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20, 1891, and in both paternal and maternal lines comes of French ancestry. On his father's side he is a descendant of the noted French scientist, Reaumur, the inventor of the famous Reaumur thermometer. His parents were Patrice C. and Rose (Dumouchelle) Reaume. Members of both families came from France to the new world nearly one hundred and twenty-five years ago and settled in Canada.
Reared and educated in Canada, Leonard P. Reaume was graduated from Assumption College, with the class of 1909. He took the architectural course and fol- lowed his profession that year and a part of the succeeding one. On the 15th of May, 1910, however, he became associated with the real estate company of Paterson Brothers in Detroit, and on the 10th of April, 1916, was chosen the secretary of this company, while at the present writing he is vice president and general manager. He is classed with the successful and most reliable real estate men of Detroit. The firm with which he is connected has long enjoyed an unassailable reputation for progressiveness and the in- tegrity of its methods.
Mr. Reaume has specialized to no small extent in Indian Village property and is probably better qual- ified to speak intelligently of values in that high class residential section than any other real estate man in Detroit. He has closely studied everything relating to the real estate business, acquired a com- prehensive knowledge of conditions and causes af- fecting both market and intrinsic values until his judgment in realty matters has come to be regarded as of a most excellent character.
Among his other interests Mr. Reaume is vice presi- dent and treasurer of Reaume Organization, Limited, of Ford City, Ontario. This company was organized by Mr. Reaume and his brother, Ulysses G., for the development of high class residential property and is one of the successful real estate firms of the border cities.
It was on the 20th of September, 1917, that Mr. Reaume was married to Miss Jeannette Vander Vel- pen, a daughter of Dr. Arthur Vander Velpen, a rep- resentative of a Belgian family, the surname signi- fying "right hand help of the king." Mr. and Mrs. Reaume have a son, Arthur Robert, born June 9, 1918, at Detroit.
Mr. Reaume is interested in all questions of vital concern to the city and supports every measure and interest that he believes will prove of general benefit. He belongs to the various clubs, social and business organizations, including the Detroit Athletic Club, the Detroit Boat Club, the Lochmoor Golf Club, the De- troit Automobile Club, the Alliance Française, the De- troit Board of Commerce, the National Association of Real Estate Boards, and the Detroit Real Estate Board, of which he is secretary. He manifests a keen interest in the work of that organization and has always been a stanch advocate of clean business practice.
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Mr. Reaume greatly enjoys boating and golf and is also much interested in agricultural pursuits, being today the owner of the original farm on the river front at Walkerville, which his grandfather purchased direct from the government. There he maintains a summer home and takes much delight in the develop- ment of the place. In fact Mr. Reaume finds time for that recreation which must enter into the life of every individual if a well-balanced character is maintained. He is a man of liberal culture, unassuming, but of many sterling qualities, and his position is that of a highly successful business man. Mr. Reaume's city residence is at 440 East Grand boulevard.
CHRISTIAN HENRY LEHMAN, member of the firm of C. H. & G. M. Lehman, attorneys at law of Detroit, was born in Chelsea, Michigan, August 22, 1882, and is a son of Michael J. and Mary A. (Schu- macher) Lehman. The father, who has passed away, was an attorney engaged in practice at Ann Arbor and later at Detroit.
After obtaining a public school education Christian H. Lehman entered the University of Michigan as a law student and completed his course there with the class of June, 1907. He at once entered upon general practice in Detroit and has since 1912 been a member of the firm of C. H. & G. M. Lehman. In this con- nection he has made steady progress and the firm is now successfully established, enjoying a practice that is large and gratifying.
On the 22d of September, 1904, Mr. Lehman was married to Miss Emma B. Koch, also a native of Chelsea, Michigan, and they have become the parents of five children, three sons and two daughters: Ralph Christian, John George, Dorothea Marie, Alma Ruth and Raymond Frederick.
Mr. Lehman gives his political allegiance to the democratic party and served as secretary to Mayor William B. Thompson from June, 1912, until January, 1913. He is interested in all matters of public con- cern and gives his active support to those agencies and projects which he deems of value in promoting the welfare of community, commonwealth and country.
