RUSSEL, Henry, lawyer; born, Detroit, May 16, 1852; son of Dr. George B. and Anna E. (Davenport) Russel; educated in Detroit public schools and Philo E. Patterson’s Classical and mathematical Academy, Detroit, graduating, 1869; University of Michigan, degree of B.A., 1873; LL.B., 1875, M.A., same university, 1875; married at Detroit, June 3, 1880, Helen Muir. In general practice firm of Russel & Campbell (established, 1879), and counsel for Michigan Central R.R. Co., since 1877. President Olds Motor Co., Cass Farm Co.; director and member executive committee Union Trust Co.; director People’s State Bank, Michigan State Telephone Co., Standard Screw Co., Michigan Carbon Works, Jackson, Lansing & Saginaw R.R. Co. and other Michigan R.R. Co’s.. Member Michigan State Bar Association, American Bar Association. Democrat. Presbyterian. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Golf, Transportation, University (New York). Recreation: Angling. Office: 604 Union Trust Bldg. and M.C.R.R. Station. Residence: 917 Jefferson Av.

RUSSEL, John Ross; born, Detroit July 11, 1857; son of George B. and Anna E. (Davenport) Russel; educated in public schools of Detroit; Unive4sity of Michigan, degree of A.B., 1879, Medical Department, same university, M.D., 1882; widower. Began active career with the Russel Wheel and Foundry CO., 1882, became secretary and treasurer, 1885, and continues as secretary; since 1903 secretary and treasurer Great lakes Engineering Works, successor to Riverside Iron Works, steel ship and engine builders, hydraulic dredges and air compressors. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Democrat. Presbyterian. Clubs: Detroit, University, Detroit Boat, Country, Huron Mountain, Union (Cleveland). Office: Foot of Rivard St., Detroit. Residence: 689 Jefferson Av., Detroit; summer residence: Huron Mountain Club, Mich.

RUSSEL, Walter S.; born, Detroit, Mar. 12, 1855; son of George B. and Anna E. (Davenport) Russel; educated in Detroit public schools until 12; Peterson’s School for Boys, 12-16; graduate University of Michigan, June, 1875, degree of C.E.; married at Detroit, Apr. 24, 1880, Mary E. Rumney. Was assistant engineer in U.S. Lake Survey during last two years at college and for one year after graduation; built and operated a car wheel and general foundry, with George H. Russel, 1877, incorporating, 1880, under name of Russel Wheel & Foundry Co.; vice president and general manager, 1880-1904; president since 1904. Also president Detroit Steel Products Co.; director American Radiator Co., Chicago. Member Detroit Engineering Society (one of the incorporators and first president), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ex-vice president and ex-manager), American Institute of Mining Engineers, Detroit Board of Commerce. Member Delta Kappa Epsilon, Wittenagemotte. Clubs: Detroit, University, Country. Recreations: Books, yachting, automobiling and outdoor sports. Office; Cor. Chene and Detroit Belt Line. Residence: 863 Jefferson Av.

RUSSELL, Arthur, teacher of singing; born, Detroit, Apr. 3, 1872; son of Charles P. and Sarah C. (Silsbee) Russell; graduate Detroit public schools, 1889; studied music under private tutors; married at Detroit, Jan. 1, 1896, Mary G. Passo. Began professional career at 16 as church choir singer; engaged in newspaper work until 1898, then spent two years on the road as basso of the Murray-Lane Opera Co.; returned to Detroit, Jan. 1, 1900 and has since been engaged as teacher of singing; now basso and director St. Paul’s Cathedral Choir, Detroit. Mason (Blue Lodge, Chapter, Knights Templar); Member Knights of Pythias. Recreations: Fishing, shooting and sailing. Office: 204 Wetherbee Bldg. Residence: 138 Maybury Av.

RUSSELL, John A.; born, Sheboygan, Wis., Nov. 4, 1865; son of John and Alice (Brennan) Russell; educated in private schools; Detroit College, 1878-83, graduating, degree of A.B., 1883, A.M., 1885; unmarried. Resident of Detroit since 1871; incorporator Detroit, Ypsilanti & Ann Arbor Ry., and treasurer, 1897-98; incorporator and builder, Detroit, Plymouth & Northville Ry., 1898-1902; incorporator, builder and vice president Detroit, Flint & Saginaw Ry., 1903-04; engaged in development of electric power, etc., since 1904. Associate editor Detroit Evening News 1883-96; secretary Detroit Chamber of Commerce, 1896-97; now chairman Ecorse Land Improvement Co., Michigan Investor Co. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science. Democrat. Roman Catholic. Club: Harmonie. Office: 1011 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 383 Brooklyn Av.

RYAN, Frank G., president, Parke, Davis & co.; born, Marcellus Falls, N.Y., 1861; educated in public schools of Elmira, N.Y.; spent three years in pharmacy of Brown & Dawson, Syracuse, N.Y.; graduate Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, 1884. Began active career in Philadelphia, where he was identified with several stores; was assistant professor of pharmacy and in charge of commercial department, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, also lecturer on pharmacy at Woman’s Medical College, Philadelphia; resigned various positions and came to Detroit as chief pharmacist Parke, Davis & Co., 1900; was elected member of directors, 1903, secretary, 1905, vice president, 1906, and president of the company after decease of Theodore D. Buhl, 1907. Made trip of seven months around the world visiting foreign branches of the company, returning early in 1907. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Boat, new York Drug Club (New York). Office: Parke, Davis & Do. Residence: The Pasadena.

