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CLYDE H. BURROUGHS, secretary and curator of the Detroit Institute of Arts, was born in Vassar, Michigan, January 17, 1882. His parents are Leander H. and Katherine (Reeves) Burroughs, the former a native of the state of New York, while the latter was born in Pennsylvania. The father has engaged in farming as a life work and is now living in Detroit. To him and his wife have been born six children, one of whom, Verna Burroughs Fitzpatrick, has passed away. The others are: Adelaide, the wife of John H. Schweitzer of Belleville, Michigan; James Burton; Lydia, now the wife of Otis Baker of Detroit; Ernest V., of Detroit; and Clyde H.
The last named was a pupil in the public schools of Detroit and also attended the Carleton high school, from which in due course of time he was graduated. He afterward pursued a teachers' course and then en- tered upon the profession of teaching in Monroe county, where he spent two years in that work. On the expiration of that period he came to the Detroit Museum of Art (now the Detroit Institute of Arts) as an instructor in the educational department. He afterward spent two summers in the art centers of Europe, where he studied in 1903 and in 1906. In the
latter year he became assistant director of the Detroit Institute of Arts and occupied the position until 1913, when upon the resignation of his superior officer, A. H. Griffith, he was advanced to the position and is now secretary and curator of the Institute. He is also the vice president of the Association of Art Museum Directors, a Counselor of the Association of American Museums, and secretary of the Scarab Club. He labored most earnestly to promote art ideals in this city and his efforts have been far-reaching and effective. His natural love of the beautiful has been cultivated to a high degree by reason of his study of art and his visits to the art centers of the old world as well as of America. He has greatly advanced the interests of the Detroit Institute and at all times holds to the highest standards in this connection.
On the 17th of September, 1907, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mr. Burroughs was married to Miss Edith Gibson, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Gibson of Detroit. They have three children: Huntley Gibson, born August 30, 1908; Carroll, born April 17, 1910; and John, born January 30, 1915. His interest centers in the home and the activities which constitute his business life. His discriminating taste and his sound judgment have been most potent elements in the im- provement of the Detroit Institute of Arts, the gen- eral publie recognizing the value of his service, while art connoisseurs place him in the high position to which his ability entitles him.
GEORGE W. CLUNIS. One of the leading under- takers of Detroit is George W. Clunis, who has con- ducted his present well equipped establishment since 1910. He is a most progressive and enterprising busi- ness man and in the management of his extensive interests has displayed sound judgment and marked executive ability. He was born near Saginaw, in Gratiot county, Michigan, a son of Thomas and Mary Jane (Johnson) Clunis, and in the maternal line is of Irish descent, while his paternal grandfather was a native of Scotland. In infancy he was taken to Canada by his parents, his father engaging in business at Aylmer, Elgin county, in the province of Ontario. The son continued to reside in that county until he attained the age of sixteen years and acquired his education at Springfield, Ontario. He then returned to the United States and for twenty-three years has resided in Detroit. Taking up the work of under- taking and embalming, he was identified with the Blake establishment for eleven years, during which pe- riod he acquired a thorough and comprehensive knowl- edge of the business. In 1910 he entered upon an independent enterprise of this character and is now con- ducting his interests in a building of which he is the owner, his establishment being located at Nos. 4468-70 Third avenue. His parlors are first-class in every particular, being supplied with a morgue and all the equipment and accessories to be found in the finest undertaking establishments in the city. He has built
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up a large business and gives to his patrons excellent service, being tactful, quiet and efficient in arranging the last rites for the dead.
Mr. Clunis was united in marriage to Miss Mary Frances Taylor of Elkton, Michigan, and their chil- dren are: William, Sadie, Wilbert J. and Francis D. In his political views Mr. Clunis is a republican and his religious faith is indicated by his membership in St. John's Episcopal church. Fraternally he is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, having been a member of that body for many years, and he is also a Mason of high standing, belonging to Zion Lodge, F. & A. M .; Monroe Chapter, R. A. M .; Da- mascus Commandery, K. T .; Michigan Sovereign Con- sistory, A. & A. S. R., in which he has attained the thirty-second degree; Moslem Temple of the Mystic Shrine; and the Grotto. He is likewise connected with the White Shrine of the Eastern Star. He is a man of high principles and substantial qualities, pro- gressive and reliable in business, loyal in citizenship and at all times displays devotion to the duties that devolve upon him.
