Rnnk .K 5H ^ HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OP KENT COUNTY. 64 O ^^ > o 02 g l-H o W o p w '-'i-i ^<^ r-k ^i/i *-^ o c« o • y^ .a Q <^ C OOP HH.O . o^^ * O ^ B ra^ ^ P ^5 O CD c-f p CD mMS C/3 ■ fg M « IJ^ P o P CD *^ O^ B ^ l::^ CD ^p.CD CD HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. COLE & BRO., iX^^gSi The oldest and most reliable ^[pBOOT i SHOE HOUSE «^^S?^ In tHo City. The Best of Custom-Made Work constantly on hand. No. 20 Canal St., GRAND RAPIDS, - - MICHIGAN. L. A. MERRILL'S Gem Picture Gallery, Me, IS Caaal M., tTust South of Lyon Street. Call and let the Piefares do the pufflng. GET THE BEST m%m% ©iMif fill H. LEONARD & SON, Agents, No. 13 Monroe Street, GRAND RAPIDS, - - MICHIGAN. fcSee A. Grady & Smith, carpenters 277 Hull L. A., coiilcctionary 245 llall Francillo, housebuilder 213 Harrison Wm., manufacturer of lumber wagons 143 Hatch & Seymour, fine art emporium between 13() and 137 Heath Fred, photographer 259 HerknerJ. C, jeweler 227 Herrman Louis, manufacturer of baskets and chairs 203 Holdeii, Bates & Co., insurance agents 221 Holmes E. S., dentist 269 Hopkins D. S., architect 239 Horton 0. W., photographer, betwren 136 and 137 Houseman & May, clothing 3 Hovey Wm., superintendent and agent of Gr. R. Plaster Co 159 Humphrey R. J., dentist 267 Hunt & Hoyt, physicians and surgeons between 136 and 137 Husted N. P., proprietor Gr. River Nurseries (Lowell) 177 Lines Wm. P., insurance and real estate agent 203 Ives C. L., livery 269 Johnson W. B., furniture, Lowell 183 Kendall E. M., clothing 183 Kennedy J. M., livery 211 Ketcham S. G., confectionery 221 Ketchum M. D., hotel between 136 and 137 Kingsbury S. O., insurance and real estate agent 155 Kopf John & Co., manufacturer of chairs, Lowell 177 Kreckel & Schroder, clothing 319 Kruger C. J., & Co., manufacturers of harness, etc 175 Kusterer P., groceries, &c 237 Lankester and Sister, milliners 309 Lapham Smith, proprietor of the American House 167 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OP KENT COUNTY. 11 Latourette D. L., banker 175 Leonard H. & Son, crockery dealers 4&151 Loettgert F., variety store 16 Long A. B. & Sons, lumber 311 Loomis & Brown, boots and shoes 169 Manufacturing Company, G. R 219 McConnell, Laoey & Co., manufacturers of Snow's Catarrh Remedy 317 McKay & Son, old books between 136 and 137 McEae Miss C, cloak and dress-making 309 Merrill L. A., photographer 4 Merrill R. S., portrait painter 259 Miller E. T., attorney between 136 and 137 Mitchell A. J., music store 315 Morgan H. & Son, insurance and real estate between 136 and 137 Naegele J., proprietor Michigan House 311 Nelson, Matter & Co., manufacturers ot furniture 147 Newborg D. L., dry goods 313 Nichols & Naysiwitl), manufacturers of doors, sash, &c 237 Osterle F. & Co., manufacturers of carriages, &c 269 Organ Company, Empire • 171 Owen Geo. F., sewing machines 245 Parks S. D., jeweler 147 Patterson James, Valley City Paint Shop 311 Peck H. B., manufacturer of Catarrh Specific 46 Perry Bros., hats, caps, &c 153 Plank James, bee-keeper. Section 8 Cannon 181 Potter Charles J., attorney 311 Powers W. H. & E. K, manufactuaers of doors, sash, etc 2.51 Putnam Alfred, Justice of the Peace betwsen 136 and 137 Pntnam Bros., & Co., confectioners 229 Quintus J., insurance agent 18 Ramsey J. M. and H. C between 136 and 137 Reid & Smith, wall paper, &c 173 Ridell & Co., painters 263 Ringelberg H., groceries, &c 197 Rindge L. J. &Co., boots & shoes 161 Ritter E. P. , boot and shoemaker , between 136 and 137 Robinson, Chapin & Co., grocers (Lowell) 177 Robinson, Solomon & Co., manufacturers of lumber, &c 275 Rose A. J., groceries 235 Rose C. H., dentist on map. Rusche John A., shoemaker 313 Schenckelberg C, groceries 219 Scheufler F. & Son., hardware 277 Seeley J. M. & Co., perfumers (Detroit; 167 Seymour 0 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. home. The round of duties consumes each day but the Sabbath, which is to them indeed a day of holy rest. We would not wish to be understood to intimate that there are no enjoyments connected with such a life, for downright satisfaction is always the result of manly toil. Situated, as the pioneer is, in an unbroken forest, with every stroke of the ax, and with every eflfort made toward improvement, he seems to be hew- ing out a little world of his own. Every acre added to the cleared space adds more than its proportionate amount of pleasure to the soul of the laborer. He looks forward to the time when his broad acres shall be seen clothed with the rich yellow grain of a plenteous harvest. He walks by faith and not by sight. The " sweet bye and bye " is anticipated, and that is what incites him to labor and to endure. Then again much pleasure is found in the little visits which they arc occasion- ally favored with. That peculiar community of feeling which is the characterisuc of persons in depressed circumstances, is enjoyed by pioneers, and early settlers, in an unusual degree. There is a mutual dependence of one upon another, felt by everybody : and this never fails to beget a spirit ot iiiendship between them. ORGANIZATION. Alpine Avas united with the township of Walker, until the year 18-47. Its first' independent townshi}) meeting was held at the School House in the southeast corner of the township, on the 5th day of April, 1847; which resulted in the election of the following named persons as officers : Supervisor, Edward Wheeler ; Clerk, C. D. Shenich; Treasurer, Casper Cordes ; Justices, Wm. H. Withey, John Coffee, John Colton, and John Tuxbury. The next annual meeting was held at the house of Edward Wheeler, near the center of the township. Soon after this a small log School House was erected on the corner of Mr. Wheeler's farm, one-half mile east of the center, and was used as a place of holding township meetings until about the year 1860, when a nice, frame, Town Hall building was erected on the northeast corner of section twenty-one. THE PRESENT OFFICERS of Alpine are Supervisor, Isaac Haynes; Clerk, Hanson Rogers; Treasurer, Charles Dole; Justices, John Coffee, Warren Bailey, Charles Waterman, and Hollis R. Hills. GENERAL DESCRIPTION. Alpine — which is said to have derived its name from the supposition of many of the early settlers, who were near the streams, and in the eastern part of the township, that it was chiefly timbered with pine — is very different from what its name would indicate to a stranger. There was, originally, considerable pine along the larger streams, and in the northeasterly corner of the township. At one time, seven saw mills were situated on Mill Creek, and were doing a brisk busi- ness; but now there is hardly enough imie lett to sustain three. The source of Mill Creek is Cranberry Lake, which is situated on the line be- tween Kent and Ottawa counties, extending into section six of Alpine. From there to Pickerel Lake on section ten Mill Creek is but a small rivulet. We mention this as the main stream : however there is another Inanch about the HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Si same size, which conies in from Sparta, and unites with the former near the north line of section nine. From Pickerel Lake to its mouth it is fed by several small streams, one of which comes from Downer Lake on the southeast quarter of sec- tion ten. The main stream passes about one and one-half miles north of the center of the township:), thence southeasterly until it unites with Grand Kiver in the southwest corner of Plain field. For a distance of five or six miles from its mouth, the water power is sufhciently good for manufacturing purposes. Along this stream is a series of small swamps, extending nearly the whole width of the township from east to west, and bordered on eitlier side by clay bluffs, rising in some places to a height of si.xty or seventy feet. North of this, and extending into Sparta, is a ridge of high, rolling, timbered land, which is as good as can be found in the county, for farming purposes, fruit growing, etc. On the south is a similar ridge, whicli divides Mill Creek on one side from Indian and Sand Creeks on the other. One branch of Indian Creek rises near the center of the township, and the other in the western part. These branches unite in the north part of section twenty- eight; thence the stream flows south into Walker, crossing the south line of Alpine near the center. One branch of Sand Creek rises in the Western part of Alpine, and flows south into Walker, and thence west into Ottawa county. Another branch of the same stream has source in a small lake covering about ten acres, situated on the line between sections twenty-eight and twenty-nine. Minnie or New Boston Lake is situated on the east line of section twelve, and extends east into Plainfield. The lake and surrounding swamp cover about forty acres. A number of years ago a saw mill was erected on the north side of this lake, and an effort was made to build up a burgh, which was christened New Boston ; but like many other enterprises of a like nature it never went much beyond the paper plat. THE SOIL of the beach and maple timbered portions of Alpine — which comprise about two- thirds of the township — is generally clay or loam. Indeed Alpine is a township of good land, well adapted to the production of both grain and fruit. The good looking orchards, and the loads of nice apples, peaches, plums, pears, etc., as well as the excellent yields of wheat and other grain, speak for themselves. The soil of the pine timbered portions is sandy, but it grows fair crops when well culti- vated and improved. Among the largest and best farms in the township, are those of Solomon Wright, A. Downer, Mrs. James Snowden, Judson Buck, L. N. Dennison, David Herrick, Richmond Gooding, and Eberhard Cordes, each of which comprises two hundred acres or more. MILLS AND MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENTS. Colton's Saw Mill, built in the year 1845 by Colton and Phillips, situated on the south side of section thirteen, is now owned and operated by Gideon Colton. This mill is capable of cutting nearly a million feet of lumber per year ; but on account of the scarcity of pme does a comparatively small business. The Saw Mill situated on the northeast corner of section twenty-five, commonly 32 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COCNTY. called Withey's Mill, is manufacturing large quantities of shingles and some lum- l)er. It is owned and operated by Aaron Loland. Stonehouse's Steam Saw Mill, situated on tlie northeast corner of section twen- ty-five, was erected by John Stonehouse in tlie year 1868, on the site of an old water power mill owned by him, and which was destroyed by fire in the year 1867. The new mill is turning out large quantities of shingles, also some lumber and lath. Ellis & Brown's Grist 3Iill, situated on section thirteen, on Mill Creek, is doing a good custom business. The Wolverine Pump Works, S. N. Edie, Proprietor, are situated on section thirty-six, one-half mile northwesterly of Mill Creek Post-otfice. This establish- ment was erected in the year 1868. It is located on a small branch of Mill Creek, whose waters give it motive power. The shop is furnislied with facilities for manu- facturing five thousand pumps per annum. Orrin Gee owns and operates a small Brick Yard on the south side of section thirty-one. There is a water power Cider Mill situated on Mill Creek, owned and operated by Gideon Colton, which is wo rthy of notice. The mill is so built on the bluff at the side of the stream, that the ajjijles can be unloaded from the wagon into the hop- per at the top, where they are ground, below which they are pressed, then bar- reled and loaded into wagons at the foot of the bluff without necessitating the lifting of a pound. SCHOOL HOUSES. District No. 1 is in the center of the township. Its first School House was built on the farm of Edward Wheeler, on the north side of section twenty-two. The present School Building was erected in the year 1861, and is a substantial frame structure. It stands on the south side of section fifteen, one-half mile east of the Town Hall. District No. 3 has an old wooden building, commonly known as the Coon School House. District No. 3 (fractional with Wright,) has a nice, brick building situate on the north side of section thirty. It was erected in 1868 at an expense of $1,000. District No. 4 (fractional with Sparta,) has a small frame house, known as Rouse School House, situated on the north line of section three. District No. 6 (fractional with Sparta), has a school house in the northeast corner of section five. It was erected in the year 1864, at a cost of about |1200. The school house in District No. 7 (fractional with Plainfiekl), known as the Colton school house, situated on the south side of section thirteen, is a neat frame structure. It was erected in the year 1809, at an expense of $950. District No. 8 has a small, frame house, known as the Pearsall school house, which was erected in 1851, on the northwest corner of section twenty-eight. District No. 9 (fractional with Plainfiekl), has a very old building, known as the Withey school house, situated on the northeast corner of section thirty-six. District No. 10 (fractional with Wright), has a small frame house, known as the Boyd school house, standing on the southwest corner of section eight. It was erected in the year 1856. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 33 District No. 11 has a small, wooden building, which was erected in the year 1855, and used until the year 1869, when the Roman Catholics of the district, with the aid of those of surrounding districts, erected a building of their own at at a cost of $1500, in which they now have a German-English school. The de- serted building is situated on the south side of section twenty six, and the new one at tlie center. District No. 13 (fractional with Walker), has a nice frame building, known as the Johnson school house. It was erected in the year 1859, and stands on the south side of section thirty-four. District No. 14 (fractional with Sparta), has a small, frame building, which was erected in the year 1852, and is known as the Englishville school house. It is located on the north side of section one. District No. 15 (fractional with Walker), has a small, frame building, known as the Monroe school house. CHURCHES. The Alpine and Walker Baf)tist Church is a good frame building, 36x56 feet in size. It was erected in the year 1859 on the south side oi section thirty-three, at a cost of probably $2000. The Roman Catholic Church, situated on the north side of section thirty-four, was erected in the year 1849, at a cost of about $1500. It is a frame structure 26x46 feet in size. HOTELS. The Alpine House, which was erected in the year 1867 by M. Crill, is a large, commodious, frame building, situated on the south side of section thirteen on the Sparta Center road. This is located in the midst of a little cluster of houses, sometimes called Coltonville. They have a postofBce known as Alpine, also two or three shops, and not far distant on the same section, are the grist and saw mills heretofore described. The " Brick Inn," erected by Joseph Bettes, in the year 1862, on the site of the old " Log Inn," is now owned and kept by Wash^ ington Heath. It is located in the south part of section thirty, on the Newaygo State road. BOWNE. Bowne is the southeastern township of Kent County. It is bounded on the north by Lowell, on the east by Campbell, Ionia county, on the south by Irving, Barry county, and west by Caledonia. The surface of the township is rolling in the south part, the western part is mostly timbered openings, while the eastern part is beech and maple land, and is rather level. It is all rich and excellent soil, and well adapted to all kinds of agricultural pursuits. And, although compara- tively new, is fast being developed into fine farms. It is watered by the Cold- water, or Little Thornapple, which enters the township on its eastern boundary on section thirty-six, and flows in a westerly direction through the township, leaving its western boundary on section thirty-one. This is a very rapid stream and would afford five or six mill sites within the limits of this township, only two ol which are improved. One on section twenty-nina, occupied by Patter- 5 34 HISTOEY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. son's saw mill, and one on section thirty-six, occupied by Richardson's saw mill. In the western part of the township is a small stream flowing from the north, called Harris Creek, on which Hon. A. D. Thomas has a grist mill with two run of stone, driven by an overshot wheel with a foil of thirty feet. In the eastern part of the township is another small stream called Duck Creek, which affords in the northeast corner of the township water power for a saw mill, owned l)y Jaspar Kuykcndall. In 1836, ^Ir. Jonathan Thomas, of Ovid, New York, entered a large tract of land in the southwestern portion of this township, and, in 1837 came on to im- prove it, In-inging vnth him Mr. Frederick Thomson and family, who still reside in Bowne, Mr. Israel Graves and family, and Mr. William Wooley and family. They came by water to Toledo, and thence to their destination Avith ox teams, making the trip from Toledo in about two weeks. Tliey proceeded to build houses and clear up the farm now owned by A. D. Thomas. The first house they built, and the first within the town, is still standing, ar^^l is preserved by Mr. A. 1). Thomas as a relic of the past and as a contrast with the present. It is of logs, about twelve by fourteen feet square, without any chamber, and with only one door and one window and a " shake " roof. Near this Mr. Thomas built two other houses and a small log building for an office for himself. ^Mr. Thomas was taken sick soon after he arrived, and was sick most of the time until the ne.xt winter, when his son-in-law Mr. John Harris came, and they fixed a bed in a sleigh and he started for his home in New York. They made the whole distance with a sleigh, dragging through northern Ohio in the slush and mud. During the first summer, when they got out of provisions, Mr. Thomas, although quite ill' at the time, had his bed fixed in a wagon, and taking his whip started his ox team for Kalamazoo. He was obliged to go a few miles beyond there and buy wheat, bring it back to Kalamazoo and have it ground. Mrs. Thomson says there were a great many Indians on the Coldwater when they moved there. They found them good neighbors when they were sober, but when they could get " fire water" they were quarrelsome, and occasioned trouble at times. One came to their house one day Avhen Mr. Thomson was away from home, and sat down in the rocking chair before the fire and rocked himself over into the fire-place, she pulled him out of the fire and he became enraged and attempted to stab her. But when she picked up an axe, and told him she would kill him if he did not leave, he beat a retreat. Another time, a lot of Indians came up on their ponies, when the men were gone, and ordered Mrs. Wooley to get them something to eat. She ran to her door and called to Mrs. Thomson, who went over, she says, as brave as could be, and talked to them. The old chief ordered her to go back to her wigwam and get him something to eat. She obeyed, trembling with fear all the time, and got the best dinner she could under the circumstances, setting her table with the nicest spread and dishes she had. The chief ate his meal alone at her house and seemed much pleased, told her she was a " brave squaw," and that they would not harm them then, but after a certain numl^er of moons they were going to kill all of the whites in the country. The other families that came with them soon became discouraged and went back, and they were left alone, seven miles at first, from any white neighbors. One time Mrs. Thomson HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. S5 remained alone eight clays. Mr. Thomson went to Kalamazoo to mill, and while there his oxen strayed away, and before he could find them and get home, eight days passed by. She remained at home until nearly noon the last day, when the suspense became so great she could not bear it any longer, and she started, on foot, for the nearest neighbor's, "Leonard's," seven miles distant. After proceed- ing about half way she met a white man. He was very much surprised at meet- ing a woman under such circumstances, and inquired of her where she was going. She told him, and inquired if he had seen or heard of her husband. He told her of his losing his cattle, and that he was on the road and would be along before night, and as it was vei'y warm advised her to either go back or wait until her husband came along, and when she told him " No," she would never stop until she had seen her husband, he said that he was a bachelor, but if he could find a woman who would endure as much and as bravely for him he should certainly marry. They used to see many wolves and bears, but never felt much fear of them. For some years they went to " Scale's Prairie" to meeting, and afterward, when there got to be population enough so that preachers used to come among them, Mrs. Thomson says she used frequently to entertain three or four at a time in their little log shanty, twelve by fourteen feet square. In the s])ring of 1838 Messrs. Malcolm and John McNaughton commenced " breaking " on section twenty. They broke up forty acres that year and put it into wheat. In the fall of 1838 Messrs. Roswell Tyler, Norman Foster and J. G. Beach settled at the centre of Bowne. They came from Detroit with teams, Tla Gull Prairie, and were about ten days on the road. Mr. Tyler and another man came through from Jackson on foot, following what wus called the Clinton Trail. At this time there were no settlements nearer on the norPKstiiau Ada and Lowell. Among the other early settlers whose names we have been abTe""1W"f5ei;j we find James If. Truax, Jared Miller, William Stewart, Daniel C. McVean, Abraham Lowe, and Messrs White and Cobb, who settled at diilerent times ranging from 1840 to 1845. SCHOOL HOUSES. There are eight school houses in Bowne, all frame buildings, situated on sections 29, 28, 24, 12, 7, 4, 22 and 20. Bowne is well supplied with POSTOFPICES. Containing three, viz : Bowne, Alto, and Harris Creek. The Bowne postoffice, James C. Johnson, P. M., is located at Bowne Center. AUo postoffice is situated near the centre of section four, and kept by David M. Skidmore. Harris Creek postoffice, Wilbur S. March, P. M., is on the southwest part of section twenty- nine, near Thomas' Mills. LAKES. Foster Lake, on section 24, is a fine sheet of water about a quarter of a mile in length. On the northwest corner of section 23, near the residence of Stephen Johnson, is a small lake called Putnam Lake. A small lake near the centre of section 10, is known as Num1)er Ten Lake. Campbell Lake is a handsome lake, about half a mile in length, on section 10. In the north part of the townshiji are several large swamps, inteispc-ised with small lakes or ponds ; one range lying on sections 1, 2, 3, and 4, and one lying on sections 5 and 8. HIiTORT AND DIRICTORT OF KENT COUNTY. ORGANIZATION. The township of Bowne was organized in the year 1848, by the election of the following named gentlemen as the FIRST TOWNSHIP OFFICERS: Supervisor — Roswell C.Tyler; Clerk — Daniel C. McVean ; Treasurer — Justus G. Beach ; Justices of the Peace — Jared Miller, Norman Foster ; Assessors — Abijah Poole. John A. Campbell ; Commissioners of Highways — Loren B. Tyler, James H. Truax, Asa. R. Tyler. School Inspectors — Jared Miller, William Gib- son. Overseers of the Poor — Roswell F. Tyler, John Underwood. Constables — Salmon E. Piatt, Henry C. Foster. TOWNSHIP OFFICERS IN 1870. Supervisor — A])ner D. Thomas. Clerk — Abel Ford. Treasurer^James M. Nash. Justices of the Peace — Stephen Johnson, Benjamin J. Lee, Levi Stone, Henry D. Francisco. Commissioners of Highways — Loren B. Tyler, Henry D. Francisco, William H. Stone. Constable— Oliver A. Stone. BYRON. The township of Byron is situated in the extreme southwestern part of Kent county, with Wyoming on the north, Gaines on the east, Dorr, AUegau count}', on the south, and Jamestown, Ottawa county, on the west. The surface of it is rolling, being covered with gently rolling swells and small knolls, with the exception of a swamp which commences on section thirteen and extends in a southwesterly direction into Allegan county. Tliis swamp varies from eighty rods to one mile in breadth, and is mostly timbered with tamarack and cedar. The extreme southwestern part of the township is somewhat broken, })ut not enough so to injure its value for farming purposes. The soil varies from argillaceous to sandy ; but is what is generally known to farmers as either clayey or sandy loam. The surface of some of the creek bottoms is underlaid with marl or " bog lime," while the "big swamj) " is a bed of muck, in many jjlaces of several feet in thickness. On section twenty-one, on the tarm of S. S. Towner, is a small swamp timbered with tamarack, through which the track of the northern branch of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad passes, which has several times suak so as to engulf the road bed. This swamp is probably the site of a lake which has become covered with a coating of vegetable matter of suffi- cient thickness to support trees of from fifty to sixty feet in height. This township is composed of what is known as " timbered lands," comprising within its limits nearly every variety of trees known in this climate, viz . the Oak, Elm, Basswood, Whitewood, Sugar and Soft or White Maple, Blackwalnut, Butter- nut, Sycamore, Peppcrage, Beech, White and Black Ash, Hickory and Bitter Wal- nut, Pine, Cedar and Tamarack. And in some very favored localities a few Hack- berry trees are to be found. Of shrubs nearly all that flourish in this State are found, and in the rich hollows of the heavy timbered lands the Paw Paw flourishes to a considerable extent. Byron is quite well watered by Buck and Rush Creeks, and the springs and HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 37 numerous small streams that form these creeks. One branch of Buck Creek rises in the extreme southeastern corner of the township, flows a northwesterly direc- tion for some distance, and then north by east until it leaves the town on its northern limits at the center line of section one. Another branch rises in Dorr, Allegan county, and flows northeasterly through the " big swamp '' until it forms a junction with the main stream. About the center of section twenty-six is a small lake called " JVIud Lake." Rush Creek rises near the center of the township and flows in a northwesterly direction, leaving Byron very near its northwestern limits. Go back with me reader for a space of thirty-four years, to the summer of 1836. Byron was then an unbroken wilderness. The ruthless hand of the white man armed with that terribly destructive weapon, the axe, had never been laid on natures beautiful forest that crowned the hills and shaded the vales. As the God of nature created it so the grand old forest stood. But the axe, the Pioneer's great weapon, as honored as his rifle, was soon destined to be heard in its depths. During the summer of this year Mr. Nathan Boyntou located a f\\rm on section five, and selected a place to build a house on a little knoll near the banks of Rush Creek. Mr. Boynton returned to Grandville and was taken sick, but in August or September sent his brothers, Messrs. William and Jerry Boynton to build a house for him. All the guide they had was the section line. This they followed until they came to the line between the present townships of Bvron and Wyom- ing, where they, not knowing that there was a variation in the section lines of the diff'erent ranges of townships, lost the line and were sometime findino- the place Nathan had selected for his dwelling. Having found the sjjot they went at work to erect a house. Listen reader while we give you the description Mr. William Boynton gave us. It was built of small logs, such as they could carry and put up, the roof was of small basswood, split in two parts and gutters cut, with an ax, in the flat side. One tier of these was laid with the flat side up and the other with the flat side down, so that the outside edge of the upper tier fitted into the gutter of the lower. The floor and door of the house were made of plank, or as woodsmen usually call them " puncheons," split from basswood trees. The fire place was built of clay, which Mr. Boynton says he mixed by treadino- with his bare feet, and was built np with small twigs ; while the chimney was built of split sticks laid up in the same kind of mortar. This fireplace and chimney were used, and did good service for a goodly number of years. Such was the first house erected in the township of Byron. Messrs. Jerry and William Boynton soon located farms on sections nine and eight, respectively, and commenced improving their present homesteads, which by their skill and energy they have rendered both attractive and productive. In 1837 Mr. John Harmon settled on section nine. During the same year Mr. Har- mon Kellogg settled on section three, and Mr. James B. Jewell on section nine. We cannot find that any one settled in the township in 1838 except Mr. Ella Judson, who during tliis year settled on section eight. Mr. Judson says that when he built his log house he had to go a distance of four miles for men to help " raise" and only had eight men at that. In 1839 Mr. Larkin Ball settled on section twenty, at which time he was the only man south of the center of the 88 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. township. Soon after, Peter Goldin settled on the same section. Mr. William Boynton says that four of them cut the logs, carried them, and raised Mr. Goldin's house. This house was standing as late as 185!). During this year Mr. Eli Cros- sett settled on section seventeen ; also Mr. Amelek Taylor on the same section. Mr. Alden Coburn on section seven, and Mr. Benjamin Robinson on section six. During 1840 there was but one new settler in the town, Mr, William Olmstead, who settled on section eight. 