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Agricultural Society.
HIS society was formally organized Feb. 22, 1877. Several enterprising gentlemen met together and after a short deliberation formed themselves into a society by electing James S. Eastman President, Thomas McCul- loch, Vice President, Dwyer W. Hitchcock, Secretary, and E. W. Davis, Treasurer. After pro- viding for the several committees and officers neces-
sary to conduct its affairs, it was determined, at a meeting held later, to have an agricultural fair in the autumn of that year. Grounds had been previously selected and negotiations entered into between the proper committee acting for the society and D. H. Fitzhugh, for the purchase of the land which is now the property of the society. Some buildings were erected, not very ample, it is true, but all the avail- able space was taken; and the fair, which was held Sept. 26 and 27, proved a splendid success. The grounds have since been cleared up, plenty of nice stalls and pens for stock have been built, and every- thing connected with it put in good shape. The grounds have been paid for with the income from subsequent meetings.
The floral hall was built by a number of ladies who were banded together as a secret society and for quite a while kept the real name of their society from the public. They gave a literary entertainment finally, with the understanding that the great secret should be revealed at the close of the entertainment, the proceeds of which should be used in erecting a floral hall on the grounds of the Agricultural Society. The plan met with favor, and a handsome amount was realized, enough, in fact, to complete the build- ing. The name, or initials by which the ladies were known, were the K. T. I's, which, when interpreted to the astonished multitude who were assembled to hear the great secret unraveled, were the initial let- ters of " Key to Industry," a motto selected as the distinguishing cognomen of their society.
The floral and agricultural halls were both erected in 1883, the first agricultural hall having blown
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down. To erect a new one and make further im- provements upon the grounds, a loan of $1,200 was effected. The track is a full half mile in length and is in excellent condition, the Horse Association of Midland keeping it in repair for the use of the grounds at their semi-annual meetings.
The grounds, comprising 22 acres, are well watered, nicely shaded by pine and hard-wood trees, and are located on the bank of the Chippewa River, less than a mile from the corporation line of Midland. They were purchased and paid for by the society in 1883. The price paid was $33 per acre, although the land to-day is worth at least $75. The location cannot be improved, and, under the able manage- ment of the present officers, the indebtedness will be largely reduced this year.
The present officers are M. H. Stanford, President ; Thomas McCulloch, Vice President ; Milton P. An- derson, Treasurer; and H. L. Fairchilds, Secretary.
Soil and Its Productions.
ANY of the most valuable and fertile farming lands are of those classed as "stump," or "stripped lands." Some of these are creek flats and ancient beaver meadows, having alluvial soil for the most part, and surpassingly rich in all the elements requi- - site to constitute farming soils. Then there are ridges-genuine pine ridges-where the soil is sandy and the subsoil a deep-red clay, which the plowshare reaches in nearly every furrow. In this, corn, clover, all varieties of roots and vegetables and some of the smaller cereals can be successfully grown, the yield in many cases being prodigious.
The black ash and tamarack swamps possess the most fertile and deepest soil, and when drained make the very best grass lands, as well as for various other crops. These lands are susceptible of being drained at a very cheap rate, and only a few acres of lands in Midland County can properly be classed as waste lands. Taking it all in all, only a few counties in the State can surpass this in the advantages furnished the industrious and intelligent husbandman.
Located as Midland County is, between two great lakes, her climate is so modified that the warm sea-
son averages nearly as long as the inland counties in the Southern part of the State, and they possess no climatic advantages over her. Probably drouths are not so frequent nor so destructive here as with them. Given a fair test upon almost any crop, thor- ough drainage, culture equally thorough, and the soil of Midland County will produce crops not excelled by any county in the State.
Some may doubt this statement and turn to the statisticians' tables and quote "that figures will not lie." Those tables are not reliable in speaking of Midland County. Most of these lands are yet cov- ered with stumps, and the grounds are "run over" more than tilled, while more attention has been given to getting off logs than in draining or manuring the land. The farmers are in many instances a cross between the farmer, lumberman and hunter, and the occupants do not engage in agriculture upon a scien- tific basis. Those who do, and most of the town- ships are now well represented by this class, are rapidly becoming wealthy. Lands may be pur- chased for a small sum that are well watered, fairly timbered, and accessible to schools, churches and towns ; but another decade will find them doubled in valuation.
