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191.04 25.03
Supervisors for making returns of births and deaths
93.30
Detroit House of Correction.
265.97
Sheriff on account of bills.
335.00
John Tait, County Clerk, salary.
800.00
Edward H. Wylie, Probate
900.00
R. S. Thomson, Treasurer 1,200.00
Nelson DeLong, Prosecuting Attorney 750.00
Expenses, fuel, gas, freight, etc. 707.01
Total. .$66,373.27
Total receipts. 71,931.67
Total disbursements. 66,373.27
Balance cash in treasury. 5,558.40
MARRIAGES AND DIVORCES.
In 1881 there were 358 marriages in Muskegon county. Twenty-two divorces were granted, and forty-one suits for divorce brought.
PRISONERS TRANSPORTED.
During 1881 Sheriff Waters took 42 persons to State penal in- stitutions, viz., 6 to Jackson, 23 to Ionia, 9 to Detroit, 2 to Lansing and 2 to Kalamazoo. The crimes were: 17 larceny; 1 burglary; 8 assault and battery; 1 manslaughter; 1 rape; 2 arson; 1 assault with intent to kill; 1 keeping house of ill-fame; 4 tippling; 1 se- duction; 3 vagrancy; 1 assault to maim; 1 insanity.
OFFICIALS OF 1881-82.
MICHIGAN SENATORS.
T. W. Ferry; O. D. Conger.
REPRESENTATIVE FROM FIFTH MICHIGAN DISTRICT.
George W. webber.
University gen'l expenses .... 597.84
House of Correction 31.04
Asylum for Insane. 650.00
Work on Capitol 120.37
Board of Health 16 05
Military purposes. 469.59
Muskegon 3d ward. .4,256.36
Tax certificates surrendered and cancelled.
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HISTORY OF MUSKEGON COUNTY.
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SENATOR OF THE TWENTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. George A. Farr, Grand Haven.
REPRESENTATIVE OF MUSKEGON COUNTY.
Wm. M. Harford, Muskegon.
COUNTY OFFICIALS.
Sheriff-Thomas J. Waters. Clerk-John Tait.
Probate Judge-Edward H. Wylie, (died April 1882.)
Register of Deeds-Edwin S. Latimer. Prosecuting Attorney-Nelson DeLong.
Treasurer-R. S. Thomson.
Circuit Court Commissioners-H. L. Delano, L. Ashman.
Coroners-John D. Vanderwerp, Geo. J. Moog.
Circuit Judge-Fred G. Russell.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, 1881.
Blue Lake, Francis Hiscutt; Casnovia, George Bolt; Cedar Creek, Seth Evans; Dalton, Chas. L. Buzzell; Egelston, Wm. Carr; Fruitland, John F. Culver; Fruitport, John C. Abbott; Hol- ton, Rufus W. Skeels; Lakeside, John W. Moon; Laketon, Dan. J. Gates; Montague, Frank Bracelin; Moorland, Robert Robinson; Muskegon, John Hall; Norton, James Porter; Ravenna, Chas. P. Reed, Whitehall, John C. Lewis; White River, Wm. A. Rowe; Mus- kegon-1st Ward, Nelius Holthe; 2d Ward, Frank Alberts; 3d Ward, David D. Erwin; 4th Ward, Dennis Riordan.
The Supervisors for 1882 are: First Ward, Henry Schroe- der; Second Ward, John B. Smalley; Third Ward, John Ryan; Fourth Ward, Dennis Dowling; Norton, James Porter; Muskegon, John Hall; Whitehall, John G. Gee; Montague, Frank Brace- lin; Ravenna, Ed. Thatcher; Laketon, Chas. Storrs; Dalton, Chas. Buzzell; Lakeside, P. P. Mizner; Egelston, Wm. Carr; Moorland, Robt. Robinson; White River, Wm. A. Rowe; Fruitport, Frank L. Hough; Fruitland, J. F. Culver; ' Cedar Creek, Seth Evans; Casnovia, George Bolt.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
Blue Lake-David J. Kendall, Benj. F. Aldrich, Samuel P. Utter, Levi B. Wightman, James W. Sherwood.
Casnovia-George A. Miles, Lewis Armstrong, James J. Walk- er, George Robson.
Cedar Creek-Rice Jones, Seth Evans, Aaron E. Sevrey.
Dalton-Benj. F. Dow, James Armstrong, George H. Buzzell, John W. Reside.
