BACKUS, Judge Henry T. - well and favorably known to Many of the citizens of Arizona, died at Greenwood, in Mohave County, on the 13th inst, and was there buried. Judge Backus was born in the State of Connecticut, about the year 1810, consequently was, at the time of his death, in the neighborhood of 58 years of age. The Judge, when yet a young man, emigrated to Michigan, where he grew up and identified himself with that country, and where he has continued to reside, with the exception of two years that he occupied the position of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Arizona, and a short period traveling in Europe, until about four months since when he once more came to Arizona for sanitary purposes. The Judge occupied the Bench in this Territory during the years 1867-8. During his recent visit to Arizona he has been the guest of Judge C. T. Hayden, of Tempe, in Maricopa county, and has, as a general thing, accompanied Mr. Hayden on his visits to different parts of the Territory, and it was while traveling with Mr. H. on a trip to Greenwood that he was taken suddenly ill, on the 12th, with what was thought to be sun stroke, which terminated so seriously and quickly, only lasting about 24 hours. The Judge was taken ill some fifteen miles from Greenwood and three miles from water. It was with difficulty that Judge Hayden succeeded in getting trim into the town before death clasped him to her bosom, on ac- count of the extreme heat of the day. the an paralleled roughness of the road and the very low condition of Judge Backus, who rather desired to die beside the water, 12 miles from Greenwood, as he seemed to realize that death was fast approaching, and told Judge Hayden that he was confident his hours were numbered, and that he was soon to pass away. We believe Judge Backus was a member of the Masonic Order, and stood high in its ranks he was considered good lawyer and judge, and has always taken an interest in the State of Michigan and her politics; was a good scholar and conventionalist, and had many excellent qualities. In his death Michigan loses a bright citizen and Arizona a good friend; Mrs. Backus a devoted husband and his two sons a kind parent. Judge Backus' family reside during the heated season at their Summer residence near Detroit, and in the winter they have a magnificent residence in that city.
Transcribed by Barb Z from the Weekly Journal Miner Date: 1877-07-20
He was originally interred at Greenwood, which is now a ghost town, and was later re-interred on August 7, 1885, in the Yantic Cemetery near Norwich, Connecticut.

BACKUS, Newton D. - Manufacturing of woven boxes; born, Jefferson Co., N.Y., July 10, 1853; son of Absalom, Jr., and Sarah E. (Stevens) Backus; educated in district schools of Jefferson Co. and public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, November, 1877, Lillie E. Farrell. Began active career at 18 years of age, in lumber business with his farther; engaged in lumber business and in manufacture of Backus woven boxes, under title of A. Backus, Jr., and Sons (incorporated, 1885), of which he is secretary and treasurer, Republican. Club: Rushmere. Office: 505 Fort St., W. Residence: 739 2nd Av.
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BACKUS, Theodore L. - Ocupation: Office supplies and stationery; born Detroit, Sept. 10, 1851; son of Frederick H. A. and Dorothy (Strange) Backus; educated in Detroit public schools; married, Detroit, 1877, Anna L. Geist. Began at 17 years of age (1868), with the house established by his farther and Arouet Richmond, as Richmond & Backus, incorporated 1885 as the Richmond & Backus Co., dealers in office supplies, printers' stationery, blank book manufactures, etc.; has been president of the company since decease of his father, 1896. Member Masonic order. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Detroit Curling. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 111-113 Woodward Av. Residence: 44 Garfield Av.
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BADER, George T. - Real estate; born, Jackson, Mich., July 22, 1867; son of George and Hannah M. (Falahee) Bader; graduate Jackson High School, June 30, 1884, and later completed regular course in College of Pharmacy; married at Detroit, Jan. 24, 1894, Loretta I. Bosset. Engaged in retail drug business at Jackson after passing examination as registered pharmacist before State Board of Pharmacy of Michigan; accepted position as traveling salesman, 1889, with firm of Farrand, Williams & Clark, wholesale druggists, Detroit; entered general real estate, mortgage loans and fire insurance business at Detroit, Aug. 1, 1892 in which continues. Member Detroit Real Estate Board. Recreations: Fishing and all outdoor sports. Office: 221-222 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 54 Westminster Av.
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BAHL, George Laur - General agent Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Philadelphia; born , Philadelphia, Jan. 13, 1870; son of Joseph F. and Jennie (Rice) Bahl; educated in public and high schools of Philadelphia; married at Bailey's Mills, Ga., Dec. 23 1896, Elizabeth R. Bailey. Began active career in employ of Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co., at Philadelphia, March, 188, continuing there until September, 1895; was general agent of the company for Florida, with headquarters at Jacksonville, 1895-1907, and has been located at Detroit since April, 1907. Member Detroit Underwriters' Association. Mason (320), member Palestine Lodge No. 357, F. & A. M., Knight Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Detroit Hunting and Fishing Association, Detroit Automobile; Century (Philadelphia); Seminole (Jacksonville, Fla.). Recreations: Automobiling, fishing. Office: McGraw Bldg. Residence: "The Pasadena".
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BAILEY, Mark T. - Wholesale lumber; Port Huron, Mich., (St. Clair) April 13, 1860; son of Mark T. and Anna (Holland) Bailey; educated in public schools of Saginaw; married at Saginaw, 1892, Lillie G. Goddard. Began active career in lumber business at Saginaw, 1880; spent ten years at New Orleans, La., in same line, returning to Detroit, 1903; member wholesale lumber firm of Conely & Bailey, organized, 1907. Also president Merchants' Salt Co. Christian Scientist. Republican. Recreation: Driving. Office: 38 Newberry Bldg. Residence: Alhambra Apts.
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BAILIE, Robert L. - President Golden Crest Mining Co.; born, Stratford, Ont., Can., June 2, 1869; educated in public schools and at Stratford Collegiate Institute, graduating, 1883. Began active career as one of the organizers of the Bailie Coal Co., 1890; has been president of the Golden Crest Mining Co. since 1902; director Central Drug Co., Michigan Soap Co. Republican. Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner. Recreation: 32 Warren Av., E.
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BAIRD, Charles W. - Merchandise broker and manufacturer; born, Cincinnati, O., Apr. 2, 1862; son of William and Margaret A. (Crouch) Baird; educated in public and high schools of Indianapolis; married at Pittsfield, Mass, Feb. 3, 1904, Caroline Williams. Began business career in employ of Kingan & Co., Ltd., Indianapolis; then with J.K.Graham and Singer Manufacturing Co., Indianapolis; removed to Detroit, January 1887, and established firm of Baird & West, merchandise brokers, which still continues and of which is partner; organized and established the Detroit Iron and Steel Co., 1902, of which is secretary and treasurer. Also president Independence Lumber Co.; treasurer Detroit Crushed Slag Co.; vice president Saginaw, Owosso & Lansing R. R. Co.; director American Exchange National Bank. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Old Club, Detroit Boat. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 149 Jefferson Av. Residence: 173 Parker Av.
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BAKER, Frederick Abbott - Lawyer; born Oakland Co., Mich June 14, 1846; son of Francis and Abigail (Goodrich) Baker; educated in public schools and at Michigan State Argricultural College, Lansing; married, Aug. 8, 1867 Josephine Mary Bissell. Studied law in office of Sylvester Larnard, Detroit, and was admitted to the bar, June 14, 1867; has since practiced at Detroit. Member state legislature, 1877; corporation counsel City of Detroit three and one-half years. Member Detroit Bar Association, Detroit Board of Commerce. Democrat. Recreations: Dairy farming and studying constitutional history. Office: 501 Whitney Bldg. Detroit. Residence: Black Meadow Farm, Royal Oak, Mich.
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BAKER, Patrick Charles - General manager Evening News Association; born, Portage-du-Fort, Quebec, Dec. 16, 1857; son of Elias and Julia (Hartnett) Baker; public schools education to age of 12; married, Detroit, May 27, 1879, Mary E. Doherty. Began in printing trade as a boy on the Mining Journal, Marquette, Mich., continuing until 1870, when he removed to Flint, Mich., and completed apprenticeship in office of the Flint Citizen; came to Detroit, 1874, and entered composing room of the News; became foreman, 1881, managing editor, 1888; editor-in-chief, 1892, and has been general manager since June, 1905. Independent in politics. Club: Detroit Yacht (ex-commodore). Recreations: Yachting and other aquatic sports. Office: 65 Shelby St. Residence: 332 E. Grand Blvd.
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BALDWIN, James W. - Merchandise broker; born Cambridge, Mass., Aug. 1, 1853; son of James W. and Hannah (Bean) Baldwin; educated in public and private schools at Cambridge and Boston; married at Detroit, 1880, Myra Moore. Began career with wholesale fish house, Boston, and traveled for same house until 1881; has been engaged as broker, grocer's stocks, at Detroit, since 1881. Republican. Protestant. Office: Foot 1st St. Residence: 60 Atkinson Av.
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BALDWIN, Stephen - president Detroit Creamery Co.; born, Lincoln, Eng., July 31, 1836; son of Thomas and Hannah (Pickering) Baldwin; came to America with parents, who located at Chautauqua Lake, N. Y., 1835; moved to Oakland Co., Mich., 1836; educated in public schools of Pontiac, Mich., and at Corson's Select School, Birmingham, Mich.; married at Pontiac, (Oakland Co) October, 1868, Miss Gertrude Hovey. Lived on farm in Oakland Co. until 17 and later taught school in the same county; entered employ of Flower & Newton, agricultural implements, Pontiac, 1861, and engaged in produce and commission business in Pontiac on own account until 1864; in oil regions of Pennsylvania, 1864-66; one of the organizers and director Second National Bank, Pontiac, and also engaged in buying timber lands, 1865-69; moved to Detroit and became interested in Detroit Paper Co., 1870; withdrew from paper business and assisted in organizing Edson, Moore & Co., wholesale dry goods, 1872; one of the organizers of the wholesale millinery house of Black, Mitchell & Co., 1883; since 1867 extensively interested in lumber operations and was member of firm of Baldwin & Nelson; now practically retired from active business affairs, but retains positions as president Detroit Creamery Co. and Detroit Column and Manufacturing Co. Office: 304 Whitney Bldg. Residence: 3 Madison Av.
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BALLIN, Max - surgeon; born Nordhausen, Germany, Aug. 13, 1869; son of Jacob and Clementina (Oppenborn) Ballin; educated in Gymnasium of Nordhausen and at Universities of Freiburg, Munich and Berlin; graduate University of Berlin, degree of M. D., 1892; began practice in Berlin, Germany, 1892; came to America, 1896; married at Leadville, Colo., July 10, 1901, Carrie Leppel. Has practiced in Detroit since 1901; consulting surgeon Harper Hospital, Member Wayne County Medical Society, Michigan State Medical Society, American Medical Association, Detroit Academy of Medicine. Recreations: Outdoor diversions. Office: 271 Woodward Av. Residence: 24 Bagg St.
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BARLOW, Walter - lawyer; born, Wayne Co., Mich., Sept. 20, 1854; son of Caleb J. and Margaret (Spaun) Barlow; educated in public schools, State Normal School, Ypsilanti, and Law Department, University of Michigan, degree of LL. B., 1881; unmarried. Has practiced in Detroit since Sept. 8, 1882; served in 32d Michigan Volunteer Infantry, Spanish-American War; now lieutenant-colonel 1st Infantry, Michigan National Gaurd. Democrat. Member Detroit Bar Association, Detroit Camp No. 10, U. S. War Veterans. Office: 712 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 282 Park St.
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BARLUM, John J. - meats and provisions; born, Detroit, Apr. 14, 1866; son of Thomas and Bridget (McNamara) Barlum; educated in public schools of Detroit; married, Detroit, Apr. 26, 1893, Jula M. Lewis. Has been connected since the beginning of his active career with the wholesale pork packing, meat and provision business established by his father, 1865, and is manager of the firm of Thomas Barlum & Sons. Director Stewart Transportation Co. Member Michigan National Gaurd for four years. Club: Fellowcraft. Office: 354 Grand River Av. Residence: 319 Lincoln Av.
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BARLUM, Thomas - meats and provisions; born, Co. Limerick, Ireland, November, 1841; son of Patrick and Catherine Barlum; came to Detroit, 1852; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1860, Bridget McNamara. Has been identified with meat business since the beginning of his active career, and his own name since 1862; head of the firm of Thomas Barlum & Sons, wholesale and retail dealers and packers. Member Pool Commission since 1899. Democrat. Catholic. Member B. P. O. E. Recreation: Travel. Office: Central Market and 350 Grand River Av. Residence: 550 12th Av.
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BARNES, Claire L. - Secretary Detroit Steel Products Co.; born, Comstock, Mich., (Kalamazoo County) July 6, 1880; son of Stephen C. and Irene L. (Campbell) Barnes; educated in public schools of Michigan; married at Chicago, June 5, 1901, Annie J. Smith. Began active career at age of 17, in employ of the Kalamazoo Spring and Axle Co., continuing, 1897-99; was next identified with American Radiator Co., Chicago, 1899-1901; returned to Kalamazoo and re-entered employ of the Kalamazoo Spring and Axle Co. as secretary, continuing until organization of the Detroit Steel Products Co., 1904, manufacturers of motor car springs and drop forgings. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Royal Arcanum, K. O. T. M. of the World, Illinois Commercial Men's Association. Clubs: Cleveland Automobile (Cleveland); American Motor League and American Automobile (New York). Recreations: Automobiling, hunting and fishing. Office: Chene St. and North Grand Blvd. Residence: 190 Frederick Av.
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BARNES, Edward Arthur - Lawyer; born, Mason, Mich., (Houghton Co) Nov. 8, 1862; son of Orlando Mack and Amanda Watson (Fleming) Barnes; educated in public schools of Mason and Lansing, Mich.; Michigan Military Academy, Orchard Lake, Mich., 1879; graduate Literary Department, University of Michigan, degree of A. B., 1883; student Harvard Law School, two years, 1883-85; married at Fort Wayne, Ind., Oct. 21, 1886, Julia Mott, daughter of Judge John Morris. Has been engaged in general practice of law in Detroit since 1886, has practiced alone except 1895-1905, when he was in partnership with U. Grant Race under firm name of Barnes & Race. Jeffersonian Democrat. Mason; member Sons of American Revolution, Psi Upsilon (college fraternity). Recreation: Fishing. Office: 55 Home Bank Bldg. Residence: 612 Jefferson Av.
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BARNETT, Thomas R. - expert accountant; born London, Eng., Feb. 25, 1847; son of Thomas and Sarah (Evans) Barnett; public school and private collegiate education; married at Windsor, Ont., Sept. 3, 1882, Mrs. Catharine Breimer. Began active career as apprentice, dry goods, London, 1862, and continued for eighteen years as bookkeeper and cashier in wholesale and retail dry goods lines; came to America, May 27, 1873; was with Hull Bros., grocers, Detroit, four years; Detroit Free Press, five years; began as expert accountant, June 1883; was with Calvert Lithographing Co. sixteen years; has been secretary, treasurer and general manager Breitmeyer Bldg. Co. since time of its organizations, Feb. 18, 1905. Also secretary-treasurer John Breitmeyer's Sons; secretary The Barton-Netting Co., Detroit; also secretary of The Barton-Netting Co., Windsor, Ont., Can. Recreation: Cultivation of flowers. Office: Room 201, Breitmeyer Bldg. Residence: 1263 3rd Avenue.
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BARTLETT, Charles L. - lawyer; born, Battle Creek, Mich., (Calhoun Co) Dec. 18, 1871; son of Charles E. and Mary (Loughead) Bartlett; graduate of high school, business college and Law Department, University of Michigan, LL. B., 1897; married at Detroit, Sept. 14, 1895, Lillian Sowle. Has practiced in Detroit since 1897; attorney for Michigan Federation of Labor, Detroit Federation of Labor and a number of business organizations; in general practice but makes specialty of trial cases. Admitted to practice in circuit and supreme counts of Michigan and United States court. Served as private in 32d Michigan Volunteer Infantry, Spanish-American War. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Masonic order, Knights of Pythias, I. O. O. F., Detroit Command Spanish War Veterans. Recreations: Boxing and wrestling. Office: Suite 611, Hammond Bldg. Residence: 143 E. Adams Av.
