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Blanchard, A. H., Specialty Manufacturer, No. 483 Plainfield Ave., Grand Rapids. Blanchard, D., Farmer and Fruit Grower, S. 9, T. Alpine, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Blanchard, W. G., Farmer, S. 9, T. Alpine, P. O. Alpine.
Blanding, Daniel S., Farmer, S. 29, T. Vergennes, P. O. Lowell.
Blanksma Bros., Growers and Shippers of Fancy Carnations, Choice Let- tuce and Early Cucumbers, S. 8, T. Paris, P. O. Grand Rapids. Blaser, Christ., Farmer, Dairyman and Stockraiser, and Proprietor of Vergennes Cheese Factory, S. 10, T. Vergennes, P .- O. Lowell.
Blodgett & Co., Ltd., E. G. Raymond, Sec'y., Pine Lands, Grand Rapids. Blood, D. C., Farmer, S. 35, T. Cascade, P. O. McCords. Bloom, H. G., Farmer, S. 28, T. Algoma, P. O. Rockford. Board of Trade, Grand Rapids.
Bodwell, J. E. & Co., Real Estate and Fire Insurance, 35 Porter Block, Cor. Monroe and Division Sts., Grand Rapids. Telephone 1096. Boersma, E., Prop., Oakdale Coal and Wood Co., and Dealer in General Merchandise, 219 Kalamazoo Ave., Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 3884.
Boersma, M., Solicitor and Dealer in General Merchandise, No. 205 Jennett St., Grand Rapids.
Boersma, N., Dry Goods, Groceries and Shoes, Cor. Alpine Ave. and North St., Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 3610.
Boersma, Peter, "Gardener, S. 10, T. Wyoming, P. O. Grand Rapids. Boersema, G., Farmer, S. 34, T. Wyoming, P. O. Grand Rapids.
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Boersema, Martin D., Farmer and Dairyman, S. 36, T. Wyoming, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Bogert, Adrian, Farmer, S. 19, T. Ada, P. O. Ada.
Bolt, Jacob, Farmer, S. 11, T. Cascade, P. O. Ada. Bolt, Louis J,, Proprietor, Alpine Ave.'s Leading Store, Grand Rapids. Boom, John, Farmer and Breeder of Hogs, S. 8, T. Paris, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Borden, E. D., Blacksmith, Wagon Maker and Repairer, Grattan Center, P. O. Belding.
Bos, G., Manager, Ridgeway Farm, S. 8, T. Grand Rapids, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Boss, Abigail E., Farmer, S. 24, T. Wyoming, P. O. Grand Rapids. Boss, Henry, Farmer, S. 34, T. Wyoming, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Boss, Nicholas, Retired, S. 11, T. Wyoming, P. O. No. 539 Clyde Park Ave., Grand Rapids.
Boss, Nicholas Jr., Farmer, S. 26, T. Wyoming, P. O. Grand Rapids. Bouwman, J., Gardener, S. 10, T. Wyoming, P. O. Grand Rapids. Bowers, F., Farmer, S. 5, T. Algoma, P. O. Sparta.
Bowler, M., Farmer, S. 19, T. Grattan, P. O. Cannonsburg. Bowler, Richard, Farmer, S. 23, T. Grattan, P. O. Belding. Bowman, A. S., Inspector, Citizens Telephone Co., Caledonia. Mr. Bow- man was born in Kent County in 1880.
Bowman, M. H., Farmer, S. 25, T. Courtland, P. O. Rockford. Mr. Bow- man was born in Kent County in 1877.
Bowser, Harry, Butcher, S. 22, T. Walker, P. O. Grand Rapids. Bowser, Lee, Teaming, Walker and Bristol Aves., Grand Rapids. Boyland, James, Farmer, S. 30, T. Wyoming, P. O. Grandville.
Brabon, F. A., Proprietor, Burton Heights Livery, Feed and Boarding Stable, No. 1017 Burton Ave., Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 4755 -1 ring.
