SAFFORD, Homer E. - Physician; born, Plymouth, Mich., Sept. 18, 1869; son of Robert C. and Elizabeth A. (Murray) Safford; educated in Plymouth High School, graduating, 1886; Ann Arbor High School (college preparatory); University of Michigan, degree of Ph.B., 1892, Medical Department, same university, degree of M.D., 1896; married at Ann Arbor, June 28, 1898, Gertrude Sunderland. Has engaged in practice in Detroit since August, 1897. Member American Medical Association, Michigan State Medical Society, Delta Upsilon and Nu Sigma Nu. Office and residence: 22 Hancock Av., W.
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SALES, Murray W. - Manufacturer; born, Detroit, Mar. 21, 1866; son of William and Agnes (Adams) Sales; educated in public school of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1893, Jessie June Carter. Began business career as a boy with Allan, Sheldon & Co., wholesale dry goods, continuing for nine years until the firm went out of business; then went to Chicago as local manager Detroit Copper & Brass Rolling Mills, remaining for three years; returned to Detroit, 1901, and organized Sales & Broad Co., of which is president and treasurer. Also director Larned, Carter & Co. member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Commercial, Detroit, Country. Recreations: Golf, automobiling. Office: 76-78 Jefferson Av. Residence: 37 Davenport St.
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SANDERS, Fred - Manufacturing confectioner; born, Buhl, Baden, Germany, July 1, 1848; son of Alvin and Caroline (Conrad) Sanders; educated in public schools of Peru, Ill.; married in Carlsruhe, Germany, 1869, Miss Rose Conrad. Came to America with parents, 1850, and lived in Peru, Ill., and later in Chicago; learned candy making trade and traveled in different parts of the country; visited Germany and perfected himself in his trade, 1865; worked in Chicago,1871-75; came to Detroit, 1875, and established himself in confectionery business, in which he still continues; originated and introduced ice cream soda. Director Detroit Creamery Co. Republican. Member Masonic order (32o), Knights Templar, Shrine; I.O.O.F., B.P.O.E. Recreations: Traveling. Office: 141-143 Woodward Av. Residence: 1000 Woodward Av.
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SANDERS, George White - Born, Jefferson Co., Ind., Dec. 7, 1845; son of John T. and Ann E. (White) Sanders; graduate Indiana University, degree of A.B., 1869, A.M. 1872; married at Detroit, Apr. 17, 1878, Annie M. Cronk. After leaving college engaged in civil engineering in the South and West; entered employ of Mutual Life Insurance Co., Mar. 1, 1875; has been actuary of the company since Jan. 1, 1891. Fellow Actuarial Society of America. Member Phi Kappa Psi. Office: Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Co. Residence: 134 Milwaukee Av.
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SANGER, Henry H. - Cashier; born, Detroit, Sept. 21, 1866; son of Henry P. and Frances A. (Hulbert) Sanger; educated in public schools of Detroit and Cornell University, graduating, degree of B.L., 1891; unmarried. Began active career in employ of First national Bank, Detroit, 1891, continuing for nine years; then assistant cashier Commercial National Bank, six years, resigning to accept position as cashier National Bank of Commerce, June 1, 1907. Also director Hayes Manufacturing Co. Member Kappa Alpha. Clubs: Detroit (director and treasurer), University, Country, Detroit Boat. Office: National Bank of Commerce of Detroit. Residence: 402 Jefferson Av.
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SAYRES, William Seaman - Clergyman; born, Jamaica, N.Y., Oct. 16, 1851; son of Gilbert and Anna Leah (Seaman) Sayres; A.B., Dartmouth College, 1876, D.D., 1904; studied theology, Berkeley Divinity School, 1876-78; married, Shanghai, China, Apr. 3, 1882, Anna Stevens. Ordered deacon, 1878, ordained priest, Episcopal Church, 1879; one of founders, 1879, and professor mathematics, 1879-80, 1882-85, St. Johns’s Missionary College, Shanghai; secretary standing committee American Episcopal Jurisdiction of China, 1882-84; engaged in educational and evangelistic work, Wuchang and Hankow, 1880-82; pastor New Lenno, Joliet and Morris, Ill., 1886-88, Montevideo, Minn., 1888-90; Broken Bow, Neb., 1890-93, Detroit, 1893-99; secretary Detroit Sunday School Institute, 1895-99; examining chaplain to bishop of Michigan, general missionary and arch deacon
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SCANLON, Mathew - real estate and insurance; born, Brooklyn, N.Y., Mar. 15, 1855; son of Patrick and Sarah (Coffey) Scanlon; educated at Christian Brothers College, Detroit, 1860-65; married at Detroit, June 15, 1881, Catherine Slattery. Began as newspaper boy, 1865, and continued until 1871; engaged in teaming business for himself, 1871-77; salesman for self in woolen goods, 1877-92; has been member of firm of Grosfield & Scanlon, real estate and insurance, since 1892. Independent in politics. Catholic in religion. Member Catholic Mutual Benefit Association. Recreations: Hunting, fishing and traveling. Office: 983 Michigan Av. Residence; 807 W. Grand Blvd.
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SCHANTZ, Arnold Augustus - Born, Mansfield, O., Apr. 10, 1861; son of John and Barbara Ann (Buckingham) Schantz; educated in public schools of Mansfield; married at Detroit, July 14, 1906, Miss Lila Mae Rankin. Began active career at Mansfield as agent for the Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co., 1880; was made advertising and tourist agent, 1882, traveling passenger agent, 1883, general western passenger agent, 1884, assistant general passenger agent, 1891, general passenger agent, 1892, general passenger and traffic manager, 1902, general superintendent and passenger traffic manager, 1903, general manager, same company, 1907. Also general manager and director, Detroit & Buffalo Steamboat Co., and Cleveland and Toledo Line; director The Melvin Co., Mica Mining Co., secretary Televent Co. Honorary member Detroit Light Guard and Detroit Y.M.C.A. Formerly superintendent of carriers Mansfield (O.) postoffice. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Transportation Society (president). Republican. Mason (32o), Shriner; member B.P.O.E. Clubs: Detroit, Fellowcraft, Detroit Yacht. Office: Foot of Wayne St. Residence: 49 Stimson Pl.
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SCHENCK, Benjamin Robinson - Surgeon; born, Syracuse, N.Y., Aug. 19, 1872; son of Adrian A. and Harriet (Robinson) Schenck; educated in Syracuse High School Williams (Mass.) College, degree of A.B., 1894; Johns Hopkins University, degree of M.D., 1898. Married at Niagara-on-The-Lake, Can., Aug. 17, 1904, Jessie Jean McCallum. Resident house surgeon, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1898-1902, resident gynecologist, same , 1900-03. Has practiced in Detroit since 1903. Member Michigan State medical Society (secretary), Wayne County medical Society, Detroit Academy of Medicine, American Medical Association. Member Zeta Psi. Clubs: University, Detroit Boat. Office; 502 Washington Arcade. Residence: 227 Van Dyke Av.
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SCHERER, Hugo - Merchant. President H. Scherer & Co., Detroit Forging Co., Michigan Steel Boat Co.; director People’s Bank. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Address: 745 Jefferson Av.
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SCHERER, Otto - Physician; born, Detroit, Nov. 21, 1865; son of John C. Scherer; M.D., Detroit College of Medicine, 1890; student at University of Heidelberg, 1890, University of Munich, 1891; specializing in ophthalmology and otology, and again, 1906 and 1907, University of Heidelberg and Allgemeines Krakenhaus, Vienna. Began practicing in Detroit, 1891. Member Wayne County and Michigan State Medical societies, American Medical Association. Office: 106 Broadway. Residence: 212 Frederick Av.
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SCHERMERHORN, James President The Detroit Times Co.; born, Hudson, Mich. (Lenawee Co) , Mar. 13, 1865; son of William Ten Broeck and Jane Adelaide (Terry) Schermerhorn; learned printing and newspaper trade under his father in the office of the Hudson Gazette, established, 1858; began as apprentice at age of 12 and divided years of boyhood between printing office and public schools; attended public schools of Hudson, 1870-84; prepared for U.S. Military Academy, West Point, at Oberlin (O.) College, 1884; cadet at West Point, 1885 and 1886, resigning from class of 1889, in 1886, to take charge of Hudson Gazette; married, Oswego, N.Y., July 13, 1901, Adaline M. Jenkins. Publisher Hudson Gazette, 1886-95; reporter, then Washington correspondent, Detroit News, 1895-96; editorial writer Detroit Free press, 1896-1900; established The Detroit Times, first called The Detroit Today, 1900, of which has since been president and general manager. Member Michigan Press Association. Democrat. Congregationalist. Office; 13-15 John R. St. Residence: 2051 Woodward Av.
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SCHEYER, David - Wholesale dry goods; born, Kempen, Germany, Mar. 13, 1866; son of S. and Fanny (Krolik) Scheyer; graduate Gymnasium, Tarnowitz, Schlesien, German, 1885; came to America, about 1893; married, Detroit, June 19, 1900, Bell Krolik. Has been connected with A. Krolik & Co. Jewish religion. Clubs: Phoenix, Harmonie, Detroit Yacht. Office: 138-140 Jefferson Av. residence: 25 Adelaide Street.
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SCHILLING, Edward Arthur - Architect; born, Auburn, N.Y., Nov. 7, 1872; son of Joseph and Louise Schilling; educated in public schools of Auburn and Ishpeming (Mich.) High School; married at Detroit, 1896, Miss May Owens. Came to Detroit, from Ishpeming, 1892, and began active career as draughtsman in architect’s office; entered business for self 1896; has been associated with Edward C. Van leyen since 1900. Buildings: Public Casino at Belle Isle, City Hall, Flint, Mich., etc. member Architectural Club of Detroit, National Union. Recreations: Fishing and shooting. Office; 48 Peninsular Bank Bldg. Residence; 496 Wabash Av.
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SCHLOSS, Albert W. - Born, Detroit, Feb. 24, 1862; son of Seligman and Hanna (Weichselbaum) Schloss; educated in Patterson’s Academy and Detroit High School; married at Toledo, O., June 4, 1895, Susanne A. Feiss. Began active career as stock boy, 1878; now head of the firm of Schloss Bros. Republican. Jewish religion. Member Phoenix Social Club (director). Office: 184-186 Jefferson Av., Detroit. Residence; Grosse Pointe, Mich.
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SCHWANKOVSKY, Frederick J. - Pianos and musical merchandise; born, Abbott, Wis., May 16, 1859; son of Rev. Conrad and Martha (Meyers) Schwankovsky; educated by private and public tuition at Harrisburg, Pa.; married at Detroit, February, 1884, Julia St. Vrain. Began active career in Harrisbury, in book and stationery business, continuing two years; came to Detroit,1876, and entered house of H. Bishop, pianos, etc., and bought him out in 1877; also bought out stock of Adam Cause, 1879, and has continued in business in his own name. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Episcopalian Clubs: Detroit, Harmonie. Recreations: Cultivation of shrubs, plants; literature. Office: 238-240 Woodward Av., Detroit. Residence: Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich.
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SCOTT, H. Byron - 2nd vice president Newcomb, Endicott & Co.; born, Colborne, Ont.; came to Detroit, 1881, from Indianapolis; married at Indianapolis, Harriet C. Cane. has been connected with Newcomb, Endicott & Co., since 1881, and has been 2nd vice president of the company since 1903. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Old Club; Aldine (New York). Office; 206 Woodward Av., Detroit. Residence: Grosse Ile, Mich.
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SCOTT, Hereward S. - Newspaper publisher; born, London, Ont., 1865; son of George B. and Emma (Richardson) Scott; educated in public schools and at collegiate institute; married at St. Thomas, Can., Sept. 26, 1902, Edith A. Cruise. Became connected with News staff, 1890; came to Detroit, 1902, and is secretary and business manager The Evening News. Member Masonic order. Club: Detroit Golf. Office: 65 Shelby St. Residence: 93 No. Grand Blvd., W.
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SCULLY, Michael Charles - The efficient Collector of Customs for the District of Superior and a highly respected citizen of Marquette, is numbered among the native sons of Michigan, his birth having occurred in Detroit on the 15th of August, 1856. His parents, Patrick and Margaret (Downey) Scully, were both natives of Ireland and crossed the Atlantic to this country in an early day, first locating in Pennsylvania, where they made their home until their removal to Detroit in the year 1840. They subsequently went to Lake Superior, where the family still resides, but the father has now departed this life. There were ten children, but only two of the number are yet living — our subject, and a sister, Mrs. T. W. Harrington, of St. Paul, Minnesota. M. C. Scully was left an orphan when only five years old and from a very early age has been dependent entirely upon his own resources, so that whatever success he has achieved in life is due entirely to his own efforts. He was reared in Houghton county, Michigan acquired his education in its public schools and in his youth learned the blacksmith's trade, which he followed for some years. Gibbon has said "Every person has two educations,—one which he receives from others, and one, more important, which he gives himself." Mr. Scully has indeed gained the greater part of his education entirely through his own efforts. After following blacksmithing for some time he followed engineering for a few years and in 1869 he removed to Ishpeming, where he followed those two occupations. He was industrious and energetic, made the most of his opportunities and as the years passed succeeded in accumulating some capital, which he has invested to good advantage and has derived there from a good income. Mr. Scully has been honored with a number of offices. While in Ishpeming he served as Chief of Police for nearly seven years. In 1890 he was elected Sheriff of Marquette county, and in October, 1893, he was appointed to his present position as Collector of Customs for the District of Superior, in which capacity he has since served with credit to himself and satisfaction to all concerned. By his ballot he supports the men and measures of the Democracy and is a warm advocate of its principles. In the autumn of 1888 was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Scully and Miss Catherine Quinn, an estimable lady, by whom he has three living children, as follows: Eileen, Margaret and Arthur. The family is widely and favorably known throughout this community and Mr. Scully and his wife have many friends, who esteem them highly. This gentleman certainly deserves great credit for his success in life and his example should well serve to encourage others, who like himself have no capital or influential friends to aid them in starting out in life. He has worked his way steadily upward, overcoming the obstacles and difficulties in his path by determined effort, and as a result is now the possessor of a comfortable competence, and above all has the confidence and regard of those with whom business or social relations have brought him in contact.
