LAFERTE, Daniel
Surgeon; born, Amherstburg, Ont., Can., Jan. 3, 1849; son of Jacques and Victorie (Langlois) Laferte; educated in public schools of Ontario; Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, degree of M.D., Mar. 13, 1871; honorary degree from French government, Office D’ Academie de France, may, 1906; married at Detroit, Mar. 28, 1881, Ida Bour. Has engaged in practice in Detroit since May 11, 1871; professor anatomy, orthopedic and clinical surgery, Detroit College of Medicine. Member American Medical Association, Wayne County Medical Society. Democrat. Roman Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus. Recreation: Horseback riding. Office and residence: 362 Jefferson Av.
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LAIDLAW, Henry
- Sales manager pumping machinery; born, Scotland, June 6, 1860; son of Robert and Jennie (Euman) Laidlaw; educated in public schools of Scotland; came to America, 1880; married Cynthiania, Ky., 1895; Liah M. Greenleaf. Served apprenticeship as machinist in Scotland; was connected with McGowan Pump Co., Cincinnati, for five years; engaged on construction of Proctor & Gamble Soap Plant, Ivorydale, O., four years; was in engineering department Laidlaw, Dunn, Gordon Co. for one year and traveled for the company in middle states until 1897, when he located in Detroit as manager for the company, of which he is also secretary. Detroit sales manager International Steam Pump Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Merchants’ Marine League of U.S.A. Republican. Protestant. Member Masonic order, B.P.O.E. Recreations: Outdoor diversions. Office: 627-628 Majestic Blvd. Residence: 182 Garfield Av.
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LAMBE, William Joseph
Manager Detroit Branch The Fisk Rubber Company, of Chicopee Falls, Mass.; born, St. Louis, Dec. 13, 1881; son of Thomas T. and Cecelia (Burke) Lambe; educated in St. Louis parochial schools; unmarried. Began active career in employ of the E.C. Meacham Arms Co., St. Louis, continuing for three years; next was in employ of Scullin & Gallagher Steel Co. until he entered employ of The Fisk Rubber Company, December, 1899; came to Detroit for the company, December, 1900, and has been in charge since 1905. Recreation: Baseball. Office: 262 Jefferson Av. Residence: 276 Randolph St
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LAMBERT, Benjamin L.
Manufacturing chemist; born, Detroit, Dec. 11, 1862; son of Louis and Fanny (Heslen) Lambert; graduate Detroit public and high schools and business university; married, Detroit, Oct. 16, 1890, Hortense Heavenrich. Began as office boy with Swift & Dodds, wholesale druggists, and became general manager, remaining with the firm for nine years; started as manufacturing chemist, 1889, under title of Lambert & Lowman and has since continued in manufacture of chemical, pharmaceutical and drug specialties. Republican. Member Union Lodge, A.F. & A.M., Royal Arcanum. Recreations: Baseball and golf. Office: 420-432 Howard St. Residence: 81 E. Warren Av.
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LAMBERT, John E.
Born Livonia Co., Mich., Nov. 27, 1858; son of Joshua and Maria (Griffith) Lambert; educated in public schools of Charlotte, Mich.; married at Grass Lake, Mich., 1891, Jessie T. Tucker. Began active career as clerk in grocery store at Charlotte, continuing 1881; was traveling salesman for wholesale grocery house, in Michigan, 1881-92; became interested in the Clayton & Lambert Manufacturing Co., Ypsilanti, Mich., 1888, has been its secretary since incorporation in 1891 (plant removed to Detroit, 1899). Member Masonic order, Knights Templar, Shrine. Recreaton: Travel. Office: Trombly and Beaubien Sts. Residence: 166 Smith St.
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LAMBRECHT, Richard G.
Real estate, loans and insurance; born, Bay City, Mich., Sept. 29, 1870; son of Rev. John A. and Flora (Dreimel) Lambrecht; educated in public schools of Stryker, O., 1877-80; Montague, Mich., 1880-82, Muskegon, Mich., 1882-87, Detroit University School, 1887-88; married at Detroit, Sept. 21, 1898, Bertha Genther. Began active career in employ of Grand Rapids & Indiana R.R., 1888, continuing until 1889; then became connected with Peoples’ Savings Bank, Detroit, as clerk and continued with the bank for fourteen years, having general charge of mortgage and real estate department; was secretary and treasurer City and Suburban Homes Co., 1903-05; has been member real estate firm of Lambrecht, Kelly & Co., since 1905. Also president German-American Loan and Trust Co., Ltd. Member Detroit Board of Commerce and Real Estate Board. Republican. Member Evangelical Church. Mason. Recreaton: Automobiling and fishing. Office: 90 Griswold St. Residence: 201 Stanton Av.
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LANDERS, Cole Cozzens
Railway official; born, St. Louis, Mar. 2, 1875; son of Edward (Cozzens) Landers; educated in public schools of St. Louis; married, Cincinnati, June 3, 1903, Miss Estell Oaks. Began railway service as office boy with Wabash system , at St. Louis, Aug. 1, 1890, and has continued with the road as follows: clerk general freight office, St. Louis; traveling freight agent, 1901-1905; assistant general freight agent, 1905-06; division freight agent, headquarters in Detroit, since June 1, 1906. Member Hoo Hoo, Detroit Board of Commerce. Club: Transportation. Office: 1101 Majestic Bldg. Residence 767 W. Grand Blvd.