CHARLES L. BECK is a prominent representative of industrial interests in Detroit as the vice president and buyer of the J. C. Goss Company, manufacturers of tents, awnings and canvas goods, which is one of the oldest and most widely known firms in the country. Detroit is proud to number him among her native sons, his birth having here occurred on the 29th of October, 1856. His parents, John L. and Susan (Roos) Beck, both of whom have passed away, were of European birth but came to the United States in early life. The father engaged in various occupations.
Charles L. Beck attended the common schools of Detroit during his boyhood days and after putting aside his textbooks worked along various lines for a time. Eventually he entered the service of the
H. D. Edwards Company of Detroit, of which he was a faithful and capable employe for ten years. On the expiration of that period he became connected with the J. C. Goss Company in a minor capacity and has remained with that house since, winning promo- tion as he mastered the various branches of the busi- ness until at length he was made vice president of this well known concern. The J. C. Goss Company manufactures tents, awnings and canvas goods in general and handles an extesive output of this char- acter. As an active factor in the control of the business Mr. Beck has manifested a most progressive spirit, while his sound judgment and indefatigable energy have contributed in no small measure to its continued growth and development.
In 1880, in Detroit, Mr. Beck was united in mar- riage to Miss Julia Soeter, by whom he has three children: Mabel, who was born in Detroit and still resides here, acquired her education in the public and high schools of this city and is now the wife of Theodore Rein; Gertrude, who was also born, reared and educated in Detroit, is the wife of Thomas King- ston of this city; Albert, who is likewise a native of Detroit, was educated in the public and high schools here and also attended the University of Michigan. He is a director of the J. C. Goss Company.
Politically Mr. Beck is a republican. His interest in Detroit and her progress is indicated by his con- nection with the Board of Commerce and his hearty approval and support of all those projects put forth by the organization for the city's benefit. His busi- ness record is indeed a creditable one, for the success which he has achieved is attributable entirely to his own efforts and pereseverance, his well directed in- dustry having wou him a place of leadership in the business circles of his line in the city in which his life has been spent and in which the circle of his friends is almost coextensive with the circle of his acquaintances. For more than twenty years Mr. Beck has resided on Van Dyke avenue.
JOSEPH GARDNER STANDART. Progressive measures and highly developed powers in business have brought Joseph Gardner Standart to a promi- nent position in the commercial and financial circles of Detroit, his native city. He was born November 27, 1879, and is a son of Henry Winslow and Flora Belle (Van Husan) Standart. At the usual age he became a public school pupil and so continued his studies until 1892, when he went east and entered St. Paul's School at Concord, New Hampshire, there re- maining a student until 1895. Again he attended the public schools of Detroit from 1896 until 1898 and in the latter year matriculated in the University of Michigan, where he remained for five years and com- pleted a law course in 1903, at which time the LL. B. degree was conferred upon him. In June of the same year he began practice in Detroit and in 1905 entered into a partnership relation under the firm style of
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Moore. Standart & Drake. This was maintained until 1908, when Mr. Standart withdrew and since that time has largely given his attention to other business in- terests. In 1908 he became the president of the Na- tional Loan & Investment Company and he is also a director of the United Savings Bank, a director of the Detroit Fire & Marine Insurance Company, a director of the Miles Theater, and a trustee of Grosse Pointe village. He is prominent among the younger business men of the city, having reached a high position in commercial and financial circles.
On the 28th of April, 1908, Mr. Standart was united in marriage to Miss Eleanor K. Garrow of Toronto, Canada, and they have become the parents of two sons; James W. and Joseph G., Jr. In his political views Mr. Standart is a republican and was elected on that ticket to represent his district in the state legislature in 1907-8. His wife is a member of the Daughters of the Empire, a club of Canadian women, and Mr. Standart belongs to the Detroit, University and Country clubs, finding his recreation largely in outdoor sports. He also has membership in the Loch- moor, Automobile Country, Fontinalis, Boylston and Detroit Automobile Clubs and his social qualities make for personal popularity in these various organizations.
