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C. W. Case, junior member of the well known hardware firm of Tienken & Case, of Rochester, Avon township, was born in Brandon township, Oakland County, Michigan, May 15, 1870, and is a son of J. E. Case, a much esteemed resident of Orion township.

C. W. Case was reared on a farm in Oakland County, and remained assisting his father until the age of 19 years. He then removed to Rochester and became assistant to H. J. Taylor, who was operating the leading hardware store. In 1899 H. F. Stone bought Mr. Taylor’s interest in the business and the firm name was then changed to Stone & Case, which style continued until July, 1899, when Mr. Tienken was admitted to partnership and the firm of Tienken & Case was organized. This house has a well established reputation for first class hardware goods of all kinds, including fencing, farm implements and sewer pipe. The business covers a wide territory and under the enterprising management of the partners is prospering.

In 1894 Mr. Case was married to Georgia Mason and they have one son, Mason. Mr. Case belongs to the K. O. T. M. and to Lodge No. 5, F. & A. M., of Rochester. He has been a useful citizen and has held various public offices, having served as village and town treasurer and been active in promoting movements beneficial to the community. Like his partner, Mr. Tienken, he is much esteemed and the firm enjoys the confidence of the public.