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LANG, Laurence F.
Railway official; born, Detroit, Apr. 6, 1860; son of August and Margaret Lang; graduate Goldsmith, Bryant & Stratton’s Business University, July, 1874; married at Detroit, July 10, 1894, Anna R. Follins. Entered railway service, Sept. 28, 1874, with Detroit & Milwaukee R.R. (now a part of the Grand Trunk System); consecutively office boy, clerk and chief clerk in charge of auditor’s office, lines west of Detroit river, Grand Trunk Railway System, 1874-98; in auditor’s office Michigan Central R.R., 1898-1900; traveling auditor, Detroit & Toledo Shore Line R.R., since Sept. 21, 1903. Club: Transportation. Office: 513 Lightner Bldg. Residence: 224 Chandler Av.
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LARNED, Abner E.
Born, Fenton, Mich., (Genesee County) Jan. 31, 1871; son of Horace J. and Flora (Roberts) Larned; educated in public schools and high school of Fenton, graduating, 1889; married at Muskegon, Mich., June 21, 1893, Minnie Seger. Began career with Strong, Lee & Co., wholesale dry goods, later with Edson, Moore & Co., until 1897; has been engaged in manufacture of overalls since1897 under firm name of Larned, Carter & Co., of which he is president. Also president Knock-Down Case, Co. Republican. Club: Detroit. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: Cor. Howard and 8th Sts. Residence: 72 Garfield Av.
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LAUGHLIN, James W.
Manufacturer; born, Dublin, Ireland, Jan. 27, 1864, son of John and Catherine (Laughlin) Laughlin; came to America with parents, 1870; educated in public schools of Wabash and Rich Valley, Inc., and in the school of experience; married, New Haven, Ind., Oct. 26, 1892, Catherine H. Schnelker. Served as telegrapher for Wabash R.R., 15 to 18 years of age; freight and ticket agent same road, 18-25, living at Tilton, Ill., Clymers, Logansport and Wabash, Ind., and Antwerp, Ohio, etc; began in manufacture and sale of the Laughlin Fountain Pen, Oct. 13, 1896. Democrat. Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus, Knights of Equity. Recreations: Automobiling and traveling. Offices: Lightner Bldg. Residence: 233 25th St.
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LAWSON, George E.
Banker; born, Howell, Mich., (Livingston Co) Dec. 1,1861; son of B.H. and Maria S. (Holling) Lawson; educated public schools and Michigan Agricultural College; married at Brighton, Mich., (Livingston Co) Sept. 7, 1885, Kate C. Albright Came to Detroit, 1881, entered banking business and became cashier of the People’s Savings Bank, which consolidated with the State Bank, Jan. 1, 1907, forming The People’s State Bank, of which he is vice president. Republican. Clubs: Detroit, University, Bankers’, Detroit Golf. Recreation: Golf. Office: People’s State Bank. Residence: 44 E. Hancock Av.
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LEACH, Henry W.
Real estate, loans and insurance; born, Cincinnati, May 21, 1871; son of Christopher F. and Mary (Tippen) Leach; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, May 8, 1906, Blanche Hall. Began active career at age of 18 as manager of grocer’s store; kept books for Hutton Bros. & Co., 1889-92; has engaged in real estate business in his own name, since 1892. Member Michigan National Guard since 1892 except during Spanish-American war, when he served as Sergeant Co. L, Thirty-second Michigan Volunteer regiment; elected second lieutenant Co. H, First regiment, M.N.G., at the close of the war; served on staffs of Generals Tyrell, Boynton and McGuerin and now occupies office of chief commissary on Governor Warner’s staff with title of major. Republican as to politics; Presbyterian in church affiliation. Member Masonic order. Clubs: Detroit Light Infantry, Y.M.C.A. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 417 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 443 Merrick Av.
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LEE, Adelbert R.
Born, Steuben Co., N.Y., Jan. 5, 1846; son of Lester and Salina (Brundage) Lee; educated in public schools; married at Dresden, N.Y., Jan. 18, 1887, Jeannette Graves. Began active career as clerk in drug store, 1865, continuing for ten years; then became purser on steamer plying between Bay City and Alpena, Mich., and continued for four years; general passenger and freight agent same line of steamers until 1891; has been general manager Star-Cole line Steamers with headquarters in Detroit since 1892. Republican. Protestant. Office: 21 Atwater St. Residence: 244 North Grand Blvd.,E.
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LEE, Gilbert W.
Wholesale grocer; born, Romeo, Mich., Mar. 30, 1861; son of Nathan and Amelia (Peck) Lee; educated in public and high schools of Romeo; married at Detroit, 1885, Sara Hammond (now deceased); again, Detroit, 1896, Harriet Norton. Came to Detroit, 1879; began active career as clerk in employ of George C. Wetherbee & Co., continuing until 1885; entered wholesale grocery business, 1885, by buying out D.D. Mallory Co., the title becoming The D.D. Mallory Co., and so continued until 1892, when it was changed to Lee & Cady, succeeded, March, 1907, by Lee, Cady & Smart, of which is president; company owns and operates, besides the parent organization, Lee & Cady, "Eastern Market Branch," Detroit; Smart & Fox Company, Spice Mills, Saginaw. Director: Commercial National Bank, Hammond, Standish & Co., Michigan Sugar Co.; vice president Hammond Building Co., and of the Hammond Estate Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Yondotega, Old Club. Recreations: Automobiling and outdoor sports. Office: Cass and Larned sts. Residence: 67 Ferry Av., E.
