HARRIS, William P., manufacturer: born Montgomery, Ala.; son of Samuel S. and Mary G. (Pickett) Harris; educated in private schools of Detroit; graduate University of Michigan, degree of B. L., 1890; married, Detroit, 1897, Miss Edna McGraw. Has resided in Detroit since 1879; connected with engineering department Michigan Central R. R., 1890-1900; secretary and treasurer Wolverine Manufacturing Co., since 1900. Member Board of Commerce. Member Michigan Navel Reserve for three years. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Detroit, University, Detroit Boat, Country, Recreations: Automobiling, golfing, Office: 12th St. and Grand Truck R. R. Residence: 1751 Jefferson Av.

HARRIS, Williams Cooper, lawyer; born, Pontiac, Mich., July 23, 1866; son of John A and Jane (Cooper) Harris; graduuate Law Department, University of Michigan, degree of LL> B., 1891; married Detroit, June 29, 1899 , Blanche Clough. Has practiced in Detroit since1891; member firm of Harris & Bloomer, 1905-1907, since alone. MemberDetroit Bar Association. Methodist. Member board of directors Michigan Chapter Sons of American Revolution. Recreation: Country life at Orchard Lake, Mich. Office 620 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 40 Wood Av.

HARRY, William, retired banker and merchant; born, Cornwall, Eng., Aug 14, 1843;, became an orphan at 12 years of age, and was self-educated; came to America 1861; married at Hancock, Mich., Oct., 1870, Elizabeth J. Carah. Was timekeeper in iron mine near Dover, N. J.,1861; removed to Hancock, Mich., and worked in copper mines, 1863; began learning trade of tinsmith, 1865; entered tin, sheet iron, copper and general hardware business, 1869; with which he was actively identified for many years; organized the Hancock Banking Co., 1872; was director and later president of the First National Bank of Hancock; was prominently connected with the Northern Michigan Building and Loan Association, the Peninsular Electric Light Co. and other enterprises. Retired from active mercantile life Jan. 1, 1890, and has been a resident of Detroit since 1900. Vice president Voelknew & Reinke Manufacturing Co.; director Detroit Steel Cooperage Co., Huetteman & Cramer, Detroit Creamery Co. Member Michigan Legislature, 1891-1892. Republican. Congregationalist Member Corinthian Lodge No. 241, A. F. & A. M.,I.O.O.F. Club: Fellowcraft. Address: 50 Eliot St.

HARSHA, Walter Sutherland, clerk U.S. Circuit Court; born, Detroit, June 15, 1849; son of William and Mary A. (Cook) Harsha; educated in public schools of Detroit; University of Michigan, graduation degree of A.B.,1871; A.M., same university, 1875; married at Detroit, Jan 18, 1881, Isabella Mott. Read law in office of C. I. Walker, Detroit; was Deputy clerk Recorder's Court, 1871-73; appointed deputy clerk Superior Court of Detroit upon its organization, 1873; admitted to the bar army. one of whom was with Arnold on his expedition against Quebec and was take prisoner and died there. Office: 412 Moffatt Bldg. Residence: The Richmond, 1415 Second Av.

HARSHA, Walter Sutherland, clerk U.S. Circuit Court; born, Detroit, June 15, 1849; son of William and Mary A. (Cook) Harsha; educated in public schools of Detroit; University of Michigan, graduation degree of A.B.,1871; A.M., same university, 1875; married at Detroit, Jan 18, 1881, Isabella Mott. Read law in office of C. I. Walker, Detroit; was Deputy clerk Recorder's Court, 1871-73; appointed deputy clerk Superior Court of Detroit upon its organization, 1873; admitted to the bar while serving as deputy clerk, 1878; deputy county clerk, 1879-82; has been clerk of U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals system and was clerk of Circuit Court of Appeals, Sixth circuit, at Cincinnati, O., 1891-95. Author: Annotated Federal Court Rules (1886) and other works. Republican. Member of Detroit, Michigan State and American Bar Associations Mason; member Delta Kappa Epsilon, Sons of American Revolution. Clubs: Detroit Country, University, Detroit Boat. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: Federal Bldg. Residence: 32 Peterboro St.

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HART, Gilbert, president Detroit Emery Wheel Co.; born, Wallingford, Vt., Aug. 11, 1828; son of Irad and Lucinda (Wright) Hart; educated in country school and in the school of experience; married at Cavendish, Vt.; Feb. 1867, Calista M. Giddings (died Sept.26, 1907) Served two years in Civil War as member Second Regiment U.S. Sharp shooters, retiring on account of disability; came to Detroit, 1865; began manufacture of emery wheels in 1872, in a small way and almost without capital; the business was conducted first under his own name and later under name of the Detroit Emery Wheel Co., which was incorporated 1903, and of which he has been president from the beginning. Also director Exchange National Bank; was one of the organizers and president for twelve years of the Central Savings Bank. Vice president board of directors of Harper Hospital. Was member board of control State Industrial Home for Girls, Adrian, Mich. 1899-1906. Clubs: Detroit Boat (Life), Ste. Claire Hunting and Fishing Club. Office: Field and Jefferson Aves. Residence: 1660 Jefferson Av.