JOHN FRED GEORGE SCHMALZRIEDT. One of the best known men in the undertaking business in the state of Michigan is John Fred George Schmalzriedt, whose high professional standing is indicated in the fact that he is now the chief executive officer of the Detroit Funeral Directors Association. He is a rep- resentative of one of the old families of the city and was born in Laporte, Indiana, January 9, 1872, his parents being Christian and Elizabeth (Folsen) Schmalzriedt, of whose family two sons are living, John F. G. and Theodore. In 1875 the parents re- moved to Detroit, where the father took up educa- tional work, becoming an instructor in the German- Lutheran school. He passed away in 1909, having long survived the mother, whose demise occurred in 1873.
Mr. Schmalzriedt pursued his studies under the instruction of his father, and his initial business ex- perience was acquired as an employe of the Schroeder Candy Company, with whom he remained for a year and a half. He then worked for George Englehardt for a short time, after which he became identified with the grocery firm of Sebastian Weiss, whose store was located at the corner of Joseph Campan avenue and Champlain street. At the end of two years he was obliged to discontinue that work, owing to ill health, and subsequently he became associated with William Duclos, an undertaker of the city. On the 15th of March, 1895, Mr. Schmalzriedt established an independent enterprise, opening undertaking parlors at No. 1423 Michigan avenue. He afterward removed to three other locations in the same block and in 1910 erected his present modern building, which is said to contain the finest chapel and largest display room in the city. He handles a large assortment of funeral equipment and accessories of the best grade
and at all times has on hand a selection of over forty varieties of caskets, while his rolling stock also rep- resents the best and finest products of the manufac- turers. He is thoroughly familiar with the scientific principles which underlie his profession and is re- garded as one of the most expert embalmers in the city, employing a staff of capable assistants. In deal- ing with the public he is reliable, efficient and tactful and he ranks with the leading morticians of Detroit.
On the 27th of April, 1897, Mr. Schmalzriedt was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Krause of this city and they have become the parents of two chil- dren: Edward W., who was born August 15, 1898; and Clarence G., born October 1, 1899. Both sons are assisting their father in the conduct of his extensive business.
In his political views Mr. Schmalzriedt is a repub- lican and fraternally he is identified with the Order of Foresters, the Knights of The Maccabees and the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. He has attained superior ability in his chosen profession and is now serving as president of the Detroit Funeral Directors Association, of which he was secretary for eight and a half years, resigning on account of illness. He was also president of the State Association 1908-1909, and is now serving his fifth term of three years each, on the executive committee of this Association. He is also a member of the advisory committee of embalm- ing, connected with the state board of health. With industry and determination as dominant qualities, he has made steady progress in the business world, his insight enabling him to recognize opportunities and his energy prompting him to utilize them. He is a man of high personal standing, of marked business integrity and ability, and his sterling worth has gained for him the respect and esteem of a large circle of friends.
ROBERT CAMPBELL has been a resident of the United States since the time that the Manufacturers Life Insurance Company decided to enter the field on this side of the border, in June, 1903. He was made the pioneer in this undertaking and Detroit thereby gained a valued citizen. Mr. Campbell was born on a farm in the county of Victoria, near Lindsay, On- tario, September 28, 1865, his parents being John and Mary (McNabb) Campbell. The father was a native of Islay, Scotland, the mother being a native of Can- ada, born in Victoria county, Ontario. Both could speak Gaelic as well as English. Mr. Campbell of this review is also a Gaelic scholar, speaking the tongue fluently. He has taught it to his children because of its beauty and strength of expression. The public schools of his native city afforded him his early educational opportunities and he pursued his studies until he had completed the high school course there. He afterward spent some time in the publishing busi- ness, in which he was associated with the late General Sir Samuel Hughes, and later he took up insurance
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as his life work and has been vastly successful in that field.
