Biographical history of northern Michigan containing biographies of prominent citizens, Part 44

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Publication date: 1905
Publisher: Indianapolis : B.F. Bowen
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held to the satisfaction of the people for two graphical art and comparing favorably with years, at the expiration of which time he was further honored by being made treas- urer of the county. In addition to these offices he served for a considerable time as postmaster of Charlevoix and for a period of thirty years he has been manager of the Western Union Telegraph Company's busi- ness in this city, besides holding the position of deputy collector of customs for the north- ern part of Michigan, with headquarers in the city of his residence. When Mr. Smith first came to Charlevoix only the smaller fishing boats could pass through the river on which the largest lake steamers now ride in safety to unload their cargoes at wharfs where thousands of tons of merchandise from all parts of the world greet the eye, the busy, bustling scene being but one of the many evidences of the rapid advance- ment which the lake region has made within the last four or five decades and advance- ment in material prosperity unsurpassed by any other part of the great Northwest. In the building up of the city and the promo- tion of its various lines of industry, Mr. Smith has been a conspicuous and indomit- able worker, both through the medium of his paper and by his personal effort, and as a moulder of thought and director of opinion in public and political affairs few have been as influential or enjoyed in as great a degree the esteem and confidence of the people. A clear, forcible and incisive writer, he discusses the leading questions and issues ably and fearlessly and during his JOHN SMALLEGAN. long period of service in the editorial chair his name has become a familiar sound This progressive and highly esteemed citizen of Central Lake, Antrim county, is a native of Michigan and a scion of stanch old Holland Dutch stock, the county in among the journalists of Michigan, while his paper has long ranked with the best local sheets of the state, being a model of typo-

the more pretentious journals of the great metropolitan centers. The career of the Sentinel and the history of Charlevoix are pretty much one and the same thing, while the active life of the editor has been so closely interwoven with both as to constitute the most important chapters in the rise and progress of a section of country, where merit has always been recognized and abil- ity appreciated by a people whose intelli- gence and enterprise favor the basis of an exceptionally happy and prosperous com- munity. Mr. Smith has borne well his part as a citizen as his name has been promin- ently identified with every progressive measure for the good of his kind mate- rially and otherwise, and for much of its growth and prosperity the city is indebted to the descriptions from his pen in which its attractiveness as a place of residence, as well as its advantages as an industrial center and as a safe place for the investment of capital, were beautifully and graphically set forth. What his hands and mind have found to do he has done with his might, and having attained a commanding position among his contemporaries he wears his honor in a becoming manner and stands today not only one of the oldest and most popular journalists of the Northwest, but one of the notable men of his adopted state as well.

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which he was born having been colonized largely by the Hollanders in the pioneer era of the northern half of the lower peninsula of the state. He is senior member of the firm of Smallegan & Smith, who conduct extensive operations in the handling of prod- uce and agricultural implements and ma- chinery, while they also have a well-equip- ped general merchandise store in the village of Atwood, this county, the junior member of the firm having personal charge of the latter enterprise. The mercantile business at Atwood was founded by Mr. Smallegan in March, 1891, and five years later he ad- mitted his brother-in-law, John H. Smith, to partnership. Since that time they have been successfully associated in their business undertakings and are numbered among the representative business men of the county. Three years after the consummation of this partnership the firm expanded its field of operations by engaging in the produce busi- ness in the village of Central Lake, while six months later the implement department was added to the enterprise. The firm has an investment of about twelve thousand dollars in the two concerns and their annual busi- ness aggregates from thirty-five to fifty thousand dollars, a fact which is significant as indicating the wide scope of their opera- tions and the correct methods which they have brought to bear in the connection. In the season of 1903 they handled fifty car- loads of potatoes and packed and shipped four thousand, three hundred barrels of apples, while they also handle large quanti- ties of hay and feed each year, as well as other produce. In 1902 they shipped fifteen carloads of hay, the first ever shipped out of the county. They handle Minnesota flour and also are distributors of sugar for the Judson Grocery Company. £ Their ware-

