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BUTZEL, Henry M., lawyer; born, Detroit, May 24, 1871; son of Magnus and Henrietta (Hess) Butzel; graduate Detroit High School, January, 1888; University of Michigan, Literary Department, Ph. B., 1891; Law Department, same university, LL. B.,1892; unmarried. In practice of law at Detroit since 1892; member of law firm of Butzel & Butzel. Director and general counsel Trussed Concrete Steel Co.; Director W.M. Finck & Co., clothing manufacturers. Member Masonic Order. Clubs: Phoenix, Detroit Golf. Recreation: Golf. Office: 716-718 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 406 Woodward Av.
BUTZEL, Leo Martin, lawyer; born, Detroit, 1874; son of Martin Butzel; educated in public schools and University of Michigan, graduating, Literary Department, degree of Ph. B., 1894, Law Department, LL. B.,1896. Member of law firm of Stevenson & Butzel, 1894-1902, and since 1902 member of firm of Dickinson, Stevenson, Cullen, Warren & Butzel. Office: Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 658 John R. St.
BYRNE, Frank P.; born, Allegheny Co., Md., Mar. 18, 1847; son of John and Eleanor (Flynn) Byrne; educated in country schools and academies of early days, in Western Maryland, and in private school in Brooklyn, N.Y.; married at Cincinnati, O., Feb. 25, 1873, Clara Bartels Oakes. Served in Union Army at time of Civil War, as member Fifty-first New York Volunteer Infantry, 1864, until close of war; became identified with distribution of natural gas and built natural gas pipe line from Ohio to and within City of Detroit, 1889-90; as general manager, effected and supervised consolidation of several gas companies in Detroit, 1893, becoming vice president and general manager of consolidated company; built natural gas pipe line across Detroit River, 1895; assumed charge, as president of the Interior Construction and Improvement Co., of the opening and development of the Shawmut Coal Co. properties in Western Pennsylvania and the building of the Shawmut Railroad (the P.S. & N.R.R.) from the coal fields to Hornellsville and Wayland, N.Y., a distance of about 200 miles; retired from active business, 1904, on account of impaired health. Vice president and director Peninsular Savings Bank; director Detroit City Gas Co., Detroit Creamery Co., Leeds & Catlin Co. (N.Y.) and Olean Brewing Co., N.Y. Member Board Commerce. Jeffersoinian Democrat. Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus. Clubs: Detroit, Fellowcraft, Country, Detroit Golf (Detroit); Olean (Olean, N.Y.). Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 23-24 Peninsula Bank Bldg. Residence: Alfred Apts.
CADIEUX, Henry William, physician and surgeon; born, Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich., June 29, 1871; son of David J. and Mary Frances (Lloyd) Cadieux; educated Grosse Pointe public schools, 1878-83; Detroit College (Jesuit), 1884-92; Detroit College of Medicine, M.D., Apr. 30, 1896; married, Detroit, Sept. 26, 1901, Emlitta Le Roy King. Began practice at Grosse Pointe, 1896; removed to Detroit, September,1901, where he has since continued. Physician-in-chief to the ladies of the Scared Heart Academy, Grosse Pointe Farms, since 1897; health officer Grosse Pointe Village and Township, 1897-1901. Member Wayne County Medical Society, Michigan State Medical Society, American Medical Association. Republican. Roman Catholic. Member C.O.F., K. and L. of H. Clubs: Country, Grosse Pointe Farms. Office: 919 Jefferson Av. Residence: 965 Jefferson Av.
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CADY, David D., wholesale grocer; born, Plymouth, Mich., Jan. 20, 1847; son of David
and Lomira Cady; educated in public schools of Ypsilanti and Detroit; married at Detroit, 1868, Elizabeth H. Brewster. Has been a resident of Detroit since 1862; began in grocery business in Detroit, 1871; member firm of W.J. Gould & Co., 1887-92; identified with present company since 1892, first as Lee & Cady and since March, 1907, as Lee, Cady & Smart, of which is vice president, the company, in addition to the parent organization, owning and operating; Lee & Cady. Detroit; Smart & Fox Company, Saginaw; Bay City Grocery Company, Bay City; Village City Coffee and Spice Mills, Saginaw. Member Masonic order (32), Knights Templar, Shrine. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Old Club. Recreations: Fishing, Automobiling. Office: Cor. Larned and Cass Av. Residence: 57 Watson St.
CADY, William B., lawyer; born Wayne Co., Mich., Feb. 10, 1861; son of James B. and Lucy Jane Blount, both of N.Y. state; educated in district school, Plymouth and Wayne village schools, Ann Arbor High School and University of Michigan, graduating, degree of Ph.B., 1882, and L.L, B., 1884; married, Detroit, June, 1904. Myra McPherson Post. Has practiced in Detroit since 1884; member of law firm of Shaw, Warren, Cady & Oakes since 1900. Director Cheboygan Paper Co.; director and secretary E.T. Kruce & Co. Gold Democrat; member Democratic State Central Committee, 1888 and 1896. Episcopalian. Member The Bibliophile Society, Boston. Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, University, Country and Boat. Office: 904 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 550 Jefferson Av.
CAILLE, Auguste Arthur, inventor, manufacturer of coin-slot machines; born, Detroit, Apr. 1, 1867; son of Joseph M. and Catherine (Moret) Caille; educated in Public schools of Owosso, Mich., 1876-80, and Saginaw high school. Lived in Saginaw, 1880-93; invented and patented, 1888, in association with his brother, Adolph, new type of service for conveying cash in stores; later invented coin-slot devices which resulted in establishment of penny arcades in the leading cities of the world. President and treasurer The Caille Bros. Co., which has grown until it gives employment to more than 500 mechanics and plant occupies full frontage of a city block, branch offices being maintained in New York, Chicago, and Paris, France. President Casino Co., builders and operators of penny arcades and popular price theaters which the company has established in various cities. Society: Harmonic, Club: Fellowcraft, Detroit Yacht. Recreations: Automobiling and Yachting. Office: 1300-1340 2nd Av. Residence: 1717 Woodward Av.
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CAILLE, Adolph, manufacturing coin operating machines; born, Detroit, Apr. 2, 1863; son of Joseph M. and Catherine (Moret) Caille; educated in Detroit public schools; married at Saginaw, 1892, Margaret Macksey. Begin active career as manufacturer of furniture, at Saginaw, Mich.; with his brother, Arthur, invented certain store service apparatus and entered manufacture of coin operating machines; vice president and secretary The Caille Brothers Co., the largest plant in the world for manufacture of coin controlled machines, with branch offices in New York, Chicago, and Paris, France. Office: 1300-1340 2nd Av. Residence: 74 Horton Av.
CALLAMORE, Ralph, mechanical engineer; born, Toledo, O., Feb. 2, 1875; son George Anthony and Sarah Ann (Gates) Callamore (father born at North Pembroke, Mass., Nov. 9, 1833, and mother in New York state, Dec. 27, 1844): graduated from Toledo (O.) High School, 1892, as president of class; B. Sc. In Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 1897; married, Ann Arbor, Mich., Aug. 22, 1899, Gracia Beatrice Rhead. Began active career as draughtsman in employ of Field & Hinchman, consulting engineers, Detroit, Sept., 1897, and became head draughtsman; was made secretary of the company, Mar., 1903, when the firm was incorporated as Field, Hinchman & Smith, the company being reincorporated, Feb., 1907, as Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, of which is secretary. Republican. Baptist. Member American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers, Detroit Engineering Society, Theta Delta Chi. Club: Fellowcraft. Office: 710 Washington Arcade. Residence: 25 Hancock Av., W.
CALLENDER, Sherman D., lawyer; born, Hartsgrove, O., Mar. 18, 1869; son of Robert F. and Lois (Winslow) Callender; educated in public schools of Hartsgrove; New Lyme Institute, South New Lyme, O.; Oberlin College, graduating, degree of Ph. B.., 1895; Ohio State University, Law Department, degree of LL.B., 1898; married at Monroeville, O., Apr. 23, 1904, Sylvia May Cornell. Reared on farm; sold books to pay expenses at college; taught school three years before studying law; began in practice at Toledo, O., 1898; removed to Detroit, 1899. Secretary Kennedy Optical Co.; director and attorney Detroit Improved Realty Co.; attorney Vinton Co. Member Detroit and Michigan State Bar associations. Republican. Congregationalist. Member Corinthian Lodge No. 241, F. & A. M., Beta Theta Pi. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Fellowcraft. Recreations: Tennis and outdoor sports. Office: 412 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 50 W. Ferry Av.
CALVERT, Elmer C., merchant; born, Champaign, Ill., Aug. 17, 1869; Son of John and Mary (Threadgould) Calvert; educated in Detroit public schools and business college; married at Detroit, June 28, 1900, Miss Grace Major.Was Connected for 3 years as correspondent for H.
Scherer & Co., carriage manufacturers; member firm of J. Calvert's Sons since 1893, dealers in coal and builders' supplies. Methodist. Member I.O.O.F. Office: 145 Griswold St. Residence: 548 Maybury Av.
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CALVERT, George Thomas, merchant; born, Champaign, Ill., Feb. 1, 1868; son of John and Mary (Threadgould) Calvert; educated in Detroit public schools and at Spencerian Business College; married at Detroit, Jan. 14, 1896, Adelaide C. Wilcox (died Oct. 1, 1906). Was bookkeeper and cashier Diamond Match Co's. Detroit plants, 1885; chief clerk and confidential man Hammond, Standish & Co., Detroit, 1886-93; resigned, Mar. 1, 1893, to assist in organizing firm of J. Calvert's Sons, forming partnership with Elmer C. Calvert, in which still continues, retail dealers and jobbers, coal, coke, etc. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Boat. Recreation: Outdoor Sports. Office: 145 Griswold St. Residence: 252 Lincoln Av.
CAMPAU, Daniel J., lawyer; born at Detroit, Aug. 20, 1852; educated at Fordham, N.Y.; studied law; collector of customs, Detroit, 1886-90; now Michigan member Democratic National Committee; controlling owner The Chicago Horseman, devoted to breeding and turf news; prominently connected with the trotting turf. Office: 22 Campus Building.
CAMPAU, Thomas, surveyor and civil engineer; born, Detroit, Feb. 6, 1827; son of James and Rosette (Chene) Campau; educated by private tuition; married at Detroit, 1852, Mary A. Mellon (deceased, 1897), daughter of Major Charles Mellon, U.S.A. Began active career as apprentice in office of Judge John Almy, civil engineer, 1849, continuing for two years; city surveyor of Detroit, 1852-62; county surveyor of WayneCo. six years; then resumed individual practice, in which has since continued; member firm of Thomas Campau & Sons. Democrat. Catholic. Office: 705 Whitney Blk. Residence: 472 E. Fort St.
CAMPAU, Thomas M., surveyor and civil engineer; born, Detroit, Sept. 29, 1862; son of Thomas and Mary A. (Mellon) Campau; educated in public and private schools; married at Detroit, 1893, Anna Schmidt. Entered engineering profession with his father, 1883, and became a member of firm of Thomas Campau & Son, 1890, in which still continues; now village engineer Grosse Pointe Farms; formerly engineer of township of Grosse Pointe and village of Fairview. Member Detroit Engineering Society, Knights of Columbus. Office: 705 Whitney Bldg. Residence: 472 Fort St., E.
CAMPBELL, Allan, lawyer; born, Detroit, Oct. 12, 1876; son of Walter Scott and Annie (Fenton) Campbell; graduate Detroit High School, Jan., 1894; University of Michigan, degree of A.B., 1898; Detroit College of Law, degree of LL.B., 1901; unmarried. Taught 4 1/2 years in Detroit public schools after graduating from university; entered practice of law with Maybury, Lucking, Emmons & Heifman, Jan., 1904; has been in practice alone since Oct., 1905. Clubs: University, Detroit Athletic,University of Michigan Association. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 610 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 58 Forest Av., E.
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CAMPBELL, Don Malcom, physician; born, Wardsville, Ont., Dec. 12, 1864; son of George and Fannie H. Campbell; educated in public schools of Windsor; M.D., Detroit College of Medicine, 1885; post-graduate studies at University of Edinburgh, London, Dublin, New York and Chicago; married, Detroit, June 1884, Olive Douglas. Has practiced in Detroit since 1887, making specialty of eye, ear, nose and throat; Professor ophthalmology and otology, Detroit College of Medicine; attending oculist and aurist, Harper Hospital. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Wayne County and Michigan State Medical societies, American Medical Association, Academy of Ophthalmology and Oto-Laryngologoy, Detroit Opthalmic and Otologic Club, Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. Clubs: Detroit and Country. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: 57 Fort St. Residence: 1125 Jefferson Av.
CAMPBELL, Duncan Alexander, physician; born, Windsor, Ont., Mar. 10. 1876; son of George and Fannie H. (Campbell) Campbell; educated in public schools of Windsor; graduate Windsor Collegiate Institute, 1895; M.D., Detroit College of Medicine, 1898; married at Cleveland, July 28, 1903, Edith Cummer. Interne Harper Hospital, 1898-1899; practiced in Detroit since 1899; contract surgeon U.S. Army Recruiting department; has specialized in nose, throat, and chest since 1905; member Polyclinic staff of Harper Hospital. Republican. Presbyterian. Member American Medical Association, Michigan State and Wayne County Medical societies, Nu Sigma Nu. Office: 57 Fort St. Residence: 32 Winder St.
CAMPBELL, Henry Munroe, lawyer; born, Detroit, Apr.18, 1854; son of James and Cornelia (Hotchkiss) Campbell; educated in Detroit public and high schools and University of Michigan, graduating, degree of Ph. B., 1876, and Law Department, same university, LL. B., 1878; married at Detroit, Nov. 22, 1881, Caroline B. Burtenshaw. Studied law in office of Alfred Russell and was admitted to the bar, Oct., 1877; member law firm of Russel & Campbell, 1878-1905; Russel, Campbell & Bulkley, 1905-07; Russel, Campbell, Bulkley & Ledyard, since Jan. 1, 1907. Director People's State Band; director and counsel for Parke, Davis & Co., Cass Farm Co., River Rouge Improvement Co., Chestnut Ridge Improvement Co., Union Trust Building Co.; counsel for Union Trust Co. Member American Bar Association, Michigan State Bar Association, Detroit Bar Association. Was one of the organizers of the Detroit Naval Reserve and commanded 3d division as senior lieutenant. President Detroit Naval Reserve during Spanish-American War. Elected delegate to Constitutional Convention, State of Michigan, 1907. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Society Colonial Govenors, Delta Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: Detroit (ex-president), Detroit Boat, Country, Yondotega, Prismatic, University, Huron Mountain. Recreations: Hunting, fishing, yachting and golf. Office: 604 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 913 Jefferson Av.
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CAMPBELL, John O., secretary and treasurer The Art Stove Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Office: 1549 Russell St. Residence: 474 2nd Av.
CAMPBELL, Walter E., president Detroit, Belle Isle & Windsor Ferry Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Office: 2-6 Woodward Av. Residence: 551 Cass Av.
CAMPBELL, William E., manager the Manson-Campbell Co., Ltd.; born, Chatham, Ont., June 19, 1871; son of William and Sarah (Comstock) Campbell; educated in public schools of Ontario, Can.; married at Detroit, Feb. 14, 1896, Alexandria E. Henderson. Began at age of 15 with the Manson-Campbell Co., Chatham, Ont., manufacturers of fanning mills, and has been manager of the company at Detroit since 1901. Member Board of Commerce. Mason. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 103 Wesson Av. Residence: 254 25th St.
CAMPBELL, William Robert, dry goods merchant; born, Saranac, Mich., June 15, 1863; son of William and Harriet (Rose) Campbell; educated in public schools; married at Bancroft, Nov. 28, 1889, Abbie E. Phillips. Began active career as clerk in general store at Pinckney, Mich., 1878; clerk in general store in Howell, Mich., 1881-82; came to Detroit in 1882 and became associated with and since 1902 a director Burnham, Stoepel & Co.; vice president and director Detroit Folding Cart Co. Clubs: Commercial, Detroit Athletic. Recreation: Outdoor athletic sports. Office: Bates and Larned Sts. Residence: 123 Canfield Av., W.
CHANDLER, Claudius H., president Calvert Lithographing Co.; born, London, Eng., Mar. 10, 1845; son of William and Letitia A. (Thomas) Chandler; came to Detroit with Mother, 1853; educated in public and high schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1871, Miss Mary V. Kaple. Began active career under John Gibson, lithographer, as operator in art department, 1863, the firm being succeeded by Calvert & Co., 1865; became secretary of the company upon its incorporation, 1867 (reincorporated, 1897), and president and general manager upon death of Thomas Calvert, 1900. Also president Detroit Casket Co.; vice president Roe Stevens manufacturing Co.; director Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Co. Member National Association of Employing Lithographers (president) and of Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican as to politics; Episcopalian in church affiliation. Member Masonic order, Knights Templar (Past Commander Detroit Commandery No. 1). Club: Detroit Boat. Office: Cor. Grand River Av. and Elizabeth St. Residence: 61 Garfield Av.
CANDLER, James W., secretary and treasurer Candler Dock & Bridge Building Co.; born Colchester, Eng., Feb. 7, 1834; son of William and Letitia A. (Thomas) Candler; educated in public schools of London, Eng.; came to America and Detroit in 1849; married at New York City, 1854, Sarah A. Roworth. Sailed on the lakes, and left Detroit for New York 1851; sailed before the mast and became second mate and mate on sailing ship, sailing from New York to the East Indies, China and Japan. Took charge of vessel in 1862 in Manila and was in it two years; returned to Detroit, 1864, and entered into partnership with brothers as building contractors and vessel owners, under the title of Candler Brothers, who were also interested in the Michigan Dock Building Co. until the firm was dissolved in 1892, when the Michigan Dock Building Co. was changed to Candler Dock & Bridge Building Co., 1900, of which he was president until 1906, since which time he has been secretary and treasurer of the company. Also secretary and treasurer Detroit Dredging Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason. Club: Detroit Boat. Recreation: Taking short trips. Office: 305 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 27 Melbourne Av.
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CANDLER, William R., real estate and loans; born, Colchester, Eng., Apr. 9, 1832; son of William And Letitia A. (Thomas) Candler; educated in private schools of London and Capital School, Detroit; married at Pontiac, Mich., Oct. 26, 1853, Eleanor S. Van Dusen. Came to America, 1849; began business career, 1860, as member of firm of Candler Bros., contractors and vessel owners, which continued until 1891; has been actively identified with real estate business since 1891, handling his own property and building residences on the same. Member Detroit Real Estate Board. Member Grayson Light Guard, 1852; Lyon Guard, 1862-65. Member Detroit Board of Estimates 8 years; served one term as member Board of Poor Commissioners; trustee Harper Hospital. Member of Archaeological Society. Republican. Elder First Presbyterian Church. Member Masonic order. Office: 481 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 85 Putnam Av.
CANFIELD, George Lewis, lawyer; born, Detroit, Oct. 12, 1866; son of Frank H. and Adelaide (Green) Canfield; educated at Detroit High School and University of Michigan, Literary Department, graduating, 1887; married at Detroit, Sept. 25, 1889, Mary N. Croul. Has been engaged in general practice of law in Detroit since 1890. Member Detroit Bar Association, American Historical Association. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Delta Kappa Epsilon. Club: Detroit. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 512 Moffat Blk. Residence: 118 Dubois St.
CARHARTT, Hamilton, manufacturer of clothing; born, Macedon Locks, N.Y., Aug. 27, 1855; son Of George and Lefa (Wylie) Carhartt; educated in public schools of Jackson, Mich., and at Episcopal College, Racine, Wis.; married at Jackson, Mich. , to Annett Welling. Began business career in employ of Young, Smythe, Field & Co., Philadelphia; removed to Detroit, 1884, and established himself in wholesale furnishing business under name of Hamilton Carhartt & Co., in 1899 the firm changed its line of operations to manufacture of workingmen's clothing, as Hamilton Carhartt Manufacturer (Inc.), of which is president. Also vice president Peninsular Savings Band and of the Art Commission. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Country. Office: 479-487 Michigan Av. Residence: 843 Jefferson Av.
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CARHARTT, Hamilton, Jr., manufacturer; born, Grand Rapids, Mich., Oct. 18, 1882; son of Hamilton and Annette (Welling) Carhartt; educated in public schools, Detroit University School and University of Michigan; unmarried. Began in manufacturing business at Detroit, 1904; vice president and general manager Hamilton Carhartt Manufacturer, Inc., wholesale men's working clothes; vice president Hamilton Carhartt Cotton Mill. Clubs: Detroit, Country Club of Detroit, Detroit Racquet and Curling. Residence: 843 Jefferson Av. Office: 779-787 Michigan Av.
CARLEY, Leonard Rainford, general manager Universal Button Co.; born, London, Eng., May 25, 1875; son of Thomas and Harriet Dora Ellen (Rainford) Carley; educated in England; unmarried. Came to America, 1897, and located in Baltimore, Md.; removed to Florida and spent 2 1/2 years raising and curing tobacco; removed to Detroit, 1900, and became connected with the Universal Button Co., of which he was made general manager, Oct., 1905. Unitarian in religious belief. Club: Detroit Golf. Recreation: Horseback riding. Office: 680 Fort St., W.
Residence: The Effingham Apts.
CARLISS, Thomas E., superintendent Detroit plant Chicago Railway Equipment Co.; born, Birmingham, Eng., Sept. 13, 1849; son of Thomas and Sarah (Hartley) Carliss; educated in public schools of England; widower. Learned machinist's trade in England; came to America, 1885, and located for a time at Stamford, Conn.; removed to Detroit, 1887; entered service of Michigan Railway Supply Co., later Monarch Brake Beam Co., and has been superintendent Detroit plant of the Chicago Railway Equipment Co. since 1900. Republican. Member United Presbyterian Church, I.O.O.F. Club: Commercial. Recreation: Reading.
Office: 2022 Jefferson Av., W. Residence: Charlevoix Apartments.
CARPENTER, Norman D., sales manager Carnegie Steel Co., Ltd. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Office: Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 138 Bagg St.
CARRAN, Charles M., born in Oakland Co., Mich., Sept. 21, 1857; son of James and Anne (Herbage) Carran; educated in public schools; married, Detroit, 1891, Elvira Morris. Began active career as clerk in general merchandise store, Clarkston, Mich., continuing 1871-83; removed to Detroit and was with Lichtenberg & Sons, general commission merchants, 1883-87; was traveling salesman for George C. Langdon, malt operator, 1887-90; member firm of Carran & Conn, grain commission, 1890-95; has been member of firm of Caughey & Carran, grain, seeds, commission, since Jan., 1895. Treasurer Wray-Austin Machine Co. and United Manufacturing Co. Member Detroit Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade. Mason. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Yacht, Harmonie. Recreation: Yachting. Office: 620 Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 150 Forest Av., W.
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CARROW, Flemming, physician; born, Still Pond, Md., Aug. 4, 1853; son of Martindale and
Henrietta (Hepbron) Carrow; graduate West River Military Academy; A.B., Columbia University (now George Washington University), Washington, D.C., 1870, and degree of M.D. from Medical Department, same university, 1874; (M.A., University of Michigan, 1903); married at Wilmington, Del., Oct. 21, 1875,Teressa England. Began practice at Canton, China, 1874, as surgeon in military service of Chinese Government, continuing until 1885; returned to United States and for 17 years filled position of professor of ophthalmology, University of Michigan; resigned from professorship, 1904, and has since practiced in Detroit. Member State Board of Registration in Medicine, American Medical Association, Anthropological Society of Paris, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Royal Society of Portugal. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Detroit. Recreations: Hunting and fishing. Office: 503 Washington Arcade. Residence: The Palms.
CARROW, Herbert P., secretary and treasurer Hayes Manufacturing Co.; born, Canton, China, July 27, 1880; son of Flemming and Teressa (England) Carrow; parents returned to America, 1881; graduate St. John's Military Academy, Delafield, Wis., 1898; University of Michigan, degree of A.B., 1902; married at Duluth, July 11, 1905, Wilhelmina Rupley. Was connected with F.A. Patrick & Co., wholesale dry goods, Duluth, 1902-04; removed to Detroit, 1904, and has since been identified with Hayes Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of sheet metal parts and forgings. Honorary 2d lieutenant Wisconsin national Guard. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Zeta Psi. Club: University. Office: Hayes Manufacturing Co. Residence: 965 Jefferson Av.
CARSON, William, grain and seeds; born, Newry, Ireland, Apr. 10, 1839; son of William and Mary (O'Brien) Carson; came to New York with parents, 1840, and to Detroit, 1846; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Nov. 14, 1861, Miss Hannah M. Wynkoop. Became member volunteer fire department, Detroit 1857, and joined the paid department, 1860; engaged in retail grocery business; was appointed assistant chief of the fire department; became clerk in assessor's office, 1866, and bookkeeper for P. Voorhees & Co., grain and seeds, 1867; was cashier and bookkeeper for Gillett & Hall, and in 1876 was admitted as partner, remaining until dissolution of the firm, 1898; member of firm of Carson, Craig & Co., since Jan. 1, 1898. Fire commissioner, Detroit, 1893-97. Member Board of Trade. Independent in politics. Mason (32). Office: 304 Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 181 Alexandrine Av.
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CARSTENS, J. Henry, abdominal surgeon; born, Kiel, Germany, June 9, 1848, son of John H. and Mary (Mordhorst) Carstens; came to United States with parents early in life; educated in public schools of Detroit, at German-American Seminary and Detroit Medical College, degree of M.D., 1870; married at Detroit, Oct. 18, 1870, Hattie Rohnert. Began practice in Detroit, 1870; now chief of staff Harper Hospital; professor of gynecology Detroit College of Medicine; consulting obstetrician at Woman's Hospital and Home of Providence, etc. Member Wayne County Medical Society (president), Mississippi Valley Medical Society (ex-president), American Medical Association, Michigan State Medical Association. Independent Republican. Lutheran. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Golf, Rushmere, Harmonie. Recreations: Bowling, billards and sports requiring physical exercise. Address: 620 Woodward Av., Detroit.
