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Finney & Moorman's Lumber and Salt Factory .- This mill was erected in 1862. The season's capacity is estimated at 4,000.000 feet. The salt works in connection with the mill produce 15,000 barrels annually. The salt block is 120x40 feet, supplied with all the accessories of salt manufacture. The four cisterns are of a capacity of 500 barrels.
J. H. Cook & Co.'s Shingle and Salt Factory .-- The shingle mill was erected at South Saginaw in 1880. The building is
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22x24, supplied with sufficient machinery for the preparation of 1,000,000 shingles. The product of this mill for 1880 was 600,000 shingles. About the same period the shingle factory was built, a saltwell was bored to a depth of S30 feet, and a drill house 20x40 erccted. There are three cisterns, of 165 barrels each, with the kettles, etc., for the manufacture of salt. The annual product is 15,000 barrels.
Martindale Bros.' Mill and Salt Works .-- The shingle mill was built in 1868, and with the engine house, machinery, etc., cost $15,000. In 1881 the mill was enlarged, new machinery in- troduced, and the old improved, bringing the valuation of the concern, at present, to $25,000. The mill gives employment to 30 men, and produces 20,000,000 shingles annually.
A salt well was bored to a depth" of 844 fect in 1878, and a salt block 48x176 fect erected. Subsequently two blocks were constructed, with a capacity for mannfacturing 15,000 barrels of salt yearly. The cisterns, grainers and all the appointments of a first-class salt factory are found liere.
H. Turner's Salt Works .- This well is among the pioneer wells of the Valley. It was sunk in: 1862, and reached a depth of 825 feet. The salt block is 50x150 feet. The cisterns, settlers and grainers are well arranged. A warehouse and cooperage are in connection with the block.
Nelson Holland's Suw- Mill and Salt Works .- The saw-mill, erccted in 1878-'9, is a two-story building 50x150 fect, with wing 18x60, and engine honse 40x50. The steam is supplied from six large boilers, and the machinery in use has been selected from the most approved patterns. The actual product of the mill in 1880 was 17,500,000 feet sawn lumber, but its estimated capacity exceeds this amount.
There are four salt wells, of an average depth of 730 feet, capable of supplying 250 barrels of brine per day. The salt block is a massive structure, 140x150 feet; the cooper shop in which the salt barrels are made is extensive, while the sheds, warehouses, etc., cover a large area. The number of barrels of salt manufact- nred in 1880 was 39.872.
The salt and Inmber industries offer direct employment to 100 men, and rank among the great enterprises of the Valley. The works occupy the site of the first mill erected on the east bank of the river.
The Michigan Dairy Salt Company was organized April 18, 1877, with a capital stock of $25,000. The officers of the company at present are: J. A. Hamilton, President, W. J. Bartow, Sec. and Treas .; D. L. C. Eaton, Ezra Rust, W. J. Bartow and Thomas Cranage, jr., Directors. The mannfacture of dairy salt for this company reaches 40,000 barrels annnally.
The Salt Association of Michigan was organized under anthority of a Legislative act approved Feb. 5, 1853, for the purpose of manufacturing " and dealing in salt, and to engage in the trans-
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portation of its products to market." The capital stock was set down at $200,000, in 8,000 shares; while the amount subscribed was two dollars per share. The articles of association provided that the organization be managed by a board of directors, each member to be a manufacturer of salt in the State, as well as a member of the association. This board comprises 16 directors, elected by the stockholders, with offices at Bay City and East Saginaw. Article VII of the Constitution states that " thiis association shall exist as a corporation for the period of five years from and after the 31st day of March, 1881." The names of the charter members or original stockholders are as follows :--
N. B. Bradley
Bay City, .
50 Shares.
John L Dolson, for Dolson, Chapin & Co ..
Thos. Cranage, jr., for Pitts & Cranage ..
Geo C. Greenwood, for Chapin, Barber &
50
John McEwen.
