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SAGINAW CITY.
N. & A. BARNARD'S LUMBER MILLS.
These mills were erected in 1867 by the Saginaw Salt Manu- facturing Co. The machinery is all modern, driven by four powerful engines. Eight large boilers supply the steam. The season's products are 17,500,000 feet of lumber and 15,000,000 shingles.
J. H. PEARSON & SON'S LUMBER MILL.
This is one of the principal industries of the Valley. The build- ings and machinery have been constructed with special regard to adaptability. The gang and circular saws are driven by powerful engines, which render the capacity of the mill about 20,000,000 feet of lumber annually. The season's product is estimated at 16,000,000 feet of sawn lumber.
WYLIE BROTHERS' SIIINGLE MILLS
were erected in 1866 by J. M. Wylie & Co. The product of the irill is estimated at 30,000,000 shingles annually. The machinery comprises the Walker and Rochester shingle machines, powerful engines, with all the varied mechanism attached to thie shingle factory. In addition to their manufacture the firm take out 6,000,000 feet of logs yearly from their timber lands.
D. HARDIN & COMPANY'S PLANING MILL
was erected in 1869. The building is a two-story brick, admirably adapted to its present use. The machinery comprises single and double surfacers, a planer, matcher and the hundred other accom- paniments of such an establishment-all constructed at East Sag- inaw. The principal manufactures consist of doors, sash, blinds, moldings, etc., for the home market.
HARDIN, PLUMMER & CO.'S LUMBER MILLS
were erected in 1861 by Hale & Stinson. The mill was enlarged in 1869, further improved in 1872, and remodeled throughout in 1880. The machinery is all modern. Six boilers supply steam to three powerful engines. The annual product of sawn Inmber is 16,000,000 feet, employing in its manufacture 42 men. This con- cern, like the salt-works, was operated by W. S. Green & Son until purchased recently by the present operators.
DAVID MC LEOD'S SHINGLE MILL.
This factory was built in 1876 for David Mc Leod, and supplied with the most approved machinery. It is located on Water street
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at the foot of Monroe. Its appearance is entirely unassuming; but enter the building, and a scene of busy life is presented as instructive as it is satisfactory. The intricate, interesting machin- ery of the shingle mill is driven by a powerful engine. Hall's patent machine is used, which, with all its varied mechanical atten- dants, form as it were a little working world of themselves. The annual product of this factory is set down at 6,000,000 shingles. Its capacity is stated to be 40,000 shingles per day, or over 14,000,000 per annum.
SWIFT'S LUMBER MILLS.
These mills were built in 1858 by Mr. Levitt, who operated them for some years. Alexander Swift purchased the concern, enlarged it, and ultimately rebuilt it. The machinery is of the finest description, all driven by three engines, to which steam is supplied by seven boilers. Both the gang and circular saws are in use, and are capable of sawing 12,000,000 feet of lumber per season.
C. K. EDDY & SON.
The building known as the Chicago Lumber Mill was erected in 1853, by Fred. Babcock for a Chicago lumber firm. It is the oldest mill now in operation in the Valley of the Saginaw. For many years it was operated by Mr. Babcock, who purchased the entire interest of the original owners. He disposed of his interests subsequently, and after witnessing the advent of many new proprietors, the old mill passed into the hands of the present owners, C. K. Eddy & Son. The machinery is driven by two en- , gines, and is capable of cutting 7,000,000 feet of lumber aunually.
SAGINAW BARREL FACTORY.
This is, perhaps, one of the most interesting manufacturing concerns in the State. It does not claim to excel in the heavy work of an ordinary saw-mill; yet in connection with the works, the saw-mill takes a very prominent part.
The factory is a brick building, three-stories high, 100x150 fcet. With additional shops the buildings may be said to extend 360 fect, fronting on the bayou.
This important industry was established in 1872 by a company of Saginaw capitalists, with a capital stock of $75,000, increased subsequently to $125,000.