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SERVICE, Robert John - Manager Royal Manufacturing Co.; born, Belfast, Ireland, Sept. 20, 1857; son of Rev. John and Mary (Wilson) Service; came to America with parents, 1860; graduate St. Johnsbury Academy, Vt., 1873; A.B., Dartmouth, 1877 (D.D. 1894; B.D., Union Theological Seminary, 1882; married at Hamilton, Ont., Sept. 2, 1884, Mary Meilwraith. Ordained to ministry of Presbyterian Church, 1883; pastor Presbyterian Church, red Wing, Minn., 1884-88, Trumbull Avenue Presbyterian Church, Detroit, 1889-99; resigned his pastorate and has been manager of the Royal Manufacturing Co. since 1899. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Detroit, Old Club. Office: 85 Congress St. Residence: 1100 Woodward Av.
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SEVARD, Frederick John Baptist - Lawyer; born, Detroit, Jan. 29, 1874; son of John and Alma Virginia (Foisey) Sevald; educated in public and private schools, Detroit, and at Detroit College of Law, degree of LL.B., 1901; married Detroit, Apr. 28,1903, Ella Martha Daker. Began active career in employ of C.M. Burton, land abstracts, continuing 1891-92; in abstract department of the Union Trust co., 1894-1901; has practiced law in Detroit since 1901; member firm of Flynn & Sewald. Secretary -treasurer of Holy Cross Cemetery. Republican. Roman Catholic. Member of Knights of Columbus. Recreation: Music. Office; 614-615 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 460 Scotten Av.
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SEYBURN, Stephen Y. - Trustee William B. Wesson estate; director First National Bank; member Detroit Board of Commerce. Office; Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 1576 Jefferson Av.
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SHATTUCK, George Stephen - Physician; born, Ontario, Can., July 3, 1841; son of George and Cynthia (Heath) Shattuck; removed to state of Iowa at an early age; educated in public schools; University of Michigan, D.D.S., 1877, Detroit College of Medicine, M.D., 1881; married, 1862, Miss Harriet V. Clinton. Began study of medicine at Belle Plaine, Ia., 1864, and since receiving medical degree has practiced in Detroit, specializing in oral surgery; professor oral pathology and oral surgery, Detroit College of Medicine. Republican. Member Wayne County and Michigan State Medical societies, American Medical Association; member of State Board of Examiners in Dentistry. 1884-88; alderman Belle Plaine, Ia., 1874-76. Mason. Recreations: Hunting and fishing. Office: 209 Stevens Bldg. Residence: 539 4th Av.
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SHAW, John C. - Lawyer; born, Simcoe, Ont., Mar. 17, 1863; son of John and Lucy H. (Chart) Shaw; educated in public schools, Literary and Law departments, University of Michigan, LL.B., 1886; married, Sault Ste. Marie, Sept. 30, 1890, Marie S. Scranton. Began practice at Sault Ste. Marie, 1886; removed to Detroit, 1890, where he has since engaged in practice, making a specialty of admiralty law; member firm of Shaw, Warren, Cady & Oakes. Also president Detroit Steamship Co.; vice president Franklin Steamship Co.; director Lake Transit Co. Member Detroit and Michigan State Bar associations, International Law Society. Republican. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Country, University. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 811 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 472 Woodward Av.
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SHAW, John T. Banker; born, Plymouth, Mich.; son of John Shaw; educated in public schools of Plymouth; married at Troy, Pa., 1895, Adelle Pomeroy. Entered First National Bank of Detroit as messenger, 1876, and during succeeding years elected to positions of trust in the bank as follows: assistant cashier, 1891, cashier, 1895, vice president, cashier and director (executive officer), until Nov. 19, 1907, when was elected president. Also director, member executive committee and treasurer Michigan State Telephone Co.; director and member executive committee Security Trust Co.; director and member executive committee Michigan Savings Bank. Clubs: Detroit, Bankers’, Lake St. Clair Shooting and Fishing Club. Office: Union Trust Bldg., Detroit. Country. Home: (May to November) near Birmingham, Mich.
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SHEEHAN, John V. Bookseller; born, Ann Arbor, Mich., (Washtenaw Co) Aug. 15, 1855; son of Cornelius and Martha (Pike) Sheehan; educated at Ann Arbor High School, graduating, 1872; University of Michigan, degree of LL.B., 1887; married, Ann Arbor, May 9, 1894, Eddie Marguerite Miller Duckett. Began business career at age of 18, establishing firm of Sheehan & Co., booksellers, Ann Arbor, 1873 (still head of the firm); began in same line of business at Detroit, 1896, and has since continued as John V. Sheehan & Co. Vice president and director State Savings Bank, Ann Arbor. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Catholic. Club: Washteneau Country Club. Recreations: Golf and sailing. Office; 178 Woodward Av., Detroit. Residence: Ann Arbor, Mich.
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SHEEHY, George Beatty - Lawyer; born, Oswego, N.Y., Aug. 30, 1861; son of Cornelius and Rachel M. (Leigh) Sheehy; educated in public schools of Detroit; A.B., University of Michigan, 1885; unmarried. Studied law and was admitted to the bar, 1887, since which time has practiced in Detroit; member Public Lighting Commission of Detroit; director The Art Stove Co. Democrat. Episcopalian. Member Delta Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: Detroit, University, Detroit Boat. Office; 401 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 229 Woodbridge St., E.
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SHELDON, Henry Dusenbury Lawyer, capitalist; born, Portville, N.Y., June 17, 1862; son of Allan and Katharine (Dusenbury) Shelden; B.A., Yale College, 1886; studied law and was admitted to the Michigan bar, 1887. Entered wholesale dry goods business in Detroit, 1887, and continued until 1890; since 1890 has devoted attention mainly as member various corporate boards; director Detroit Copper and Brass Rolling Mills, Fort Street Union Depot and Station Co., Alger, Smith & Co. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Club: Detroit Racquet and Curling, Country, Old Club. Recreation: Horseback riding. Office: 14 Shelby Blk. Residence: 196 Fort St., W.
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SHERRILL, Edwin Stanton Physician; born, Pike, N.Y., Nov. 8, 1854; son of Abram P. and Elizabeth (Saxton) Sherrill; attended public schools of Detroit; B.A., University of Michigan, 1880; M.D., College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, 1885. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Wayne County and Michigan State Medical societies, American Academy of Medicine. Club: Detroit. Recreations: Study and observation of nature. Office: 270 Woodward Av. Residence: The Charlevoix.
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SHERWOOD, Theodore Clark Banker; born, Geneva, N.Y., Jan. 29, 1839; son of William (native of York, Eng., who came to the United States, 1827, and settled at Geneva) and Rebecca (Smith) Sherwood; removed with his parents to a farm near Detroit, Mich., 1854; educated in district schools and Ypsilanti High School; married in Wayne Co., Mich., 1862, Martha J. Mason. Taught school four years; then purchased a farm, but upon solicitation of C.H. Hurd, assistant superintended Michigan Central Railroad, he accepted position of cashier in railroad office at Kalamazoo, 1863; resigned position, 1864, to become connected with First National Bank, Battle Creek; severing his relation with bank in 1872, became cashier of the First National Bank of Plymouth, Mich; resigned from bank, 1881, to fill position of cashier of Grand Rapids National Bank, resigned, 1884. Was elected president of Grand Rapids National Bank, upon its organization, 1885, and served until appointed commissioner of banking, 1889, under act of legislature creating a banking department. Organized the state bureau and administered same with approval of financiers and business men of the state; especially during financial panic of 1893 and the business depression that followed in 1894-95-96; resigned as commissioner,1896, to accept presidency of Peninsular Savings Bank of Detroit, which position he held for two years, when he retired from active participation in banking business, although still continues as director of Plymouth United Savings Bank of Plymouth, Mich. Republican. Active in the Methodist Episcopal Church and Masonic circles. Recreation: Books. Office; 96-106 Larned St., W., Detroit. Residence: Plymouth, Mich.
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SHIPMAN, Frederick Charles - Lawyer; born, Delta, O., Aug. 28, 1870; son of Richard and Otelia (Verhoeff) Shipman; educated in public schools and Detroit College of Law, degree of LL.B., 1904; married at Detroit, May 29,1894, Frances L. Ostler. Has practiced in Detroit since 1904, specializing in probate and real estate law; proprietor Shipman Real Estate Exchange, founded, 1891. Member 1st Regiment, Michigan National Guard, 2d lieutenant, 1878, 1st lieutenant, 1901, captain since 1904. Republican. Congregationalist. Member of Detroit Real Estate Board, Detroit Board of Commerce, Michigan State Bar Association. Royal Arch Mason. Club: Detroit. Recreations: Automobiling, boating. Office; 411 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 43 Blaine Av.
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SHURLY, Burt Russell Physician; born, Chicago July 4, 1871; son of Edmund R.P. and Augusta (Godwin) Shurly; educated in public schools, Northwestern Military Academy, University of Wisconsin, graduating, B.S., 1893; Detroit College of Medicine, degree of M.D., 1895; post-graduate course at University of Vienna; married at Detroit, Viola Palms. Has practiced in Detroit since 1895; adjunct professor of laryngology, Detroit College of Medicine; laryngologist Harper Hospital and Children’s Free Hospital; attending physician Woman’s Hospital; secretary Detroit Post Graduate School of Medicine. Acting assisting surgeron U.S. Army and U.S. Navy, Spanish-American War; past assistant surgeon Michigan Naval Brigade. Member Michigan State Medical Society, American medical Association, American Academy of Medicine, American Association of Military Surgeons, American Academy of Ophthalmology and Oto-Laryngology, American Association of Rhinology, Laryngology and Otology. Loyal Legion. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason. Clubs: University, Country. Office; 32 West Adams Av. Residence: 544 Jefferson Av.
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SHURLY, Ernest Lorenzo Physician; born, Buffalo, N.Y., June 11, 1846; son of John M. and Elizabeth C. (Chumley) Shurly; educated at Carroll College, Wis., and University of Buffalo, graduating, M.D., 1866; married at Rhinebeck, N.Y., Apr. 13, 1868, Elizabeth Pultz. Practiced as house physician in Buffalo General Hospital, 1866-67, and at Manistee, Mich., 1868-70; appointed assistant surgeon U.S. Army, 1871, and in the same year removed to Detroit, where he has since resided; member of and former chief of staff of Harper Hospital; member of staff of St. Mary’s Hospital, St. Luke’s Hospital and Woman’s Hospital; vice president and professor laryngology and clinical medicine, Detroit College of Medicine Republican. member Wayne County and Michigan State Medical societies, American medical Association, American Laryngological Association, American Climatological Association, American Congress of Physicians and Surgeons, American Forestry Association. Office: 32 Adams Av., W., Detroit. Residence: Grosse Ile, Mich.
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SIBLEY, Alexander Hamilton Lawyer; born, New York, Oct. 14, 1871; son of Alexander H. and Mary I. (Miller) Sibley; educated under private tutors, 1881-84, in European schools; prepared for college in Detroit under Thomas H. Pitkin; A.B., Trinity College, Hartford, 1892; studied in Europe a year, 1894-96; LL.B., Harvard Law School, 1897; M.A., 1897. Was admitted to practice, 1897; member law firm of Russell & Campbell, to Sept. 30, 1901; has since practiced alone. Mason. Clubs: Detroit, Racquet, Country, Harmonie. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office; Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 410 Jefferson Av.
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SIEGEL, Benjamin - Dealer in cloaks, suits and furs; born, Germany, Mar. 15, 1860; son of Feist H. and Caroline (Gagle) Siegel; educated in public and high schools of Mahnheim, Baden, Germany; came to America, 1876; married, Detroit, May 7, 1903, Sophia Siegel. Began business career in a general merchandise store at Selma, Ala., 1877, and engaged in similar work for firm of Davidson Bros., at Prairie Bluff, Ala., a boat landing; came to Detroit, 1881, and organized the B. Siegel Co., dealers in ladies’, misses’ and children’s cloaks, suits and furs, of which has since been the head; also financially connected with F. Siegel & Bros., Chicago. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Club: Phoenix. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 159-163 Woodward Av. Residence: 62 Delaware Av.
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SIEVERS, Henry - Carriages; born near Madgeburg, Germany, 1853; educated in public schools of Germany; came to Detroit, 1869; married at Detroit, 1885, Lena Fischer. Began learning carriage making trade in Germany and followed trade as journeyman after coming to Detroit; associated with Charles Erdman, 1875, as Sievers & Erdman, and began manufacture of fine carriages, etc. Lutheran. Republican. Member Harmonie Society. Office: Cor. Jefferson Av. and Beaubien St. Residence: 615 Jefferson Av.
