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Mr. Sauer was married in 1802 in Saline town- ship. to Miss Julia Koch, a native of Pittsfield township. Washtenaw county, and a daughter of John Koch. Their marriage has been blessed with four children: Nola, Karl, Laura and Waldo. Throughout almost his entire life Mr. Sauer has remained in this county, and has made for himself an enviable position in business cir- cles. He has always been identified with building or manufacturing interests, and is thoroughly conversant upon everything connected with the builder's trade. He has been watchful of every indication pointing to success, and since the es- tablishment of the present lumber firm, has pro- moted its interests along modern lines that have resulted in its permanent and substantial growth.
CHARLES B. DAVISON.
Charles B. Davison, holding creditable position in military, fraternal and business circles, has for many years been a resident of Ann Arbor. He was born in Akron, Ohio, July 13, 1841, and is a representative of an old New England family that was founded in America in early colonial days, and sent forth thus some of its men to serve in the colonial army during the Revolutionary war. His paternal great-grandfather was Colo- nel Daniel Davison, one of the "Green Mountain
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Boys," who commanded a regiment of colonial troops and served throughout the Revolutionary war, while the grandfather, Henry Davison, at the age of sixteen, was present at the surrender of General Burgoyne. Lyman Davison, the fa- ther of Charles B. Davison, was a native of Ver- mont, and in early life removed from New Eng- land to Ohio, whence he afterward came to Mich- igan, casting in his lot with the pioneer settlers of Lenawee county. He was the promoter of business and public interests in the county at an early day, and for a quarter of a century was a car builder in the employ of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad Company. His last days were spent in the home of his son Charles in Ann Arbor, where he departed this life in 1894. at the very advanced age of eighty-six years and eight months. He married Miss Emily Childs ; they became the parents of eight children, but Charles B. is the only one now living at this writ- ing in 1905.
Brought to Michigan in his early boyhood days, Charles B. Davison pursued his education in the schools of Lewanee county. He watched with interest the progress of events in the south, noted the threatening attitude of the southern states when the question of the dissolution of the Union was discussed, and resolved that if a blow was struck for its overthrow he would strike one in its defense. He made a creditable military rec- ord, enlisting in 1861 as a member of the Twen- ty-second Ohio Battery of Light Artillery. With that command he held the rank of sergeant, and later he was transferred to the Eighty-sixth Ohio Infantry, with which he also served as sergeant. During his early army life he was with the troops in Missouri and was captured in 1861 at Lexing- ton, that state, when Colonel Mulligan, of the Irish Brigade, surrendered to General Price. Sub- sequently he participated in the battles of Shiloh, Pittsburg Landing and other notable engage- ments of the war, and he remained with his com- mand until mustered out. He was always a loyal soldier, displaying his valor on various fields of battle, and his military record is one of which he has every reason to be proud. He now makes his home in Ann Arbor. His connection with the Richmond & Backus Company has continued for
thirty-six years and he is now in charge of the stock and is also general superintendent of the press rooms. No higher testimonial of his capa- bility, efficiency and fidelity could be given than the fact that he has been so long maintained in the service of one house.
On Christmas day of 1867 Mr. Davison was united in marriage to Miss Sarah L. Rees, of Ann Arbor, and they have two children: Jennie M., who died while a member of the sophomore class of the University of Michigan in 1892; and Nina M., who is living with her father in Ann Arbor.
Mr. Davison has taken a very active and help- ful interest in public affairs in this city, co-operat- ing in many measures that have contributed to the general good. In 1877-8 he was chief en- gineer of the fire department of Ann Arbor. In Masonic circles he has attained high rank and there are few offices within the gift of the frater- nity that have not been conferred upon him. He was made a Master Mason in Fraternity lodge. No. 262, A. F. & A. M., April 25, 1877, and from 1878 until 1880 inclusive served as senior deacon, while in 1882 he was senior warden and in 1801 was junior warden and again in 1894 was chosen senior warden. In 1883. 1889, 1890, 1891, 1892 he was worshipful master. all of which indicates that his official service was continuous from the time of his mitiation into the lodge until his retire- ment from the position of worshipful master. He was also junior grand warden of the grand lodge of Michigan in 1891 and on the 8th of March, 1888, he attained the thirty-second degree of the Scottish rite in Ann Arbor consistory, while on the 27th of October, 1892, he crossed the sands of the desert with the Nobles of Moslem Temple of the Mystic Shrine. On the 17th of October, 1898, he took the degrees of Capitular Masonry in Wash- tenaw chapter, No. 7, R. A. M., and in November, 1898. attained the degrees of Chivalric Masonry in Ann Arbor commandery, No. 13. K. T. His home is located at No. 307 Main street, north, adjoining the Richmond & Backus plant, so that he is conveniently situated near his work. He is a man of marked energy, of strong purpose, of unquestioned fidelity to every trust reposed in him. Character shows in every line of his face and there is no citizen of Ann Arbor who enjoys
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in greater measure the esteem and confidence of those with whom he is associated. His genuine worth and fidelity to principle have gained him high standing in public regard.
