Anonymous

“ He is a hard student, keeping abreast of all modern discoveries and appliances, and is thoroughly versed in his profession. His library is large and valuable, containing all recent works, and many old and valuable books. He has the confidence of the people as a skillful physician, is a man of the highest integrity, and is exceedingly popular. Dr. Dawes is an active member of the Republican party, for three terms has been the health officer of Saugerties, and is now serving his fourth term. ”

“ Dawes began practice first at Cummington, Mass., taking charge of another doctor’s practice for four months. At the expiration of that time he came to Saugerties, where he has resided nine years. On May 26, 1891, the Doctor was married to Alice, daughter of Major Tanner, of Kingston, N.Y., and granddaughter of Moses I. Schoonmaker, of Accord. They have one interesting child, living, Mercy Burgess, and one dead, Russell Tanner. Dr. Dawes, although a young man, has built up an extensive practice, and has a brilliant future before him. ”

“ A staunch Republican in politics, he has been honored by both appointment and election, to various positions of honor and trust. In 1861, under President Lincoln’s administration, he was appointed postmaster at Saugerties, and held the office seven years, having been reappointed by President Andrew Johnson. In municipal matters, as well as educational, he has always been active. ”