C. J. HOLBROOK, postmaster and druggist, was born in Caytiga County, Ohio, October 9, 1852 At twelve years of age he came with his parents to Benzie County, Mi. Six years latter he came to Torch Lake, and thence to Elk Rapids, and employed as clerk in the store of Dexter & Noble and remained five years.

In 1881, with Mr. W. Rushmore, he bought the store and stock of drugs and groceries belonging to R. W. Bagot, Esq., on River Street, and since then they have conducted a prosperous business in both of those departments. Since the spring of 1883 Mr. Holbrook has been postmaster of Elk Rapids.

He also holds the United States Signal Service, and is manager of the Western Union Telegraph. He has a wife and one daughter.