DAKIN, Henry Walter - Capitalist; born, Buffalo, N.Y., Nov. 28, 1865; son of Richard Lansing and Augusta L. (Young) Dakin; educated in public schools and Evanston (Ill.) High School; married at Evanston, Apr. 20, 1898, Helen Ide. Began active career as manufacturer of lumber, operating at Natalbany, La., 1894-1904; retired from active operations in lumber, 1904, removed to Detroit and has since devoted attention mainly to vested interests; director Detroit Steel Products Co.; also in real estate business. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Country, Automobile. Recreations: Motoring, golf. Office: 502 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 206 Seminole Av.
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DANAHER, James E. - Lumber manufacturer; born, Plymouth, Wis., Oct. 16, 1854; son of Patrick M. and Mary (O'Brien) Danaher; educated in public schools of Milwaukee; married at Watertown, Wis., 1881, Hattie A. McMann. Began in lumber business with his father at Ludington, Mich., 1877; entered lumber business on his own account, 1887; located in Detroit from Sault Ste. Marie, 1902. Secretary Danaher & Melendy Co., manufacturers and wholesale dealers in lumber. Also director Dime Savings Bank, Detroit Trust Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Supervisor Ludington, Mich., and mayor, 1888-89. Republican. Catholic. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Golf. Recreations: Golf, yachting and outdoor exercises generally. Office: 1007 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 45 E. Willis Av.
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DANIELS, William Breck - Lawyer; born, Olivet, Mich., (Eaton County) Nov. 25, 1868; son of Joseph L. and Julia B. (Allen) Daniels; educated in public schools of Olivet and Olivet College, graduating, A. B., 1890, and in Law Department, University of Michigan. Has engaged in practice in Detroit since 1898. Republican. Congregationalist. Member Detroit Bar Association, Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. Office: 500 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 524 Brush St.
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DARMSTAETTER, Gustav - Born, Detroit, Sept. 17, 1865; son of Jacob and Louisa (Koch) Darmstaetter; educated in public schools of Detroit and Detroit Business University; unmarried. Has been associated in brewing business established by his father, since the beginning of his active career; became member of the firm, 1886, incorporated, 1903. Honorary member Montgomery Rifles and Detroit Light Infantry. Member German Salesman's Association, Knights of Pythias. Independent in politics. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 412 Howard St. Residence: 388 Howard St.
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DARMSTAETTER, Herman - born Detroit, Sept. 27, 1859; son of Jacob and Louisa (Koch) Darmstaetter; educated in Detroit public schools and Detroit Business University; married at Detroit, 1886, Miss Mamie Wolff. Began active career, 1877, in employ of the West Side Brewing Co., founded by his father, 1866; became, with his brother, a partner in the firm, 1886; succeeded his father as president and treasurer, 1899; business incorporated, 1903, under present title. Independent in politics. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 412 Howard St. Residence: 390 Howard St.
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DARNELL, Henry Faulkner - P. E. clergyman; author; born, London, Eng., June 24, 1831; son of Rev. James Darnell, rector Pentlowe and Cavendish, Essex; educated in Universities of Dublin and Cambridge. Held mathematical and classical professorships, Royal School, Raphoe, Ireland; ordered deacon, 1858, ordained priest, 1859, Episcopal Church; in ministry and educational positions, England and Canada, and rector Zion Church, Avon, N.Y.; now rector St. Mary's Church, Detroit. Author: The Cross Roads, 1856; Songs by the Way, 1862; Songs of the Seasons, 1885; A Nation's Thanksgiving, 1886; also the Hazelbrook Booklets, a series of original poems in booklet form; contributor to magazines. Residence: 650 Brush St.
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DAVIDSON, Robert Bailey - born, Glasgow, Scotland, Jan. 24, 1871; son of Robert and Anne (Bailey) Davidson; came to America Aug. 25, 1880; graduate Holyoke (Mass.) High School, 1887; A. B. Bucknell University, 1894; D. B., University of Chicago, 1897, post-graduate work, 1894-99 and 1900-1901; married at Ann Arbor, Mich., Aug. 28, 1901, Bessie Jean Carson. Ordained to ministry of Baptist Church; general secretary Students' Christian Association, University of Michigan, 1899-1900; pastor Lowery Av. Baptist Church, Pittsburg, Pa., 1901-03, and of Warren Av. Baptist Church, Detroit, since 1903. Secretary-treasurer Pastors' Union. Member Phi Kappa Psi. Recreation: Baseball. Address: 55 Langley Av.
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DAVIES, William Luke - born, Aberdare, South Wales, Feb. 14, 1858; son of Daniel and Katherine Davies; came to America with parents, 1861; educated in public schools of Oconto and Milwaukee, Wis.; married at Windsor, Ont., Jan. 4, 1888, Susan V. Dougall. Began active career in employ of the wholesale drug house of Farrand, Williams & Co.; assisted in organizing and incorporating, Dec. 24, 1884, the Acme White Lead and Color Works, and has been president of the company since its organization; continued in drug business until Jan 1, 1886, when he resigned in order to devote entire attention to paint business. Director of National Bank of Commerce. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason (32), Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat. Recreation: Traveling. Office: Acme White Lead and Color Works.
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DAVIS, Charles Edward Law Baldwin - army officer; born at New Haven, Conn., Feb. 16, 1844; son of Charles S. A. Davis; educated in public and private schools of New Haven, 1850-1; one year in academic department, Yale College, 1861-2; graduated West Point Military Academy, 1866, as 2d lieutenant corps of engineers, U.S.A.; unmarried. Promoted 1st lieutenant, Mar. 7, 1867; captain, Sept. 2, 1877; major Apr. 7, 1888; lieutenant-colonel, May 3, 1901; colonel, Oct. 15, 1906; brigadier-general, U.S.A., Jan. 27, 1908; retired, Feb. 16, 1908; located at Detroit since 1904. Served on Atlantic, Gulf and Lakes, Pacific Coast, Philippine Islands, 1902-3. Member American Society of Civil Engineers, Detroit Engineering Society. Clubs: Detroit, Prismatic, Witenagemote; University (New York); Army and Navy (Washington, D.C.); Army & Navy (Manila, P.I.). Address: Jones Bldg.
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DAVIS, James Ethelbert - physician; born, near Woodstock, Ont., Can., Oct. 3, 1870; son of John and Christina (Kennedy) Davis; educated in public schools, 1875-88; Woodstock Collegiate Institute, Ont., 1888-91; Detroit College of Medicine, 1894-96, graduating M.D., 1896; Michigan State Board of Pharmacy, graduating, 1896; Chicago Seminary of Science, 1898-99; post graduate work Chicago Clinical School of Medicine, 1904; married at Ann Arbor, Mich., Aug. 31, 1904, Emily M. Lovell. In drug business, Ontario,. Manitoba and Michigan, 1891-96; in practice in Detroit since 1896; instructor materia medica and therapeutics, Detroit College of Medicine, since 1901, also lecturer on physiology, same college; obstetrician in chief of Salvation Army Maternity Home since 1902; medical examiner Manhattan Insurance Co.; editor Leucocyte since 1905. Member Wayne County Medical Society (secretary medical section), Michigan State Medical Society, American Medical Association. Republican. Methodist. Member Alumni Association Detroit College of Medicine (ex-president). Member Epworth League (president Detroit City Union of Epworth Leagues five years, and president Detroit District Epworth League one year). Recreation: Amateur horticulture. Office and residence: 831 W. Fort St.