1841 went by without any augmentation of the numbers of this sturdy band of jiioneers. In 1842 Samuel Hut^bel settled on sec- tion twenty-eight, Joseph Gallup on section thirty-two, and Henry A. Vannest on section five. Mr. William Boynton says that when they "raised" either Mr. Gallup's or Mr. Hubbel's house, he has forgotten which, they did not get it up the first day, and it was so far to go home that they stayed and camped out over night, and finished " raising " tlie next day. And all tliey had for supj)er and breakfast was roast potatoes. During the year 1843 Mr. Fox was the only man who settled in the "South Woods." Oliver Harris settled on section fourteen aljout this time, but we have not been able to fix the exact date. During 1844 Mr. Ezekiel Cook settled on section thirty-five, Mr. Tuft on sec- tion twenty-three, and Messrs. E. li. Ide and .James K. McKeniicy on section twenty. Mrs. Cook tells us tiiat when they moved into the woods they had no neighbors nearer than four miles, they being the first to settle in the southeast part of the township. And their neai-est Post-otfice was at Grand Rapids, a distance of four- teen miles through an unbroken wilderness. At thv, time Mr. Kenney moved on his place there was no road from there to Grandville except as he followed the trails that wound around through the woods. Mrs. McKenney says that they moved into their house the lOth day of November, 1844, and that there were neither doors nor windows in the house, and no floor below. They moved into the loft or chamber, and the next day Mr. McKenney was taken sick and was confined to his bed for two weeks. And Ijefore he was well enough to l)uild a fire- place and chimney there was two feet of snow. And that during all this time she had to do all of her cooking out of doors by a log fire. Mrs. Tuft says that they moved on their place the last day of December, 1843, and all the signs of a house they had was a small sled load of lumber. Mr. McKenney says that for some time he used to carry his "grist" to Jerry Boynton's, a distance of three miles, on his shoulders, get him to take it to Grand Kapids to mill, and when he re- turned, carry it liome again. During the year 1845 Messrs. Corkins Barney, Clark S. Wilson ami William Davidson settled within the limits of the township. Among the early settlers whose names we have been able to procure are Josiah R. Holden, Bradley Weaver, Daniel Prindle, Carlos Weaver and Prentice Weaver, who settled in Byron from 184(5 to 1849. During 1850 and '51 Messrs. Eli Young and James M. Barney settled on section thirty-two. About this time is tanious among the old set- tlers as the "wolf year." Mr. Young says that he killed one within four rods of his door, with his dog and corn cutter. Mr. William Boynton says that frequently, before this time, iiowever, when he was obliged to work at Grandville to get pro- HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 39 vision for tlie support of his family, he would work all day, get the proceeds of labor in provisions, and at dark start for home, a distance of about five miles, through the woods, while the wolves were howling all around him and sometimes coming almost within reach of the good, stout cudgel which he carried. Mr. James M. Barney says that during the first summer that he lived on his place he had to keep his cow and calf in a high log pen near his house, nights, to keep them from the wolves. He says that one night, after being kept awake until almost morning, he took his gun just at daylight and sallied forth, determined on vengeance. When he went out the wolves retreated for a short distance. But when he came into a thicket of bushes they surrounded him, and he baclced up against a tree, and they kep him there for ai:)Out two hours, until broad daylight. He shot at thorn several times, but the bushes were so thick that he did not kid any, although they would come so near that he could hear them snap at each other. The wolves were never very thick alter this season, and as they decreased, until about 185G, deer increased and. became very thick. Mr. Barney says that he has had during the winter from forty to fifty deer hung up in the woods at one time. ORGANIZATION. The first township meeting (the township of Byron then embraced Wyoming also), was held at the house of Charles H. Oaks, in Graudville, on Monday, the second day of May, A. D. 1836. The following officers were chosen, viz: Supervisor — Gideon H. Gordon. Township Clerk — Isaac A. Allen. Assessors — Eli Yeomans, Ephraim P. Walker and Justin Brooks. Justices of the Peace — Gideon H. Gordon, Robert Howlett and Ephraim P. Walker. Collector— Lorenzo French. Commissioners of Highways — Gideon H. Gordon, Eli Yeomans, and H. Pitts. Commissioners of Schools — Joseph B. Copeland, Sanford Buskirk and James Lockwood. School Inspectors — Gideon H. Gordon, Isaac A. Allen and Eli Yeomans. Overseers of the Poor — Ephriam P. Walker and Justin Brooks. Con- stables — Lorenzo French and Sanford Buskirk. Ai the first general election held at Grandville, November, 1830, the liighest number of votes cast for electors tor President and Vice President was twenty. The following are the present township officers, viz. : Supervisor, William P. Whitney ; Township Clerk, Silas L. Hamilton ; Treasurer, Samuel A. McKenney ; Justices of the Peace, William P. Whitney, James M. Brown, George W. Evving and Isaac M. Winegar, Jr. ; School Inspectors, George W. Ewings and William P. Whitney ; Commissioners of Highways, Jerry Boynton, George W. Ewings and John Homrich ; Constables, A. A. Palmer and William D. Tibbits. The whole number of votes cast at the last general election held at Byron Center. November, 18G8, was 337. For the first few years the settlement of Byron progressed very slowly. It re- quired a brave heart and a strong arm to encounter the dangers and hardships consequent to the opening up of a new and heavy timbered country. But gradually the forest yielded to the axe of the pioneer ; beautiful fields, thrifty orchards, comfortable dwellings, Bnd well-filled barns have taken the place of the little log cabin and unbroken forest. Byron is now fast becoming one of the foremost agricultural townships in Kent County. With a varied soil, adapted to 40 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. nearly all of the diflferent branches of husbandry, and especially to fruit growing, and the very best facilities for marketing its produce, its farmers must snon stand among the best. Byron is traversed by two railroads, viz. : the northern branch of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern R. R., and the Grand Rapids and Indiana R. R. The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern runs north and south through the town, and has two stations on its line, in Byron, viz. : Byron Center and North Byron. The Grand Rapids and Indiana runs north and south through the eastern part of the township, and hos one stntion near the south part of the town. The present population is 1,328. Mr. George L. Tobey carries on the manufacture of lumber, at his mill, on sec- tion twelve, and Rosenberger Bros. & Co. carry on the manufacture of flour, feed, lumber and heading, at the village of Cody's Mills, on section twenty-five. POST-OFFICES. Codj-'s Mills, Byron Center and North Byron. SCHOOL HOUSES. Byron has eight school houses, ranging from first-class to indifferent. District No. 1 has a fair wooden house ; District No. 2 has one of the finest country school buildings in the county ; it was erected in 1858. There is a very good school house at Cody's Mills. The people of this township support their schools liberally. CALEDONIA. Caledonia is one of the southern tier of townships of Kent County, and is bounded on the north by Cascade, on the east by Bowne, on the south by Thorn- apple, Barry County, and west by Gaines. It is traversed from south to north by the Thornapple river which divides it into two equal parts. The banks of the river are high and the country on both sides of the river is high and rolling. On the east side of the river the land is what is known as " openings," the soil being sandy and gravelly with a slight mixture of clay, and is timbered principally with oak and hickory. The soil on this side of the river is especially adapted to wheat and fruit, but produces good crops of all kinds of grain and most grasses. There are several lakes on this side of the river. There is a lake on sections one, two, eleven and twelve, about one mile long, and from eighty to one hundred and sixty rods in width. The shore on tlie southeast side is sandy and on the north- west side mucky and marshy. Barber's Kake is on sections twenty-five and twenty-six. Tobey's Lake is on section twenty-three. Lovejoy's Lake is on sec- tion twelve. The Coldwater or Little Thornapple enters Caledonia on section thirty-six and empties into the Thornapple on section thirty-five. Tire west side of the river is all " timbered lands," producing all of the kinds of timber that usually grow in this climate on such lands. The surface of most of this part of the town is high and somewhat rolling, with a clayey loam soil, that is well adapted to all kinds of farming purposes, especially to grazing. All kinds of Iruits grow almost to perfection on this soil. There are a great many fine farms in this town- sliip, and its agricultural resources are being developed very fast. The Thornapple is a very rapid stream here, and with its high banki is cap*- HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 41 ble of affording a great amount of water power. !Mr. Warren S. Hale informs us that there are at least nine chances for water powers, only three of which are de- veloped, within the limits of this township, with a fall at each of from five to eight feet without overflowing the banks at any place. This river is full of pic- turesque islands, varying in size from one-half acre to three acres. "With the rich agricultural country tributary to it, with its unfailing water power, the time mast come when this town will be the " Lowell " of Western Michigan, when the busy hum of machinery will be heard from its northern to its southern boundary. Nestled among the hills on the banks of the Thornapple, in the northern part of the township, is the thriving little village of Alaska, formerly known as North Brownville. It has a very pleasant location and is an active, enterprising place. It contains one dry goods and grocery store, one dry goods, grocery aud drug store, one grocery store, one hardware store and tin shop, one flouring mill, two saw mills, one furniture manufactory, which ships a great deal of cabinet work in the white besides finishing for the home market ; one carriage and wagon fac- tory and one hotel, besides the usual number of blacksmith shops, boot and shoe shops, &c. There is not a saloon in the place. Surrounded by a rich agricul- tural country, its growth must be rapid and its future prosperous. EARLY SETTLEMENT. Mr. Asaliel Kent was the first settler in the township, settling on section thirty- five in 1838. Mr. Kent, and after his deatli Mrs. Kent, kept a public house, which became famous for its good cheer, all over the surrounding country. A gentleman who lived at that time in New York State, tells us that he used to hear people who had been to Grand River tell about " Kent's Tavern," aud when one would return, others who had traveled on this route — the "Gull Trail" — would always inquire after the Kents. Mrs. Kent afterwards married Mr. Peter McNaughton, and the place became equally well known to travelers on the Battle Creek and Grand Rapids stage route, as McNaughton's. And while talking of this subject there are some reminiscences of this stage route that Mr. Edward Campau relates, that we may as well give now, and which will help contrast the mode of traveling in those days with that of the present. Mr. C. says that in 1839, he, then a boy of 14, made the journey with three or four others from Grand Rapids to Detroit, and that they stopped at " Kent's " over night, and he with others of the men had to sleep out in a sort of shed, as the house was so small it would not accommodate them. At this time this was the only house fi-om Ada to " Leonard's," a distance of seventeen miles. About two years after this he commenced to drive stage on this route, and drove for several years. The road at this time wound round through the woods, and it was no uncommon thing to get " stuck " in the mud or to overset. At one time, a very dark, stormy night, they broke an axletree about six miles south of Ada, and the pas- sengers, five or six in number, had to walk through mud and snow to that place, as it was the nearest settlement. At another time Hon. John Ball, Mrs. Thomas B. Church and others were in the stage ; they overset in a mud-hole and the pas- sengers were all landed (?) in the water. It was quite dark, and Mr. Fred. Church, then an infant, was nearly suffocated before they found him. At another time 6 42 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Hon. Wm. A. Richmond and Hon. Harvey P. Yale were his onlj' passengers, the roads -were muddy and badly rutted out and the night dark. Mr. Yale fell asleep and the wheel striking into a deep rut pitched him out into the mud. After a hearty laugh he resumed his place and they labored along. There is a great contrast between travel over that route, and over the different railroad routes, with their elegant passenger coaches, now leading from tlie Valley City. To go back to the settlement of Caledonia : Mr. James Minsey settled on sec- tion thirty-six in 1838 or 1839. Among the earlier settlers were Orsemus Rath- bun, Eber Moflitt, Hiram McNiel, Peter McNaughton, Levi Tobey, John Sinclair, O. B. Barber, John Pattison, Henry Jackson, Wm. H. Brown, and Warren S. Hale. ]Mr. Lyman Gerrald was the first settler on the west side of the river. Mr. Wm. H. Brown erected the saw mill at Alaska, now owned by L. W. Fisher, in 1848, and the flouring mill now owned by J. W. Boynton, in 185;i, and is now one of the proprietors of the Caledonia mills, two miles above Alaska, on section twenty-two. Mr. Orsemus Rathbun is the oldest settler now residing in the township. Among the incidents connected with the early settlement of the township, showing some of the hardships the pioneers had to endure, we have the follow- in^'- : Mr. Wm. H. Brown, previous to his settlement at Brownsville, but after he located his land, lived at " Scale's Prairie " or Middleville. Having occasion to go there one winter, he started from home in the morning on horseback, intend- ing to return the same day. After making his observations and examining his land about where the village of Alaska now stands, he started for home ; night soon came on, and after endeavormg to follow his track for a while he found out that he was lost. He dismounted, and as he had nothing to kindle a fire with, cleared the snow out of a path, with his feet, and some bark from a dry tree, and walked backwards and forwards in it all night. When morning came he mounted his horse and after riding for some time came out at the Green Lake House. His friends had started after him in the morning, expecting to find him frozen to death, and followed his tracks until they found him at Green Lake. At the mouth of the Coldwater was a great Indian camping ground and burial place. They did not leave here entirely until within a very few years. One of them, old Soh-na-go, or " Squirrel," has been since seen visiting the burial place and the hunting grounds of his fathers, but the "White man's axe" had been there, and it was no longer a home for him. Caledonia has nine school houses, all wooden buildings, and two churches, viz: The Baptist Churcli at Alaska, and a Catholic Church on section twenty-five, both wooden structures. There are two hotels in this township, the Alaska Hotel, at Alaska, Wm. H. Lock, proprietor, and the Oak Grove House, O. B. Barber, pro- prietor, on section twenty-six. There is a saw mill on section twenty-seven, Jacob Brown, proprietor. The postoffices are as follows .—Alaska, Warren S. Hale, P. M.; Caledonia, O. B. Barber, P. M.; Caledonia Station, Adam B. Sherk, P. M. The Grand River Valley Railroad crosses the southwest corner of the township and has a station on section twenty-nine. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 43 ORGANIZATION. The township of Caledonia was organized in 1840 l)y the choice ot the following named officers : Supervisor — John P. McNaughton. Clerk — Justus G. Beach. Justices of the Peace — Justus G. Beach, Loren B. Tyler, Malcolm P. McNaughton, Asahel Kent. Treasurer — Norman Foster. Assessors — Roswell F. Tyler, Malcolm P. McNaugh- ton, John A. Campbell. Highway Commissioners — Asahel Tyler, Asahel Kent, Norman Foster. School Insjiectors — Norman Foster, William G. Wooley. Direc- tors of the Poor — Roswell Tyler, John Campbell. Collector — Roswell F. Tyler. Constables — Roswell F. Tyler, Frederick B. Thompson. OFFICERS IN 1870. Supervisor — Adam B. Sherk. Clerk — Daniel S. Haviland. Treasurer — Sher- man T. Colson. Justices— Adam B. Sherk, Levi White, Hugh B. McAlister, Elijah V. E. Pratt. Highway Commissioners — John Patterson, David Kinsey, Isaac Stauffer. School Insjjectors — Alfred W. Stowe, Levi White. Constables — ■ Fayette Mclntyre, Charles E. Emmons, Eliphalet Scott. CANNON. Cannon, originally a part ot Plainfield, lies northwest of Grand Rapids, having Courtland on the north, Grattan on the east, Ada on the south, and Plainfield on the west. In the year 1887 the first farm was entered within its territory by Andrew AVatson, who came with his family, accompanied by A. D. W. Stout and family, and settled on section thirty, where Mr. Watson and his aged wife yet reside. In the next year came Isaac Tomlinson, Sen., locating upon section twenty-seven, in a beautiful situation commanding an extensive and enchanting view of Grand River and its beautiful valley. In 1839 Wm. ^M. Miller settled upon section nine- teen. Steadily now a tide of emigration set in, rolling the wilderness back by the sturdy energy of tlie liardy and determined i)ionecr, swiftly multiplying farms and broadening cleared acres. Prominent among the new comers in 1840 were James Thomas, on section twenty-seven, Oliver Lovejoy, on section seven, ^Ir. Rood, and Rev. Mr. Frieze, on section nineteen, the first Minister of the Gospel who took up his residence within the town. Among the early settlers who bore a conspicuous part in the development and organization of the new town, we would make honorable mention of M. A. Pat- rick, locating on section twenty-six, and Ebenezer C. Smith, on section twelve, m 1844. About the same time Mr. Samuel Steel located five lots for as many sons, in the near vicinity of Mr. Smith, thus fixing the name of Steel's Corners to a most beautiful and productive part of the town. Mrs. John Ilartwell, on section thirty- four, and Demas lliae, on section thirty, settlers of 184o, and James Docker}', on section four, who settled in 184(i. In 1845 a separation from Plainfield was efiected, and the township was erected 44 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. into a separate town, under the name, by a mistake in the Legishiture, of Church- town, assuming its present name, however, in honor of its principal village, at its first town meeting, held to complete its organization, on the first Monday of April, 1846, at the house of C. Slaght, in Cannonsburgh. At that time it had a population of about 290, and the whole number of votes cast were 64. Its present popuhition is 1,136 FIRST TOWNSHIP OFFICERS. Supervisor, Andrew AVatson ; Clerk, Henry H. "Worden; Treasurer, Lewis D. Dean; School Inspectors, Loyal Palmer, M. A. Patrick; Directors of the Poor, Ebenezer C. Smith, Martin Johnson; Commissioners of Highway, John Hartwell, Cornelius Wample; Justices of the Peace, Harlow T. Judson, John Bishoj), Demas Hine, Jared Spring; Constables, Robert Howard, Major "Worden, Isaac Tomlin- son, Mindrus Whitney. OFFICERS IN 1870. Supervisor, Asa P. Ferry; Clerk, Thomas Noy; Treasurer, Charles A. Provin ; Justices of the Peace, Nathaniel Steel, James Nesbit, Demas Hine, M. A. Patrick ; Highway Commissioner, Wm. C. Young; School Inspector, John C. Chapman; Constables, John S. Baker, John M. Thomas, Charles A. Provin, Henry C. Watkins. Cannon presents a great variety of surface, soil and productions, being quite hilly and broken along Bear Creek and in the vicinity of Grand River, but in other parts, more gently rolling, or Ijeautifully undulating scenery meets the view. In the southern part there are patches of beech aud maj^le timber land, with a sprinkling of pine along the streams, but, mainly, the town is oak openings, plen- tifully interspersed with hickory. Its main staples raised for the market are w^heat, wool, corn and apples. Of the former, large quantities are exported, and its rolling lands and dry, healthful climate make its wool growing a success. Lying within the great Western fruit belt, and being blessed with a deep, pliable soil, it is eminently adopted to horticultural pursuits ; of this its people are fully aware, and we find in many flourishing orchards. Apples, pears, peaches, cherries and currants abound, while grapes and the small fruits are fast becoming speci- alities. Whatever may be said of its l)usiness centers, thrift and enterprise mark its rural districts. Comfort smiles from its tasteful dwellings, nestled amid shade and bloom, and an abounding plenty peeps from its well filled and commodious barns. Indigence is scarcely known among its population. All are, to a remark- able degree, independent in worldly goods. Bear Creek, the exclusive property of Cannon, rises in the northwest corner of the town, on section one, in a large spring having the peculiar power of petrify- ing all substances tliat may chance to lie in its waters. The creek, fed by springs all its length, takes its devious way south and southwest, cutting the town nearly in two, debouching in Grand River on section thirty, the southwest corner of the town. This stream, being fed by springs, presents a never failing supply of water, aud, running rapidly, gives an o^jportunity for a numl)er of mill sites, and excel- lent facilities for manufacturing purposes. