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GAGE, Alexander Kimball
Lawyer; born, Lawrence, Kan., May 17, 1874; son of William Tenney Gage (son of William Gage and Eleanor Kimball) and Elizabeth (Godwin) Gage (daughter of Henry Goodwin and Jerusha Ann Peters); educated Barrows School, Hartford, Conn.; district school, Cromwell, Conn.; Cass school, Detroit, graduating, June, 1888; Detroit High School, graduating, June 24, 1892; Trinity College, Hartford, Conn., A.B., June 1896; Detroit College of Law, LL.B., April 19, 1899; married at Detroit, Apr. 18, 1903, Gertrude Mary Candler, daughter of Claudius H. Candler (son of William Candler and Letitia Thomas), and Mary V. Kaple (daughter of John H. Kaple and Fanny Chapel). Has engaged in general practice at Detroit since Apr. 22, 1899; member firm of Hill, Gage & Ranney, 1899-02; alone since 1902. Secretary Detroit Bar Association since June, 1907. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Beta Beta of Psi Upsilon. Club: University. Recreations: Baseball and tennis. Office: 808 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 61 Garfield Av.
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GAGE, William Tinney
Insurance; born, LeRoy, N.Y., Mar. 16, 1844; son of William and Eleanor (Kimball) Gage; educated in Concord, N.H. High School and Dartmouth College, graduating, A.B., 1864, A.M., 1867; married, 1st, at Anamosa, Ia., Jan. 9, 1868, Elizabeth Godwin (now deceased); 2nd, Detroit, Aug. 2, 1905, Eugenia Bury. Engaged in teaching school until 1882, when he became identified with the Aetna Life Insurance co. at Chicago and a year later was appointed general agent of the company at Detroit; has been general agent for Michigan of the Northwestern Life Insurance Co. of Milwaukee since 1889. Vice president Central Savings Bank. Served in the Union Army, 9th Squadron, Rhode Island Cavalry, at the time of the Civil War. Member Michigan Life Underwriters’ Association, Michigan Branch Archaeological Institute of America. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Masonic order (32º), Shriner; Sons of American Revolution. Clubs: Detroit, Grosse Isle Casino Association (president). Recreations: Billiards, whist, horticulture. Office: 615 Hammond Bldg. Summer residence: Grosse Isle, Mich.; winter residence, Pasadena Apts., Detroit.
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GAINES, Percy F.
- Railroad official; born, Detroit, Jan. 8, 1863; son of John and Mary (Richards) Gaines; educated in public schools of Detroit and Bay City; married at Saginaw, Mich., June, 1888, Miss Alice Rose. Began active career as clerk in local freight office Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ry., 1882; became connected with general freight department Flint & Pere Marquette R.R. at Saginaw, Mich., 1885; then was one year with Cincinnati, Saginaw & Mackinaw R.R.; returned to freight department Flint & Pere Marquette R.R.; came to Detroit, 1901, as assistant general freight agent of the Pere Marquette Ry.; has been general freight agent of the same road since November, 1905. Member American Association Freight Traffic Officers. Independent in politics. Congregationalist. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Transportation, Mycological. Recreation: Outdoor Sports. Office: 308 Union Station. Residence: 134 Longfellow Av.
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GALLAGHER, Frank
- Manufacturer; born, Palo, Ill., Oct. 13, 1865; son of Eli B. and Esther (Underwood) Gallagher; educated in public schools of Palo; married in Iowa, 1886, Mary L. Tubbs. Began active career in retail bakery and confectionery business, 1885; entered wholesale trade, bakers’, confectioners’ and soda fountain supplies, Chicago, 1892; came to Detroit, 1897, and is president E. B. Gallagher & Co., organized, 1899, incorporated, 1901. Republican. Methodist. Member A.F.&A.M., R.A.M. Office: 133 Jefferson Av. Residence: 115 Harmon Av.
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GALLOGLY, ELmer Ellsworth
- President Morse Advertising Agency; born, near Zanesville, O., Aug. 15, 1862; son of James (M.D.) and Elizabeth (West) Gallogly; educated in public schools of Zanesville; married at Omaha, Neb., May 7, 1896, Miss Elizabeth Heslet, who died at Detroit, Mar. 27, 1904; again, Asheville, N.C., Jan. 11, 1906, Mrs. May Lorimer. Studied pharmacy and chemistry at Zanesville; employed as drug and prescription clerk, Austin, Tex., 1883, and at Miles City and Helena, Mont., 1886-90; entered retail drug business at Butte, Mont., as E. E. Gallogly & Co., February, 1891, selling out, August, 1900; removed to Detroit, April, 1902. Began in advertising business at Butte, September, 1901, and has been at head of Morse Advertising Agency since its organization; vice president The Herpicide Co.; also operator in ranches and timber lands of Ravalli Co., Mont., on own account. President Montana State Pharmaceutical Association, 1899-1900. Mason. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Golf. Recreations: Automobiling and hunting. Office: 35 Milwaukee Av., W. Residence: 124 Lothrop Av.
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GANAPOL, Boris L.
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Concert singer and teacher of music; born, Svenigoradka, Russia, July 10, 1864; son of Moses Leon and Sara (Kahn) Ganapol; educated in music at Imperial Conservatory, Kieff, Russia, 1884-89, graduating, 1889; served in grand opera as leading baritone for two years; married at Detroit, May 29, 1900, Lilla Grace Smart. Came to America and located in Detroit, 1891; director Ganapol Music Studios, Detroit, since 1901; director Temple Beth El choir. Republican. Jewish religion. Recreation: Reading. Studio: 10 Witherell St. Residence: 97 Erskine St.
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GANS, Emmett W.
