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MONRO COUNTY
MICHIG
VON
John Moulklus
HISTORY OF MONROE COUNTY MICHIGAN
A Narrative Account of its Historical Progress, its People, and its Principal Interests
BY JOHN MCCLELLAND BULKLEY
VOLUME I
ILLUSTRATED
THE LEWIS PUBLISHING COMPANY CHICAGO NEW YORK
1913
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INTRODUCTION
The early history of Monroe county is closely linked with that of Canada and the New England colonies ; since it was from these two inter- esting localities that our hardy pioneers came, the impress of whose strong characters and personalities were so indelibly left upon the affairs and events of the community from its earliest records as to be felt to the present day.
The story of their experiences and exploits presents an example of fortitude, persevering industry, patriotism and zeal that might well be, as it has been emulated in the lives and efforts of those who have been and are still identified with the growth of all that relates to its civil and religious activities. This being the case, is it not logical and desirable that we begin with a consideration of the earliest attempts of the adventurous people who first visited these shores ?
There is no more interesting or absorbing tale in the annals of man- kind than that which is embodied in the story of the early French mis- sionaries and adventurers, and later of the pioneers from New England and their explorations and settlement of the northwest; its tragedies, its sacrifices, its incredible hardships, its memorable and desperate con- flicts in the subjugation of nature, often illumined by heroic and ro- mantic episodes, and their final domination of and triumph over appar- ently insurmountable obstacles and difficulties which beset and sur- rounded every league of their pathway.
It is impossible to think of a country founded by such men as becoming anything else than great, powerful, indomitable, so long as it adhered to the principles, the virtues, the spirit of these men. Much of the greatness of this nation is due to the ideals of its founders.
However one may yield to the fascinating records and narratives of classic lands and the myths of the Greeks and the Scandinavians, or pause in amazement at the astonishing advancements of civilization in the last half century and its marvelous achievements, he will in none of these discover events more compelling in continuity of interest, than those which are contained in the history of the three centuries, which embraces the settlement and civilization of the North American continent. The astonishing and bewildering diversity and variations of the current of the life of that period offers the richest material, not only for the historian, but as well for artist, philosopher and poet. There is not a decade that is not exciting, romantic and inspiring. The richness of the early days in New France, when feudal barons were transplanted from Europe mingling with the copper-skinned Indians and black-robed priests, con-
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trast strangely with the sombre beginnings of civilized life in the Amer- ican colonies, and the intrepid colonists' struggles for safe independence of thought and action in religious affairs and their sacrifices to maintain it, present a picture unrivalled in the history of the world.
If Ventadour's connection with the history of New France meant nothing else but the fact that he was responsible for the entrance of the Jesuits, he would be illustrious; without them the chronicles of the new world would lose many of their most astonishing chapters. Here were examples of true martyrdom, stories of which we today cannot read without the deepest admiration and emotion.
The writing of history differs radically from all other literary occu- pations, involving, as it does, the labor of research in quest of necessary data, and in the verification of records and statements, which, though they may possibly occupy but little space on the printed page, must, to possess value, be correct. History indeed depends, for its value pre- eminently upon its accuracy ; alleged facts, hastily collected, carelessly or indifferently thrown together without confirmation are obviously of no real value to the seeker after information, but pernicious and mis- leading. Realizing the truth of this, the author has endeavored to avoid misconceptions and errors by carefully scrutinizing everything that enters into this history, and confirming, so far as possible, all statements of facts and chronicles of important events.
Legendary lore and tradition, in which our state richly abounds, receives a liberal share of attention, and in such form as will, it is hoped, prove attractive and interesting, and of assistance in reaching a proper understanding of the characteristics and environments of both the savage and the white man.
Any history of a community or of its people would lack one of its most interesting and attractive features which omits personal character- istics and individualism. Reminiscences of every community reveal facts, impressions and experiences of intense human interest, which should add greatly to the value and enlivening detail of a history of the people and times of which it treats. For this feature of these annals of Monroe county the author has been most fortunate in discovering a fund of material, which it is hoped will contribute a measure of readableness and pleasure to the story of the early days, as well as affording an insight into the business and social customs of our ancestors, as a component part of the history of the time in which they lived and flourished. Fol- lowing this plan, and in order to make the work a well balanced one, the author has invited historical facts, sketches, narratives, personal remi- niscences, photographs, views and portraits from his fellow citizens. which, with personal interviews, form entertaining chapters of the work.