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DAVIS, John - president Detroit Chemical Works; born, Westfield, Mass., May 25, 1844; son of Rev. Emerson (D.D.) and Mary Mayhew (Folger) Davis (the Mayhews early settlers of Marths's Vineyard, Mass., and the Folgers early settlers of Nantucket, Mass.); educated in High School and Academy, Westfield, up to 15 years of age; married, 1st, 1870, Ida M. Hitchcock (deceased, 1881); 2d, Beverly, Mass., 1885, Emma F. Carter. Began active career as druggist at Westfield, 1867, continuing at Wenona (West Bay City), Mich., 1868-79; engaged as manufacturer of grocers' specialties, 1879-95, when explosion of boilers in adjoining building, known as "The Journal Explosion," destroyed building and the contents; in meantime had started the Detroit Chemical Works in 1888, incorporated, 1893, and now covers four and one-half acres, lying on both sides of the Union Terminal R. R. between Junction Av. and Morrell St.; engaged in manufacture of heavy chemicals, such as strong acids, alum. etc. President Detroit Chemical Works (three sons associated in offices of the corporation). Served as corporal 34th Mass., 1862, until appointed hospital steward, U.S.A.; served with medical director in the field at headquarters of Generals Hunter, Sheridan and Crooke; discharged at own request at close of Civil War. Former member village council West Bay City. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Ex-President Detroit Municipal League and ex-director National Municipal League. Congregationalist. President Congregational Union; trustee First Congregational Church, Detroit.Clubs: Wayne (ex-president), Detroit. Recreation: Billiards and other games. Office: Detroit Chemical Works. Residence: 515 Cass Av.
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DAVIS, Samuel H. - president Wolverine Fish Co.; born at Pittsburgh, Pa., Mar. 9, 1838; son of William and Mary A. (Williamson) Davis; educated in public schools of Columbus, O.; married at Cleveland, O., October, 1861, Augusta G. Wheeler. Began active career in fish business with his father, at Columbus, O., 1852; moved to Sandusky, O., 1854, and to Detroit, 1855; founded firm of S.H. Davis & Co., wholesale fresh fish, and became the largest catcher and jobber of fresh- water fish in North America; sold out to the trust, 1898, and later became associated with the Wolverine Fish Co., of which he is president, the company maintaining a number of auxiliary houses and being the largest handler of fresh-water fish in the United States, outside of the trust. Republican. Methodist. Office: 42 W. Water St. Residence: 142 John R St. wall paper, etc.; born in Detroit, Nov. 24, 1867; son of James M. and Lucretia A. (Spain) Dean; educated in public and high schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1901, Gertrude Williams. Began business career in 1885 with firm of Dean, Godfrey & Co., and continued until 1898, when firm was reorganized as the Harry J. Dean Co., wall paper, painters and decorators, of which he is president and treasurer. Member Board of Commerce. Mason (32), Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Boat, Lake St. Clair Hunting and Fishing. Office: 167-171 Griswold St. Residence: 130 High St., W.
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DEAN, Charles A. - merchant; president and treasurer Pittmans & Dean Co., dealers in coal, wood and ice; vice president Detroit Savings Bank. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Office: 8-10 Adams Av. W. Residence: 740 Cass Av.
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DEAN, Harry J. - Wall paper, etc.; born in Detroit, Nov. 24, 1867; son of James M. and Lucretia A. (Spain) Dean; educated in public and high schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1901, Gertrude Williams. Began business career in 1885 with firm of Dean, Godfrey & Co., and continued until 1898, when firm was reorganized as the Harry J. Dean Co., wall paper, painters and decorators, of which he is president and treasurer. Member Board of Commerce. Mason (32), Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Boat, Lake St. Clair Hunting and Fishing. Office: 167-171 Griswold St. Residence: 130 High St., W.
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DEAN, Harry J. - railway official; born, Parish of Lanivet, Cornwall, Eng.; son of Edwin and Jane (Hendy) Dean; came to America in infancy; educated in public schools in Ontario, Can.; married at Kincardine, Ont., 1878, Jennie Dinning. Began active career as telegraph operator in employ of the Great Western Ry., at London, Ont., and passed successively through positions of freight clerk, receiving agent, clerk in freight office at Hamilton, clerk general freight department, traveling freight agent and chief clerk to general manager Great Eastern Fast Freight Line up to 1885; was in general freight department Grand Trunk Ry., 1885-87; Michigan state agent Lehigh & Wabash Despatch, 1887-95; Wisconsin state agent Flint & Pere Marquette Rd., 1895-1900; commercial agent same road and its successor, the Pere Marquette R. R., at Detroit, 1900-03; division freight agent Pere Marquette R.R., since 1903. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Masonic order. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Commercial, Detroit Transportation. Office: 7 Fort St., W. Residence: 1028 4th Av.
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DEDERICHS, Peter - architect; born, Detroit, Aug. 8, 1856; son of Peter and Elisebeth Dederichs; educated in Christian Bros. St. Mary's parochial school, Detroit. Has been engaged in business as architect since 1876; studied architecture in Europe in 1885. Was superintendent of construction for U.S.Custom House and Postoffice, Detroit, and general spuerintendent of Wayne County Court House. Member Harmonie Society, German Salesman. Office: 1306-1307 Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 644 Mt. Elliot Av.
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DELBRIDGE, Charles Fisher - Lawyer; born, Manistee, Mich., Nov. 11, 1876; son of Bartholomew and Ellen Jane (Fisher) Delbridge; educated at Nicholas and Cass public schools, Detroit, up to 1891; Detroit High School, graduating, 1895; University of Michigan, Literary Department, graduating, B. L., June 1899; Law Department, same university graduating, LL.B., 1901; unmarried. Auditor, 1901, and later secretary, director and treasurer of the Municipal Water, Light & Power Co., of Mackinac Island. Began practice of law in office of John W. Beaumont, Detroit, October, 1901; became associated in practice with Orla B. Taylor, July, 1902, and has so continued to the present time. Republican. Congregationalist. Member Sigma Chi fraternity. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Boat Club Yachtsman, University, Detroit Cavalry. Recreations: Boating and riding. Office: 14 Butler Bldg. Residence: 898 Woodward Av. 0
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DIEDERICH, Charles J. - refrigerating machinery; born, Detroit, July 31, 1858; son of John and Catherine (Fellrath) Diederich; educated in Detroit public and parochial schools, Prof. Patterson's Classical and Mathematical School, and Bryant & Stratton Business College; married at Detroit, 1888, Miss Elizabeth Krantz. Entered shops of The Huetteman & Cramer Co., 1874, and learned trade of machinist; then traveled throughout the United States as machinist and mechanical engineer; spent twelve years in Chicago, ten of which were as superintendent Fred W. Wolf & Co.; returned to Detroit, 1902, and became superintendent of The Huetteman & Cramer Co's plant, and has been vice president and general manager of the company since 1906. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, National Association of Engineers. Member B. P. O. E. Recreation: Fishing. Office: Mack Av. and Belt Line. Residence: 915 E. Grand Blvd.