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BASSETT, Arthur - Loan agent; born, Lenawee Co., Mich., Jan. 17, 1851; son of Nehemiah and Mary (Foster) Bassett; educated in district schools and East Saginaw High School; married at Detroit, November, 1883, Elizabeth C. Fancher. Began active career as clerk in drug store, East Saginaw, at fifteen years of age; was connected with wholesale drug house, later in banking institution three years, and was in drug business for himself nineteen years; has been special loan agent Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. at Detroit since 1895. Republican. Baptist. Member K. O. T. M. Office: 809 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 105 Hancock Av., E.
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BASSETT, Jay - General agent The Provident Life and Trust Co. of Philadelphia, Pa.; born, Novi, (Oakland Co.) , Mich., Jan. 21, 1848; son of John and Ervilla (Coomer) Bassett; graduate State Normal School, Ypsilanti, Mich., June, 1873; married at Ann Arbor, Mich., (Washtenaw Co) Aug. 23, 1876, Mary A. Baker. Taught school for two years after leaving normal school; studied law in Detroit for three years, was admitted to the bar and practiced until 1885; entered life insurance business and became general agent of the New England Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Boston, June, 1887, continuing for ten years; became general agent of The Provident Life and Trust Co. of Philadelphia, October, 1899, and six months later formed partnership with N. Resse, as Bassett & Reese, the firm since acting as general agents of the Provident Life and Trust Co. Member Detroit Life Underwriters' Association. Independent Democrat in politics. Universalist in church affiliation. Mason, Knight Templar. Recreations: Farming and forestry. Office: 44-45 Home Bank Bldg. Residence: 96 Canfield Av., W.
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BATCHELDER, Charles L. - cut stone contractor; born, Vermont, 1864. Has been a resident of Detroit since 1882 and has been identified with stone business since the beginning of his active career; member firm of Batchelder & Wasmund since 1895. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Club: Commercial. Office: 70 E. Water St. Residence: 1166 Alexandrine Av., W.
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BATES, George William - Lawyer; born, Detroit, Nov. 4, 1848; son of Samuel Gershom and Rebecca (Williams) Bates; educated in public schools of Detroit and at University of Michigan, graduating, degree of B. A., 1870, and M. A., 1875; married at Detroit, Apr. 26, 1887, Jennie Marie Fowler. Entered law office of Newberry, Pond & Brown, fall of 1871, and later that of Meddaugh & Driggs; was admitted to the bar, 1874, and since practiced alone. Member Detroit and Michigan State Bar Association, American Bar Association; member of The National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform Legislation; Commissioner from Michigan on Uniform State Law. Member Society of Colonial Wars, American Historical Association, American Institute of Archaeology, National Geographic Society, Detroit Archaeological Society (president), Michigan Society Sons of American Revolution, National Society of Sons of American Revolution (ex-historian general), New England Society, Detroit, University Alumni Association, Detroit. Republican. Mason. Clubs: University, Detroit. Office: 32-33 Buhl Bldg. Residence: 53 Bagg St.
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BAUMGARTNER, Frank William - Men's furnisher; born, Altoona, Pa., June 14, 1865; son of Caspar and Barbara (Tremmel) Baumgartner; educated in public schools and at St. Vincent's College, Latrobe, Pa.; married at St. Paul, Minn., June 11, 1890, Anna B. Connolly. Began as clerk in clothing store at Altoona, Pa.; later in same line at Cleveland and St. Paul; came to Detroit in 1891 and was with J. L. Hudson until entered business for self, 1895; president and treasurer of the Baumgartner Fashion Shop. Republican. Catholic. Member Board of Commerce, Knights of Columbus, Elks. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreation: Baseball. Office: 12-14 State St. Residence: 94 Delaware Avenue.
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BAUMGARTNER, Fredolin J. - Clergyman; born, Connors Creeks, Mich., July 28, 1850; son of Wendelin J. and Frances (Anselm) Baumgartner; educated at St. Frances Seminary, Milwaukee, Wis. Ordained priest of the Roman Catholic Church, June 9, 1876; first charge, Lady of Help, Detroit, June 13, 1876-Nov. 26, 1876; in charge of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Pontiac, Mich., Nov. 26, 1876-Mar. 4, 1906 (the new St. Vincent de Paul Church was built during his pastorate); has been chancellor and secretary of Diocese of Detroit since Mar. 4, 1906; active in erection of the new St. Francis Home for Boys and in erection of buildings of the House of the Good Shepard in Detroit. Address: 31 Washington Blvd.
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BAWDEN, George - produce; born, Cornwall, Eng., June 28, 1854; son of William and Rowena (Faull) Bawden; received collegiate education in England; married, London, Can., 1877, Emma Bryanton. Engaged in furniture business in London, Ont., where he lived for twenty-five years, 1864-89; came to Detroit and was in produce business under title of George Bawden & Co., 1889-93; has been identified with firm of A. Jacobs & Co., wholesale fruit dealers and commission merchants, since 1893. Member Detroit Produce Co., of which he is 2nd vice president. Republican. Methodist. Member National Union, I. O. F. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 22-24 Woodbridge St., W. Residence: 171 15th St.
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BAXTER, Charles R. - shoe merchant born, Dayton, O., Dec. 6, 1847; son of William J. and Margaret J. (Ramsay) Baxter; educated in public schools of Ohio and Connecticut; married at Detroit, Nov. 3, 1875, Ella Wright. Came to Detroit, 1863, and has identified himself with R. H. Fyfe & Co., retail boots, shoes and rubbers, since 1869; partner of the firm since 1882. Member Ohio Society of Detroit. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreations: Hunting and fishing. Office: 183-185 Woodward Av. Residence: 940 Cass Av.
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BAYLESS, Thomas - Michigan state agent Commercial Express Line; born, Wolverhampton, Eng., June 24, 1854; son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Crockett) Bayliss; educated at Browning Bros. College, Weston, Bath, Somersetshire (Associate of Arts); married at Montreal, Can., August, 1878, Elizabeth Rice. Arrived in New York at age of 18, winter of 1871; removed to Montreal, winter of 1872; entered service of Grand Trunk R. R. Co., spring of 1872; was transferred to Detroit to succeed chief clerk in freight office, May, 1882, became connected with Commercial Express Freight Line, July, 1882; and was traveling agent for the line over ten years; has been Michigan state agent since June, 1896. Former member Garrison Artillery, Victoria Rifles and 5th Fusiliers, Montreal. Liberal Republican. Episcopalian. Member Detroit Lodge No 2, F. & A. M. Club: Detroit Transportation. Recreation: Outdoor life. Office: 69 Newberry Bldg. Residence: 64 Chope Pl.
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BAYLEY, Volney Pearlsall - Pianos; born, Troy, Mich., (Oakland County) Apr. 28, 1843; son of James and Dorcas N. (Pearsall) Bayley; educated in home district school until 17; State Agricultural College, Lansing, 1860-62; Union School, Ypsilanti, 1863; Michigan State Normal School, three years, 1864-66, graduating, 1866; married at Philadelphia, Nov. 27, 1872, Miss Martha E. Mack. Entered employ of C. J. Whitney, music dealer, Detroit, 1866, and continued with the house until 1895, since which time he has engaged in piano business on his own account. Republican. Club: Rushmere. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: 58 E. High St. Residence: 56 E. High St.
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BEACHER, Elmer H. - Publisher; born Memphis, Mich (Macomb County) ., Nov. 11, 1861; son of Joseph M. and Jane M. ( Mansfield) Beach; educated in public schools of Mephis; married at Wyoming, O., June 10, 1905, Emily W. Woodruff. Began in publishing business, 1888, and is treasurer and manager of the Business Man's Publishing Co., publishers of The Business Man's Magazine and The Bookkeeper and Home Study, and general book publishers. Also secretary and treasurer Beach-Kauffman Manufacturing Co. President International Accountants' Society. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Automobile (Detroit); Transportation (New York); Chicago Athletic (Chicago). Recreation: Automobiling. Office: 61-69 W. Fort St. Residence: 107 Eliot St.
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BEAMER, William H. - proprietor Library Park Hotel; born, Detroit, July 4, 1861; son of Daniel W. and Jennie (Downs) Beamer; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Aug. 16, 1880, Miss Florence G. Turner. Began in hotel business in Detroit, 1885, and has been proprietor of the Library Park Hotel since 1885. Also director and member executive committee Northern Assurance Co. of Michigan; president Leamington Oil Co., Ltd. Member Board of Commerce, Republican; represented 1st ward in common council,1894-02 (president, 1899). Mason. Clubs: Fellowcraft (member board of governors), Automobile, Detroit Golf. Recreations: Motoring, bowling, golf. Office: Library Park Hotel. Residence: 83 Piquette Av.
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BECK, George - president and manager Michigan Beef and Provision Co.; born , Tiverton, Devon, Eng., Aug. 27, 1843; son of William B. and Anna (Lee) Beck; educated by home study; married at Detroit, 1863, Minnie A. Miller (now deceased); again Detroit, 1895, Jennie M. Smith. Entered employ of Smith & Coles, butchers, at age of 10; began in business for self, buying and selling country produce, at age of 19; entered Chicago live stock market as cattle buyer for Detroit, Buffalo and Albany markets, 1863; changed buying point to St. Louis, 1874, where he continued until 1892; organized the Michigan Beef and Provision Co., wholesale dealers in meats and provisions, 1886, of which he has since been president and manager. Alderman 8th ward, 1892-94 and 1896-98, president Board of Aldermen, 1894 and 1897. Treasurer National Protective Butchers' Association, 1888-89; member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Member Masonic order, Royal Arcanum. Clubs: Michigan, Fellowcraft, Detroit Bowling, German Salesmen, Detroit Wheelmen. Recreation: Bowling. Office: 138-140 Bates St. Residence: 383 Trumbull Av.
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BECK, George - president Beck Cereal Co., born, Preston, Ont., Can., Aug. 9, 1854; son of Jacob and Charlotte (Hespeler) Beck; educated in public schools of Preston; married at Ingersoll, Ont., 1884, Louisa M. Bland. Began business career, 1877, with his father, who founded the Beck Cereal Co.; became member of the firm, 1880, and since death of his father, Mar. 21, 1906, has been president of the company (incorporated, 1900). Also president Detroit Barrel Co. Member Detroit Board of Trade (vice president), Board of Commerce. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason. Club: Old Club. Recreation: Fishing. Office: 575-581 Fort St., W. Residence: 258 Lafayette Av.
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BECK, Howard C. - Accountant; born, Irvington, N. J., (Essex Co) Aug. 4, 1868; son of Rev. Charles A. and Sarah Amanda (Cossart) Beck; educated in public schools of Milford, N. J., Haverhill, Mass., and Kittery, Me.; graduate scientific course, Portsmouth (N. H.) High School, June 26, 1884; married at St. Clair, Mich., June 17, 1891, Flora Gray McElroy. Began active career in office Bradstreet Mercantile Agency, Detroit, Oct., 1884; held various positions in the office and resigned Sept., 1892, to became warrant clerk in office of City Controller C. A. Black; was promoted to chief clerk by Controller C. W. Moore, May, 1894, and appointed deputy controller by F. A. Blades, July 1, 1895; resigned June15, 1907, to engage in business as public accountant under title of Beck, McElroy & Bullock. Secretary National Association Comptrollers and Accounting officers; member committee on uniform accounting National Municipal League; chairman committee on Uniform Accounting League of Michigan Municipalities; director Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Oriental Lodge A.F. & A. M., Sons of American Revolution. Office: McGraw Bldg. Residence: 630 Cass Av.
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BECKER, William H. - secretary and treasurer the Ekhardt & Becker Brewing Co.; born, Detroit, Oct. 25, 1879; son of Herman and Getrude (Ludwig) Becker; educated in Detroit public and high schools, Detroit Business College, and Detroit College of Law, graduating, LL. B., 1904; married at Detroit, Oct. 20, 1903, Miss Dora Lyon. Began as clerk, 1897, in brewing business, of which his father was one of the founders; became bookkeeper and upon death of his father, in January, 1907, succeeded to his interests in the business. Republican. Mason. Office: 482 Orleans St. Residence: 358 Orleans St.
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BEE, William Edward - mechanical engineer; born, Wyandotte, Mich., June 30, 1870; son of Isaac and Emma (Newman) Bee; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Oct. 20, 1891, Susie M. Leckie. Began active career as machinist's apprentice with Detroit Steel and Spring Works, 1885 and continued until 1890, advancing to position of assistant foreman; in employ of Gates Iron Works, Chicago, as draughtsman, becoming mechanical engineer, 1891-96; with the Webster Manufacturing Co., Chicago, as chief engineer and superintendent, 1897-03; has been treasurer and manager Palmer-Bee Co., manufacturing and selling power transmission and elevating and conveying machinery, Detroit, since 1904. Republican. Congregationalist. Member Masonic order, I. O. O. F. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Club: Commercial. Recreation. Outdoor sports. Office: 39-41 E. Atwater St. Residence: 96 Josephine Av.
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BELL, Harry C. - Railway official; born, Cleveland, O., (Cuyahoga Co) July 19, 1865; son of Samuel H. and Emily E. (Lankester) Bell; educated in public and high schools, Cleveland; married at Cincinnati, Mar. 22, 1893, Edith May Weeks. Began railway service as clerk in claim department Lake Shore Rd., at Cleveland, June 19 1881, continuing until 1888; in claim department Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati & Indianapolis Rd. (now the Big Four), Cleveland 1888-89, and at Cincinnati, 1889-95; rate clerk same road, 1895-99, chief tariff bureau, 1899-July, 1901; chief clerk freight department Detroit Southern Rd., at Detroit, 1901-04; assistant general freight agent Detroit, Toledo & Ironton R. R., 1904-1907, general freight agent same road since May, 1907. Protestant. Recreation: Fishing. Office: 623 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 684 Brush St.
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BELL, James Hendrie - secretary and treasurer Detroit Conservatory of Music; born, Detroit, Jan. 22, 1871; son of James and Annie E. (Pomeroy) Bell; educated in public schools and Detroit Business University; married, Detroit, June 25, 1902, Cora T. Esperon. Purchased Detroit Conservatory of Music, 1902, incorporated, 1904 (founded by J. H. Hahn, 1874). Mason (Palestine Lodge, Peninsular Chapter, Detroit Commandery Knights Templar). Address: 530 Woodward Av.
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BELL, John - manufacturer; born, Brookline, Mass., May 12, 1851; son of Robert and Susan (Spears) Bell; educated in Detroit public schools; married Detroit, Apr. 20, 1876, Sarah Wright. Has been a resident of Detroit since 1854; began active career as bookkeper in grocery store and engaged in the grocery business until 1900; was for 291/2 years with G. & R. McMillian (six years as partner) and for five years partner in the firm of Wallace, Bell & Co., grocers has been sectary and treasurer The Bell-Graham Co., manufacturers of dress skirts and petticoats, since organization of the firm, 1900. Republican. Congregationalist. Recreation: Outdoor diversions. Office: 11-17 W. Woodbridge St. Residence: 25 Hendrie Av.
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BELL, John B. - physician and surgeon; born, Gelanallan, Ont., Can., Sept. 14, 1865; son of Erasmus and Agnes (Shaw) Bell; educated in public schools in Canada; graduate Ontario College of Pharmacy, Toronto, Can., Phm. C., 1884; graduate Detroit College of Medicine, M.D., 1892; married at Detroit, 1897, Vida Patterson. Has been engaged in practice in Detroit since Mar., 1892; adjunct professor of obstetrics and gynecology, Detroit College of Medicine, and gynecologist to Harper Hospital Polyclinic. Fellow American Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; member Wayne County Medical Society, Michigan State Medical Society, American Medical Association. Mason (Junior Decon Kilwinning Lodge, A.F.&A.M., No. 297). Recreation: Fishing. Office: 505 Washington Arcade. Residence: 418 4th Av.
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BENNETT, Charles D. - general agent casualty insurance; born, Grand Rapids, Mich., Feb. 11, 1868; son of Joseph H. and Lydia (Roberts) Bennett; educated in Grand Rapids High School; married, Detroit, Apr. 30, 1895, Maie H. Clark. Was engaged as salesman in jobbing lines from time of beginning his active career until 1893, when he entered casualty insurance business in Chicago; removed to Detroit, 1894, and has since been general agent of the Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corporation of London, Eng. Member Detroit of Commerce. Vice president and librarian American League Library. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Masonic order, Knights of Pythias. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Detroit Boat. Recreation: Golf. Office: 1021 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 24 Longfellow Av.
