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2. On all the taxable property of the county there is levied an annual tax of one mill on a dollar for school purposes. This is called the one mill tax; it is assessed by each super- visor upon the taxable property of his township. It amounts on an average to about one dollar per child.
3. At the annual meeting of each school district, except those that work under special charter, money is voted for
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school purposes; as, for instance, the building of school houses, keeping them in repair, purchasing necessary school appara- tus, etc. This money, together with the amount estimated by the district board as necessary for hiring teachers, and for meeting all expenses arising from the proper maintenance of the school during the year form the school district taxes and is levied by the supervisor on the taxable property. of the school district. In cities working under a special charter the form varies somewhat, but the idea is practically the same.
STATISTICS.
Male teachers
70
Female teachers
362
Graded ".
16
$911,169
Total wages paid
$147,670.22
Children between 5 and 20 .. 27,886
.$279,187.24
= in graded school dists.
19,296
No. school houses
Brick
39
Total No. of teachers
432
Log
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PHYSICIANS AND HOSPITALS OF SAGINAW COUNTY.
By L. W. BLISS, M. D.
The pioneer physicians of Saginaw County were not in a land of Eden on first coming into the county. The timber, covering hundreds of acres through which few roads were made, necessitated the doctors to go part way on their jour- ney in a buggy, then stopping at some farm house where the road suddenly terminated, was obliged to leave his vehicle and take a saddled horse making the rest of the way on horse back. Always with forests come great swarms of mosquitoes, and many times being obliged to remain there all night, and up during the entire night to keep a circle of fire around his horse to keep the poor animal from being eaten up. Many have been the noble men who dared come into such a section of country and take up their abode to help suffering humanity. Among the foremost of these men were Doctors Plessner, Birney, Lee, Smith, Davis and many others. Dr. J. H. Jerome, one of the pioneers, was born in New York State, graduated from Geneva Medi- cal College, was professor of anatomy many years. From New York State he came to Saginaw and was twice elected president of the State Medical Society. By faithful and effi- cient work he established a very enviable reputation through- out the state. Dr. J. B. White was another pioneer and for many years gave of his knowledge and skill throughout the county. During his residence in the county he filled many public offices, the most important of which was county sheriff. Among the early pioneers of the homeopaths were Drs. Spin- ney, Farnsworth, Bennett and Knapp. While the county contained in 1866 only about thirty physicians, of all schools, practicing medicine, it now has one hundred physicians who are nearly all graduates of reputable medical colleges. Of the number who came and were here about the time of 1866 there are left only seven in the whole county, Dr. L. W. Bliss, Dr. J. S. Rouse, Dr. Titus Duncan, Dr. B. S. Knapp, Dr. Theo- dor Krause and Dr. Bernhard Hesse of Saginaw, and Dr. Eldred of Chesaning, all the others have removed from the county or been gathered to their fathers. Prior to 1866 coun- seling and surgery were done almost entirely by outside physi- cians, of whom old Dr. Lemmon was the principal. Now the greater portion of the surgery is done by our own talent, which equals any in the state, and Saginaw County can not be excelled by another county in Michigan, in means for caring for the sick. These physicians have stood foremost in the educational work of the public schools, always having a representative on the Board. They have been public spirited, taking special interest in the business men's council and being members of the Board of Trade.
Saginaw County has furnished presidents three different times for the State Medical Society, they being Dr. Jerome twice and Dr. Bliss once. They have maintained a County Medical Society the greater portion of the time since 1866. The present one, which is in a healthy condition, was organ- ized October 17, 1893, when a meeting was held in response to a call issued by Drs. J. L. McLaren, S. C. Ostrom and George C. Schemm. There were about ten physicians and surgeons present. The first permanent organization was effected by the election of Dr. C. H. Sample, president, Dr. J. L. McLaren, vice president, Dr. George C. Schemm, secretary, and Dr. B. B. Rowe, treasurer.