After seven years' connection with the North Amer- ican Life of Toronto, Ontario, he joined the Manu- facturers Life Insurance Company as supervisor of eastern Ontario. At length the company decided to enter the United States and Mr. Campbell was chosen to take charge of this work, being sent to Detroit to launch the business and direct the campaign. He entered upon his duties with great zeal and earnest- ness, combined with recognized ability as an insurance man, and built up the finest organization that the Manufacturers Life Insurance Company has anywhere in the world. He is still in charge in Detroit and has become a recognized leader in insurance circles, not only in this state but in this part of the American continent.
It was in 1898 that Mr. Campbell was married to Miss Isabel Stevenson of Lindsay, Ontario, and they have become parents of two children: Ross Stevenson, born in the city of Toronto, May 15, 1902; and Mary Isabel, born in Detroit. Mr. Campbell was very active in several lines of war work, zealously supporting every patriotic movement, including the Liberty Loan drives, in which he led a number of men in every drive. He belongs to the St. Clair Country Club, also to the Board of Commerce and is a member of the Woodward Avenue Presbyterian church. He served as chairman of its building committee when the church was being erected and was chairman of the board of trustees for four years, while for a term of three years he served as one of the elders of the church. He takes a keen and intelligent interest in the city and its welfare and was a very active member of the committee on public works appointed by the board of directors of the Board of Commerce. He has been closely associated with much good work in that regard and in fact he withholds his support from no project which is looking to the substantial development and improvement of Detroit. A thorough gentleman, force- ful, strong and resourceful, he accomplishes what he undertakes, nor does he undertake anything that sound judgment does not sanction. Mr. Campbell's residence at 604 Atkinson avenue is one of the attractive homes of the north Woodward section. His summer home, on the Canadian shore, is opposite Grosse Pointe on Riv- erside drive.
B. S. BARNARD is the secretary and treasurer of the Tullar Envelope Company and has contributed in large measure to the success of the business. Watch- ful of all opportunities, thoroughness, earnestness and energy characterize his undertaking and carry him steadily forward to the goal for which he is striving. Mr. Barnard is of Canadian birth. He was born at Richmond Hill, sixteen miles north of Toronto, and is a son of George A. and Mary Elizabeth (Spry) Bar- nard, whose family numbered eight children. He at- tended the public schools, passing through consecutive
grades to the high school and after his textbooks were put aside he became the active assistant of his father in a country store, where he continued until twenty- five years of age. He then went to Toronto, where he acted as private secretary to his unele, Daniel Spry, who was post office inspector for Canada and who was also a very prominent representative of the Masonic fraternity, being grand master of the Free Masons in that country. When Mr. Spry became identified with the post office at Ottawa Mr. Barnard entered the employ of Robert Bond, who was extensively engaged in the livery business. He handled the financial end of the business for Mr. Bond for twenty years. In 1913 he came to Detroit and entered into active asso- ciation with C. W and H. K. Tullar of the Tullar En- velope Company, becoming secretary and treasurer thereof. The business has steadily developed along substantial lines and today is one of the important interests of this character in the state. The trade is now very extensive and the business is bringing most gratifying financial returns to the owners. Mr. Bar- nard has charge of the records and financial depart- ment of the business and has proven a most capable executive.
Mr. Barnard was married and has one daughter, Florence, now the wife of John McLauran. In club circles he is well known, belonging to the Old Colony Club of New York, the Detroit Men's Club and the Michigan Men's Club, also the club of St. Joseph's church. He is interested in civic affairs and manifests great activity in support of all those projects which are looking to the betterment and upbuilding of the city. The worth of his work has been constantly dem- onstrated in public life and in his private business affairs, and his energy and enterprise constitute a most potent force in the development and success of the Tullar Envelope Company.
GEORGE BAWDEN. Extensive business interests claim the time and attention of George Bawden, a partner of A. Jacob & Company, in directing the affairs of one of the largest commission houses in the state of Michigan. Throughout his career he seems to have realized at every point the possibilities for successful accomplishment at that point, and has been a per- sistent, resolute and energetic worker, keeping his hand steadily upon the helm of his affairs and mani- festing at all times strong executive power.