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SILL, Joseph - Physician; born, Detroit, Sept. 5,1875; son of John M.B. and Sally (Beaumont) Sill; educated in public schools of Detroit; student at State Normal School, Ypsilanti; A.B., University of Michigan, 1897, M.D., Medical Department, same university, 1899; married, Prescott, Ont., Mar. 22, 1902, Mabel White. In practice in Detroit, 1899-1902; appointed bacteriologist of Detroit Clinical Laboratory, 1901, and superintendent, 1905, which position he now occupies; assistant pathologist to Woman’s Hospital and Infants’ Home. Republican. Member American Medical Association, Michigan State and Wayne County Medical societies. Recreation: Chess. Office; 33 Mullett St. Residence: 41 E. Warren Av.
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SIMMONS, Fred Julian - Grain commission; born, Oneida Co., N.Y., Feb. 10, 1846; son of Alfred A. and Julia Ann (Church) Simmons; graduate Detroit High School, 1862,and University of Michigan, class of 1866; married at Detroit, Apr. 1, 1872, Emma Petrie. Engaged in jewelry business, 1867-68; was senior partner Simmons & Clough Organ Co. (now Clough & Warren), 1869-73; retired, 1873-79, touring the country; has been engaged in grain business since 1879 as F.J. Simmons & Co. President Detroit Board of Trade, 1900-01. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Alpha Delta Phi. Recreation: Fishing. Office: 401 Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 83 Watson St.
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SIMONS, Charles C. - Lawyer; born, Detroit, May 21, 1876; son of David W. Simons; educated in Detroit High School; University of Michigan, graduate Department of Literature, Science and Arts, 1898, Department of Law, degree of LL.B., 1900; married at Chicago, Nov. 29, 1906, Lillian Bernstein. Has been engaged in practice in Detroit since June, 1900. Republican. State senator Second District, session, 1903-04. Record in senate: Nominated General Alger for U.S. Senate, introduced and successfully advocated direct primary bill for Wayne Co., and act making wife-desertion a felony, led fight for state-wide primary bill. Circuit court commissioner of Wayne Co., 1905-06. Member Detroit Bar Association, Michigan Bar Association. Clubs: Phoenix, Detroit Yacht. Recreations: Boating and fishing. Office: 326-328 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 306 Ferry Av., E.
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SIMONS, David - Real estate; born, Kalwaryea, Russia, Sept. 7, 1856; son of Simon and Celia (Epstein) Simons; educated in private and public schools of Kalwaryea; came to Detroit, 1870; married at Peoria, Ill., Mar. 7, 1882, Laura S. Broudy. Engaged in junk business at Detroit as member of firm of S. Simons & Son, and also operated a paper factory until 1890; has successfully engaged in buying and selling real estate and in building houses and factories, since 1890, under title of Simons Realty Co., of which he is sole owner. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Was public lighting commissioner, 1898-04. Republican. Jewish religion (treasurer Shaaryzedeck Synagogue five years). Member Mason order, B.P.O.E., Knights of the Loyal Guard, etc. Club: Phoenix. Recreation: Driving. Office: 326-328 Majestic Bldg. residence: 64 High St., E.
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SIMPSON, James Harvey Railway official; born, Allegheny Co., Pa., Oct. 31, 1858; son of Andrew G. and Lacey A. (Rigdon) Simpson; educated in district and high schools of Pittsburg; married at Pittsburg, Jan. 18, 1888, Cassandra Kennedy. Entered railway service as telegraph operator on Panhandle Rd., at Pittsburg, 1876, continuing until 1880; was train despatcher Pittsburg & Lake Erie rd., 1880-87, Pittsburg, Fort Wayne & Chicago Rd., 1887-88, Iron Mountain Rd., 1888-89; train despatcher and special agent Pittsburg & Lake Erie Rd., 1889-91; car service agent and assistant to general manager Flint & Pere Marquette Ry., 1891-95; superintendent car service Southern Ry., 1895-97; assistant to general manager Pere Marquette Ry., 1897-1905, and land and tax commissioner same road since 1905. Also president Evart Lumber Co. Republican. Methodist. Recreations: Outdoor diversions, music. Office: 206 Pere Marquette Depot. Residence: 99 Canfield Av., W.
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SIMPSON, Robert G. Vice president Wm. Wright Co.; born, Albany, N.Y., Sept. 21, 1849; son of Edward W. and Fannie (Jackson) Simpson; educated in public schools of Sarnia, Toronto, Detroit and Romeo, Mich.; married at Pontiac, Mich., 1871, Miss Jane Allen. First came to Detroit, 1863; resided in Pontiac for four years, where he learned trade of carpenter and joiner; returned to Detroit, 1871, and engaged in manufacture of reed organs until 1883; contractor and builder, 1884-86; became connected with the Wm. Wright Co., designers, decorators and manufacturers, 1886, as cabinet maker; advanced to position of foreman and member of firm, and has been vice president of the company since 1904. Republican (independent). Methodist. Mason. Recreation: Home. Office: 382 Fort St., W. Residence: 429 4th Av.
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SIMPSON, Thomas H. - Manufacturer, President and Treasurer Michigan Malleable Iron Co.; president American Chain and Foundry Co., Michigan Sprocket Chain Co.; vice president Monarch Steel Castings Co.; vice president Detroit Seamless Steel Tubes Co. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Golf. Member Board of Commerce. Office: Michigan Malleable Iron Co. Residence: 25 Eliot St.
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SINCLAIR, Joseph T. Born, Marshall, Mich.; son of Richard and Anna Sinclair; educated in public schools of Marshall; unmarried. Came to Detroit, 1887, dealer in coal and coke since 1892. Also president Standard Coal Co. Mason (32o), Knight Templar, Shriner. Office: 57 Gratiot Av. Residence: The Lennox.
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SISMAN, Andrew C. - Builder; born, Detroit, Sept. 29, 1868; son of Otto C. and Mary (Kalsow) Sisman; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Sept., 1896, Miss Emma Tippling. Began active career in office of Nuppenau & Clark, contractors and builders, the firm in 1887 becoming Vinton & Co., incorporated, July, 1895; has been secretary and treasurer of the company since 1906. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Masonic order, Blue Lodge and Chapter. Office; 120-146 Woodbridge St. Residence: 76 Bewick St.
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SKAE, Edward A. - Manufacturer; born, Sandwich, Ont., Oct. 31, 1871; son of Edward E. and Margaret J. (Askin) Skae;; educated at Upper Canada College, Toronto; Royal Military College, Kingston, Ont., graduating, June 30, 1890; married at Detroit, Feb. 16,1904, Florence P. Hammond. Came to Detroit, 1890; began active career as clerk in office of O.W. Shipman, coal and coke, and continued until 1901 (treasurer during lst three years); in coal and coke business as Skae & Aylward, 1901-04; then E.A. Skae until May 1, 1907, when he sold out and became president of the Gemmer Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of auto parts (incorporated, May, 1907), which position he now holds; also vice president Wayne Auto Co., Cadillac Coal and Coke Co.; director H ammond Estate Co., Hammond Building Co., Superior Land Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Catholic. Clubs: Detroit, Fellowcraft, Detroit Yacht, Country, Windsor. Recreations: Yachting, automobiling and general outdoor sports. Office: 741 Merrick Av. Residence: 665 Jefferson Av.
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SKIFFINGTON, Alfred - Born, Kingston, Ont., Can., Sept. 11, 1869; son of James A. and Annie G. (Dowler) Skiffington; educated in Detroit public schools and Detroit Business University; married at Detroit, 1895, Miss Marie L. Walker. Came to Detroit with parents, 1871; began active career as clerk in office of the old Detroit Steel and Spring Works, continuing for two and on-half years; then became connected with the Fulton Iron and engine Works, the tiele of which was changed to National-Fulton Brass Manufacturing Co. in 9102; has been secretary and treasurer of the company since 1904. Catholic. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office; 22 Brush St. Residence: 178 Field Av.
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SKILLMAN, Harry Department manager; born, Lockland, O., May 16,1866; son of Herman N. and Eliza A. (Palmer) Skillman; educated in public schools of Hamilton Co. and business university, Cincinnati, married at Cincinnati, June 15, 1887, Anna L. Edwards. Began active career in pharmaceutical laboratories of Thorp & Lloyd Bros., Cincinnati; later was traveling salesman for William S. Merrell Chemical Co.; has been manager advertising and publishing departments of Parke-Davis & Co. since 1900. Republican. Congregationalist. member Board of Commerce (press and publicity committee), Y.M.C.A. (director and chairman educational committee). Mason (member Detroit Commandery No 1, K.T.), Shriner. Clubs: Automobile (president), Detroit Country, Detroit Boat, Detroit Golf. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: Parke-Davis & Co. Residence: 106 Merrick Av.
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SKINNER, Frederick - Born, Hamilton, Ont., Sept. 2, 1861; son of Dr. Ormond and Margaret (MacIntyre) Skinner; high school education; married, St. Thomas, Ont., Jennie Nelson. Began active career in employ of Great Western Ry., 1877, later became connected with Charles Cameron & Co., came to Detroit, 1885, to enter employ of Pingree & Smith; was with D. Armstrong & Co., Rochester, N.Y., but returned to manufacture of brass goods by buying an interest in the McRae & Roberts Co., Detroit, 1893. has been secretary-treasurer The Sterling & Skinner Manufacturing Co. since 1902. Also president The Manufacturers’ Power Building Co.; vice president Detroit Motor Casting Co. and The Cowles & Danziger Co. Episcopalian. Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Golf. Recreations: Golf, automobiling. Office: Grand Blvd., cor. Russell. Residence: 123 Theodore St.
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SLAYMAKER, Nathaniel Ellmaker Lawyer; born, Lancaster Co., Pa., Feb. 21, 1844; son of Nathaniel Ellmaker and any atilda (McIllvain) Slaymaker; was prepared for entering college at Paradise Academy, Lancaster, Pa.; entered Jefferson College, Canonsburg, Pa., 1862, and graduated, 1866, from unite colleges of Washington and Jefferson, Washington, Pa., degree of A.B., 1866; married at Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 14, 1879, Annie M. Russell. Engaged in practice of law at Silverton, Colo., 1874-89; entered employ of Michigan Central R.R. Co. at Detroit as assistant attorney, having special charge of lands and taxes; was made land commissioner of the Jackson, Lansing & Saginaw R.R. Co., 1889, and is still filling position with both companies. Republican. Member Phi Gamma Delta. Office: M.C. Station Bldg. Residence: 144 Seyburn Av.
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SLOCUM, Elliott Truax - Capitalist, born, Trenton, Mich., (Wayne Co) May 15, 1839; son of Giles B. and Sophia M.B. (Truax) Slocum; graduate Union College, Schenectady, N.Y., 1862, degree of B.A.; also received degree of M.A., from University of Michigan, 1869; married at Grand Rapids, Mich., July 30, 1872, Charlotte Gross Wood. Began active career in farming and stock raising; was one of the founders of the First National Bank, Whitehall. Began a number of years ago purchasing lands in Wisconsin and Michigan, which have become valuable investments, and to which he devotes a large part of his time. Represented the Third Senatorial District in the Michigan State Legislature for term beginning 1869. Ex-president Belle Isle park Commission; director Union Trust Co. Member Board of Commerce, Society of Colonial Wars, Sons of the American Revolution, American Historical Association, American Forestry Association. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Detroit, Bankers’, Country, University, Fellowcraft, Detroit Assemblies, etc. Recreation: Traveling. Office: Hammond Bldg., Detroit. Residence: 149 Fort St., W., Detroit; summer residence: Slocum’s Island, Mich.
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SLOCUM, James Born, Holly, Mich.,(Oakland Co) Nov. 28,1862; son of William W. and Sarah (Coffeen) Slocum; common school education; married, Holly, Mich., June 4, 1887, Mate S. Tindall. Began active career as locomotive fireman, P.M.R.R., 1880, and continued until 1884; was publisher of the Holly (Mich.) Advertiser, 18840-97, and the Flint Daily Globe, 1899-01; has been business manager of The Gleaner (farm journal), since Nov., 1902. Republican. Episcopalian. member B.P.O.E., Mason (R.A.), member Maccabees, Ideal Reserve, Modern Woodmen of America. Recreations: Fishing and automobiling. Office: 915-16-17 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 40 Josephine Av.
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SLOVIK, Antionette "Wisniewski" - Widow of last U.S. soldier executed for desertion. Antoinette Wisniewski was born with epilepsy and one leg three inches shorter than the other, which was followed up by infantile paralysis and limited her ability to walk. She worked at Montella Plumbing Company in Dearborn, Michigan. It was there that she met Edward Donald Slovik who had just been paroled from reform school. Despite these handicaps, the couple was determined to marry and did so on November 7, 1942. When Eddie got a job at the old DeSoto plant, they got their own duplex. For the next months they were happy and secure in the belief that ex-convicts would not be drafted but were unaware of the invasion of North Africa. Slovik had been classified 4F because of his prison record, but was reclassified 1A during a military manpower shortage and received his draft notice shortly after the couple's first wedding anniversary. He was so unhappy that he wrote long letters (376 of them) to her during his 372 days in the Army. Although 21,049 U.S. soldiers were court-marshaled for desertion during WWII, Pvt. Slovik has the dubious distinction of being the one and only American soldier ever executed for this crime since the Civil War. His wife was not even informed of his death by the US Army at the time. His last words in front of the firing squad were, "They're not shooting me for deserting the United States Army...thousands of guys have done that. They're shooting me for bread I stole when I was twelve years old." Determined to right what she was certain was a horrible wrong, Antoinette vainly petitioned seven presidents to have her dead husband pardoned. She worked relentlessly to clear his record and to claim his body until her own death on September 7, 1979 in Detroit, where she had been living under an assumed name. In 1987, forty-two years after Slovik’s execution, he was pardoned by President Jimmy Carter and his remains were returned to Michigan and reburied next to her.