The objects of the society, as set forth in the constitution, are the professional and social advancement of the members, and the discussion of matters of interest to the profession. Regular physicians and surgeons of Saginaw County are eligible for membership. The society holds semi-monthly meetings, and its membership has grown continually until now it numbers 40. Within the last year an arrangement has been made by which the papers read before the meetings and the discussions are published in the Physician and Surgeon, the recognized medical journal of the state, which is published at Ann Arbor.
The present officers of the society are Dr. J. L. McLaren, president, Dr. E. W. Davis, vice president, Dr. S. C. J. Ostrom, secretay, Dr. E. E. Curtis, treasurer. The society is fulfilling the objects for which it was formed to a larger degree to-day than ever before, and bids fair to remain one of the permanent societies of the county.
But few members of the medical profession have succeed- ed in making more than a comfortable competency from their professional work, yet some few have accumulated con- siderable wealth by engaging in other pursuits, while others have lost what little they had accumulated, by their departure from their legitimate practice.
The profession can well be proud of its record, as they have never had but one suit succeed against them for mal- practice and that was a small judgement of a few hundred dollars against Dr. Door Vincent. of. Chesaning. Another suit was brought against Drs. Bliss and Davis, which, after a lengthy legal contest, resulted in a verdict of no cause for action.
Saginaw has just cause to be proud of her hospitals, which consist at the present time of three in number, the St. Mary's, the Saginaw Hospital and the Woman's Hospital.
THE ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL.
The St. Mary's Hospital was founded in 1874 by the Sis- ters of Charity and is the oldest hospital in the city. Beginning with a small frame building with capacity for only a few pa- tients, they have grown until they have the finest hospital building in the State, a magnificent brick structure six stories high, located in one of the most desirable and beautiful parts of Saginaw, on south Jefferson Avenue, on an elevation in the midst of healthy surroundings, with capacity to care for a hundred patients at a time. On August 16th, 1874, St. Mary's Hospital was formally opened for the admission of patients. Year after year the number admitted has steadily increased. Close attention has been paid to the arrange- ments for heating and lighting and ventilating. The ventila- tion is so arranged that there is a steady current of fresh air into the rooms and wards to supply the place of the foul air which passes off through the ventilating shaft. The private apartments and wards are comfortably heated and handsomely furnished. The operating room contains the most modern equipments for aseptic work, and a full line of instruments for general and special operations. Application for admission must be made direct to the Sister in charge, either in person, by friend, or by letter. No cases are refused admission except those of insanity or contagious diseases. Male and female
patients are admitted, and there is no distinction made on account of creed, nationality or color. Patients will be received and cared for until their discharge is directed by the attending physician. Patients are admitted to the general wards for $5.00 per week, this includes board, nursing and medical or surgical attention. The price of private rooms ranges from $8.00 to $20.00 per week, according to the loca- tion and size of the room.
A competent and skillful corps of attendants are employed to see that wants of the patients are fully satisfied. Strangers coming to the city are invited to visit the hospital and inspect its equipments. Any patient shall be free in the choice of a clergyman.
HOSPITAL TICKET.
Hospital tickets can only be purchased by those in good health, on application at the hospital or from authorized agents. FORM OF CERTIFICATE.
Bring this ticket with you. Saginaw, E. S., Mich., 189
CERTIFICATE OF ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL of Saginaw, Mich.
This Certificate, which is not transferable, entitles the holder, Mr.
On the payment of Five Dollars ($5.00) during one year from date, in case of accident or sickness, to the free use of the wards of St. Mary's Hospital, during the time of his sick- ness (contagious diseases excepted.) including surgical and medical attendance, nursing and board, subject to the rules of the Hospital. In admission, no distinction is made regarding creed or country. This Certificate is sold upon the express condition : That the purchaser is now in good health and free from any disease that would subject him to Hospital Treatment. All the Certificates will be stamped with the seal of St Mary's Hospital. None admitted while under the influence of liquor, nor those injured while in that condition. Patients violating the Rules of the Hospital are subject to discharge.