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 45 Cannnnsburgh, the only business center of any note within the town was foun- ded in 1842, an Indian war trail its main thoroughflire, and the settler's ax the only key that would open the forest gates that guarded its entrance. In 1844 and 1845 its mills were erected by E. B. Bostwick, H. T. Judson architect, and a store opened. As an inducement to permanent settlement, the village was platted in 1845, and Mr. Bostwick, the enterprising business agent of LeGrand Cannon, its proprietor, (an eastern capitalist and large land holder in the town,) was in- structed to give a village lot to each resident not otherwise provided for ; thus twenty-five lots were given away. The town received the name it now bears in honor of its founder, who testified his appreciation of the distinction conferred by presenting the village with a small ordnance bearing his name and the date. This is treasured as a memento of early times, and used on the 4th of July and other holiday occasions, wakening the echos of memory in many a heart as its thunders reverberate among the hills that completely surround the little village. Cannonsburg is situated upon both sides of Bear Creek. Laterly it has suffered much by fire. It has one store, one grist mill, one woolen mill, with a cider mill attached, one saw mill, one cooper shop, two wagon shops, three blacksmith shops, and one hotel. It has no dedicated place of worship, but the Methodists are about erecting a fine church, to be constructed of wood, 38x(j0 feet in size, and costing $3,300. It has a Union School House, situated on a picturesque bluff overlooking the town; it is built of wood, two stories high, 34x53 feet in dimen- sion. Two teachers are employed in its schools. Buenavista is situated on section thirty, near the mouth of Bear Creek. It con- sists of eight or ten dwelling houses, and the Bear Creek flouring mill, erected in 1848, and now owned by Carey & Horton, of Grand Rapids. There is nothino- more to be said of it, save that it is located amidst beautiful scenery, and is some- thing of a wheat mart in the fall of the year. There are several lakes witliiu the town, but only two are worthy of particular note. Silver Lake, on sections nine and ten, lying just north of and touching the line of the Grand Rapids and Ionia State Road, as its name indicates, is a most beautiful sheet of water, containing about 300 acres. One mile directly east of Silver Lake we come upon Bostwick Lake, a huge crystal, in emerald setting. No more beautiful scene can well be imagined. Its waters are very cold, evidently emanating from springs, as it has no visible inlet or natural outlet. This was a favorite resort in early days for fishing parties, and parties of pleasure coming from the village often camped on its banks and tarried over night. A huge canoe, fashioned by an Indian,' from a white wood tree grown a mile south of Cannonsburgh, was transported with a vast amount of labor to its shores and launched upon its waters. The distance traversed was five miles, occu- pying two days in the transit, and employing four yoke of oxen. There, in the later years, the settlers on lands adjacent to the lake found the deserted canoe, a monster of its kind, over thirty feet in length. Wind and wave have long since done their works upon it; only a fragrant of it remaining as a relic in the family of S. B. Kutz, formerly of Cannon, now a resident of Rockford. This lake also lies north of the State Road, which bends slightly in passing round its southern shore. It contains about 400 acres. 46 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Ball Hill is a noteworthy eminence on section one. It rises aliruptly trom the surrounding country, and lifting its lofty tower above the forest trees, is visible for many miles away. It received its name from its long time-owner, John Ball, of Grand Rapids. It is now the property of Mr. Cowen, and planted with apple trees to its very summit. CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS. There are eight district schools in the town, and two churches. The First Con- gregational Church, (Rev. Mr. Eaton, of Lowell, present officiating i)astor,) is a wooden structure 3Gx50 feet in dimensions. It stands upon a little eminence east of and commanding a beautiful view of Bostvvick Lake. Jt has a small Cemetery attached. The First M. E. Church, at Steel's Corners, one mile east, was erected in the same year. It is also built of wood and is a tritli' smaller than the Congre- gational Church. The number and prosperity of the scliools and churches in the town are a reflex of the intellectual and spiritual enterprise of the people, speaking more than volumes of history for their useful and moral lives. It is worthy of record liere, that, of the first si.\ families settling in the town, namely A. Watson, A. D. W. Stout, I. Tomlinson, E. Whitney, Mr. Rood and J. Thomas, both lieads of each family are yet living, and four familes still reside in the town. It is an eciually remarkable fact that the first two white children were boru in the fiimilies of Mr. Stout and Mr. Watson, on the same day, September 27, 1837. Both were daughters, and there was but two hours dilfurence in their birth. The children were named respectively Mary Stout and .Jeanette Watson. May G, 1842, the great destroyer entered the family of Mr. Isaac Tomlinson and laid low his little daughter, Martha Jane. This was the first death in the town, occurring among the whites. Most of the early settlers are living yet. but some are dead. Of those who are o'one, justice demands that, as in a ''roll of honor," should be placed the names of E. B. Bostwick, business agent for Mr. Cannon, who died on an overland journey from the States to California; S. S. Haskins, closely identified with the early his- tory and prosperty of the town, and several years a dealer in dry goods and groceries at Caunousburgh ; Timothy Wetmore, horticulturist, and at one time an efiicient Supervisor of the town, and Benj. Davis, also Supervisor for some years, and dviu"' while yet holding that office. Tliese have passed on, but in the prosperity of the people, and smiling fields from the wihlerness reclaimed, their works do yet remain. CASCADE. Cascade lies in the second tier of townshii)s from the south and east line of the county, and is bounded on the north by Ada, on the east by Lowell, on the south by Caledonia, and on the west. by Paris. The Detroit and Milwaukee Railroad passes through this town, entering on the nort-h part of section 12, and following the course of the Grand River Valley through the southwest corner of section 1, HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 47 crossing section 2 in almost a direct line from southeast to northwest, into Ada, \Yliere is located its nearest depot, four miles from Cascade village. GENERAL DESCRIPTION. Cascade presents a variety of soil, from light sand and gravel to heavy clay, and is greatly diversified by hills, valleys, streams, lakes, springs and marshes. Grand River flows northwest through sections 13, 1 and 3, into Ada, and the Thornapple — one ot the most important tributaries of Grand River —takes its course north through the centre of the township. Entering Cascade from the south on section 34, it flows through 37, 33, IG, 9, 10, 3 and 4 to Grand River, at Ada village. On the east of the Thornapple, a creek rises in section 11, and enters that stream at section 10. Another, one branch of which rises in section 30, Lowell, and the other in section 1, of Caledonia, forms a junction at section 26, in Cascade, and carries its united currents to tue Thornapple at 27 ; furnish- ing, in its route, water power to a saw mill on section 30. On the west side of the river, a creek rising on section 39, forms a junction with it on section 34. Another having its head on section 19, eaters the river at 16. Another, whose source is a large boiling spring on section 6, in its course of two and a half miles attains considerable size, and empties its waters into the Thornajiple at section 9. Remains of an old beaver dam were to be found on this creek, quite recently. On the southeast corner of section 14, is found a lake with a greater depth of water than Lake Erie. The aljorigines of the country have a singular supersti- tion with regard to this lake ; never floating their canoes on its bosom, or eating the fish of its waters, asserting that it is inhabited by an *' Evil Spirit," or, as they term it, a " Great Snake." Another lake is also found on the line of sec- tions 4 and o. Also one in the northwest corner of section 8, matched by one some forty rods directly south. TIMBER. This township contains but little pine, which is sparsely scattered along the borders of its streams. The sandy soil is chiefly oak openings ; while the gravel and clay bear some fine sugar orchards and are also productive of beech, elm, ash, hickory, and a meager supply of white wood. MINERAL WEALTH. Lime is manufactured on section 35. Brick have also been manufactured on section 3, and a bed of red ochre lying on section 9 was used in painting some of the first buildings and the old red school house on that section. This mineral is not considered pure enough to be profitably worked. The soil also shows traces of bituminous coal, copper and iron. The latter ore, manifesting itself in mao'- netic or mineral springs. One of these, of great power, has been discovered this year, on the farm of James Sutphen, section 26. The water bubbles up from the soil with icy coldness, and flows over a pebbly bed, staining — with brilliant coloring — its stony path. Iron brought in contact with it becomes heavily charged with magnetism. The water has not yet been analyzed. EARLY SETTLEMENT. This township was at first a part of the township of Ada. Lewis Cook, a 48 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. native of New Jersey, is said to have been tlie first settler witliin the limits of Cascade. He removed from that State to Seneca county, New York ; from thence to Washtenaw county, in this State ; from which he came, a pioneer set- tler to Cascade in 183(3. At or near this time also came Mr. Hiram Laraway to this place from New York. Ilis wife being a sister of Mrs. Cook. But, dis- couraged by the hardships of the wilderness, he soon returned to his native place. In the following year, Edward Linen, a native of Ireland — whose shores he left for America in 1836 — settled in Cascade, where he yet resides, a useful, industrious citizen. During the year 1838, and the subsequent yeai', he was fol- lowed by James May, David Petted, John Farrell, James and William Annis, Michael Matthews, Patrick, Christopher and Michael Eardley, all natives of the same country, most of whom yet survive, orderly citizens of their adopted liome. In 1838, Frederick A. Marsh, of New York, united in marriage with Olive Guild, a daughter of Joel Guild, one of the pioneer settlers of Grand Rapids — and began domestic life in the unbroken wilderness, one mile north, and west of where Cas- cade village now stands. Mr. ]\Iarsh lived to see the forest yield its place to cul- tivated fields and comfortable dwellings, and to have a school house erected on his own land. He was killed by a fall from his wagon in 1856. Mrs. Marsh, afterwards Mrs. Walden, survived her husband eleven years, and often spoke of those days, when her nearest neighbors were miles away, and for three months at a time she did not see the face of a white man, except her husband, while a human being pass- ing over the newly cut road was arelief to her intense loneliness. She died at the old homestead in 1867. Sometime during 1839 or 1840, Mr. Laraway returned to his Cascade posses- sions, and was frozen to death between that place and Ada, in the winter of 1841. Widow Laraway bravely met the heavy burdens of pioneer life, and trained up three sons and a daughter to lives of usSfulness. While the name of aunt Mary Laraway became a household word in the community and a synonym of virtue and piety. She lived to see her children settled in life, and died suddenly in the summer of 1869. Her oldest son is well known as the proprietor of a stone- cutting establishment in Grand Rapids. Peter and George Teeple came to Cascade during these years, joining the set- tlers on the west side of the Thornapple, while the eastern side was yet unmarked by civilization, but inhabited on and near sections 23 and 26, by a colony of about 350 natives, known, through the adoption of the name of their missionary, as the Slater Indians. Iq the year 1841, Peter Whitney, of Ohio, moved his family into that part of Cascade known as Whitneyville, and E. D. Gove, of Mass., selected a site for his future home near the center of the township on sections 22, 15 and 14, to which he brought his family in the summer of 1842. Horace Sears, from Now York, and Zerah and Ezra Whitney, (fother and brother to Peter) accompanied them in their journey and settled in Whitneyville. Mr. Gove yet resides on the laud he first settled, on section 15. But the old homestead on section 21 — being the second house built on the east side of the river, in this township — having sheltered chil- dren and grand children, was burned in the autumn of 1809. Mr. Sears yet lives in Whitneyville ; and Zerah Whitney, elected Justice of the Peace at the first HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 49 township meeting — now an aged man — resides with his son Ezra on a farm south of Grand Rapids. Another son of Zerah Whitney, Oscar, died at Whitneyville in 1849. And the remaining- sons, Peter, Johnson and Martin, now reside in other parts of the county. In the Sjjring of 1845, Asa W. Denison, and family, of ^lass., (accompanied by a brotlier, Gideon H. Denison, looli lug for a homestead, to which he brought his family the following year,) came to join the settlers on the west side of the Thornapple. Coming in on the State road, from Battle Creek to Grand Rapids, the teams, women and children of the company, were obliged to wait at Ezra Whitney's public-house, for the road to be " chopped out" between that point and the river, theirs being the first teams that passed over the road. At Cascade they forded the Thornapple with their household goods, and found timbers on the ground for the erection of the old Ferry House, (now Cascade Hotel,) which was, at that time, owned by D. S. T. Weller. During that year the house was so far completed as to admit of occupancy, and the first ferry-boat commenced its trips just above where the bridge now spans that stream. D. IS. T. Weller then owned the plat of land now occupied by Cascade village, although first pur- chased by Joel Guild ; and it was at that time staked out into lots of one acre each, as the fine fall on the river gave hopes for the speedy erection of mills at that place, some of the most sanguine settlers phophesying that Cascade would outstrip Grand Rapids in the strife for precedeace. Mr. W. sold out his prop- erty here to W. S. Gunn, in 1846, who held it until after the organization of the township. Mr. Weller ultimately settled in Grand Rapids city, where he re- mained until he transferred his home to Detroit, in 1869. During the year 1845, a disease, which our old settlers denominate the black tongue, broke out among the Indians near Whitneyville, reducing their number in a few weeks to about 300 persons. The band now became slowly wasted by disease and removal, until less than fifty remained at the time of their removal to the Indian Reservation in 1856. In the year 1846, another family was added to the few settlers, of the east side of the river ; — Jared Strong, the first settler in the forest between E. D. Gove and Ada. The following year a school was opened in a little log house on the river bank, section 27, for the few pupils of that vicinity. Who the young woman was, to whom belongs the rank of pioneer teacher, we have been unable to ascertain, or whether this was the first school taught in the township. It was certainly the first on the east side of the river ; and the lum- ber sawn for the Whitneyville school house, erected i^ 1848, was among the first work done by the old saw mill, on Sucker Creek, then owned by Peter Whitney. Abont this time, also, the Kalamazoo stage made its trips through Whitneyville — via Ada — for Grand Rapids. ORGANIZATION. The first township meeting was held at Whitneyville, April 3, 1848, and the following board of township officers was elected : Supervisor — Peter Teeple. Clerk — John R. Stewart. Treasurer — Asa W. Denison. School Inspectors — James IT. Woodworth, Thomas I. Seeley. Cora- 7 50 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. missioners of Highways — Ezra Whitney, Fred. A. Marsh, Win. Digolia. Justices of the Peace — Leonard Stewart, Zerah Whitney. Assessors— Thomas I. Seeley, Harry Clark. ronsta1)les — Morris Dcnison, O. P. Corson, Wm. Cook, Peter J. Whitney. Of the above board, Peter Teei^le is yet a respected member of the township. J. R. Stewart, after filling other offices of trust, and teaching for several terms the Cascade school, removed to the city, where he now resides. A. W. Denison, was also a recipient of the various gifts of the voting public, for many years, and died from injury by the kick of a colt, in 1857, aged o3 years, universally mourned by his townspeople. His widow — now Mrs. Johnson — yet lives, and to her are we indebted for much of our information in regard to the early tlays of Cascade. J. H. Woodworth is now engaged in fruit culture in the north part of the township, near Ada village. Of T. I. Seeley we have known nothing since 1853. Messrs. Whitneys and Marsh, we have spoken of in our preceding pages. Wm. Degolia amassed a fine property, and left the county in 18G9. A few months after his removal, his body was brought back for burial. L. Stewart is also with those, who, sleeping, dream not! Harry Clark yet lives, where he first broke ground, a hale old man. Mr. Denison is a thriving farmer on the nortli line ot the township. About the year 1848, W. H. Chillson came to Cascade and erected a small dwelling house near the hotel ; also a log house just across the river, to which, in 1849, Rev. Erie Prince, of Ohio, brought a small stock of Yankee notions and opened a store, or grocery, for those whose nearest trading point was Grand Rapids. Elder Prince deserves more than a passing notice. He soon identified himself with the religious, and educational needs of the young community. He held at one time the office of School Inspector, and, up to the time of his death, worked actively in the Sunday school cause, as Superintendent in the different neighborhoods, now grown around the first nucleus of settlers. Was a picnic or temperance meeting to be looked after, or were chastened hearts called to lay their treasures in the dust. Elder P. was ever found ready to speak the kindly word, pour forth the earnest appeal, or— with tender thought of sympathy — lead the sorrowing mourner to IHm, who is the " resurrection and the life." The fathers and mothers of the little ones of to-day' remember with affectionate respect the tall, slightly bowed form, the kind face, the searching, yet mild grey eye, and the hand lightly laid on the head, as he passed them with some friendly question, or brief admonition — seed sown in life's morning time I In the autumn of 1853 he w^as called upon to speak before the Kent County Agricultural and Horticultural Society, at Grand Rapids, October Gth ; and his address will l)c found in the records of the society, for that year. About the year 1856, he donated to the township of Cascade the land occupied by the Cascade cemetery ; and there his body lies buried. His grave is shadowed by a young oak, and unmarked — by an explicit clause in his will — by a headstone. He died August 7, 18C2, aged 65. In church connection he was a Presbyterian. We have been unable to learn the precise time that a postoffice was given this township. We think, however, it was established at Whitneyville, soon after its organization. The first Postmaster was Clement White, who held that position HISTORY AND DIRKCTORT OF KENT COUNTY. 51 witli only an intermission of one or two years, until the office was discontinued in 1868. A postoffice WHS also established at Cascade in 1854, postmaster Dr. M. W. Alfred, first resident physician. A store was opened the same year at Cascade by Seymour Sage, and William Gardner. When the drumbeat of the Union echoed through our land in 1801, Cascade was not forgetful of her trusts and privileges as a small member of a great country. It is to be regretted that no complete list of those who donned the soldier's uniform has been preserved. We have called to mind eighty volunteers, and the number is probably about a hundred. Of thoSe who never returned we are also unable to give a perfect record. But, from every battle field of the Republic from 1861 to the close of the contest, came back a voice bidding some heart grow chill with pain, yet glow with hallowed pride, for the .w///,s that were " marching on I " CASCADE TO-DAY. Cascade has been an organized township for twenty-two years, and, according to the census for 1870, has 1175 inhabitants. Children, between the ages of five and twenty, by report of public schools, 1869 — 110. Votes cast at the last April election — -227. Property assessed, real estate, $204, lUT ; personal, $32,317. The following is the present Board of township officers: Supervisor, Edgar K. .lohnson; Clerk, Henry C. Denison ; Treasurer, Geo. W. Gorham; Justices of the Peace, Geo. S. Richardson, John F. Proctor, Lawrence Meach, Hugh B. Brown ; School Inspectors, E. R. Johnson, Chas. F. Holt; Highway Commissioners, Jona- than AY. Sexton, Clinton A. Wood, Chas. M. Dennison; Constables, S. G. Fish, T. J. Hulbert, ^Iiner Spaulding, Warren Streetcr. SCHOOL HOUSES. Cascade can claim one or two school houses of decidedly fine appearance and convenience. But many of her school buildings are those erected iu her infancy, and are wholly inadequate to the demands of the i)reseat school population. A movement is being made, however, to remedy this defect iu many districts. Her present number of districts is ten. District Xo. 10 was organized in 1847. There is a frame house on section 35, built in 181S. District No. 4 was organized in 1847, and built a small frame house on section 1): are now (1870) erecting a fine structure on the same site, on the Cascade and Grand Rapids road, one mile from Cascade village. District No. 1 was organized in 1848, and built a school house in 1849, on section 29, which stood until 1809, when a frame house was erected on the same site. District No. 3 was organized in 1849, and built a small log house on section 10, which yet stands. District No. 12 (fractional district. Cascade and Paris) was organized in 1849, and built a small frame house on sec- tion 31, in 1850. In 1807 a good frame house, painted white, and protected by window blinds, was erected. District No. 3 was organized in 1853, and built a frame house on section 14, in 1854. District No. 8 has a frame school house, jjainted white, built in 1856, on section 8. Fractional District No. 10 (Cascade and Lowell) was organized in 1859, and has a small log house on east side of sec- tion 13. District No. 5 was organized in 1857, and school taught in a small log- house on south side of section 33 ; was reorganized in isyo and log house built in 52 HISTORY AND DIRECTOUY OF KENT COUNTY. center of section 33. This was burned in 1867, and a temporary building has supplied its place until the present year. A fine house is now in process of erec- tion on section 28. District No. 6 was organized about 1860, and has a nice frame school building, painted white, and fitted with black walnut furniture, on sec- tion 20. CHURCHES. Only one church edifice has as yet been erected in Cascade. This has i^een Ijuilt by the Roman Catholic Brotherhood, and stands on the northeast corner of section 31. It was built in 1856, and cost about $1,000. The building is of wood, with a stone foundation. The society worshiping here was founded by Fathers Decunic and Fizaski. The latter was parish priest in 1849, when the church mem- bers were few and worshiped in private houses. Now the church numbers al)0ut 47 families, to Avliom Father Rivers preaches monthly. A Sabbath School is con- nected with tlie church. The M. E. Church also lias two classes in this township, uumbermg about 60 members and worshiping in school houses. The Unitetl Brethren persuasion have a small charge of about a dozen members. And the "Christians" also hold public worship, but the strength of the order we have not ascertained. We regret our inability to give the number and membership of our Sunday Schools; though nearly every district has one connected with its regular church worship. CEMETERIES. Cemeteries arc locatetl on section 31 — Catholic. Section IG — Cascade Burial (iround. Section 35 — "VVhitneyville. Section 7 — West part of township. CASCADE VILLAGE. Cascade village is located on the line of sections 9 and 16, on the west side of the Thornapple river. It contains a Hotel, now owned by DeWitt Marsh, where all townshij) business is transacted ; a general store, and Post-office, in charge oi Fi. D. .Johnson ; flouring and saw mills, owned by H. L. Wise and Jacob Kusterer ; a physician's office, occupied by Dr. Danforth; and less than a dozen jDrivate resi- dences. The flouring mill is a large, well constructed building, with a capacity for three run of stone. Dr. Danforth is the resident physician, and is making preparations for opening a drug store in connection with his office. His practice is Eclectic. Gaylord Holt, profesfeor ami teacher of music, resides one mile north of Cas- cade, on the river road. This was also the former home of Hon. H. H. Holt, now of Muskegon, who has represented his district in the State Legislature. WHITNEYYILLE. Wiiitneyville is a point on the old State Road, between Battle Creek and Grand Rapids; and is situated on section 35. A Hotel, erected there in 1853, and famil- iarly known as the Whitney Tavern Stand, yet opens its doors to the public, under charge of S. F. Sliter. James Sutphtiu now owns the old Whitney saw mill on section 20. IIISTOKV AND DIRECTORT OF KENT COUNTV. 