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Another gift from the same kind hand was a box of books, eminently valuable as being strictly the product of that State, representing not only California artists and authors, but also every branch of book-making,-all of their home-man- ufacture.
One volume, especially, containing perfect " Views of the Yosemite," was published at great expense, and as only a sinall edition was issued, it may be termed priceless.
The labors of the building committee were unceasing until the edifice was completed, at which time they tendered their resignation ; but it was not accepted, on the plea that they were better acquainted with the claims and liabilities of the enterprise than the other members, and they were persuaded to serve until the small debt which had been incurred for the carly completion of the building should be paid.
This at a later date was accomplished. The committee are entitled to great praise for the earnest discharge of their duties. It consisted of the following ladies : Mrs. J. B. Walker, Chairman ; Mrs. R. W. Jenny, Secretary ; Mrs. J. W. Begole, Treasurer ; Mrs. G. M. Dewey, Mrs. F. H. Rankin, Mrs. Il. M. Henderson, Mrs. E. H. McQuigg, and Mrs. A. Thayer.
By earnest request the IIon. J. B. Walker was induced to undertake the superintendence of the work ; and to his wisdom and energy, with the active co-operation of the building committee, it was owing that the edifice was so speedily completed.
I'In 108. by W. C. Foute.
E. H. McQUIGG.
MRS. E. H. MoQUIGG.
E. H. McQUIGG.
E. H. McQuigg was born in Spencer, Tioga Co., N. Y., April 10, 1807. At an early age he went to Owego, and lived with his grandmother seven years upon the old farm, where his grandfather set- tled in 1788, when that country was all a wilderness. When a young man he went to Ithaca, where he was employed as clerk in a store. In 1833 he went to Barton, Tioga Co., where he engaged in business for himself, carrying on a large mercantile and lumber business successfully for several years. In 1845 he purchased a farm of five hundred and twenty-six acres in the valley of the Susquehanna, and engaged in the dairy business. This enterprise proved profitable to him as well as beneficial to the community, as he introduced many of the improve- ments then used by the more advanced dairymen of other parts of New York.
In 1855 he moved to Flint, where he engaged in the lumber business with Judge Hyatt and E. C.
Turner. They subsequently sold the mill to Gov. Crapo, but retained the pine lands.
In 1865, when the First National Bank of Flint was organized, he was among its charter members, and has since retained his interest; is at this time one of the directors; was president from 1870 to 1875.
Politically, he has always been a Democrat. Voted for Jackson for President, and continues of that faith. During the Rebellion he took decided grounds in favor of sustaining the government ; was one of ten men to raise five thousand dollars to assist in getting the first soldiers into the field from Michigan. Has aided in building the railroads into Flint, and always ad- vocates all local publie improvements. Simple in his mode of life, Mr. MeQuigg has acquired an ample competency. In his business relations he is strict, systematic, and successful ; courteous in all circles of society, and honorable in all his dealings.
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The following prophecy, in the address to the Quarter Centennial Celebration, by Mrs. Balantyne, of Port Huron, is very appropriate :
" The work of these library associations, if the promise for the future be fulfilled, will be written in broad, inellace- able characters upon the progress of the educational ele- ment in our State."
There having been much difference of opinion among the ladies of the Library Association upon some unimpor- tant question connected with the founding of the society, the historian is happy to acknowledge the receipt of this history, which was prepared by the corresponding secretary of the association, and approved by the members at a business meeting.
SECRET BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATIONS. MASONIC.
Genesee Lodge, No. 23, F. and A. M .- The first lodge of the Order of Free and Accepted Masons was convened in Flint, April G, 1848, and was organized as Genesee Lodge, No. 23. Its first officers were 11. I. Higgins, W. M .; Chauncey S. Payne, S. W .; Willard Eddy, J. W .; Chas. Reighley, See. and Treas; - Wright, S. D. ; Benjamin Boomer, J. D. ; - Ingals, Tiler.
The lodge held its early meetings in the Starr Building, in the First Ward, owned by Chauncey S. Payne, and since burned. The first member initiated was Col. E. II. Thom- son. It then moved into the Hill Building, on the south side of Saginaw Street. In December of 1854 it sur- rendered its charter, and its books and papers were, by order of the Grand Lodge of the State, together with jurisdiction over its membership, transferred to
Flint Lodge, No. 23, F. and A. M .- This lodge was chartered Jan. 11, 1855, and its first meeting was held Jan. 22, 1855, at the old lodge-room of the Genesee Lodge, whose successor it was. It soon after moved its quarters into the Higgins Building, and from there into the With- erbee Building, on the opposite side of Saginaw Street, where its sessions were held until December, 1875, when the fraternity erected a lodge-room of their own on Sagi- naw Street.