Egelston-Wm. Carr, Frederick Delano.
Fruitland-O. E. Gordon, Samuel Wooldridge, Ezra Stearns. Fruitport-Horatio H. Hendryx, S. K. White, Warren I. Barnes, John H. Snyder, Harrison Scott.
Holton-Chas. N. Mills, Eugene B. Colter, Henry A. O'Connor, Ole C. Olson, John G. Rasey.
Lakeside-Edward Miner, S. C. Moon, James O. Allen.
Laketon-George Hubbard, Wm. Wells, Isaac T. Black.
Montague-George M. Duram, Henry M. Bigelow, John W. Schwitzer, Gerhart Luhnes.
Moorland-George M. Goodrich, Wheeler Hancock, Samuel Beckwith.
Muskegon-Horace D. Hazen, John Hall, George Arms, Ern- est D. Wilson, Frank Young.
Muskegon City-Wm. Mclaughlin, J. E. Jamison, Levi Beardsley, Wm. L. Ryan.
North Muskegon-Chas. F. Malloch.
Norton-John Cotter, Wm. L. Bartholomew, Peter Benneway, Mark Rousell.
Ravenna-John Laubach, Wm. R. Carroll, James M. Duel, Sanford J. Ackerman, Miles M. Bradford.
Whitehall-Charles O. Jeffords, Louis Bratz, Ed. D. Thomson, Benj. Reed.
White River-Hawley Chase, Edwin Grow.
TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS-1881.
Blue Lake-Supervisor, Francis Hiscutt; Clerk, Philip J. Martin; Treasurer, Steven A. Aldrich; School Inspector, Tyler B. Smith, School Supt., Orson W. Kimball.
Casnovia-Supervisor, George Bolt; Clerk, Hermas Gilbert; Treasurer, Orin Whitney; School Inspector, M. J. Bonner; School Supt., G. L. Rogers.
Cedar Creek-Supervisor, Seth Evans; Clerk, Warren F. Odion; Treasurer, Antone Schmitt; School Inspector, Wm. H. Crocker; School Supt., Chauncey Hovey.
Dalton-Supervisor, Chas. L. Buzzell; Clerk, Henry Lyman; Treasurer, Asahel Fowler; School Inspector, Ephraim Livermore; School Supt., Samuel G. Moore.
Egelston-Supervisor, Wm. Carr; Clerk, Alanson Rice; Treas- urer, John Littell; School Inspector, James Parkhurst; School Supt., Aaron Eakright.
Fruitland-Supervisor, John F. Culver; Clerk, Henry R. Neu- lun; Treasurer, Ezra Stearns; School Inspector, Chas. E. Califf; School Supt., James A. McMillen.
Fruitport-Supervisor, John C. Abbott; Clerk, Charles H. Converse; Treasurer, Joseph C. Ford; School Inspector, Warren Barnes; School Supt., Seneca M. Burgess.
Holton-Supervisor, Rufus W. Skeels; Clerk, Newman R. Dryer; Treasurer, Herbert N. Thompson; School Inspector, James A. Lockwood; School Supt., John G. Rasy.
Lakeside-Supervisor, John W. Moon; Clerk, Albert N. Fowler; Treasurer, Reuben G. Duel; School Inspector, Henry McEvillie; School Supt., John C. McGlue.
Laketon-Supervisor, Dan. J. Gates; Clerk, Geo. 'Hubbard; Treasurer, Geo. D. Farr; School Inspector, Albert Waldron; School Supt., R. R. Cockburn.
Montague-Supervisor, Frank Bracelin; Clerk, C. L. Streng; Treasurer, Charles S. Dodge; School Inspector, Lafayette G. Ripley; School Supt., R. J. L. Matthews.
Moorland-Supervisor, Robert Robinson; Clerk, Anson Bowen; Treasurer, James Mills; School Supt., T. S. G. Bolt.
Muskegon-Supervisor, John Hall; Clerk, James A. Robinson; Treasurer, George Jolman; School Inspector, Eugene F. Martin; School Supt., Joseph U. T. Musktzot.
Norton-Supervisor, James Porter; Clerk, Edward S. Upton; Treasurer, Milo Rowe; School Inspector, Fred F. Bowles; School Supt., Frank Duro.
Ravenna-Supervisor, O. F. Conklin; Clerk, Harry J. Tibbets; Treasurer, Fred D. Hoogstraat; School Inspector, Thos. D. Smith; School Supt., John Lauback, Sr.
