1907 Kent County Directory, I - O
Ide, D.K. Farmer S. 16 T. Wyoming P.O. Grandville Idema, Kemper Farmer S. 33 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Ipe, Solomon Farmer and Proprietor Elmwood Farm and Mapleside Farm S. 25 T. Solon P.O. Cedar Springs 1866 Irland, Junk Dealer S. 14 T. Caledonia P.O. Alto 1891 Irish, Mrs. A.P. S. 18 T. Algoma P.O. Sparta Irwin, Samuel Farmer S, 32 T. Byron P.O. Byron Center Mr. Irwin was born in Michigan in 1853 and in 1850 settled in Kent County. He was united in marriage to Rachel Phillips Jackman, Richard O. and Martha Farmers S. 21 T. Cannon P.O. Belmont Mr. Jackman served in Co. H. 4th Michigan Infantry Jackson, Mrs. G.R. Farmer S. 15 T. Grand Rapids Jacobs, G.E. Farmer S. 20 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Jakeway, Chas H. Farmer and Wholesale Dealer in Produce S. 27 T. Grattan P.O. Lowell Warehouse at Moseley Jakeway, C.K. Farmer and Supervisor of Grattan Township S. 3 T. Cannon P.O. Belding Jakeway, H.J. Dealer in Wines, Liquors and Cigars, Moseley S. 35 T. Grattan P.O. Lowell Jankowski, Antone Saloon No 233 11th St. Grand Rapids Jansma, J. Fruit Grower, Dairyman and Proprietor of Oakland Dairy Farm S. 10 T. Grand Rapids Jasperse, Peter farmer S. 5 T. Cascade P.O. Ada Jay, Herman Carpenter S. 10 T. Lowell P.O. Lowell Jebb, John Gardener S. 11 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Jeffrey, Mrs. R.R. Farmer S. 30 T. Plainfield P.O. Grand Rapids Jelley, John Proprietor Myrtle Dale Fruit Farmer S. 35 T. Plainfield P.O. Grand Rapids Jelsema, K. Gardener S. 10 T. Wyoming P.O. Grand Rapids Jenkins, A.H. Editor Proprietor and Publisher "The Times" No. 45 Crescent Ave. Grand Rapids Jenkins, Mrs. Sidney Lawrence Farmer and Fruit Grower S. 35 T. Alpine P.O. Grand Rapids Jenks, Mrs. Margaret M. Farmer S. 3 T. Grattan P.O. Belding Jenson, Arthur Farmer and Manager Lars Jenson Estate S. 2 T. Spencer P.O. Lincola Lake Mr. Jenson was born in Kent County in 1883 Jewell, Elmer Barber Grandville Jewell, N. E. Farmer S. 33 T. Algoma P.O. Sparta Johnson, August A. & Company Wholesale and Retail Dealers in General Merchandise and Produce, Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes, Glassware, Clothing,, Hats, Cape, Furniture, Carpets, Curtains, Etc. Sparta Johnson, Chas.. A. Dealer in Farm Produce Sparta Johnson, C.P. Blacksmith, Wagon Maker and Repairer S. 4 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Johnson, C. L. Farmer S. 18 T. Algoma P.O. Sparta Johnson, F.M. Publisher "Lowell Ledger" Lowell, Michigan Johnson, Fred Farmer S. 3 T. Sparta P.O. Kent City Johnson, G.A. Farmer S. 5 T. Sparta P.O. Kent City Johnson, H.M. & Co. Hardware, Cutlery, Paints, Oils, Glass, Etc. No. 1265 S. Division,. Corner Burton Avenue, Grand Rapids Johnson, Horace Farmer S. 14 T. Cascade P.O. Ada Johnson, Ida M Farmer S. 22 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Johnson, James Farmer S. 10 T. Wyoming P.O. Grand Rapids Johnson, J. G. Farmer S. 24 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Johnson, Peter Wholesale Dealer in Meats S. 13 T. Sparta P.O,. Sparta Johnson, Sven J. Farmer S. 3 T. Sparta P..O. Kent City Johnson, Wm. A. Farmer S. 30 T. Cannon P.O. Belmont Johnson, J.K. Proprietor Eagle Hotel Grand Rapids Jones, C.R. Gardener S. 13 T. Wyoming P.O. Grand Rapids Jones, E.H. Custom Miller S. 15 T. Oakfield P.O. Greenville Mr. Jones has served as Supervisor 1849 Jones, Harry Gardener and Breeder of Poultry S. 2 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Jones, L.F. Seed Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Farm and Garden Seeds Grand Rapids Jones, L.D. Farmer S. 26 T. Cannon P.O. Cannonsburg Jones, Wm. And Flora B. Farmers S. 26 T. Ada P.O. Ada Jost, Frank C. Farmer S. 27 T. Alpine P.O. Grand Rapids Jousma, G. Farmer S. 15 T. Walker P.O. Address No. 550 W. Leonard St. Grand Rapids Jousma, H. Farmer S. 15 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Judson, C.S. Farmer S. 14 T. Cannon P.O. C Annenberg Jungblom, J.A. Farmer S. 9 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Kanshosk, Mr. & Mrs. Proprietor Knapp Avenue Standard Dairy Farm S. 14 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Kaboos, John Farmer S. 31 T. Ada P.O. Grand Rapids Kaes, Theo. (The Sauer Kraut King) Manufacturer of a fine grade of Sauer Kraut S. 10 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Kahler, Charles