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The early records of both the " blue lodge " and "chapter " were destroyed by fire, and it is impossi- ble to give but a meagre account of them. At pres- ent, the society have a neat lodge room over the Journal office, with a membership of fully 100. Ithaca Lodge is the first one organized in Gratiot County, and all the members organizing the lodges at St. Louis and Alma were demitted from this society. The present officers are J. M. McKee, W. M. ; R. H. Cadwell, S. W .; James Gillingham, J. W .; J. F. ITenry, Treas .; W. A. Russell, Sec'ry. ; K. I'. Peet, S. D .; D. Ingalsbe, J. D .; E. C. Farrington, Tyler.
The names of the charter members so far as can be learned are, with the names of the master and wardens first mentioned, Messrs. Solomon Lyman, Roswell Danley, Parmer R. Phillips, I. J. Johnson and Fred Miller.
This lodge has a regular meeting every Wednes- day evening on or before the full moon in each month, to which all brethren are cordially invited. Several of the oldest members are yet regular attend- ants, among whom might be mentioned Parmer Phil- lips, Gen. Nathan Church and W. W. Comstock.
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Ithaca Chapter, No. 70, R. A. M .- The officers named on the charter, which was granted Jan. to, 1871, were Andrew J. Utley, H. P .; Elijah Peck, K. ; J. A. Seaver, S. As mentioned before, the early rec - ords were destroyed, but the chapter has always been prosperous, and numbers at least 70 members at this time.
The officers elect are, J. W. Lewis, H. P .; J. M. McKee, K .; J. F. Henry, S .; J. M. Trask, Secy .; . A. W. Russell, Treas; E. Lewis, C. IT .; George Cole, R. A. C. ; J. B. Willoughby, M. Ist V .; K. P. Peet, M. 2d V .; C. E. Fink, M. 3d V. : D). Ingalsbe, Tyler. The chapter meets in Masonic Hall, and numbers many of the most prominent and wealthy men of the county among its members.
Royal & Select Masters, Ithaca Council, No. 33, was organized, Oct. 10, 1870. There are no records showing the first members. The officers elect at this time are : J. F. Henry, T. I .; J. L. Sinclair, D. T. I .; W. C. Beckwith, P. C. of W .; J. M. McKee, 'Treas .; J. M. Trask, Sec .; A. W. Russell, C. of G .; George Cole, C. of C .; G. B. Whitney, Sentinel.
I. O. O. F., Rising Star Lodge, No. 151, was insti- tuted at Ithaca Jan. 25, 1871, the officer conducting the ceremonies being L. Z. Monger, of St. John's Lodge, No. 81.
The charter members were Emery Crosby, George W. Mead, N. G. Sutliff, David Stackhouse, L. K. Heffner and John Kinkerter. The following officers were elected: N. G., L. R. Heffner; V. G., N. G. Sutliff; R. S., L. M. Crosby; Treas., George W. Mead. Of the original charter members, Mr. N. G. Sutliff is the only one now a member of the order in good standing living in its jurisdiction, he having been an active worker for the past 29 years.
The present officers are, N. G., A. S. Loomis ; V. G, F. L. Bristol; R S., A. II. Lincoln ; Treas., N. B. Fraker. The lodge is in good condition financially and has a membership of 83, with constant acces- sions to the ranks.
They own a good building, but have arranged it for other uses and have removed to the new hall in Church's Block, which was especially fitted for their occupancy. Regular meetings, Saturday evening of each week, to which all brethren in good standing are cordially invited to attend.
A Daughters of Rebecca Lodge of Odd Fellows was organized September 26, 1875, known as "Crescent Lodge, No. 68."
The following named persons were elected first officers: N. G., George Randall; V. G., Mrs. E. M. Russell; Sec., Mrs. Dr. Scott; Treas., Mrs. G. M. Churchill; Warden, A. W. Russell; O. G., N. G. Sutliff; I. G., W. D. Scott.