Whitehall-Supervisor, John C. Lewis; Clerk, Robert Stevens; Treasurer, C. A. Hammond; School Inspector, William F. Nufer; School Supt., Charles W. Wooldridge.
White River-Supervisor, Wm. A. Rose; Clerk, Job B. Kin- nison; Treasurer, Christian Butzer; School Inspector, Gilman S. McAllister; School Supt., S. J. B. Watson.
OFFICERS OF THE COURT.
Judge, Hon. Fred. J. Russell; Sheriff, Thomas J. Waters; Un- der Sheriff, David W. Covell; Assistants, Patrick G. Gough, Thos. S. Hamblin; Clerk, John Tait; Prosecuting Attorney, Nelson De- Long; Circuit Court Commissioner, Horace L. Delano.
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HISTORY OF MUSKEGON COUNTY.
BAR OF THE COUNTY.
Muskegon-Andrew B. Allen, (Campbell & Allen), Joab Baker, Levi Beardsley, R. E. Bunker, (Mclaughlin, Delano & Bunker), Wm. Carpenter, James G. Campbell, C. J. Chaddock, F. W Cook, James H. Campbell, (Campbell & Allen), H. L. Delano, Nelson De- Long, D. D. Erwin, (Smith, Nims, Hoyt & Erwin), W. W. Fellows, Eugene Fellows, H. H. Holt, J. H. Hoyt, (Smith, Nims, Hoyt & Erwin), J. Emmet Jamison, L. N. Keating, R. J. McDonald, F. A. Nims, (Smith, Nims, Hoyt & Erwin), D. Mclaughlin, (McLaugh- lin, Delano & Bunker), Edwin Potter, J. H. Standish, F. Smith, (Smith, Nims, Hoyt & Erwin), James Snow.
Montague-F. Bracelin.
Whitehall-A. C. Elsworth, D. G. Scroggs.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION,
In 1881-2 consists of Rev. R. J. L. Matthews, of Montague, Chairman; Prof. N. L. Downie, of North Muskegon, Secretary, and Prof. S. M. Burgess, Principal of Fruitport village schools. Their sole functions are to examine teachers for certificates to teach, inspect schools and settle school disputes. There are two regular examina- tions, in March and October, and the members are elected for three years, although those just elected go out in one, two and three years, respectively, as the system of township superintendence was abol- ished only in July, 1881.
SUPERVISOR'S RECORDS.
1859.
Through the courtesy of Mr. John Tait, Clerk, who has held the office of County Clerk since 1878, we have been permitted to glean the following particulars from the county records.
The separation from Ottawa took place June 1, 1859. The first meeting of the Supervisors was held July 18, 1859. At that time there were but five townships: Muskegon, represented by E. W. Merrill; Norton, by Ira O, Smith; Casnovia, by Nathan Whitney, who were all present at the first meeting; and Ravenna and White River, the representatives of which absented themselves. E. W Merrill was elected chairman.
The township of Egelston, so named in honor of Adna Egel- ston, an early surveyor, was set apart from Muskegon, the first elec- tion being held at the house of William Sturdefant, one of the petitioners.
Wheeler & Hujunin's Hall, Muskegon, was ordered to be the place of holding Circuit Court.
On the next day Thomas Smith, Supervisor of Ravenna, put in an appearance. Chauncey Davis, R. W. Morris and R. P. Easton, all of Muskegon, were appointed a committee to report on the erec- tion of a jail. E. H. Wylie was appointed clerk.
On the following October they again met, all present but the representatives of Oceana and Dalton, the Hon. I. E. Carleton and Capt. J. Dalton, who were opposed to the separation of the county from Ottawa. A resolution was carried instructing the prosecuting attorney to prosecute them for neglect of official duty. There was at this session, G. B. Rathbun, representative of White River; Messrs. Carleton and Dalton were present but refused to answer to their names. The financial state of the county was as follows: the treasurer was found to have just $40, all told, in his hands. Some- times now he has in hands $100,000. It was then resolved to raise $300 for county purposes; and to keep order, one pair of shackles and three pair of handcuffs were ordered.
The proceedings were ordered to be printed in the Muskegon Reporter.
1860.
On Jan. 1, 1860, Moorland was set apart from Ravenna, the first meeting to be at Bliss' school-house.