The engine room is located on the first floor, and contains the principal engine, Wm. Wright's Patent, of 180-horse power, 42-in. stroke; the Buckeye Engine, 100-horse power; five boilers, black- smith shop, the machinery for the preparation of heavy lumber and the Durkec sawing machine.
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On the second floor is a room where the manufacture of axle- grease boxes is carried on; the zinc room, where a boy cuts, daily, 350 dozen of zinc plates used in the manufacture of Wilson's washı-board; the zinc-crimping room, step-ladder factory, etc., etc.
The manufacture of pails, wooden measures for grain, curtain poles, finishing and varnishing, etc., are carried on on the 3d floor. The articles manufactured include measures, tobacco drums, pails, gum boxes, cheese boxes, wash-boards, bail, salt and grease boxes, and curtain rollers. The factory gives employment to 150 men, together with using all the labor-saving machinery found to apply in the manufacture of these articles. Messrs. Ballentine, Braley, Wm. Binder, C. A. Lee were among the first officers of the com- pany that inaugurated this important factory.
A. W. WRIGHT & CO'S SALT WORKS.
The salt works operated by the company comprise one steam block, 72x168 feet; one do., 24x100 feet; sheds, 72x80 feet, witlı drill house, etc. It is supplied with six grainers, two settlers, four vats, employs 10 men and has a capacity of 200 barrels per day. There are three salt wells, having a depth of 740 ft. each, the first of which was bored in 1874. These engines are used for pumping brine. The works are well ordered throughout, system is evidenced in everything pertaining thereto, and a great business progresses witli a surprising regularity.
N. & A. BARNARD'S SALT WORKS.
One of the wells of this company was bored in the spring of 1860, being the second salt well sunk in the Valley. In the manu- facture of salt the company use only the best machinery. The wells are worked constantly, four powerful engines being used for that purpose. The entire annual product is set down at 82,000 barrels.
WILLIAMS BROTHERS' SALT WORKS.
The first well of this firm was bored by Thompson & Paine, above the saw-mill built by the company in 1866, on the A. B. Paine estate. The boring was continued to a depth of 890 feet. Recently the Williams Brothers have sunk two wells, which, with the first, yield sufficient brine to produce 40,000 barrels of salt annually, In connection with these wells, as with their lumber mills, modern machinery is in use.
HARDIN, PLUMMER & COMPANY'S SALT WORKS.
The first salt well sunk under the direction of this firm was. bored by Hale & Stinson to a depth of 830 feet, in 1861. Since that time two wells have been bored. These wells, with the lumber
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mills, soon became the property of W. S. & Charles H. Green, and continued to be operated by these manufacturers and their partners until 1880, when their interest in the property was purchased by Hardin, Plummer & Co. The kettle and steam processes of evap- oration are in nse. The annual salt product amounts to 35,000 barrels.
SWIFT'S SALT WORKS.
In 1862 a salt well was bored near Levitt's lumber mill, which reached a depth of 800 feet, and yielded a full supply of brine. Two wells have been bored since that period, yielding a manufact- nred product of 40,000 barrels. The steam power utilized in the saw-mill is extended to the force-pumps, and the exhaust steam utilized in one of the salt blocks. This industry gives employment to a large corps of workmen, mechanics and clerks.
J. H. PEARSON & SON'S SALT WORKS.
The precise date of sinking the first well in connection withi these works, has not been ascertained. The fact alone remains that the quantity and quality of the brine, together with the mode of manufacture, enables the proprietors to manufacture about 30,000 barrels annually. .
D. HARDIN & COMPANY'S SALT WORKS.
The boring of this well to a depth of 800 feet was completed in 1874. The steam power of the planing mill is extended to the works. The annual product reaches 10,000 barrels.
WYLIE BROTHERS' SALT WORKS.
