Son of Bernard & Augusta (Paulus) Arehart. Knights of Columbus, Grand Rapids. Three Island Lodge # 809, Loyal order of the Moose.
Web: Kent County, Michigan, Marriage Index, 1842-1929
Name: John A Arehart
Spouse: F Izene Bergin
Marriage Date: 1907-1910
Marriage Place: Kent, Michigan, United States
Web: Kent County, Michigan, Marriage Index, 1842-1929
Name: John A Arehart
Spouse: J Eva Bergin
Marriage Date: 1920-1922
Marriage Place: Kent, Michigan, United States
Biography: John A. Arehart
The manager of one of the leading manufacturing concerns outside of the larger cities, John A. Arehart is an example of that spirit of enterprise which has so distinguished Kent county during recent years. Here have been founded, fostered and expanded some notable enterprises, which have carried the community's reputation far beyond the limits of the state, often arousing surprise, envy and emulation, and often commanding admiration. Behind these enterprises stand the able men who have consistently carried out the policies which have resulted in such commercial prosperity. Belonging to this class of capable and energetic businessmen, John A. Arehart needs no introduction to the people of Lowell, where he has been a resident since 1905 and secretary and manager of the Lowell Specialty Company since 1912. John A. Arehart was born May 11, 1883, at Otsego, Allegan county, Michigan, son of Bernard and Augusta (Paulus) Arehart, both of whom are deceased. When he was ten years of age he was taken by his parents to Martin, Mich., where he completed his common school education, and this was followed by a course at the Grand Rapids Business College. His first practical experience in business was gained at Cecil Bay, Mich., where for one year he was employed as bookkeeper for the Emmett Lumber Company, and in 1905 he came to Lowell to accept a like position with the Lowell Specialty Company, with which concern he has since been identified. The Lowell Specialty Company was organized in the year 1900, by D. G. Look and W. A. Watts, prominent Lowell business men and financiers, for the manufacture of all kinds of sprayers. Since that time it has enjoyed a steady growth, which has been more noticeable since 1912, when Mr. Arehart was placed in the office of secretary and manager. The other officers of the concern are J. S. Bergin, president; D. G. Look, first vice-president and treasurer; and J. B. Nicholson, second vice-president. The company is now capitalized at $75,000, and employs forty-five men, its product being known all over the United States, its market not being confined to any particular locality. When Mr. Arehart was placed in his present position, the company was operating with one building, with about 3,000 square feet of floor space. Since that time, in the order named, there have been erected three new buildings, a two-story brick structure, 33x103 feet, a two-story cement plant, 28x80 feet, and a two-story tile factory, 46x50 feet, with numerous smaller out-buildings and additions. These buildings are modern in every particular and the main structures are equipped with the Globe Sprinkling System, for fire protection. The volume of business now being done by this plant may be judged from the fact that it is at this time six months behind in its orders, being unable to fill these until new buildings are erected, making a place for the necessary machinery and the hiring of added employees. Much of the success of this business must be accredited to the ability, resource, judgment and business courage of Mr. Arehart, who is accounted one of the ablest young men connected with the manufacturing industry at Lowell, and whose associates in the business world evidenced this faith in 1916 when they elected him president of the Lowell Board of Trade. He has always maintained an independent stand on political questions, and after two years of service on the town council was re-elected, in 1917, for another term. Fraternally, he is identified with the Knights of Columbus, at Grand Rapids; and Three Island Lodge No. 809, Loyal Order of Moose, at Lowell, and is popular in both orders. With Mrs. Arehart and their children, he attends services at Saint Mary's Catholic church, Lowell, of which they are members. Mr. Arehart was married Nov. 24, 1909, to Frances Izena, daughter of John S. and Mary (McGee) Bergin, natives of Michigan. Mrs. Bergin died in 1908, while Mr. Bergin, who is president of the Lowell Specialty Company, is a resident of Grand Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. Arehart are the parents of three children: George A., born Nov. 16, 1910; Mary F., born Feb. 27, 1912, and William B., born March 1, 1917.