H. Proprietor Palm Garden Reed’s Lake P.O. Station F Grand Rapids Kaiser, Fred T. Summer and Winter Pavilion Station F. Grand Rapids Kandinski, John Dealer in Groceries Provisions and Meats No. 233 Eleventh St. Grand Rapids Kate, Jacob Farmer S. 11 T. Cascade P.O> Ada Kantzenberger, Ritzabeth Farmer S. 17 T. Plainfield P.O.Belmont Kaupp, Chris M. Farmer S. 35 T. Wyoming P.O. Grand Rapids Keating, Patrick Farmer S. 4 T. Grattan P.O. Belding Keech, E.R. Proprietor Rockford Laundry Rockford Keeler, C. G. Decorator S. 35 T. Oakfield P.O. Greenville Kelley, W.L. Farmer and Dealer in General Merchandise S. 33 T. Sparta P.O. Rockford Kellog, Chas Farmer S. 2 T. Paris P.O. Grand Rapids Kellogg, George Farmer S. 25 T. Grattan P.O. Lowell Kellogg, Geo. E. Farmer S. 25 T. Grattan P.O. Belding Kellogg, Truman Real Estate No. 176 N. Lafayette St. Grand Rapids Kelly Shirt Co. (C.E. Kelly) Tailor Made Shirts to Order 1 and 3 Pearl St. Grand Rapids Kelly, Ed. V. Farmer and Fruit Grower S. 24 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Kelly, Timothy Livery No. 51 Kent St. Grand Rapids Kendal, H,B, and Mrs. Geo. T. "Wildwood" S. 5 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Kennedy, Edward Shipping Clerk The Knox Store No. 52 Monroe St. Grand Rapids Kennedy, Michael Farmer S. 19 T. Grattan P.O. Cannonburg Kent County Officials (See list of officers on another page in this volume) Kent County Savings Bank J.A. Covode President; Henry Idems, Vice-President; J.A. S. Verdier, Cashier; A.H. Brandt, Ass’t Cashier, General Banking Grand Rapids Kepler, Chas W. Farmer S. 16 T. Cascade P.O. Ada Keyser, P.P. Farmer S. 8 T. Cascade P.O. Ada Kies, Henry Farmer S. 5 T Cannon P.O. Rockford Kies, Joseph Farmer Casnovia 1856 Mr. Kies has served as Supervisor, Clerk, Justice of Peace and Postmaster and has held other public offices Killings, Anton Superintendent Edison Electric Power Plants S. 35 T. Vergennes P.O. Lowell Kilmer, E.E. Farmer S. 17 T. Cascade P.O. Ada King Milling Co. The Manufacturer of Fall Roller Process Flour Lowell Klingman’s Sample Furniture Co. Grand Rapids Kingsley & Wicks Attorney Grand Rapids Kinsey & Wood Real Estate, Loans and Rentals, Fourth National Bank Building Grand Rapids Kinyon, Joseph Farmer S. 23 T. Lowell P.O. Lowell Kinyon, Wm.W. Farmer S. 15 T. Lowell P.O. Lowell Kinyon, Lewis Farmer S. 9 T. Lowell P.O. Lowell Kipp, L. Farmer S. 4 T. Cannon P.O. Rockford Kirkland, John A. Operator Miniature Railway Ramona Park Reed’s Lake P.O. Station F Grand Rapids Kirtland, Geo. H. Real Estate No. 831 Kirkland Ave Grand Rapids Kitson, Wm. Farmer and Wholesale Dealer in Meats S. 13 T. Cannon P.O. Rockford Klag, Emil J. Proprietor of the Transfer Buffet No. 124 Canal St. Grand Rapids Kleinhans & Knappen Lawyers 317 Michigan Trust Co. Building Grand Rapids Kloet, Bartel Gardener S. 7 T. Paris P.O. Grand Rapids Klooster, Geert Farmer S. 36 T. Plainfield P.O. Grand Rapids Kloosterhouse, Fred Farmer S. 2 T Cascade P.O. Ada Knoor, Frank Blacksmith and General Repairer on Wood and Metal Rockford Mr. Knoor was born in Columbia County, Pa. August 22, 1840 came to Michigan in 1866 settled in Kent County in 1893and in 1901 located in Rockford. In March 1861 he enlisted in Co. I. 6th Penn. Infantry served three months and received an honorable discharge. He re-enlisted in Co. H. 35 Reg of P.M. in July 1863 and received an honorable discharge the same year. Knyff, Adrian Farmer S. 29T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Kober, George Farmer S. 4 T. Alpine P.O. Alpine Koets, Peter Farmer S. 17 T. Plainfield P.O. Belmont Koetsier, Kornelius Farmer S. 7 T. Cascade P.O. Ada Kometobel, Peter Farmer S. 36 T. Wyoming P.O. Grand Rapids Kondracki, Wladyslaw Farmer S. 1 T. Solon P.O., Sand Lake 1902 Konieczka, Joseph B. No. 193 7th St. Grand Rapids Konwinski, John Saloon No. 203 7th St. Grand Rapids Kooiman, Jacob Farmer and Dairyman S. 22 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Kopf Wagon Co. Manufacturers of Wagon No. 67 S. Front St. Grand Rapids Koster, Edward farmer S. 33 T. Paris P.O> Grand Rapids Mr. Koster was born in Holland Oct 22, 1870 came to America and located in Grand Rapids in 1899; settled in Byron Township in 1903; married to Maggie Sikkema in 1894. They have three children Koster, Jacob Farmer S. 23 T. Byron P.O. Ross Mr. Koster was born in Holland in 1868 and in 1900 settled in Kent County, Michigan He