The Hospital Staff consists of eight of the most prominent Surgeons and Physicians of the Saginaws, some of whom will always be found in attendance.
Agent.
THE SAGINAW HOSPITAL.
The only hospital on the West Side is a monument to the benevolence of the people who have given richly of their means for its support and maintenance.
The history of this institution is an inspiration, the work it is doing a benefaction, its future full of promise. A noble woman, who, surrounded by luxury herself, failed not to remember the less fortunate, and suggested that the woman- hood of Saginaw unite to provide a hospital. In the spring of 1886 a meeting was held in the Michigan Ave. Baptist Church to consider the matter. A temporary organization was formed, articles of association prepared, and on May 4th, 1887, the Saginaw Hospital was incorporated under the state law. The articles provided that the affairs of the association should be managed by a board of twenty-four directors.
Then the real work began. Subscriptions for a hospital building were solicited. The council of the old City of Sagi- naw donated the site where the hospital is located. A build- ing committee was appointed, and in June, 1889, the hospital was formally opened. The original cost of the building was $11,000. A large additional sum was required for. furnish- ing; not only must the wards and private rooms for patients be furnished, but a home must be made for the nurses. Then, too, the operating room must be furnished with modern appliances. All this took money and the generous people of Saginaw provided it. Since the organization of the hospital,
female
$37 52
Value of school property. " graded school property
$823,499
expenditures ...
Primary school fund.
$41,192.89 I80
Children attending school ..
17,044
44 graded schools.
11,400
Frame
136
Teachers in graded schools
237
No. of school districts ..
156
Average monthly salary male teachers
$66 12
RES. OF JOSEPH FORDNEY, 1423 GRATIOT STREET,
RES. OF A. J. FRENCH, THOMAS TOWNSHIP.
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GEO. DEINDORFER, INTERIOR VIEW OF REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE OFFICE OF HENRY SCHMIDT, GEO. DEINDORFER AND EMIL SCHOENEBERG, COR, COURT AND HAMILTON STREETS.
INTERIOR VIEW OF WM. STOLZ'S JEWELRY STORE, 404 GENESEE AVENUE.
INTERIOR VIEWS OF WM. H. LAVIGNE'S TURKISH BATH ROOMS, UNDER POST OFFICE, SAGINAW, E. S.
CROWLEY HOUSE, COR. HAMILTON AND AMES STREETS. DAVID CROWLEY, PROPRIETOR.
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CITY GROUP.
I. E. A. Robertson, of Porteous, Mit- 7. Chas. F. Marskey, Insurance Agent. 15.
chell & Co.
2. V. Kindler, Dealer in Sporting Goods.
3. John F. Cosendai, Proprietor French Steam Dye House.
H. J. P. Graebner, Grocer.
5. James McCrea, Proprietor of Pacific
Hotel.
6. F. C. Busch, Book Binder.
14. Herman Taub, Practical Tinsmith, 1153 Genesee Ave.
W. C. Mueller, Contractorand Builder.
9. E. J. Ring, deceased. 8. Thos. Merrill, Capitalist. 16. Leo. Schueller, a natural born Musi- cian.
10. John Deibel, Cigar Manufacturer. 17. Wm. Newman, Grocer.
II. Arthur S. Light, of A. S. Light & Co., Plumbers.
12. James F. Adams, retired.
13. A. E. Tomlinson, Pharmacist.
19. J. H. Burnham, deceased, 20. J. O'Hare, Boot and Shoe Dealer.
21. F. W. Hollister, Architect.
22. N. N. Butts, Proprietor Banner Hand Laundry, 413 Adams St.
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H. S. Siebel, Jeweler.
24. Daniel J. Campau, a Detroit Capitalist.
25. L. Cornwell, Proprietor of Saginaw Beef Co.
26. W. C. Cornwell, Manager of Saginaw Beef Co.
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18. David Crowley, Proprietor of Crow- ley House.
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REPRESENTATIVE MINISTERS OF SAGINAW COUNTY.
