FABER, William Frederic - Clergyman; born, Buffalo, N.Y., Feb. 27, 1860; son of Theobald and Caroline W. (Schoenthal) Faber; attended public schools and Central High School, Buffalo; A.B., University of Rochester, N.Y., 1880 (D. D., 1905); graduate Auburn Theological Seminary, 1883; A.M., Hobart College, 1898; married at Buffalo, June 26, 1883, Miss D. Jeannette Kniest (who died, 1895). Ordained minister Presbyterian Church, 1883; pastor First Presbyterian Church, Westfield, N.Y., 1883-92; entered Episcopal Church, 1892; rector Grace Church, Lockport, N.Y., 1893-1905, St. John’s Church, Detroit, since 1905. Member Delta Upsilon, Phi Beta Kappa, Royal Arcanum. Author: "Thoughts for Thought," "The Church for the Times," "Nobiscum Deus," "Henry VIII," and "The Reformation;" also a number of articles and sermons. Address: 344 Woodward Av.
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FALES, Bingley Russell, assistant general manager The Edison Illuminating Co.; born in Ionia Co., Mich., Apr. 25, 1866; son of Loren C. and Eliza (Russell) Fales; educated in public and high schools of Ionia; studied law in office of Alexander F. Bell, Ionia; admitted to the bar of Michigan in 1888; married, 1899, Alice Peck, of Minneapolis, Minn. Practiced law in Ionia, 1888-90, being elected Circuit Court commissioner of Ionia County in 1888; in 1890 came to Detroit and continued in the practice of law; in 1899 was appointed an assistant prosecuting attorney of Wayne Co., which position he filled for three years; in 1902 resigned office and became interested in commercial pursuits, organizing the Central Heating Co., of which he became secretary and general manager; in 1906 was made assistant general manager of The Edison Illuminating Co. Is also president and general manager of the Central Station Steam Co. Served 3 years in the Michigan National Guard at Ionia, and 9 years in Michigan Naval Reserves at Detroit; held commission as lieutenant of navigation and ordnance at time of resignation; served in Spanish-American War as quartermaster 3d class on U.S.S. Yosemite. Republican. Congregationalist. Mason. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Engineering Society. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Detroit Golf. Office: 18 Washington Av. Residence: 375 Seminole Av.
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FARMER, Arthur John - map publisher; born, Detroit, Nov. 23, 1876; son of Silas and Orpha C. (Littlefield) Farmer; educated in Detroit High School, 1892-95; University of Michigan; unmarried. Began, April 1, 1898, as member Silas Farmer & Co., map publishers (established, 1826), of which he is president and treasurer. Also president and treasurer The Acme Chemical Co., The Vaux Music Co., The D.R. Vaux Co.; president Self-Copying Stationery Co. Has taken out 8 or 10 U.S. patents. Member Sons of American Revolution, Delta Upsilon. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Automobile, Country. Recreations: Motoring and inventing. Office: Farmer Bldg. Residence: 655 2nd Av.
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FARR, Merton E. - president and treasurer Detroit Shipbuilding Co.; director Scotten-Dillon Co., McCreery Engineering Co.; treasurer Northway Motor and Manufacturing Co. Member Board of Commerce. Club: Detroit. Office: Detroit Shipbuilding Co. Residence: 40 Putnam Avenue.
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FARRELL, Francis R. - secretary and general manager Safety Folding Bed Co., Ltd.; born, Rochester, N. Y., (Monroe Co) Jan. 18, 1878; son of Michael J. and Elizabeth (O’Neill) Farrell; educated in Detroit parochial schools and Detroit College, graduating, degree of A. B., 1897; married at Newport, Mich., June 20, 1906, Nellie Loranger. Began active career in employ of the Detroit Copper & Brass Rolling Mills Co., 1897; has been secretary and general manager of the Safety Folding Bed Co. since July, 1905. Democrat. Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus, Knights of Equity, A. O. H. Recreation: Baseball. Office: 13-45 Widman Pl., cor. Harper Av. Residence: 6202 Congress St., E.
