Standard atlas of Oceana County, Michigan : including a plat book of the villages, cities and townships of the county...patrons directory, reference business directory and departments devoted to general information / compiled and published by Geo. A. Ogle & Co.

PATRONS' REFERENCE DIRECTORY
OF

Oceana County,

Micb1igcan

EXPLANATION.-The date following a name indicates the length of time the party has been a resident in the county. 1

"The abbreviations are as follows: S. for

Section; T. for Township; P. 0. for Post-office address.
limits of the village or city named, and, in such cases, the

When no Section Number or Township is given, it will be understood that the party resides within the
post-office'address is the same as the place of residence, unless otherwise stated.

Abbott, W. G., Farmer, S. 17, T. Ferry, P. 0. Shelby.
Aldrich, R. B., Bakery and Restaurant, Hart. 1908.
Anderson, A. C., Farmer, S. 3, T. Clay Banks, P. 0. Shelby.
Anderson, Chas., Farmer, S. 22, T. Golden, P. 0. Mears. 1872.
Anderson, Frank, Farmer, S. 19, T. Grant, P. 0 Montague.
Anderson, G., Farmer, S. 31, T. Shelby, P. 0. Shelby.
Andreas, Chas., Farmer, P. 0. Walkerville.
Andreas, H., S. 15, T. Leavitt,"P. 0. Walkerville.
Andreas, T., Farmer, S. 16, T. Leavitt, P. 0. Walkerville.
Aronsen, Johan, Farmer, S. 25, T. Benona, P. 0. Shelby;
Artlip, R. B., Farmer, S. 34, T. Greenwood, P. 0. Holton.
Atwater, Chas. I., Clothing and Furnishings, Shelby.
Averill, E. R., General Merchandise, Wholesale Produce, Mears. 1898.
Baade, Frank, Farmer, S. 23, T. Benona, P. 0. Shelby.
Bailey, Wui. F., Merchant, Rothbury.
Baker Sidney, Farmer, S. 11, T. Shelby, P. 0. Shelby.
Balkema, Henry H., Farmer, S. 10, T. Grant, P. 0. Shelby.
Barrett, Geo., Farmer, S. 11, T. Benona, P. 0. Shelby.
Bartlett, James, Farmer, S. 29, P. Grant, P. 0. Rothbury.
Bates, E. L., Real Estate and Publisher, Pentwater.
Baxter, Geo. W., Farmer, S. 34, T. Clay Banks, P. 0. Montague.
Beadle, Lee C., Mason and Farmer, Crystal Valley, 1880. Mr. Beadle
was born in Fabius Township, St. Joseph County, Michigan, in 1866
and settled in Oceana County in 1880.
Bearss, Jesse, Farmer, S. 8, T. Shelby, P. 0. Shelby. Mr. Bearss was
born in Welland, Out., in 1837 and settled in Oceana County in
1865. In 1868 he was married to Miss Libbie Morningstar who died in
1876. To them were born three children. In 1879, Mr. Bearss
was married to Miss Fannie Beam. To this union two children
were born. Mr. Bearss was again bereaved by the loss of his second
