RACE, U. Grant
Lawyer; born, Milford, Mich., Oct. 12, 1864; son of Jehiel B. and Rhoda (Martin) Race; educated in public schools, Michigan State Normal School and Law Department, University of Michigan, graduating, LL.B., 1890; married, Hamburg, Mich., June 30, 1887, Jennie G. Lake. Taught for two years in Michigan School for the Blind, Lansing, and was acting superintendent of the school, 1887-88; began practice of law in Detroit, 1890; formerly member firm of Barnes & Race, but since 1905 partner of Walter F. Haass, Ltd. Member Detroit Bar Association, Board of Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian. Office: 46 Home Bank Bldg. Residence: 43 Trowbridge Av.
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RACKHAM, Horace H.
Lawyer; born, Macomb Co., Mich., June 27, 1858; son of Simon and Ann (Avery) Rackham; educated in public and high schools of Mt. Clemens and Leslie, Mich.; married, Fenton, Mich., Nov. 11, 1887, Mary A. Horton. Began career as assistant cashier of the First National Bank, Leslie, Mich., 1878, for one year; came to Detroit and entered employ of Berry Bros.; studied law and was admitted to the bar; practiced in Detroit since 1892. Director Ford Motor Co., Horton-Morehouse Co. Member Detroit Bar Association, Detroit Board of Commerce. Club: Detroit Athletic. Recreations: Fishing, lawn bowling. Office: 519 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 44 Edison Av.
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RADFORD, George W.
Lawyer; born, Baldwinsville, N.Y., Apr. 27, 1853; son of James and Lydia (Zimmerman) Radford; educated in public schools of Calhoun Co., Mich.; Olivet College, graduating, degree of B.S., 1874 (received degrees of M.S. and M.A., later); Law Department, University of Michigan, LL.B., 1876; married at Detroit, Oct. 26, 1879, Miss Laura F. Doolittle. Began practice in Detroit, September, 1876. Member Detroit, Michigan State and American Bar associations. Was trustee of Olivet College for twenty years. Democrat. Congregationalist. Mason (32o), Knight Templar, Shriner. Club: Detroit. Office: 32-33 Home Bk. Bldg. Residence: 74 Hancock Av., E.
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RANNEY, Frederick T.
Real estate; born, Ottawa Center, Mich., (Ottawa Co) Apr. 19, 1859; son of Frederick T. and Frances A. (Bates) Ranney; educated in Kenosha (Wis.) High School; Ripon College, 1878-80; Williams College, Williamstown, Mass., 1880-84, degree of B.A., 1884; Detroit College of Law, 1891-94, degree of LL.B., 1894; married at Detroit, Jan. 26, 1887, Mary Elizabeth Balch. Head of F.T. Ranney & Co. Member Detroit Real Estate Board (treasurer). Republican. Presbyterian. Member Delta Upsilon. Recreations: Hunting and golf. Office: 318 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 130 Alfred St.
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RASEMAN, Richard Edward
Architect; born, Detroit, July 24, 1855; son of Charles and Minnie (Koch) Raseman; educated in public schools and at German-American Seminary. Has been engaged as architect in Detroit since 1883. Director, Michigan Sulphite Fiber Co., the F.A. Thompson Co. Republican. Unitarian. Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, American Institute of Architects, Harmonie Society. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Athletic. Recreations: Automobiling and athletic exercises. Office: 1302 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 491 E. Grand Blvd.
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RATHBONE, Charles A.
Treasurer and general manager Buhl Malleable Co.; born, LeRoy, N.Y., Aug. 4, 1854; son of William Palmer (the leading real estate operator in his day, who was instrumental in the laying out of subdivisions and upbuilding of Detroit, and grandson of General I. Rathbone of LeRoy, N.Y.) and H. Maria (Crane) Rathbone; educated at LeRoy Academy; unmarried. Came to Detroit, in 1854. Started career with Buhl, DuCharme & Co. (now Buhl Sons Co.) and represented them on the road for several years; manager Cass Farm Co., 1893-1901, during which time he subdivided the farm and transplanted the first large trees, one thousand in number, and turned that section into a park; has been treasurer and general manager Buhl Malleable Co., manufacturer of malleable castings, since 1901. Also director Waterman Marine Motor Co., C.B. Dickerson. Largely interested in the upbuilding of the western part of the city. Chairman house committee Detroit Board of Commerce; member legal committee Employers’ Association. Served in U.S. Navy during Spanish-American War on board U.S.S. Yosemite, whose crew received the Sampson medal at close of the war. Republican as to politics; Episcopalian in church affiliation. Clubs: Detroit (director for nine years), Coutnry (director), Detroit Boat. Recreations: Detroit Naval Reserves. Office; S.W. Cor. Wight and Adair Sts. Residence: The Palms.
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RAY, Cornelius Nathaniel
President the Ray Chemical Co.; born, Norton Co., Kan., Feb. 22, 1871; son of Cornelius Nathaniel And Cora (Chandler) Ray; educated in public schools of Nebraska; married at Detroit, Oct. 22,1897, Lillia Eleanor Little. Began active career as manager drug store of F.S. Hazard, Grand Island, Neb., continuing, 1888-91; was with pharmaceutical department Cudahy Packing Co., Omaha, 1891-93, and at Chicago, for same company, 1893-96; with Parke-Davis Co., Detroit, 1896-97; organized The Ray Chemical Co., 1897, of which has since been president and general manager. Member Board of Commerce. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Golf. Recreation: Golf. Office: 21-26 Locust St. Residence: 232 Seminole Av.
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RAYMOND, Alonzo C.
Born, Monroe, N.Y., May 16, 1847; son of Alonzo B. and Elizabeth A. (Wyman) Raymond; educated at Brockport College, N.Y., and University of Rochester, graduating, degree of A.M., 1869; married at Brockport, 1873, Ida M. Graves. Came to Detroit, 1874; studied law, was admitted to the bar, 1888, and practiced in Detroit for thirteen years; was in grain commission business, 1874-88; vice president and general manager Detroit Fireproofing Tile Co., since 1902. Member Detroit Board of Trade. Democrat. Universalist. Recreations: Hunting, fishing, cruising. Office: 23 Peninsula Blk. Bldg. Residence: 123 Hancock Av., E.
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RAYMOND, Charles Lawrence
Born, Detroit, Mar. 23, 1872; son of Frances and Gertrude (Lawrence) Raymond; educated in public and private schools of Detroit; married, Detroit, Nov. 14, 1894. Was clerk in retail jewelry store, 1888-94; entered general insurance business, 1894, and has been state agent for London Guarantee & Accident Co. since 1898 and National Surety Co. since 1901; member firm of Raymond & Raymond since 1903. Member Detroit Fire Underwriters’ Association, Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Congregationalist. Member Y.M.C.A., B.P.O.E., Sons of American Revolution. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Golf. Recreation: Golf. Offices: 1229 Majestic Bldg.; 71 Fort St., W. Residence: 50 Pingree Av.
