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O'Harrow, C. R., Farmer, S. 26, T. Lowell, P. O. Lowell.
Ocker & Ford Manufacturing Co., Interior Finish, Paneling, Stairwork, Etc., Grand Rapids, Telephones: Citizens 458; Mich., West 158. Olbinski Bros., (R. S .- E. R .- Frank, ) Farmers, S. 16, T. Plainfield, P. O. Belmont.
Old National Bank, J. M. Barnett, President; H. J. Hollister, Vice-Presi- dent; C. H. Hollister, Cashier; F. S. Coleman, Ass't Cashier. Gen- eral Banking, Grand Rapids.
Oldfield, George, Millwright, Carpenter and Wood-Worker; (with Butter- worth & Low) S. 4, T. Grand Rapids, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Olds, Ransom, Farmer, S. 25, T. Sparta. P. O. Sparta.
Oliver, Wm. H., Farmer, S. 31, T. Alpine, P. O. Grand Rapids. Olson, John, Farmer, S. 36, T. Ada, P. O. Ada.
O'Meara, F. J., Dealer in Meats, Byron Center.
Onan, A. J., Farmer, S. 17, T. Lowell, P. O. Lowell.
Onan, Seward and Samuel, Farmers, S. 17, T. Lowell, P. O. Lowell.
Oosterhouse, Henry, Farmer, S. 28, T. Paris, P. O. Grand Rapids. Mr. Oosterhouse was born in Netherlands Sept. 7th, 1855, and in June, 1867, came to America. He resided in Grand Rapids for four months and then located in Paris Township. He is married to Alice Plaggemyer. Mr. and Mrs. Oosterhouse are the parents of seven children, four sons and three daughters.
Oosting, M., Farmer and Fruit Grower, S. 27, T. Plainfield, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Orlop, M. W., Farmer, S. 15, T. Cascade, P. O. Ada.
Orton, Jesse F., Attorney at Law, 326-328 Houseman Building, Grand Rapids. Citizens Telephone 2650; Residence, 4094. Osborn, Albert, Farmer, S. 19, T. Lowell, P. O. Lowell.
Ossewaarde, Martin, Manager, Alta Dale Dairy Farm, S. 29, T. Ada, P. O. Ada.
Osterhouse, Jacob, Farmer, Butcher and Manager, Pastoor Bros.' Stock Yards. Fat Stock Purchased; Highest Prices Paid. S. 14, T. Paris, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Ostrum, Ed., Farmer, S, 5, T. Sparta, P. O. Kent City.
Otte Brothers American Laundry, Main Office and Works, 424 to 436 S. : Division St., Grand Rapids.
Ottenwess, B., Farmer, S. 10, T. Walker, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Otterbacher, Gottlob, Farmer, S. 28, T. Spencer, P. O. Harvard. 1868. Overholt, Rufus, Farmer, S. 16, T. Gaines, P. O. Dutton. Mr. Overholt was born in Ohio in 1863. He has served as Justice of the Peace for one term. He is married to Ida Hammond.
Owen, Geo. F., Manufacturer of the Grand Rapids Acetylene Gas Gener- ator, No. 75 Lyon St., Grand Rapids.
Pass, Mrs. P., Postmistress of Alpine and Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions, Hardware and Tinware, Alpine.
Paine & Bloomer, Farm Lands and Loans, Grand Rapids.
Palace Livery Co., Hacks, Broughams and Fancy Livery, 33-35-37 E. Bridge St., Grand Rapids. Phones: Citizens 5473. Bell, M. 473. Palmer, Charles, Farmer, S. 5, T. Algoma, P. O. Sparta.
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Palmer Co., W. Millard, Booksellers and Stationers, Grand Rapids. Pant, Thos,, Farmer, S. 5, T. Lowell, P. O. Ada.
Pantlind, J. Boyd, Proprietor of The Morton, American Plan, and Hotel Pantlind, European Plan, Grand Rapids. Hotel Ottawa, Ottawa Beach, Michigan, Summer Resort.