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BENNETT, John F. - Physician and surgeon; born, Salem, Mich., (Washtenaw Co) Sept. 13, 1864; son of Asher C. and Barbara (Kapp) Bennett; educated in district schools of Salem and South Lyon (Mich.) High School; Medical Department University of Michigan; Michigan College of Medicine and Surgery, Detroit, graduating, M.D., Mar. 15, 1892; married at South Lyon, Mich., (Oakland Co) Sept. 13, 1887, Army M. Smith. Has been engaged in practice in Detroit since 1892. Member U.S. Pension Examining Board No. 1., Mich., since 1901. Member American Medical Association, Michigan State Medical Society, Wayne County Medical Society. Member Detroit Board of Education, 8 years; elected coroner Wayne County, Nov., 1906, term expires Jan. 1, 1909. Republican. Methodist. Member Masonic order, I.O.O.F. Recreation: Motor boating. Office and residence: 1993 Jefferson Av.
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BENSON, Oliver N. - Dry goods merchant; born, Plymouth, Mass., Dec. 12, 1860; educated in public schools and business college. Entered dry goods business at Troy, N.Y., 1877; removed to Detroit, 1888, and was for many years connected with J. Sparling & Co., dry goods, as manager and partner; withdrew from the firm, 1906, and organized dry goods and furnishings business in his own name, of which he is proprietor and manager. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. Club: Fellowcraft. Office 168-170 Woodward Av. Residence: 85 Palmer Av., E.
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BERGER, Robert C. - wholesale leaf tobacco; born, Detroit Dec. 2, 1875; son of Casper B. and Lena (Bloom) Berger; educated in public and high schools of Detroit; married at Chicago, 1904, Miss Bettie Adler. Began in leaf tobacco business under his father, 1890; became partner C.B. Berger & Sons, 1902; acquired sole ownership of the business, 1905, which he still retains, deals in Havana, Sumatra and Domestic leaf tobaccos. Club: Phoenix. Recreation: Fishing. Office: 216 Jefferson Av. Residence: 1628 Woodward Av
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BERRY, Thomas - manufacturer; born, Horsham, Eng., Feb. 7, 1829; son of John and Catherine Berry; came to America with parents, 1835; educated in private school at Elizabeth, N.J,; married at Niagara, N.Y., 1860, Janet Lowe. Began active career in tannery business with his father at Elizabeth; was manager of branch establishments for his father at Richmond and other points in Virginia; traveled for a year and in 1858 located in Detroit, and joined his brother, Joseph H. Berry, in manufacture of varnish, in which brother had been engaged for some time at Springwells (now suburb of Detroit); plant moved to present location at foot of Leib St., cor. Wright, and has grown to be the largest varnish factory in the world; chairman Berry Brothers, Limited, since May, 1997. Vice president Citizens' Savings Bank. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Formerly trustee Michigan College of Medicine, and member Detroit Board of Estimates, Board of Education, Poor Commission, City Council. Republican. Member Masonic order, Knights Templar. Office: Leib and Wrights Sts. Residence: 1100 Jefferson Av.
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BESSENGER, Frank H. - real estate; born, Detroit, Oct. 13, 1871; son of George E. and Susan (Hooper) Bessenger; educated in public schools of Detroit, 1876-85, and at Detroit Business University, 1889; married at Detroit, Mar. 26, 1902, Artie Earll. Began active career in crockery and glassware store of Charles H. Wetmore, 1885, continuing 1886; was bookkeeper for McDonald, Rich & Co., 1887-88, and for the Delta Lumber Co., 1889; was connected with Grindley Real Estate Exchange, subsequently known as the City and Suburban Homes Co., 1889-1902; has been engaged in real estate business with Alanson A. Moore, as Bessenger & Moore, since 1902. Secretary Detroit Real Estate Board. First lieutenant and battalion adjutant First Infantry, Michigan National Guard. Republican. Methodist. Member Masonic order. Club: Detroit Rifle. Recreations: Autombiling, shooting. Office: 302 Telegraph Bldg. Residence: 149 Grummond Av.
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BEYER, William Phillip - proprietor Hotel Ste. Clair; born, Detroit, June 29, 1857; son of Johan Barthalamaus Beyer; educated in private schools and at German American Seminary, Detroit; married, Detroit,1897, Cornelia Dupont. Served apprenticeship as steel plate engraver with Calvert Lithographing Co., Detroit, but in 1877 met as accident which changed his vocation; was employed at the Michigan Exchange Hotel, 1877-82; was chief clerk of Montezuma Hotel, owned by the Santa Fe Ry., at Las Vegas, N.M., and teller First National Bank, Las Vegas; returned to Detroit, 1889, as manager of the Wayne Hotel; proprietor Hotel Ste. Claire since 1903. Republican. Lutheran. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. Club: Detroit Yacht. Recreation: Automobiling. Office and residence: Hotel Ste. Claire.
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BEYSTER, John - manufacturer and dealer in lumber, lath, shingles, boxes, etc.; born in Holland, May 27, 1838; served apprenticeship at carpenter's trade in Holland for 51/2 years; came to America, 1867, and located in Detroit; married in Holland, 1860, Hendricka Matthie. Followed carpenter's trade and contracting in Detroit until 1877, when he established planning mill and yard in his own name, which still continues. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Mason
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BIDDLE, Andrew Porter - physician; born, Detroit, Feb. 25, 1862; son of William S. and Susan Dayton (Ogden) Biddle; grandson of Maj. John Biddle, of Detroit, and of John Ogden, judge of supreme court of New Jersey; educated in public schools until 10 years of age; private school, Geneva, Switzerland, 10 to 12; public high school, Heidelberg, Germany, 12 to 15 (1874-77); Detroit High School, 1877-80; naval cadet, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., 1880-83; graduate Detroit College of Medicine, M.D., 1886; married at Boston, Oct. 20 1892, Grace Wilkins; one daughter, Beatrice Bradish Biddle. In practice in Detroit since 1886; professor dermatology and syphilology, Detroit College of Medicine; consulting dermatologist Detroit Board of Health; dermatologist and secretary medical board, St. Mary's Hospital; dermatologist Children's Free Hospital. Member American Dermatological Association, American Roentgen Ray Society, American Medical Association, Michigan State Medical Society (general secretary, 1900-06, and editor of the Journal of the society, 1902-06), Wayne County Medical Society, Detroit Academy of Medicine. Was U.S. pension examining surgeon, 1893-97; major and surgeon 31st Michigan Volunteer Infantry during Spanish-American War, 1898. Republican since campaign of 1896. Episcopalian. Recreation: Amateur gardening. Office: 57 W. Fort St. Residence: 187 Seminole Av.
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BIEBER, Charles H. - Railway official; born, Hillsdale, Mich., (Hillsdale Co) Mar. 17, 1862; son of Jacob and Katherine (Knoll) Bieber; educate in public schools and business of Jackson, Mich.; married at Dearborn, Mich., Oct. 7, 1882, Kate F. Farland. Began railway service at Jackson, as messenger Michigan Central Rd., 1879; was telegraph operator, same road and place, Apr. 1, 1881-Oct. 1, 1882; telegraph operator in office of Fort Wayne & Jackson R.R. at Jackson, 1882-84; returned to freight department of Michigan Central until 1886; clerk in office of general car agent, same road, 1886-90, traveling car agent, 1890-Feb. 1, 1891, general car agent, 1891-1906, superintendent car service same road since Jan. 1, 1906. Was member Michigan National Guard, at Jackson, 1880-83. Republican Episcopalian. Member Masonic order (32), Knights Templar (Past Eminent Commander), Shrine. Clubs: Detroit Transportation, Buffalo Transportation. Recreation: Reading. Office: 57 Michigan Central Depot. Residence: 1094 Trumbull Av.
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BIGELOW, Albert E. - retired; born, Wayne Co., Mich., July 13, 1840; son of William C. and Sarah A. (Prindle) Bigelow; educated in district school of Wayne Co.; married, Marquette, Mich., 1882, Miss Lydia Houk. Began active career in retail lumber business, in Detroit, 1868, and continued until 1897, when he retired to devote his attention to private real estate and other interests. Enlisted in Co. 1, 24th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, Cival War, and served 21/2 years as sergeant, Army of the Potomac; honorably mustered out, 1864. Republican. Baptist. Member Masonic order, Knights Templar (Detroit Commandery No. 1), Detroit Post No. 384, G.A.R. Office: 511 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 821 Northwest Blvd.
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BIGG, Arthur Henry - physician; born, Swansea, Wales, June 1, 1841; son of George and Joan (Clement) Bigg; came to America, 1848; educated at Bloomfield and Greenbush (Ont.) district schools; Catholic parochial school and Picton grammar school, 1854-60; graduate Detroit Medical College, M.D., 1881; post-graduate course New York Post Graduate School, 1885; married, Woodhull, Mich., Nov. 24, 1864, Miss Adaline Euphemia Wyckoff. Was assistant pharmacist to Dr. C. P. Parkill, Owosso, Mich., Apr., 1872-1876; conducted drug store at 337 St. Aubin Av., Detroit, Nov., 1876-Aug., 1883, and at 225 St. Aubin Av., Aug., 1883-Oct., 1888; medical practice since 1881. Member Detroit Academy of Medicine, Wayne County Medical Society, Michigan State Medical Society, American Medical Association. Was township clerk of Woodhull, Mich., 1867. Independent in politics. Congregationalist. Member Royal Arcanum. Recreation: Literature. Office: 271 Woodward Av. Residence: The Madison Apartments.
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BIGGERS, William David - Manager the Continental Co.; born, St. Louis, MO July 1, 1864; son of David A. and Rebecca J. (Lowry) Biggers; educated in public and high schools, St. Louis; married at St. Louis, Oct. 6, 1887, Emma M. Fisse. Began active Career, 1883, in employ of the Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, advancing for 19 years through various positions, resigning position of buyer to become secretary and manager of the Walter A. Zelnicker Supply Co.; resigned from this position Dec. 1, 1904, and became manufacturers' agent for hardware trade; removed to Detroit, Oct. 1, 1906 as secretary of The Continental Co., manufacturers of screen doors and window screens for hardware jobbing trade, and has also been general manager of the company since Apr., 1907. Member school board, Webster Groves, Mo., 1900-02. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Royal Arcanum. Recreations: Golf and baseball. Office: 1120 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 80 Hague Av.
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BILLINGHURST, Allen D. - state manager Union Mutual Life Insurance Co., of Portland, Me.; born, Albion, Mich., (Calhoun Co) July 21, 1871; son of Edwin D. and Frank C. (Bull) Billinghurst; educated at Albion College, Mich.; married at Detroit, Oct. 10, 1904, Minnie S. Williams. Lived on farm until 1893; was on road as traveling salesman for commercial houses until 1902, when he became manager state of Michigan for the Union Mutual Life Insurance Co. Democrat. Recreation: Fishing. Office: 1120-1123 Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Residence: 1654 2nd Av.
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BIRD, Seaman Leggett - Clothier; born, Clintonville, Mich., (Oakland Co) July 8, 1862; son of John A. and Sarah E. (Woodhull) Bird; educated in public schools of Oakland Co., Mich.; married at Pontiac, Mich., 1885, Kate C. Waldo. Has been engaged in the clothing business continuously since the beginning of his active career, in 1882, first at Pontiac and later at Detroit, St. Paul, and with The Hub and Mandel Bros., Chicago, returning to Detroit, 1903, to enter into partnership with R.H. Traver, the firm being Traver-Bird Co., since spring of 1904. (At time of leaving Chicago was offered by Mandel bros. probably the largest money consideration ever made a clothing manager and buyer, viz., $25,000 a year, to remain with the company as buyer of over $1,000,000 worth of clothing annually), Member Detroit of Commerce. Republican in politics. Congregationalist in religious affiliation. Member Masonic order (32), Y.M.C.A., B.P.O.E. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Rushmere, Detroit Golf, Detroit Automobile. Recreations: Golf, automobiling, billiards. Office: 171-175 Woodward Av. Residence: 152 Putnam Av.
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BISHOP, John Remsen - Educator; born, New Brunswick, N. J., Sept. 17, 1860; son of James and Mary (Ellis) Bishop; educated in German schools, 1870-73; St. Paul's School, Concord, N.H., 1873-79; student Yale Univ., 1879-81; A.B., Harvard, 1882; post-graduate study, University of Cincinnati, 1900-03, Ph. D., 1903; married at Trenton, N.J., July 9, 1885, Anna Bartram Newbold. Instructor in Greek and English, St. Paul's School, Concord, N.H. 1882-83; head master Princeton (N.J.) Preparatory School, 1883-7; instructor Hughes High School, Cincinnati, 1888-95; principal Walnut Hill High School, Cincinnati, 1895-1904, principal Eastern High School, Detroit, since 1904; manager auxiliary department University Extension Work, Cincinnati, 1893-1903. Episcopalian. Member National Educational Association, American Philological Association, American Social Science Association, education associations of Michigan and Detroit, Sons of American Revolution. Recreation: Yachting Office: Eastern High School. Residence: 986 Jefferson Av.
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BISHOP, Mathew H. - lawyer; born, Reedsburg, Wis., June 14, 1874; son of Paul and Margaret (Yerk) Bishop; educated in public and high schools, Reedsburg, graduating, 1891; University of Wisconsin, 1891-92; Detroit College of Law, graduating, degree of LL.B., 1899; married at Detroit, Oct. 6, 1904, Mabel E. Reaume. Was admitted to the bar, 1899, and practiced alone until 1902, member firm of Flowers, Moloney & Bishop, 1902-04, and Moloney & Bishop since 1904. Assistant prosecuting attorney, Detroit, 1904-07. Member Detroit Bar Association, Michigan State Bar Association. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Masonic order (32), Knights Templar, Shrine. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 814-815 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 749 Trumbull Avenue.
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BISSELL, John Henry - Lawyer; born, Lyons, N.Y., (Wayne Co) Feb. 22 1846; son of William Henry Augustus and Martha Cotton (Moulton) Bissell; educated at Walnut Hill School and Hobart College, Geneva, receiving degree of M.A., 1869; married, Geneva, June 30, 1869, Annie A. Soverhill. Studied law and was admitted to the bar in Vermont, 1870, New York, 1871, Michigan, 1872, Supreme Court of U.S., 1881; practiced in Geneva, N.Y.,1870-71; removed to Detroit, Feb., 1872; member of firm of Miller, Bissell & Sibley, 1876-95, has since practiced alone. Director and treasurer The Ideal Manufacturing Co.; director The Edison Illuminating Co., of Detroit, The Peninsular Electric Light Co.; member Michigan Fish Commission, 1883-89. President American Fisheries Society and of the Michigan Forestry Association; member American Historical Society, American Forestry Association, American Bar Association, Sigma Phi. Club: Prismatic. Recreations: Fishing and forestry. Office: 25-29 Bank Chambers. Residence: 649 Jefferson Av.
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BLACK, Clarence A. - manufacturer; one of the organizers of the Cadillac Motor Car Co., and is now vice president of the company. With others, built the Detroit, Monroe & Toledo Short Line, now part of the Detroit United Railway. Director Old Detroit National Bank. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Office: Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 1065 Woodward Av.
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BLACK, George M. - manufacturer and transportation official. Secretary and treasurer Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co.; assistant treasurer Detroit & Buffalo Steamboat Co.; treasurer Detroit Seamless Bath Tub Co., Monarch Steel Castings Co., secretary McMillian Estate, Michigan Malleable Iron Co., The Detroit Hotel Co., Ponchartain Hotel Co.; assistant treasurer Grace Hospital; vice chairman Michigan Sprocket Chain Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Office: Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 92 Forest Av., W.
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BLACK, Henry - department store; born, Limerick, Ireland, Apr. 1, 1861; son of Henry and Mary (Sheehy) Blackwell; educated in National schools of Ireland; married, Ireland, 1888, Mary A. Quaide. Began active career, 1878, as clerk in mecantile house in Limerick; came to America, 1890, and lived in New York City for two years; located in Detroit, 1892, and was for a number of years identified with Partridge & Co.; joined with Mr. Partridge, 1901, in organizing the general merchandise firm of Partridge & Blackwell, of which has since been junior partner; vice president Safety Folding Bed Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus, Knights of Equity, A.O.H., C.M.B.A. Office: Cor. Gratiot and Farmer Sts. Residence: 53 Garfield Av.