HORACE EDWARD SHUTTS.
Horace Edward Shutts, proprietor of the Oc- cidental Hotel, the leading hostelry of Ypsilanti, is a native son of Michigan, his birth having oc- curred in Plymouth on the 20th of September, 1855. His father. Martinus L. Shutts, was a farmer by occupation. He married a Miss George and removed with his family to Ypsi- lanti during the infancy of his son Horace. The father. however, has now passed away.
At the usual age Horace Edward Shutts entered the public schools of Ypsilanti and ac- quired a good practical education. He has been engaged in various business enterprises in De- troit. Chicago and other cities and is now pro- prietor of the Occidental Hotel, which he has managed for the past three years. This is the leading hotel of Ypsilanti, located at Nos. 16 to 24 North Huron street and in connection there- with he conducts a first class billiard hall and bowling alleys. There is probably no better cri- terion of the growing and prosperous condition of a town or city than its hotel interests. The town which is self-centered, having no connec- tion with the outside world. is unprogressive, its business stagnates and its residents become lack- ing in enterprise, but if connected with outside affairs. travel and trade add new life and energy and there is demand for entertainment on the part of the visitors which makes good hotels a necessity. A little thoughtful consideration of the career of Mr. Shutts brings one to the con- clusion that he has in most of his business oper- ations been impelled by the spirit of the pioneer. having sought out new plans and new condi- tions likely to favor his projects. He has made of the Occidental Hotel one of the best establish- ments of the kind in this part of the state. It is a forty-room house, centrally located. and its
cuisine and other appointments furnish the best service possible.
Mr. Shutts was married to Miss Nellie M. Moorman, of Ypsilanti, and unto them have been born four children : Carl, nineteen years of age, who is engaged in busines in Salt Lake City; Genevieve, who at the age of seventeen, is at- tending school at Ypsilanti: Don, fifteen years of age, and Helen, thirteen years of age, also attending school. Mr. Shutts is a member of the uniformed rank of the Knights of Pythias and the Ancient Order of United Workmen. In the conduct of a well managed house he shows that he is a model landlord, giving due attention to the wishes and comforts of his guests. More- over a cordial manner and genial disposition ren- der him personally popular with his many patrons.
PROFESSOR ALDRED SCOTT WARTHIN. M. D.
Professor Aldred Scott Warthin, M. D., sci- entist and educator, a son of E. M. Warthin. was born in Greensburg. Indiana, October 21, 1866. and his preliminary education was completed by graduation from the high school of his native town with the class of 1884. His attention was afterward given to the study of music and he re- ceived a teacher's music diploma from the Cincin- nati Conservatory of Music in 1887. He is a grad- uate of the University of Indiana with the class of 1888: won the Master's degree from the Univer- sity of Michigan in 1800 and that of Doctor of Philosophy in 1893. In the meantime he had pur- sued a course of medicine in the University of Michigan and won his M. D. degree in 1891. since which time he has taken post-graduate work in Vienna and Freiburg. His research and investiga- tion along various scientific lines has been continu- ous and since 1801 he has been teaching in the medical department of the University of Michi- gan. as assistant of internal medicine in 1801-2: demonstrator of internal medicine in 1892-5 : dem- onstrator of pathology in 1896 : instructor in path- ology in 1897 and 1898: his bibliography includes the practical pathology in 1806: his work as a
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teacher and translator of Ziegler's general pathol- ogy in 1003; the second edition of Reference Handbook of the Medical Sciences and over one hundred papers, on original investigation in path- ology, especially in the normal and pathological anatomy of the haemolymphnodes and of the anemias. In 1904 he was made professor of pathology and director of the pathological labora- tory in the department of medicine and surgery in the University of Michigan and he is a member of the Association of American Physicians, of the American Association of Anatomy, Association of American Pathologists and Bacteriologists, also the Society of the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, the Society of Experimental Medi- cine, the Michigan State and Washtenaw County Associations, and also the American Medical As- sociation.
