OADES, Walter Henry
Shipbuilder; born, Clayton, N.Y., Nov. 2, 1849; son of John and Jane (Van Allen); educated in public schools of New York state and Detroit; married at Detroit, 1883, Miss Anna Smith. learned the trade of shipbuilding in Detroit under his father, continuing in the business after death of his father, in 1895; shipbuilder and repairer shears and steam marine railway. member Detroit Board of Commerce, B.PO.E., Royal Arcanum. Recreation: Yachting. Office: Atwater and Dubois Sts. Residence: 607 Fort St., E.
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OAKES, Herbert King
Lawyer; born, Milford, Me., Sept. 24, 1873; son of Benjamin Franklin and Charlotte K. (Valley) Oakes; educated in public schools of East Tawas, Mich., and Law Department, University of Michigan, LL.B., 1896; married at Saginaw, Oct. 7, 1903, Harriet College Waller. Removed with parents from Maine to East Tawas, Mich., 1877; began active career as a boy in lumber mills at East Tawas and on lumber shipping docks on Lake Huron; managed Tawas Bay Insurance Agency, East Tawas, for several years; has practiced law in Detroit since 1896, commencing in office of John C. Shaw; became member firm of Shaw, Waite, Cady & Oakes, 1901, and since 1902 has been member of its successor, Shaw, Warren, Cady & Oakes. Director-treasurer Franklin Steamship Co. and of the Fremont Steamship Co. Republican. Clubs: University, Detroit Boat. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 904-908 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 46 Palmer Av., E.
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Buried at Greenwood Cemetery - Iosco County MI

OBETS, Henry Lorenz
Physician and surgeon; born, Columbus, O., July 8, 1851; son of Cyrus and Sophia (Silbert) Obetz; educated in public schools of Paris, Ill,. and at Homeopathic Hospital College, Cleveland, graduating, M.D.., 1874; married at Paris, Ill., 1881, California Rudy. Practiced in Paris, Ill., 1874-83; was elected to chair of surgery, Homeopathic College, University of Michigan, and served for twelve years and for eight years as dean of the college; has engaged in general practice in Detroit since 1895. member American Institute of Homeopathy. Republican. Unitarian. Mason, member I.O.O.F. Clubs: Rushmere, Quarter Century. Recreations: Hunting, fishing and farming. Office: 21 Duffield St. Residence: 20 W. High St.
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O'BRIEN, Michael William
Banking; born, Ireland, Sept. 25, 1835; son of William and Mary (Flynn) O’Brien; educated by private tutors, in National school and Killarney Academy; came to America, 1862; married at Detroit, 1898, Mary I. Flattery. Engaged in lumber manufacturing as Cone & O’Brien, Chicago and Saginaw, 1859-68; located in Detroit, from Saginaw, 1870; was president People’s Savings Bank until its amalgamation with the State Savings Bank as People’s State Savings Bank, Jan. 1907. Now chairman Detroit Clearing House; director and chairman of Board of directors, The People’s State Bank; president Michigan Fire and Marine Insurance Co.; treasurer and director Standard Life and Accident Insurance Co., and Detroit City Gas Co., and director Peninsular Stove Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Catholic. Clubs: Detroit, Country. Office: The People’s State Bank. Residence: 523 Jefferson Av.
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O'DONNELL, Albert Edward
Grain commission; born, Guelph, Ont., Can., Jan. 1, 1865; son of Edward and Delia (McAvoy) O’Donnell; educated at St. Aloysius College, Guelph; married at Niagara Falls, Ont., 1888, Sarah Howe. Came to Detroit, 1889;began active career as inspector for Trunk Line Association; entered grain business, with J.S. Lapham & Co., 1895, continuing until 1903; vice president Dumont, Roberts & Co., grain receivers and shippers, 1903-7; since Sept. 1, 1907, in grain business for self. Member Detroit Board of Trade. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: 519-520 Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Residence: 124 15th St.
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O'DONNELL, James H.