This lodge was discontinued in 1880, and re-or- ganized in November, 1883. It is now known as Cres- cent Lodge, No. 75, D. of R., with the following officers: N. G., Mrs. George Randall ; V. G., Mrs. E. Pierce ; Sec., Miss Lou Lincoln ; Treas. Mrs. A. H. Lincoln.
It is now in a flourishing condition, with a mem- bership of 30. This society meet the 2d and 4th Wednesdays of each month.
Ithaca Lodge, No. 1140, K. of HI .- This order was instituted July 15, 1878, and is in fine working order. Only one policy, of $2,000, has been paid since their organization, that being their only loss.
The first officers of this order were Messrs. Robert Smith, Past Dictator; Giles T. Brown, Dictator; William B. Scattergood, Vice Dictator; Wm. C. Beckwith, Reporter; A. S. Barber, Financial Reporter; Wilbur Nelson, Treasurer; George A.kinson, Chap- lain ; N. G. Sutliff, Guide.
No special effort has been made to increase the membership, but the order may be considered as a permanent institution, it consisting of a number of the most wealthy and influential men of this village and vicinity.
The present officers are Robert Smith, sitting, P'ast Dictator; A. W. Russell, Dictator; W. G. Sutliff, Vice Dictator; George Lawrence, Asst. Dictator ; Wm. C. Beckwith, Reporter; James W. Howd, Financial Reporter; A. S .. Barber, Treasurer ; D. S. Parker, Chaplain; Wmn. B. Scattergood, Guide ; George Randall, Guardian ; George M. Dubois, Sen- tinel. The Past Dictators are Giles T. Brown, Wm. B. Scattergood. H. B. Wells and A. W. Russell. The order meet the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at Odd Fellows Hall, in Ithaca.
Ladies' Library Association.
HE Ladies' Library Association of Ithaca was incorporated April 14, 1876, with a membership of 13, viz: Mrs. N. Church, Mrs. G. S. Van Buskirk, Mrs. G. G. Smith, Mrs. J. T. Hall, Mrs. M. R. Pettit, Mrs. W. E. Winton, Mrs. G. T. Brown, Mrs. H. M. Otis, Mrs. A. S. Barber, Mrs. D. C. Johnson, Miss F. R.
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Seger, Miss J. E. Church and Miss S. L. Winton. The Association started with a capital of $75, which was at once expended in the purchase of books. The members have kept up their organiza- tion by a strict observance of the articles of incor- poration and the code of by-laws first adopted. In
1880 the Library contained 200 volumes of choice productions. Since that year 100 volumes have been added. The amount expended for books and furni- ture since the organization of the Association in 1875 is, $356.63. Money on hand Feb. 13, 1884, $31.54. Total receipts, $388.17.
aint Louis.
HIS is the largest and most important town in Gratiot county. It is situated at a point where the river crosses the line between Bethany and Pine River Townships. The location is all that could be desired so far as health, beauty and convenience are concerned. The river makes a detour, leaving a peninsula nearly circular in shape, from three-fourths to one mile in diameter, which rises from the margin to the center, to an alti- tude of 35 feet, giving it a natural drainage equaled by few. Circum- scribing all this, is a chain of bluffs rising from 40 to 50 feet in height, making this a grand place for suburban residences. St. Louis is eight miles from the geographical center
of the county, and perhaps nearer the center of the lower peninsula. In October, 1859, Edward Chees- man surveyed and platted a part of his farm adjoin- ing the village of " Pine River " (a name previously borne by this place), and called it St. Louis. Pine River had existed for several years prior to this, but it was deemed expedient to change the name to St. Louis, which was done March 18, 1865, by a special act of the Legislature, and both places were made one incorporation.
The first settler at this place was Joseph Clapp, who built a log cabin near the south end of Pine River bridge, into which Sylvanus Groom and family moved, with whom Mr. Clapp boarded. Mr. Groom was an employe' of Joseph Clapp, and had previously lived in a shanty, near the Indian mission, which had been erected by William McOmber.
Mr. Clapp cut a road along the "Old Indian Trail" from Maple Rapids to St. Louis, in 1853, and em- ployed a number of men to get out tin.bers for a
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saw-mill, which was the first one built in the county, and did its first sawing in April, 1850.