He was born in Cornwall, England, a son of Wil- liam and Rowena (Faull) Bawden, who were also natives of that section of the country, whence they emigrated to Canada in 1878, locating at London, Ontario, where for many years the father engaged in the furniture business, and in that city both passed away. They became the parents of ten children, of whom four survive, namely: George; Clavering, who resides at Bronson, Michigan; Mrs. Mary Sorter, who is a widow and makes her home with another sister, Mrs. Evelyn Geddie, at New Haven, Connecticut.
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George Bawden, the eldest in the family, pursued his education in the schools of Cornwall, England, attending a private and Collegiate Institute. After the death of his father and mother he took a position with the firm of D. S. Perrin & Company, wholesale confectioners, and continued with this firm for seven years, entering the business world later on his own account, opening a furniture store in London. Sub- sequently he became associated with Robert Bryanton, his father-in-law, later disposing of their interests in that undertaking, after which he established himself in the grocery business in that city, which he continued successfully for five years.
On the expiration of that period, or in 1888, he sold out and crossed the border into the United States, making his way to Detroit, where for six months he worked in the employ of others. He then established a wholesale produce and commission house under the name of George Bawden & Company, under which style he continued for two years, afterward becoming a partner with A. Jacob & Company, which firm has now been established over twenty-five years. They handle choice fruits and vegetables and conduct their operations on a large scale, purchasing only in carload lots. During the winter months they obtain their supplies largely from Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Mex- ico, Arizona and California, handling large quantities of fine tropical fruits. Since its inception the business has enjoyed a steady growth and has assumed exten- sive proportions, being one of the largest enterprises of the kind in the entire state. Mr. Bawden is a man of great perseverance and industry, who possesses a genius for organization and an aptitude for success- ful management and has attained that preeminence which follows superior ability and concentrated effort, a large commercial undertaking standing as a monu- ment to his powers of initiative and administrative direction. His labors have at all times conformed to the strictest business ethics and his work has been entirely of a constructive character, never infringing upon the rights or privileges of another.
In London, Canada, Mr. Bawden was united in mar- riage to Miss Emma Bryanton, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bryanton, and they have become the parents of two children: The elder, Mrs. Evelyn Lemkie, was born in London, Canada, and acquired her education in the graded and high schools of De- troit. She has one daughter, Alice, and is a resi- dent of this city; the younger daughter, Mrs. Alice Cunningham, was born in London, in 1882, and also attended the graded schools of Detroit and the Central high school. By her marriage she has become the mother of three children: Evelyn, Elaine and Edna.
Mr. Bawden is deeply interested in all that pertains to the welfare and progress of his city and is an active and earnest member of the Board of Commerce. He is identified with the National Union, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Foresters, and the Masons,
belonging to Friendship Lodge of the last named or- ganization.
Mr. Bawden's personal qualities are those which make for popularity and he numbers his friends by the hundreds, being widely and favorably known from Detroit to Texas, Louisiana and the southern extremity of Florida, He is a man of forceful personality and the keenness of his insight and the soundness of his judgment have brought him to a foremost position in the business circles of Detroit. Moreover, he is entitled to classification with the self-made men of the city, for he started out in life empty-handed and along the path of opportunity open to all he has reached the goal of notable success, his progress being due to the fact that he has recognized and utilized advantages which others have passed heed- lessly by. His record should serve as a source of inspiration and encouragement to others, showing what may be accomplished when one has the will to dare and to do.
FRANK CODY, superintendent of public schools in Detroit, was born December 31, 1870, at Belleville, Wayne county, Michigan, a son of Timothy M. and Clarissa (Kipp) Cody. The father was a native of Kilkenny, Ireland, and a miller by trade. He came to the United States in 1837, when but nine years of age, and therefore learned his trade on this side of the Atlantic. He resided first near Dearborn, Michigan, and afterward removed to Belleville, where he purchased a general store and grist mill, there remaining until his death, which occurred about a quarter of a century ago. His wife was born in Wayne county, Michigan, and still resides at the old homestead at Belleville.