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Born, Sparta, O., (Athens Co) May 20, 1861; son of Dr. D. L. and Margaret Gordon (Hanna) Gans; educated at Hiram College (O.) Preparatory School; University of Indianapolis, Butler College, degree of Ph.B., 1887; Spencerian Business College, Cleveland. Married at Mansfield, O., Aug. 17, 1892, Mary Churchill Weldon (now deceased). Was with The Burrows Bros. Co., Cleveland, for a few months after leaving college; identified for eighteen years with the Aultman-Taylor Machinery Co., Mansfield, O., successively as general salesman, manager of collections and general superintendent, also was director in the company; for a number of years has been actively connected with the Western Straw Board Co., St. Mary’s, O.; has been in general management of the Reliance Motor Car Co. since January, 1907. Member advisory board Farmers’ Savings and Trust Co., Mansfield, O.; director and treasurer The Western Straw Board Co.; also of the Bloomer Bros. Co., St. Mary’s, O. Member Detroit Board of Commerce and the Ohio Society of Detroit, Delta Tau Delta college fraternity. Club: Mansfield Country Club (Mansfield, O.). Recreations: Music and golf. Office: 89 E. Fort St. Residence: 50 Holbrook Av.
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GARDNER, Oliver N.
- Detroit manager Otis Elevator Co.; born, South Rockwell, Mich., July 19, 1872; son of John K. and Sarah (Whitsey) Gardner; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1898, Adele Elblein. Began active career as apprentice boy Michigan Elevator and Engine Co., 1889, which was succeeded by the Gardner Elevator Co., 1896, of which was secretary and treasurer; company sold out to Otis Elevator Co., August 1, 1906; has been manager at Detroit for Otis Elevator Co., manufacturers of passenger and freight elevators, since August, 1906. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, Fellowcraft, Munoskong Hunting and Fishing (treasurer); Toledo (Toledo, O.). Recreations: Hunting and fishing. Office: 702-704 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 325 W. Grand Blvd.
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GARVEY, William V.
- born, Detroit, July 14, 1868; son of John and Mary (Doherty) Garvey; educated in public and high schools, Detroit, and Spencerian Business College; married at Detroit, Sept. 5, 1894, Nellie A. Morrow. Began active career as assistant bookkeeper Martin Maier & Co., March, 1888; became bookkeeper and cashier for the firm, 1897; admitted to firm and elected secretary and treasurer, 1905, manufacturers and retailers of trunks, bags and travelers’ goods. Catholic. Club: Commercial. Recreation: Yachting. Office: 102 Woodward Av. Residence: 684 Morrell St.
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GAST, Gustav L.
furniture manufacturing; born, Prussia, Germany, June 1, 1868; son of William and Louisa (Smud) Gast; came to Detroit, 1877; educated in schools of Germany and Detroit; married at Detroit, 1889, Miss Ida Kern (deceased, 1899); again, Detroit, 1901, Miss Minnie Kern. Learned trade of cabinet maker in Detroit with Herman Bock; organized the Detroit Furniture Manufacturing Co., 1892, and has since been president and manager of the company. Republican. Lutheran. Recreations: Fishing and boating. Office: 803-809 Bellevue Av. Residence: 876 Meldrum Av.
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GASTON, George T.
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city clerk; educated in public schools. Was chief clerk to City Clerk John A. Schmidt, 1895-1902; city clerk, since 1902. Republican. Mason. Club: Fellowcraft. Office: City Hall. Residence: 336 Avery Av.
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GATES, George Herbert
Wholesale hats and caps; born, Somerset, Mich., (Hillsdale Co) Apr. 26, 1857; son of William Richard and Elizabeth (Mosher) Gates; educated in Hudson (Mich.) High School; married at Genesee, Ill., 1879, to Miss D. A. Farwell. Began active career at Morenci, Mich., where he was engaged in general merchandising, 1873-85; went to Omaha, Neb., and was in wholesale business until 1902; returned to Morenci, Mich., and became president Bank of Morenci, continuing until 1896; came to Detroit, 1896, and has been at the head of G. H. Gates & Co., wholesale hats and caps, since 1899. Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Commercial. Recreation: Outdoor diversions. Office: 190-192 Jefferson Av. Residence: 30 Peterboro St.
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GATES, Jasper C.
Lawyer; born, Pleasantville, Pa., (Venango Co) Mar. 23, 1850; son of Rev. Aaron and Amanda Malvina (Cross) Gates; educated at Pleasantville (Pa.) Academy; Union College, Schenectady, N.Y., graduating, C.E., 1872, A.B., 1873, honorary degree of A.M., 1893; Albany Law School, LL.B., 1874; married at Kalamazoo, Mich., Oct. 8, 1878, Miss Lulu Foster. Began practice at Kalamazoo, June, 1875; member of Fraser & Gates, 1876-98; removed to Detroit, 1876; professor Detroit College of Law since 1893; subjects: Evidence, real property, trusts, landlord and tenant, domestic relations, agency. Prepared legislative bills which became laws with slight amendments, as follows: 1891, Civil service examination of prospective jurors Wayne Circuit Court, limiting appeals from justice court in Wayne County, caucus law for Detroit; 1903, primary election law, Wayne County; 1907, Juvenile Court law, Detroit. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Municipal League (executive committee). Republican. Baptist. President Detroit Baptist Union; chairman Michigan Baptist Sunday School Board. Recreations: Literature and travel. Office: 52-53 Home Bank Bldg. Residence: 642 2nd Av.
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GAY, James P.
born, Hamilton, Ont., Apr. 26, 1857; son of James and Catherine (Kennedy) Gay; educated in public schools; married at Hamilton, 1882, Jessie Young. Began railway service at Hamilton, in parcel office of Great Western Rd. of Canada, 1873, later in office of local freight agent at London and Hamilton, Ont.; was in general freight office Grand Trunk Ry. at Hamilton and Toronto, and became chief clerk to traffic manager D.G.&H.R.R., at Detroit; division freight agent at Stratford, Ont., 1902-04; has been manager Grand Trunk Despatch (sic) and Milwaukee and Michigan Fast Freight Lines since June 1, 1904. Republican. Presbyterian. Member A.O.U.W., Royal League. Clubs: Transportation (Detroit and Buffalo). Office: 12 Brush St. Depot. Residence: 179 Alexandrine Av., W.