L. D. Malone.
J. R. Hall.
Folsom & Arnold, per Alexander Folsom .. .
44
100
F E. Bradley, for F. E. Bradley & Co
66
50
66
Clark Moulthrop
66
C. E. Lewis. . .
20
Edwin Eddy, for Eddy, Avery & Eddy ... . East Saginaw,
100
W. C. Mcclure, for Hamilton, McClure & .. Co.
50
66
Temple E. Doar, for Murphy & Dorr ... . .
66
50
Geo Rust, for J. F. & D. W. Rust & Co ...
50
W. R. Burt.
66
200
. J. Bartow. for Jesse Hoyt.
200
. L. Remington.
60
50
D. G. Holland
50
G. F. Williams
Saginaw City,.
100
At present the membership includes 80 manufacturers, with W. R. Burt, President; Albert Miller, V. P .; Thomas Cranage, jr., Treasurer; and D. G. Holland, Secretary. The association controis 3,000,000 barrels salt, or 90 per cent. of all the salt manufactured in the State annnally.
Carlisle's Tannery .- This leather manufactory was established in 1862, by F. W. Carlisle. It was burned in 1866, and rebui't the same year. It is located near the East Saginaw Salt Works, in the northern part of the city. Its capacity is 16,000 sides per annum, and it is crowded to its full capacity. The number of men employed is 10. The hides which are manufactured into leather here are all purchased from the markets in this city and immediate vicinity. In 1860 this pioneer tannery was established by John Franke, a German tanner. This closed on the opening of the Carlisle yard.
BANKS.
The history of the banking concerns of East Saginaw necessarily holds a high place in the history of the city. That they have been instrumental in advancing the city is conceded by every one; for
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withiont the capital, the efforts of enterprise would fail to reach these grand results, which with its aid they achieved. A good deal has been written on the banks of East Saginaw. W. R. Bates, Geo. F. Lewis and others may be said to have collected many if not all the facts in connection with these financial institutions ; therefore the labor of searching out a history ab initio is saved to the com- piler, additions to what has already been written being only necessary.
The first banking house established in the city was that of W. L. P. Little & Co., established in 1855, with an office in the rooms subsequently occupied by W. J. Bartow.
In August, 1856, the office was removed to the Bancroft House block, where the Lumber Exchange is now located. The capital was $10,000. This was until 1860 the only bank or banking office in the following counties: Saginaw, Bay, Tnscola, Alcona, Iosco, Alpena, Midland, Gratiot, Isabella and Cheboygan. In October, James F. Brown, Esq., the present well-known and highly esteemed president of the Merchants' National Bank, be- came connected with the bank of W. L. P. Little & Co. in the capacity of general utility man. He not only paid out money, wrote drafts and attended to correspondence, but collected checks and drafts, built fires and swept out the office. In 1860 the capi- tal was increased to $20,000, and business established on a thor- ough banking principle. The Little Banking Company continued to exist under that title in 1865, when, after a career of 10 years, it changed its name to the " Merchants' National Bank."
The Merchants' National Bank .- In August, 1865, the organi- zation of the "Merchants' National Bank" was first discussed; in October of that year a charter was granted, and Jan. 1, 1866, the banking office of W. L. P. Little & Co. was merged in the Mer- chants' National, with W. L. P. Little as President, James F. Brown, Cashier, and Douglas Hoyt, Assistant Cashier. Col. Little died in December, 1867, and immediately thereafter James F. Brown was elected President, Douglas Hoyt, Cashier, and L. C. Storrs, Esq., Assistant Cashier.
In 1864 Ed. H. Paul became connected with the institution, and for nine years performed in a highly satisfactory manner the duties of teller. Last year, on account of partial failure of his eves, he was compelled to leave the institution. The present officers are J. F. Brown, President, and Douglas Hoyt, Cashier. The office of assistant cashier has been dispensed with, L. C. Storrs, Esq., being at present assistant treasurer of the F. & P. M. Railway. When this bank was first organized under the National Banking Law, its capital was $200,000, Since that time an elegant stone building has been erected for it on Washington avenne, at an expense of over $50,000. The condition of this im- portant banking house is shown forth in the following exhibit, given under date of May 6, 1881.