house at Central Lake is forty by eighty feet in dimension and is substantially construc- ted and well equipped, being frost proof, while it has a capacity for the accommoda- tion of thirteen thousand bushels of pota- toes. In addition to carrying all kinds of agricultural implements and machinery the firm also handles wagons and carriages of the best standard manufacture, controlling a large business in this department, as is evi- dent when we revert to the fact that in 1902 they sold ninety carriages and buggies, and two carloads of wagons, as well as a car-load of harvesting machinery and two or three car-loads of general agricultural im- plements. The mercantile establishment at Atwood also secures a large and representa- tive supporting patronage, and the members of the firm are well known throughout the county, while they hold the implicit confi- dence and esteem of all with whom they have had dealings. In connection with other lines of produce they are giving spe- cial attention to handling peas, beans and seeds of local production. The firm also operates a farm of one hundred and twenty- seven acres, near Atwood, the place being utilized principally for the raising of cattle of high grade. It is interesting to note in the connection that Mr. Smallegan has thus built up a magnificent enterprise through wise and able management, for when he in- augurated the basic enterprise, in Atwood, his capitalistic resources were summed up in the very nominal amount of six hundred and fifty dollars. His success puts to the blush the plea of lack of opportunity which is so often put forth by young men in this and all other sections of the state.

Mr. Smallegan was born in Zeeland. Ot- tawa county, Michigan, on the 12th of March. 1862, and in that attractive and

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sturdy little Holland village was reared to . 1903 in the Michigan State Normal at Ypsi- maturity, having received his preliminary lanti. Henrietta H. is a student in the high school at the time of this writing. educational training in the public schools and thus gained the basis upon which to rear the superstructure of wisdom and knowl- edge to be later gained by personal applica- tion and close identification with the prac- FREDERICK W. MAYNE. tical affairs of life. In November, 1882, a few months prior to his twenty-first birth- Among those who have conferred honor and distinction upon the bench and bar of that section of Michigan with which this publication has to do, stands Judge Mayne, who is serving on the bench of the thirteenth judicial circuit, comprising the counties of Antrim, Charlevoix, Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties, and who maintains his residence in the beautiful little city of Char- levoix, where he has been established in the practice of his profession for nearly a quar- ter of a century. day anniversary, he came to Antrim county and here initiated his independent career by purchasing a tract of land near Atwood, the place comprising one hundred and sixty acres, the greater portion of which was still covered with the native timber. He effected the reclamation and substantial improve- ment of this farm, upon which he continued to reside until engaging in the mercantile business at Atwood, as has already been noted in this context. He is a young man of marked mentality and is essentially and Judge Mayne is of Scotch-Irish origin and is a native of the old Empire state of the Union, having been born near Ogdens- burg, St. Lawrence county, New York, on the 27th of September, 1855, and being a son of John and Mary (Cleland) Mayne, the latter being recently deceased, his father having devoted his life to the vocation of farming and having passed practically his entire life in the state of New York. The future judge was reared to the sturdy and invigorating discipline of the homestead farm and after duly availing himself of the advantages afforded in the local schools he entered the New York State Normal School at Potsdam, where he completed the classi- cal course and was graduated as a member of the class of 1876, receiving the degree of Bachelor of Arts. He thereafter took a course of study in a theological school in the city of Philadelphia and supplemented this by special study for two years under vitally progressive and public-spirited in his attitude, taking a deep interest in local affairs and wielding much influence in the political field here, being one of the leaders in the ranks of the Republican party in this county, though he has never sought official preferment. In Ottawa county, April 2, 1884, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Small- egan to Miss Jessie Smith, who was born in Holland, whence she accompanied her mother and brothers (the father having died in Holland) on their immigration to the United States, having been fifteen years of age at the time of the family's locating in Ottawa county, where she was reared to ma- turity. Mr. and Mrs. Smallegan have two daughters, who are numbered among the prominent and popular young ladies of Cen- tral Lake, both being still at the parental home. Dora N. was graduated in the local high school and is a member of the class of