53 COURTLAND. Courtlaud is bounded on the north by Nelson, on the east by Oakticld, on the south by Cannon, and on the west by Algoma. Barton Johnson, the first settler of the township, located in May, 1838. He is still a resident, and may be found on the west half of the southwest quarter of section twenty-two. Alexander Dean settled in the township in 1839. He was the first to locate lands, selecting the northeast quarter of section twenty-one. The manner in which this tract came to be located by him is quite amusino-. Mr. Dean and fifteen others came into the country to select homes and lands, with the understanding that the right of first choice should be decided among them by lot. So they drew, and lo and behold the lot fell upon — not Jonah, but Alexan- der, and he therefore exercised the right of first choice by selecting the piece just mentioned. These sixteen persons located land contiguous to each other, and movinof to the township a short time afterward, organized it, and resided the^e alone for a num- ber of years — or until about the year 1844, or 1845. when they were joined by Horace Colby, Philip Becker, the two Thompsons, and others. The first town- ship meeting was held at the residence of Barton Johnson, in the spring of 1839. Among the other early settlers of the tpv/nship were the following named per- sons : Thomas Addison, John Austin, Sabin Johnson, Benjamin B()tsford, David Haynes, Lauren Austin, Iram Barnes, Anson Ensign, Philo Beers, James Kin yon, tlie Rounds and Hunting fomilies, Zenas B. White, and others. The present township of Courtlaud, together with some five other townships, were united under the name of Courtlaud, about the year 1839. Subsequently Algoma was detached from this organization, and still later by a legislative mis- take, Oakfield and Courtlaud were reorganized under the the euphonious name of Wabasis. The first officers of the township were : Supervisor, Philo Beers; Clerk, Thomas Addison. The records do not give the names of the persons filling the less im- portant offices. The PRESENT OFFICERS, are, Sujiervisor, Wu). H. iVlyers; Clerk, Isaac M. Hunting; Treasurer, Frederick C. Stegaman; Justices of the Peace, Joseph Salkeld, Henry D. Burlingame, Wm. H. Myers, Thomas Addison ; Commissioners of Highways, Simon P. Peterson, Ezra Stoner, Jos. Salkeld ; Constables, Robert Carlyle, John Peterson, Peter Cud- ington, Cornelius Richardson ; School inspectors, Nelson Graham, Charles H. Carlyle. THE SOIL of Courtlaud is mostly good. The southern part is what is called timbered open- ings; the northern part is timbered with pine, mixed with hard wood, and the soil is less productive than the southern part. There are many better townships ; but yet there is some land within its bounds that cannot be outdone in the production of the staple cro])s. There are many fine farms in Courtlaud, among which are those of Alexander Dean, Joseph F. Hayes, Calvin and Almon Thompson, Philip Becker, Jacob Sny- 54 HISTORY AND DIRKCTORT OF KENT COUNTY. der, Daniel S. Moore, Edward S. Fuller, Nathan D. Saunders, Zenas \i. AVhitc, Wm. H. flyers, Horace Colby, Robert Cornell and Noah R. Ashley. THE LAKES. In this towiiahip are few in number. Silver Lake, the largest, is situated on sections twenty-seven and twenty-eight. It is triangular in shape, being about one and one-half miles in length by one half mile in breadth in the widest place. It has fine gravelly 1)anks, and is one of the most beautiful lakes in the county, .lohr.son Lake, a small, but fine body of water, is situated on the southeasterly portion of section twenty-two. Big and Little Brower Lakes are situated on the southern part of section thirty-four. Both of tliem are small. THE SCHOOL HOUSES are numbered and located as follows : The Round's school house, in district No. 8, is located on the south line of section thirty, is a small, red, frame structure, and was built in the year 1860. The Stinson school house, in district No. 1, is situated on the soutli line of sec- tion twenty-eight. It is a wooden building, painted white, and was built some twelve years ago. The Shank school house, district No. 2, is located on the north line of section twenty-nine, near the residence of G. Shank. It is a respectable looking, red, framed structure. The Graham school house, in district No. T. a small, frame Iniilding, painted white, is located on the east line of seetiou twenty-seven. The Becker school house, in district No. 4, is located on the south line of section twenty-five. It is a small, white, framed structure, and has been built some fifteen years. The Smith school house, in district Xo. G, i^ built of logs, and is situated on the north line of section two. The Courtland Center school house, m district No. o, is locatc-d on the nortli line of section twenty-two, one-half mile east of the centre of the township. It is a fine, framed structure, painted white, and his been standing but two years. The Bcnliam school house, in district No. 5, is located on the west line of sec- tion nine. It is a framed l)uilding, painted red, anil was erected in the year 18(i0. MILLS. 'J'he Becker Siiingle Mill, Jacob Becker, ])r()prietor, is located on the north line of section twenty-three. It was built in the year 18()8. The Davis steam saw and shingle mill combined, is located near the centre of section 10. It was erected in the year 18G9. Hiram R. Davis, proprietor. The Becker saw niill, Garrett Becker, proprietor, is located near the northwest corner of section eight. It was erected in tjie year 18(57. The Anderson saw mill, .John H. Anderson, proprietor, is locateil near the south line of section 7, on Potter Creek. It was built in the year lS(i(i. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 55 The Porter shingie mill, Dennis Porter, proprietor, is located on I'ovter Creek, noar the centre of section 7. It was bnilt in the year 1868. The COURTLAXD CENTER HOUSE is the only hotel in the township. It is situated at Courtland Center, on tlie southwest corner of section 15. It is a fine, framed structure. GAINES. The township of Gaiues — town o north, of range 11 west -is situated in the southern tier of townships of Kent county. It is hounded on the north by Paris, on the east by Caledonia, on the south by Leighton, Allegan county, and on the west by Byron. The first settler in this township Avas Alexander Clark, who located on section 8, in the spring of 1837. He was joined the following autumn by Ale.\ander L. Bouck, who located on section 5, his present homestead, aud Andrew and his son Renssalaer Mesnard, who located on section 17, the place now occupied by Henry Kellcy; and soon after by Foster Kelley, Charles Kelley and Joseph Blain, who located on their present homesteads, on sections 4 and 5. Gaines at tliat time had little to recommend her to the eyes of civilization ; being nothing more or less than 36 square miles of wilderness. Yet to the hardy, enterprising pioneers her heavy forests ot beech and maple, and in some localities pine and oak, abundant supply of fresh water, with an average supply ot bear, wolves, deer, wild turkeys, etc., possessed a charm that was irresistable. And the ice once broken the develop- ment of her resources was only a question of time. At this time the only thoroughfare within the limits of the territory of Gaines was a road known as the " Old Gull Road," running a zig-zag course from north to south. And the first settlers seemed for evident reasons to strike for the vicinity of this road. And we now find some of the richest farms in the county near its line. It was afterward straightened as the township became settled, to corres- pond with the section lines, and became a stage route from Grand Rapids to Kala- mazoo, until the completion of the plank road in 1854. Among the first settlers who still reside in the township, and identified with its organization, growth and prosperity, are Daniel Woodward, Stephen A. Ham- mond, John E. Woods. Charles B. Keefer, Benjamin Colburn, R. C. Sessions, Jas. Reynolds, William Kelley, John Wolcott, R. R. Jones, William Hendrick, Aaron Brewer, Thomas and Wilmot H. Blain, William Budlong, James M. Pelton, Orson Cook, Peter Van Lew, Eseck Burlingame, James T. Crumba(-k and Bryan Green- man. Gaines, aside from her agricultural prospects, oflfered but little inducement to business men. Plaster and Buck Creeks both rise near the center of the town- ship, but were too small during most of the year for mill sites. There was, how- ever, a small water mill erected on the latter stream about the year 1852, by Eseck Burlingame, on section 18, which is still running, and which cut the lumber for some of the first frame buildings in the township. '>Q HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Most of the settlers of Gaines, as is usual, were poor, haviug barely means enough to enable them to purchase their land ot tl)e government at $1.25 an acre, get their ftiniilies and household goods transported througli the wilderness, and gain a foothold on their farms. But with persistent energy they sot to work, and the heavy forests began to disappear. It was soon found to be one of the richest tracts in the vicinity for agricultural purposes, and at the present date is one of the best in the county. The north half of the township is gently rolling, is well watered with springs and small streams. The soil is good and of almost every variety. Apple and peach orchards abound. Pears, grapes, (piinccs and cherries are cultivated to some extent and with good success. The southerH jjortion comprises a range of beautiful hills and table lands, ad- mirably adajited to fruit and vine culture, and although not developed to any great extent, has some of the best orchards in the county. The soil is gravelly, with a mixture of clay and loam, and is well adapted to all kinds of grain. ORGANIZATION. The first attempt at organization was as a part of Paris, in 1839. Foster Kelley, Joseph Blain, Alexander Clark and Andrew and Renssalaer Mesnard were among the township otKcers of said organization. In the year 1848, it was organized under the name of Gaines, and the first township meeting was held at the old red school house, on the northeast corner of section 8. Among the laws passed at the first meeting was the following : "On motion of Orson Cook, it was voted that a tax of two dollars and fifty cents l)e raised for every wolf killed in the township."' Wolves were rather troublesome neighbors in those days, and the author of the motion probably owed them a grudge for their former depredations. Wolves made frequent visits to the early settlers, and would make the very earth tremble with their bowlings and complaints to the intruders of their time-honored homes, and usually levied a tax before morning. And, like the wolves of the present day, were only satisfied with the best quality of mutton. One occupation of the boys and larger girls of that day used to be to fire the old stumps about the place in the evening to scare away the wolves. About the year 1846, there was a wolf who had her beat from this vicinity to Gull Prairie, in Barry county, and was known as the " Gull Prairie wolf," who usually made the round trip once a week. (Better time than the early stages.) The dogs would not molest her, and she seemed to fear neither man nor beast. She had been caught once in a steel trap, and all cfl^orts to entrap her again were for a long time unsuccessful. Even the children, in time, learned to distinguish her voice from other wolves, and were in the habit of listening for her on certain nights. She seldom disaj)pointed them, and made night hideous with her dismal howls. She finally killed four sheep in one night on the premises of ]\Ir. Mesnard, belonging to Mr. Rice. Mr. R. R. Jones, who lived near, requested the owner to leave one of the carcasses whicli madame wolf had partially devoured, and he did so. Mr. Jones and Orson Cook then held a council of war. It was determined to make one more effort to entrap her. Accordingly two traps were set about the carcass. But on her next visit she contrived to remove the carcass several rods, taking care to avoid the traps. Another council rcsnltod in some more traps. Four were set — placing in the in- HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENXr'cOUNTY. 67 termediate spaces small pieces of iron, which were left in sight, while the traps were carefully concealed. This time they outwitted her. For after visiting two barns in the neighborhood, and trying to obtain a fresh quarter of mutton, she went and put her identical game foot into one of the traps. Early on the follow ing morning, Messrs. Jones and Cook took the trail in pursuit. They obtained a glimpse of their victim near the present residence of Mr. Blake, on section 15, and, after following her to the vicinity of Duncan Lake, in Barry County, suc- ceeded in getting her headed toward home. They followed and overtook hel- on section 23, in Gaines. She " caved in," completely vanquished, and submitted to being bound with bark and slung to a pole ; our two hunters resolving to carry her back alive the the scene of her recent murders. A thing, by the way, much easier resolved than executed. For they were soon satisfied to leave all but the pelt, for which they received one dollar, and ten and a half dollars in the shape of County and State bounties. They soon after caught a neighbor's boy by the heel, in one of the same traps. A large, good natured specimen of the " Genus Yankee," about twenty years of age, who, anxious to become versed in all the mysteries of woodcraft, was peering about to see how a wolf trap was set. He found out — as well as how one was sprung. His cries soon brought his father to his assistance, and gave the wolf hunters no further trouble. But the wolves, and their allies the bears and wild-cats, have disappeared. The growth of the township has not been rapid. It could not be expected when we consider the difficulties to be overcome. At the first township meeting only 35 votes were polled. Yet in 1888, at the Presidential election, she polled 253 votes, and her present population (1870) is 1,205. Thrifty farms greet you at every turn; comfortable frame cottages take the jjlace of the log hut of the pioneer; roads on section lines traverse all parts of the township ; and, from 36 square miles of wilderness, she has grown in thirty-three years to be an enterprising, thrifty, agricultural town. The first school was taught in a log house erected by Mr. Clark, on the north- east corner of section 8, about the year 1842. This, in time, gave way to a small frame building, painted red, and known throughout the country as the " red school house," which was succeeded, in 1863, by the present elegant structure on the same site, which takes the name and color of its predecessor. There are, in all, eight school houses in the township — all comfortable frame buildings. The society of United Brethren built a church on section 28 in 1867, which, although plain and modest, is neat and tasty, an honor to the association and an ornament to the community. It is situated on one of the most elevated points in the township, and can be seen for miles around. Gaines has been without railroad communication until the present year, (1870) when the Grand River Valley Railroad was constructed through her territory. Hammond Station was established on the farm of S. A. Hammond, on section 11, and a large freight and passenger depot, with telegraph office, erected. Wood- ward & Buckingham have erected a large grain elevator. W. W. Pierce and Philetus Marsh, Esq., have each a small grocery running, and the place already assumes a business aspect. 8 58 HISTORY AND DtRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. FIRST TOWNSHIP OFFICERS. ELECTED APRIL 3d, 1848. Supervisor —Peter Van Lew. Clerk— James M. PeltoQ. Treasurer— Charles Kelley. Justices of tlie Peace — Joseph Blain, Josiah Drake and Robert R. Jones. Assessors— Foster Kelley and Abraham T. Andrews. Commissioners of Highways- Daniel Rice, Levi M. Dewey and William Kelley. School Inspectors — Renssalaer Mesnard, A. T. Andrews. Poor Directors — Orson Cook, Levi Cheney. Consta- bles—Lorenzo W. Sandford, John E. Guild, Foster Kelley, Daniel Williams. PRESENT TOWNSHIP OFFICERS. Supervisor— James M. Pelton. Clerk— George Cook. Treasurer— Morris Free- man. Commissioners of Highways— Chester C. Mitchell, John M. Hanna, William B. Pickett. School Inspectors— Abraham C. Clemens, Aaron C. Bowman. Over- seers of the Poor — James M. Pelton, Morris Freeman. Constables — Samuel Zel- ner, John M. Hanna and Thomas M. Read. GRAND RAPIDS. The township of Kent was organized April 4th, 1834. There does not appear to have been any certain limits to the organization, but it is supposed to have embraced all the settlements within the present County of Kent. The records fi-om that time to the present are now in the possession of the township clerk. The division, now called the township of Grand Rapids, received its name in April, 1842. The first township meeting was held at the house of Joel Guild, April 4, 1834. This house stood on the present site of the City National Bank, and was the only frame building in the county except that occupied as a Catholic church. The officers elected were : Supervisor — Rix Robinson ; Clerk — Eliphalet Turner ; Assessors — Joel Guild and Barney Burton ; Collector — Ira Jones. This is the same election that was referred to in the history of Ada, to be found in another place. At the time of the organization, and for several years thereafter, the taxes were collected by the collector, and paid over to the supervisor, and disbursed by him. In 1839 a treasurer was elected. The first entry on his book reads as follows : " May, 14, 1839, received of E. W. Davis, supervisor, eight dollars, on the Grand River Bank. Three dollars on the Ypsihmti Bank, one dollar and twenty-five cents on the Bank of Pontiac, and sixty-two cents in specie." Amount of taxes collected the year previous, $174.00. This includes all the taxes collected in what is now Grand Rapids town and city, Ada and Paris. The rapid growth and prosperity of the township will be seen when it is stated that the taxes col- lected for the year 1869 in Grand Rapids township amounted to $7,703.00. The first settler within the present limits of the township was Ezekiel Davis, who located on section thirty-four in 1834. He also erected the first house. During the same summer Lewis Reed, Ezra Reed, Porter Reed, David S. Leavitt, Robert M. Barr, settled in the township. James McCrath, George Young, and Simeon Stewart settled in the year 1836. Robert Thompson, John W. Fisk, and HISTORY AND DIEECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 59 Mathew Taylor settled in the year 1837. Mr. Fisk erected the first hotel, now known as the Lake House. THE PRESENT OFFICERS of the township are : Supervisor —Foster Tucker ; Clerk — Charles J. Manktelow; Treasurer — Henry B. Davis. THE SOIL is of good quality, excepting that in the northeastern part of the township. The land is usually rolling, yet in places is quite hilly. The town is generally adapted to the production of wheat and other grain, and is equally well adapted to fruit culture. There are several small marshes in the town, but the largest and most productive is on section eight, and contains about one hundred and fifty acres. The principal part of it belongs to the estate of Obed H. Foote. Saddle Bag Swamp contains about three hundred acres, and is situated on sections twenty- three, twenty-four, twenty-five and twenty-six. There are a few more swamps, but all of them are small. There are twelve LAKES in the township. The largest is Reed's. This lake is well known to the citizens of Grand Rapids, being a recognized summer resort for pleasure seekers. Grounds have recently been fitted up and tastily laid out with walks by the Grand Rajjids Boat Club, which will add greater attraction to the place. On the north side of the lake is the " Lake House," whose present proprietor is Delos Drew, Esq. Boats and fishing tackle are kept by H. B. Miller and John Paul on the south side, for the use of visitors. The MINERAL SPRING excitement which has run so high throughout the State during the past summer, has not passed us by. One of these "Fountains of Youth " has been discovered on the banks of the lake just mentioned, which is supposed to be of considerable medicinal value. The water has been analyzed by Prof. Kedzie, of Lansing, who makes the following report : SOLID RESIDUE IN A GALLON, 28.326. CONSISTING OF Carbonate of lime 11.59 Carbonate of magnesia 10.80 Carbonate of iron 50 Sulphate of lime 1.49 Common salt 1.50 Chloride of Potassium 95 Silica 1.10 Organic matter and loss. 1.96 Free carbonic acid 17.1-6 inches. The public , SCHOOLS in this township are in a flourishing condition, every inhabitant being attached to a regularly organized school district. 60 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Lake seliool house, in district No. 3, situated on the southeast corner of section twenty-nine, was erected in the year 1859, It is a brick structure, with a bell. The school room is supplied with many of the modern conveniences. The school house in district No. 8, situated on the southwest corner of section five, was erected in the year 1863. It is a neat, substantial wooden building. Knapp school house, in district No. 7, situated on section seventeen, is a wooden structure. It was erected in the year 1850. The school house in district No. 5, situated on section thirty-six, near the resi- dence of James H. Martin, was erected in the year 1853. It is a wooden building. The school house in district No. 2, situated on section twenty-five, near Perry Hills, is a substantial wooden structure with a bell. It was erected in the year 1869. The school house in district No. 9, situated on the southwest corner of section eleven, was constructed of wood, in the year 1850. . The school house in district No. 10, located on section ten, was erected in the year 1860. It was constructed of wood. The Beckwith school house in district No. 11, situated on section sixteen, was erected in the year 1860. It is a very neat, wooden structure. The school house in district No. 4, situated on Bridge street, on section number twenty-one, was erected in the year 1860. Material, wood. There are two HOTELS in the township. The Powers Hotel, aud the Lake House. The former is situated near the city limits, and is kept by A. Powers. The latter is situated near Reed's and is kept by Delos Drew. Owing to its proximity to the city this township has no postoffice, mill, factory, machine shop, store or church. GRATTAN. Grattan, one of the eastern tier of towns, is bounded on the north by Oakfield, on the east by Otisco, Ionia county, on the south by Vergennes and on the west by Cannon. It was originally a part of Vergennes, aud was erected into a separate town in 1840. It was largely settled in its southern portion, by emigrants direct from Erin, and in deference to them, the new town was named Grattan, in honor of the great Irish orator, at the instance, and by the influence of Hon. Voluey W, Caukin, now a resident of Sparta. Its first'town meeting to perfect its organization, was held on the first Monday of April, 1846, at the house of Converse Close ; and the number of votes polled was twenty-three, resulting in the election of the following named gentlemen as its FIRST OFFICERS. Supervisor — Milton C. Watkins. Clerk — Volney W. Caukin. Treasurer — Eras- tusW. Beasom. Highway Commissioners — Thomas J. Morgan, Joshua Fish, Wm. C. Stanton. Justices of the Peace — Samuel H. Steele, John P. Weeks, William Byrne, Luther B. Cook. School Inspectors — Samuel H. Steele, Wm. Beaurmann. Constables — Jedediah H. Wood, Thomas J. Morgan. Overseers of Poor — Luther B Cook, Samuel H. Steele. Assessors — Anthony King, Barlow Barto. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 61 OFFICERS IN 1870. Supervisor — Oliver J. Watkins. Treasurer — Joseph Tower. Clerk — George D. "Wood. Justices of the Peace — Joseph Tower, Oliver I. Watkins, Wm. Daniels. School Inspectors — Asa W. Slajton, George C. Adams. Constable — Thomas M. Henry. Commissioners of Highways — Wm. 0. Slayton, Thomas M. Henry. The number of votes polled at the last town meeting was 340. By the census returns, the town has now a population of 1,298. Although the surface is quite broken in consequence of its extraordinary net- work of lakes, there are no ranges of hills, nor prominent highlands in the town, and its soil is remarkably uniform, adapting it to the mixed husbandry of the coun- try, and es2>ecially rendering it the best wheat growing portion of the county. Its wool interests are more than an average, and its productions of hay, corn, oats, potatoes, and neat stock are very fair. Apples, pears, peaches, cherries, curranta and grapes, are a universal success, and much attention is being paid by some to the cultivation and improvement of choice varieties of fruits. Prominent among these stands Asa W. Slayton, audit well repays a lover of rural beauty, and horti cultural enterprise, and success, to visit his pleasant aud tasteful home, situated on section 22, south of the Grand Rapids and Ionia State road. Formerly, considerable attention was paid to the raising of hops, and some years the returns for this crop reached as high as $10,000, but the reduction of prices has ruined the hop interest here, as in many other places. Mainly, the town is heavily wooded with oak and hickory, but sections 25 aud 36, and a portion of sections 5 and 35, are rich timber lands. There are no less tlian twenty-four lakes in this town, covering an area of fi'om 36 to 300 acres each, besides a host of smaller lakes or ponds; but six de- mand especial notice. Nagles, or Murray's Lake, lies on sections 33 and 34 in Grattan, and extending more than half across section 4 in Vergennes, is the largest of these, and is remarkable for its peculiar shape, being nearly divided in two by a long, narrow, promontory of land owned by Mr. W. Fullington. Crooked Lake, lying on sections 20, 21 and 29, is one mile long, quite irregular in shape, and is noted for its Islands. Round Lake, a pretty sheet of water, on section 21, is one half mile long, and about the same in width, and contains about 80 acres. This lake and Crooked Lake discharge their waters through Seely Creek into Flat River. Slayton Lake is another small, but beautiful sheet of water, lying on section 28. It takes its name from one of the early settlers whose residence is near its shore. Musk-Rat Lake, on sections, 4, 5, 8 and 9, is one mile and a half long, and about one-fourth of a mile wide, on the average. It contains about 230 acres, and is bountifully stocked with fish. The kinds caught in it are black, rock and silver- bass, pickerel aud muskelonge. Pine Island Lake, lying on sections 3 and 10, one mile and a quarter long, and three eights of a mile wide, is the most beautiful of them all. Pine Island, from which the lake takes its name, lies on its bosom like a gem on the wave. The tar sweeping lake with its picturesque shores and forest crowned isle, as seen from the home of Mr. Converse Close, near it, fixes the gaze of the beholder like some enchanted scene, of which we sometimes dream. 