which steel construction men in the country, is now serving the city he now resides at SI Prospect Street. His mother was also of Paterson in the capacity of streei commissioner, and is one born in the same house, which has been occupied by the of the most able men in the city's employ. Although for family nearly one hundred years. thirty-three years he was engaged in the work of erecting steel Mr. Martin was educated in the local schools and afterward structures in all parts of the United States, Paterson has had learned the machinist trade. He engaged in the express and the benefit of his services since Mayor McBride appointed him trucking business thirty-two years ago and has continued in it on June 7, 1911. He was reappointed in 1913 and his time ever since, at 2l:» Main street. In politics Mr. Martin is a expires in 1516. (Continued on Page 92). (Continued on Page 91). 83 1 McCAW. JOHN H. —The well known Kemp Studio which has been SCHOEN, HARRY LEON.—Harry Leon Scnoen, one of the doing a photographic business in Paterson for the past forty- younger members of the bar in Paterson, is a native of the five years, is now in charge of a man who is adding to the city. He was born here on June s, L891, and received his pre- many Laurels already gained by the establishment. John H. liminary education in the local schools and High School. Then McCaw, the subject of this sketch, has conducted the studio he entered the New Yorfc Law School and was graduated for the past four years and his ability and progressive methods from the institution in 1912 with the degree LL.B. He was ad- are constantly increasing the business. mitted to the bar in November of the same year. Further in- Mr. McCaw was born in Ireland. December 27, 1S74, but came struction in his work was received at the hands of Judge Abram to this city with his parents when lie was ten years old. He Klenert and Isidore V, Klenert, in whose office he studied for attended the local schools and in 1887 went to work for John five years. (Continued on Page 92 (Continued on Page ''-> FERGUSON, GARWOOD.— rassair County is fortunate in bavin- at the head of its engineering department one of the most competent men in the City of Paterson. He is Garwood Fer- guson, who since June, 1908. has been County Engineer. Mr. Ferguson was born in Hackensack. August 29, 1878, but moved, with bis parents, to Paterson when he was two years old. He was educated in the public schools and the High School in this city, and later entered the School of Mines in Columbia University, New York City. He was graduated from Columbia in 1898 and his first position at civil engineer- (Continued on Page 92). 84 ADLMAN. SIDNEY.—One of the best known of the younger set McGINNIS, PETER J.—That he is destined to exceed even his of Paterson attorneys and one who is soon bound to be num- present brilliant record is the belief of everyone who knows bered among the shining legal lights of the Silk City, is Sidney Senator Peter J. McGinn! S, of Paterson. Although still a young Adlman. -Mr. Adlman was horn in Meridan, Ct., August 15, man, he has gained fame in his chosen profession, that of tss.s. Soon after, his folks moved to Paterson and lie has niadt the law, and he is making an excellent representative of the Paterson his home ever since. Mr. Adlman's legal career is people in the State Senate. founded mi an extensive school and college education. He at- Mr. McGinnis was born in Paterson, September 2, 1875, and tended the Paterson public schools, was graduated from the his early education was received from the Christian Brothers High School and then attended Columbia University in New in Paterson and New York City. Later he entered the New York City. In 1910 he left Columbia with the degree, Bachellor York Law School and was graduated in June, 1898. He of Science. Then he took up a post graduate course in the finished a post graduate course the following year. In the Vale Law School, remaining there one year. At the completion meantime he had been studying law in the office of Z. M. of his wui'k at Yale. Mr. Adlman studied in the law offices of Ward in this city from 1894 to 1898 and was therefore Judge Aliram Klenert and United States Senator William admitted to the bar when he graduated. Mr. McGinnis re- Hughes. He was admitted to the bar in 1912 and since has mained with Mr. Ward until 1900 and continued in the practised at 1211 Washington street. practice for himself for four years, till 1904. Then he formed a partnership with John M. Ward, the son of his former instructor. The tinn still continues and does a general law WICKHAM. EUGENE.