Wealth of Midland County.
N estimating the growth of Midland County
from its organization until the present time,
it is only necessary to give the valuation
of both real and personal estate in the several townships as shown by the October report of the Board of Supervisors in 1883:
Townships.
Acres.
Real Estate.
Personal.
Edenville .
22,677
$1 40,635
5,330
Geneva.
. 22,945
53, 110
4,785
Greendale
. 22,209
63,950
3,560
Homer
14,063
60,955
958
Hope.
37,632
185,023
23,502
Ingersol
23,210
201,820
5,605
Jasper
22,776
104,815
2,678
Jerome
19,285
41,620
3,370
Larkin
29,296
54,350
1,680
Lee
21,113
67,080
1,100
Lincoln
13 290
44,690
26,030
Midland
21,455
265,677
94,785
Mt. Haley
4,678
44,360
610
Porter
22,900
127,585
1,995
Warren
1,340
123,100
7,630
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MIDLAND COUNTY.
The first assessment of Midland County was made when Gratiot, Isabella, Clare, Roscommon and a part of Bay Counties were attached, the entire tract then not furnishing as many dollars in both real and per- sonal estate as Midland Township does to-day. When taken into consideration that assessment rolls show at least 40 per cent. less than the lowest cash valuation, the wealth of Midland County may easily be estimated.
Game.
AME has always been very plentiful in this county. Even now, with all its improve- ments and large settlements, scores of bears and deer are killed every year. Alvin Marsh, a resident of Edenville Township, has averaged 30 bears each year since coming to Midland County, besides large numbers of deer and smaller game. In 1883 he killed 38 bears, all within ten miles of Edenville. Only two years ago a large buck came running up Main Street in Midland City, having crossed the river opposite Joseph Townsend's house. It jumped over the fence surrounding John Larkin's door-yard and made its way through the chicken-yard, coming into the street again near Reardon's store. It was pursued by an excited crowd of men and boys, armed only with sticks and brickbats, to all of which it paid no attention. Lewis Eastman chased it close- ly for several blocks with his team, but having no weapon it finally escaped into the woods.
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Railroads.
HE subject of transportation has been and is now one of the vital questions in the growth and development of a country, be it new or old. Midland County was for several years shut off from civilization except by means of the river, there being no wagon roads lead- ing out of the county. Even the despised " corduroy ' was unknown until the county had been settled for many years.
THE FLINT &. PERE MARQUETTE RAILROAD
Was the first and only line to date that has been com- pleted in the county. This was secured by liberal inducements offered by the citizens of Midland and a few individuals along the line. John Larkin gave the right of way through the village. J. W. Coch- rane was also quite active in this enterprise, which has been of so great benefit to Midland County. This railroad was completed to Midland City and opened for business Dec. 1, 1867. Six months later it was extended to Averill, which place was its west- ern terminus nearly two years. The line was then pushed rapidly to Clare, and thence to Reed City, its present western tern.ination. A branch road, under the control of the Flint & Pere Marquette, extends southerly from Coleman to Mt. Pleasant, in Isabella County. Added to this is a line extending several miles into the woods north of Coleman, which carries logs to the Flint & Pere Marquette.
With the railroad, came prosperity to this county, and the men who so energetically managed the mat- ter will never receive half the credit they deserve.
THE BAY CITY & MIDLAND RAILROAD
Was comtemplated in 1870, and prospects for an east and west road were never better between two villages. A company was organized in the spring of that year, consisting of such well known men as John Larkin, J. W. Anderson, Geo. A. Janes, Thomas J. Carpenter, Benj. Dean and Wm. Patrick, of Midland, George Campbell, the Munger Brothers, W. H. Miller, James Shearer, Wn. Westover, J. R. Hall, Pitts & Cran- age and Judge Holmes, of Bay City, as stockholders.
The assessment of ten per cent. was paid up. Capt. E. R. Craw was elected President, John Haines, Secretary and Geo. Campbell, Treasurer. Work was pushed during the year, and the road was graded and culverts built along the entire line. As the work progressed, further assessments were made, but, owing to the mismanagement of the secretary and treasur- er, the company ran out of funds and operations' were suspended indefinitely.