Secretary and treasurer Schroeder Paint and Glass Co.; born, Detroit, Sept. 23, 1861; son of James and Johanna (Fitzgerald) O’Donnell; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, May 26, 1897, Miss Margaret Glass (died, June 4, 1903). Began active career in accounting department of Michigan Central R.R. and later was connected with accounting department of the Peninsular Car Co.; became identified with American Eagle Tobacco Co., wholesale tobacco, 1880; joined with Mr. Schroeder and started the Schroeder Paint and Glass Co., 1897, in which has since continued. Member Commercial Club, Detroit Paint, Oil and Varnish Club (president), Detroit Credit men’s Association. Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus, R.A., C.M.B.A. recreations: Boating and other outdoor diversions. Office: 44 Cadillac Sq. Residence: 101 Pitcher St.
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O'FLYNN, Cornelius John
Lawyer; born, Detroit, Jan. 23, 1838; son of Cornelius and Mary Ann (Watson) O’Flynn; educated in public and private schools of Detroit and at Georgetown College, Washington, D.D., degree of A.B., 1858; studied law and was admitted to the bar, Nov., 1861; married, Detroit, June 8, 1863, Mary Josephine Taylor. Has practiced in Detroit since 1861; one of the organizers of the People’s Savings Bank; trustee and clerk Mt. Elliott Cemetery; ex-member Board of Education, Detroit. Democrat. Catholic. Recreation: Light reading. Office: 201 Buhl Blk. Residence: Blodgett Terrace.
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O'HARA, Charles
Machinery; born, Toledo, O., May 7, 1854; son of Charles and Elizabeth (Knaggs) O’Hara; educated in public school, Christian Bros. College, Chicago, and at Farmer’s College, College Hill, near Cincinnati, O.; married at Greenwich, R.I., Oct. 23, 1889, Jane Way Howland. Has been identified with machinery business since he was 17 years of age; came to Detroit, 1887; treasurer C.C. Wormer & Co. since its organization in 1889. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Office: 99-101 Woodbridge, W. Residence: 73 Delaware Av.
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O'NEIL, Charles Stewart Parnell
Lawyer, born, Detroit, Sept. 26, 1883; son of John James and Mary Ann (Dwyer) O’Neil; educated at Our Lady of Help parochial school; A.B., Detroit (Jesuit) College, 1907, A.M., 1906; LL.B., Detroit College of Law, 1906; unmarried. Has practiced in Detroit since July 1, 1906; member of firm of McHugh & O’Neil. Republican. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 705-707 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 187 Jos Campau Av.
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OSBORN, Frank Conrad
President and manager F.C. Osborn Co.; born, Bridgeport, N.Y., Dec. 10, 1856; son of Ozias and Mary C. (Herbener) Osborn; educated in public schools, Cazenovia (N.Y.) Seminary and Syracuse University, graduating, degree of Ph.B., 1885; married at Huntington, Ind., June 22, 1891, Laura A. Freele. Taught in public schools, Fayetteville, N.Y., 1880-82; traveling representative Ginn & Co., publishers school and college text books, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan, headquarters in Chicago, 1885-89; located in Detroit, 1889, and invented and designed several styles of cash registers and other machinery; organized the Osborn Cash Register Co., Ltd., 1896, and was secretary and mechanical superintendent of same until sold out to National Cash Register Co. in 1900; organized Standard Computing Scale Co., Ltd., 1889, to manufacture computing scales of his invention and design, and was general manager and secretary of same, 1889-01, when he sold out; or- design (now manufacturing round paper box machinery), and has been president and general manager of the company since time of its organization and incorporation; on inventions staff of the National Cash Register Co., 1900-04; invented and put on the market the O.K. Computing Cheese Cutter, now made and marketed by the Standard Computing Co.; has been granted thirty-six United States mechanical expert in a number of important patent suits. Republican. Member Delta Upsilon. Club: Peninsular Delta Upsilon. Office; 65-67 Larned St. W. Residence: 64 Lawrence Av.