—Eugene Wickham, receiver of taxes and a business. former city treasurer, was born in Paterson; February 11, 1872. Mr. McGinnis comes from a long line of Democrats, one His early education was in St. Joseph's Parochial School, and of his ancestors voting the ticket as far back as 1832. He he afterward attended the private institution conducted by was always a party worker until he was nominated for the Father McManus. This was followed by a course in Seton Hall office of Senator in 1912. The first term in the Senate he College in South Orange, N. J., from which place he was grad- was made floor leader to fill out an unexpired term, and the uated in 1893. second year he was re-elected to the position. Although his Mr. Wickham's first position of note came as the result of experience in that legislative body has been brief, he already passing a Civil Service examination. It led him into ths rail- wields great influence there. He is chairman of, or member way mail service and he continued in the work for ten years. of, some of the most important committees in the Senate. He resigned in 19U8, however, to become secretary to Mayor He is chairman of the Judiciary and Municipal Corporation McBride who was then entering office. Two years later on and member of committees on Corporations, Elections, Tax- January 1, 1910, he was made City Treasurer and in March, ation, and Revision of Laws. He is also chairman of the 1913, he was made tax receiver. In each of these offices he joint committees on State Home for Boys and Public Printing. transacted the city's affairs faithfully and judiciously. Mr. McGinnis is a member of the B. P. O. Elks, Loyal Mr. Wickham has long been prominent in Democratic cirlces Order of Moose and of the Army and Navy Club of New In Paterson. On June 20. 1910, he married Miss Anna V. York City. He married Miss Gertrude Nolan, of Paterson, in Ryan, of Paterson. December, 1908, and they have two children. 85 HOPPER, E.. ABRAM was horn in Paterson, October 26, 1869, Four years ago. or in 1910, Mr. M>ers admitted to the firm and received his preliminary education in the public schools Valentine Whitla, his son-in-law and in 1912 he also took in of this city, later graduating from the High School. Then his only son, George F., who in that year graduated from he secured a position with the New York, Susquehanna & Cornell University. Western Railroad and remained with that company for nine Mr. Myers has been a life-long Republican and although years, serving in various capacities, the last being that of always a party worker he has avoided public office. He is a agent at Edgewater, N. J. member of the Hamilton and Mecca Clubs of Paterson, and of Mr. Hopper is now the bead of the firm of White & Hopper the Knights of Pythias. which conducts a coal and fertilizer business at Ploch street In 1880 Mr. Myers married Miss Josephine A. Christie of and the Lackawanna Railroad, This business was established this city. They have two children. George F. and Mrs. Valen- by Mr. White and Mr. Hopper in 1894 after Mr. Hopper tine Whitla. severed his connection with the Susquehanna Kailroad. Seven years ago Mr. Hopper purchased Mr, White's interest and now is at the head of the concern. Mr. Hopper takes an active interest in city affairs and in REYNOLDS. JOHN H.—One of the best known members of the politics. He was school commissioner for three terms under bar in Paterson, is John H. Reynolds, who finds time in addi- Mayors Braun and Hinchliffe. He is a member of Ivanhoe tion to his legal duties to direct the destinies of the Public Lodge, F. & A. M.. Monitor Lodge, I. 0. O. F., 0. U. A. M. Library in the capacity of president of the Board of Trustees. and the Improved Order of Heptasophs. On October 22, 1902, He has been a member of the Board since 1910 and in 1912 he was married to Miss Bertha Greaves, of Paterson. he was made the president. Mr. Reynolds was born in Paterson, February 11, 1855, and received his early education in the local public schools. Later MYERS, GEORGE A. —Prominent among the business men of lie attended a private school in Paterson. conducted by ue.. the city and at the head of one of its best known commercial Gorge B. Day and he followed this by a course in another enterprises is George A. Myers. He is the senior member and private institution of which Daniel O. Quinby was the head. the founder of the firm of George A. Myers & Company, which Then with the purpose in view of entering Michigan University, conducts a large wholesale and retail hardware establishment be took a short course in a preparatory school in Ann Arbor. at 61 and 63 Washington Street. He entered Michigan University in 1S72 and graduated in 1876 Mr. Myers was born in Columbus, Ohio, July 2, 1$52, and from the department of literature and arts with the degree of his early education was received principally in the schools of A. B. This was followed by a two year course in the Colum- that city. His parents moved to Wells