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GEER, Harrison
Lawyer; born, Sterling, near Utica, Mich., (Macomb Co) Aug. 18, 1843; son of James S. and Mary Ann (Weston) Geer; educated in public schools of Lapeer, Mich., and Eastman Business College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y., graduating, August, 1863; married at Lapeer, June 29, 1876, Abbie F. White. Admitted to the bar at Flint, Mich., April, 1865; began active practice in January, 1869, at Lapeer; formed partnership with Silas B. Gaskill, which continued until January, 1877; has been in partnership with William B. Williams since January, 1879; came to Detroit, May 1, 1894. For many years has been connected with legal department of the Grand Trunk Railway System and has had charge of trials of a majority of cases of the company since 1894. Was collector of customs at Port Huron, Mich., 1889-93. Office: 18 Buhl Blk. Residence: 694 Woodward Av.
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GEHLERT, Richard S.
Born, East Saginaw, Mich., Jan. 13, 1867; son of John G. and Louise Gehlert; educated in public schools and business university, Detroit; married at Detroit, June 4, 1890, Miss Tillie Altenbrand. Began in coffee, tea and spice business, in Detroit, 1888, later going to New York, where he was connected with Packard, Thomas & Co., and Eppens, Smith & Wiemann; returned to Detroit, 1895, and became manager of the manufacturing department of Phelps, Brace & Co., continuing six years; organized firm of Gould & Gehlert, 1901, the title becoming Gehlert Coffee Co., 1903, which still continues. Member Detroit Credit Men’s Association. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Masonic order, Loyal Guard. Recreation: motor boating. Office: 59 Jefferson Av. Residence: 361½ Field Av.
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GEMMER, George Andrew
Born Williamsport, Ind., (Warren Co) Sept. 3, 1876; son of Phillip and Marie (Fleming) Gemmer; graduate Purdue University, degree of M.E., 1899; married, Marion, Ind., 1901, Miss Nettie Brown. Began active career in Marion as manufacturer of stationary engines, 1899; changed to manufacture of automobile parts, 1903; removed to Detroit, May, 1907, and continues as Gemmer Manufacturing Co. (incorporated). Republican. Member Masonic order. Recreations: Automobiling and outdoor sports. Office: 741 Merrick St. Residence: 305 Merrick Av.
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GEORGE, Charles J.
Contractor; born, Detroit, Nov. 21, 1857; son of Henry and Harriet E. (Hughes) George; educated in public schools. Learned carpenter’s trade under his father and has engaged in contracting and building since 1877; president George & Co. Among the buildings erected by him are the Penobscot Bldg., Union Trust Bldg., Fort St. Union Depot, Michigan Telephone Co’s Bldg., etc. President Board of Education, City of Detroit (member since 1903); ex-president Builders’ Association of Detroit. Republican. Mason (32º), Past Commander Detroit Commandery No. 1, K.T.; member Mystic Shrine. Club: Rushmere. Recreations: Fishing and shooting. Office: 527-537 Beaubien St. Residence: 781 4th Av.
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GEORGE, Edwin S.
Furrier; born, Slatington, Pa., (Leigh Co) Sept. 23, 1873; son of Manno D. and Abigail (Hamm) George; educated in public schools of Morenci, Mich., and Fayette Normal School; married at Detroit, Sept. 5, 1899, Bessie Scotten. Came to Detroit, 1890, and entered employ of Annis & Miller, furriers; on dissolution of the firm he continued in the fur business with the junior partner, William H. Miller, continuing until March, 1897, when he began alone; soon after bought out the business of Walter Buhl & Co. and consolidated it with his own, and continues as wholesale and retailer dealer, importer and exporter of furs. Also proprietor of Standard Auto Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian. Mason. Clubs: Detroit, Old Club, Country, Detroit Boat, Automobile Club of Detroit. Recreations: Automobiling and farming. Office: 172 Jefferson Av. Residence: 221 Vinewood Av.
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GEORGE, Henry Franklin
Contractor and builder; born in Detroit, Apr. 4, 1882; son of Charles J. and Mariana (Wood) George; unmarried. Began active career in employ of Union Trust Co., 1898; was identified with Henry George & Son, contractors, 1899-1905; since 1905 in business for self as mason contractor; vice president George & Co., since 1907. Republican. Member Michigan Naval Brigade. Club: Detroit Boat. Recreations: Horseback riding, shooting. Office: 718 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 781 4th Av.
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GEORGE, Ransom Gardner
Lawyer; born, Chicago, Oct. 4, 1870; son of Austin and Sarah (Wadhams) George; educated at Michigan State Normal School, Ypsilanti, Mich.; graduate University of Michigan, A.B., 1893; LL.B., Law Department, University of Michigan, 1897; married at New York City, Sept. 14, 1904, Myrtelle Ely. Admitted to the bar, 1897, and has since practiced at Detroit; member law firm of Robson, George & Fisher. Served in U.S. Navy during Spanish-American War, on board U.S. Yosemite. Clubs: Country, Detroit Boat, University. Office: 720 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 168 Jos. Campau Avenue.
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GERSHOW, John F.
Credit man Newcomb-Endicott Co.; born, Detroit, Mar. 25, 1863; son of Ernest C. and Apolina (Schneider) Gerschow; educated in St. John’s Lutheran School, three years; public schools, four years; Bryant & Stratton Business College, one year; married at Detroit, Apr. 9, 1896, Mrs. Isabel McDonald. Began active career as cash boy with Newcomb, Endicott Co., dry goods, April 6, 1877, and has since continued with the company, successively as parcel boy, shipping clerk, bookkeeper, and since 1885 as credit man. Also secretary and treasurer Winn & Hammond, printers and book makers, established, 1882. Republican. Lutheran. Mason, member Kilwinning Lodge No. 297, F.&A.M. (treasurer since 1896), Detroit Commandery No. 1 (treasurer), Moslem Temple Mystic Shrine. Clubs: Harmonie, German Salesmen. Recreations: Boating, fishing and bowling. Office: Newcomb-Endicott Co. Residence: 488 14th Av.
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GETCHELL, Dr. Charles B.