wife. In 1886 he was married to Miss Anna Lord and to them a son
was born.
Beattie, H. B., General Merchandise, S. 17, T. Elbridge, P. 0. Hart.
Beebe, A. R., Farmer and School Director, S. 16, T. Colfax, P. 0.
Walkerville. Mr. Beebe was born in Alleghany County, N. Y., in
1861 and settled in Oceana County in 1865.
Beebe, W. H., Farmer, S. 22, T. Golden, P. 0. Mears. 1862. Mr.
Beebe has held the office of Road Commissioner for 7 years.
Bement, E. M., Farmer and School Director, S. 22, T. Crystal, P. 0.
Walkerville. 1909.
Bender, Milan, Farmer, S. 6, T. Shelby, P. 0. Shelby.
Bennett Lumber & Manufacturing Co., Incorporated, General Contracting
and Building, Established 1895. W. C. Bennett, President and
Manager; S. D. Young, Vice President; Burt Wickham, Secretary
and Treasurer, Hart.
Bennett, W. C., President and Manager of Bennett Lumber & Manufacturing Co., Incorporated, Hart. 1882. Mrs. Lucy M. Bennett, wife
of W. C. Bennett, was the first white child born in the Village of
Pentwater. She was born in 1865. Her name was Lucy M. Flagg
before she was married and her parents was among the few early
settlers of Oceana County.
Benson, 0.. Farmer, S. 11, T. Shelby, P. 0. Shelby.
Benton, E. L., Merchandise and Postmaster, Ferry.
Bervoets, Frank, Farmer, S. 34, T. Weare, P. 0. Hart. 1906.
Birkman, J., Farmer, S. 28, T. Elbridge, P. 0. Hart. 1888.
Bowers, C, W., Farmer, S. 10, T. Ferry, P. 0. Shelby.
Brillhart, J. M., Farmer, S. 31, T. Weare, P. 0. Hart. 1872.
Brooks, Erman L., General Store and Farmer, S. 26, T. Hart, P. 0.
Hart. 1867.
Brown, Geo. H., General Merchandise and Postmaster, Crystal Valley.
1873.
Bubert, Heinrich, Farmer, S. 11, T. Grant, P. 0. Rothbury.
Buck, Palmer E., General Merchandise and Farmer, S. 3, T. Weare,
P. 0. Pentwater. 1869.
Bunting, E. L., Editor, Walkerville.
Burmeister, Carl J., Farmer, S. 14, T. Benona, P. Q. Shelby.
Burmeister, Frank, Farmer, S. 34, T. Benona, P. 0. Shelby.
Burmeister, J., Farmer, S. 32, T. Ferry, P. 0. Shelby.
Burmeister. Joe, Farmer, S. 32, T. Benona, P. 0. Shelby.
Burrington, Andy, Farmer, S. 30, T. Weare, P. 0. Pentwater. Mr. Burrington was born in Oceana County in 1874.
Bush, H. K., Jr., Farmer, S. 26, T. Newfield, P. 0. Hesperia.
Bush, S. A., Farmer, S. 23, T. Ferry, P 0. Ferry.
Butler, Wm, Basket Manufacturer, Shelby.
Buttelman, C. H., Farmer, S. 36, T. Clay Banks, P. 0. Montague.
-Buttelman, Geo., Farmer, S. 35, T. Clay Banks, P. 0. Montague.
Buttleman, W. E., Farmer, S. 30, T. Grant, P. 0. Montague.