CARTER, David I., secretary and treasurer Larned, Carter & Co.; born, Detroit, 1870; son of David and Frances (Leonard) Carter; educated in Detroit public and high schools. Engaged in furniture business 1889-97; assisted in organizing Larned, Carter & Co., manufacturers of overalls, 1897, and has since been secretary and treasurer of the company; also treasurer Knock Down Case Co.; director Citizens' Savings Bank. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Country, Detroit Boat. Recreations: Golf and automobiling. Office: 264 Howard St.
Residence: 69 Alfred St.
CARTWRIGHT, Charles E., born, Toledo, O., May 17, 1877; son of Isaiah D. and Ida M. Cartwright; educated in Toledo High School and University of Michigan, 1899; unmarried. Entered real estate business at Toledo, 1899; became identified with coal business, 1901, in connection with A.G. Blair & Co., Toledo; came to Detroit, June, 1904, as general sales agent Youghiogheny Gas Coal Co., miners and shippers of coal. Presbyterian. Member Masonic order, Knights Templar, Shrine. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreations: Tennis and general outdoor sports. Office: 705 Hammond Bldg., Detroit. Residence: Oriental Hotel.
CARY, Henry Nathaniel, journalist; born in Racine, Wis., Feb. 11, 1858; son of Lucius C. and Emile (Kenea) Cary; public school education, La Cygne, Kan.; married at Kenosha, Wis., Sept. 9, 1885, Susie L. Wustenfeldt. Learned printer's trade on La Cygne Journal, 1872-76; removed to Milwaukee, Wis., 1876; reporter, 1880-82; managing editor, 1882-83, Milwaukee Sentinel; managing editor Chicago Times, 1889-92; general western manager, New York Associated Press, 1892; managing editor new York Times, 1893-96; managing editor St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 1897; in Cuba in charge of field staff New York World, Spanish American War, 1898; publisher The Verdict, New York, 1899-1900; managing editor New York Morning Telegraph, 1903, later publisher same; general manager Detroit Free Press, Jan. 1, 1907, to Feb. 22, 1908; since Jan. 1, 1908, general manager St. Louis Republic. Democrat. Clubs: Detroit, Lotos, Pen (New York), Athletic Association (Chicago). Address: St. Louis Republic, St. Louis, Mo.
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CARY, Hugh, physician; born, Demertsville, Ont., Can., June 6, 1852; son of Hugh and Margaret (Hamilton) Cary; educated in common schools, Provincial Normal School, Toronto, and University of Michigan, graduating, M.D., 1884; married at Brockville, Ont., Aug. 6, 1877, Jennie E. Mulvaugh; again, at Cheboygan, Mich., Oct. 12, 1892, Mrs. Orma E. Mulvaugh (nee Farrell). Taught school in earlier years; began practice of medicine at Romulus, Mich., 1884; removed to Delray, 1885 (was the first physician to locate there), where has since continued in practice. Member American Medical Association. Secretary school board, 1888-1906; elected
trustee when Delray was organized as a village, 1897 (president of board, 1904-05). Mason; member Knights of Pythias, I.O.O.F., Maccabees. Residence and office: 2260 Jefferson Av.
CASE, Louis Hamlin, banker and broker; born, Flint, Mich., Nov. 26, 1876; son of Luman and Adelaide (Kendall) Case; educated in public schools of Holly, Mich.; unmarried. Began active career in employ of Commercial National Bank, Detroit, continuing 1895-99; became identified with Cameron, Currie & Co., bankers and brokers, 1899, and in 1903 succeeded F.S. Osborn as a partner in the company. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Detroit, Fellowcraft, Detroit Boat, Automobile, Country, Yondotega, Detroit Racquet and Curling and Old Club.
Recreation: Automobiling. Office: 116 Griswold St. Residence: 87 Watson St.
CASGRAIN, Charles William, lawyer; born, Canada, May 24, 1859; son of Hon. Charles
E. and Charlotte (Chase) Casgrain; Assumption College, 1879; studied law and was admitted to bar, 1883; married at Detroit, Feb. 25, 1886, Annie Hammond. Has practiced in Detroit since 1883; city attorney, City of Detroit, 1890-92. Democrat. Roman Catholic. Member Detroit and Michigan Bar associations, Knights of Columbus. Club: Detroit Office: Hammond Bldg.
Residence: 575 Jefferson Av.
CASWELL, William L., vice president Peninsular Milled Screw Co.; born, Rochester, N.Y.,
Dec. 22, 1854; son of Joseph and Emma Caswell; educated in public schools of Stratford, Ont.; married at Detroit, 1884, Miss Amelia Saenger. Began learning trade of machinist at Stratford, Ont., 1872, continuing at the trade for 5 years; came to Detroit, 1877, and entered employ of the Detroit Locomotive Works; then was identified with the Barnum Wire Works and for 16 years was with the Detroit Screw Works; assisted in organization of the Peninsular Milled Screw Co. in 1902, and has since been vice president and superintendent of the company. Independent in politics. Member Masonic order. Recreations: Hunting and fishing. Office: 751 Bellevue Av.
Residence: 239 Macomb St.
CAUGHEY, Frank T., grain commission; born in Ashtabula Co., O., June 21, 1853; son of Samuel S. and Nancy (Davidson) Caughey; educated in public schools of Ashtabula Co. and at Pennsylvania State Normal School; married, Union City, Mich., May 24, 1883, Della A. Shumway. Located in Union City and began clerking in general store,1870; traveling hardware salesman, 1873-76; began in grain and seed shipping, 1876; removed to Detroit and became special partner of Gillett & Hall, 1888; has been member of the firm Caughey & Carran, grain commission merchants. Member Detroit Board of Commerce (president Detroit Board of Trade, 1897, 1898 and 1903). Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, Country. Recreations: Automobiling, boating and fishing. Office: 620 Chamber of Commerce, Detroit. Residence: Grosse Pointe, Mich.
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CAULKINS, Horace J., dealer in dental supplies; born, Oshawa, Ont., Can., July 12, 1850; son of William and Elizabeth (Burns) Caulkins; educated in public schools of Canada; married at Detroit, 1888, Minnie F. Peck. Began active career in dry goods business at Niagara Falls, Ont.; came to Detroit, 1871, and continued in dry goods business until 1877, when he began as dealer in dental supplies, in which he has since continued; president and manager H.J. Caulkins & Co., Ltd., manufacturers of china kilns, enamel furnaces, dental and high heat furnaces and dealers in dental supplies. President Pewabic Pottery Co., manufacturers of artistic pottery and tile. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Episcopalian. Office: Gratiot and Farmer St. Residence: 74 Edmund Pl.
CHAMBERLAIN, Robert M., lawyer; born, Le Roy, N.Y., Mar. 16, 1852; son of David C. and Mary (Finney) Chamberlain; graduate Le Roy Academic Institute, June, 1869; graduate Williams College, Williamstown, Mass., degree of B.A., June, 1873; married at Detroit, June 7, 1881, Florence A. Lee. Studied law and was admitted to the bar at Williamsport, Pa., 1875; began practice in Chicago, continuing only a short time; went to Ridgeway, Pa., and associated in practice with George A. Rathbun, as Rathbun & Chamberlain, 1876-77; came to Detroit in Feb., 1877, and was in office of Moore, Canfield & Warner, until Jan. 1, 1881; member firm of Chamberlain & Guise, 1884-04, Chamberlain, Guise & Turner, 1904-06, again Chamberlain & Guise until death of Mr. Guise, June 30, 1907, since which time he has practiced alone. Member Detroit Bar Association, Michigan State Bar Association. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Alpha Delta Phi, Loyal Legion (by inheritance). Club: Fellowcraft. Recreation: Fishing.
Office: 416 Moffat Blk. Residence: 124 Bagg St.
CHAMBERLIN, Fred W.; born, Fairfield, Me., July 31, 1868; son of George W.F. and Eliza (Wetherell) Chamberlin; removed to Detroit, Oct., 1871; educated in public schools of Detroit, 1875-84; married Detroit, June 6, 1905, Edyth Anne Brand. Began active career as clerk to purchasing agent Michigan Central Railroad, continuing Dec. 1, 1884-May 1, 1891; stationery purchasing agent, New York Central Railroad System May 1, 1891-Nov.,1895; in stationery and printing business in New York City, Nov., 1895-1897; salesman Library Bureau, New York, Oct., 1897-May, 1899; sales manager for Michigan Library Bureau, headquarters in Detroit; since Sept. 1, 1899. Republican. Congregationalist. President Detroit Christian Endeavor Union, 1900-01, and Michigan Christian Endeavor Union, 1902-06; trustee United Society of Christian Endeavor, and World's Christian Endeavor Union. Recreation: Enthusiastic canoeist.
Office: 400 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 173 King Av.
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CHAMBERS, Charles A., wholesale coal merchant; born, Paris, Ky., Apr. 5, 1867; son of Charles Thomas and Marie Antonetta (Cefalo) Chambers; educated in public schools of Cincinnati; married, Cincinnati, June 10, 1888, Blanch J. Fisher. Began active career in Cincinnati, as employe of Pittsburg, Columbus, Cincinnati & St. Louis Ry.; studied stenography, was appointed soliciting freight agent and later general freight and passenger agent of the Detroit, Lima & Northern Ry. (now the D.,T. & I. R. R.), also Detroit, Toledo & Milwaukee R. R. (now part
of the L., S. & M. S. Ry.); resigned to enter wholesale coal business and began as general manager sales of Luhrig Coal Co., Cincinnati; now local representative at Detroit of the Fairmont Coal Co., The Consolidation Coal Co. and the Somerset Coal Co. Served 14 years in 1st Regt., Ohio National Guard. Republican. Methodist. Mason (32), Shriner. Club: Fellowcraft.
Recreation: Farming. Office: 1410 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 113 Lothrop Av.
CHANDLER, George Whitfield, insurance; born, Livonia Center, N.Y., Feb. 7,1835; son of Daniel D. T. and Mary (Kneeland) Chandler; educated in public schools of Buffalo, N.Y. , and Howell, Mich.; married at Brooklyn, N.Y., Aug. 30, 1864, Adaline P. Plunkett, who died 1903. Became clerk in general store at Howell at age of 15; engaged in business for himself, with partner, at Fowlerville, Mich., 1855-57; was employed in dry goods store at Lansing, Mich., until 1861; enlisted in Union Army, Aug. 12, 1861; was sergeant Co. E, 8th Michigan Infantry,
and advanced through various grades; commissioned brevet major U.S. Volunteers, Mar. 13, 1865, for meritorious services; commissary in subsistence department; mustered out Dec. 27, 1866. Returned to Lansing and was assistant secretary Michigan State Insurance Co., 1867-70; special agent for Michigan, for Hartford Fire Insurance Co., 1872-82; came to Detroit and was appointed local agent same company and acquired the business of the oldest fire insurance agency in the city, which he conducted in his own name until 1905, when he established George W. Chandler's Insurance Agency, of which he is the head. Democrat. Episcopalian. Member Masonic order, Knights Templar (Grand Commander of Michigan jurisdiction, 1882), Shrine;
Detroit Post No. 384, G. A. R., Loyal Legion (ex-Commander Michigan Commandery).
Office: 1011 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 37 Peterboro St.
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CHAPIN, Roy Dikeman, manufacturer of automobiles; born Lansing, Mich., Feb. 23, 1880; son of Edward C. Chapin and Ella (King) Chapin; graduate of Lansing High School and attended University of Michigan; unmarried. Has been engaged in the manufacture of automobiles in Detroit since Feb., 1901; general sales manager Olds Motor Works, 1904-06; now treasurer and general manager, E. R. Thomas Detroit Co., makers of motor cars; president Fairview Improvement Association; member executive committee National Association Automobile Manufacturers; member Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Clubs: University, Detroit Club, Automobile
Club (Detroit), Country Club of Detroit, Detroit Boat Club, Detroit Boat Club Yachtsmen.
Recreations: Automobiling, outdoor sports. Identified with national movement for good roads. Office: E. R. Thomas Detroit Co. Residence: 525 Jefferson Av.
CHAPMAN, Edward F., manager Michigan Inspection Bureau, fire insurance; born, New Haven, Conn., June 22, 1839; son of Russell and Maria (Ives) Chapman; educated in public schools and in private schools of L. M. Mills and Dr. Thomas, New Haven, Conn.; married, Thorndike, Mass., Aug. 24, 1875, Ella L. Leete. Began active career as member of firm of R. Chapman & Sons, New Haven, 1866; was in charge of fire insurance agency, New Haven, 1873; special agent Phoenix and Queen Insurance co's, Chicago, 1878; secretary Board of Fire Underwriters, Cleveland, 1886; inspector Michigan Inspection Bureau Detroit, 1891, and since 1906 has been owner and manager of the bureau. Was member 2nd Regt., Conn. Vols., 1861. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason (32), Shriner. Member Detroit Post No. 384, G. A. R. Office: Wayne County Bank Bldg. Residence: 687 Trumbull Av.
CHAPMAN, Glenn L., fire insurance; born, Lowell, Mich., Mar. 5, 1870; son of Edwin A. and Jennie A. Chapman; graduate Lansing (Mich.) High School, 1888, and Literary Department, University of Michigan, B.L., and state teacher's certificate, June, 1892; married, Detroit, Sept. 8, 1899, Amanda L. Chapman. Was reporter on Detroit Evening News, 1892-93; state editor Detroit Tribune, 1894-1900; municipal and political reporter Detroit Free Press, 1900-03; served a year and a half as assistant to secretary of the Detroit Board of Education; acquired half interest in fire insurance business of A.E. Whitebeck, Sept. 1, 1905, the business being consolidated, June 1, 1907, with that of Chandler & Burwell under firm name of Whitebeck, Burwell & Chapman,
and covering fire, plate glass, boiler and liability insurance. Recreation: Yachting.
Office: 7-9 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 226 Wreford Av.
CHAPOTON, Edmund A., physician; born, Detroit, Nov. 15, 1852; son of Hon. Alexis and Felice (Montreuil) Chapoton; educated in private school; St. John's College, New York, graduating
Degree of A. B., 1872; Detroit Medical College, degree of M.,D., 1875; post graduate courses, Berlin and Paris, 1875 and 1876; married at South Bend, Ind., Sept. 18, 1883, Martha M. Sherland. Has been engaged in practice in Detroit since 1876; professor practice of medicine in Detroit College of medicine for 20 years; member Detroit Board of Health, 1888-92, Detroit Fire Commission since 1907. President Angora Knitting Co.; director Detroit Savings Bank. Member Wayne County Medical Society, American Medical Association. Republican. Roman Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus. Office: 372 Woodward Av. Residence: 370 Woodward Av.
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CHAPOTON, Edward J., contractor; born, Detroit, Sept. 18, 1884; son of A., Jr., and Marion (Peltier) Chapoton; educated at Detroit College; unmarried. Began active career as associate with his father, the late A. Chapoton, Jr., contracting and building, in summer of 1904; succeeded to the business upon death of his father, Sept., 1906. Represents Member Detroit Builders' and Traders' Exchange. Catholic. Recreations: Tennis and boating. Office: 40 W. Fort St.
Residence: 153 E. Congress St.
CHASE, Charles Sherwin, lawyer; born, Springfield, Vt., Jan 8, 1866; son of Barton Walker and Sarah J. (Sherwin) Chase; educated in public schools of Detroit and at University of Michigan, graduating, degree of L.L.B., 1887; unmarried. Has been engaged in practice since July, 1887.
Member Detroit Bar Association. Republican. Unitarian. Member Masonic order. Clubs:
Fellowcraft, Detroit Golf, Country, Detroit Automobile. Recreations: Gold and automobiling.
Office: 919 Hammond Bldg. Residence: Charlevoix Apts.
CHASE, Richard B., born, Medina, N. Y., Feb. 7, 1870; son of Noah Clark and Estelle (Sherman) Chase; educated in public schools of Chicago and at military academy; married at Chicago, Dec. 25, 1895, Minna Berlet. Was general agent refrigerator car department Gould System Ry. Lines at Kalamazoo, 1889, Chicago, 1890, Atlanta, Ga., 1893, Dallas, Tex., 1897, Detroit, 1900; became interested in coal mining property in Ohio which led to organization of firm of Ayres & Chase, of which he is a member, identified with mining property in Canadian territory. Member Michigan, Indiana and Ohio Coal Association, Cleveland Coal Club, Ontario (Can.) Coal Association. Christian Scientist. Member Palestine Blue Lodge, F. & A. M., Michigan Sovereign Consistory, Mystic Shrine. Recreations: Fishing, lawn tennis. Office: 214 Hammond Bldg.
Residence: 44 Ferry Av.,W.
CHEESEMAN, Lester H., manufacturer and jobber of fiber and building papers; born, Lowell, Mich., Dec. 6, 1861; son of James and Julia (Howe) Cheeseman; educated in public and high schools of Lowell; married, Lowell, Aug. 17, 1881, Carrie A. Winegar. Began active career as traveling salesman for the Cleveland Paper Co. and continued 11 1/2 years; was vice president and selling agent for 5 1/2 years of the Michigan Bag & Paper Co., Jackson, Mich.; has been at the head of L. H. Cheeseman & Co., manufacturers of building papers, Detroit, since 1897; also president and manager Petoskey Fibre Paper Co., Petoskey, Mich., and director Cheeseman Paper Co., Detroit. Republican. Methodist. Recreations: Fishing and camping.
Office: 65-67 Jefferson Av. Residence: 2050 Woodward Av.
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CHENEVERT, Charles T., vice president Detroit Wire Spring Co.; born, Defiance, O., May 15, 1884; son of Charles J. and Lillian M. (Lindenberger) Chenevert; educated at University of Michigan; unmarried. Has been identified with the Detroit Wire Spring Co. since beginning his business career in Feb., 1907. Episcopalian. Recreations: Outdoor sports.
Office: 305 Congress St.,W. Residence: Pasadena Apts.
CHENEVERT, John Dunn, secretary and treasurer Detroit Wire Spring Co.; born, Defiance, O., Jan. 12, 1879; son of Charles J. and Lillian M. (Lindenberger) Chenevert; graduate Harvard, degree of B.A., 1906; unmarried. Came to Detroit, Jan., 1907, and has been connected with the Detroit Wire Spring Co. since Feb. of that year. Episcopalian. Recreations: Outdoor sports.
Office: 305 Congress St., W. Residence: Pasadena Apts.
CHENEY, Charles Erza, lumber manufacturer; born, Wayne, Mich., May 4, 1866; son of John and Phiana (Harris) Cheney; educated in Wayne High School, State Normal School one year and Kalamazoo College 4 years; married at Alpena, July 16, 1891, Hattie Lorena Potter. Organized
the Huron Handle & Lumber Co., 1896, and built the first exclusive hardwood mill on Lake Huron at Alpena; organized the Huron Handle & Manufacturing Co., of Onaway, and acquired upwards of 20,000 acres of hardwood lands, 1900; organized the Forrester & Cheney Co., Detroit,
1901, and in 1902 built the large knitting factory corner 3rd and Porter Sts., the factory being consolidated with the United Knitting Co. of Cleveland, O., in 1906; organized the Cheney Lumber Co., Ltd., of Monroe, La., and acquired upwards of 100 million feet of cypress and pine timber, now building saw mills, shingle and lath mills, railroad, etc., to operate the same. President and general manager Cheney Lumber Co., Ltd.; secretary and treasurer Forrester & Cheney Co.; director United Knitting Co. Republican. Baptist. York and Scottish Rite Mason (32), Knight Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Yacht (life member). Recreations: Outdoor sports and automobiling. Office: Cor. 3rd and Porter Sts., Detroit.
Residence: Alpena, Michigan.
CHESTER, John Webb; born, Detroit, Dec. 24, 1842; son of John and Catherine Maria (Merell) Chester; prepared for college in Dr. Soldan's private school; A. B., Hobart College, Geneva, N.Y., 1864, M.A., 1868; married at Pass Christian, Miss., Nov. 12, 1891, Mary Wilson Finley. Acted as assistant bookkeeper for T. H. & J. Hinchman, 1864-66; in general store, Jonesboro, Ill., 1866-7; assistant bookkeeper T. H. Hinchman & Sons, fall of 1867, and later in charge city department of the wholesale department of the firm; became bookkeeper in agency Mutual Life Insurance Co., 1873, and solicitor, 1884-94; has been in investment business since 1894. Episcopalian. Member Sigma Phi, Sons of American Revolution. Club: Detroit Boat. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Residence: 31 Eliot St.
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CHITTENDEN, Alpheus William, architect; born, Detroit, Feb. 24, 1869; son of William Jared
and Irene (Williams) Chittenden; educated in Detroit High School; Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Hochschule, Charlottenburg, Germany; unmarried. Began practice in Detroit, 1898, continuing alone until 1903, since which time he has been member of firm of Chittenden & Kotting. Designed Detroit Boat Club building, Detroit Stove Works, Ford residence, etc.; makes specialty of private residences. Member American Institute of Architects (secretary Michigan Chapter), Architectural League of America. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Country, Detroit Athletic, University. Office: 1325 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 134 W. Fort St.
CHITTENDEN, William J.; born, Adams, N.Y., Apr. 28, 1835; son of Thomas C. and Nancy (Benton) Chittenden; educated at institute, Watertown, N.Y.; married at Detroit, Jan. 18, 1866, Irene Williams. Came to Detroit, 1853, acted as clerk in dry goods store for 3 years, and later was connected with the postoffice; was office man at Russell House, 1858-64; associated with C. S. Witbeck under style of Witbeck & Chittenden, proprietors and managers of the hotel until death of Mr. Witbeck, 1882, when became sole proprietor, the house being famous as one of the leading hotels of the country. President Wire Cloth Co., Michigan Wire and Iron Works. Director First National Bank; president Hargreaves Manufacturing Co. Member Masonic order (32), Knights Templar, Shrine. Clubs: Detroit, Fellowcraft, Audubon, Old Club. Office: 1325 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 134 Fort St.,W.
CHITTENDEN, William Jaret, Jr.; born at Detroit, Mar. 21, 1874; son of William Jarred and Irene (Williams) Chittenden; educated in public schools of Detroit and at St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H.; married at New York City, Oct. 16, 1902, May Stevens. Began active career in employ of First National Bank, advancing to office of assistant paying teller; resigned from bank, 1895, to fill position in office force of the Russell House; upon organization of The Pontchartrain Hotel Co., became director and has been one of the managers of Hotel Ponchartrain since its opening, Oct. 29, 1907. Member Michigan State Naval Brigade. Episcopalian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, B.P.O.E. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat,Country.
Office: Hotel Pontchartrain. Residence: 134 W. Fort St.
CHITTICH, William Rufu, physician; born, Detroit, Jan. 14, 1858; son of William and Mary (Morrisie) Chittich; early education in public schools of Detroit and under private tutors; studied medicine under Leartus Connor, of Detroit, 1879, and at Detroit Medical College, 1880; M.D.,
Michigan College of Medicine and Surgery, 1881; Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y.,
1882; post-graduate study at University of Vienna, 1889; married at Detroit, Apr. 30, 1894, Adeline S. Kent. Has practiced in Detroit since 1882; attending physican St. Mary's and Harper hospitals; consulting physician House of Good Shepherd; clinical professor of medicine Detroit Medical College. Recreation: Travel. Office: Gladwin Bldg.,270 Woodward Av.
Residence: 22 Edmund Pl.
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CHOATE, Frances Bradford, general agent Union & Southern Pacific Rys.; born, Salem, Mass., Aug. 28, 1868; son of George Francis and Abby Parker (Cogswell) Choate; educated in public schools; Dunmer Academy, So. Byfield, Mass.; Prof. Carleton's School, Bradford, Mass.,
Boston Institute of Technology, 1886-88; married, Denver, Colo., Jan. 11, 1896, Helen Milward Warrack. Began railway service as clerk in general freight office of the Union Pacific Ry., Omaha, Neb., 1888; became traveling freight agent, 1893, and at time of opening Union Pacific office in Portland, Ore., 1894, was appointed to organize the freight department there and as traveling freight agent in Oregon, Washington and British Columbia, 1895; was sent to Sacramento, Calif., and traveled over nearly all parts of that state; appointed general agent freight department Union Pacific at Salt Lake City, 1897, and had charge during Union Pacific receivership and the segregation of the Oregon Short Line, this being an important position under unusual conditions; took charge also of passenger department, Sept., 1900; appointed general agent Union Pacific, at Pittsburg, Pa., Dec.,1900, and organized both freight and passenger departments at that point, being also placed in charge of Southern Pacific business at Pittsburg, under consolidation, July, 1901; has been general agent, both roads, at Detroit for Michigan and Canada since Feb.,1903. Republican. Episcopalian. Club: Detroit Motor. Recreations: Boating and fishing.
Office: 11 Fort St., W. Residence: 1055 Jefferson Av.
CHOATE, Ward N., lawyer; born, Ann Arbor, Mich., June 21, 1873; son of William E. and Minerva (Haynes) Choate; educated in high schools of Jackson and Ann Arbor, University of Michigan, Literary Department, and Detroit College of Law, but did not graduate (had been admitted to the bar before he attended College of Law). Became registered pharmacist, 1890; has practiced law since July, 1895; member law firm of Choate & Webster, established Nov. 15, 1904. Trustee and member board Masonic Temple Association. Member Michigan National Guard, 1901-04; assistant prosecuting attorney Wayne Co.; estimator-at-large of City of Detroit, elected Nov.,1906, term 2 years. Member Detroit Bar Association. Republican. Member Masonic order, Knights Templar, B.P.O.E., Sigma Alpah Epsilon (college fraternity). Club: Harmonie. Recreation: Gardening. Office: 911 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 184 Horton Av.
CHOPE, Robert L.; born, Detroit, June 28, 1860; son of Edward and Elizabeth (Anscomb) Chope; educated in Detroit public and high schools; married, Detroit, 1883. Lizzie A. Reilly. Began active career, 1879, as messenger of American Exchange National Bank, and became collection clerk; resigned, 1893, to enter business on his own account; vice president and secretary Paige & Chope Co., wholesale paper dealers. Republican. Club: Detroit Athletic.
Recreations: General athletics. Office: 154-156 Jefferson Av. Residence: 805 Cass Av.
