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- Democrat. A young pharmacist when he arrived in 1868. Afterward became bookkeeper in a wholesale grocery firm and rose to become partner in 1883. As city treasurer in 1891 was discovered to have embezzled $16,000 but escaped prosecution. As mayor was implicated in notorious water scandal but trial ended in hung jury. Lost as "reform" candidate against George Ellis in 1914.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Collection:
- Mayors of Grand Rapids digital collection
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- Portrait of Margaret Webster, signed [and dated March 22, 1947]. Webster was a theater director, actress, and author. She was well known for her Broadway productions of Shakespeare's plays.
- Date Created:
- 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- Dolores Stopples, president 1997-1999.
- Date Created:
- 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- Portrait of Frederick Machetanz, signed and dated December 6, 1947. Machetanz was an artist, illustrator, and author who was known for portraying life in Alaska.
- Date Created:
- 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- Man sitting in chair smoking a cigar
- Date Created:
- 1945-03-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- Woman sitting
- Date Created:
- 1948-09-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- Republican. First 2-year incumbent under revised charter. Came to Grand Rapids in 1872 and began career in real estate office. Organized Grand Rapids Furniture Company in 1876, owning half-interest until 1893. Became partner in Stow & Davis in 1895, serving as company treasurer. Moved to Colorado in 1907.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Collection:
- Mayors of Grand Rapids digital collection
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- Portrait of Ilka Chase, sigend. Chase was an author and actress who starred in films such as "Now, Voyager" and "The Big Knife". Circa 1943.
- Date Created:
- 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- Wedding anniversary portrait of couple
- Date Created:
- 1944-12-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- Mrs. J.T. Herkner, president 1880-1881.
- Date Created:
- 1880-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)