Its first officers were J. B. Hamilton, W. M .; E. F. Frary, S. W .; N. A. Judd, J. W .; William Clark, Sec. ; HI. I. Higgins, Treas. ; D. Clark, S. D .; A. B. Witherbee, J. D. ; George Andrews, Tiler. Its present officers are S. C. Randall, W. M .; George W. Buckingham, S. W .; C. S. Brown, J. W .; Stephen Matthewson, Sec. ; C. C. Bea- han, Treas. ; Jerome Hover, S. D. ; J. P. Burroughs, J. D.
Genesee Lodge, No. 174 .- The charter of this lodge bears date Jan. 11, 1866, and its first meetings were held in the rooms of the Flint Lodge, No. 23.
Its first officers, so far as is possible to obtain their names, were J. B. Hamilton, W. M .; F. IT. Rankin, S. W .; W. B. McCreery, J. W. Its present officers are L. C. Whitney, W. M .; C. H. Wood, S. W .; II. C. Van Dusen, J. W .; Dr. Noah Bates, Sec .; F. H. Rankin, "Treas. ; E. Castree, S. D .; John Leghorn, J. D.
Washington Chapter, No. 15 .- The first meetings of the chapter, as of the lodges, were convened at the rooms of Flint Lodge, No. 23, April 1, 1856.
Its charter members were C. K. Williams, Willard Eddy, S. D. Ilalscy, Isaac Wixon, B. J. Lewis, C. S. Payne, G. Watrous, J. McFarlin, Jeremiah Smith, J. B. Hamilton, J. II. Watrous, J. R. Smith.
Its first officers were Chauncey K. Williams, I. P .; J. B. Hamilton, King; C. S. Payne, Seribe; F. Il. Rankin, See .; T. C. Meigs, Treas. Its present officers are Rev. Marcus Lane, H. P .; Stephen Matthewson, King; G. W. Buckingham, Scribe; Il. C. Van Dusen, C. II. ; Dr. Noah Bates, Sec .; E. S. Williams, Treas.
Genesee Valley Commandery .- This organization re- ceived its charter on the 14th of June, 1865.
Its charter members and first officers were J. B. Ilam- ilton, E. C .; P. II. Stewart, Gen'l; J. C. Allen, C. G .; W. B. Buckingham, Prelate; M. S. Elmore, S. W .; R. Ford, J. W .; O. Stone, St'd B'r; B. J. Lewis, Sw'd B'r; J. F. Joslin, Warden. The present officers are C. S. Brown, E. C .; J. B. F. Curtis, Gen'1; C. II. Wood, C. G .; M. S. Elmore, Prelate ; C. F. Lander, S. W. ; Albert My- ers, J. W .; M. Pettibone, Rec. ; E. S. Williams, Treas.
The present lodge-rooms of the Masonic organizations of the city of Flint are located on Saginaw Street, adjoining the Bryant Ilouse. The two upper stories of the building are owned by the lodges, and are 46 by 100 feet in dimen- sions. They were built by subscription, at a cost of $10,000, and are comfortably and substantially furnished.
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD-FELLOWS.
Genesee Lodge, No. 24, I. O. O. F .- This lodge was instituted June 1, 1847, by Deputy Grand Master Alfred Treadway, of Pontiac, under a dispensation granted by the M. W. Grand Master, Andrew J. Clark, of Niles. The dispensation was replaced by a charter from the Grand Lodge, July 22, 1847. The lodge reported on the 30th of June of' the same year 33 contributing members.
Its first officers were Edward H. Thomson, N. G .; Geo. M. Dewey, V. G .; Charles D. Little, Sec .; Sylvester A. P'engra, Treas. E. H. Thomson was the first representa- tive from Genesee Lodge to the Grand Lodge of Michigan, and was also its first District Deputy Grand Master.
The second corps of officers of the lodge, installed in January of 1848, were George M. Dewey, N. G .; Charles D. Little, V. G .; Sylvester A. Pengra, Sec .; George II. Hazelton, Treas.