is married to Ida Joppa Kotek, Chas F. Farmer S. 19 T. Lowell P,.O. Lowell Kraft, C. J. Dealer in Hardware and Farm Implements, Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, Paints, Lime and Cement, Gooding Kramer, Fred W. Proprietor of Poultry Farm S. 10 T. Wyoming P.O. Grand Rapids Kridler, G. L. Fruit Grower No. 186 Elizabeth St. Grand Rapids Kroes, E. Farmer S. 2 T. Cascade P.O. Ada Kruizenga, H. & Sons Dealers in Flour, Feed, Hay, Grain, and Fuel Corner East and Sherman Sts. Grand Rapids Krul, Peter Farmer S. 35 T. Wyoming P.O. Grand Rapids Krum, John F. Farmer and Dairyman S. 19 T. Vergennes P.O. Lowell Krupp, Chas Farmer S. 12 T. Alpine P.O. Alpine Kuipers, G.H. Livery, Boarding and Sale Stables No. 820 S. Division St. Grand Rapids Kuizema, H. Dealer in Hardware Corner Kalamazoo Ave. and Hall St. Grand Rapids Konkle, Comstock, Insurance and Real Estate No. 103 Michigan Trust Building Grand Rapids Kuzema, Victor Farmer S. 33 T. Vergennes P.O. Lowell Lachman, Peter Farmer S. 19 T. Alpine P.O. Grand Rapids Ladner, Charles Farmer S. 35 T. Cannon P.O. Cannonburg Ladner, James Farmer S. 18 T. Grattan P.O. Rockford Ladner, J. Monroe Farmer S. 22 T. Cannon P.O. Belmont Laing, Chas S. Farmer S. 4 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Laman, Luther Farmer and Fruit Grower S. 9 T. Cascade P.O. Ada Lamberton, D.C. Retired Farmer S. 5 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Lampert, Theodore Proprietor Ada Hotel First Class Bar in Connection Rates $1.00 per day Livery and Feed Barn in Connection First Class Service Good Fishing in Thornapple and Grand Rapids The Hotel has been recently remodeled and refurnished and invites the patronage of the traveling public. Ada, Michigan Lamoresux, A.D Farmer and Fruit Grower S. 8 T.Ada P.O. Ada Lamoresux, A.J. Farmer S. 1 T. Walker P.O. Comstock Park Lamoresux, Don Farmer S. 29 T. Cannon P.O. Belmont Lamoresux, Jas F. Proprietor of the James F. Lamoresux Fruit and Dairy Farm S. 31 T. Plainfield P.O. Comstock Park Lamoresux, Wm. S. Farmer Dairyman and Supervisor of Walker Township S. 1 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Lamphear, Mrs. J.A. Farmer and Fruit Grower S. 17 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Landaner, Otto P. and Mary Proprietor of Bakery and "Oak Lawn" S. 17 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Landman, William J. Attorney at Law No 333 Houseman Building Grand Rapids Lanings, N.J. Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Hardware, Etc. S. 12 T. Byron P.. Carlisle Mr. Lanings was born in Michigan in 1871 He is married to Clara Fennama Larooy, Isaac Farmer S. 3 T. Wyoming P.O. Grand Rapids Lauffer, Wm. Farmer S. 7 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Laughlin, John Farmer S. 15 T. Grattan P.O. Belding Lawrence, Fred Farmer and Fruit rower S. 21 T. Plainfield P.O. Belmont Lawrence, Standing Master in Chaucey U.S. Circuit Court West District Michigan South Division Office No. 405 Michigan Trust Co Building Grand Rapids Lawrence, M.H. Farmer, Breeder of Red Poll Cattle and Duroe Jersey Hogs S. 33 T. Oakfield P.O. Greenville Mr. Lawrence was born in Kent County in 1875 Layer, Fred J. Farmer S. 34 T. Lowell P.O. Lowell Layer, John H. Alto Grain Elevator, Flour, Grain and Produce, Salt, Tile and Coal, Land Plaster and all kinds of Green Seed. Alto, Michigan LeBare, C. L. Fire, Life and Accident Insurance No. 35 W. Bridge St. Grand Rapids LeBarre, George Farmer S. 30 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Ledger, George H. Farmer S. 15 T. Byron P.O. Byron Center Mr. Ledger was born in New York in 1853 and in 1855 was brought to Kent County He is married to Viola Crofoot Lee, Leveret J. Farmer S. 34 T. Vergennes P.O. Lowell Leitelt, Adolph Iron Works Wholesale Dealer in Iron Grand Rapids Lemmink, Evert Farmer S. 29 T. Wyoming P.O,. Grandville Lemmink, H. Farmer S. 28 T. Wyoming P.O. Grandville Lemon, S.M. (Lemon & Wheeler) Wholesale Groceries No. 29 S. Ionia St. Grand Rapids Lemp, John Farmer S. 17 T. Algoma P.O. Sparta Lemunyon, George S. Farmer S. 9 T. Algoma P.O,. Sparta Lennon Bros (Frank, Edward, James, William) Farmers S. 29 T. Cascade P.O. Grand Rapids Leonard, Jacob Farmer S. 28 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Lessiter, E.E. Dealer in General Merchandise, Farm Implements and Tools Manager of Local Exchange Grattan Center P.O. Belding Lessiter, John