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BLACK, Maurice - Merchant; born at Toledo. O., (Lucas Co) Sept. 30, 1873; son of Alexander and Theresa Black; educated at Leland Stanford University and at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, graduating, 1896; married at Manawa, Wis., Aug. 18, 1906, Elizabeth Van Adestine. President, treasurer and manager The L. Black Co., optical photo and jewelry goods, wholesale and retail. Club: Detroit Yacht. Office: 156 Woodward Av. Residence: 655 2nd
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BLACKFORD, William H. - Vice president Detroit Casket Co.; born, Paw Paw, Mich., ( Van Buren Co) Feb. 1, 1859; son of John and Ann (Hutchins) Blackford; educated in public schools; married at Detroit, 1902, Leonette Plumer. Lived on a farm until 18; came to Detroit, 1882, and assisted in organizing the Detroit Casket Co., of which he has since been vice president. Vice president Toledo Casket Co. Republican. Presbyterian. Office: 185 Congress St., W. Residence: 672 24th St.
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BLACKMAN, Frank H. - Insurance; born, Eddington, Me., Dec. 29, 1842; son of Francis and Rachel (Garland) Blackman; educated in common schools and at Westbrooke Seminary; married at New York City, Dec. 6, 1868, Ida M. Thompson. Enlisted in 14th Maine Volunteers, 1861, and served three years in Cival War; was in 22 engagements and skirmishes and volunteered in three forlorn hopes; mustered out as captain; was member Michigan State Militia, 11 years, and coloned 3rd Regiment, Michigan National Guard. Took course in business college at Poughkeepsie, N.Y., at close of the war and taught in same college one year; was in clothing store in New York City untill obliged to seek a change of climate on account of ill health; removed to Bay City, Mich., 1870, and engaged in clothing business; came to Detroit, 1881, and has since been identified with insurance business. Senior member Blackman, Glass & Cook, general insurance; president Steel Cooperage Co., Detroit Automatic Sterilizer Co., director Huettman & Cramer Co., Detroit Twist Drill Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Congregationalist (during his residence at Bay City was directly instrumental in establishing there the 1st Congregational church). Member Loyal Legion, Y.M.C.A. (director about 8 years). Recreation: Traveling. Office: 208-209 Moffat Blk. Residence: Du Nord Apts.
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BLACKSLEE, Jay M.President Union Casualty Co.; born, Lansingville, N.Y., Oct. 1, 1864; son of Horce and Jennie (Sharpsteen) Blakeslee; educated in public schools of St. Louis, Mich.; married at St. Louis, Mich., (Gratiot Co) Dec. 11, 1894, Etta M. Disinger. Began active career at 16 years of age as messenger for Western Union Telegraph Co., and followed telegraphing for Western Union and railroads until 1892; editor Penny News, a daily paper of St. Louis, Mich., 1892, agent and correspondent Detroit Free Press and Evening News; district manager for 12 years of the United States Health and Accident Insurance Co. of Saginaw, Mich., locating at Traverse City, 1897; has been president of the Union Casualty Co., health and accident insurance, since Feb. 1, 1907. Member Knights of Pythias, B.P.O.E., K.O.T.M., Knights of the Grip, D.O.K.K. (secretary Lalla Rookh Temple, Traverse City, 1902-07). Recreation: Fishing for trout in Northern Michigan. Office: 603 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 602 14th Av.
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BLAND, Joseph Edward - lawyer; born, London, Ont., May 5, 1866; son of Robert and Ann (Caughlin) Bland; educated in public schools, business college and University of Michigan, receiving degrees of LL. B., 1895, and LL. M., 1896; unmarried. Began practice at Detroit, 1896; lieutenant commander and paymaster Michigan Naval Brigade; served in Spanish-American War, 1898, as member of crew of U.S.S. Yosemite; member House of Representatives, Michigan legislature, 1901-2 and 1905-6, and was elected to state senate Nov. 6, 1906. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason. Member Fine Arts Society. Club: Detroit Boat. Recreations: Music and aquatics. Office: 510 Wayne County Savings Bank Bldg. Residence: 165 West Fort St.
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BLAIR, Frank W. - banker; born in Oakland Co., Mich., May 13, 1870; son of Henry H. and Sarah (Warrener) Blair; educated in public schools of Birmingham, Mich; married at Detroit, Nov. 22, 1899, Ellen Ferrier. Began active career as clerk in drug store, Birmingham, continuing 1891-9; in state accountant's office as assistant state accountant, 1900-4; state bank examiner for state of Michigan, 1904-6; auditor Peoples State Bank, 1906-Feb., 1908 president Union Trust Co., Detroit, since Feb. 14, 1908; one of the owners of Bank of Riverside, Mich. Republican. Mason; member Knights of Pythias. Club: Detroit. Recreation: Baseball. Office: Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 59 Atkinson Av.
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BLEIL, Herman J. - manager Standard Trunk Co.; born Detroit, Nov. 23, 1857; son of George and Christina Bleil; educated in Bishop Union School; married at Detroit, 1884, Miss Matilda Schonith. Began active career in employ of Martin Meier & Co., Detroit, May 1, 1870, later making his home in Chicago and St. Louis; returned to Detroit, 1881, and was with Martin Meier & Co. until 1906, when became manager of the Standard Trunk Co., manufacturers of trunks, cases, ext., for commercial purposes, also local selling agents for Jacob F. Meier Co. Republican. Methodist. Member I.O.O.F. Office: 143 Jefferson Av. Residence: 456 Dix Av.
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BLESCH, August F. - manger Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Co.; born, Baden, Germany, Aug. 30, 1848; son of Adam and Rosina May Blesch; came to America with parents, who located near Columbus, O., educated in public schools; married at Columbus, June 9, 1889, Frances Timmers. Lived on farm until 1860; worked in woolen mill, 1860-64, railroaded, 1864-67, and connected with plumbing trade as apprentice, journeyman and foreman, 1867-72; organized plumbing firm of Blesch & Kile, which continued 1872-79; was superintendent Columbus (O.) Water Works, 1879-83; organized the Columbus Brass Co. and was its president and manager, 1883-1901; disposed of interest Nov. 1, 1901, resigned his position and accepted management of the Detroit Works of the Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Co. of Michigan, inc., which office he now holds, being also secretary and member board of directors. President Employers' Association of Detroit, 1906-07; member Detroit Board of Commerce. Recreations: Boating and traveling. Office: 132-168 Clark Av. Residence: 257 Grand Blvd., E.
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BLOOMSTROM, Carl H. - President the Blomstrom Manufacturing Co., born, Grand Rapids, Mich., (Kent Co) Apr. 11, 1867; son of Charles Gustav and Elizabeth (Carlson) Blomstrom; took special course in engineering at Grand Rapids, 1884; received degree of M.E. from International Correspondence School of Scranton, Pa.; married at Detroit, 1889, Anna Berglund. Began active career as mechanic in employee of F.C. Wells Pump Co., Chicago; was in Marquette, Mich., in manufacturing line, 1896-01; came to Detroit, 1901 and established the Blomstrom Manufacturing Co., builders of high grade automobiles, of which has been president and general manager from the beginning. Also manager Lake Shore Engine Works, Marquette; vice president and manager C.H. Blomstrom Motor Co., Detroit. Republican Lutheran. Member Masonic order (32), Shrine. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: Cor. Leib and Wright. Residence: 399 Clark Av.
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BLOOMFIELD, Sidney J. - real estate; born, London, Eng., Sept. 14, 1880; son of Rev. Frank and Charlotte (Williams) Blomfield; came to Michigan with parents at 6 years of age; student for 3 years at Olivet College; unmarried. Began active career as receiving clerk for the Pingree Co., 1901, continuing until 1904; studied law at night at Detroit College of Law, 1904-06; entered real estate and fire insurance business for self, 1904, and has developed a lucrative business in building houses, $3,000 to $4,000 each, and selling them to home seekers; built and sold 25 houses in 1906; proprietor Blomefield & Co., partner Northwestern Mercantile Co. Congregationalist. Member Masonic order. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 88 Griswold St. Residence: 155 Henry St.
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BLOOMGARDEN, Abraham J. - wholesale produce; born in Germany, Aug. 22, 1862; son of Jacob M. and Leah (Kohnheim) Bloomgarden; came to America with parents, 1865; educated in public schools of Peoria, Ill.; married, Detroit, Apr. 6, 1886, Miss M Zohn. Was in meat business with his father for six years and in retail fruit and vegetable business for two years; has been engaged in wholesale produce and fruit jobbing in his own name since Aug. 1, 1888. Member Detroit Produce Exchange. Member of the Jewish church and of the Knights of Pythias. Recreation: Driving. Office: 33 Woodbridge St., W. Residence: 140 Pitcher St.
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BLUE, Charles Frederick - Manager Crucible Steel Co. of America, Detroit; born Memphis, Tenn., Jan. 16, 1883; son of Charles F. and Florence (Reiford) Blue; educated by private tutelage at Memphis and Jackson, Tenn.; unmarried. Began active career as mechanical and civil engineer, with the Mobile & Ohio R.R., working between St. Louis and the Gulf Coast; was next with Armour & Co., Chicago, in the charge of refrigerator lines in Tennessee and Mississippi; was in charge of railroad department of the First Sterling Steel Co., Pittsburg, Pa., and later was at St. Louis as Western manager for A. O. Norton & Co., of Boston; became identified with the Crucible Steel Co. of America, Pittsburg, Pa., and has been in charge of its business at Detroit since May, 1906. Episcopalian. Member Masonic order. Clubs: Country, Detroit Riding. Recreation: Horseback riding. Office: Cor. Wayne and Woodbridge Sts. Residence: Country Club, Detroit.
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BLUMENTHAL, David - secretary and treasurer American Paper Stock Co.; born, Russia, Sept. 15, 1862; son of Louis and Anna (Simons) Blumenthal; educated in Russia and in public schools of Indianapolis; married at Toledo, O., Nov. 8, 1885, Celia Epstein. Entered paper stock business, 1878, as member of firm of L. Blumenthal & Sons, and since 1895 has been secretary and treasurer American Paper Stock Co., wholesale dealers and garders of cotton and woolen rags, rubber, metals, etc. Also president American Lubricator Co. Republican. Jewish religion; trustee Congregation Shaarey Zedeck; member United Charities, and Talmud Torah Association. Member Board of Commerce, Loyal Guard. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 297 Orleans St. Residence: 90 Alfred St.
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BODA, Orville S. - Superintendent Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Detroit; born, Dayton, Ohio, (Montgomery Co) Sept. 3, 1868; son of Fernandes O. and Rhoda (McNutt) Boda; educated in public schools; married at Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 21, 1892, Bessie Lytle. Learned printing trade and engaged in newspaper work until 1894; became connected with Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. first as solicitor; was made assistant superintendent, 1897, and has been superintendent since 1900. Member Detroit Underwriters' Association (2nd vice president). Independent in politics. Methodist. Member Masonic order. Recreations: Outdoor sports, Office: 234 Woodward Av. Residence: 111 Delaware Av.
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BODEN, John Mucklow - real estate and building; born, Southfield, Mich., (Oakland Co) Jan. 27, 1842; son of Thomas and Mary Ann (Mucklow) Boden; educated in district schools of Redford and Southfield and in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Oct. 7, 1872, Miss Lottie E. Anscomb. Began active career as collection clerk of State Bank of Michigan, May 15, 1862, continuing with its successor, the First National, as collection teller until resigned, June, 1885; also during this time was member of grocery firm of F.D. Hart & Co., 1871-76, and bought out the Scotch Tea Store, 1878, and operated as Boden & Co., for three years; removed to Northville, Mich., 1885, and organized and was president and treasurer Boden Condensed Milk Co.; sold out and returned to Detroit,1887; engaged successfully in grocery business as W.H. Anscomb & Co., 1888-1907; in real estate and building since July 1, 1907. Trustee and treasurer Trumbull Av. Presbyterian Church. Democrat. Recreation: Expect to do a little traveling. Residence: 547 Trumbull Av.
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BODMAN,Henry E. - lawyer; born, Toledo, O.; graduate University of Michigan, Ph, B., 1896. Admitted to practice law at Toledo, O., 1897, and removed to Detroit the same year; member of law firm of Angell, Boynton, McMillan & Bodman since 1902. Member Michigan State Bar Association, Detroit Bar Association, Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, University. Office: 703 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 169 Van Dyke Av.
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BOGUE, George G. - Wholesale hardware, cutlery and sporting goods; born, Pittsford, Vt., Feb. 26, 1854; son of Bishop C. and S. Cordelia (Garfield) Bogue; educated in district school of North Bloomfield, N.Y., and at Clinton Liberal Institute, Clinton, N.Y., married, 1st at Paw Paw, Mich., (Van Buren Co) Oct. 14, 1880, Clara A. Martin (died, May 18, 1903); 2nd, at Chicago, Sept. 16, 1905, Mrs. Martha H. Bogue (nee Harris). Came to Michigan and began active career as clerk with A.P. Gardner, Albion, Mich., 1873; entered employment of Free & Martin, Paw Paw, Mich., 1874; came to Detroit and was connected with Buhl, DuCharme & Co., 1876-79, DuCharme, Fletcher & Co., 1879-85; became partner in the firm, 1885, sold out his interest, 1898; bought interest in business of Standart Brothers, Ltd., 1899, and has been vice chairman of the company since Jan., 1902. Republican. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Rushmere. Recreations: Fishing, boating, launching. Office: 155-161 Woodbridge St. Residence: 697 Cass Av.
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BOLLES, John Edward - proprietor and owner of J.E. Bolles Iron & Wire Works; born, Chelsea, Mich., (Washtenaw) Nov. 10, 1847; son of Frederick A. and Sarah (Wooster) Bolles; educated in public schools of Chelsea, Ypsilanti Seminary, and a graduate of Ann Arbor High School with advance preparation for Sophomore year in the State University; came to Detroit in 1866 and was identified with the dry goods business for six years. Married, 1st, Detroit, Mar. 6, 1872, Harriet F. Snow, deceased in 1895; 2nd marriage in Dearborn, May 14, 1901, to Miss Laura B. Whitmore. Began his career as a manufacturer in 1872--member of firm of Snow & Bolles; sold out his interest in 1877 and was in same line of business with E.T. Barnum until 1881; organized the firm of J.E. Bolles & Co. in 1882, which became the J.E. Bolles Iron & Wire Works in 1897, manufacturers of plain and ornamental iron and wire work. Since 1893 has been actively engaged in Organized Sunday School Work, 1st, as president of the Wayne County Sunday School Association,1894-5; leader in the Great Sunday School Rally Day Celebrations, held in Detroit, 1893-1899; president of the Michigan State Sunday School Association, 1902-03; continuously since, member of both County and State Executive committees; member of Central Methodist Episcopal Church, held various official positions in same, including superintendent of the Sunday School, 1893-6. One of the incorporators of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children; member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican in politics. Recreation: Lake Orion Assembly Resort, Sunday School work and traveling. Office: Corner Fourth and Porter Sts. Residence: 948 Cass Av.
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BOMGART, Frank E. - vice president Farrand, Williams & Clark; born in Lenox Co., Ont., Aug. 4, 1865; son of Abram L. and Helen (Hawley) Bogart; educated in public schools of Ontario; married at Saginaw, Mich., 1896, Susie B. Shaw. Began in drug business with Barrick, Roller & Co., Philadelphia, 1885; came to Detroit, 1888, as traveling salesman for Farrand, Williams & Co., wholesale druggists, and continued with its successor, Farrand, Williams & Clark, of which has been vice president since it incorporation. Office: 11 Larned St., E. Residence: 85 Haigh Av.
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BOND, Fred M. - Lawyer; born, St. John's, Mich., (Clinton Co) Jan. 18, 1878; son of John S. and Marie M. (Otrey) Bond; educated in district school; public and high schools of Farmington, Mich.; Law Department, University of Michigan, degree of LL. B., 1901; married at Farmington, Sept. 15, 1903, (Oakland Co) Anna E. Wolfe. Has engaged in practice of law since June, 1901. Circuit court commissioner Oakland Co., Mich., 1904-06; secretary The Hoffman Home Realty Co., since June 1, 1907. Member Detroit Bar Association. Republican. Methodist. Member Masonic order. Recreation: Outdoor sports, Office: 724-725 Chamber of Commerce. Residence: Gd. River Av., 1st house outside city limits, Detroit.