62 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OP KENT COUNTY. Grattan has no water course of any note, exc ept Seely's Creek, the outlet of nine of its principle lakes. It is an insignificant stream, averaging no more than two rods wide, yet, with its numerous, and inexhaustible fountains, supplying water power sufficient for three grist mills and one saw mill, in its short course of half a dozen miles. It takes its rise in a small lake on section 15, just north of the State Roud, three fourths of a mile east of Grattan Center, r unning north one and one quarter miles, through Pine Island Lake, west one and one quarter miles through Musk-Rat Lake, south-east one and one quarter miles through Wolf Lake, where it appears as a small stream running thence due east, passing within 60 rods of its source, and debouching in Flat River, at the village of Smyrna, in Ionia county. It was named after .Munson Seely, a young hunter, who, in early days camped upon its banks and pursued tlie chase through its adjacent forests. In 1850, Edward Bellamy and Nathan Holmes, brothers in-law, formed a part- nership, and erected a grist mill upon the stream, near its embouchure from "Wolf Lake, on section IG. This was the nucleous of Grattan Center. The mill is now owned by J. A. Adams & Bros. This place is the only business center in the town. It has twelve or fourteen dwellings, one hotel, one cabinet shop, one wagon shop, one cooper shop, two blacksmith shops, one paint shop, one drug store, two dry goods stores, and a fine new church. (Baptist, C. C. Miller, Pastor.) It was erected in 1868. It is built of wood, painted white, costing $5,400. The Grattan Union School House, a white, two story, frame building, with two departments, is located here, on a beautiful eminence just east of the village. The Metropolitan Cheese Factory, is located just west of here, and its enterprising pro- prietor, Capt. B. >ydison, is opening up an apparently prosperous business for himself and the farmers for miles around, by this new branch of industry. Grat- tan Center is situated in a fine rural district, and its proprietors are wide-awake and enterprising, but altogether too far away from railroads for their own con- venience, or comfort. Within the past year, the place has suffered a severe loss in the sudden death of its esteemed citizen W. L. Atkins, a long time merchant, and efficient business man of the town. As early as 1848. the Catholics erected a small church in their cemetery, on sec- tion 32, dedicated to St. Patrick. In ten years their congregation had become much too large for the seating capacity of the ho use, and it was moved ujion sec- tion 31, and converted into a School House, and a new and commodious edifice erected on an eminence one fourth of a mile west of the old site. This building, while undergoing repairs, was accidentally burned in 1868. Im- mediately, scores of teams were put upon the roads hauhng lumber preparatory to tlie buiUling of a new church, which is now in process of erection, and when completed will be an honor to its builders, and an ornament to the town. It is 136 by 50 feet in size ; has a tower 168 feet high, and is lighted with massive windows of stained glass, which show with pleasing effect. The congregation is very large, and their annual picnic for the benefit of the church has become an " institution" of Grattan. It is noted for its tastefully ar- ranged, and bountifully supplied tables, and the hosts that congregate. Father Rivers is closely identified with the early history and prosperity of this people, but J. P. McMannus is now the resident priest. Besides the Union School, Grattan has but four district school houses, but, as HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 63 would at first seem, its educational interests are not neglected, as it is completely surrounded by fractional districts. In 1843, the first settlement was made within the limits of the town, by Dennis and John McCarthy, on section 30, and Richard Giles, on section 33. In 1844, Luther B. Cook built the first house north of Seely's Creek, on section 12. The same year, William Smith, also settled on section 13. Converse Close, on section 11; Jared Watkins, on section 13; Henry Green, on section 13 ; Anthony King, Alan- son King on section 1 ; Volney W. Caukin, on section 9 ; Michael Kennedy, on section 19 ; and William McCarthy, on section 30. Prominent among the settlers of 1845, we may mention John P. Weeks, located on section 35 ; Orson Nichoson, on "^f^c- tion 3 ; William Byrnes, on section 37, and Anson Green, on section 14. In l-<46 Russel Slayton, located on section 14, and Dudley Newton, on section 17. Among the settlers of 1847, we find Martin Mason, located on section 33. Of these old settlers, most reside where they first located, but Anthony King, Russel Slayton and Orson Nichoson, are dead. Marshal King, son of Alanson King, born Decem- ber, 1844, is su23posed to be first white child born in the town. The first death occurred in the fall of 1846, in the family of a Mr. Springer, then living on section 15. Isaac Springer, an interesting little boy of five years, was the first victim, but in less than 18 months, five of the family were laid side by side, and now sleep on the very spot where the Union School House stands. There are many interesting personal experiences incident to the early settle- ment of a new country, which the limits of this work will not permit us to record, but the circnmstanees attending the first wedding in this town are so peculiar, we may not omit to mention it here. A widely known, and highly esteemed couple, still residents of the town, wished to get married, but there was no functionary in that part of Kent, vested with authority to perform the ceremony. A well known Justice of Ionia county, chanced to be visiting at the house where the par- ties were, and their dilemma was made known to him. Of course he had no jurisdiction in Kent, but the county line was only half a mile away, and a walk through the forest, was proposed and agreed to. The Justice took his stand in Ionia county, and the bride and bridegroom, protesting they would not leave the town to be married, joined hands just over the line, and in the presence of a few friends, gathered beneath the grand old oaks, on the pleasant afternoon of July 38, 1844, the twain were made one to their own gratification and the gratifi- cation and amusement of their friends here, as elsewhere. In those early days, the settler, with his axe, cut the way for his future home, and in the absence of stores, grist mills and saw mills, supplied, by his own in- genuity, the actual necessities of himself and fixmily. To-day, all the conveniences of civilized life are at his hand, and the well cultivated farms, and the more than ordinary wealth displayed in dwellings and out buildings, are highly significant of the sobriety, enterprise, and consequent prosperity of the people. Grattan has not only maintained an honorable position in the county, but has also made its record among the dignitaries of the State. Of its first set of officers, Hon. Volney W. Caukin has once represented the Twenty-ninth District, at Lan- sing, and Hon. Milton C. Watkins, its first Supervisor, has been Representative, also Senator in the State Legislature, and now holds an appointment under the United States Government. 64 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. LOWELL. This township lies north of Bowne, and south of Vergennes. It is one of the eastern tier of townships in Kent county, being bounded on the east by Boston, Ionia county, and on the west by the township of Cascade. Its soil, timber and productions are greatly diversified. The soil of the south half is mostly clay or loam, lies very high, and is generally level and well adapted to farming purposes, and. on account of its elevation, an excellent fruit section. The north half is considerably broken ; by Grand River, which crosses the township from east to west, at an average distance of one mile from the north line, and Flat River, which comes in from Vergennes, on the north, and enters Grand River about one and one half miles west from the county line, of Kent and Ionia counties. The river bottoms, from half a mile to a mile in width, are heavily timbered with elm, ash, soft maple, etc., and when cleared make good meadow lauds. Next back of these bottoms, on either side, rise the sand and clay bluffs, which line these streams throughout the greater part of their course in the county. In some places they rise to the highth of nearly 300 feet, and are usual- ly covered with oak, some time quite heavy, but in other places only what is com- monly known as " openings," the timber being light, and the ground covered with a small growth of oak, interspersed with hazel, and other shrubs. These bluffs, somewhat broken by many small brooks which come in from both sides, extend back an average of about a mile on each side, which, on the north side brings us about to the township line, and on the south to the high level tract be- fore mentioned. This latter is partially watered by some small lakes, the largest of which is Pratt Lake, covering about 300 acres on the north part of section 25, near the east line of the township, and about three miles south of Grand River. It is named in honor of William Pratt, who settled on the north side of it about the year 1850. Barcis, or McEwing Lake, on the east part of section 33, is nearly one mile in length, but quite narrow, its greatest width being less than 80 rods. It extends from the northeast to southwest. On the northwest corner of the same section is a pond of about ten acres, called Morse Lake. Between them, and on the south part of the same section, is a small lily pond, hardly to be called a lake. Stoughton Lake is a small lake of 4 or 5 acres, near the center of section 35, and has a tamarack swamj) of about 20 acres on the east of it. There is also a small lake of 3 or 4 acres, and a swamp of about 15 acres on the south side of section 22. A swamp of some 300 or 400 acres lies west of Pratt Lake, on section 26. On the south side of section 33, and extending over the line into Bowne, is a fine marsh of about 40 acres. From Pratt Lake and the swamp already mentioned, to this marsh is a ravine through which is a stream of water in wet seasons, but which dries away in ordinary weather, leaving the lake without any visible out- let. Tlie people along the line have recently petitioned the County Drain Com- missioner to open this natural water course deep enough to form a living stream, to the south line of Lowell township, from which it would flow into a small stream which runs to Thornapple River. Aside from the sources already men- tioned, and some few smaller ponds and swamps, water can only be obtained in this part of the township by digging a depth of 50 to 100 feet. The timber of this southern part was originally sugar maple and beech, interspersed with HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 65 very large red aad white oaks. This township is well supplied with stone for building purposes, and in some parts they are used to some extent for fencing, especially in the northwest corner of the township, and various other places north of Grand Kiver. Fine gravel beds also abound throughout the north part, and the soil is quite gravelly along the road leading down the river from Lowell vil- lage. PIONEERS. In the year 1829, Daniel Marsac came from Detroit, and went among the In- dians in the vicinity of the present village of Lowell, as a trader, although a re- gular trading post was not established until 1831, when Mr. Marsac built a log hut on the south side of Grand River, near the present site of J. Kopf & Co.'s ex- tensive chair works. What changes a few years have made ! When Mr. Marsac first pitched his tent within the borders of Kent county, then an almost unbroken wilderness, the only roads were the Indian trails, and the only means of navigation was the canoe, or " dug out," as it is sometimes called ; or, for more extensive transportion, a raft made of poles, or small logs, fastened togethsr. We do not need to speak of the railroads and other facilities for travel now, as the reader can easily compare the present with the past. In the spring of 1835, a family by the name of Robinson, numbering in all 44 persons, set out from the State of New York, and arriving at Detroit, embarked on a small vessel for Grand Haven via Mackinaw. On the 7th day of June of that year they reached the mouth of Grand River, and, putting their household goods, etc., on rafts, and " paddling their own canoes," made their way up the river and settled in Kent and Ottawa counties, principally the latter, in the vicinity of Blendon. These were only a part of the Robinsons. Rix Robinson had been trading with the Indians at Thornapple — now called Ada — for several years prev- ious to this, and had one son by the squaw whom he had taken for a wife soon after he came there. A year later, in 1836, another brother, named Lewis, came with his family and settled on the west bank of Flat River, in the south part of what is now the village of Lowell. He was soon followed by Rodney, a brother from the Blendon settlement, who remained one year with Lewis, and then re- moved up the river into the present township of Vergennes, where he and another brother, Lucas, have made good farms. Philander Tracy — a relative of the Robinson family, who now resides at Grand Rapids, and is generally known as Judge Tracy, also came from the State of New York, and was for some time with Lewis Robinson. The timber for their first log hut was cut two or three miles up Flat River, and floated down by the help of Indians, who were always friendly to those who used them well. There were good and bad Indians, as well as good and bad whites. One Indian, named Negake, who was not, however, a member of either of the tribes then oc- cupying this portion of the State, but a renegade from some Eastern tribe, who had taken up his abode with the Pottawotamies, caused the whites some trouble, and was reported to have killed one of the Government Surveyors some years previous, when an attempt was made to survey and throw into market all lands up to the 43 degree of latitude, which parallel cut across a bend in the river in this 9 66 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. township, and took a strip about a mile in width on the north side, to which sur- vey the Indians objected. Subsequently the river was made the frontier line, and no lands north of the river were put into market until August, 1839. A tract of land lying on the east side of Flat River, was set apart as University lands. In 1836. Luther Lincoln, from Grand Rapids, formerly from the south part of the State, where he had been quite a wealthy man, came and settled on a small lot of this University land, and built a log house, which was afterwards used by Don A. Marvin, as a tavern. Mr. Lincoln and Rodney, and Lucas Robinson, helped the Indians to fence in a tract of about 100 acres, on the east side of Flat River, and about one mile from Grand River, for a planting ground, to prevent any trouble on account of their letting their cattle run at large on " Uncle Sam's Domain," as the cattle would have been likely to destroy their crops, and this would naturally have led to hostilities. Mr. Rodney Robinson states that the Indians were usually good neighbors, and even Mr. Lincoln — whose mind was somewhat wandering, and consequently led him into some trouble with the early white settlers, always got along finely with the Indians, and when, on account of some " unpleasantness" with the whites he was obliged to leave this point, he went up the river a long distance and erected a saw mill, right in the midst of the Indian country. They were often employed to work for the early white settlers, and generally well paid, although it was usually best to j^ay them in provisions and other necessaries, rather than in money, for, if they got money, many of them would go off to places where they could get liquor, and" come home drunk, when they would be quarrelsome and dangerous neighbors, until the fire-water and its efl'ects were gone. No liquor was allowed to be sold to them in this vicinity if the settlers could prevent it, although itinerant traders would sometimes undertake to sell it to them in order make it easier to cheat them in their trades. In 1837, Charles Newton, Matthew Patrick, Samuel P. Rolf, Ira A. Danes, Wil- liam Vandeusen and Mr. Francisco — nearly all of whom were from New York, settled along the north side of Grand River, on the old Grand River Road, from two to five miles west of Flat River. This road came from Ionia, by the way of Fallassburg— at which point the first bridge was built across Flat River, in 1840, previous to which the river was forded — and passed about two miles west of the mouth of the river, thence along down Grand River, near the side of the blufts. The following bit of school romance is introduced without any apology : In 1837 the people of this vicinity organized a School District, including all the set- tlers on Flat River, and being the only School District between Grand Rapids and Ionia. They erected a log school house in 1838, in the north part of the pre- sent village, on the west side of Flat River, and employed Miss Caroline Beard, from New York State, to teach the first school that summer. The following win- ter the district furnished a cook-stove and provisions, and Miss Beard lived in the school house and kept the school. Caleb D. Page, who had taken up a piece of land near the Fallassburg of later days, took matrimony into his head and Miss B. to his heart, and the bonds of wedlock were entered into by this couple in the school house. In 1839, William B. Lyon and Ransom Rolf, also from New York, settled on the HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 67 same road, near those previously mentioned. At the time of the sale of lands in this tract, (previously mentioned as occurring in August, 1839) the Indians at- tempted to enter and hold the land they had been tilling, under the pre-emption laws, but, as the agent knew nothing about whether the red man could hold land by those laws, the matter was referred to the General Land office, and, while waiting the decision, Philander Tracy attempted to gain possession by erecting a small hut on it, and sowing the field to oats, which were destroyed by the In- dians. His papers which had been granted were afterward revoked, and, al- though the decision was that Indians could not enter lands in their own name, they lent money to a Frenchman by the name of Nontah, and he bought the land, and afterward, failing to pay back the money, he gave them a deed of it. The lands were afterward found to be a part of the " University Grant." andso also was the land taken by Lincoln. When Mr. L. left here, he sold his claim to Daniel Marsac, who, in 1847, platted it under the name ot " the village of Dans- ville," which name it retained until about the year 1855. In 1850 Mr. M. sold his claims to Edwin Avery, of Ionia, who then paid the State and obtained a com- plete title to the same. John B. Shear and some others, came in about the year 1844, and settled in or near the present village of Lowell. In December, 1846, Cyprian S. Hooker, formerly from Connecticut, came from Saranac, Ionia county, where he had been a pioneer and almost the only settler. Mr. Hooker erected the first tramed house in the township, which was also the first in the village. His lumber was brought from Saranac. He commenced his house on the 18th day of December, 1846, and on the ensuing Christmas moved into it with his family. This would be called quick work even in these days of steam and electricity. Said house is the one now owned and occupied by Robert Marshall. In 1847 Mr. Hooker erected the grist mill on the east side of Flat River, now owned and since enlarged by William W. Hatch, who erected another large mill on the west side of the river in 18G7. When Mr. H. first erected his mill it was run by an overshot water-wheel — water being brought by means of a race, a distance of about 40 rods from the Island in Flat River. In 1849, Mr. Hooker constructed the dam across the river just below Bridge street. In 1849, the first sermon ever preached in Dansville, was delivered at the h(mse of C. S. Hooker, Esq., by Rev. S. S. Brown, a Congregational Minister. Mr. Hooker also had tiie job of building the first frame school house in the village, which was the first in the east part of the coun- ty. It was built in 1850 and stood on the present M. E. Church site. Soon after this a Sunday School was established by the agent of the Congregational Union Society. The Lowell post office was established about the year 1848, and took its name from the township, which was organized about this time, and which seems to have been named on account of its prospects as a manufacturing point, although the village was still called Dansville. After Mr. Avery bought Mr. Marsac's claim, he added some territory to the original plat, making in all about 100 aci'es. In 1854 Messrs. Richards & Wickham platted nearly 100 acres on the west side of Flat River, which they named LOWELL. About the same time Chapin & Booth's addition to the village of gDansville was 68 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. platted, containing about 30 acres, and lying on the east of the original plat, but within a year, by common consent, the whole village was called Lowell, since which the following additions have been platted, and called Additions to the Village of Lowell ; Fox's Addition, lying north of R. & W.'s plat on the west side Flat River, containing 52 acres, platted by James S. Fox. Lee's Addition, on the north of Avery's plat, east of Flat River, containing 48 acres, platted by Peter Lee in 18G8. SneWs Addition, on the west and south of R. & W.'s addition, contain- ing about 50 acres, platted by Mrs. Caroline Snell in 1869. Ellsworth's Addition, lying north and east of Lee's addition, contains 60 acres, 20 of which are within the present corporate limits of the village of Lowell, and the remainder in the township of Vcrgennes, platted by A. M. Ellsworth in 1870. An act to incorporate the Village of Lowell passed the State Legislature in 1859, but for some reason the village was not then organized. It was re-enacted March 15, 1861, and the organization completed in the summer following. FIRST VILLAGE OFFICERS. President — Cyprian S. Hooker. Recorder — Charles A. Blake. Treasurer — Simeon Hunt. Marshal — J. Chapman. Assessor — Cyrus Hunt. Trustees — Wil- liam W. Hatch, J. B. Shear and Arvine Peck. PRESENT VILLAGE OFFICERS. President — Morris R. Blodget. Recorder — John Huggins. Treasurer — Clark M. Deveudorf. Marshal— Robert Marshall. Trustees -L. B. Lull, John C. Scott and Simeon Hunt. The village proper now contains 1,503 inhabitants, according to the census of 1870. During the past four years some tine brick buildings have been erected, among which are the large two story block on Bridge street, west of the river, containing live stores below, and a large hall and offices above ; Lee's Block, two story, which contains two stores and a hall above ; King's Block, now used by Joseph Amphlett as a carriage factory, and Graham's Block, three story, contain- ing two stores, printing office and other offices, and which was erected almost en- tirely by Mr. Graham with his own hands. Besides the brick stores there are some very good wooden buildings. The village contains in all between 30 and 40 stores, besides the usual number of meat markets, restaurants, etc. There are two hotels: The Clifton House, part brick, kept by Charles Morse, and the Franklin House, a large frame building, kept by 0. C. Parks. MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENTS. Hatch & Craw's grist mills are two large framed mills containing three Tun of stone each, and capable of grinding 50,000 barrels of flour per year, besides doing a large custom business. Water power. The Lowell Woolen Mill, erected by Blodgett Brothers, in 1867, is a good, framed building, now owned by M. R. Blodgett, and does about ^20,000 worth of business per year. Water power. Wilson, Gardner & Co. have a steam planer, sash, door and blind factory, erected in 18G8, and are doing a good custom and shipping business. Avery & Johnson have a planer and sash, door and blind factory, which is doing an extensive custom business, and sliipping largely both east and Avcst. HISTOKY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 69 This factory runs by water power, and was erected in 1868, on the site of their mill which was destroyed by fire the previous year. lu connection with this mill is a machine for the manufacture of wooden eave troughs — a new invention of Mr. E. W. Avery. FORT'S WESTERN MEDICINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY. E. M. Fort, the patentee of these medicines, commenced business a few years since on borrowed capital, paying therefor at the rate of 15 jjer cent, interest. Many of our readers will remember having seen his pleasant face on the streets of the various towns and villages of Kent county, when he was sellino- his reme- dies at retail. Tlie business had increased so rapidly and become so popular in Lowell, that in March, 1870, some of the leading capitalists of the town ioined him, and established the above-named stock company with a chartered capital of $100,000, making Mr. Fort the secretary and business manager, with the assist- ance and advice of a board of directors. Since that time they have branched out and are rapidly introducing it in the adjoining states, and money invested in the company's stock must prove exceedingly profitable. Parties who know best think it will soon pay a dividend of 30 per cent, as the sales are already immense and largely on the increase ; these preparations being acknowledgred to be amono- the best medicines in the market, their popularity having gained for them the endorsement of the widely known and popular drug house of Farrand, Sheley & Co., of Detroit, generally admitted to be the largest wholesale drug house in Michigan, who have purchased a large amount of the capital stock of the com- pany, and are acting as their agents for Detroit. Boyce & Nash have a shop for the manufacture of agricultural imiDlemeuts axes, etc., making about 150 dozen axes per year, and manufacturino- in all about $6,000 worth per year. Joseph Amphletfs carriage iactory is quite an extensive establishment turn- ing out about 100 carriages and wagons per year. CHURCHES. The Methodist Episcopal church building is a fine brick structure 40x60 feet in size, completed and dedicated in 1859. It stands on a little rise of oi-ound on Bridge street, east of the business ijart of the village. Cost over $8,000 includ- ing furniture. Near this is the unpretending Baptist church, which is a o-ood little framed building, erected in 1859. During the present season this church has been tastefully fitted up and newly painted. The Congregational church on th« west side of Flat River is a good looking, framed building, 40x56 feet in size erected in 1858 at a cost of |2,500. There ai;e also two or three church societies and a Masonic Lodge and a Good Templar's Lodge, which meet in halls. SCHOOLS. There is a good, framed school-house 36x54 feet in size, and two stories hio-h which was erected in 1863 at a cost of about $2,000. It is being repaired the present season, but is small for the size of the district, which takes in quite a large extent of territory, and a larger building will soon be required. There is one ward or branch school in connection with this district, which is the old dis- 70 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. > trict No. 1, of the township of Lowell. This branch school is located on the «outli side of Grand River, in the vicinity of the Detroit and Milwaukee Railroad depot, where a village called Segwun was platted by William Chesebro, about the time the railroad was built, but which is seldom known by that name. MILLS AND FACTORIES. On the above-mentioned plat is the steam saw mill of C. T. Wooding, erected in 1866 by Knapp & Tucker, and capable of cutting 20,000 feet of lumber i^er day; also, the cider and vinegar manufactory of E. R. Peck, erected in 1869, and capable of grinding 18,000 bushels of apples per year. In this vicinity is also quite a collection of small houses, mostly occupied by laborers in the above- named establishments and on the railroad. Near at hand and a.little east of the depot is the extensive chair factory of John Koph & Co., which has a small cluster of pleasant looking buildings around it, and has withal an appearance of thrift and neatness. This building was erected in 1808, by Seth Cogswell, and the machinery is run by an overshot waterwheel, water being 6btained from a small spring brook which rises about two miles south and comes in through a gorge in the hills. About a mile distant is the large grain cradle and bed bottom factory of E. W. Tucker. His first mill was a three-story