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SLOVIK, Eddie - The last US Soldier to be executed for desertion, and the only soldier to be executed for this crime during World War II. He was a member of Company G, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, and had deserted them in late October 1944, right after he had joined the division as a replacement from the US. The division had just finished leaving the Battle of the Hurtengen Forest, where it had taken heavy casualties. Slovik had twice confessed to deserting, in writing, and stated that if given the opportunity he would desert again. He believed that he would only spend a few years in jail, which he would accept to avoid combat. However, he was given the death penalty. On 31 January 1945, Eddie Slovik was executed by firing squad near the village of Ste Marie aux Mines for the crime of desertion. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander, ordered the execution during the closing days of the Battle of the Bulge, in order to deter other potential deserters. Slovik was court-marshaled for desertion under fire and sentenced to death by firing squad. He was buried in France, in a reserved section of the American cemetery with 94 American soldiers executed for the crimes of rape and murder. Slovik's remains were returned to Michigan in 1987. Many presidents have been petitioned but no pardon has ever been granted. Forty-two years after Slovik's execution, his remains are reburied next to his wife, Antoinette.
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SMART, James S. Wholesale grocer; born, Flint, Mich., Dec. 19, 1859; son of James S. and Elmira C. (Carter) Smart; educated in public schools of Port Huron and Bay City, Mich.; married at Bay City, 1881, Miss Albra Nason. Began active career in wholesale grocery business at Bay City, 1876; removed to Saginaw, where he continued in same line of business; came to Detroit, Dec. 1, 1906, has been treasurer Lee, Cady & Smart (formerly Lee & Cady), since organization, mar., 1907. President The Wholesalers’ Association of Detroit, since its organization, July, 1907, member Detroit Board of Commerce. Ex-alderman and ex-member Board of Public Works, Saginaw. Republican. Methodist. Mason. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: Cass and Larned Sts. Residence: 81 Watson St.
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SMITH, A. Laurence Born, Ashland, Mich., (Newyago) Mar. 30, 1873; son of Lewis and Mary (Stephenson) Smith; educated in public schools of Ypsilanti, Mich.; married at Cleveland, O., 1904, Miss Frances Barnu. Began active career in employ of the Peninsular Paper Co., at Ypsilanti, 1895; in paper business in Cleveland, 1900-07; removed to Detroit from Cleveland, June 1, 1907, as treasurer and general manager of the Union Paper And Twine Co. of Michigan. Member Wholesalers’ Association of Detroit. Mason. Club: Detroit Boat. Recreation: Boating. Office: 46-50 Larned St., W. Residence: 76 Seward Av.
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SMITH, Crapo Cornell - Lawyer; born, Detroit, May 22, 1868; son of Humphrey H. and Lucy (Crapo) Smith; graduate Harvard University, degree of A.B., 1891; studied law at Detroit College of Law and University of Michigan, receiving degree of LL.B., from the latter, 1896; unmarried. Assisted his father in lumber business for three years; has practiced law in Detroit, since 1896. member Detroit Bar Association. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Detroit Country, Detroit Boat. Recreations: Boating, cycling, traveling. Office; 701 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 789 Jefferson Av.
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SMITH, Dudley Wetmore - Hardware; born, Delaware, O., Dec. 10, 1849; son of George Baldwin and Juliette Tryphena (Wetmore) Smith; educated in public schools of Marion, O., and at Kenyon College, Gambier, O.; married at Detroit, Feb. 13, 1878, Susan E. Beard. Was obliged to leave college in 1868 on account of eyes; began active career in employ of Donnelly, Rayl Co., Wooster, O., 1869; later was at Greenville, Mich., with E. Rutan & Co., dealers in hardware; associated with former employer, Mr. Rayl, and bought out Arthur Glover, hardware, Detroit, Oct. 3, 1875, the company now The T.B. Rayl Co., of which is secretary and treasurer. Republican in national affairs. Episcopalian. Member Society of Colonial Wars, Sons of American Revolution, Ohio Society, Detroit Board of Commerce. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreations: Golf and fishing. Office: 112 Woodward Av. Residence: 73 Pallister Avenue.
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SMITH, Edgar B. Physician; born, Hastings Co., Ont., Can., June 19,1862; son of Charles F. and Hester Ann (Moran) Smith; educated in public schools, Albany, N.Y.; Albert George, Belleville, Ont.; Detroit College of Medicine, degree of M.D., 1887; married at Shannonsville, Ont., May 1, 1884, Maggie H. Thompson. Has been engaged in practice at Detroit since 1887; president board of trustees and surgeon-in-chief of the Boulevard Sanitarium, founded, 1890. Member Wayne County Medical Society, Michigan Surgical and Pathological Society, Michigan State Medical Society, American Medical Association; secretary Michigan College of Medicine and Surgery, etc. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, New York Society. Mason, Elk. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Automobile. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 31 W. High St. Residence: 803 2d Av.
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SMITH, Edwin Merrill Born, Chicago, Ill., (Cook Co) Aug. 24, 1870; son of Eli and Jennie (Merrill) Smith; educated in public schools of Chicago and at University of Michigan (civil engineering course), graduating, degree of B.S., 1892; married at Detroit, 1903, Miss Gertrude Geiger. Followed civil engineering for ten years after leaving university; was with Fairbanks, Morse & Co., four years; came to Detroit, Oct., 1906, since which time he has been secretary, treasurer and manager W.H. Warner Coal Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Was city engineer street department, Chicago, for three years. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Beta Theta Pi. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Detroit Boat. Office: Trussed Concrete Bldg., Detroit.
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SMITH, Eugene Physician; born, Albany, N.Y.; son of J.S. and Elizabeth (VanCamp) Smith; educated in private and public schools of Buffalo, N.Y., and at St. Joseph’s College; M.D., Medical Department, University of Buffalo, 1866; while student at University acted three years as assistant in the office of the famous surgeon, J.F. Minor; special student for several months, 1873-74, diseases of eye and ear in hospitals of New York, London, Paris, Vienna and Berlin; married at Detroit, 1866, Jane Townsend. Practiced in Mansfield, Pa., 1866-68; has practiced in Detroit since 1868; professor of eye and ear, Detroit College of Medicine. Member Wayne County and Michigan State Medical societies, American Medical Association. Office: 32 Adams Av., W. Residence: 119 High St., E.
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SMITH, Enoch - Banking, born, Castleton, Vt., Oct. 3, 1862; son of Frank Henry and Lydia Susan Smith; educated at Castleton, Seminary, Rutland (Vt.) Military Institute and Racine College Grammar School, Racine, Wis.; married at Detroit, Nov. 17, 1898, Mary Alice Cheney Hart. Has been cashier United States Savings Bank since 1894. Member Sons of American Revolution. Clubs: Detroit, Bankers’. Office: United States Savings Bank, Detroit. Residence: Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan.
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SMITH, Frank Golf - Cashier First National Bank; born, Milwaukee, Wis., Sept. 2, 1871; son of Hiram Nelson and Laura Bass (Poole) Smith; educated in Detroit public and high schools; married at Detroit, Oct. 1, 1902, Belle Stuart McKay. Began active career as messenger First National Bank, 1887; advanced through various positions, and since Nov. 19,1907, has been cashier of the bank. Member Michigan State Naval Brigade for six years. Republican. Congregationalist. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Detroit Boat. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: Union Trust Bldg., Detroit. Residence: 75 Connecticut Av., Highland Park, Mich.
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SMITH, Fred L. Architect; born, Detroit, 1860; son of Mortimer L. and Nellie M. (Fowler) Smith; educated in public schools of Detroit; married, Detroit, 1886, Jennie M. Dodge. Began as architectural draughtsman in father’s office, in 1880; spent a few months with Dufrene & Mendelssohn, Omaha, Neb., 1882; returned to Detroit and continued in office of father, as junior member of firm of Mortimer L. Smith & Son, 1888-1896, until death of father in latter year; was in business alone, 1896-1903; assisted in organizing corporation of Field, Hinchman & Smith, 1903, of which was vice president; company re-incorporated, 1907, as Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, of which is president. Member Detroit Light Guard, Michigan State Troops, 1881-84. Member Michigan Chapter American Institute of Architects. Office: 710 Washington Arcade. Residence: 170 Warren Av., E.
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SMITH, Fred Wilbur Lawyer; born, Cass Co., Mich., Sept. 1, 1871; son of William H. and Melissa (Jones) Smith; educated in public schools and University of Michigan, graduating, LL.B., 1894; married at Buchanan, Mich., May 1, 1895, Rose M. Simmons. Began practice at Decatur, Mich., 1894; removed to Detroit, 1895, and has since practiced as member firm of Smith & Curtis; member common council, 1899-1905 (president, 1902); secretary to Mayor George P. Codd, 1905; police commissioner since Mar. 1,1906. Republican. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason, Knight Templar (Detroit Commandery No. 1). Clubs: Fellowcraft, Harmonie Society. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 839 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 402 W. Willis Av.
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SMITH, Frederick A. Cashier; born, Chicago, May 26, 1857; son of Dr. H.F. and Lydia (Smith) Smith; educated at Castleton (Vt.) Seminary; began active career as clerk in postoffice at Castleton; removed to Howell, Mich., Oct. 5, 1873, and entered employ of Alex McPherson & Co., bankers; became teller Home National Bank, Saginaw, 1882; was cashier First National Bank, Kalamazoo, for five years; vice president Merchants’ National Bank, Battle Creek, and came to Detroit, 1889, as assistant cashier Commercial national Bank; organized and was cashier Delray Savings Bank, Delray, Mich., continuing 1898-02; elected cashier Commercial national Bank of Detroit, Jan. 7, 1902. President Grosse Pointe Village, 1905-1906. Member Michigan State Bankers’ Association. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Detroit, Old Club, Country, Automobile. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: Commercial National Bank, Detroit. Residence: Grosse Pointe, Mich.
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SMITH, Hal Horace Lawyer; born Ionia, Mich., May 1, 1873; son of V.H. and Rachel (Worthington) Smith; educated in public schools of Ionia and at University of Michigan; married at Ionia, June 21, 1898, Miss Bell Yates. Studied law and was admitted to the bar, 1896; practiced for ten years at Ionia as V.H. & H.H. Smith; has been located in Detroit since Jan., 1905. Secretary and member from Michigan of World’s Fair Commission (Pan-American), 1901, and Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 1904. member Detroit Bar Association, Michigan State Bar Association. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Clubs: Detroit, University, Fellowcraft, Golf. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 1014 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 48 Davenport St.
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SMITH, J. Henry - Born, Detroit, Nov. 19, 1867; son of Peter and Nella (Huyser) Smith; educated in Detroit public schools; married at Detroit, Dec. 30, 1895, Mame Adelaide Calvert. Was brought up in wholesale and retail butter, egg and cheese business established by his father, in 1859, and succeeded to sole ownership, 1904, business operating under title of Peter Smith & Sons. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Rushmere. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 24 Gratiot Av., Detroit. Residence: 39 Bethune Av., W., Detroit; summer residence: Walkerville, Can.
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SMITH, James Casslett - Lawyer; born, Canandaigua, N.Y., Mar. 23, 1857; son of James C. and Emily Ward (Adams) Smith; educated at Canandaigua Academy; M.A. Hobart College, Geneva, N.Y., 1878; Columbia law School, 1880; married at Detroit, Apr 12, 1888, Virginia Ferguson. Was admitted to the bar of New York and later was admitted to practice in Michigan; began practice in offices of Miller, Bissell & Sibley, Detroit, 1881; has been a member of the firm of Miller, Smith, Alexander & Paddock since 1902. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Detroit and Michigan State Bar associations. Clubs: Detroit, Yondotega, Detroit Boat, Country, Witenagemote, Old Club, Detroit Racquet and Curling. Recreations: Books, golf, curling. Office: 1124-1132 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: The Palms.
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SMITH, James Alexander (Jr) Manager sales, American Sheet and Tin Plate Co., Detroit district; born, Pittsburg, Pa., July 14, 1877; son of James Alexander and Sue (Thompson) Smith; educated in public schools of Pittsburg; married at Pittsburg July 17, 1900, Miss Lulie Robbins. Began business career in Pittsburg; was connected with New York office of American Sheet and Tin Plate Co., 1900-02, in Pittsburg office of the company, 1902-04, and has been in charge of Detroit district for the company since fall of 1904. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Club: Detroit. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 1006 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 217 W. Grand Blvd.
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SMITH, Justin Edward - Secretary and treasurer Lightner-Seely Co.; born, Pontiac, Mich., (Oakland Co) Dec. 22, 1861; son of George Henry and Sarah F. (Corning) Smith; educated in public and private schools and graduated from Detroit High School, 1879; married at Detroit, Oct. 18, 1887, Emma Cowie. Began active career as clerk in the book and stationery business of E.B. Smith & Co., entered employ of Seely Manufacturing Co., Dec., 1880, perfumes, flavoring extracts and toilet specialties; business incorporated as Lightner-Seely Co., 1906,since which time has been secretary and treasurer of the company; also member of firm of Seely manufacturing Co., Windsor, Ont. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Boat, Racquet and Curling. Recreations: Golf and curling. Office; 9 Woodbridge St., W. Residence: 85 Warren Av., E.