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RAYMOND, Edward Smith
Insurance; born, South Norwalk, Conn., May 14, 1871; son of Thomas and Margaret E. (Smith) Raymond; educated in public schools of New Canaan and Bridgeport, Conn.; married at Bridgeport, Nov. 12, 1893, H. Edith Boland. Located at Detroit as manager for same company, August, 1903; appointed manager Travelers’ Indemnity Co. of Hartford, January, 1907. Expert in liability and casualty lines. Prohibitionist. Advent Christian. Club: Detroit Golf. Recreations; Automobiling and golf. Office; 810 Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 55 Westminster Av.
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RAYNOR, William A.
Printing and binding; born, Detroit, June 17, 1857; son of Albert H. and Louisa S. (Duncklee) Raynor; educated in common schools; married at Detroit, Dec. 16, 1891, Emma M. Roller. Secretary and treasurer Raynor & Taylor, since its incorporation in 1898 (established, 1876), printers, binders and rulers. Presbyterian. Member Masonic order, Knight Templar. Office; 110 Bates St. Residence: 573 Wabash Av.
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REESE, Carl
Purchasing gent; born, Indianapolis, Ind., 1861; son of Henry and Johanna (Witte) Reese; educated in Indianapolis public schools and at Gymnasium, Bremen, Germany; married at Detroit, 186, Katharine Wagner. On return from Germany, 1880, entered leaf tobacco business, continuing for two years; started in wholesale grocery business, 1882, and continued for fourteen years; president of the Modern Match Co., Detroit, and Preferred Match Co., Baltimore, Ohio, for five years; has been purchasing agent and assistant treasurer, trussed Concrete Steel Co., since 1907; treasurer Payette, Reese & Co. Republican. Protestant. Club: Harmonie. Office: 58-60 Lafayette Blvd. Residence: 40 Rowena St.
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REESE, Nathaniel
Life insurance; born, Cleveland, O., Feb. 19, 1872; son of David A. and Margaret (Davies) Reese; educated in public schools of Covington, Ky; married at Covington, Kate M. Shafer. Began active career as office boy with Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co., at Cincinnati, O., 1884; became stenographer, bookkeeper and cashier in Minneapolis (Minn.) office, 1894-95; returned to Cincinnati office, 1895; cashier in Detroit office, 1897-1900; resigned to become member of firm of Bassett & Reese, Detroit, general agents The Provident Life and Trust Co. of Philadelphia, April 1900. Member Detroit Life Underwriters’ Association. Republican. Congregationalist. Member Masonic order, Knights Templar. Club: Detroit Gold. Office: 44-45 Home Bank Bldg. residence: 46 Haigh Av.
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REID, Charles Fargo
Agent American Express Co.; born, Watervale, N.Y., Jan. 2, 1853; son of Harvey Silas and Sarah H. (Fargo) Reed; attended private schools of Philo M. Patterson and H.G. Jones, Detroit, and was graduated from Cass public school; 1866; married at Hillsdale, Mich., (Hillsdale Co) June 24, 1886, Jennie A. Rowlson. Began active career in employ of E.B. Smith & Co., booksellers, 1866; was with M.S. Smith & Co., jewelers, 1867; entered employ of American Express Co. October, 1868; appointed agent at Detroit, Dec. 1, 1881, and general agent, Mar. 1, 1891. Republican. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Athletic. Recreations: Bowling, curling. Office: 19-21 Campus Martius. Residence: 49 Willis Av., W.
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REID, George F. W.
Superintendent The Bradstreet Company; born, Avon, Ont., Feb.23, 1873; son of William C. and Sarah E. (Lane) Reid; educated at Union High School, Grand Rapids, Mich.; married at Grand Rapids, (Kent Co MI) June 27, 1895, to Allie M. Lobdell. Began business career in the office of The Bradstreet Company at Grand Rapids, Mich.; as messenger boy, and was advanced to each desk in the office until promoted to superintendent, which position he filled for five years; next spent three years as special representative of the executive offices in New York City; represented the company for a year at Cincinnati, O, and Louisville, Ky.; has been in charge of the Detroit office since May 1, 1905. member for three years of Michigan National Guard (Custer Guard) at Grand rapids. Republican. Congregationalist. Member York Lodge, F.&A.M., Grand Rapids. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreations: Boating, duck shooting and fishing. Office; 407 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 77 Alger Av.
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REID, Phillip J.
Managing editor Detroit Free Press; born, Providence, R.I., July 19, 1865; son of Patrick henry and Katherine (Finnegan) Reid; educated in public schools of Providence, R.I.; A.B., Brown University, 1887; was connected with Postal Service, 1888-90; sporting editor Detroit Tribune, 1890-91; police reporter Detroit Free press, 1891, court reporter, 1892-94, night city editor, 1894-96, city editor, 1896-1905, news editor, 1905-06, managing editor, since 1906. republican. member Elks, royal Arcanum. Clubs: Harmonie, New Mervue. Office: Free press. Residence: 146 E. Montcalm St.
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REID, William
Born, Mersea, Ont., Can., Aug. 19, 1842; son of John and Margaret (Bennett) Reid; public school education; married at Detroit, Nov. 9,1869, Mary Powell. Began active career as bookkeeper for Laible, Wright & Hopkins, paints, etc., Detroit; on retirement of Mr. Laible and Mr. Hopkins from the firm, was admitted to partnership, in 1867, under firm name of William Wright & Co., which became Reid & Hills, in 1871; firm dissolved, 1879, since which in business in own name. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason (32o), Shriner. Recreation: Reading. office: 124-128 Larned St., W. Residence: 1280 Woodward Av.