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DEIMLING, James F. - Born, Philadelphia, PA Nov. 18, 1867; son of Francis C. and Mary C. (Lovell) Daimling; educated in public schools of Philadelphia; unmarried. Began railway service, 1886, in engineering department of Missouri Pacific Ry., in Kansas, serving in various minor positions, 1886-90; assistant engineer Chicago & Western Michigan R. R. (now part of the Pere Marquette Rd.), 1890-97; with Cleveland Cliff Iron Mining Co., Marquette, Mich., as engineer, 1897-1904; tract and division engineer Pere Marquette R. R. 1904-07, and chief engineer since Sept. 1, 1907. Member American Railway Engineers and Maintenance of Way Association. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner. Offfice: Fort and 3d Sts.
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DEINZER, Frederick - born Bavaria, Germany, Dec. 23, 1826; son of F. G. and A. Deinzer; came to America, 1852. Has been engaged in upholstering business in Detroit since 1862 and is head of the firm of F. Deinzer & Son, established, 1897; partner Deinzer Furniture Co., Monroe, Mich. Democrat. Lutheran. Office: Cor. Catherine and Hastings Sts. Residence: 1008 Meldrum Av.
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DELAMATER, DeWitt C., wholesale merchant, banker; born, Buellville, N.Y., Jan. 1, 1844; son of John and Phoebe O. (Buell) Delamater; educated in public schools of Manlius, N.Y., and Jackson, Mich.; married, Jackson Co., Mich., January, 1866, Miss Kate Hewitt. Entered employ of Rice, Pratt & Co., hardware merchants, Jackson, 1874; was traveling salesman C. B. James & Co., Detroit, later succeeded by Buhl, Ducharme & Co.; was one of the organizers of Freeman, Delamater & Co., 1890, wholesale hardware, cutlery, iron and steel, and was its secretary and treasurer until 1900, since which time he has been president of the company. Also president Detroit Savings Bank. Secretary Buhl Stamping Co. Recreation: Farming. Office: 8-10 Woodward Av. Residence: 483 3d Av.
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DELBRIDGE, Jay James - physician; born, Detroit; son of James B. and Ellen J. (Fisher) Delbridge; educated in public and high schools, Detroit, and at Detroit College of Medicine, degree of M. D., 1893; married at Detroit, October, 1897, Mary J. Jamieson. Began practice in Detroit, 1893; practiced in St. Clair Co., 1894 and 1895, returning to Detroit, 1896, where he has since continued. Lieutenant 1st Regiment Michigan National Guard. Member American Medical Association, Michigan State and Wayne County Medical societies. Office: 143 Park St. Residence: 145 Park St.
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DeMAN, Florimond - president De Man Bros. Co.; born, Ghent, Belgium, Aug. 16, 1843; son of Peter and Marie (Houtsagher) De Man; educated at Atheneum and University, Ghent, receiving diploma of Engineer of Arts and Manufactories; married at Brussels, Belgium, Sept. 26, 1891, Louise Maenhaut. Came to America, 1872, and entered service of Michigan Central R. R. as engineer and draughtsman; engaged in sash and door business in partnership with C. P. Rabaut, of Detroit, 1875; entered into partnership with his brother, Alphonse De Man, in same line of business, 1882; bought out brother's interest July 17, 1900, and continued under firm name of De Man Bros., which was incorporated Mar. 28, 1906, as De Man Bros. Co., retail dealers in sash, doors, etc. Republican. Catholic. Office: 416 Maybury Grand Av. & M. C. R. R. Residence: 1003 Warren Av., W.
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DESNER, Frederick - manufacturer of boilers and sheet iron work; born, Prussia, Sept. 21, 1850; son of Frederick and Maria Desner; came to America with parents, 1858; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1891, Catherine Nede. Began learning boiler making in employ of Buchannan & Carrol, April, 1865; then was connected with the Dry Dock Boiler Works for eight years; assisted in organizing the East End Boiler Works, 1885, and has since been senior member of the firm. Republican. Member Masonic order (32), Knights Templar, Shrine. Recreation: Boating. Office: 11-19 St. Aubin Av. Residence: 255 E. Grand Blvd.
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DeSTEIGER, Albert - Wholesale furs; born, Mt. Clemens, Mich., (Macomb Co) Dec. 1, 1854; son of Rudolph and Mary (Godfrey) DeSteiger; educated in public schools of Mt. Clemens; married at St. Ignace, Mich., 1890, Kate McNamar. Conducted dry goods and general store in Mt. Clemens, 1874-84; removed to Detroit and was member firm of Walter Buhl & Co., wholesale furs, 1884-95; organized firm of DeSteiger & Co., 1895, and continues in charge of the business. Member Wholesaler' Association of Detroit. Democrat. Recreations: Reading, theater. Office: 212 Jefferson Av. Residence: 79 Palmer Av., E.
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DETCHON, Paul C. - Real estate, insurance and loans; born, Boardman, O., (Mahoning Co) Oct. 20, 1872; son of Oswald and Sarah (Squire) Detchon; educated in public schools of Boardman and Union Seminary, Poland, O., 1886-90; married at Lowellville, O., Mar. 13, 1902, Frances Arrell. Began active career as apprentice to Westinghouse Electrical Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., 1892; lost the sight of one eye, 1893, and traveled for two years; was bookkeeper Youngstown Bedding Co., 1896-99; entered life insurance business and continued until spring of 1906, since which time he has been engaged in general real estate business. Republican. Methodist. Clubs: Harmonie, New Mervue. Recreations: Hunting and fishing. Office: 204 Breitmeyer Bldg. Residence: 103 Pingree AV.
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DEVLIN, George Albert - born, Toronto, Can., Dec. 21, 1855; son of William and Eleanor (James) Devlin; high school education and course in pharmacy, Toronto University; married at Toronto, Oct. 1, 1884, Caroline Munson. In retail drug trade, Toronto, 1874-84; began manufacture Dent's Toothache Gum, 1884; removed to Detroit, 1888, and has since continued in the business as manufacturer and wholesaler. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Country. Recreation: Hunting. Office: 47 W. Larned St. Residence: 447 Jefferson Av.