Several log houses were created in 1855, as some of Mr. Clapp's men were married, and quite a village was formed in the woods near the river. During this year quite a large store was started by J. G. Wilden, who shipped all the goods from Saginaw by water, except one load, which he brought on a wagon drawn by oxen, from his former home in Ohio.
Mr. Clapp went to Ohio in the summer of 1854, ind returned with a wife. Their son, Frank Clapp, was born in July, 1855, and was the first child born in St. Louis.
In the spring of this year, Dr. A. M. Crawford came to this neighborhood, and in conjunction with Mr. Clapp, surveyed 160 acres of land, which was given the name of " Pine River," which name was subsequently changed, as mentioned previously. Numerous additions to the settlement were made during this and the next year, prominent amorg whom were Elias Smith and Sidney S. Hastings with their families.
All the houses were built of logs, but cabins arose as if by magic. In 1855, a postoffice was estab- lished here, taking the name of " Pine River," with Dr. Abram Crawford as Postmaster. This was a great convenience, and furnished mail facilities for the whole of Isabella and the north half of Gratiot Coun- ty. William Gruett, a half-breed Indian, carried the mail once a week from Maple Rapids upon an In- dian pony, and was for a long time paid for the same by citizens. Messrs. Clark, Hillyer and Davis pur- chased Mr. Clapp's mill in 1856, and thestore of Mr. Wilden the same year.
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The first blacksmith shop was built where the foun- chiy now stands, and - Totten can claim the dis- tinction of being the first smith. Edward Cheesman was proprietor of the first drug store; Theodore Fol- land opened the first harness shop. The first school- house occupied the site upon which the present commodious building stands ; Betsey Clark taught the first term of school.
As usual with all new villages, a saloon was put into operation soon after the village of Pine River was platted. A fellow from Saginaw opened a small stock of liquors, and customers were plenty, considering the accommodations and quality of goods.
Fred. Babcock was then engaged in lumbering near
the Indian mission and had in his employ about 30 men, most of whom were in the habit of spending their evenings at the saloon. Some of them invaria- bly returned in a state of intoxication, which dis- pleased Mr. Babcock very much, and he determined to put an end to it. One evening, after his plans were matured, he called up his men after supper and told them that he intended going over to " Pine River," and asked them to accompany him.
This being something new, so far as Mr. B. was concerned, they all assented. Arriving at the village, all adjourned to the saloon, and Mr. Babcock treated a couple of times and then said : " Boys, carry out the store." No sooner mentioned than out it went. "Now come outside," said Mr. Babcock. " I want every one of you to give me a lift." The building was a very narrow board shanty, and ranging his men along one side he gave the order to "hoist away." The men lifted with a will, and over went the saloon with the entire stock of goods. "Now smash the whisky kegs," said Mr. B. They were soon demol- ished and Mr. Babcock, walking up to the proprietor, asked what the "damage amounted to."
The sum of $50 was named, which Mr. Babcock paid on the spot, and gave the lank Saginawian the advice " to travel," which he deemed expedient to fol- low and left the next morning.
It was a long while before another saloon was started in the village, and Mr. Babcock deserves cred- it for the summary manner in which the first was dis- posed of.
Dr. Crawford built a hotel, which was opened to the public in the fall of 1855. It was also used as a postoffice, and might also claim distinction by rea- son of the first commissioners' court being held inside its walls. Stephen E. Longyear, presiding.
Game was so plentiful during the early settlement of St. Louis that frequently deer, and sometimes bears, were seen in the streets. Mr. Hastings relates the story of having killed a deer at the corner of Washington Avenue and Mill Street, shooting the same from his door-step only a few rods away. Hon. Luther Smith killed one near the house in which Mr. McHenry now resides; a company of hunters came along soon after and claimed it, stating that they were chasing it for some distance and a part of the carcass, at least, belonged to them. It was divided satisfactorily, that being customary in cases of like character.