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FAUROT, John P. - Born, Canandaigua, N. Y., July 31, 1857; son of James and Sarah (Yerkes) Faurot; educated in public schools of Genesee Co., Mich.; married at Durand, Mich., (Shiawassee) Aug. 10, 1878, Flora Peck. Began in railway service with Grand Trunk Rd., 1871, as night telegraph operator, Ionia, Mich., and was continuously identified with the company in various capacities for 29 years; has been commercial agent New York Central lines, at Detroit, since 1900. Democrat. Mason, Knight Templar. Club: Detroit Transportation. Recreation: Fishing. Office: 219 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 451 Merrick Av.
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FAY, George Edwards - Physician and surgeon; born, Chicago, May 3, 1875; son of Benjamin B. and Susan (Robinson) Fay; educated public and high school courses, Chicago; B. Sc., University of Michigan, 1899; M. D., Medical Department, University of Michigan, 1901; married, Detroit, Oct., 1905, Theodora Van Der Kar. Member surgical staff University Hospital, Ann Arbor, 1900-01, and served as interne, 1901-02; began practice in Detroit, July, 1902. Republican. Protestant. Member Wayne County Medical Society, Michigan State Medical Society, American Medical Association, Phi Upsilon. Recreation: Motoring. Office: 502 Washington Arcade. Residence: 28 Ferry Av., W.
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FEE, Robert Lagora - Cigar manufacturer; born, Binghamton, N. Y., Apr. 27, 1866; son of Michael and Jane (Quigley) Fee; educated in public schools of Binghamton; married at Fowlerville, N. Y., 1901, Miss Eva Austin. Learned trade of cigar making at Binghamton; came to Detroit, 1886, and acted as traveling salesman for the Detroit Cigar Co., and later for the Banner Cigar Co.; began manufacture of cigars on his own account, 1897, under title of the Lagora Fee Co., of which is proprietor. Also president of the Fee-Vincent Electric Car Co. and the Fee-Bock Auto Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: 228 Jefferson Av. Residence: Plaza Hotel.
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FENDLER, William F. - Wholesale hats, etc.; born, New York City, Feb. 25, 1867; son of Ferdinand and Anna (Wenzel) Fendler; educated in St. John’s German School, public schools and Detroit Business University; married at Detroit, 1899, Rose Zeuner. Has been a resident of Detroit since 1869; began active career in employ of August Rasch & Co., tailors; then was connected with H. A. Newland & Co., wholesale hats, continuing for 17 years; assisted in organizing wholesale firm of G. H. Gates & Co., 1899, and has since been buyer and member of the firm. Member German Salesmen’s Association. Independent Republican. Member Schiller Lodge A.F.&A.M., Washington Lodge I.O.O.F. Office: 190-192 Jefferson Av. Residence: 271 Seyburn Av.
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FERGUSON, Archibald Willard - manager R. G. Dun & Co.; born, Hamilton, Ont., Nov. 20, 1859; educated at Galt Collegiate Institute and Hellmuth College, Ont. Entered employ of R. G. Dun & Co. at Hamilton, 1877; has been manager at Detroit since 1893. Episcopalian. Member Board of Commerce, Detroit. Mason. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Country, Old Club. Recreation: Outdoor diversions. Office: 3d floor Union Trust Bldg. Residence: Pasadena Apts.
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FERRY, Dexter Mason
Secretary D. M. Ferry & Co.; born, Detroit, Nov. 22, 1873; son of Dexter M. and Addie E. (Miller) Ferry; educated in public schools of Detroit, University of Michigan, and at Columbia University, graduating, degree of A. B., 1898. Married, Pittsburg, Oct. 1, 1907, Miss Jeannette Hawkins. Began active career with National Pin Co.; was elected secretary D. M. Ferry & Co., seeds, 1899, and still continues. Also treasurer National Pin Co.; director Standard Life and Accident Insurance Co., American Harrow Co., Security Trust Co., Michigan Savings Bank, and officer and director in many other companies. President State Board of Education; member Michigan Legislature, 1901-02 and 1903-04. Republican. Congregationalist. Member Delta Kappa Epsilon, Michigan and Columbia University fraternities. Clubs: Detroit, Country, University, Detroit Boat (treasurer). Office: D. M. Ferry & Co. Residence: 1040 Woodward Av.