Professor Warthin was married, in Chicago, June 27, 1900, to Dr. Katharine Angell, and they have two children, Margaret and Aldred Scott, Jr. They now reside at 1020 Ferdon Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
ELMER L. WHITMAN, D. D. S.
Dr. Ehner L. Whitman, a practitioner of dentistry for two years in Ann Arbor and for the same period instructor in prosthetic technics in the University of Michigan, was born in Port- land, Michigan, on the 28th of March, 1880. His father, Charles H. Whitman, was born in Ohio and in his boyhood days went to Michigan, settling upon a farm near Portland. At the present writing his attention is given to me- chanics. He married Miss Josephine Andrews, a native of the state of New York, and they be- came the parents of three children, of whom two are living, Elmer L. and Harold C., a youth of fourteen years who is now attending school. The other son, Louis H., died in childhood.
Dr. Whitman, reared under the parental roof, pursued his education in the schools of Owosso and Corunna, Michigan, being graduated from the high school in the latter place in the class of 1899. Determining in that year upon a life work in the fall of 1899 he matriculated in the Uni-
versity of Michigan as a dental student and while pursuing his course there added to his theoretical knowledge the practical experience gained while serving as assistant to Dr. Hoff in 1902-3-4. He was graduated from the dental department in the class of 1904 and for two years has been engaged in active practice in Ann Arbor, where he now has a beautiful suite of rooms at No. 711 North University avenue, splendidly equipped with all modern dental appliances for the careful and successful prosecution of his work. He is thoroughly conversant with modern methods and in no profession has there been such rapid ad- vancement made in the last few years as in the practice of dentistry. A very liberal patronage is accorded him, his work giving satisfactory re- sults and he has deep and keen interest in his chosen calling both from a love of scientific re- search and also by reason of a laudable ambition which stimulates his efforts in the acquirement of success. In addition to his private practice he has for the past two years been instructor in prosthetic technics in the University of Michi- gan.
Dr. Whitman was married, in June, 1905. to Miss Dora M. Hamilton, of Corunna, Michigan, and during their residence in Ann Arbor they have gained considerable social prominence. He is a gentleman of magnetic personality, stand- ing as a high type of his profession in this age characterized by intellectual progress and de- manding a high measure of proficiency. He is a member of the Delta Sigma Delta fraternity of the University of Michigan and since the con- pletion of his collegiate course has gained popu- larity in both professional and social circles.
WILLIAM BLISS JOLLY.
William Bliss Jolly, deceased, became a lead- ing business man of Ann Arbor in pioneer days and figured prominently in public life of the city not only because of his commercial activity but also because of the many excellent traits of char- acter that have endeared him to those with whom he has been associated. He was born in London,
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England, on the 29th of October. 1814. and was married in that country on the IIth of August. 1849, to Miss Mary Elizabeth Judson. With his wife and two daughters, Mary and Elizabeth, he took passage on the sailing vessel Fillmore in 1855 and crossed the Atlantic to the United States, making his way direct to Ann Arbor. In England he had engaged in the business of buying sheep and cattle as a wholesale dealer. Subsequent to his arrival in this city he spent some years in the University of Michigan and then turned his attention to private business in- terests, opening a meat market in 1864. His wife, who was born in Fenstanton, Huntington. England, February 10. 1827. was to him long a faithful and helpful companion on life's jour- ney. Mr. Jolly passed away on the 16th of August, 1878. while his wife departed this life on the 20th of March. 1901. Both were mem- bers of the Episcopal church and Mrs. Jolly took a very deep and helpful part in church work and was a most earnest student of the Bible. Mr. Jolly gave his political allegiance to the re- publican party, but was without aspiration for office. He was a man of large heart and ready sympathy, always willing to assist those in trou- ble, and the poor and needy found in him a friend. He was greatly beloved by the students of the university and the members of the faculty as well, and in his home he was a model husband and father. His life exemplified many sterling traits of character and he was honored wherever known.