Bradford, H. W., Farmer, S. 2, T. Sparta, P. O. Sparta. Bradford, O. N., Farmer, S. 2, T. Sparta, P. O. Sparta,
Bradish, Ella J., Farmer, S. 15, T. Grand Rapids, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Bradley, Lafayette, Farmer and Proprietor of Saw and Feed Mill and Cider Press, S. 7, T. Courtland, P. O. Cedar Springs. Mr. Bradley was born in New York in 1844, and in 1870 settled in Kent County, Michigan. He served in Co. F, 8th N. Y. Reg. Light Art., 1862- 1865,and is a member of Jewel Post No. 62, G. A. R. He is mar- ried to Miss L. A. Bradley.
Brake, M. C., Dealer in Grain, Flour, Feed, Mill Stuff, Coal, Etc., Dutton. Braman, H. O., Proprietor of Oakland Fruit Farm, S. 3, T. Grand Rap- ids, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Braman, O. W., Proprietor of Fairview Fruit Farm, S. 35, T. Plainfield, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Brandau, A. C., Farmer and Proprietor of Fernbanks Farm, S. 4, T. Grand Rapids, P. O. Grand Rapids
Brandt, Adrian, Bank Clerk, Fourth National Bank, S. 28, T. Grand Rap- ids, P. O., Grand Rapids.
Bratt, E. W., Postmaster and Dealer in General Merchandise, Edgerton. Braun, John M., Farmer, S. 35, T. Wyoming, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Breece, Dr. Raymond C., Physician and Surgeon. Office Hours 7 to 9 A. M. 3 to 5-7 to 9 P. M., Sundays by appointment. Citizens Phone 60, Ada.
Bresnahan, John, Farmer, S. 19, T. Gratton, P O. Cannonsburg.
Brewer, Fred., Farmer, S. 16, T. Gaines, P. O. Dutton. Mr. Brewer was born in Kent County in 1881.
Brewer, Nelson, Farmer, S. 9, T. Gaines, P. O. Dutton. Mr. Brewer was : born in Kent County in 1847. He served as Township Treasurer for one term. He is married to Phebe Dunham.
Briede, Mrs. F. G., Farmer, S. 5, T. Grand Rapids, P. O. Grand Rapids. Brigham, George, Farmer, S. 25, T. Sparta, P. O. Sparta.
Bright, Berry, Farmer, S. 12, T. Sparta, P. O. Sparta. Mr. Bright served as a member of Co. E, 15th Michigan Volunteers.
Briggs, Barnett W., Farmer, S. 1, T. Courtland, P. O. Cedar Springs. Mr. Briggs was born in New York in 1838, and in 1855 settled in Kent County, Michigan. He served in Co. C., 2nd Michigan Cav- alry, 1861-1865, and engaged in several great battles including the Georgia Campaign. He is a member of Weber Post No. 246 G. A. R. He was married to Miss Acelia Shaw.
Briggs, Chas. S., Farmer and Proprietor of Oak Grove Dairy Farm, S. 7, T. Grand Rapids, P. O. Grand Rapids. Briggs, John, (Successor to Scribner Bros.) Real Estate and Insurance, No. 67 Lyon St., Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 1910. Briggs, Ray., Farmer, S. 1, T. Courtland, P. O. Cedar Springs.
Brillhart, L. A., Gardener and Proprietor of Green House, S. 16, T. Grand Rapids, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Brink, Dick, Clothing and Gents' Furnishing Goods, Grand Rapids.
Brink, L. R., Principal of Cannonsburg School, S 15, T. Cannon, P. O. Belmont.
Brizee, Chas. C., Dealer in Hard and Soft Coal, Wood, Hay, Straw, Grain and Feed, Sparta.
Broersma, Jacob W., Gardener and Proprietor of Green House, Grand Rapids. Mr. Broersma was born in Netherlands Feb. 3rd, 1866. He is married and is prominent in local affairs.
Broersma, John W., Farmer and Dairyman, S. 18, T. Ada, P. O. Ada. Broman, Rudolph, Liveryman, Kent City, Mr. Broman was born in Kent County in 1885.
Broman, Victor and O. R., Farmers, S. 5, T. Sparta, P. O. Sparta. Brook, Dr. J. D., Physician and Surgeon, Grandville.