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BONNING, Carl - physician; born, Felsberg, Germany, Jan. 26, 1885; son of Wilhelm and Marie (Diederich) Bonning; educated in public and private schools of Germany; universities of Marburg and Strassburg, degree of M.D., Dec. 30, 1882; married, Detroit, Dec. 26, 1885, Hermine C. Kiefer. Has engaged in practice at Detroit since April, 1883. Member American Medical Association, Michigan State, and Wayne County Medical societies. Republican. Address: 99 E. High St.
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BOOK, James B. - physician; born, Toronto, Can., Nov 7, 1843; son of Jonathan J. and Hannah P. (Smith) Book; educated at Milton grammer school; matriculated in Medical Department Victoria University, Toronto; received degree of M.D., from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, 1865; married at Detroit, 1889, Clotilde Palms. After graduating in medicine, spent 2 years in Europe, half of the time at Guy's Hospital Medical School, London, and the remainder of the time in attendance at clinics in Paris and Vienna; located in Detroit, 1867, and practiced until 1892, since which time he has devoted his attention to his real estate interests. Director Commercial National Bank. Member American Medical Association, Michigan State Medical Society, Wayne Co. Medical Society. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Country, Detroit Boat, Office: Campau Bldg. Residence: The Palms.
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BOOTH, Clarence G. - vice president and general manager Pressed Steel Sanitary Manufacturing Co.; born, Toronto, Ont.; son of George and Myrtilla Camellia (Smith) Booth; educated at Model School and collegiate institute, Toronto; married at Toronto, June 30, 1898, Clara Mary Coleman. Began in business in Toronto with firm of Booth & Son, coppersmiths, 1890, the firm later becoming The Booth Copper Co., with which he continued until Dec., 1897; came to Detroit as manager of the Steel Bath Manufacturing Co., and in Feb., 1900, bought out the company and conducted business under his own name until Feb., 1907; then organized the Pressed Steel Sanitary Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of porcelain enameled seamless steel bath tubs. President Peerless Heater Valve Co., Flint, Mich.; treasurer The Booth Cooper Co., Ltd., Toronto, Can. Recreations: Outdoor sports, reading. Office: 450 Franklin Av. Residence: 31 Euclid Av.
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BOOTH, Edwin J. - secretary Michigan Fire and Marine Insurance Co.; born, Enfield, Conn., Apr. 9, 1864; son of John R. and Julia T. (Heath) Booth; educated in public schools; married, Detroit, Apr., 1890, Jessie Crawford. Began active career, Apr., 1881, at age of 17, in the office of the Michigan Fire and Marine Insurance Co.; was appointed assistant secretary, 1891, and has been secretary of the company since 1901. Member Detroit Fire Underwriters' Association. Republican. Presbyterian. Club: Detroit Boat. Recreation: Fishing. Office: Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 51 Stimson Pl.
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BOOTH, George G. - publisher; born, Toronto, Can., Sept. 24, 1864; son of Henry Wood and Clara L. (Gagnier) Booth; educated in public schools of Toronto until 1872, and at St. Thomas, Ont., until 1881; married at Detroit, June 1, 1887, Ellen Warren Scripps. Began in manufacturing business, 1883, and conducted it successfully under his own name; sold out to engage in newspaper business as manager Detroit Evening News, Aug., 1888, and became president of the company, 1906; established Evening Press, Grand Rapids, Mar., 1893, and with associates, purchased Times-Press, Bay City, 1904; was for several years principal owner of the Chicago Journal, purchased from John R. Wilson. President The Evening New Association, Detroit, The Evening Press Co., Grand Rapids, The Bay City Times Co., Bay City, Mich.; vice president The James E. Scripps Corporation, Detroit; also executor of estate of James E. Scripps (principal owner The Detroit News and a large property owner of Detroit). Club: Detroit. Recreation: Home life on country estate. Office: 65 Shelby St., Detroit. Residence: 605 Trumbull Av., Detroit; country residence: Cranbrook, Birmingham P.O., Mich.
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BOOTH, Ralph H. - President The Jackson Citizen Co., Jackson, Mich.; born, Toronto, Can., Sept. 29, 1873; son of Henry Wood and Clara L. (Gagnier) Booth; educated in public schools of Canada and Detroit; married at Chicago, May 23, 1906, M. Mary Batterman. Removed with parents to Detroit, Apr., 1881; began active career with Detroit National Bank, Jan., 1888; with The Detroit Tribune as cashier and later business manager, 1892-95; removed to Chicago, June 25, 1895; with Chicago Journal as secretary and manager, and later became editor and publisher until Apr. 1, 1904, when returned to Detroit, as editor and publisher The Detroit Tribune, later president and publisher The Grand Rapids Herald; now president and publisher The Jackson Citizen-Press; director Pressed Steel Sanitary Manufacturing Co. Republican. Member Reformed Episcopal Church. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Boat, Y.M.C.A. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 450 Franklin St. Residence: 433 Jefferson Av.
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BORGMAN, Henry P. - Banking; born, Detroit, Mar. 13, 1865; son of Charles H. and Pauline (Purlier) Borgman; educated in public schools, 1871-74, German-American Seminary, 1874-80, Goldsmith's Business College, 1880-81; married at Detroit, Nov. 20, 1889, Anna Kremer. Left school to became clerk in law office, continuing for three months; was bookkeeper for Robinson Bros., wholesale liquors, for three years, then worked at carpenter trade three months, at the end of which time returned to office employment; after an experience of one year in insurance office, became connected with State Savings Bank, June 20, 1885, and has since been cashier of the savings department. Also secretary and treasurer McLaughlin Bros. Real Estate Co.; secretary Valpey Shoe Co., Ltd.; vice president Springwells Brick Co. Served for six years in Michigan National Guard. Clubs: Bankers', Detroit Yacht, Harmonie Society (treasurer). Office: The People's State Bank. Residence: 132 Horton Av.
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BORNMAN, Charles F. - printing and book binding; born at Detroit, Aug. 11, 1866; son of John and Mary (Holstein) Bornman; educated in public schools of Detroit and at business college; married at Holden, Mo., Apr. 17, 1895, Myrtus Daniels. Began active career, 1883, by learning printing trade with O.S. Gulley Bornman & Co.; was taken into partnership and firm became John Bornman & Sons, 1892, which still continues; vice president German-American Loan and Trust Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Curling. Office: 12-18 Larned St., E. Residence: 134 Delaware Av.
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BORNMAN, John - printer and book binder; born near Neustadt, Germany, Aug. 18, 1836; son of Dietrich and Elizabeth (Immel) Bornman; came to America with parents early in life and was educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1862, Martha A. Hollstein. Learned printer's trade with old Detroit Advertiser, beginning 1857; entered employ of O.S. Gulley, printers, 1864, and was admitted to firm of O.S. Gulley & Co., 1875; organized firm of John Bornman & Son, 1895, of which he has since been the head. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Typothetae. Republican as to politics. Evangelical in religious belief. Charter member German Protestant Home for Orphans and Old People. Member National Fraternal Union. Recreation: Culture of flowers (amateur). Office: Cor. Larned and Bates Sts. Residence: 108 Alexandrine Av., W.
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BOSS, Cyrus - Cashier Detroit Savings Bank; born, Scituate, R.I.; son of Samuel and Lucinda (Joslin) Boss, and grandson of Captain Benjamin Boss, a soldier of the Revolutionary War; educated in public schools of Rhode Island; married at Detroit in 1893, Genevieve M. Shear. Came to Detroit, 1880, "alexander I. mcleod"and studied law in office of Sidney D. Miller; entered employ of The Detroit Savings Bank, 1887, was elected cashier, 1905, and still continues in that position. Republican. Office: Detroit Savings Bank. Residence: 66 Hazelwood Av.
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BOTHFIELD, Charles Clarence - Consulting and inspecting engineer; born at New York City, 1863; son of Herman Federick and Julia (Ferguson) Bothfeld; educated in public schools of Boston and Newton, Mass.; S.B., Civil Engineering Department, Massachusetts Institue of Technology, 1884; unmarried. In Employ of Edge Moor Bridge and Iron Works, Wilmington, Del., 1885-86; with Keystone Bridge Co., Pittsburg, 1886-87; in private practice as consulting and inspecting engineer since 1887. President Detroit Pneumatic Tool Co.; secretary and director American Concrete Steel Co., Detroit. Republican. Unitarian. Member Detroit Engineering Society. Clubs: Detroit, Yondotega, Detroit Country, Old Club. Recreations: Golf, Tennis. Office: 1218 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: Detroit Club.
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BOURKE, Michael Patrick - lawyer; born, Detroit, May 31, 1874; son of Patrick and Margaret (Scanlan) Bourke; educated in public schools; Detroit College, graduating, A.B., 1897; Detroit College of Law, LL. B., 1900; unmarried. Began practice in Detroit, 1900; appointed assistant attorney general and spent three years (1903-1906) in Lansing; resumed practice in Detroit as member of the firm of Navin, Sheahan & Bourke. Secretary Marmola Co. Republican. Roman Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus, Knights of Equity. Recreation: Baseball. Office: 703 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 406 Trumbull Av.
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BOURNE, John Hill - clergyman, publisher; born in Shillaly, Ireland, Apr. 3, 1870; son of Henry and Emma (Hill) Bourne; came to America with parents, 1873; educated in public schools of Newark, N.J., South Jersey Institute, Bridgeton, N.J., and at Crozer Theological Seminary, Chester, Pa.; married at Bridgton, N.J., Dec. 25, 1896, Mary Carll. Ordained to ministry, of Baptist Church, 1896; pastor, Worcester, Mass., 1896-1901, Las Vegas, N.M., 1901-02, Woodward Av. Baptist Church, Detroit, 1902-06; publisher, manager and treasurer Michigan Christian Herald (Baptist state paper) since 1906. Mason (Corinthian Lodge No. 241). Recreation: Farming. Office: 88 Grisworld St., Detroit. Residence: Royal Oak, Mich.
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BOUTELL, Alexander A. - President Detroit Graphite Manufacturing Co.; born, Avoca, N.Y., Jan. 13, 1840; son of Samuel and Caroline (Billsen) Boutell; educated in common schools and high schools of Milford and Ypsilanti, Mich.; married at Ypsilanti, (Washtenaw Co) July 20, 1868, Harriet J. Carpenter (now deceased). Began active career in Detroit as bookkeeper for Mowry & Co., tobacconists, Aug., 1867; acted as executor of estate of J. Mowry, 1871-Jan. 1, 1874; in banking business with Bowen & McGowan, Coldwater, Mich., 1874-76; in employ of Walker McGraw Co., Detroit, 1876-78; became secretary-treasurer Globe Tobacco Co., Windsor, Ont., 1878, and was secretary-treasurer and manager of the company at Detroit, 1880-Jan. 1, 1892, when he resigned after having built up an extensive business; was for 4 years secretary of the Detroit Chamber of Commerce; began manufacture of paints, Dec. 1892, as the Detroit Graphite Manufacturing Co., in which has since continued. Enlisted in 1st Michigan Lancers, fall of 1861. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Detroit, Wayne, Detroit Boat, Old. Recreations: Social life of the club and traveling. Office: 10 12th Residence: 423 2nd Av.
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BOWEN, Herbert - lawyer; born, East Aurora, N.Y.; studied law and was admitted to the bar before the Supreme Court of the State. Has practiced in Detroit since 1869; member of firm of Bowen, Douglas, Whiting & Durfin. Office: 614 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 33 Forest Av., West.
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Treasurer and general manager D.M. Ferry & Co.; born, Green Bay, Wis., July 12, 1857; son of Charles Clark and Julia M. (Hard) Bowen; educated in public schools of Detroit; Kalamazoo (Mich.) College (freshman year); entered sophomore class University of Rochester and was graduated, A.B., 1879; married at Rochester, May 10, 1881, Grace M. Woodbury. Came to Detroit after leaving college, 1879, and entered employ of D.M. Ferry & Co., seedsmen; was elected treasurer, 1887, and general manager, 1900, which positions he has since held. Also president Cadillac Motor Car Co.; president Standard Life and Accident Insurance Co. of Detroit, Mich., vice president Security Trust Co.; director Edison Illuminating Co., Michigan Savings Bank. President Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican as to politics. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Old Club. Recreation: Traveling. Office: D.M. Ferry & Co. Residence: 54 Peterboro St.
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BOWER, Seymour - General superintendent Michigan Fish Commission; born, Clarkston, Mich. (Oakland Co) Apr. 3, 1855; son of Charles and Margaret (Spencer) Bower; educated in public schools of Oakland Co., Mich.; married at Deerfield, Mich., (Lewanee Co) Oct. 12, 1880, Miss Exene M. Taft. Engaged in drug business at Clarkston and elsewhere, 1873-80; was connected with United States Fish Commission, 1880-93; general superintendent of the Michigan Fish Commission since 1893. Secretary American Fisheries Society, 1899-1901; president Village of Northville, Mich., for two years. Republican. Member Masonic order, Knights Templar. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: Peninsular Bank Bldg. Residence: 307 Meldrum Av.
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BOWLES, George C. - dentist; born, London, Eng., Mar. 2, 1868; son of John and Sarah E. (Lee) Bowles; came to Detroit with parents, 1871; educated in public schools of Detroit; Pennsylvannia College of Dental Surgery, 1888-91, D.D.S., 1891; married at Maple, Mich., Aug. 15, 1891, Lillian A. Hopkins. Began practice at Schenecas, N.Y., 1891; returned to Detroit, 1898, where he has since practiced. Member Michigan State Dental Society, 1st District Dental Society (president, 1906-07). Recreation: Reading. Address: 32 Warren Av., W.
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Secretary, treasurer and general manager American Butter and Cheese Co.; born, Gang Mills, N.Y., Aug. 31, 1873; son of Lucius S. and Elizabeth Ann (Hurd) Bowman; educated in common schools; married, Indianapolis, Ind., July 22, 1903, Olive F. Pursell. Has been engaged in butter, cheese and egg business since 1893 and has been executive officer of the American Butter and Cheese Co. since Feb. 22, 1904. Also president American Butter and Cheese Co., Cleveland; member firm Sakewitz, McMillan & Bowman, and the Michigan White Clover Honey Co., both of Detroit; director American Butter and Cheese Co., Louisville, Ky., and American Dairy Co., Indianapolis. Member Chistian Church. Office: 31-33 Griswold St. Residence: 192 Westminster Av.
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BOYDELL, Frank J. - president The Boydell Bros. White Lead and Color Co.; born, Detroit, July 9, 1866; son of John and Mary (Gliddan) Boydell; educated in public schools of Detroit and at Michigan Military Academy; married at Detroit, Oct. 16, 1893, Florence E. Dixon. Has been connected with The Boydell Bros. White Lead and Color Co. since Jan. 9, 1892, and since death of father in 1907 has been presidnet of the company, manufacturers and jobbers in paints, leads, colors, window glass, varnishes and painters' supplies. Member Masonic order (32), past master Palestine Lodge No. 357, A.F. & A.M., and past potentate Moslem Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 40 Champlain St. Residence: 458 John R St.
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BOYER, Joseph - president Burroughs Adding Machine Co., manufacturers of adding machines; born, Canada, 1848. Learned machinist's trade early in life and followed it in St. Louis, Mo., for 31 years; inventor of the first successful pneumatic hammer, such as are used for riveting on steel constructed buildings, steamships and boilers; associated with William S. Burroughs in the construction of the first Burroughs adding machine, the work being performed in his shop; has been actively identified with the construction and distribution of the machines since the beginning, and has been at the head of the company since 1902 (plant removed from St. Louis to Detroit in 1904). Member Detroit of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Old Club, North Channel Fishing Club. Recreations: Fishing, hunting and motoring. Office: Cor. 2nd Av. and Amsterdam St. Residence: 637 Woodward Av.