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SMITH, Louis Wholesale produce; born, Russia, Apr. 7, 1865; educated in Russia; married in Russia, 1889, Miss Dora Rosenthal. Came to United States, 1890, and lived for three years in New York; has made his home in Detroit since 1893; has been connected with A. Jacobs & Co., wholesale produce merchants, since 1893. Member Detroit Produce Exchange. Jewish religion; member of Shaare Zedeck Congregation and Beth Israel. Member Hebrew Protective union, Breth Abram, and Maccabees. Recreation: Helping the poor in the city. Office; 22-24 Woodbridge St., W. Residence: 221 High St., E.
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SMITH, Vine LaRue Physician; born, Genesee Co., Mich., July 10, 1875; son of Aretus A. and Susan (Baldwin) Smith; educated in public schools of Flint, Mich.; M.D., Saginaw Valley medical College, 1898; M.D., The Harrey Medical College, 1899; post-graduate study in Germany and England; married at Flint, June 14, 1905, Fannie Beecher. Began practice in Chicago, 1898; located in Detroit, 1904, specializing in orthopedic surgery. republican. member American medical Association, Michigan State and Wayne County Medical societies. Mason, Knight Templar (Damascus Commandery) Club: Fellowcraft. Office: 270 Woodward Av. residence: 201 Westminster Av.
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SMITH, Walter W. - Born, Washtenaw Co., Mich., Oct. 10, 1863; son of John S. and Cordelia (Bruce) Smith; educated in common schools; married at Detroit, Apr. 26, 1894, Beulah Havens. Has been in charge of real estate department of Citizens’ Savings Bank since Apr. 1, 1901; also buys and sells real estate in his own name. Member of Detroit Real Estate Board. Recreations: Farming and travel. Office; Citizens’ Savings Bank. Residence: 109 Josephine Av.
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SMITH, William Grierson Treasurer and director Berry Brothers, Ltd., varnish manufacturers; born, Edinburgh, Scotland, Mar. 26, 1853; educated at Clarehall Academy and high School, Edinburgh; came to Detroit, May, 1872. Entered employ of Berry Brothers as bookkeeper, June, 1872, and has since continued with the house; became cashier, 1883,and has been treasurer and director since time of incorporation, 1893. Also vice president John Kay & Co., Detroit, and New York Car Wheel Co., Buffalo, N.Y.; secretary and treasurer Akron Water Works Co., Akron, O.; treasurer Detroit heating and Lighting Co., The Welded Steel Bar Corporation, Detroit, The O. & W. Thum Co., of Grand Rapids, Mich., Lake Superior Iron and Chemical Co., Detroit, Antrim Chemical Co., Detroit; secretary Mt. Clemens Gas Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. Club: Detroit. Office: Cor. Leib and Wight Sts. Residence: 251 Iroquois Av.
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SMYLIE, Robert William - Banker; born, Dublin, Ireland, Oct. 9, 1845; son of Capt. The Hon. Samuel Smylie, J.P., of Woodley Park, County Dublin, and Lady Helena (Macculloch) Smylie; educated in Portora Royal School, Enniskillen, Ireland, Institute "Duplessis Mornay," Paris, France, private tutors in Paris, and at University of Dublin; married at Montreal, Can., Aug. 28, 1871, Frances Helen Empey (died, Aug. 3, 1906). Has passed through all positions in banking from junior clerk up, more particularly in English and Canadian banks; located in Detroit 1888; naturalized citizen of United States; manager credit department People’s State Bank. Episcopalian. Mason (32o), Knight Templar. Club: Detroit. Has traveled all over the world except in interior of India and Australia. Recreation: Walking. Office; Peoples State Bank. Residence: 212 Burns Av.
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SNEIDLER, Benjamin F. - Born, Allegheny, Pa., 1861; son of John B. and Anna C. (Hesner) Seidler; educated in public schools of Wooster, O.; married at Detroit, 1889, Miss Ida G. Miner. Came to Detroit from Wooster, at the beginning of his active career; began electrical business, 1882, and in automobile business, 1904. President Seidler-Miner Electric Co.; vice president and manager Seidler-Miner Automobile Co., agents for Jackson and Babcock automobiles and automobile supplies. Member Masonic order and Knights of Pythias. Recreations: Automobiling, boating. Clubs: Detroit Yacht, Detroit Motor Boat, Mervue. Office: 244 Jefferson Av. Residence: 314 Field Av.
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SNYDER, Edward P. Born, Chillicothe, O., Apr. 13, 1858; son of Jacob P. and Magdalene (Gartner) Snyder; educated in public schools of Chillicothe; married at Three Rivers, Mich., (St. Joseph Co) May, 1889, Miss Lillian Shaad. Began active career, 1871, in employ of Miller, Patterson & Co., Chillicothe; came to Detroit, 1881, and was traveling salesman for A.C. McGraw & Co., 1881-95; was one of the organizers of the Michigan Shoe Co., 1895, and has since been vice president of the company. Methodist. Office: 146-148 Jefferson Av. Residence: 401 The Lennox.
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SNYDER, Henry M. Rubber tires; born, Easton, Pa., July 11, 1861; son of John W. and Sidney A. (Sigafoo) Snyder; educated in schools of Easton and at Battle Creek College, Battle Creek, Mich.; married at Howell, Mich., 1892, Mary L. Pettibone. Engaged in lumber business at Alpena, Mich., came to Detroit, 1891, and was connected with the W. A. C. Miller Lumber Co., until 1899; managing partner Teagan Bros. & Snyder, factory agents for rubber goods, two years; now manager Michigan branch of the Michelin Tire Co., of France and Milltown, N.J. Republican. Member Masonic order, Knights Templar, Shrine. Clubs; fellowcraft, Detroit Yacht. Recreations: Automobiling, motor boating. Office: 214 Jefferson Av. residence: 404 Field Av.
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SNYDER, James Hiram SNYDER, James Hiram - Born, Carbon Co., Pa., Dec. 7, 1844; son of Thomas and LOVINA (Johns) Snyder; educated in district school at Sparta, N.Y., and academy, Dansville, N.Y., married at Michigan City, Ind., Dec. 8, 1875, Jessie Fremont Sovereign. Studied chemistry and practiced same, 1868-70; was salesman of farm machinery one season and school teacher one winter; began in railroad service as brakeman Michigan Central R.R., at Michigan City, Sept., 1871; promoted to conductor, 1873, yard master, 1879; assistant train master, 1880, train master, 1888, division superintendent, 1890; became general superintendent Indiana Harbor Belt Line, 1905, and has been assistant general superintendent Michigan Central R.R., since 1906. Democrat in political sentiment, but does not support nominees that in his opinion are unsuitable persons. Protestant. Office: Gen’l Office Mich. Central R.R. Residence: 130 Lafayette Av.
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SOLOMON, Harry R. Born, Au Sable, Mich., (Iosco Co) July 18, 1875; son of Selig and Rachael (Rosenthal) Solomon; educated in public schools of Au Sable, 1881-91; Detroit Business University, 1893-94; Detroit College of Law, 1895-98, graduating, LL.B., 1898; married at Alpena, Mich., Sept. 4, 1902, Esther S. Levyn. Began active career at Au Sable, in lumber business with his father, continuing until 1893; after entering the bar practiced law at Detroit, 1898-02; was actively identified with the Solomon Lumber Co. and The Morris Co. (manufacturers of collars and cuffs) until 1906; has been secretary and treasurer American Machine Manufacturing Co. since 1906, manufacturers of motor trucks. Also secretary and treasurer Solomon Lumber Co. Republican. Member B’nai B’rith. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office; Champlain and Beaubien Sts. Residence; 109 Watson St.
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SOUTHWICK, William D. Born, Dexter, Mich., (Washtenaw Co) July 11, 1864; son of George E. and Anna E. (Potter) Southwick; educated in public schools and St. Paul Academy, Detroit; married at Detroit, 1887, Catherine E. Scripps (deceased, 1899). Began in hay, grain and feed business at 18 and continued about eight years; purchasing agent Detroit Park and Boulevard Commission for one year; advertising manager Detroit Tribune one year; in charge of general subscription agency of Bradstreet Co. at Detroit, three and one-half years; has since been in business for himself as manager of estates, care of properties, etc. Lessee since 1902 of Wetherbee Bldg.; member firm of Southwick & La Measure, engravers. Republican. Methodist. Director Y.M.C.A. Mason (32o), Knight Templar, Shriner. Office: 401-402 Wetherbee Bldg. Residence: 291 Hancock Av., W.
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SPACKMAN, Earl William - Born, Glen Richey, Pa., Aug. 3, 1876; son of Thomas and Matilda (Read) Spackman; educated in public schools and at commercial college; married at Detroit, June 4, 1907 Carolyn B. Stock. Began active career as bookkeeper for wholesale grocery firm at Altoona, Pa., where he continued for six years; came to Detroit, Feb., 1903, since which time he has been secretary and treasurer Climax oak Belting Co. Also sales manager Safety Furnace pipe Co. Served in Cuba, 1898-99, as member of N.C. Volunteer Infantry. Protestant. Club: Detroit Motor Boat. Office; 27-29 Bates St. Residence; 36 Garland Av.
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SPALDING, Clayton A. Lumber; born, Monroe, Mich., (Monroe Co) May 18, 1862; son of Don Orlando and Anna A. (Bradford) Spalding; educated in public and high schools of Monroe; married at Lansing, Feb. 14, 1907, Miss Oceana Ferry. Began active career at Monroe as dealer in cedar poles and lumber, 1887; removed to Detroit, 1902 and is proprietor C.A. Spalding & Co. Also president Climax manufacturing Co. Republican. Presbyterian. Member A.F. & A.M. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Rushmere. Office: 502 Hammond Bldg. Residence; 129 Taylor Av.
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SPALDING, Edward Bartlett Dentist; born at Pennsylvania Copper Mine, near Eagle Harbor, Mich., (Keweenaw Co) Sept. 18, 1868; son of William Putnam and Miranda Brockway (Sexton) Spalding; graduate Sault Ste. Marie High School, 1887; student Michigan State Normal School, Ypsilanti, two years, 1887-89; D.D.S., College of Dental Surgery, University of Michigan, 1892; unmarried. Has practiced in Detroit since 1892; non-resident lecturer Dental College, University of Michigan; baritone soloist in churches of Detroit, 1890-1905. President Michigan State Dental Society; member First District Dental Society of Michigan, New York Institute of Stomatolgoy; honorary member Ohio State Dental Society, Toledo Dental Society. Clubs: University, Detroit Boat, Detroit Golf, Fine Arts Society of Detroit. Recreations: Golf, boating. Office: 4 Adams Av., W. Residence: 415 Woodward Av.
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SPAULDING, Hinton E. - Lawyer; born, Chelmsford, Mass., Sept. 28, 1860; son of Edward E. and Julia A. (Parkhurst) Spalding; educated in public schools of New York and Ohio; University of Michigan, Literary Department, graduating, degree of A.B., 1882; married at Detroit, June 10, 1891, Florence B. Jenkins. Studied law in Bay City and Detroit, 1882-85; admitted to bar, 1885, and practiced in Detroit alone until 1893, as Brooke & Spalding, 1893-96, and under title of Walker & Spalding since 1896. member Detroit Bar Association. Member Board of Education City of Detroit, 1903-07. Republican. Unitarian. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Detroit Golf. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 205 Moffat Bldg. Residence; 117 Boston Blvd.
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SPATER, Alex M. - Born, Detroit, Sept. 30, 1876; son of Herman and Pauline (Morris) Spater; pubic school education; married at Detroit, Jan. 30, 1900, Julia Robinson. Has been identified with wholesale woodenware business since the beginning of his active career, 1898, and is member of the firm of Spater Brothers. member Detroit Board of Commerce. Club: Phoenix. Office: 62-64 Jefferson Av. Residence: 167 Theodore St.
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SPEED, John James - Lawyer; born, Ithaca, N.Y., Jan. 14, 1839; son of John and Ann (Morrell) Speed; educated in public schools and University of Michigan; married, Detroit, Sept. 1, 1899, Ella C. Hastings. Studied law and was admitted to the bar before the Supreme Court of Michigan; began practicing in Detroit, 1861; member state legislature, 1873-74; judge of circuit court, 1882-89; corporation counsel, 1890-96, also attorney for police department; ex-member Board of Education. Republican. Episcopalian. member Detroit Bar Association. Mason. Club: north Channel Fishing Club. Recreation: Fishing. Office; 402 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 478 2d Av.
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SPENCE, H. Wilbirt State manager Mutual Life Insurance CO. of New York; born, Buffalo, N.Y., Apr. 6, 1874; son of Thomas and Sarah E. (Ferris) Spence; educated in public schools of Buffalo and State Normal School, Buffalo; married, Buffalo, Oct. 14, 1897, Harriette Coppins. Began active career in office of a building contractor; entered life insurance business at Buffalo, 1896, as solicitor for the Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York, and was promoted to superintendent of agencies, at Buffalo,1901; became supervisor of agencies for new York and New England, 1904, manager for Western Michigan, at Grand Rapids, 1905, and has been state manager at Detroit since Oct., 1906; has had training under three of the most eminent life insurance actuaries, which especially fits him for the position he occupies. Republican. Member Methodist Episcopal Church. Mason (32o), Shriner. Recreations: Outdoor diversions. Office: 316 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 131 N. Grand Blvd.