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CLARK, Alpheus Whitney; born, Flint, Mich., May 15, 1852; son of William and Mary (Whitney) Clark; educated in public schools and at University of Michigan, graduating, B.A., 1874; married at Flint, Mich., May 22, 1878, Jessie, daughter of Moses Wisner, governor of Michigan. Became connected with First National Bank, 1880, and became assistant teller, resigning, 1904, to become manager of estate of Hugh Moffat. Republican. Presbyterian. Mason. Member University of Michigan Association. Recreations: Working with tools, Athletics. Office: 501 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 328 Hancock Av., W.
CLARK, Charles L.; born, Rochester, N.Y., Apr. 9, 1851; son of George W. and Louisa (Elliott) Clark; educated in public schools of Rochester and at Walworth Academy, Palmyra, N.Y., 1867-68; married at Detroit, May 19, 1887, Georgiana Frazer. Began business career in employ of M. S. Smith & Co.,wholesale jewelers, Detroit, 1868, continuing until 1871; was with Giles Bros., jewelers, Chicago, 1871-73; returned to Detroit and entered employ of Clark & Crawford, real estate and insurance, and continued with the firm, 1873-78; has been in business in his own name since 1878. Chairman and manager Union Coupon and Registry Co., Ltd. Member Detroit Real Estate Board. Member Detroit Light Guard, 1875-77 (now member Light Guard Veteran Corps). Republican. Methodist. Club: Detroit Boat. Recreations: Boating and baseball. Office: 919-921 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 176 High St., W.
CLARK, Donald A.; born, Nashville, Tenn., Apr. 10, 1874; son of Donald and Barbara C. (King) Clark; educated in private school and by tutilage; married at Nashville, Tenn., June 24, 1901, Emma Louis Davis. Began active career in Nashville office of the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co. of Newark, N. J., 1891; was transferred to Chattanooga, Tenn., 1896, and to Detroit, 1897; was cashier of the company in Detroit, 1900-04; has been state agent since 1904. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Protestant. Club: Detroit Boat.
Office: 80 Griswold St. Residence: 40 Josephine Av.
CLARK, Edward B.; born, Burlington, Ia., July 18, 1863; son of William M. and Alvira (Tirrell) Clark; educated in public schools; married at Detroit, June 18, 1885, Margaret O'Brien. Began railway service at Lansing, Mich., as telegraph operator Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ry., 1874; came to Detroit and entered office of despatcher Detroit & Milwaukee R. R., continuing until 1880; was ticket agent Brush St. Depot until 1892; traveling passenger agent St. Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba R. R., 1892-95; general agent at Detroit of the Great Northern R. R., 1895-98, district freight agent at Pittsburg, Pa., until 1902, and general agent same road and Northern Steamship Co., at Detroit, since June, 1902. Member Masonic order.
Office: 710 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 406 E. Fort Av.
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CLARK, Emory W., banker; born, Detroit, 1869; educated in Detroit public and high schools. Has been connected with banking business since 1902; vice president First National Bank, Security Trust Co.; director Home Savings Bank, Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York; treasurer Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Yondotega, Detroit Boat.
Office: First national Bank. Residence: 1740 Jefferson Av.
CLARK, John E., physician; born in England, Jan. 13, 1850; son of Fred J. and Ellen (Petley)
Clark; came to America, 1856; educated in Toronto grammar schools, Victoria College, Toronto, and Medical Department, University of Michigan, M.D., 1877; married, Detroit, June, 1877, Frances Hutchings. In practice at Detroit since 1877; professor of general chemistry and physics Michigan College of Medicine, 1879-85, and Detroit College of Medicine since 1885; elected dean department of pharmacy and professor chemistry and toxicology, Detroit College of Medicine, 1892; surgeon-general Michigan National Guard, 1892; president U.S. Pension Examining Board since 1899; now chemist and analyst County of Wayne. Elected member Detroit Board of Education. 1893 (president, 1895); president Detroit Public Library Commission, 1902. Fellow Deutsche Chemische Gesellschaft, 1885; member American Chemical Society, American Medical Association, Michigan State Medical Society, Wayne County Medical Society, Detroit Medical and Library Association, Detroit Science Association (honorary president, 1881-82), Association of Military Surgeons of the United States. President Apollo Improvement Co., Apollo, Pa.; vice president F.A. Thompson & Co. Republican. Clubs; Wayne, Detroit Golf, Detroit Curling. Office: 608 Washington Arcade. Residence; 735 2nd Av.
CLARK, Joseph H., lawyer; born, Sandusky, O., Dec. 20, 1860; son of Nelson and Sarah F. (Weller) Clark; educated in Castalia (O.) High School and Northern Indiana Normal School, Valparaiso, Ind.; married at White Rock, Mich., Nov. 3, 1884, Minnie McMuldroch. Began practice of law at Manistique, Mich., 1885; removed to Muskegon Jan. 1, 1891, and became a member of law firm of Jones & Clark; located in Detroit, 1895, and became member of firm of Griffin, Clark & Russell, succeeded 3 years later by Clark, Durfee & Allor, which dissolved Jan, 1, 1903, and was succeeded by present firm, Clark, Jones & Bryant. President Dorfee Coal Mining Co.; vice president Wolverine Leather Goods Co. Member Michigan State Bar Association, Detroit Bar Association. Republican as to politics. Baptist in church affiliation. York and Scottish Rite Mason (32), Shriner; member Knights of Pythias. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreation: Boating. Office: 410 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 360 Frederick St.
CLARK, Rex Brainerd, stationer and printer; born, Detroit, May 31, 1876; son of Ransom Bruce and Nellie (Russell) Clark; educated in Detroit public and high schools; married at Detroit, Sept. 4, 1901, Miss Grace M. Scripps, youngest daughter of Hon. James E. Scripps. Began active career selling rubber stamps; added line of typewriter ribbons and carbons; became state agent for Underwood Typewriter, and began dealing in general office supplies; began business in Hodges building, then in Chamber of Commerce, later at 32 West Congress St., 145 Griswold St., 69-73 Griswold St., and since Apr., 1905, has been located in present quarters on Woodward Av., occupying six floors, where has added manufacturing and other departments and dropped typewriter line; firm incorporated, Nov., 1904, as the Rex B. Clark Co., office outfitters, stationers and binders, of which is president and treasurer. Independent as to politics. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason (Knight Templar). Club: Commercial. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: 127-129 Woodward Av., Detroit Residence: Grosse Pointe, Mich.
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CLARK, Rufus Wheelwright, P. E. clergyman; born, Portsmouth, N.H., May 29, 1844; son of Rev. Rufus Wheelwright (D.D.) and Eliza Walton Clark; graduate Williams College, 1865 (A. M., 1868; D. D., 1890); General Theological Seminary, New York, 1868; married at Columbus, O., Apr. 9, 1874, Lucy G., daughter of Gov. William Dennison of Ohio. Deacon, 1867; priest, 1868; rector St. John's Church, Portsmouth, N. H., 1868-71; Trinity Church, Columbur, O., 1871-77; St. Paul's Church, Detroit, 1877-1905. Department secretary Board of Missions, 1906. Member England Society of Michigan; chaplain Society of Colonial Wars. President Michigan State Society Sons of American Revolution, Author "The Church in Thy House"; "Addresses, Religious and Patriotic." Address: 720 Jefferson Av.
CLARK, William C.; born, New York City, Jan. 8, 1869; son of Rev. William H. and Lucy W. (Hoisington) Clark; educated in private and academic studies at Nyack, N. Y., and New Brunswick, N. J.; married at Detroit, 1900, Miss Mabel E. Harrington. Began active career in employ of George W. Smith & Co., furniture manufacturers, Philadelphia, continuing until 1891; removed to Bay City, Mich., and acted as sales agent for C. B. Chatfield & Co., merchant millers, 1891-96; located in Detroit and was bookkeeper for Farrand, Williams & Clark, wholesale druggists, 1896-97; entered coal business, 1897, under title of W. C. Clark Coal Co., and continued until Oct. 1, 1906, when disposed of jobbing feature of the business and took up sales agency for Michigan and Canada of the Ohio & Pennsylvania Coal Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Independent Republican. Presbyterian (elder Immanuel Presbyterian Church). Recreation: Sailing. Office: 910 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 461 W. Grand Boulevard.
CLARKE, Charles, railway official; born, Clarkston, Mich., Apr. 17, 1850; son of Ebenezer and Sarah A. (Wood) Clarke; educated in country and high schools at Fenton, and Ann Arbor University, Mich; married at Fenton, Nov. 8, 1870, Alice E. Pritchard. Engaged in U. S. government service as clerk in general transfer department of the army of the Cumberland, at Nashville, Tenn., and vicinity, 1863-65; after the war taught school in Lincoln Co., Mo.; began in railway service with the Detroit & Milwaukee R. R., at Fenton, Mich., Apr. 1, 1872, the road being later absorbed by the Grand Trunk Ry. of Canada; has been continuously identified with Grand Trunk and affiliated lines in various capacities, and has been in charge of freight traffic Grand Trunk Ry. System lines in Michigan since 1899. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Board of Trade. Member National Geographic Society. Mason. Recreations: Studying and often speaking on the economic principles and conditions of the country.
Office: Grand Trunk Railway System, Detroit. Residence: 685 12th St., Detroit.
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CLARKE, William George; born, Huron Co., Mich., Oct. 21, 1874; son of Robert and Harriett (Gibbons) Clarke; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Apr. 28, 1896, Minnie Motl. Began active career as delivery boy in grocery store at 14; entered employ of A. T. Knowlson, 1890, at 16; became member of firm, 1904; elected secretary and treasurer upon incorporation as A. T. Knowlson Co., 1906 and still continues. Club: Commercial.
Office: 58-60 Congress St., E. Residence: 1195 Merrick Av.
CLARKSON, Eugene Stephen, lawyer; born, Macon, Mich., Feb. 5, 1860; son of John J. and Mary Ann (Miller) Clarkston; educated in district school at Macon up to 15; graduate High School, Manchester, Mich., June, 1879; entered University of Michigan, Oct., 1880, and managing editor of Chronicle, University paper, in 1883, graduating, degree of A. B., June, 1884; married at Detroit, June 24, 1896, Mary Wright Stoup (now deceased). Has practiced in Detroit since Jan. 18, 1886, making a specialty of corporation and real estate law. Member Detroit Bar Association. Cleveland Gold Democrat. Presbyterian in church affiliation. Member Masonic order, I.O.O.F.,, Knights of Pythias. Clubs: Municipal League, Democratic, Westminster Men's Club.
Recreations: Outdoor Sports. Office: 11 Buhl Blk. Residence: 36 Palmer Av.,W.
CLELAND, Henry Alexander, physician, retired; born Stirling, Scotland, Mar. 14, 1839; son of Henry and Mary (Young) Cleland; came to America in 1858 in public schools of Scotland; Andersonian University, Glasgow; M.D. University of Michigan, 1861; married at Detroit, Apr. 18, 1865, Agnes M. Cowie. Served as assistant surgeon 2d Infantry Michigan Volunteers, 1861-64; was prisoner of war in Libby Prison 3 months, 1862; began practice in Detroit, 1865, retiring, 1907; formerly on staff of Harper and Children's Free hospitals and St. Mary's Hospital. President Detroit Publishing Co. Member American Medical Association, Michigan State and Wayne County Medical societies. Clubs: Wayne, Harbor Point Association. Recreation: Reading.
Address: 186 Canfield Av.,W.
CLEVELAND, Frank Peris, cement construction; born, Flint, Mich., Jan. 3, 1860; son of Peris Franklin and Patience (Darling) Cleveland; educated in Flint High School and at Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn; married at Flint, Mich., Dec. 9, 1885, Grace Cleveland (died Feb. 2, 1905). Studied medicine for about 3 years at beginning of his active career; began in concrete construction at Flint, 1882; removed to Detroit, 1889, where he has continued in same line of business; proprietor and manager The Cleveland Silex Stone Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Recreation: Reading. Office: 923 Hammond Bldg.
Residence: 1376 John R St.
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CLIFF, Vincent D., president Federal Casualty Co.; born, Zumbro Falls, Minn., Dec. 21, 1866; son of James J. and Mary (Roach) Cliff; educated in public schools of Minnesota; married at Albany, N.Y., Aug., 1895, Mary M. McCabe. Lived on farm until 16; was clerk in mercantile line until 23; was one of the organizers and, one year later, secretary and manager Northwestern Benevolent Association, at Duluth, Minn., and subsequently at Chicago; in 1890 the company with one other was merged with the Continental Casualty Co., of which latter he was manager one year; sold out his interest, went to Saginaw, Mich., 1901, and purchased interest of W. F. Pearson in U. S. Health and Accident Insurance Co., and became its secretary and so continued until 1907; has been president Federal Casualty Co. (health and accident insurance) since Jan. 1, 1907. President Detroit Conference. Catholic. Member B. P. O. E., Knights of Columbus, Knights of Equity. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Country. Recreation: Golf. Office: 533 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 32 Palmer, E.
CLINTON, Lucius A., manager The Diamond Match Co.; born, Menasha, Wis., Aug. 25, 1850; son of Orson P. and Caroline C. (Finch) Clinton; educated in district school at Menasha. Began active career in logging camps of Wisconsin; then became lumber manufacturer and engaged in lumbering; entered manufacture of matches at Chicago, 1895, and later associated in business with Diamond Match Co., of which he has been manager since Jan., 1898. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican as to politics. Congregationalist in church affiliation. Recreations: Trout fishing, grouse and duck shooting. Office: Cor. 8th and Jefferson Av., W.
Residence: Charlevoix Apts.
CLIPPERT, Frederick J., physician; born, Detroit, Aug. 20, 1866; son of Conrad C. and Christina (Pfeifle) Clippert; attended public schools; graduate Goldsmith's Business University, 1882; was student at University of Minnesota for 2 years; M.D., Chicago Medical College, 1890; married at Delray, 1900, Miss Allie E. Brevoort. Began active career in employ of his father, who was a brick manufacturer, continuing until 1886; removed to Jamestown, Dak. Ty., where he became connected with Asylum for the Insane and began study of medicine and pharmacy under Dr. O.W. Archibald; served as house physician Alexian Brother's Hospital, Detroit, 1890--91; has been located in Delray since 1891, practicing medicine, and was the first president of the village, which was incorporated, 1897. Member Wayne County and Michigan State Medical societies, American Medical Association; Health Officer of Springwells, 1894-1900. Member Wayne Co. Board of Pension Examiners, Detroit Board of Water Commissioners, Board of Commerce. Mason (32), Knight Templar, Shriner. Club: Harmonie.
Office and residence: 5 Dearborn Av., Detroit.
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CLIPPERT, George H., brick manufacturer; born, Springwells, Mich., Mar. 24, 1860; son of Conrad and Christine F. (Pfeifle) Clippert; educated in public schools and at Goldsmith & Bryant's Business College; married at Detroit, Sept. 28, 1886, Flora A. Lyon. Began in brick business at Springwells, Mich., 1880; was member of firm of Conrad Clippert & Sons, 1884-94, George H. Clippert & Bro., 1894-99, and has been president of the George H. Clippert & Bro. Brick Co. since 1899. Also director Home Savings Bank. Member Board of Commerce. Chairman Board of Control of State Industrial Home for Girls. Recreation: Automobiling.
Office and residence: 1920 Michigan Av.
CODD, George P., lawyer; born, Detroit, Dec. 7, 1869; son of George C. Codd; educated in public and high schools of Detroit and University of Michigan, graduating, degree of A. B., 1891; married at Detroit, Oct. 2, 1894, Kathleen Warner. Has engaged in practice in Detroit since 1892; member law firm of Codd & Hall. Assistant city attorney, 1893-96; alderman, 1902, 1903 and 1904; mayor City of Detroit, 1904-6. Member of Detroit and Michigan State Bar associations. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Masonic order, Knights Templar; Knights of Pythias, Delta Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: University, Country, North Channel, Harmonie, Detroit Athletic.
Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 716-717 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 47 Warren Av., E.
CODY, Frederick; born, Belleville, Mich., Apr. 7, 1874; son of Thomas and Clarissa (Kipp) Cody; educated at Belleville High School; married at Champaign, Ill., Dec. 27, 1899, Lucille Stedman. Began active career as school teacher and was principal Webster School, Detroit, 4 years; entered life insurance business and was manager New York Life Insurance Co. at Detroit 5 years; supervisor of Michigan and Ohio for Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Co., 1906. Mason.
Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 1129 Majestic Bldg. Residence: Woodward Apts.
COFFIN, Howard E., engineering and vice president E. R. Thomas Detroit Co.; born at West Milton, O., Sept. 6, 1873; son of Julius V. and Sarah E. (Jones) Coffin; educated at University of Michigan, 1893-96 and 1900-02; married, Battle Creek, Oct. 30, 1907, Matilda V. Allen. Began active career in United States civil service, continuing, 1896-1900; was chief of experimental department Olds Motor Works, Detroit, 1902-05, and chief engineer same, 1905-06; vice president and engineer E. R. Thomas Detroit Co., manufacturers of motor cars, since 1906. Also consulting engineer E. R. Thomas Motor Co., Buffalo, N.Y. Member Society of Automobile Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Detroit Engineering Society. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Automobile. Recreations: Motor boating and automobiling.
Office: E. R. Thomas Detroit Co. Residence: 434 Cadillac Av.
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COGSWELL, Arthur Cleveland; born, Salem, Mass., Apr. 4, 1858; son of Epes and Martha Ray (Hammond) Cogswell; educated in Salem common and high schools and at Boston School of Technology; married at New York, July 3, 1902, Emma Barbara Kuerner. Was in business in Hutchinson, Kan., 1879-82; member clothing firm of Sinclair & Cogswell, Salem, Mass., 1884-86; interested in contracting and railroad construction with John and Lester Mundy, headquarters, El Paso, Tex., and built part of the northern section of the Mexican Central Ry. Between El Paso del Norte (now Jaurez) and Chihuahua, Mex.; now identified with the Detroit Sanitary Supply Co.
Office: Detroit Sanitary Supply Co. Residence: 368 2nd Av.
COLE, Henry Tiffany, vice president United States Heater Co.; born, Cleveland, O., June 29, 1870; son of Delos O. and Isabella (Tiffany) Cole; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Catskill, N.Y., 1900, Miss Alice Jerome Day. Came to Detroit, 1877; began business career with H. Scherer & Co., wholesale carriage hardware, 1887, continuing until 1893; became connected with the Capitol Heating Co., as treasurer, 1893, the name of which was changed to the United States Heater Co., 1895; was elected secretary, 1897, and vice president 1902, now also acting as general manager, the company manufacturing steam and hot water boilers and radiators
(6 branch houses in principal cities). Member National Association of Manufacturers, Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Boat, Racquet and Curling. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: Cor. Campbell Av. and Wabash R. R.
Residence: 114 Du Bois St.
COLLIER, George Xenophon M., lawyer; born, Claremont, N. H. Sept. 27, 1838; son of Charles S. and Eliza (Currier) Collier; educated in public schools of New Hampshire, New York and Michigan; University of Michigan, June, 1867. Married at Troy, N.Y., Nov. 28, 1873, Jennie M. Brown. Studied law with D. Darwin Hughes of Marshall, and ex-Governor Moses Wisner of Pontiac. Began practice at Pontiac, Mich., 1867; removed to Detroit, 1875. Was secretary Constitutional Convention of Michigan, 1867. Republican. York and Scottish Rite Mason (32),
Knight Templar, Shriner (all degree except 33). Recreations: Cricket and baseball.
Office: 820-821 hammond Bldg. Residence: 891 Woodward Av.
COLLIER, William Wallace, secretary and treasurer American Harrow Co.; born, Battle Creek, Mich., Nov. 19, 1850; son of Victory P. and Minerva (Pew) Collier; educated in public schools of Battle Creek and at Highland Military Academy, Worcester, Mass.; married at Detroit, 1891, Miss Virginia Wright. Came to Detroit from Battle Creek, 1870; was in employ of DuCharme, Fletcher & Co., wholesale hardware, and later engaged in iron commission business; assisted in organizing the American Harrow Co., 1882, of which has been director, treasurer and secretary since time of organization. Also vice president Duplex Printing Press Co., of Battle Creek. Ex-president National Association of Agricultural Implement and Vehicle Manufacturers of the United States. Proprietor of Elmdale Farms, the aim of the farms being to raise horses and cattle of the very best breeding and highest individual excellence. Member executive committee Michigan State Agricultural Society, Detroit Board of Commerce, Republican. Unitarian. Club: Fellowcraft.
Recreation: Breeding of trotting horses and Short Horn cattle. Office: 1482 Hastings St.
Residence: 674 Cass Av.
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COLLINS, Alva Nicholas, physician; born, Lyme, N. Y., Jan 5, 1861; son of Lyman and Sally M. (Cotton) Collins; educated in district schools of New York; Dexter (N. Y.) High School, 1877-8; Elburn High School, Ill., 1878-81; Ann Arbor High School, 1881-2; Medical Department, University of Michigan, 1882-85, graduating M. D., 1885; New York Polyclinic, 1885, and in New York hospitals, 1885-88; married, Ann Arbor, Mich., Oct. 13, 1892, Emily Delavan Stebbins. Began practice in New York City, 1885; has practiced in Detroit since 1888. Republican. Protestant. Member Detroit Academy of Medicine; president Wayne County Medical Society; member Michigan State Medical Society, American Medical Association.
Recreations: Outdoor sports. Address 20 Martin Pl.
COLLINS, Charles F., banker; born, Detroit, Feb. 4, 1847; son of John and Ann (McWilliams) Collins; educated in Detroit public schools. Began active career as bookkeeper; became connected with Wayne County Savings Bank as clerk, 1875, has filled every office in the bank and has been president since 1898. Treasurer St. Joseph's Home for Boys; member executive committee St. Francis Home for Orphan Boys; member Detroit Board of Commerce. Independent in politics. Catholic. Club: Detroit. Recreations: Baseball; lover of violin. Office: Wayne County Savings Bank. Residence: 31 W. Willis Av.
COLLINS, Charles H.; born, Paterson, N. J., Nov. 5, 1872; son of Charles C. and Louise (Hartwell) Collins; educated in public schools of Paterson and at commercial college; married at Colorado Springs, Colo., Feb. 7, 1906, Beatrice Oatman. Began active career as office man Equitable Life Insurance Co., Des Moines, Ia., continuing for 4 years; then removed to New York City and was connected with various concerns for six years and later lived in Albany and Syracuse; became manager at Denver, Colo., for the B. F. Goodrich Co., manufacturers of rubber goods, where he continued for 3 1/2 years; has been manager for same company at Detroit since May, 1906. Republican. Club: Commercial. Office: 266 Jefferson Av. Residence: The Ventura Apts.
COLLINS, Charles Parker, manufacturer of cigars; born, Detroit, Dec. 25, 1848; son of Thomas and Mary (Hosie) Collins; married at Detroit, Dec. 12, 1878, Ida L. Colton. Began active career working on a farm, later becoming a sailor on the Great Lakes for two seasons; the next five years was with Hoffner & Mayes, foot of Woodward Av., makers of sails and rigging; traveling salesman for Krueger & Hoffner, cigar manufacturers, for two years, when was admitted to partnership under firm name of Hoffner & Collins: shortly after death of Mr. Hoffner in 1875, firm became C. P. Collins & Co., of which he has since been the head. Also vice president Central Savings Bank. Republican; active worker in Republican party; secretary Republican County Committee, 1886; auditor Wayne County, 1888-90; sheriff Wayne County, 1893-96 (two terms), and while in office was elected chairman of the consolidated City and County Republican Committees; later was member State Central Committee; presidential elector for McKinley and Roosevelt. Retired from active politics in 1898 and has since devoted his time to his business interests; interested in the A. E. Steward Transportation Co., the steamer Chas. W. Kotcher of Detroit Steamship Co., and Lavigne Manufacturing Co. Scottish Rite Mason (32), Knight Templar, Shriner; member Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows, Royal Arcanum, Detroit Lodge of Elks. Clubs: Detroit, Yachting and fishing, Citizens' Yacht Club. Recreations: Yachting, boating and fishing. Office: Central Savings Bank. Residence: 62 Bagg St., Detroit;
summer residence: St. Clair Flats, Mich.
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COMMERFORD John J., lumber; born, Virginia City, Nev., Jan. 30, 1865; son of Milton J. and Elizabeth Comerford; educated in public schools; married at Detroit, 1893, Miss Laura Warren. Came to Detroit from Virginia City, 1879; began business career as office boy for the W. A. C. Miller Lumber Co., 1879, advanced to position of general office manager and salesman for the company; became local manager of the Delta Lumber Co., the company being merged with the Detroit Lumber Co., manufacturers, wholesale and retail dealers, 1899, of which has been vice president and manager since time of organization. Member Detroit and Michigan Retail Lumber Dealers' Association. Republican. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreations: Baseball and fishing.
Office: 1311 Gratiot Av. Residence: 1166 Mt. Elliot Av.
COMMONS, Samuel A., secretary and treasurer Du Brie Motor Co.; born, Union City, Ind., Oct. 21, 1865; son of John and Clarissa (Rogers) Commons; married at Oberlin, O., Nov. 5, 1890, Florence Millen. In newspaper work at Ishpeming, Mich., until 1893, in office of secretary of state, Lansing, 1893-6; clerk of Board of State Auditors, 1896-1904. Came to Detroit from Lansing, Mich., Feb., 1904, and since 1905 has been secretary and treasurer of The Du Brie Motor Co., manufacturers of marine engines. Member Masonic order. Office: 436 Guoin St.
Residence: 139 Josephine St.
COMSTOCK, Andrew W., railway official; born, Port Huron, Mich., Oct. 5, 1838; son of Alfred and Harriet Jane (Westbrook) Comstock; educated in public schools of Port Huron and one year (1860) at Ypsilanti State Normal School; married at Detroit, 1867, Lillian Little. Taught school, 1861-62; left home, Grand Township, St. Clair Co., 1862, to take charge of large mercantile establishment of L. W. Mason & Co., in which was successful and the business was sold out, 1866; started in general store business as A. W. Comstock & Co., 1866; entered lumber business, 1868, and organized the Alpena Banking Co., 1871, of which was the head; sold out banking business, 1905, and is devoting entire time to railroad interests with which he became identified in 1901. President Cincinnati, Georgetown & Portsmouth R. R. and Felicity & Bethel R. R., headquarters in Cincinnati, O. Former president Board of Education, mayor and supervisor of the Poor, all of Alpena. Democrat. Episcopalian. Scottish Rite Mason (32), Knight Templar, Shriner. Office 45 Campau Bldg. Residence: 712 Jefferson Av.