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Pine River was formerly well stocked with fish, and this commodity furnished the chief " meat supply " during the hard times of 1857-8-9. The dam across the river at this place was headquarters for fishermen from all parts of the country, and frequently there would be a hundred men in one day after fish, which were mostly caught in nets.
Mr. G. W. McHenry, one of the best known and most reliable men in the county, is authority for the following statement, which is attested by Mr. S. S. Hastings, that a gentleman living at this time near St. Louis, by the name of William Reeves, caught in one night, "with his hands," a wagon-box full of fish, the box measuring 23 bushels; besides this, all the neighbors who would, carried away as many as de- sired. Next to the tale of Jonah and the whale, this beats any " fish story " ever told in Gratiot County.
Dr. Cheesman came to Pine River Township in October, 1859. A firm known as Pratt & Cheesman started a grocery and hardware store in 1859, in front of the residence now occupied by Dr. Chees- man.
A fellow named Punderson came in one morning, and, greeting the Doctor, informed him that he liked the country quite well and had determined to make a home at St. Louis. Taking a half dollar out of his pocket (all the money he possessed), he called for nails, representing the amount. Espying a sack of beans with a longing look, he ejaculated : " If I had money enough to buy one peck of beans, they, with leeks, would last me and the old woman until har- vest."
Think of this, ye who are well housed and fed! A man who had energy enough to commence the erection of a house with only 50 cents in his pocket and nothing but " wild onions " to live upon until har- vest !
Soon after Wm. McHenry came to St. Louis, he purchased a small stock of boots and shoes. One day a bare-footed, seedy-looking fellow came into the shop and asked to see a pair of boots. As most of the citizens looked pretty hard, Mr. MeHenry was not surprised at his garb; but when he asked for credit for a pair of boots he was completely astonished, having never seen him before. He declined selling on time for that reason, but the stranger persevered in the endeavor to make the trade. At last he said, "I am J. Q. A. Johnson, a Justice of the Peace in
Isabella County, and haven't but two dollars in the world, which I received this morning for marrying a couple ; and I have walked all the way here to buy a pair of boots. I will pay two dollars, and the next money I get, will come over and square the account." Mr. MeHenry concluded, under the circumstances, to let him have the boots, which he did, but it was several years before the balance was liquidated, and it was taken in trade, the crop of marriages either being very light in the Esquire's neighborhood, or the pay being taken in produce, which never reached our accommodating friend.
The first Indian couple to be married on the "European plan " came to St. Louis one morning very early, both riding one pony. Stopping at Esquire Me. Henry's gate, they called to him to come out and marry them like "white man." They had come all the way from Mount Pleasant to have the nuptial ceremony performed, which the Esquire did in his usual happy manner, pocketing his fee, and went back to digging his potatoes. The woman stated that her other husband had " been killed in war," when questioned as to their being persons whom the Justice might legally wed. . It seems that such barriers as husband or wife stood very little in the way of an enamored Indian's courtship, "war" being easy to declare.
The village was incorporated Nov. 16, 1868-the first officers being :
President-John L. Evans.
Clerk-James K. Wright.
Trustees -Charles B. Kress, Ervin H. Ewell, James W. Wessels, George L. Patch, Jonathan Salis- bury, Randal Farout.
Marshall-Fred D. Weller.
Treasurer-Justin Hill.
Street Commissioners-Hiram Harrington, Ira G. Dillon, Willard D. Tucker.
Assessors-Sidney S. Hastings, James H. Foster.
Hotels.
O village in the State is better supplied with hotels and boarding houses than St. Louis. During the summer months they are filled with guests from abroad, who come to test the virtues of the famous Magnetic Springs, and this is quite a fashionable summer resort even for many who are not invalids.
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Harrington .- This hotel is the largest and most aristocratic, being a handsome brick, three stories in height, fronting on Mill and Saginaw Streets. This was erected in 1881, by H. Harrington, at a cost of $20,000. It is handsomely fitted up with all modern conveniences and has been from its opening under the efficient management of Mi. S. M. Congdon, a gentleman of large experience in the hotel business.