In the spring of 1882, Bay City parties made this proposition to the stockholders: That Midland raise $10,000, and some one be authorized to act as attor- ney for the original stockholders; that the right of way be thus secured and Bay City would raise the balance necessary to complete the line. This was done by the people of Midland, and Wm. Mann, of
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Bay City, given authority to act for the stockholders. This venture was also a failure, Bay City failing to raise the amount necessary to complete the contract. The right of way is still secure, but no efforts are niade toward finishing the road. There is little doubt but it will be taken hold of by some company ere long and carried to completion.
The County Buildings.
HE court-house is a plain two-story frame structure, built in the ancient style of arch- itecture, and is hardly good enough for a county possessing the wealth of Midland. It was erected in 1857, and was at that time con- sidered an elegant building. It cost $6,000, and was built by Timothy Jerome. All the county offi- cials have their offices in the court-house except the Sheriff.
The county jail is a substantial brick building, to which is attached the Sheriff's residence. It was the first brick structure erected in Midland County, and was built by John Larkin. It was completed and accepted June 1, 1865. The jail is well ventilated, and constructed with such material and in such a manner that it is next to impossible for a criminal to escape.
COUNTY POOR FARM.
Among the many things needful in every county is a poor farm, where those who have become old and helpless, as well as unfortunate in acquiring an adequate store of this world's riches, may find a home, and be well taken care of. Midland County was organized in the year 1855, and in 1865 the Board of Supervisors bought of Sam'l P. Chapman, for the protection of her poor and unfortunate, a farm and building, at a cost of $2,500.
This farm has a very pleasant location in Midland Township, on the bank of the T'ittabawassee River. Since its purchase by the county, the house has been enlarged, and at present consists of a north wing and main building, each containing nine rooms, besides kitchen, dining and sitting rooms, a workshop, cellar and closets. There are two large barns, in good re- pair, and these are well filled, the one with grain and
the other with horses, cows and pigs. The inmates are neat and cleanly, the river on the boundary of the farm being utilized for bathing in summer, while ordinary tubs are used in winter. The rooms are heated by stoves, and wood is used for fuel. The paupers are treated with consideration and kindness, and all who are able to work render material aid in helping about the farm and buildings. They are plenti- fully supplied with common farm food, such as meat, vegetables, bread, butter, syrup, milk, etc. They are provided with good, stout woolen goods for winter, and cotton for summer. A county physician is em- ployed for the treatment of the sick, besides their having the personal care of the overseer and matron. For the insane and idiotic there are six properly fur- nished cells, and inducements are held out to get them to perform light labor. The children are sent to a dristrict school about 90 rods distant.
The house is surrounded by a farm of 130 acres of good land, So acres of which is under cultivation. A number of fruit-trees have just been set out, and in due time will produce a good supply of fruit.
The present overseer is Wm. Babcock, who, with his competent and amiable wife, manages the farm in the most successful manner; and their care of, and kindness to, those placed in their charge cannot be too highly commended.
The average yearly amount expended by the coun- ty for the support of the poor is $3,125. The farm, with buildings, live stock, farm implements and all other property is estimated to be worth $9.500. ? At present there are 15 inmates,-seven females and eight males.
Midland County Patriotism.
HE Michigan soldiers were counted among the best and bravest troops in the field dur- ing the War of the Rebellion, and Midland County, which had been but a few years organ- ized, was not lacking when it came to the test. When the first enrollment of those subject to military duty was made in Midland County, 152 men were reported. Of these 129 enlisted, and three were drafted during the continuance of the war, thus leaving only 21 able-bodied men in the county ! The
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gallant and loyal sons of Michigan responded nobly to the call for troops, but in no locality more promptly than in Midland County. Leaving their wives and little ones behind, the husbands and fathers hurried to the front, anxious to be the first to aid in the pro- tection of their country's honor and the preservation of the Union. Ladies, who by reason of birth and education were more fitted for the drawing room than a life of toil, bravely took charge of the farm, and while the reality of life was thus forced upon them they uncomplainingly put their hands to the plow, and in some instances wielded the ax, to attain a living for themselves and children.