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RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts
556,796 72
Overdrafts.
668 16
U. S. bonds to secure circulation. 125,000 00
Other stocks, bonds and mortgages.
31,500 00
Due from approved reserve agents.
77,491 40
Due from other National banks ..
37,381 50
Due from State banks and bankers.
268 66
Realestate, furniture and fixtures.
54,523 00
Current expenses and taxes paid.
4,613 28
Checks and other cash items
120 56
Bills of other banks ..
11,280 00
Fractional paper currency, nickels and pennies
275 56
Specie ; Silver. S Gold.
16,940 10
74,729,57
Legal tender notes.
100,559 00
Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer (5 per cent. of circulation) ..
5,625 00
Due from U. S. Treasurer, other than 5 per cent. redemption fund. .
3 000 00
Total
$1,083,832 41
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in.
$ 200,000 00
Surplus fund . .
100,000 00
Undivided profits. .
69,848 74
National bank notes outstanding.
112,500 00
Individual deposits subject to check.
522,790 10
Demand certificates of deposit.
38,952 30
Due to State banks and bankers.
39,741 27
Total
$1,083.832 41
Douglas Hoyt is the present Cashier, B. B. Buckhout, Wm. L. Webber and II. C. Potter, Directors.
The First National Bank has a capital paid in of $100,000, with an authorized capital of $250,000. The bank was opened in January, 1865. Since that time semi-annual dividends of from five to seven per cent., over and above all taxation, have been paid to the stockholders. The present surplus is over $40,000. It is stated that no bad debts have been contracted, and the institution is in a flourishing condition. The office is in the Bancroft House block, on Washington avenue. The first officers were E. T. Judd, President; C. K. Robinson, Cashier; and L. A. Clark, Teller, and its capital when first started was $50,000.
The Saginaw Valley Bank was established by Fay, Bliss & Co., in 1863. Its business was extensive for a time; but owing to the increase of such institutions, the capital employed was withdrawn and invested otherwise.
Second National Bank. - A history of the Second National . Bank of this city would be incomplete without a reference to the banking house of C. K. Robinson & Co. This bank was estab- lished in January, 1866, the building being erected upon a portion of the ground where the old Exchange Hotel stood " before the
$57,789 47
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fire." The capital with which the bank started was $20,000, of which C. K. Robinson, Dr. Geo. W. Fish, W. W. Woodhull and N. C. Richardson each put in $5,000. Mr. Robinson was made manager, and Will E. McKnight teller and bookkeeper. In the fall of 1867, Mr. Woodhull having sunk $100,000 in a hop specu- lation, retired and withdrew his interest. In 1868 Mr. Richardson died, and his interest was withdrawn.
In the summer of 1870 . Dr. Fish withdrew his interest, and in December, 1870, W. E. Mcknight became disconnected with it, leaving " C. K.," as he is known, the sole representative of the original concern. In January, 1871, Alice L. Coats became an equal partner with Mr. R., having invested $5,000. March 12, 1872, the banking honse was changed to " The Second National Bank of East Saginaw." The capital was made $200,000. The first officers were: C. K. Robinson, Presi- dent; R. G. Horr, Cashier, and W. H. Coats, Assistant Cashier. Directors-C. K. Robinson, R. G. Horr, A. B. Wood, Geo W. Morley and F. P. Sears. The present officers are R. G. Horr, President; W. H. Coats, Cashier. Directors-C. K. Robinson, R. G. Horr, Geo. W. Morley, A. B. Wood and C. L. Ortmann.