He wishes in this connection to make grateful acknowledgment, for courtesies and valuable information, as well as for personal sketches, letters and manuscript from a large number of personal friends who have exhibited a most cordial and gratifying interest in the preparation of this work. References have been made to all available collections and historical writings bearing upon this history.
He mentions with great pleasure the facilities afforded by the mag- nificent library of Americana owned by Hon. Clarence M. Burton, of
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Detroit, probably one of the most extensive and rare historical col- lections of American and French manuscripts and printed volumes in this country ; the manuscripts and published writings of Gen. Lewis Cass, than whom none was more familiar with the early history of Michigan, or took more intelligent action as a leader and participator in the devel- opment of its immense resources; the histories of the experiences of early missionaries, gained from the Jesuit Relations, church records, histories and various other sources, of most thrilling interest; the pub- lished writings of Henry R. Schoolcraft, who passed many years among the Indians, studying their customs and habits, their mythology and their failings, an undoubted and accepted authority in all such matters ; the journals and diaries of Charlevoix, of Champlain, LaSalle, etc .; Francis Parkman's voluminous works; "The Northwest Under Three Flags," by Mr. Charles Moore; "The War of 1812," by Major James Richardson, of the British Army in America; papers and documents of the Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society ; the Canadian Archives at Ottawa; Emory Wendell's "History of Banking, Banks, and Bankers of Michigan;" Judge J. V. Campbell's "Outline of Political History of Michigan" and Farmer's "History of Michigan."
To the courtesy of Hon. Fred'k C. Martindale, secretary of state; Charles Lanman, a famous historian; Mr. Herbert Bowen, attor- ney of Detroit; and to Mr. Charles R. Wing, associate editor with his father, T. E. Wing, of an earlier history of Monroe county, for courtesies in the consultation of important war records; to the newspaper press of Monroe; to Mr. Geo. B. Diffenbaugh, for Masonic memoranda; to Prof. R. C. Allen, director of the Michigan Geological and Biological Survey ; to all these and many more, acknowledgments are made for interesting and valuable assistance.
JOHN M. BULKLEY.
CONTENTS
CHAPTER I UNDER THREE POWERS
CARTIER AND CHAMPLAIN-MARTYRDOM OF THE JESUIT FATHERS-THE WYANDOTTES (NEUTRAL NATION)-JOLIET, MARQUETTE AND LASALLE -DETROIT, THE KEY TO SUPREMACY-OUTAGAMIES THREATEN FRENCH COLONY-DETROIT FALLS TO THE BRITISH-PONTIAC'S CONSPIRACY- SIEGE OF FORT DETROIT. 1
CHAPTER II PONTIAC, THE GREAT OTTAWA