A. Farmer and Breeder of Short Horn Cattle S. 33 T. Oakfield P.O. Greenville Mr. Lessiter was born in Kent County in 1861 Letellier, F. & Co. Hardwood Doors, Special Metals, Stairs, Cabinets, Cases and Fine Interior Finish No. 222 Canal St. Grand Rapids Lewis, A. J. Farmer S. 23 T. Ada P.O. Ada Lewis, Elmer Farmer S. 18 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Leyendecker, John Farmer S. 33 T. Byron P.O. Byron Center Mr. Leyendecker was born in Michigan in 1861 and in 1878 settled in Kent County He was united in marriage to Sybil Thompson Leys, John Gardener S. 12 T. Wyoming P.O. Grand Rapids Lindsley, F.N. Proprietor Button Lake Poultry and Fruit Farm S. 4 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Linhouse, Isaac A. Gardener and Dairyman S. 9 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Linkfield, A. Fruit Grower S. 17 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Littlefield, D.C. Farmer Fruit Grower Foreman Nelson-Matter Furniture Co. S. 9 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Lloyd, J.F. Bakery and Confectionary Grandville Lockwood, J.A. Farmer S. 23 T. Oakfield P.O. Greenville 1851 Mr. Lockwood has served as School Director an d Pathmaster Lombard & Hest Layers 300 302 Fourth National Bank Building Grand Rapids London, J. & D. Dealers in Hardware, Stoves, Doors, Glass, Paint, Oils, and Varnishes No. 745-747 Grandville Ave. Grand Rapids Long, Joseph B. Farmer and Breeder of Short Horn Durham Cattle S. 12 T. Nelson P.O. Sand Lake 1889 Longcore, F.A. Farmer S. 28 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Longstreet, A.J. Wholesale Dealer in Meats S. 12 T. Wyoming P.O. Grand Rapids Longstreet, Jacob Gardener S. 12 T. Byron P.O. Byron Center Mr. Longstreet was born in New Jersey in 1872 and in 1886 settled in Kent County, Michigan He is married to Jessie Folkersims Longstreet, Philip Gardener S. 7 T. Paris P.O. Grand Rapids Lonuee, Jno J. Farmer S. 6 T. Plainfield P.O. Belmont Look, D.G. Druggist Lowell Loomis, Wm. C. Farmer S. 14 T. Byron P.O. West Carlisle Mr. Loomis was born in Ohio in 1852 and in 1863 settled in Kent County, Michigan He is married to Agnes Harvey Loughlin, Thomas Farmer S. 22 T. Grattan P.O. Belding Loveless, George W. Farmer S. 1 T. Gaines P.O. Dutton Mr. Loveless was born in New York in 1849 and in 1852 settled in Kent County, Michigan He was united in marriage to Anna Haines Lovelaace, R.D. Farmer S. 36 T. Algoma P.O. Rockford Lowell Ledger The FG.M. Johnson Owner and Editor Largest Newspaper circulation in Lowell and Vicinity Well Equipped Job Printing Plant in connection Established in 1893 Lowell Lowell Lumber Co. Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Color Fence Posts, Lime, Brick, and Cement Sash, Doors, Blinds, Door and Window Frames and Screens, Wood Rave Throughs, Etc. Mouldings and Interior Finish Lowell, Michigan Lowell, State Bank Frank T. King President; R.B. Loveland, Vice-President; Wm. R. Marsh, Cashier, D.G. Mange, Assistant Cashier General Banking Lowell Lowes, J.A. Fruit Grower S. 16 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Lown, S.R. Farmer S. 12 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Luce, Morton Real Estate, Pearl and Division Sts. Grand Rapids Lundburg, J. Albert Farmer Fruit Grower Carpenter, Contractor and Builder S. 17 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Luxford, Chas T. Acme Realty Co. Real Insurance, Loans and Rentals 445-446 Houseman Building Grand Rapids Lydell, Dwight Assistant State Superintendent of Fisheries, Comstock Park Lynch & Ball Makers of the Economy Wood Machine Grand Rapids Lynch, J. Farmer S. 30 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Lyon, Wiley F. Bookkeeper Grand Rapids Cooperage Co. No. 45 Rural St. Grand Rapids Lyons, George Farmer and Manager A.W. Van Dyke Farm S. 32 T. Spencer P.O. Harvard Mr. Lyons was born in Kent County in 1862 McArthur, H.G. & R.R. Farmers S. 3 T. Grattan P.O. Belding McArthur, R.V. Village President and Supt. Masonic House East Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids McCarthy, J. Farmer and Fruit Grower S. 29 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids McCarthy, Thomas Proprietor Bridge St. House Livery Grand Rapids McCauley, Bert Secretary, Treasurer and Manager Grand River Club Plainfield S. 28 T. Plainfield P.O. Austerlitz McCauley, Peter Farmer S. 33 T. Oakfield