Brooks, Chas. E., Jeweler, Insurance Agent, Village Trustee and Justice of the Peace, Sand Lake. 1868.
Brooks, E. C., Blacksmith, Wagon Maker and Repairer, Grattan Center, P. O. Belding and Belmont. Brooks, Elmer, Fariner and Dairyman, S. 16, T. Walker, P. O. Grand Rapids. Brooks, E. L., Dealer in General Merchandise, Grattan Center, P. O. Belding.
Brooks, H. A., Real Estate, Grand Rapids.
Brooks, M. J., Farmer, S. 33, T. Wyoming, P. O. Grandville.
Brooks, Peter, Dealer in all kinds of Trees and Shrubs; Setting and Trim- ming a Specialty; No. 497 N. Ottawa St., Grand Rapids.
Brown, Alvah W., Grand Rapids. Mr. Brown who is one of Grand Rapids enterprising business men is 41 years of age. He is Pres. and Treas., Durfee Embalming Fluid Co., and The Utilization Co., Pres. of Mich- igan Hearse and Carriage Co., Brown & McInnes Co., and Furniture City Driving Club, Vice-Pres. of Michigan Engraving Co., and Di- rector of Grand Rapids Board of Trade, West Michigan State Fair, Grand River Boat Line Co., Lakeside Club and Speedway Club.
Brown, Sehler & Mckay, Implements, Carriages and Farm Machinery, Lowell.
Brown & Tusch, (C. E. Brown-W. A. Tusch, ) Dealers in Farm Imple- ments, Carriages and Harness, No. 724 Madison Ave,, Grand Rapids. Brown, C. S., Farmer, S. 20, T. Oakfield, P. O. Harvard. 1856. Brown, C. M. & Co., Real Estate and Loans, Rooms 211-212 Tower Block, Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 1144. Bell Phone Main 581. Brown, Eugene, Farmer, S. 2, T. Byron, P. O. Grand Rapids. Mr. Brown was born in Ohio in 1852, and has lived in Kent County since 1854. He is married to Isabelle Thomson.
Brown, Geo. E., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 15, T. Caledonia, P. O.
Caledonia. Mr. Brown was born in Barry County, Michigan, in 1844, and in 1850 settled in Kent County.
Brown, H. H., Farmer, S. 16, T. Cannon, P. O. Rockford.
Brown, Lewis, Farmer and Fruit Grower, S. 27, T. Plainfield, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Brown, L. J., Lather, S. 8, T. Paris, P. O. Grand Rapids. Mr. Brown was born in Michigan in 1871, and in 1887 settled in Kent County. He is married to Jennie M. Parsons. Mr. and Mrs. Brown are the parents of two children, Roy and Viola.
Brown, L. J., Lather, S. 8, T. Paris, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Brown, Peter H., Farmer, S. 5, T. Cascade, P. O. Ada,
Brown, Wm., Farmer, S. 31, T. Plainfield, P. O. Comstock Park. Brown, Win. P., Farmer, S. 32, T. Wyoming, P. O. Byron Center. Browne, Allen, Farmer, S. 18, T. Lowell, P. O. Lowell.
Brownell & Orton, (J. O. Brownell-Edwin Orton) Livery, Board and Feed Stable, Rockford. .
Brownell, Sam E., Farmer, S. 2, T. Algoma, P. O. Cedar Springs. Brudi, Jacob Jr., Farmer, S. 35, T. Wyoming, P. O. Grand Rapids. Buchanan, Claude R., Attorney, No. 333-334 Mich. Trust Bldg., Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 333.
Buchanon, Frank, Farmer, S. 36, T. Sparta, P. O. Sparta.
Buck, Guy W., The Buck Realty Co., Contractors, No. 142 Coit Ave., Grand Rapids.
Buck Realty Co., The, Contractors, No. 142 Coit Ave., Grand Rapids. Buikema, C., Farmer, S. 20, T. Wyoming, P. O. Grandville. Buitendyk, Orrie, Farmer, S. 4, T. Grand Rapids, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Bulthuis, Herman, Market Gardener, S. 17, T. Paris, P. O. Grand Rapids. Mr. Bulthuis was born in Netherlands in 1866. He came to Amer- ica and settled in Kent County, Michigan. He is married and is prominent in local affairs.
