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Barbour, G. L

author, poet. He is the author of The End of Time; and his poems have appeared in numerous collections.

BARBOUR, GEORGE HARRISON, manufacturer, was born June 26, 1843, in Collinsville, Conn. He is the president and general manager of the Michigan Stove company; first president of the Chamber of Commerce; president of the Manufacturing club; director of the Buck Stove and Range company, of St. Louis, Mo.; expresident of the National Association Stove manufactory; and served as president of the city council of Detroit in 1888. He has taken an active part in the business and public affairs of his city and state; and has been foremost in various public improvements and charitable works.

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