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DEXTER, John Floyd - Wholesale flour dealer; born, Mattapoisett, Mass., Apr. 4, 1859; son of Moores R. and Mary A. (Purington) Dexter; educated in public schools of Massachusetts; married, Boston, July 20, 1887, Emma Scroggs. Began active career with whaling merchant, at New Bedford, Mass., 1875; came to Detroit, 1882 and was bookkeeper and salesman for the Union Flour Mills Co., of Detroit, until 1886; has been operating in his own name as wholesale dealer in flour, salt, etc., since April, 1886. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Flour Men's Association (ex-president). Republican. Episcopalian. President Detroit Newsboys' Association; vice president National Newsboys' Association. Mason. Club: Detroit Boat (commodore, 1904-06). Recreation: Yachting. Office: 27-29 Atwater St. Residence: 31 Edmund Place.
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DICKERSON, Freeman Benjamin - Publisher; born, Mecca, O., July 14, 1850; educated in country schools; Michigan State Agricultural College; Valparaiso (Ind.) Normal University. Married at Valparaiso, Ind., 1877, Mary M. Marshall. Began active career working at carpenter trade and teaching school; became solicitor for the Western Publishing House, Chicago, later general agent for the house and manager for Michigan; entered business for himself as book publisher, 1888, and has continued as F. B. Dickerson Co., of which he is president. Republican. Active worker in politics; appointed by Governor Rich member State Board of Fish Commissioners, 1894 and served under four governors; appointed postmaster of Detroit by President McKinley, reappointed by President Roosevelt, and was originator of the Society of First Class Postmasters; has been chairman 1st District Republican Congressional Committee four terms and gained for it a national reputation. Member Board of Commerce. Mason (32), Knight Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, Rainbow Fishing, Duck Lake Hunting. Recreation: Fishing. Office: 62 Lafayette Av. Residence: 2050 Woodward Av.
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DIETRICH, Gustav - Bonds; born, Muskegon, Mich., Aug. 6, 1865; son of Ferdinand and Elizabeth (Zearman) Dietrich; educated in public schools of Muskegon; married at Agnew, Mich., Dec. 26, 1891, Ella L. Adams. Member of firm of Lambrecht, Kelly & Co., real estate, loans and insurance; also treasurer German American Loan and Trust Co.; director Union Casualty Co. Member Masonic order, Knights of Pythias. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 90 Griswold St. Residence: 191 Lysander St.
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DIETZ, Henry - secretary C. Pfeiffer Brewing Co.; born, Detroit, May 16, 1861; son of John and Catherina (Ebert) Dietz; educated in public schools of Detroit and at business college. Began active career in employ of Stephen F. Smith & Co., wholesale shoes; was next connected with Pingree & Smith, shoe manufacturers; was senior member of Dietz & Starke, grain commission; has been secretary of the C. Pfeiffer Brewing Co. since 1902. Recreation: Traveling. Office: 930 Beaufait Av. Residence: 1126 Forest Av., E.
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DIETZ, John G. - manufacturer of brass goods; born, Detroit, Feb. 2, 1868; son of John C. and Theresa (Katus) Dietz; educated in public schools of Detroit and at Goldsmith's Business University; unmarried. Began active career in office of old Frontier Iron Works, 1882, and continued for sixteen years; assisted in organizing the Capitol Brass Works, brass founders and finishers, 1898, in which he has since continued. Former member Detroit City Greys and Detroit Light Guard. Office: Cor. Chene and Franklin Sts. Residence: 702 Macomb St.
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DINGEMAN, George - Real estate; born, July 22, 1844; son of Alexander and Jeanette (Jack) Dingwall; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1865, Phoebe Renz. Was obliged at an early age to learn to support himself; at 18 (1862) gave up business interests and enlisted as private in Co. A. 24th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, serving through entire Civil War; promoted successively to corporal, sergeant and lieutenant; engaged in many battles and was severely wounded in Battle of the Wilderness, May 5, 1864; mustered out of service at Springfield, Ill., June, 1865. Returned to Detroit and became member of Detroit police force; then appointed letter carrier; was in grocery business for self; served as U. S. Gauger and U. S. collector of internal revenue; entered into partnership with Collins B. Hubbard, in real estate business, as Hubbard & Dingwall, 1884, in which has since continued. Republican. Alderman 1st ward, 1889, 2nd ward, 1897. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 301 Wayne County Savings Bk. Bldg. Residence: 79 Elizabeth St., E.
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DINGEMAN, Harry J. - lawyer; born, Detroit, July 27, 1881; son of John F. and Gertrude (Jeup) Dingeman; educated at St. Joseph's Catholic School, Detroit, 1887-93; St. Joseph's Commercial College, 1893-96, graduating with first prize for highest percentage in studies; Detroit College of Law, 1900-03, graduating, degree of LL.B., June 13, 1903; married at Detroit, June 25, 1907, Miss Bessie A. Schafer. Began active career as errand boy for Arthur & Philbric, photographers, summer, 1895; errand boy and stenographer, James A. May (present partner), summer, 1896, when firm of Flowers, May & Maloney was formed, Mr. May withdrawing, Oct. 1, 1898; continued with Flowers & Maloney as stenographer until 1903, when he took a temporary position as expert stenographer with railway mail service; member of law firm of May & Dingeman since June 8, 1903. Also partner E. T. Muir & Co., manufacturers' agents. Member Detroit Bar Association. Republican. Member Theta Lamda Phi, Modern Woodmen of America, Detroit College of Law Alumni Association. Club: German Salesman's Association. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 623-625 Majestic Bldg. Residence: Grummond Apts.
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DITZLER, Peter M. - President Ditzler Color Co.; born, Milton, Pa., (Armstrong Co) Oct. 25, 1853; son of John Frederick and Mary Ann (Smith) Ditzler; educated in district schools of Pennsylvania; married at Milton, Sept. 24, 1882, Malinda Belle Dildine. Began at 17 as apprentice to learn coach painting and continued for eighteen years; commenced color grinding with Cary, Ogden & Co., Chicago, 1887, and remained with the firm four years; was connected with the Detroit White Lead Works in same capacity, 1891-95, and with the Murphy Varnish Co., Newark, N. J., starting color plant, and superintending same, 1895-99; returned to Detroit and was again with the Detroit White Lead Works, 1899-02; organized the Ditzler Color Co., manufacturers and jobbers of coach, car and automobile colors, Apr. 17, 1902, and has been president and general manager of the company from its organization. Member Masonic order. Member Paint, Oil and Varnish Club. Protestant. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 18 W. Baltimore Av. Residence: 43 N. Boulevard, E.
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DIXON, Sidney B. - vice president Hammond, Standish & Co., packers and provision dealers; born, Utica, N. Y., May 19, 1841; son of Richard and Cornelia (Burns) Dixon; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Dec. 25, 1860, Catherine C. Langley. Served in Union Army, Michigan Volunteers, War of the Rebellion, 1862-65. Began in packing and provision business with George H. Hammond, 1868, the firm becoming Hammond, Standish & Co., 1880, of which he was elected vice president; retired from active management, June, 1903. Republican.Member Masonic order, Knights Templar; G. A. R. Recreations: Fishing and motoring. Residence: 56 Warren Av., E.