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SPICE, Horace Lindley Born, Mansfield, O., May 27, 1851; son of Felix N.V. and Sarah H. (Lindley) Spice; educated in public and high schools of Mansfield and Columbus, O.; married at Baltimore, MD., Nov. 15, 1880, Mary Elizabeth Eichler. Began active career as clerk in employ of Little Miami Ry. at Columbus, O., 1865; then clerk fast freight lines of Erie Ry. at Cleveland; entered service of Canton Sugar Refinery, Baltimore, Md., as chief accountant and confidential man, 1872; began in fire insurance agency business, 1880, conducting agency in Baltimore, removing to Clinton, Ia., 1890; became connected with the Germania Fire Insurance Co.; 1894, was transferred to Des Moines, 1896, and has been state agent and adjuster with headquarters at Detroit, since 1902. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Masonic order, B.P.O.E., Ohio Society of Detroit. Office: 723 Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Residence: 123 Delaware Av.
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SPIEGEL, John S. - Manufacturer of shirts; born, Greensburg, Pa., Feb. 1, 1854; son of William and Christine (Rau) Spiegel; attended Mt. Pleasant Institute, Westmoreland Co., Pa.; taught school for several years and for two years assisted his brother, who was county superintendent of schools of Westmoreland Co.; married at Pittsburg, Pa., June 29, 1887, Elizabeth Semple. President John S. Spiegel Co., shirt manufacturers, established, Man, 1899. Democrat. Presbyterian. Member Masonic order. Recreations: Home, and attending track meets in which his boys take part. Office: 124 Cass Av. Residence: 87 Edmund PI.
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SPIER, Frederick H. - Architect; born, Bueckeburg, Germany, 1855; son of John H. and Sophie Charlotte (Grimme) Spier; educated in Gymnasium at Bueckeburg and at technical school at Holzminden, graduating, 1873; came to America, 1873; married at Hoboken, N. J., 1878, Emilie S. Steeneck. Has been engaged in profession as architect at Detroit as member firm of Spier & Rohns, since 1884. Designed Chamber of Commerce Building (the first steel frame building erected in Detroit), the Law and Medical buildings and Tappan Hall, of University of Michigan, all the principal stations on Michigan Central and Grand Trunk Ry. lines, St. Thomas' Church, Ann Arbor, Sacred Heart of Mary Church, Detroit, and more than thirty other churches. Member Board of Commerce. Republican (independent), Scottish Rite Mason, Shriner, Odd Fellow. Member Harmonic Society. Recreation: Music. Office: 1317- 1326 Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 289 23d St.
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SPRAGUE, William Cyrus Editor, author, publisher; born, Malta, O., Feb. 25, 1860; son of William P. (ex-congressman) and Martha A. (Roberts) Sprague; graduate Denison University, O., 1881; Cincinnati law School, LL.B., 1883; married at Urbana, O., June 24, 1885, Caroline Ellis. Was admitted to bar, 1883, and practiced law in Ohio, Minnesota and Michigan ten years; organized the business in which he is now engaged, known as the Sprague Correspondence School of Journalism (three separate corporations). Also managing editor American legal news, Law Students’ Helper, How to Wirte, The American Boy (all monthlies). Editor national Bankruptcy News and reports, 1900-01. Author: After Dinner Speeches, 1886; Sprague’s Abridgment of Blackstone, 1893; Quiz Books in Law, 1896; Three Boys in the Mountains, 1902; Napoleon Bonaparte, 1904; Felice Constant, 1904; The Boy Courier of Napoleon, 1904. Trustee Kalamazoo College, Michigan Military Academy. Member Commercial Law League of America (president, 1895-96, chairman executive committee, 1896-1900); Ohio Society of Detroit (president, 1904-05). Member Board of Commerce, Beta Theta Pi college fraternity, Detroit Credit men’s Association. President Men’s Club, member Detroit Club. Recreation: Farming. Office; 733-744 Majestic Bldg. Residence; Woodward Apts.
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SPRANGER, Michael Joseph - Physician; born, Munchen, Bavaria, Germany, Sept. 23, 1845; son of Laurence and Mary Spranger; came to America, with parents, 1849; educated in public schools of Pittsburg, Pa., St. Vincent's College, Pa., Cleveland Homeopathic College, 1864-65, and Detroit Homeopathic College, M. D., 1871; married at New Baltimore, Mich., Apr. 25, 1866, Philamena Satty. Democrat. Began practice at New Baltimore, 1866; removed to Detroit, 1867, and has continually engaged in practice (liberal school), specializing in chronic diseases; member medical staff of Grace Hospital. Member Wayne County and Michigan State Medical societies, American Institute of Homeopathy. Clubs: Detroit, Quarter Century. Recreation: Music (zither). Address: 23 Adams Av., E.
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SPRATT, John Charles - Born, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Mar. 31, 1856; son of William and Mary A. (McDermott) Spratt; educated in public schools of Poughkeepsie; married at Poughkeepsie, 1881, Mary E. Shanahan. Began active career in drug store, Poughkeepsie, and became manager of the drug store of P. M. Howard, of Poughkeepsie; has been identified with Parke-Davis & Co. since 1888, and has been manager of the sales department of the company since 1895. Appointed member Municipal Art Commission by Mayor Cobb, 1896. Roman Catholic. Member Board of Commerce. Club: Detroit, Detroit Boat. Recreations: Horticulture and floriculture. Office: Atwater and McDougal Sts. Residence: 203 Field Av.
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STAIR, Edward D. - Newspaper publisher, theatrical manager; born, Morenci, Mich., Mar. 29, 1859; son of Jacob and Maryette (Beckwith) Stair; educated in public schools of Morenci; married at New York City, July 2, 1888, Grace Crookson. Began active career as a country newspaper publisher, at Morenci, 1876, following it continuously until he retired from ownership of Livingston Republican, at Howell, Mich., 1888; entered theatrical management in New York, 1888, by producing a play he had written; reentered newspaper work by purchase of interest in Detroit Journal, 1901, and Detroit Free Press, 1906; still largely interested in theatrical investments, but gradually dropping active work. President Stair & Havlin Co. (a holding and booking corporation, owning and representing theaters throughout the United States and Canada, about 200 theaters in all), also president Detroit Journal Co., Detroit Free Press, U. S. Amusement Co., Majestic Theater Co. (Brooklyn), La Fayette Amusement Co. (Washington), etc.; director Old Detroit National Bank, Detroit Trust Co., Detroit National Bank of Commerce. Republican (independent, never aspired for office). York and Scottish Rite Mason (33°), Knight Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Old Club, Country and Detroit (Detroit); Green Room and Oakland Golf (New York). Recreations: Golf and motoring. Office: Free Press Bldg. Residence: 645 Woodward Av.
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STANDISH, Frederick Dana - Manufacturer of paper boxes; born, Romeo, Mich., Nov. 15, 1852; son of John Dana Standish (grandson of Samuel Standish of Massachusetts) and Emma Lee (Darrow) Standish of Connecticut; graduate Detroit High School, 1866, and Mt. Pleasant Military Academy, N.Y., 1869; married at Detroit, Dec. 17, 1878, Carrie Hubbard. Assisted in organizing the Detroit seating Co., 1883, which was disposed of to Cleveland School Furniture Co., 1886; of which was director until sold to American School Furniture Co. (trust), in 9101; assisted in organization of Wolverine Lumber Co., with mills at Cairo, Ill., 1890; has been engaged in manufacture of paper boxes since 1892; treasurer Kurtz paper Box Co., Detroit. Served through Spanish-American War as an officer in U.S. Navy, on U.S.S. Yosemite, the crew of which was awarded the Sampson Medal by special act of Congress; has been in command of the Naval Militia of Michigan since 1902. Member Sons of American Revolution, Naval and Military Order Spanish-American War. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Detroit Racquet and Curling, Old Club. Recreation: Boating (interested for many years in athletics, especially rowing). Office: 59-65 Larned St. Residence: 117 Watson St.
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STANLEY, Elijah Henry Real estate and investment securities; born, Drury Township, Rock Island Co., Ill., Nov. 28, 1870; son of Joseph Richard and Elizabeth Charlotte (Essex) Stanley; educated in district school until 1879, public schools of Rock Island until 1882, and Muscatine, Ia., until 1884; removed with family to Cloquet, Minn., and attended school until 1887; married at Duluth, Minn., Mar. 14, 1893, Miss Leonore Elizabeth Milton. Learned printer’s trade and worked at it for five years in various places; has been engaged in real estate business and investment securities at Detroit since 1900. Secretary American Realty Syndicate. mason. Recreation: Travel. Office: Majestic Bldg.
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STANLEY, Louis Crandall - Lawyer; born, Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 1855; son of John Mix and Alice Morgan (English) Stanley; graduate University of Michigan, degree of A.B., 1876; married, Detroit, June 12, 1889, Jane C. Mahan. Studied law and was admitted to the bar, 1877; has practiced in Detroit since; attorney Grand Trunk Ry. System (Michigan) since 1877. Vice president H.T. Wilson Coal Co. and of E.R. Johnson Co.; director and secretary Globe Steel Filtration Process Co. Member Board of Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian. member Detroit and Michigan Bar Associations, Delta Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Boat. Office: 17 Buhl Blk. Residence: 49 Seward Av.
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STANSELL, Arthur D. - A lawyer; born, Detroit, Mar. 8, 1876; son of (typed as it is in the book) 1882-90; Detroit High School, 1890-95; University of Michigan, 1895-99, degree of B.L., 1899, Law Department, same university, 1899-02, degree of LL.B., 1902; unmarried. Has practiced in Detroit since Jan. 2, 1903; associated with Orla B. Taylor, lawyer, but not in partnership. Director Guaranteed Securities Corporation. Episcopalian. Member Sigma Chi. Clubs: University, Detroit Boat, Detroit Boat Club Yachtsman. Recreation: Yachting. Office: 13-15 Butler Bldg. Residence: 1898 Woodward Av.

STANTON, A.B. Manufacturer and jobber of men’s furnishings; born, Oxford, Mich., (Oakland Co) Jan. 19,1870; son of Lovett W. and Harriet (Stockwell) Stanton; educated in public schools of Pontiac; married at Pontiac, 1905, Anna Belle Owen. began active career in employ of Pontiac, Oxford & Northern Ry., continuing until 1889, when he became connected with firm of M.M.. Stanton & Co., Detroit , men’s furnishings; has been a partner in the firm since fall of 1901. Democrat. Member Masonic order (32o), Knights Templar, Shrine. Recreation: Boating. Office: 124-126 Jefferson Av. Residence; 81 Palmer Av., E.
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STAPLETON, William J. - A physician; born, Detroit, Dec. 25, 1876; son of William J. and Sarah M. (Maxfield) Stapleton; educated in Welkin’s public school; Detroit High School; Michigan College of Medicine and Surgery, graduating, degree of M.D., 1900; Ph.G., Detroit College of Medicine, 1902; LL.B., Detroit College of Law, 1907; unmarried. Began practice in Detroit, May 10, 1900. Lecturer on Surgical Anatomy and clinical assistant in surgery Michigan College of Medicine and Surgery; medical examiner State Life Insurance Co. of Indianapolis, Lincoln Life Assurance Co.; medical director Northern Assurance Co.; County physician Wayne County, 1906-07. Member Wayne County Medical Society (secretary, 1905-06), Michigan State Medical Society, American Medical Association, Michigan Surgical and Pathological Society, etc. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason; member Palestine Lodge, Detroit Commandery, knights Templar No. 1, (32o), Scottish Rite, Moslem Temple Mystic Shrine; B.P.O.E. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Cosmopolitan. Recreations: Travel and books. office and residence: 176 Lafayette Blvd.
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STARRET, Thomas C. - Timbered lands; born, Brampton, Ont., Feb. 9, 1855; son of Andrew and Fanny (Merigold) Starret; educated in public schools of Canada; married at Muskegon, Mich., June 2, 1880, Delphene Anderson. Went to Muskegon, from Canada, 1874, and tallied lumber for brother, Edgar; worked in store for Blodgett & Byrne, Holton, Mich., two years, beginning, 1875, and became bookkeeper and manager of their saw mill at Holton, continuing until 1880; bought the firm’s store, 1881, and saw mill was removed; bought another saw mill and manufactured lumber for three years, also acquiring small tracts of pine timber; removed to Muskegon,1886, and worked as bookkeeper for Blodgett & Byrne and D.A. Blodgett (Mr. Byrne having died); was connected with Hovey & McCracken as bookkeeper and looking after office business, beginning 1887 and continuing for eight years; went to Arkansas, 1888, and invested all he had and could borrow in Arkansas pine (Ouachita Co.) and continued buying and selling pine lands in small way until 1895, when he severed connections with Hovey & McCracken; then operated more extensively in pine lands of Arkansas and Louisiana, and entered into partnership with H.N. Hovey to buy pine lands; bought 70,000 acres in Arkansas, 30,000 in Louisiana, 16,000 in Mississippi, and disposed of a large portion of same; bought 20,000 acres in Oregon in 1906, the firm owning a billion feet of pine in 1907. Member of Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Clubs: Detroit, Rushmere, Detroit Automobile. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 517 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 140 W. Canfield Av.
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STEINBRECHER, Albert Henry - Pysician; born, Detroit, Jan. 11, 1858; son of John and Maria (Fuch) Steinbrecher; early education in public and high schools, Detroit; M.D., Detroit College of Medicine, 1881; post-graduate studies abroad and in New York; married, Detroit, Dec. 8, 1891, Julia D. Henkel. Practiced at St. Ignace, Mich., 1881-89, and in Detroit since 1891; professor of practice of medicine, Detroit College of Medicine; member staff of St. Mary’s Hospital. Republican. Member Wayne County and Michigan State Medical societies, American Medical Association. Member Board of Commerce. Mason (32o), Knight Templar. Address: 410 Woodward Ave.