The first well was bored under the direction of this company in 1877. The quality of the brine is excellent, and the facilities for converting it into salt complete. The product of the works averages, annually, 30,000 barrels.
SAGINAW BARREL COMPANY'S SALT WORKS.
This salt well, bored to a depth of 811 feet, is worked by a rod 795 feet in length. The salt blocks comprise cisterns with a capacity of 200 barrels; warm settlers, through which 300 feet of five-inch steam pipe run; grainers 2 feet 10 inches wide, and 200 feet long; storage bins to hold 4,000 barrels in bulk. The quantity of salt manufactured for agricultural purposes is large, and meets with a ready sale at $3 per 2,000 lbs.
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THE COMMERCIAL FLOURING MILLS, ETC.
These mills were erected in 1862, and are now operated by Brand & Hardin. With the salt works of this firm the concern forms one of the busiest manufactories in the Valley. The product of shingles per annum, reaches 6,500,000 ; of flour 4,000 barrels, and of salt 7,000 barrels. Manufacturing economy is reduced to its finest point here. The steam power of the flour inill is utilized in the shingle mill, in working the force-pumps, and in the evapo ration of the watery elements of the brine.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Sturtevant, Green, Plummer & Co.'s lumber mill and salt works .- The mills and wells of this firm extend over nine acres, with 600 feet river frontage. The name of this firm changed recently, owing to its members entering into new enterprises or partnerships.
The Forest Valley Salt and Lumber Co. was organized in 1864. The name of this association of salt and lumber manufacturers has also been changed.
Heather & Allison's saw-mill and salt works, inaugurated in 1865, are now operated by other parties.
Paine, Wheelock & Co., Mack, Schmidt & Kuhl, I. B. White & Co., Boothroyd, Gooding & Co., Saginaw Valley Salt and Lumber Manufacturing Co., Nicholas Chapman, Hale & Stinson, all exten- sively engaged in the manufacture of salt in this city in 1864, have either retired from business or allowed their names to be grouped among the members of joint-stock companies.
The names of A. W. Thompson, S. Coleman and others engaged in the lumber-mill business so extensively in 1863, no longer appear upon the list of Saginaw City mill-owners.
BANKS .- GEO. L. BURROWS & CO.
This well-known banking house was established in 1862 by Geo. L. Burrows. In 1863 he directed the building of the first brick house erected on Court street, and on its completion established his office therein. In 1869 he associated with him Fred. H. Potter. Since that period the business of the concern has extended itself, and continues to grow in popular estimation.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
The First National Bank of Saginaw was established in 1870, with J. E. Shaw, President, and S. Palmer, Cashier. He was succeeded by A. F. R. Braley, who died in August, 1880, wlien Will-
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iam Powell was offered the position. The capital stock was: $200,000.
The following exhibit, published under date of May 9, 1881, relates to the condition of this institution :
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. $753,800 62
Overdrafts .. 59 52
U. S. bonds to secure circulation 50,000 00
Due from other national banks. 4,498 76
Due from State banks and bankers. 3,288 94
Furniture and fixtures. . 3,000 00
Current expenses and taxes paid. 5,226 14
Checks and other cash items. 5,000 00
Bills of other banks. . 5,147 00
Fractional paper currency, nickels and pennies 156 21
Specie. .
73,166 05
Legal-tender notes. 10,100 00
Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer (5 per cent of circulation). . . 2,250 00
Total.
$915,693 24
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in. $200,000 0
Surplus fund .. 50,000 00
Undivided profits 21,827 53
National bank notes outstanding. 45,000 00
Individual deposits, subject to check.
196,370 98
Demand certificates of deposit.
347,866 60
Due to other national banks ...
15,214 92
Due to State banks and bankers 820 99
Notes and bills re-discounted. 38,592 22
Total
$915,693 24
The officers of the bank at present are: A. W. Wright, Pres- ident; C. W. Wells, V. P .; Wm. Powell, Cashier; Smith Palmer, Assistant Cashier; C. W. Wells, R. Kimball and Gurdon Corning, Directors.