Bundy, Travis & Merrick, Attorneys, Grand Rapids. Burch, Leslie, Farmer, S. 5, T. Cannon, P. O. Rockford.
Burch, T. H., Farmer, S. 13, T. Algoma, P. O. Edgerton.
Burdick, M. T., Farmer, S. 19, T. Ada, P. O. Ada.
Burgett, E. E., Farmer, S. 8, T. Algoma, P. O. Sparta.
Burkhardt, John, Cooper, No. 301 Kent St., Grand Rapids.
Burleigh & Denise, Real Estate, No. 698 Madison Square, Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 1738.
Burns, M. H., Manager, West Michigan Pickle Works, Manufacturers of all kinds of pickles, S. 20, T. Paris, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Burras, W. V. and Levi, Farmers, S. 18, T. Lowell, P. O. Lowell. Burtch, Jas. A., Farmer, S. 9, T. Alpine, P. O. Alpine.
Burwell, Dr. A. G., Physician and Surgeon, Byron Center.
Bush, C. F., Farmer, S. 10, T. Cannon, P. O. Rockford.
Bush, Ralph, Farmer, S. 18, T. Grattan, P. O. Rockford.
Buskirk, W. H., Groceries, General Merchandise, Flour, Feed and Wood, Beverly. P. O. Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 4803-1 ring.
Buss, George, Harness and Shoemaker, Byron Center. Mr. Buss was born in Holland in 1849, and in 1882 settled in Kent County, Michi- gan. He is married to Catherine Froling.
Buth, Peter, Farmer, Fruit Grower and Dairyman, S. 20, T. Plainfield, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Butler, J. W., Farmer, S. 27, T. Nelson, P. O. Cedar Springs. 1880. Butler, Mrs. Malinda, Farmer, S. 36, T. Sparta, P. O. Sparta. Butler, W. E., Farmer, S. 36, T. Sparta, P. O. Sparta.
Buttrick, Mrs. Ella, Farmer, S. 14, T. Cascade, P. O. Ada.
Byers, F. M., Shoe Store, Grandville.
Byers, Marsh, Contractor and Builder, and Dealer in Real Estate and Loans, Coit Ave. and Avenue A, Grand Rapids. Bell Phone, Main 1424.
Bylsma, K., Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, No. 136 Powers St., cor. Kalamazoo Ave., Grand Rapids.
Bylsma, S. K., Tinning, Eave Troughing, Furnace Work, Gas Fitting and Pump Work, No. 364 Kalamazoo Ave., Grand Rapids. Phone Citi- zens 6695.
Byrne, Arthur, Farmer, S. 27, T. Grattan, P. O. Lowell.
Byrne, Austin, Farmer, S. 22, T. Grattan, P. O. Belding.
Byrne, Frank A., Farmer, S. 27, T. Grattan, P. O. Lowell.
Byrne, Melvin, Farmer, S. 28, T. Grattan, P. O. Lowell.
Byrne, Michael, Farmer, S. 11, T. Grattan, P. O. Belding.
Byrne, Mrs. J. R., Farmer, S. 20, T. Grattan, P. O. Cannonsburg.
Byrne, Rev. J. J., Pastor of St. Patricks Catholic Church of Parnell, S. 31, T. Grattan, P. O. Ada.
Byron Center Mill Co., (J. Westrate-C. Zwagerman) Flour and Feed Grinding, Byron Center.
Caine, Bert, Farmer, S. 16, T. Algoma, P. O. Sparta.
Caine, J. H., Farmer and Proprietor of Saw Mill, S. 16, T. Algoma, P. O. Sparta.
Calkins, F. E., Proprietor of Loftus Photo Co., No. 84 Canal St., Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 2084.
Calyer, N. J., Farmer, S. 33, T. Sparta, P. O. Sparta. Mr. Calyer was born on Long Island, Queens Co., New York, in 1821. He came to Kent County in 1843 and settled in Sparta Township, and is now the oldest settler living in the township. He was married March 28th, 1850.