Camber, Fred, Farmer, S. 28, T. Newfield, P. 0. Hesperia.
Campbell, H. I., Passenger Conductor, P. M. Railway, and Land Owner,
Holland.
Cargill, James, Farmer, S. 25, T. Weare, P. 0. Hart. 1865.
Cargill, Wm., Farmer, S. 1, T. Benona, P. 0. Shelby.
Carleton. John, Farmer, S. 13, T. Grant, P. 0. Rothbury.
Cartwright, A. E., Farmer, S. 8, T. Otto, P. 0. Rothbury.

Chalke-, Sylvia, Farmer, S. 29, T. Ferry, P. 0. Shelby.
Churchill, C. L., Banker, Shelby.
Clark, W. E., Farmer, S. 10, Shelby, P. 0. Shelby.
Clark, W. S., Farmer, S. 23, T. Greenwood, P. 0. Holland.
Clark, WV. V., Farmer, S. 2, T. Ferry, P. 0. Shelby.
Clute, B. D., Farmer, S. 19, T. Crystal, P. 0. Crystal Valley. Mr. Clute
was born in Kent County, Michigan in 1856 and settled in'Oceana
County in 1878.
Cochran, Geo. F., Farmer, S. 16, T. Elbridge, P. 0. Hart. 1865. Mr.
Cochran has held the office of Township Clerk for 2 years.
Coffin, Cal., Farmer, S. 4, T. Leavitt, P. 0. Walkerville.
Colby & Spitler Co., Hardware and Farm Implements, J. H. Colby,
President; Harry Spitler, Vice President; J. W. Spitler, Secretary,
Hart.
Cole, D. S., Banker, WValkerville.
Collins, A. D. S. Drug Store, S. T. Collins, Proprietor. Hart.
Conger, J. B., Produce Dealer, New Era.
Conroy, Frank, Farmer, S. 13, T. Benona, P. 0. Shelby.
Corbin, F. L., Shipper of Potatoes, Fruits, Beans and Farm Produce, Hart.
1865.
Cotton, Eagene, Farmer,. S. 3. T. Elbridge, P. 0 Hart. 1864.
Cotton, J. N., Real Estate, Hart. 1864. Mr. Cotton has held the offices
of County Treasurer, County Supervisor and Deputy sheriff.
Covell, J. B., Farmer, S. 31, T. Grant, P. 0. Montague.
Coy, Herbert C., Proprietor of Pythian Park Addition and Manufacturer,
Chicago, Illinois.
Coyle, M. P., Farmer, S. 11, T. Weare, P. 0. Pentwater. 1904.
Croff, Daniel J., Farmer, S. 12, T. Ferry, P. 0. Hesperia.
Croff, J. W., Farmer, S. 4, T. Newfield, P. 0. Hesperia.
Crowthner, Chas. H., Farmer, S. 32, T. Benona, P. 0. Shelby.
Cummins, D. H., Farmer, S. 28, T, Crystal, P. 0. Hart. Mr. Cummins
was born in Allegan County, Michigan in 1872 and settled in Oceana
County in 1879.
Cummins, H. M.. Farmer, S. 17, T. Crystal, P. 0., Crystal Valley.
Mr. Cummins was born in St. Joseph County, Michigan in 1878
and settled in Oceana County in 1879.
Curtis, John, Farmer, S. 1, Benona, P. 0. Shelby.
Cushing, A. R., Farmer, S. 23, T. Ferry, P. 0. Ferry.
Daggett, E. A., Farm Implements, Pentwater.
Darlington, Frank, Farmer, S. 10, T. Newfield, P. 0. Hesperia.
Davis, H. E., Farmer, S. 3, T., Newford, P. 0. Hesperia.
Decker, James, Farmer, S. 28, T. Ferry, P. 0. Ferry.
Decker, Wm., Farmer, S. 17, T. Colfax, P. 0. Walkerville. Mr. Decker
was born in Pulaski County, Indiana, and settled in Oceana County
in 1902.
De Haven, E. W., Township Clerk of Shelby Township, Shelby.
Demmon, Frank, Farmer, S. 28, T. Hart, P. 0. Hart. 1867. Mr. Demmon has served as Sheriff for 4 years and Highway Commissioner for
4 years.
Dennis, W. R., Merchant, Rothbury.
Dennison, Geo. H., Farmer, S. 10, T. Elbridge, P. 0. Hart. 1878.
Deuster, P. J., Farmer, S. 25, T. Golden, P. 0. Hart. 1911.
Deyman, R. E., Farmer, S. 11, T. Clay Banks, P.-O. Shelby.
Dorrance, A. R., Proprietor, of Cherry Ridge Fruit Farm, S. 25, T.
Benona, P. 0. Shelby.
Drake, S. M., Farmer, S. 6, T. Benona, P. 0. Shelby.
Dukes, WV. N., Farmer, S. 33, T. Leavitt, P. 0. Waikerville.
Dumaw, Everett, Farmer, S. 8. T. Weare, P. 0. Pentwater. Mr.
Dumaw was born in Oceana Count; in 1874.
Dzur, Herman, Farmer, S. 17, T. Benona, P. 0. Shelby.
East Shore Land Co., E'stablished 1909. Hart.
Eaton, Wm. A., Farmer, S. 17, T. Clay Banks, P. 0. Shelby.
Eberle, Chas., Farmer, S. 16, T. Grant, P. 0. Rothbury.
Eddy's Bargain Store, Chas. B. Eddy, Proprietor, Hart. Mr. Eddy is
President of the Hart School Board.
Ellis, C. E., Produce and Coal, Shelby.
Elmquest, Aug., Farmer, S. 11, T. Newfield, P. 0. Hesperia.
English, Willard W., Farmer, S.. 4, T. Weare, P. 0. Pentwater. 1896.
Espehaug, Thomas, Farmer, S. 36, T. Benona, P. 0. Shelby.
Estes, C. F., Fruit Farming, S. 30, T. Hart, P. 0. Hart. 1904.
Evans, Leo, Farmer, S. 27, T. Eibridge, P. 0. Hart. 1887.
Ewing, S. L., Farmer, S. 29, T. Weare, P. 0. Pe-twater. Mr. Ewing
was born in Pennsylvania in 1857 and settled in Oceana County in
1893.

