History of Pittsburgh and environs, from prehistoric days to the beginning of the American revolution .. . idance of such advancement. As a Republican he tookan active part in public affairs, and for years repre-sented his ward in the Allegheny Council. For nearlytwenty years he served as one of the managers of thePennsylvania Reform School at Morganza, his last com-mission being issued by Governor Tener in June, ready to respond to any deserving call made uponhim, the full number of his benefactions will in allprobability ever remain unknown, for his charity wasof the kind that shun
History of Pittsburgh and environs, from prehistoric days to the beginning of the American revolution .. . idance of such advancement. As a Republican he tookan active part in public affairs, and for years repre-sented his ward in the Allegheny Council. For nearlytwenty years he served as one of the managers of thePennsylvania Reform School at Morganza, his last com-mission being issued by Governor Tener in June, ready to respond to any deserving call made uponhim, the full number of his benefactions will in allprobability ever remain unknown, for his charity wasof the kind that shuns publicity. He belonged to theDuquesne Club and the Pittsburgh Country Club, andwas a member of the Shadyside United PresbyterianChurch, in the work of which he took an active interestA fine-looking, genial man, his countenance radiated anoptimistic spirit and also gave evidence of the strongmental endowments by which he was distinguished. Hisbusiness capacity was of the highest order, and his judg-ment of men exceptional. He possessed a franknessand kindliness of disposition and a courtesy of manner.
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