Parker, Chas. F., Farmer, S. 28, T. Gaines, P. O. Caledonia. Mr. Parker was born in Michigan in 1871, and in 1895 settled in Kent County. He has served four terms as supervisor. He is married to Nettie Bowman.
Parle, John, Farmer, S. 14, T. Grattan, P. O. Belding.
Parmeter, James H., Farmer and Supervisor, S. 34, T. Courtland, P. O. Rockford. 1858.
Parsons, E., Brick Layer, Grand Rapids. Parsons, Mrs. E., Grand Rapids.
Passink, Peter, Cement Walks, Steps, Driveways, Etc., No. 1251 E. Bridge St., Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 2173.
Patterson, E. H., Real Estate and Insurance, No. 1288 S. Division St., Grand Rapids.
Patten, Geo. L., Farmer, S. 35, T. Alpine, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Patterson, G. M., Farmer, S. 5, T. Cascade, P. O. Ada. Patrick, R. L., Farmer, S. 26, T. Cannon, P. O. Cannonsburg.
Patterson, M. L., Farmer, S. 13, T. Paris, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Patterson, Robert B., Farmer and School Teacher, S. 24, T. Paris, P. O. Grand Rapids. Mr. Patterson was born in Paris Township, Kent County, Michigan Aug. 15th, 1863. Feb. 18th, 1886, he was united in marriage to Miss N. Wilbur. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson are the parents of one son.
Patterson, W. A., Farmer, S. 17, T. Cascade, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Paul, John, Dealer in Real Estate, East Grand Rapids, P. O. Station F, Grand Rapids.
Paulsen, Peter C., Farmer, S. 2, T. Spencer, P. O. Lincoln Lake. Mr. Paulsen was born in Denmark in 1857, and in 1894 settled in Kent County, Michigan. He has served as Township Treasurer and School Director.
Pearce & Clark, Real Estate, No. 99 N. Ottawa St., Grand Rapids. Citi- zens Phone 4116.
Pearce, J. A., Farmer, Fruit Grower and Apiarist, S. 3, T. Grand Rapids, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Peckham, A. H., Farmer, S. 6, T. Plainfield, P. O. Belmont.
Peck, A. L., Farmer, S. 33, T. Cannon, P. O. Ada.
Peck, Philo T., Farmer, S. 6, T. Walker, P. O. Grand Rapids. Mr. Peck served in Co. F, 2nd Mich. Cav.
Peel, Thomas, Fruit Grower, S. 34, T. Plainfield, P. O. Grand Rapids. Pennell, J. W., Retired, S. 13, T. Wyoming, P. O. Grand Rapids. No. 1173 Division St., Grand Rapids. Penninga, B. and Henry, Farmers and Fruit Growers, S. 33, T. Ada, P. O. Ada.
Pennington, Warren, Farmer, S. 4, T. Cannon, P. O. Rockford. Pennington, W. R., Farmer, S. 9, T. Algoma, P. O. Cedar Springs. People's Savings Bank, Thos. Hefferan, President; W. Alden Smith, Vice- President; Geo. E. Luther, Cashier; M. D. Hoogesteger, Ass't Cashier. General Banking, Grand Rapids.
Peppler, Dr.J. F., Physician and Surgeon, Byron Center. 1906. Perry, A. E., Carpenter, Contractor and Builder, S. 21, T. Plainfield, P. O. Belmont.
Perry, C. Guy, Special Agent, The Royal Insurance Co., Liverpool, Eng., Leading Fire Company of the World, Lowell, Michigan.
Perry, Milton M., Attorney at Law, Solicitor in Chancery, Pension At- torney and Dealer in Real Estate and Loans, Lowell.
Peters, L. K., Farmer, S. 26, T. Ada, P. O. Ada.
Petersen, Carl F., Farmer and Proprietor of Ever Green Farm, S. 2, T. Spencer, P. O. Lincoln Lake. Mr. Petersen was born in Denmark in 1845, and in 1881 settled in Kent County, Michigan.
Petersen, John, Farmer, S. 1, T. Spencer, P. O. Trufant. Mr. Petersen was born in Denmark-in 1855, and in 1884 settled in Kent County, Michigan.