East Saginaw Savings Banking Company was organized in March, 1872, and incorporated April 1, under State charter, with a capital of $100,000. The present officers are: II. C. Potter, President; Edwin Eddy, V. P., and A. Schnpp, Sec. and Treas.
This bank offers its services to the public generally as a safe and reliable place in which to deposit savings. Deposits as low as $1 are received and interest paid on deposits.
A private bank was established by John Gallagher & Com- pany, Jan. 10, 1870, and one by J. A. Hollon, Thurber & Company, in 1868. The business of these concerns was of a most extensive character, and the high reputation of the bankers known through- out the commercial circles of the State.
THE CITY STREET RAILWAY COMPANY
was incorporated Nov. 10, 1864, and three miles of track laid down, extending to South Saginaw, April 4, 1865. Wm. H. Bar- tow was the first superintendent. The capital stock of this com- pany is $60,000. The running of the cars and all matters con- trolled by the company are managed systematically.
EAST SAGINAW GAS-LIGHT COMPANY.
This company was organized May 23, 1863, with a capital stock of $50,000. The first President was Henry Day, of New York; James L. Ketcham was first Vice President and Treasurer, and Julius K. Rose, Secretary. Charles H. Burton attended to the details, and sometimes entered the meters, made out the bills and collected them all in one day. This, however, does not seem so
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strange when it is remembered that the number of consumers only reached about 75 at first.
In October, 1866, the capital stock was increased to $150,000. In 1873 the " New Gas Works" were erected at a cost of $75,000, on the site of the Einerson mill.
THE WATER WORKS.
The Board of Water Commissioners was formed under an act of the Michigan Legislature, approved Feb. 28, 1873. The first com- missioners appointed under this act were W. R. Burt, James G. Terry, John G. Owen, Conrad Fey, and H. II. Hoyt. The officers elected were as follows: President, John G. Owen; Treasurer, W. R. Burt; Secretary, Ferd A. Ashley. The machinery cost $32,000. The total cost of the water works to Dec. 31, 1873, was $273,354.29. The original amount authorized to be expended was $300,000. On a special recommendation of the Governor during an extra session of the Legislature, an additional issue of $50,000 was authorized, thus giving a capital of about $76,000 for interest, extensions and working expenses for the ensning year. The works were completed in 1873, and accepted by the city Jan. 10, 1874. They are located 34 miles above the center of the city, almost opposite the confluence of the Tittabawassee and Saginaw rivers, with 24 miles of water mains coursing through the streets and avenues. There were
issued in 1873 water bonds bearing 8 per cent. semni-annnal interest, to the amount of $300,000. For the purpose of extending the pipes and completing the works, the Legislature of Michigan, at its special session in March of the present year, anthorized the issue of $50,000 additional water bonds, provided a majority of the voters should favor such issue. The question was submitted at the special election held April 6, 1874, and a very large majority of the electors voting thereon, voted in favor of such additional issue. These bonds were issned in accordance with the authority confer- red. They bear date May 1. 1874, and are in sums of $500 each, payable 12 years from their date, with semi-annual interest coupons attached, payable on the first of November and May of each, year, both principal and interest payable at the Merchants' Exchange National Bank in the city of New York.
SAGINAW VALLEY MINING COMPANY.
The organization of a company of Saginaw capitalists was per- fected in May, 1881, having for its object the development of the gold and silver mines of Dumont, Colorado. The officers elected at the first meeting of stockholders are as follows: President, L. T. Durand; Vice-President, J. N. Eldred; Treasurer, James A. Weaver; Secretary, Joshua Tuthill. The company have several valuable claims which promise very rich developments, the reports received from those on the ground being very flattering. A quan- tity of the mineral ore taken from the several lodes and neighbor-
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ing claims are on exhibition at the office of the secretary, Mr. Joshua Tuthill, Wisner block, and the company is now making active preparations for pushing the development of their property.