Its present officers are William II. Morrison, N. G .; William II. Brewer, V. G. ; Herbert Campbell, Rec. See. ; David Anderson, Financial See .; Francis II. Rankin, Treas.
Genesee Lodge is proud of a distinction not enjoyed by any other lodge in the State,-that of having produced from its members five Grand Masters of the order for the jurisdiction of Michigan, one of whom was twice elected. They were, in 1855, William M. Fenton ; 1859, B. W. Dennis; 1864, B. W. Dennis; 1869, J. S. Curtis; 1872, F. 11. Rankin ; 1878, E. I. Thomson.
The spacious and elegant hall and rooms occupied by Genesee Lodge were constructed expressly for the use of the order in 1875, under an agreement with F. W. Judd, Esq., who was then constructing the fine building known as the Judd Block. The hall was formally dedicated Feb.
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2, 1876, by Grand Master George Dean, of Detroit, assisted by other officers of the Grand Lodge. It is approached by a capacions stairway from Saginaw Street, and occupies the entire upper story of the Judd Block. It is divided into the lodge-room, 42} by 60 feet ; ante-room, 22 by 30 feet; and reception-room, 16 feet square. They are appropri- ately furnished, brilliantly lighted with gas, and the walls adorned with embleuis.
Friendship Lodge, No. 174, I. O. O. F .- This lodge was organized Nov. 28, 1871, its charter members being W. A. Miller, George L. Clark, Joseph Wilson, L. B. Collis, A. C. Lyon, Iliram Cooper, Robert Patrick, Jr., Joseph L. Brown, William H. Fay, S. J. Reynolds, and M. G. Cooley.
The following were the first officers elected : W. A. Mil- ler, N. G. ; Hiram Cooper, V. G. ; Robert Patrick, Treas. ; Joseph Wilson, Sec .; M. G. Cooley, O. G .; Joseph L. Brown, I. G. ; L. B. Collis, Con. Its meetings are held in a commodious and well-appointed hall rented for the purpose. This lodge has grown steadily in mumbers and influence since its organization.
Its present officers are Henry K. Firth, N. G. ; H. II. Alvord, V. G .; Edward Sterner, R. Sec .; L. B. Collis, Sec. ; William Perry, Treas. ; J. R. Cook, W. ; H. J. Miller, C .; O. B. McKnitt, O. G. ; John Parkhurst, I. G. The lodges of this order in Flint are both in an exceedingly flourish- ing condition.
The Odd-Fellows have also an Encampment of Patriarchs in the city, known as the Flint River Encampment, No. 28.
KNIGHTS OF PYTILLAS.
The order of Knights of Pythias is represented in Flint by Icanhoe Lodge, No. 27, which was established under dispensation from the Grand Lodge of Michigan, Sept. 10, 1875. The warrant members were Knights W. Il. Lyon, Joseph Wilson, C. A. White, J. W. B. Krions, William Baillie, L. W. Miller, G. W. Pond, W. E. Miner, J. Shep- ard, C. A. Fox, Henry Ilowland, J. L. Brown, William Charles, C. E. MeAlester, W. E. Braman, L. C. Prescott, R. S. Pitt, W. W. Barnes, W. A. Atwood, Oren Stone, II. R. Lovell. II. W. Fairbank, A. L. Aldrich, G. M. Brown, S. Darling, C. M. Wisner, and George II. Durand. The first elective officers were W. Il. Lyon, P. C .; A. L. Aldrich, C. C .; C. A. White, V. C .; W. Charles. P .; J. W. B. Krinns, K. of R. and S. ; William Baillie, M. E .; L. W. Miller, M. F. The lodge obtained its full charter in February, 1878. There are now 45 members, of whom 25 belong to the drill-corps. They have the full-dress regulation uniform of the order, and have paraded on vari- ous public occasions, always with credit to themselves and the order. Their first public parade was on the Centennial Fourth of July.
Since the organization of the lodge death has not de- pleted its numbers. The present officers are C. E. Mc- Alester, P. C .; II. R. Lovell, C. C .; W. B. Armstrong, V. C .; William Charles, P .; II. W. Fairbank, K. of R. and S .; W. A. Patterson, M. E .; Jesse Warren, M. F .; Fred. Ilarris, M. A .; E. Barton, I. G .; and W. A. Gal- braith, O. G. Weekly convocations are held on each Wed- nesday. In connection with the lodge there is also a section of the endowment rank of the order, which was instituted
Jan. 7, 1878, with 17 members, since increased to 23, carrying eleven one-thousand-dollar and twenty-two two- thousand-dollar insurance policies on the mutual plan. Its present officers are A. L. Aldrich, President ; C. E. Mc- Alester, Vice-President ; 1I. R. Lovell, Sec. and Treas. ; W. Charles, Chaplain ; John Stevens, Guide ; W. J. Pegg, Guard ; J. Warren, Sentinel.