The Supervisors of this county appropriated $6.550 for the relief of soldiers families. " !This allowance was to be made at their discretion, but not to exceed $15 per month ; and in the case of the death of a sol- dier, it was to continue one year thereafter. This relief was unquestionably administered with that generous liberality which the law contemplated. Yet the law was neither easy nor desirable, as it required much labor, good judgment, discrimination and deli- cacy, at the same time giving opportunity for much censure. While imposition on the counties had to be guarded against, respect for the claims of applicants were demanded, and in its distribution there was a degree of delicacy requisite in barring the least idea of a charity and in establishing one of a right. The people, however, have very sensibly given the author- ities due allowance for the delicacy of the situation.
Rejoicing at the end of the war was fully as great in Midland County as elsewhere. The soldiers re- turned to their homes, and laborers, who before had been so scarce, were plentiful. Business of every character was increased ; new business houses werc built ; saw-mills and other manufacturing establish- ments erected, and the county assumed a phase of activity never,before experienced. Ministers who had worn the blue now donned their ministerial robes, and glad tidings of peace on earth and good will toward men were heard from every pulpit in the county. The brave men who survived this struggle have as true sentiments of patriotism within their breasts to-day as when they left mother, father, wife and family for the desperate front. And as patriot- ism seeks to be effective to the interests of a State, to vindicate its rights, redress it wrongs, and secure its prosperity, these can never be better left than
with those men who braved death for the preserva- tion of the Union,-
Men who their duties know. And also know their rights. And, knowing, dare maintain them.
DWIGHT MAY POST, NO. 69,
Was mustered June 28, 1882, with the following gen- tlemen as officers: D. W. Hitchcock, Commander ; True Hart, Sen. Vice Commander; Wm. Simmons, Jr. Vice Commander; J. W. Snell, Adjt .; Wm. David- son, Q. M .; D. A. Huyck, Chaplain; E. W. Davis, Surgeon; T. B. Main, Officer of the Day; R. J. Waldon, Officer of the Guard; C. L. Jenney, Gr. M. Sergt .; H. F. Olmstead, Sergt. Maj.
The charter members, including the officers men- tioned, were : J. B. Atchinson, S. Burch, F. E. But- ters, A. L. Bellinger, Chas. E. Call, M. Dunning, Thos. G. Fraser, O. D. Gotham, J. M. Hall, S. Kent, N. Norton, J. C. Pressley, G. G. Richardson, A. J. Raymond, B. Stockwell, M. H. Stanford, L. A. Tryan, C. H. Thoms, James Van Kleeck and E. Walters. All these gentlemen were Michigan soldiers, and the number of members have increased to upwards of 80 veterans. Their arms and accouterments were pur- chased by the Post, and the Adjutant, J. W. Snell, reports the sanitary and financial condition in good order. The worth of the present officers is shown by the unanimous re-election of all to their several positions, no change having occurred since the or- ganization.
Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
HIS society was organized July 26, 1882, by Mrs. Judyvine, of Flint. An election of
M officers is held semi-annually, in January and July. The result of the first election was as follows : Mrs. P. S. Davies, President; Mrs. T. J. Carpenter, Ist Vice President ; Mrs. Rev. Ellis, 2d Vice President; Mrs. Rev. H. W. Hicks, 3d Vice President ; Mrs. Ellery Anderson, Rec. Sec ; Mrs. Abner Horton, Cor. Sec .; Mrs. Wm. Berryman, Treas.
At the time of its organization the members of the the society numbered 20, and since then many names have been added to the list.
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In January, 1884, Mrs. P. S. Davies was elected President; Mrs. T. W. Crissey, Mrs. H. B. Harring- ton and Mrs. Cordelia Elmer, Vice Presidents; Mrs. M. McKizie, Recording Secretary; Mrs. E. Ander- son, Corresponding Secretary; Mrs. C. L. Jenney, Treasurer. These ladies devote themselves and their influence to the noble work of suppressing in- temperance in the village of Midland. They are working quietly and slowly, but are surely gaining ground; and they intend to insist upon having their voices heard and their requests fully considered, and through their active work they hope to free their vil- lage of this dreadful vice.
A Terrible Necessity.