—Dr. Charles B. (iatchcll, according to the veracious chronicler for the Detroit Free Tress was a guest of the Detroit Homeopathic College and spoke eloquently to the Seniors on " plan's Humanity to Man." Were it not for the excellent picture accompanying this newspaper article we might almost have believed that it was not our Gatchell. Dr. Gatchell, like our own Dr. Richey Horner, has trouble with the printing of his name. It is evidently a reproach with some newspaper reporters that a man should have no middle name, so they considerately manufactured one for him. We have had the same ordeal to pass through a number of times; though our chiefest complaint has been to keep
the capital C out of our histrionic patronymic. Another word which used to trouble the newspaper scribes or rather the compositors, was
" clinical." This always used to appear as " cheiuic.il." Hut with the introduction of typewriter into the newspaper editorial rooms, there is less and less of these mix-ups. Dr. Gatchell.
as the papers report, made the usual fine impression with his address. He has since his recent flection or rather re-election to the Secretaryship
of the American Institute, appeared in several colleges and college societies as there guest and given them addresses, which are always appreciated. The exercises were well planned and carried out by the Detroit college. There seems to
be a bright future for its friends and workers. The following were the successful candidates for
graduation: Edwin H. Bailey, M. Arthur Bowles, Charles Parsons Brown, Ferd Bion
Fisk, Frank A. Kelly, Charles R. Lawson, M. D., Norman Anderson Mallory, James Curtis Martin, Athlon D. McKcnncv. M. D.. Everett A.
Orr, Charles Andrew Reinbolt, B. S. Adolph Gustav Sluder, Horace Hill Van Tuyl, Ph. B., and Ora A. Wigle.
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GIAQUE, Alonzo J.
Freight agent, Detroit; born, Van Buren Co., Ia., July 15, 1858; son of Charles and Abagail (Anderson) Giaque; educated in public schools; married at Jackson, Mich., 1880, Mary U. Van Tassel. Lived on farm until 1878; acted as clerk Detroit, Lansing & Northern R.R., and Michigan Central Rys., West Detroit and Detroit, 1878-1881; chief clerk Michigan Central R.R., Michigan City, Ind., Jackson, Mich., and Suspension Bridge, N.Y., 1881-91; freight agent, Suspension Bridge, 1891-99; freight agent, Detroit, since 1899. Republican. Congregationalist. Office: Michigan Central Depot. Residence: 478 Putnam Av.
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GIBBES, Heneage
Physician; M.B., C.M., University of Aberdeen, Scotland; licentiate Royal College of Physicians, 1879; M.D., University of Aberdeen, 1881; professor theory and practice of medicine and pathology, Michigan College of Medicine. Formerly curator Anatomical Museum, Kings College, London; lecturer on physiology, normal and morbid histology, Westminster Medical School, London; cholera commissioner to India for English Government, 1884; professor pathology, University of Michigan; health officer, City of Detroit. Member American Medical Association, British Medical Association; fellow Royal Medical and Chirurgical Society, London, etc. Editor: Practical Histology; Practical Pathology and Morbid Histology; also many medical papers. Address: 585 John R. St.
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GIBBS, James Hopkins
Born, Ogdensburg, N.Y., Aug. 28, 1859; son of Calvin W. and Louise R. (Hopkins) Gibbs; educated in Ogdensburg public schools and Norwich (Vt.) University; married at Ogdensburg, 1880, Ida F. Moore. Began active career in dry goods business with his father, at Ogdensburg, later becoming head of the firm; came to Detroit, Oct. 25, 1882, and became office manager retail department, Taylor-Wolfenden & Co., dry goods; entered The J. F. Hartz Company, 1898. Presbyterian. Member National Union. Clubs: Detroit Yacht, Pointe aux Barques. Recreations: Boating, bowling. Office: 103-105 Broadway. Residence: 1356 Champlain St.
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GIDDINGS, Theron F.
Born, Kalamazoo, Mich., Dec. 25, 1843; son of Orrin N. and Harriet A. (Cock) Giddings; educated at Kalamazoo College; married at Kalamazoo, 1869, Julia E. D’Archambal. Began active career in fire insurance business at Kalamazoo, continuing for four years; engaged in manufacture of leather goods for sixteen years; was county clerk of Kalamazoo Co., 1879-91; commissioner of insurance State of Michigan, 1893-97; has been general superintendent agencies Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Co., since Aug. 1, 1897. Republican. Member Masonic order (Grand High Priest Royal Arch Chapter of Michigan). Recreations: Literature and music. Office: 150
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GIES, Joseph W.
Painter; born, Detroit, June 18, 1860; son of Conrad and Madeleine (Dinser) Gies; educated in parochial school, Detroit; studied art under William Bourgereau, Paris, and at Royal Academy, Munich, receiving diploma for "life" work; unmarried. Was in charge of the Detroit Museum Art School, 1890-95; established the Detroit Fine Arts Academy, 1895, of which he is director. Member Society of Western Artists. Studio: 704 Fine Arts Bldg. Residence: 14 Adams Av., W.
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GILBERT, Edward Thomas
Born Lewinsville, Va., (Fairfax Co) June 29, 1849; son of John and Sarah Catherine (Ball) Gilbert; common school education, mostly at Zanesville, O.; married at Footville, O., June 24, 1873, Eva Louise Holt. Began active career as telegraph operator Kansas City, Fort Scott & Gulf R.R., in Kansas, and continued, 1870-75; was chief clerk in purchasing agent’s office Michigan Central Ry., at Detroit, 1875-80; secretary Michigan Bolt & Nut Works, 1880-95, and has been vice president, treasurer and general manager of the company since 1895. Also president Associated Employers’ Corporation and director American Chalk Co. Liberal Republican in politics. Presbyterian. Office: Foot Meldrum Av. Residence: 83 Brainard St.