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DODGE, John F - member of firm of Dodge Bros.; vice president Ford Motor Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Office: 232 Monroe Av. Residence: 33 Boston Blvd.
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DOHANY, Frank - Lawyer; born, Farmington, Mich., (Oakland Co) Nov. 11, 1874; son of William and Bede (Egan) Dohany; educated in public schools of Southfield, Mich., Michigan State Normal School, Ypsilanti, 1891-92, and Detroit College of Law, graduating, degree of LL.B., 1895; married at Detroit, Apr. 30, 1898, Blanche O'Neill. Admitted to the bar, 1895, and practiced alone until 1899, when he admitted his brother, Charles E., to partnership as Dohany & Dohany, which still continues. Member Detroit Bar Association, Detroit Board of Commerce. Democrat. Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus: Club: Y. M. C. A. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 908-910 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 739 Trumbull Av.
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DOHANY, J. Walter - Lawyer, first assistant corporation counsel of the city of Detroit; born, Farmington, Mich., (Oakland Co) Nov. 30, 1875; son of John and Mary (Fayne) Dohany; graduate Detroit College, A. B., and A. M.; Law Department, University of Michigan, LL. B., 1895; post- graduate work Yale University Law School, 1899; unmarried. Began practice in Detroit, 1900; has been assistant corporation counsel city of Detroit since July, 1903 (appointed by Timothy E. Tarsney), and has full charge of all damage and personal injury cases and claims against the city; also attorney for the Board of Education of the city of Detroit. Member Detroit Bar Association. Member for six years of Michigan State Naval Brigade. Democrat; secretary Democratic Congressional Committee 1st District of Michigan, 1900-05. Club: Rushmere. Recreation: Yachting, automobiling and all outdoor sports. Office: 301 City Hall. Residence: 1199 14th Av.
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DOHRMAN,Paul William - railway official; born, Germany, July 3, 1873; son of August and Sophia (Bergman) Dorhman; came to America, 1881; educated in Germany and in Detroit public schools; married, 1st, Detroit, 1889, Miss Anna Beck (died 1904); 2nd, at Detroit, 1905, Marie Betzner. Began active career in Detroit as a tow boy driving the extra horses on the old horse car lines; then became timekeeper, and in 1888 was appointed foreman of the car barns of the company; was made assistant division superintendent, division superintendent, and since 1904 has been assistant general superintendent of the Detroit United Railway. Republican. Presbyterian. Mason. Club: Detroit Transportation. Recreations: Boating and athletic sports. Office: 12 Woodward Av. Residence: 352 Helen Av.
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DONALD, J. Walker - district passenger agent Chicago & Alton R. R.; born, St. John, N.B., Dec. 22, 1857; son of Rev. William (D. D.) and Louisa A. (Wilson) Donald; educated in public schools; married, Boston, Dec. 22, 1880, Mary Martin. Entered service of Grand Trunk Ry., 1877, and was traveling passenger agent, St. John and Bangor, Me., 1877-81; was traveling passenger agent Atchinson, Topeka & Santa Fe Rd., Boston, 1881-87; general agent passenger department Chicago & Alton Ry., Boston, 1887-1901; district passenger agent, Buffalo, 1901-04; same position at Detroit, in charge of Michigan and Ontario territory, since January, 1904. Republican. Mason, Knight Templar (Boston Commandery). Clubs: Transportation (Buffalo and Detroit), R. R. and S. Be. Agents, Boston. Recreation: Reading. Office: 1302 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 30 Winder St.
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DONALD, William McI. - physician; born, Allanburg, Ont., Can., Dec. 15, 1860; son of James and Martha (Oxboro) Donald; educated in Ontario public and high schools, McGill University and Detroit College of Medicine, graduating from the latter, degree of M. D., 1887; married at Detroit, April, 1890, Maude Douglas. Has been engaged in practice in Detroit since May, 1887; professor of practice of medicine, Detroit College of Medicine; attending physician St. Mary's Hospital and Protestant Orphan Asylum. Member Wayne County Medical Society, Michigan State Medical Society, American Medical Association. Democrat. Presbyterian. Member Foresters. Club: Detroit Boat. Office: 979 Jefferson Av. Residence: 970 Jefferson Av.
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DONALDSON, George - lawyer; born, Livingston Co., Mich., Sept. 29, 1867; son of Samuel and Mary E. (Merrill) Donaldson; educated in public schools and High School, Bay City, Mich.; graduate Detroit College of Law, LL.B., 1898; married at Lansing, Mich., 1895, Miss Jessie McGrath. Has been a resident of Detroit since 1885; official stenographer Recorder's Court, 1894-99; official stenographer Wayne Circuit Court, 1899-1907; has practiced law in Detroit since 1900. Member Detroit Bar Association. Republican. Congregationalist. Club: Detroit Boat. Office: 1018 majestic Bldg. Residence: 81 Hazelwood Street.
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DONALDSON, John M. - architect; born, Sterling, Scotland, Jan. 17, 1854; son of John W. and Isabella (McNaughton) Donaldson; came to Detroit with parents, 1856; graduate Detroit High School; studied in architect's office, Detroit, in Polytechnic and Art Academy, Munich, and in Atelier "Andre," Ecole des Beau Arts, Paris; returned to United States, 1876. Married at St. Clair, Mich., Nov. 30, 1882, Mrs. C. G. Brush (nee Grosvenor). Was associated in profession with Henry T. Brush, Detroit, until his death, 1879; member firm Donaldson & Meier since 1880, designers and supervisors of Union Trust Bldg., Penobscot Bldg., Washington Arcade, St. Clair Hotel, etc. Member of the board of directors American Institute of Architects (Michigan Chapter), Architectural League of America, National Institute of Fine Arts, American Civic Association, Detroit Museum of Arts (board of Trustees), Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat. Recreation: Fishing. Office: 1314 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 852 Vermont Av.
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DONNELLY, Edward - lawyer; born, Detroit, July 2, 1878; son of John C. and Anna H. (Minton) Donnelly; educated in public schools of Detroit; Jesuit College, Detroit; Yale University, 1897-01, degree of A. B., 1901; Law Department, University of Michigan, 1902-04, degree of LL.B., 1904. Unmarried. Admitted to bar, 1904; member law firm of Brennan, Donnelly & Van De Mark. Catholic. Clubs: University, Detroit Boat. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 516 Moffat Blk. Residence: 24 Peterboro, St.