CITIZENS' NATIONAL BANKING COMPANY
was established in October, 1830, under the law of the State, with a capital of $100,000. Daniel Hardin is President of the bank; Lewis Penoyer, V. P .; D. W. Driggs, Cashier; D. Hardin, C. H. Green and Benton Hanchett, Directors. The following is a state- ment of its financial condition at the close of the fiscal year ending May, 1881:
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RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts.
$195,496 87
Overdrafts. .
36 60
U. S. bonds to secure circ ulation.
50,000 00
Due from approved reserve agents.
3,449 52
Due from other national banks.
1,285 27
Real estate, furniture and fixtures.
8,321 05
Current expenses and taxes paid .
141 51
Premiums paid
4,500 00
Checks and other cash items.
$
2,545 18.
Bills of other banks.
13,908 00
Fractional paper currency, nickels and pennies.
144 34
Specie. .
11,257 35.
Legal-tender notes.
12,400 00,
Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer (5 per cent of circu-
lation).
2,250 00
Total.
$305,735 69
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in.
$100,000 00
Surplus fund. .
1,500 00
Undivided profits.
897 01
National bank notes outstanding
45,000 00
Dividends unpaid .
1,220 00
Individual deposits subject to check
$115,371 88:
Demand certificates of deposit.
40,454 96
Due to other national banks.
909 63:
Due to State banks and bankers.
382 21
Total
$305,735 69
HOTELS.
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The Taylor House was built on the site of old Fort Saginaw, in 1866, by Wm. H. Taylor. The structure is 120 feet long by 60 in depth, forming one of the great business blocks of the city, as well as one of the leading hotels of the State. The hotel was closed for some months in 1879. It was reopened Jan. 19, 1880, by the proprietors, L. Burrows, jr., & Co. The building contains 80 well-lighted, airy rooms, witli dining-room 42x50 feet, parlors and office. The management of the hotel is creditable alike to the employers and employed.
There are 14 other hotels in the city, each claiming a particular patronage. Among them the Kirby House is considered the best. This hotel was erected in 1868, by W. K. Kirby, and is capable of accommodating 60 guests.
SAGINAW CITY STREET RAILWAY.
This railroad corporation was organized in 1864, with a capital of $30,000. The same year a track was laid from a point on Hamil- ton street, south of the Taylor House, Saginaw City, to the inter
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section of Genesee and Washington streets, East Saginaw, a distance of 23 miles. The equipment of this road is good and the order of business regular. The capital stock has been increased to $75,000.
THE SAGINAW GAS-LIGIIT COMPANY.
was organized in 1867, and incorporated in 1868. The lighting of the city with gas was begun in November, 1868. Since that period the consumption ayerages 6,000,000 cubic feet annually. Alexander Swift may be considered the projector of this important enterprise; he now holds the controlling interest in the concern.
WELLS, STONE & CO.
Among the great wholesale houses of the State, there is not one, perhaps, which carries on a more extensive trade than that of Wells, Stone & Co., of Saginaw City. Established in 1867, as a lumberman's supply store and grocery, by Northrup, Wells & Co., the firm title was changed to Wells, Stone & Co. in 1869. The first store of the company has been described as a brick three-story building 50x90 feet, filled from basement to attic with groceries, provisions, flour, clothing, boots and shoes, hardware and general lumberman's supplies. The store house was a one-story frame building 45x85 feet, filled with beef, pork, beans, flour, feed, hay, etc. These buildings with the entire stock were destroyed by fire New Year's Day, 1881. The losses were estimated at $55,000. The total insurance amounted to $23,900. Within a few days the business was established in the ware-room, in rear of the boom office, three car loads of supplies shipped and a few days later all orders were filled. The new store is a solid brick structure 90x100 feet. The annual sales are said to exceed in value $1,000,000, exclusive of the sales effected at their branch establishments of Sanford, Loomis, Farwell and West Branch.