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LEE, James L.
Born, Brighton, Mich., (Livingston Co) July 25, 1858; son of James B. and Samantha B.(Chadwick) Lee; educated in public schools of Brighton; married at Brighton, (Livingston Co) Nov. 27, 1879, Mary Lawson. Came to Detroit, 1876, and entered employ of Charles Root & Co., wholesale dry goods; admitted to partnership as junior member of the firm, 1888, and on death of Mr. Root, four months later, the firm of Strong, Lee & Co. was organized; continued in wholesale dry goods business for fifteen years; associated with W.M. Finck, 1902, and organized firm of W.M. Finck & Co., manufacturers of overalls. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian. Mason. Recreation: Golf. Office: 1160 Gratiot Av. Residence: 21 Edmund Pl.
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LEECH, Edward W.
Hardwood lumber; born, Newboro, Ont., Jan. 20, 1849; son of Robert and Elizabeth (Earl) Leech (both natives of Canada); educated in rural common school and at Berlin (Ont.) High School; married, 1st, at Gorrie, Ont., 1878, Miss R. May Jackson; 2d, at London, Ont., Jan., 1892, Miss Christena Henderson. Moved at 10 years of age from Newboro to Huron Co., Ont., to a point forty miles from railroad at Berlin; the Leech Brothers (ten in number) founded the village of Leechville (now Gorrie) and built saw and flouring mills there; located in Detroit, 1879, and entered hardwood lumber business, in which is engaged in his own name as wholesale and retail dealer. Member Board of Commerce. Methodist. Member Royal Arcanum, Maccabees and Ben Hur societies. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: Fifteenth St. and Warren Av. Residence: 551 Maybury Av.
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LEETE, Frederick DeLand
Clergyman; born, Avon Springs, N.Y., Oct. 1, 1866; son of Rev. Menzo Smith and Hannah Amelia (DeLand) Leete; graduate homer (N.Y.) Academy, 1883; A.B., Syracuse university, 1889, A.M., 1892, Phi Beta Kappa scholarship honor, D.D., 1903; married at Syracuse, N.Y., July 28, 1891, Jeaneete Gertrude Fuller. Ordained to Methodist ministry, 1889; pastor Dryer memorial M.E. Church, Utica, N.Y., 1888-91; general secretary Y.M.C.A., Utica, 1891-94; pastor First Methodist Church, Little Falls, N.Y., 1894-98, Monroe Av. Church, Rochester, N.Y., 1898-1903, University Av. Church, Syracuse, 1903-06, Central M.E. Church, Detroit, since Oct. 1, 1906. Has held several prominent official positions in Epworth League, Church Brotherhood, etc., and has lectured and delivered addresses and sermons at many conventions and on special occasions, a number of his addresses having been published. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: Central Methodist Church, 15 Adams Av., E. Residence: 519 Second Avenue.
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LEETE, Thomas T.
Lawyer; born, Detroit, Nov. 26, 1858; son of Thomas T., Sr., and Jean (Hopkins) Leete; educated in Detroit public and high schools; Law Department, University of Michigan, 1880; married at Detroit, 1885, Miss Mary Cooper. Has been engaged in practice in Detroit since 1880; member of firm of Corliss, Andrus & Leete, 1885-1902; member of firm of Corliss, Leete & Joslyn since 1902. Vice president Dearborn Transit Co. Formerly assistant city attorney, assistant corporation counsel and member Detroit Board of Education. Member Detroit Bar Association (executive committee), Michigan State Bar Association. Republican as to politics. Baptist in church affiliation. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Golf. Recreation: Golf. Office: 210 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 64 Alexandrine Av., W.
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LEGGETT, John Wheeler
Born, Waterford, Mich., (Oakland Co) 1864; son of William H. and Annie B. (Beardslee) Leggett; educated in public schools of Waterford and at Hagerstown Academy; married at Detroit, 1892, Grace E. Frue. Began active career in employ of E.B. Smith & Co., Detroit, and later was in insurance business with firm of Morris & Davenport; became identified with Detroit Telephone Co., 1880; formed partnership with Wellington Q. Hunt as Hunt & Leggett, 1886, real estate and insurance, and continued until 1900, since then alone. Director Freeman, Delamater & Co., American Lamp Co., Computing Scale Co. of America, Victor Electric Co., Victor Electric Co., Chicago. Clubs: Detroit, Country. Recreations: Travel and golf. Office: 1216 Penobscot Bldg.