APOLLO COUNCIL, NO. 27, ROYAL ARCANUM,
was organized Nov. 12, 1877, with the following gentlemen as charter members : Dr. Noah Bates, Wm. W. Joyner, Henry L. Young, Dr. Wmn. Fobes, Dr. James, B. F. Curtis, W'm. Dullam, Frank Dullam, R. II. Ilughs, Leroy C. Whitney, R. S. Pitt, Chas. C. Beahan, Stephen Stoddard, R. E. Farnham, Stephen Mathewson, Hiram D. Herrick, Frank W. Switzer, Win. H. Foote, Jas. A. Armstrong, Philo D. Phillips, Alfred C Nichols, Geo. E. Newall, Jacob Aarons, Dr. Bela Cogshall, Dr. Geo. W. Ilowlaud, P. F. Cleveland, Devillo Goodrich. Orris C. Goodrich, Warren C. Foot, Chas. L. Soper, S. V. Hakes, Horatio N. Mather, Jas. J. Ilurley, Robt. J. Whaley, Albert Myers, M. A. Watson, G. D. Dewey, J. A. Tivey, Hurley R. Clark, Chas. Harrison, James Johnson, Chas. A. Pettibone, Milton Pettibone, H. P. Seymour, Salem Wolcott, Frank A. Jones, David W. Moon, E. L. Van Wormer, J. P. Bur- roughs, J. R. Jones, Herman L. Pierson, Ed. A. Russell, C. Whitney, Fred. A. Harris, B. W. Simington, Nicholas Levine, John McKercher, Geo. L McQuigg, Delaskio D. Freeman, Wm. Ackermau, John Ross, Dr. R. N. Murray, George M. Bushnell.
Its present officers are W. W. Joyner, Past Regent ; II. L. Young, Regeut; S. Mathewson, Vice-Regent; George W. Howland, Orator; D. W. Moon, Sec .; Joseph A. Tivy, Collector ; Albert Myers, Treas .; Wm. Fobes, Chaplain ; II. D. Herrick, Guide ; J. R. Jones, Warden.
ANCIENT ORDER OF UNITED WORKMEN.
Flint Lodge, No. 22 .- This order was instituted in Flint, Nov. 21, 1877, with the following gentlemen as its first officers : Past Master. Workman, Samuel C. Randall ; Master-Workman, Henry R. Lovell; General Foreman, Leroy C. Whitney ; Overseer, Charles II. Ripley ; Recorder, James A. Armstrong ; Receiver, Henry M. Mason ; Finan- cier, Charles Mansfield ; Guide, George W. Burbank ; Inside Watchman, Joseph M. Conkey ; Outside Watcb- man, Franklin Shank.
It original members embraced the following names : Samuel C. Randall, Henry R. Lovell, Leroy C. Whitney, Charles H. Ripley, James A. Ariustrong, Albert Atwood, Daniel Galliver, Michael Mulroy, Andrew B. Chapin, M.D., Charles L. Bartlett, Henry M. Mason, Charles Mansfield, George W. Burbank, Joseph M. Corkey, Frank- lin Shank, John Zimmerman, Herbert Campbell, Aluion M. Woodin, Bela Cogshall, MI.D.
The following are its present officers : P. M. W., Leroy C. Whitney ; M. W., Albert Atwood ; Foreman, John Zim- merman ; Overseer, Joseph MI. Corkey ; Recorder, James A. Armstrong; Receiver, Henry M. Mason ; Financier, Henry M. Pierce ; Guide, Richard II. Cary ; J. W .. Frank- lin Shank ; O. W., Jacob Raub.
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KNIGHTS OF HONOR.