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FICK, Levi J. - Lawyer; born, Liberty, Pa., Nov. 23, 1848; son of John and Elizabeth (Brion) Fick; graduate State Normal School, Mansfield, Pa., June, 1873; graduate Lafayette College, Pa., Bachelor of Elements (B.E.), 1873, B.A., 1880, M.A., later; married at Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 19, 1881, Elizabeth Shenton (now deceased); again, Corry, Pa., Oct. 28, 1905, Izora V. Hall. Earned money to pay his way through college by teaching school; was principal of academy at New London, Pa., 1880-81; removed to Michigan and entered Law Department, University of Michigan, was admitted to the bar, 1883, and began practice at Detroit, where he has since continued. Democrat. Member Palestine Lodge, F.&A.M. (trustee); Peninsular Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; Columbus Lodge No. I, Columbian League (Commander). Club: Durand (treasurer). Recreation: Literature. Office: 202 Whitney Opera House Blk. Residence: 350 W. Alexandrine Av.
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FIELD, George Samuel - Lawyer; born New York City, Mar. 22, 1869; son of William F. and Rebecca (Johnston) Field; graduate Corunna (Mich.) High School, 1892; University of Michigan, Law Department, degree of L.L. B., 1895. Married at Perry, Mich., Feb. 2, 1897, Amy E. Morrice. Began practice at East Jordan, Mich., 1895; removed to Detroit, 1895; member law firm of Barbour & Field. Director and attorney Citizens’ Savings Bank. Formerly circuit commissioner Charlevoix Co., city attorney, member Board of Education, alderman Sixth ward, city of Detroit. Republican. Congregationalist. Member Palestine Lodge, F.&A.M.; Royal Arcanum. Recreations: Baseball and boating. Office: 30 Buhl Blk. Residence: 1107 Brooklyn Av.
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FILER, Frank - Born, Manistee, Mich., Aug. 21, 1854; son of Delos L. and Juliette (Golden) Filer; educated in public schools of Manistee; married at Ludington, Mich., 1883, Myrtle L. Carter. Began active career in lumber business at Ludington, 1872; was member of firm of Gibbs & Filer, and later Cartier & Filer, lumber dealers; was proprietor for 15 years of Ludington Electric Light and Power Co.; removed to Detroit, fall of 1901, and became associated with the Standard Tie Co., 1902, of which he has since been president. Director Citizens’ Savings Bank, Detroit. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Ex-alderman, Ludington. Congregationalist. Member Masonic order (32º), Knight Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Automobile. Recreations: Horses and automobiling. Office: 1217 Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 25 W. Canfield Av.
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FINCH, Edward Brush - Manufacturer; born, Holly, Mich., (Oakland Co) Oct. 16, 1872; son of Nathaniel A. and Mary (Hadley) Finch; educated in Owosso (Mich.). High School and University of Michigan, class 1896; married at Detroit, Jan. 17, 1900, Miss May Pungs. Began manufacture of bicycles and automobiles, as E. B. Finch & Co., 1897; then became secretary and treasurer of the Pungs-Finch Auto & Gas Engine Co., which positions he still holds; has been manager of technical department of the Packard Motor Car Co. since July, 1906. President American Novelty Co.; secretary Avon Realty Co. Ex-member Michigan National Guard and Michigan Naval Reserves. Presbyterian. Member Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Automobile. Recreations: Motoring, boating. Office: Packard Motor Car Co. Residence: 1232 Woodward Av.