CHARACTER OF THE INDIAN LEADER-HIS AMBITIOUS PLAN-THE ATTACK ON DETROIT-THE CONSPIRACY THWARTED-WHEN DEATH HOVERED -THE RED MEN DEPART-MAJOR GLADWIN'S POSITION-DEATH OF MAJOR CAMPBELL-INDIANS CAPTURE RELIEF EXPEDITION-MASSACRE AT "BLOODY RUN"-PONTIAC RAISES THE SIEGE-BYRD AND CLARK EXPEDITION-POSTS PASS INTO AMERICAN HANDS. 16
CHAPTER III INDIAN HISTORY AND LEGENDS
LEGENDARY LORE-SCHOOLCRAFT AND HIS INDIAN WIFE-IRISH-INDIAN ROMANCE-THE RED MAN'S FAIRIES AND BROWNIES-SUPERSTITIONS OF EARLY SETTLERS-WORSHIP OF THE GREAT SPIRIT-TRADITION OF THE SACRED FIRE-FADING OF THE MICHIGAN POTTAWATAMIES-VISIT TO CHIEF CHENAGAR-DRIVING THE MIAMIS-LAST BATTLE AT TIPPE- CANOE. 26
CHAPTER IV WESTERN PIONEERS OF NEW FRANCE
FRENCH SEAMEN-FRENCH COLONISTS-FRENCH INDIAN FUR TRADE- FAIR DEALINGS WITH THE INDIANS-THE WOOD RANGERS-VISITORS TO UPPER LAKE REGION-MISSIONS AND SETTLEMENTS-ENGLISH IN- TRUDE INTO NORTHERN FUR COUNTRY-DETROIT, AN ENGLISH CHECK -LAND GRANTS-SOLID FRENCH BUILDINGS-EARLY FRENCH INDUS- TRIES-LEGEND OF THE OLD PEAR TREES-THE FRENCH IN THE PON- TIAC WAR-SOCIAL TRAITS. 33
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CHAPTER V
RANGERS BY LAND AND WATER
LA HONTAN'S "COUREUR DE BOIS"-DESCRIBED BY THE MISSIONARY -THE VENDOR OF STRONG DRINK-REGULATION OF THE COUREUR -HE SPEAKS FOR HIMSELF-DID NATURE CALL HIM ?- SIEUR DU LHUT-THE FRENCH VOYAGEUR-THE UNIQUE BATTEAU-THE BIRCH CANOE-THE "DUG OUT" AND PIROGUE-THE HUDSON BAY COMPANY-MONROE COUNTY AS A GAME REGION-CHARLEVOIX'S DESCRIPTION-HENNEPIN'S RECORD 45
CHAPTER VI
THE BATTLE OF FRENCHTOWN
BRITISH FORCES LEAVE AMHERSTBURG-ROUT OF THE AMERICANS-AP- PEARANCE OF PRISONERS-MAJOR RICHARDSON'S NARRATIVE-COLONEL PROCTOR'S REPORT-FACTS ABOUT THE BATTLE-GENERAL WIN- CHESTER'S REPORT-ACCOUNT OF HON. LAURENT DUROCHER-HARRI- SON TO SHELBY-HARRISON TAKES THE FIELD-TECUMSEH, THE GREAT SHAWNEE. 57
CHAPTER VII
KENTUCKIANS DESCRIBE BATTLE
DARNELL'S "JOURNAL" COMMENCES-MARCH TO JOIN HULL-HARRISON ENTHUSIASTICALLY RECEIVED-SERIOUS SHORTAGE OF PROVISIONS- FORT WINCHESTER COMPLETED-AMERICAN SOLDIERS ON THE MARCII -NEWS OF BRITISH AND INDIANS-KENTUCKIANS SCARE BIG INJUN- AFTER THE FIRST BATTLE OF FRENCHTOWN-CAUSE OF LATER DE- FEAT-ATTACKED BY THE ENEMY-KENTUCKIANS CHAGRINED AT SURRENDER-THE SURRENDER-INDIAN OUTRAGES-BRITISH PROM- ISES VIOLATED-NARRATIVE OF TIMOTHY MALLARY-A POEM OF THE BATTLE. 72
CHAPTER VIII WAR OF 1812
SURRENDER OF DETROIT-AMERICAN SOLDIERS MARCH FOR DETROIT- ARMY SURRENDERS TO BRITISH HANDFUL-BOMBARDMENT OF DETROIT -THE FORT SURRENDERED-PATRIOTISM FULLY AROUSED-COLONEL CASS BREAKS SWORD RATHER THAN GIVE IT UP-BRITISH INDIAN ALLIANCE-RIVER RAISIN MASSACRE-CANADIAN COMMENTS ON HULL'S SURRENDER-HULL COURT-MARTIALED-FROM A PRIVATE VIEWPOINT-BRITISH CHANGE OF BASE. 87
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CHAPTER IX
BATTLE OF MORAVIAN TOWN