Camburn, E. A., Farmer and Dairyman, S. 3, T. Wyoming, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Campbell, Colin P., Attorney at Law, Grand Rapids.
Campbell, F. J., Farmer, S. 1, T. Alpine, P. O. Alpine.
Campbell, James, Real Estate, Loans and Insurance, Room 6, Giant Cloth- ing Building, No. 22 Canal St., Grand Rapids. Phone Citizen 5599, Bell Main 1183.
Carlson, Charles G., Farmer, S. 2, T. Sparta, P. O. Sparta. Carlson, Reuben, Farmer, S. 15, T. Sparta, P. O. Sparta.
Carlton, Chas. N., Prop., The Madison. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars, No. 692 Madison Square, Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 3429, Bell Phone, South 539.
Carmody, Martin H., Attorney, Suite 329-330 New Houseman Building, Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 2474.
Carpenter, Arthur J., Farmer, S. 22, T. Byron, P. O. Ross. Mr. Carpen- ter was born in Kent County in 1872. He is married to Mary Wildman.
Carpenter, James J., Farmer, S. 21, T. Byron, P. O. Byron Center. Mr. Carpenter was born in New York in 1844, and in 1870 settled in Kent County, Michigan. He is a veteran of the civil war, having served from 1862 to 1865. He is married to Mary Goddard.
Carpenter, J. L., Farmer, S. 26, T. Sparta, P. O. Sparta.
Carr, William S., Farmer, S. 24, T. Sparta, P. O. Sparta.
Carrel, Isaac W., Prop. Hotel Carrel, Caledonia.
Carrigan, J. M., Farmer, S. 26, T. Caledonia, P. O. Alto. Mr. Carrigan was born in Scotland, and came to the United States in 1887. He settled in Kent County, Michigan, in 1904.
Carroll & Nichols, Attorneys at Law, 60-63 Wonderly Building, Grand Rapids.
Carver, Jas. M., Farmer and Fruit Grower, S. 34, T. Wyoming, P. O. Grand Rapids. Mr. Carver is a veteran of the Civil War.
Carveth, John, Attorney at Law, No. 86 S. Lafayette St., Grand Rapids. Casner, Nelson, Farmer, S. 5, T. Grattan, P. O. Rockford ..
Cate, T. Ten, Farmer, S. 22, T. Cannon, P. O. Belmont.
Caulfield, John, Real Estate and Loans, Hawkins Building, Cor. Ionia and Fulton Sts., Grand Rapids. Phone Citizens 1275. Caukin, M. E., Farmer, S. 22, T. Sparta, P. O. Sparta. Centilli, Andrew, Farmer, S. 25, T. Sparta, P. O. Sparta. Cerveny, August, Farmer, S. 11, T. Cascade, P. O. Ada.
Chadwick; Chas., Florist, No. 125 Monroe St., Grand Rapids. Phones 1186. Chaffee, Lyman and Mahalah, Farmers, S. 24, T. Ada, P. O. Ada. Chaffee, Thomas, Farmer, S. 24, T. Ada, P. O. Lowell. Chambers, E. A., Farmer, S. 16, T. Alpine, P. O. Alpine.
Chapel, W. A., Architect and Dealer in Real Estate, Rooms 548-549 Houseman Block, Grand Rapids.
Chapman & Woodworth, (Successors to J. P. Moran) Proprietors of Mor- ton House Livery, No 50 N. Division St., Grand Rapids. Phone 5324.
Chase, Chas. H., Farmer and Supervisor of Alpine Township, S. 16, T. Alpine, P. O. Grand Rapids. Cheney & Teeple, (Amherst B. Cheney-T. C. Teeple, ) Loaning and Col- lection Agency, Real Estate and Insurance, Sparta. Childs, Chas. E., Farmer, S. 31, T. Oakfield, P. O. Rockford. Mr. Childs was born in Kent County in 1854. Childs, Horace H., Manager, Childsdale Paper Mills, S. 2, T. Plainfield, P. O. Childsdale.
Chinnick, W. C., Billiard Parlors, Bowling Alleys and Cafe, No. 63 Pearl St., Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Christ, E. H., Civil Engineer, 7 Norris Block, Grand Rapids.