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REILLY, John Cornelius
lawyer; born in Walworth Co., Wis., May 26, 1848; son of John and Mary (Short) Reilly; educated in public schools of Racine, Wis.; married, Nov. 18,1879, Ida Buhl (who died, September, 1881); again, Detroit, November, 1886, Miss Nettie Lansing. Studied law and was admitted to the bar before the Supreme Court, in Detroit, 1870, after studying for three years in the office of Moore & Griffin; began practice in Detroit, 1870; elected circuit judge, Third Judicial District, April, 1875, begin the youngest man ever elected in Michigan to this office, and in November following, was appointed by Gov. John J. Bagley to fill the unexpired term of Judge Patchen; resigned from bench, 1881, to resume practice of law, but in meantime the bench had been increased from one to three judges and was nominated and elected to one of the positions, but through a mistake in returns was not seated; contest carried to State Legislature, but hearing denied; at next election was returned to bench by 10,000 majority and continued to serve until Jan. 1, 1903; has devoted his attention since 1903 to law and to building electric railways. President of the Rapid Ry. to Mt. Clemens, from time it was opened to traffic, 1894, until the line was sold to the Detroit United Ry., 1901, the line having previously extended to port Huron, as the Detroit, port Huron & Shore Line Ry. Organized a construction company (of which was president), with E.M. Fowler, Matthew Slush, Charles R Hannan and A.H. Fleming, and completed construction to Detroit of the Monroe & Toledo Ry., which was reorganized as the Detroit, Monroe & Toledo Short Line Ry.; negotiated sale of the property to Jere C. Hutchins and Mar. 1, 1906, the stock was transferred to interests represented by the Detroit United Ry. Now engaged in building the Chicago, Southern Tractions Ry. from Chicago to Kankakee, Ill., about fifty miles, his work in this and other railway enterprises being of a financial and legal character. President and treasurer Detroit and Toledo Construction Co.; director and treasurer Chicago and Southern Traction Co.; director First National Bank, Security Trust Co. Member Detroit and State Bar associations, Detroit Archaeological Society, State and national Forestry associations. Director and vice president, Detroit Board of Commerce. Democrat. Episcopalian (vestryman St. Paul’s Church, twelve years). Past Master Oriental Lodge No. 240, F.&A.M., Detroit, member King Cyrus Chapter and Michigan Sovereign Consistory, A.A.S.R. Valley of Detroit; I.O.O.F. Michigan No. 1. Clubs: Detroit, Yondotega, Grosse Pointed Racquet and Curling, Y.M.C.A. Recreations: Gymnastic exercise, golf, etc.; general reading, more especially history. Office: 1004 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 381 Jefferson Av.
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REILLY, William E.
Born, Detroit, Oct. 10, 1858; son of Alexander and Jane (Beattie) Reilly; educated in public schools and business college; married at Augusta, Ga., Arp. 21, 1887, Carolyn L. Bigelow. Cashier and bookkeeper for Black & Cowen, 1880-82; became assistant general bookkeeper for Merchants and Manufacturers’ Bank, Detroit, 1882, general bookkeeper for Black & Cowen, 1880-92; became assistant general bookkeeper for Merchants and Manufactures’ Bank, Detroit, 1882, general bookkeeper, 1883, and assistant cashier, 1887; continuing until 1894, when the bank was merged with the Preston National Bank; entered brokerage business as member of firm of Reilly & Noble; appointed cashier Detroit River Savings Bank, July, 1897, and served until Jan. 1, 1904; now head of firm of W.E. Reilly & Co., bonds and investments. Republican. Congregationalist. Club: Bankers’, Detroit Boat, Detroit Athletic, Detroit Golf. Office: Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 95 Pingree Av.
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REINVALDT, Otto
Mechanical engineer; born, Copenhagen, Denmark, Apr. 17, 1873; son of Christian Wilhelm and Eleanora Christine (Albertus) Reinvaldt; graduated from Borgerdydskolen, Copenhagen, and also from the Technical School of the same city; passed examination as marine engineer of the Danish Navy; came to America, Oct., 1896; married at Detroit, June 19, 1901, Anna Elsa Voigt. Served as apprentice in machinist’s trade in Denmark and also in the Danish Navy; after coming to Detroit was employed in the Dry Dock Engine Works and later by the Huetteman & Cramer Co.; associated with others, 1902, in organizing the Detroit Steel Cooperage Co., manufacturers of glass enameled steel tanks, of which has been secretary and assistant manager since time of organization. Republican. Lutheran. Member B.P.O.E. Office: 948 Beaufait Av. Residence: 802 Van Dyke Av.
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REMICK, George Bradford
Born, Lincoln, Me., Aug. 4, 1845; son of Royal Clark and Lucy (Merrill) Remick; educated in public schools of Detroit, University of Michigan, graduating, degree of A.B., 1866, Law Department, same university, degree of LL.B., 1868; unmarried. Admitted to the bar, 1868, and practiced until 1882 in office with General H.M. Duffield; gave up law practice to devote entire time to lumber interests in Michigan, and since 1890 has engaged in sale of timber lands in the West. Director Union Trust Co., Detroit. President Oak Grove Hospital, Flint, Mich. Member Michigan legislature, 1881-82. Member Sons of American Revolution. Clubs: Detroit, Yondotega, Country, Old Club, Lake St. Clair Hunting and Fishing Club. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office; 1023 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 909 Woodward Avenue.
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REMMICK, Jerome H.
Music publisher; born, Detroit, Nov. 15, 1867; son of James A. and Mary (Hosmer Remick; common school education; married at Flint, Mich., June 26, 1895, Miss Adelaide McCreery. Began active career in banking business in Detroit and is now president J.H. Remick & Co; president The J.H. Remick Printing Co.; director Big Four Gold and Copper Mining Co., Oak Grove Hospital, Flint, Mich. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Lake St. Clair, Detroit Automobile. Office; 68 Farrar St. Residence: 595 Jefferson Av.
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RENAUD, George Louis
Physician; born, Detroit, Mar. 10, 1870; son of George F. and Julia (Petrequin) Renaud; educated in public schools of Detroit, University of Michigan, and Detroit College of Medicine, graduating, M.D., 1891; later studied at Post-Graduate School of Medicine, New York, and in Paris, France, also hospital practice. Began practice in Detroit 1891. Republican. member Wayne County and Michigan State Medical societies, American Medical Association, Ophthalmological and Otological Club. Member Michigan State Naval Brigade. Mason. Club: Detroit Boat, Detroit Motor Boat. Recreations: Aquatic sports, automobiling. Office: 303 Fine Arts Bldg. Residence: 21 Garfield Av.
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RENTE, Henry J.
Assistant manager American Radiator Co.; born, Detroit, Mar. 17, 1862; son of Frederick w. and Augusta (Hoche) Rente; educated in public schools of Detroit and Detroit Business University; married at Detroit, Feb. 1, 1893, Margretta V. Watson. Began active career as clerk in drug store of B.E. Sickles; then in factory of E.T. Barnum, wire works, and later as apprentice in machine shop of Detroit Safe Co.; machinist Michigan Bolt and Nut Co., and in 1889, with Michigan Radiator and Iron Manufacturing Co., and later in charge of machine shop of the company; was in business for self one years; became identified, 1901, with American Radiator Co. (successor to Michigan Radiator and Manufacturing Co.), and has been assistant manager of the company since 1904. Republican. Episcopalian. Member I.O.O.F., Loyal Guard. Club: Commercial. Recreations: Driving, fishing. Office: Michigan Plant Am. Radiator Co. Residence: 1155 4th Av.