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PROCTOR OPPOSED BY TECUMSEH-CONCENTRATE AT MORAVIAN TOWN- "REMEMBER THE RAISIN"-HARRISON OVERTAKES PROCTOR-AMERI- CANS BREAK THE BRITISH LINE-DEATH OF TECUMSEH-A MORTIFYING DEFEAT-TROPHIES AND PRISONERS-RESULT OF BATTLE AND TECUM- SEH'S DEATH. 103
CHAPTER X THE BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE
A VIEW FROM "THE OTHER SIDE"-BRITISH FLAG SHIP OPENS BATTLE- CRIPPLED BRITISH FLEET-FROM PERRY'S OFFICIAL REPORT-PERRY'S SQUADRON IN ACTION-BARCLAY'S SQUADRON IN ACTION. 109
CHAPTER XI STABLE GOVERNMENT
LEWIS CASS AND HIS RESPONSIBILITIES-BRITISH AND INDIAN AGGRES- SIONS CHECKED-MORE PEOPLE WANTED-AMERICAN LAND SYSTEM ESTABLISHED-MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION IMPROVED-HORNER SUC- CEEDS STEVENS AS GOVERNOR- REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT VOTED DOWN-EXTINGUISHMENT OF INDIAN TITLE-THE CASS INDIAN EX- PEDITION-TERRITORIAL AND STATE SEALS AND MOTTOES 114
CHAPTER XII VETERANS OF THE WAR OF 1812
PRELIMINARY GATHERING ON GUYOR'S ISLAND-VETERANS PRESENT- FORMAL REUNION JULY 4, 1872-INTERESTING AND IMPRESSIVE PRO- CEEDINGS-ROLL CALL OF VETERANS-RESPONSE OF GENERAL LESLIE COMBS-MICHIGAN'S LATER TRIBUTE TO KENTUCKY-THE LEGEND OF THE OLD CANNON. 126
CHAPTER XIII THE TOLEDO WAR
OHIO-MICHIGAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE-MICHIGAN AS A TERRITORY-OHIO SETS UP CLAIM-MICHIGAN TAKES HER STAND-PORT LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP UPHOLDS MASON-STATE FORCES THREATEN TO CLASH- THE AMUSING SIDE-FALL OF MILITARY LEADER-JUSTICES DIVIDE TERRITORY-NARRATIVE BY AN ACTOR-CONTRIBUTION TO BROWN'S
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ARMY-MICHIGAN REJECTS OLIVE BRANCH-WASHINGTON AGAIN UPHOLDS MICHIGAN-OHIO BOUNDARY COMMISSIONERS ROUTED- OHIO'S OFFICIAL PRONUNCIAMENTO-MICHIGAN UNDAUNTED-THE BLOODSHED-SHALER SUCCEEDS MASON-OHIO GETTING EVEN WITH UNCLE SAM-MICHIGAN ADMITTED TO THE UNION-MILITARY ORDERS -MASON GOVERNOR OF NEW STATE. 137
CHAPTER XIV THE PATRIOT WAR
LEADERS OF THE REBELLION-CONCILIATION ATTEMPTED-CLASHES AND COLLAPSE-UPPER CANADA TROUBLES-MONROE COUNTY "EXER- CISED"-BATTLE OF POINTE AU PELEE. 162
CHAPTER XV THE BLACK HAWK WAR
BLACK HAWK CROSSES THE MISSISSIPPI-OPPOSED BY TERRITORIAL VOL- UNTEERS-BLACK HAWK CAPTURED-ANOTHER ACCOUNT OF THE WAR. 167
CHAPTER XVI IN THE MEXICAN WAR
RUPTURE OVER TEXAS-UNITED STATES CLAIMS UNSETTLED-AMERICAN TROOPS MOVE TO THE FRONTIER-WAR DECLARED-RESPONSE OF MICHIGAN AND MONROE COUNTY-SOLDIERS FROM MONROE COUNTY. 170
CHAPTER XVII THE CIVIL WAR
FIRST WAR MEETINGS IN COUNTY-THE SMITH GUARDS OF MONROE- LIST OF VOLUNTEERS-TOTAL ENLISTMENTS IN COUNTY-FOURTH MICHIGAN INFANTRY-SEVENTH REGIMENT-ENLISTMENT OF JULY, 1862-MULLIGAN (FIFTEENTH) REGIMENT-THE SEVENTEENTH (STONEWALL) REGIMENT-EIGHTEENTH MICHIGAN INFANTRY-THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC. 175