Christensen, Jens P., Farmer, S. 1, T. Spencer, P. O. Lincoln Lake. Christensen, N. P., Farmer, S. 24, T. Spencer, P. O. Lincoln Lake. 1879. Church, A. E., Farmer, S. 31, T. Algoma, P. O. Sparta.
Citizens Mutual Fire Insurance Co., of Kent, Allegan and Ottawa Counties. Office No. 77 Lyon St., Grand Rapids.
Citizens Telephone Co., (C. E. Tarte, Manager) Automatic Telephone, Grand Rapids.
City Rescue Mission, Melvin E. Trotter, Supt., Our Motto, "Everlastingly At It." "Jesus Saves" 7:30 Every Night, 70 and 72 Market St., Grand Rapids, Michigan.
City State Bank, (Hill, Watts & Co.) Lowell.
Clapperton & Owen, Lawyers, Michigan Trust Building, Grand Rapids. Clark, Edward, Farmer, S. 7, T. Cannon, P. O. Rockford.
Clark, Dr. J. A., Mansfield, Physician, Cascade.
Clark, Jess W., Fruit Grower and Proprietor of Poultry Farm, S. 15, T. Grand Rapids, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Clark's Business and Real Estate Exchange, James Gracey, Manager, Grand Rapids.
Cleland, R. J., Attorney at Law, 427-428 Houseman Building, Grand Rapids.
Clement, Alonzo, Farmer, S. 10, T. Walker, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Clingman, A. E., Veterinary Surgeon, Dutton, Mr. Clingman was born in Kent County, and is a graduate of the Grand Rapids Veterinary College.
Clinton, Mary, Farmer, S. 30, T. Ada, P. O. Ada.
Closterhouse, J. T., Real Estate, Loans and Insurance, No. 98 Monroe St., Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 5004, Bell Phone, Main 29. Coalter, Leonard, Farmer, S. 21, T. Tyrone, P. O. Kent City. 1880. Coats, M. B., Farmer, S. 3, T. Cannon, P. O. Rockford. Mr. Coats served in Co. C, 1st Michigan Engineers and Mechanics. Coffee, Watson, Farmer, S. 20, T. Alpine, P. O. Grand Rapids. Colby, F. H., Farmer, S. 10, T. Algoma, P. O. Cedar Springs. Colby, Ival, Farmer, S. 9, T. Algoma, P. O. Sparta. Cole, F. W., Farmer, S. 33, T. Sparta, P. O. Sparta.
Cole, Mr. and Mrs. A., Farmers, S. 33, T. Ada, P. O. Ada.
Coleman, J. D., Proprieter of Billiard and Pool Rooms and Lunch Counter, and Dealer in Cigars and Tobacco, Lowell.
Coleman, W. T., Farmer, S. 21, T. Algoma, P. O. Sparta.
Collar, Mrs. F. R., Retired, Cascade Springs, S. 10, T. Cascade, P. O. Ada.
Colligan, John, Farmer, S. 19, T. Ada, P. O. Ada.
Collins, David, Land Looker, No. 1140 Jefferson Ave., Grand Rapids.
Collins, Philander, Farmer, S. 13, T. Byron, P. O. West Carlisle. Mr. Collins was born in Michigan in 1856, and in 1872 settled in Kent County. . He has served as School Officer and Justice of the Peace. He is married to Celia Curran.
Collins, W. H., Farmer, S. 1, T. Alpine, P. O. Alpine.
Cometobed, Edward, Farmer, S. 6, T. Gaines, P. O. Grand Rapids, Mr. Cometobed was born in Kent County in 1873. He is married to Bessie Barnsen.'
Commercial Credit Co., Ltd., L. J. Stephenson, Manager, Michigan Credit Advices and Collections, Grand Rapids and Detroit.
Commercial Savings Bank, C. B. Kelsey, President; C. F. Young, Vice- President; H. N. Morrill, Cashier; General Banking, Grand Rapids. Concidine, J. D., Farmer, S. 16, T. Byron, P. O. Byron Center. Mr. Concidine was born in Michigan in 1853, and in 1858 settled in Kent County. He is married to Anna M. Higby.