-Grand Rapids and Kent County, Vol. 2 - Michigan History and Account of Their Progress from First Settlement to the Present Time (1918)
Contributor: Robby Peters (49706234)
Web: Kent County, Michigan, Marriage Index, 1842-1929
Name: John A Arehart
Spouse: F Izene Bergin
Marriage Date: 1907-1910
Marriage Place: Kent, Michigan, United States
Web: Kent County, Michigan, Marriage Index, 1842-1929
Name: John A Arehart
Spouse: J Eva Bergin
Marriage Date: 1920-1922
Marriage Place: Kent, Michigan, United States
Biography: John A. Arehart
The manager of one of the leading manufacturing concerns outside of the larger cities, John A. Arehart is an example of that spirit of enterprise which has so distinguished Kent county during recent years. Here have been founded, fostered and expanded some notable enterprises, which have carried the community's reputation far beyond the limits of the state, often arousing surprise, envy and emulation, and often commanding admiration. Behind these enterprises stand the able men who have consistently carried out the policies which have resulted in such commercial prosperity. Belonging to this class of capable and energetic businessmen, John A. Arehart needs no introduction to the people of Lowell, where he has been a resident since 1905 and secretary and manager of the Lowell Specialty Company since 1912. John A. Arehart was born May 11, 1883, at Otsego, Allegan county, Michigan, son of Bernard and Augusta (Paulus) Arehart, both of whom are deceased. When he was ten years of age he was taken by his parents to Martin, Mich., where he completed his common school education, and this was followed by a course at the Grand Rapids Business College. His first practical experience in business was gained at Cecil Bay, Mich., where for one year he was employed as bookkeeper for the Emmett Lumber Company, and in 1905 he came to Lowell to accept a like position with the Lowell Specialty Company, with which concern he has since been identified. The Lowell Specialty Company was organized in the year 1900, by D. G. Look and W. A. Watts, prominent Lowell business men and financiers, for the manufacture of all kinds of sprayers. Since that time it has enjoyed a steady growth, which has been more noticeable since 1912, when Mr. Arehart was placed in the office of secretary and manager. The other officers of the concern are J. S. Bergin, president; D. G. Look, first vice-president and treasurer; and J. B. Nicholson, second vice-president. The company is now capitalized at $75,000, and employs forty-five men, its product being known all over the United States, its market not being confined to any particular locality. When Mr. Arehart was placed in his present position, the company was operating with one building, with about 3,000 square feet of floor space. Since that time, in the order named, there have been erected three new buildings, a two-story brick structure, 33x103 feet, a two-story cement plant, 28x80 feet, and a two-story tile factory, 46x50 feet, with numerous smaller out-buildings and additions. These buildings are modern in every particular and the main structures are equipped with the Globe Sprinkling System, for fire protection. The volume of business now being done by this plant may be judged from the fact that it is at this time six months behind in its orders, being unable to fill these until new buildings are erected, making a place for the necessary machinery and the hiring of added employees. Much of the success of this business must be accredited to the ability, resource, judgment and business courage of Mr. Arehart, who is accounted one of the ablest young men connected with the manufacturing industry at Lowell, and whose associates in the business world evidenced this faith in 1916 when they elected him president of the Lowell Board of Trade. He has always maintained an independent stand on political questions, and after two years of service on the town council was re-elected, in 1917, for another term. Fraternally, he is identified with the Knights of Columbus, at Grand Rapids; and Three Island Lodge No. 809, Loyal Order of Moose, at Lowell, and is popular in both orders. With Mrs. Arehart and their children, he attends services at Saint Mary's Catholic church, Lowell, of which they are members. Mr. Arehart was married Nov. 24, 1909, to Frances Izena, daughter of John S. and Mary (McGee) Bergin, natives of Michigan. Mrs. Bergin died in 1908, while Mr. Bergin, who is president of the Lowell Specialty Company, is a resident of Grand Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. Arehart are the parents of three children: George A., born Nov. 16, 1910; Mary F., born Feb. 27, 1912, and William B., born March 1, 1917.
-Grand Rapids and Kent County, Vol. 2 - Michigan History and Account of Their Progress from First Settlement to the Present Time (1918)
Contributor: Robby Peters (49706234)
Son of Bernard & Augusta (Paulus) Arehart. Knights of Columbus, Grand Rapids. Three Island Lodge # 809, Loyal order of the Moose.