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REYNOLDS, Frank P.
Wholesale foreign and domestic fruits; born, Chenango Co., N.Y., Nov. 16, 1853; son of Henry A. and Cordelia (Hudson) Reynolds; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1884, Miss Belle Warner. Has been a resident of Detroit since 1857; began business career with his uncle, A. McPherson, produce commission, 1872; engaged in business as Ayers & Reynolds, 1891, and since 1900 has operated as F.P. Reynolds & Co., of which he is sole proprietor. Member Detroit produce Exchange. Republican. Congregationalist. Member Masonic order. Recreations; Outdoor sports. Office; 40-42 Griswold St. Residence: 48 Alexandrine Av., E.
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RHINES, Edward H.
Insurance; born at Toledo, O., May 2, 1868; son of Capt. James and Margaret (Curran) Rhines; educated in public and high schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1897, Marie Luella Bowen. Began active career in wholesale chemical house, continuing until he entered employment of the Standard Life and Accident Insurance Co. in 1890; appointed state agent of the casualty department of the company in Michigan, 1902. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Athletic. Office: 35 W. Fort St. Residence: 211 Palmer Av., E.
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RICE, Merton L.
Real estate, loans and insurance; born, Macomb, Mich., Oct. 28, 1862; son of John D. and Olive Z. (Davis) Rice; educated in public and high schools of Detroit and at Detroit Business University up to 1888; married at Wyandotte, Mich., June 27, 1904, Anna L. Andrews. Began active career, 1892 as clerk in Rice’s Temperance Hotel, Detroit, owned by his father; entered real estate business, 1893, and was connected with various real estate firms in Detroit, 1893-03; has been an independent real estate operator since 1903. Director Sunset Mining and Milling Co., Arizona. Republican. Methodist. Club: Harmonie. Recreation: Boating. Office: 805-9 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 362 McClellan Av.
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RICH, Edward A.
is one of the younger members of the Detroit bar and is steadily forging to the front in his profession as a result of his energy, ability and close application. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, March 9, 1890, a son of James and Rose (Lefton) Rich, and in the public schools of his nativeity he acquired his early education, after which he entered the Detroit College of Law, which conferred upon him the degree of L.L. B. On the 18th of June, 1915, be was admitted to the Michigan bar and he has since practiced his profession in Detroit, maintaining a soite of offices in the Penobscot building. To hla chosen life work he gives his undivided attention and has won a liberal clientale for one of his years. With a nature that cannot be oontent with mediocrity, he haa closely applied himself to the mastery of legal principles and bis clear and cogent reasoning and carefnl presentation of his eases indicate his careful and thorough preparation.
At Frankfort, Michigan, on the 10th of July, 1914, Mr. Rich was united in marriage to Miss Helen Lee, a daughter of Joseph and Alice Lee, prominent residents of that place. To this union has been born a daughter, Alice Rosalie, whose birth occurred on the 14th of January, 1917. Mr. Rich is deeply interested in all that pertains to the welfare and progress of his city and is a valued member of the Detroit Board of Commerce, while his professional connections are with the Commercial Law League of America and the Lawyers Club. His time and attention are concentrated upon his law practice and in a profession demanding keen intellectuality and individual merit he is making continuous progress.
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RICH, Herbert M.
Real estate, loans and insurance; born, Macomb, Mich., Oct. 28, 1862; son of John D. and Olive Z. (Davis) Rice; educated in public and high schools of Detroit and at Detroit Business University up to 1888; married at Wyandotte, Mich., June 27, 1904, Anna L. Andrews. Began active career, 1892 as clerk in Rice’s Temperance Hotel, Detroit, owned by his father; entered real estate business, 1893, and was connected with various real estate firms in Detroit, 1893-03; has been an independent real estate operator since 1903. Director Sunset Mining and Milling Co., Arizona. Republican. Methodist. Club: Harmonie. Recreation: Boating. Office: 805-9 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 362 McClellan Av.
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RICH, Sylvester L.
Of mirrors, hall and special furniture; born where Wayne County Building now stands, Detroit, July 22, 1852; son of George M. and Margaret (Young) Rich; educated in private school, 1859-63; public schools, 1863-65; married at Detroit, May 1, 1879, Mary A. Zender. Began active career Dec., 1865, in jewelry store of M. S. Smith & Co., continuing until Mar. 12, 1870; entered employ of C.D. Widman, manufacturer of furniture, Apr. 1, 1870, as assistant shipping clerk; was advanced successively as moulding finisher, foreman, superintendent, general manager, secretary and treasurer, and is now vice president and treasurer C.D. Widman & Co., his service covering a period of more than thirty-seven years with the company. Also director George H. Gies Co. Member Board of Commerce. Recreation:: Traveling. Office: C.D. Widman & Co. Residence: 1026 Gratiot Av.
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RICHARDSON, Hedley V.
Lawyer; born, Ontario, Can., Dec. 8, 1870; son of Henry and Isabelle (Laing) Richardson; came to Detroit, 1882; educated in Detroit public and high schools and University of Michigan. married at Detroit, Oct. 17, 1900, Florine Whitaker. Has been engaged in general practice at Detroit since 1894. member Detroit Bar Association, Fine Arts Society of Detroit. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: University, Detroit Boat. Office: 306 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 51 Charlotte Av.
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RIDGLEY, Robert B.
Wholesale saws and steel; born, Southampton, Eng., Oct. 11, 1840; son of Robert and Harriett (Budden) Ridgeley; educated in England. Came to United States, 1856, and entered employ of Welch & Griffiths, Boston, serving apprenticeship in the sqw factory until 21 years of age; was transferred to office and continued there until 1865; when the firm opened a branch office in Detroit and he was placed in charge, succeeding to the business in Detroit in his own name, 1878; also succeeded to Detroit agency of William Jessop & Sons. Agent for Carborundum Co., and for several years agent for Henry Disston & Sons. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Independent in politics. Unitarian. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Cosmopolitan. Recreation: Cricket. Office: 14-16 Atwater St., E. Residence: The Pasadena.
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RITCHIE, John W.
Manufacturer; born, Ross’s Point, N.Y, Dec. 27, 1848; son of William and Emily (Cummings) Ritchie; educated in Hamilton, Ont., married at Detroit, Dec. 29, 1875, Elizabeth Schwinck. Came to Detroit, 1868; worked at trade of boiler making in various shops until 1885, assisted in organization of the East End Boiler Works, 1885, of which he is junior partner, manufacturers of marine boilers, tanks, smokestacks and all kinds of sheet iron work. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Masonic order. Recreation: Fishing. Office: 11-19 St. Aubin Av. Residence: 788 Champlain St.