P.O. Belding McConaughy, W.S. farmer S. 10 T. Wyoming P.O. Grand Rapids McCormick, Frank B. Farmer S. 21 T. Grattan P.O. Cannonburg McCoy, Elmer W. Farm Superintendent and Horse Trainer, J. H. Bonnell Wood Cliff Farm S. 34 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids McCrath, Earl S. Butcher and Dealer in Wholesale Meats S. 9 T. Paris P.O. Grand Rapids McCrath, W.C. Farmer and Township Treasurer S. 21 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids McCready, James Farmer S. 35 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta McDermott, Mrs. Chas. Proprietor Cecildale Fruit Farm S. ^ T. Plainfield P.O. Belmont McDougal, M.P. farmer S. 18 T. Algoma P.O. Sparta McDougal, S.M. Farmer S. 8 T. Algoma P.O. Sparta McEwan, James Farmer S. 30 T. Plainfield P.O. Comstock Park McGinnie, Jno Farmer S. 21 T. Grattan P.O. Lowell McKee, J.H. & Son Law and Real Estate 310 Fourth National Bank Building Grand Rapids McKeen, James Farmer S. 34 T. Wyoming P.O. Grand Rapids McKenns, John J. Attorney at Law 247-248 Houseman Building Grand Rapids McKersie, D. Dealer in Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes and Hardware, Fencing and Farm Implements We sell the J.A. Black Food Co’s Stock Dutton, Michigan McKnight & McAllister Attorneys and Counselors Suite 28-32 Wonderly Building Grand Rapids McKnight, John J. Farmer S. 29 T. Cascade P.O. Ada McLean, Ernest Manager Livingston Hotel Grand Rapids McNabb Co. John General Contractors and Builders 203-204 Murray Building Grand Rapids McNaughton, J.E. Farmer and Stockraiser S. 9 T. Ada P.O. Ada McNaughton, John Farmer S. 36 T. Oakfield P.O. Grandville McQueen, E.D. Veterinary Surgeon Livery Feed and Sale Stable in connection Lowell Mabie, Nelson Farmer and Proprietor Elm Dale Farm S. 21 T. Solon P.O. Cedar Springs Maher, E.A. Attorney at Law New Aldrich Building No 75 Monroe St. Grand Rapids Majaski, Lorenz Farmer S. 33 T. Algoma P.O. Sparta Malone, John A. Farmer S. 28 T. Grattan P.O. Lowell Maloney, Jas. J. Jr. Farmer S. 21 T. Ada P.O. Ada Manbeck, Morris Farmer S. 34 T. Algoma P.O. Rockford Mann, H. Martin Farmer and Breeder of Marino Sheep S. 33 T. Courtland P.O,. Rockford Mann, D.A. Farmer S. 16 T. Vergennes P.O. Lowell Manshaem, D.P. Farmer S. 35 T. Wyoming P.O,. Grand Rapids Manshum, E.J. Farmer S,. 36 T. Wyoming P.O. Grand Rapids Marek, John Farmer and Fruit Grower S. 26 T. Plainfield P.O. Grand Rapids Marrin, M.M. & Co. Music and Musical Instruments No. 49 Monroe St. Grand Rapids Marsh, Stephen D. Implements, Segwum P.O. Lowell Marshall, Albert A. Farmer S. 33 T. Wyoming P.O,. Grandville Marshall,T. W. Farmer and Dairyman S. 4 T. Byron P.O. Byron Center Mr. Marshall was born in Kent County in 1867 He is married to Lucy Brown Martin, John B. Real Estate and Loans Grand Rapids Martin, Simon P. Farmer and Dairyman S. 28 T. Caledonia P.O. Caledonia Martindale, Willard A. & Co. Real Estate, Loans and Insurance 16-17 Wonderly Building No. 25 Monroe St. Grand Rapids Martini, Herman Proprietor Huber’s Summer Garden and Museum Strictly a first class family resort Reed’s Lake East Grand Rapids P.O. Station F Grand Rapids Mastenbrook, J. Proprietor Grandville House Grandville Mather, N.W. Real Estate, Insurance and Loans 305-306 The Gilbert Grand Rapids Mathews, Geo. Contractor in Tinning, Roofing, Steel Ceilings and Cornice Work of all kinds No. 682 Madison Square Grand Rapids Mathews, J.W. Farmer S. 5 T. Lowell P.O. Ada Matthews, David W. Farmer S. 13 T. Algoma P.O,. Cedar Springs Mr. Matthews was born in New York in 1837 and in 1900 Settled in Kent County, Michigan He enlisted in Co. F. 1st Michigan Regiment Light Artillery 1863-1865 and took part in all general engagements from Buzzards Roost to and including the battle of the Atlantic He was united in Marriage to Sarah Ruthrauff Matthews, William Farmer S. 5 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Maurer, W.H. Farmer and Wholesale Denler in Milk S. 29 T. Plainfield P.O. Grand Rapids Mawby,, R.G. Farmer and Fruit Grower S. 33 T. Plainfield P.O. Grand Rapids May, Fred Farmer S. 6 T. Alpine P.O. Alpine May, Jacob R. Farmer S. 6 T. Alpine P.O. Alpine May, William Farmer S. 6 T. Alpine P.O. Alpine Maynard, Jeffrey C. Fruit Grower S. 28 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Madison Square Bank P.J. Cook, Cashier General Banking Madison Square and Hall St. Grand Rapids Mead, Chas R. Farmer S. 33 