CHAPTER XVIII MILITARY AND CUSTER MONUMENT
THE OLD CITY GUARD-MONROE LIGHT GUARD-COMPANY K, FIRST INFANTRY M. N. G .- THE ARMORY-RAILROAD STRIKES-SPANISH- AMERICAN WAR-PERSONNEL OF THE MONROE LIGHT GUARD-GEORGE ALFORD, REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIER-MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE ARM- STRONG CUSTER-DOING HONOR TO MONROE'S HERO-HISTORY OF THE MONUMENT-PRESIDENT TAFT'S ADDRESS-THE OFFICIAL PROGRAMME 227
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CHAPTER XIX
COUNTY ORGANIZATION
ORIGINAL TITLES TO LANDS-ORIGINAL CREATING ACT-IMMEDIATE CAUSE OF ORGANIZATION-1805, AN EVENTFUL YEAR-PERIOD OF CIVIL UNREST -COUNTY SEAT ESTABLISHED-FINANCES AND FINANCIERS-THE OLD COURT HOUSE-EARLY LEGAL AFFAIRS-MONROE COUNTY FARM AND INFIRMARY 245
CHAPTER XX BENCH AND BAR
THE TERRITORIAL PERIOD AND BEYOND-LEGAL "NOTIS"-EARLY MEM- BERS OF THE MONROE BAR-HON. ROBERT MCCLELLAND-HON. ALPHEUS FELCH-HON. WARNER WING-HON. DAVID ADDISON NOBLE -HON. WOLCOTT LAWRENCE-HON. JEFFERSON G. THURBER-JAMES Q. ADAMS-GOUVERNEUR MORRIS-TALCOTT E. WING. 255
CHAPTER XXI GEOLOGY OF MONROE COUNTY
EARLIEST INHABITANT-PREHISTORIC REMAINS NEAR BIG PRAIRIE- SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF LIMESTONES-WORK OF STATE SURVEY-ROADS AND ROAD METAL-STONE AND STONE CRUSHING-THE WOOLWITH QUARRIES-RAISINVILLE QUARRIES-IDA QUARRIES-LITTLE SINK QUARRY-OTTAWA LAKE QUARRIES-NEWPORT QUARRIES-THE FRENCHTOWN QUARRIES-THE STONE BUSINESS OF MONROE-MONROE STONE COMPANY-MONROE QUARRIES-LASALLE QUARRIES-BEDFORD QUARRIES-WHITEFORD QUARRIES. 265
CHAPTER XXII PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
CLIMATE OF MONROE COUNTY-CONTOUR OF THE COUNTY-ELEVATIONS WITHIN THE COUNTY-SURFACE DRAINAGE-PICTURE OF THE RIVER RAISIN-MACON AND SALINE RIVERS-THE HURON AND OTHER STREAMS-UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE. 287
CHAPTER XXIII ANIMALS, BIRDS AND FISHES
MUSKRAT LORE-THE BEAVER-MOST COMMON VARIETIES OF BIRDS- LAKE AND MARSH BIRDS-THE DUCK FAMILY-THE WILD TURKEY AND ITS WAYS-THE BALD HEADED EAGLE-THE PASSENGER PIGEON -THE GERMAN CARP-THE STURGEON. 301
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CHAPTER XXIV
NATURAL PRODUCTS
EARLY TRIALS OF AGRICULTURE-SOILS AND SUBSOILS-FRUIT GROWING FAVORED-OLD FRENCH PEAR TREES-FARM PRODUCTS-STATISTICS FOR 1910-BEET SUGAR INDUSTRY-TIMBER GROWTH AND CONSERVA- TION-IMPROVEMENT OF SOILS-NATURAL GAS AND OIL-MINERAL SPRINGS-MARL BEDS-FARMERS' FENCES-GENERAL STATISTICS. 312
CHAPTER XXV
OLD ROADS AND TRAILS
THE OLD-TIME CONCORD COACH-MONROE COACHES AND ROUTES-THE 'TAVERNS"-MAIN TRAVELED ROADS-FAMOUS STAGE DRIVERS- PIONEER ROADSIDE TAVERN-TROUBLOUS DAYS OF TRAVEL-"UNITED STATES HOTEL"-"MURPHY HOUSE"-MACOMB STREET HOUSE- MAILS AND MAIL CARRIERS. 328 .