THE UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
was removed to East Saginaw from Flint in March, 1857, and opened in the former city, April 1, 1857. The office was estab- lished at Flint in 1836. Upon removal to East Saginaw, the office of register was filled by Moses B. Hess, and that of receiver by the late Col. W. L. P. Little. These gentlemen held their respective offices until the inauguration of President Lincoln. Hon. J. F. Driggs became register and C. K. Robinson receiver, in April, 1861. Mr. Driggs was elected to Congress in 1862, and retired from the land office in the early part of 1863, his place being filled by II. C. Driggs. In 1866, Andrew Jolinson made several changes among Government officers in the United States, and Messrs. C. K. Rob- inson and H. C. Driggs were among the decapitated ones. Their places were filled by M. W. Quackenbush as receiver, and Isaac Worden as register. These gentlemen remained in office until the fall of the Johnson dynasty, when Thomas Saylor was appointed receiver, and Henry C. Ripley was made register. These gentle- inen held their offices four years when Robert L. Warren was appointed receiver and W. R. Bates register. They took posses- sion of the offices May 10, 1871. Oct. 1, 1872, R. L. Warren re- signed, when Maj. Albert A. Day was appointed to fill that office. Charles Doughty, the present United States land commissioner, was appointed registrar in 1877.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.
To complete the history of East Saginaw we present on the fol- lowing pages brief personal notices of many of the pioneers and leading citizens. While their lives in this county constitute a legitimate and essential element of its history, they will also be found interesting, especially to their neighbors, -in many cases more interesting than any other portion of this volume.
Louis D' Armstaeller, brewer, East Saginaw, was born on the River Rhine in Germany, in 1840. He went to school until 10 years ofage, when he accompanied his parents to America. They lo- cated at Detroit, Mich., where his father built the first brewery in that city. The machinery was brought from Pittsburg, Pa. In 1861 Louis enlisted in the 17th Mo., Western Turner Rifles. of St. Louis, and rapidly arose to positions of honor and trust. He was promoted Captain of Co. D, on Jan. 1, 1863, by order of Gen. Siegel, and was discharged in 1864. He owns an extensive brew- ery at East Saginaw, known as the Saginaw Brewing Company.
William Baker (deceased) was born in Yorkshire, Eng., and worked seven years at Pickering, in learning his trade. He came
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across the waters over 50 years ago, and settled in Nova Scotia, where he bought a grist-mill, which he operated for 11 years. IIe settled at Richmond, Ohio; thence to Newberry; thence to Indi- ana, and after a year's residence there, came to Saginaw county. He died at Port Hope, Canada, Jan. 29, 1880. He was a member of the firm of Baker & Son, manufacturers of carriages and wagons, and a well-known citizen of the Saginaw Valley.
F. Barbier was born in France in 1828, where he was brought up and educated. On coming to America he landed in New York April 6, 1859, and located in Watertown, N. Y., where he re- mained three years, working at the tanner's trade, which he learned in France. In 1862 he went to Buffalo, and remained there 22 months. March 2, 1864, he came to Saginaw and located on the west side of the river, in the village of Florence, where lie built the first business house in that locality. He started a grocery and liquor store combined, which he ran for six years. In the meantime he built a saw-mill in Carrollton, ran it for eight months and sold it to William Callum. In 1865 he began running barges and scows on the river and lakes, carrying lumber and general merchandise to and from different ports. In 1872 he bought the building where he is now located, on Genesee street, and opened a liquor and cigar store. This he has successfully run ever since. He was married Jan. 9, 1856, at Paris, France, to Mary A. Barbier, a cousin of his. Mr. Barbier has made his wealth during his careerin Saginaw. When he first came here he was com- paratively a poor man, while to-day he owns, besides the property mentioned, eight houses in the county, and deals extensively in real estate.