WALTER LEROY HENDERSON is prominently known in real estate circles of Detroit, associated with Homer Warren & Company, with which he has been continuously identified throughout the past seven years. He was born in Burford, Ontario, Canada, September 19, 1884, a son of Albert E. and Jennie (Rowe) Henderson. The father has long been num- bered among the successful farmers and stock raisers of his community. His family numbered six children, three of whom survive, namely: Harry H. and Myrtie, residing in Burford, Canada; and Walter L., of this review.
The last named began his education in the schools of Canada and later crossed the border to continue his studies in Chicago, Illinois. At an early age he be- came associated with William O. Forbes, M. D., of Chicago, with the purpose in view of preparing for a professional career and later, after proper preliminary school courses, matriculated at Hahneman Medical College, Chicago. From that city he went with Dr. William O. Forbes to Hot Springs, Arkansas, where he remained associated with Dr. William O. Forbes and Dr. Eugene C. Hay for several years. After the lat- ter's death he came to Detroit on the 1st of Septem- ber, 1914, and here turned his attention to real estate interests as a salesman with Homer Warren & Com- pany, his name figuring prominently in connection with some of the most important realty deals and largest sales of that powerful organization. His in- tegrity has ever been above question and thus he has maintained the enviable reputation of the firm for square dealing and honorable methods. Mr. Henderson has charge of home affairs for the company when the
heads of the concern are absent, and it is a generally eoneeded fact that the business is carried on with the same precision and care which characterizes its con- duet under the personal direction of the members of the firm.
On the 25th of June, 1913, Mr. Henderson was united in marriage to Miss Eleanor R. Bryant of Rochester, New York, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Bryant. The father, prior to his death, was a promi- nent contractor and huilder of Rochester. Mr. Hen- derson gives his political allegiance to the republican party, while fraternally he is identified with Palestine Lodge, No. 357, A. F. & A. M. He also belongs to the Detroit Real Estate Board and the Detroit Automobile Club, and his religious faith is that of the Baptist church. The success which has come to him in a busi- ness way is attributable entirely to his own efforts and perseverance, so that he well deserves the proud American title of a self-made man, while the friend- ships which he has won are a merited tribute to his many admirable qualities and characteristics. Mr. Henderson has recently completed a very attractive home at 2519 Taylor avenue, in the Joy Farm section.
HENRY J. KEOUGH. A prominent and skilled representative of architectural art and science is Henry J. Keough, who is a member of the firm of Van Leyen, Schilling, Keough & Reynolds, which is recog- nized as one of the leading firms of architects in the Michigan metropolis, with headquarters at 3440 Cass avenue. Mr. Keough specializes in architectu- ral engineering, and many mid-west edifices and large manufacturing plants stand as evidence of his ability. He was born at Richfield Springs, New York, on the 1st of January, 1884, and is a son of James and Nora (Guiney) Keough. He was the first in order of birth in a family of three sons and one daughter. His brother, Mortimer, was one of the gallant young Americans who sacrificed his life on the altar of patriotism in the late World war, having died of wounds received while participating in a battle in France. The public schools of his native place pre- pared Henry J. Keough for entrance into Colgate University, at Hamilton, New York, in which insti- tution he continued his studies during the year 1905. He then became a student in the department of arch- itecture and engineering at Syracuse University, in which representative institution of the Empire state he was graduated as a member of the class of 1909. In the following year he came to Detroit and entered the employ of the firm of Van Leyen & Schilling, his ability and effective service leading to his admission to partnership in 1914, and the year 1916 having re- corded the change of the firm name to Van Leyen, Schilling & Keough, which later became Van Leyen, Schilling, Keough & Reynolds. This firm has been concerned in the designing and erecting of many fine buildings in Detroit, including that of the Elks Club, the building of the Knights of Columbus, the Casino
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on Belle Isle, the buildings of the Huron Milling Com- pany, besides many of the specially artistic bridges that adorn Belle Isle, Detroit's beautiful island park. The firm has designed plans for many of the finest high school buildings in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana, and the business of the firm is constantly expanding in scope and importance-a definite voucher for the ex- cellent service rendered. Mr. Keough is an officer aud member of the Michigan Society of Architects, the Detroit Engineering Society, the American Asso- ciation of Engineers, the Sigma Chi college fraternity, the Monroe Yacht Club, the Knights of Columbus and the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. His polit- ical allegiance is given to the republican party, and he and his wife are communicants of St. Theresa's Catholic church.