HARTENSTEIN, Robert F.; born, Detroit, Feb. 4, 1862; son of Pius and Lissette (Henn) Hartenstein; educated at Herman's School and German-American Seminary, Detroit; unmarried. Has been continuously identified with insurance business since the beginning of his active career. 1876, and for may years has been operation in his own name and as ocean steamship agent. Also president The Victor Jar Co., Detroit, and the Mer-cu-tine Chemical Co., Mt. Clemens, Mich. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Fire Underwriters' Association. Member Masonic order, Odd Fellows. Clubs: Detroit Yacht, Harmonie, German Salesman's, Turners, Arion, Canstatters, Arbeiter, Schiller Bund. Office: 203 Breitmeyer Bldg. Residence: 209 Champlain St.

HARTWELL, Arthur; born, Greene Co., O., Jan. 24, 1865 son of Jonathan W. and Virginia (Howell) Hartwell; graduate, degrees of M.E. and E.E. Ohio State University, 1888; married at Columbus, O., Sept. 27, 1892, Allice M. Moody. Began active career in employ of Columbus Gas Co.; became connected with the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co., 1889 and was made manager of sales department; resigned, 1904 and acquired interest in the Sterling Varnish Co., of which was general manager; assisted in organizing the Detroit Insulated Wire Co. 1906. Member American Institute Electrical Engineers, Phi Kappa Psi (Ohio State University), Detroit Board of Commerce. Club: Detroit, Engineers' (New York City). Office: Detroit Insulated Wire Co. Residence: 29 Baline Av.

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HARTWIG, William J.: Born, Germany, July 30, 1872; son of Fred and Rachel (Everet) Hartwig; came to America with parents, 1874; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Jan 30, 1900 Clara Wagner. Began in business under title of American Electric Co., bought out partner's interest, 1902; sold out stock of merchandise and name of company, 1903; and organized a new company under mane of W. J. Hartwig Co., wholesale and retail jobbers inelectrical supplies and machinery, of which is proprietor. Republican. Protestant. Club: Rushmere. Recreation: Fishing. Office: 205 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 558 Vinewood Av.

HARTZ, Henry Jasper, physician; born Keil, Germany, May 14, 1861; son of John Christian and Mary (Behrens) Hartz; attended public schools matriculated in MIchigan College of Medicine, 1881; M.D., Detroit College of Medicine, 1889; post-graduate studies University of Bonn, Germany, and at Berlin and Vienna; unmarried. Began active career as steward in U.S. Marine Hospital service., 1880, stationed at Detroit has engaged in practice at Detroit since 1891, specializing in nose, ear, throat and lungs; lecturer on diseases of nose and accessory sinuses, Dental Department. Detroit College of Medicine; president board of trustees, Michigan State Sanatorium for Cure of Tuberculosis. Republican. Protestant. Member Society for Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, American Rhinological, Ontological and Larynogogical Society, American Medical Association, American Society of Ophthalmology and Oto-Larynogology, Michigan State and Detroit Medical societies. Member Nu Sigma Nu, Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Golf, Fellowcraft. Recreations: Golf, traveling. Office: 27 Adams Av., E. Residence: The Plaza

HATRZ, Johannes Frederick; born Kiel, Germany, 1864; came to America at age of 10 years; educated in public schools, Charleston, Mich. and business college, Detroit; married, Detroit, 1892, Miss Gertrude K. Boynton, Began business career in 1883, as bookkeeper in physicians' supply house, continuing until 1897, when he organized and became president of The J. F.Hartz Co.; proprietor Detroit Medical Journal; treasurer American Lamp Co.; director C.W.Warren & Co. Democrat. Unitarian. President American Surgical Trade Association. Club: Detroit Golf. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: Hartz Bldg., 103-105 Broadway. Residence:1238 Woodward Av.

HARVEY, Fred Charles, lawyer; born, Mendon, Mich., June 1, 1858; son on N. Smith and Lydia P. (Cole) Harvey; educated in public schools and at University of Michigan; married at Monroe, Mich., Nov. 28, 1884; Miss Mary E. Adams. Studied law and was admitted to the bar, 1879; Began practice as member of firm of Wisner, Speed & Harvey, the firm later becoming Wisner & Harvey; has practiced alone since death of My. Wisner, Aug., 1902. Secretary Detroit Timber and Lumber Co., director E. Ferguson Co., Limited, Ferguson Estate Co., Limited. Democrat. Episcopalian. Member Michigan State Bar Association, Detroit Bar Association. Mason. Club: Cribbage. Recreation: Yachting. Office 309-310 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 956 Trumbull Av.