HE most fearful transaction in the history of Midland County was enacted on the morning of Sunday, Nov. 9, 1879, in the township of Homer. The place adjoining that of M. B. Marsh was owned by a morose, fractious Frenchman named Mazak. He had been a disagreeable neighbor, and at times resisted the common administration of the municipal regula- tions of the township, making it necessary some- times to enforce the law in collecting taxes, etc. It was known that his severity in his family approached brutality, but beyond discontented growling at being compelled to satisfy the legal demands upon him, he did not seem dangerous to the community.
But a few days before the date named he had seemed to be ill, and his movements were so peculiar that his wife called a physician. On Saturday he sat all day in the middle of the floor without speak- ing or eating. Toward night he came out of his sin- gular condition, roused up, and spent the evening pleasantly with his family, finally retiring to appar- ently peaceful slumber. Just at the approach of dawn the family of Mr. Marsh were aroused by the cries of the children of Mazak, that their mother wanted Mr. Marsh to come to her assistance. He dressed hastily all but his coat, and on leaving the house met Mrs. Mazak, who told him her husband was killing her mother. Mr. Marsh passed out into
the road and had gone but a short distance when Mazak sprang upon him from the corner of the fence. The Frenchman had no clothing on except a heavy woolen shirt and his stockings, and he had in his hands a bludgeon of hard wood. He seized Mr. Marsh and threw him. A large new clasp knife flew from the pocket of the latter, which Mazak seized, opened and commenced to slash the fallen man. In Mr. Marsh's attempts to ward off the knife, his left hand was severely injured by a cut across the back, which laid bare the bones and ten- dons. The desperation of his situation nerved him to make a tremendous effort to throw off his antago- nist, which he did, and he then jumped over the fence and ran. The Frenchman followed him and encountered his mother-in-law, who had followed him, and again attacked her with the knife, inflicting severe wounds.
Mr. Marsh went to her assistance and obtained possession of the knife, which he threw towards the road. The Frenchman darted to the wood-pile and returned with an ax. Mr. Marsh immediately closed with him and took the ax from him. The infuriated maniac fought like a wild beast compelling Mr. Marsh to defend his life, which he did, but at the dreadful extremity of putting an end to the existence of the lunatic, which charity must suppose him to have been. No help came until all was over, and when the neighbors arrived Mrs. Marsh was endeav- oring to bind the wounds and relieve the sufferings of her husband and the woman, who had several se- vere wounds besides the bruises from the blows she had received at the beginning of the terrible affair. Mr. Marsh had nine wounds and kept his bed seven weeks in consequence of his injuries. He had, and continues to receive, the sympathy of the entire community.
An item of interest to the speculative in consider- ing the above incident, is the fact that Thursday night previous, Mrs. Marsh dreamed that Mazak lay frying in a coffin which floated in a lake that filled the door-yard to her house. The curious part is that on Friday Mrs. Mazak repeated her dream of the previous night to Mrs. Marsh, the details being nearly identical. This fact was known to several persons before the catastrophe. It is, doubtless, one of those numerous examples of coincidence with which the public is familiar.
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INDEX.
BIOGRAPHICAL.
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Hall, John M 224
Hanley. James
Ilsungby Andrew.
Har I. A. 523
Harris, Yatılı 221
Harnon Wi H
Hart, Hon Henry. 177
Ha kio , Win. Y
Haven . Aaron
Hawley 3 4
Hawley Deras
Hayes, P therford I.
Haywood, Jom ...
Hewit w. +
HJewitt. /. . armi N 17%
U cking. Arther 242
Higgins, Smrt 147
Higgins, Wm ..
Higgi burger.
Horar.t. J.
. .
224
Hopper Joseph ..
.. 271
Howard. Cornelis
Howe, James (
Howe, Vim. 11
Hosley, John C.
Berryman, K. C.
Cro kright, ( harle
Cronkright. J. B .
27
Bingham, Kinsley S .. .157
Crisvy, I, W
Croswell, Charle MJ
Cunningham, Ihm
Boies, Miton M .225
Bowers. John 0,
(. urrie, Gil ært
( serie, de Bile
Bradley, Egbert. 244
Braley, Amos 1.94
Brewer, Joel A
Brew ter. t .. J.
Birine, Thomas 224
Brooks, J. W. H.
.55
Brown, Charles (
Brown. C. S.