CHAPTER XXVI
BANKS AND BANKING
EARLY IRRESPONSIBLE BANKS-A DETROIT BANK OF DISCOUNT-BANK OF DETROIT CREATED-"SOMETHING IRREGULAR"' IN DETROIT-PENAL- TIES FOR UNAUTHORIZED BANKING-BANK OF MICHIGAN INCORPORATED -BANK OF MONROE-THE MAUMEE BANK OF MANHATTAN-WILDCAT BANKING AND BANKS-BAD LAND REPORTS-EFFECT OF ERIE CANAL OPENING-CRAZE FOR INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS-BANK OF BREST- - RAPID CIRCULATION OF SPECIE-MUSTER ROLL OF "WILDCATS" __ WORK OF BANK EXAMINERS-FOR CIRCULATION IN THE CONFEDERACY
-AMUSING AND SURPRISING-FEDERAL BANKRUPT LAW-STATE CURBS ON SPECULATION-TO RESTRAIN WILD BANKING-WOOL AND WHEAT MARKETS-BANK OF RIVER RAISIN CONTINUED-THE ACT OF 1857-FIRST TELEGRAPH WELL USED-FIRST NATIONAL BANK-MON- ROE STATE SAVINGS BANK. 339
CHAPTER XXVII CRIMES AGAINST BANKS
THE BANK OF RIVER RAISIN-THE CRIMINAL-THE CASHIER-FIRST ADVANCES IN PLOT-ATTEMPTED MURDER-WOULD-BE MURDERER SENTENCED-CASHIER RECOVERS-FIRST NATIONAL BURGLARY AND ROBBERY-BURGLARY OF LA FOUNTAIN & LORANGER BANK 357
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CHAPTER XXVIII COMMERCIAL DEPRESSIONS
DEPRESSIONS OF 1819-22-REVIVALS OF 1824 AND 1827-WILD-CAT SCHEMES AND PANIC OF 1837-"UPS AND DOWNS (1839-56)-PANIC OF 1857-PERIODS OF COMMERCIAL DEPRESSIONS. 362
CHAPTER XXIX
HARBOR AND TRANSPORTATION
RAILROADS TRAVERSING THE COUNTY-FIRST NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD OPERATED-THE MICHIGAN SOUTHERN RAILROAD-ERIE AND KALAMA- ZOO RAILROAD COMPANY INCORPORATED-FOURTH YEAR OF MICHIGAN SOUTHERN-RAILROAD UNDER WAY AT LAST (DETROIT, MONROE, ADRIAN )-DETROIT AND CHICAGO-MAUMEE BRANCH RAILROAD COM- PANY-RIVER RAISIN AND GRAND RIVER RAILROAD-MANHATTAN AND HAVRE RAILROAD-LA PLAISANCE BAY HARBOR COMPANY-NORTHERN DIVISION OF THE DETROIT, MONROE AND TOLEDO-LA PLAISANCE BAY- THE SHIP CANAL-THE TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS FOR 1912. 365
CHAPTER XXX
INDUSTRIES AND COMMERCE
START OF MONROE NURSERIES-FRENCH PEARS AND APPLES-TREES PLANTED SOON AFTER WAR OF 1812-FIRST PERMANENT NURSERY BUSINESS-THE MUTUAL AND MICHIGAN NURSERIES-A MONROE WOMAN FOUNDS CANNING INDUSTRY-THE FISHING INDUSTRY-MON- ROE COUNTY FISHERIES-COMMERCIAL FISHING-FISHING NOT ALL PROFIT-WINTER SPORTS ON THE ICE-EXPORTATION OF CATTLE AND HOGS-FLOUR MILLS-THE AMENDT MILLING COMPANY-WATERLOO ROLLER MILLS-BOEHME & RAUCH COMPANY-WEIS MANUFACTURING COMPANY-MONROE BINDER BOARD COMPANY-RIVER RAISIN PAPER COMPANY-ELKHART MANUFACTURING COMPANY-MONROE GLASS COMPANY-MONROE WOOLEN MILL-MONROE FOUNDRY AND FURNACE COMPANY. 383
CHAPTER XXXI
THE NEWSPAPER PRESS
"MICHIGAN SENTINEL," BY EDWARD D. ELLIS-MONROE "JOURNAL AND COMMERCIAL"-WHIG ORGANS-THE "MONROE COMMERCIAL" AGAIN MONROE "DEMOCRAT"-UNSUCCESSFUL VENTURES-MONROE "REC- ORD-COMMERCIAL"-OUTSIDE OF MONROE 403
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CHAPTER XXXII THE MEDICAL PROFESSION
THE COUNTY SOCIETY-DRS. JOSEPH DAZET, LUTHER PARKER, ROBERT G. CLARKE AND GEORGE LANDON-THE COUNTRY DOCTOR IN VERSE- DRS. EPHRAIM ADAMS AND ALFRED I. SAWYER-JAMES Q. ADAMS 411
CHAPTER XXXIII EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