Petersen, John H., Farmer and Dairyman, S. 26, T. Spencer, P. O. Lin- coln Lake. Mr. Petersen was born in Denmark in 1848, and in 1879 settled in Kent County, Michigan.
Peterson, J. A., Farmer and Carpenter, S. 21, T. Algoma, P. O. Rock- ford. Peterson, P. J., Farmer, S. 15, T. Oakfield, P. O. Harvard. Mr. Peter- son was born in Sweden in 1862, and in 1882 settled in Kent County, Mich.
Pettingall, Joseph, Farmer, S. 22, T. Byron, P. O. Byron Center. Mr. Pettingall was born in Ohio in 1841, and in 1900 settled in Kent County, Michigan. In February, 1864, he enlisted in Co, H, 12th Mich. Infty., and was discharged in March, 1866. He is married to Elizabeth Bear.
Pettis, Edwin, Farmer, S. 21, T. Ada, P. O. Ada. Phelps, Wm., Farmer, S. 24, T. Algoma, P. O. Rockford.
Phillips, Pleasant, Attorney at Law, No. 219 Widdicomb Building, Grand Rapids.
Phillips, William, Township Clerk, Farmer and Fruit Grower, S. 17, T. Grand Rapids, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Phillips, W. W., Notary Public, Cedar Springs. 1875. Mr. Phillips has served as Clerk of Township, Justice of the Peace and Village Treasurer.
Pickett, Geo. W., Farmer and Breeder of Registered Aberdeen Angus Cattle, S. 33, T. Gaines, P. O. Caledonia. Mr. Pickett was born in Kent County in 1862. He is married to Stella Gill.
Pierce, C. B., Breeder of Registered Jersey Cattle and Fancy Poultry, S. 10, T. Walker, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Pierce, Walter, Farmer, S. 27, T. Grand Rapids, P. O. Grand Rapids. Pierson, Geo. H. and Cora A., Proprietors of Oakdale Fruit Farm, S. 4, T. Plainfield, P. O. Belmont.
Pillen, W. H., Farmer, S. 34, T. Vergennes, P. O. Lowell.
Pinyon, S. G., Farmer and Fruit Grower, S. 34, T. Plainfield, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Pissot, Henry, Farmer, S. 7, T. Plainfield, P. O. Belmont.
Pitsch, John, Farmer, S. 31, T. Byron, P. O. Byron Center, Mr. Pitsch was born in Kent County in 1876. He is married to Sophia Steffes. Pixley, A. R., Farmer and Highway Commissioner, S. 15, T. Plainfield, P. O. Belmont.
Platte and Latzek, Funeral Directors and Embalmers, No. 194 4th St., Grand Rapids. Bell Phone, 168 West.
Pletcher, D. E., Farmer, S. 10, T. Lowell, P. O. Lowell.
Pleune, Peter H., Fruit Grower, S. 15, T. Grand Rapids, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Ploeg, Harry, Farmer, Custom Feed Grinder and Claim Adjuster, Pere Marquette Rail Road Co., S. 9, T. Paris, P. O. Grand Rapids. Plumb's Sons, H. D., (C. H. Plumb-A. J. Plumb) Department Store. Proprietors, Mill Creek Mills, Mill Creek. Citizens Phone 5519-1 Ring.
Polega, Jos., Farmer, S. 4, T. `Plainfield, P. O. Sparta. Ponting, B., Farmer, Florist and Proprietor of Green House, S. 32, T. Walker, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Pope, Wm., Farmer, S. 5, T. Algoma, P. O. Sparta. Porter, Benj. C., Farmer and Cashier, South Grand Rapids State Bank, S. 10, T. Wyoming, P. O. Grand Rapids. Porter, James F., Farmer, S 27, T. Wyoming, P. O. Grand Rapids. Post, Edwin, Farmer, S. 8, T. Plainfield, P. O. Belmont.
Post, Frank, Farmer, S. 8, T. Plainfield, P. O. Belmont.
Post, Harry D., Farmer, S. 16, T. Plainfield, P. O. Belmont.