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RITCHIE, Ryerson
Secretary Detroit Board of Commerce; born, Peterborough, Ont., Sept. 10, 1856; son of John and Dorothea (Wright) Ritchie; educated in public schools and at Collegiate Institute, Peterborough; married, Toronto, Can., Aug. 11, 1880, Charlotte Emily Ashfield. Removed from Canada to Cincinnati, 1881; secretary Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Association, Cincinnati, 1882-85; secretary Commercial Club, Kansas City, 1885-92; secretary Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, 1892-98; president American Trust Co., Cleveland, 1898; secretary Detroit Board of Commerce since 1903. Widely known as organizer of commercial bodies; president Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, 1890; was secretary McKinley National Memorial Association. Republican. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat. Recreation: Country life. Office: Detroit Board of Commerce. Residence: 29 Alger Av.
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ROACH, Frank M.
Cigar manufacturing; born, Batesville, O., may 20, 1862; son of George W. and Mary (Thompson) Roach; educated in public schools of Batesville; married at Dennison, O., Dec., 1895, Ella N. Dunstone. Began active career in learning watchmaker’s trade, at Zanesville, O., working later at Columbus and Cincinnati; entered cigar business as traveling salesman, 1890, and continued four years; established the Northwest Cigar Manufacturing Co., 1894, and has since been at the head of the company. Member Knights of Pythias, B.P.O.E. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 139 Jefferson Av. Residence: 1215 Van Dyke Av.
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ROBBINS, Frederick Wright
Surgeon; born, East Haddam, Conn., Apr. 7, 1857; son of Silas Wright and Lydia Walker (Andrews) Robbins; graduate Wesleyan University, 1880; Detroit Medical College, 1884; post-graduate study at University of Vienna, winter of 1889-90; married at Providence, R.I.,, Nov. 11, 1891, Emily E. Anthony. Has practiced in Detroit since 1884; professor genito-urinary diseases and clinical surgery, Detroit College of Medicine. Fellow American Urological Association; member American Medical Association, Michigan State medical Society. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Golf, Detroit Curling. Recreations: Golf, curling, hunting and fishing. Office: 101 Fort St., W. Residence: 96 Forest Av., W.
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ROBERTS, Dougald H.
President and general manager Roberts Brass Manufacturing Co.; born near Bothwell, Ont., Can., Dec. 25, 1851; educated in common schools of Ontario; married at Wallaceburg, Ont., Nov. 21, 1877, Miss Louisa McDougall. Engaged for some years in mechanical engineering in Canada; in 1887 became one of the organizers of the firm of McRae & Roberts, Wallaceburg, Ont., which moved to Detroit, in 1892, and was incorporated in 1894 as the McRae & Roberts Co., of which was vice president and superintendent; withdrew in 1906, and organized the Roberts Brass Manufacturing co., manufacturers of high grade brass good, of which his son, William H., is secretary and treasurer, and another son, Earl W., is vice president and general superintendent. Member Board of Commerce. Recreations: Reading, theater. Office: 1395-1407 Fort St. Residence: 405 Campbell Av.
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ROBERTSON, Forbes
County treasurer; born, Detroit, May 5, 1861; son of John and Marion (Adam) Robertson; educated in public and high schools and at Albion College, Mich.; married at Amherstburg, Ont., Jan. 21, 1905, Ethel Kolfarge. Began active career as furrier, Detroit, 1880, continuing until 1883; engaged in manufacturing furniture, 1883-86; was identified with Michigan Car co., 1886-94; in fire insurance business since 1894; elected treasurer Wayne Co., fall of 1904, for term ending July 1, 1909. Served in Michigan National Guard three years, and in Michigan Naval Brigade six years (honorably discharged). Republican. Episcopalian. Member I.O.O.F., B.P.O.E., Scotch St. Andrew’s Society. Clubs: Country, Detroit Boat, Detroit Motor Boat. Recreations: Motor boating and fishing. Office: County Bldg. Residence: 260 Bowen Av.
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ROBERTSON, Frank
Coal and coke; born, Pokagon, Mich.., (Cass Co) Dec. 2, 1869; son of Alexander and Mary (Briggs) Robertson; educated in public schools, Detroit Business University and Detroit College of Law, graduating, LL.B., 1899; married, Detroit, Aug. 14, 1907, Edith G. Blow. Born and reared on a farm; came to Detroit, 1891, and was i dentified with the coal business for a number of years; assisted in organizing the American Coal and Coke Co., incorporated Sept. 1, 1905; has been secretary and treasurer of the company since time of its organization. Republican. Member Board of Commerce. Mason (32o), Shriner. Office: 1017 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 78 Ash St.
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ROBINSON, Fred Austin
Born, Edgerton, Wis., July 27, 1860; son of George O. and Helen S. (Mather) Robinson; educated at St. Johnsbury (Vt) Academy; Detroit High School, University of Michigan, degree of A.B., 1882, Law Department, same university, LL.B., 1883; married at Detroit, May 2, 1888, Clara L. Hayes. Has been engaged in business in Detroit since Mar., 1883. Member Robinson & Flinn, lands, established, 1872; managing director The Farrand Co., pianos, etc., Detroit. Member Detroit Bar Association. Member Board of Estimates, Detroit, eleven years, 1893-1904 (president, 1895-96). republican. Methodist. member Chi Psi, University of Michigan, ‘82. Clubs: University, Boylston (musical), Old Club. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: 1220 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 556 Cass Av.
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ROBINSON, Fred J.
Wholesale and retail lumber; born, Detroit, Sept. 5, 1870; son of Thomas and Sarah J. (Wilkinson) Robinson; educated in public schools of Buffalo, N.Y.; married at Detroit, Dec. 10, 1891, Nelly E. Hendricks. Began active career, 1891, in employ of W.A. C. Miller, lumber dealer, and continued with him, 1891-Jan. 1, 1904, when associated with A.B. Lowrie and bought out Mr. Miller, also the yard of Edmond Wall; firm has since operated as Lowrie & Robinson. Mason, Knight Templar. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreations: Baseball, automobiling. Office: Warren and Grand River Avs. Residence: 298 Merrick Av.
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ROBINSON, George O.