Brown, George . J57
Brown, George N . 332
Buchanan, James 75
Durch, Byron
Burtie ., J. 11
Burtless, Wim , MD
Burton, K. N. 249
Drew 11 .. , W
.44
Halbert. S. B. 218
Burton, David
Burton, Frank S
Idin ng, m.
Abbey, George W. 335
Adams, John ... . 2 3
Adams, John Quincy. 39
Alguire, Philip. . 22%
Allen Win. W. .21
Arthur, Chester A
'Ashby, Richard .. 22%
B
Kalock. 1 .. . 21%
Bagley, John J. -157
Bailey, B. B .. 227
Bailey, Le ter Si 253
Balch, J. P., Sr. .
Chamberla o, John M
Chamber an, Lodi B
Chamber , Win. M. V × 4
Fren Andrew · · 14%
Banks, F. L. O
241
Barry. F. J
Clason, Roger W . . 7
Barry, John S
Barton, Frank
Barton, Joseph 24,7
Covert, Ge W 21 ,
Beden, B. C
Credit, Joseph P'
(
B'egole, Josiah W.
Crapo, Henry H 14 }
Crawford, V. J 12%7
Berthune, David ..
Husbe . Charles H. L 41€
4 º Hughes. James 274
Į
Ismar, hrwin
J
Jakso- Ancrew 4
Jefferson Thomas, 27
Jeroue. David H 36 ,5
Jose sos . Andrew
Je vo J. B. . 24.
Depie. Wmn. I 774
275
Haley J > 1
Jo rv . J.
A
Burton, Fred M
4
Dutton, 3 M1
Button, Ww K
(
(ady, Ore ..
( ampbell. ] i
Card. Charles 5)
Carpenter I J
Carrow. Joi
1.2
Casey. D). nel 7
Chamberlain. i) I.
F ... Alp - 1 7
I Imore A Jard. 17
l'alch, J. P., Jr .
Baldwin, Henry P' 150
Chatterton, 1 )
F: wer. \'rtam
Cochrane, Hon. J. W
Cody, Pobert 1)
Bellinger, A. L .. 250
Bi bing, J. S.
Blair, A stin. 145
Goff. O. H.
fred. H. W.
2%
Gotham h
312
Grace John
27
Dagle. Antho j
Davi .. A. J 257
Day. F. 251
Dean, Len,. 1%7
Dean. Benj. F
Dean. N. K
Dean, Stoel ₺ . 2ºf
Greenleaf, W. A 2%
Gren y BFiam 1. ... 121
Grover D). F. 244
Haley, John
wurt. N. W 4ª
Imbury FF
2 4
1
frway. y writer 2%1
1 /
27
Bowman, A. J., 31, D
Curric. John
Horr. Arthoor W
1
432
K
Kanc, Michael E 236
Kelly, M
. 209
Kelly, Wm
- 338
Kent, Simeon
.239
Ketcham, P. H
.367
Kime, J. W
. 268
Kirby, Charles
.194
Kranick, C.
.. 303
L
Lain, Josephi .. 346
Lanphicrd, Wilbur ..
. . 301
Larkin, John.
351
Lee, Benjamin . .213
Leonard, Sylvester
214
Lincoln, Abraham 79
Lines, Silas W .. .357
Loyer, John ..
. . 311
Linton, Henry F
. . 358
Madison. James . 31
Magee, W'nı. 288
Major, James .211
Marcy, Alanson .207
Marcy, C. F
.279
Marsh, Alvin .207
Marsh, Moses B. . 263
Martin, Andrew J . 258
Martin, 1. W.
. . 281
Martindale, Charles. .. 190
Mason, Stevens T .105
Maxell, John -356 McClelland, Robert . 129 Perry, J. C. 178 McCormick, John . 354 Phelan, W'm. 266 McCrary, Ferdinand ... 311 McCrary, Wmn .283 Phillips, W'm. . 285
McCune, E. D. . . 304
McDougall, Neil. .344
McFarland, M. O. .265
McGowan, Edward. . . 320 McGregor, John .302
Polk, James K 59 McIntyre, D. C. .196
Post, F. L 243
Mckay, Wm . 208 Post, John 229
Potter, Robert.
.272
Powers, E. P .199
Puffer, Benj. T .334
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Ransom, Epaphroditus
. . . . 125
Raymond, Alex. J.