RYNO, Earl Roscoe, manufacturer of gas engines; born, Wayland, Mich., Apr. 18, 1881; son of Eber H. and Sarah J. (Beamer) Ryno; educated in public schools of Wayland; special studies, Chicago, two and on-half years, in English, history and economics; married at Detroit, Aug. 9, 1905, Dedie M. Brydle. Began active career by organizing and promoting the Detroit Auto-Marine Co., 1905, later merged with the Huffman Hinge and Foundry Co., of Cleveland, forming the Ferro Machine and Foundry Co., Cleveland; organized and promoted the St. Clair Motor Co. and managed same, 1906; now president Belle Isle Motor Co. (incorporated), manufacturers of high grade marine engines, and the Detroit Gear Co., manufacturers of the Marine Reverse Gear. Republican as to politics; Congregationalist in church affiliation. Recreations: Boating. Office: 28 Woodbridge St., E. Residence: 595 3rd Av.

SAFFORD, Homer E., physician; born, Plymouth, Mich., Sept. 18, 1869; son of Robert C. and Elizabeth A. (Murray) Safford; educated in Plymouth High School, graduating, 1886; Ann Arbor High School (college preparatory); University of Michigan, degree of Ph.B., 1892, Medical Department, same university, degree of M.D., 1896; married at Ann Arbor, June 28, 1898, Gertrude Sunderland. Has engaged in practice in Detroit since August, 1897. Member American Medical Association, Michigan State Medical Society, Delta Upsilon and Nu Sigma Nu. Office and residence: 22 Hancock Av., W.

SALES, Murray W., manufacturer; born, Detroit, Mar. 21, 1866; son of William and Agnes (Adams) Sales; educated in public school of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1893, Jessie June Carter. Began business career as a boy with Allan, Sheldon & Co., wholesale dry goods, continuing for nine years until the firm went out of business; then went to Chicago as local manager Detroit Copper & Brass Rolling Mills, remaining for three years; returned to Detroit, 1901, and organized Sales & Broad Co., of which is president and treasurer. Also director Larned, Carter & Co. member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Commercial, Detroit, Country. Recreations: Golf, automobiling. Office: 76-78 Jefferson Av. Residence: 37 Davenport St.

SAMPSON, Morris B.; born, Erie, Pa., Sept. 14, 1862; son of Henry J. and Josephine (Barr) Sampson; educated in public and high schools of Battle Creek, Mich.; married at Battle Creek, Jan. 1, 1892. Began active career in charge of commissary department of the Grand Trunk Ry., continuing, 1880-87; has been engaged in real estate business in his own name since 1887. Member Detroit Real Estate Board. Republican. Methodist. Recreations: Hunting and fishing. Office: 7 1/2 McGraw Bldg. Residence: 46 Leicester Court.

SANDERS, Fred, manufacturing confectioner; born, Buhl, Baden, Germany, July 1, 1848; son of Alvin and Caroline (Conrad) Sanders; educated in public schools of Peru, Ill.; married in Carlsruhe, Germany, 1869, Miss Rose Conrad. Came to America with parents, 1850, and lived in Peru, Ill., and later in Chicago; learned candy making trade and traveled in different parts of the country; visited Germany and perfected himself in his trade, 1865; worked in Chicago,1871-75; came to Detroit, 1875, and established himself in confectionery business, in which he still continues; originated and introduced ice cream soda. Director Detroit Creamery Co. Republican. Member Masonic order (32^o), Knights Templar, Shrine; I.O.O.F., B.P.O.E. Recreations: Traveling. Office: 141-143 Woodward Av. Residence: 1000 Woodward Av.

SANDERS, George White; born, Jefferson Co., Ind., Dec. 7, 1845; son of John T. and Ann E. (White) Sanders; graduate Indiana University, degree of A.B., 1869, A.M. 1872; married at Detroit, Apr. 17, 1878, Annie M. Cronk. After leaving college engaged in civil engineering in the South and West; entered employ of Mutual Life Insurance Co., Mar. 1, 1875; has been actuary of the company since Jan. 1, 1891. Fellow Actuarial Society of America. Member Phi Kappa Psi. Office: Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Co. Residence: 134 Milwaukee Av.

SANGER, Henry H., cashier; born, Detroit, Sept. 21, 1866; son of Henry P. and Frances A. (Hulbert) Sanger; educated in public schools of Detroit and Cornell University, graduating, degree of B.L., 1891; unmarried. Began active career in employ of First national Bank, Detroit, 1891, continuing for nine years; then assistant cashier Commercial National Bank, six years, resigning to accept position as cashier National Bank of Commerce, June 1, 1907. Also director Hayes Manufacturing Co. Member Kappa Alpha. Clubs: Detroit (director and treasurer), University, Country, Detroit Boat. Office: National Bank of Commerce of Detroit. Residence: 402 Jefferson Av.