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FINN, Albert Henry - treasurer and manager The Franklin Press; born, St. Clair, Mich., June 15, 1862; son of Rev. Silas and Cynthia (Eaton) Finn; educated in public schools and Kalamazoo College; married, Detroit, June 30, 1886, Katherine Scott. Began active career as clerk in general store at Royal Oak, Mich.; established, 1879, the Royal Oak Midget, of which he was editor and proprietor; removed the business to Capac, Mich., 1879, and there published the Capac Argus; later became editor and publisher of the Fort Gratiot Sun and the Port Huron Tribune; came to Detroit, 1890, as advertising manager of The Detroit Journal, and became business manager and assistant general manager, retiring with change of ownership; was connected with The Chicago Tribune, 1901; returned to Detroit, 1902, and bought The Christian Herald, of which he was editor and publisher for 4 years; established The Franklin Press, publishers and printers, 1903, and also bought The Pilgrim, a magazine published in Battle Creek, Mich., which he moved to Detroit and became its editor and publisher. Independent Republican. Baptist; trustee North Baptist Church; member National Council Baptist Brotherhood. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Sons of American Revolution. Mason. Recreations; Golf, fishing, traveling. Office: 39-45 Congress St., W. Residence: 120 Virginia Av.
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FINN, John - contractor; born, Queen’s Co., Ireland, May 2, 1853; son of George and Frances (Carroll) Finn; came to America at 18; educated in public schools of Ireland and Detroit; married at Brighton., Mich., 1880, Miss Margaret Russell. Began career in Detroit in employ of William Carpenter, learning the bricklaying trade, 1873; has erected many buildings in Detroit. Independent in politics. Catholic. President Builders’ Exchange; member Detroit Board of Commerce. Recreation: Reading. Office: 12-13 Peninsular Bldg. Residence: 140 Chandler Av.
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FISHER, Robert L. - wholesale millinery; born, Detroit, Sept. 6, 1872; son of Albert C. and Frances (Guerin) Fisher; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Birmingham, Mich., Feb. 22, 1897, Miss Stella Rundel. Began active career in jewelry business, continuing 1890-98; has been secretary and treasurer of the Mitchell-Moody-Garton Co., wholesale milliners, etc., since 1898. Director Detroit Wholesalers’ Association. Club: Commercial. Office: 158-160 Jefferson Av. Residence: 46 Gladstone Av.
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FISK, William T. - manufacturer; born, Detroit, Nov. 12, 1870; son of William J. and Emma (Fillery) Fisk; educated in Detroit public schools, Olivet College and Detroit Business University; married at Marshall, Mich., 1895, Miss Grace Ackerson. Engaged in shoe manufacturing business, 1893-03; has been chairman The Casket Hardware Manufacturing Co. since 1903. Episcopalian. Member Masonic order, Knights Templar. Recreation: Reading. Office: 818-820 Warren Av., W. Residence: 326 Calumet Av.
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FITZPATRICK, William George - lawyer; born, Hoyt’s Corners, O., Nov. 29, 1875; son of Edward and Catherine (Kennedy) Fitzpatrick; educated in public schools of Saginaw Co., Mich.; St. Mary’s Seminary, Saginaw, 1883; Sacred Heart Academy, Au Sable, Mich., 1885-90; Detroit Business University, 1893-94; Detroit College of Law, 1895-97; degree of LL. B., 1897; married at Detroit, June 26, 1901, Katherine Elizabeth Farnam. Began reading law in office of Hon. T. E. Tarsney, 1894; became member of firm as Tarsney & Fitzpatrick, 1898, which still continues. Member Detroit Bar Association, Michigan State Bar Association. Democrat. Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus, Knights of Equity. Club: North Channel. Recreations: Hunting and fishing. Office: 404-406 Whitney Bldg. Residence: 145 Blaine Av.
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FIXEL, Arthur Ellis - Lawyer; born, Saginaw, E. S., Mich., Feb. 22, 1885; son of Adolphus and Bertha (Klein) Fixel; educated in public schools of Saginaw, 1890-98; Saginaw E. S. High School, 1898-1900; graduate Detroit Central High School, 1900-02; Law Department, University of Michigan, 1903-05, graduating, LL. B., 1905; unmarried. Has practiced in Detroit since June, 1905. Member Harmonie Society, Alumni Association University of Michigan. Office: 503 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 557 3rd Av.