GILLIS, Gaylord Wilson
Wholesale dry goods; born, Detroit, July 1, 1873; son of Ransom and Helen A. (Gaylord) Gillis; educated in public schools and University of Michigan, graduating, B.L., 1896; unmarried. Has been connected with the wholesale dry goods house of Edson, Moore & Co., since 1896, and has been member of the firm since 1904. Director Citizens’ Savings Bank. Presbyterian. Republican. Clubs: University, Detroit Boat, Commercial, Country. Recreation: Golf. Office: Edson, Moore & Co. Residence: 69 Alfred St.
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GILLISPIE, Arthur H.
Manager Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., Detroit and Grand Rapids; born, Karns City, Pa., Dec. 24, 1878; son of Albert and Mary (Voland) Gillespie; educated in public and high schools of East Brady, Pa.;
unmarried. In general offices of Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., 1888-99; traveling auditor of the company, in Pittsburgh, 1899-1903; has been in Detroit since 1903 as secretary-treasurer and manager of branches at Detroit and Grand Rapids. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Masonic orders (32º). Recreations: Fishing and hunting. Office: 53 E. Larned St. Residence: 937 Antoine St.
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GILLISPIE, John
Born, Chicopee, Mass., Nov. 3, 1877; son of George and Agnes (Adams) Gillespie; educated in public schools of Chicopee; unmarried. Began active career as office boy Ames Sword Co., Mass., 1890, continuing with the company until 1900; was with Armstrong Regalia Co., Detroit, 1900-03; began in business for self as the Detroit Regalia Co., 1903, consolidating with the Morgan, Puhl & Morris Co. under title of Detroit Regalia Co., of which is general manager and director. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Member Masonic order (32º), Knights Templar, Shrine; also I.O.O.F., Knights of Pythias, Maccabees, Eagles and Red Men. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Motor Boat. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: 117-119 Jefferson Av. Residence: 2107 John R St.
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GINSBURG, Bernard
Born, Columbus, Ind., Aug. 14, 1864; son of Samuel N. and Rachel (Helfman) Ginsburg; educated in public schools of New York and Detroit, graduating from Detroit High School, 1881;
married at Syracuse, N.Y., May 10, 1889, Ida E. Goldman (died, 1901). Established as dealer in iron, steel and metals, with father, in 1881, under firm name of R. L. Ginsburg, incorporated, 1907, as R. L. Ginsburg & Sons Co., of which is vice president and treasurer; director New York Car Wheel Co., of Buffalo; public lighting commissioner, Detroit, 1902-05. Republican. Jewish religion. President United Jewish Charities, Detroit; vice president National Conference of Jewish Charities and of Social Conference Club of Detroit; director Jewish Orphan Asylum, Cleveland; Provident Loan Society, Detroit; Play Ground Association, Detroit. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Independent Order B’nai B’rith. Office: 542 Franklin St. Residence: 84 Adelaide Street.
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GLASS, Samuel Stewart
Insurance; born, Detroit, Apr. 30, 1872; son of James Stewart and Lydia Amelia (Kermott) Glass; educated in public and high schools of Detroit; married, 1892, Mary Newell Allen Seely. Began as office boy with Sherman S. Jewett & Co., stove manufacturers, and became assistant manager of the Detroit branch of the house; was called to Buffalo, N.Y., in 1892, as assistant to the general manager of the company; returned to Detroit, 1897, and has since been member of firm of Blackman, Glass & Cook, fire, accident, plate glass and liability insurance. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Methodist. Recreations: Automobiling, baseball. Office: 208-209 Moffat Blk. Residence: 34 Atkinson Av.
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GLEESON, John A.
Vice president Newland Hat Co.; born, Ireland, Feb. 14, 1862; came to America, with parents, 1864; educated in Detroit public schools; married at Detroit, 1890, Miss Nellie Nogle. Has been engaged in hat business since 1875, first with Buhl, Newland & Co., then as traveling salesman; was admitted to the firm of Henry A. Newland & Co., 1899, and since its incorporation, 1904, as the Newland Hat Co., has been vice president of the company. Member of Detroit Board of Commerce. Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus. Recreation: Fishing. Office: 164-168 Jefferson Av. Residence: 590 14th St.
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GODDARD, Frank Holmes
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Contractor; born, New London, Conn., Dec. 23, 1866; son of James and Elizabeth (Holmes) Goddard; educated in public schools of New London and at Seabury Institute, Saybrook, Conn.; married at Detroit, Dec. 27, 1900, Elizabeth Burk. Learned trade of bricklayer, in which he continued until 1887, when he commenced as contractor; for seven years was member of firm of Chandler & Goddard, since which time he has operated on his own account. Member Detroit Builders’ Association, Board of Commerce. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason (32º), Knight Templar, Shriner. Recreation: Music. Office: 1308-1309 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 1300 Brush St.
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GODFREY, Marshall Hartley
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Fire insurance; born, Detroit, July 16, 1845; son of Jeremiah and Sophronia (Perce) Godfrey; educated in public and private schools of Detroit and at Commercial College; married at Buffalo, N.Y., Apr. 2, 1868, Marion I. Carrick. Learned the painter’s trade and worked at it until 1866, when he became proprietor, the business having been established by his father, 1838; continued in painting until 1899, when the failure of the Majestic Building Association forced him to retire; was general manager Detroit Water Works System for fourteen months. Was connected for one and one-half years with New York Life Insurance Co.; has been in fire insurance business since 1903. Director Dime Savings Bank. Served six years in state militia and attained rank of colonel. Democrat. Member Board of Water Commissioners, 1884-89, Board of Fire Commissioners, 1889-93; candidate for mayor of Detroit, 1893. Protestant. Member Masonic order (32º), Knights Templar, Shrine. Officer: 71 Fort St., W. Residence: 467 2nd Av.
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GOLDSMITH, Charles
Manufacturer clothing; born, Flato, Germany, May 25, 1858; son of Solomon and Dora (Salinger) Goldsmith; educated in Germany; came to America, 1874; married at Detroit, 1877, Adelaide Aberstadt. Has been a resident of Detroit since 1874; began in manufacture of clothing at the commencement of his active career and has continued in same line to the present time; senior partner Charles Goldsmith & Co., established, 1899. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Member Knights of Pythias. Office: 131 Jefferson Av. Residence: 150 Hancock Av., E.