I. Rev. Wm. Dawe, D. D., Presiding Elder of Saginaw District M. E. Church.
2. Rev. G. W. Jennings, Pastor of Jefferson Ave. M. E. Church.
3. Rev. H. E. Wolf, Pastor of Madison Ave. M. E. Church.
4. Rev. Robert Pattinson, Pastor of Asbury M. E. Church.
5. Rev. Charles D. Ellis; Pastor of Emanuel Presbyterian Church.
6. Rev. B. Hunter, of Taymouth.
7. Rev. T. F. Reitz, Pastor of St. Jacob's Ger. Lutheran Church.
8. Rev. E. Heinecke, Pastor Lutheran Church at Kulmbach.
9. Rev. Conrad Volz, Honorary Pastor of St. John's Evang. Luth. Church.
IO. Rev. Friedrich Volz, Pastor of St. John's Evang. Luth. Church.
II. Rev. F. Huber, Pastor of St. Paul's German Luth. Church.
12. Wm. F. Vogel, Pastor Evangelical Associa- tion of North America.
13. Rev. C. H. Maxson, Pastor Second Methodist Protestant Church. .
14. Rev. R. T. Lynd, Presbyterian Minister of Saginaw Township.
15. Rev. G. W. Carson, of Hemlock.
16. . Rev. R. Van der Hayden, Pastor of St. An- drew's Church.
17. Rev. Joseph Reis, Paster of Church of the Sacred Heart.
18. Rev. N. N. Poulin, Pastor of Church of the Holy Family.
19. Rev. A. Weissteiner, of Layton Corners,
20. Rev. R. W. Brown, of Merrill.
21. Rev. Thomas Lean, of Birch Run.
22. Rev. B. Roberts, Pastor of African M. E. Church.
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its maintenance has been contributed to by the endowment of five free beds. The sum required is $3,000 for each. By this means five charity patients are constantly provided for at the hospital. To-day there is no better equipped hospital in the state. With an excellent staff of physicians, a well trained corps of nurses, all modern appliances in surgery and medi- cine, hundreds of patients from all over the state have entered its doors to be cured, and go forth to tell the good news of their recovery to others, and sing the praises of this institu- t'on. One can have a private room at the hospital, constant nursing and all his medicines, at a less expense than they can ·be offered at home. For those whose circumstances make it necessary to incur less expense, and for those who do not care for private rooms, the general wards are open at the. moderate charge of $5.00 per week, for which medical atten- tion, nursing and medicines are furnished. Last year, seeing the urgent need of an annex for contagious diseases, the Christian Endeavorers of the city were appealed to, and in a very short time the building was up, furnished and occupied, which showed there was no mistake made in carrying out the project. This institution, the Saginaw Hospital, has grown rapidly ever since its inception, until today it is on a sure financial basis, backed up by a strong board of managers, and staff of physicians, and is an honor to the City of Saginaw and the State of Michigan.
THE WOMAN'S HOSPITAL.
In the autumn of 1888 a handful of noble women took the initiative steps towards founding the worthy institution, known as the Woman's Hospital, which to-day graces the City of Saginaw as a monument to the wisdom, foresight and ability of a few who, firm in their conviction of right and duty, have pressed forward, through evil and good report, to the high goal of their ambition, and have sought to firmly estab- lish an institution which should be devoted to the amelioration of the sufferings of those who, like the poor, are always with us. In the summer of 1888 several ladies, who felt that it was time for Saginaw to have a working woman's home and hospital, began to work for this needful and noble charity. Their efforts were successfull, and the first year of its exis- tence forty patients were cared for. The old house on Janes street became too small and the association of ladies began making plans for a larger building, and when such women as Mrs. Dr. Freeman set out to make a project go, it goes, so when on the roth of October, 1890, a new hospital was opened, no one was surprised. The building is a large three story brick, with a slate roof, neatly furnished and having all the modern appliances. This institution is more than an ordinary hospital for the sick, unfortunate girls who have been driven from home, society, and even work, find here a helping hand and timely shelter where they may be cared for at the expense of charity, and their babes cared for, after being placed into good christian homes and adopted as one of the family. These unfortunates not only come from all over the state, but sometimes from across the continent, and never has a deaf ear been turned to their pleadings for admission.