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CONANT, William S., consulting engineer; born, Detroit, Jan. 1868; son of John S. and Mary B. (MacLaren) Conant; educated at St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H., 1881-83; Lawrenceville School, Lawrenceville, N. J., 1883-86; Princeton University, 1886-92, degres, A. B., 1890, E. E.,
1892; married, Washington, Dec. 11, 1901, Frances E. Wendling. Began active career, 1892, with the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co., Pittsburg and Chicago, continuing until 1895; in partnership with Jesse M. Smith, in general practice of consulting engineer, 1895-01; practicing profession independently since 1901, also actively engaged in manufacture of automobile sheet metal parts with the Briscoe Manufacturing Co., Detroit and Newark, of which he is vice president and director. Director Northern Engineering Works. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Episcopalian. Member Chamber of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Boat. Office: 925 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 186 Seminole Av.
CONDON, George Melvin, lawyer; born, Fort Covington, N. Y., Dec. 27, 1867; son of John and Marguerite (Kavanaugh) Condon; graduate Fort Covington High School and Academy; Detroit College of Law, 1899-1902, degree, LL.B.; married at Fort Covington, Sept 3, 1884, Nellie L. W. Mears. Reared on farm in Bombay, Franklin Co., N. Y., taught school for 4 years and worked in general store for 4 years; started in grocery business at Atlanta, Ga., but sold out at end of a year and came north to Charlotte, Mich., and entered business with the late A. T. Mears; sold out at end of a year and took position on Detroit Tribune; resigned after about a year and entered employ of Moran, Fitzsimons & Co., wholesale grocers; resigned after 4 years and became connected with confidential service of the Standard Oil Co., acting as credit man, etc., in which continued for 15 years. Has engaged in practice of law in Detroit since June, 1902. Member Detroit Bar Association. Republican; twice a candidate State Legislature. Presbyterian. Clubs: Condon Senior and Junior Literary Clubs (Director). Recreation: Literature. Office: 74 Home Bank Bldg. Residence: 597 W. Grand Blvd.
CONELY, Clarence, wholesale lumber; born, Jackson, Mich., Aug. 6, 1860; son of John D. and Ruth (Fell) Conely; educated in Jackson High School; University of Michigan, graduating degree of A. B., 1884; married at Chicago, 1895, Miss Charlotte Brooks. Came to Detroit 1880; engaged in civil engineering, 1882-84; entered lumber business with the Parsons Lumber Co., 1884, later with Morley & Co. and Smalleys & Woodworth; was manager of the Vinton Co. for several years; assisted in organizing firm of Conely & Bailey, wholesale, dealers in white pine and Norway pine, Apr., 1907, in which still continues. Independent Democrat in politics. Episcopalian in church affiliation. Member Psi Upsilon. Recreations: Hunting and fishing.
Office: 58 Newberry Bldg. Residence: 58 Medbury Av.
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CONGER, Norman B.; born, Troy Township, Richland Co., O., Sept. 7, 1859; son of Seymour Beach and Mary A. (Barker) Conger; educated at Lexington Academy, Lexington, O., Port Huron (Mich.) public schools and Romeo (Mich.) High School; married at Columbus, O., Apr. 15, 1885, Miss Eliza R. Lotspeich. Began active career at Detroit in service of U. S. weather bureau, 1879; has held office of inspector in the bureau since 1891. Recreation; Fishing.
Office: 1314-1319 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 75 Trowbridge St.
CONKLING, Samuel Powers; born, Detroit, Dec. 26, 1857; son of James S. and Helen (Hawes) Conkling; educated in private schools; unmarried. Began active career as bookkeeper for Gray & Baffy, continuing 1879-86; has been dealing in asbestos goods since 1886. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Country Club, Detroit Boat.
Office: 20 Atwater St., E. Residence: 720 Jefferson Av.
CONN, Herbert James, president Peninsular Milled Screw Co.: born, Elgin Co., Ont., Can., June 12, 1869; son of Meredith and Mary (Morden) Conn; educated in public schools and Chatham (Ont.) Business College; married in Canada, 1891, Miss Elizabeth Lamb. Began active career as clerk in private bank, Alvinson, Can.; removed to Detroit, 1889, and engaged as contractor and in cedar supply business, 1889-1903; assisted in organizing the Peninsular Milled Screw Co., 1902 (Inc.), manufacturers of set and cap screws, studs, coupling bolts, nuts, etc., and experts in turned specialties; has been president of the company from time of organization. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Employers' Association. Republican. Member of the Church of Christ. Mason; member Canadian Order of Foresters. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: 751 Bellevue Av. Residence: 345 Pennsylvania Av.
CONNER, Leartus, physician (eye and ear): born, Coldenham, N. Y., Jan. 29, 1843; son of Hezekiah and Caroline (Corwin) Connor; graduate Wallkill Academy, 1865; Williams College, Mass., A. B., 1865, A. M., 1868; Medical Department, University of Michigan, M. D., 1868; College of Physicians and Surgeons (Medical Department, Columbia University), M. D., 1870; married at Exeter, N. H., Aug. 10, 1870, Anna A. Dame; two sons, Dr. Guy L. and Roy Connor. In practice in Detroit since Mar., 1871. Member American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otology, American Association (vice president, 1881, chairman section on ophthalmology, 1891, member Board of Journal Trustees for 7 years), Michigan State Medical Society (president, 1902, chairman of Council, 1903, 1904, 1905), American Academy of Medicine (president, 1889), Detroit Academy of Medicine (president, 1877-78, 1888-89), American Association for Advancement of Science, Wayne County Medical Society, Michigan Academy of Science, Wayne County Medical Society, Michigan Academy of Science. President American Medical Editors' Association, 1883; editor Detroit Review of Medicine and Pharmacy and its successors, for about 25 years; professor Detroit Medical College, 1871-80, chemistry, physiology and clinical medicine, 7 years, eye and ear, 2 years; eye and ear surgeon to Children's Free Hospital since its foundation. Now director The House Savings Bank. Independent Republican. Presbyterian. Member New England Society, Sons of American Revolution. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Bankers', Old Club. Office: 91 Lafayette Blvd. Residence: 103 Cass Street.
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CONNORS, Martin W.; born, Brooklyn, N. Y., Dec. 11, 1858; son of William and Mary (Welsh) Connors; educated in public schools of Louisville, Ky,; married, Louisville, 1887, Addie Beuther. Began active career in service of the Louisville & Nashville Ry., continuing in different departments for 14 years; began in life insurance business as solicitor for the Equitable Life Assurance Society, and remained with the organization at Louisville for 4 years; was in new York for 5 years in special capacity for the Mutual Life Insurance Co.; came to Detroit, 1900, as state manager for the Equitable Life, was transferred to Philadelphia, 1903, but returned to Detroit same year, and assumed present position with the Provident Savings Life Association, Republican. Member B. P. O. E. Club: Fellowship. Member Detroit Board of Commerce.
Office: 1027-1029 Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 107 Forest Av., W.
COOK, Frank Christopher, lawyer; born, Hartford, Conn., Dec. 25, 1871; son of Michael J. and Ellen (Ganley) Cook; educated in public schools of Hartford and Law Department, University of Michigan, degree of LL.B., 1895; married Bay City, Mich., 1902, Frances Conway. Has practiced in Detroit since 1895; director Detroit Steamship Co. Democrat. Roman Catholic Office: 1223 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 101 Pallister Av.
COOK, Fred L., general insurance; born, Chippewa, Mich., May 22, 1872; son of William and Phebe A. (Knapp) Cook; educated in country school and at Ferris Commercial School, Big Rapids, Mich.; married at Ridgeway, Mich., 1896, Leora F. Sutton. Began business career in 1889 as teller in bank at Big Rapids, Mich., and later at Traverse City, Mich.; entered insurance business at Lansing, Mich., 1893; came to Detroit, 1899; member insurance firm of Blackman, Glass & Cook; devotes his attention to adjustment of fire and casualty losses. Secretary American Exploration Co. Methodist. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: 208 Moffat Bldg.
Residence: 35 Kings Av.
COOLIDGE, Charles Austin, soldier: born, Boston, July 19, 1844; son of Charles Austin and Anna Maria (Rice) Coolidge; educated in public schools of Concord, Mass., Norwich (Vt.) University, graduating, M. D., Wooster Medical College, Cleveland, O.; married, Tallahassee,
Fla., Nov. 19, 1867, Sophie Wager Lowny, of Philadelphia. Entered 16th U. S. Infantry, Oct. 22, 1862; commissioned 2nd lieutenant 7th Infantry, May 14, 1864; promoted captain, Aug. 9, 1877; wounded at battle of Big Hole, Mont., Aug. 9, 1877; promoted major, 1898; lieutenant colonel, 9th Infantry, May, 1899; served in Cuba, battle of Santiago, 1898; in Philippines, battles Sindalon and Angeles; in China in Relief Expedition; 1900; at battle of Tientsin, Yangstum and taking of Pekin; in command of United States forces in China for five days; promoted colonel 7th Infantry, 1901; served at Vancouver, Wash., and Presidio, Calif., until retired as brigadier general, Aug. 9, 1903. Member San Francisco Philatelic Society, Loyal Legion, Society Santiago, Military Order of the Dragon. Episcopalian. Club: Family. Address: The Pasadena.
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COPLEY, Almon Ward, lawyer; born, Cass Co., Mich., May 22, 1868; son of Alexander B. and Jane Helen (Hathaway) Copley; educated in public schools to 1887; graduated Law Department, University of Michigan, LL.B., 1892; married at Detroit, Feb. 18, 1907, Jessie May Letts. Has been engaged in practice at Detroit since 1892. Director First State Bank, Decatur, Mich. Former member Michigan National Guard (honorably discharged). Republican. Member Masonic order. Recreation: Travel. Office: 314 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 244 25th St.
CORBETT, Edward Joseph, wholesale coal and coke; born, Groveport, O., Mar. 23, 1865; son of Michael and Hanora (McGrath) Corbett; educated in Groveport public and high schools and the Columbus (O.) Business College; married at Detroit, Mich., July 25, 1907, Miss Anna Dyer. Began active career as secretary to general superintendent Columbus & Cincinnati Midland R. R., Columbus, O.; removed to Ashland, Wis., 1889, as secretary to Northwestern manager Columbus & Hocking Coal & Iron Co., then as office manager for same company in Chicago; came to Detroit, 1891, as representative for H. D. Turney & Co., miners and shippers of coal, Columbus; entered business on his own account, 1894, and has since operated in his own name. President Cadillac Coal & Coke Co., Detroit; vice president Royal Coal Mining Co., Brilliant, O.; treasurer and director Maxwell-Briscoe-McLeod Co.; director Maxwell-Briscoe Motor co., Michigan Copper and Brass Co., Newcastle Realty Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Independent in politics. Catholic in religious belief. Member Knights of Columbus. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Yacht, Detroit Automobile. Recreations: Automobiling and general outdoor sports. Office: 1014-1017 Majestic Bldg. Residence: Hotel Plaza.
CORBETT, William Patrick, lawyer; born, St. Albans, Vt., Sept. 8, 1857; son of Michael and Mary (Welch) Corbett; educated in public schools of St. Albans; unmarried. Began active career as a farm hand in Vermont, 1873, continuing for 3 years; drove stage between St. Albans and Richford, and acted as helper in a printing office; came to Michigan City, Ind., May, 1878, and was employed for two and a half years as locomotive fireman on Michigan Central R. R. and as locomotive engineer until Oct. 1886; retired from railroad business and traveled for a short time through the West, returning East to Buffalo, N. Y.; located in Detroit, Aug., 1887, and studied law
in the office of the late Col. John Atkinson; was admitted to the bar, 1891, and has since practiced in Detroit. Democrat. Roman Catholic. Member Independent Order of Foresters and of Loyal Guards. Office: 911 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 241 Woodland Av.
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CORBIN, John Milton, attorney; born, Lockport, N.Y., Sept. 8, 1844; son of Isaiah H. and Almira L. (Mills) Corbin; educated at Charlotte (Mich.) Academy and Eaton Rapids (Mich.) High
School; married at Eaton Rapids, Mich., Sept. 18, 1878, Artie Scott. Entered law office of Crane & Montgomery, Eaton Rapids, June 1, 1867, and was admitted to the bar June 20, 1870; had a large practice at Eaton Rapids until removing to Detroit, Oct. 6, 1901; makes specialty of insurance
and corporation law; attorney for the state for Federal Life Insurance Co. of Chicago and Federal Union Surety Co. of Indianapolis; has also engaged in a number of successful business enterprises, among which was the Jackson Cracker Co. President Michigan State Bank, Eaton Rapids; vice president Exchange Bank of Dimondale, Mich.; director, secretary and treasurer George G. Harris Co., wholesale dealers in candies and distributing agents for Lowney's Candies, and Queen Anne Baking Powder Co., both of Detroit. Independent Republican. Congregationalist. Member Masonic order (32), Knight Templar. Clubs: Wayne and Fellowcraft. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 812 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 75 Chandler Av.
COREY, Newton J.; born, Hillsdale, Mich., Jan. 31, 1861; son of John and Juliette (Meacham) Corey; M. Ph., Hillsdale (Mich.) College, 1880; studied music under private teachers in Boston; married at Detroit, Sept. 1, 1901, Ada B. Davies. Musician for 12 years in Boston; removed to Detroit, 1891; organist Fort Street Presbyterian Church since 1891; gave organ recitals at World's
Fair, Chicago, 1893. Pan American Exposition, Buffalo, 1901, St. Louis Exposition, 1904 (Fourth of July recital at Festival Hall); secretary International Jury of Awards, musical department, St. Louis Exposition; one of the founders American Guild of Organists. Pianist and lecturer before universities, colleges, music teachers' convention, women's clubs, etc.; one of the first to present the life and works of Wagner on the lecture platform, illustrated with stereopticon views. Member Fine Arts Society, Detroit (director). Club: Detroit. Address: 38 Woodward Terrace.
CORLISS, John B., lawyer; born, Richford, Vt., June 7, 1851; son of H. and Lydia (Round) Corliss; educated in public schools of Vermont and at Columbia Law College, degree of LL.B., 1877; married at Barnard, Vt., Dec. 5, 1877, Elizabeth N. Danforth. Has engaged in practice in Detroit since Sept. 23, 1877; member law firm of Corliss, Leete & Joslyn. Also president Michigan Lubricator Co. and Shipman Koal Co., of Pennsylvania; director Reliance Motor Car Co., and officer and member of many other Companies. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Member of Congress, 1895-1900, for 5th district of Michigan. Mason. Club: Detroit.
Office: Moffat Bldg. Residence: 34 W. Canfield Av.
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CORNEHL, William, Sr.; born, Mecklenburg, Germany, 1844; son of Fritz Cornehl; came to America with parents; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1874, Miss Anna Muhelmann. Learned trade of printer and book binder in employ of Richmond, Backus & Co., 40 years ago; head of firm William Cornehl & Sons, printers and book binders. Republican.
Member Masonic order, Concordia Society. Office: 77 Larned St. Residence: 207 Catherine St.
CORSE, William Malcolm, chemist; born, Malden, Mass., May 25, 1878; son of William A. and Genevieve (Alexander) Corse; educated in public schools of Malden and Medford, Mass.; degree of S. B., Department of Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1899; married at Detroit, June 4, 1902, Edith W. Bell. Chemist with William S. Merrell Chemical Co., Cincinnati, 1899-1901, Detroit White Lead Works, 1901-02; assistant superintendent, in charge of brass foundry, Detroit Lubricator Co., since Jan., 1903; especially interested in scientific development of foundry, particularly along metallurgical lines. Congregationalist. Member American Chemical Society, Society of Detroit Chemists (secretary), American Brass Founders' Association (vice president). Recreations: Won first prize manual of arms, and first prize bayonet drill, Medford High School Cadets; first prize (presented by Governor Wolcott of Massachusetts) manual of arms and bayonet combined, while holding rank of 1st lieutenant, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cadets. Office: Detroit Lubricator Co. Residence: 54 Lothrop Av.
CORWIN, George A., wholesale dry goods; born in Niagara Co., N.Y., Dec. 14, 1844; son of Isaac H. and Clementine (Knowles) Corwin; educated in public schools; married, Fenton, Mich., 1876, Fanny Curtis. Came to Michigan, 1867, and to Detroit, Sept., 1879; entered dry goods business, 1879, with same house with which he has since been connected, was confidential and credit-man to the firm and since 1902 has been secretary Burnham, Stoepel & Co., wholesale dry goods, notions and furnishings. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Office: Cor. Bates and Larned. Residence: 276 Wreford Av.
COTNER, Jacob, Jr., publisher; born, Mansfield, O., Sept. 14, 1860; son of Jacob and Katherine (Hartman) Cotner; educated in public schools of Ohio; married, 1st at Toledo, O., 1887, Marie Etta Trowbridge, who died in 1899; 2d, Philadelphia, Pa., 1901, Cecilia L. Burke. Started as a boy in a hardware store and at the age of 17 was a traveling salesman for his firm, and at 19 for a leading hardware firm in Cleveland; at 20 was president of the Mansfield Bolt & Nut Works; later traveled in Ohio for the Peninsular Stove Co.; located in Detroit in 1889, when he became secretary and treasurer of The Sprague Publishing Co. and The Sprague Correspondence Schools, which offices he still occupies. Was for many years a director of the Detroit Y.M.C.A.; member board of trustees of First Congregational Church; president Ohio Society of Detroit, 1906-7. Recreations; Outdoor sports. Office: Majestic Bldg. Residence: 70 Virginia Av.
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COTTER, William; born, Bloomington, Ill., 1858; son of William and Bridget (Morrissey) Cotter; educated public schools; married at Litchfield, Dec. 16, 1886, Emma Weigreffe. Began railway service as telegraph operator, Chicago & Alton Ry., 1874; was telegraph operator St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Ry., at Piedmont, Mo., 1878-80, train despatcher and trainmaster, same road, Little Rock, Ark., 1880-82; train despatcher Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry., at La Crosse, Wis., 1882-83, Wabash, St. Louis & Pacific Ry. and its successor, the Wabash Ry., at Litchfield, Ill., 1883-90, trainmaster St. Louis division same road, 1890-96; superintendent Eastern Division Grand Trunk Ry. at Montreal, Que., 1896-99, superintendent Western Division, same road at Detroit, 1899-01; general superintendent, St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Ry., at St. Louis, 1901-02; manager Missouri Pacific Ry. System, 1902-04; general manager Pere Marquette Rd. since 1904. Clubs: Detroit and Detroit Golf. Recreation: Golf.
Office: Fort St., W., and 3rd Av. Residence: 153 Hancock Av., E.
COTTRELL, Eber W., land commissioner Detroit, Mackinaw & Marquette R. R. Co.; born, Cottrellville, St. Clair Co., Mich., Feb. 17, 1841; son of George H. and Submit (Ward) Cottrell; educated in district schools and academy, Newport, Mich., 1846-58, and at Bryant & Stratton's Business College, Detroit, 1860; married at Detroit, Nov. 12, 1868, Ellen Smith. Began steamboating at age of 14 and followed the Great Lakes until 1868; settled on stock and fruit farm at Greenfield, Mich., 1868; member State Legislature, 2 terms, 1879 and 1881, during which time he introduced the bill providing for Grand Boulevard that encircles Detroit and secured its passage, although at the time against great opposition; appointed by President Grant receiver of public moneys at Detroit Exposition, 1888 (the exposition proving a great success during his administration of its affairs); was appointed land commissioner for the Detroit, Mackinaw & Marquette R. R. Co., 1889, which position he still holds. Also director Wabash Portland Cement Co., Superior Pin Co., Detroit Typomarker Co. Republican, prominent party worker for many years; member Republican State Central committee two terms. York and Scottish Rite Mason (32), Knights Templar, Shriner, Clubs: Detroit, Country, Caledon Mountain, Duck Lake,
Au Sauble Trout Club. Recreations: Fishing and shooting. Office: 410 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 135 Lafayette Blvd.
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COUCH, Alfred Edward, restaurant proprietor; born, Toronto, Can., May 17, 1876; son of Walter J. and Harriet (Kane) Couch; educated in public schools of Toronto; married, Detroit, June 1, 1900, Helen Andrew Morton. Began active career in employment of J. C. Kuhn, confectioner, 1896; after a short experience as traveling salesman, returned to Detroit and was identified with restaurant business under Robert Morton; entered restaurant business for himself Oct. 1, 1899, and has since continued in that line. Member Board of Commerce. Mason; member Elks, Knights of Pythias. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Harmonie, Automobile. Recreation: Automobiling.
Office: 204 Loyal Guard Bldg. Residence: 132 Avery Av.
COURTIS, William Munroe, mining engineer; born, Boston, Jan. 7, 1842; son of William and Mehitable (Appleton) Courtis; graduate Harvard University, 1864, degree of A.M., 1867, and studied civil engineering in Lawrence Scientific School, Harvard, for one year; student for 3 years at Royal School of mines, Freiberg, Saxony; married at Wyandotte, Mich., Apr. 2, 1873, Lizzie Easton Folger. Came to Detroit, 1871, as assistant manager Wyandotte (Silver Islet) Smelting Works, and became general manager within a year; has operated extensively for many years as mining engineer and metallurgist; has been superintendent and general manager of many mines and smelting works in Michigan, Colorado, California, New Mexico, etc., and consulting engineer to mine owners and mining corporations; was chief engineer of geological survey of Santo Domingo, etc.; has patented improved mill apparatus for saving waste on tailings. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, International Geological Society, Detroit
Engineering Society, Detroit Chemical Society, American Institute of Mining Engineers, Sons of American Revolution (Michigan). Contributor to engineering journals. Clubs: Harvard (Detroit),
Harvard Union (Cambridge, Mass.). Recreation: Yachting. Office: 621 Hammond Bldg.
Residence: 449 4th Av.
COUZENS, James, manufacturer; secretary and treasurer Ford Motor Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Office: Piquette Av. and Beaubien. Residence: 80 Chandler Av.
COVERT, Arthur H., lawyer; born, Ann Arbor, Mich., July 22, 1868; son of Arthur and Eliza A. (Galpin) Covert; graduate Ann Arbor High School, 1887; Literary Department, University of Michigan, A.B., 1893: Law Department, same university, LL.B., 1895; married at Ann Arbor, Nov. 7, 1900, Edith M. Popkins. Was superintendent of schools, Schoolcraft, Mich., 1895-99;
has been engaged in practice of law at Detroit since Aug.,1899. Member Detroit and Michigan State Bar associations. Republican. Methodist. Member Masonic order, Blue Lodge and Chapter. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 1437 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 656 2nd Av.
COWLES, Israel T., lawyer; born, Belchertown, Mass., Nov. 8, 1854; son of Tertius and Julia L. (Towne) Cowles: educated in public schools of Belchertown, Monson Academy and Yale University, graduating, degree of B.A., 1877; married at Detroit, Oct. 30, 1894, Elizabeth A. Howard. Studied law and was admitted to the bar, 1880; in practice alone since 1895. Manager and legal officer, title guaranty and abstract department Union Trust Co. Member Michigan Naval Reserve, 1894. Republican. Episcopalian. Member American Historical Association, Delta Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: Detroit, University, Yondotega, Detroit Boat, Country, Old Club, Witenagemote. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 311 Union Trust Bldg.
Residence: 82 Davenport St.
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COX, Allan P., lawyer; born, Detroit, Feb. 7, 1876; son of William and Eva M. (Van Riper) Cox; educated in public and high schools, Detroit, Literary and Law Departments of the University of Michigan, graduating, LL.B., 1900; married, Detroit, Nov. 16, 1904, Louise M. Knauss. Began practice at Detroit, in 1900, in offices of Otto Kirchner; has practiced alone since 1901. Member 3d Division, Michigan Naval Brigade, for 3 years. Republican. Member Wayne County and Michigan State Bar associations, Detroit Board of Commerce. Odd Fellows, Union Lodge, F. & A.M. Club: Harmonie Society. Recreations: Books, boating, horseback riding.
Office: 819-821 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 363 Cass Av.
CRANDELL, Frank; born, Columbia Co., N.Y., 1844; son of Solomon and Mary W. (Wheeler) Crandell; educated in private school; married at Bay City, Mich., 1869, Mary Raymond. Served in Civil War as private 7th New York Infantry; located in Michigan at close of war; came to Detroit, 1881. President Toledo Casket Co.; secretary and treasurer Detroit Casket Co.; treasurer Peninsular Salt Co. Office: 187 W. Congress St. Residence: 26 Martin Pl.
CRAPO, Stanford Tappan, producer of coal and cement; born, New Bedford, Mass., June 13, 1865; son of William W. and Sarah (Tappan) Crapo; educated at Friend's Academy, New Bedford, and Yale College; married at Painesville, O., Oct., 10, 1894, Emma C. Morley. General
manager Flint & Pere Marquette R.R., 1894-1900; general manager Pere Marquette R.R., 1900-03; engaged in production of coal and cement since 1903. Director Old Detroit Nat'l Bank, Second Nat'l Bank, Saginaw, Mich., Fort Street Union Depot Co.; president Wyandotte Portland Cement Co.; vice president B.F. Berry Coal Co.; secretary and treasurer Huron Portland Cement Co. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Golf, University. Office: 1525 Ford Bldg. Residence: 200 Parker Av.
CROCKER, George M.; born, Greenville, Ill., Aug. 9, 1848; son of Samuel H. and Harriet (Ferguson) Crocker; educated at normal school, Normal, Ill., and Newberry Seminary, Newberry, Vt.; married at Washington, D.C., June 28, 1888, Cecelia T. S. Steele. Came to Mt. Clemens, Mich., from New Hampshire, 1866; studied law and was admitted to the bar in Macomb Co. early in the '70s; filled positions of probate clerk, judge of probate, prosecuting attorney of Macomb Co. and mayor of city of Mt. Clemens; became auditor Detroit, Bay City & Alpena R.R., 1892, and upon reorganization of the road as the Detroit & Mackinac Ry., Feb. 1, 1895, was elected auditor and purchasing agent, in which he continues; also vice president since Nov., 1896. Member Masonic order, Knights Templar. Office: 514 Majestic Bldg., Detroit.