Fairchild, Joseph, Farmer, S. 35, T. Leavitt, P. 0. Hesperia.
Falkema, Dick, Farmer, S. 3, T. Grant, P. 0. New Era.
Farber, Simon, Farmer, S. 4, T. Newfield, P. 0. Hesperia.
Fay, H N., Farmer, S. 33, T. Weare, P. 0. Hart. 1873.
Fidler., Wm., Farmer, S. 13, T. Ferry, P. 0. Hesperia.
Figiel, Michael, Farmer, S. 27, T. Newfield, P. 0. Hesperia.
Fincher, F. W., Banker, Pentwater.

Fisher, John F., Supervisor of Hart Township, Hart. 1881. Mr. Fisher
has held the office of Township Treasurer and President of the
School Board and is serving his third term as Supervisor.
Fleming, C. J., Fruit Grower and Supervisor, S. 20, T. Shelby, P. 0.
Shelby.
Fleming, E. K., Farmer, S. 15, T. Grant, P. 0. Rothbury.
Fleming, 0. H., Farmer, S. 24, T. Benona, P. 0. Shelby.
Fleming, Wm. L., Farmer, S. 30, T. Shelby, P. 0. Shelby.
Fletcher, Walter, Farmer, S. 15, T BElbridge, P. 0. Hart. 1888. Mr.
Fletcher has served as School Director and Highway Commissioner.
Flory, 0. E., Farmer, S. 32, T. Benona, P. 0. Shelby.
Flory, Wm. 1U., Farmer, S. 12, T. Golden, P. 0. Hart. 1366.
Floyd, Isaac L., Farmer, S. 31, T. Shelby, P. 0. Shelby.
Fohlbrook, Julius, Farmer, S. 26, T. Clay Banks, P. 0. Montague.
Foster, F. A., Farmer, S. 6, T. Grant, P. 0. Shelby.
Fox, Joseph, Farmer, S. 25, T. Greenwood, P. 0. Hesperia.
Fos & Long, Livery, Shelby.
Frees, John, Farmer, S. 14, T. Ferry, P. 0. Hesperia.
Frishett, Henry, Farmer, S. 28, T. Crystal, P. 0. Crystal Valley. Mr.
Frishett was born in Kent County, Michigan, in 1863 and settled in
Oceana County in 1869.
Frishett, Nelson, Farmer and Hotel, Crystal Valley. Mr. Frishett was
born in Kent County in 1853 and settled in Oceana County in 1869.
Gafford, John W., Far-ner, S. 31, T. Crystal, P. 0. Hart. Mr. Gafford
was born in Pennsylvania in 1856.
Gale, A. F., Farmer and Saw Mill, S. 36, T. Hart, P. 0. Hart. 1891.
Gallop, Oscar, Farmer, S. 34, T. Greenwoo 1, P. 0 Holton.
Garrety, C. E., Farmer, S. 9, T. Grant, P. 0. Rothburv.
Genia, E. A., Fruit Grower, S. 19, T. Hart, P. 0. Hart. 1871.
Getty, C. E., Garage and Saw Mill, Shelby.
Gleason, James, Farmer, S. 9, T. Leavitt, P. 0. Walkerville.
Gongwer, A. C., Real Estate. Hart. 1895.
Gorden, Charles, Farmer, S. 17, T. Colfax, P. 0. Walkerville. Mr.
Gorden was born in Allegan County in 1867 and settled in Oceana
County in 1900.
Graham, Wm. R., Farmer, S. 11, T. Veare, P. 0. Pentwater. 1883.
Grant, H. A., Surveyor, Pentwater.
Greiner, A. A., Farmer, S. 30, T. Crystal, P. 0. Hart. Mr. Greiner was