The first year's report shows that the physicians made two hundred calls, forty patients were treated, and out of the forty only one death. $932.38 was expended for the work during the first year. Since that time it has grown in work,
influence and popularity, and Saginaw should not only be proud of this institution, but also of the woman out of whose brain the whole thing eminated, and through whose energies the dream became a stern reality, Mrs. Dr. E. J. Freeman.
THE BLISS HOSPITAL.
Early in 1889 Dr. L. W. Bliss and a number of associates organized a hospital association and established a hospital known as Bliss Hospital, on Brockway street on the Birney farm. Later the same year the commodious residence pro- perty, formerly owned by the late Newell Barnard and at that time' owned by his son Arthur Barnard, occupying a quarter of a block at the corner of Hamilton and Throop streets, was purchased and fitted up as a hospital.
The building is very commodious and well adapted to hospital purposes and the handsome ground added to its desirability.
In October, 1890, the internal management was placed under the control of deaconesses of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Under this management the success of the hospital seemed assured and in September, 1891, Dr. Bliss, in whom the title of the property was, carried out a long cherished idea of attempting to establish a permanent hospital which should be a monument to his deceased wife, whose latest and most energetic charitable work was done in connection with estab- lishing a hospital where indigent persons and those of small means would have the advantage when sick or injured, afforded only by the well equipped, intelligently managed, modern hospital.
To this end an offer was made to the Detroit M. E. con- ference of the Bliss Hospital property, including real estate and hospital equipment of 25 beds, a fully supplied dispen- sary, an operating room equipped with instruments and apparatus, and all that goes to make up a modern hospital.
The gift was made in memory of Mrs. Bliss, the only con- dition being that the institution should be maintained as a hos- pital and known as the Bliss Hospital and Deaconess Home of the Detroit M. E. conference. The property represented a value of $15,000 and an established work and reputation which promised to make the enterprise a success. The donation was accepted by the conference, and boards and committees were appointed to carry out, the idea of making the Bliss Hospital and Deaconess Home an important feature in the benevolent and progressive work of this great church in Michigan.
A training school for nurses was established, but with all its bright prospects, the institution succumbed to the general financial depression, which paralyzed business and charity alike, and in March, 1895, Bliss Hospital closed its doors and in due time the property reverted to its former owner.
During the time the hospital was open it made an enviable record. The staff, chosen from among the best medical men of Saginaw, gave the hospital a reputation in the medical profession. The order of deaconesses of the M. E. Church, and the recognized ability as nurses and standing as christian women of its members, commended the hospital to the chari- table and philanthropic. Business depression alone thwarted the beneficent purpose and made Bliss Hospital an institution of the past rather than the present.
The following list gives the names of the practicing phy- sicians now in Saginaw County as recorded at the Court House.
R-is for Regular,
H-is for Homeopath.
E- is for Eclectic.