In the family of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Jolly were nine children, of whom six are liv- ing : Mary, the eldest, was married April 24. 1879, to George T. Mowerson, a farmer of Ann Arbor township, who owns a fine and well de- veloped tract of land. Mrs. Mowerson is a very active and earnest Christian woman who spends much time in charitable work. She is a member of the Homeopathie Guild, a society of ladies organized to visit the siek in the hospitals. She has had three children but lost one son. Donald Jolly, who was born March 6, 1882, and died March 15. 1898. just after attaining his sixteenth birthday. He was a splendid boy of high prin- ciples, who endeared himself to all who knew
him, and his death was the occasion of deep and widespread regret. His remains were in- terred in the Forest Hill cemetery, the members of his class in school acting as pallbearers. Those living are Edward William, twenty-two years of age, now on the farm with his father: and Mrs. Fannie May Crick, of Jamestown. New York. Elizabeth, the second child of Mr. and Mrs. Jolly, became the wife of Dr. Johnson, of Harvard. Illinois. William is living in Ann Arbor. Jennie is the wife of Dr. Cleveland, of Chicago. Richard E. is the next in the family. Fred makes his home in Ann Arbor.
Richard E. Jolly, born in Ann Arbor. Febru- ary 2. 1864, was a student in the public schools of this city and passed through successive grades. but was compelled to discontinue his school life on account of his father's death. He had suc- cessfully passed the examination entitling him to promotion into the dental department of the University of Michigan but his plans were con- sequently changed. Finding it necessary that he provide for his own support. he entered the em- ploy of John V. Sheehan, proprietor of a book store, for whom he became manager. Subse- quently he conducted the book store of Andrews & Company for three years and about fifteen years ago he entered business on his own account and has the largest trade of the kind among the students of the University of Michigan, conduct- ing a restaurant. cigar and tobacco store. . 1 liberal patronage is accorded him because of his earnest desire to please his patrons and the ex- cellent service which he renders to the public. He is a man of excellent business judgment. enterprising. discriminating and energetic, and his success is the legitimate outcome of his own labors. His pleasing personality and genial man- ner are elements in his success.
On the 13th of August, 1893. Mr. Jolly was married to Miss Eliza McCarthy, of Deerfield. Michigan, whose father was a prominent farmer there. Mr. Jolly gives his political allegiance to the republican party and was its candidate for alderman in 1895 against two opponents and was defeated by only one vote, a fact which indicates his marked personal popularity in the city where he has always resided. He belongs to the Epis-
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copal church and to the Knights of the Macca- bees and has a wide and favorable acquaintance in Ann Arbor, which has been his home through- out his entire life.
HORACE L. WILGUS.
Horace L. Wilgus, professor of law in the Uni- versity of Michigan, was born in Conover, Ohio, in 1859. His father, Dr. James Wilgus, was a native of Warren county, Ohio, born in 1817, and his death occurred in 1888. He was a graduate of Columbus Medical College, at Columbus, Ohio, and after completing the course located for prac- tice in Fletcher, that state. Subsequently he pur- chased a farm near Conover, where he carried on general agricultural pursuits in connection with his professional duties, conducting a country practice. He lived in that locality up to the time of his death, bringing to his everyday duties a sound, conscientious obligation and a desire for improvement. He married Susan R. Lafretty, who was born at Pekin, Warren county, Ohio, a daughter of George and Elizabeth (Throckmor- ton ) Lafretty. Four children were born of this marriage: Mary Eliabeth ; Mrs. Clara Jane Mc- Farland, who has two children, Mrs. Ellen Coon and Horace M .; Horace L., of this review ; and James Alva, who married Flavia McGurer, and has two children, Alva Curtis and Dorothea.