frame building 30x40 feet in size, erected in 1862, in connection with which is a new mill or shop 35x50 feet, erected in 1868. In the one item of grain cradles they have facilities for manufacturing 1,200 dozen per year, besides bed-bottoms and harvesting implements, such as hay-rakes, etc. This is also run by an overshot water-wheel. From 20 to 60 hands are eaiployed. Ac the head of this stream, and about two miles south of the depot, is a fine bed of marl, on the farm of Alexander McBride, from which Mr. McB. has manufac- tured $4,000 worth of lime within the past four years. THE GRAND RIVER NURSERIES. N. P. Husted, proprietor, are situated aljout five miles southwest of the Lowell depot. He commenced planting in 1862, putting out about 40,000 apple trees, 40,000 peach trees, and other stock, since which time he has been gradually increasing until now he sets 300,000 apple and 300,000 peach and other stock every year. Besides this he is giving considerable atten- tion to ornamental stock. The nurseries now cover 130 acres, all closely planted, and the amount of sales is nearly $50,000 per year. From 30 to 60 hands are employed. He is also turning his attention to orchard culture, having at present 1,000 four-year old peach trees, over 500 apple trees, 400 pear trees, 200 plum trees, and 4,000 grape vines ; also, a good assortment of small fruits. The soil is a clay loam, which is well adapted to the growth of hardy, sound, nursury s:ock and profitable orchard culture. There are now over 15,000 orchard trees in the immediate vicinity, all of which have been set within a few years. Peaches have borne well every year. EARLY SETTLERS SOUTH OF GRAND RIVER. Among the pioneers in this part part of the county was George Post, who came from Connecticut in 1842 and settled on the northwest corner of section 23, at the HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 71 crossing of the territorial road from Portland to Grand Rapids, and the one from Battle Creek via Hastings, to the trading post then established by Daniel Marsac at Lowell. He was the first, and for three years the only settler south of the pres- . ent line of the D. & M. Railroad, within the township. In 1843, Mainard Chater- don, with his wife and family of three sons and three daughters, came from Cal- houn county, Michigan, (formerly from the state of New York), and went nearly to the southwest corner of the township, on section 31, where his widow and the three sous and one of the daughters still live, and have nice farms. In 1848-9, Harrison Wickham, Peter Hornbrook, Charles Gordon, Mr. Monk, and Mr. Mon- tague settled in the south and southwest part of the township, followed in 1850 to 1854 by John Brannan, William Pratt, John Yeiter, Jacob and Christian Loyer, George Acker, Jacob Yeiter, James Easterby, James Wallace and William Proctor, most of whom were from Ohio, and of Dutch descent, and nearly all of whom are now wealthy farmers, having good farms and buildings. ORGANIZATION. The township of Lowell was organized in 1848, being previously a part of the township of Vergennes, which originally included all of the east part of the county. The first townshij) meeting was held at the house of Mr. Timothy White. FIRST TOWNSHIP OFFICERS. Supervisor — Cyprian S. Hooker. Clerk — Timothy White. Treasurer — Henry Church. Justices — C. S. Hooker, Daniel McEweu, Samuel P. Rolf and Ira A. Danes. PRESENT TOWNSHIP OFFICERS. Supervisor — Robert Hunter, Jr. Clerk — John Huggins. Treasurer — Webster Morris. Justices — Robert Hunter, Jr., Simeon Hunt, Joseph W. Sprague and Matthew Hunter. NELSON. The township of Nelson is one of the northern tier of townships, and is bounded on the north by Pierson, in Montcalm county, on the east by the township of Spencer, on the south by Courtland, and on the west by Solon. Twenty years ago this townsliip was an unbroken wilderness where wild ani- mals made their homes but little molested by man, and twenty years is a short time in which to make a history. But the stalwart men who are now cutting down its forests and converting the timber into lumber, while at the same time fitting the soil for the growth of grains and fruits are doing a good work, which, if it offers few salient points for the historian, is still of immense value to man- kind. If he who causes a blade of grass to grow where there was none before is a public benefactor, the world must owe much to those who open the wilderness to the uses of man. We are informed that William H. Bailey was the first white settler in Nelson, having settled there in 1851, some time in July of that year. He still resides in the township on section 8. We are glad to have sold him a copy of this history, and have no doubt he will feel a justifiable pride when he reads the long list of 72 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. residents who now point Mm out as that honored individual " the oldest inhabi- tant." Mr. John S. Jones moved into the township during the same year, and is said to be the second settler. He now resides on section 33. Among the early settlers, although we did not learn the date of their coming, were John M. Towns, Josiah Towns, N. R. Hill, D. B. Stout, H. M. Stanton, George Stout, Andrew Stout, Riley Smith, Samuel Punches, Joseph M. Clark, Andrew S. Tindall, John N. Tindall, John Dean, Elisha Dean, H. D. Streeter, Thomas Almy, Mr. Ream and his two sous, Bradford Bailey, James Bailey and Joseph Wood. Wm. C. Benjamin, a bachelor, came to this town several years ago with a *' pocket full of rocks," from California, purchased a fine farm, and improved and beautified it. He also repented of this lonely state, married an intelligent lady and became the father of two children. Last summer, at the close of harvesting, in which he had worked hard, he committed suicide by cutting his own throat, — it is supposed in a fit of temporary insanity. This sad tragedy cast a gloom over the entire community where he lived. ORGANIZATION. Nelson was organized as a township by the Board of Supervisors on the 13tli day of October, 1854, and the first township election was held at the house of Charles H. Leake on the first Monday of April, 1855, George Hoyle, John S. Jones and George N. Stoddard, being Inspectors of Election. The following were the FIRST TOWNSHIP OFFICERS. Supervisor — George Hoyle. Clerk — George N. Stoddard. Treasurer — Charles H. Leake. Justices of the Peace — Samuel Punches, Simpson Anderson, Cyrus Stillwell, Harlow H. Stanton. Commissioners of Highways — Smith Barrett, Har- low H. Stanton, Moses E. Ross. School Inspectors — Harlow H. Stanton, Ithiel R. Smith. Constables — Bradford Bailey, Josiah D. Townes, Amos Bessey, Peter D. Buck. Overseers of Poor — Church Bailey, Joseph Wood. From this election we take a step of fifteen years and present the names of the PRESENT TOTVNSHIP OFFICERS. Supervisor — Mindrus H. Whitney. Clerk — Brownell S. Simmons. Treasurer — David B. Stout. Justices of the Peace — Brownell S. Simmons, Mindrus H. Whit- ney, Jason R. Squires. Commissioners of Highways — Jason R. Squires, Stephen Ferner, Nathaniel Hughey. School Inspectors — Orion Smith, Nicholas R. Hill. Constable — William A. Dean. GENERAL DESCRIPTION. Pine timber predominates in this township, and in the northeast corner there are many large cedar and tamarack swamps. But the soil, although in many places light, as the presence of pine denotes, is still very productive, where, as is generally the case, beech, maple and other hard wood trees are mixed with the pine. For fruit raising this town promises to be one of the best in the county. Its streams are Black Creek, in the northern part of the township, and Little Cedar and Big Cedar, in the western part. Pine Lake is a fine sheet of water, covering some 100 acres on sections 26 and 35. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 73 SCHOOL HOUSES. The scliool house in District No. 1, known as the Clark School House, is located in the center of section 8, and is a fine framed building, painted white. The school house in District No. 2, is a plain framed structure, standing near the northwest corner of section 20. It was built in 1869. The school house in District No. 3, a large white, framed building, was erected in 1869. It stands on the southeast corner of section 23. District No. 4, has a good, white, framed school house on the west line of section 34. It was erected in 18G7 and is known as the " White Dove "' school house. The Cedar Springs school houses, used for a graded school, are described in the history of CEDAR SPRINGS, which village is located partly in this township and partly in Solon, its descrip- tion being- given under the latter head. OAKFIELD. Oakfield, formerly apart of Courtland, lies twenty-one miles northeast of Grand Rapids, having Spencer on the north. Eureka, in Montcalm county, on the east, G rattan on the south, and Courtland on the west. The first settlement was made within its territory, June 5th, 1838, by Hon. Wm. R. Davis, who located on section 19. There seems to have been no one save himself and family to break the solitude of the wilderness, till June, 1839, when Mr. Isaac Tower, Stephen S. Tower and William Thornton, (ex-Sheriff of Kent county,) with their lamilies, moved in, and become comparatively near neighbors to the hitherto lonely pioneers. Stephen S. Tower and Mr. Thornton locating on section 29, and Mr. Isaac Tower on section 30. There were no more settle- ments till April, 1842, when Thomas Crinnion located on section 18, and David J, Gilbert on section 19, in September of the same year. In 1844, Sheldon Ashley selected a beautiful home on section 36, and in 1845, three brothers, Harry, Giles and Erie McArthur, located respectively on sections 33, 32 and 34. Morris Hart, sections; Nathaniel W. Mack, section 12; John Davis, section 33; Levi White, section 21 ; James Elstley, section 31 ; William Peterson, section 20, and Benjamin Potter, section 21, may be mentioned as among the settlers of 1846 and 1847. At one time the town was organized under the name of Wabasis, but by sub- division of the territory, was again incorporated with Courtland, and finally per- manently organized under tlie name of Oakfield, through the influence of Sheldon Ashley, in March, 1849. Its first town meeting was held the first Monday of April, 1849, at a little log school house in district No. 1, on section 29. This was the first school house in the town, but the log cabin was replaced in 1852, by a frame structure thirty-six by twenty-six feet in size. This is the famous No. 1, that has educated, and sent forth more, and better teachers, than any other district school in the county. It is known as the White Swan School. Oakfield has six other district school houses : noteworthy among these is the Horton School House, a large frame edifice, painted white. It was erected in 1868, and is used as a church, 10 74 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. as well as for school purposes. It is located on sections 17 and 18, just across the road from the Ilorton Cemetery, beautifully situated on the southwest corner of section 8. There is no Union School in the town ; but its educational interests are, and have always been of paramount importance in the minds of its people. Its first school was organized with i)ut six scholars — all the children then in town and kept in a private house, with Miss Sarah Davis, now Mrs. Almon Thompson of Courtland, as teacher. When a school house was finally erected, Mr. Harry McArthur was installed as teacher, and to his earnest labors many, not only in this town, but in adjacent towns, owe much of their advancement in knowledge. CHURCHES. Religious societies among the people of Oakfield have reached a highly ad vanced, and truly enviable position, if we may be allowed to judge of moral status by success, and pecuniary prosperity. It has three very fine church edifices, and all its places of worship are well attended. The First Baptist Church of Oakfield, is a fine frame structure, located on sec- tion 3(5. It was built in 1863. and has a fine bell. It cost about $2,200, and the honor of its erection is largely due to Shelden Ashley, one of the oldest inhabi- bitants of the town. C. C. Miller is the present pastor. The Second Baptist Society of Oakfield was organized in April, 18G5, with some 40 members, under the ministration of Rev. C. C. Miller, pastor, and Stephen S. Tower, Henry Rich, Thomas Jones, Nathan R. Squiers and William R. Jones, Trustees. The house belonging to this Society — the Second Baptist Church, ot Oakfield — a fine frame building, dedicated January 11, 18G8. stands upon on acre of ground purchased from the farm of Robert Olmsted, in the southeast corner of section 19. It is 3G by 56 feet in'size, and has a tower 95 feet in height, which is furnished with a very fine toned bell that cost $400. The whole cost of the church was |4,150, of which the citizens of the City of Grand Rapids generously donated over $500. It has an organ, and an excellent choir under the efficient leadership of Mrs. Samuel Tower. Rev. C. C. Miller, is the pastor. The First Methodist Episcopal Church, of Oakfield, is also a very fine frame building, located on the south line of section, 9, one fourth of a mile away fr(mi the Second Baptist Church. The total cost of its erection closely approximated $1,500. It was dedicated April 14, 1809, and is yearly supplied by the circuit with a pastor. The physical geography of this town i^resents us with a rolling surface, quite frequently broken with lakes and ponds, with a sod much too sandy in the north- ern part, but a rich clay loam in the more southern portions, peculiarly adapt- ing it to wheat culture, wool-growing, and dairying, besides the ordinary pro- duction of corn, oats, potatoes and buckwheat. Of wheat, large quantities of excellent quality, annually find their way from this town to the markets east and west; and as to wool, Oakfield has some of the best flocks, and carries some of the finest clips to the factories, of any town in the county. The dairy is receiving more and more attention, and pays exceedingly well, where care and capital are expended. Horticulture is in its infancy here as in many other towns ; but on some farms HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. ' 75 it has received a share of attention, and the returns in apples, pears, peaches, grapes, cherries, currants and strawberries, show that Oakficld, in fruit raising, may become a peer of her successful sister towns. The timber is mainly oak; but, scattered over the town, there were some fine groves of pine, wliich are fast being decimated by the lumbermen's axe and saw. On sections 1 and 2 there is a veryfine bed of marl lime,so pure as to be cut from the bed in squar?s, dried and placed immediately in the kiln for burning. To fa- cilitate the mining of this lied, a chain of lakes on sections 1, 2 and 11 were drained. Their natural outlet was through Stack's Lake, which emptied into Black Creek; but, by dint of engineering, an outlet was effected into Wab-ah-see Creek, from the head of the Horse Shoe — a large lake on section 2 — which is thus rendered nearly dry. Of this marl deposit George and John Banks are proprietors. Besides the above, there are several small LAKES that demand but a passing notice. Of such is Scrara's lake, and Addis' lake closely connected with it, lying on sections 17, 18 and 19 ; the Zeigenfuss lake on sections 11 and 14 — the outlet from which forms the north branch of Wab-ahsee Creek; and also a number of little lakes on sections 33 and 34, the principal of which is Flat-Iron Lake near the residence of Harry McArthur, Esq. But Long Lake, about on-e-half mile long, and one-eighth wide, situa'ed on section 34, cannot be thus light:y passed by, for on its frozen surface in March, 1843, oc- curred the first death among the whites of this township. Orin Gilbert, brother of Rev. D. Gilbert, in endeavoring to reach his brother's house from Cook's Corners, was overcome by fatigue and cold, and perished on this lake. Soon after Tahanah, an Indian, in passing on the trail, discovered him lying on the snow. The wily Indian did not approach him, but, after circling several times around the prostrate form to make sure that he was dead, sped away to convey the sad intelligence to his friends. Ever after, the Indians called this " Dead Man's Lake." Wab-ah-see, or Wabasis, as the white people call it, is much the largest lake of the town, or even of the county, being two miles long. It is very irregular in shape, but it is said to average nearly one mile in width. It has excellent fishing grounds, and at certain seasons of the year- -though they are caught at no other time, and even then, are only found in particular places —whitefish are caught in considerable quantities. How they come there no one can tell, and where they disappear to is equally a mystery. The Wab-ah-see abounds with pickerel, and a gigantic specimen of this variety of fish has frequently been seen by seekers of the finny spoil, so immense in its dimensions as to excite almost as much Avonder as the periodical aj^pearing of the fabulous sea-serpent. Wab-ah-see projects into sections 29, 33 and 34, but lies mainly on sections 27 and 28. It was named after the Indian chief Wab-ah- see (White Swan), who fell under the displeasure of his jseople for selling their lands, and also (as they supposed) for secreting and retaining the gold for the purchase. To obtain this, they deferred his death, and banished him to the shores of this beautiful and ronmntic lake. By some the gold is supposed to be hidden on its shores, and many have sought for it by torchlight and by sun- light, with equal lack of success. Failing to extort money, and maddened by the 76 * HISTORY AND DIBECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. loss of their bunting grounds, the big chief, Ne-ogg-ab-nab, with ahnost fiendish subtlety, induced Wab-ah-see to go beyond bis limits, and, in a drunken frolic, killed him with a firebrand. His broken skull is now in a museum in Connec- ticut, having been sent there by Mr. Hall, of Plaiufield. The Oakfield grist mills, containing two run of stones, erected in 1864, is lo- cated upon section 15, on Wabasis Creek, the outlet of the lake, which becomes quite a stream, emptying into Flat River in Montcalm county. The first saw mill in town was built by John Davis, about the year 1846 or 1847. It was located on Beaver Dam Creek, a small stream running into Wab- ah-see Lake. Three times it was swept into ruins by the freshets, and as often repaired, or rebuilt, by the indomitable perseverance of its owner. But at last, patience and capital alike gave out, and a steam mill was erected in its stead. That has since been dismantled, and desolation now reigns where sterling enter- prise once presided. No inhabitant of Oakfield and adjacent to towns, who may read these pages, shall be allowed to forget, for lack of a record here, the history ot the old mill on Beaver Dam Creek, or the vicissitudes of its cheery and brave-hearted owner, who snapped his fingers in the face of the jade. Fortune, when she made faces at him, and went whistling away to the tune of " Old Ragged," despite all adversity. (The foregoing quaint cognomen will be under- stood by every old-time business man of Kent county.) The Lillie Steam Shingle Mill was built in 1861, on section 3. It was burned on ttie ITtli of April, 18G8, and rebuilt in the same year. The Addis Shingle and Cider mills are located on the northwest quarter of section 20, and were built in 1809; John Addis, proprietor. The Oakfield shingle mill is located on Wab-ah- see Creek, adjacent to the grist mill spoken of above. Near these mills a little village, consistmg of a store or two, a blacksmith shop, and half a dozen dwell- ings, has sprung up within a few years. This is the only business center in the town. FIRST TOWNSHIP OFFICERS. Supervisor — Thoiaas Spencer. Town Clerk — Harry McArthur. Treasurer — Harry Osgood. Justices of the Peace — Thomas Spencer, Harvey D. Pond, David J. Gilbert, Wm. M. Gould. Constables— Nathan II. Gould, Giles McArthur, Wil- liam Cha))man, Jesse Stewart. Commissioners of Highways — Benjamin Morey, W^illiam Peterson, Cyrus B. Thomas. School Inspectors — John Davis, Lafayette Knight. Overseers of the Poor — Sheldon Ashley, Harry Osgood. PRESENT TOWNSHIP OFFICERS. Su})ervisor — Wm. R. Davis. Clerk — Azariah Y. Rowley. Treasurer — John Ashley. Justices of the Peace — Henry Watson, Oliver R. Lewis, John Ashley, George Cathey. Commissioners of Highways — Henry E. Rowley, Chester A. Liliie, Rutin Caukin. School Inspectors — Wm. H. H. Davis, Henry E. Rowley. Con- stables — John W. Gilbert, Henry E. Rowley, Edward Jones. The town has now a population of 1,093. Of the old settlers, and men who took an active part in the organization of the town, Isaac Tower and Morris Hart, arc dead ; also Thomas Spencer, the first Supervisor of the town, who HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 77 was toru in pieces by the machinery in a mill, in Montcalm county, in the sprino- of 1867. The first marriage in the town was solemnized by Rev. James Ballard, August 2nd, 1840. Bride — Miss Hannah Tower, daughter of Isaac Tower; bridegroom — Zenas G. Winsor, now of Grand Rapids. The first birth among the whites, was "Wm. H. H. son of Wni. R. and Electa M. Davis. Born April 24, 1840. Among other first things occurring in the town, was the first bear killed, by John, and his brother, Wm. R. Davis, present member ofthe State Legislature, from the Fourth Representative District, and present nominee for the same position. Returning late one afternoon, in the summer of 1842, from mowino- on a marsh on Crinuiou Creek, in the north part of the town, William riding a horse, and carrying some game he had caught through the day, John on foot, equipped with a fine rifle, and closely followed by a faithful dog, were surprised and delighted when within two miles of home, by the discovery of a huge Ijlack bear. The dog gave instant pursuit, closely folloMed by the brothers. Frightened by the bayino- of the dog, the bear was soon treed. The brothers were quickly upon the spot, William, anticipating bruin a speedy victim to his brothers unerring aim ; but what was their chagrin, on examining the rifle, to find that in the hurry of the pursuit, their last cap had been lost from the gun. Here was a dilemma; but necessity is said to be tlie mother of invention, and she did not belie her cliarac- ter in this case. The only expedient was to send William one and one half miles away, to Mr. Crinnion's, the nearest house, for caps, if they could be found, otherwise for fire, while John and the dog kei^t watch by the bear. Mountino- old Dutch, his horse, and furiously flourishing his whijj, William was soon lost to sight, returning in a very short time, not with gun and caps, however, but a burn- ing brand from Mrs. Crinnion's fire-place. He found bruin a few rods from where he left him, in another tree, and John and the dog still watching. It was already dusk ; what was to be done, must be done speedily. Powder was poured into the tube, and John, a splendid marksman, took aim, while William stood by with a live coal, ready to apply at the word fire, which soon came, William asserts, in a trembling voice, bnt whether John's voice trembled, or William's ears, has not been decided to this day ; however, that the sharp crack ofthe rifle rang through the forest depths, and that the bear lay dead at the foot of the tree, are verities not to be disputed. David J. Gilbert built the second frame barn and dwelling in the town ; Isaac Power having built a frame barn in 1840, and William Thornton a frame house in 1841. In future time, posterity may 02)en its eyes with wonder, asking "of what, then, were other dwellings made ?" and it is therefore well to record that, in the early days, |he woodman's ax was his only saw mill, and the forest, with its treetops waving many feet aloft in the breezes, his only lumber-yard ; conse- quently his house was made of rough logs rolled one above another, his floor of logs, his roof of pieces ofthe same, called " shakes;" his fire place was composed of sticks and clay ; his fire of huge logs stood on end and walked across the floor, a side at a time, and rolled to their place with a hand-spike. The doors were rude oaken planks split from the heart of some huge forest giant, and as for win- 78 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. clows — some houses had very small holes in their sides which passed by that name, and some had none. The only means of transportation, either for business or pleasure, was the lum- ber wagon, or sled, drawn by the patient ox, whose rate of speed mijiht be three miles an hour in good going; and many a party of pleasure, clad in homespun and homemade garments, and seated on the straw in the bottom of the wagon or sled, as the case might be, has been borne thus slowly over the devious roads leading from one cabin to another, and have found ample time to enjoy themselves by the way, sure of a hearty welcome at the end of their ride, who now live in stately dwellings, dress in costly raiment and ride in line carriages, after dashing steeds timed to many a mile the hour. But not a wliit the lighter are their hearts now, than then ; fortunate indeed are they, if, in the trials and perplexities of life they have not grown sad. Then, men broke ground, and civilization came after. Now, the log cabin is an institution of the past, and the hardships of frontier life, a tale that is told. Now the iron ratY pushes its way into distant gorges, and unbroken forests, and on the coming railway train man follows, bringing with him all the comforts and appliances of civilized life. In these days of easy and speedy transportation and mechanical improvements, teeming fields are won from the wilderness in a few months; palatial residences rise, and cities spring up as if by magic, almost surpassing the fabled oriental stories of the olden time. Tiie people of this town are noted for industry, sobriety and hospitality. There is but one place in the town where strong drinks are sold. Oakfield responded nobly to the call for volunteers, in the late rebellion, send- ing her bravest and her best to the front, and many of her noble boys lie buried in known and unknown graves, in southern soil. Many suffered the untold hor- rors of southern prisons. Prominent among these was Chylcr B. Davis, made prisoner at Gettysburg, July 3, 18G3, who endured all forms of hartlshij)s, in all the Southern prisons from Belle Isle to AndersonviUe, for 17 months, when he was paroled, a mere walking skeleton, and tinally discharged at Fort Leaven- worth, Kansas, in June, 1865. He recovered, as by a miracle from his long suffer- ing, and starvation, and is now farming in this town. PARIS. The township of Paris is situated in the second tier of townshipsfrom the south line of the county, and is bounded on the north by Grand Rapids, on the east by Cascade, on the