Lawyer, retired; born, S. Reading, Vt., June 14, 1832; son of Lewis and Sarah (Manning) Robinson; educated in Vermont schools, University of Vermont, A.GB., 1857, honorary degree of LL.D., Albion College, Michigan, 1904. Married, Greenwich, Conn., Sept. 27, 1859, Helen Mather (now deceased); again, Cincinnati, O., May 7, 1891, Miss Jane M. Bancroft. Began practice at Janesville, Wis., 1858; removed to Detroit, 1861, and continued in practice until 1892. Has large interests in timber and mining lands in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Southern states. Member Robinson & Flinn, timber, mining and law, established, 1872. Formerly justice of the peace and member Board of Education. Republican. Methodist. Twice a delegate to Methodist General Conference and member book committee in charge of all Methodist publications; for twenty-five years president Methodist Publishing Co.; delegate to the Centennial Methodist Conference of 1884, held at Baltimore, Md., and also delegate to Methodist Ecumenical Conference, held in London, England, Sept., 1901; founder and for ten years president Methodist Deaconess’ Home; for nine years trustee Albion College, and built Robinson Hall and donated same to the College; for sixteen years president board of trustees Central M.E. Church. Club: Old Club of St. Clair Flats. Recreations: Gardening, fruit raising and farming. Office: 1220 Penobscot Bldg., Detroit. Residence: 425 Cass Av., Detroit; summer residence: Robinhurst, Grosse Ile, Mich.
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ROBINSON, John Henry
Born, Monongalia Co., W. Va., b. Jan. 15, 1877; son of John R. and Mary E,. (Sloan) Robinson; educated in schools of West Virginia; married, W. Virginia, Apr. 16, 1900, Kate B. Henshaw. Began active career in general store owned by his brother, at Burton, W. Va., continuing for three years; became connected with the Wheeling Corrugating Co., at general offices of the company, at WHeeling, W.Va., Jan. 1899, and has been manager with headquarters at Detroit since Jan. 1906. Also president Coco-Cola Bottling Works, Columbus, O. Republican. Baptist. Recreations: Baseball, fishing. Office: 1409 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 64 Willis Av., W.
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ROBINSON, Washington Irving
Lawyer; born, Ogdensburg, N. Y., July 11, 1865; son of Charles Wesley and Elizabeth (McMartin) Robinson; educated in public schools of Detroit. Came to Detroit with his parents when six months of age, and is still living upon the farm (now within the city limits) upon which he was reared; has been in practice of law since 1888. Director Michigan and Ohio Electric Railway Co. Member Detroit and Michigan State Bar associations. Republican. Recreaton: Horseback riding. Office: 59 Buhl Blk. Residence: 1161 Grand River Av.
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ROBSON, Frank E.
Lawyer; born, Lansing, Mich., (Eaton Co) July 20, 1859; son of John and Mary (Ingersoll) Robson; educated in public schools of Lansing, Michigan Agricultural College, Lansing, 1875-78, degree of B,S,M 1878; Law Department, University of Michigan, degree of LL.B., 1883; married at Toledo, O., June 10, 1885, Caroline W. Claflin. Began practice of law in office of Schuyler F. Seager, Lansing, continuing until death of Mr. Seager, 1883; in partnership with S.S. Olds as Olds & Robson, 1883-88, and practiced alone, 1888-90; removed to Detroit, and practiced in partnership with Judge Van Zile until 1893; practiced alone, 1893-05; has been senior member firm of Robson, George & Fisher since Jan. 1, 1905. Secretary and treasurer Hennepin Iron Co.; secretary Springwells Brick Co.; director St. Clair land Co., Lansing. Lecturer on private corporations at Detroit College of Law. Member Detroit Bar Association, Michigan State Bar Association, American Bar Association. Republican. Congregationalist. Club: Detroit. Recreation: Culture of flowers. Office: 720 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 48 Canfield Av., E.
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ROETZ, John
Born, Westphalia, Germany, Mar. 15, 1845; son of Matthews and Theresa (Winkelmeier) Roetz; came to America, 1867; educated in common schools; married at Detroit, 1874, Theresa Krantz. Learned trade of cabinet making in Germany and followed it after coming to America; started in business for himself, in Detroit, as manufacturer of furniture, 1887; assisted in organizing the Detroit Cabinet Co., 1891, and has since been treasurer of the company. Office: 1000 Riopelle St. Residence: 328 Warren Av., E.
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ROGERS, Ford H.
President and general manager Detroit White Lead Works; born, Detroit, Oct. 12, 1840; son of George W. and Jane Clark (Emmons) Rogers (who came to Detroit from Vermont, in July ,1840); educated in public schools of Pontiac, Mich.; married at Rochester N.Y., May 8, 1895, Grace J. Haynes. Cashier Pacific Bank of San Francisco, 1868-72; engaged in mining operations on the Pacific slope, 1872-79; banker and broker in New York City, 1879-80; removed to Detroit and bought the Detroit White Lead Works from an assignee in bankruptcy, 1880; incorporated the present company, Dec. 22, 1880, has been its general manager from time of incorporation and president since Jan., 1898. Has been in a large degree instrumental in bringing the company to a position where its name is known in all leading countries of the world. Also president The American Paint and Glass Co., the McLennan paint Co. and the Rogers Paint and Varnish Co.; treasurer Detroit Varnish Co. First lieutenant and battalion adjutant First Michigan Cavalry in War of the Rebellion; title of colonel on account of staff duty since the war. Member National Geographic Society, Archaeological Society. Republican. Congregationalist. Member Masonic order, Loyal Legion (Past Commander Michigan Commandery), G.A.R. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Old Club, North Channel. Recreations: Boating and fishing. Office: 560 E. Milwaukee Av. Residence: 29 Peterboro St.
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ROGERS, James S.
Architect; born, Alexandria, Va., Dec. 5, 1859; son of James S. and Virginia (Leef) Rogers; educated in public schools of Baltimore, Md., Baltimore City College and Massachusetts Institute of Technology; married at Adamstown, Md., June, 1895, Eleanore White. has been member firm of Rogers & MacFarlane, architects, Detroit, since 1886. Fellow American Institute of Architects and member Michigan Chapter. Independent in politics. Episcopalian. Member Corinthian Lodge, A.F. & A.M. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Golf. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office; 1310 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 1185 3d Av.
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RONEY, Edward J.
Manufacturer; born, Detroit, Feb. 28, 1863; son of John and Rose (Hawkins) Roney; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1893, Sophia Isabel Singelyn. Served apprenticeship as brass goods moulder with the H.C. Hart manufacturing Co., and acted as superintendent of foundry of the company for eight years; was in charge of foundry of Detroit Electrical Works sic years, and was superintendent McCrea & Roberts Co., until 1901; one of the organizers of The sterling & Skinner Manufacturing Co., 1901, of which is vice president. Also president Detroit Motor Castings Co.; vice president Detroit Power Building Co., and identified with American Smelting Co. and Clark Wireless Telegraph Co. Catholic. Member Knights of Equity, K.O.T.M., and C.M.B.A. Recreations: Baseball, fishing, hunting. Office: Russell and Boulevard. Residence: 1138 Concord Av.