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the tutorship of a Yale graduate. It was the desire of his parents that he prepare himself for and take up the work of the ministry of the Reformed Presbyterian church, but from his youth he had felt a distinctive predilec- tion for the profession of law and he finally decided to adopt the profession of his choice. The Judge relates that when a boy he heard a lawyer make a speech in connection with the trial of a case and learned that he was paid twenty-five dollars for his services in the connection, besides being given the best accommodations the county afforded, and all this seemed princely recompense in the eyes of the wondering and observant youth, who then and there decided that he could not adopt a vocation which would bring greater rewards with so slight effort, and he thus became enamored of the legal profes- sion. It is hardly necessary to remark that he has had ample reason to change his orig- inal boyish opinions as to relative labors and recompense. In 1878 he came to Charle- voix, hoping to improve his health through the medium of the bracing climatic condi- tions, and this hope was realized, while he became so favorably impressed with the at- tractions of this section as to take up his per- manent abode here. He had previously been engaged in teaching in the public schools of New York state, and upon coming to Char- levoix he became a teacher in the local schools, having been principal for two years. In the meanwhile he took up the study of law, devoting much and careful attention to his reading along these technical lines and securing effective preceptorship, so that he became eligible for admission to the bar of the state in 1880. Not satisfied with even this fortification for the work of his chosen profession, Judge Mayne entered the law de- partment of the University of Michigan,

being sufficiently advanced in his studies to secure admission to the class of 1881, with which he was duly graduated. He then re- turned to Charlevoix and entered upon the active practice of his profession, while his novitiate was of short relative duration, for he soon secured a representative clientage and gained to himself distinctive prestige as a trial lawyer and safe and well informed counsel. His comprehensive and exact knowledge of the science of jurisprudence, together with his personal eligibility re- sulted in his finally being called to serve on the circuit bench. Prior to this, however, he had filled various township offices, while in 1888 he was elected judge of the probate court, in which capacity he served four years, while later he was for two years the prose- cuting attorney of the county. Through these associations he still further added to his reputation and augmented the tenacity of his hold upon popular confidence and es- teem, so that he was looked upon as the con- sistent and logical candidate for the ermine of the circuit bench upon the death of Judge Roscoe L. Corbett. who he succeeded, serving during the nine months repre- senting the unexpired term of that honored jurist and being elected for a full term of six years, said term to expire in 1905. He has made a record for signally fair and im- partial rulings, for facility in dispatching the business of the court and for unfailing courtesy though strict judicial discipline, while his decisions, based on law and evi- dence, are given promptly and effectively, showing his powerful and ready grasp of all intricacies. It is certain that Judge Mayne will be retained on the bench for practically as long a period as he may consent to serve. He has been identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for a quarter of a cen-

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188. DETROIT, MICHIGAN,

Frederick W. Mayne, Michigan Jurist, Dies

Retired January 1, Charlevoix Circuit Judge Was Known Throughout State.

Judge Frederick W. Mayne, one of the best known jurists in the state of Michigan, and for 25 years on the circuit bench at Charlevoix, Mich., died Tuesday at his home, 1023 Beaconsfield avenue, Grosse Pointe Park. He was 68 years old. Judge Mayne retired and moved to Detroit last January 1. In the preceding quarter of a century he not only sat on the bench at Charlevoix, but assisted in clearing the dockets in the niajority of other judicial districts in Michigan. About four months in every year he was on the circuit bench in Detroit.

Judge Mayne was born at Heubel- ton, New York. He came to Mich- igan when a young man, and stud- ied law at the University of Mich- igan. After being graduated he be- gan the practice of law at Charle- voix. He was still a young man when elected to .the bench. At each succeeding election he was re- elected.

One of Judge Mayne's character- istic beliefs was his belief that. first offenders and others who were deserving should be placed on pro- bation. He was a firm believer in the probation system, and found that only a very few of the per- sons to wliom he gave a new chance ever "went wrong" the sec- ond time.