CATHOLEPISTEMIAD (UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ) -UNIVERSITY BRANCHES -DISTRICT SCHOOLS-FIRST MONROE UNION SCHOOL-PRIVATE SCHOOLS - BOYS' AND YOUNG MEN'S ACADEMY - MONROE YOUNG LADIES' SEMINARY-ROSE COTTAGE HOME SCHOOL-"CROWNING OF THE MAY QUEEN." 416
CHAPTER XXXIV RELIGIOUS HISTORY
THE CATHOLIC PRIESTS OF NEW FRANCE-FIRST PROTESTANT PREACHERS -COMING OF THE JESUITS-CATHOLIC MISSION, THE FIRST CHURCH-
CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED-ST. MARY'S CHURCH DEDI- CATED-GABRIEL RICHARD, PRIEST AND CONGRESSMAN-HISTORY OF ST. MARY'S CHURCH-ST. JOHN'S CHURCH-ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH ST. MICHAEL'S COMMANDERY-KNIGHTS OF ST. JOHN-ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH OF EXETER TOWNSHIP-ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH, ERIE- PROTESTANT CHURCHES OF MONROE COUNTY-FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF MONROE-SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-CHURCH RE-UNITED-CHURCH OF 1846 BUILT-FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF LA SALLE -- RAISINVILLE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH DISBANDED- ST. PAUL'S METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH-TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH-THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MONROE-EVANGELICAL ASSOCIATION OF MONROE COUNTY-YOUNG PEOPLE'S ALLIANCE MEMORIAL (EVANGELICAL) CHURCH OF MONROE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH-THE MONROE COUNTY BIBLE SOCIETY -THE ALTENHEIM (OLD FOLKS' HOME)-MONROE HOME FOR BLIND BABIES AND GENERAL HOSPITAL. 425
CHAPTER XXXV THE MASONS AND ODD FELLOWS
MASONRY IN MICHIGAN-MONROE'S FIRST GRAND LODGE-FIRST LOCAL LODGE-FIRST WORTHY MASTER, SENECA ALLEN-MONROE LODGE NO. 27-DUNDEE LODGE NO. 74-MONROE COMMANDERY NO. 5, No. 4 AND No. 19-ROYAL ARCH MASONS-LODGES OUTSIDE THE CITY-HONORS TO MONROE MASONS-FIRST ODD FELLOWS LODGE-LINCOLN LODGE No. 190, I. O. O. F. 451
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CHAPTER XXXVI
CHIEFLY SOCIAL AND SPORTSMEN'S CLUBS
ESTABLISHMENT OF SOCIAL CLUBS-THE O. L. CLUB-TWO FAMOUS SPORTSMEN'S CLUBS (FROM "FIELD AND STREAM," BY FRANK HEY- WOOD)-GOLO CLUB ORGANIZED -- THE MONROE MARSH CLUB-MON- ROE YACHT CLUB-THE GERMAN WORKINGMEN'S ASSOCIATION- FARMERS' MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF MONROE AND WAYNE COUNTIES. 458
CHAPTER XXXVII CIVIC AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
WORK OF THE POLICE-QUESTION OF WATER SUPPLY-STREETS, PARKS AND BRIDGES-LIVE STOCK AND LIGHT-THE LIBRARIES OF MONROE- MONROE HISTORICAL AND LIBRARY ASSOCIATION-THE CIVIC IMPROVE- MENT SOCIETY (BY MRS. W. VAN MILLER)-THE NEW GOVERNMENT POST OFFICE 469
CHAPTER XXXVIII TOWNSHIP HISTORIES
FIRST TOWNSHIP LAWS-FIVE TOWNSHIPS ORGANIZED-FIRST SETTLERS- VETERAN SURVEYORS-MIGRATING "ON THE BIAS"-FRENCHTOWN -TOWNSHIPS OF SUMMERFIELD, ASH, EXETER, BEDFORD, DUNDEE, RAISINVILLE AND IDA-TOWNSHIP OF MILAN AND THE GREAT MACON DRAIN-TOWNSHIPS OF LONDON, WHITEFORD, MONROE, LA SALLE, BERLIN AND ERIE-TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS (1912). 481