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GOODALE, Charles Arthur
Born, Monroe Co., Mich., June 16, 1866; son of Solomon C. and Mary M. (Pelton) Goodale; educated in public and high schools of Chesaning, Mich., and Albion College, Albion, Mich.; married at Chesaning, Oct. 14, 1894, Lizzie M. Clough. Began teaching school at age of 16; was clerk in store and traveling hardware salesman, 1887-96; entered life insurance business, March, 1896, and was secretary Union Life Insurance Co., Indianapolis, 1898-March, 1902; secretary Missouri State Life Insurance Co., St. Louis, March, 1902-07; has been president Michigan State Life Insurance Co. since June, 1907. Republican. Methodist. Mason, Knight Templar. Recreation: Fishing. Office: 633-637 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 678 Brush St.
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GOODALE, George Pomeroy
Theatrical critic; born, Orleans, N.Y., Aug. 12, 1843; son of Elijah and Mary Eleanor (Palmer) Goodale; educated in common schools and in newspaper office; married, N. Almont, N.Y., 1864, Josephine Gardner; again, at Ann Arbor, Mich., 1902, Katherine Brigham Moloney. Began active career as a printer in office of Courier, Geneva, N.Y., 1860; was employed on papers in Angelica, Cuba, Belmont, Elmira, N.Y., and by the World, New York City; came to Detroit, 1865, and has since been continuously upon the staff of the Detroit Free Press; reviewer of the drama and writer of a series of weekly articles entitled "The Kaleidoscope," written by him over the nom de plume of Signor Max, and appearing since 1904. President Free Press Printing Co. Was member 141st New York Infantry, mustered out May 17, 1865. Democrat (repudiated Bryan and his teachings, 1896). Recreation: Baseball. Office: Detroit Free Press. Residence: 52 Lothrop Av.
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Obituary
GOODENOUGH, Luman Webster
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Lawyer; born, Ludington, Mich., Jan. 1, 1873; (Mason Co) son of Daniel W. and Lodema (Olney) Goodenough; educated in public schools; graduate University of Michigan, B.L., 1896; Law Department, University of Michigan, LL.B., 1898; married, Detroit, March, 1904, Elizabeth Noble. Began practice at Ludington; removed to Detroit, 1899, and has since continued in practice of the profession. Member Detroit Bar Association. Club: University. Office: 925 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 335 Seminole Av.
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GOODRICH, Edward
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Born, Auburn, N.Y., Dec. 26, 1867; son of James S. and Annie (Cheasbro) Goodrich; educated in public schools of New York State; married at Detroit, Oct. 30, 1900, Virginia A. Thayer. Engaged in wholesale commission business, Syracuse, N.Y., 1885-95; buyer and storekeeper, Solvay Process Co., since 1895; purchasing agent Delray Connecting R.R.; secretary Independence Lumber Co. Republican. Member New York Society of Detroit. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Solvay Boat. Recreation: Music. Office: Solvay Process Co. Residence: 1084 Trumbull Av.
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GORDON, Charles Edwain
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Born, Chicago, 1866; son of Henry David and Rozella R. (Stofford) Gordon; educated in Chicago public schools and by private teachers; married at Angola, Ind., Sept. 30, 1902, Wava Poland. Devoted a number of years to mechanical training; was with J. W. Reedy & Co., Chicago Elevator Works, two years; with Crane Co., Chicago, five years, and Ames & Frost, Chicago, three years; was connected for two years with the Slayton Lyceum Bureau and acted as sales agent for the Whitely Steel Co., Muncie, Ind.; was one of the organizers of the Western Malleable Steel Co., steel castings and drop forgings, in operation since Sept. 5, 1905. Recreation: Fishing. Office: 1250 River St. Residence: 460 Hubbard Av.
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GORENFLO, August Herman
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Physician; born, Detroit, May 27, 1874; son of Theodore and Marie (Melchoir) Gorenflo; educated in public schools; M.D., Detroit College of Medicine, 1895; post-graduate studies at Vienna and Berlin; married at Detroit, 1906, Hattie Clippert. Has practiced in Detroit since 1895; demonstrator in bacteriology, Detroit College of Medicine; microscopist to Harper Hospital; surgeon Police Department, City of Detroit. Member American Medical Association, Michigan State and Wayne County Medical Societies. Member Harmonie Society. Club: Detroit Yacht. Office: 124 Broadway. Residence: 89 Garfield Av.
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GORMAN, John Joseph
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Born, Detroit, Mar. 28, 1865; son of Thomas A. and Mary (Marshall) Gorman; educated in public schools of Detroit; married, Detroit, Nov. 4, 1891, Margaret Doherty. Began active career as clerk in employ of J. L. Hudson, general merchandise, continuing, 1884-89; entered business in his own name, retail hats and men’s furnishings, in which he has since continued. Democrat. Roman Catholic. Member Board of Commerce, B.P.O.E. Recreation: Horseback riding, hunting, fishing. Office: Michigan Av. And Lafayette Blvd. Residence: 500 Trumbull Av.
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GORTON, Cynthia
Poet and author, born in Great Barrington, Berkshire county, Mass., 27th February, 1826. Her father, Samuel Roberts, died when she was but one year old. At fourteen years of age she was left an orphan, and soon after began the supreme struggle of her life, to relieve the darkness that subsequently folded its sable wings about her. When her sight began to fail she was a pupil in Mrs. Willard's Seminary, Troy, N. Y., where she lived with her widowed mother. Not until the death of her mother, and she began to realize the stern fact that she was alone in the world, did she yield herself to that grief which, combined with arduous application to study, produced severe inflammation in her eyes, aggravated by shedding tears. She was thereafter unable to resume her studies, her fondest hope, and the anxious desire of her sympathizing friend and teacher, Mrs. Willard. At twenty-one years of age Miss Roberts became the wife of Fred Gorton, a prosperous paper manufacturer. Six years after, during a most painful and lingering illness, the pall of darkness encompassed her, and she was blind. With the return of physical strength the natural powers of her mind became active and prolific. One of her first efforts was the successful rehearsal of an original poem, entitled "Adolphus and Olivia, or a Tale of Kansas."