Web: Kent County, Michigan, Marriage Index, 1842-1929
Name: John A Arehart
Spouse: F Izene Bergin
Marriage Date: 1907-1910
Marriage Place: Kent, Michigan, United States
Web: Kent County, Michigan, Marriage Index, 1842-1929
Name: John A Arehart
Spouse: J Eva Bergin
Marriage Date: 1920-1922
Marriage Place: Kent, Michigan, United States
Biography: John A. Arehart
The manager of one of the leading manufacturing concerns outside of the larger cities, John A. Arehart is an example of that spirit of enterprise which has so distinguished Kent county during recent years. Here have been founded, fostered and expanded some notable enterprises, which have carried the community's reputation far beyond the limits of the state, often arousing surprise, envy and emulation, and often commanding admiration. Behind these enterprises stand the able men who have consistently carried out the policies which have resulted in such commercial prosperity. Belonging to this class of capable and energetic businessmen, John A. Arehart needs no introduction to the people of Lowell, where he has been a resident since 1905 and secretary and manager of the Lowell Specialty Company since 1912. John A. Arehart was born May 11, 1883, at Otsego, Allegan county, Michigan, son of Bernard and Augusta (Paulus) Arehart, both of whom are deceased. When he was ten years of age he was taken by his parents to Martin, Mich., where he completed his common school education, and this was followed by a course at the Grand Rapids Business College. His first practical experience in business was gained at Cecil Bay, Mich., where for one year he was employed as bookkeeper for the Emmett Lumber Company, and in 1905 he came to Lowell to accept a like position with the Lowell Specialty Company, with which concern he has since been identified. The Lowell Specialty Company was organized in the year 1900, by D. G. Look and W. A. Watts, prominent Lowell business men and financiers, for the manufacture of all kinds of sprayers. Since that time it has enjoyed a steady growth, which has been more noticeable since 1912, when Mr. Arehart was placed in the office of secretary and manager. The other officers of the concern are J. S. Bergin, president; D. G. Look, first vice-president and treasurer; and J. B. Nicholson, second vice-president. The company is now capitalized at $75,000, and employs forty-five men, its product being known all over the United States, its market not being confined to any particular locality. When Mr. Arehart was placed in his present position, the company was operating with one building, with about 3,000 square feet of floor space. Since that time, in the order named, there have been erected three new buildings, a two-story brick structure, 33x103 feet, a two-story cement plant, 28x80 feet, and a two-story tile factory, 46x50 feet, with numerous smaller out-buildings and additions. These buildings are modern in every particular and the main structures are equipped with the Globe Sprinkling System, for fire protection. The volume of business now being done by this plant may be judged from the fact that it is at this time six months behind in its orders, being unable to fill these until new buildings are erected, making a place for the necessary machinery and the hiring of added employees. Much of the success of this business must be accredited to the ability, resource, judgment and business courage of Mr. Arehart, who is accounted one of the ablest young men connected with the manufacturing industry at Lowell, and whose associates in the business world evidenced this faith in 1916 when they elected him president of the Lowell Board of Trade. He has always maintained an independent stand on political questions, and after two years of service on the town council was re-elected, in 1917, for another term. Fraternally, he is identified with the Knights of Columbus, at Grand Rapids; and Three Island Lodge No. 809, Loyal Order of Moose, at Lowell, and is popular in both orders. With Mrs. Arehart and their children, he attends services at Saint Mary's Catholic church, Lowell, of which they are members. Mr. Arehart was married Nov. 24, 1909, to Frances Izena, daughter of John S. and Mary (McGee) Bergin, natives of Michigan. Mrs. Bergin died in 1908, while Mr. Bergin, who is president of the Lowell Specialty Company, is a resident of Grand Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. Arehart are the parents of three children: George A., born Nov. 16, 1910; Mary F., born Feb. 27, 1912, and William B., born March 1, 1917.