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RONEY, William E.
Real estate and loans; born, Detroit, Aug. 30, `868; son of John and Agnes (Roche) Roney; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Apr. 28, 1897, Marie Chapoton. After leaving school studied law in office of Colonel John Atkinson for several months, then began active career as clerk for Standart Bros., wholesale hardware, where he remained for two years; entered real estate business, 1892, and has since continued in the business in his own name. Member Detroit Real Estate Board. Independent in politics; Catholic as to religious belief. Member Knights of Columbus. Recreations: Fishing and baseball. Office: 621 Moffat Blk., Detroit. Residence: Grosse Pointe, Mich.
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RONNERT, Morse
Jurist; born, Detroit, Feb. 29, 1864; son of Frank L. and Eleanore (Sichler) Rohnert; educated in public and high schools of Detroit and University of Michigan, degree of A.B.,1883; married at Milwaukee, Wis., Feb. 20, 1895, Emma Uihlein. Studied law and was admitted to the bar, Mar. 13, 1885; was clerk and register probate court, Wayne County, Mich., June 1, 1886-Jan. 1, 1896; has been judge of circuit court Wayne County since Jan. 1, 1900. President Michigan Cigar Box Co.; vice president Schober Printing Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Lutheran. Member Knights of Pythias, Elks, Maccabees. Clubs: harmonie, Country, Detroit Boat, Concordia, Social Turner. Office; County Bldg. Residence: 63 E. Warren Av.
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ROSENBERGER, Oscar
Cigar manufacturer; born, Bavaria, Germany, Mar. 8, 1874; son of Gottlieb and Rosa Rosenberger; educated in public schools of Germany; came to United States, 1903; married at Detroit, January, 1907, Miss Katherine Teichner. Became connected with Fred Rosenfeld & Co., Detroit, 1893; organized the San Telmo$Cigar Manufacturing Co., 1898, and has since been its president and general manager. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican, Jewish religion. Scottish rite Mason (32o), Shriner.. Recreations: Outdoor sports and automobiling. Office: 540-550 Forest Av., E. Residence: 134 Lothrop Av.
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ROSS, William Allan
Lithographing; born, Glasgow, Scotland, Apr. 23, 1843; son of William and Ann (Allan) Ross; educated at Balfour school, Glasgow; came to America, 1862; married at Detroit, 1870, Miss Ellen Brennan. Began active career as apprentice in general lithographing house, Glasgow, 1855; lived for four years in the South after coming to America; removed from South Carolina to Detroit, 1866, and entered employ of Calvert & Co.; became identified with the Calvert Lithographing Co., 1867, and has been vice president and director since 1905. Office; Calvert Lithographing Co. Residence: 82 Garfield Av.
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ROTHSCHILD, Louis
Tobacco merchant; born, Detroit, June 18, 1863; son of Sigmund and Bertha (Leser) Rothschild; educated in public schools of Detroit; unmarried. Has been identified with leaf tobacco business since the beginning of his active career; began as assistant to his father, who established the business in 1854; member Rothschild & Bro., packers and importers of leaf tobacco; director People’s State Bank. Jewish religion. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Club: Phoenix. Office: 77-79 Jefferson Av. Residence: 37 E. Montcalm St.
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ROTHWELL, Arthur V.
Real estate, loans and insurance; born, Strathroy, Can., Aug. 26, 1873; son of Burrow H. and Mary A. (Merryweather) Rothwell; educated in public schools of Canada and at collegiate institute, up to 1890; married at Detroit, July 1, 1896, Elizabeth W. Reves. Began active career as clerk in general office of Grand Trunk Ry., Detroit, continuing there until September, 1899; was with Grand Trunk, Wabash and Michigan Central lines and contracting freight agent Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry., covering Michigan territory, to 1903. Entered real estate business with his father, who established the Rothwell Realty Co., 1889, and retired, 1906, since which time in sole charge and now proprietor of same. Member Detroit Real Estate Board. Republican. Episcopalian. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreations: Hunting and fishing. Office: 71 Home Bank Bldg. Residence: 247 Horton Av.
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ROTHWELL, Burrows H.
Real estate and stocks; born, Warwick, Ont., Mar. 9, 1846; son of Thomas Wade and Fanny M. (Alison) Rothwell; came to Michigan at age of 14; educated in common schools of Canada and at Holly, Oakland Co., Mich.; married at Davisburg, Mich., Mar. 5, 1867, Mary A. Merryweather. Spent the first fifteen years of his active career in railroad service in employ of Detroit, Grand Haven & Milwaukee R.R., as telegraph operator, station agent, etc., at Holly, Davisburg, Corunna and Fenton; has been engaged in general real estate business, insurance and loans at Detroit as Rothwell & Co., since 1890, and has handled some of the largest deals in the city; "got swamped" in financial panic of 1902-03, but recovered; negotiated sale of Scotten Tobacco Co’s plant to Oren Scotten; has dealt largely in Woodward Av. vacant property, and sold for John Curry, $165,000 Woodward Av. property, in 1905. Officer and director in many companies, among which are American Land Co., Mt. Clemens Sugar Co., United States Oil and Gas Co., Maple Valley Stock Ranch Co., etc., Senior major Dufferin Rifles, Brantford, Can., during return to Canada; alderman City of Brantford five years. Republican. Episcopalian. York and Scottish Rite Mason (32o), Knights Templar, Shriner (Zion Blue Lodge, Minerva Chapter, Damascus Commandery, Moslem Temple). Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 71 Home Bank Bldg. Residence: 247 Horton Av.
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ROWLEY, William C.
Railway official; born, Rochester, N.Y., Feb. 24, 1863; son of M. D. and Emaline (Mitchell) Rowley; educated in public schools; married at Quincy, Ill., 1886, Carrie Boswell. Began active career as messenger in office of Blue Line, 1877; agent same line, at Quincy, Ill., 1882, continuing until 1885; was state agent Blue Line and Canada Southern Line, at Detroit, 1885-95; commercial agent Michigan Central R.R., at Detroit, 1895-97; assistant general freight agent, Bay City, 1899-1902, and general freight agent same road, since Jan. 1, 1903. Episcopalian. Clubs: Detroit, Pere Marquette Fishing Club. Office: Foot of 3rd Av. Residence: 83 Erskine St.
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RUDD, Charles W.