Judge Mayne leaves his widow, Mrs. Charlotte A. Mavne, two sons, and two daughters. . The children are John A. Mayne, attorney: Mrs. D. H. Stacks, of Hartford, Conn .; Dr. F. C. Mayne, of Cheboygan,

JUDGE FREDERICK W. MAYNE.

Mich'; and Miss .Ninitą Mayne, who lived at the family home. Funeral services will be held

from the First Congregational church at Charlevoix at noon Thurs- dav. ' Burial will be in Brookside cemetery, Charlevoix.

EX-JUDGE FREDERICK W. MAYNE

Ex-judge Frederick W. Mayne died Tuesday morning, April first, at, his new home in Detroit after an extended illness. The body was taken to Charlevoix, via Petoskey, this morning for burial.

Frederick W. Mayne was born in Og- densburg, N. Y., September 27, 1855.

He studied theology before taking up the law. He was married in 1882 to Charlotte Ainslie and had resided in Charlevoix since 1878. Four children was born to this union, all of whom with the wife survive him.

He was appointed judge of the circuit court, to fill the unexpired term of Judge Corbett, and was elected for full term in 1899, and had served for more than 25 years on the bench in this circuit.

Probate Judge Bailey of this place, Hon. T. D. Meggison of Central Lake and Judge Parm C. Gilbert of Traverse City were in attendance at the services at Charlevoix today.

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IL 2, 1924.

CAFE PROPRIETOR FINED AS RUMMER

Tells Judge He Kept Liquor on Hand for 'Sickness.'

'Antonio Doa, proprietor of the Italian-American cafe, 4086 West Fort street, admitted to Judge Charles C. Simons, Tuesday, morn- ing that he kept a little wine "for his stomach's sake."

·"I just 'keep it in case of sick- ness. You know, judge," he said in a wheediing tone.

"I don't know anything about it," replied the judge testily, "but I see that you had 17 bottles of beer, be- sides wine and whisky. You must have expected a good deal of sick- ness. Your place is nothing but a biind pig, and I see no reason for leniency with you."

Doa's attorney reminded the judge that the offense was committed at a time when the courts were im- posing $500 fines.

"It hasn't been $500 since I have been on the bench." said Judge Simons, and lie imposed a fine of $750.

Senator Oscar Riopelle demanded an immediate trial for his ciient, Joseph C. Riopeile, who, he explain- ed, was no relation of his. When the case was last called the gov- ernment's chief witness was in Fiorida and the judge had threat- ened to dismiss the case if that witness was not produced.

As the government could give no assurance that the witness would be on hand in a reasonable time. Judge Simons dismissed the case. Riopelle was accused of selling a quart of whisky to a government officer.

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tury and is affiliated with other fraternal or- ganizations. The Judge is fond of athletics and is an enthusiast in regard to the "na- tional game." He effected the organiza- tion of a baseball team in Charlevoix and has personally played ball each year since 1871, with the exception of one year, while he has done much to encourage athletics and out- door sports in Charlevoix.

In 1882 Judge Mayne was united in mar- riage to Miss Charlotte Ainslie, daughter of Nelson Ainslie, one of the honored pioneers of Charlevoix county. . Mrs. Mayne received excellent educational advantages and is a lady of gracious presence, being prominent in the social affairs of her home city and being one of the leading members of the La- dies' Literary Club and other local organi- zations of social and educational order. Judge and Mrs. Mayne have four children, namely : Ethel Marie, Lotta Ninita, Fred- erick Cleland and John Ainslie. While the subject is a Presbyterian, his family is asso- ciated with the Episcopal church, there be- ing no Presbyterian church in their home city.

JOHN SVOBADA.