Potts, Win., Farmer, S. 6, T. Cannon, P. O. Rockford. Poutsma, John, Farmer, S. 22, T. Paris, P. O. Grand Rapids. Powell, Christ, Farmer, S. 21, T. Algoma, P. O. Rockford.
Powell, Geo. A., General Real Estate, No. 485 S. Division St., Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 1819. Bell Phone, Main 1061.
Powell, O. F., Retired, S. 24, T. Grand Rapids, P. O. Address, No. 199 Sherman St., Grand Rapids. Powers-Tyson Printing Co., Pearl Street Bridge, Grand Rapids. Both Phones 2222. Powers, John E., Farmer, S. 24, T. Grand Rapids, P. O. Grand Rapids. Mr. Powers is proprietor of Felside Farm.
Powers, John W., Attorney at Law, 48-50 Third Floor Houseman Bldg., Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone, Office 1455. Residence 3037. Powers, Wm. T., President, Powers Theater Building Ass'n, Theatre, Offices and Stores 47-63 Pearl St., Grand Rapids.
Pratt, C. & Son, Dealers in Feed, Hay, Wood, Stock and Poultry Feed, No. 1 Newberry St., Grand Rapids.
Pratt, Geo. E., Farmer, S. 7, T. Walker, P. O. Grand Rapids. Preston, John, Farmer, S. 8, T. Walker, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Prince, Arthur C., Farmer, S. 35, T. Sparta, P. O. Sparta. Mr. Prince served in Co. E, 21st Mich. Vol. Infty. He enlisted as a private and was discharged a Brevet Major.
Provin, C. A., Farmer, S. 16, T. Cannon, P. O. Rockford.
Provin, F. J., Real Estate, Loans and Insurance, No. 103 Monroe St., Grand Rapids. Phone 5891.
Provin, L. S., Real Estate, Loans and Insurance, Grand Rapids. Citi- zens Phone 5101.
Pugh, J. A., Farmer, S. 32, T. Alpine, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Purchase, Willard, General Merchant, S. 30, T. Gaines, P. O. Ross. Mr. Purchase was born in Michigan in 1862, and in 1892 settled in Kent County.
Purdy, C. B., Farmer and Dairyman, Sparta. Purdy, Chas. S., Farmer, S. 14, T. Grattan, P. O. Belding.
Putman, A. W., Dealer in General Merchandise, S. 5, T. Algoma, P. O. Sparta.
Putman, B. H., Proprietor of Lowns Landing Resort, Boat Livery and Shooting Gallery, and Dealer in Groceries, Confectionery, Cigars and Ice Cream, S. 7, T. Algoma, P. O. Sparta.
Putman, C. C., Farmer, S. 32, T. Alpine, P O. Grand Rapids.
Putnam, B. W., Farmer and Dairyman, S. 12, T. Walker, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Putnam, R. W., Farmer, S. 9, T. Wyoming, P. O. Grandville.
Putt, Oliver, Farmer, S. 35, T. Wyoming, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Pyard, M. J., Farmer, S. 35, T. Alpine, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Quiggle, Frank D., Farmer, S. 13, T. Cascade, P. O. Ada,
Quigley, J. F., Dealer in Lands and Lumber, East St. and Pere Mar- quette Rail Road, Grand Rapids.
Raap, Bruno, Farmer and Fruit Grower, S. 2, T. Walker, P. O. Grand Rapids. Rapp, Frank H., Farmer and Dairyman, S. 30, T. Walker, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Rappleyea, J. B., Farmer, S. 17, T. Plainfield, P. O. Belmont.
Rathbone, A. D., Manager, Aldine Grate and Mantel Co., S. 2, T. Wy- oming, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Rathbun, Chas. B., Farmer, S. 16, T. Paris, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Rathbun, Mrs. Margaret, Farmer, S. 31, T. Courtland, P. O. Rockford. 1866.
Ray, Lyman G., Farmer and Clerk of Cannon Township, S. 11, T. Can- non, P. O. Rockford.
Rawlings, Fred. T., Farmer, S. 12, T, Byron, P. O. Byron Center. Mr. Rawlings was born in Kent County in 1863. He is married to Ret- ta McClenithen.