County, Indiana, while bia Law School in New York City, from which institution Mr. he was a boy, and lie lived there until he came to Paterson Reynolds graduated in 1S7S with the degree LL.B. in his i ighteenth year. This city has been his home ever 1 Hiring and following his course in Columbia. Mr. Reynolds since. In 1871, soon after coming here, he decided to learn entered the law offices of James H. Rogers, in Paterson. In the hardware business and entered the employ of the firm of June, 1879, he was admitted to the 'tar and was made a master Richardson & Mills, which conducted a store at Main and in chancery. In 1885 be was admitted as counsellor at law Broadway. He remained with that firm nine years and in Mr. Reynolds first devoted his time to the city's welfare 1886 formed a partnership witli George Christie and opened a when Mayor Belcher made him a member of the Park Com- hardware store at 74 Main Street, under the name of George mission. He resigned this office and afterwards became a A. Myers & Co. In 1894 he sold his interest in the firm and member of the Board of Library Trustees. He is a member of severed his connection with Mr. Christie. The same year he the Board of Managers and the counsel for the Peterson Sav- opened a store himself at 66 Broadway. 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O fc £ Sal's en p.* ™ Ea i o«S Pi BJ 3 i III u 43 4* M -5Ici ft°^, m o - « T3 — I- 5 . 4» 43 5 « ?, 4= sw ar S « ^ ^ o * C ^H V B a »- 40-^ 33: 2 o o a ** 4- p,a; o <« o g « o a ; 2H a 5S 55hS Q « 1-. a o oi -r 43 3 — o O *,&•£> tc g"a >, o "3 ai 3 o"S W a 87 -S3 to g - C u ' d — — £« a- — ai . —> -* O to t-> « en 3 »- t 3d ajfl ' B«8Ij J« _ S rt 6a 5 .m-<: "3 .2 !- ^ — S M ^ O s > ow :«•£. K 7 fl«l a M w -r- a 1 - a is - ~r M -3 5i • w en a Co;":p 03 t- _ .Sua a. a; t- — o>!5 o (/ -qj t „ ^ .= « 1 , ^« « ** a c u organizations : B. I'. O. Elks. Improved Order of Heptasophs and Lara \ tin- Lodge, F. & A. M. In 1887 he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Clark, WARD. JOHN M. B.— Continued. of this city. They have one son. After being admitted to the bar, Mr. Ward became associated with his father, Z. M. Ward, one of the most distinguished HARMON, JAMLS A.—Continued. lawyers Paterson has ever produced. The firm which was his admission to the bar, however, he started practice for himself. He con- known as Z. M. Ward & Son, continued until the death of tinued for three years until 1912 when he formed a partnership with Alum Mr. Ward, senior, in 1904. The subject of this sketch then Smith. The firm has continued since and does a general law business. Mr. formed a partnership with Peter J. McGinnis and the firm has Harmon shows a particular aptitude for court work and gives every promise continued ever since under the name of Ward & McGinnis. of establishing a big reputation for himself as a trial lawyer. Mr. Ward is a Republican and has always been a party Matters political have always received considerable attention from Mr. worker. He is well known in club, social and fraternal circles Harmon. He has long been a worker in the Republican ranks. He is espe- in Paterson and is a member of numerous organizations, cially active around election time and has done a great deal of stump speak- among them being: Falls City Chapter, F. & A. M.. B. P. 0. ing for his party. He has never, however, sought political preferment, al- Elks, Order of America, Royal Arcanum, Loyal Order of though he has several times been importuned to run for office by the Repub- Muose. Lambs and the Sons of Veterans He is also a mem- lican leaders. He is a member of the Passaic County Bar Association. ber of the Hackensack Golf Club and tin- Union League Club of that city. On May 14. 1902, lie was married and is the father of one child. John Z. M, Ward. DUNN. MICHAEL.— Continued. years, in which capacity he is now serving. He is identified with the DEYOE. J. W.— Continued. Democratic party, is a member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, a counsellor- at-law. Since bis appointment as Counsel Paterson, New Jersey, is a member of the Knights of Columbus, Princeton County served faithfully judiciously. addition his Club of New York, and the Hamilton Club of Paterson. He spends his he has and In to legal activities, he is viee-president vacation in hunting, fishing and travel. He married Amelia M. Donnelly, and a director of the Silk City Safe Deposit and Trust Company. daughter of Arthur and Amelia Donnelly, September 3, 1890, at Paterson, Mr. DeYoe is a member of the Hamilton Club, the B. P. O. New Jersey, who died June 19, 1913, and had as issue of this marriage seven Elks and Haledon Lodge No. 169, F. & A M children, of whom the following survive : James M. Dunn, Arthur C. Dunn, In 1895, he married Miss C. Lydecker, of Paterson, Amelia M. Dunn, Edward J. Dunn, Louisa E. Dunn and Eugene Stevenson and they have one child. Dunn. Tiie family reside at Paterson. New Jersey. OAKLEY. GEORGE.