In the public schools in and near Conover Pro- fessor Wilgus obtained his early education, which was supplemented by study in the National Nor- mal University, at Lebanon, Ohio. Subsequently he matriculated in the Ohio State University, from which he was graduated with the class of 1882. He then became chief clerk in the railroad commissioner's office, of Ohio, where he was re- tained from 1881 until 1885, after which he ac- cepted a position as private secretary with the receiver of the Cleveland & Marietta Railroad Company, acting in that capacity until the middle of 1886. He prepared for the bar through private study and was admitted to practice in the Ohio courts in 1884. In 1886 he opened a law office in Troy, Ohio, the county seat of Miami county,
where he remained in active connection with the profession until 1888, when he sought a broader field of labor in Columbus. In the winter of 1890-I he aided in organizing the law school of the Ohio State University, at Columbus, and was elected secretary and professor of elementary law when the school opened in the fall of 1891. He was thus associated with the university until Sep- tember, 1895, when he resigned and came to Ann Arbor, where he accepted the position of professor of elementary law, torts, corporations and evi- dence in the University of Michigan, with which he has since been identified, his present relation therewith being that of professor of law, corpora- tions and torts.
On the 24th of June, 1886, Professor Wilgus was married, in Columbus, Ohio, to Miss Flora Belle Ewing, who was born in Union county, that state, a daughter of Thomas M. and Elizabeth (Carter) Ewing. She died November 27, 1894, leaving two sons, Walter L. and Horace E., both of whom were born in Columbus, Ohio. On the Ist of September, 1897. in Palmyra, New York, Professor Wilgus wedded Julia Gay Pomroy, a daughter of Enos P. and Caroline ( Pardee) Pom- roy. There is a daughter of the second marriage, Caroline Gay, born in Ann Arbor. Professor Wilgus is a republican, in which the great polit- ical questions and situations of the day find an in- terested student. His love of scientific research has been the source of his advancement in profes- sional life and the fact of his professorship in one of the best universities of the land is an indication of his ability as an educator.
GUSTAVE ZACHMANN.
Gustave Zachmann, owning and controlling a large granite monument business in Ann Arbor, is a native son of this city, born on the Ioth of May, 1873. His father was Xaviar Zachmann, a native of Germany, who came to Ann Arbor in 1861 and here established a butcher business. which he still conducts. The mother bore the maiden name of Annie Miller, and was a native of Germany, emigrating from the fatherland to
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the new world in her girlbood days. This worthy couple became the parents of eight children : An- nie, Gertrude, Robert, Edward, Gustave. Frank and Louise, all of whom are living in Ann Arbor : and William, who makes his home in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Mr. Zachmann. of this review, obtained his early education in the public and parochial schools of his native city, and in his youth be- came acquainted with the butcher business by as- sisting his father. Eventually he embarked in the marble and granite business on his own account. and is now associated with I. 1. Arnet, which partnership was formed in 1901, a short time after Mr. Zachmann started in business. They are located at No. 107 East Ann street, where they conduct a very large granite monument business. The output of the establishment is of the highest class workmanship, prices are reasonable and the business dealings honorable, and these quali- ties have insured for the house its present gratify - ing patronage. The firm erect all the monit- ments for the deceased members of the Woodmen of the World.
In 1905 Mr. Zachmann was united in marriage to Miss Rose Jacobus, of Ann Arbor, whose fan- ily are prominent farming people of Macon. Fra- ternally Mr. Zachmann is connected with the Woodmen of the World and politically is inde- pendent, casting his ballot in support of men and measures rather than party. He is interested in local improvement and development. Those who know him personally have for him warm regard. for he is always courteous, kindly and amiable. . \ man of natural business ability, his success from the beginning has been uniform and rapid and. persevering in the pursuit of a persistent purpose. he has gained a most satisfactory reward.
NEIL ALEXANDER GATES, M. D.
Neil Alexander Gates, although one of the younger members of the medical fraternity, is rec- ognized as a leading representative of his calling in Dexter, where he has been successfully en- gaged in practice for some time. He was born in
Ann Arbor, Michigan, March 16, 1873. The an- cestry of the family can be traced back in direct line to Stephen Gates, who was born in Ilingham. England, and was the second son of Thomas Gates, of Norwich, Norfolk county, England. He crossed the Atlantic on the ship Diligent, of Ips- wich, accompanied by his wife Ann, and two children, arriving in 1638. They settled at Hing- ham, Massachusetts, and Stephen Gates was one of the founders of the town of Lancaster, Massa- chusetts, in. 1654. He also had rights at Groton and he died at Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1662. He performed some important service in the new settlements and was an active, energetic and fearless pioneer of New England coloniza- tion.
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