In Ocober, 1916, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Keough to Miss Eunice Janette Bronson of Mon- roe, Michigan, their residence being at 3767 Euclid avenue.
Mr. Keough is an exemplar of the highest ideals in his profession, and is liberal and progressive as a citizen and business man.
HENRY F. TULLY, chartered public accountant of Detroit, was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, Feb- ruary 20, 1864, a son of M. J. and Winifred (Hayden) Tully, who were natives of New Hampshire and of Cumberland, Maryland, respectively. The parents re- moved to West Virginia when the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad was being constructed. There the father engaged in contract work, assisting in building the road. He later became a foundryman and while en- gaged in that business devised and made the first steel cut nails that were ever manufactured for com- mercial purposes. He continued in the foundry busi- ness at Parkersburg, West Virginia, up to the time of his death and his widow is still living in that city at the age of eighty-four years. In their family were five children, two of whom are deceased. Those sur- viving are: Daniel J., residing Parkersburg; Mrs. David Frances Kaime, of St. Louis, Missouri; and Henry F.
The last named attended public and private schools in Parkersburg and afterward continued his education in the Georgetown University, from which he was graduated on the completion of a literary course in 1888. He then entered the employ of the West Vir- ginia Transportation Company as a clerk for one of the company's first pipe lines and remained with that corporation until 1900, when he removed to St. Louis, Missouri, where he engaged in auditing and account- ing work, having by this time become very proficient in that profession. He resided in St. Louis for a period and then removed to New York city. where he again followed the accountant's profession. He was afterward located in Chicago and in Pittsburgh in the same line and in 1907 he came to Detroit, becoming connected with M. A. Hawkins & Company as an ac-
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countant. He received his license as a certified public accountant in 1909. He retained his connection with the Hawkins company until February, 1920, when he started in business on his own account and has won many clients during the intervening period, having now some of the largest business concerns of the city as his patrons. After reaching his majority Mr. Tully espoused the cause of the republican party in West Virginia and was prominent in its councils until his removal from the state.
A. L. MILLER, an expert toolmaker, who is now the secretary and treasurer of the Miller Tool & Manufacturing Company, established business in 1914 and through the intervening period of seven years has developed a trade of gratifying and substantial proportions. Mr. Miller is of Canadian birth, the place of his nativity being Sarnia, Ontario, and the date May 23, 1884. He pursued his education in the public schools of his native city and afterward learned the toolmaking trade in Sarnia and Toronto, Canada, working in the latter city for a year and a half.
Mr. Miller came to the United States in 1909 and, associated with his brother, R. H. Miller, organized the Miller Tool & Manufacturing Company, which was formed on the 24th of March, 1914 The business was conducted under a partnership relation for two years and was then incorporated in 1916, with Mr. Miller as the secretary, treasurer and general manager. They make a specialty of Dodge and Studebaker service tools and their products are sent all over the United States and into the leading countries of Europe.
In 1911 Mr. Miller was married to Miss Bertha Scudemore and they have a wide and favorable ac- quaintance in Detroit. Mr. Miller belongs to Palestine Lodge. A. F & A M, and is a faithful follower of the teachings of the craft He is also a member of the Masonic Country Club and he belongs to the Board of Commerce and to the Employers' Association. Since age conferred upon him the right of franchise he has voted with the republican party and his religious faith is that of the Presbyterian church. His life measures up to high standards and has been fraught with good deeds, while in business he has accomplished what he purposes and has made steady advancement in connection with the development of the industrial interests of his adopted city.