— Continued. FITZGERALD. JOHN J.—Continued, later he married Helen M. Cole, daughter of William Cole, of schools. Aside from bis work in the Board of Trade, he is well known this city, who was then resident in Ipswich. After a brief because of his work in the local post office. His connection there covered venture with an academic school at Old Bromptou, Kent, they a period of twelve years. Five years of that time he was President of the sought a new home in America, landing in New York in 1887. State Postofflce Clerks' Association. They determined to locate in Paterson, Mrs. Oakley's birth Although much occupied with the many projects for city advancement place. He found a position with the Paterson Ribbon Co., of which are being fathered by the Board of Trade, Mr. Fitzgerald finds time which Mrs. Oakley's brother was a partner. In 1889 he to belong to several clubs and fraternal organizations. He is a firm be- opened a business school, using the old Cole homestead, 41 liever in organizations of that kind, chiefly beeaue of the tendency they Prince Street. He very quickly got twenty students together, have to draw men to^emer. He has Long been active in the En! re Nous among them were United States Senator William Hughes and Club and is a former president of the Pica Club. He is also a member of other men who have since gained fame. Later lie had to remove Knights of Columbus, Drawing Room Club and the Rotary the P. B. O. Elks, to the Ekings Building. Market Street. Additional rooms were Club. soon required and when the A. Hubbard Lumber Co., built at is married and has three children. Mr. Fitzgerald .Market and Paterson Streets. Mr. Oakley was the flrsl tenant. and remained there until the building was sold and made into a hotel. After the great fire. Mr. Oakley removed to the SCHUMANN -HE INK. HENRY.— Continued. present location, where he coiiduets a model school of busi- included parts in such well known productions as the "Three Twins" and ness. During the past ten years, Mrs. Oakley has been actively "Nobody's Widow." connected and done a large share of the work that has The Heink family has a summer home situated in a delightful spot in the brought success to thousands. Associated with him are two hills near Paterson, and the subject of this sketch had so many friends in sons, George Jr., and Justus A. this city that he finally became closely identified with the community. He entered politics here in 1911 and his progress in that line of activity has been rapid. The following year, 1912, he ran for assembly on the Democratic ticket KLENERT. ABRAM.— Continued, and was defeated by only a small vote. In 1913 he was appointed Kecui'dera' able experience and knowledge of the law under the guidance Clerk in Paterson. and he is now studying law in the office of James F. Car- of the late Eugene Emley, former Prosecutor of the Pleas, and roll, the recorder. He is well known in the social life of the city and is a was admitted to the bar at the November term in 1899. After member of many clubs, including the Technology Club, the Sigma Chi Frater- admission to the bar he began the practice of law in Paterson. nity, the Graduate Club, of New York City, the Chicago Arum and the B. r. O. He prospered from the beginning and now numbers among his Elks, Knights of Columbus and Mozart Singing Society of Paterson. clients many prominent men. A Democrat in politics, he has long been active in his party and prominent in its councils and has several times been its representative in offices of DOREMUS, J. TRAPHAGEN.—Continued. public trust. During the sessions of 1906 and 1907 he was the The building soon becoming inadequate for his growing business, he bought leader of the Democratic majority in the Assembly, to which property at 6ti Washington Street and erected a building which juined ihe he was elected in the former year. Fair street property at the back, forming an L. More room being needed, he Mr. Klenert's next public office came in 1910. when he was built a large warehouse at 45 Fair Street and recently has made a lar^e made Park Commissioner. He held this position until April, addition to his original store, as his business, both wholesale and retail, has 1911. when he resigned to become Judge of the District Court grown to be one of the largest in the city. In March. 1913, he resigned to become Judge of the County In 1914, Mayor Fordyce appointed Mr. Doremus Commissioner of Public Court of Common Pleas, a position he still holds. Works. He is a member of the Hamilton Club and a life member of B. P. Mr. Klenert is a member of the Progress Club, I. 0. B. A.. O. Elks No. 60. Mr. Doremus was married in 1891 to Miss Helen Willinette I. O. B. B., the Past Grand Chancellor of New Jersey of the Donkersley, daughter of Mrs. Helen S. and the late William B. Donkersley, Knights of Pythias, Falls City Lodge. F. & A. M . and Amer- of this city. icus Lodge, i 0. O. F. 90 NEWMAN, Raymond J.