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Park Hotel .- This is another fine brick, three- story hotel, near which is located the Magnetic Springs. This is headquarters for invalids upon arrival in the city in quest of relief from suffering, and the cures obtained under the supervision of the resident physicians, Combs and Andrews, proprie- tors of the springs and hotel, are truly marvelous. Of the Magnetic Springs, more will be said in another place.
Eastman House .- This hotel contains over 100 rooms, but is unoccupied save by a couple of fami- lies. It was formerly the hotel of the village, but being located far from the business center has lost its prestige.
Commercial .- This is the oldest, and a very popu- lar, hotel. The building is owned by Messrs. P. Cor- nell and Jo. Barden. The former gentleman has entire charge of it, and it is well patronized.
Wessels House .- This hotel does a large business and is well kept, being under the management of Mr. F. D. Lane.
Leonard House .-- This is another of the "land- marks," which still has a nice trade.'D. II. MeLaugh- lin is sole proprietor. This hotel was built in 1866.
St. Louis Lodge, No. 188, A. F. & A. M .- The first regular meeting of this lodge was held Aug. 31, 1865, in a hall owned by Dr. John Cheesman. The society occupied this hall for three years, then moved up town to Harrington & Wessels'building where they remained until the same was destroyed by fire, Jan., 1870. The lodge occupied a room in the " Kress" building. The first officers under the charter were :
Oscar A. Everden, W. M .; Frederick D. Weller, S. W. ; John R. Cheesman, J. W. ; Hiram Burgess, Treas .; Henry Smith, Sec'y .; Edson Packard, S. D. ; Samuel Stevens. J. D .; Hubbard Biggs, Tiler.
With these the other charter members were Amasa Packard, Daniel Milligan, James P. Dodge, Stephen Dodge, Joel Rowley, .A. V. Packer and Elias Sias.
The first members initiated were Elias Smith and John Broadhead.
The Masonic fraternity have a neat and commo- dious hall at this time, with a lease for the same for 99 years. The membership is the largest in the county, and the organization in fine working order. The present officers are :
A. J. Harrington, W. M .; S. R. Dewey, S. W .; W. W. Fee, J. W .; M. H. Tuttle, Treas. ; H. P. Barbour, Sec'y; J. V. Johnson, S. D .; A. H. Lowry, J. D .; M. H. Tuttle, Tiler.
St. Louis Chapter, No. 87, R. A. M .- This chap- ter was organized Feb. 28, 1873. The first officers were:
A. J. Utley, H. P .; J. H. Foster, K. ; Richard Hoy, S .; W. S. Finch, C. H .; W. W. Comstock, P.S .; John Tackabery, R. A. C .; M. A. McHenry, G. M. 3d V .; A. A. Wood, G.'M. 2d V .; I. N. Shepherd, G. M. Ist V .; Thomas Bamborough, Sec'y; H. A. Harrington, Tiler.
This chapter has an excellent membership, al- though many of its members were demitted for the purpose of instituting chapters at other villages.
The present officers are :
A. J. Harrington, H. P. ; S. R. Dewey, K. ; N. Leon- ard, S .; J. V. Johnson, C. of H. ; C. R. Holliday, P. S .; E. R. Allen, R. A. C .; A. H. Lowry, G. M. 3d V .; A. K. Smith, G. M. 2d V .; H. P. Barbour, G. M. ist V. ; M. H. Tuttle, Treas. ; H. T. LaBar, Sec'y.
A. O. U. II'., St Louis Lodge, No. 86, was insti- tuted at this village Jan. 12, 1881, having 21 charter members. From the beginning it has been a flour- ishing organization : the number of members now ap .. proximates 100. The first officers were :
Wm. H. Ostrum, M. W .; Wenzo R. Havens, Fore- man ; Frank Hastings, Overseer; Byron S. Nelson, Recorder; James T. Hall, Receiver; Frank Seymour, Financier; Clark Searles, Guide; E. A. Stebbins, J. W .; Squire Fitten, O. W.
Their hall is over the Postoffice, in Holcomb's Block, and their regular meetings are held every Fri- day evening.
