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WOODWORTH CENTENNIAL FARM
Calvin Woodworth born December 1, 1820 in Ashtabula County, Ohio. He married Susan Ann Smith of Onieda, Ohio on November 16, 1843. In 1864 he moved his family to Michigan and homesteaded the NE 1 of Section 26, of Colfax Township, in Oceana County. After moving his family to Michigan (which was seven children) another child was born on April 15, 1865. His name was Orson N. Woodworth; the first white baby born in Colfax Township.
The original land grant was signed by President Ulysses S. Grant, issued June 2, 1870.
On December 22, 1875 the oldest son Calvin Jr. married Jennie Robertson. At that time his father Calvin Sr. gave him the East 12 of the homestead. December 22, 1895 Mr. Woodworth Sr. died. Orson became the owner of the homestead. He married Mattie Fletcher on August 20, 1896. They had 3 children; Myrtle ... Oct. 24, 1897, Guy ... Dec. 16, 1902, and Mildred ... Dec. 8, 1907. Orson and family lived on the homestead until he died on December 4, 1941. The homestead then belonged to his only son Guy who still lives there.
Guy married Elizabeth Johnson April 9, 1926. They had four children; Catherine ... Oct. 24, 1932, Edward (Larry) ... July 4, 1934, Elnora ... Oct. 9, 1938, and Everett ... June 7, 1940.
On July 24, 1961 Guy gave his eldest son Edward Lawrence a joint deed to the homestead, which he operates at this time producing maple syrup and asparagus.
On September 2, 1964 Guy had a Centennial Celebration. All the family was invited to a pancake and maple syrup dinner in the Sugar Bush. 154 people participated.
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CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP Organized in 1866
Jared H. Gay was the first settler to Crystal Township in 1861. He was the first white man to settle here. During the Civil War he was sent here to do black- smithing for the Indians. He lived in the log house built for the Indian paymaster who came once a year to pay the Indians their annuity. Before the land was market- able, Mr. Gay built the log house that still stands in the village of Crystal Valley.
In 1863, Dr. James J. Kittridge settled in Secion 16. He came to take a break from medical practice, but saw the many needs of the people and continued to practice medicine.
More people came to the area, first exploring, and then settling in this wooded township.
In the winter of 1865, through the efforts of Jared Gay, an effort was made to separate the township (Crystal) from Weare. Not having enough legal voters, he con- tracted deed lands on Section 16 to George Lammon, Charles Willett, and Albert Aldrich. A remonstrance against separation was brought up by parties in Elbridge and Weare, but Mr. Gay hired Charles W. Deane, a lawyer of Pentwater, to work his cause, in which he was successful. Thus, in July, 1865, it was ordered that lands be taken from Weare to form the townships of Crystal and Colfax.
The first town meeting was held in April, 1876, at the blacksmith shop in Crystal Valley. This was burned along with the saw mill in May of 1877.
Dr. Kittridge was elected the first Supervisor. David K. Foster, a half-breed Ottawa Indian, teaching government at school, was elected Clerk.
Jared H. Gay was the first Treasurer, remaining in office for 3 years.
Records of the township are incomplete. The first record of an election was a special meeting at No. 1 schoolhouse on June 7, 1869. The election was held because all the township officers resigned except Dr. Kittridge who was then Supervisor.
The first mill in the area was a shingle mill started by John Bean. It was later enlarged by Mr. Gay and then sold to Sands and Maxwell. As the pine and hardwood were cleared away, the area became agricultural. Today, mostly cash crops and fruits have replaced the early farming methods of oxen and primitive machinery.
The present township of Crystal is over one-third National and State forest land. It is noted for its agriculture and outdoor recreational land. The current Supervisor is Gerald Greiner, Clerk is Phyllis Greiner, the Treasurer is Howard Terryn, with trustees William Smith and Joe Oomen.
Sponsored by Crystal Township
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WEARE TOWNSHIP
Organized in 1860
Weare Township was first organized on April 2, 1860, at the house of Charles Mears. The first officers were:
Supervisor - Myrtle B. High
Clerk - A.D. Boomer
Treasurer - W.P. Harding
Justices of the Peace - N. Rogers, F. Hartman, F. VonHolmrich and James G. Blowers
Highway Commissioners - N. Rogers, M.B. High School Inspector - N. Rogers Constables - C. Dumaw, H.O. Neal
Valuation of property in Weare Township in 1860. $ 14,987.00 Total property taxes assessed in 1860. 321.57
Valuation of property in Weare Township in 1975 $3,808,900.00 Total property taxes assessed in 1975. 130,144.25
Meetings are now held at the present township hall. Township officers are as follows:
Supervisor - Albert VanBergen Clerk - Lois Malburg Treasurer - Germaine Malburg Trustees - Henry LaPorte, John Studer
There were six school districts in Weare -- No. 6, the Cargill School, in south Weare, pictured at left -- being the only log school. This building was burned in 1888, to be re- placed by a brick building.