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L'ESPERANCE, David A. (Jr)
Lawyer; born, New York City, Oct. 2, 1874; son of David A.L. and Margaret (McBride) L’Esperance; educated in public and private schools of New York City, Princeton College and New York University Law School; married at Peekskill, N.Y., Nov. 7, 1900, Elise Depew Strang. Began practice of law in New York City, 1896; came to Detroit, 1902, as assistant attorney for Wabash R.R. Co.; member law firm of Altland & L’Esperance since Sept. 1, 1906. Member Detroit Bar Association. Was lieutenant Eighth Regt., N.Y. National Guard; member Michigan State Legislature, 1907-08. Republican. Clubs: Detroit, University, Country. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 1030 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 110 Pasadena Apartments.
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LEGRO, Albert Leland
Dental surgeon; born, Suisun, (Solano Co) Oct. 25, 1875; son of Richard Purrington and Cathryn A. (Smith) Le Gro; graduate Santa Rosa (Calif.) High School, 1891; student University of California, 1891-93; graduate university of Michigan, 1895; unmarried. Began practice at Athens, Mich., 1896; has practiced in Detroit since Oct., 1906. republican. Member Michigan State Board of Examiners in Dentistry (appointed secretary by Gov. Warner, Nov. 12, 1905), and member national Committee to promote uniform dental examinations in all states of the Union; member Southwestern Michigan (president, 1904-05, 1905-06), Michigan State (president, 1907), Northern Ohio and national Dental associations, Central Michigan Dental Society (honorary), Delta Sigma Delta. Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreation: Horseback riding. Office: 271 Woodward Av. Residence: 907 Charlevoix Apts.
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LEIDICH, Christian
Steamship agent; born, German, Jan. 19, 1868; son of Christian and Marie Elizabeth Leidich; college education in Germany and Detroit College of Law, LL.B., 1902; married, Paris, France, Sept. 30, 1897, Olga C. Dohmstreich, of Detroit. Came to America, 1889; located in New York City and first engaged in preparing boys for college; entered tourist business, 1893, traveling as director and lecturer of DePotter parties to countries of Europe and the Orient; became manager of Dr. DePotter’s Paris tourist office and assistant manager of the New York office; removed to Detroit, 1899, and has since acted as passenger agent, representing ocean and lake lines, and practiced law since 1902. Protestant. Member Board of Commerce. Clubs: Harmonie, Arion, Turnverein, Fellowcraft. Recreations: Gardening, music. Office: 174 Griswold St. Residence: 150 E. Grand Blvd.
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LEONARD, Charles Henri
Physician, author; born, Akron, O., Mar. 28, 1850; son of Charles H. and Ann S. (Gary); educated at Hiram College, O., Genesee College, Lima, N.Y.; Union College, Schenectady, N.Y., graduating, A.B., 1872, A.M., 1882; studied medicine at Cleveland, O., under Professor G.C.E. Weber, attended lectures at Medical Department, University of Wooster, graduating, M.D., 1874; post-graduate courses at College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Woman’s Hospital, New York; married, at Avon Springs, N.Y., June 5, 1872, Cornelia S. Williams. Has practiced in Detroit since 1874; professor gynecology Detroit College of Medicine since 1879; member Detroit Public Library Board for six years, and its president, 1901. Member American Medical Association, Michigan State Medical Society, Wayne County Medical Society (president, 1888-90), Detroit Gynecological Society (vice president, 1892). State committeeman Pan-American Medical Congress. Author: Pocket Anatomist; Reference and Dose Book; A Manual of Bandaging; Hair: Its Growth, Care, Diseases and Treatment; Materia Medica and Therapeutics, etc.; formerly editor and proprietor Leonard’s Illustrated Medical Journal, founded, 1877. Republican. Methodist. Mason. Recreaton: Whist. Office: 103 Broadway. Residence: 827 2d Av.
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LEONARD, Everett Austin
Born, Mount Clemens, Mich.,(Macomb Co) Sept. 26, 1855; son of Theodore Otis and Mary Townsend (Jenney) Leonard; educated in public schools of Detroit; unmarried. Began active career as clerk in wholesale department of E.B. Smith & Co., books and stationery, where he remained for six years; then was bookkeeper in Detroit, Mackinaw & Marquette R.R. Co’s land office; bookkeeper for six years fir George R. Angell, photographic supplies, until organization of the Standard Life and Accident Insurance Co., July 1, 1885, when he became connected with the company, and since 1895 has been secretary and member of the board of directors. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Sons of American Revolution. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Wayne, Detroit Boat. Recreations: Automobiling, baseball and other outdoor diversions. Office: Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 60 Stimson Place.
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LEONARD, George E.
Lawyer; born, Argentine, Mich., (Genesee) May 28, 1878; son of Edward F. and Maggie (Berry) Leonard; graduate Fenton High School, Fenton, Mich., June, 1899; University of Michigan, Law School, degree of LL.B., June 19, 1902; unmarried. Has been in practice in Detroit since June, 1902; secretary, treasurer and attorney Business Men’s Credit Exchange, commercial reporting and collecting, since 1904. Member law firm of Leonard & Crane. Republican. Methodist. Member Corinthian Lodge, A.F. & A.M., King Cyrus Chapter, R.A.M., Detroit Commandery No. 1, Knights Templar. Office: 325-326 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 21 Ledyard St.
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LEONARD, Henry R.