Raymond, V. S., Real Estate, Lowell.
Reber, Frank H., Proprietor of Reber's Pavilion, East Grand Rapids. P. O. Station F, Grand Rapids.
Rector, A. B., Farmer, S. 22, T. Algoma, P. O. Rockford.
Rector, B. D., Farmer, S. 35, T. Algoma, P. O. Rockford.
Reed, C. L. & Co., Pay cash for Apples, Peaches, Beans, Cabbage, Etc., No. 30-32 N. Market St., Grand Rapids.
Reed, Leonard A., Farmer and Dairyman, S. 2, T. Nelson, P. O. Sand Lake. 1893.
Reed, Thomas E., Proprietor of Manhattan Beach, Summer Resort and Bathing Beach. Meals, Lunches and Soft Drinks, Confectionery and Cigars, East Grand Rapids, P. O. Station F, Grand Rapids. Mr. Reed is Township Supervisor.
Rempis & Gallmeyer Foundry Co., Iron, Brass and Aluminum Castings, 60-88 N. Front St., Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 1509. Bell Phone W. 7.
Renihan, Joseph, Attorney and Counselor, Tower Block, Grand Rapids. Bell Phone W. 214. Citizens Phone 1976. Mr. Renihan was born in Walker Township, Kent County, Michigan, and is a graduate of the University of Michigan. He served as President of the Common Council and Vice-Mayor of the City of Grand Rapids from May 1st, 1905 to May 1st, 1906. He was elected alderman from the 9th ward for five successive terms, from May 1st, 1899 to May 1st, 1909. He also holds the office of Chairman of Finance Committee of the Board of Supervisors of Kent County, 1907-08, and Chairman of Finance Ways and Means Committee of Common Council of the ' City of Grand Rapids, 1905-08 ..
Rennells, Stephen, Farmer, S. 35, T. Grattan, P. O. Lowell.
Renwick & Avery, (C. A. Renwick-N. Fred. Ayery, ) Real Estate, No. 45 Pearl St., Grand Rapids. Phone 5685.
Retan, A. E., Contractor and Builder, No. 830 Sutton Ave., Grand Rapids. Retting, J. L., (Evans & Retting Lbr. Co.,) East Grand Rapids, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Reusser, G., Farmer and Highway Commissioner, S. 27-14, T. Vergennes, P. O. Lowell.
Reusser, Benedicht, Farmer, S. 27-14, T. Vergennes, P. O. Lowell.
Reusser, Rosiena, Farmer, S. 23, T. Vergennes, P. O. Lowell.
Reyburn, John J., Farmer, S. 4, T. Algoma, P. O. Cedar Springs. . Reyburn, R. G., Farmer, S. 7, T. Algoma, P. O. Sparta.
Reynolds, A. J., Justice of the Peace, Farmer, Breeder of Poland China Hogs, and Proprietor of Clover Dale Farm, S. 32, T. Oakfield, P. O. Rockford. 1866.
Reynolds, Chas., Farmer, S. 18, T. Lowell, P. O. Lowell. Reynolds, Geo. N., Farmer and Proprietor of "Breeze Rest," S. 9, T. Plainfield, P. O. Belmont.
Reynolds, H. M., Roofing Co., Manufacturers, Grand Rapids.
Reynolds, Wm. W., Farmer, S. 19, T. Lowell, P. O. Lowell. Rhodes, F. B., Photographer, Photos, Views and Portrait Work, Lowell. Rice, Chas. J., Farmer, S. 27, T. Sparta, P. O. Sparta. Richardson, Geo. H., Farmer, S. 11, T. Paris, P. O. Grand Rapids. Richmond, Elmer E., Farmer, S. 14, T. Vergennes, P. O. Lowell. Richter, Rev. Jean Paul, Pastor of Bostwick Lake Congregational Church, S. 14, T. Cannon, P. O. Rockford.
Rinehart, F. E., Farmer, S. 21, T. Algoma, P. O. Rockford. Rinehart, F. N., Farmer, S. 20, T. Algoma, P. O. Rockford. Rish, George, Gardener and Teaming, S. 7, T. Paris, P. O. Grand Rapids. Rish, Peter, Farmer, S. 24, T. Algoma, P. O. Edgerton. Rish, William, Farmer, S. 28, T. Cascade, P. O. Ada.