The salary of the County Clerk was made $100; treasurer, $30; prosecuting attorney, $150.
On a settlement with Ottawa County there was found to be due by Muskegon County $1,380.69.
The following is the equalized valuation for 1859: Casnovia, $60,231; Muskegon, $371,039; Norton, 48,757; Ravenna, 67,035; White River, 69,620; Dalton, not reported; Oceana, not reported Total. $616,682.
In October, 1860, there were present: White River, N. H. Fer- ry; Oceana, I. E. Carleton; Dalton, P. Dalton; Muskegon, H. H. Holt; Egelston, A. Egelston; Ravenna, T. D. Smithi; Moorland, G. H. Loomis; Casnovia, Nathan Whitney; Norton, supervisor not present. N. H. Ferry elected chairman. I. E. Carleton, seconded by P. Dalton, proposed that the Legislature be petitioned to attach White River, Oceana and Dalton to Oceana County, and the rest of Muskegon County to be set back into Ottawa County. Loomis, of Moorland, asked to be excused from voting, and was allowed twen- ty-four hours for recording his vote. The motion was carried, only Messrs Holt and Egelston being opposed.
$2,400 was ordered for county purposes, and Dalton's motion to move the county seat was voted down.
John B. Lemieux received a license to ferry at the mouth of Muskegon Lake for three years. A. A. Caine received a similar license for White Lake, and Ovid W. Cailiff at the head of Muske- gon Lake.
The equalized value of Muskegon County for 1860 was, Oceana, $46,813; Norton, $49,276; White River, $68,487; Dalton, $69,- 083; Casnovia, $66,563; Muskegon, $345,195; Egelston, $17,- 882; Ravenna, $59,310; Moorland, $20,035. Total, $742,644.
1861.
Supervisors met January 22nd. Present: Dalton, P. Dalton; Egelston, A. Egelston; Muskegon, H. H. Holt; Norton, I. O. Smith; Oceana, I. E. Carleton; Ravenna, T. D. Smith; White River, N. H, Ferry.
The bonds of the treasurer, J. D. Davis, were fixed at $8,000, R. W. Morris, C. T .. Hills and E. H. Wylie were his sureties.
J. S. Kester, of Ravenna, and Jesse D. Pullman, of White River, were appointed Superintendents of the Poor.
The Reporter was offered 25 cents per square for publishing the proceedings.
The Supervisors again met June 10th, as follows: Casnovia, N. Whitney; Cedar Creek, Norman Cunningham; Dalton, P. Dal- ton; Egelston, A. Egelston; Muskegon, S. K. Stevens; Moorland, A. Reed; Norton, absent; Oceana, I. E. Carleton; Ravenna, T. D. Smith; White River, J. H. Wheeler. I. E. Carleton elected chair- man. One new township, Cedar Creek, was represented, making ten in all.
In order to assist the families of volunteers, a committee was appointed to consult the principal capitalists of Muskegon village if money could be loaned on the credit of the county, or if not, if pro- visions could be purchased at cash prices on orders bearing 10 per cent interest. The committee, S. H, Stevens, reported his mission a failure, and $150 in $10 bonds was issued for the purpose afore- said.
The salary of Judge of Probate was fixed at $198 for 1861, and the Clerk's salary at $400.
J. S. Burton was appointed County Superintendent of Poor, place of J. S. Kester, deceased.
Equalization for 1861: Casnovia, $63,399; Cedar Creek, $25,-
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HISTORY OF MUSKEGON COUNTY.
212; Dalton, $43,748; Egelston, $13,485; Moorland, $22,704; Muskegon, $459,579; Norton, $59,560; Oceana, $52,964; Raven- na, $62,233; White River, $58,640. Total, $960,524.
1862.
In January, 1862, $300 being already voted for volunteer family relief, $200 was voted.
A motion to take away the county seat from Muskegon was voted down by 6 to 4.
L. G. Mason was licensed to run a steam ferry across Muske- gon Lake. The treasurer's bonds were raised to $15,000. Capt. T. J. Rand is thanked for the free use of his office.
In October the members present were: Casnovia, N. Whitney; Cedar Creek, N. Cunningham; Dalton, S. C. Hall; Egelston, A. Egelston; Muskegon, E. W. Merrill; Moorland, G. M. Goodrich; Norton, Robert Cowley; Oceana, I. E. Carleton; Ravenna, Charles Neale; White River, absent. E. W. Merrill, Chairman.
