NELSON, Edwin Horiato
president Nelson, Baker & Co., manufacturing pharmacists; born, Brighton, Ont., June 27, 1856; son of John and Eliza Bayley (Thayer) Nelson; educated in Brighton grammar school; Belleville Commercial College, graduating, 1875; Ontario College of Pharmacy, graduating, degree of Ph.C., 1878; married at Rochester, N.Y., Apr. 29, 1884, Anna Louise Gilkeson. Came to Detroit spring of 1878 and entered employ of Frederick Stearns, retail druggist; next was connected with Frederick Stearns & Co., manufacturing pharmacists; was elected secretary of the corporation, 1886, and continued until 1890; was one of the organizers and incorporators of Nelson, Baker & Company, 1890, of which has been the head to the present time. Director National Can Co., National Bank of Commerce. Member Detroit Board of Commerce (director and member executive committee). Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Detroit (secretary), Country, Les Cheneaux. Recreation: Golfing. Office: Cor. Lafayette Blvd. and 7th St. Residence: 1737 Jefferson Av.
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NESTER, George
Lumber; born in Newaygo Co., Mich., Feb. 12, 1861; son of Thomas and Margaret (Mahon) Nester; educated at University of Notre Dame, Ind.; married at Saginaw, Mich., 1893, Rosemary O’Donnell. Has been identified with the lumber business founded by his father since 1881, and since the death of the latter in 1890, has acted as manager of the estate of Thomas Nester; treasurer and director of Thessalon Lumber Co., of Detroit, and Nesterville, Ont., organized, 1906. Republican. Member Knights of Columbus; honorary member Detroit Light Infantry. Clubs: Detroit, Fellowcraft, Country. Office: 701-703 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 800 Woodward Av.
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NEWTON, Thomas E.
Born, Lavonia, Mich., Mar. 15, 1866; son of Melvin and Mary (Newington) Newton; educated in Detroit public schools; married at Detroit, 1895, Miss Ida Callen. Resident of Detroit, since 1872; began in meat business, 1882; started on own account, 1887, the firm incorporating, 1901, as the Newton Beef Co., of which is president and treasurer. Appointed jury commissioner by Governor Warner, February, 1907. member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Recreation: Driving. Office: 1075 14th Av.; market, 41 Cadillac Sq. Residence: 1055 14th Av.
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NOACK, William C.
Born, Detroit, Aug. 31, 1863; son of J. William and Louise (Jacob) Noack; educated in public schools and German-American Academy; married at Detroit, Jan. 12, 1898, Ethel McKeen. Was upon the road as traveling man, 1880-85; in insurance business, 1886-98; senior member Noack & Gorenflo. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Club: Detroit boat. Office: 100 Woodward Av. Residence: 562 Congress St.
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NOBLE, Albert D.
Born, Grand Rapids, Mich., Dec. 4, 1860; son of Albert D. and Elizabeth (Pierce)Noble; educated in Grand Rapids public schools and business college; married, Maple Rapids, Mich., 1886, Miss Marie Hewitt. Came to Detroit, 1879, and entered employment of house with which he has since been connected, then, A.D. & F.L. Noble, but has been Noble & Co. since 1892. Universalist. Club: Detroit Athletic. Recreations: Yachting, automobiling, photography. Office: Foot of 1st St. Residence: 33 Westminster St.
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NOBLE, Benjamin
Manufacturer; born, St. Johns, N.B., Can., Mar. 27, 1859; son of Thomas H. and Cecelia (Dodds) Noble; educated in public schools of Toronto, Ont.; married at Point Hope, Can., 1887, Edith Sanders, who died June 30, 1907. Learned trade of foundryman in shop of John Ritchie & Sons, Toronto, continuing, 1872-79; then was with the Taylor Safe works, Toronto, for five years; traveled in Canada until he located in Detroit, 1885; became superintendent of the brass department of the Frontier Iron Works; associated with John G. Detz and established the Capitol Brass Works, 1899; also president Eby Manufacturing Co.; director the Motorcar Co. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Palestine Lodge, A.F. & A.M, I.O.O.F., Amaranths. Club: Detroit Yacht. Recreations: Automobiling, yachting. Office: Chene and Franklin St. Residence: 25 Van Dyke Place.
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NOBLE, Herbert W.
Banker; born, Detroit, Feb. 8, 1867; son of Garra B. and Eliza (Crosman) Noble; educated in Detroit public schools; married at Detroit, Apr. 22, 1891, Gertrude Delbridge. Began active career as clerk in the old Third National Bank; in 1894 organized banking firm of H.W. Noble & Co., and has since continued as head of the organization; manager of Detroit Clearing House Association since 1896. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Detroit Golf, Detroit Automobile, Bankers’. Recreations: Yachting, automobiling. Office: 1010 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 65 Seward Ave.
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NUTTEN, Wesley
Lawyer; born, Moscow, Mich., Apr. 6, 1869; son of John B. and Marie A. (Crane) Nutten; educated in Hillsdale (Mich.) College, threes years, 1889-91, and University of Michigan one year, 1891-92; married at Sturgis, Mich., Dec. 25, 1895, May Van Vleck. Studied law and was admitted to practice upon examination before Supreme Court of Michigan, June 15, 1895; has since practiced in Detroit; was associated for six years with Hon. John W. McGrath, ex-justice of the Supreme Court of Michigan; has been member of law firm of Nutten & Richter since May 1, 1907. Member Detroit Bar Association. Independent in politics; Universalist in religious belief. Member Palestine Lodge No. 357, F.&A.M. Club: Y.M.C.A. Recreations: Outdoor athletic sports. Office: 601 Wayne County Bk. Bldg. Residence: 121 Englewood Av.
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