President H.R. Leonard Furniture Co.; born, Cleveland, O., Aug. 27, 1847; son of Raymond H. and Margaret C. (Cowan) Leonard; educated in public schools of Cleveland, married at Cleveland, 1872, Annie E. Lawrence. Began in furniture business in Cleveland, 1867; removed to Detroit, 1884, and established the H.R. Leonard Furniture Co. Republican. Member Masonic order (32o), Knights Templar, Shrine. Recreations: Driving and breeding fine trotting horses. Office: 267-269 Woodward Av., Detroit. Residence: 34 Eliot St., Detroit; summer residence: Point Aux Barques, Mich.
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LEONARD, Henry R.
Born Keene, N.H., Sept. 24, 1865; son of Henry O. and Harriet (Hendrick) Leonard; educated in public schools of Keene, N.H., Brattleboro, Vt., and six months at Vermont Academy, Saxtons River, Vt; unmarried. Began active career as clerk in grocery and furniture store, later learning organ and piano tuning; was chief clerk in office of register of deeds for two years and in surety bond business four years; has been resident manager National Surety Co., of New York, at Detroit, since Mar., 1903. Served for nine years in state militia of Vermont; on board U.S.S. Yosemite during Spanish American War. Republican. Episcopalian. Member I.O.O.F. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 1229 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 165 Kirby Av., W.
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LEVYN, William Mark
Born, Alpena, Mich., Apr. 20, 1876; son of Jacob and Amelia (Roth) Levyn; educated in public schools of Alpena; married at Detroit, June 14, 1904, Harriet Solomon. Began active career as inspector, Boston Store, Chicago, 1892; next became identified with the Vitrified Emery Wheel Co., and later was proprietor of hardware store at Hillman, Mich.; out out his business and removed to Detroit, 1906, and has since been secretary and treasurer of the American Lubricator Co., manufacturers of brass specialties. Recreation: Traveling. Office: 93 Catherine St. Residence: 276 Frederick Av.
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LEWIS, Lincoln G.
Transportation official; born, Louisville, Ky., Aug. 18, 1863; son of Sewell B. and Mattie Lewis; educated in Detroit public schools; married at Detroit, Sept. 8, 1885, Miss Mary Zoellner. Has been a resident of Detroit since 10 years of age; began active career, 1876, as cash boy for C.R. Mabley, clothier, and advanced through different departments until 1884, when he entered Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co’s office as clerk; became chief clerk and ticket agent to general passenger agent, assistant general passenger agent, 1902, and has been general passenger and ticket agent since 1904. Also general passenger and ticket agent Detroit & Buffalo Steamboat Co. Republican. Methodist. Mason (32o), Shriner. Club: Transportation. Recreation: Bowling. Office: Foot of Wayne St. Residence: 520 Willis Av., W.
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L'HOMMEDIEU, Richard Henry
Railway official; born, Cincinnati, Dec. 29, 1850; son of Stephen S. and Alma (Hammond) L’Hommedieu; educated by tutors and at private academies; married at Chicago, May 13, 1878, Angelina C. Marston. Began active career in locomotive machine shops of the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Ry., 1850; was clerk in division superintendent’s office Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R.R., 1872-73; trainmaster Michigan Central Ry., 1873-77, superintendent West Division, Chicago, 1879-90, assistant general superintendent of the road, 1890-96, general superintendent, 1896-1903, and general manager same road since July 13, 1903. Clubs: Country; Union League (Chicago). Recreations: Reading and field sports. Office: Michigan Central Depot. Residence: 933 Jefferson Av.
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LICHTIG, William
Born, Hungary, Austria, Mar. 26, 1861; son of John and Fannie (Wohl) Lichtig; came to America, 1867; educated in public schools of Ohio; married at Cleveland, June 28, 1883, Bertha Meth. Learned trade of cigar maker in Cleveland, in shop of F.E. Kelsey, 1874-77; worked in various cities up to 1883, and then returned to Cleveland, where he started a cigar factor on his own account; became identified with the American Cigar Co., and since 1907 has been district manager for the company. Served as deputy internal revenue collector, Cleveland, 1894-98; superintendent of streets, Cleveland, under Mayor John H. Farley, 1899-1901. Democrat. Jewish religion. Member Knights of Pythias. Recreations: Hunting and fishing. Office: State St. and Park Pl. Residence: 826 2d Av.
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LICHTNER, Clarence A.
Lawyer; born, Binghamton, N.Y., Jan. 24, 1862; son of Rev. Milton C. Lightner; educated in public schools of Detroit and University of Michigan, graduating, degree of B.A., 1883; married, 1892, Frances B. McGraw. Studied law in office of Hon,. Alfred Russell, was admitted to the bar, 1888, and has since practiced in Detroit; member firm of Keena, Lightner & Oxoby. Office: Penobscot Bldg. Residence: (missing information)
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LINTK, Harry N.
Manufacturer; born, Columbus, Oh., Feb. 13, 1869; son of Elijah m. and Sarah (Nelson) Link; educated in public schools of Erie, Pa., and at University of Cincinnati (technical course); married, Erie, 1894, Nellie Caughey. Began active career with E.M. Link Machinery Co., Erie, 1889, continuing until 1903, when he came to Detroit as vice president and secretary of the Wray-Austin Machinery Co., machinery and engineers’ supplies, in which position he still continues; also secretary and manager United Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of Little Giant gasoline motors. Republican. Universalist. Member Union Lodge, A.F. & A.M. Clubs: Detroit Motor Boat, Detroit Yacht. Recreations: Yachting and boating. Office: 171-175 W. Woodbridge St. Residence: 62 Bagg St.