Equalization for 1862 Casnovia, $68,912; Cedar Creek, $24,- 862; Dalton, $48,059; Egelston, $20,844; Moorland, $19,450; Muskegon, $405,938; Norton, $50,145; Oceana, $50,161; White River, $62,280; Ravenna, $59,915. Total, $810,566.
$6,000 as county tax, was ordered to be raised, of which $3,- 500 was for the Volunteer Family Relief Fund.
1863.
January session, Thomas J. Rand, County Treasurer. The balance reported as due to Ottawa County is $497.83.
In May the Board met at the Universalist Church, Muskegon. W. M. Ferry, of Grand Haven; T. L. Gilbert and A. Rathbone, of Grand Haven, were appointed to fix the rate of toll of craft using the improvement of the Muskegon Harbor Company.
Peter Hobler takes out the first license for ferry across White Lake.
In October the Supervisors were the same as before except Daniel C. Mills, from Moorland, and H. H. Holt, from Muskegon.
T. D. Smith, Dr. Wheeler and H. H. Holt, appointed Superin- tendents of Poor.
Equalization in 1863: Casnovia, $71,850; Cedar Creek, $25,- 200; Dalton, $59,137; Egelston, $21,085; Moorland, $22,018; Muskegon, $473,001; Norton, $53,941; Oceana, $41,451; Ravenna, $62,808; White River, $51,326. Total, $881,017.
$4,500 was ordered for Volunteer Family Relief.
1864.
The only change of Supervisors is S. J. B. Watson, in place of Dr. Wheeler, for White River, resigned. A. B. Miner is County Sheriff.
On motion of Mr. Holt, bonds are issued at 10 per cent. to pay $200 bonus to each volunteer from the county.
$500 was offered for lease of basement of Methodist Episcopal Church, Muskegon, for twenty years. The majority of the Board expressed the opinion that the village of Muskegon should provide a room free.
In May there appears a change of Supervisors; G. E. Dowling, for White River, and A. W. Smith, for Norton.
A bridge across head of White Lake was authorized. A. L. Gates is permitted to keep a ferry across White River, and C. Odell, across Muskegon Lake.
In October the only changes of Supervisors are, S. B. Peck, for Muskegon, and F. Fowler for Norton.
EQUALIZATION FOR 1864.
Casnovia, $65,538; Cedar Creek, 25,908; Dalton, 73,864; Egelston, 21,589; Moorland, 20,565; Muskegon, 587,197; Norton,
62,846; Oceana, 48,550; White River, 60,854; Ravenna, 66,328; Total, $1,034,239. .
A motion was made to raise $10,000 for Volunteer Families' Relief Fund.
1865.
Joseph Heald appears as Supervisor for Oceana. Treasurer's bonds raised to $45,000, and presented sureties to the amount of $65,000.
In March the Supervisors appear to be: Casnovia, B. Whitney; Cedar Creek, N. Cunningham; Dalton, A. E. Kingsley; Egelston, A. Egelston; Norton, F. Fowler; Moorland, D. C. Mills; Muske- gon, S. B. Peck; Oceana. Jos. Heald; Ravenna, T. D. Smith; White River, J. A. Wheeler; S. B. Peck, Chairman.
$10,000 voted for Volunteer Bounty. Jos. Taylor, Superin- tendent of Poor, vice Holt resigned.
In October Oceana and Dalton were consolidated and divided into three towns: Oceana, Blue Lake and Dalton; and Laketon was taken from Muskegon, Oceana being town 12 N, 17 W, and that part of 11 N, 17 W, north of White River. The first meeting wrs held at the school house in the village of Mears. Blue Lake was town 12, N, range 16, W. First meeting was held at A. E. Kingsley's, Dalton.
The Supervisors are now: Blue Lake, A. P. Ware; Casnovia, N. Whitney ;, Cedar Creek, N. Cunningham; Dalton, S. Freeman; Egelston, A. Egelston; Laketon, S. A. Brown; Moorland, D. C. Mills; Norton, F. Fowler; Oceana, Jas. G. Sturtevant; Ravenna, Thos. D. Smith; White River, S. J. B. Watson; Muskegon, H. H. Holt; N. Whitney, Chairman; Jos. Taylor, I. E. Carleton and A. A. Bullock, Superintendents of Poor.
EQUALIZATION FOR 1865.