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FLOWERS, Charles - Lawyer; born, Bucks Co., Pa., Dec. 14, 1845; son of Joseph and Sarah (Pickering) Flowers; educated in public schools, Concord Seminary, Delaware Co., Pa., 1861; Fort Edward Collegiate Institute, Fort Edward, N.Y., 1864-65. Married at Chester, Pa., June 30, 1868, Mary E. de Normandie. Was stenographer and official reporter circuit court, Detroit, 1868-81; circuit court commissioner, 1881-84; corporation counsel, Detroit, 1896-1900; fire commissioner, 1894-98. In practice of law since 1879. Republican as to politics. Quaker in religious belief. Member B.P.O.E. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Harmonie. Office: 300 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 43 Chandler Av.
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FLYNN, William Henry - Lawyer; born in Huron Co., Mich., Oct. 21, 1866; son of Edward and Matilda (Barnum) Flynn; educated in public schools of Saginaw, Mich., Detroit Business University and Detroit College of Law, LL.B., 1896; married at Bad Axe, Mich., Nov. 4, 1889, Catherine A. Miller. Learned blacksmith’s trade in his father’s shop in Huron Co. and became proprietor of a shop at Ubly, Mich.; began practice of law in Detroit in offices of Thomas S. Jerome and Gen. Henry M. Duffield; has been member firm of Flynn & Sevald since April, 1900. Republican. Member Wayne County Bar Association. Deputy Grand Master, I.O.O.F. Office: 614 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 30 Cameron Av.
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FOLSOM, Robert M. - born, Worcester, Mass., Dec. 26, 1871; son of William H. and Mary J. (Boswell) Folsom; educated in grammar school, Worcester; married at Detroit, June 25, 1897, Nettie Metcalf. Began active career as office man and bookkeeper, Worcester Corset Co., September, 1887; became weighmaster Lake Superior Smelting Co., Dollar Bay, Mich., August, 1894; has been secretary and treasurer American Vapor Stove Co., manufacturers of gasoline burners and stoves, Detroit, since January, 1902. Also secretary and treasurer American Hydrogen-Burner Co. Member Detroit Commercial Club. Republican. Universalist. Recreation: Collecting postage stamps. Office: 18 E. Atwater St. Residence: 1020 Brush St.
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FORBES, Edwin Bannister - physician; born, Lowell, Mass., May 20, 1874; son of William and Irene (Pierce) Forbes; educated in public schools of Lawrence, Mass.; student Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass., three years; M.D., Harvard University Medical School, 1897; post-graduate work, Vienna, Austria, 1898-99, and at Woman’s Hospital, Buda Pest, 1899; married at Detroit, Nov. 22, 1899, Janette Fisher. Has practiced in Detroit since 1900; county physician Wayne Co., 1904-1908. Republican. Episcopalian. Member American Medical Association, Michigan State and Wayne County Medical societies. Mason. Member New England Society. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Fellowcraft (treasurer), Harvard Club of Michigan (director). Recreation: Automobiling. Office: 17 Grand Circus Bldg. Residence: 94 Palister Av.
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FORBUSH, William Byron - clergyman; born, Springfield, Vt., Feb. 20, 1868; son of Rufus Orestes and Eliza Ann (Spencer) Forbush; graduate Springfield High School; A.B., Dartmouth College, 1888; graduate Union Theological Seminary, New York, 1892; Ph.D., New York University, 1892; Litt. D., Hanover College, 1895; married at New York City, Nov. 29, 1890, Maud Muller Barden. Pastor Woodward Av. Congregational Church since 1906. Republican. President General Alliance of Workers with Boys; director Detroit Recreation League, D’Arcambal Farm School; trustee Franklin Street Settlement; member Detroit Board of Commerce. Author: The Boy Problem (6th edition), Boston, 1901; Travel Lessons in the life of Jesus, New York, 1904; the Boys’ Life of Christ (2d edition), New York, 1905; Ecclesiastes in the Metre of Omar, Boston, 1906. Office: Woodward Av. Cong’l Church. Residence: 706 2d Av.
