S. F. Beach

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S. F. BEACH

            S. F. Beach was born in Decatur, Michigan, October 19, 1878, a son of Orange and Florence (Lusk) Beach. The father died in 1902. Our subject was educated in the public schools of Decatur, where he grew to manhood. On June 6, 1901, he was united in marriage to Florence E. Galbreach, and to their union two children have been born, Ruth and Robert.

            Mr. Beach began his career as newspaperman when but a boy, in the mechanical department of The Decatur Republican and in due course of time became foreman of that paper. On April 1, 1906, he purchased the Fenton Independent, and has made it one of the best weekly Newspapers of its type in the state. He has greatly increased its circulation and improved its mechanical appearance. The paper is issued every Saturday.

            Politically, Mr. Beach is a Republican, and is active in party affairs. He is a member of the Masonic order and of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

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 This article was transcribed by Mrs. Mary E. Byam from a work by Edwin O. Wood, LL.D., President Michigan Historical Commission, History of Genesee County Michigan Volume II, Her People, Industries and Institutions (Federal Publishing Company: Indianapolis, Indiana, 1916), Pages 191ff

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