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BOYNTON, Herbert Eugene - Born, Essex Co., N.Y., Jan. 29, 1864; son of Henry D. and Amanda M. (Bartlit) Boynton; educated in St. Clair (Mich.) High School up to 1878; Somerville Academy, graduating, 1883; University of Michigan, degree of B.A., 1886; unmarried. Has been engaged in practice in Detroit since May 2, 1887; member of law firm of Angell, Boynton, McMillan & Bodman, organized, 1892. Director and member executive committee Union Trust Co.; director Pontchartain Hotel Co., New York Car Wheel Co. Republican. Member Psi Upsilon. Clubs: Yondotega, Detroit, Country, Detroit Boat, Old Club. Recreation: Boating. Office: Union Trust Bldg. Residence: Detroit Club
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BRABB, Roy C. - Diamond merchant, jeweler and silversmith; born, Romeo, Mich., (Macomb Co) Mar. 21, 1879; son of M.I. and Louise (Collins) Brabb; educated at Michigan Military Academy, Orchard Lake, Mich.; married at Detroit, 1904, Miss Vera Lucking. Associated with his father in lumbering, banking and other lines of business upon leaving school; secretary W.A. Sturgeon & Co., 1902-07, and has been treasurer of the company since July 1, 1907. Democrat. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Yacht, Detroit Golf, Detroit Automobile Club. Recreations: Automobiling, yachting and golf. Office: 237-241 Woodward Av. Residence: 651 Woodward Av.
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BRACE, William V. - vice president the Commercial Milling Co.; born, Detroit, Oct. 5, 1861; son of William H. and Mary F. (Edmunds) Brace; educated in Detroit public and high schools and Mayhew's Business College; married at Richmond Hill, Ont., Sept. 30, 1891, Sarah Elizabeth Morgan. Began active career, 1881, in employ of Phelps, Brace & Co., wholesale grocers, Detroit; became member of the firm and later an officer in the corporation; purchased interest in The Commercial Milling Co., Oct, 15, 1906, and has since been manager of the company. Director Michigan Fire and Marine Insurance Co. Republican. Methodist. Club: Detroit Boat. Recreations: Fishing, shooting and camping. Office: 33-55 Randolph St. Residence: 42 Kirby Av., W.
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BRACE, William Henry - Teas and coffees; born, Cleveland, O., Apr. 3, 1833; son of William and Lucy (Reynolds) Brace; educated in public schools and Janesville (Wis.) Academy, graduating, 1852; married, Sinclairville, N.Y., Mary Edmunds. Began active career, 1855, in wholesale grocery of W. Phelps & Bro., Detroit; became partner in the house, 1862, incorporated, 1886, and was president of Phelps, Brace & Co. until 1907, when the business was disposed of to Lee, Cady & Smart. President W. W. Krag Co., importers of tea and coffee, Standard Pure Food Co.; director Detroit White Lead Works, Michigan Wire Cloth Co., Michigan Mutual Life Insurance co. Was member of the Detroit Light Guard for 7 years. Republican. Methodist. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. Club: Old Club. Recreations: Boating, fishing and baseball. Office: 43 Jefferson Av., W. Residence: 132 Bagg St.
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Vice president Federal Casualty Co.; born, Hannibal, N.Y., Oct. 30, 1855; son of William W. and Sarah A. (Teller) Brackett; educated in public schools of Hannibal; married at New Albany, Ind., Feb., 1895, Minnie Belser. Lived on farm and was engaged in mercantile business until 1880; traveling salesman for Empire Drill Co., Jackson, Mich., 1880-83, and had charge of the Louisville (Ky.) office of the company until 1896; was secretary and manager Columbia Insurance Co., Indianapolis, until Jan. 1, 1907, when the company was merged into the Federal Casualty Co., of which he was elected vice president. Also vice president Wood-Carnahan Co., Indianapolis. Republican. Methodist. Member M.A.W., Ben Hur. Club: Marion (Indianapolis). Office: 533 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 179 Merrick Av.
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BRADBEER, George J. - manufacturer furnace pipe, oak belting, etc.; born, Cobourg, Ont., Dec. 13, 1848; son of William and Elizabeth (Jones) Bradbeer; educated in public schools of Cobourg and at Victoria College; married, London, Ont., 1897, Nellie Lenox. Lived in Cleveland, O., 1865-75; engaged in bookkeeping until he entered business for himself, 1889, as secretary of the Safety Furnace Pipe Co., in which he still continues. Also president Climax Oak Belting Co. Member Masonic order. Club: Detroit Boat. Recreations: Hunting, fishing, boating. Office: 27-29 Bates St. Residence: 60 Lincoln Av.
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BRADWAY, Ira J. - Vice president Federal Casualty Co.; born, Hannibal, N.Y., Oct. 30, 1855; son of William W. and Sarah A. (Teller) Brackett; educated in public schools of Hannibal; married at New Albany, Ind., Feb., 1895, Minnie Belser. Lived on farm and was engaged in mercantile business until 1880; traveling salesman for Empire Drill Co., Jackson, Mich., 1880-83, and had charge of the Louisville (Ky.) office of the company until 1896; was secretary and manager Columbia Insurance Co., Indianapolis, until Jan. 1, 1907, when the company was merged into the Federal Casualty Co., of which he was elected vice president. Also vice president Wood-Carnahan Co., Indianapolis. Republican. Methodist. Member M.A.W., Ben Hur. Club: Marion (Indianapolis). Office: 533 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 179 Merrick Av.
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BRADY, James J. - 2d vice president and factory manager E.R. Thomas Detroit Co., automobile manufacturers. Residence: 1684 Helen Avenue
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BRADY, John H. - president and manager J.H. Brady Auto Co.; born, Detroit, Mar. 10,1873; son of James and Elizabeth (O'Neill) Brady; educated in public schools of Detroit; unmarried. In the bicycle business, 1899-1904; began in auto business with the Packard Motor Co. in 1904; organized the J.H. Brady Auto Co., and has since been its president. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Democrat. Catholic. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Detroit Yacht, Detroit Automobile. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: 334 Jefferson Av. Residence: 120 Gladstone Av.
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BRADY, Mathew - physician; born, St. Thomas, Ont., Aug. 8, 1856; son of Patrick and Bridget (Doyle) Brady; educated in public schools, collegiate instates at St. Thomas and Hamilton, Ont., St. Michael's College, Toronto, graduating, 1879; attended University of Michigan one year, and Bellevue Medical College, New York City, two years, receiving degree of M.D., 1883; married at Detroit, June 15, 1886, Josephine E. Collins. Spent his earlier years on his father's farm; has practiced in Detroit since 1883; gynecologist on staff St. Mary's Hospital. Member Wayne County and Michigan State Medical societies, American Medical Association. Member Rainbow Fishing Club. Office: 607 Washington Arcade. Residence: Charlevoix Apts.
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BRADY, Robert McClelland - manufacturer; born, Detroit, May 3, 1868; son of George Nexsen and Augusta (McClelland) Brady; educated in public schools and St. Paul's Grammer School, Detroit; Trinity College, Hartford, Conn., graduating, B.S., 1890; married, Detroit, Oct., 1897, Mary Belle Holland. Has been engaged in manufacturing business in Detroit since 1898, and is president and treasurer of the Hygeia Filter Co., manufacturers of water filters of all capacities; U.S. jury commissioner Eastern district of Michigan. Independent Democrat. Episcopalian. Member Psi Upsilon fraternity. Clubs: University, Detroit Boat. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 142 W. Larned St. Residence: 249 Seminole Av.
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BRATT, Willis Sinclair - Commercial agent Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry.; born, Dunleith, Ill., Apr. 10, 1861; son of Nelson M. and Julia E. (Sinclair) Bratt; educated in Clinton (Ia.) High School; married, Clinton, Nov. 16, 1887, Mary Gillis. Began active career as telegraph operator Chicago & Northwestern Ry., at Clinton, continuing, 1877-81; entered service of Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry., 1881, and has been successively cashier ticket office at Clinton, agent at Anamosa and Cedar Rapids, Ia., division freight and passenger agent at Mason City, Ia., and commercial agent at Detroit since Jan., 1903. Republican. Member Masonic order, Knights Templar. Club: Transportation. Recreation: Fishing. Office: 212 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 38 Mt. Vernon Av.
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BRAZIER, Edward George - life insurance; born Stratford, Can., May 17, 1865; son of George and Sarah A. (Atkinson) Brazier; educated at Stratford High School; Shaw's Business College, Stratford; Ontario College of Law, Toronto, 1883; married at Windsor, Can., Oct. 23, 1897, Bertha C. Davis. Began active career in Tononto, Can., as life insurance agent and continued for 15 years; secretary, general manager and one of the original promoters of the American National Life Insurance Co., established Jan. 1, 1907; also 2nd vice president United States Casualty Co. Formerly connected with Canadian army. Office 504 Breitmeyer Bldg. Residence: 505 Canfield Av., W.
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BREISACHER, Leo - physician; born, Detroit; son of Leo and Sophie (Benoit) Breisacher; educated in public and preparatory schools, University of Pennsylvania and University of Berlin, Germany, Medical and Philosophical departments, graduating, 1892; unmarried. Has practiced in Detroit since 1892; clinical professor of Gastro-Enterology, Detroit College of Medicine; consulting physician Harper Hospital, member staff Farrand and St. Mary's Training schools. Held full professorship of physiology at University of Pennsylvania two years. Member American Society of Physiologists, American Medical Association, Michigan State and Wayne County Medical societies, American Men of Science, American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society of Naturalists, Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, University. Recreation: Fond of country life. Office: 71 Washington Av. Residence: 233 Seminole Av., Detroit; summer residence: "Oakwold," near Pontiac, Mich.
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BREITMEYER, Martin - vice president C. Pfeiffer Brewing Co.; born, Detroit, Mar. 19, 1874; son of Frank and Emma (Cramer) Breitmeyer; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1897, Miss Hattie Groehn. Entered employ of the C. Pfeiffer Brewing Co. in 1891 and passed through various departments until 1903, since which time he has been vice president and treasurer of the company. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Club: German Salesman. Office: 930 Beaufait Av. Residence: 1052 E. Grand Blvd.
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BREITMEYER, Phillip - florist; born, Detroit, May 13, 1864; son of John and Fredericka (Schneider) Breitmeyer; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Philadelphia, Mar. 19, 1886, Katie Grass. Has been closely identified with cultivation and sale of flowers since his childhood and is president of John Breitmeyer's Sons, florists. Also president Breitmeyer Building Co., Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, Detroit Regalia Co., American National Life Insurance Co. of Detroit; vice president German American Bank; member firm Lohrman Seed Co. Park commissioner City of Detroit. Mason; member Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows, Royal Arcanum and other organizations. Republican. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Detroit Yacht, Rushmere, Harmonie Society. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office. Broadway and Gratiot. Residence: 116 Watson St.
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BRENNAN, Frank M. - lawyer; born, Detroit, Mar. 8, 1882; son of Michael and Margaret F. (Healy) Brennan; educated in public schools of Detroit; Detroit College, 1894-01, graduating, degree of B.A., 1901; Law Department, University of Michigan, 1901-04, degree of LL. B., 1904; unmarried. Was admitted to the bar June, 1904, and began practice; member of law firm of Brennan, Donnelly & Van De Mark, since Jan. 1, 1906 (firm established, 1873). Democrat. Catholic. Member Sigma Phi. Clubs: University, Detroit Boat. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 516 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 70 E. Forest Avenue.
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BREVOORT, Henry Navarre - lawyer; born, Grosse Ile, Mich., Apr. 3, 1848; son of Henry (Jr.) and Jane (Macomb) Brevoort; educated in public schools of Detroit and private school of W.O. Bacon, Detroit; married at Metropolis, Ill., Apr. 21 1898, Neele E. Davis. Engaged in merchandise business at Denver, 1870-71; engaged in mining in Utah, 1871-73, and built a quartz mill; came to Detroit and entered law Office of Van Dyke, Brownson & Moran and was admitted to bar, Nov. 4, 1874; has been engaged in practice in Detroit since 1874 and also developed a lucrative fire insurance business. Prosecuting attorney Wayne Co., 1877-81; circuit judge, 1887-93. Democrat. Catholic. Office: 7-8 Campau Bldg. Residence: Pasadena Apts.
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BRILL, Daniel - manager Swift & Co.; born New Hamburg, Ont., Can., 1867; son of Peter and Margaret (Ritz) Brill; educated in public schools of Canada; married at Rochester, N.Y., 1901, Miss Minnie Jacobs. Learned trade of butcher in New Hamburg and later worked at Preston, Ont.; located in Cleveland, O., 1887, and entered meat business on own account; removed to Chicago, 1892, and entered employ of Swift & Co.; came to Detroit, 1896, as manager of Detroit branch of the company. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Schiller Lodge, No. 263, A.F. & A.M. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 541-559 Gratiot Av. Residence: 450 St. Aubin Av.
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BRILL, Joseph E. - manufacturer of egg biscuits; born in Italy, 1862; came to America in infancy; educated in public schools, New York state; married at Buffalo, 1883, Ida A. Richardson. Located in Detroit, 1883 and engaged for 14 years in baking business; founded the Epicure Baking Co., 1890 manufacturers of egg biscuits, of which he has been president and manager from time of organization. Republican. Member Masonic order, B.P.O.E., K.O.T.M. Office: Cor. 4th and Michigan Avs. Residence: 298 Kirby Av., W.
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BRINKERHOFF, Warren E. - manufacturer; born, Ohio, Oct. 26, 1859; son of Henry V. and Hannah (Robb) Brinkerhoff; educated in public schools of Tiffin, O.; Heidelberg College, Tiffin; special study at Ohio State University; married at Tiffin, Nov. 24, 1904, Kate Van Buskirk. Began active career as teacher in Tiffin public schools, continuing for two years; came to Detroit, 1883, and entered employ of Detroit Bridge and Iron Works Co., remaining with the company until March, 1904; has been secretary and manager American Wood-Grain Co. since 1904, manufacturers of wood-grain flooring and wood-grain paper for wainscot, ceiling and wall paneling. Independent Republican. Member Detroit Engineering Society. Recreation: Use of the Camera. Office: Bouevald and Orleans St. Residence: 69 Maybury Av.
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BRISCOE, Frank - president Briscoe Manufacturing Co.; born, Detroit, May 31, 1874; son of Joseph A. and Sarah (Smith) Briscoe; educated in public schools of Detroit; graduate University of Michigan, A.B., 1895; post graduate studies at Berlin, Germany, 1895-97, and Paris, France, 1897-99; married at Briddeford Pool, Me., 1900, Florence Durand. Since 1903 has been president of the Briscoe Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of sheet metal automobile parts, also president Eclipse Manufacturing Co.; general manager Brush Runabout Co. Member Theta Delta Chi fraternity. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Detroit Boat, Detroit Automobile, Commercial; Graduate (New York). Office: Woodward and Baltimore Avs. Residence: 123 Alger Av.
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BRODERICK, Henry J. - railway official; born, Caledonia, Ont., Apr. 1, 1866; son of David E. and Jane (Moshier) Broderick; educated in public schools, Caledonia high school and collegiate institute, St. Thomas; married at Niagara Falls, Ont., Dec 26, 1887, Eva E. Wilson. Began active career as clerk in general office, advanced to night ticket agent and was city ticket agent, Canada Southern R.R. Co., St. Thomas, 1882-85; became clerk in general office Chicago & Northwestern Ry., at Muskegon, Mich., September, 1885; resigned, April, 1887, and returned to St. Thomas to engage in clothing business with father as Broderick & Sons; reentered service of Chicago & West Michigan Ry., at Muskegon, Apr. 1, 1888, removed to Grand Rapids, with same company, Mar. 1, 1889; appointed ticket accountant same road, and Detroit, Lansing & Northern Ry., Feb. 1, 1890; removed to Detroit, with general offices, June 22, 1900; resigned Feb. 1, 1903, to accept position of auditor passenger accounts, Michigan Central R.R. Co. Baptist. Member Masonic order, Knights of Pythias, National Union Woodmen. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreations: Trout fishing and cricket. Office: Gen'l Offices Mich. Cent. Ry., Detroit. Residence: 307 W. Grand Blvd.
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BRODIE, Benjamin Pitcher - physician and surgeon; born, Detroit, Apr. 6, 1859; son of William and Jane (Whitfield) Brodie; educated in public schools of Detroit; A.B., University of Michigan, 1882; M.D., Michigan College of Medicine, 1884; married in Washington, D.C., Nov. 14, 1907, Mrs. Anne Tallant Tubbs. Has engaged in practice in Detroit since 1884; member staffs of Harper Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital, Woman's Hospital, Infants' Home and the Solvay General Hospital; chief surgeon Detroit and Toledo Shore Line Railraod and of the Detroit United Railway; assistant chief surgeon Grand Trunk R.R.; surgeon Detroit Fire Department. Democrat. Episcopalian. Member Wayne County and Michigan State Medical societies, American Medical Association. Was member Pelouse Cadet; was assistant surgeon Michigan State Naval Reserve. Clubs: Detroit, Yondotega, University, Country, Detroit Boat, Harmonie Society. Recreation: Life in the country. Office: 408 Washington Arcade.