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LITTLE, Charles H.
Manufacturer; born, Detroit, Mar. 14, 1839; son of Thomas and Marie (Stock) Little; educated in public schools of Detroit (Barstow, principally) and course in Prof. W.D. Cochran’s Academy, Detroit; married at Mount Clemens, Mich., Feb. 22, 1870, Fannie J. WIse. Began active career in employ of Frederic B. Sibley, dealer in builders’ supplies, 1856; admitted to partnership under title of F.B. Sibley & Co., 1865, and succeeded to the business, 1887, when the name of the firm became C.H. Little; organized stock company under title of The C.H. Little Co., Jan. 1, 1898, of which he has been president since time of incorporation. Organized the Ray Chemical Co., and was its president until 1905, when he disposed of his interest; also organized the Union Talc Co., of New York. Republican. Mason (32o), Shriner. Office: 37 Peninsular Savings Bank Bldg. Residence: Hotel Plaza.
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LIVINGSTON, William T.
Born, Detroit, Apr. 2, 1858; son of Allan and Euphemia Livingston; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Aug. 19, 1885, Della G. Gilbert. Began active career as parcel boy for R.H. Fyfe & Co., 1871, and has been partner in the firm since 1886. Republican as to politics Methodist in religious views. Member Masonic order, Knights Templar (Past Commander Damascus Commandery No. 42), Shriner. Club: Detroit, Golf. Office: 183 Woodward Av. Residence: 50 Bethune Av.
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LIVINGSTONE, William
Born, Dundas, Ont., Jan. 21, 1844; academical education. Became connected with the shipping interest on the Great Lakes at beginning of his active career, 1864, and has been identified with it for more than forty years. President Dime Savings Bank, Lake Carriers’ Association. Republican; ex-chairman executive committee Republican State Central Committee. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Golf. Office: Moffat Blk. Residence: 40 Eliot St.
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LLOYD, Ernest Frederick
Manufacturer; born, Detroit, Mich., Aug. 21, 1866; son of Gordon William and Laura (White) Lloyd; attended Assumption College, Sandwich, Ont., 1876-82, and high school, Windsor, Ont., 1882-84; apprenticed as architectural student in father’s office, 1884-89; married at Fort Wayne, Ind., Dec. 12, 1895, Mabel Robertson. Entered gas business at Akron, O., 1889; in gas construction business at Fort Wayne, Ind., as secretary and treasurer Western Gas Construction Co., 1893; sold out, 1901 and in 1902 established the Lloyd Construction Co. in Detroit; purchased and reorganized the Adrian Gas Co., 1901, and has since operated same; assisted in organization of the Michigan Contracting Co., 1904. President Lloy Construction Co., Adrian Gas Co., Michigan Contracting Co. Member American Gas Institute, Detroit Board of Commerce. Episcopalian. Club: Detroit Boat. Recreation: Yachting. Office: 860 Greenwood Av. Residence: 86 W. Warren Av.
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LOCKE, Charles E.
President Michigan Shoe Co.; born, Detroit, Mar. 9, 1858; son of Charles H. and Avis C. (Fiske) Locke; educated in Prof. Patterson’s Private School, Detroit; married, Detroit, 1888, Sarah W. Hinchman. Began active career as clerk with DuCharme, Fletcher & Co., wholesale hardware, 1876; entered employ of A.C. McGraw & Co., wholesale shoes, 1879, as clerk, and later became assistant manager; resigned, 1895, and organized the Michigan Shoe Co., wholesale shoes and rubbers, of which he has been president from time of organization. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Episcopalian. Member Michigan National Guard for twenty-one years; was lieutenant colonel and assistant adjutant general First Brigade at time of resignation, in 1892. Recreatons: Golf, fishing. Office: 146-148 Jefferson Av. Residence: 158 McDougall Av.
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LOCKE, William M.
Manufacturer; born, Brantford, Ont., Oct. 17, 1846; son of William and Elizabeth (Liens) Locke; educated in public schools of Tonawanda, N.Y.; married at Memphis, Mich., Sept. 22, 1868, Lucina Clough. Began active career at East Tawas, Mich., lumber business for self, 1869, and continued for twenty-six years; removed to Detroit, 1895, associated with others and organized The Anderson Carriage Co., of which was secretary, 1895-01; has been treasurer of the company since 1901. Director Detroit Y.M.C.A. Republican. Methodist. Recreation: Driving. Office: Clay and Riopelle Sts. Residence: 115 W. Grand Blvd.
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LONDY, Samuel M.
Ladies’ cloaks; born, Germany, Dec. 20, 1878; son of Jacob and Miriam Londy; came to America with parents early in life and was educated in public schools of New York State; unmarried. Lived for many years in New York State, and in New York City for three years; then removed to Chicago, where he remained six years; came to Detroit, Oct., 1906; has been connected with same line of business ever since the beginning of his active career; resident partner of L. Londy & Co., Chicago and Detroit, exclusive dealers in ladies’ cloaks, suits, etc., established in Detroit, Oct., 1906. Recreations: Hunting and fishing. Office: 217 Woodward Av. Residence: The Tuller.