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STELLWAGEN, August C. - Lawyer; born, Nieder Saulheim, Germany, Feb. 17, 1849; son of Michael and Anna E. (Endlich) Stellwagen; came to America with parents at age of 2 years; educated in public schools of Wayne, Mich.; Ann Arbor High School, graduating, 1869; University of Michigan, 1869-70, and 1872-75, graduating, degree of B.A., 1875; studied law in office of Beakers & Cutcheo, Detroit, and was admitted to the bar, 1878; married at Detroit, Mar. 3, 1888, Bertha H. Fleming. Member law firm of Beakes, Cutcheon & Stellwagen, 1878-82, the firm passing through various changes until 1900, since which time it has been Stellwagen & MacKay. Chairman board of managers Union Trust Building Co.; director Dime Savings Bank, Globe Tobacco Co., Ohio Cement Co., Drake Law Book Co., Prouty & Glass Carriage Co., Wayne, Mich. Member Detroit Bar Association, Michigan State Bar Association, American Geographic Association. Democrat. Congregationalist. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Beakers’, Detroit Whist, Harmonie Society. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office; 42 Home Bank Bldg. Residence: 265 Putnam Av.
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STEPHENS, Albert Leete Business manager; born, Romeo, Mich., (Macomb) Nov. 11, 1857; son of Henry and Clarinda (Leete) Stephens; educated in public schools of Romeo; married at Romeo, March, 1884, Frances Harvey. Began active career with his father in manufacture of lumber, at age of 17, and filled positions in all branches of the business, from estimating to placing on the market up to 1895; has devoted his attention to real estate and corporate interests since 1895. President O. & W. Thum Co., manufacturers of "Tanglefoot" sticky Fly Paper, of Grand Rapids, Mich., Wabash Portland Cement Co., of Stroh, Ind., Quincy Gas Co., of Quincy, Ill.; chairman board of managers, Detroit real Estate Investment Co.; director Wayne County Savings Bank; director and member executive committee Union Trust Co. Republican. Clubs: Detroit, Yondotega, Detroit Boat, Old Club. Recreations: Hunting and fishing. Office; Union Trust Bldg., Detroit. Residence: Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich.
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STEPHENS, Henry - Lumberman; president Henry Stephens & Co. Office; Park Bldg. Residence: 1123 Woodward Av.
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STEPHENS, Thomas H. Oil and vinegar; born, Clifton, Mich., (Macomb Co) Jan. 20, 1863; son of Joseph H. and Elizabeth (Bishop) Stephens; educated in public schools of Michigan and Detroit Business University; married at Milwaukee, Wis., September, 1893, Miss Evelyn G. Greenslade. Came to Detroit, 1883, and entered employ of John Greenslade; bought his interests in 1889 and formed the Greenslade Oil Co., of which he is senior member. Republican. Unitarian. Mason (32o), Knight Templar, Shriner. Club: Detroit Golf. Recreation: Golf. Office: 38 Jefferson Av. Residence: 99 Boston Blvd.
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STEPHENSON, Frank T. Physician; born near Burlinton, N.J., Nov. 20, 1874; son of Steelman and Alice Tyler (Fraser) Stephenson; graduate Au Sable High School, 1891; special student in science Michigan Agricultural College, 1891-92; Ph.G., Pharmacy Department, Detroit College of Medicine, 1900; M.D., Medical Department, Detroit College of Medicine, 1901;married, Walkerton, Ont., can., Aug. 27, 1902, Helen J. Goodier. Among Ojibwa Indians, rounding up for Carlisle Indian School, 1892-93; taught school three years; principal high school, Tawas City, Mich., up to 1897; county commissioner of schools, Iosco Co., Mich., 1898-99; began practice of medicine in Detroit, 1901; lecturer on organic and inorganic chemistry, Detroit College of Medicine, since 1901; devotes considerable time to research and expert chemical work. Republican. Baptist. Treasurer Society of Detroit Chemists; member Wayne County and Michigan State Medical societies, Am. Medical Association, Detroit Medical Club, Phi Rho Sigma. Mason. Recreations: Chemical research. Office and residence: 469 Trumbull Av.
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STERLING, Ruluff R. Born, Sterling’s Mills, Mich., Apr. 20, 1858; son of Leander and Sarah (Van Vlack) Sterling; educated in public schools of Wayne Co., Mich.; married at Buffalo, N.Y., 1892, Sarah A. Thomas. Began active career in clothing business at Ypsilanti, Mich., continuing until 25; then engaged for ten years in retail shoe business at Escanaba, Mich.; located in Detroit, 1892, and became member of firm of McRae & Roberts Co.; organized the Sterling & Skinner Manufacturing Co., 1902, and has since been president of the company. President Clark Wireless Telegraph and Telephone Co., Cowles & Danziger Co., Harrington Cigar Co.; director Detroit Motor Casting Co., Manufacturers’ Motor Power and Building Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Club: Detroit Golf. Recreation: Golf. Office: Grand Blvd. and Russell Av. Residence: 85 King Av
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STEVENS, Frederic Beckwith - Manufacturer; born, Canton, Conn., Sept. 24, 1855; son of Samuel and Mary Anne (Beckwith) Stevens; graduate Williston Seminary, East Hampton, Mass; married at Detroit, Apr. 20, 1880, Anne E. Shipman. Has been engaged as manufacturer of foundry facings and supplies, Detroit, since 1882. Director Commercial national Bank. liberal Democrat. Episcopalian. member Board of Commerce. 33o Mason; Commander-in-Chief Michigan Sovereign Consistory. Club: Detroit. Office; Larned and 3d Sts. Residence: 69 Eliot St.
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STEVENS, Mark Burnham - Shoe merchant; born, Detroit, Oct. 23, 1840; son of John and Mary Baker (Covert) Stevens; educated in public schools; married 1st, Annie Adams, Sept. 10, 1874 (deceased July 13, 1901); married 2nd, at Detroit, Nov. 23, 1904, Emily Gilmore. Began active career Feb. 4, 1865, as cashier of same house with which he has since been identified; admitted to firm, R.H. Fyfe & Co., 1869, dealers in boots, shoes and rubbers. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Episcopalian. Club: Detroit. Office: 183-185 Woodward Av. Residence; 545 Jefferson Av.
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STEVENS, Stanley G. Born, Chicago, 1875; IL. son of Enoch B and Elizabeth (Larminie) Stevens; educated in public schools and collegiate institute, North Carolina; married, Detroit, 1901, Florence O. Jackson. Began active career in service of the U.S. Weather Bureau, Wilmington, N.C., continuing two years; came to Detroit, 1896, and associated with W.S. Rathbone in business; became partner, 1903, and is secretary W.S. Rathbone Land Co., Ltd., and member firm of Rathbone & Stevens. Also director Northern Assurance Co., Detroit. Republican. Congregationalist. Office: 314 Moffat Blk. Residence: 28 Hendrie Av.
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STEWART, Albert Edwin - bBorn, Harsen’s Island, Mich., Sept. 23, 1847; son of Garret G. and Charlotte (Kendrick) Stewart; educated in public schools; married at Detroit, June 19, 1884, Minnie E. Tietsort. Born and reared on a farm; served in 22d Michigan Volunteers, in Civil War, two years, 1864-65; worked on the docks at Saginaw, Mich., 1866, and was employed as clerk in country store, St. Clair Co., 1867-68; wheelsman on lake tug on Detroit and St. Clair rivers, became first mate of the vessel and vessel master, 1876-92; assisted in organization of the Stewart Transportation Co., 1892, of which has since been vice president and general manager. Member state legislature, 1897-99; supervisor of properties for Board of Education, Detroit, since May 1, 1907. Republican. Scottish Rite Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner. Member Detroit Post, G.A.R., Board of Commerce. Office; Board of Education. Address: 93 Garfield Av.
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STEWART, Robert Stuart - Consulting electrical engineer; born, Detroit, Sept 10, 1869; son of Morse and Isabella G.B. (Duffield) Stewart; public and high school education, Detroit; A.B., Princeton Univ., 1891; E.E. and M.A., 1894; unmarried. Assistant engineer Public lighting Commission, Detroit, 1894-97; was with Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co., Pittsburgh, 1897-1901; with the British Westinghouse Electrical and Manufacturing Co., Manchester, Eng., 1901-04; consulting electrical engineer at Detroit, since 1904. Democrat. Presbyterian. Member American Institute of Electrical Engineers. Club: Detroit Boat. Office; 814 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 440 Jefferson Av.
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STIMSON, Edward I. - Born, Detroit, Jan. 17, 1859; son of Benjamin G. and Cordelia (Ives) Stimson; educated in public schools of Detroit; Patterson’ School Detroit; Law Department, University of Michigan, graduating degree of LL.B., 1879; married at Detroit, Jan. 4, 1880, Fannie L. Noble. In practice of law, at Detroit, 1882-84; in real estate business since 1884. Republican. Episcopalian. member Masonic order, Knights Templar, Shrine. Office: 214 Moffat Blk. Residence: 603 Woodward Av.
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STOCKING, William Journalist; born, Waterbury, Conn., Dec. 11, 1840; son of John M. and Emeline (Newell) Stocking; educated in public schools of Waterbury to June, 1857; Williston Seminary, Easthampton, Mass. 1860-61; Yale Coll. 1861-65, B.A., 1865; M.A., 1868; married at Hartford, Conn., May 19, 1869, Elizabeth Lyman. Began active career as clerk in hat store, continuing, 1854-55; assistant teller Waterbury Bank, 1857-60; city editor Evening Press and Morning Courant, Hartford, 1865-67; managing editor Washington Correspondent or special writer Detroit Daily post and its successors, 1867-84; in real estate and building, 1884-87; special newspaper writer and in miscellaneous literary work, 1887-1903; literary and committee secretary Detroit Board of Commerce since 1903. Served as private in Co F., 60th Mass. Vols., July 24-Nov. 30, 1864. Republican. Congregationalist. Recreations: Gardening, the theater, aquatic sports. Author of History of the first Republican Convention "Under the Oaks", published on its 25th anniversary, July 24, 1879, and rewritten in enlarged form for 50th Anniversary, July 24, 1904; several chapters in life of Zachariah Chandler, 1879; History of the Republican Party, 2 vols., 1900; collaborated with Emory Wendell, in History of Banks and Banking in Michigan, 2 vols., 1902; History of Courts in Wayne Co., 1903; international Commerce of North America and several taxation and manufacturers’ reports for Detroit Board of Commerce; articles on Detroit for Encyclopedia Brittanica and the New standard Cyclopedia; numerous articles about Detroit for other publications. office: Board of Commerce. Residence: 200 E. Grand Blvd.
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STONE, Ralph Born, Wilmington, Del., Nov. 20, 1868;son of George W. and Catherine C.(Graupner) Stone; educated in public schools of Wilmington; A.B., Swartmore College, P)a., 1889; LL.B., Law Department, University of Michigan, 1892; married at Grand Rapids, Mich., June 1, 1895, Mary G. Jeffords. Began practice of law in Grand Rapids as member of the firm of Cutcheon & Stone, 1892; acted as trust officer of the Michigan Trust Co., Grand Rapids, 1893-99; private secretary and military secretary to Gov. H.S. Pingree, 1899-1900, with rank of major on staff of the governor; came to Detroit as state bank examiner; became identified with the Detroit Trust Co. as assistant secretary, 1901, and has been secretary of the company since 1903. Director and treasurer The Artcraft Lithographing Co. Republican. Unitarian. Member Michigan State Bar Association, Detroit Board of Commerce. Governor Michigan Society Mayflower Descendants; member Sons American Revolution. Clubs: Detroit, University, Detroit Boat, Detroit Golf. Recreations: Golf and tennis. Office: Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 141 W Canfield Av.
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STONEMAN, Lewis Augustus - Lawyer; born, Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 7, 1868; son of William H. and Sarah J. (Miller) Stoneman; educated in public schools and Law Department, University of Michigan, graduating, LL.B., 1894; married Detroit, April 24, 1896, Genevieve V. Potter. Has practiced in Detroit since 1894. Member Michigan Legislature, 1897. Republican. Congregationalist. Member Detroit Bar Association, Michigan State Bar Association. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Golf. Office: 715 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 121 Hazelwood Av.
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STORMFELTZ, Harry A. - Real estate; born, Washington, Ia., Apr. 2, 1872; son of Henry and Flora Sarah (Cunningham) Stormfeltz; educated in public schools of Trenton and Princeton, Mo.; unmarried. Began active career in country printing office, Princeton, and later clerked one year in general merchandise store; was with his father in lumber business at Mt. Ayr., Ia., 1893-94, and with brother-in-law in general merchandise business, 1895-97; manufactured cigars at Mt. Ayr, 1898-1900; was next in real estate business for a short time in Chicago and was with real estate firm of Frisbie & Co., Cleveland, O., 1900-03; came to Detroit and was connected with W.W. Hannan until 1904, when the Gerard, Stormfeltz, Loveley Co., Buffalo, New York and Detroit, was organized, of which he is treasurer. Member Detroit Real Estate Board. Republican. Methodist. Member Masonic order, Knights of Pythias. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 76-78 Griswold St. Residence: 210 Lafayette Av.
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STOTT, David President Morehead Mfg. Co., Detroit Milling Co., secretary and treasurer Detroit Barrel Co. Office: Grand River and Warren Av. Residence: 135 Commonwealth Av.