south by Gaines, and on the west by Wyoming. Being situated so near the City of Grand Raj^ids, Avhich is a market loi' all its produce — and being traversed by the Grand River Valley Railroad, it is, so far as convenience is cdti- cerned, an exception to the general location of tov/nships. Paris is next to the oldest township in the county. As long ago as the year 1883, Barney Burton, Edward Guild, Joel Guild, Daniel Guild, and James Van- derpool located within its present limits. Benjamin Clark and Abram Laravvay, settled in the year 1835; Jacob Patterson, jNIiner Patterson, James Patterson, Orleans Spaulding and Philauzo Bo wen, in the year 1830 ; Nicholas Carlton in the year HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY, 79 1837 ; Iliram H. Allen in the year 1838. Among tlie other early settlers were De Witt Shoemaker, Clinton Shoemaker, Robert Shoemaker, Alvin H. Wansey, .Tared Wansey, James Ballard, Stephen Hiusdill, Abram Laraway and Robert Barr. A7e would here also make special mention of " Captain Davis," as he was familiarly called, who was the father of Ezekiel W. Davis, commonly known as " Judge." He settled in the township in the year 1834, and remained a resident up to the time of his death, which occurred some twenty-live years ago. The trials and hardships undured by the pioneers of those days seem to have been unusual. Nearly all of the settlers were poor, and consequently were un- able to relieve the unequal distress of the less fortunate among them. The lots of some were i)eculiariy distressing. Orleans Spaulding, who was before men- tioned as having settled in the year 1886, informs us that, in th". month of June, 1837, he was afflicted with sore eyes, and that for six years he was thereby unfitted for labor. During three years of the time he was totally blind, and that, too, while his family was dependent upon the productions of their little farm for a living. But there were trials of a general nature which had to be endured at this period, occasioned by the " hard times," or " wild cat times," as they were commonly called. Many of the new settlers had but a small part of their fa^ms cleared, and and a still smaller part cultivated, and consequently were obliged to buy their provisions. Those who had been in the country longer, and had larger improve- ments, raised a few bushels of wheat more than was required for their own use, but they could sell it neither for money, nor for groceries. Usually it could be given in exchange for " shelf goods" as they were called, provided no more than filty cents per bushel was charged. While wheat was selling at only fifty cents per bushel, flour was selling at $15 per barrel, pork $36 per barrel, potatoes $2 per bushel, and butter fifty cents per pound. We are informed by Mrs. Burton, that when she commenced keeping house in the township, on what is now the Garfield farm, she had no neighbors on the south nearer than Gull Prairie, none on the east nearer than Ionia, and none whatever on the west. Uncle Louis Campau, Joel Guild and Jonathan F. Chubb, were the only residents of Grand Rapids. Rix Robinson was in the township of Ada, trading among the Indians. Mr. Burton built the first log house in the township of Paris, and erected the first barn the county. He also erected the first frame house in the township, upon the site of the present fine residence of S. M. Garfield. The following incident illustrates the condition of the country at an early day: when Mr. Burton was on his way from Gull Prairie to Grand Rapids, one night he and his few companions halted as usual, spanceled their horses, and took their rest. In the morning, tiie horses belonging to Mr. Burton were nowhere to be seen, so he started out in search of them. He wandered about in the thick woods for several hours, without success, and finally turned about with the intention of returning to the camp. He traveled until the sun was low in the west, and no oamp could be found. Night came on, and he rested himself, a lost man in a dense forest. The experience of the succeeding day was similar to that of the first ; and it was not until the third day that he reached a settlement. By follow- 80 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. ing a creek which he found in his wanderings, he rea,ched the Thornapple river, tracing which to its mouth brought him to what is now the Village of Ada. Thence he proceeded to Grand Rapids where he found the settlers quite excited over the fact of his disappearance, wlitch had been reported by his companions ; Mr. Campau having already dispatched a number of Indians in the direction he supposeil Mr. Burton vvouid be, to search for liim. At one time in the winter of the years 1835 and 1836, the cries of what was sup- posed to be a man were heard in the vicinity of Mr. Burton's residence. He was answered, horns were blowed, and other noises made to attract his attention, with no result. About the same time a grey horse came to the residence of Abram Laraway, not many miles away, which none of the settlers claimed. Early in the spring a saddle was found by Robert Barr in the woods not far away. Still later the body of a man was found on what is now called the Penny property, in the Third Ward of the City. Its appearance indicated that death had taken place some mouths previously. A few dollars in money, a watch, and some papers were found on his person, the latter indicating the name of the man to liave been Moore. Nothing further was ever ascertained in regard to the matter. He pro- bably lost his way in the pathless woods, wandered about for several days, perhaps lost his horse, and finally starved to death ; or, overcome with weariness sank down to rest, and perished Ijy the excessive cold. In the year 183.5 or 1836, a man by the name of Sizer was shot by an Indian, near Plaster Creek, on what are now the premises of Henry Allen. At that place on the creek was a deer lick, which, of course, was watched by the early settlers as well as by the natives. The parties concerned in the affair to which we refer were both looking for deer, the one not knowing of the presence of the other. As the white man was moving about in the bushes, the eye of the Indian caught a glimpse of his white shirt bosom, which he mistook to be a spot upon a deer about to run. A second more, and the white man fell dead, with a bullet through his heart. You can imagine the terror of the Indian wlien lie discovered what he had done, as lie supposed his own life must pay the forfeit. It seems to have been the custom of the Indians to demand a life for a life. AVe were informed by an old settler that, at one time, while a little Indian girl was taking care of an infant white child, near what is now the city, she accidentally let it fall from her arms upon the ground, and it was taken up dead. The Indians took the girl with the intention of executing her; but upon the earnest solicita- tion of Uncle Louis Campau, and Joel Guild, tiud the offer of an amount of money for her life, she was spared. In this instance thg Indian went immediately to the missionary named Slater, who lived on the west side of the river, told him all, and gave himself up. Mr. Slater advised him to go back, arouse the whites and tell them what had he done; and assured him that he would not be punished. He did as lie was ad- vised, and the affair there ended. When Benjamin Clark came into the township, in 1835. he selected a piece of land on section twelve, located upon it, and has ever since made it his home. When he se'.tled, no one was living in that part of the township, except Alexander Clark. He says he came all the way from lilorau's residence near Reed's Lake, to Abram Laraway's, without seeing a house. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 81 James Patterson came into the township in 1836, via a road on the east side of Thornapple River, which he followed to Ada. There he found John W. Pisk keeping tavern in the wilderness. His cattle swam the river, while himself and family and team were ferried across on a scow owned by Mr. Fisk. From there he took a southwesterly course through swamps, streams, and woods, without the least sign of a road, a distance of six miles to his new home. On his route thither he saw only one settler, and he had but just located. When Hiram H. Allen settled in the township in the year 1838, there was but one regular thoroughfare through it, and that was the old Gull Prairie, or Kala- mazoo road. N. O. Sargeant had just previously established a line of stages between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids. jNIr. Allen says he took a trip through Cascade in 1838, and found but very few settlers. From the Patterson settle- ment on sections 12 and 13 to Cascade village, there were no passable roads for teams. During the first few years of early settlement there was no regular camp of Indians in the township. Occasionally they would pitch their tents for a few days on their hunting and fishing excursions, but the first regular colony was formed about the year 1840, on or near section 33. They lived there for several years, but when the county became more thoroughly settled, they sold their lands and left. ORGANIZATION. The township of Paris — which then included Gaines— was organized in the year 1839, and the first town meeting was held at the house of Hiram H. Allen, which resulted in the election of the following oflicers: Supervisor — Joel Guild. Clerk — Hiram H. Allen. Treasurer — Robert Barr. Assessors — Stephen Hinsdill, Foster Kelley, Joseph H. Blain. Justices of the Peace — H. II. Allen, Ilezekiah B. Smith, Barney Burton, Alexander Clark. Com- missioners of Highways — Josejjh Blain, Jacob Patterson, John Kirkland. School Inspectors— James Ballard, Renssalaer Mesnard, Joseph K. Palmer. Directors of the Poor — Andrew Mesnard, Daniel Guild. Collector — Jacob Patterson. Cou' stables— Jacob Patterson, Joseph J. Baxter, Palmer Allen. SOIL, TIMBER, Etc. The soil of Paris as a township, is quite good. To be sure it has its poor land as well as other townships ; but considered as a whole, it is considerably above the average. The soil in the southeasterly and central parts is heavy clay, while in the northerly and westerly parts it is sandy. The timber in the southeasterly and central parts is quite heavy ; that in the northerly and westerly parts light, and what might be called oak openings. In the southwesterly part of the town is some pine, in places uiixed with elm, black ash, etc. There are many good farms in Paris, among which may be mentioned those belonging to T. S. Smith, on section 27; Stark Le Fever, on section 35; Seeley S. Buck, on section 34 ; Isaac D. Davis, on section 29 ; Philanzo Bowen, on section 28 ; Abram G. Shear, on section 21 ; Oscar S. Shafer, on section 23 ; James Patterson, on section 12 ; Miner Patterson, on section 13 ; S. 3. Bailey, on section 13 ; Myron u 82 niSTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY, Ilicliards, on section 10 ; John H. Ford, on section 2 ; S. M. Garfield, on section 7 ; John D. Alger, on section 7 ; Joel Simonds, on section 7. Some of the best residences in the township are those owned l)y T. S. Smith, Myron Richards, S. M. Garfield, John D. Alger, and Riley Cole. The orchard on the premises of John H. Ford, is the most thrifty and extensive of the many we saw in the township. SCHOOL HOUSES. The first school-house erected in the township stood on the corner of the north- east quarter of section 7. It was used for many years, but was finally removed, and the present building erected in 1857. There are several fine school-houses in the township. The Godwin school-house standing on the old plank road, a short distance beyond the Godwin tavern, is a good brick building, and an orna- ment to the locality. The school-house on the southwest corner of section 10, built of brick, presents a fine appearance, and exhibits the enterprising character of the inhabitants in its vicinity ; also, the frame school-house situated near the northeast corner of section 34. We mention these as being particularly good, while, in fact, all of the school buildings in the township are above the average character. COUNTY POOR HOUSE. The county farm and poor house are located in Paris, on section 10. The farm contains 104 acres or thereabouts, and has the appearance of being well worked. At the time the farm was purchased by tlie county, a log house was standing on it, which was Used for a number of years as a poor house. It was removed in 1860, and the present frame building erected in its stead. Several additions have been made to it, until now it is a large structure. The j^resent keeper is John Otis. MILLS. The Bostwick Grist and Saw Mills w'ere erected many years ago, on Plaster Creek, on the east line of section 17. Four dams were constructed at difl'erent times, but in each instance they were carried away. The mills were run at in- tervals, but never for any great length of time, and were finally abandoned. The Tanner Mills, situated on the southeast corner of section 20, were operated for a number of years ; but are now among the things of the joast. THE PRESENT OFFICERS of Paris, are : Supervisor — Samuel M. Garfield. Clerk —John Steketee. Treasurer — Everett Hurd. School Inspectors — John H. Ford, Gilbert G. Bailey. Justices of the Peace — Hiram II. Allen, Abram C. Barclay, Seeley S. Buck, John II. Ford. Commissioners of Highways — G. G. Bailey, Mason L. Shater, Bester Brown. Con- stables — Abram T. Cook, Thomas H. Foster. PLAINFIELD. Plainficld lies north of Grand Rapids, east of Alpine, south of Algnma, and west of Cannon, and has a population of 1,499. It was settled in 1837 ; and in 1838, when it was organized, comprised within its limits, several townships of land, that eventually organized into separate towns, under their respective names of Algoma, Courtland, Cannon, etc. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 83 It was named for the many plains within its borders, that, swept clean by the annual Indian tires, presented their wild, but beautiful acres to the admiring gaze of the settlers. Its first township meeting to complete its organization, was held on the first Monday of April, 1888, at a rude log school house on section 23. There is no record of the number of votes cast ; but at its last town meeting, the number of votes polled was 220. FIRST TOWNSHIP OFFICERS. Supervisor — Zen as G. Winsor. Clerk — Ethiel Whitney. Assessors — Daniel North, Andrew Watson, George Miller. Highway Commissioners — A. D. W. Stout, Warner Dexter. School Inspectors — Zenas G. Winsor, Ethiel Whitney, Cornelius Friant. Collectors — Damas Francisco, Henry Godwin. Poor Masters — Jacob Francisco, Jacob Friant. Justices of the Peace — Daniel North, Samuel Baker, Zenas G. Winsor, George Miller. Constables — James Francisco, Henry Godwin, Ezra Whitney. OFFICERS IN 1870. Supervisor — HoUis Konkle. Treasurer — James Crawford. Clerk — Edwin A. Morris. Justice of the Peace — George S. Curtis. School Inspectors — George H. Outhouse. Highway Commissioners — Joseph C. Upson. Constables — Caleb E. Carr, Gilbert Dickerson. Plam field presents many variations in soil and surface. High bluffs along Grand River, and the Rouge, present the beholder with many magnificent out- looks, over lowland, water coarse, hillside and plain, rarely excelled; and no more beautiful spot can well be found, than the little prairie set in hills, lying on the Grand Rapids and Ionia State Road, just north and east of the little village of Plainfield, where, for many years was the home of the Hon. Harry C. Smith, now a resident of Grand Rapids. There is a troublesome amount of stone in some portions, and some sand along the western line ; but, as a general thing, the soil is a rich clay loam, rendering this- a first class agricultural town. Its timber is mainly oak, with some beech and maple, and considerable pine along its western borders. Its principal productions are, wheat, wool, corn, oats and potatoes, all of which it exports in fair quantities ; but most of wheat, wool, and corn. Its rich intervals of grass lands, its numerous spring brooks, and clear and rapid watercourses, peculiarly adapt it to dairy purposes; but no especial attention is paid, as yet, to this healthful and lucrative branch of husbandry. It also lies within the great western fruit belt, and where the altitude is favor- able, gives splendid returns of apples, peaches, cherries, currants, and the small fruits generally ; but in the bottom lands, and low situations, the returns are by no means sure, the frosts destroying the i3eaches, and the winters killing the trees. It presents many fine locations for vinyards, and the hardier varieties of grapes ripen nicely here ; l)ut nothing worthy of note is being done in this branch of horticulture. There are several inconsiderable lakes in the town, but only two are worthy of note, namely: Scott's Lake, lying on section 17, about three-fourths of a mile 84 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. long, and half a mile wide, quite deep, and well stocked with fish; and Crooked, or Dean's Lake, on sections 33 and 34, one mile long and half a mile wide. It has an Island of one acre, is generally shallow, and quite destitute of fish. These lakes are adjacent to no highway, hence are only visited by fishing parties, or hogs seeking aquatic sports. But for what it lacks in lake views, it makes ample amends in river scenery. THE RIVERS. Grand River, the Owash-te-nong of the redman, enters its borders by its eastern boundary, at the northeast corner of section 36, reaches the highest northern point at the exact center of section 23, where the bridge on the Grand Rapids and Ionia State Road, crosses its stream; then it sweeps away to the southwest — - its banks adorned on either hand with billowy maples, and grand old elms, that have shed their leaves for centuries on its waves, leaving the town ])y its southern line, on the southeast quarter of section 31. The Rouge River, so called from the peculiar tint of its waters, enters the town from the north, on the west half of section 1, and runs southwesterly, debouching in Grand River, on the line of sections 32 and 23. The G. R. and I. R. R. entering the town on section 1, and leaving it near Plumb's mill, on section 31, crosses this stream six times within two miles, hence, as may readily be seen, it is very crooked in its course, and being very rapid, pre- sents vast facilities for manufacturing purposes. In 1840, Gideon H. Gorden erected on section 15, the first mill placed upon the stream. It is only a saw mill now, and owned by Mr. Watters, of Grand Rapids, but then it had a small grist mill attached, and there the settlers and Indians carried their corn to be ground. In 1848, a saw mill was erected by Rol)erts and Winsor, on section 2, at a point then called Gibraltar. It is now owned by II. B. Childs & Co., who erected in its near vicinity, a paper mill in 1806, which was destroyed by fire in 1869, but re- built the second year by the enterprising proprietors. It is on the line of the G. R. and I. R. R. and the place is now known as Child's Mills Station. In 1850, a saw mill was erected by Robert Konkle some forty rods from the mouth of the Rouge. It is now owned by Tradewell & Towle. Save the above, no use is made in this town of the immense water power of the stream, amply sufficient to drive a continuous chain of machinery, several miles in extent. Mill Creek runs through the southwest corner of the town, and as early as 1838, a saw mill was erected on this stream on section 31, by Daniel North. It is now owned by Eli Plumb, who erected a flouring mill at the same place, m 1860. It lies on the line of the G. R. & I. Railroad, and is known as North's Mills Station. There is also a railway station at Belmont, about six miles northeast of Grand Rapids. It lies in the midst ol a fine farming district, and has a large hotel, kept by Mr. Post, for the accommodation of parties of pleasure ; otherwise, it possesses no particular advantages or attractions. Plainfield village is a very small place, at the foot of the bluffs on section 23. It was the old ferrying post, when a ferryboat was the only means of communication — if we except the Indian canoe — between the two banks of the Grand River. It has a sunny site, and a pleasant outlook up and down the river. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 85 Plainfield lias ten district school-houses, but its Union seliool interests are merged at the present with Rockford, in Algoma, and the same may be said, in a measure, of its church interests. It has but one church edifice, which belongs to the Episcopalians. It is picturesquely situated on the bluff above the villajje of Plainfield, is a wooden structure 30x60 feet in size, is painted brown, and has a tower sixty feet liigh. It was erected in 1853. Its oflficiating clergyman was Rev. Mr. Van Antwerp, of Grand Rapids. It has no pastor at the present time. Among the early settlers, we find, in 1837, George Miller, Esq., located on sec- tion 23 ; James Clark, on section 24 ; Thomas Friant, on section 24 ; and Warner Dexter, on section 14. In 1838, Cornelius Friant, on section 24 ; Zera Whitney, on section 15 ; Gideon H. Gordon, on section 15 ; and Daniel North, on section 31 ; and in 1844 Samuel Post settled on section 8, while his father, Jacob Post, and seven other sons, settled about the same time. In 1835, Samuel Gross made his way with his tamily, by the aid of his axe, to a home on section 2 ; and in 1840 Chester Wilson settled on section 12. The first family on the ground was Mr. George Miller, and the deprivations which fell to their share was the common lot. of all who made their homes in this new laud, at that early day. Grand River was the only thoroughfare and means of communication with the outside world, hence the settlers depended mainly on what they raised, and their own ingenuity, to jjrepare it for food. Pork, if im- ported, was f;t)0 per barrel. The nearest flouring mill was sixty miles away, and the bread eaten in the family of Mr. Miller, for eighteen months, was ground in a cofl'ee mill. In the fall of 1838, the first birth occurred among the whites, in the family ot Mr. Miller, a twin girl and boy, living but a short time, making the first deaths, also, among the settlers ; and the greatest delicacy loving friends were able to oflTer Mrs. Miller during her confinement, was boiled wheat. In the winter of 1838, the accidental shooting and subsequent death of Mr. Peleg Barlow, who had come to seek a home, but had not located, cast a sadden- ing gloom over the little band of i)ioneers. Although the lands were being surveyed and rapidly located, they were not in market, and it was no uncommon thing to see white men and Indians tilliuo- their corn in tlie same fields, in amicable proximity to each other. But in the fall of 1839 the great land sale came ofl^, when the settlers secured their claims, and the red man vanished from the scene, leaving naught in memoriam but the bcnes of his dead, on section 23, where the burial mounds, worn by the attritions of the plow, are fast being leveled with the surrounding country. Of those who bore a conspicuous part in the settlement and organization of the town, Warner Dexter, James Clark, Thomas Friant, Daniel North and Gideon H. Gordon are dead ; but by their tireless energy, they helped to open up a town- ship possessed with natural resources of wealth, surpassed by none in the country. Smiling vineyards should terrace its sunny slopes, and teeming factories line the rapid flowing Rouge, for fabulous wealth lies hidden there, awaiting the fiat of combination and enterprise, surer to the seeker than in the golden gorges of the mountains that lean against our western skies. 8(5 UISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. SOLON. Tliis township lies in the uorth part of the county, between Algonia on the south and the township of'Enslcj', of Newaygo county, on tlie nortii; vrith Tyrone on tlie west, and Kelson on the east. It was first settled in 1854. Some of the residents claim that a Mr. Beals, who is not now a resident of the township, was the first settler, and others that J. M. Rounds, who now resides in Algoma, was in advance. They w'ere soon followed by John and Martin Hicks, from Indiana; also Eobbins Hicks, from Ohio. In 1856 and 1857 the .Jewells, Smiths, Roys and Whispels came, followed in 1858 by Ansel Rogers. J. D. "Watkins, now a resident of Alpine, settled on section twenty- six in 1855. ORGANIZATION. This township was attached to Algoma (and called north Algonia) until 1857, when it was organized as a separate township, under the name of Solon. The first annual meeting was held at the house of Walter Rowc, one mile south of the center. FIRST TOWNSHIP OFFICERS. Supervisor — Edward Jewell. Clerk — John E. Roys. Treasurer — John D. Watkins. Justices — Andrew Fluent, Munson Robinson and Oljudiah Smith. For several years the annual township meetings were held at the school house o.' district No. 2. In 18G5 the place of meeting was changed to Cedar Springs — where they are now held. PRESENT TOWNSHIP OFFICERS. Supervisor— Benj. Fairchild. Clerk — John Tiietge. Treasurer — Wm. Johnson. J.istices— John Thetge, C. B. Ford and J. D. Clark. GENERAL DESCRIPTION. The elevation of Solon is probably as great as any township in the county, it being nearly on the divide between Grand and Muskegon rivers. It is compara- tively level, and, in the eastern part, somewhat swampy. The timber is chiefly pine throughout the whole township, being interspersed with some grand old oaks in some parts, and in others with beech and occasion- ally a little maple. The farms are generally new, with but small improvements. The fai'ms of M. II. Clark, Jewell, and one or two others might be mentioned as exceptions to this. Fruit does well on this pine land wherever orchards have been set. The south- eastern part of the township is the most thickly settled, while nearly the whole of the northwest quarter is an unbroken forest. LAKES, STREAMS, ETC. In describing the lakes and streams of this township we will commence at the north. First, then, there is a small lake on the north line of section four, lying partly in the township of Ensley, Newaygo county. This is sometimes called Lampman Lake. On the Kent county map, published in 186;5, there was a large sized stream marked as the outlet of this lake, but we failed to find any such stream. It has HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OP KENT COUNTY. 