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LONGYEAR, Howard Williams
Surgeon; born, Lansing, Mich., July 24, 1852; son of John Wesley and Harriet (Monroe) Longyear; educated in Lansing public schools; commercial college; University of Michigan; Columbia University, New York City, Medical Department (College of Physicians and Surgeons), degree of M.D., 1875; post-graduate studies in hospitals of Berlin and Vienna; married at Lansing, Mich., Sept. 7, 1880, Abbie Scott. In practice in Detroit since 1875; visiting physician to Woman’s Hospital, Gynecologist to Harper Hospital, professor clinical gynecology Detroit College of medicine; vice president and treasurer Universal Button Fastening and Button Co. Member Wayne County Medical Society, Michigan State Medical Society, American Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologist (ex-president). Member A.O.U.W. and N.U. Clubs: Detroit, Country. Recreations: Hunting, fishing and boating. Office: 271 Woodward Av. Residence: 451 Jefferson Av.
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LOOKER, Oscar R.
Born, Columbus, Oh., June 19, 1846; son of Robert S. and Sarah (Hooper) Looker; educated in schools of Ohio; married at Detroit, Oct., 1895, Libbie C. Sullivan. Began in life insurance business, 1867; came to Detroit from Cleveland, O., 1871,and has been identified with the Michigan mutual life Insurance Co. since June of that years, first as bookkeeper, next as secretary, and since 1895 has president. Served in Eighteenth U.S. Inf., regular army, 1861 to Apr., 1865, Army of the Cumberland. Republican. Presbyterian. member Masonic order, Past Commander Detroit Commandery, Sovereign Consistory; also member Detroit post No. 384, G.A.R. Club: Old. Office: 150 Jefferson Av. Residence: 70 Canfield Av., E.
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LOTHROP, Cyrus E.
Lawyer, treasurer Lothrop Estate Co., Ltd.; director First national Bank. Office: 94 Fort St.,W., Detroit. Residence: Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich.
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LOOMIS, Freeman L.
Born, Osage, Ia., July 24, 1860; son of Marian and Mary (Ackley) Loomis; educated in public schools of Osage up to 15, and Cedar Valley College, Osage, three years; married, Omaha, Apr. 30, 1889, Mattie W. Needham. In law office work and study of law, 18 to 21 years of age; for twenty-five years identified in various capacities with the Aultman & Taylor Machinery Co., becoming general western manager at Minneapolis and Omaha, and for last thirteen years of the time member of the board of directors of the company; has been sales manager The Reliance Motor Car Co., Detroit, since 1906. President Motor Service Co., Minneapolis. Member Masonic order, and U.C.T. of America. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: Reliance Motor Car Co. Residence: 129 Hancock Av., E.
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LOTZ, John A.
Real estate; born, Detroit, Aug. 10, 1858; son of Charles and Catherine Lotz; educated in public schools and commercial college, Detroit; married at Detroit, Nov. 29, 1888, Mary Baisch. Began active career as clerk in dry goods business for self and continued until 1889; went into real estate business, which he conducted alone until 1906, when he organized the National Realty Co., of which he is vice president and manager of building and loan interests. member Detroit real Estate Board, Mercantile Association, German Salesman. Republican. Congregationalist. member Masonic order, American Insurance Union (organizer and founder, 1895). Recreations: Outdoor sports, Office: 505 Whitney Bldg. Residence: 123 Baltimore Av., W.
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LOVE, Charles Edward
Lawyer; born, Charleston, S.C., Dec. 27, 1871; son of Charles and Mary A. (Fuller) Love; educated in public schools of Blessfield, Mich., and at Detroit College of Law, degree of LL.B., 1895; married, Detroit, Nov. 24, 1899, Florence Harmer. Has practiced in Detroit since 1895; for three years assistant corporation counsel; member Detroit Board of Education. Member Michigan State Bar Association. Democrat. Recreations: Fishing, baseball. Office: 613 Mofat Bldg. Residence: 362 Alger Av.
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LOVELEY, Edward Arthur
Real estate; born, Springfield, Mass., June 11, 1879; son of Napoleon P. and Mary (Eno) Loveley; educated in public schools of West Springfield and one year in high school, when at age of 13 he left school on account of death of his father to assist in own support; married at Detroit, Sept. 8, 1904, Lina Florence McLeod. Began active career in employ of Davis Electrical Works (now the Munder Electrical Works), Springfield, continuing until July, 1900; was with Western Envelope Co., Centralia, Ill., until Feb., 1901, after which the company went into the hands of receivers; then located in Cleveland, O., and began to learn real estate business with The Frisbie Co., making a success of the business there; came to Detroit with Mr. Stormfeltz and became connected with W.W. Hannan, of Hannan Real Estate Exchange, continuing one and a half years, when the Gerard, Stormfeltz, Loveley Co. was incorporated, Feb. 15, 1904, now having offices in New York, Buffalo and Detroit, and engaged in general real estate, investments, loans, rentals and fire insurance. Vice president and secretary Gerard,Stormfeltz, Loveley Co. Member Detroit Real Estate Board. Independent in politics. Catholic. Club: Detroit Automobile. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: 76-78 Griswold St. Residence: 1597 Woodward Av.