-Grand Rapids and Kent County, Vol. 2 - Michigan History and Account of Their Progress from First Settlement to the Present Time (1918)
Contributor: Robby Peters (49706234)
Web: Kent County, Michigan, Marriage Index, 1842-1929
Name: John A Arehart
Spouse: F Izene Bergin
Marriage Date: 1907-1910
Marriage Place: Kent, Michigan, United States
Web: Kent County, Michigan, Marriage Index, 1842-1929
Name: John A Arehart
Spouse: J Eva Bergin
Marriage Date: 1920-1922
Marriage Place: Kent, Michigan, United States
Biography: John A. Arehart
The manager of one of the leading manufacturing concerns outside of the larger cities, John A. Arehart is an example of that spirit of enterprise which has so distinguished Kent county during recent years. Here have been founded, fostered and expanded some notable enterprises, which have carried the community's reputation far beyond the limits of the state, often arousing surprise, envy and emulation, and often commanding admiration. Behind these enterprises stand the able men who have consistently carried out the policies which have resulted in such commercial prosperity. Belonging to this class of capable and energetic businessmen, John A. Arehart needs no introduction to the people of Lowell, where he has been a resident since 1905 and secretary and manager of the Lowell Specialty Company since 1912. John A. Arehart was born May 11, 1883, at Otsego, Allegan county, Michigan, son of Bernard and Augusta (Paulus) Arehart, both of whom are deceased. When he was ten years of age he was taken by his parents to Martin, Mich., where he completed his common school education, and this was followed by a course at the Grand Rapids Business College. His first practical experience in business was gained at Cecil Bay, Mich., where for one year he was employed as bookkeeper for the Emmett Lumber Company, and in 1905 he came to Lowell to accept a like position with the Lowell Specialty Company, with which concern he has since been identified. The Lowell Specialty Company was organized in the year 1900, by D. G. Look and W. A. Watts, prominent Lowell business men and financiers, for the manufacture of all kinds of sprayers. Since that time it has enjoyed a steady growth, which has been more noticeable since 1912, when Mr. Arehart was placed in the office of secretary and manager. The other officers of the concern are J. S. Bergin, president; D. G. Look, first vice-president and treasurer; and J. B. Nicholson, second vice-president. The company is now capitalized at $75,000, and employs forty-five men, its product being known all over the United States, its market not being confined to any particular locality. When Mr. Arehart was placed in his present position, the company was operating with one building, with about 3,000 square feet of floor space. Since that time, in the order named, there have been erected three new buildings, a two-story brick structure, 33x103 feet, a two-story cement plant, 28x80 feet, and a two-story tile factory, 46x50 feet, with numerous smaller out-buildings and additions. These buildings are modern in every particular and the main structures are equipped with the Globe Sprinkling System, for fire protection. The volume of business now being done by this plant may be judged from the fact that it is at this time six months behind in its orders, being unable to fill these until new buildings are erected, making a place for the necessary machinery and the hiring of added employees. Much of the success of this business must be accredited to the ability, resource, judgment and business courage of Mr. Arehart, who is accounted one of the ablest young men connected with the manufacturing industry at Lowell, and whose associates in the business world evidenced this faith in 1916 when they elected him president of the Lowell Board of Trade. He has always maintained an independent stand on political questions, and after two years of service on the town council was re-elected, in 1917, for another term. Fraternally, he is identified with the Knights of Columbus, at Grand Rapids; and Three Island Lodge No. 809, Loyal Order of Moose, at Lowell, and is popular in both orders. With Mrs. Arehart and their children, he attends services at Saint Mary's Catholic church, Lowell, of which they are members. Mr. Arehart was married Nov. 24, 1909, to Frances Izena, daughter of John S. and Mary (McGee) Bergin, natives of Michigan. Mrs. Bergin died in 1908, while Mr. Bergin, who is president of the Lowell Specialty Company, is a resident of Grand Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. Arehart are the parents of three children: George A., born Nov. 16, 1910; Mary F., born Feb. 27, 1912, and William B., born March 1, 1917.
-Grand Rapids and Kent County, Vol. 2 - Michigan History and Account of Their Progress from First Settlement to the Present Time (1918)
Contributor: Robby Peters (49706234)
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