Residence: Mt. Clemens, Mich.
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CRONIN, Arthur D.; born, Hamilton, Ont., May 3, 1833; son of Richard B. and Susan (Peer) Cronin; educated in parochial schools of Detroit; unmarried. Began active career in employ of C. C. Wormer Machinery Co. and later entered grocery business as Cronin Bros., continuing 1901-03; entered coal business as traveling representative of Detroit Coal & Coke., 1903; has been secretary and treasurer Imperial Coal Co. since 1905. Also director Prudential Coal Mining Co., of Big Creek, W. Va. Member 3rd Division, Michigan State Naval Reserves since 1902. Republican. Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus, Knights of Equity. Clubs: Cathedral and St. Vincent's Young Men's Club. Recreations: Sailing, canoeing, and horseback riding.
Office: 322 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 39 Hecla Av.
CRONIN, Frederick C.; born, Hamilton, Ont., May 14, 1879; son of Richard B. and Susan (Peer) Cronin; educated at De Lasalle Academy, Hamilton, Ont.; married at Detroit, June 12, 1907, Miss Julia Miner. Has been a resident of Detroit since 1881; began active career in employ of A. M. Hunter, grocer, and later was connected with the Detroit Stove Works; traveled for 3 years in coal business, for H. S. Ayers; became connected with The Imperial Coal Co., miners and shippers of coal and coke, as vice president, 1905, and has been president of the company since Feb. 1, 1907. Independent. Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus. Recreations: General outdoor sports. Office: 322 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 103 Erskine St.
CROSBY, Frank Noble, lawyer; born, Hastings, Minn., May 5, 1867; educated in public schools of Hastings, University of Minnesota and University of Michigan; married. Studied law and was admitted to the bar, 1892, practicing at Hastings; has practiced in Detroit since 1902. Member Michigan State Bar Association. Republican. Club: University. Office: 310 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 205 Seyburn Av.
CROUL, Frank H.; president Detroit Oak Belting Co.; son of Jerome and Ellen (Parsons) Croul. President and general manager Detroit Oak Belting Co. since 1892; vice president Michigan Wire Cloth Co.; director Wayne Co. Savings Bank. Member Detroit Board of Commerce.
Office: 266 Wight St. Residence: 168 McDougall Av.
CROUL, William R.; president and manager Riverside Storage and Cartage Co.; born in Detroit, 1861; son of Jerome and Ellen (Parsons) Croul; educated, Galt (Ont.) Collegiate Institute and Michigan Military Academy, Orchard Lake, Mich. Has been engaged in storage and cartage business since the beginning of his active career, in 1879, and has been president of the Riverside Storage and Cartage Co. since 1887; also president and director Detroit and Cobalt Mining Co.; director Detroit Fire and Marine Insurance Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce.
Clubs: Detroit and Country. Recreations: Outdoor athletics. Office: 65 Cass Av.
Residence: 20 Kirby Av., W.
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CROWLEY, Daniel T.; born, Detroit, Mar. 13, 1864; son of Cornelius and Catherine (Bresnahan) Crowley; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1894. Miss Mary E. Dwyer. Began active career as bookkeeper for James K. Burnham & Co., wholesale dry goods, 1880, continuing for six years; became connected with the Peninsular Stove Co., as bookkeeper, 1886; advanced to position of cashier and has been auditor and director of the company since 1896. Also vice president and director Crowley Bros., wholesale dry goods.
Member Knights of Columbus. Office: W. Fort St., Detroit Residence: Grosse Pointe, Mich.
CROWLEY, Joseph J.; dry goods merchant. Member of the firm of Crowley Brothers. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Office: 103-113 Jefferson Av. Residence: 262 4th Av.
CROWLEY, LaFayette, born, Cincinnati, O., Aug. 16, 1846; son of John B. and Julia A. (McCarthy) Crowley; educated in public schools of Cincinnati: married, Detroit, Jan. 4, 1890,
Lavinia Cecelia Borgman. Began serving apprenticeship of four years, Jan. 11, 1861, in the foundry of Chamberlain & Co., Cincinnati, and continued with the company eighteen years; went to St. Louis, 1879, and served one year as general superintendent of plant of Giles F. Filley; came to Detroit, January, 1880, as assistant superintendent of the Detroit Stove Works; was made general superintendent, 1882, and member of board of directors, 1888, which position he now holds. Episcopalian. Club: Detroit. Office: Detroit Stove Works.
Residence: 192 McDougall Av.
CULLEN, James H., lawyer; born, Detroit, July 8, 1859; son of James and Abigail (McSweeny) Cullen; educated in Detroit public schools and business college; married at Detroit, Apr. 19, 1887, Harriett C. Walters. Entered the office with which he has since been identified, October, 1875; studied law and was admitted to the bar, 1892; firm has passed through various changes as Griffin & Dickinson, Griffin, Dickinson & Thurber, Dickinson, Thurber & Stevenson, Dickinson, Warren & Warren, and since Jan. 1, 1902, has been Dickinson, Stevenson, Cullen, Warren & Butzel. Member Detroit Bar Association. Secretary Detroit Sulphite Pulp and Paper Co.; president Detroit Saw and Tool Works. Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus.
Club: Detroit Golf. Recreations: Athletics. Office: 606 Union Trust Bldg.
Residence: 34 Forest Av., E.
CULVER, Chester M., lawyer; born, Pontiac, Ill., Oct. 5, 1870; son of Joseph F. and Mary (Murphy) Culver; educated at State Normal School, University of Chicago and Harvard Law School, graduating, degree LL.B., 1899; married at Emporia, Kan., 1900. I'Dell Clarke. Came to Detroit, 1899; admitted to practice in Supreme Court of Kansas, 1899, and soon after in Michigan, practicing five years; has been vice president and general manager Murphy Iron Works, manufacturers of Murphy automatic smokeless furnaces, since its incorporation, 1904; also chairman Murphy Co., Ltd. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Methodist.
Clubs: University (Detroit), Harvard (New York). Recreation: Automobiling.
Office: Foot of Walker St. Residence: 114 Horton Av.
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CUMMISKEY, James Peter, miner and shipper of coal; born, Detroit, Jan. 28, 1872; son of James and Elizabeth (Loney) Cummiskey; educated in public and private schools of Detroit; married at Detroit Nov. 22, 1904, Edna Common. Entered coal business under O. W. Shipman, 1888, continuing for fourteen years; has been engaged in business in his own name since July 1, 1902, as treasurer and general manager of the Ohio and Michigan Coal Co.; also treasurer and general manager Duncan Run Coal Mining Co., Walnut Hill Coal Mining Co.; president Hocking Coal Exchange and Mining Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce and of Knights of Columbus. Clubs: Columbus and Cleveland Coal Clubs. Recreation: General athletics.
Office: 82-84 Home Bank Bldg. Residence: 29 Smith Av.
CUNNINGHAM, Harry L., manager Detroit branch Ford Motor Co.; born, Shelby, O., Jan. 30, 1883; son of Marcellus A. and Catherine (Nichols) Cunningham; educated in public schools of Shelby; unmarried. Learned machinist's trade in factory of the Ideal Bicycle Co., Shelby, 1895; removed to Cleveland, 1899, and was connected with the Winton Motor Carriage Co. as tool maker; in Mansfield, O., with Mansfield Machine Works, 1900; at Geneva Automobile Co.; came to Detroit, 1902, to look after Winton Motor Carriage Co's interests; manager Ford Motor Co's branch, Cleveland, 1905-6; manager at Detroit since November, 1906. Clubs: Automobile (Cleveland and Detroit). Recreation: Automobiling. Office: 268 Jefferson Av.
Residence: Marietta Apts.
CURRIE, Cameron, banker and broker; born, London, Ont., May 4, 1860; son of Donald and Elizabeth (Cameron) Currie; educated in public and high schools of London and at Hellmuth College; came to Detroit, 1879; married at Detroit, Nov. 3, 1887, Harriette Ingersoll Lewis.
Began active career in employ of Detroit City Railway Co., 1879, resigning from position as secretary, 1892, to enter business for self under title of Cameron Curie & Co., bankers and brokers, which still continues. Also partner O. J. Mulford Advertising Co.; director Detroit City Gas Co., Detroit Omnibus Line Co., Copper Range Consoldated Co., Baltic Mining Co., Copper Range R. R. Co., Jefferson Avenue Land Co. Member New York Stock Exchange, Boston Stock Exchange, New York Produce Exchange, Chicago Stock Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Corinthian Lodge, A. F. & A. M. Clubs: Yondotega, Detroit, Fellowcraft, Racquet and Curling, Detroit Boat, Country (Detroit); Union League and Engineering, New York). Recreation: Golf. Office: 116 Griswold St.
Residence: 675 Jefferson Av.
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CURRIE, George E., born, Seaforth, Ont., Can., Aug. 5, 1863; son of Thomas and Nancy (Weeks) Currie; educated in Detroit public schools; married at Southampton, Ont., Nov. 28, 1888, Miss Margaret E. Spence. Came to Detroit, 1872; began in contracting and paving business, 1889, and has since continued. Manager Currie Coal Co., established, 1903. Democrat. Presbyterian. Member Masonic order (32), Shriner. Recreations: Basketball and tennis.
Office: 1250 Jefferson Av. Residence: 395 Cadillac Av.
CURTISS, Darwin Z., journalist; born, Plymouth, O., Oct. 5, 1861; son of Russell and Carrie (Rowell) Curtiss; educated in public schools of Plymouth and at Oberlin College; married at Tiffin, O., July 6, 1886, Jessie K. Keller. Was publisher Saginaw Daily Journel, 1885-91; came to Detroit, 1900; resident manager American Press Association, 1901-07; now special representative Hearst Syndicate, New York. Also president Syphon Stove Co.; secretary Dr. Reed Cushion Shoe Co., of Chicago. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Knights of Pythias. Club: Press.
Recreation: Athletic sports. Office: 25 Griswold St. Residence: 88 Park St.
CURTISS, Sylvanus Wright; born, Monroe, Mich., July 20, 1869; son of Sylvanus Wright and Emily (Howe) Curtiss; educated in Monroe public schools, Ph. B., University of Michigan, 1892; married at Big Rapids, Mich., Aug. 27, 1894, Margarette Shaw. Has been engaged in newspaper work since 14 years of age; came to Detroit, 1894, became connected with Wayne County Legal News and since its reorganization in 1898 as the Detroit Legal News Co. has been secretary and treasurer of the company; also secretary and treasurer Drake Law Book Co. and Sunnyside Farm. Mason, Palestine Lodge, King Cyrus Chapter, Detroit Commandery. Recreations: Farming and chicken raising. Office: 410 Wayne Co. Savings Bank Bldg., Detroit. Residence: Northville, Michigan.
CUTLER, Dwight, lumber dealer; born, Grand Haven, Mich., Dec. 2, 1862; son of Dwight and Frances E. (Slayton) Cutler; educated in public schools of Grand Haven, Michigan Military Academy, Orchard Lake, Mich., and University of Michigan; married at Detroit, 1895, Adelaide L. Bowen. Began active career with the Cutler & Savidge Lumber Co., manufacturers and dealers in lumber, Grand Haven, and became director of the company, 1884; has acted as representative of the company in Detroit, since 1895. Also 2nd vice president Standard Life and Accident Insurance Co.; director Challenge Refrigerator Co., Grand Have, and National Bank of Grand Haven.
Clubs: Detroit, Country. Office: 1214 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 50 Kirby Av., W.
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CUTTING, Benjamin N., treasurer Harrington Cigar Co.; born Lapeer, Mich., Nov. 8, 1874; son of Francis R. and Martha A. (Davis) Cutting: educated in public schools of Lapeer; unmarried; was engaged in lumber and cigar manufacturing business in Lapeer, Mich., 1899-1902; treasurer of the Harrington Cigar Co. since 1902. Member Knights of Pythias, Elks. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Golf, Detroit Boat. Recreation: Golf. Office: 47 Jefferson Av. Residence: 34 Erskine St.
DAKIN, Henry Walter, capitalist; born, Buffalo, N.Y., Nov. 28, 1865; son of Richard Lansing and Augusta L. (Young) Dakin; educated in public schools and Evanston (Ill.) High School; married at Evanston, Apr. 20, 1898, Helen Ide. Began active career as manufacturer of lumber, operating at Natalbany, La., 1894-1904; retired from active operations in lumber, 1904, removed to Detroit and has since devoted attention mainly to vested interests; director Detroit Steel Products Co.; also in real estate business. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Country, Automobile. Recreations: Motoring, golf. Office: 502 Hammond Bldg.
Residence: 206 Seminole Av.
DANAHER, James E., lumber manufacturer; born, Plymouth, Wis., Oct. 16, 1854; son of Patrick M. and Mary (O'Brien) Danaher; educated in public schools of Milwaukee; married at Watertown, Wis., 1881, Hattie A. McMann. Began in lumber business with his father at Ludington, Mich., 1877; entered lumber business on his own account, 1887; located in Detroit from Sault Ste. Marie, 1902. Secretary Danaher & Melendy Co., manufacturers and wholesale dealers in lumber. Also director Dime Savings Bank, Detroit Trust Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Supervisor Ludington, Mich., and mayor, 1888-89. Republican. Catholic. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Golf. Recreations: Golf, yachting and outdoor exercises generally. Office: 1007 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 45 E. Willis Av.
DANIELS, William Breck, lawyer; born, Olivet, Mich., Nov. 25, 1868; son of Joseph L. and Julia B. (Allen) Daniels; educated in public schools of Olivet and Olivet College, graduating,
A. B., 1890, and in Law Department, University of Michigan. Has engaged in practice in Detroit since 1898. Republican. Congregationalist. Member Detroit Bar Association, Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. Office: 500 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 524 Brush St.
DARMSTAETTER, Gustav; born, Detroit, Sept. 17, 1865; son of Jacob and Louisa (Koch) Darmstaetter; educated in public schools of Detroit and Detroit Business University; unmarried. Has been associated in brewing business established by his father, since the beginning of his active career; became member of the firm, 1886, incorporated, 1903. Honorary member Montgomery Rifles and Detroit Light Infantry. Member German Salesman's Association, Knights of Pythias.
Independent in politics. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 412 Howard St.
Residence: 388 Howard St.
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DARMSTAETTER, Herman; born, Detroit, Sept. 27, 1859; son of Jacob and Louisa (Koch)
Darmstaetter; educated in Detroit public schools and Detroit Business University; married at Detroit, 1886, Miss Mamie Wolff. Began active career, 1877, in employ of the West Side Brewing Co., founded by his father, 1866; became, with his brother, a partner in the firm, 1886; succeeded his father as president and treasurer, 1899; business incorporated, 1903, under present title. Independent in politics. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 412 Howard St.
Residence: 390 Howard St.
DARNELL, Henry Faulkner, P. E. clergyman; author; born, London, Eng., June 24, 1831; son of Rev. James Darnell, rector Pentlowe and Cavendish, Essex; educated in Universities of Dublin and Cambridge. Held mathematical and classical professorships, Royal School, Raphoe, Ireland; ordered deacon, 1858, ordained priest, 1859, Episcopal Church; in ministry and educational positions, England and Canada, and rector Zion Church, Avon, N.Y.; now rector St. Mary's Church, Detroit. Author: The Cross Roads, 1856; Songs by the Way, 1862; Songs of the Seasons, 1885; A Nation's Thanksgiving, 1886; also the Hazelbrook Booklets, a series of original poems in booklet form; contributor to magazines. Residence: 650 Brush St.
DAVIDSON, Robert Bailey, clergyman; born, Glasgow, Scotland, Jan. 24, 1871; son of Robert and Anne (Bailey) Davidson; came to America Aug. 25, 1880; graduate Holyoke (Mass.) High School, 1887; A. B. Bucknell University, 1894; D. B., University of Chicago, 1897, post-graduate work, 1894-99 and 1900-1901; married at Ann Arbor, Mich., Aug. 28, 1901, Bessie Jean Carson. Ordained to ministry of Baptist Church; general secretary Students' Christian Association, University of Michigan, 1899-1900; pastor Lowery Av. Baptist Church, Pittsburg, Pa., 1901-03, and of Warren Av. Baptist Church, Detroit, since 1903. Secretary-treasurer Pastors' Union. Member Phi Kappa Psi. Recreation: Baseball. Address: 55 Langley Av.
DAVIES, William Luke; born, Aberdare, South Wales, Feb. 14, 1858; son of Daniel and Katherine Davies; came to America with parents, 1861; educated in public schools of Oconto and Milwaukee, Wis.; married at Windsor, Ont., Jan. 4, 1888, Susan V. Dougall. Began active career in employ of the wholesale drug house of Farrand, Williams & Co.; assisted in organizing and incorporating, Dec. 24, 1884, the Acme White Lead and Color Works, and has been president of the company since its organization; continued in drug business until Jan 1, 1886, when he resigned in order to devote entire attention to paint business. Director of National Bank of Commerce. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason (32), Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat. Recreation: Traveling.
Office: Acme White Lead and Color Works.
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DAVIS, Charles Edward Law Baldwin, army officer; born at New Haven, Conn., Feb. 16, 1844; son of Charles S. A. Davis; educated in public and private schools of New Haven, 1850-1; one year in academic department, Yale College, 1861-2; graduated West Point Military Academy, 1866, as 2d lieutenant corps of engineers, U.S.A.; unmarried. Promoted 1st lieutenant, Mar. 7, 1867; captain, Sept. 2, 1877; major Apr. 7, 1888; lieutenant-colonel, May 3, 1901; colonel, Oct. 15, 1906; brigadier-general, U.S.A., Jan. 27, 1908; retired, Feb. 16, 1908; located at Detroit since 1904. Served on Atlantic, Gulf and Lakes, Pacific Coast, Philippine Islands, 1902-3. Member American Society of Civil Engineers, Detroit Engineering Society. Clubs: Detroit, Prismatic, Witenagemote; University (New York); Army and Navy (Washington, D.C.); Army and Navy (Manila, P.I.). Address: Jones Bldg.
DAVIS, James Ethelbert, physician; born, near Woodstock, Ont., Can., Oct. 3, 1870; son of John and Christina (Kennedy) Davis; educated in public schools, 1875-88; Woodstock Collegiate Institute, Ont., 1888-91; Detroit College of Medicine, 1894-96, graduating M.D., 1896; Michigan State Board of Pharmacy, graduating, 1896; Chicago Seminary of Science, 1898-99; post graduate work Chicago Clinical School of Medicine, 1904; married at Ann Arbor, Mich., Aug. 31, 1904, Emily M. Lovell. In drug business, Ontario,. Manitoba and Michigan, 1891-96; in practice in Detroit since 1896; instructor materia medica and therapeutics, Detroit College of Medicine, since 1901, also lecturer on physiology, same college; obstetrician in chief of Salvation Army Maternity Home since 1902; medical examiner Manhattan Insurance Co.; editor Leucocyte since 1905. Member Wayne County Medical Society (secretary medical section), Michigan State Medical Society, American Medical Association. Republican. Methodist. Member Alumni Association Detroit College of Medicine (ex-president). Member Epworth League (president Detroit City Union of Epworth Leagues five years, and president Detroit District Epworth League one year). Recreation: Amateur horticulture. Office and residence: 831 W. Fort St.
DAVIS, John, president Detroit Chemical Works; born, Westfield, Mass., May 25, 1844; son of Rev. Emerson (D.D.) and Mary Mayhew (Folger) Davis (the Mayhews early settlers of Marths's Vineyard, Mass., and the Folgers early settlers of Nantucket, Mass.); educated in High School and Academy, Westfield, up to 15 years of age; married, 1st, 1870, Ida M. Hitchcock (deceased, 1881); 2d, Beverly, Mass., 1885, Emma F. Carter. Began active career as druggist at Westfield, 1867, continuing at Wenona (West Bay City), Mich., 1868-79; engaged as manufacturer of grocers' specialties, 1879-95, when explosion of boilers in adjoining building, known as "The Journal Explosion," destroyed building and the contents; in meantime had started the Detroit Chemical Works in 1888, incorporated, 1893, and now covers four and one-half acres, lying on both sides of the Union Terminal R. R. between Junction Av. and Morrell St.; engaged in manufacture of heavy chemicals, such as strong acids, alum. etc. President Detroit Chemical Works (three sons associated in offices of the corporation). Served as corporal 34th Mass., 1862, until appointed hospital steward, U.S.A.; served with medical director in the field at headquarters of Generals Hunter, Sheridan and Crooke; discharged at own request at close of Civil War. Former member village council West Bay City. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Ex-President Detroit Municipal League and ex-director National Municipal League. Congregationalist. President Congregational Union; trustee First Congregational Church, Detroit.
Clubs: Wayne (ex-president), Detroit. Recreation: Billiards and other games.
Office: Detroit Chemical Works. Residence: 515 Cass Av.
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DAVIS, Samuel H., president Wolverine Fish Co.; born at Pittsburgh, Pa., Mar. 9, 1838; son of William and Mary A. (Williamson) Davis; educated in public schools of Columbus, O.; married at Cleveland, O., October, 1861, Augusta G. Wheeler. Began active career in fish business with his father, at Columbus, O., 1852; moved to Sandusky, O., 1854, and to Detroit, 1855; founded firm of S.H. Davis & Co., wholesale fresh fish, and became the largest catcher and jobber of fresh- water fish in North America; sold out to the trust, 1898, and later became associated with the Wolverine Fish Co., of which he is president, the company maintaining a number of auxiliary houses and being the largest handler of fresh-water fish in the United States, outside of the trust.
Republican. Methodist. Office: 42 W. Water St. Residence: 142 John R St.
DAVISON, Clement A., wholesale carriage materials; born, Whitehall, N.Y., Nov. 5, 1849; son of Clement M. and Mary F. (Pomeroy) Davison; educated at military academy, N.Y. state; unmarried. Came to Detroit from Whitehall, 1857; began active career with the same house with which he has ever since been connected and has been member of the firm of Roehm & Davidson, Ltd., since 1871, and is vice president and treasurer of the company. Also director Michigan Malleable Iron Co. Independent in politics. Episcopalian. Member Sons of American Revolution. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat Club, Old Club of St. Clair Flats.
Recreations: Baseball, outdoor diversions. Office: 91-95 Woodbridge St., W.
Residence: 60 Alfred St.
DAVOCK, Harlow Palmer, lawyer; born Buffalo, N.Y., Mar. 11, 1848; son of John W. Davock and Maria (Brown) Davock; educated in Buffalo High School and University of Michigan; married at St. Clair, Mich., Jan. 4, 1883, Sarah W. Peabody. Began active career as office boy for Buffalo & Eric R.R.; after leaving college practiced as civil engineer in construction of government docks at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., and Cascade locks, in Oregon; admitted to the bar, 1878, and has been in practice in Detroit since 1882. U.S. referee in bankruptcy, Eastern District, Michigan; member legislature, 1893; U.S. superior elections, 1894. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Sons of American Revolution. Clubs: Detroit Boat, University.
Office: Moffat Blk. Residence: 79 Garfield Av.
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DEAN, Charles A., merchant; president and treasurer Pittmans & Dean Co., dealers in coal, wood and ice; vice president Detroit Savings Bank. Member Detroit Board of Commerce.
Office: 8-10 Adams Av. W. Residence: 740 Cass Av.
DEAN, Harry, railway official; born, Parish of Lanivet, Cornwall, Eng.; son of Edwin and Jane (Hendy) Dean; came to America in infancy; educated in public schools in Ontario, Can.; married at Kincardine, Ont., 1878, Jennie Dinning. Began active career as telegraph operator in employ of the Great Western Ry., at London, Ont., and passed successively through positions of freight clerk, receiving agent, clerk in freight office at Hamilton, clerk general freight department, traveling freight agent and chief clerk to general manager Great Eastern Fast Freight Line up to 1885; was in general freight department Grand Trunk Ry., 1885-87; Michigan state agent Lehigh & Wabash Despatch, 1887-95; Wisconsin state agent Flint & Pere Marquette Rd., 1895-1900; commercial agent same road and its successor, the Pere Marquette R. R., at Detroit, 1900-03; division freight agent Pere Marquette R.R., since 1903. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Masonic order. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Commercial, Detroit Transportation. Office: 7 Fort St., W.
Residence: 1028 4th Av.
DEAN, Harry J., wall paper, etc.; born in Detroit, Nov. 24, 1867; son of James M. and Lucretia A. (Spain) Dean; educated in public and high schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1901, Gertrude Williams. Began business career in 1885 with firm of Dean, Godfrey & Co., and continued until 1898, when firm was reorganized as the Harry J. Dean Co., wall paper, painters and decorators, of which he is president and treasurer. Member Board of Commerce. Mason (32), Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Boat, Lake St. Clair Hunting and Fishing.
Office: 167-171 Griswold St. Residence: 130 High St., W.
DEDERICHS, Peter, architect; born, Detroit, Aug. 8, 1856; son of Peter and Elisebeth Dederichs; educated in Christian Bros. St. Mary's parochial school, Detroit. Has been engaged in business as architect since 1876; studied architecture in Europe in 1885. Was superintendent of construction for U.S.Custom House and Postoffice, Detroit, and general spuerintendent of Wayne County Court House. Member Harmonie Society, German Salesman. Office: 1306-1307 Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 644 Mt. Elliot Av.
DEIMLING, James F.; born, Philadelpphia, Nov. 18, 1867; son of Francis C. and Mary C. (Lovell) Daimling; educated in public schools of Philadelphia; unmarried. Began railway service, 1886, in engineering department of Missouri Pacific Ry., in Kansas, serving in various minor positions, 1886-90; assistant engineer Chicago & Western Michigan R. R. (now part of the Pere Marquette Rd.), 1890-97; with Cleveland Cliff Iron Mining Co., Marquette, Mich., as engineer, 1897-1904; tract and division engineer Pere Marquette R. R. 1904-07, and chief engineer since Sept. 1, 1907. Member American Railway Engineers and Maintenance of Way Association.
Republican. Episcopalian. Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner. Offfice: Fort and 3d Sts.
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DEINZER, Frederick; born Bavaria, Germany, Dec. 23, 1826; son of F. G. and A. Deinzer; came to America, 1852. Has been engaged in upholstering business in Detroit since 1862 and is head of the firm of F. Deinzer & Son, established, 1897; partner Deinzer Furniture Co., Monroe, Mich. Democrat. Lutheran. Office: Cor. Catherine and Hastings Sts.