That she performed with great acceptance to her audience. Her oratorical powers were unusual, and her remarkable memory enabled her to recite for one-and-a-half hours a poem of historical and tragic interest. For the last twenty years Mrs. Gorton has lectured many times before large and enthusiastic audiences. She has written many serials, stories and poems for the Detroit 'Christian Herald" and other papers and periodicals. For the last fifteen years she has proved herself an expert with the type-writer. Being a member of the Shut-in Band, this accomplishment has enabled her to extend her efforts in blessing the lives of others, by sending loving words and sympathy to many lonely hearts. Her home is in Fenton, Mich.
During her long literary career she has become widely known as "Ida Glenwood," this being her chosen pen-name. She has also been called "The Sweet Singer" and "The Blind Bard of Michigan."
(Source: American Women by Frances Elizabeth Willard, Mary Ashton Rice Livermore, Vol. 1, 1897. Transcribed by Marla Snow)
GOSS, John C.
Born, Barnstable, England, May 15, 1848; son of John C. and Susanna (Ridd) Goss; educated in public schools; married at Bristol, Eng., 1871, Mary J. Allen. Served 7 years as apprentice to trade of sail making, at Bristol; came to Detroit, 1871, and followed trade until 1877, when he established The J. C. Goss Co., of which he is president and manager. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Former school inspector of Detroit. Republican. Methodist. Mason (32º), Shriner; member I.O.O.F., U.C.T. of America. Club: Detroit Yacht. Recreation: Fishing. Office: 10 Atwater St., E. Residence: 375 Pennsylvania Av.
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GOUX, Louis J.
Physician; born, Detroit, Nov. 2, 1871; son of James J. and Catherina (Dormoy) Goux; educated in public and high schools of Detroit; Detroit College of Medicine, graduating, M.D., 1894; post-graduate courses at University of Michigan, Philadelphia Polyclinic, New York Post Graduate School and Vienna University; married at Detroit, Jan. 23, 1900, Charlotte B. Warren. Has practiced in Detroit since 1898; specialist in eye, ear, nose and throat; ophthalmologist and otologist to Eastern Michigan Asylum, Pontiac, Mich. Member Wayne County Medical Society, American Medical Association, Academy of Ophthalmology and Oto-Laryngology, Detroit Ophthalmic and Otologic Club. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Golf. Recreation: Golf. Office: 315-317 Stevens Bldg. Residence: Mayview Flats, 73 N. Boul. E.
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GRAETHER, Theodore
Real estate and loans; born, Newark, N.J., Dec. 17, 1851; son of Arnold Graether and Mary (Jaeger) Graether; educated in public schools, Lutheran German School, Trenton, and Bridgeport (Conn.) public schools; married at Rochester, N.Y., Oct. 30, 1879, Lillian A. Swift (now deceased); again, Rochester, Mar. 21, 1901, Alma A. Colton. Began active career in Cheveries Chain Factory, Trenton, 1864; removed to Bridgeport, Conn., and entered employ of Bridgeport Spring and Axle Co., 1866; with Aetna Spring and Axle Co., Bridgeport, 1873; removed to Rochester, N.Y., and was employed by James Cunningham & Son, coach builders, 1876-83; came to Detroit and was superintendent carriage department Detroit Steel and Spring Co., 1883-Jan., 1887; has been in real estate and building business since 1887; manager Theodore Graether & Co. since 1903. Protestant. Recreation: Travel. Office: 311 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 1283 14th Av., Detroit.
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GRAHAM, Alexander D.
Manufacturer; born, Sidney, O., (Shelby Co) May 24, 1855; son of Thomas B. and Jane E. (nee Ginn) Graham; educated in public and high schools of Sidney. Married, Sidney, O., Mar. 28, 1876, Olive DeWeese (died, May 23, 1890). Began in dry goods business in Ohio, 1877; removed to Detroit, 1894, and continued in same line of business for 3 years; assisted in organizing the Bell-Graham Co., of which he is president, 1900, and has since engaged in manufacture of dress skirts and petticoats. Recreation: Reading. Office: 11 W. Woodbridge St. Residence: 579 Woodward Av.
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GRAHAM, Burke M.
Manufacturer; born, Rochester, N.Y., Apr. 5, 1854; son of Ansel B. and Sarah M. Graham; educated in public and high schools of Rochester; married, Detroit, 1878, Carrie Stringer. Came to Detroit, 1869, and began business career as clerk for Hayden & Baldwin, harness and saddlery, later becoming traveling salesman for the firm; formed partnership with Edwin E. and Henry I. Armstrong in firm of Armstrong & Graham, 1880, wholesalers and manufacturers of harness and saddlery, and has since continued as member of the firm. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Old Club. Recreations: Fishing and hunting. Office: 132 Jefferson Av. Residence: 69 Davenport St.
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GRAHAM, Don M.
Physician and dentist; born in Dutton, Ont., Can., Aug. 4, 1874; son of Neil and Margaret (McKillop) Graham; educated in public and high schools of Glencoe, Ont.; D.D.S., Dental Department, Detroit College of Medicine, 1898; M.D., Medical Department, same college, 1902; unmarried. Began practice of dentistry, 1898, and has engaged in medical practice therewith since 1902, specializing in oral surgery; lecturer Dental Department, Detroit College of Medicine. Presbyterian. Member 1st District Dental Society of Michigan (secretary), Michigan Dental Society, American Medical Association, Michigan State and Wayne County Medical societies. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Motor Boat. Recreation: Motor boating. Office: 605 Washington Arcade. Residence: 783 Woodward Av.