Henry M. Leach, R
Jonas H. Vaugh, R
James Mathews, R Frank Saylor, R
Michael Sweney, R Wealthy Dibble, R
J. N. Kemp, R George C. Schemm, R.
J. B. Montique, H O. M. Belfrey, R
Stephen G. Olmstead, R
G. H. McLean, R
G. C. Schick, R Sheldon Rhinehardt, E
L. B. Stewart, R
W. E. Connery, R
W. F. Morse, R W. H. Graham, R
W. B. Cubbage, R Titus Duncan, R
W. C. Freeman, R
H. C. Anderson, E
E. E. Curtis, E
W. Wilson, E
L. A. Melzie, H
T. Norwood Jeffery, R
Geo. P. Soyer, R
W. W. Cobb, R
B. H. Beckwith, R Geo. W. Purt, R
C. W. Taylor Goodman, R
J. W. Carpenter, H
Thos. McEwen, R
J. C. Drake, R
Burt B. Rowe, R
J. M. Campbell, R
M. H. Snyder, R Louisa E. Saunders, R
Hugh M. Cooper, R
S. I. Small, R
Martin Schick, R
James A. Munger, H
Emil Herig, R
J. N. Eldrid, R
J. J. Lyons, R
T. T. Hubbard, R
F. B. Florentine, R
J. S. Rouse, R
J. L. E. Morgan, R
W. L. Dickinson, R
Eugene Hilleyer, R
J. L. McLaren, R
James W. McMeekin, R
J. T. Ruckel, H D. B. Cornell, R
Frank A. Beckwith, H
Lyman W. Bliss, R Eugene W. Davis, R G. H. Fuerbringer, R Theodor Krause, R Harriet V. Bells Brooks, R
James H. Hudson, R A. S. G. Bailey, R J. S. Conroy, R Joseph Reich, H
E. R. Knapp, H J. C. McCormick, R
D. H. Cline, R
F. W. Edelmann, R
Thos. M. Williamson, R
Chas. W. Ellis, R
Emos C. Kinnsman, H
H. G. Wilson, R
Carl Kanzler, R
John O. Hadley, H
D. M. Nottingham, H
Jacob S. Shoemaker, R
G. W. Stewart, H
C. M. Bradt, H
CHURCHES OF SAGINAW COUNTY.
By CHARLES D. ELLIS.
Saginaw County is abundantly supplied with church pri- vileges. No less than fifteen denominations of religious workers are engaged in their efforts, and at least one hundred separate organizations are ministering to the uplifting of the people of the county. Not only is the city furnished with abundant religious privileges, but in all our thriving com- munities, churches and sabbath schools are within reach of all. The limits of this paper forbid such extended account of all the church organizations as we would like to give, but an effort has been made to notice at some length, the earlier and
more important churches of each denomination, and refer to all the churches as fully as the limit of the paper will allow ..
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
We will notice the work of this denomination first, be- cause it was the first to do organized work in the county. The First Presbyterian Church of Saginaw, was the pioneer church of Saginaw Valley. This church was organized March Ist, 1838, by Rev. Hiram L. Miller, who was its first pastor and who presided over the church for several years.
During Mr. Miller's pastorate of this church, the region about had but a small population. Ministers were few and Priest Miller, as he was affectionately called, was a religious guide and helper to many not of his own denomination. Priest Miller married the young people, baptized the children of those who sometimes came great distances to find a minis- ter. His influence was very marked over those who were laying the foundations of the present splendid prosperity of Saginaw Valley. Mr. Miller retained his connection with the church as one of its most honored officers, till the day of his
J. M. Wilson, R
C. M. Alden, R
E. Frenz, R
C. F. Luellemann, R
S. C. J. Ostrom, R
Morris L. C. Kitchen, R.
Samuel Kitchen, R W. J. O'Riely, R
Martin L. Slack, H
Samuel E. Campbell, R
H. M. Marsh, H Dan'l W. Mudge, H Joseph H. Cowell, H F. W. Freeman, R
Louisa J. Haywood, H W. H. McEwen, R. Michael D. Ryan, R Warren Joseph O'Hare, R
C. H. Sample, R
B. Hesse, R
Fletcher S. Smith, R
Harvey Williams, R
O. P. Barber, R
Edwin Elliot, R
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death. He was called home May 16th, 1896, having reached and passed his ninety second year. The house of worship of this congregation, is located at the corner of Court and Har- rison streets, Saginaw, W. S. It is a fine brick structure with all modern belongings and is probably worth about $40,000. . Its fine parsonage adjoins it on the west. This congregation uses about five thousand dollars a year for its running expenses, and during the past eight years its contri- bution to benevolent objects, outside its own congregation, has averaged about eight thousand dollars a year.
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