Residence: 1008 Meldrum Av.
DELAMATER, DeWitt C., wholesale merchant, banker; born, Buellville, N.Y., Jan. 1, 1844; son of John and Phoebe O. (Buell) Delamater; educated in public schools of Manlius, N.Y., and Jackson, Mich.; married, Jackson Co., Mich., January, 1866, Miss Kate Hewitt. Entered employ of Rice, Pratt & Co., hardware merchants, Jackson, 1874; was traveling salesman C. B. James & Co., Detroit, later succeeded by Buhl, Ducharme & Co.; was one of the organizers of Freeman, Delamater & Co., 1890, wholesale hardware, cutlery, iron and steel, and was its secretary and treasurer until 1900, since which time he has been president of the company. Also president Detroit Savings Bank. Secretary Buhl Stamping Co. Recreation: Farming.
Office: 8-10 Woodward Av. Residence: 483 3d Av.
DELBRIDGE, Charles Fisher, lawyer; born, Manistee, Mich., Nov. 11, 1876; son of Bartholomew and Ellen Jane (Fisher) Delbridge; educated at Nicholas and Cass public schools, Detroit, up to 1891; Detroit High School, graduating, 1895; University of Michigan, Literary Department, graduating, B. L., June 1899; Law Department, same university graduating, LL.B.,
1901; unmarried. Auditor, 1901, and later secretary, director and treasurer of the Municipal Water, Light & Power Co., of Mackinac Island. Began practice of law in office of John W. Beaumont, Detroit, October, 1901; became associated in practice with Orla B. Taylor, July, 1902, and has so continued to the present time. Republican. Congregationalist. Member Sigma Chi fraternity. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Boat Club Yachtsman, University, Detroit Cavalry.
Recreations: Boating and riding. Office: 14 Butler Bldg. Residence: 898 Woodward Av. 0
DELBRIDGE, Jay James, physician; born, Detroit; son of James B. and Ellen J. (Fisher) Delbridge; educated in public and high schools, Detroit, and at Detroit College of Medicine, degree of M. D., 1893; married at Detroit, October, 1897, Mary J. Jamieson. Began practice in Detroit, 1893; practiced in St. Clair Co., 1894 and 1895, returning to Detroit, 1896, where he has since continued. Lieutenant 1st Regiment Michigan National Guard. Member American Medical Association, Michigan State and Wayne County Medical societies. Office: 143 Park St.
Residence: 145 Park St.
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DE MAN, Florimond, president De Man Bros. Co.; born, Ghent, Belgium, Aug. 16, 1843; son of Peter and Marie (Houtsagher) De Man; educated at Atheneum and University, Ghent, receiving diploma of Engineer of Arts and Manufactories; married at Brussels, Belgium, Sept. 26, 1891, Louise Maenhaut. Came to America, 1872, and entered service of Michigan Central R. R. as engineer and draughtsman; engaged in sash and door business in partnership with C. P. Rabaut, of
Detroit, 1875; entered into partnership with his brother, Alphonse De Man, in same line of business, 1882; bought out brother's interest July 17, 1900, and continued under firm name of De Man Bros., which was incorporated Mar. 28, 1906, as De Man Bros. Co., retail dealers in sash, doors, etc. Republican. Catholic. Office: 416 Maybury Grand Av. & M. C. R. R.
Residence: 1003 Warren Av., W.
DENBY, Edwin, lawyer, member of Congress; born, Evansville, Ind., Feb. 18, 1870; son of Charles and Martha (Fitch) Denby; educated in Evansville High School, University of Michigan, LL.B., Law Department, 1896; unmarried. Went to China, 1885, with his father, then U.S. minister; joined Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs Service, June 1887, and served seven years; returned to U. S., 1894; resigned from customs service, 1897. Admitted to bar in Michigan, 1896, and has since practiced in Detroit; member law firm of Chamberlain, May, Denby & Webster; president Pacific Era Publishing Co. Gunner's mate U. S. Navy, war with Spain. Republican; elected to Michigan legislature, 1902; member of Congress, 1st district, 1905-07. Episcopalian.
Clubs: Detroit, University, Detroit Boat. Office: Moffat Bldg. Residence: 402 Jefferson Av.
DESNER, Frederick, manufacturer of boilers and sheet iron work; born, Prussia, Sept. 21, 1850; son of Frederick and Maria Desner; came to America with parents, 1858; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1891, Catherine Nede. Began learning boiler making in employ of Buchannan & Carrol, April, 1865; then was connected with the Dry Dock Boiler Works for eight years; assisted in organizing the East End Boiler Works, 1885, and has since been senior member of the firm. Republican. Member Masonic order (32), Knights Templar, Shrine.
Recreation: Boating. Office: 11-19 St. Aubin Av. Residence: 255 E. Grand Blvd.
DeSTEIGER, Albert, wholesale furs; born, Mt. Clemens, Mich., Dec. 1, 1854; son of Rudolph and Mary (Godfrey) DeSteiger; educated in public schools of Mt. Clemens; married at St. Ignace,
Mich., 1890, Kate McNamar. Conducted dry goods and general store in Mt. Clemens, 1874-84; removed to Detroit and was member firm of Walter Buhl & Co., wholesale furs, 1884-95; organized firm of DeSteiger & Co., 1895, and continues in charge of the business. Member Wholesaler' Association of Detroit. Democrat. Recreations: Reading, theater.
Office: 212 Jefferson Av. Residence: 79 Palmer Av., E.
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DETCHON, Paul C., real estate, insurance and loans; born, Boardman, O., Oct. 20, 1872; son of Oswald and Sarah (Squire) Detchon; educated in public schools of Boardman and Union Seminary, Poland, O., 1886-90; married at Lowellville, O., Mar. 13, 1902, Frances Arrell. Began active career as apprentice to Westinghouse Electrical Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., 1892; lost the sight of one eye, 1893, and traveled for two years; was bookkeeper Youngstown Bedding Co., 1896-99; entered life insurance business and continued until spring of 1906, since which time he has been engaged in general real estate business. Republican. Methodist. Clubs: Harmonie, New Mervue.
Recreations: Hunting and fishing. Office: 204 Breitmeyer Bldg. Residence: 103 Pingree AV.
DEVLIN, George Albert, born, Toronto, Can., Dec. 21, 1855; son of William and Eleanor (James) Devlin; high school education and course in pharmacy, Toronto University; married at Toronto, Oct. 1, 1884, Caroline Munson. In retail drug trade, Toronto, 1874-84; began manufacture Dent's Toothache Gum, 1884; removed to Detroit, 1888, and has since continued in the business as manufacturer and wholesaler. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Country. Recreation: Hunting. Office: 47 W. Larned St.
Residence: 447 Jefferson Av.
DEXTER, John Lloyd, wholesale flour dealer; born, Mattapoisett, Mass., Apr. 4, 1859; son of Moores R. and Mary A. (Purington) Dexter; educated in public schools of Massachusetts; married, Boston, July 20, 1887, Emma Scroggs. Began active career with whaling merchant, at New Bedford, Mass., 1875; came to Detroit, 1882 and was bookkeeper and salesman for the Union Flour Mills Co., of Detroit, until 1886; has been operating in his own name as wholesale dealer in flour, salt, etc., since April, 1886. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Flour Men's Association (ex-president). Republican. Episcopalian. President Detroit Newsboys' Association; vice president National Newsboys' Association. Mason. Club: Detroit Boat (commodore, 1904-06). Recreation: Yachting. Office: 27-29 Atwater St.
Residence: 31 Edmund Place.
DEY, Hamilton, cashier American Exchange National Bank; born, Detroit, Apr. 11, 1849; son of Alexander Hamilton and Augusta (Stewart) Dey; preparatory education in private schools; A. B., University of Michigan, 1872; married, Philadelphia, Nov. 18, 1891, Elizabeth G. Gray. Began active career, 1872, in employ of American National Bank and since its reorganization, 1885, has been identified with the American Exchange National Bank, of which he became cashier, 1889. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Michigan and American Bankers' Association, Michigan Bankers' Club. Social Clubs: Detroit, University, Old Club, Country. Recreation: Golf.
Office: Union Trust Bldg.
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DEY, Herman, assistant cashier American Exchange National Bank; born, Detroit; son of Alexander Hamilton and Augusta (Stewart) Dey; educated in private schools, Canandaigua, N.Y.;
married, at Detroit, Miss Charlotte O'Flynn. Began active career in employ of American National Bank and since merger in 1885, has been identified with the American Exchange National Bank, of which he is assistant cashier. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Michigan and American Bankers' association. Clubs: Detroit, Old Club, Country, Yondotega. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: American Exchange National Bank. Residence: 425 Jefferson Av.
DICKERSON, Freeman Benjamin, publisher; born, Mecca, O., July 14, 1850; educated in country schools; Michigan State Agricultural College; Valparaiso (Ind.) Normal University.
Married at Valparaiso, Ind., 1877, Mary M. Marshall. Began active career working at carpenter trade and teaching school; became solicitor for the Western Publishing House, Chicago, later general agent for the house and manager for Michigan; entered business for himself as book publisher, 1888, and has continued as F. B. Dickerson Co., of which he is president. Republican. Active worker in politics; appointed by Governor Rich member State Board of Fish Commissioners, 1894 and served under four governors; appointed postmaster of Detroit by President McKinley, reappointed by President Roosevelt, and was originator of the Society of First Class Postmasters; has been chairman 1st District Republican Congressional Committee four terms and gained for it a national reputation. Member Board of Commerce. Mason (32), Knight Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, Rainbow Fishing, Duck Lake Hunting. Recreation: Fishing.
Office: 62 Lafayette Av. Residence: 2050 Woodward Av.
DICKINSON, Julian G., lawyer; born, Hamburgh, N.Y., Nov. 20, 1843; son of William and Lois (Sturtevant) Dickinson; educated at Collins Center, Erie Co., N. Y., and union schools of Jonesville and Jackson, Mich., up to 1862; University of Michigan, 1865-66; married at Detroit, June 25, 1878, Clara Matilda Johnson. Enlisted as private, Co.I, 4th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry, July 10, 1862; sergeant, Sept. 25, 1863; sergeant major, Mar. 31, 1864; 1st lieutenant and adjutant of the regiment, July 15, 1864; brevet captain U. S. Volunteers, May 10, 1865; commissioned captain, Co.I, 2nd Michigan Cavalry, July 10, 1865; served three years in cavalry corps. Army of the Cumberland, under Buel, Rosecrans, Thomas, Grant, Sherman and James H. Wilson's Cavalry Corps, Military Division of Mississippi. Studied law and was admitted to the bar, 1866; member of law firm of Dickinson & Burt, Detroit, 1868-69, and firm of Dickinson & Dickinson, 1869-74; has practiced alone since 1874. President and director Detroit Vapor Stove Co., Fisher-Hughes Gelatine Co. Republican. Methodist. Member Masonic order, Blue Lodge, Chapter and
Commandery. Clubs: Detroit Boat. Office: 46-48 Newberry Bldg.
Residence: 40 Canfield Av.
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DIEDERICH, Charles J., refrigerating machinery; born, Detroit, July 31, 1858; son of John and Catherine (Fellrath) Diederich; educated in Detroit public and parochial schools, Prof. Patterson's Classical and Mathematical School, and Bryant & Stratton Business College; married at Detroit, 1888, Miss Elizabeth Krantz. Entered shops of The Huetteman & Cramer Co., 1874, and learned trade of machinist; then traveled throughout the United States as machinist and mechanical engineer; spent twelve years in Chicago, ten of which were as superintendent Fred W. Wolf & Co.; returned to Detroit, 1902, and became superintendent of The Huetteman & Cramer Co's plant, and has been vice president and general manager of the company since 1906. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, National Association of Engineers.
Member B. P. O. E. Recreation: Fishing. Office: Mack Av. and Belt Line.
Residence: 915 E. Grand Blvd.
DIETRICH, Gustav, bonds; born, Muskegon, Mich., Aug. 6, 1865; son of Ferdinand and Elizabeth (Zearman) Dietrich; educated in public schools of Muskegon; married at Agnew, Mich., Dec. 26, 1891, Ella L. Adams. Member of firm of Lambrecht, Kelly & Co., real estate, loans and insurance; also treasurer German American Loan and Trust Co.; director Union Casualty Co. Member Masonic order, Knights of Pythias. Recreation: Outdoor sports.
Office: 90 Griswold St. Residence: 191 Lysander St.
DIETZ, Henry C., secretary C. Pfeiffer Brewing Co.; born, Detroit, May 16, 1861; son of John and Catherina (Ebert) Dietz; educated in public schools of Detroit and at business college. Began active career in employ of Stephen F. Smith & Co., wholesale shoes; was next connected with Pingree & Smith, shoe manufacturers; was senior member of Dietz & Starke, grain commission;
has been secretary of the C. Pfeiffer Brewing Co. since 1902. Recreation: Traveling.
Office: 930 Beaufait Av. Residence: 1126 Forest Av., E.
DIETZ, John G., manufacturer of brass goods; born, Detroit, Feb. 2, 1868; son of John C. and Theresa (Katus) Dietz; educated in public schools of Detroit and at Goldsmith's Business University; unmarried. Began active career in office of old Frontier Iron Works, 1882, and continued for sixteen years; assisted in organizing the Capitol Brass Works, brass founders and finishers, 1898, in which he has since continued. Former member Detroit City Greys and Detroit Light Guard. Office: Cor. Chene and Franklin Sts. Residence: 702 Macomb St.
DINGEMAN, Harry J., lawyer; born, Detroit, July 27, 1881; son of John F. and Gertrude (Jeup) Dingeman; educated at St. Joseph's Catholic School, Detroit, 1887-93; St. Joseph's Commercial College, 1893-96, graduating with first prize for highest percentage in studies; Detroit College of Law, 1900-03, graduating, degree of LL.B., June 13, 1903; married at Detroit, June 25, 1907, Miss Bessie A. Schafer. Began active career as errand boy for Arthur & Philbric, photographers, summer, 1895; errand boy and stenographer, James A. May (present partner), summer, 1896, when firm of Flowers, May & Maloney was formed, Mr. May withdrawing, Oct. 1, 1898; continued with Flowers & Maloney as stenographer until 1903, when he took a temporary position as expert stenographer with railway mail service; member of law firm of May & Dingeman since June 8, 1903. Also partner E. T. Muir & Co., manufacturers' agents. Member Detroit Bar Association. Republican. Member Theta Lamda Phi, Modern Woodmen of America, Detroit College of Law Alumni Association. Club: German Salesman's Association. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 623-625 Majestic Bldg. Residence: Grummond Apts.
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DINGWALL, George, real estate; born, July 22, 1844; son of Alexander and Jeanette (Jack) Dingwall; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1865, Phoebe Renz. Was obliged at an early age to learn to support himself; at 18 (1862) gave up business interests and enlisted as private in Co. A. 24th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, serving through entire Civil War; promoted successively to corporal, sergeant and lieutenant; engaged in many battles and was severely wounded in Battle of the Wilderness, May 5, 1864; mustered out of service at Springfield, Ill., June, 1865. Returned to Detroit and became member of Detroit police force; then appointed letter carrier; was in grocery business for self; served as U. S. Gauger and U. S. collector of internal revenue; entered into partnership with Collins B. Hubbard, in real estate business, as Hubbard & Dingwall, 1884, in which has since continued. Republican. Alderman 1st ward, 1889, 2nd ward, 1897. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 301 Wayne County Savings Bk. Bldg. Residence: 79 Elizabeth St., E.
DITZLER, Peter M., president Ditzler Color Co.; born, Milton, Pa., Oct. 25, 1853; son of John Frederick and Mary Ann (Smith) Ditzler; educated in district schools of Pennsylvania; married at Milton, Sept. 24, 1882, Malinda Belle Dildine. Began at 17 as apprentice to learn coach painting and continued for eighteen years; commenced color grinding with Cary, Ogden & Co., Chicago, 1887, and remained with the firm four years; was connected with the Detroit White Lead Works in same capacity, 1891-95, and with the Murphy Varnish Co., Newark, N. J., starting color plant, and superintending same, 1895-99; returned to Detroit and was again with the Detroit White Lead Works, 1899-02; organized the Ditzler Color Co., manufacturers and jobbers of coach, car and automobile colors, Apr. 17, 1902, and has been president and general manager of the company from its organization. Member Masonic order. Member Paint, Oil and Varnish Club.
Protestant. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 18 W. Baltimore Av.
Residence: 43 N. Boulevard, E.
DIXON, Sidney B., vice president Hammond, Standish & Co., packers and provision dealers; born, Utica, N. Y., May 19, 1841; son of Richard and Cornelia (Burns) Dixon; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Dec. 25, 1860, Catherine C. Langley. Served in Union Army, Michigan Volunteers, War of the Rebellion, 1862-65. Began in packing and provision business with George H. Hammond, 1868, the firm becoming Hammond, Standish & Co., 1880, of which he was elected vice president; retired from active management, June, 1903. Republican.
Member Masonic order, Knights Templar; G. A. R. Recreations: Fishing and motoring.
Residence: 56 Warren Av., E.
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DODGE, John F., member of firm of Dodge Bros.; vice president Ford Motor Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Office: 232 Monroe Av. Residence: 33 Boston Blvd.
DOHANY, Frank H., lawyer; born, Farmington, Mich., Nov. 11, 1874; son of William and Bede (Egan) Dohany; educated in public schools of Southfield, Mich., Michigan State Normal School, Ypsilanti, 1891-92, and Detroit College of Law, graduating, degree of LL.B., 1895; married at Detroit, Apr. 30, 1898, Blanche O'Neill. Admitted to the bar, 1895, and practiced alone until 1899, when he admitted his brother, Charles E., to partnership as Dohany & Dohany, which still continues. Member Detroit Bar Association, Detroit Board of Commerce. Democrat. Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus: Club: Y. M. C. A. Recreation: Outdoor sports.
Office: 908-910 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 739 Trumbull Av.
DOHANY, J. Walter, lawyer, first assistant corporation counsel of the city of Detroit; born, Farmington, Mich., Nov. 30, 1875; son of John and Mary (Fayne) Dohany; graduate Detroit College, A. B., and A. M.; Law Department, University of Michigan, LL. B., 1895; post- graduate work Yale University Law School, 1899; unmarried. Began practice in Detroit, 1900; has been assistant corporation counsel city of Detroit since July, 1903 (appointed by Timothy E. Tarsney), and has full charge of all damage and personal injury cases and claims against the city; also attorney for the Board of Education of the city of Detroit. Member Detroit Bar Association. Member for six years of Michigan State Naval Brigade. Democrat; secretary Democratic Congressional Committee 1st District of Michigan, 1900-05. Club: Rushmere.
Recreation: Yachting, automobiling and all outdoor sports. Office: 301 City Hall.
Residence: 1199 14th Av.
DOHRMAN, Paul William, railway official; born, Germany, July 3, 1873; son of August and Sophia (Bergman) Dorhman; came to America, 1881; educated in Germany and in Detroit public schools; married, 1st, Detroit, 1889, Miss Anna Beck (died 1904); 2nd, at Detroit, 1905, Marie Betzner. Began active career in Detroit as a tow boy driving the extra horses on the old horse car lines; then became timekeeper, and in 1888 was appointed foreman of the car barns of the company; was made assistant division superintendent, division superintendent, and since 1904 has been assistant general superintendent of the Detroit United Railway. Republican. Presbyterian.
Mason. Club: Detroit Transportation. Recreations: Boating and athletic sports.
Office: 12 Woodward Av. Residence: 352 Helen Av.
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DONALD, J. Walker, district passenger agent Chicago & Alton R. R.; born, St. John, N.B., Dec. 22, 1857; son of Rev. William (D. D.) and Louisa A. (Wilson) Donald; educated in public schools; married, Boston, Dec. 22, 1880, Mary Martin. Entered service of Grand Trunk Ry., 1877, and was traveling passenger agent, St. John and Bangor, Me., 1877-81; was traveling passenger agent Atchinson, Topeka & Santa Fe Rd., Boston, 1881-87; general agent passenger department Chicago & Alton Ry., Boston, 1887-1901; district passenger agent, Buffalo, 1901-04; same position at Detroit, in charge of Michigan and Ontario territory, since January, 1904. Republican. Mason, Knight Templar (Boston Commandery). Clubs: Transportation (Buffalo and Detroit), R. R. and S. Be. Agents, Boston. Recreation: Reading.
Office: 1302 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 30 Winder St.
DONALD, William McI., physician; born, Allanburg, Ont., Can., Dec. 15, 1860; son of James and Martha (Oxboro) Donald; educated in Ontario public and high schools, McGill University and Detroit College of Medicine, graduating from the latter, degree of M. D., 1887; married at Detroit, April, 1890, Maude Douglas. Has been engaged in practice in Detroit since May, 1887; professor of practice of medicine, Detroit College of Medicine; attending physician St. Mary's Hospital and Protestant Orphan Asylum. Member Wayne County Medical Society, Michigan State Medical Society, American Medical Association. Democrat. Presbyterian. Member Foresters.
Club: Detroit Boat. Office: 979 Jefferson Av. Residence: 970 Jefferson Av.
DONALDSON, George, lawyer; born, Livingston Co., Mich., Sept. 29, 1867; son of Samuel and Mary E. (Merrill) Donaldson; educated in public schools and High School, Bay City, Mich.; graduate Detroit College of Law, LL.B., 1898; married at Lansing, Mich., 1895, Miss Jessie McGrath. Has been a resident of Detroit since 1885; official stenographer Recorder's Court, 1894-99; official stenographer Wayne Circuit Court, 1899-1907; has practiced law in Detroit since 1900. Member Detroit Bar Association. Republican. Congregationalist. Club: Detroit Boat.
Office: 1018 majestic Bldg. Residence: 81 Hazelwood Street.
DONALDSON, John M., architect; born, Sterling, Scotland, Jan. 17, 1854; son of John W. and Isabella (McNaughton) Donaldson; came to Detroit with parents, 1856; graduate Detroit High School; studied in architect's office, Detroit, in Polytechnic and Art Academy, Munich, and in Atelier "Andre," Ecole des Beau Arts, Paris; returned to United States, 1876. Married at St. Clair, Mich., Nov. 30, 1882, Mrs. C. G. Brush (nee Grosvenor). Was associated in profession with Henry T. Brush, Detroit, until his death, 1879; member firm Donaldson & Meier since 1880, designers and supervisors of Union Trust Bldg., Penobscot Bldg., Washington Arcade, St. Clair Hotel, etc. Member of the board of directors American Institute of Architects (Michigan Chapter), Architectural League of America, National Institute of Fine Arts, American Civic Association, Detroit Museum of Arts (board of Trustees), Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit,
Detroit Boat. Recreation: Fishing. Office: 1314 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 852 Vermont Av.
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DONNELLY, Edward, lawyer; born, Detroit, July 2, 1878; son of John C. and Anna H. (Minton) Donnelly; educated in public schools of Detroit; Jesuit College, Detroit; Yale University, 1897-01, degree of A. B., 1901; Law Department, University of Michigan, 1902-04, degree of LL.B., 1904. Unmarried. Admitted to bar, 1904; member law firm of Brennan, Donnelly & Van De Mark. Catholic. Clubs: University, Detroit Boat. Recreations: Outdoor sports.
Office: 516 Moffat Blk. Residence: 24 Peterboro, St.
DONNELLY, John C., lawyer; born, Plympton, Can., Nov. 27, 1851; son of William and Elenor (Boulger) Donnelly; educated in public schools of Canada, private schools of Canada and Michigan and University of Michigan (Law Department), 1871-73, degree of LL. B., 1873; married at Alpena, Mich., Sept. 1, 1875, Anna Minton. Began practice in Detroit, July 1873; became member of firm of Brennan & Donnelly, Oct. 1, 1873, firm becoming Brennan, Donnelly & Van De Mark, 1891, which still continues. General counsel Detroit United Railway Co.; director and counsel Peninsular Savings Bank; director Tecumseh Salt Co., and counsel for a number of corporation. Member Michigan State Troops for eight years, successively as 2nd lieutenant, 1st lieutenant, adjutant of regiment, and captain. Democrat. Member state legislature, 1878-80. Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus. Clubs: Detroit, Yondotega, Country, Racquet and Curling, Turtle Lake Club. Recreations: Horseback riding, golf, hunting and farming. Office: 516 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 24 Peterboro St.
DONOVAN, Edmund W.; born, New York, Feb. 4, 1853; son of P. James and Julia Desmond (Sculley) Donovan; educated in public schools of New York; married at Flint, Mich., Feb. 25, 1884, Minnie E. Sullivan. Began active career as a fruit and produce shipper and with the proceeds became a dealer on the New York Stock Exchange; removed westward and took up contracting and building, later becoming interested in the real estate and hotel business; began in the life insurance business in Detroit, 1887, and since 1899 has been general manager of the Ideal Reserve Life Association, with home offices in Detroit. Catholic. Member Royal Arcanum, A. F. A., I. O. F. Office: 1401-1404 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 51 Hendrie Av.
DONOVAN, Joseph Wesley, jurist; born, Toledo, Ohio; educated in public and union schools, graduate of Jonesville Academy; took lectures at Hillsdale College, Ohio Law School and Commercial College; later studied in office of Hon. Fred A. Baker; admitted to the bar by the Supreme Court, 1870; married at Waterville, Ohio, Nettie L. Brainard. Began practice in Detroit, 1870; upon bench of Circuit Court since 1894. Office: 305 County Bldg.
Residence: 32 Bagley Av.
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DORAN, Charles V.; born, Wayne Co., Mich., Oct. 21, 1868; son of Michael and Phoebe (Gates) Doran; educated in schools of Detroit and at University of Michigan; married at Detroit, 1905, Jennie Lumsden. Spent early years on farm in Wayne Co.; entered Detroit Brass Works, 1895, and has been treasurer of the company since its incorporation, January, 1903. Catholic. Recreation: Home. Office: 1304 Brooklyn St. Residence: Cor. 2nd Av. and Ferry St.