Condon, David, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 2, T. Vergennes, P. O. Lowell.
Congdon, W. C., Dealer in Furniture, Cedar Springs. 1850. Mr. Congdon is a member of the village school board, has held the office of Vil- lage President and Trustee.
Conkey, Dr. L. L., Manager, Grand Rapids Medical College, and Sec'y. and Treas. Grand Rapids Veterinary College, Grand Rapids. Cook, Anthony, Farmer, S. 7, T. Ada, P. O. Grand Rapids. 1868. Mr. Cook served in the 14th Michigan Light Art. from the Fall of 1863 until July 3rd, 1865.
Cook, F. J., Cashier, Madison Square Bank, Grand Rapids.
Cook, George E., Hardware, Paints and Glass, No. 278 Fifth St., Corner Stockton, Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 2981.
Cook, P. T., Real Estate, S. 12, T. Wyoming, P. O. Grand Rapids. Cook, Samuel, Farmer, S. 33, T. Wyoming, P. O. Byron Center. Cooley, Geo. W., Harness Maker, Sparta.
Cooley, J. P., Farmer, S, 14, T. Caledonia, P. O. Alto. 1851.
Coon, George T., Farmer, S. 7, T. Walker, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Cooper, H. S., Postmaster, Carpenter, Contractor and Builder, Byron Center.
Copeland, George J., Farmer, S. 16, T. Grand Rapids, P. O. Grand Rap- ids.
Corbin, George H .; (Holt & Corbin) Michigan Store and office Fixture Co., 519-521 N. Ottawa St., Grand Rapids, Mich. . Mr. Corbin was born in Monroe Co., New York, October 8, 1851.
Cordes, C. J., Proprietor Hotel Maine, Electric Lighted, Steam Heated and all Modern Improvements, Rockford. Corkery, E. J., Funeral Director, No. 124 Barclay St., Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone, 1389.
Corkins, Warren, Farmer, S. 10, T. Wyoming, P. O. Grand Rapids. Corporon, John E., Farmer, S. 16, T. Walker, P. O. Grand Rapids. Corrigan, John, Farmer, S. 22, T. Grattan, P. O. Lowell.
Corrigan, Patrick, Farmer, S. 20, T. Grattan, P. O. Cannonsburg. Corstange, Martin, Farmer, S. 12, T. Paris, P. O. Grand Rapids. Costello, James, Farmer, S. 31, T. Grattan, P. O. Ada. Cowan, Ora E., Farmer, S. 6, T. Grattan, P. O. Rockford.
Cowan, Otho C., Farmer, S. 1, T. Cannon, P. O. Rockford.
Cowens, Harmon, Under Sheriff of Kent County, S. 36, T. Paris, P. O. Grand Rapids. Office in County Building.
Cowles, Carey M., Farmer, S. 13, T. Nelson, P. O. Sand Lake. Mr. Cowles was born in Kent County in 1876.
Cox, John, Farmer, S. 23, T. Cascade, P. O. McCords. Cramer, John, Farmer, S. 29, T. Cannon. P. O. Belmont.
Cram, James L., Farmer, S. 12, T. Sparta, P. O. Sparta. Mr. Cram served in Co. A, 3rd Mich. Vol.
Crane & Norris, Attorneys, 1005-1009 Michigan Trust Building, Grand Rapids.
Cranmer, C. L., Farmer, S. 9, T. Sparta, P. O. Alpine. Cranston, Gardner, Farmer, S. 15, T. Plainfield, P. O. Belmont. Creque, John R., Manager, Godfrey Estate, Grand Rapids. Crevling, N. B., Farmer, S. 12, T. Alpine, P. O. Alpine.
Crissman, Clay, Farmer, S. 13, T. Plainfield, P. O. Belmont.
Crocker, A. J., Farmer, S. 14, T. Byron, P. O. Byron Center. Mr. Crocker was born in Ohio in 1846, and in 1856 settled in Kent County, Michigan. He was united in marriage to Charlotte Harvey., Crosbie, M. H., Farmer, S. 33, T. Plainfield, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Crosby, J. S. & Co., Insurance, offices, Barnhart Building, 23-33 N. Ionia St., Cor. Louis, Grand Rapids. Telephones, Bell 244 Main, Citi- zens 5224.