Rivett, Ed., Farmer and Manager of E. S. De Cou, S. 23, T. Nelson, P. O. Cedar Springs. 1887. Roberts, A. E., Farmer, S. 5, T. Sparta, P. O. Kent City.
Roberts, H., Farmer and Fruit Grower, S. 32, T. Walker, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Roberts, N. H., Farmer, S. 5, T. Cannon, P. O. Rockford.
Robertson Co., The W. C., Commercial Agency, Rooms 29-30-33, No. 11 Canal St., Grand Rapids. Telephone 2229.
Robinson, Chas., Proprietor, Hotel Sparta, opposite P. M. Depot. Livery in connection, Sparta, Both Phones.
Rockford State Bank, E. W. Johnson, President; A. T. Slaght, Vice- President; J. L. Snyder, Vice-President; E. C. Johnson, Cashier. Capital $20,000, Rockford.
Roelofs, George, Insurance and Real Estate, No. 29 Canal St., Grand Rapids. Telephone 5187. Roelofs, Ralph, Dealer in Meats, Byron Center.
Roeper, Wm., Farmer and Dairyman, S. 35, T. Ada, P. O. Ada, Roesink, Wm., Farmer, S. 17, T. Walker, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Rogalewski, Theodore, Farmer, S. 6, T. Nelson, P. O. Sand Lake.
Rogers, Eugene, Proprietor of Livery, Hacks and Boarding Stables, No. 107 Goodrich and Grandville Ave., Grand Rapids.
Rogers, Chas., Farmer, S. 36, T. Sparta, P. O. Sparta. Rogers, E. H., Farmer, S. 33, T. Alpine, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Rogers, I. F., Farmer, S. 28, T. Alpine, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Rodgers & Rodgers, Lawyers, 233-234-235 Houseman Building, Grand Rapids.
Rolf, Alva, Farmer, S. 8, T. Lowell, P. O. Lowell. Mr. Rolf was born in Lowell July 23rd, 1840, and located on his present place in 1864. In October, 1861, he enlisted in Co. C, 1st Mich. Lancers. He re- enlisted July 30th, 1862, in Co. B, 21st Mich. Infty., and was dis- charged Feb. 13th, 1863. June 30th, 1864, he was married to Elec- ta Jane Burch. Five children were born to this union, three of whom are living, two sons and one daughter.
Ronan, John, Farmer, S. 10, T. Grand Rapids, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Ronan, N. P., Proprietor of Creston Dairy Farm, S. 15, T. Grand Rapids, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Ronan, P. F., Livery, Boarding and Sale Stable, No. 610-612 S. Division St., Grand Rapids. Citizens Telephone 5196. Bell 196 South. Root, G. H., Farmer, S. 1, T. Alpine, P. O. Alpine. Root, J. M., Farmer, S. 12, T. Alpine, P. O. Alpine.
Roos, Charles W., Farmer, S. 31, T. Walker, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Rose Veterinary Hospital, D. W. Rose, Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist, No. 128 E. Fulton St., Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 5586.
Rose, James, Proprietor of Swimming School, Reeds Lake. Learn to swim at Rose's, East Grand Rapids, P. O. Station F, Grand Rapids.
Rose, S. M., Contractor, Builder and Dealer in Real Estate, No. 305 Ann St., Grand Rapids.
Rose, Wesley, Market Gardener, S. 3, T. Walker, P. O. Grand Rapids. Ross, Gilbert J., Farmer, S. 18, T. Plainfield, P. O. Belmont.
Ross, H. J., Real Estate, East Grand Rapids. P. O. Station F, Grand Rapids.
Ross & Gezon, Produce and Commission Brokers, Office No. 3 S. Ionia St., Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 2587. Bell, Main 782.
Ross, William H., Village Marshal and Deputy Sheriff, East Grand Rap- ids, P. O. Station F, Grand Rapids.