DOREMUS, Frank E., lawyer, controller city of Detroit; born, Venango Co., Pa., Aug. 31, 1865; son of Sylvester and Sarah (Peake) Doremus; educated in public schools, Portland, Mich., and Detroit College of Law; admitted to bar before the Supreme Court of Michigan; married at St. Johns, June 26, 1890, Elizabeth Hatley. Established newspaper, 1885, The Portland Review, at Portland, Mich.; postmaster, Portland, 1895-99; came to Detroit, 1899, and has practiced law since 1901, disposing of his newspaper interests, 1905. Member Michigan legislature, 1890-92; assistant corporation counsel, Detroit, 1903-07; city controller since June 1, 1907. Democrat.
Member Wayne County Bar Association, Detroit Board of Commerce. Member of Knights of Pythias, Maccabees, Foresters, Harmonie Society. Recreation: Fishing. Office: City Hall.
Residence: 93 Philadelphia Av.
DOUGLAS, Benjamin, civil engineer; born, Detroit, Dec. 10, 1859; son of Samuel T. and Elizabeth (Campbell) Douglas; educated in public schools and at University of Michigan, B. S., 1882; married at Grosse Ile, Mich., May 1, 1890, Margaretta Biddle. Began active career as assistant engineer with Detroit Bridge and Iron Works, continuing, 1882-85; bridge engineer, Michigan Central Railroad, 1885-1905; has acted as tunnel engineer for Detroit River Tunnel Co. since 1905. Member school board, Grosse Ile, 1896-1907. Democrat. Member American Society Civil Engineers, American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association, Detroit and Michigan Engineering societies. Club: Detroit. Recreation: Farming.
Office: Michigan Central Passenger Station, Detroit. Residence: Grosse Ile, Mich.
DOUGLAS, Charles, physician; born, Toronto, Ont., May 5, 1843; son of Peter and Rosannah (Bowles) Douglas; educated in public and high schools of Streetsville, Ont., to 1864; Toronto University, 1860-64, degree of M. B., 1864; Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons, degree of M. D., 1870. Practiced in Oil Springs, 1864-67, and later in Toronto township; came to Detroit, 1876; professor of children's diseases and clinical medicine, Detroit College of Medicine; consulting physician to Harper Hospital. Member American Medical Association, Association of American Teachers of Diseases of Children, Michigan State and Wayne County Medical societies, Ohio State Pediatric Society. Republican. Office and residence: 959 Jefferson Av.
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DOUGLAS, H. Arnett; born, Arnett, Ark., Aug. 13, 1875; son of William C. and Martha (Arnett) Douglas; graduate Central University of Kentucky, 1899; married, Detroit, 1901, Miss Grace Gilmore. Began active career at Tiptonville and Memphis, Tenn., in cotton and cottonseed oil business; came to Detroit, 1903, and became secretary and treasurer of the Sanilac Sugar Refining Co., which was consolidated with the Michigan Sugar Co., 1906; now treasurer Michigan Sugar Co., which represents six sugar refineries in Michigan. Methodist. Member Phi Delta Theta. Office: 909 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 707 Euclid Av.
DOUGLAS, Samuel Townsend, lawyer; born, Ann Arbor, Mich., Aug. 2, 1853; son of Silas H. and Helen (Wells) Douglas; educated in public schools of Ann Arbor; graduate University of Michigan, 1873, post-graduate course in chemistry and medicine, same university; entered law offices of Douglas & Bowen, of which his uncle, Judge S. T. Douglas, was senior member, and was admitted to the bar, 1879. Married, Detroit, 1891, Miss Marion Dwight. Has practiced in Detroit since 1879, first as junior member of the law firm of Douglas, Bowen & Douglas, later, upon retirement of Judge Douglas, in 1884, as Bowen, Douglas & Whiting, and during the last few years as Bowen, Douglas, Whiting & Murfin. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Club:
Detroit (one of the organizers). Office: 614 Moffat Blk. Residence: 473 Jefferson Av.
DOW, Alex, vice president and general manager Edison Illuminating Co. of Detroit. Member Board of Commerce, American Society Civil Engineers, American Society Mechanical Engineers, American Institute Electrical Engineers. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit. Office: Washington and State St. Residence: 50 Garfield Av.
DOWLING, Zelner; born, Alpine Tp., Kent Co., Mich., Aug. 1, 1871; son of William C. and Fanny S. (Bird) Dowling; educated at Fenton (Mich.) Normal School, winter of 1886-87; Rockford (Mich.) High School, 1887-90, graduating, English and commercial course, June, 1890; unmarried. Began active career as school teacher, 1890; spent over a year in lumber woods of Houghton Co., Mich.; entered railway mail service, Aug. 30, 1891, and served on Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie R. R. until 1896, and then upon St. Paul & Duluth R. R. until Jan. 2, 1899, when left the service; engaged in bookkeeping for mail order and canvassing agency house, January, 1899-November, 1900; entered employ of Commercial Credit Co., Grand Rapids, Mich., as solicitor, November, 1900, and was manager collection department, April, 1901-June, 1903, and as bookkeeper until Nov. 28, 1904; has been manager Commercial Credit Co., Detroit, since Nov. 28, 1904, and Commercial Credit Co., Ltd., Grand Rapids, since April, 1907, both companies engaged in credit reporting and collections. Member Detroit Credit Men's Association,
Commercial Law League of America. Member Knights of Pythias, D. O. K. K., I. O. G. T.
Clubs: Peninsular (Grand Rapids); Fellowcraft, Detroit Yacht and Detroit Motor Boat (Detroit).
Recreations: Boating and fishing. Office: 1438 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 63 Lafayette Av.
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DOWNEY, John J., superintendent of police; born, Portland, Me., Jan. 1, 1844; son of Bartholomew and Johana Downey; educated in district school; married at Detroit, Aug. 15, 1866, Isabella Nicoll (now deceased); again, Oxford, Mich., Aug., 1878, Ella Vliet. Lived on farm from age of 11 until 1861; served as private in Co. K, 8th Michigan Infantry, Sept. 23, 1861, until expiration of three years' service; wounded and taken prisoner at battle of Chantilly, Va., Sept. 1, 1862; wounded at battle of the Wilderness, May 6, 1864; clerk in Detroit postoffice, 1865-72; in private life and farming until 1884; engaged in commission business, 1884-5; has been connected with Detroit police force since June 20, 1885; superintendent Metropolitan Police since Aug. 10, 1901. Office: Police headquarters. Residence: 436 Lincoln Av.
DOYLE, Edward H., retired manufacturer; born, Quebec, Can., Apr. 20, 1849; son of Lawrence and Bridget (Gahan) Doyle; educated in public schools; married at Saginaw, Mich., Sept. 9, 1872, Sarah J. Walsh. Began active career in saw mills of Bay City, Mich., continuing until 1870; was connected with B. B. Buckhout, hardware, Saginaw, 1870-75; in lumber business with Thomas Nester, 1875-80; was identified with banking interests of J. Seligman, Saginaw, 1880-85, and in general charge of his affairs, 1885-97, manufacturing cooperage stock at Wyandotte, Mich.; was engaged in completion of Majestic Bldg., of which he is a half owner, Detroit, up to July 1, 1907, when retired from active business; secretary and treasurer Majestic Co.; director Peninsular Savings Bank. Republican. Roman Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus. Clubs: Country, Bankers'. Recreation: Walking. Office: 801-3 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 383 Jefferson Av.
DRAKE, Earl F., lawyer; born, New York City, Feb. 17, 1878; son of James H. and Nellie B. Drake; educated at Academy of University of Chicago, Morgan Park, Ill., 1894-97; Williams College, Mass., 1897-01, degree of A. B., 1901; Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Mass., 1901-03; unmarried. Associated with Dickinson, Stevenson, Cullen, Warren & Butzel, 1903-04; was admitted to the bar Mar., 1904; practiced alone June, 1904 - Nov., 1905; has been member law firm of Moore, Standart & Drake since Nov., 1905. Member Wayne County Bar Association. Republican. Member Zeta Psi. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Fellowcraft. Recreations: Rowing and tennis. Office: 610 Wayne Co., Bank Bldg. Residence: 63 Alfred St.
DRAKE, Fred S.; born, Galesburg, Ill., May 28, 1859; son of Lyman C. and Mary Ann (Hyde)
Drake; educated in Galesburg High School and Knox College, graduating, degree of B. S., 1883; married at Altona, Ill., Apr. 5, 1898, Winona Edgerton. Acted as traveling salesman for Callaghan & Co., law books, Chicago; organized the Drake Law Book Co., Detroit, established Feb. 20, 1906, publishers and sellers of law books. Member Ferry Av. Baptist Church (deacon, treasurer, and chairman board of trustees). Mason. Office: Wayne Co. Bank Bldg.
Residence: 139 Haigh Av.
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DRAKE, Harlow, B., physician; born, Fremont, Ill., Nov. 27, 1848; son of Elijah H. (M. D.) and Cornelia R. (Blakeslee) Drake; educated in public schools of Detroit; Boston Institute of Technology, graduating, 1869; Hahnemann Medical College, Philadelphia, M. D., 1873; married, Detroit, Apr. 22, 1874, Eleanor C. Swain. Began practice in Detroit, Apr., 1873; member firm of Dr. E. H. Drake & Son, Apr., 1873 - Nov., 1874, and of Drs. Drake & Miller, 1875-77. Went to Oregon and practiced there, 1885-1900; returned to Detroit, 1901. Homeopathist. Member staff of Grace Hospital. Member Detroit Homeopathic Practitioners' Club, Homeopathic Medical Society of State of Michigan, American Institute of Homeopathy, Homeopathic Society of State of Oregon. Mason. Recreation: Driving. Office: 32 Adams Av., W.
Residence: 800 The Pasadena
DRAKE, John Walter, lawyer; born, Sturgis, Mich., Sept. 27, 1875; son of Alfred G. and Anna M. (Patrick) Drake; educated in public schools and at Detroit College of Law, graduating, LL. B., 1896; married, Detroit, Sept. 27, 1900, Martha Myler. Began active career as a school teacher; has practiced law in Detroit since 1896. President Detroit Shade Tree Co.; secretary and treasurer Briggs Dental Co. Served at time of Spanish-American War as member Michigan Naval Brigade on board U. S. S. Yosemite. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Episcopalian.
Recreation: Fishing. Office: 726 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 129 Webb Av.
DRESSKELL, Frederick S.; born, Wooster, O., Sept. 5, 1861; son of Dr. Dennis and Mary (Smith) Dresskell; educated at Worcester University. Began active career as salesman for Cleveland Paper Co., continuing until 1886, when he became manager of the Sheffield Manufacturing Co., Chicago; was manager of Chatfield & Woods Co., Detroit, 1890; associated with George F. Kenny under firm name of Dresskell & Kenny; has been at head of F. S. Dresskell & Co., since 1905, dealers in paper, etc. Office: Shelby and Larned St.
Residence: 61 Euclid Av.
DRIGGS, Frederick E., lawyer; born, New York City; LL. B., Poughkeepsie (N. Y.) Law School. Admitted to the bar before the Supreme Court of Michigan. Member American Bar Association, Detroit Board of Commerce. Club: Detroit. Office: 3 Buhl Blk.
Residence: 36 Alfred St.
DuCHARME, Charles Albert, 2nd vice president and secretary Michigan Stove Co.; born Detroit, Sept. 22, 1858; son of Charles and Elsie Elizabeth (Bartholomew) DuCharme; of French and English descent; educated in public schools, Patterson's Private School, Detroit and Michigan Military Academy, Orchard Lake, Mich.; traveled nearly a year in Europe after leaving academy; married, Detroit, June 8, 1881, Miss Caroline B., daughter of Elbridge G. Philbrick; children, Charles B. and Harold. Began active career as clerk in employ of the Michigan Stove Co., 1879; elected purchasing agent of the company, Sept., 1882, secretary, Jan., 1887, 2nd vice president, Jan., 1903. Director Union Trust Co., People's State Bank, Detroit Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ireland & Matthews Manufacturing Co. Member Sons of American Revolution, Society of Colonial Wars (one of the organizers of the Michigan branch, and served as its secretary for several years). Clubs: Yondotego, Detroit, Automobile, Country, Huron Mountain (director).
Office: Michigan Stove Co. Residence: 725 Jefferson Av.
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DuCHARME, George A., capitalist; born, Detroit, Mich., June 10, 1860; son of Charles and Elizabeth (Bartholomew) DuCharme; unmarried. Has been identified with real estate business since 1890. Also president and treasurer of the United States Heater Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Independent in politics. Office: 22 Buhl Blk. Residence: 834 Jefferson Av.
DuCHARME, William H., wholesale hardware; born, Detroit, Dec. 18, 1886; son of Charles and E. E. (Bartholomew) DuCharme; educated in public schools; unmarried. Began active career as order clerk in employ of Freeman, Delamater & Co., wholesale heavy hardware, 1892, and has been vice president of the company since 1902. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Masonic order, Knights Templar, Shrine. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Athletic. Recreations: Athletics and outdoor diversions. Office: 10 Woodward Av. Residence: 834 Jefferson Av.
DUFFIELD, Bethune, lawyer; born, Detroit, Nov. 28, 1861; son of Divie Bethune and Mary Strong (Buell) Duffield; graduate Michigan Military Academy, 1879; University of Michigan,
B. A., 1883; married, Detroit, Oct. 28, 1885, Eliza Steele Muir. Admitted to the bar and began practice in Detroit July 1, 1885; was member of law firm of Duffield & Duffield until death of senior member of the firm (D. B. Duffield), 1891, and has since practiced alone. Member of Detroit and Michigan State Bar associations. Secretary-treasurer and director Superior Pin Co.; secretary and director Wabash-Portland Cement Co.; secretary and member board of managers Lothrop & Duffield Land Co., Ltd., and Woodward Av. Land Co., Ltd.; director Dime Savings Bank. Member Michigan State Naval Brigade, 1894-98. Republican in politics. Presbyterian in religious affiliation. Member Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Old, Witenagemote, Detroit Racquet and Curling. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 912 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 480 Woodward Av.
DUFFIELD, Divie B., lawyer; born, Detroit, Mar. 3, 1870; son of Gen. Henry M. and Frances (Pitts) Duffield; educated in Detroit public schools, Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter Academy,
N. H., Harvard College, Harvard Law School, Detroit College of Law; unmarried. Has been associated with his father in the practice of law since June, 1895, under title of H. M. & D. B. Duffield. Member Michigan Bar Association. Secretary Detroit Library Commission. Boatswain's mate 1st class, U. S. Navy, 1898, serving on U. S. S. Yosemite; now lieutenant commander Michigan Naval Brigade, executive officer U. S. S. Don Juan de Austria (brought the ship from Portsmouth, N. H., to Detroit, in July and Aug., 1907). Member United Spanish War Veterans. Republican. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Detroit Curling and Racquet.
Recreation: Rowing. Office: 714 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 707 Jefferson.
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DUFFIELD, George, physician; born, Detroit, Apr. 28, 1859; son of D. Bethune and Mary Strong (Buell) Duffield; educated in public schools and Patterson's Private School; Michigan Military Academy; Detroit Medical College, M. D., 1882; post-graduate course in Berlin and Heidelberg, Germany, and Vienna, Austria; married at Detroit, Oct. 2, 1888, Clara W. Cowie. Has been engaged in practice in Detroit since 1884; professor clinical medicine, Detroit College of Medicine. Member Wayne County Medical Society, Detroit Academy of Medicine, Michigan State Medical Society, American Medical Association. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Detroit Boat, Detroit Athletic Club. Recreations: Golf, fishing, books. Office: Cleland Bldg., 31 State St. Residence: 584 2nd Av.
DUFFIELD, Henry, secretary Detroit White Lead Works; born, Detroit, Aug. 9, 1865; son of Henry M. and Frances (Pitts) Duffield; educated Barstow School, Detroit High School, Harvard College, graduating, A. B., 1890; unmarried. Began active career as clerk in water office, Seattle, Wash., Nov., 1890, continuing until May, 1891; in pine lands Upper Peninsula of Michigan, fall of 1891; cashier U. S. customs, Detroit, calendar year, 1892; member firm of Pitts & Co., manufacturers of lumber and salt, Bay City, Mich., Jan., 1893- Feb., 1897, inclusive; salesman Detroit White Lead Works, Jan., 1898-Dec., 1901; manager promotion department same company, 1902, assistant secretary, 1903, secretary since 1904; also secretary Detroit Varnish Co., under same ownership and management. Republican. Member of Loyal Legion (by inheritance).
Clubs: University, Detroit Boat, Harvard Club of Michigan, Hasty Pudding Club of Harvard College. Office: Detroit White Lead Works. Residence: 707 Jefferson Av.
DUFFIELD, Gen'l Henry Martyn, lawyer and soldier; born, Detroit, May 15, 1842; son of Rev. George and Isabella Graham (Bethune) Duffield; educated in public schools of Detroit, University of Michigan and Williams College, graduating, 1861, degree, A. B.; married at Detroit, 1863, Frances Pitts, who died Dec., 1906. Enlisted in Civil War as private in 9th Regiment, Michigan Volunteer Infantry, Aug., 1861, and was advanced to lieutenant and adjutant of regiment, Oct. 12, 1861; was made assistant adjutant general 23d brigade, Army of the Cumberland, 1862, and post adjutant general, at Chattanooga, Tenn., 1863; was assistant provost marshal general, Army of the Cumberland, during Atlanta Campaign, and acting provost marshal general from Chattanooga to Atlanta, Ga.; participated in all the important battles of Army of the Cumberland until mustered out on account of expiration of service, Oct. 14, 1864. President Detroit Light Guard. Returned to Detroit, began study of law and was admitted to the bar Apr., 1865; in partnership with his brother, D. Bethune Duffield, until 1876, then practiced alone until 1902, when he admitted his son, Divie B., as partner under existing firm style, H. M. & D. B. Duffield. Attorney for Detroit Board of Education, 1867-71; city counsellor, 1881-87; brigadier general during Spanish-American War; one of the speakers at Peace Jubilee, Chicago, Oct, 18, 1898. Appointed by President Roosevelt umpire German Venezuelan Arbitration, 1903. Republican; has attended every Republican National Convention since 1876. Member Society of the Army of the Cumberland, Society of the Army of Santiago de Cuba, Society of the Spanish-American War, Loyal Legion, Detroit Post, G. A. R., Sons of American Revolution, Chi Psi. Clubs: Yondotega, Detroit, Country (Detroit); Union League, University (New York); Army and Navy (Washington, D. C.). Recreation: Yachting. Office: 714 Union Trust Bldg.
Residence: 707 Jefferson Av.
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DUMONT, Arthur Steene, grain merchant; born, Albany, N. Y., Apr. 13, 1873; son of William L. and Rosina (Castle) Dumont; educated in public schools of Decatur, Ill., and at University of Michigan; married at Decatur, 1899, Miss Margaret Roberts. Began in grain business with his father at Decatur, 1892; came to Detroit, 1903, as manager of cash grain house of Dumont, Roberts, & Co., Detroit and Decatur, of which he is president. Member Detroit Board of Trade, Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Country, Detroit Golf, North Channel. Recreations: Automobiling, golf, hunting and fishing. Office: 301-302 Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 1803 Woodward Av.
DUNN, Theodore W., superintendent Detroit Sulphite Pulp and Paper co.; born, Osborn, O., Oct. 9, 1872; son of George F. and Virginia A. (Hogue) Dunn; educated in public schools of Ohio and Michigan; married at Detroit, 1896, Miss Isabel A. Curtis. Came to Detroit, 1889, and began working in plant of the Detroit Sulphite Pulp and Paper Co.; passed through various positions and succeeded his father (one of the founders of the company) as superintendent, in 1901, which position he still occupies. Republican. Methodist. Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner. Recreations: Hunting and boating. Office: 2605 Jefferson Av., W. Residence: 279 Clark Av.
DURAND, Harvey Stowe, lawyer; born, Detroit, July 23, 1876; son of William Miles and Marian Amelia (Stowe) Durand; educated in Detroit High School; University of Michigan Literary Department, 1895-99; University of Michigan Law Department, degree of LL. B., June, 1902; unmarried. Has been engaged in practice in Detroit since 1902; makes specialty of commercial and bankruptcy law. Republican. Member Delta Chi, University of Michigan Chapter. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 802 Hammond Bldg.
Residence: 196 Theodore St.
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DURFEE, Edgar O., jurist; born, Wayne Co., Mich., Oct. 28, 1842; son of Reuben S. and Betsy K. (Noble) Durfee; educated at Michigan State Normal School; married at Novi, Mich., 1870, Mary Bassett. Enlisted as a private in 24th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, 1862; was wounded at battle of Gettysburg and lost an arm; taught in public schools one year after the war; located in Detroit, studied law and was admitted to the bar, 1876; has served as judge of probate, Wayne County, since 1876. Republican. Office: Court House. Residence: 75 Warren Av., E.
DURFEE, Irving William, lawyer; born, Plymouth, Mich., Nov. 20, 1868; son of Charles D. and Josephine (Wyckoff) Durfee; graduate Plymouth High School, 1886, and from University of Michigan, Law Department, degree of LL.B., 1894; married at Flint, Mich., Sept. 1, 1897, Jane S. Walker. Has engaged in practice at Detroit since June, 1895. Member Detroit and Michigan State Bar associations, Delta Upsilon. Club: University. Recreations: Outdoor sports.
Office: 514 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 39 E. Canfield Av.
DURLING, Frank J., general manager Cadillac Grain Co.; born, Milford, Mich., Apr. 2, 1867; son of James T. and Miriam S. (Myers) Durling; graduate of Milford High School, Milford Business College and State Normal School, Ypsilanti, Mich.; married at Detroit, Jan. 23, 1889, Lula Kellam. Engaged for 10 years in manufacture of harness and turf supplies in Melford, Mich.; came to Detroit about 1895, and traveled for Leopold Miller & Son, N. Y., leaf tobacco, until 1903; has been general manager of the Cadillac Grain Co., wholesale dealers in cereals, grains and flour, since Jan. 1, 1903. Also president International Brokerage Co., of New York; one of the organizers and general manager of American Registration Co., employment brokers. Member Detroit Light Guard 6 years, now member Veteran Corps. Member Masonic order, Blue Lodge,
Chapter and Knights Templar; B. P. O. E. Clubs: Mervue (St. Clair Flats), Detroit Motor.
Recreations: Launching, baseball. Office: 45-55 Woodbridge St., E.
Residence: 66 Langley Av.
DUST, William T., jobber stove repairs and hot air furnace contractor; born, Wolde, Mecklenburg, Schwerien, Germany, July 25, 1853; son of Frederick C. and Johanna (Mass) Dust; came to America, 1857; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1875, Mary W. Weible. Began as office boy for Calvert Lithographing Co., 1868, and advanced to position of foreman in press rooms, continuing until 1886; entered hardware business, 1887, and in 1893 became a manufacturer of stove repairs and jobber, contractor for hot air furnaces, also jobber for mica stove pastes and cements; president Mariposa Mining Co., of Sault St. Marie, Can.; president and director Wolverine Foundry Co., Detroit; member City Council, Detroit, 1884-85; city clerk, 1886-88; appointed by Mayor Pingree member Board of City Assessors, 1890, and served for six years; president and member Board of Estimates, City of Detroit, 2 years; appointed by Mayor Maybury on Board of City assessors, serving 1 1/2 years; appointed by Gov. Bliss member State Tax Commission, serving from 1900-1904; elected member state legislature, 1906, term expiring, Jan. 1, 1909. Mason. Clubs: Harmonie, German Salesman.
Recreations: Bowling, fishing and other outdoor diversions. Office: 30-32 Macomb St. Residence: 311 Meldrum Av.
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DUSTIN, Edward A., steamboat vesselman; born, Detroit, Sept. 28, 1859; son of Selah and Frances R. (Ashley) Dustin; educated in Detroit public schools and Mayhew's Business College; unmarried. Began active career spring of 1877 with Ashley & Mitchell, steamboat agents; succeeded Mr. Mitchell as member of the firm, 1894, and brother, O. S. Dustin, succeeded Mr. Ashley upon death of the latter, 1897, the title of Ashley & Dustin being retained. Member firm of Ashley & Dustin, proprietors of the steamer Frank B. Kirby, operating between Detroit and Sandusky via Put-In-Bay; also agents Wyandotte Line, steamer Henry W. Johnson and Algomah Central Steamship Line (steamer King Edward). Member Board of Commerce.
Recreation: Travel. Office: Foot 1st St. Residence: 113 Charlotte Av.
DWIGHT, Percy D., manufacturer; born, Detroit, Oct. 26, 1862; son of David F. and Lucretia (Howe) Dwight; graduate Harvard, degree of A. B., 1885; married at Troy, N. Y., 1898, Grace A. Buel. Read law and was admitted to practice at Detroit, 1887; became interested in manufacturing and entered manufacturing business, 1892, and upon incorporation of the C. R. Wilson Body Co., 1897, manufacturers of carriages and automobile bodies, became its secretary and treasurer, in which still continues. Also vice president Lavigne Manufacturing Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Trustee Howe Grammar School, Lima, Ind.; formerly member Boston (Mass.) Cadets, Michigan Naval Reserves. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Country, Harvard Club of Michigan. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: Milwaukee Junction.
Residence: 220 Burns Av.
DWIGHT, William Morse; born, Detroit, July 8, 1846; son of Alfred A. and Laura A. (Morse) Dwight; educated in Barstow School, Detroit High School and partial course in University of Michigan, class of 1867; married at Clinton, N. Y., Sept. 7, 1873, Mary L. Harding. Entered lumber business, 1867, under title of William M. Dwight & Co.; incorporated as Dwight Lumber Co., 1890, and has continued as treasurer and manager. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Omicron Chapter Delta Kappa Epsilon, University of Michigan. Club: Old Club of St. Clair Flats. Recreation: Fishing.
Office: Rouge River and M. C. R. R. Residence: 781 Jefferson Av.
DWYER, Francis Thomas, president the Standard Foundry Co.; born, Detroit, Sept. 7, 1869; son of Jeremiah and Mary (Long) Dwyer; educated in private schools and at Detroit College, graduating, degree of B. A.; married at Detroit, Feb. 21, 1900, Marie Louise Fleitz. Began active
career in employ of the Peninsular Stove Co. and continued through various positions, becoming director of the company; bought interests of Horace Turner in the Standard Foundry Co., 1904. Director Peninsular Stove Co., National Bank of Commerce. Democrat. Roman Catholic. Clubs: Detroit, Country Club of Detroit, Detroit Boat Club. Recreation: Traveling.