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Cross, Eli, Wholesale and Retail Florist, 25 Monroe St., Green Houses, Ashland Ave. and Union St., one block north of E. Leonard St., Grand Rapids.
Crook, Albert and J. W., Farmers, S. 29, T. Sparta, P O. Sparta. Crowley, Charles, Farmer, S. 20, T. Sparta, P. O. Sparta. Crowley, J., Farmer, S. 28, T. Sparta, P. O. . Sparta. Mr. Crowley en- listed at the age of 16 years in the 1st Mich. Light Art. . Crowley, John L., Farmer, S. 17, T. Sparta, P. O. Sparta. Crowley, -Myran, Farmer, Sparta.
Crowley, Wm., Farmer, S. 13, T. Sparta, P. O. Sparta.
Crozier, Ernest A., County Treasurer, Grand Rapids.
Crumback, Walter I. S., Farmer, S. 25, T. Gaines, P. O. Caledonia. Mr. Crumback was born in Kent County in 1864.
Crumley, Rev. James, Clergyman, S. 32, T. Cascade, P. O. Grand Rapids. Cuddington, E. L., Farmer, S. 25, T. Tyrone, P. O. Kent City. Cummings, Wm., Farmer and Fruit Grower, S. 30, T. Walker, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Curtis, F. D., Real Estate, Insurance and Loans, No. 21, Canal St., Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 1656.
Curtis, T. B., Farmer and Justice of the Peace, S. 35, T. Paris, P. O. Grand Rapids. Mr. Curtis was born.in Georgetown, Ottawa Co., Mich., June 23, 1863, and located at his present home April 25, 1905. He was married Oct. 31, 1888, to Bell M. McEaachron. .. Curtiss, C. E., Salesman, S. 7, T. Paris, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Curtiss, Mrs. M. M., S. 7, T. Paris, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Cusick, Thomas M., Real Estate, Loans and Insurance, 333-335 Houseman Block, Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 1455.
Cutler, Charles J., Farmer, S. 22, T. Lowell, P. O. Lowell.
Cutler, F. D., Farmer, S. 6, T. Gaines, P. O. Byron Center. Mr. Cutler was born in Kent County in 1869. He has served as school treasurer. He is married to Myrtle E. Soper.
Cutler, J. I., Farmer, S. 7, T. Gaines, P. O. Byron Center. Mr. Cutler was born in New York in 1836, and in 1851 settled in Kent County, Michigan. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Co. G., 3rd Michigan Infantry, and was discharged in 1865. He was married to Elizabeth Church.
Daily News, The, Evening Paper, John William Hunter, Editor and Pub- lisher, Grand Rapids.
Dale, Henry, Farmer and Path Master, S. 3, T. Oakfield, P. O. Harvard. 1906.
Damskey, A. S., Real Estate and Insurance, No. 204 Fourth St., Grand Rapids. Danhof, James J., Law Office, 425-426 Widdicomb Building, No. 34 Monroe St., Grand Rapids. Citizens and Bell Phones 1366. Daniels, J. S., Real Estate, 38-39 Powers Opera Block, Grand Rapids. Phone 5335.
Daning, Dick, Farmer, S. 23, T. Byron, P O. Ross. Mr. Daning was born in Michigan in 1874, and in 1898 settled in Kent County. He is married, and is prominent in local affairs.
Darling, Fred R., Farmer, S. 14, T. Paris, P. O. Grand Rapids. Mr. Darling was born in Kent County in 1859. Davenport, Fred., Farmer, S. 11, T. Alpine, P. O. Grand Rapids. Davenport, W. T., Farmer, S. 30, T. Plainfield, P. O. Grand Rapids. Davis, Elzy, Farmer, S. 1. T. Cannon, P. O. Rockford.
Davis, Eugene, Grower of Grand Rapids Lettuce, No. 470 Kalamazoo Ave., Grand Rapids. "Citizens Phone 2014.
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