born in Wayne County, Michigan in 1871 and settled in Oceana
County in 1883.
Greiner, G. P., Farmer, S. 28, T. Weare, P. 0. Hart. Mr. Greiner was
born in Wayne County in 1864 and settled in Oceana County in
1883.
Grinwis, Thos., Farmer, S..28, T. Shelby, P. 0. Shelby.
Gurney, C. A., Editor of the Oceana Republican, Hart. 1892.
Gurney, T. S., Attorney, Abstracts and lands, Hart. 1866. Mr. Gurney
has held the offices of County Clerk, Register of Deeds and State
Senator.
Hager, Chas., Farmer, S. 5, T. Leavitt, P. 0. Walkerville.
Hager, Jacob, Farmer, S. 10, T. Leavitt, P. 0. Walkerville.
Hahn, J. H., Photographer, Hart. 1911.
Haight, G. W., Fruit Specialist, S. 33, T. Hart, P. 0. Shelby.
Hain, Albert, Farmer, S. 20, T. Grant, P. 0. Montague.
Hallack, F. E., Farmer, S. 6, T. Ferry, P. 0. Shelby.
Halland, L. J., Farmer, S. 36, T. Shelby.
Hamill, R. 0-., Shelby Roller Mills. Shelby.
Hannum, Earl, Farmer, S. 31, T. Elbridge. Hart. 1885.
Hanson, A. W., Farmer, S. 33, T. Pentwater, P. 0. Pentwater.
Hanson, J. D. S. & Son, Real Estate, Loans and Insurance, Hart.
Hardy, Joe, Farmer, S. 16, T. Newfield, P. 0. Hesperia.
Harness, WXm., Farmer, S. 26, T. Clay Banks, P. 0. Montague.
Hart Cedar & Lumber Co., J. K. Flood, President, Hart.
Hart Journal, The, Newspaper and Printing, I. B. Dayharsh, Editor, Hart.
Established 1870.
Hawkins, Chas., Farmer, S. 1, T. Weare, P. 0. Pentwater. Mr. Hawkins
was born in Oceana County in 1879.
Hawley, George A., Nurseryman, Hart. 1892.
Hedges, Silas, Farmer,.S. 20, T Ferry, P. 0. Shelby.
Heimler, WXm., Fammer, S. 2, T. Elbridge, P. 0. Walkerville. 1876.
Henrickson Bros., Farmers, S. 25, T. Benona, P. 0. Shelby.
Henrickson, G. A., Farmer, S. 32, T. Shelby, P. 0. Shelby.
Henry, D. B., Farmer, S. 11, T. Shelby, P. 0. Shelby.
Hertoghs, Chas., Farmer, S. 28, T. Weare, P. 0. Pentwater. Mr.
Hertoghs was born in Belgium in 1855 and settled in Oceana County
in 1881.
Heuvel, Vanden Frank, Farmer, S. 30, T. Crystal, P. 0. Hart. 1907.
Heykoop, J., Farmer, S. 4, T. Grant, P. 0. New Era.
Hiddema, Mont, Farmer, S. 28, T. Shelby, P. 0. Shelby.
Hill, W. T., Liveryman, Hesperia.
Himebaugh, Archie, Farmer, S. 13, T. Newfield, P. 0. Hesperia.

Hobbv, H. B., Farmer, S. 2, T. Shelby, P. 0. Shelby.
Hoffman, Alva, Farmer, S. 22, T. Benona, P. 0. Shelby.
Holbrook, Griffin, Farmer, S. 10. T. Leavitt, P. 0. Walkerville.
Holcomb, L. R., Farmer, S. 20, T. Golden, P. 0. Mears. 1882.