Blue Lake, $16,301; Casnovia, 73,820; Cedar Creek, 30,674; Dalton, 42,253; Egelston, 22,108; Laketon, 97,072; Muskegon, 718,400; Moorland, 26,143; Norton, 71,353; Oceana, 102,490; Ra- venna, 80,100; White River, 71,941. Total $1,353,155.
$1,520 was voted for Volunteers' family relief, and $8,480 for Military War bonds. County Treasurer's salary $900.
1866.
Wesley F. Wood, S. R. Sanford and others obtained permis- sion to bridge the upper part of Muskegon Lake. Judge of Probate's salary was fixed at $600; Clerk, $500; Prosecuting Attorney, $500.
In June the Supervisors are: Blue Lake, A. P. Ware; Casno- via, N. Whitney; Cedar Creek, N. Cunningham; Dalton, H. S. Tyler; Egelston, A. Egelston; Moorland, D. C. Mills; Muskegon, A. V. Mann; Norton, F. Fowler; Oceana, C. C. Thompson: Ra- venna, S. J. Ackerman; White River, John Welch; Laketon, John Ruddiman.
EQUALIZATION FOR 1866.
Blue Lake, $18,218; Casnovia, 74,875; Cedar Creek, 26,480; Dalton, 45,415; Egelston, 22,166; Laketon, 140,259; Moorland, 23,150; Norton, 79,505; Muskegon, 889,565; Oceana, 151,755; Ravenna, 80,645; White River, 62,648. Total $1,623,681.
Holt's Hall is secured for Court room at $100 a year, to in- clude fuel and lights.
At the October session $14,000 was voted for contingencies, $10 for Poor fund, 8,907 as a County War Bond fund.
1867.
Andrew Bradford appears at the January session as Supervisor for Ravenna.
The township of Lovell, afterwards Fruitport, was organized, name changed in 1870 by Legislature. First meeting appointed
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HISTORY OF MUSKEGON COUNTY.
1867 at the school house on Section 31, Henry James, Samuel Tor- rens and Robert Little were appointed Inspectors of election. Thanks were tendered to H. J. Pemberton, Clerk for the past six years.
In October there appears as new Supervisor Paul G. Shippey, of Cedar Creek; Thos. Mills, of Muskegon; R. E. Tupper, of Moor- land; and Austin W. De Frate, of Lovell. T. D. Smith, of Ra- venna, elected chairman.
EQUALIZATION OF 1867.
Blue Lake, $21,379; Cedar Creek, 26,115; Casnovia, 79,120; Dalton, 52,299; Egelston, 29,434; Laketon, 264,101; Lovell, 46,094; Moorland, 30,709; Norton, 91,318; Oceana," 246,568; Ravenna, 79,118; White River, 89,618; Muskegon, 1,309,169. Total $2,364,942.
Owing to the death of Dewitt C. Carpenter, County Clerk, a new election is ordered-David McLaughlin elected.
The committee on Poor House reported the purchase of P. Polhamus' farm, Ravenna, for $2,000.
1868.
At the January session I. E. Carleton re-appears as Supervisor for Oceana, and he tries to get the County Seat moved to the head of White Lake-at least "at or near" that place. At the adjourned session in February B. F. Aldrich appears as Supervisor of Blue Lake. A struggle was now commenced for the County Seat. Whitehall and Montague offered to donate $15,000 in cash and the necessary land. L. G. Mason and W. F. Wood and others also made liberal offers of land, and the proposition of the latter was ul- timately accepted, and a $60,000 Court House was erected.
In October the Supervisors are: Blue Lake, J. P. Utter; Cas- novia, N. Whitney; Cedar Creek, P. G. Shippey; Dalton, H. S. Tyler; Egelston, A. Egelston; Laketon, J. Ruddiman; Lovell, A. W. De Frate; Moorland, D. Mills; Muskegon, S. B. Peck; Norton, H. N. Rowe; Oceana, J. A. Wheeler; Ravenna, T. D. Smith; White River, P. W. Sumner; P. G. Shippey, chairman.
EQUALIZATION, 1868.
Muskegon, $1,346,787; Casnovia, 97,905; Cedar Creek, 32,246; White River, 85,354; Oceana, 257,755; Norton, 92,375; Dalton, 58,710; Blue Lake, 24,906; Ravenna, 103,350; Moorland, 33,541; Lovell, 50,397; Egelston, 31,046; Laketon, 283,928. Total $2,498,300.