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DONNELLY, John C. - lawyer; born, Plympton, Can., Nov. 27, 1851; son of William and Elenor (Boulger) Donnelly; educated in public schools of Canada, private schools of Canada and Michigan and University of Michigan (Law Department), 1871-73, degree of LL. B., 1873; married at Alpena, Mich., Sept. 1, 1875, Anna Minton. Began practice in Detroit, July 1873; became member of firm of Brennan & Donnelly, Oct. 1, 1873, firm becoming Brennan, Donnelly & Van De Mark, 1891, which still continues. General counsel Detroit United Railway Co.; director and counsel Peninsular Savings Bank; director Tecumseh Salt Co., and counsel for a number of corporation. Member Michigan State Troops for eight years, successively as 2nd lieutenant, 1st lieutenant, adjutant of regiment, and captain. Democrat. Member state legislature, 1878-80. Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus. Clubs: Detroit, Yondotega, Country, Racquet and Curling, Turtle Lake Club. Recreations: Horseback riding, golf, hunting and farming. Office: 516 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 24 Peterboro St.
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DONOVAN, Edmund W. - Born, New York, Feb. 4, 1853; son of P. James and Julia Desmond (Sculley) Donovan; educated in public schools of New York; married at Flint, Mich., Feb. 25, 1884, Minnie E. Sullivan. Began active career as a fruit and produce shipper and with the proceeds became a dealer on the New York Stock Exchange; removed westward and took up contracting and building, later becoming interested in the real estate and hotel business; began in the life insurance business in Detroit, 1887, and since 1899 has been general manager of the Ideal Reserve Life Association, with home offices in Detroit. Catholic. Member Royal Arcanum, A. F. A., I. O. F. Office: 1401-1404 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 51 Hendrie Av.
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DONOVAN, Joseph Wesley - Publisher; born, Mecca, O., (Trumbull Co) July 14, 1850; educated in country schools; Michigan State Agricultural College; Valparaiso (Ind.) Normal University. Married at Valparaiso, Ind., 1877, Mary M. Marshall. Began active career working at carpenter trade and teaching school; became solicitor for the Western Publishing House, Chicago, later general agent for the house and manager for Michigan; entered business for himself as book publisher, 1888, and has continued as F. B. Dickerson Co., of which he is president. Republican. Active worker in politics; appointed by Governor Rich member State Board of Fish Commissioners, 1894 and served under four governors; appointed postmaster of Detroit by President McKinley, reappointed by President Roosevelt, and was originator of the Society of First Class Postmasters; has been chairman 1st District Republican Congressional Committee four terms and gained for it a national reputation. Member Board of Commerce. Mason (32), Knight Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, Rainbow Fishing, Duck Lake Hunting. Recreation: Fishing. Office: 62 Lafayette Av. Residence: 2050 Woodward Av.
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DORAN, Charles V. - born, Wayne Co., Mich., Oct. 21, 1868; son of Michael and Phoebe (Gates) Doran; educated in schools of Detroit and at University of Michigan; married at Detroit, 1905, Jennie Lumsden. Spent early years on farm in Wayne Co.; entered Detroit Brass Works, 1895, and has been treasurer of the company since its incorporation, January, 1903. Catholic. Recreation: Home. Office: 1304 Brooklyn St. Residence: Cor. 2nd Av. and Ferry St.
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DOREMAS, Frank E. - Lawyer, controller city of Detroit; born, Venango Co., Pa., Aug. 31, 1865; son of Sylvester and Sarah (Peake) Doremus; educated in public schools, Portland, Mich., and Detroit College of Law; admitted to bar before the Supreme Court of Michigan; married at St. Johns, June 26, 1890, Elizabeth Hatley. Established newspaper, 1885, The Portland Review, at Portland, Mich.; postmaster, Portland, 1895-99; came to Detroit, 1899, and has practiced law since 1901, disposing of his newspaper interests, 1905. Member Michigan legislature, 1890-92; assistant corporation counsel, Detroit, 1903-07; city controller since June 1, 1907. Democrat. Member Wayne County Bar Association, Detroit Board of Commerce. Member of Knights of Pythias, Maccabees, Foresters, Harmonie Society. Recreation: Fishing. Office: City Hall. Residence: 93 Philadelphia Av.
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DOUGLAS, Charles - physician; born, Toronto, Ont., May 5, 1843; son of Peter and Rosannah (Bowles) Douglas; educated in public and high schools of Streetsville, Ont., to 1864; Toronto University, 1860-64, degree of M. B., 1864; Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons, degree of M. D., 1870. Practiced in Oil Springs, 1864-67, and later in Toronto township; came to Detroit, 1876; professor of children's diseases and clinical medicine, Detroit College of Medicine; consulting physician to Harper Hospital. Member American Medical Association, Association of American Teachers of Diseases of Children, Michigan State and Wayne County Medical societies, Ohio State Pediatric Society. Republican. Office and residence: 959 Jefferson Av.
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DOUGLAS, Samuel Townsend - Lawyer; born, Ann Arbor, Mich., (Washtenaw Co) Aug. 2, 1853; son of Silas H. and Helen (Wells) Douglas; educated in public schools of Ann Arbor; graduate University of Michigan, 1873, post-graduate course in chemistry and medicine, same university; entered law offices of Douglas & Bowen, of which his uncle, Judge S. T. Douglas, was senior member, and was admitted to the bar, 1879. Married, Detroit, 1891, Miss Marion Dwight. Has practiced in Detroit since 1879, first as junior member of the law firm of Douglas, Bowen & Douglas, later, upon retirement of Judge Douglas, in 1884, as Bowen, Douglas & Whiting, and during the last few years as Bowen, Douglas, Whiting & Murfin. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Club: Detroit (one of the organizers). Office: 614 Moffat Blk. Residence: 473 Jefferson Av.
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DOW, Alex - vice president and general manager Edison Illuminating Co. of Detroit. Member Board of Commerce, American Society Civil Engineers, American Society Mechanical Engineers, American Institute Electrical Engineers. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit. Office: Washington and State St. Residence: 50 Garfield Av.
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DOWLING, Zelner - Born, Alpine Tp., Kent Co., Mich., Aug. 1, 1871; son of William C. and Fanny S. (Bird) Dowling; educated at Fenton (Mich.) Normal School, winter of 1886-87; Rockford (Mich.) High School, 1887-90, graduating, English and commercial course, June, 1890; unmarried. Began active career as school teacher, 1890; spent over a year in lumber woods of Houghton Co., Mich.; entered railway mail service, Aug. 30, 1891, and served on Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie R. R. until 1896, and then upon St. Paul & Duluth R. R. until Jan. 2, 1899, when left the service; engaged in bookkeeping for mail order and canvassing agency house, January, 1899-November, 1900; entered employ of Commercial Credit Co., Grand Rapids, Mich., as solicitor, November, 1900, and was manager collection department, April, 1901-June, 1903, and as bookkeeper until Nov. 28, 1904; has been manager Commercial Credit Co., Detroit, since Nov. 28, 1904, and Commercial Credit Co., Ltd., Grand Rapids, since April, 1907, both companies engaged in credit reporting and collections. Member Detroit Credit Men's Association, Commercial Law League of America. Member Knights of Pythias, D. O. K. K., I. O. G. T. Clubs: Peninsular (Grand Rapids); Fellowcraft, Detroit Yacht and Detroit Motor Boat (Detroit). Recreations: Boating and fishing. Office: 1438 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 63 Lafayette Av.