SAGINAW IRON WORKS.
These works are located at the corner of Water, Williams and Hamilton streets. Premises one-half block; three fronts; buildings in all equal to 40x282 feet. The machine shop was built in 1866, and the foundry added in 1867 by Hildreth and N. B. Kinsey. Two engines supply power to the machinery of both shops. Iron and brass castings with the manufacture and repair of machinery form the principal business of the factory.
There are other less important iron works within the city, boiler and smoke-stack shops, and workers in tin and zinc.
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FURNITURE FACTORY.
The furniture factory of John Stenglein & Brothers, located on Water and Mackinaw streets, was built in 1880, for the firm. All kinds of household furniture are manufactured, and a large local trade has been attained. The factory gives employment to 10 mechanics, and the retail store on Hamilton and Franklin to two salesmen.
PERSONAL SKETCHES.
Following are many biographical sketches of pioneers and prominent citizens, living and deceased, of Saginaw township and city. All these have materially helped to turn the original wilder- ness into an inhabited and happy land, or to develop and build up the interests of this locality:
Nelson Abel, proprietor dairy farm northwest of Saginaw City, was born in Pennsylvania, Feb. 23, 1814, and is a son of William and Polly Abel. In 1841 he located in Oakland Co., Mich., and in 1851 in this county. He has accumulated a sufficient amount to keep him comfortable in the last days of his stay on earth, and has been very charitable toward those less fortunate in life. He was united in marriage in Oakland Co., Mich., in 1851,. to Phobe Schermerhorn, who was born in New York in 1813, and departed this life in 1870. Mr. Abel owns 60 acres of good land.
A. W. Achard, dealer in hardware, agricultural implements, mill and lumbermen's supplies. This large house was established in 1868, by Seyffardt & Achard, who continued in the business together for seven years, when they dissolved partnership, Mr. Achard continuing in the business. He afterward admitted as a partner into the business, Mr. E. Schæneberg, who remained with him five years, and then sold out to Mr. Achard, who has been alone in the business from that time. He now has one of the principal hardware stores of Saginaw City, and is doing a large business. He carries a stock valued at $15,000, and his yearly sales amount to over $36,000. Mr. Achard was born in Prussia in 1825. He came to America when 24 years of age, settling on a farm in Saginaw tp., where he "farmed it " for 18 months, then removed to the city. He is an architect, and superintended the erection of the city engine-house, the old Burrows bank, and the first brick store put up in 1864, by J. and P. Bauer. In 1863 and 1864 he snperintended one of the first steam salt blocks, erected by the Wayne County Salt Company. He was united in marriage in 1854 to Mary Fittinger, a native of Prussia. They have 5 children.
Alexander Andre (deceased) was born in Detroit, Mich., April 27, 1834. He came to Saginaw in 1848 and resided with his brother, P. C. Andre, until he obtained his majority. He traded with the Indians, in partnership with P. C., for some time. On the first day of May, 1855, he graduated from the Commercial College
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at Detroit, with high honors. He engaged in the mercantile busi- ness alone for some time, and then he engaged in the lumbering and real estate business. At this he was very successful, and grew wealthy. He was a member of the City Council for one year, and was a highly respected citizen. Upright in all his dealings, and of a free-hearted, genial disposition, none knew him but to love him. He was married in 1856 to Miss Mary L. Cushway, daughter of the late Benjamin Cushway, of whom we make further mention elswhere in this work. Mr. and Mrs. Andre had 10 children, of whom 5 boys and 2 girls are living.