—Continued, PELLETT. FRANK E.— Continued. past lie bas been n member ol the Counts Board of Elections, Mr. Pellet! was born In Paperkating, Sussex county, N. .1 , being now in iiK third term, He boa been secretary of the September 28, 1859, and at the age ol fifteen years, entered Democratic Count} Committee since 1906, In 1807 be was the Blair Presbyterian Acadenij .it Blalrstown. Mr was gradu selected by the State Assembly to be assistant clerk of the ated in 1st; and then entered Lafayette College at hast on. bouse for that session. Pa. Four years later he was graduated with highest i trs At the outbreak ol the Spanish American War, Mr. Newman and was the Latin Salutatorian or bis class His brilliant enlisted In Battery K. First United States Artillery. He was work at the Presbyterian Academy created such a profound in the service two years. He is a member <.f tin- John .1. Impression, thai be was Invited to beome an Instructor In the Brereton Command, Spanish War Veterans and of the H. P. institution and returned there in 1881 and taught mathematics (i Elks. and Latin, at the same time studying law. During tin- year he Mr. Newman married Miss Florence Howe, of Paterson, In was offered a position ,,,, die faculty uf Lafayette College, to June, 1901, and they have two children, teach either Latin, Creek or Mat hciua ties, but declined, The following year he entered ti [flee of Thomas M, Moure, or Passaic, to study law and after a year there he took up the same study in the office uf William Pennington in this city. SLATER, JOHN J<—Continued. While Studying in these two offices, he also took the law course in Columbia College ami in 1SN4 was admitted to the bar. Mr. Slater was born November 28, is4^. at Five Corners, Four years later be was made a counsellor at law. Hudson County, which is now a part of Jersey City. He arm Mr. Pellett devotes practically his entire time to his busi- attended school at Lodl and later in Paterson, where he came ness. His main diversion is gardening. Adjoining bis home in with his parents in is:.;. <>n leaving school be worked for a Paterson, be has a garden that is said to be the finest example time 111 Stores in I'ateisun. In IN til be enlisted in the "City uf intensified cultivation that is to be found in this section. Blues" and served three years in the Civil War, participating A space less than ', acre in extent he has transformed into in several Important battles, including the Becond Battle of Bud a most remarkable plot. On it he raises every kind of fruit Kun. Gettysburg and others. During the last nine months of that grows in this climate. He has fresh vegetables from the war, Mr. Slater was detailed as Chief Clerk *>f the draft March to the late fall, and his dwarf fruit hedges are the rendezvous at Trenton. wonder of all who behold them. He specializes in roses and after war, Slater live A few years the Mr. went to Passaic to peonies. and entered the employ uf the Passaic Print Works. He served On March 16, 1893, Mr. Pellett married Miss Frances Drake, fifteen years company, to the position of with that rising of Syracuse. They have three daughters. superintendent and treasurer. For two years he was city- treasurer of Passaic and was a member of the Board of Ex- cise of that city when tlte membership was elective. He was also tin.' first elected councilman -at -large in I'assaic, In Aprd. .Mr. Slater was appointed County Clerk of 1891, LANKERING. FREDERICK.—Continued. I'assaic County to fill out the unexpired term of A. D. Win- fourteen, and went directly to Chicago, where he brothers field, who died in office. The following November, lie was had and sisters living. His hrst position was office boy with a elected to the office on the Republican ticket. In 1906, he was leaf tobacco concern and he has since continued in tobacco re -elected and again in l!t 11. His present term of office does the business. He progressed rapidly and not expire until 1916. In the 1911 election, Mr. Slater received at the age of nineteen was a salesman on the road, selling dollars the largest majority ever given to a candidate for office in thousands of worth of tobacco yearly. I'assaic County. In 1890 Mr. Lankering Some years ago Mr. Slater became connected with the Pas- came to Hoboken with his brother and the firm of Adolph Laukering saic Trust and Safe Deposit Company and was fur a time its & Brother was started. The brothers were progressive prospered. later, secretary and treasurer. He is still a director uf the institution. and Six years or in 1896, they opened a store in J'aierson He is a member of the George G. Meade Post, G. A. R., a life and were burned out by the famous fire of February 1902. member of the B. P. 0. Elks, No. 387, for the past ten years 9, Following the fire the business was located and a member of the Ac president of the Reynolds-Mason Iron Company ; director of the Lodi National Bank and a director of the Wagaraw Silk Dyeing Company. He is a member of the Hamilton Club, Lin- TAYLOR, JAMES E.