Office: 22 Chene St. Residence: 646 Jefferson Avenue.
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DWYER, James, vice president and general manager Peninsular Stove Co.; born, Detroit Sept. 6, 1842; son of Michael and Mary (O'Donnell) Dwyer; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Sept. 4, 1862, Susan Lane. Began active career by learning trade of machinist with Charles Kelly & Co., Detroit, continuing with the company 5 years; worked at trade in New York and at Poughkeepsie for 6 years; returned to Detroit, 1866, and joined in business with his brother, who organized firm of J. Dwyer & Co., 1861, which became Detroit Stove Works, 1864; became general manager of the firm upon retirement of his brother, and so continued until 1880; organized with Hon. Wm. B. Moran and R. McD. Campau, the Peninsular Stove., 1881, of which has been vice president and general manager since time of organization. Democrat as to politics. Catholic in religious affiliation. Club: Detroit.
Office: Fort, between 8th and 9th Avs. Residence: 421 Jefferson Av.
DWYER, Jeremiah, stove manufacturer; born, Brooklyn, N. Y., Aug. 22, 1838; son of Michael and Mary (O'Donnell) Dwyer; moved to Detroit, 1838; educated in common schools, Detroit; married at Detroit, Nov. 22, 1859, Mary Long. Father having been killed in accident, 1848, he took charge of the farm 4 miles from Detroit until it could be sold; after a short time more at school, began work in a saw and planing mill; then was apprenticed for 4 years to Hydraulic Iron Works, learning foundry trade; worked in several shops, and with brother, James, organized firm of J. Dwyer & Co., stove founders, in 1861, which became the Detroit Stove Works, 1864; sold out in 1869 and went South for health; returned in 1871 and with associates established the Michigan Stove Co., of which he is still president. He is also director People's State Savings Bank, The Michigan Copper and Brass Co., and the Ideal Manufacturing Co., Detroit. Catholic in religion. Liberal Democrat in politics. Clubs: Detroit, Country. Recreation: Traveling abroad. Office: 1022 Jefferson Av. Residence: 692 Jefferson Av.
DWYER, John M., secretary Peninsular Stove Co.; director Security Trust Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Office: Peninsular Stove Co. Residence: 839 Jefferson Av.
DWYER, William A., vice president and general manager The Art Stove Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Office: 1549 Russell St. Residence: 692 Jefferson Av.
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DYAR, Ralph Maynard, manufacturer; born, Detroit, June 26, 1874; son of John B. and Julia E. (Maynard) Dyar; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, June 18, 1901, Helen L. Stearns. Began active career with the American Radiator Co., Detroit, 1894, continuing until 1898; upon death of his father took charge of the family estate and continues as manager. President Mexican Crude Rubber Co., Detroit Mailing Machine Co., Cochrane-Cobalt Mining Co.; secretary Trussed Concrete Steel Co.; director, American Radiator Co., National Bank of Commerce. Republican. Trustee Village of Grosse Pointe Farms. Clubs: Detroit, Country.
Recreation: Hunting and fishing. Office: Penobscot Bldg., Detroit. Residence: Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich.
EARLE, Horatio Sawyer, state highway commissioner, manufacturer; born, Mt. Holly, Vt., Feb. 14, 1855; son of Nelson C. and Eliza A. (Sawyer) Earle; educated in district school at Mt. Holly, two terms at Black River Academy, Ludlow, Vt., and two terms in drafting, at night school, Chicopee Falls, Mass.; married, 1st, Mt. Holly, Feb. 15, 1874, Agnes L. Lincoln, of Plymouth Vt. (now deceased); again, Chicopee Falls, Aug. 23, 1882, Anna M. Keyes. Lived on farm till 19; worked in iron foundry, became foreman, inventor, patentee, traveling man; president Sunley Finish Color Co., Detroit; treasurer H. S. Earle Manufacturing Co., Detroit; sales manager, North Wayne Tool Co., Hallowell and North Wayne, Me. Assistant chief fire department, Chicopee Falls, 1883; appointed chairman Michigan L. A. W. Good Roads committee, 1895, and elected chief consul for Michigan Division, 1898; state senator, 1900; president National L. A. W., 1906; chairman Michigan Highway Commission, 1901; state highway commissioner since 1903 (reappointed, 1905). President National Convict Labor Good Roads Association; founder American Roadmakers' Association. Mason (32), Shriner; member I. O. O. F., Elks, Grange,
O. E. S. Clubs: Detroit Wheelmen, Torrington (Conn.) Wheelmen.
Office: 196 W. Alexandrine Av. Residence: 705 4th Av.
EAST, Caleb Mills, secretary and treasurer Murphy Iron Works; born, Ontario, Can., Aug. 29, 1852; son of William and Margaret (Mills) East; educated at Park Hill, Ont., Normal School, Toronto, and Trinity Medical College; married at Vienna, Can., 1880, Elizabeth Horley. Taught school for 5 years in Canada; came to Detroit, 1881, and was bookkeeper for 6 years for J. & T. Hurley; began in manufacturing business, 1888, with the Murphy Iron Works, of which he has been secretary and treasurer since 1905; also treasurer Murphy Co., Ltd., since its organization in 1899. Republican. Methodist. Supreme Finance-keeper of International Congress (fraternal order). Recreation: Interested in the study and cultivation of plants and shrubbery with a view to beautifying homes. Office: Foot of Walker St. Residence: 94 Atkinson Av.
EATHERLY, Florance Darling, lumber manufacturer; born, Coldingham, Scotland, Nov. 22, 1834; son of John and Isabella (Sherlaw) Eatherly; came to America, 1850; educated in public schools; married at New Milford, Pa., Nov. 19, 1879, Kate K. Moss. Began learning carpenter's trade at Detroit, 1850, under Hugh Moffat; entered manufacture of lumber, 1852, became partner in form of Moffat, Eatherly & Co., 1870, and has been sole proprietor of the business since death of Mr. Moffat, 1884; president and treasurer U. S. Frumentum Co. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason (32), Knight Templar, Mystic Shriner.
Recreation: Farming. Office: 501 Moffat Blk. Residence: 636 Jefferson Av.
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EATON, Levi F., president Peninsular Engraving Co.; born, Windsor, Vt., Sept. 20, 1851; son of Hezekiah C. and Elizabeth (Damon) Eaton; educated in public and private schools; married at Pomfret, Conn., Aug. 28, 1882, Susan Medbury. Began active career as bookkeeper in provision house of Meriden, Conn., 1867, and later engaged in provision business for himself; entered engraving business at Meriden, 1883, under title of the Illustrating Engraving Co., later becoming Eaton & Peck Co.; sold out interest to Meriden Gravure Co. and came to Detroit, 1891, as foreman of engraving department of Winn & Hammond Engraving Co.; organized the Peninsular Engraving Co., 1895, of which has been the head since time of organization. Independent Republican. Baptist. Vice President Employing Photo Gravure Association; member Detroit Board of Commerce, Employers' Association of Detroit. Mason (32), Shriner.
Club: Fellowcraft. Recreation: Motor boating. Office: 73 Fort St., W.
Residence: 50 Atkinson Av.
EATON, Theodore Horatio, doing business under firm name of Theo. H. Eaton & Son, importer and dealer in chemicals and dye stuffs; born, Skaneatles, N. Y., Jan., 1842; son of Theodore H. and Anne Eliza (Gibbs) Eaton; educated in private schools of New York State, Charlier University, New York City, and by travel abroad; married in New Jersey, 1888, Miss Eliza Walton Clark. Began business career, 1859, in his father's chemical and dye house (founded, 1838), was admitted partnership, 1866, and upon death of his father, 1888, became sole proprietor of the business. Director Detroit Iron & Steel Co.; advisory director Security Trust Co. Member Society of Colonial Wars, Society of Colonial Governors, Huguenot Society of America, Sons of American Revolution, Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Detroit, Country. Recreation: Literature. Office: 26-30 Woodward Av.
Residence: 484 Jefferson Av.
EDDY, Frank Woodman, merchant and manufacture; born, Warsaw, N. Y., July 29, 1851; son of Rev. Zachary (D. D.) and Malvina R. (Cochran) Eddy; educated at Round Hill School and public schools, Northampton, Mass.; Collegiate and Polytechnic Institute, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Williams College, Williamstown, Mass.; married at Detroit, Sept. 10, 1879, Florence Taylor. Began business career in employ of wholesale hardware firm of Mulford & Sprague, New York City; went to California, 1873, and engaged while there in hardware, newspaper and printing business; came to Detroit, 1875, and since 1876 has been member of firm of H. D. Edwards & Co., rubber goods, mill supplies and ship chandlers. Also president National Can Co.; director Detroit Oak Belting Co., Nelson Baker & Co., Morgan & Wright Rubber Goods Manufacturing Co. (N. Y.), Wayne County Savings Bank, Detroit Trust Co. Republican. Congregationalist. Mason; member Delta Psi. Clubs: Detroit (ex-president), Yondotega, Detroit Athletic (ex-president), Automobile, Country, Detroit Boat, Caledon Mountain Trout, Big Point, Old Club. Recreations: Shooting and fishing. Office: 16-24 Woodward Av.
Residence: 32 Stimson Pl.
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EDDY, William J.; born, Port Oram, N. J., June 16, 1872; son of James and Mary (Penluna) Eddy; graduate Ferris Institute, Big Rapids, Mich.; holds teachers' state life certificate diploma; married at Saginaw, Mich., Aug. 20, 1902, Miss Jean B. Claxton. At 12 years of age began working on farm, studying common and high school branches without a teacher, evenings, and began teaching school at 19; was principal Gagetown (Mich.) schools 4 years, and superintendent schools, Croswell, 4 years; entered real estate business at Croswell, Mich., 1905; removed to Detroit, 1906; treasurer Real Estate Trust Co. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason; member Maccabees. Recreation: Study of languages. Office: 1014 Chamber of Commerce.
Residence: 69 Ash St.
EDGAR, Clinton Goodloe, merchant; born, Detroit, Dec. 21, 1873; son of James and Mary (Goodloe) Edgar; educated in Detroit Seminary; Detroit Home and Day School; graduate Michigan Military Academy, 1892; graduate Cornell University, degree B. Sc., chemistry, 1897; married at Washington, D. C., Dec. 5, 1900, Mary McComas. Began business career with Detroit Gas Works, 1897; has been member of firm of W. H. Edgar & Sons since 1898, sugars, syrups, molasses and glucose. Also director First National Bank, Michigan Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Hargreaves Manufacturing Co. Member American Chemical Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Kappa Alpha fraternity. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, University, Country, Detroit Boat, Automobile. Recreation: Automobiling.
Office: 72 Jefferson Av. Residence: 188 Iroquois Av.
EDWARDS, Allen Fullton, railway official; born, Crawford, Ga., June 14, 1876; son of James M. and Elizabeth (Scudder) Edwards; educated in public schools of Memphis, Tenn., private school, Charlotteville, Va., and Columbia University; married at Detroit, Jan. 21, 1904, Christine Muir Russel. Began active career as cashier in offices of the Yonkers Railroad, Yonkers, N. Y., 1896, and became superintendent and general superintendent of the road; went to Petersburg, Va., 1898, as general manager of electric light and railway properties; removed to Detroit, 1900, to become general manager Toledo & Monroe Railway, also, in 1900, was made general manager Detroit & Toledo Shore Line R. R., of which became receiver, 1902; has been purchasing agent Detroit United Railway since 1904. President National Pipe and Hose Coupler Co., Monroe Roller Coaster Co.; treasurer Detroit, Jackson & Chicago Ry.; director Detroit, Monroe & Toledo Short Line Railway, Newport Stone Co., Monroe, Piers & Park Resort Co. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Detroit, Country, University. Recreations: Golf, shooting and fishing.
Office: 12, Woodward Av. Residence: 212 Seminole Av.
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EDWARDS, George W., merchant; born, New Bedford, Mass., July 20, 1842; son of William G. and Emeline (Coffin) Edwards (both born in Nantucket, Mass.); common school education; married, New Bedford, 1866, Harriett P. Brown. Has been engaged in merchandise business since March 12, 1869; senior member firm of H. D. Edwards & Co., dealers in rubber goods, mill supplies and ship chandlers. Also vice president Detroit Oak Belting Co. Member Board of Commerce. Republican in politics. Presbyterian in religious affiliations: president board of trustees Westminister Presbyterian Church. Clubs: Detroit, Old Club of St. Clair Flats, Country, Detroit Book. Recreation: Fishing. Office: 18-24 Woodward Av., Detroit.
Residence: 539 Cass Av., Detroit; summer residence: Nantucket, Mass.
EGAN, Frank William, railway official; born, Amboy, Ill., Jan. 31, 1862; son of Frank E. and Ann (Lanihan) Egan; educated in public schools; married at Slater, Mo., June, 1889, Miss Adah Mann. Entered railway service as telegraph operator, Chicago & Alton Ry., 1877, and became train despatcher and chief despatcher same road; was train despatcher Wabash Ry., 1893-94; trainmaster Kansas, Pittsburg & Gulf Ry., 1895-98; trainmaster Grand Trunk R. R., 1898-99, and superintendent Middle division, 1899-01, and Western division, 1901-02; general superintendent Denver & Rio Grande Ry., 1902-03, and Colorado & Southern Ry., Jan.-Aug., 1903; general manager Fort Worth & Denver City Ry., Aug-Dec., 1903; assistant superintendent transportation Grand Trunk R. R. at Island Pond, Vt., 1904-05, and superintendent Western division same road since Jan. 1, 1905. Republican. Catholic. Recreation: Hunting. Office: Brush St. Depot.
Residence: 123 Forest Av., E.
EGLE, William; born, Baden Baden, Germany, Mar. 15, 1867; son of John and Mary (Schleit) Egle; educated in Germany; came to the United States, 1881; married at Detroit, 1894, Miss Elizabeth Zimmerman. Entered United States Army as musician and was stationed at Fort Custer, Mont., 1881-91, becoming sergeant 1st Cavalry Regiment Band; came to Detroit, 1891; invented and patented a china kiln, and with his brother, Henry, organized the Egle Brothers manufacturing Co., 1897 (incorporated, 1902), manufacturers of china kilns; has been in sole charge of the business since death of his brother, 1904. Also president Eureka Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of manhole doors. Republican. Recreations: Boating and river diversions.
Office: 169-171 Sylvester Av. Residence: 939 Bellevue Av.
EISEN, Adolph, architect; born, Switzerland, Mar. 18, 1878; son of Gottlieb and Albertine (Leimbacher) Eisen; came to America with parents, 1882; educated in public schools of Andrews, Ind., married at Chelsea, Mich., Oct. 15, 1905, Lettie Wackenhut. Began studies in Detroit, 1894; has been member of firm of Mildner & Eisen since Nov. 1, 1906. Member Architectural League of America, Detroit Architectural Club. Member German Evangelical Church. Recreations:
Outdoor sports. Office: 1018 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 162 Leverette St.
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EKHARDT, August; born, Bavaria, Germany, Apr. 18, 1846; came to America, 1854; educated in Canada; married at Cincinnati, O., 1872, Miss Matilda Hiler. Learned brewer's trade in Cincinnati, where he lived, 1863-72; came to Detroit, 1872, and in 1883 associated with Herman Becker and entered the brewing business on his own account, incorporating, 1891, as Ekhardt & Becker Brewing Co. Republican. Protestant. Mason. Member Harmonie Society.
Office: 482 Orleans St. Residence: 212 Sherman.
ELDRIDGE, William A.; born, Port Huron, Mich., Oct. 15, 1847; son of Gustavus A. and Ellen Eldridge; common school education; married at Jefferson, Ill., Oct. 15, 1872, Florence Bean. Began active career in forwarding and coal business, at Port Huron; was made freight and passenger agent of the Star Line Steamers, Detroit, 1883; became associated with the Parker & Millen Steamboat and Insurance Agency, 1887, and has since had charge of its fire insurance department, the firm name being changed to Parker Bros., and upon incorporation, 1903, to Parker Brothers Co., Ltd., fire and marine insurance, coal, coke and foundry supplies, wrecking outfits and cartage agency. Also secretary and treasurer Michigan Association of Fire Insurance Agents. Mason (32), Shriner. Club: Detroit Underwriters' (president). Recreations: All outdoor sports. Office: 33 Fort St., W. Residence: 748 2nd Av.
ELLIOTT, Clifford, wholesale grocer; born in West India Islands, Feb. 1, 1852; son of John and Rosalin (Smith) Elliott. Began business career in employ of Farrington, Campbell & Co., wholesale grocers, and has continued with the house through various changes to date; became partner in the business, 1877; the name of the firm was changed to B. F. Farrington & Co., and on death of Mr. Farrington, 1882, the title became Sinclair, Evans & Elliott, and later, C. Elliott & Co., which has been a branch of the National Grocers' Co. since 1902. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Club: Country. Office: 119 Larned St., W. Residence: 111 Eliot St.
ELLIOTT, Edgar; born, Detroit, may 2, 1865; son of Richard R. and Ellen (McCarthy) Elliott; educated in private school and Detroit College; unmarried. Began active career in employ of the Michigan Stove Co., 1883; became connected with the Peninsular Stove Co., 1890; was manager Caille Bros. Co., 1904-06; has been director, secretary, treasurer and manager of the Sun Stove Co. since June 20, 1906. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Commercial, Country. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 1305-1319 Bellevue Av. Residence: 57 Piquette Av.
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ELLIOTT, George H.; born, Lorain Co., O., Aug. 4, 1862; son of Hiram and Amelia (Benson) Elliott; educated in public schools of Lorain Co.; married at Bridgeport, O., 1883, Alice M. Chapman. Began active career as telegraph operator on the Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Ry. (now part of B. & O. Ry. system); was connected with wholesale grocery business at Bridgeport, O., for 8 years, and for 7 years was identified with preserving and packing fruits and vegetables, in Wheeling, W. Va; came to Detroit, 1898, and established his present business as manufacturers' agent. Methodist. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 82 W. Woodbridge St.
Residence: 124 Seward Av.
ELLIS, Griffith Ogden, publisher; born, Urbana, O., Nov. 19, 1869; son of Griffith and Jane Hoge (Woods) Ellis; educated in Urbana public schools, Urbana University, Columbian University and University of Michigan; married, Detroit Apr. 21, 1897, Ellen Winifred Scripps.
In government service at Washington, 1890-91; became connected with the Sprague Publishing Co., 1891, and has been vice president of the company since 1894; also vice president Sprague's Correspondence School. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Beta Theta Pi. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Fellowcraft. Office: 733-744 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 30 Kirby Avenue, W.
ELLIS, Robert G.; born, Ireland, Nov. 25, 1868; son of Kennedy and Sarah (Adams) Ellis; educated in public schools; came to America, 1886; married at Detroit, Sept. 2, 1897, Miss Edith E. Baisch. Began active career at Detroit in employ of M. M. Stanton, wholesale furnishings, and spent 7 years in the store and 8 years on the road as traveling salesman for the house; remained with this firm until he began for self in 1902 as importer of linens and handkerchiefs. Member Masonic order, Knights Templar. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: Hodges Bldg.,
121 Jefferson Av. Residence: Jefferson Apts.
EMERSON, Justin Edwards, physician; born, Waialua, Oahu, Hawaii, Aug. 11, 1841; son of Rev. John S. and Ursula Sophia (Newell) Emerson; graduate Williams College, A. B., 1865 (A. M.); graduate Harvard Medical School, 1868, married at Kalamazoo, Mich., Dec. 26, 1877, Wilimena H. Eliot, A. M., M.D.; assistant physician Michigan Insane Asylum, Kalamazoo, 1870-7; traveled in Europe, 1878-79; in practice in Detroit since Oct., 1880; consulting neurologist Harper Hospital, and of Children's Free Hospital, Detroit; attending physician St. Joseph's Retreat, Dearborn, Mich. Fellow American Academy of Medicine (president, 1893); member American Medico-Psychological Association, American Medical Association, Michigan State Medical Society, Wayne County Medical Society, Detroit Academy of Medicine, S. A. R., Detroit Association of Charities. Republican. Mason. Member Sons of the American Revolution,
Society of the Colonial Wars. Club: Old Club. Recreations: Study of alphabets of different languages; searching genealogies. Address: 128 Henry St.
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EMMERT, John Harley, auditor; born, Hedgesville, W. Va., Aug. 31, 1858; son of John and Louise (Burkhart) Emmert; educated in public schools of Maryland and at Fort Scott, Kan.; married Kansas City, Dec. 6, 1883, Cynthia H. Finney. Began active career at Fort Scott as telegraph operator of the Missouri River, Fort Scott & Gulf Rd., now part of the Frisco system, and became assistant to the general manager and later division superintendent and general superintendent of the road; was assistant to the president of the Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix Ry., at Prescott, Ariz., 1899-1905; came to Detroit, 1905, and has since been auditor of estate of Simon J. Murphy; also auditor and director Simon J. Murphy Co., Murphy Power Co., Murphy Heating Co. and Murphy Storage & Ice Co. Republican. Member Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Golf. Recreations: Golf and other outdoor diversions.
EMMONS, Harold Hunter, lawyer; born, Detroit, June 30, 1875; son of Marcus A. and Alma M. Emmons; graduate Detroit high School, classical course, Feb., 1893; University of Michigan, degrees of A. B., 1897, LL.B., 1899; unmarried. Has been engaged in practice in Detroit since July 1, 1899; member law firm of Maybury, Lucking, Emmons & Helfman, orginally established 1878, present firm, Jan. 1, 1903. Lieutenant, junior grade, Michigan State Naval
Brigade. Republican. Member Delta Chi. Club: Detroit Boat. Recreations: Baseball, football,
handball, tennis and rowing, at different periods. Office: 511 Moffat Blk.
Residence: 635 2nd Av.
ENDICOTT, John, treasurer The Newcomb-Endicott Co., wholesale and retail dry goods and carpets; born, Beverly, Mass., July 12, 1867; son of Robert R. and Anna W. (Sheldon) Endicott; educated at Phillips Exeter Academy, N. H., and Harvard University, graduating with degree of A. B.; married at Detroit, Aug., 1893, Elizabeth Watson (now deceased); again at Detroit, Aug. 9, 1902, Miss Mary Elizabeth Booth. Was with Union Pacific Ry. Co., at Omaha, Neb., and Sioux City, Ia., 1889-91; came to Detroit, 1891, and became connected as head bookkeeper with the house with which he has since continued; admitted as member of the firm, 1896, and has been treasurer since incorporation, 1903. Owner of large stock farm near Birmingham, where he breeds Hackney horses. Republican. Unitarian. Recreation: Breeding fine horses.
Office: 190-206 Woodward Av., Detroit. Residence: Detroit; summer residence: Birmingham, Mich.
ENGLE, Seth Eldridge, lawyer; born, Sharon, N. Y., Mar. 14, 1840; son of Martin and Louisa (Seeley) Engle; educated in Sharon Springs up to 1855; at Kisco Institute to 1857; Lombard University, Galesburg, Ill., to 1861; University of Michigan, 1863-64; married, Pittsfield, Mich., 1866, Amelia A. Crittenden. Enlisted in 17th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, 1862, and was wounded at battle of South Mountain, Sept. 14, 1862; was in general practice in Washtenaw Co., Mich., 1866-75; removed to Detroit, 1875, where he has continued in practice alone. Republican until nomination of McKinley. Member G. A. R., Knights of Pythias, National Union.
Recreation: Travel. Office: 705 Whitney Opera House Bldg. Residence: 82 Lincoln Av.
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ENGLISH, William R.; born, Adrian, Mich., Feb. 14, 1860; son of Richard and Catherine (Leonard) English; educated in public schools of Adrian; unmarried. Engaged in farming until 1895, when he removed to Milwaukee and remained there for 3 years not engaged in any business; came to Detroit, 1898, and has since been operating in real estate in all its branches. Member Detroit Real Estate Exchange. Republican. Member Knights of Maccabees, Knights of Pythias. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 905 Chamber of Commerce Bldg.
Residence: 468 4th Av.
EPSTEAN, George G.; born, Detroit, Sept. 21, 1874; son of Isaac and Bloome (Epstean) Epstean; educated in public schools of Detroit, 1881-88, Detroit Business University, 1890-91; married at Detroit, Feb. 5, 1902, Anna Frankenstein. Began active career as bookkeeper for McLaughlin Bros., real estate; has been in general real estate business on his own account since 1892. Secretary Real Estate Board, 1905-06, and member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 311 Moffat Blk.
Residence: 221 E. Hancock Av.
ERDMAN, Charles; born, Silesia, Germany, May 14, 1845; educated in orphan school in Germany; came to America, 1873; married at Saginaw, Mich., 1891, Emma Wilhelm.
Learned carriage making trade in Germany; located in Detroit, 1873; associated with Henry Sievers, 1875, as Sievers & Erdman, and organized firm of Sievers & Erdman. Lutheran. Republican. Member Masonic order. Recreation: Music. Office: Cor. Jefferson Av. and
Beaubien St. Residence: 81 Erskine St.
ERICHSEN, Hugo, physician, author; born, Detroit, June 22, 1860; son of Claus Detlef and Elise (Ruslaub) Erichsen; on father's side of Danish extraction, on mother's Russian; educated German-American Seminary, Detroit; Realschule, Kiel, Germany; Detroit Medical College, graduating Mar. 6, 1882; graduate Medical Department, University of Vermont, June 26, 1882, and from Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Kingston, Ont., 1883. Married at Detroit, June, 1, 1886, Emma Amelia Eggeman. Practiced in Detroit since 1882; city physician, Detroit, 1888-90; professor diseases of the brain and nervous system Quincy, Ill., 1883-85. Assistant editor Detroit Clinic, 1883, and subsequently associate editor Western Medical Reporter; for many years has been contributor to medical journals and standard popular magazines. Author: "Medical Rhymes," St. Louis, 1884; "The Cremation of the Dead," Detroit, 1887. Honorary member cremation societies of Milan, Italy, and The Netherlands, and of the Detroit Florist' Club. Founder of Michigan Cremation Association and Detroit Crematorium. Mason. Recreations: Amateur photography and gardening. Office: Parke, Davis, & Co. Residence: 240 Chandler Av.