Peter C. Andre was born in Detroit, Mich., Oct. 25, 1817, and is a son of Joseph C. Andre, who was born in Vincennes, Ind. (his father's trading post), May 2, 1770. Mr. Andre's mother was a Miss Clemelia Fearson, born in Detroit, Dec. 3, 1795. There is an incident connected with the Andre family that would be well to record at this time: Our subject's grandfather, Joseph Andre, purchased a farm of about 200 acres, fronting on the river, near Fort Wayne, and now a part of the city of Detroit, in an early day, and rented it to one Robert Enos for a term of years. It appears: that Enos became a defaulter before his time on the farm expired, and the U. S. Marshal sold his right to the place as tenant. After a period of years elapsed (Mr. Andre having died in the mean- time), one General Williams introduced a bill in Congress to con- firm the sale of the Marshal, which was not a sale of the land, but only a sale of the rights of Enos as tenant. So it still be- longs to the Andre heirs, of whom our subject is one. Many parties residing within the corporate limits of Detroit and on this tract of 200 acres will eventually be turned out of what they now deem their homes, provided the Andre heirs establish their claims. Mr. Andre is the second of 11 children, 6 brothers and 5 girls, viz .: James, Peter C., Jolin, Richard, Elias C., Alexander, Julia A., Caroline, Clemelia, Josephine and Louise. In 1837 he established five trading-posts at different points in Michigan. Mr. Andre came to Saginaw first in 1846, and purchased the remnant stock of goods belonging to the American Fur Company, and added others to this stock, bringing his new goods from Detroit, and opened his store in the Frazier building. In 1862 he sold his entire stock of goods and engaged in lumbering until 1865, when he engaged in the dry-goods and boot and shoe trade in Saginaw, which he followed until 1869. He has also been actively engaged in the real-estate business since 1848. He was Mayor of Saginaw once, and Register of Deeds one term. In 1848 and '49 Mr. Andre chartered the steamer "Franklin Moore " for her first trip and for her two subsequent trips to Cleveland, each time loaded with fish from his fisheries. Mr. Andre was married to Miss. Clarissa M., daughter of Henry M. Stark, of Clinton county, Mich. They have had + children, 2 living-Julia C. (Lockwood) and Clara Grace.
Reuben W. Andrus (deceased) was born in Chautauqua county, N. Y .. Feb. 20, 1832. He passed his early life on a farm, and.
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was educated in the common schools. While in his native county he pursued the business of a grocer for several years. In 1854 he went to Buffalo, and in 1856 came to Owosso and subsequently to Chesaning, this county, where he was engaged in the mercantile business for a number of years. He married Miss Emma Roy Crowfoot and had 1 child, Hattie. Mrs. Andrus died in 1861, and Feb. 28, 1865, Mr. A. married Mrs. Maria M. Legg, widow of Silas W. Legg (deceased), and a daughter of Hosea Wood. Mrs. Andrus was born in Ulster Co., N. Y. Mr. Andrus held various offices of honor and trust during his residence in Chesaning. He was Supervisor of that tp. 16 years, and Justice of the Peace two years. He was Sheriff of Saginaw county four years, and Supervisor of the First ward in 1878. He died Oct. 20, 1878, severing his membership with the Masouic and I. O. O. F. soci- eties, and also with the Knights of Pythias. Mr. Andrus was a man of enterprise and was highly respected.
Henry Austin, grocer, corner Hamilton and Van Buren, was born in Burlington, Vt., July 4, 1839. When two years of age his par- ents removed to York State, where he was reared on a farm and was educated in the common schools. He served three years and three months in the late war, in Co. H, 2d Reg. N. Y. Artillery, and participated in the 2d battle of Bull Run, Wilderness, Gettysburg, Petersburg and Weldon R. R. In 1866 he came to South Sagi- naw and worked in a mill some six years, and was a member of the police of East Saginaw four years. He then engaged in the grocery business in Edmore, Montcalm Co., Mich., for one and a half years, and in June, 1880, he came to Saginaw, and established his present business, which is constantly increasing. Mr. Austin was married to Miss Eliza Delaney, Feb. 28, 1866, by whom he has 3 children-Alice, Nellie and Mandie.
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