Teacher - E.S. Rogers Standing, from left to right - Babe Kokx, Dayton Selby, John Kokx, George Mason, Francis Selby, Leo G. Greiner, Had Purdy, Toe Kokx, Orange Beckley, Etta Carr, Linna Comstock, Anna Woodward, Rossie Roberts, Teacher, Anna Seitz, Henry Malburg, Wirth Avery, Maud Roberts, Bert Purdy, Charles Greiner, Joe Greiner, Oscar Cargill, Mr. Avery. Front row, seated - George Malburg, Perry Cargill, Willie Hyatt, Gertie Ervin, Effie Roberts, Laura Cargill, Leone Henion, Mary Malburg, Ethel Henion, Hattie Sharp.
Pictured at left, is one of the first log houses in Weare Township. This one was built by David Cargill & Sons in 1865, in Section 36, in a wooded area on an Indian Trail, which is now Jackson Road.
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PENTWATER TOWNSHIP Organized in 1855
On February 13, 1855, Oceana, Mason and Manistee Counties were established by Act No. 171 of the State Legislature. By the same 1855 Act, Oceana was divided into three townships with Pentwater Township then occupying all the territory now in the four northern townships.
The first town meeting was held on April 7, 1856, in the home of Edwin R. Cobb who, along with Andrew Rector, was one of the first settlers in Pentwater. Cobb was elected supervisor. In 1858, Cobb and Rector had a village plat laid out on 52.41 acres of land they had bought from the U. S. Land Office, in 1849.
The village plat was called Pentwater and was recorded in December 1858.
The village became incorporated in 1867 and a Charter was adopted on March 16, 1876.
1976 Township Officials
Supervisor : Wallace Flynn
Clerk: Edward A. Schimke
Treasurer :
Lee Evans
Trustees: Leslie V. Bailey Jack Rought
Sponsored by Pentwater Township
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THE LOVELY LITTLE VILLAGE OF PENTWATER
Hancock Street looking south. Late 1800's.
WATER FRONT, PENTWATER MICH. 1912
Sponsored By
Suchy's Bob's Gun Shop
Nickerson Inn
Shaw Real Estate
Gustafson's
Lites Pharmacy The Central Agency
Shaw Agency Rek "N" Reef The Yarn Tree Birdland Hardware & Variety
The Village Green Market
Mort's Sunoco Station Rinaldi's Dari-Creme Village of Pentwater
Hancock St. Looning North, Fentwald 1912
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SNUG HARBOR MARINE CENTER Pentwater
"A FULL SERVICE MARINA" (616) 869-7001
In the late 1800's, Pentwater was active with steamers and shipping vessels.
Later years saw the decline of industry and the same shoreline was now empty.
Then, in 1959 Holger Jernudd foresaw the ex- pansion of boating and the need for addi- tional marine facilities. He and Maria left Chicago, bought the above lot and empty building and with time, a strong will and hearty spirit transformed a barren shore- line into one of Western Michigan's finest marinas.
Snug Harbor stands today as proof of the Great American Dream; that an individual with an idea is free to pursue that goal and make it a reality.
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CITY OF HART
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OLD CITY HALL
The old City Hall, which
formerly included the library, was originally the Hart Town-
ship Hall. When Hart became a "city" in 1947, the city took over the Township Hall.
PRESENT CITY HALL
The construction of a new City Hall began with ground breaking ceremonies dur- ing the term of Mayor Hollis Tate. Built on the old site of the Hart High School and Grammar School, City Hall was constructed under a Municipal Building Authority, with Walter VanAllsburg, president; Robert Essenberg, secretary and Bert Stevens, treasurer. Total cost of construction was $100,000. An official "Open House" was held on June 25, 1966. The Hart City Hall houses not only the city government offices, but also the water, sewer and hydro departments, the Hart Public Library, Hart Fire Department and the Hart Police Department.
CITY OFFICIALS 1975-1976
Clarence "Clancy" Aerts
Mary Jo Butcher
Theodore "Ted" Hodges, Jr.
Mayor Clement O. McLouth, Jr.
Harry Lynch
Douglas Pider
William "Bill" Wells
Sponsored by City of Hart
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SILVER MILL - HART, MICHIGAN
SILVER MILL FROZEN FOODS, Inc. **
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We haven't always been a part of Oceana County. But, in 1967 we started in this building.
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In just 9 years we've expanded to this new facility and feel confident that we will continue to grow and prosper with Oceana County in the century to come.
As a special service, the fine fruits and vegetables grown by Oceana growers, bought and processed by Silver Mill, are now available to the area residents through the courtesy of the Hart Meat Company, located on Griswold Street.
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A view of State Street, Hart, in 1910. Now the corner of State and Johnson.
NORTH ON STRTE- ST. - HART, MICH, 134-6. COLLIN'S A.D.S. DRUG STORE - PUB,
A view of Hart Village in 1875.