T. Spencer P.O. Harvard Mead, F.N. Farmer S. 12 T. Alpine P.O. Alpine Mead, James H. Farmer and Fruit Grower S. 23 T. Vergennes P.O. Lowell Mead, J. F. Proprietor of Green House Grandville Medemar, A Hotel Proprietor Grandville Meech, Geo. W. Farmer S. 11 T. Paris P.O. Grand Rapids Meek, Benjamin Farmer S. 19 T. Algoma P.O. Sparta Meier, Adolph Harness Maker, Ivenrest S. 8 T. Wyoming P.O. Grand Rapids Mekkes, T.G. Farmer and Dairyman S. 30 T. Wyoming P.O. Grandville Melis, Martin R. Real Estate and Insurance 423 Michigan Trust Building Grand Rapids Melpolder, Johannes Grower and Shipper of Choice Table Celery, Prompt attention paid to mail orders S. 27 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Meloplder, William Grower and Shipper of Choice Selected Celery, Prompt attention paid to Mail Orders and shipments made to all parts of the world S. 27 T. T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Mercer and Ferdon Lumber Co. Wholesale and Retail Grand Rapids Mercer, Charles E. Real Estate, Loans and Rentals Rooms 311-312 Murray Building Grand Rapids Merren, Wm. Farmer S. 19 T. Nelson P.O. Cedar Springs Mr. Merren was born in Ireland in 1851 and in 1856ettled in Kent County, Michigan He has served as a Pathmaster and Moderator and is q prominently identified in local affairs. He is married to Delia Loltis and is the father of six children Merriman, Willie G. Farmer S. 33 T. Lowell P.O. Lowell Merrifield, Charles P. Member of Board of Assessors City of Grand Rapids No. 301 Henry St. Grand Rapids Meyer, Edward Real Estate S. 19 T, Wyoming P.O. Grand Rapids’ Meyers, Andrew J. Farmer S. 18 T. Algoma P.O. Sparta Meyers, A.T. Proprietor Sparta Livery and Feed Stable Sparta Meyers, Highland S. Farmer S. 19 T. Algoma P.O. Sparta Meyers, J.M. Proprietor of Choice Bakery and Restaurant, Ice Cream and Soda Fountain, Candies, Cigars Etc. Lowell Michael, A. Blacksmith, Wagon Maker, Repairers and Dealer in Groceries S. 19 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Michigan Barrel Co., Manufacturers of Refrigerators, Measurers, Ball Salt and Grease Boxes Grand Rapids Michigan Dairy Farms Corporation, Cheese and Creamery Butter General Offices Suite 604 14 State St. Chicago, Ill Michigan Lithographing Co. 45-47 Kent St. Grand Rapids Michigan Poultryman, The The Michigan Poultryman Publishing Co. Publishers No. 9 Stocking St. Grand Rapids Michigan Trust Co. L.H. Withey, President; F.A. Gorham, Vice-President; Geo. Hefferan, Secretary; Claude Hamilton Assistant Grand Rapids Michigan State Telephone Co. C.R. Wilde Manager Fountain and Ionia Sts. Grand Rapids Middleton, William Farmer and House Mover S. 14 T. Tyrone P.O. Kent City 1903 Miller Investment Co. The A.G. Miller Manager, Real Estate and Mining No. 70 S. Division St. Grand Rapids Miller, C.D. Farmer S. 31 T. Cannon P.O. Ada Miller, G.C. Farmer S. 4 T. Alpine P.O. Alpine Miller, H. & Son Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries Rockford Miller, James W. Farmer, Breeder of Lincolnshire Sheep, Short Horn Cattle and Poland China Hogs and Proprietor of Lincoln Lake Farm S. 26 T. Spencer P.O. Lincoln Lake Miller, N. B. Livery No 144 Kent St. Grand Rapids Mills, E.F. Farmer S. 25 T. Cannon P.O. Cannonburg Mills & Warren Real Estate No. 92 Monroe St. Grand Rapids Minisee, Geo Farmer S. 18 T. Byron P.O. Byron Center Mr. Minisee was born in Kent County, Michigan 1855 He is married to Helen Thompson Minor Don B. Attorney and Counselor at Law 215-219 Michigan Trust Building Grand Rapids Misner, Bert Farmer S. 27 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Moerman Bros (John Moerman-Henry Moerman) Farmers S. 20 T. Alpine P.O. Grand Rapids Moffit, E.D. Farmer and Butcher S. 4 T. Caledonia P.O. Caledonia Mr. Moffit was born in Kent County in 1862 He was married to Bertha Hawley Moffit, Wilbert B. Farmer and Township Treasurer S. 32 T. Cannon P.O. Ada Mohler, Richard Farmer S. 7-18 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Mol, James Dealer in Flour, Feed, Grain Etc. No. 101-103 W. Leonard St. Grand Rapids Molesta, John Gardener S. 18 T. Paris P.O. Grand Rapids Molesta, J.M. and Frank Proprietor of Green House and Market S. 18 T. Paris P.O. Grand Rapids Moliski, L. Farmer S. 33 T. Algoma P.O. Sparta Molloy, James Real Estate No. 3 Canal St. Grand Rapids Molt, C. R. Farmer S. 12 T. Wyoming P.O,. Grand Rapids Moltmaker, Henry Farmer and Gardener S. 33 T. Ada P.O. Ada Monroe, Fred Telephone Line Construction Sand Lake, Michigan Monseau, W.A. Farmer S. 10 T. Gaines P.O. Dutton Mr. Monseau was born in Michigan 1851 and in 1856 settled in Kent County He is married to Susan Bender Montgomery, C.E. Farmer S. 20 T. Algoma P.O., Rockford Montgomery, Hugh A. Register of Deeds Grand Rapids Moody, L.D. Farmer and Dealer in Baled Hay and Straw S. 8 T. Wyoming P.O. Grandville Moody, Mary A. Farmer S,. 