—Continued. coln Club, B. P. 0. Elks, Benevolent Lodge, F. & A. .u.. Mr. Taylor's career as a steel construction man has been Benevolent Lodge, I. O. O. F., Paterson Lodge, Knight* 01 a notable one. He is well Pythias and the .Junior Order of American Mechanics. and favorably known in all parts of the country where steel buildings The subject uf this sketch was married to Miss Kittle ZeliP, and structures of all kinds are the order, of this city, in June. 1897. They have one child. and a detailed story of his activities would furnish a thrilling chapter to the history of the progress of steel construction in this country. His specialty has been the erection of steel skyscrapers and bridges. Some of the best known bridges in this country were built under his direction MUZZY. SAMUEL VAN SAUN.—Continued. and many a proud skyscraper in New York and other cities still conduct the business at 136 Main Street, specializing in bears evidence of his skill and handiwork. Some of the best mill supplies and seeds. The business is both wholesale and known structures are the Metropolitan Opera House, Mc- retail firm largely. Mr. and the imports Muzzy maintains a Comb's Dam and Washington bridges. New York City, several in American in Paris. membership the Chamber of Commerce bridges that were washed away by the famous Johnston flood. is in financial director He prominent Paterson circles being a bridges for the big railroad systems in all parts of the country National Deposit of the Paterson Bank and the Paterson Safe and the steel work for many of the largest buildings in Pater- and Trust Company. son. Mr. played prominent Muzzy a part in military affairs in Mr. Taylor was born in Preakneas in 1855, and came to .New Jersey. enlisted He as a private in 188 (J and eighteen Paterson with his parents when he was two years old. 'He years later, or in 1897 was brigadier retired as general, after was educated in the public schools of this city, and while a a long service as colonel of .1. the Second Regiment, N. N. G. youth learned the carpenter trade. Later he went to work for also He was a member of the Paterson Light Guards. He was the Passaic Rolling Mill Company and during his thirty-three always efficient rifle in practice, holding an unbroken record of years, service with that company he passed through the suc- ten years as marksman. cessive stages of foreman and superintendent, and finally Mr. Muzzy served a term as president of the Paterson Board superintendent of construction and erection, serving in the of Trade and he is a member of the Hamilton Club* He was latter position for fifteen years. married twice, the first time to Miss Lucy V. Halsted, daugh- Although past the half century mark, Mr. Taylor is a very ter of William Halsted, M. formerly of this city, and they had active man, but much of his time outside his official duties one son, Herbert, who reside.* in Los Angeles. Mrs. Muzzy- is spent with his family, he being essentially a home man. died in 1902. Mr. 190*9 Muzzy was married the second time in In 1878 he married Mary Hanlon of this city and they have to Martha Moore, of Passaic, who died in February, 1913, leav- one child. He is a charter member uf the local lodge B P ing two small daughters. O. Elks. 91 SMITH, DAVID G.—Continued. MORRIS, JOHN R.—Continued. was graduated from that Institution in June 1910, having County was formerly handled in the county clerk's office, and attained while there the singular honor, six months before Mr. Morris had charge of it there. So he has been at the said graduation, of being admitted to the bar in February, head of this phase of county work for many years. 1910, as an attorney -at-law. eounsellor- He was admitted as a Mr. Mmris is popular among a aide circle of friends in this at-law in June, 1913. section. He is a member of the Hamilton Club, Ivanhoe Lodge, Mr. Smith is a republican in politics and for years has been Masons, and the B. P. O. Elks N'o. 60. He is well known a party worker. With the organization of the Board of iu musical circles, being secretary of the Paterson Musical Education for the year 1914, Mayor Robert H. Fordyce Festival Association; secretary of the Paterson Amateur Opera appointed Mr. Smith one of the new commissioners, he being Association and secretary of St. Paul's Episcopal church choir. the youngest commissioner of education in the State of New He is treasurer of the Visiting Nurse Committee of the Jersey, and the youngest commissioner ever known to receive Charity Organization, appointment in Paterson. Mr. Smith is a Mason and an Odd Fellow, being affiliated with Paterson- Orange Lodge F. A. M. No. 43, and American EVANS. WILLIAM Continued. Lodge No. 205, I. O. O. F. WADSWORTH.