TELPER, Edward
TELPER, Edward; born, Whitby, Ont., Can., June 13, 1850; son of James and Marian Williamson Telfer; educated in public schools of Ontario. Came to Detroit from Canada, 1869, and entered wholesale grocery house of Walter J. Gould & Co.; removed to Grand Rapids, Mich., 1885, and organized the Telfer Spice Co.; returned to Detroit,1892, and became partner of Walter J. Gould & Co.; withdrew, 1898, and in 1899 established the Telfer Coffee Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian. Mason. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Fellowcraft, Detroit Curling (president, 1906). Recreations: Curling, golf. Office: 84-86 1st St. Residence: 488 24th St.