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LOWE, William Baird
Business manager The Detroit Journal; born, Detroit, Jan. 27, 1871; son of Thomas and Mary Ann (Poole) Lowe; educated in Detroit High School; married at Detroit, 1889, Gertrude Merrell. Began active career as counter clerk, The Detroit Journal, advancing through advertising department to position of Advertising manager, and has been business manager since 1901. Republican. Baptist. Member Board of Commerce. Club: Detroit Golf. Recreation: Golf. Office: Cor. Fort and Wayne Sts. Residence: 43 Atkinson Av.
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LUCE, Theodore
Banker; born, Crystal City, Mo., Dec. 31, 1873; son of Theodore and Mary (La Montague) Luce; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1898, Miss Della Thompson. Came to Detroit with parents, 1876; began active career as messenger Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ national Bank, 1890, continuing for four years; was next identified with the Union Trust Co., and was in charge of the bond department of the company when he left, after twelve years’ service, in 1905, to become manager of the Detroit office of N.W. Halsey 7 Co., bankers, New York and Chicago. Also vice president and treasurer The Ballantine Co.; treasurer Michigan Soap Works; secretary and treasurer Wyandotte hardware Co., Wyandotte, Mich. Republican. Member Corinthian Lodge, F.&.A.M. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Detroit Boat, Detroit Fishing and Hunting Association, Detroit Curling Club. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 732 Penobsot Bldg. Residence: 140 Lincoln Av.
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LUNDY, C. Bradford
Physician; born, Detroit, Dec. 14, 1878; son of Dr. Charles J. and Elizabeth (Bradford) Lundy; educated in public schools of Detroit, Detroit College, and Michigan Agricultural College; M.D., Detroit College of Medicine, 1904; unmarried. Has practiced in Detroit since 1904; instructor in pathology, Detroit College of Medicine, and in anatomy, Department of Dentistry, Detroit College of Medicine, Ensign Michigan Naval Reserves. Member Wayne County and Michigan State Medical societies, American Medical Association, Detroit College Alumni Association, Michigan Agricultural College Alumni Association. Club: Detroit Athletic. Office: 27 E. Adams St. Residence: 52 Woodland Av.
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LYLE, Hilliard G.
Lawyer; born, Manchester, Can., 1874; son of Henry E. and Isabelle (Daniels) Lyle; graduate University of Michigan, 1899; Harvard University, 1899 and 1900; married at BattleCreek, Mich., to Miss Blanche A. Halladay. Began practice in Detroit, 1901, specializing in real property and life insurance law; attorney at Detroit for Home Life Insurance Co., of New York. Member Wayne County and Michigan State Bar associations. Clubs: Harvard of Michigan. Recreations: Yachting, golf, traveling. Office: 819 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 57 Canfield Av., W.
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LYONS, Albert Brown
Chemist; born, Waimea, Hawaii, Hawaiian Islands, Apr. 1, 1841; son of Rev. Lorenzo and Lucia Garratt (Smith) Lyons; spent early life at remote mission station and was educated at home; Preparatory Department, Oahu College, 1857-60, Oahu College, 1861-63; Williams College, graduating, class valedictorian, 1865; Medical Department, University of Michigan, M.D., 1868 post-graduate course, 1896. Married at Detroit, Apr. 15, 1878, Edith M. Eddy. Teacher Oahu College, 1861-62; teacher (science) Eagleswood Military Academy, N.J., 1865-66; professor of chemistry Detroit Medical College, 1868-81; chemist Parke, Davis & Co., 1881-87; editor pharmaceutical Era, 1887-88; government chemist for Hawaii, 1888-95; teacher of natural science Oahu College, 1888-95; chemist Nelson, Baker & Co., Detroit, since Sept. 1897, and secretary of the company since 1898. Member Citizens’ guard in rebellion against Republic of Hawaii, 1894; member of revision U.S. Pharmacopoeia, 1900. Member American Medical Association, American Pharmaceu6ical Association, Chemical Society (of England), American Chemical Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science. Independent Republican, Congregationalist, Author: Manual of Pharmaceutical Assaying, 1887; Practical Assaying of Drugs and Chemicals, 1899; Plant Names, Scientific and Popular, 1900; Lyons’ Memorial (genealogical record of family,. three vols.), 1905-08; also many pagers for periodicals. Recreations: Photography, botanical excursions. Office: Nelson, Baker & Co. Residence 72 Brainard St.
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LYSTER, Henry L.
Lawyer; born, Detroit, Dec. 22, 1872; son of Dr. Henry F. and Winifred Lee (Brent) Lyster; educated in public schools of Detroit and at university of Michigan, degree of A.B., 1895, Law Department, same university, LL. B., 1896; unmarried. Admitted to the bar, 1896; practiced with the firm of Brennan, Donnelly & Van De Mark (established, 1873) since 1898; became a member of the firm, 1901. member Detroit and American Bar associations. Member Michigan naval reserve, 1897-99; was seaman on board U.S.S. Yosemite during Spanish-American War. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Delta Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: Detroit, University, Country, Detroit Boat. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 516 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 604 Pasadena Apts.
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