Bay City Michigan
Biographical Sketch of Herman E. Dove
Herman E. Dove, born on December 14, 1875, in Port Huron, Michigan, began his career in the clothing business before serving as a corporal in the Spanish-American War. He transitioned to sugar manufacturing, working with the Bay City and Lansing Sugar Companies, and eventually joined Buick Automobile Co. in Flint, Michigan. During the 1910 automobile panic, he managed the Randall-Dodd Co. in Salt Lake City before returning to lead Buick’s Cleveland branch. Dove was involved in various organizations and enjoyed outdoor activities.
Biographical Sketch of Edward Lockwood Davis
Edward Lockwood Davis was born on February 18, 1874, in Cleveland to John J. and Frances M. Hunt Davis. He earned a B.A. from Yale University and married Flora E. Eddy in Bay City, Michigan, on October 18, 1899. Davis joined Davis, Hunt, Collister Co., a hardware business, in 1896, becoming secretary upon its incorporation in 1899. He was also affiliated with Zeta Psi and was a member of the Euclid and Hermit Clubs.
Biographical Sketch of S. Lewandowski
S. Lewandowski, born in Poland on November 16, 1864, was the son of Joseph and Miss Koszucka Lewandowski. He was educated in Bay City, Michigan, and married Anna Kahinowska in 1885. Lewandowski worked for over 21 years at the Cleveland post office, eventually becoming the superintendent of second class matter. He founded a steamship and foreign exchange office in 1901 and was instrumental in establishing the Polish newspaper Poloniaow Ameryce. A member of the Polish National Alliance, he organized the Polish St. Casimir Parish and contributed significantly to his community.
Biographical Sketch of Arthur M. Blackman
Arthur M. Blackman, born in 1865 in Penobscot County, Maine, moved to Michigan and later to Oakland, California, where he received a solid education. In 1885, he began his career with Blackman Brothers in Snohomish and, after eighteen months of diligent work, purchased the grocery store he now operates successfully. His promising future is supported by his dedication and business acumen.