Roth, Rinehart, Farmer, S. 32, T. Alpine, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Rowland, A. B., Farmer, S. 17, T. Lowell, P. O. Lowell.
- Rowland, Frank S., Farmer, S. 7, T. Grattan, P. O. Rockford.
Rowson James, Real Estate, No. 43 Pearl St., Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 2073.
Rudell Creamery, Manufacturers of Ice Cream, Fancy Creamery Butter and Cheese, No. 41 S. Division St., Grand Rapids. Both Phones. Rudy, W. H., Farmer, S. 31, T. Plainfield, P. O. Grand Rapids. Ruehs, F. W., Farmer, S. 17, T. Caledonia, P. O. Caledonia. 1867. Rumsey, J. L., Civil Engineer, 223 Houseman Block, Grand Rapids. Russell, Hon. Huntley, State Senator, 17th District, Grand Rapids. Ruthven, Edwin, Solicitor, S. 7, T. Paris, P. O. Grand Rapids. Mr. Ruthven was born in Ohio in 1852, and in 1899 settled in Kent County, Michigan. He is married to Mary Ann Grave.
Rutman, D. F., Farmer, S. 11, T. Byron, P. O. Byron Center. Mr. Rut- man was born in Massachusetts in 1849, and in 1880 settled in Kent County, Michigan. He is married to Viola G. Baker.
Ryket, Hannah M., Farmer, S. 31, T. Ada, P. O. Ada. Ryket, Ernest W., Photographer, S. 31, T. Ada, P. O. Ada.
Rypens, F. A., Farmer, S. 21, T. Walker, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Rypens, Henry C., Farmer, S. 16, T. Walker, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Rypma, A., Farmer, S. 11, T. Paris, P. O. Grand Rapids. Mr. Rypma was born in Holland, Nov. 23rd, 1869; came to America in March, 1893, and located in Grand Rapids. He located where he is now living in March, 1897. He was married to Annie Baar March 18th, 1897.
Ryskamp Bros., Wall Paper and Painters' Supplies, No. 349 East Street, Corner Baxter, Grand Rapids. Telephones Citizens 1237. Bell, Main 1365. Ryskamp, H., Deputy City Marshal, No. 165 Kalamazoo Ave., Grand Rapids.
Salm, Peter Jr., wholesale and Retail Dealer in Meats, S. 4, T. Paris, P. O. Grand Rapids. Sargent, A. C., Farmer and Breeder of Poultry, S. 34, T. Walker, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Saunders, L. B. & Co., Insurance, Real Estate and Loans, The Herald Building, No. 188 E. Fulton St., Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 3110. Bell, Main 29.
Saur, August, Farmer, S. 18, T. Alpine, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Saur, Frank, Farmer, S. 8, T. Sparta, P. O. Sparta.
Schafer, Fred. A. & Joseph H., Farmers and Butchers, S. 17, T. Plain- field, P. O. Belmont.
Schaich, John, Farmer, S. 27, T. Wyoming, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Schantz Bros. & Palmer Co., Farm Implements, Carriages, Harness, Robes and Blankets, No. 9-11 W. Bridge St., and 10-12 N. Front St., Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 5849. Bell, West 138. Scheidel, C. A., Farmer, S. 4, T. Alpine, P. O. Sparta.
Schenck, J. M., Farmer and Township Supervisor, S. 5, T. Cascade, P.O. Ada.
Schiedel, Samuel, Farmer, S. 20, T. Solon, P. O. Cedar Springs, 1878. Schindler, Chas, and Wm., Farmers, S. 33, T. Alpine, P. O. Grand Rapids. Schindler, Joseph, Farmer, S: 32, T. Alpine, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Schmidt, Chas. & Bros., Monuments, No. 104 W. Bridge St., Grand Rapids. Telephone 348.
Schmidt, Wm., Farmer, S. 20, T. Lowell, P. O. Lowell. Schmidt, Wm. H., Farmer, S. 19, T. Lowell, P. O. Lowell.
Scholpp, Fred., Farmer, S. 6, T. Cannon, P. O. Rockford.