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DOWNEY, John J. - superintendent of police; born, Portland, Me., Jan. 1, 1844; son of Bartholomew and Johana Downey; educated in district school; married at Detroit, Aug. 15, 1866, Isabella Nicoll (now deceased); again, Oxford, Mich., Aug., 1878, Ella Vliet. Lived on farm from age of 11 until 1861; served as private in Co. K, 8th Michigan Infantry, Sept. 23, 1861, until expiration of three years' service; wounded and taken prisoner at battle of Chantilly, Va., Sept. 1, 1862; wounded at battle of the Wilderness, May 6, 1864; clerk in Detroit postoffice, 1865-72; in private life and farming until 1884; engaged in commission business, 1884-5; has been connected with Detroit police force since June 20, 1885; superintendent Metropolitan Police since Aug. 10, 1901. Office: Police headquarters. Residence: 436 Lincoln Av.
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DOYLE, Edward H. - retired manufacturer; born, Quebec, Can., Apr. 20, 1849; son of Lawrence and Bridget (Gahan) Doyle; educated in public schools; married at Saginaw, Mich., Sept. 9, 1872, Sarah J. Walsh. Began active career in saw mills of Bay City, Mich., continuing until 1870; was connected with B. B. Buckhout, hardware, Saginaw, 1870-75; in lumber business with Thomas Nester, 1875-80; was identified with banking interests of J. Seligman, Saginaw, 1880-85, and in general charge of his affairs, 1885-97, manufacturing cooperage stock at Wyandotte, Mich.; was engaged in completion of Majestic Bldg., of which he is a half owner, Detroit, up to July 1, 1907, when retired from active business; secretary and treasurer Majestic Co.; director Peninsular Savings Bank. Republican. Roman Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus. Clubs: Country, Bankers'. Recreation: Walking. Office: 801-3 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 383 Jefferson Av.
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DRAKE, Earl F. lawyer; born, New York City, Feb. 17, 1878; son of James H. and Nellie B. Drake; educated at Academy of University of Chicago, Morgan Park, Ill., 1894-97; Williams College, Mass., 1897-01, degree of A. B., 1901; Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Mass., 1901-03; unmarried. Associated with Dickinson, Stevenson, Cullen, Warren & Butzel, 1903-04; was admitted to the bar Mar., 1904; practiced alone June, 1904 - Nov., 1905; has been member law firm of Moore, Standart & Drake since Nov., 1905. Member Wayne County Bar Association. Republican. Member Zeta Psi. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Fellowcraft. Recreations: Rowing and tennis. Office: 610 Wayne Co., Bank Bldg. Residence: 63 Alfred St.
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DRAKE, Fred S. born, Galesburg, Ill., May 28, 1859; son of Lyman C. and Mary Ann (Hyde) Drake; educated in Galesburg High School and Knox College, graduating, degree of B. S., 1883; married at Altona, Ill., Apr. 5, 1898, Winona Edgerton. Acted as traveling salesman for Callaghan & Co., law books, Chicago; organized the Drake Law Book Co., Detroit, established Feb. 20, 1906, publishers and sellers of law books. Member Ferry Av. Baptist Church (deacon, treasurer, and chairman board of trustees). Mason. Office: Wayne Co. Bank Bldg. Residence: 139 Haigh Av.
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DRAKE, Harlow B. physician; born, Fremont, Ill., Nov. 27, 1848; son of Elijah H. (M. D.) and Cornelia R. (Blakeslee) Drake; educated in public schools of Detroit; Boston Institute of Technology, graduating, 1869; Hahnemann Medical College, Philadelphia, M. D., 1873; married, Detroit, Apr. 22, 1874, Eleanor C. Swain. Began practice in Detroit, Apr., 1873; member firm of Dr. E. H. Drake & Son, Apr., 1873 - Nov., 1874, and of Drs. Drake & Miller, 1875-77. Went to Oregon and practiced there, 1885-1900; returned to Detroit, 1901. Homeopathist. Member staff of Grace Hospital. Member Detroit Homeopathic Practitioners' Club, Homeopathic Medical Society of State of Michigan, American Institute of Homeopathy, Homeopathic Society of State of Oregon. Mason. Recreation: Driving. Office: 32 Adams Av., W. Residence: 800 The Pasadena
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DRAKE, John Walter - lawyer; born, Sturgis, Mich., Sept. 27, 1875; son of Alfred G. and Anna M. (Patrick) Drake; educated in public schools and at Detroit College of Law, graduating, LL. B., 1896; married, Detroit, Sept. 27, 1900, Martha Myler. Began active career as a school teacher; has practiced law in Detroit since 1896. President Detroit Shade Tree Co.; secretary and treasurer Briggs Dental Co. Served at time of Spanish-American War as member Michigan Naval Brigade on board U. S. S. Yosemite. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Episcopalian. Recreation: Fishing. Office: 726 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 129 Webb Av.
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DRESSKELL, Frederick S. - born, Wooster, O., Sept. 5, 1861; son of Dr. Dennis and Mary (Smith) Dresskell; educated at Worcester University. Began active career as salesman for Cleveland Paper Co., continuing until 1886, when he became manager of the Sheffield Manufacturing Co., Chicago; was manager of Chatfield & Woods Co., Detroit, 1890; associated with George F. Kenny under firm name of Dresskell & Kenny; has been at head of F. S. Dresskell & Co., since 1905, dealers in paper, etc. Office: Shelby and Larned St. Residence: 61 Euclid Av.
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DUMONT, Arthur Steene - Grain merchant; born, Albany, N. Y., Apr. 13, 1873; son of William L. and Rosina (Castle) Dumont; educated in public schools of Decatur, Ill., and at University of Michigan; married at Decatur, 1899, Miss Margaret Roberts. Began in grain business with his father at Decatur, 1892; came to Detroit, 1903, as manager of cash grain house of Dumont, Roberts, & Co., Detroit and Decatur, of which he is president. Member Detroit Board of Trade, Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Country, Detroit Golf, North Channel. Recreations: Automobiling, golf, hunting and fishing. Office: 301-302 Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 1803 Woodward Av.
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DUNN, Theodore W. - Superintendent Detroit Sulphite Pulp and Paper co.; born, Osborn, O., Oct. 9, 1872; son of George F. and Virginia A. (Hogue) Dunn; educated in public schools of Ohio and Michigan; married at Detroit, 1896, Miss Isabel A. Curtis. Came to Detroit, 1889, and began working in plant of the Detroit Sulphite Pulp and Paper Co.; passed through various positions and succeeded his father (one of the founders of the company) as superintendent, in 1901, which position he still occupies. Republican. Methodist. Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner. Recreations: Hunting and boating. Office: 2605 Jefferson Av., W. Residence: 279 Clark Av.