— Mr. Smith on March 15th, 1914. was married to Miss In 11*11 Mr. Evans was admitted to the bar in New Jersey, Lena Konner of Paterson. and the same year he was appointed assistant journal clerk in the New Jersey Senate. His work attracted the attention of Assemblyman McCran, the then Speaker of the House, SCOTT, CHARLES C—Continued. and be was appointed the Speaker's secretary in 1912. In the Paterson Orphan Asylum Association and of the Florence August, of the same year, Mr. Evans started in business for Crittenton Home. He is also a member of the Visiting Nurse himself and his practice has been steadily increasing ever Committee of the Charity Organization Society. since. He has offices at 120 Market Street, Paterson, ami 5d In Masonic circles, Mr. Scott is well known, being a Past Liberty Street, New York City. Master of Haledon Lodge, No. 169, F. and A. M. He is also a Mr. Evans is well known in musical circles in this section. member of the Hamilton Club. He has been connected with some of the Paterson churches in the capacity of organist since 1906. From 1906 to 1910 he was organist of St. Mark's Protestant Episcopal Church ; ROE, ROBERT A.—Cuiitinued. from 1910 to 1913 he was organist and choirmaster of the present time drug store. He liked the work and decided to make it his per- Wesley M. E. Church and from 1913 to the be manent business. With this object in view be entered the New has been engaged in the same capacity at the Second Presby- York College of Pharmacy in 1890, and graduated two years terian Church. He is a n associate of the American Cuild of bodge. later. His college course was followed by several years of work Organists. Mr. Evans is also a member of Ivanhoe No. the William Parker Council Junior in various Paterson drug stores. In 1900 he purchased the 88, F. & A. M-, and store he now conducts. Order of American Mechanics. April the subject of this sketch, married Miss In 1898 Mr. Koe became a member of the Second Regiment, On 23, 1913, of Paterson. They one child. New Jersey Volunteer infantry, and was a steward attached to Isabel U. Blauvelt, have the hospital corps. When the Spanis'i-Amencan War was over, he went back to private life but he still continues as a mem- ber of the hospital corps and is also a member of the John J. FERGUSON, GARWOOD.—Continued. Brereton Command, Camp No. 1, Spanish War Veterans. ing was under his father who was then city engineer of Pat- Mr. Roe has long been a power in the Democratic party in erson. The same year, 1898, Mr. Ferguson entered the ser- Paterson. Me is president ot the Thomas Jefferson Democratic vice of the Erie Railroad and his work with that corporation Association and iu 1912 he was elected Assemblyman. For the covered a period of ten years. He soon demonstrated his past nine years he has acted as city pharmacist. He is a mem- worth and his rise was rapid until at the time of taking his ber of the local lodge of Elks, the K. of C. No. 240, and the present position, he was division engineer and had charge of Entre Nous Club. several hundred miles of right of way. Mr. Ferguson is a member of the local lodge B. P. O. Elks and of the Sons of Veterans. In 1900 he married Miss Leslie, of Paterson, 21 M MERER. VICTOR.— Continued. anil they have three children. three year apprenticeship he came to Paterson in 1895. In this city, however, Mr. Zimmerer's progressive spirit asserted itself and he started in business for himself, opening a grocery store McCAW. JOHN H.—Continued. at 103 Belmont Avenue. i M. Kemp to learn the photographic business. How well he The subject of this sketch spent fifteen years in the grocery succeeded may be seen from the fact that he was taken to business in Paterson and during that time he built up an Hohokus to work for the firm of Kemp & Wynkoop on the enviable reputation for honesty and integrity. Six years ago he development of prepared photographic paper. This invention quit the business, however, to become the president of the revolutionized the business and when Mr. McCaw was sixteen, institution of which he is now the bead. Under his careful and he had so far advanced that he was sent to Chicago to instruct able guidance the Consumers' Baking Company has progressed photographers in that section use the new paper. Mr. with rapid strides. how to was associated with Mr. Kemp from the time he first For three years Mr. Zimmerer was treasurer of the Merchant McCaw entered his employ until he took over the business of the local Bakers' Corporation of Paterson. He is a member of the studio. Lambs Club of this city. Mr. McCaw makes a specialty of high grade work. He prides On April 20, 1896, he was married to Elizabeth Schnicker- himself on the fact that he uses no agents, tickets or schemes berger, of Paterson. to get business. He is member of the Joppa Lodge, F, & A M. and of the B. P. O. Elks. SCHOEN. HARRY LEON.