Schols, James, Florist, No. 672 W. Leonard St., Grand Rapids. Telephone 1126. School District No. 8, E. D. Thomas, S. 5, T. Grand Rapids, P. O. Grand Rapids. Schoonfield, John, Real Estate, Grand Rapids.
Schornstein, R. M., Lumber, Lath and Shingles, Corner First Ave. and M. C. R. R., Grand Rapids. Office Phone, Citizens 5773. Bell Phone, Main 1104. Residence Phone, Citizens 5057.
Schneider, H., Company, Manufacturers of Cigars and Wholesale Tobacco- nists, Sales Office and Retail Store No. 39 Monroe St , Grand Rapids. Schramm, L. B., Retired, No. 521 Cherry St., Grand Rapids.
Schrick, Frank, Farmer, S. 34, T. Alpine, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Schroeder, Louis, Farmer, S. 32, T. Caledonia, P. O. Caledonia, Mr. Schroeder was born in . Germany and settled in Kent County, Michigan, in 1871.
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Schulte, Joseph, Farmer, S. 7, T. Walker, P. O. Grand Rapids. Schultz, J. D., Farmer, S. 25, T. Sparta, P. O. Sparta. Schuster, W. F., Farmer, S. 18, T. Sparta, P. O. Sparta.
Schwinden, Mrs. Winefred L., Retired, S. 28, T. Ada, P. O. Ada. Schwader, Fredericka, Farmer, S. 34, T. Lowell, P. O. Lowell.
Schwander, William, Farmer, S. 23, T. Byron, P. O. Byron Center. Mr. Schwander settled in Kent County in 1891. He is married to Ida Chiverton.
Scoby, Burton, Assistant City Marshal, Grand Rapids.
Scott Hardware Co., Dealers in General Hardware, Glass, Tinware, Tools, Heavy and Shelf Hardware, Screens, Doors, Sash, Cutlery, Saws, Axes, Shovels, Hoes, Paints, Oils and Brushes; Creamery Cans and Cream Separators. Exclusive Dealers in Jewel and Majestic Ranges. We do all kinds of Tin Work, Roofing and Furnace Jobs. Good Goods at Honest Prices, Lowell.
Scott, E. E., News Dealer and Household Specialties, Cor. Canal and Lyon Streets, Grand Rapids.
Scott, Winfield, Farmer, S. 12, T. Plainfield, P. O. Rockford.
Scribner Brothers, Real Estate, Insurance and Loans, No. 67 Lyon St., Grand Rapids. Telephone 1910.
Sears, Grove, Farmer, S. 11, T. Grattan, P. O. Belding. Sebring, Thos. B., Farmer, S. 14, T. Paris, P. O. Grand Rapids. Mr. Sebring was born in Kent County in 1859. Seidel, C. W., Builder of all kinds of Boats, East Grand Rapids, P. O. Station F., Grand Rapids. Selover, John L., Farmer and Fruit Grower, S. 27, T. Vergennes, P. O. Lowell.
Semeyn, John H., Farmer, S. 24, T. Paris, P. O. Grand Rapids. Mr. Semeyn was born in Grand Rapids March 21, 1860, and located where he now lives in October, 1892. He was married June 23, 1881, to Miss Kate Blom. Six children blessed this union, three sons and three daughters.
Seven, Peter, Wall Paper and Paints, No. 130 W. Leonard St., Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 1698.
Shackelton, Elgin, Farmer, S. 16, T. Walker, P. O. Grand Rapids.
Shackelton, George, Farmer, S. 16, T. Walker, P. O. Grand Rapids. Shafer, W. T., Farmer and Supervisor, S. 24, T. Paris, P. O. Grand
Rapids.
Shaw, A. H., Custom Miller, Feed Grinder and Proprietor of Flour Mill, Cedar Springs.
Shaw & Bloomer, Proprietors of Sparta Livery and Feed Stable, Sparta.
Shaw, Geo. N., Farmer, S. 30, T. Courtland, P. O. Rockford. Mr. Shaw was born in New York in 1831, and in 1854 settled in Kent County, Michigan. He is proprietor of Shaw Creek Farm. In 1864 he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Johnson.
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