The subject of this sketch, who has for thirty-three years been a resident of Antrim county, has been a witness of the wonderful development which has characterized this section, and indeed has borne his full part in reclaiming the wild land and making the community in which he now resides one of the choice sections of this part of the state. He is a native of Moravia, Austria, where he was born on the Ist day of October, 1869, and is the son of Mike Svobada. In his

childhood the subject was brought to Amer- ica by his parents and the first four years here were spent at Racine, Wisconsin. They then took a boat from Milwaukee to the eastern shore of the lake, thence by the Jor- dan river by boat to this locality. They at once took up land in section 10, Jordan township, and here through all the subse- quent years they have labored successfully and have earned for themselves a splendid reputation as honest, energetic and intelli- gent citizens. The father at first took up eighty acres of land and the subject re- mained with him and assisted in the farm work until the time of his marriage, in 1883, when he obtained land for himself and has since been engaged in his own interests. He is now the owner of three hundred and forty acres of land, of which he cultivates one hun- dred and twenty acres, the whole compris- ing one of the best farms in the county. He engages in a general line of farming and has seen his labors rewarded year after year with abundant harvests. He also gives some attention to live stock, principally Poland China hogs and graded cattle, and has found them a profitable source of income. It is worthy of note that when the subject's fam- ily came to Antrim county they brought with them the first yoke of oxen ever used here, and which were at that time their only as- sistance in the labor of clearing and cultivat- ing the soil.

In 1883 Mr. Svobada was united in mar- riage with Miss Mary Totalik, the daughter of Joseph and Anna Totalik, farming people who came here in an early day. This union has been a most congenial one and has been blessed in the birth of five children, Nettie, John, Martha, William, and Francis George. In politics the subject is a Republican,

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though he is not a seeker after the honors of public office, preferring to give his undi- vided attention to his business affairs. Be- cause of a consistent and straightforward life he has won a high place in the estima- tion of all who know him.

EDWARD H. GREEN.

A pioneer of the bar of Charlevoix county and one who stands as a representa- tive citizen of this section of the Wolverine state is Edward Heistand Green, whose in- fluence in public and general civic affairs has been of significant scope, while to him has been given the confidence and good will of the people of Charlevoix county. He has maintained his home in Charlevoix since 1868, and has been identified with the up- building of the beautiful town in which he is still engaged in the practice of his profes- Sion.

Edward Heistand Green was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, on the 3Ist of October, 1834, and is a son of Joseph and Susan (Sloat) Green, the former of whom was born in Rhode Island, of Puritan ances- try, while the latter was born and reared in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, where she passed her entire life

After attending the common schools our subject continued his studies in the Pennsyl- vania State Normal School at Millersville, and after leaving this institution he turned his attention to the pedagogic profession, being engaged as a teacher in the public schools of the old Keystone state at the time when the dark cloud of the Civil war spread its pall over the nation. Mr. Green was

among the first to tender his services in de- fense of the Union, responding to President Lincoln's first call for volunteers. On the 19th of April, 1861, he enlisted, for three months, as a member of Company A, Tenth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. At the expiration of his term he re-enlisted, be- coming a member of Company E, One Hun- dred and Seventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. On the 30th of August, 1862, in the battle of Bull Run, Mr. Green was wounded, and after lying six days on the field, he, with others, was picked up and conveyed to Lincoln hospital, in the city of Washington, where he was confined for a period of four months. On the 21st of Jan- uary, 1863, he rejoined his regiment, in which he was promoted to a lieutenancy, and on the 23d of the following November was commissioned captain of Company H, One Hundred and Seventh Pennsylvania, Infantry. At the battle of Spottsylvania, Virginia, in May, 1864, Captain Green was taken prisoner and was held in captivity for a period of nine months,-successively in Libby prison, at Richmond, Virginia: Ma- con and Savannah, Georgia; Charleston and Columbia, South Carolina, and other points. He was paroled near Wilmington, North Carolina, on the 24th of February, 1865. On the 13th of the following month, for meritorious services during the war, he was made a major by brevet. He was mus- tered out of military service at the close of the great conflict, on the 13th of July, 1865, receiving his honorable discharge.

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Biographical history of northern Michigan containing biographies of prominent citizens, Part 44

Author: Publication date: 1905 Publisher: Indianapolis : B.F. Bowen Number of Pages: 966

Author:
Publication date: 1905
Publisher: Indianapolis : B.F. Bowen
Number of Pages: 966