25 T. Ada P.O. Ada Mooney, H.W. Farmer S. 5 T. Grattan P.O. Belding Moore, W. Carpenter and Builder and Dealer in Real Estate and Loans No. 286 Highland Ave. Grand Rapids Moore, Wm. J. Farmer S. 8 T. Oakfield P.O., Harvard 1856 More, John H. Attorney Michigan Trust Building Grand Rapids Morgan, Chas B. Dealer in Staples and Fancy Groceries East Grand Rapids P.O. Station F Grand Rapids Morman, S.A. & Co. Fuel and Building Material Office No.60 N. Ionia St. Grand Rapids Morningstar, Levi Farmer S. 9 T. Algoma P.O. Sparta Morse, Charles Farmer S. 21 T. Alpine P.O. Grand Rapids Morse, E.J. Farmer and Dairyman S. 30 T. Wyoming P.O. Grandville Mosher, H.E. Farmer S. 8 T. Algoma P.O. Sparta Mosher, S. F Farmer S. 11 T. Algoma P.O. Cedar Springs Moxon, John S. Farmer S. 20 T. Algoma P.O. Rockford Muir, Albert W. Farmer S. 27 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Mulder, John & Co. Real Estate and Loans No 21 W. Bridge St. Grand Rapids Mulford, Miles Successful Solicitor of Pensions Justice of the Peace Notary Public Cedar Springs Mulhelland, W.H. Proprietor of Amulree Dairy Farm S, 3 T. Paris P.O. East Burton Ave Grand Rapids Mull Co. The Dealers in Boots, Shoes, Hardware, Groceries, Patent Medicines and General Merchandise, Ada Mullen, W.J. Farmer S. 35 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Mulvihill, Michael Farmer S. 22 T. Wyoming P.O. Grandville Mumby, John H. Farmer S. 17 T. Lowell P.O. Lowell Mungerson, A. and Ella Farmers S. 19 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Munro, David Custom Flour Mill Grinding Edgerton Munsell, R.R. Farmer S. 19 T. Algoma P.O. Sparta Munson, J. Pomeroy Landscape Gardener Kuipp Ave Grand Rapids Murphy, W.H. County Drain Commissioner Office in Court House Grand Rapids P.O. Lowell Murray, Chas Farmer S. 4 T. Tyrone P.O. Kent City Murray, Henry C. Dealer in Boots, Shoes, and Groceries Fresh Baked Goods Daily Sparta Mutual Home & Savings Ass’n William Sheppard, Sec’y and Att’y No 92 Ottawa St Grand Rapids Myers, Wm. H. Jr. Farmer and Dairyman S. 28 T. Courtland P.O. Rockford Mr. Myers was born in Kent County in 1859 He is Secretary of the Kent County Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Nagel, Harry Farmer S. 33 T. Wyoming P.O. Grandville Nagel, John Farmer and Dairyman S. 31 T. Wyoming P.O. Grand Rapids Nash, E.P. Farmer S. 14 T. Grattan P.O. Belding Nash, H. Dealer in Agricultural Implements, Wagon and Carriages Lowell Nason, Margaret Farmer and Proprietor of Maple Rew Dairy Farm S. 7 T Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Nation City Bank J.R. Wylie, President; Frank Welton, Cashier; R. H. Hunt, Ass’t Cashier; General Banking Grand Rapids Nauts, D. Dealer in Groceries, Dry Goods and Notions No 561 Adams St. Grand Rapids Nawrot, John Dealer in Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars No 170 Muskegon St. Grand Rapids Nayamith, C.B. Farmer S. 10 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Neely, A. R. Manager W.W. Elmtail Co Pianos No 62-66 N. Ionia St. Grand Rapids Nelles (D.D.S.) B.A. 404 Widdicomb Building Grand Rapids Nellist, Chas H. Farmer and R. F. D. Carrier No 45 S. 33 T. Ada P.O. Ada Nellist, John F. Civil Engineer 439 Houseman Building Grand Rapids Nelson, Gust Farmer and Carpenter S. 33 T. Ada P.O. Ada Nelson, Robert Farmer and Threshing Machine Operator S. 20 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Nester, Matt Farmer S. 31 T. Algoma P.O. Sparta Newhome, Nick Farmer S. 4 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Newhome, Samuel Farmer S. 17 T. Walker P.O,. Grand Rapids Newman, George Farmer and Dairyman S. 24 T. Nelson P.O. Sand Lake 1866 Mr. Newman has served as Treasurer of School District No 3 Nielsen, Peter Farmer S. 13 T. Spencer P.O. Gowen Mr. Nielsen was born in Denmark in 1865 and in 1893 settled in Kent County, Michigan Niles, W.I. farmer S. 8 T. Cascade P.O. Ada Noble, Ralph Farmer S. 22 T. Cascade P.O. McCords Noble, E.D. Farmer