Marvin's Pharmacy Hart, Michigan PHONE: 873-2540
PRESCRIPTIONS - DRUGS - SUNDRIES PICK-UP & DELIVERY - SICKROOM SUPPLIES CAMERA DEPARTMENT - 24 HR. PHOTO FINISHING COSMETICS - OFFICE SUPPLIES
EMERGENCY PHONE: 873-3962
MOBIL HART PETROLEUM CO., INC. HART, MICHIGAN Mobilgas Mobileheat Serving Oceana County For Over 40 Years PHONE: 873-3960
STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY
Ronald Farmer LOCAL AGENT 201 State Street Hart, Michigan Phone: 873-2271 A Complete Line Of Insurance For Your Every Need
Morat's Bakery "The Sweetest Place In Two Towns"
HART - 873-3011
SHELBY - 861-2740
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The Summer of 1975 saw a new 4-lane highway emerge along Polk Road and State Street to down- town Hart. This picture shows half the width of the road, extending west on Polk Road past the Fairgrounds.
Ribbon cutting ceremonies for the 9 mile addition of the US-31 expressway were held on December 23, 1975. Part of the road construc- tion being incomplete, the road was closed again for several months in the Spring of 1976.
NAPA
NAPA
65 STATE ST.
HART, MICHIGAN 49420
TELEPHONE 873-3725 HART AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY
AUTOMOTIVE
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SUPPLIES
"Your NAPA Jobber is a Good Man to Know"
Lorenz Party Store
GROCERIES BEVERAGES DRUGS
Phone: 873-2369 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
HART MEAT CO. CUSTOM BUTCHERING RETAIL PHIL SMITH - Owner PHONE: 873-3874
MURRAY ROSSITER AGENCY HOMES - LAND - LAKE LOTS RECREATION LAND South Hart Exit - Hart, Michigan Phone: 873-2627
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THE "CLOTHES LOFT" AT SILVER LAKE
CHRISTMANN AGENCY BOX 124 HART, MICHIGAN OFFICE 873-4556 RESIDENCE 873-2662
General Insurance
MULL HARDWARE PHONE: 873-2768 109 WASHINGTON ST., HART, MICHIGAN PLUMBING - HEATING AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES
Walker's Bar & Colonial Dining Room
227 EAST MAIN STREET HART. MICHIGAN 49420 PHONE (616) 873-4986 "Food In The Finest Tradition"
Camp Houk, located near Hart, was a place where Civil War veterans got together for reunions. It was named for Theodore C. Houk, a veteran who secured passage of ex- empting soldiers from the poll tax. (August 1924)
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SOLDIERS CAMP AT HART flux. 24.
Bender, located between Shelby and Mears, was a small train stop on the Chicago and West Michigan Rail- road. (1914)
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DID YOU KNOW ...
* Wolves were thick and quite familiar in the county in the mid 1800's.
* On April 9, 1894 there was a very tragic accident on the logging road of Staples and Covell, east of New Era, near the west line of Ferry, in Shelby Township.
A tree had blown across the track and nine men, in the cab of a logging engine, were coming up to the camp for dinner. The engine struck the tree and turned over, bottom side up. The steam pipes burst and the men had to breathe the steam and were terribly burned. All nine men crawled out of one small window. The men con- cerned were: Emery Stearns, Fred Chalker, and Otto Shelander; engineer, Gus Anderson; firemen, Allen and Loran Critchett, Charlie Wolf, Frank Shippey and John Lynch. All men died except Fred Chalker and Emery Stearns.
* Swift Lathers built a miniature village on his property in the Sand Dunes including a church, schoolhouse, residence and stores. He carried most of the material on his back, or with a shoulder harness.
* The population in 1890 was 18,500 and in the last U.S. Census in 1969 there were 17,900 people in Oceana County. It is now (1976) nearly 18,000.
* Oceana County has had two National Cherry Queens; Marjorie (Field) Peterson in 1947 and Lois Rider in 1975.
* The Ku Klux Klan marched in Hart in October 1924.
ERNEST A. MCCARTY, INC.
REALTOR
Phone: 616/873-3178 or 616/873-5140 127 State Street Hart, Michigan 49420
M.P. SCHANER & SONS
PHONE: 873-3630 Hart, Michigan
DEALERS IN Poultry - Dairy - Horse Hog & Stock Feeds ns - Spray Materials Fertilizers
GAMBLE STORE HARDWARE, LADIES APPAREL YARD GOODS, APPLIANCES, FURNITURE PAINT ACCESSORIES
CHARLES BROWN, Authorized Dealer PHONE: 873-2510 HART, MICHIGAN
FORESTRY ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED
A Local Firm with thirty years experience providing professional management services for hardwood timber stands in private ownership and providing a continuous market for locally grown Christmas Trees and Hardwood Timber.
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