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FORD, Henry - born, Greenfield, Mich., July 30, 1863; son of William and Mary (Litegott) Ford; educated in district school, Greenfield; married at Greenfield, Apr. 11, 1888, Clara J. Bryant. Came to Detroit, 1887; formerly chief engineer Edison Illuminating Co.; has been engaged in manufacture and sale of automobiles as the Ford Motor Co. since Mar. 16, 1903. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Automobile Club of America, New York Automobile Club. Recreations: Automobiling and hunting. Office: Cor. Piquette and Beaubien Sts. Residence: 145 Harper Av.
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FORD, John Battice - Born, New Albany, Ind., (Floyd Co) Jan. 3, 1876; son of Emory Low and Ella I. (Neat) Ford; graduate Princeton University, degree of B.S., 1896; widower. Began business career as chemist Michigan Alkali Co., manufacturers of heavy chemicals, 1896, became purchasing agent and since 1900 has been secretary and treasurer of the company. Also vice president J. B. Ford Co., Anderson Forge and Machine Co.; director Franklin Steamship Co., Fremont Steamship Co., Old Detroit National Bank. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Masonic order (32º), Knight Templar. Clubs: Detroit, University, Country, Detroit Boat, Old Club, Detroit Racquet and Curling, Automobile. Recreations: Yachting and Automobiling. Office: 814 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 33 E. Kirby Av.
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FORD, Walter Buhl - secretary and treasurer Menzies Shoe Co.; born, Detroit, Sept. 22, 1873; son of James H. and Frederica (Buhl) Ford; educated in public schools of Detroit, Yale University, graduating, B. A., 1896, and Yale Law School, degree of LL. B., 1898; unmarried. Has been secretary and treasurer of the Menzies Shoe Co., manufacturers of shoes, since 1902. Clubs: Detroit, University, Yondotega, Country. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: Menzies Shoe Co. Residence: 1017 W. Fort St.
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FORD, Walter D. - physician; born, Peru, Ind., Dec. 10, 1877; son of Lafayette and Lou (Johnson) Ford; educated in Detroit public schools to 1895 and Detroit College of Medicine, degree of M.D., 1899; married at Detroit, June 17, 1902, Clara Madeline Deane. Has practiced in Detroit since May, 1899. Member Wayne County and Michigan State Medical societies, American Medical Association. Recreation: Aquatic sports. Office: 1022 3d Av. Residence: 274 Kirby Av., W.
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FORLER, Henry C.L. - lawyer; born, Niles, Mich., Oct. 19, 1874; son of George K. and Catherine (Smith) Forler; educated in public schools of Niles and Detroit College of Law, graduating, LL.B., 1901; married at Detroit, June 24, 1903, Isabel Nesbitt. Was in office of Judge Alfred J. Murphy previous to graduating in law; has since been in general practice. Democrat. Member Detroit Bar Association. Office: 37 Buhl Blk. Residence: 96 Pitcher St.
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FORMAN, Thomas - Born, Lafayette, Ind., (Tippecanoe Co) Aug. 7, 1853; son of George S. and Emma (Leaming) Forman; educated in public and high schools of Lafayette, Ind.; married at Petoskey, Mich., 1893, Miss Minnie Hankey. Came to Detroit, 1879, and entered into partnership with Charles Dickerson, firm Dickerson & Co., hatters; removed to Petoskey in 1882 and became manager of the Pine Lake Lumber Co.; entered lumber business on own account 1893, and incorporated as the Thomas Forman Co., lumber and hardwood flooring, of which is president and manager. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Office: Gregory and Fort Sts. Residence: 30 W. Forest Av.
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FOSTER, Edward D. - President Standard Savings and Loan Association; born, Scio, Mich., (Washtenaw Co) May 12, 1838; son of Dwight C. and Alma J. (Seymour) Foster; married at Detroit, 1871, Miss Marian Langley. Has been a resident of Detroit since June 23, 1854; began active career as clerk in hardware store, Detroit; at close of five years engaged in sale of leather and findings under title of Mumford, Foster & Co., continuing, 1863-88, and as E. D. Foster & Co., 1888-97; retired from active participation in mercantile business, 1897, and has since devoted his attention to the Standard Savings and Loan Association. Republican. Congregationalist. Member A.O.U.W., National Fraternal Union. Office: 45 McGraw Bldg. Residence: 124 Charlotte Av.