Frank Cody was one of a family of five sons and one daughter. He acquired his elementary education in the public schools of Wayne county and passed through consecutive grades to his graduation from the high school, after which he engaged in teaching in the schools of Belleville for three years. He then matriculated in the Michigan State Normal College at Ypsilanti and received therefrom a pedagogic de- gree. In 1891 he was appointed superintendent of schools at Delray, Michigan, where he remained until Delray was annexed to the city of Detroit in 1907. At that time he was made principal of the McMillan high school of Detroit and retained that post until 1914, when he was appointed assistant superintendent of the Detroit schools. In 1919, when the difficulties confronted the city officials relative to the appoint- ment of a superintendent of schools, owing to the resignation of Dr. Chadsey, many leading educators of the country were considered for the position. Senti- ment of both officials and the public at large, however, was in favor of appointing a Detroit man rather than someone from the outside, no matter what reputa- tion the latter might enjoy. In other words, the question arose-"Was there a man in Detroit of suf-
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ficient educational training, executive ability and per- sonal popularity to fill the position of school superin- tendent of his own city?" The answer was easy. There was, emphatically, such a man. In fact there was one man who fully measured up to the required standards. Mr. Cody was appointed by the board over a small minority opposition on June 26, 1919, to fill the unexpired term of superintendent of the Detroit schools. Upon assuming the duties of this position Mr. Cody found himself confronted by many complex problems relative to the management of the schools. The housing problem was acute, for owing to Detroit's rapid growth many thousands of children had been added to the school enrollment within a few months. The housing of the teachers, too, presented another question difficult to solve. In fact the actual securing of capable teachers was also a difficulty of large pro- portions. How well Mr. Cody has succeeded in the gigantic task confronting him is indicated by the auspicious launching of the school year and the uni- versal commendation accorded him in this connection.
At the republican state convention at Lansing on the 11th of February, 1913, Mr. Cody was nominated as a member of the state board of education and was elected on the 7th of April. On the first Monday of April, 1919, he was reelected a member of the state board for a term of six years and is now president of the board. How he stands in popular estimation is shown by the vote which was given him when he was a candidate for the state board, on which oc- casion he polled the largest number of votes ever given a public candidate in Michigan. For a number of years Mr. Cody was treasurer of the Detroit Teach- ers' Association and also president of the Detroit Schoolmen's Club. He is a member of the state board of control for vocational education, is a member of the state board of geological survey and a member of the State Teachers' Association and the National Education Association.
In 1893 Mr. Cody organized the night school for Detroit newsboys and was its principal for five years. Later he was elected president of the Detroit News- boys' Association. His night school work with the newsboys was the first special educational work under- taken in the city. In 1895 he was elected a member of the Wayne county board of school examiners and served until 1907. It is a notable fact that all of his work along educational lines has been accomplished within Wayne county and Detroit.
On the 18th of July, 1901, Mr. Cody was married to Miss Frances Youngblood of Detroit, daughter of Barnard Youngblood. She passed away in 1902 and on the 27th of June, 1905, Mr. Cody was married to Louise Burns of Detroit, daughter of Joseph Burns. They have become parents of three children: Mary Louise, Joseph Burns and Frederick Kipp, who are with their parents at No. 153 Burlingame avenue.
In his political views Mr. Cody is a republican and his religious faith is that of the Episcopal church.
Fraternally he is connected with several orders. He has attained the thirty-second degree of the Scottish Rite in Masonry ' and is a member of the Mystic Shrine. He is also connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias, is a member of the Ingleside Club, the Detroit Rotary Club and the Detroit Boat Club. He is an extremely popular citizen, typically democratic and at all times easily approachable. His success in educational work has been due to his close application and efficient methods of management, together with a pleasing per- sonality. His advancement has followed as the natural sequence of well developed powers and from the faithful performance of each day's duties he has found courage and inspiration for the labors of the succeeding day.
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