.249
Raymond, Henry -
.249
Raymond, J. P ..
.253
Richardson, l'hos. T
.192
Riefenberg, Louis
278
Roberson, John.
.390
Rockwell, George ()
264
Rockwell, Henry.
197
Rockwood, Urial.
.. 234
Rogers, Lewis.
Rooker, James
.. 219
Rose, John F
.. 179
Nickels, Thomas ... ........ . 334
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Odell, James.
.. 235
O'Donnell, Daniel. .
.198
Oliver, Francis
.324
Schearer, John
.357
Openo, George
285
See, Alfred.
.226
Openo, J. E.
.294
Oscar, Charles.
- 355
Ostrander, John C
198
Shively, A. J
.289
Ostrander, John W'
284
Short, Joseph D
.215
Oswald, Charles .. 234
Oswald, E. E.
321
Overton, Charles
.24y
P
Parker, John (). .193
Parker, Solomon .227
Parmelee, C. M .. 322
Parsons, Andrew.
.133
Patterson, John P
332
l'eck, W. H .279
Peer, Charles B 201
Phetteplace, Wm
. 303
Pierce, Franklin 71
Pierce, Jonathan . 252
Pierce, Phineas l. 314
Plumer, Wm. C 195
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Taft, Ethan ....... . . . . . . . 195
Taylor, Zachary .. ..... 63
Thompson, G. C .. 226 Thornton, H. G .. 299 Thurber, David E. 235 Thurber, George A .222
l'ice, W'm. H
.315
Timmons, James F.
.310
Townsend, Joseph C.
.237
Tremper, Peter L
. 222
Tripp. Joseph H.
.228
Trowbridge, S. D . 324
Turner, Daniel M
.291
Turner, Mark E
.294
Turner, Robert A
298
Turner, Samuel
.353
Turney, Amos.
. 202
Tyler, John
55
V
Van Buren, Martin 47 Vance, Wm ... .. 256 Van Kleeck, Hon. J. . 364 Van Wegen, G. W . 322
Visger, G. A .. .356
W
Wallace, W'm. M
. 192
Wardell, Geo. W
.343
Washington, Geo
19
Watts, John J.
.194
Wayne, Duncan
.256
Simons, Edwin.
.258
Wayne, J. A
.321
Simons, T. E
18
Weed, Daniel.
. 345
Simmons, W'mi . 209 Wesson, Louis H . 363 Whitman, James. Slongh, B. F Skyn, Peter. .210 Smith, Charles 254 .248 .240 Whitman, John A .233 Wilcox, Daniel. .240
Wilcox, David M .. 310 Wilkinson, Samuel. 220
Windover, John .315
Winslow, Charles H.
.273
Winslow, C. J
.223
Winslow, J. J
. 287
Winslow, Loring S.
.. 346
Wismer, Abram L .292
Wismer, J. H.
.301
Wisner, Moses
.141
Woodbridge, Wm .109 Woodcock, Philip . . 250 Wright, Eben. . 266
Wright, Silas E .. 265
Y
Young, W. H.
........... 343
1
McWilliams, Hugh . . 242
Miller, George.
.247
Mills, Charles
.267
Mills, D. A
.326
Mills, Harding
28.4
Mills, Samuel
.255
Mills, Wm. H
.299
Mills, W'm.
.238
Mixer, Wm ..
. ISO
Monroe, James.
35
Moore, Thomas.
.239
Morrison, Joseph A
.230
Murray, Mrs. Hannah S. . . . . 313
N
S
Salsbury, John .. . 323
Sanford, Charles S
. 314
Shaffner, S. D.
.366
Shepherd, A. J. 214
Sias, John.
I82
Sias, John C.
.277
Sias, Samuel.
.309
Smith, M. H
298
Smock, George.
.366
Stanton, James J
339
Starks, George
.333
Windover, Wm ..
.209
Stearns, W'm. I. . 325
Stowits, Henry B 340
Stuart, Henry .190
Sugnet, John .220
Suiter, John
. . 302
Swanton, John .. 236
Swanton, Young.
.. 199
Swift, Phineas. .277
.263
Mckinnon, Daniel 283 McMillan, Allan R. 354
McNeil, Wm · 344
INDEX.