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FOWLER, George Barber - lawyer; born, Enfield, Conn., June 25, 1867; son of Royal A. and Ellen H. (Barber) Fowler; graduate Hartford (Conn.) High School, 1884; B.A., Yale University, 1888, LL.B., 1890; married at Detroit, May 18, 1899, Grace M. Filer. Practiced in Hartford, 1890-99, associating with Judge Charles H. Briscoe and James P. Andrews; removed to Detroit, 1899, and has since been junior member of the firm of McDonald & Fowler; president McCreery Engineering Co. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Detroit Bar Association, Hartford (Conn.) County Bar. Mason, Knight Templar (Washington Commandery No. 1, Hartford, Conn.). Clubs: Detroit, University, Country (Detroit); Yale (New York). Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 715 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 36 Canfield Av., W.
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FRIEDMAN, William - lawyer; born, Detroit, Apr. 1, 1880; son of Samuel and Celia (Weisman) Friedman; graduate Detroit Central High School, attended Detroit College of Law and University of Michigan, graduating from Law Department of the University, LL.B., 1901. Has practiced in Detroit since July, 1901; member firm of Friedman & Smilansky since December, 1905. Member Detroit Bar Association. Republican. Jewish religion. Member Union Lodge No. 3, F.&A.M., Michigan Sovereign Consistory, (32º), Moslem Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S.; Independent Order B’nai B’Rith. Clubs: Mutual, Y.M.H.A. (director). Recreation: Outdoor Sports. Office: 75 Home Bank Bldg. Residence: 170 E. Montcalm St.
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FROST, Harry Washington - Born, Felicity, O., Feb. 22, 1860; son of Marcus O. and Mary S. (Carter) Frost; public and high school education; married at Minneapolis, Sept. 12, 1883, Nellie M. McCord. Began active career as a boy in office of the Marshall Herald, Marshall, Ill.; acquired half interest in the paper, 1881, and continued under firm name of M. O. Frost & Son until 1883, when sold out; removed to Topeka, Kan., and began publishing the Saturday Evening Lance, June, 1883; went to Chicago as secretary and western business manager of the Railway Age, 1892, continuing for five years; located in Detroit, 1897, and acted as general manager of the Monarch Brake Beam Co., and was identified with Berry Bros., Ltd., 1902-05; organized the Frost Railway Supply Co., 1905, of which has since been president. Was member 7th Battalion, Illinois National Guard, advancing to captain, and resigned, 1881; was lieutenant-colonel 3d Regiment, Kansas National Guard, resigning, 1892. Republican. Member Ohio Society, of Detroit. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Detroit Golf; Union League (Chicago). Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 812 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: Addison Apts.
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FROTHINGHAM, George Edward - Physician and surgeon; born, Gray, Me., Nov. 9, 1867; son of George E. and Lucy (Barbour) Frothingham; educated in public and high schools of Ann Arbor, Mich., University of Michigan two years and Detroit College of Medicine, graduating, M.D., 1890; unmarried. Has practiced in Detroit since 1890, making specialty of treatment of eye and ear; member staff Harper Hospital; clinical professor Detroit Medical College. Republican. Member Wayne County and Michigan State Medical societies, American Medical Association, Detroit Opthalmological and Octological Club. Formerly surgeon Detroit Light Infantry, Michigan State Guard. Club: Detroit. Recreations: Bowling and outdoor sports. Mason (32º), Knight Templar (Detroit Commandery), Shriner. Address: 700 Woodward Av.