—Continued. From September, 1911, to January, 1913, Mr. Schoen was as- MARTIN. JAMES.—Continued. sistant clerk in the Paterson District Court. He takes an ac- tive interest in charitable work and is treasurer of the Com- Democrat and he served two years as a member of the Board mittee on the Prevention of Tuberculosis of the Charity Or- of Freeholders. He is now completing his fourth term as a ganization Society. He is a member of the Progress Club, is member of the Board of Aldermen. a Democrat, and is on the County Committee. Although Mr. Mr. Martin is a member of the B. P. O. Elks, the Fraternal Schoen has been in business for himself only since January, Order of Eagles and the Improved Order of Heptasophs. 1913, he has already handled several large cases and his In June, 1876, he married Miss Ruth King of this city, who ability is bringing him many clients. died December 29, 1913. He has one child. 92 93 RENO WNED merchant king once said: "The few advertisers who grow to he really great are those who never lose the habit of close inquiry—the men who never forget that with each day comes some new thought, some new method. u The same man also said: The greatest force developed in modern merchandising is the eminently sound practice of offering an ''Extra Inducement* to attract and hold cash trade. Those who follow the wise advice of the merchant quoted and make close inquiry, will find that as a business getter the method originated nearly eighteen years ago by Thomas A. Sperry has made the 06?M" Green Stamp a popular household word throughout the United States. Its remarkable hold upon the public in not only Paterson, but everywhere, lies in the high value and excellence of the Premiums which the Little Green Stamps guarantee — representing a larger discount than any merchant can afford to pay in cash. One call at The Sperry & Hutchinson Co. 's Paterson branch, 205 Market Street, will convince any merchant and—we know— will benefit the customers he serves. 94 — d No city can thrive without street railways, electricity and gas. CI, The city needs the utilities as much as the utilities need the city. One cannot exist without the other; their interests run parallel. d Railway lines are to the community what the circulatory system is to the human body — the arteries through which the life sustaining currents flow. Clog the blood vessels and the health of the individual is seriously affected. Retard trans- portation facilities and the growth of the city is effectually checked. d Electricity and gas are rapidly supplanting the coal piles in all industrial centres, or rather, they are concentrating the coal piles, and changing, and distributing the energy in more con- venient and more economical forms. d Besides being the most widely used — practically the only illuminating agencies for public and private lighting in cities, electricity and gas have become indispensable power and fuel factors in the industrial and commercial life of the day. d Low cost electric power, in unlimited quantities, available twenty-four hours a day is to a city, an asset which attracts industrial plants and encourages their development. d-Low priced gas for industrial and domestic purposes is an advertisement of great drawing power for any community that holds out an invitation to all persons to locate their businesses and make their homes within its confines. d Paterson has all the advantages of railway, gas and electric services of a character -which will compare favorable with similar services rendered any place else in the country, and these advan- tages are helping Paterson to grow in population and wealth. 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Fulton Street and Erie Railroad fl cars at once, and their shipping facilities are absolutely Sim-.- their inception their business lias increased until today they are Paterson, N. J. well and favorably known throughout Greater Paterson. They keep \l wagons distributing their product throughout the city at all times. This enables them to give their patrons the very best of service, and they make a specialty of rilling orders promptly. They havi Phones : N. Y. & N. J. 300. Sub. 301 B. phones No. 859. 96 PATERSON FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY 3 0204 00110397 9 L- o ** I Ml fe U ,.gc H