INDEX.
433
PORTRAITS
Adams, John. 22
Adams, John Quincy 38
Croswell, Charles M .160 Jackson, Andrew 42 Pierce, Franklin 70
Arthur, Chester A
98
Currie, Gilbert
.. 290
Jefferson, Thos. J
26
Polk, James K.
58
Ransom, Epaphroditus
124
Bagley. John J
156
Dean, Benj.
.185
Jerome, David H.
.164
Baldwin, Henry P .152
Dean, Mrs. Jerusha. .184
Johnson, Andrew
82
Sias, Samuel.
.306
Barry, John S 112 Dean, Benj. F . 360 Larkin, John 348 Sias, Mrs. Mary E . 307
Begole, Josiah W. .168
Dean, Mrs. Jane.
. 36 r
Bingham, Kinsley S .. 136
Garfield, James A
04
Buchanan, James.
.. 73
Grant, Ulysses S
86
Marsh, Mrs. Nancy .261 Wardell, Geo. W 342
Burtless, Wm. ; .. 204
Greenly, William L 120
Mason, Stevens T. 104 Washington, George. 18
Carpenter, T. J .. 318
Clason, Roger W.
.. 336
Haley, Mrs. John.
.329
Miller, George
.246
Monroe, James 43
Woodhridge, William 108
HISTORICAL
INTRODUCTORY 37 1
Value of Local History 37 [
How Our Fathers Lived 372
INDIAN HISTORY 374
EARLY HISTORY 377
TOWNSHIPS
382
Midland
382
Ingersoll
383
Jerome
384
Lincoln
385
Jasper
385
Homer
386
Mounty Haley
387
l'orter
387
Норе
388
Geneva
389
Warren
389
Edenville
391
Larkin
392
Greendale
393
Lee
394
MIDLAND CITY
395
Over-ruling the Verdict 409
Indian Shrewdness 409
Swallowed the Account 410
Railroads
425
Business
398
Another Liquor Story 4II
County Poor Farm 426
Church History
400
Methodist Episcopal
400
Did not Pass 412
Liquor Still Ahead 412
W. C. T. U. A Terrible Necessity
427
Baptist
401
Episcopal
401
Catholic 402
Secret Societies 403
Masonic 403
Royal Arcanum 403
Knights of Labor 403
POLITICAL 404
County Officers 404
REMINISCENCES 495
Capture of Cubs 405
Townsend Chased by a Deer 406
THE PRESS
421
Midland Sentinel 421
Midland Times 422
Midland Sun 422
Coleman Advocate 422
MISCELLANEOUS 423
Agricultural Society 423
Soil and Products 424
Wealth of Midland Co. Game
424 425
Midland Incorporated Fire Department
397
397
The Champion Drinker 410
County Buildings 426
Midland Patriotism Dwight May Post
427
Presbyterian
400
Divorced by a Justice 412
Inquest, Liquor, etc. 412
A Sheriff Done For Serio-Comical
413
413
Too Much "Cross Haul" 414 Rough and Tumble 415
Eating Bear Steak 415
A Canuck Hoodooed 416
LUMBER 417
Life in a Lumber Camp 418
EDUCATIONAL 419
The Facts in this County 420
Deer Chased by Town- send 406
Thirteen Deer in Prison 407
Surprise to Gov. Begole 407
Hard Times 407
Indian Small-Pox 408
Indian Etiquette 408
A Bear's Vengeance 408
Three Immense Bears 409
The Beginnings
395
Felch, Alpheus. IIf,
Lincoln, Abraham 78 Taylor, Zachary 62
Blair, Austin .. .. 144
Fillmore, Millard. 66
Madison James 30 Tyler, John 54
Marsh, Moses B. .26a
Van Buren, Martin. 46
Haley, John.
.. 328
McClelland, Robert
I28
Whitman, John A ..
.232
Wisner, Moses ...
140
Covert, Geo. W .218
Crapo, Henry H . .148
Hayes, Rutherford B. 90
1
Parsons, Andrew
. 1 32
Larkin, Mrs. Amanda. . 349 Swift, Phineas. 276
Brewster, E. J .. 296
Harrison, Wm. H. 50
Fine to be Paid in Liquor 4 1 I
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