Royal Arcanum, No. 39 .- This is quite a flourish- ing organization, with a membership of fifty. The society was instituted Dec. 7, 1877, with 24 charter members. The first officers were :
Andrew J. Utley, Regent ; Dr. G. S. Case, Vice Regent; James K. Wright, Past Regent; Dr. Stiles
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Kennedy, Orator; O. F. Jackson, Sec'y ; Aaron Wes- sels, Collector; A. B. Darragh, Treasurer; Rev. D. R. Shoop, Chaplain.
The present officers are :
Allen Warren, Regent; E. Sutphin, Vice Regent ; E. A. Sheffield, Past Regent; Rev. R. J. L. Matthews, Orator; C. W. Hicks, Sec'y ; H. B. Giddings, Collect- or; J. A. Weller, Treas. ; Rev. N. W. F. Smith, Chap- lain.
Library .- The ladies of St. Louis have a very nice library, which association was organized in 1873. The same is quite well patronized and has a member- ship of 35. The reading room and library is located in the Opera-House Block and is open every Satur- day afternoon.
Mrs. C. H. Crandall is President ; Mrs. L Saviers, Sec'y ; Mrs. Budd, Treas .; Mrs. Clark Searles, Libra- rian, and Mrs. C. R. Holliday, Ass't Lib.
Additions to the library are made from time to time, there being now about 500 volumes.
Attorneys .- The members of the Gratiot County Bar who are residents of this city are Messrs. James K. Wright, James Paddock, T. W. Whitney, S. J. Scott, N. Leonard, C. W. Giddings, J. A. Crandall, and R. N. Scoville. All these are talented gentle- men, who would do honor to any city or county, and their reputation both at home and abroad as lawyers is equaled by few.
Salt Wells .- There is in the village limits one of the best salt wells in the State. This was sunk by H. L. Holcomb to a depth of 1,280 feet and a fine flow of water obtained. Large quantities of bromine are manufactured also, and the facilities will soon be increased. There is no reason why St. Louis should not equal Saginaw in salt production in a few years.
Flouring Mill .- The fine merchant flouring mill is the property of James Henry. It is admirably loca- ted on Pine River, and has five run of stone. This mill does custom work also, and is one of the best in Gratiot County.
Druggists .- While St. Louis is noted for a health resort, yet there are six splendid drug stores in the village, all of which contain a nice line of goods. Messrs. W. H. Rennels, Geo. L. Charles, C. K. Samp- son, N. White, W. E. Fiero and E. S. McIntyre do business in drugs, paints and oils in this village.
Millinery .- Mrs. Gillis & Schaffer, Mrs. C. M. Sco- ville, Mrs. H. Darcey, Mrs. L. M. Stinchcomb and
Mrs. Goodings have vied with each other in display- ing their goods. All are having a nice trade and are making money.
Wholesale Grocer .- Mr. A. Hart is the only whole- sale grocer and tobacconist in the village, and there- fore claims justly the honor of being a "pioneer." He carries an $8,000 stock continually, and is well satisfied with the growth of his trade.
Business Blocks .- Opera-House Block is the larg- est and costliest building in St. Louis. It has a front- age of 180 ft., by 90 in depth and three-stories high. The Opera House seats comfortably 1,000 persons, and is furnished with very nice and attractive scenery. It was erected by H. L. Holcomb in 1881, and is es- timated to have cost, with recent additions, $40,000. There are four store rooms, the postoffice and the bank of A. B. Darragh & Co., on the ground floor, with offices in the second story.
The A. Wessel's Block is an addition to the busi- ness center, and adds much to its beauty. This was erected in 1881, and cost $20,000. It is a handsome two-story brick, fronting on Mill Street.
Miscellaneous .- Jo. Barden and C. M. Deveraux are both owners of fine livery barns and have all the business they can attend to. Both are princely fel- lows, and their livery would do credit to any city. There are several hardware stores, of which E. H. Scriver carries the largest stock. All branches of trade are well represented in the mercantile line, which contrasts favorably with any village in Northern Mich- igan.
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