YATES., Henry Wellington, physician and surgeon; born, Oxford Tp., Ont., Can., Feb. 24, 1867; son of Albert and Margaret (Eastman) Yates; came to Michigan with parents, 1874; educated in public schools of Washington, Mich.; Romeo (Mich.) High School, graduating, June, 1886; Detroit College of Medicine, 1891i-94, degree of M. D., 1894; house surgeon St. Mary's Hospital, Detroit, 1894-95; married at Detroit, Aug. 4, 1898, Margaret M. Vibbert. Has engaged in practice in Detroit since Mar., 1894; teacher of obstetrics, Detroit College of Medicine; member Wayne County Medical Society, Michigan State Medical Society, American Medical Association. Republican. Congregationalist. Recreation: Travel. Address: 1360 Fort St., W.
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YEOMANS, Arthur - born, Camden, Can., Aug. 11, 1843; son of Andrew and Jane (Milligan) Yeomans; educated in public schools of New York state; married at Detroit, 1866, Annie Kew. Became resident of New York state, 1854; enlisted as private in Co. F, 81st New York Volunteer Infantry, 1861, and discharged as sergeant in 1865, Army of the Potomac and Army of the James; returned to New York after being discharged from military service and in spring of 1866 located in Detroit; was connected with the Detroit Chair Factory, 1866-76, and then was a member of the police force for one year. Began the manufacture of boxes, 1898, as Baxter & Yeomans, the title becoming Detroit Box Co., and later Yeomans, Cheseborough & Co., which continued for ten years; then Yeomans Lumber and Box Co. until January, 1906, since which time the title has been the Acme Box Co. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Detroit Post, G.A.R. Office: 909 Fort St., W. Residence: 10 Trumbull AV.
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YERKER, George B. - Lawyer; born, Novi, Mich., Nov. 16, 1864 son of Robert and Sarah (Holmes) Yerkes; educated at State Normal School, Ypsilanti, Mich., and Law Department, University of Michigan graduating, degree of LL. B., 1888; married at Detroit, June 16, 1891, Jennie Butterfield. Has been resident of Detroit since 1888; member law firm of Haug & Yerkes, 1890-1907. President Murphy Iron Works, Brush Runabout Co.; director F. A. Thompson Co., Eclipse Machinery Co. Member Detroit Bar Association (first vice President), Michigan State Bar Association. Republican. Member Masonic order, B. P. 0. E. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Golf. Recreation: Golf. Office: 41 Home Bank Bldg. Residence: 1001 2nd Av.
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YORK, Francis L. - Musical director, born at Ontonagon, Mich., Mar. 9, 1861; son of Rev. L.C. and Frances DeGrace (Collester) York; graduate Ann Arbor (Mich.) High School, 1878, University of Michigan, B.A., 1883 (only graduate ever unanimously recommended by faculty for M.A. degree, summa cum laude; studied organ and composition with Alexander Guilmant, Paris, 1892, 1898; married at Brighton, Mich (Livingston Co.) ., Sept. 9, 1883, Mary O. Albright. Teacher piano, organ and composition University School of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich., 1892-06; head of piano department, State Normal Conservatory , Ypsilanti, Mich., 1896-1908; director Detroit Conservatory of Music since 1902, and president of corporation; organist and director Central M. E. Church, Detroit, since 1902. Represented Michigan as concert organist, Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, 1901; alternated with Alexander Guilmant of Paris in organ concerts, St. Louis Exposition, 1904; gave numerous concerts, recitals, etc. In 1905 furnished report to French Government on music study in America, with special reference to conservatory work. Chairman music committee Detroit City Bi-Centenary, 1901; city music historian, 1901. Ex-secretary Music Teachers' National Association (refused presidency); member New York Manuscript Society, Arcanthus Club. Author: Harony Simplified (fifth edition, 1900); Text-Book in Counterpoint, 1907 Residence: 235 Hancock Av., W. Office: 530 Woodward Av.
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YOST, George P. - furrier; born, Canada, May 21, 1873; son of Heny and Mary (Kreuger) Yost; educated in public schools of Hamilton, Ont., and collegiate institute; married at Detroit, Mar. 1, 1900, Alice A. Carter. Began in fur factory of Walter Buhl & Co., to learn the trade, 1890, and was buyer and manager for De Steiger, Fallon & Co., 1898-1905; in business alone since 1905. Republican. Methodist. Office: 226 Woodward Av. Residence: 198 Palmer Av., E.
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YOUNGLOVE, Lyle G.
Lawyer; born in Livingston Co., Mich.; on of George and Margaret (Lawson) Younglove; educated in public schools of Howell, Mich., Detroit Business University and Detroit College of Law, LL. B., 1894; married at Detroit, Aug. 9, 1906, Augusta M. Wilson. Has practiced in Detroit since 1894; member firm of Wilkinson Younglove. Republican. Member Wayne County and Michigan State Bar associations. Mason. Office: 43 Buhl Blk. Residence: 52 Chope Place.
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