Wolverine Lodge .- This order was first established in Flint in 1876, Wolverine Lodge having been organized December 4th of that year, with the following charter men- bers : William Dullam, Frank Dullam, G. W. Lowe, George E. Newall, William H. French, George L. Walker, Bela Cogshall, William H. Joyner, William Ackerman, R. II. Hughes, David Ballantyne, Jacob Aarons, L. HI. Gardner, James McCadden, J. P. Burroughs, E. A. Davis, L. C. Whitney, James II. Failing, Thomas Bergen, C. C. Behan, W. L. Waterhouse, L. D. Cook, R. E. Farnham, R. S. Pitt, and Jesse 11. Warren.
Its first officers were George E. Newall, Dictator ; Wil- liam H. French, Vice- Dictator; William W. Joyner, As- sistant Dictator ; George W. Lowe, Chaplain ; William Dullam, Reporter; Bela Cogshall, Financial Reporter ; Frank Dullam, Treasurer ; William Ackerman, Guide ; David Ballantyne, Guardian; L. H. Gardner, Sentinel ; Geo. E. Newall, W. W. Joyner, Wm. Dullam, Trustees.
The present officers are L. D. Cook, Dictator ; William Fobes, Vice-Dictator ; Thomas Bergen, Assistant Dictator ; John MeKercher, Reporter ; John Leghorn, Financial Reporter ; Frank Dullam, Treasurer; William L. Falkner, Chaplain ; Edward Jones, Guide ; William D. Rosecrans, Guardian ; James Bothwell, Sentinel; G. L. Walker, G. E. Newall, W. W. Joyner, Trustees.
The lodge has added to its numbers since the date of or- ganization thirty-three members, and of the whole number have lost but four. The charter members have paid to the " Widows' and Orphans' Benefit Fund" each the sum of $32. The sessions are held in the spacious hall of the Knights of I'ythias, leased for the purpose.
ST. MICHAEL'S BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.
This society, which is purely benevolent in character, was organized under the pastorate of Rev. Father Charles De- cueninek, in 1866. It has among its chief aims the burial of its members, for which there is a fund provided by the society, and a sum especially devoted to the widow and or- phans of deceased members. It has accomplished a good work among the Catholic population, by whom it is sus- tained, and is still strong and flourishing. The present officers are Daniel Ryan, President ; Michael Gillespie, Treasurer; Patrick Burns, Secretary. Its meetings are held monthly.
CATHOLIC MUTUAL BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION.
This society was organized in the year 1878, under the auspices of Rev. Robert W. Haire, and embodies the prin- ciple of life insurance as one of its main features. It num- bers GO members, and derives the revenue for its support from an initiation fee of $3.50 per member and an assess- ment of $1.10 at the death of any member, at which time his family or survivors are entitled to the sum of $2000 upon the requisite proof being produced of his decease. Its officers are J. D. Lavin, President ; Stephen Hughes, Vice- President ; Thomas Page, Secretary.
ST. MICHAEL'S LITERARY SOCIETY.
This society was also established in 1878, under the anspices of Prof. John Donovan, and numbers 10 members.
Its purpose is indicated in its name. Its officers are Wil- liam White, President; William Coggins, Vice-President ; Austin Daly, Treasurer; Dennis Honran, Secretary.
THE FLINT FIRE DEPARTMENT.
In May, 1852, a large fire occurred in Flint, which de- stroyed much property. Realizing the necessity of provid- ing against a similar calamity, one of the leading journals published a strong appeal to the citizens, headed " Shall we have a Fire-Engine ?" a portion of which we quote : " It is the opinion of persons competent to judge that one good engine effectively worked could have stayed the conflagra- tion when it was discovered. Flint is still without a fire- engine, though we have the best possible material for one. Let us then have a fire-engine, whether it be purchased hy voluntary subscriptions, assessment, or tax." The good citizens of Flint took some time to consider the practica- bility of this suggestion, and finally, in October, 1855, a petition signed by M. Miles and twenty-three others was pre- sented to the city council and voted upon favorably by that body, the result being that "Eugle Fire Company, No. 1, of the City of Flint," was organized. Just previous to this a very disastrous fire had occurred by which two-thirds of the west side of Main Street was burned to the ground, the loss having been estimated at $35,000. The buildings con- sumed were of wood, and by a city ordinance they were re- placed by substantial brick structures. In November of the same year the city council passed an elaborate series of by- laws and ordinances with reference to the fire department of the city of Flint, embracing thirty-four sections, in which the duties of the department were prescribed, and many clauses inserted with reference to the prevention of fires.