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OSBORNE, Fred S.
Banker, and broker; born, Bloomington, Wis., May 13, 1867; son of Aaron S. and Virtue E. (Sealy) Osborne; educated in public schools of Bloomington. Began active career,1884, in Detroit office of George K. Sistares & Sons, bankers and brothers, New York, and lager became manager of the office junior partner Cameron, Currie & Co., bankers, 1892-02;has been in business on his own account as Fred S. Osborne & Col, since 1904. Secretary treasurer Esperanza Cobalt Mines Co. Member Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Mining Stock Exchange, Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Member Masonic order (32o), Shrine. Clubs: Detroit, Fellowcraft. Office: Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 709 Brush St.
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OSIUS, George
Manufacturer; born, Berncastel, Germany, Nov. 14, 1859; son of Adolph and Albertine (von der Heyden) Osius; educated in public and highs schools and private schools in Germany; came to America, 1878; married at Detroit, 1893, Elise Rickel. Engaged in book and publishing business, in Ann Arbor, Mich., as George Osius & Co., 1883-87; sold out to partner and became secretary, treasurer and director Michigan Ammonia Works, Detroit and Toronto, in which has been interested from time of organization, in 1886. Also vice president and director H.W. Rickel & Co.; director Citizens’ Savings Bank, Standard Tie Co. Commissioner Detroit Public Library, appointed, 1900, reappointed, 1901, and 1907 (president, 1906). member American Gas Institute, Michigan Gas Association, Wisconsin Gas Association. Member Board of Commerce. Republican. Lutheran. Scottish Rite Mason, Shriner. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Harmonie. Recreations: Horticulture. Office: Foot of Meldrum Av., Detroit. Residence: 227 Field Av., Detroit; summer residence: Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich.
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OWEN, John
Manager of John Owen estate; born, Detroit, Aug. 18, 1861; son of John and Jane (Cook) Owen; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, June 4, 1890, Blanche Fletcher. Began active career in employ of the Detroit Dry Dock Co., 1885, continuing three years; has engaged in real estate business since 1888, as manager of properties; manager John Owen estate since 1895; secretary and treasurer Cook Farm Co., Ltd. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Athletic, Detroit Boat, Country Club of Detroit, Racquet and Curling. Recreation: Athletics. Office: 58 Lafayette Blvd. Residence: 1750 Jefferson Av.
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OWEN, John R.
Secretary Michigan Copper and Brass Co.; born, Marcellus Falls, N.Y., July 1, 1870; son of Edward and Jane (Rowlands) Owen; educated in public schools and business college, Syracuse, N.Y.; married at Boston, July 19, 1900, Mrs. Nettie Hadsell Andrus. Began active career in employ of wholesale hardware house, Syracuse, N.Y., continuing, 1885-88; was with the Solvay Process Co., Syracuse, 1888-95; Randolph & Clowes, Waterbury, Conn., 1895-98, and the Coe Brass Manufacturing Co., Torrington and Ansonia, Conn., 1898-1907; came to Detroit, 1907, and has since been secretary of the Michigan Copper and Brass Co. Republican. Unitarian. Mason. Recreation: Literature. Office: 1611 Jefferson Av., W. Residence: 722 Cass Av.
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OXTOBY, James Veech
Lawyer; born in town of North East, Pa., Dec. 30, 1872; son of Rev. John T., D.D., and Mary E. (Veech) Oxtoby; educated in public schools of Saginaw and Ionia, Mich.; LL.B., Law Department, University of Michigan, 1898; married, Grosse Pointe Farms, Detroit, June 12, 1906, Emma W. Schmidt. Has practiced in Detroit since 1898 as member of firm of Keena, Lightner & Oxtoby. Treasurer Gabriel Concrete Reinforcement Co. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Wayne County and Michigan State Bar associations. Member Board of Commerce. Clubs: Country, Detroit Golf. Office: 901-904 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 131 W. Alexandrine Av.
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