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BROMLEY, Frank L. - President Detroit Stoker and Foundry Co.; born, Detroit, Jan. 1, 1866; son of William and Caroline Frances (Latham) Bromley; high school education, Detroit; married at Detroit, May 2, 1900, Kate Agnes Thompson. Began active career in employ of Michigan Stove Co., Detroit, 1884, continuing until 1902; started the Detroit Foundry and Manufacturing Co.,1902, the name being changed later to Detroit Stoker and Foundry Co., of which he is president and treasurer; also secretary and treasurer Pilling Air Engine Co. and Detroit Hoist & Machine Co. Veteran active member Detroit Naval Reserves. Republican. Baptist. Member Ashler Lodge, No. 91, F. & A.M., Peninsular Chapter No. 16, R.A.M. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Boat Club Yachtsman. Office: N. Grand Blvd. and Riopelle St. Residence: 142 Putman Av.
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BROOCK, Max - real estate, insurance and loans; born, Toronto, Can., Oct. 20, 1870; son of Julius and Marie (Schober) Broock; educated in public schools of Detroit; married June 7, 1897, Detroit, Elizabeth Forkel. Began active career at age of 10 as cash boy with Newcomb, Endicott & Co.; then was with C.R. Mabley & Co. and other Detroit houses; entered real estate business for himself, 1892, and has continued. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Real Estate Board. Republican. Member Harmonie Society, Concordia Society, German Salesmen's Association, Turner Society. Clubs: Detroit Yacht, New Mervue. Recreations: Outdoor sports and music. Office: 204 Breitmeyer Bldg. Residence: 73 Erskine St.
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BROOKE, Flavius L. - lawyer; born, Simcoe, Ont., Oct. 7, 1858; son of John and Sarah (Mann) Brooke; educated in common schools of Canada; Albert College, Belleville, Ont., Osgood Hall, Toronto; married at Stratford, Ont., Nov. 27, 1884; Miss B. Reidy. Began active career as school teacher, 1874, continuing until 1877; matriculated in Albert College and took two years' course in arts, 1877-79; studied law, Toronto, Can., 1879-83, and admitted to bar, 1884; removed to Detroit, 1885; entered law office of Colonel Atkinson and Judge Marston, firm becoming Atkinson, Carpenter & Brooke, 1887; was member of firm of Brooke & Spalding, 1892-96, and has practiced alone since 1896. Republican. Supervisor of census, 1st district of Michigan, 1900; judge of circuit court since November, 1900. Club: Detroit. Recreation: Fishing. Office: County Bldg. Residence: 31 Flynn Court.
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BROOKE, Howard - Manager E.B. Cadwell & Co., bankers and dealers in investment securities; born, Montgomery Co., Md., Nov. 22,1867; son of Edmond H. and Fanny (Ingle) Brooke; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Apr. 14, 1903, Helen Clark. Began business career, 1880, in employ of James E. Davis & Co., wholesale drugs, Detroit, continuing until 1890; was with Commercial National Bank, 1890-92, National Linseed Oil Co., 1893-94, Cresent Transportation Co., 1895-96, and with J.T. Wing & Co., 1897-02; organized and was vice president of The T.W. Noble Co., 1902; organized the Detroit Bag and Manufacturing Co., 1902, and was its president and general manager until 1904, when the business was disposed of; was connected with Detroit Terminal Ry. Co. (Outer Belt), 1905-06; became manager Detroit office E.B. Cadwell & Co., June, 1906, and was admitted to partnership in the company, July 15, 1907. Also secretary American League Library; assistant treasurer Detroit Brokers' Association. Episcopalian. Member Loyal Legion (by inheritance). Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 202 Baldwin Av.
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BROOKS, Fred S. - Fire insurance adjuster; born on farm in Oakland Co., Mich., Nov. 18,1856; son of Alexander Simpson and Amanda (Leonard) Brooks; educated in country school until 1874 and two years at State Normal School, Ypsilanti, Mich.; unmarried. Taught country school three winters; began in fire insurance business in Missouri, 1884; after two years' experience in local office, went on road traveling as state agent and adjuster, continuing for various companies for seventeen years; has maintained office in Detroit as independent adjuster since July, 1900. Republican. Congregationalist. Recreations: Golf, billiards. Office 502 Whitney Bldg. Residence: 51 Alexandrine Av.
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BROOKS, James R. - Treasurer and general manager National Realty Co.; born, Southfield, Mich., (Oakland Co) July 22, 1859; son of Cornelius and Mary A. (Robb) Brooks; educated in district schools; married at Franklin, Mich., (Oakland Co) Nov. 15, 1883, August M. Pickering. Farmed until 23 years of age; was foreman and superintendent, Newbury Furnace Co. two years; farming eight years and was with the Union Creamery Co., 521 Grand River Av., eight years; conductor on Pontiac Electric R.R. two years; salesman for City and Suburban Home Co. four years; manager real estate department Lambrecht, Kelly & Co. one and one-half years; has been treasurer and general manager National Realty Co. since 1907. Was treasurer Southfield Township, 1889-90, and supervisor same, 1891-92. Independent in politics; Methodist in religious affiliation. Member Masonic order, Chapter, Commandery. Recreations: Outdoor sports, Office: 172 Griswold St. Residence: 1070 Hudson Av.
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BROSSY, Francis E. - president L.C. Brossy Dyeing Co.; born, Detroit, Oct. 9, 1869; son of Louis C. and Louise (Guilloz) Brossy; educated in German-American Seminary and public schools, Detroit, and at Detroit Business University; married at Detroit, Feb. 4, 1895, Carolyn Eccleshall Gray. Began active career as apprentice in Farther's dyeing and cleaning establishment (L.C. Brossy), 1887; firm incorporated as L.C. Brossy Dyeing Co., 1891, of which was made secretary and treasurer, becoming president upon death of father, 1893, and still continues in that office. Also president Du Brei Motor Co., manufacturers of gasoline engines; director United States Savings Bank. Clubs: Detroit Motor Boat, Bankers'. Recreation: Boating. Office: 71 E. Larned St. Residence: 197 Burns Av.
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BROWN, Cullin - real estate and insurance; born, Detroit, Oct. 2, 1876; son of Cullen and Elizabeth (Leach) Brown; educated in Leggett School, 1884-87; Detroit public school (Irving), and Detroit High School, 1888; Lawrenceville (N.J.) School, 1880-90; married at Cleveland, O., Oct. 25, 1895, Grace Wesley. Entered real estate business with Homer Warren in spring of 1891, under firm name of Homer Warren & Co.; later additional firm was organized and fire insurance added, the name of the firm becoming Warren, Burch & Co.; purchased Burch interest after his death, which took place 1894, and name of firm was changed to Warren, Brown & Co., fire insurance; has built up the insurance business to a large scale and also manages buildings for clients. Stockholder National Bank of Commerce. Republican. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Automobile Country. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 202 Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Residence: 1441 Champlain Street.
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BROWN, David A. - president People's Ice Co.; born, Edinburgh, Scotland, Nov. 3, 1875; son of Morris and Charlott (Levy) Brown; came to Detroit, 1880; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Nov. 3, 1904, Miss Paula Kahn. Began in coal business on his own account almost at the beginning of his active career; organized the Brown & Brown Coal Co., of which is vice president, treasurer and manager, 1896, and the People's Ice Co., 1903, of which is president, treasurer and manager. Director Way Ear Drum Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Knights of Pythias. Club: Fellowcraft, Adcraft. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: 294 Woodward Av. Residence: 12 Forest Av., E.
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BROWN, Edwin C. - Railway official; born, New Hampshire, Feb. 15, 1831; son of Samuel C. and Martha (Johnson) Brown; educated in public schools of New Hampshire; married at Milwaukee, Wis., Jan. 3, 1858, Sarah P. Blake. Began railway career, 1852, as baggage man Milwaukee & Mississippi R.R. (now Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry.), promoted to freight conductor and passenger conductor; was passenger conductor Chicago & Northwestern Rd., 1856-65, master of transportation, 1865-70; was superintendent for Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R.R., in Iowa, 1870-74; division superintendent and assistant general superintendent Michigan Central Rd., at Jackson, Mich., 1874-82, and general superintendent, at Detroit, 1882-90; has been assistant to the president of the road since 1890. Republican. Protestant. Mason (32), Shriner, Recreations: Reading and baseball. Office: 15 Mich. Cent. Depot. Residence: 129 Alger Av.
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BROWN, George Van Amber - physician; born, Leamington, Ont., Can., May 27, 1870; son of Richard A. and Victoria Adelaide (Setterington) Brown; educated in public schools of Leamington; Collegiate Institute, St. Thomas, Ont.; Detroit College of Medicine, 1891-94, M.D., 1894; post graduate courses Johns Hopkins University, 1902, and University of Michigan, 1906; married, Manton, Mich. (Wexford Co) , Aug. 6, 1894, Carrie Adell Sloat. Began practice at Falmouth, Mich., 1894; has been in practice in Detroit since 1903. Member Wayne County Medical Society, Michigan State Medical Society, American Medical Association. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreations: Billards. Office: 270 Woodward Av. Residence: 27 Owen Av.
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BROWN, Joseph H. - real estate; born, Allendale, Durham Co., Eng., Nov. 9, 1861; son of Daniel J. and Mary (Henderson) Brown; attended school in England until 14 years of age; came to America, June 25, 1882; married at Windsor, Ont., Dec. 3, 1889, Annie Miller. Was street car conductor, 1885-92; kept an auction store four years and was in delivery business two years; has been engaged in real estate business since Jan. 2, 1901, and member firm of Brown & Smith since March, 1905. Republican. Member Foresters, Son of St. George. Recreations: Hunting and fishing. Office: 825 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 376 Sixth Av.
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BROWN, Laverne C. - coal and coke shipper; born, Tompkins, Mich. (Jackson) , Apr. 26, 1879; son of John J. and Julia A. (Buck) Brown; educated in Ann Arbor (Mich.) High School; married at Detroit, Oct. 3, 1903, Mayme Catherine De Clark. In retail grocery business at Detroit,1897-1900; bookkeeper for coal firm, 1900-1904; has been member of firm of J.P. Moran & Co., wholesale dealers and jobbers of coal and coke, since June 1, 1904. Recreations: Fishing. Office: 1002 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 712 Sheridan Av.
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BROWN, Mason L. - civil engineer; born, Perry, Me., 1864; son of Levi Prescott and Susan (Lincoln) Brown; educated in high school, business college, and by special instruction by professor in Massachusetts Institute of Technology; married at Detroit, June 24, 1889, Marie Vanier. Began practice as civil engineer at Boston, 1882; came to Detroit, 1886; laid out and constructed Woodlawn, Forest Lawn and Holy Cross cemeteries, all in Detroit; cemetery at Jackson, and Elm Lawn cemetery, Bay City; also summer resorts at Mackinac, Les Cheneaux Islands, Traverse City, Grande Pointe, Long Lake, Pointe aux Barques; sewers at Coldwater, Wyandotte and Ford, etc.; waterworks at Ithaca, State Industrial Homes at Adrain and Ford; also extensively employed in designing eleven different lines of electric railways in Michigan, Ohio and New York State. Director Detroit & Adrain Traction Co.; treasurer Venice of America Land Co.; assistant county surveyor; city engineer Wyandotte, Mich.; village engineer Ford and River Rouge. Member Detroit Engineering Society. Club: Detroit Wheelmen. Republican. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 821-823 Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Residence: 292 Avery Av.
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BROWN, Sheldon Ward - Railway official; born, Leland, Ill., (LaSalle Co) Apr. 17, 1858; son of Zacharia C. and Catharine A. (Sheldon) Brown; public school education; married at Chicago, 1883, Emma B. Erb. Began active career as telegraph operator Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R.R., at Leland, 1872; was operator in general office of the company, at Chicago, 1876-78; train dispatcher and chief dispatcher St. Louis division, 1878-86; out of service, 1886-01; train master Western Division Lake Shore and Michigan Southern R.R., 1901-03; assistant superintendent and same division and Indiana, Illinois & Iowa R.R., 1903-05; superintendent Western division, 1905, Eastern division, November, 1905-October, 1906; assistant general superintendent Lake Shore and Michigan Southern R.R., October, 1906-June, 1907; general superintendent Michigan Central R.R. since June 6, 1907. Republican. Office: 56 Mich. Cent. Depot. Residence: 30 King Av.
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BROWN, William - manager at Detroit of the Philip Carey Manufacturing Co.; born Cleveland, O., Dec. 25, 1877; son of Nathan and Rose (Englander) Brown; educated in public schools of Cleveland; married, Detroit, Oct., 1904, Miss A. Krolik. Began active career in Cleveland, handling roofing materials; came to Detroit, 1901, and is manager of the Philip Carey Manufacturing Co., of Cincinnati, O., manufacturers of roofing and asbestos materials. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason(32), Shriner. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Phoenix. Office: 17 Jefferson Av. Residence: 372 John R St.
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BRUSH, Frederick Fransworth - consulting engineer; born, Detroit, Aug. 19, 1877; son of Henry T. and Charlotte (Grosvenor) Brush; graduate Detroit High School; married at Detroit, June 4, 1903, Bessie Giddings. In office of Gilbert Wilkes, consulting engineer, 1896-97; in experimenting and testing department Sprague Electric Elevator Co., 1897-98; engaged in railway construction (Sprague Co.), 1898-1900; chief engineer Societe Francaise Sprague, Paris, France, 1900-02; consulting engineer, Detroit, since 1902; member firm of Brush, Allen & Anderson, consulting, mechanical and electrical engineers since Jan., 1905. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Detroit Engineering Society. National Society of Stationary Engineers (honorary), Societe des Ingenieures Civil de France. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreations: Photography and stamp collecting. Office: 1330 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 42 Piquette Av.
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BRYANT, Willard - Music dealer and publisher; born, Logansport, Ind., Nov. 28, 1862; son of John and Mary L. (Smith) Bryant; educated in public schools of Hillsdale, Mich., and by home study; married at Eaton Rapids, Mich, Jan. 3, 1884, Minnie J. Slade. Entered professional ranks as cornist, 1882; teacher in Detroit Conservatory of Music, 1891-95; began in his own name, in 1897, as music dealer and manufacturer and importer of band instruments, in which has since continued. Served as musician in Third and Fourth Regiments, Michigan National Guard. Member Musicians' Protective and Benevolent Association. Member Masonic order, Knights of Pythias, Maccabees. Clubs: Fellowcraft. Office: 218 Woodward Av. Residence: 204 Palmer Av. E.
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BRYANT, William G. - lawyer; born, Brooklyn, N.Y., Mar. 29, 1875; son of Rev. William (D.D.) and Caroline (Jeffries) Byrant; educated in Marshalltown (Ia.) High School and University of Michigan, graduating from Literary Department, A.B., 1896, and from Law Department, L.L. B., 1896; married at Detroit, Mar. 15, 1904, Getrude M. Dix. Began practice of law at Mt. Clemens, Mich., 1897; has been in practice in Detroit since Jan. 1, 1900; member firm of Clark, Jones & Byrant. Was clerk of court Macomb County, Mich., Jan. 1, 1897-Jan. 1, 1900. Member of Detroit Bar Association. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreations: Football, baseball and automobiling. Office: 406-412 Hammond Bldg. Residence: The Washington, 502 Cass Av.
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BULLEN, Harry - general superintendent Detroit United Railway Lines; born, Norfolk, Eng., May 31, 1864; son of Miles and Ellen (Clark) Bullen; came to America, 1872; educated in public schools of Toronto, Can.; married at Toronto, Aug. 25, 1884, Miss Charlotte E. McLellan. Began in railway service in 1881 as driver on horse car line, Toronto Street Railway, and later engaged in construction work for the same company, came to Detroit, 1888, and entered employ of Detroit City Railway as truck layer, and became dispatcher, assistant division superintendent, division superintendent assistant general superintendent, and since Jan. 1, 1904, has been general superintendent Detroit United Railway. Republican. Presbyterian. Mason, Knight Templar (Detroit Commandery). Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Recreation: Hunting. Office: 12 Woodward Av. Residence: 117 Hazelwood Av.