Later, Wm. Fenton was appointed chief engineer of the fire department, and one assistant engineer and two fire war- dens were named for each ward. The same date a reso- Intion was passed by the council, appropriating $400 to purchase two fire-engines, and $200 to organize a fire de- partment.
The following petition was presented Nov. 17, 1855:
"TO THE MAYOR, RECORDER, AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF FLINT :
" The undersigned petitioners would respectfully represent that the protection of property in this eity demands a large and better fire- engine than the one now owned by the city, and would therefore re- quest your honorable body to call a meeting of the tax-payers of this city at the carliest possible time for the purpose of authorizing the common council to purchase a suitable fire-engine, and authorize them to plelge the credit of the city therefor, and as in duty boun ] your petitioners will ever pray, etc.
(Signed)
" FLINT, Nov. 17, 1855."
On the 19th of November of the same year the follow- ing petition was presented :
" TO THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLINT :
" The undersigne l petition for the formation of a hook-and-ladder company, and that provision be ma le for supplying such company with suitable ladders, hooks, and other necessary apparatus; and in case the same be furnished we agree to form ourselves into a company for the purpose under the ordinance heretofore passed, and such further ordinance or aets of the common council as may be passed."
Date l " Frist, Nov. 10, 1855."
(Signed)
The record then states that on a motion of the council, E. F. Frary. J. B. Garson, R. Anderson, E. Cook, tiles Bishop,
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John Delbridge, John Sutton, W. S. Patrick, James Gay, Alonzo Cary, H. C. Rising. J. G. Towner, G. D. Curtis, L. R. Buckingham. W. R. Scoville, James Bailey, G. W. Hill, Cyrus Goff, Daniel O'Sullivan, Thomas Heather. W. Gazlay be and are hereby appointed hook-and-ladder men, and that they, together with such other hook-and-ladder men as may be hereafter appointed, be and are hereby authorized to form themselves into a company to be desig- nated Hook-and-Ludder Company, No. 1, of the city of Flint, and that said company shall consist of thirty men.
A motion was offered that John B. Hamilton. C. K. Williams, C. F. Brooker, George Andrews, M. W. Lake, G. W. Ferris. H. Wilson, Henry Seymour, Gaston Polhaus, C. L. Avery, C. H. Curtis, J. Furman, T. C. Meigs, L. Buckingham, Edward Clark, Sumner Howard, Sherman Cadwell, E. G. Williams, M. L. Frary, William Mason, John Kelland, J. H. Skidmore, George Watkins, C. E. MeAlester. J. B. Clark, and II. R. Clark be and are hereby appointed fire-engine men, and that they, together with such other fire-engine men as may be hereafter appointed. be and are hereby authorized to form themselves into a company, to be designated Eagle Fire-Engine Company. No. 1. of the city of Flint, and that such company shall consist of 40 men.
March 15th of the following year, carriages, hooks. ladders, ropes, ete .. were procured for the use of the de- partment at a cost of $261.81. Soon after the thorough organization of the fire department, and on the occasion of a publie demonstration, their appearance and the excellence of their drill ealled forth much praise from the citizens and the press.
On the morning of February 2d a large fire ocenrred in the barns of the Northern Hotel, in the city, totally de- stroying them. The hotel was saved through the exertions of the fire department. which won many compliments for their skill in arresting the flames. In the month of June, 1857, Hon. William M. Fenton. Chauncey K. Williams, and Washington O'Donoughue were appointed a committee to draft articles of association, by-laws, and a constitution for the permanent organization of the fire department of the city of Flint.
These gentlemen after completing their labors submitted the result, and the by-laws and constitution prepared by them were unanimously adopted by the council. Under the new organization the following officers were elected : Hon. E. H. Thomson, President ; E. Frank Frary, Vice- President : D. S. Fox, Secretary ; W. O'Donoughue, Treas- urer; W. C. Cummings, Collector.
Meanwhile, the demand for another engine having arisen. an additional company was organized, under the title of Protection Engine Company, No. 2. and an engine purchased for it in October of 1857. Col. Fenton was succeeded by J. B. Hamilton as chief engineer, and he was followed by Col. Alvin T. Crosman. J. C. Deeker was then appointed, and later William MI. Fenton filled the office a second time, and died May 12, 1871, while in the dis- charge of his duties. The assistant engineer aeted until the following April, when J. C. Deeker was re-appointed, and William Dullam officiated for a brief period as his successor, when James Williams, the present incumbent, was appointed.
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