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STRASBURG, Herman August - Born, Detroit Oct. 29, 1860; son of Herman and Mathilde (Thiek) Strasburg; educated in public schools, Detroit high School, graduating, 1876, and at Michigan Military Academy; married at Detroit, June 24, 1885, Ida A. Pinet. Began active career in his father’s dancing school; at the age of 18 was in management of the school and at 23 became proprietor Strasburg School of Dancing, in which has since continued. Presbyterian. Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner. Club: Detroit Golf. Recreations: Golfing, sailing. Office: 56-58 Adams St. E. Residence: Plaza Apts.
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STRATTON, William B. Physician; born, Buffalo, N.Y., (Erie Co) June 11, 1846; son of John M. and Elizabeth C. (Chumley) Shurly; educated at Carroll College, Wis., and University of Buffalo, graduating, M.D., 1866; married at Rhinebeck, N.Y., Apr. 13, 1868, Elizabeth Pultz. Practiced as house physician in Buffalo General Hospital, 1866-67, and at Manistee, Mich., 1868-70; appointed assistant surgeon U.S. Army, 1871, and in the same year removed to Detroit, where he has since resided; member of and former chief of staff of Harper Hospital; member of staff of St. Mary’s Hospital, St. Luke’s Hospital and Woman’s Hospital; vice president and professor laryngology and clinical medicine, Detroit College of Medicine Republican. member Wayne County and Michigan State Medical societies, American medical Association, American Laryngological Association, American Climatological Association, American Congress of Physicians and Surgeons, American Forestry Association. Office: 32 Adams Av., W., Detroit. Residence: Grosse Ile, Mich.
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STRELINGER, Charles A. President Charles A. Strelinger Co., tools, supplies and machinery; born, Detroit 1856; son of Julien and Bertha (Schultz) Strelinger; educated in Detroit public schools; married at Detroit,1884, Mary Penfield. Began active career in employ of Arthur Glover, hardware, 1870, later becoming connected with T.B. Rayl & Co.; began in hardware business for himself, 1884, firm incorporating, 1898, as the Charles A. Strelinger Co., of which he has been president and general manager from time of organization. Member Board of Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Detroit, Boylston. Office; Cor Bates and Congress Sts. Residence: 312 john R. St.
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STRENG, George F. - Born, Detroit, July 28, 1863; son of Jacob and Christina (Neubert) Streng; educated in German-English school, Detroit; married at Plymouth, Mich., 1886, Miss Emma Fischer. Learned trade of machinist, which he followed 1881-94; began in manufacture 1894, with brother, William J. Streng, under title of the Pioneer Manufacturing Co., incorporated, 1895, of which is secretary, treasurer and manager. Republican. member German Evangelical Church. Office; 1007-1013 Palmer Av. Residence: 1771 E. Grand Blvd.
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STRINGER, Charles A. General agent State Mutual Life Assurance co. of Massachusetts; born, Nankin, Mich., July 27, 1852; son of Joseph and Margaret (Sinclair) Stringer; graduate State normal School, Ypsilanti, Mich., 1874; married 1st at Hancock, Mich., (Houghton Co) June 1, 1875, Elizabeth G. Nichols (died Nov. 26, 1891) ; 2nd at Hancock, Mich., Feb. 15, 1893, Jennie B. Nichols. taught school, 1874-75; engaged in general insurance business at Hancock as member of firm of Wright & Stringer, 1876-97; came to Detroit, 1898,and with brother has since conducted general agency of State Mutual life Assurance Co. republican. member M.E. Church. Member International Sunday School Committee three years and member executive committee and for several years vice president Michigan State Sunday School Association; was president and member executive committee state Y.M.C.A.; leader Business Men’s Class. Club: Saturday Night. Recreation: Automobiling. Office; 614-618 majestic Bldg. Residence: 326 Putnam Av.
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STRINGER, Edwin S. Life insurance; born, Redford, Mich.., (Wayne) Apr. 1, 1867; son of Joseph and Margaret (Sinclair) Stringer; educated in public school, high school and business university, Detroit; married at Lake Linden, Mich., (Genesee Co) June 9, 1891, Jessie C. Gilles. Began active career as solicitor Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co of Milwaukee, 1889, continuing at Lake Linden and Calmuet, Mich., until 1898; was head of fire insurance agency, Fredericks, Stringer & Harris, Hancock, Mich., representing twenty-eight companies, 1897-98; came to Detroit, 1898 and with brother has since had charge of general agency of the Ste Mutual life Insurance Co of Massachusetts. Independent in politics. Congregationalist; deacon Brewster Congregational Church; teacher young Men’s Class (Sunday School). Recreation: Automobiling. Office: 614 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 408 Lincoln Av.
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STUART, Reed Clergyman; pastor First Congregational Unitarian Church. Office: Woodward Av. and Edmund Place. Residence: 76 Stimson Place
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STUART, William Charles Lawyer; born, Aberdeen, Scotland, Apr. 21, 1871; son of John and Margaret (Callam) Stuart; educated in public and high schools in Detroit College of Law, graduating, LL.B., 1893; married June 29,1905, Mary Elizabeth Malone. Began practice of law in office of Prof. Floyd R. Mecham and later practiced with john D. Conely; at Detroit alone since 1903. Republican. Presbyterian. member Sons of Scotland. recreations: Athletic sports. Office: 408 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 522 Brooklyn Av.
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STURGEON, William A. - Diamond merchant and jeweler; born, Detroit, Jan. 31, 1864; son of William and Louise (Loomis) Sturgeon; educated in Detroit public and high schools; married at Detroit, Nov. 19, 1891, Emma Butler Frisbie. Began active career as salesman for M.S. Smith & Co., jewelers, 1878; entered the diamond and jewelry business for himself, 1891, and has been president of W.A. Sturgeon & Co. since 1892. Clubs: Detroit, Automobile. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: 237-241 Woodward Av. Residence: 38 Forest Av., E.
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SULLIVAN, James - Banker; born, Detroit, Oct. 8, 1853; son of Timothy and Mary (Minahan) Sullivan; educated in Detroit public schools; married at Detroit, Oct. 8, 1878, Kate Falvey. Reared on a farm; engaged at 17, with his brother, in shipping cattle to Eastern markets and still continues in the business as member of firm of Sullivan & Fleischman, which has been in existence since about 1885; began in meat packing business, 1885, under name of Sullivan & Messmore, firm becoming Sullivan Beef co., 1895. Democrat. Catholic. recreations: Social diversions, fonf of horses. Office: 256-258 Beecher Av. Residence: 683 Trumbull Av.
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SUMNER, Edward Allyne - Manager American Radiator Co.; born, Jackson, Mich., Oct. 26, 1874; son of Edward A. and Florence (Bingham) Sumner; educated in public schools and at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, member of class of 1897; married at Detroit, Oct. 26, 1905, Ernestine D. Tappey. Came to Detroit, 1887; entered shops of American Radiator Co., manufacturers of boilers and radiators, July, 1896,and has been manager of the Detroit plant since 1902. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Member Loyal Legion (by inheritance). Clubs: Detroit, University, Detroit Boat, Country, Detroit Racquet and Curling club. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: Am. Radiator Co., Jos. Campau Av., between Arthur Av. and Gd Trunk Ry. Residence: 232 Seminole Av.
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SUTHERLAND, David Smart - Railway official; born, Detroit Feb. 13, 1849; son of James F. and Helen (Berie) Sutherland; educated at Bishop’s union School, Detroit, and Bryant & Stratton Business College; married, 1st, at Detroit, Jan. 13, 1875, Isabella Hunter (died, Oct. 4, 1896); 2nd, at Jackson, Mich.., December, 1897, Isabella Black. Began active career as messenger boy Michigan Central R.R.., Feb. 1, 1864, and became successively car checker, yard master, trainmaster, and has been division superintendent at Detroit since Jan. 1, 1881 (in continual service of M.C.R.R. nearly forty-four years). republican as to politics; Presbyterian in religious affiliation (elder Immanuel Presbyterian Church). Member Zion Lodge No. 1, A.F. & A.M., Peninsular Chapter No. 1, Detroit Commandery No. 1. President Railroad Y.M.C.A. of west Detroit. Club: Detroit Transportation. Recreations: Actively interested in Y.M.C.A. work and other social gatherings. office: Michigan Central Station. Residence: 218 18th St.
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SWAN, Henry Harrison - Jurist; born in Detroit, Mich., Oct. 2, 1840; son of Joseph G. and Mary C. (Ling) Swan; educated in public schools and 1858-61, University of Michigan (LL.D.); married at Detroit, Apr. 30, 1873, Jennie E. Clark. Engaged in steamboating on San Joaquin and Sacramento Rivers, Cal., in earlier years; studied law and admitted to California bar, 1867; admitted to bar Supreme Court of Michigan, 1869; appointed U.S. district attorney, at Detroit, 1870; practiced in partnership with A.B. Maynard, 1877-91; appointed by President Harrison judge of U.S. district court for Eastern Detroit of Michigan, Jan. 26, 1891, in which position still continues. Republican. Office: Federal Bldg. Residence: 664 Woodward Av.
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SWEAT, Thacher Franklin Commercial agent, Illinois Central R.R.; born, Boston, Mass. Jan. 29, 1856; son of Thacher F. and Ellen C. (Bailey) Sweat; educated in public and high schools, Boston; married at Wheaton, Ill, April, 1882, Sidonia Spivak. Began active career upon graduating from Boston High School, in retail grocery business, in Boston; went to Chicago, 1881,and entered service of Illinois, Central R.R. Co., as clerk; appointed contracting agent, Chicago,1886; has been commercial agent of the road in charge of Michigan and Canadian territory, headquarters in Detroit, since 1906. Secretary Riverdale (Ill.) Board of Education, commissioner Riverdale park District, president Riverdale Improvement Association. Republican as to politics; Universalist in religious views. mason (32o), member Oriental Consistory, Medinah Temple Mystic Shrine. Clubs: New Illinois Athletic (Chicago), Transportation and Fellowcraft (Detroit). Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 215 Majestic Bldg., Detroit. Residence: Riverdale, Chicago, Ill.
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SWETT, Paul F.
Clergyman; born, Bethel, Vt., Jan. 18, 1861; son of Rev. Josiah (D.D.) and Lucy Miranda (Wheeler) Swett; graduate of University of Vermont, A.B., 1888; General Theological Seminary, New York City, 1891; married, Baltimore, Oct. 18, 1905, Louise Poole Thompson. Assistant Christ Church, Detroit, 1893-1898; assistant Grace Church, Brooklyn Heights, 1898-1902; private secretary to Bishop Burgess, 1902-1904; since 1902 precentor Cathedral of the Incarnation, Garden City, L.I.; also since Sept., 1904, superintendent Church Charity Foundation, Brooklyn, N.Y. Member Chapter, Cathedral of the Incarnation, Garden City, L.I.; treasurer House of St. Giles the Cripple, Brooklyn, N.Y. Episcopalian. Clubs: Garden City Golf, Hamilton (Brooklyn).
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SWIFT, Andrew J. Civil engineer; born, Detroit, Aug. 5, 1870; son of George H. and Harriet A. (Liscomb) Swift; educated in schools of Flint and Detroit, receiving technical education through private tutorage; married at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.., Sept. 1, 1897, Mary Lynch. Engaged in private engineering, 1889-94; identified with U.S. Lake Survey, 1894-97; Birmingham (Ala.) Canal, 1897-98; with U.S. Board of Engineers, on deep waterways, 1898-1900; on U.S. Lake Survey, 1900-03; with U.S. Steel Corporation, West Virginia, 1903-04; with U.S. Lake Survey since 1904. Member Detroit Engineering Society. Mason. Office: 33 Campau Bldg. Residence: 616 Trumbull Av.
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SWIFT, Charles M. Lawyer; born, Middlebury, Vt., Mar. 19, 1854; son of George Sedgewick and Louise (May) Swift; educated in public schools and Detroit High School, graduating from the latter, 1870; married at Detroit, Oct. 14, 1886, Clara B. Trowbridge. Began active career as court stenographer, continuing, 1872-77; studied law, was admitted to the bar and practiced until about 1890; engaged since 1890 in building and operating electric railways. Builder Wyandotte and Detroit River Railway, The Rapid Railway, Detroit and Port Huron Shore Line Railway; built and is president and director, Philippine railway Co. (steam line), Manila Electric Street Railway and Lighting Co., Manila Suburban Railways Co.; president and director, Nepigon Mining Lands Co.; director Philippine Construction Co., Detroit Twist Drill Co. Independent Republican. Clubs: Detroit, Yondotega, Detroit Racquet and Curling, Witenagemote, Old Club. Recreations: Golf and bridge. Office: Ford Bldg., Detroit. Residence: Grosse Pointe, Mich.
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SWIFT, Ernest Gardner Pharmaceutical chemist, secretary and general manager Parke, Davis & Co.; born, Rawdon, Que., Can., Feb. 14, 1861; son of Thomas and Alice (Sadler) Swift; educated in public and private schools; graduate in pharmacy, Montreal College, 1882; married at Detroit, July, 1887, Alice Catharine Cope. Began active career at age of 15 in employ of Lyman Sons & Co., jobbers, Montreal, continuing four years; entered employ of Parke, Davis & Co., manufacturing chemists, after graduating from college, 1883; was in charge of Canada business of the company, 1891-1903; secretary and general manager of the company since 1903. Publisher Bulletin of Pharmacy, and of Therapeutic Gazette. For three years mayor of Walkerville, Ont.; formerly captain 21st Essex Fusiliers, Can. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Old Club. Recreations: Hunting, fishing, golf. Office: Foot of Jos. Campau and McDougall Avs. Residence: 760 Jefferson Av.
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