Buss Machinery Co. of Muskegon manufactured woodworking machinery. Its relationship, if any, to Buss Machine Works of Michigan, is a subject of continuing research.

Information Sources

• 1902 Young & Co.'s Business and Professional Directory of Central Michigan, lists on page 278 in the section for Muskegon, "Buss Machery Co, wood working machinery mfrs, 303 W Western av."
• 1903 Michigan State Gazetteer and Business Directory, page 1344, under "Muskegon", lists "Buss Machinery Co (George F, C Henry and Waldo E Buss), 305 W Western av".
• 1906-7 Michigan Federation of Labor Official Year Book, page 208.

  One of the leading and prominent business concerns in Muskegon is the Buss Machinery Co., located at 201 Western avenue.

  In the conduct of their business the managers have alwaysa dopted a policy of fair and square dealings with patrons and, by observing this wise rule, they have met with great business success and command the esteem and respect of the entire commercial world.

  Muskegon is indeed fortunate in having such a concern make its home in our midst and we, as loyal citizens, should show our appreciation by giving to it undivided support and co-operation.

• 1907 Michigan State Gazetteer and Business Directory, page 1170, under "Holland", lists "Buss Machine Works, George P Hummer pres, Wendell R Buss sec". On 2896, under "Muskegon", lists "Buss Machinery Co (George F, C Henry and Waldo E Buss), 205 W Western av".
• 1909 Michigan State Gazetteer and Business Directory, page 2181, in the category of "Machinery Mnfrs—Wood Working" lists Buss Machinery Co of Muskegon.