William Barie, merchant, was born at Detroit, Mich., Feb. 16, 1839, and is the son of William and Elizabeth (Mayer) Barie, natives of Germany. He was reared in Detroit, receiving the edu- cational facilities afforded by the public schools of that city. In 1850 he came to East Saginaw, but soon after occurred the death of his father. He then went to Pennsylvania, where he remained some years. In 1858 he opened a restaurant at East Saginaw, and a year later started a grocery store. Business increased very rap- idly, and he soon after added a stock of dry goods. Finding the sale of the latter more profitable, he closed out his stock of groceries, and gave his entire time and attention to the dry-goods trade. In 1878 he removed to his present quarters, where he occupies a three-story brick, filled with one of the largest dry-goods stocks in the Saginaw Valley, and fitted up with all the conveniences neces- sary. Mr. Barie was married in 1862, to Gabriella Otto, who was born in Germany in 1844. They have 6 children -- William, Adella, Mary, Elsie, Blanche and Otelia. Mr. Barie is a member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity.
A. F. Bartlett (deceased) was a native of Reading, Pa. He was reared to manhood in his native city, and when young learned surveying. He subsequently established a transportation business,
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having offices at Philadelphia and New York. When the civil war commenced he enlisted in a Pennsylvania cavalry regiment, as 1st Lieut. He served through a portion of that memorable conflict, and during this time was on a spirited horse, which became a great favorite with the soldiers. The horse died in 1880, and was buried by Mr. Bartlett's brother, at the old homestead, with all his war trappings. At the age of 21, while a resident of Reading, Mr. B. was elected to represent that district in the Pennsylvania Legislat- ure, and enjoyed the honor of being the youngest member in that body. He was also chief of the Reading Fire Department. In 1866 he located at East Saginaw, where he became established in the iron and galvanizing business. This latter process was only an experi- ment, and he was the first to establish it west of Cleveland, Ohio. This experiment proved satisfactory, supplying a needed demand by the business of the Valley. In February, 1878, Mr. B. married Louise, daughter of T. B. Corning, of East Saginaw, and the happy pair started on an extended tour through the Southern States. Mr. Bartlett was in failing health, and it was hoped a change mnight be beneficial to him, but the result proved otherwise. Three months after their marriage, he died at Boerne, Texas, leaving the widowed bride to seek hier Northern home 'mid sorrow, and the warm and heartfelt sympathy of a whole community. Mr. Bartlett was tenderly laid at rest in the family vault, at Brady Hill cemetery. He was a member of the Knights Templar, of East Saginaw, also of Philadelphia. A. F. Bartlett was & warm and generous-hearted citizen, thie very soul of honor and integ- rity, and an exemplary member of the Congregational Church. His loss was deeply mourned by his many friends and acquaint- ances, and by East Saginaw as an enterprising and public-spirited citizen. Mrs. Bartlett is a member of the firm of A. F. Bartlett & Co., the business being carried on by the other partner, Henry Spindler.
Herbert E. Borden, of Borden & McLean, grocers, Potter st., East Saginaw, was born at Frankfort, Herkimer Co., N. Y., Feb. 14, 1858, and is of English ancestry. He attended school until 18 years of age, and his first occupation was newsagent, on the F. & P. M. R. R. He worked in the shops of that road one year, and was subsequently a clerk for five years. In May, 1880, the present firm entered into business.
George J. Brink, proprietor Tuscola House, East Saginaw, was born in Wayne Co., Pa., Sept. 21. 1823. In 1844 he located near Port Huron, St. Clair Co., Mich., where he was engaged in lumbering until 1862. He was engaged in business at Shiawassee, South Saginaw, Freeland Station, Saginaw City, Farrandville, Genesee Co., keeping hotel the greater portion of the time, and in 1879 leased the Tuscola House, on the N. E. corner of Johnson and Franklin streets, for a terin of five years. He was married in St. Clair Co., Mich., Feb. 16, 1851, to Delia Hellipee, wlio was born in Erie Co., Pa., June 2, 1831. They have 2 children, Ida May,
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