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BULLOCK, Harry - hardware; born, Paris, Ont., July 18, 1864; son of Joseph and Fanny (Hersee) Bullock; educated in public schools of Ontario; came to Detroit, 1883; married at Detroit, 1893, Louise P.F. Fittig. Began active career with The T.B. Rayl Co., hardware, 1883, continuing until 1885, and was with Ducharme, Fletcher & Co., 1885-87; entered retail hardware business in his own name, incorporating, Mar., 1906, under title of the Bullock-Green Hardware Co., of which he is president; vice president Fletcher Hardware Co. (wholesale) since Aug., 1906. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Masonic order, B.P.O.E. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Commercial. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: 61 Woodbridge St., W. Residence: 450 Vinewood Av.
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BUNCLARK, Alfred - insurance and real estate; born, London, Eng., May 22, 1845; son of William and Mary (Blacker) Bunclark; educated in public schools of London; came to America, Sept.,1869; married at Detroit, Sadie McEldowney (now deceased); again, Detroit, 1878, Sarah Johnston. Entered fire insurance business at Detroit,1869, and has since been continuously engaged in the business; also has operated in real estate and building. Republican. Methodist. Mason (32), Shriner. Club: Saturday Night (secretary). Recreation: Fishing. Office: 86 Home Bank Bldg. Residence: 193 Avery Av.
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BURCH, Edwin Augustus - wholesale liquors; born, Westminster, Ont., Can., Jan. 12, 1857; son of Charles P. and Eliza A. (Javis) Burch; came to Michigan, 1867; educated in public schools of Lambeth, Ont., Ovid, Mich., and Lansing (Mich.) High School; married at Detroit, Oct. 13, 1879, Mary A. Healy. Began active career at age of 15 as clerk in jewelry and stationery store; was connected with grocery business at 17, bookkeeper wholesale liquors at 18, and has been partner in the business since age of 23. Member firm of C.H. Ritter & Co., established 1882. Also president Detroit Metal Spinning Co.; vice president German-American Bank. Episcopalian in church affiliation. Member Masonic order, Knights Templar. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Boat, Rushmere, Country, Harmonie Society. Recreation: Travel. Office: 142-144 Jefferson Av. Residence: 43 Davenport St.
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BURGESS, Frederic Seth - Manager life insurance; born, Clarkston, Mich., (Oakland Co) Nov. 19, 1871; son of Simeon D. W. and Chloe (Richards) Burgess; educated in public schools of Flint, Mich., and at University of Chicago; married at Flint, June 7, 1893, Melva Smith. Began in life insurance business at Marquette, Mich., 1891, in office of Peter White, continuing until 1897, when removed to Milwaukee as superintendent of agents; was in Chicago, 1899, as special agent of the Northwestern Life Insurance Co. of Milwaukee; came to Detroit, 1900, as agent of the Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Philadelphia; has been member of the firm of Waite & Burgess since Mar., 1906, manager of department of Michigan for the Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Co. Also secretary Burdick-Corbin Co. of Hartford, Conn. President Michigan Association for the Protection of Fish and Game; member Michigan National Guard for eight years. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason (32) Shriner; member B.P.O.E., Knights of Pythias. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Harmonie Society. Recreations: Fishing and hunting. Office: 415 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 73 Bethune Av., E.
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BURGESS, James E. - manufacturer; born, Woodstock, Ont., Nov. 13, 1866; son of Joseph L. and Harriet (Rounds) Burgess; educated at Woodstock College and Michigan College of Medicine and Surgery, graduating, degree of M.D., 1891; married at Wolverton, Ont., 1889, Gladys H. French. Came to Detroit, 1890; practiced medicine in Detroit, 1891-06, having attained an extensive practice when he retired from field of medicine in January, 1906, to devote his attention to business. Treasurer and assistant manager Northwestern Foundry and Supply Co., manufacturer of plumbers' cast iron specialties, established, 1900. Also president Spider Lake Mining Co. of Ontario. Member Wayne County Medical Society. Michigan State Medical Society, American Medical Association. Republican. Member Independent Order of Foresters. Recreation: Books. Office: Orleans and Grand Blvd. Residence: 1831 Woodward Av.
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BURNETT, William H. - manufacturer of perfumery; born, London, Ont., Oct. 2, 1866; son of George B. and Eliza J.G. (Miller) Burnett; public school education; married, Detroit, 1897, Alice E. Erb. For fifteen years acted as traveling representative and general western manager Gordon & Delworth, preserved fruits, New York City; located in Detroit, 1897, and assisted in organization of The Breathlets Co., manufacturer of perfumery, of which is president. Club: Chicago Athletic. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 15 Atwater St. Residence: 39 Gladstone Av.
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BURNS, James Daniel - sheriff of Wayne Co.; born, Detroit (Spring Wells), July 28, 1865; son of Peter and Hanorah (Calaghan) Burns; public school education; married at Lansing, Mich., June 14, 1891, Kathleen Walsh. Began active career in brick yards owned by his father; engaged in manufacture of brick with two brothers, under title of Burns Brothers,1888-1904; has served as sheriff of Wayne Co. since 1895. Democrat. Catholic. Member Knights of Pytias, B.P.O.E., Harmonie Society. Recreation: Baseball (president of the first American League baseball club in Detroit, 1900-01). Office: Wayne County Bldg. Residence: Sheriff's Residence.
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BURT, A. Judson - Railway offical; born, Macomb Co., Mich., Nov. 6, 1847; son of William and Caroline (Curtis) Burt; educated in public schools. Began in railway service as general bookkeeper Michigan Central Rd., 1875; became chief clerk, 1882, continuing until 1890; assistant auditor, 1890-92, auditor same road since Nov., 1892. Also auditor Canadian Southern Ry., Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo Ry., Detroit River Tunnel Co., secretary and treasurer Buchanan & St. Joseph River R.R., Lansing Transit Co.; secretary Detroit & Charlevoix R.R.; treasurer and assistant secretary Michigan Air Line R.R.; assistant secretary Kalamazoo & South Haven R.R., Battle Creek & Sturgis Ry., Bay City & Battle Creek Ry., Detroit & Bay City Ry., Jackson, Lansing & Saginaw R.R., Joliet & Northern Indiana R.R. Republican. Recreations: Fishing and boating. Office: 7 Michigan Central Depot. Residence: 81 Willis Av., E.
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BURT, Lou - Born, Cardington, O., (Morrow) Apr. 18, 1852; son of Merritt and Cynthia B. (Grandy) Burt; educated at Hiram College; married, Cleveland, O., June 23, 1873, Mary Ingersoll. In wholesale jewelry business in Cleveland, 1872-82; removed to Detroit, 1882, and was engaged in wholesale jewelry business until 1894, when retired; county auditor Wayne Co., 1893-1908;director The Ferro Machine and Foundry Co., Cleveland. Appointed colonel on staff of Gov. John T. Rich; alderman, Detroit, 1889-93. Republican. Congregationalist. Mason (Past Commander Detroit Commandery), Shriner (Potentate Moslem Temple); Odd Fellow. Clubs: Motor Boat, Rushmere, Detroit Yacht. Residence: 777 2d av.
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BURTON, William John - president W. J. Burton Co.; born in township of Moore, Lambton Co., Ont., July 9, 1863; son of Allen and Elizabeth (Gibson) Burton; educated in public schools of Petrolia,Ont.; unmarried. Began as a boy on farm; served apprenticeship at tinsmith's trade in Petrolia; removed to St. Clair, Mich., 1880, where he worked at trade at Lapeer and Pontiac; came to Detroit, 1882; engaged in business for himself as jobber and manufacturer of tinners' hardware, roofers' supplies, etc.; incorporated, 1903, as the W. J. Burton Co. Director Fuel Economy and Manufacturing Co., Detroit. Methodist. Member Board of Commerce. Mason (32), Knights Templar, Shriner. Club: Commercial. Recreations: Breeder and lover of fine horses. Office: 164 Larned St., W. Residence: 649 Fourth St.
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BUSH, Frank Palmer - Manager National Biscuit Co., Detroit; born, Grand Rapids, Mich., (Kent Co) Jan. 23, 1872; son of Erastus W. and Harriet E. (Palmer) Bush; educated in public schools of Grand Rapids; married at Le Roy, Mich., (Osceola Co) Oct. 17, 1900, Julia Anna Smith. Began active career, 1890, in employ of William Sears & Co., Grand Rapids, later absorbed by the National Biscuit Co.; on road for the company for ten years, in the general sales department, Chicago, five and one-half years, and has been manager of the Detroit branch since 1906. Member Masonic order, Blue Lodge and Chapter. Club: Commercial. Office: 48 E. Woodbridge St. Residence: 55 Philadelphia Av.
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BUSH, John Fellows - General manager the Hecla Co.; born, Rochester, N.Y., Mar. 7, 1871; son of Daniel West and Eloise (Walbridge) Bush; educated in public schools of Rochester; married, Rochester, Apr. 27, 1898, Maude Emerson. Filled position of note teller in Commercial Bank of Rochester, 1888-92; then was in employ of the C.P. Ford Co., manufacturers, and became promoter and organizer of water, gas and electric light companies, and had companies in various cities; went to Watkins, N.Y., 1899, as manager of electric light and gas company, and to Maccan, Nova Scotia, as coal mine operator, 1902; sold out interest in mine, 1903; went to Chicago and in 1904 became connected with the Goodman Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of electric mining machinery; has been general manager of The Hecla Co., Detroit, with works and mines at Bay City, Mich., manufactures of Portland cement, since 1906. Also secretary and manager Brockport Gas Light Co., of Brockport, N.Y. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason. Club: Bay City (Bay City, Mich.). Office: 808 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 1145 Jefferson Av.
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BUTLER, Bradford William - secretary Detroit Folding Cart Co.; born, Tecumseh, Mich., Nov. 4, 1871; son of William Henry and Mary Celia (Jones) Butler; educated in public schools of Michigan; married, Eaton Rapids, Mich., Oct. 23, 1895, Millie Carlotta Ball. Began business career, 1887, in employ of the Gale Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of agricultural implements, and continued with the company fifteen years in the selling and publicity departments; since 1902, has been secretary, treasurer and director of the Detroit Folding Cart Co. Member Knights of Pythias, Independent Order of Foresters. Office: 660 Commonwealth Av. Residence: 559 Forest Av., W.
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BUTLER, Edward H. - banker; born, Detroit, 1841; son of William A. and Mary A. (Harter) Butler; educated in Detroit public schools and at University of Michigan, three years, 1857-59; married, 1st, Oswego, N.Y., 1868, Julia E. Smith; 2d, at Rome, N.Y., 1874, Harriette P. Strykee; 3d, Washington, 1901, Lillie Garth Burbridge. Engaged in banking business in Detroit, 1860-1901. President Detroit Fire and Marine Insurance Co.; vice president Detroit Trust Co.; treasurer trustees Elmwood Cemetery. State treasurer of Michigan four years,1883-86; chairman Detroit Clearing House nine years, 1893-1901. Member Delta Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Old Club. Recreation: Boating. Office: 82-84 Griswold St. Residence: 949 Woodward Avenue.
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BUTTERWORTH, Irvin - Vice president and general manager Detroit City Gas Co.; born, Loveland, O., July 7, 1860; son of Clarkson and Rachel (Irvin) Butterworth; educated in public schools of Wilmington, O.; unmarried. Began active career as private secretary to M.M. Greene, president of the Columbus, Hocking Valley & Toledo R.R. (now know as the Hocking Valley Road), continuing, 1881-84; became connected with the Cloumbus Gas Co., 1884, and advanced through various positions, becoming president of the company (during same time was president Board of Trade, Columbus, and president of the Columbus Engineering Club); went to Denver, Colo., 1901, as president of the Denver Gas and Electric Co.; came to Detroit, 1903, and was general manager and secretary of Detroit Gas Co., one year; then became president and general manager of the Grand Rapids Gas Co.; returned to Detroit as vice president and general manager of the Detroit City Gas Co., September, 1906. Director Muskegon (Mich.) Lighting and Traction Co. Member American Gas Institute, Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. Clubs: Detroit, Fellowcraft, Detroit Golf, Ohio Society. Recreation: Tennis. Office: 230 Woodward Av. Residence: 46 Lawrence Av.
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BUTLER, Wilmer F. - Manager Queen Quality Shoe Store; born at Milan, Mich., (Washtenaw Co) Jan. 28, 1869; son of Franklin C. and Catherine (Allen) Butler; educated in public schools of Milan; married at Milan, Nov. 17, 1892, Grace M. Wilson. Began active career as clerk in shoe store at Milan; came to Detroit, 1891, and was with L.N. Valpey & Co. as clerk and later general manager; has been manager of the Queen Quality Store for Thomas G. Plant & Co., manufacturers of fine shoes, Boston, since 1901. Republican. Member Masonic order. Club: Wayne. Recreations: Baseball, football and outdoor sports generally. Office: 215 Woodward Av. Residence: 103 Philadelphia St.
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BUTTRICK, Theodore Romeyn - Dentist; born, Flint, Mich., (Genesee Co) Sept.25, 1869; son of Frank and Susan Van Vranken (Romeyn) Buttrick and of Puritan and Revolutionary ancestry; educated in Detroit public and high schools, D.D.S., Dental Department, Detroit College of Medicine, 1902; married at Toronto, Can., Feb. 21, 1905, Alice Maude Millichamp.Was engaged about twelve years in mercantile business (principally lumber) after leaving high school; has practiced in Detroit since June, 1902. Republican. Episcopalian. Member First District Dental Society, Michigan State Dental Association, Delta Sigma Delta (Dental fraternity). Mason. Club: Fellowcraft. Office: 4 Adams Av., W. Residence: 850 Brush St.
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BUTZEL, Harry M. - lawyer; born, Detroit, May 24, 1871; son of Magnus and Henrietta (Hess) Butzel; graduate Detroit High School, January, 1888; University of Michigan, Literary Department, Ph. B., 1891; Law Department, same university, LL. B.,1892; unmarried. In practice of law at Detroit since 1892; member of law firm of Butzel & Butzel. Director and general counsel Trussed Concrete Steel Co.; Director W.M. Finck & Co., clothing manufacturers. Member Masonic Order. Clubs: Phoenix, Detroit Golf. Recreation: Golf. Office: 716-718 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 406 Woodward Av.
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BUTZEL, Leo Martin - lawyer; born, Detroit, 1874; son of Martin Butzel; educated in public schools and University of Michigan, graduating, Literary Department, degree of Ph. B., 1894, Law Department, LL. B.,1896. Member of law firm of Stevenson & Butzel, 1894-1902, and since 1902 member of firm of Dickinson, Stevenson, Cullen, Warren & Butzel. Office: Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 658 John R. St.
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BYRNE, Frank P. - Born, Allegheny Co., Md., Mar. 18, 1847; son of John and Eleanor (Flynn) Byrne; educated in country schools and academies of early days, in Western Maryland, and in private school in Brooklyn, N.Y.; married at Cincinnati, O., Feb. 25, 1873, Clara Bartels Oakes. Served in Union Army at time of Civil War, as member Fifty-first New York Volunteer Infantry, 1864, until close of war; became identified with distribution of natural gas and built natural gas pipe line from Ohio to and within City of Detroit, 1889-90; as general manager, effected and supervised consolidation of several gas companies in Detroit, 1893, becoming vice president and general manager of consolidated company; built natural gas pipe line across Detroit River, 1895; assumed charge, as president of the Interior Construction and Improvement Co., of the opening and development of the Shawmut Coal Co. properties in Western Pennsylvania and the building of the Shawmut Railroad (the P.S. & N.R.R.) from the coal fields to Hornellsville and Wayland, N.Y., a distance of about 200 miles; retired from active business, 1904, on account of impaired health. Vice president and director Peninsular Savings Bank; director Detroit City Gas Co., Detroit Creamery Co., Leeds & Catlin Co. (N.Y.) and Olean Brewing Co., N.Y. Member Board Commerce. Jeffersoinian Democrat. Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus. Clubs: Detroit, Fellowcraft, Country, Detroit Golf (Detroit); Olean (Olean, N.Y.). Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 23-24 Peninsula Bank Bldg. Residence: Alfred Apts.
Source: The Book of Detroiters Edited by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908