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GRANT, Schuyler
Born, Rushford, N.Y., Sept. 25, 1840; son of Harlow K. and Emily (Rathbun) Grant; moved with family to Rockville, Conn., 1848; educated in public schools of Rockville; Connecticut Literary Institution, Suffield, Conn.; University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1860-64, graduating with degree of A.B., 1864; married at Ann Arbor, 1865, Alice E. Smith. Was identified with educational institutions at Hartford, Conn., and Providence, R.I., for about a year and a half after leaving university; in employ of First National Bank, Ann Arbor, 1867-69, and became cashier of newly organized Ann Arbor Savings Bank, 1869; came to Detroit, 1874, and entered employ of the Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York as correspondent and became cashier, manager and general agent, retiring from insurance business in 1899, to devote attention to personal affairs. Republican. Baptist; trustee and treasurer Woodward Av. Baptist Church for 30 years. Trustee Kalamazoo College 25 years, and chairman of board since 1900. Club: Old Club. Office: 80 Griswold St. Residence: 1245 Woodward Av.
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GRAY, John W.
Druggist; born, Ontario, Can., Jan. 11, 1861; son of William F. and Adeline E. (Benn) Gray; educated in common schools of Ontario; came to Detroit, Mar., 1886; married at Detroit, June 29, 1892, Martha J. Seabury. Began drug business in Detroit, Aug., 1886, as member of the firm of Hurd & Gray, 208 Woodward Av.; firm incorporated 1898, as Hurd & Gray Co., later becoming Gray & Worcester, wholesale and retail dealers in drugs, and has continued under that title. Member Maccabees. Recreations: Gardening and outdoor sports. Office: 208 Woodward Av., Detroit. Residence: 56 Winder St., Detroit; summer residence: Grosse Ile, Mich.
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GRAY, William D.
Railway official; born, Mt. Orab, O., Sept. 17, 1862; son of Leander and Sarah J. (Day) Gray; educated in public schools of Ohio; unmarried. Began in railway service as telegraph operator and station agent Cincinnati & Eastern Ry., at Mt. Orab, 1878, continuing until 1880; in same capacity at Winchester, O., 1880-82; in auditor’s office, same road, at Cincinnati, 1882-86; auditor Ohio & Northwestern Ry., and its successor, the Cincinnati, Portsmouth & Virginia Rd., 1895-01, Dayton, Lebanon & Cincinnati R.R., 1893-02; general auditor South Carolina & George Extension R.R., 1899-02; auditor Cincinnati, Portsmouth & Virginia R.R., 1901-02; auditor Detroit Southern R.R. and its successor, the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Ry., since June, 1901; also auditor Ann Arbor R.R. since Aug., 1905. Republican. Methodist. Club: Detroit Boat. Recreations: Horseback riding, golf and other outdoor diversions. Office: Penobscot Bldg. Residence: Hotel Ste. Claire.
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GREEN, Andrew H.
Manager Solvay process; born in Syracuse, N.Y.; educated at Cornell University, Sibley College of Engineering. Began active career with Solvay Process Co. of America, manufacturers of by-products, at general headquarters of the company, Syracuse, 1886; has been in charge of company’s office in Detroit since 1897. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Yondotega, Fellowcraft. Office: 2100 Jefferson Av., W., Detroit. Residence: Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich.
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GREEN, Irving W.
Secretary and assistant treasurer Parker Bros. Co., Ltd.; born, Suncook, N.H., Nov. 4, 1862; son of Nelson and Mary E. (Colby) Green; educated in public schools, Escanaba, Mich., and in high school and business college, Detroit; married, Windsor, Ont., Feb. 6, 1890, Hannah B. Thompson, of Chicago. Began business career in Detroit, March, 1880, as bookkeeper for A. A. Parker & Bro., and at time of reorganization, Mar. 9, 1903, became secretary and assistant treasurer of the incorporated company, wholesale and retail coal, coke, sand, fire brick, fire and marine insurance, wrecking and vessel agents. Vice president Roseland Park Cemetery Association; director Epicure Baking Co. Republican. Methodist. Member B.P.O.E. Recreation: Baseball. Office: 15 Atwater St., W. Residence: 330 Kirby Av., W.
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GREEN, William S.
trustee William B. Wesson estate; 2d vice president Wayne County Savings Bank. Office: Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 29 Delaware Av.
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GREENWOOD, William T.
Insurance; born, Geneva, N.Y., Mar. 9, 1872; son of Robert and Emma (Smith) Greenwood; educated in public and high schools of Rochester; unmarried. Began active career as clerk in bank at Rochester, continuing for 5 years; was in grain and produce business in Boston 5 years; entered fire insurance business, 1899, came to Detroit, 1901, and since 1904 has been vice president James A. Jones Agency, general agents Granite State Fire Insurance Co., Portsmouth, N.H., for Michigan and Ohio. Was member 1st Separate Co., New York N.G. for 5 years. Republican. Catholic. Recreation: Driving. Office: 507 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 732 Trumbull Av.
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GREGG, James H.
Hardware merchant; born, Browning, Mo., Aug. 8, 1866; son of George and Mary (Steele) Gregg; educated in public schools; married at Carrollton, O., Jan. 8, 1888, Dora Gantz. Was employed as clerk in wholesale hardware houses, Cleveland, O., until 1888, when he removed to Detroit as department manager for Buhl Sons Co., wholesale hardware; organized the Gregg Hardware Co., retail hardware and builders’ supplies, 1905, of which he is secretary and treasurer; vice president Detroit Wire and Iron Works. Republican. Congregationalist. Member Ohio Society, Board of Commerce. Mason (32º), Shriner. Office: 48 Cadillac Sq. Residence: 30 Leicester Court.
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GREUSEL, Francis H.
Dentist; born, Detroit, Oct. 11, 1871; son of Joseph and Margaret (DeMass) Greusel; A.B., Detroit College, 1889, A.M., 1892; D.D.S., Philadelphia Dental College, 1892; married at Detroit, Mar. 31, 1902, Daisy MacClean. Has practiced in Detroit since 1892. Director choir of Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church, Young People’s Choral Society and Boylston Club. Member First District Dental Society. Club: Detroit Boat. Recreation: Music. Office: 270 Woodward Av. Residence: 29 Bethune Av., E.
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