Born, Orion, Mich., Dec. 7, 1845; son of Robert G. and Sarah A. (Carpenter) Rudd; educated in district schools of Oakland Co., Mich.; married, July 24, 1887, Miss Emma T. Gilman. Began active career, 1865, in milling business, with R.G. Rudd & Son, custom and merchant millers, Orion, continuing until 1888; came to Detroit, 1888, and established in produce commission business, now C.W. Rudd & Son. Member Detroit Produce Exchange. Office: 31 Woodbridge St., W. Residence: 68 Haigh Av.
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RUMNEY, John G.
Born, Detroit, Oct. 13, 1850; son of John and Martha (Palmer) Ramney; educated in Detroit high School; married, Detroit, Jan. 30, 1883, Mary E. Pittman. Filled position of commercial traveler for wholesale hardware firm previous to 1880; was treasurer Henry C. Hart Manufacturing Co. for eight years and engaged in real estate and cattle business in Montana until 1896; returned to Michigan and assumed management of plant of the American Radiator Co. and Kalamazoo Spring and Axle Co., Kalamazoo; assisted in organizing the Detroit Steel Products Co., 1904, and has been its treasurer and manager from time of organization. Also president and treasurer Highland Park Co., Helena, Mont. member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Country. Recreations: Golf and sailing. Office: 91 E. Fort St. Residence: Pasadena Apts.
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RUSH, Edwar F.
Wholesale fruits, vegetables and produce; born, London, Eng., Sept. 1, 1860; son of Alfred and Mary E. (Fisk) Rush; came to America, 1868; educated in public schools of Port Huron, Mich.; (St Clair Co) married, 1st Great Barrington, Mass., 1882, Elizabeth G. Baldwin (now deceased); 2d, St. Louis, Mar. 16, 1907, Miss Emma A. Matt. Began active career in produce commission business at Port Huron, where he and his brother, Alfred H., established in business, as Rush Bros., 1878; father admitted to firm later, which has since been Alfred Rush & Sons (Alfred and Alfred H. Rush residents of California since 1905), Edward F. in control of the business, assisted by his son, Cecil F., who is a member of the firm. Also president Port Huron Amusement Co. Member National League of Commission Merchants (president), Detroit Produce Exchange (president). Republican. Christian Scientist. Recreation: Travel. Office: 45-49 Woodward Av. Residence: 27 Erskine Street.
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RUSSEL, Clinton W.
Assistant general manager Russel Wheel & Foundry Co.; born, Springfield, O., Nov. 19, 1864; son of Francis G. and Helen (Edwards) Russel; educated in public schools, married at Richmond, Va., Apr. 19,1892, Anna m. Rose. Began active career in employ of the Richmond Locomotive and Machine Works, continuing until 1895; was connected with C.W. Hunt Co., New York City, manufacturers of coal handling and conveying machinery, 1895-97; came to Detroit, 1897, as superintendent of Russel Wheel & Foundry Co., manufacturers of structural steel cars, and in general foundry and machinery business, and continued in that position until 1903, since which time he has been assistant general manager and director of the company. Member Detroit Engineering Society. Republican. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Golf. Office: Russel Wheel & Foundry Co. Residence: 140 Delaware Av.
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RUSSELL, Arthur
Teacher of singing; born, Detroit, Apr. 3, 1872; son of Charles P. and Sarah C. (Silsbee) Russell; graduate Detroit public schools, 1889; studied music under private tutors; married at Detroit, Jan. 1, 1896, Mary G. Passo. Began professional career at 16 as church choir singer; engaged in newspaper work until 1898, then spent two years on the road as basso of the Murray-Lane Opera Co.; returned to Detroit, Jan. 1, 1900 and has since been engaged as teacher of singing; now basso and director St. Paul’s Cathedral Choir, Detroit. Mason (Blue Lodge, Chapter, Knights Templar); Member Knights of Pythias. Recreations: Fishing, shooting and sailing. Office: 204 Wetherbee Bldg. Residence: 138 Maybury Av.
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RUSSELL, John A.
Born, Sheboygan, Wis., Nov. 4, 1865; son of John and Alice (Brennan) Russell; educated in private schools; Detroit College, 1878-83, graduating, degree of A.B., 1883, A.M., 1885; unmarried. Resident of Detroit since 1871; incorporator Detroit, Ypsilanti & Ann Arbor Ry., and treasurer, 1897-98; incorporator and builder, Detroit, Plymouth & Northville Ry., 1898-1902; incorporator, builder and vice president Detroit, Flint & Saginaw Ry., 1903-04; engaged in development of electric power, etc., since 1904. Associate editor Detroit Evening News 1883-96; secretary Detroit Chamber of Commerce, 1896-97; now chairman Ecorse Land Improvement Co., Michigan Investor Co. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science. Democrat. Roman Catholic. Club: Harmonie. Office: 1011 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 383 Brooklyn Av.
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RYAN, Frank C.
President, Parke, Davis & co.; born, Marcellus Falls, N.Y., 1861; educated in public schools of Elmira, N.Y.; spent three years in pharmacy of Brown & Dawson, Syracuse, N.Y.; graduate Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, 1884. Began active career in Philadelphia, where he was identified with several stores; was assistant professor of pharmacy and in charge of commercial department, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, also lecturer on pharmacy at Woman’s Medical College, Philadelphia; resigned various positions and came to Detroit as chief pharmacist Parke, Davis & Co., 1900; was elected member of directors, 1903, secretary, 1905, vice president, 1906, and president of the company after decease of Theodore D. Buhl, 1907. Made trip of seven months around the world visiting foreign branches of the company, returning early in 1907. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Boat, new York Drug Club (New York). Office: Parke, Davis & Do. Residence: The Pasadena.
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RYNO, Earl Roscoe
Manufacturer of gas engines; born, Wayland, Mich. (Allegan Co) , Apr. 18, 1881; son of Eber H. and Sarah J. (Beamer) Ryno; educated in public schools of Wayland; special studies, Chicago, two and on-half years, in English, history and economics; married at Detroit, Aug. 9, 1905, Dedie M. Brydle. Began active career by organizing and promoting the Detroit Auto-Marine Co., 1905, later merged with the Huffman Hinge and Foundry Co., of Cleveland, forming the Ferro Machine and Foundry Co., Cleveland; organized and promoted the St. Clair Motor Co. and managed same, 1906; now president Belle Isle Motor Co. (incorporated), manufacturers of high grade marine engines, and the Detroit Gear Co., manufacturers of the Marine Reverse Gear. Republican as to politics; Congregationalist in church affiliation. Recreations: Boating. Office: 28 Woodbridge St., E. Residence: 595 3rd Av.
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