1869.
A resolution of condolence was passed to the family of Ezra Stevens, County Treasurer elect, who had become insane and died. On petition of S. C. Hall and others Drainage Commissioners were appointed: D. C. Mills, Joseph Taylor and A. Egelston. Mr. Garnsey was chosen architect of the Court House. Martin Perley, of Laketon, was elected Treasurer. A vote of thanks to S. C. Hall for services as Treasurer for the past four years was offered.
Jas. H. Deming appears as Supervisor for Blue Lake; A. P. Norton for Laketon; S. J. B. Watson for White River. Thos. D. Smith reelected Chairman.
EQUALIZATION, 1869.
Blue Lake, $32,180; Casnovia, 109,965; Cedar Creek, 49,934; Dalton, 75,485; Egelston, 36,785; Lovell, 52,412; Laketon, 342,- 325; Muskegon, 1,583,891; Moorland, 44,638; Norton, 98,187; Oceana, 309,570; Ravenna, 126,625; White River, 85,293. Total $3,957,339.
1870.
At the May session there appears quite a new list of Supervis-
ors, as follows: Blue Lake, A. J. Nash; Casnovia, N. Whitney; Cedar Creek, E. Dutton; Dalton, B. F. Dow; Egelston, A. Egelston; Fruitland, H. S. Tyler; Laketon, A. P. Horton; Lovell -Mc- Ewing; Moorland, R. Robinson; Muskegon City, 1st ward, W. P. Odell; Muskegon City, 2d ward, J. H. Landreth; Muskegon Township, F. S. Farr; Norton, D. Upton; Ravenna, T. D. Smith; Oceana, I. E. Carleton; White River, S. J. B. Watson. Daniel Upton, Chairman.
EQUALIZATION OF 1870.
Blue Lake, $31,200; Casnovia, 149,188; Cedar Creek, 45,858; Dalton, 37,137; Egelston, 36,683; Fruitland, 49,270; Laketon, 304,641; Lovell, 53,490; Moorland, 45,359; Muskegon Town, 150,532; Muskegon City, 1st ward, 359,158; Muskegon City, 2d ward, 861,695; Muskegon City, 3d ward, 534,644; Norton, 123,335; Oceana, 433,476; Ravenna, 177,537; White River, 92,685. Total $3,485,887.
Fruitland Township constituted in 1870 from west of Dalton. Ashley B. Furman was appointed Superintendent of poor.
1871.
Supervisors: Blue Lake, A. P. Ware; Casnovia, N. Whitney; Cedar Creek, P. G. Shippey; Dalton, B. F. Dow; Egelston, A. Eg- elston; Fruitland, H. S. Tyler; Fruitport, M. B. Converse; Holton, Thos. Russell; Laketon, A. P. Horton; Moorland, R. Robinson; Muskegon, W. F. Storrs. Muskegon City, Ward 1, R. O'Harrow; 2, A. Rodgers; 3, D. Lannigan. Norton, F. Fowler; Oceana, J. H. Wheeler; Ravenna, absent; White River, S. J. B. Watson. H. S. Tyler elected chairman.
Fruitport is the new name of Lovell, and Holton is a new town formed from the north of Cedar Creek. The equalization for 1871 does not materially vary from the former year.
1872.
On the opening of the January session, after a resolution of condolence to the family of Fletcher Fowler, of Norton, who had died since the last meeting, the Board adjourned. Geo. N. Cobb had been appointed Supervisor of Norton in his stead. Treasurer's salary fixed at $1,000; Clerk, $600; Judge of Probate, $900; Pros- ecuting Attorney, $1,000.
At the October session the Supervisors were: Blue Lake, J. P. Utter; Casnovia, N. Whitney; Cedar Creek, P. G. Shippey; Dal- ton, B. F. Dow; Egelston, A. Egelston; 'Fruitland, H. B. Marvin; Fruitport, M. B. Converse; Holton, M. L. Stevens; Laketon, Al- pheus G. Smith; Moorland, Rob't Robinson; Muskegon, William Smith. Muskegon City, Ward 1, W. P. Odell; 4, C. H. Hackley; Norton, E. L. Page; Oceana, H. E. Staples; Ravenna, E. Thatcher; White River, S. J. B. Watson. M. B. Converse, chairman. Ira O. Smith and C. D. Nelson were the other members from the city of Muskegon.
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