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FRY, John Henry - born, Cheltenham, Eng., Apr. 23, 1848; son of James B. and Zelophehad (Thorn) Fry; came to America with parents, 1850; educated in public schools of Michigan; married at Detroit, Nov. 6, 1889, Harriet A. Wayne. Began active career as clerk in employ of Morris Salter, Disco, Mich., general merchandise, continuing as bookkeeper and deputy postmaster; removed to Detroit, 1866, and became connected with the Peninsular Herald; was in general offices of the Blue Line system of railroads, 1868-72, after which was with various railroads, and served as chief clerk of the passenger and ticket department of the Canada Southern R.R.; was identified with the Detroit City Railroad, 1884-95, retiring from the service as general superintendent; connected with Majestic Co., 1895-99; was secretary and general manager of the Detroit Telephone Co. and the New State Telephone Co., 1899-1901; general passenger agent, D.U.R., 1901-07; since July 1907, manager Majestic Bldg. Republican. Methodist. Recreation: Reading. Office: 801-3 Majestic Bldg. Residence, 39 King Av.
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FULLER, Jay - Lawyer; born, Sherwood, Mich., (Branch Co) Feb. 18, 1856; son of Jerome B. and Elizabeth M. (Wells) Fuller; graduate University of Michigan, Ph.B., 1880; Law Department, University of Michigan, LL.B., 1881; married, Ypsilanti, Mich., May 24, 1878, Alexandrine Egoroff. Has practiced in Detroit since 1880. Member Detroit Bar Association. Republican. Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner, Odd Fellow. Office: 48 Buhl Blk. Residence: 771 Lincoln Av.
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FULLERTON, Irwin - Born, Hudson, O.; son of Daniel and Hannah (Meech) Fullerton; educated in public schools of Cleveland; married, Cleveland, Oct. 30, 1885, Sarah Clymer. Began business career as bookkeeper for the Craig Baking Powder Co., Cleveland; removed to Detroit and has been general auditor of the Detroit United Railway Co. since 1891. Presbyterian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Club: Fellowcraft. Office: 12 Woodward Av. Residence: 77 King Av.
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FULWELL, George - proprietor Hotel Normandie; born, Coventry, Eng., May 12, 1861; son of George and Sarah (Fox) Fulwell; educated in public schools of England; came to America, 1879; married, St. Louis, June 11, 1883, Matilda M. Jones; has two daughters, Lento R. and Mary Roma. Began hotel experience with the Rossin House, Toronto, Can., 1879, and continued hotel connections as follows: Weddell House, Cleveland, 1880; Southern Hotel, St. Louis, 1881-82; Gault House, Louisville, Ky., 1882-85; Peabody Hotel, Memphis, Tenn., 1885-88; Bates House, Indianapolis, 1888-90; returned to Louisville, 1890, and was manager Hotel Rosinier, 1891-92; returned to Bates House, Indianapolis, and continued there until 1900, when he became proprietor of the Denison Hotel; removed to Detroit, 1905, and purchased the Hotel Normandie, of which he has since been proprietor. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Member all Masonic bodies; B.P.O.E. Office and residence: Hotel Normandie.
The Book of Detroiters by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908

FUSSEY, Alfred W.
- Vice president Detroit Brass Works; born, Detroit, Feb. 23, 1861; son of Timothy and Hannah (Haigh) Fussey; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, December, 1885, Caroline E. Nebe. Filled position of chief clerk of The Bradstreet Co. for fifteen years and was solicitor for R. G. Dun & Co. for five years; has been vice president since January, 1904, of the Detroit Brass Works, manufacturers of steam, water and gas brass goods. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Palestine Lodge No. 357, F.&.A.M., Detroit. Office: 1304 Brooklyn Av. Residence: 244 Kirby Av. W.
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FYFE, Richard Henry
- merchant, banker; born, Oak Orchard Creek, N.Y., Jan. 5, 1840; son of Claudius L. and Abby (Gilbert) Fyfe; educated in public schools; married at Detroit, Mich., 1868, Abby L. Rice. Located with parents in Michigan, 1852; came to Detroit from Hillsdale, 1857; began active career as clerk in store; entered boot and shoe business as R. H. Fyfe, 1865, later admitting partner; senior member R. H. Fyfe & Co., retail boots and shoes. President Citizens’ Savings Bank. Independent Republican. Lighting commissioner for seven years; trustee of Detroit College of Medicine since its organization. Clubs: Detroit, Old Club. Office: 183-185 Woodward Av. Residence, 939 Woodward Av.
The Book of Detroiters by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908