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DURAND, Harvey Stowe -lawyer; born, Detroit, July 23, 1876; son of William Miles and Marian Amelia (Stowe) Durand; educated in Detroit High School; University of Michigan Literary Department, 1895-99; University of Michigan Law Department, degree of LL. B., June, 1902; unmarried. Has been engaged in practice in Detroit since 1902; makes specialty of commercial and bankruptcy law. Republican. Member Delta Chi, University of Michigan Chapter. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 802 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 196 Theodore St.
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DURFEE, Edgar O. - jurist; born, Wayne Co., Mich., Oct. 28, 1842; son of Reuben S. and Betsy K. (Noble) Durfee; educated at Michigan State Normal School; married at Novi, Mich., 1870, Mary Bassett. Enlisted as a private in 24th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, 1862; was wounded at battle of Gettysburg and lost an arm; taught in public schools one year after the war; located in Detroit, studied law and was admitted to the bar, 1876; has served as judge of probate, Wayne County, since 1876. Republican. Office: Court House. Residence: 75 Warren Av., E.
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DURFEE, Irving William - Born, Plymouth, Mich., (Wayne Co) Nov. 20, 1868; son of Charles D. and Josephine (Wyckoff) Durfee; graduate Plymouth High School, 1886, and from University of Michigan, Law Department, degree of LL.B., 1894; married at Flint, Mich., Sept. 1, 1897, Jane S. Walker. Has engaged in practice at Detroit since June, 1895. Member Detroit and Michigan State Bar associations, Delta Upsilon. Club: University. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 514 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 39 E. Canfield Av.
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DURLING, Frank J. - general manager Cadillac Grain Co.; born, Milford, Mich., Apr. 2, 1867; son of James T. and Miriam S. (Myers) Durling; graduate of Milford High School, Milford Business College and State Normal School, Ypsilanti, Mich.; married at Detroit, Jan. 23, 1889, Lula Kellam. Engaged for 10 years in manufacture of harness and turf supplies in Melford, Mich.; came to Detroit about 1895, and traveled for Leopold Miller & Son, N. Y., leaf tobacco, until 1903; has been general manager of the Cadillac Grain Co., wholesale dealers in cereals, grains and flour, since Jan. 1, 1903. Also president International Brokerage Co., of New York; one of the organizers and general manager of American Registration Co., employment brokers. Member Detroit Light Guard 6 years, now member Veteran Corps. Member Masonic order, Blue Lodge, Chapter and Knights Templar; B. P. O. E. Clubs: Mervue (St. Clair Flats), Detroit Motor. Recreations: Launching, baseball. Office: 45-55 Woodbridge St., E. Residence: 66 Langley Av.
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DUST, William T. - jobber stove repairs and hot air furnace contractor; born, Wolde, Mecklenburg, Schwerien, Germany, July 25, 1853; son of Frederick C. and Johanna (Mass) Dust; came to America, 1857; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1875, Mary W. Weible. Began as office boy for Calvert Lithographing Co., 1868, and advanced to position of foreman in press rooms, continuing until 1886; entered hardware business, 1887, and in 1893 became a manufacturer of stove repairs and jobber, contractor for hot air furnaces, also jobber for mica stove pastes and cements; president Mariposa Mining Co., of Sault St. Marie, Can.; president and director Wolverine Foundry Co., Detroit; member City Council, Detroit, 1884-85; city clerk, 1886-88; appointed by Mayor Pingree member Board of City Assessors, 1890, and served for six years; president and member Board of Estimates, City of Detroit, 2 years; appointed by Mayor Maybury on Board of City assessors, serving 1 1/2 years; appointed by Gov. Bliss member State Tax Commission, serving from 1900-1904; elected member state legislature, 1906, term expiring, Jan. 1, 1909. Mason. Clubs: Harmonie, German Salesman. Recreations: Bowling, fishing and other outdoor diversions. Office: 30-32 Macomb St. Residence: 311 Meldrum Av.
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DUSTIN, Edward A. - steamboat vesselman; born, Detroit, Sept. 28, 1859; son of Selah and Frances R. (Ashley) Dustin; educated in Detroit public schools and Mayhew's Business College; unmarried. Began active career spring of 1877 with Ashley & Mitchell, steamboat agents; succeeded Mr. Mitchell as member of the firm, 1894, and brother, O. S. Dustin, succeeded Mr. Ashley upon death of the latter, 1897, the title of Ashley & Dustin being retained. Member firm of Ashley & Dustin, proprietors of the steamer Frank B. Kirby, operating between Detroit and Sandusky via Put-In-Bay; also agents Wyandotte Line, steamer Henry W. Johnson and Algomah Central Steamship Line (steamer King Edward). Member Board of Commerce. Recreation: Travel. Office: Foot 1st St. Residence: 113 Charlotte Av.
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DWIGHT, Percy D. - manufacturer; born, Detroit, Oct. 26, 1862; son of David F. and Lucretia (Howe) Dwight; graduate Harvard, degree of A. B., 1885; married at Troy, N. Y., 1898, Grace A. Buel. Read law and was admitted to practice at Detroit, 1887; became interested in manufacturing and entered manufacturing business, 1892, and upon incorporation of the C. R. Wilson Body Co., 1897, manufacturers of carriages and automobile bodies, became its secretary and treasurer, in which still continues. Also vice president Lavigne Manufacturing Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Trustee Howe Grammar School, Lima, Ind.; formerly member Boston (Mass.) Cadets, Michigan Naval Reserves. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Country, Harvard Club of Michigan. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: Milwaukee Junction. Residence: 220 Burns Av.
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DWIGHT, William Morse - born, Detroit, July 8, 1846; son of Alfred A. and Laura A. (Morse) Dwight; educated in Barstow School, Detroit High School and partial course in University of Michigan, class of 1867; married at Clinton, N. Y., Sept. 7, 1873, Mary L. Harding. Entered lumber business, 1867, under title of William M. Dwight & Co.; incorporated as Dwight Lumber Co., 1890, and has continued as treasurer and manager. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Omicron Chapter Delta Kappa Epsilon, University of Michigan. Club: Old Club of St. Clair Flats. Recreation: Fishing. Office: Rouge River and M. C. R. R. Residence: 781 Jefferson Av.
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DWYER, John M., secretary Peninsular Stove Co.; director Security Trust Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Office: Peninsular Stove Co. Residence: 839 Jefferson Av.
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DYAR, Ralph Maynard - manufacturer; born, Detroit, June 26, 1874; son of John B. and Julia E. (Maynard) Dyar; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, June 18, 1901, Helen L. Stearns. Began active career with the American Radiator Co., Detroit, 1894, continuing until 1898; upon death of his father took charge of the family estate and continues as manager. President Mexican Crude Rubber Co., Detroit Mailing Machine Co., Cochrane-Cobalt Mining Co.; secretary Trussed Concrete Steel Co.; director, American Radiator Co., National Bank of Commerce. Republican. Trustee Village of Grosse Pointe Farms. Clubs: Detroit, Country. Recreation: Hunting and fishing. Office: Penobscot Bldg., Detroit. Residence: Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich.
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