S. 17 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Noel, Francis Farmer S. 20 T. Wyoming P.O. Grandville Nordberg, Charles Farmer, Fruit Grower and Proprietor of Green House S. 22 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Nordstrom, A. Farmer S. 28 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Norman Bros Plumbing, Steam and Gas Fitting No 988 Hall St. Grand Rapids Norman, Mrs. A. Farmer S. 17 T. Algoma P.O. Sparta Norman, S.D. Farmer S. 33 T. Grattan P.O. Lowell Norman, Wm. Farmer S. 15 T. Cannon P.O. Belmont North, Effie R. Farmer S. 1 T. Algoma P.O. Cedar Springs Northouse, A. Farmer S. 20 T. Cannon P.O. Belmont Northouse, Hiram Gardener S. 1 T. Byron P.O. Grand Rapids Mr. Northouse was born in Holland in 1854 and in 1880 settled in Kent County, Michigan He is married to Nancy Kool Northrop, N.W. Real Estate and Loans Grand Rapids Norton, C.M. Proprietor Fairview Place S. 8 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Norton, Geo. Farmer S. 26 T. Oakfield P.O,. Grandville Mr. Norton was born in Kent County in 1875 Norton, James P. Farmer S. 16 T. Grattan P.O. Cannonburg Norton, J.D. Custom Miller, Feed Grinder and Manufacturer of and Dealer Flour, Grattan Center P.O. Belding Norton, John Stock Buyer S. 24 T,. Sparta P.O,. Sparta Norton, John Farmer S. 27 T. Oakfield P.O. Greenville Mr. Norton was born in Kent County 1875 Norton, M.L. Farmer S. 22 T. Algoma P.O. Rockford Norton, Mrs. Lucy M. Farmer and Proprietor of Spring Brook Far, S. 30 T. Courtland P.O. Rockford Mrs. Norton was born 1851 Norton, R.W. Farmer S. 27 T. Algoma P.O. Rockford Mr. Norton served in Co. K 137th N.Y. Vol Infantry Nott, A.C. Blacksmith and General Repairer S. 32 T. Plainfield P.O. Grand Rapids Noyes, Clara R. Farmer and Proprietor of Summit View Farm S. 12 T. Tyrone P.O. Kent City Oatley, R.A. Conductor Grand Rapids & Indiana Rail Road Co. Belmont O’Brien, Campbell & Wykes Lawyers Michigan Trust Building Grand Rapids O’Brien, A.P. Farmer and Fruit Grower S. 29 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids O’Brien, B.M. Farmer and Fruit Grower S. 32 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids O’Harrow, C.R. Farmer S. 26 T. Lowell P.O. Lowell Ocker & Ford Manufacturing Co. Interior Finish, Paneling, Stair-work, Etc. Grand Rapids Olbinski Bros (R.S.-R.R.-Frank) Farmers S. 16 T. Plainfield P.O,. Belmont Old National Bank J.M. Barnett, President; H.J,. Hollister, Vice-President; C.H. Hollister, Cashier; F.S. Coleman, Ass’t Cashier General Banking Grand Rapids Oldfield, George Millwright, Carpenter and Wood Worker; (with Butterworth & Low) S. 4 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Olds, Ransom Farmer S,. 25 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Oliver, Wm. H. Farmer S. 31 T,. Alpine P.O. Grand Rapids Olson, John Farmer S. 36 T. Ada P.O., Ada O’Meara, F.J. Dealer in Meats Byron Center Onan, A.J,. Farmer S. 17 T. Lowell P.O. Lowell Onan, Seward and Samuel Farmers S. 17 T. Lowell P.O. Lowell Oosterhouse, Henry Farmer S. 28 T. Paris P.O. Grand Rapids Mr. Oosterhouse was born in Netherlands Sept. 7th, 1855 and in June 1867 came to America He resided in Grand Rapids for four months and then located in Paris Township He is married to Alice Plaggemyer Mr. and Mrs. Oosterhouse are the parents of seven children four sons and three daughters Oosting, M. farmer and Fruit Grower S. 27 T. Plainfield P.O. Grand Rapids Ortop, M.W. farmer S. 15 T. Cascade P.O. Ada Orton, James P. Attorney at Law 326-328 Houseman Building Grand Rapids Osborn, Albert Farmer S. 19 T. Lowell P.O. Lowell Ossewaarde, Martin Manager Alta Dale Dairy Farm S. 29 T. Ada P.O.Ada Osterhouse, Jacob Farmer, Butcher and Manager Pastoor Bros Stock Yards Fat Stock, `Purchased Highest Price Paid S. 14 T. Paris P.O. Grand Rapids Ostrum, Ed Farmer S. 5 T. Sparta P.O,. Kent City Otte Brothers American Laundry Main Office and Works 4424 to 436 S. Division St. Grand Rapids Ottenwess, B. Farmer S. 10 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Otterbacher, Gottlob Farmer S. 28 T. Spencer P.O. Harvard 1868 Overholt, Rufus Farmer S. 16 T. Gaines P.O,. Dutton Mr. Overholt was born in Ohio in 1863 He has served as Justice of the Peace for one term He is married to Ida Hammond Owen, Geo. F. Manufacturer of the Grand Rapids Acertylene Gas Generator No 75 Lyon St Grand Rapids |
Transcriber: Barb Jones
Created: 14 July 2010