FREDERICK KAHL. Adaptability, progressive- nessness and keen recognition of opportunity have been salient features in the successful career of Fred- erick Kahl, who is now president and treasurer of the Frederick Kahl Iron Foundry, vice president of the American Commercial Car Company and also identi- fied with other important business enterprises of De- troit which have largely been developed and built up through his energy and enterprise. He was born in Gallion, Ohio, July 27, 1856, and is a son of Louis aud Margaret (Graseal) Kahl, both of whom were of
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European birth but came to America in early life. The father engaged in the cooperage business and in 1868 removed with his family to Detroit from Gallion, Ohio, where he built up a profitable business along the line of his chosen trade. During the latter part of his life he lived retired and passed away in Toledo, Ohio, where the death of his wife also occurred.
Frederick Kahl attended the public schools of De- troit and afterward was a student in Bryan and Gold- smiths school for boys. Later he became an appren- tice to the moulder's trade and while serving his ap- prenticeship he attended night school in order to further advance his education. He learned his trade in the Old Frontier Iron Works of Detroit and in 1886 established business on his own account as a manufacturer of machinery and architectural castings, grate bars and boiler fronts. His business developed with the passing years and on the 18th of December, 1911, was incorporated under the name of the Fred- erick Kahl Iron Foundry, of which Mr. Kahl has always been the president and treasurer. The growth and development of this enterprise is due to his care- ful guidance, his thorough understanding of the trade, his executive power and unfaltering determination. The business has steadily grown until the iron foun- dry now numbers one hundred employes. Mr. Kahl is also vice president of the American Commercial Car Company of Detroit, builders of the Wolverine Trucks, Henry C. Wiedeman being the president of this organ- ization.
In Detroit Mr. Kahl was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ann Foley, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Foley. They became the parents of six children: Josephine M., who was educated in the pub- lic and high schools of Detroit; Marie, now the wife of J. T. Mclaughlin of Chicago; Margaret, the wife of Joseph W. Harris; Kathleen; Hazel, the wife of S. E. Shepherd; and Irene, the wife of C N. White, who is the secretary and general manager of the Frederick Kahl Iron Foundry. All of the children were born and educated in this city.
Mr. Kahl has always maintained an independent course in politics. Fraternally he is a Mason, and has attained the thirty-second degree of the Scottish Rite. He also belongs to the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and is connected with the Detroit Board of Commerce. He finds recreation in boating but never allows outside interests to interfere with the conduct of his business affairs. Along the lines of orderly progression he has advanced to a creditable place in industrial circles of the city and is now at the head of a prosperous and growing business.
ROBERT F. HARTENSTEIN. For many years Robert F. Hartenstein figured prominently in busi- ness circles as a real estate operator and insurance man and also as president of the Victor Jar Company, but death terminated his labors on the 27th of July, 1920, occasioning deep regret to the many warm
friends whom he had made during the course of his active and useful life. He was then about fifty-eight years of age, his birth having occurred in Detroit, February 4, 1862, his parents being Pius H. and Rosetta (Hann) Hartenstein, both of whom were of European hirth. Coming to this country, they settled in Detroit in 1849 and were married in this city. The father, who for many years was engaged in professional work, is now living retired, making his home in Detroit at the notable old age of ninety years. His wife passed away in this city.
Robert F. Hartenstein was the second in order of birth in their family of nine children. His educa- tion was acquired in the public schools and under private instruction, after which he became a city employe in the office of Alexander A. Sanger, who was at that time city clerk. Mr. Hartenstein con- tinued to fill the position for fourteen years, making. a most excellent record by his efficiency and fidelity. He then resigned to enter business on his own account and organized the Robert F. Hartenstein Real Estate Company, for the handling of real estate, insurance and loans. This company was formed on the 1st of April, 1891, and was soon placed upon a paying basis. The success of the enterprise has continued throughout the intervening years, the patronage of the company steadily increasing in volume and import- ance. Mr. Hartenstein conducted an extensive busi- ness in handling realty and also in insurance and loans, and extending his efforts still farther, he be- came the president of the Victor Jar Company and one of the directors of the Bankers Trust Company. His judgment was sound, his discrimination keen, and he readily recognized the value and worth of every business opening or opportunity.
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