CHAPTER XXXIX PIONEER DOMESTIC LIFE
SUGAR MAKING BY INDIANS AND PIONEERS-OLD-TIME DOMESTIC HEARTH -COOK STOVE AS A CURIO-LIGHTS-WIVES MAKING THEIR OWN CANDLES-TIN LAMPS EVOLVED-MAKING SOFT SOAP-BASKET MAK- ING BY THE INDIANS-TRUE MEDICINE MEN-WOOL AND HOMESPUN CLOTHI-NEW YEAR'S CALLS IN 1836. 495
CHAPTER XL FRENCH AND YANKEE PIONEERS
COL. FRANCIS NAVARRE-ROBERT F. NAVARRE-JOSEPH G. NAVARRE- PETER NAVARRE, THE SCOUT-CHARLES HIVON-HIS STORY OF THE FRENCHTOWN MASSACRE-NIMBLE FRENCH WITS-COLONEL HUBERT LA CROIX-THE LA CROIX MANOR HOUSE-FELIX METTY-JOHN B. SANCRAINT-CAPTAIN LUTHER HARVEY-A MASTER COMMISSARY-
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DESPITE HARRISON, PROVISIONS SAVED-AT THE BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE -GENERAL LEVI S. HUMPHREY-HENRY DISBROW, PIONEER- COLONEL OLIVER JOHNSON-MAJOR GERSHOM TAINTOR BULKLEY- CAPTAIN A. D. PERKINS-CAPTAIN GEORGE W. STRONG-THOMAS G. COLE-COLONEL JOHN ANDERSON-DANIEL S. BACON-WALTER P. CLARKE-JOSEPH B. GALE. 502
CHAPTER XLI
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
INDIAN DEED TO SITE OF MONROE-THE LEGEND OF THE FLORAL CITY- FROM FIRST MONROE NEWSPAPER-MONROE AND THE VALLEY IN 1833 -ARCADIAN PICTURE OF MONROE (LANMAN ) -WHIPPING POST USED IN MONROE-HORSE THIEVES AND THEIR CURE-TARGET SHOOTING AND SHOOTERS-SHIPWRECK AND LEGEND OF THE "FAVORITE"-BREST AND NEWPORT-NEW DUBLIN AND WATERLOO-INCORPORATED VIL- LAGES (CENSUS OF 1910) -POPULATION (1810-1910). 534
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INDEX
A coureur de bois of the old regime (portrait). 50.
Account of Honorable Laurent Dur- ocher. 64.
Acker. William F .. 766.
Act of 1857, 352.
Adams, Ephraim, 413.
Adams, James Q., 262.
Advertisement of the Central road. 373. After the first battle of Frenchtown, 78.
Agriculture. 312.
Agricultural statistics for 1910. 319.
Aiston, Albert A., 728.
Alcock. Thomas C., 803.
Alford, George, Revolutionary soldier, 233.
Allen. Edward A., 713.
Altenheim (Old Folks' Home). The, 448. Altitudes of railroad stations. 293.
Amendt Milling Company. 398. Americans break the British line, 106.
American soldiers on the march. 75.
American soldiers march for Detroit. 88. American system, 246.
Amherstburg, 58.
Amusing side of boundary dispute, 140. Ancient French pear trees (view), 41. Anderson, Colonel John, 530.
An early day voyagenr and guide (por- trait), 50.
Angerer, Charles, 591.
Angerer, Charles, Jr., 591.
Animals, birds and fishes, 301.
Ann Arbor R. R., 366.
Annual muskrat banquet, 303.
An old French homestead (view), 34.
An old-time mail coach (view). 329.
Another account of the Black Hawk war, 168. Ansted, Solomon. 778.
Appearance of the prisoners captured at Frenchtown, 59.
Arcadian picture of Monroe (Lanman). 542.
Armory and opera house (view), 229.
Armory Association, 228.
Armory, The, 228.
Army surrenders to British handful, 88. Artesian wells, 324.
Ash township, mention, 250, 484; farm statistics, 327; organized, 484; first
election, 484; supervisor (1912), 494. Attacked by the enemy, 79.
Attempted murder of bank cashier, 358.
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