87 uo outlet. One and a half miles east of this, on the northwest corner of section two, is a Uirgc, flowing spring, known as CrandalFs Spring, which is the source of the west branch of Duke Creek. The stream Hows southeasterly through three lakes, known as the Chain of Lakes; the first being on the line of sections two and tliree, (chiefly on three); the next near the center of section two ; and the third on the south line of two and partially on seven. This stream then flows a little east of south, to the north part of section twenty-four, where it unites with the east branch, which rises in Jordan Lake, on section one, flows out into Nelson, where it receives some additional water, and again enters Solon at the southeast corner of section twelve. At the junction of these two streams Wellman & Co. con- structed a dam in I80G, at a cost of $1,000, with the intention of erecting a large saw mill, which, however, was never built. From this point Duke Creek flows in a southwesterly direction across the township, and passes out on section thirty, into Tyrone. It is fled by several small streams, the largest of which comes from a small lake near the center of section fourteen, (for which wc heard no name), and flows into the main creek on the north side of section twenty-eight. This stream has been much used for running logs to the Rouge, and thence to Grand River. There is a small lake on the north line of section fifteen, known as Mud Lake, which has no outlet. The size of these seven lakes varies from ten to one hundred acres each. Cedar Creek rises in Nelson, flows across the southeast corner of Solon, and southwest into Algoma, in the history of which it will be mentioned at greater length. In the southwest corner are Long Lake, and some smaller ones, which will be farther spoken of in connection with the lakes in the northwestern part of Algoma. THE VILLAGE OF CEDAR SPRINGS was platted in 1859, and probably will be incorporated at the next session of the State Legislature. It is situated twenty miles northeast from Grand Rapids, by the G. R. & I. Rail- road, and lies about half in Solon and half in Nelson, one mile from their soutli line. The first settler here was Robbins Hicks, who came in 1855, and was previously mentioned as one of the early residents of Solon. He now resides with his family in the northeast corner of the township. There were but few inhabitants and but a very limited amount of business in Cedar Springs until 1867, when the railroad was completed to that point. This immediately infused life into the place, and it continued to grow rapidly as long as it was the terminus of the railroad north, which it was for nearly two years. Since that time, although it has not grown as rapidly, and business has not been quite as good in some respects, still it is steadily progressing, and new enter- prises are being engaged in. A line has been surveyed the present season, for a railroad from this place to Muskegon, m connection with a road projected from Greenville hither, which, in connection with the road now running from Lansing to Ionia, and the one being HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. constructed from Ionia to Greenville, would make a continuous line from the lake shore to our state capital, directly through Cedar Springs. We arc informed by Mr. Fairchild, wiio, by the way, is wiile awake on railroad matters in that vicinity, and in fact on matters of every kind connected with the growth and prosperity of the village, that the Continental Improvement Com- pany contemijlate building a branch railroad from this place to Newaygo. A state road passes through here from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids ; also, one from here to Muskegon. A Flour-Barrel, Stave and Heading Factory has been erected the present sea- son, by Richards & Sharer, which seems to be doing a good business, cutting 20,000 staves and 10,000 headings per day, besides circling fitty to seventy-five barrels per day for their own use, in packing the heading which they ship. The village contains six Steam Saw Mills, which cut in the aggregate 50,000 shingles and 50,000 feet of lumber per day. "These mills have all been erected since 1866, and are severally owned and operated by the following gentlemen and firms : W. L. Barber & Co., Byron Prentiss & Co., Mr. Slawson and J. H. Shaw, all of this place ; and Isaac Newton and Chauncey Pclton, of Grand Rapids. It also contains about twenty stores, three or four restaurants, three hotels, kept respectively by Benj. Fairchild, J. S. Tisdell, and C. W. Denison, one livery stable, four blacksmith and several other shops, such as wheelright, cooper shops, etc. The Baptist Society have a very good frame church, 30x60 feet in size, which was erected in 1868, at a cost of about $4,000. The Methodist Episcopal Society are erecting a nice, frame structure, in size 40x70 feet, which is to be finished in good style, with stained glass windows, and a spire one hundred feet high. This will be the best church building north of Grand Rapids, and will cost from $5,000 to $6,000. The Masonic Order have a nice little Hall, tastefully fitted up for their accom- modation. There are also two or three halls for public meetings, the largest of which is a new one christened Union Hall, just completed by Paine & Manly. The Post-office is kept at present by Mr. H. C. Russell, in his drug store. A weekly newspaper, called the Wolverine Clipper, is published by Maze & Sellers. The schools are on the graded system, and consist of three departments, which are kept in three buildings, for want of a good Union School House. MILLS. Outside of tlie village there are a number of mills, which cut a large amount of lumber and shingles. We will first mention that of George French, of Rockford. This is a steam saw mill, capable of cutting 10,000,000 shingles and 2,000,000 feet of lumber per year, and stands on the southwest corner of section twelve. It was erected by Mr. French in 1868. We next come to a first-class steam saw mill, on the north line of section one, which was erected in 1800, on the siteof one built the year previous and destroyed by fire. Capacity of this mill, 20,000 feet of lumber and 16,000 shingles per day. Proprietor, John B. Wagner. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 89 A small, Water-power Saw Mill is to be erected the present year, oa the north- east corner of section twenty-eight, on Duke Creek, by Lewis S. Hancock. This is intended to be used as a lumber and shingle mill. Andrew J. Fluent has a Portable Steam Shingle Mill, on the west side of sec- tion twenty-two, which cuts 15,000 shingles per day. The Portable Steam Saw Mill, situated on the south side of section ten, is capa- ble of cutting 10,000 feet of lumber and 15,000 shingles per day. The lumber mill is owned and operated by H. Morse & Co., and the shingle attachment by C. A. Tower & Co. The Portable Steam Saw Mill of Willard Barnhart, set up in May, 1870, on the west side of section thirteen, is capable of cutting 10,000 feet of lumber per day. Solomon Ipe's Portable Steam Shingle Mill, on the south side of section twenty- three, was erected by him in 1866, and cuts 14,000 shingles per day. It will be noticed that every mill now running in this township is run by steam, although good water power could be obtained on almost any section which now has a mill. SCHOOL HOUSES. District No. 1 was organized in 1858, and a small frame house erected, which was used until 1860, when a good frame building was erected at a cost of $600. It is located one and one-halt miles west of Cedar Springs, on the north side of section thirty-five. District No. 2 —Solon Center — was organized in 1858, and a small log house erected. In 1809 a nice frame building was erected on the southeast corner of section sixteen, at a cost of $700. This School House is really an ornament to the district, and, in fact, t© the township, showing, as it does, that the people of Solon are wide awake, and un- derstand the effect of good educational advantages on the growth and prosperity of a new country, and are willing to provide for the comfort of their children. We mention this house more particularly because it stands in a much newer portion of the township than the one previously mentioned. District No. 3 (fractional with Nelson) was organized in 1860, and a small log house was erected, which still stands on the west side of section thirteen, near the residence of A. B. Fairchild. This district is about to raise money for a new house, to be built on the same site, at a cost of $300 or $700. District No. 4 (fractional with Algoma) was organized in 1869. In the spring of 1870, a nice little frame house was erected at a cost of $250, located on the south- w^est corner of section twenty-nine, four and one-half miles west of Cedar Springs, on the C. S. & M. State Road. District No. 5 was orgrnized in 1866, and a small frame house erected the same year on the west side of section eleven, at a cost of $180. There are many older townshi^js which can erect large churches and other public buildings, but fail to do as well for their school interests as this " back- woods " township of Solon. 12 90 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. SPARTA. This is one of the western tier of townships, adjoining Chester, Ottawa county, on the west, and Algoma on the eaBt, and Ij'ing between Alpine on the south, and TjTone on the north. This township was first settled in 1844, wlien Lyman Smith — now residing at Grand Traverse — settled on section 25, near the southeast part. Very soon after, Norman and Edwin Cummings went on section 34, on the south line, and commenced chopping on the farm now owned by Norman. So far there was no house (worthy of the name) in the township — they only having small shanties. In a sliort time, Lewis W. Purdy came from Genessee county, settled on tbe southwest corner of section 28, and erected the first log house in the now thickly settled township of Sparta. ]\Irs. Purdy was the first white woman in the town- ship. In January, 1845, Joseph English and family came direct from England, and went just over the line on section 36, in the southeast part of the townshij). ]\Ir. English, although unable to read or write when he came to Sparta, being a man of great 2)er0 " 1800 - - , 2,000 " " " 1860 " 1864 ------.. 3,000 " " " 1864 " 1868 -------. 8,000 " " During the year 18G9 - - 12,000 tons. " " " 1870 probably 12,000 tons. They have a water mill with one run of stone capable of grinding two tons per hour, and a steam mill with two run of stone that grind four tons per hour, and storage for 4,000 tons of ground plaster. Their capital is sufficient to supply all the present or future demands of the trade. The works are located half a mile south of the city limits, on the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad, having easy access to all other railroads leading to the city, and also to Grand River. SAW MILLS. The Saw Mill of David Fisher is located on section twenty-seven. It contains two saws, one upright and one circular, and cuts about two and one-half million feet per annum. Egbert Dewey carries on the manuflicture of lumber and lath at his saw mill on section twenty-one. The mill contains six saws, and cuts about one million two hundred thousand feet per annum. H. 0. Weston carries on the manufacture of flour at the Wyoming Mills, at Grandville. This mill has three runs of stone, and has a capacity of about fifty barrels of flour per day. It was erected by Egbert Dewey, about the year 1856. These mills are all driven by water power, and are located on Buck Creek. David Fisher carries on the manufacture of lime, from marl, or bog lime, near his saw mill, affording an excellent lime for mason work, and a good fertilizer. Mr Carpenter also carries on the manufacture of the same kind of lime on section three. RAIL ROADS. Wyoming is traversed by three railroads. The Grand River Valley Railroad crosses the northeast corner of the township. The Grand Rapids & Indiana runs across the township, from north to south, near the center line of the eastern tier of sections, and has a station near the center of section thirty-six. The northern branch of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad runs north and south through thffe township, very near its center line, and has a station near the center, called Grandville Station. EARLY SETTLERS. As near as we can learn from the memory of the early settlers, Mr. David Tucker was the first settler in Wyoming, he having settled at Grandville in 1832. During the same year Gideon H. Gordon settled at Grandville. In 1833 Luther Lincoln, Joseph B. Copeland, Iliram Jenison, and William R. Godwin settled at Grandville, Jonathan F. Chubb on section four, Myron Roys on section nine, and Henry West on section twenty. During 1834 Roswell Brittou, Julius C. Abel, 110 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Epliraim P. Walker, Abraham Bryant, and Josiah McCartliy settled at Grand- ville, Robert Ilowlett, and George Thomson on section nine, and Alvah Wanzy on section one. Charles H. Oaks, Joseph A Brooks, Thomas II. Bu.xton, and Manly Patchen settled at Grandville in 1835, and during the same year, Ransom Sawyer, and Richard Moore on section nineteen, and Justus C. Rogers on section fourteen, and Eli. and Erastus Yeomans also came to Grandville. In 183G Hiram Osgood, Orrey Hill, Nathan White, Charles Wheeler, Dwight Rankin, James Lockwood, Jacob Rogers, Charles J. Rogers, Leonard Stoneburner, and Mr. Fet- terraan located at Grandville, and in different parts of the township. Among the settlers of 1837 and 1838, we find the names of Lewis Maody, Chase Edgerly, Col. Hathaway, William Butts, James P. Scott, Jotham Hall, Savoy R. Beals, Cyrus Jones, Cyrus Marsh, Horace Wilder, and James McCray. Edward E«ekin was also one of the earliest settlers. Of these, the first settlers of this township, forty-seven in number, only thirteen are now living in Wyoming, viz : Myron Roys, Joseph B. Copeland, Tliomas H. Buxton, Richard Moore, Justus C. Rogers, Dwight Ran- kin, Erastus Yeomans, Eli Yeomans, Charles J. Rogers, Leonard Stoneburner, Lewis Moody, Horace Wilder, and Edward Fekin. Of the others, some few have removed, but the greater part are deceased. Savoy R. Beals and Cyrus Jones had resided in this county some time before settling in Wyoming. Grandville was one of the first settlements in Kent county ; and, for a number of years, one of the largest places. One of the first, saw mills, if not the first, (ex- cept one built on Indian Mill Creek for the Indians,) was built near the site of the Wyoming Mills, by Messrs. Ball and Wright, in 1834. This mill, after passing through various hands, was destroyed by fire manyyears ago. In 1834 Gideon H. Gordon built a saw mill on section seventeen. This mill afterwards fell into other hands, and finally rotted down. During this year Messrs. Britton and Brown also built a saw mill on the site of Dewey's inill, on section twenty-one. It was afterwards torn down to make room for the mill which now occupies the site. In 1835 Mr. Fetterman commenced to build a saw mill at the mouth of Rush Creek, just within the limits of Wyoming, and afterwards sold it to Geo. Ketchum, who completed it, and also put in a run of mill stones for grinding grain. They were the first ever run in Kent county, and were twenty or twenty-two inches in diameter. Mr. Gideon H. Gordon, during the same year, built a saw mill on section twen- ty-seven, on the site of Fisher's Mill. It was afterwards burned. Josiah Burton also built a saw mill on the site of Rumsey's Plaster Mill, in 1836. Ketchum and McCray built the first furnace and machine shop on Grand River, at Grandville, in 1837. Horace Wilder says that in 1837, under the direction of Mr. McCray, he melted and cast the first iron ever cast in Kent county. During 1837-8 George Ketchum built, and put in operation, the first flouring mill at Grandville. This mill was burned in 1843. and was never relmilt. In 1838 the State authorities commenced to bore a salt well at the marsh, on section three, about where the railroad bridge of the L. S. & M. S. R. R. now crosses Grand River. The work was under the charge of Dr. Douglas Houghton, State Geolo- gist. During this year a dwelling house, boarding house, blacksmith shop, and HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Ill stables were erected, a dock built, tower erected, and curb sunk to tlie rock, and a steam engine set and made ready for the next year's operations. The next year the job of boring the well was lot to lion. Lucius Lyon, of Detroit, who bored to the depth of 700 feet, when the shaft broke, and the drill, with a portion of the shaft, was left at the bottom of the well. The work was then abandoned and the buildings left to decay. George Ketchum also built a Gang Saw Mill, at an early day, in what is now Georgetown, Ottawa county, on the site of Jenison's flouring mills. INCIDENTS OF EARLY SETTLEMENT. Justus C. Rogers came to Kent county in 1835. He walked from Detroit to Chicago, and from there back to Grand Rapids. At that time the only public conveyance across Michigan was a lumber wagon stage, and walking was prefera- ble to riding in it over the roads as they were then. In the spring of 188(3, Mr. Rogers built a small frame house on the site of his present residence, on section fourteen, and in September of the same year there came a tornado which took it up from the foundation and carried it about one rod. Wiien it struck it ended over, so that the south end of the frame lay to the north, and the whole building a wreck. Some of the roof boards and shingles were carried more than a mile, and the woods were strewed with them for quite a distance. Mr. Roger's family had not yet arrived, and he was absent from home at the time. The course of the tornado was from southwest to northeast, and the next building in its course was a log house, on section six, of Paris, which was occupied by Cyrus Jones and fixmily. This it blew down, to within three or four logs of the ground, but luckily none of the inmates were seriously injured, although none of them escaped with- out some bruises. Erastus and Eli Yeomans came to Grandville in 1835. They came from Pon- tiac on foot, via the Shiawassee trail, and had to ford all the streams. Dwight Rankin came with a wagon in 1836, by way of Gull Prairie, and was nine days coming from Detroit to Grand Rapids. When they forded the Coldwater they got " set," and were an hour or two getting through. A pole boat called the Cinderella, was launched at Grandville in June, 1837, and Mrs. Rankin says the occasion was made one of general rejoicing. All the people around were invited, and the boat was poled up and down the river, while they had music and dancing on board. Mr. Lewis Moody came to Grandville in the spring of 1837, but did not bring his family until November. They, with others, came by Green Lake, and were six days getting through. They had four ox teams, and four wagons, and were frequently obliged to put the four teams on one wagon. Just at dark of the fourth day, they came to the outlet of Green Lake, and found the poles that composed the bridge afloat, and were about two hours getting across ; and it was raining all of the time. When they reached the Green Lake house, they found some three or four others there before them, but they had none of them had any supper, and all they could muster towards it were some potatoes and onions that the people who kept the house had, and some venison that one of the travelers had. Mrs. INIoody told them she could furnish bread, and they made out a supper that relished weM, tired and hungry 112 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. as they were. The next night for supper they had nothing but bread ; ami the same, in a very limited quantity, for breakfast. Mr. Moody says the Fourth of July, 1837, was the " liveliest'' Fourth he ever saw. The steamboat, '• Gov. Mason," made her trial trip from Grand Rapids to Graadville. Dr. Scran ton was to deliver an address on board of the boat at Grandville, but, as it was very lengthy, when he was but partly through, some one blowed the wliistle, and the crowd cheered and broke up. There were four liberty poles raised at Grandvillft that day, but at night none of them were standing. Mr. M. says that when they first began to carry the United States mail from Grandville to Grand Haven, they used to tie it up in a pocket handkerchief. Mr. Leonard Stoneljurner relates the following story, which Mr. E. B. Bostwick told of one of tlie mail-carriers, an Irishman. He started from Grandville late, and did not get to the lumber camp, where he was to stay all night, until after dark. Just before he got through, Mr. Bostwick, who was but a short distance behind him, heard an owl cry out, " Tu who-o, who-o," and the Irishman answered, " Me name is Jemmy O'Nale, sure, and I carry the mail." Ebenezer Davis, now of Wyoming, was one of the early settlers of Kent county, having settled at Grand Rapids in 1836. Mr. Davis says that in the sjiring of 1837, there was a scarcity of flour; and for three weeks there was none to be had at Grand Rapids, and almost everybody lived on sturgeon. The first supply of flour came from Jackson, down Grand River, on a flat boat. Mr. Wilder, and others at Grandville, say that in 1838, they had no flour at Grandville, except some which was said to have been sunk in Lake Michigan. After knocking the hoojJS and staves oft", the flour retained the shape of the barrel, and had to be cut to pieces with an axe, and pounded up. That sum- mer was very sickly, and most of the time this was all that could be had for sick or well. Mrs. McCray says she made bread for her husband, of the same flour, when he was very sick, and for a long time they could get no butter ; but finally Mr. Myron Roys, who kept bachelor's hall on his place, and had two cows, made some for them. Mrs. McCray says that, when she hears people complain of hard times and hard fare, now, she always feels like seeing them have a slight trial of those times. Hiram Jenison says, that, when he came to Grandville in 1834, there was no settlement between Grandville and Grand Haven, and but two families at Grand Haven : Messrs. Ferry and Throoj}. Ottawa was at that time a jiart of Kent county. He went to Grand Rapids once to attend an election. At the time Mr. Roys settled in Wyoming all of the opening lands were entirely free from bushes, and, except the trees, were almost like the prairies. Mr. Roys says that, the first summer he was in Michigan, he worked for Mr. Wright, at the mill, and the woman who was there to cook for them became homesick, and went back to the settlements, and they put him in cook. He would cook meat, beans, etc., as well as any of them, but making biscuit and bread puzzled him. He used to iiut saleratus into sweet milk, until one night his cow laid out, and the milk soured. He was in trouble ; but, finally, concluded to put his saleratus into the sour milk, mixed it up and baked it, and found that he had learned to make biscuit. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 113 FIRST TOWNSHIP OFFICERS. The township of Wyoming was organized in 1848. Wm. R. Godwin was the first Supervisor ; Joseph Bhike, Clerk; Chase Edgerly, Treasurer; Erastus Yeo- nians and Roswell Britton, Justices of the Peace ; Nicholas Shoemaker, D wight Rankin, and James B. Jewell, Commissioners of Highways ; Luther D. Abbott and Justus C. Rogers, School Inspectors ; L. D. Abbott and J. C. Rogers, Over- seers of the Poor; Wm. Richardson, J. A. Britton, C. J. Rogers, and II. N. Roberts, Constables. At the general election, Nov. 1st, 1848, the whole number of votes cast was 101. At the general election in 1868, there were 844 votes cast. PRESENT TOWNSHIP OFFICERS. Supervisor — William K. Emmons. Clerk — Adelbert H. Weston. Treasurer — John V. D. Haven. Justices of the Peace — William II. Galloway, Alexander Mc- Inroy, Cyrus Freeman, Augustine Godwin. Highway Commissioners — Daniel Stewart, Augustine Godwin, Cyrus Freeman. School Inspectors — W. K. Em- mons, W. H. Galloway. Overseers of the Poor — Cyrus Freeman, .lames Jewell. Con8ta1)les — Charles L. Moody, W. L. Gallow-ay. 15 114 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS. Grand Rapids is located on Grand River -the largest inland stream in the state — about forty miles from its mouth, and at the head of navigation. Its site is one of great natural beauty, lying on both sides of the river, between the high blufl's that stand nearly two miles ajjart, and from whose summits the eye takes in a beautiful panorama of hill, vale and river, with all the streets of the busy city laid out like a map at the feet of the beholder. Grand River at this point runs nearly south, but soon after leaving the city resumes its general westerly direction. On the west side of the river, the ground is nearly level back to the bluffs ; on the east side, there were smaller hills between the bank and the bluifs, the leveling of which has cost, and is j'et to cost, large sums of money. The east side blutfs, once an ornament to the town, are now marred with deep cuts and unsightly excavations, which may be likened to con- stantly open sores on the face of nature. But the sores are likely, we must add, to be soon healed, and covered by a crown of comtortable homes, with church spires shooting up from their midst to point the way to the home above. In writing this sketch, we are not compelled to go to ancient books and dusty files forlhe record of how the town has grown ; for its founder is still alive, and a large proportion of its early settlers. What we write is derived from their lips, and if we fail to mould it into the symmetrical form o;' legitimate history, we beg some allowance to be made to the live elements that compose it, which will per- sist in sticking out like the hands and feet of a class of vigorous boys, and will not easily be folded smoothly down like a "preserved specimen." We have no knowledge of the first white man who visited the rajiids on Grand River, called by the Indians the Owashtenong. An Indian village had long ex- isted here — of the Ottawa tribe — before any white men came here to reside. The history of this village, of its chiefs and warriors, of its forays and defences, its councils and treaties, is lost in oblivion from human knowledge, and only writ- ten in the books of the Recording Angel. In 1831, Isaac McCoy — who was appointed by the Board of Managers of the Baptist Missionary convention for the United States, to labor in Illinois and In- diana — visited Gen. Lewis Cass at Detroit, to lay before him the claims of that society, and the needs of Indian tribes of Michigan Territory. The general re- ceived him cordially and gave him $450, in goods, for the benefit of his mission at Fort Wayne. At the Chicago treaty of the same year, through the influence of Col. Trimble, of Ohio, the Pottawattomies agreed to give one mile square of land, to be located by the President, in consideration of the promise of the government to locate thereon a teacher, and a blacksmith, for the instruction and aid of the Indians ; the government agreeing to appropriate $1,000 each year for that object. A similar arrangement was afterwards made with the Ottawas, the government agreeing to maintain a teacher, a blacksmith and a farmer, at an expense of $1,500 per year. Detroit at that time contained only a few hundred inhabitants, and the whole territory of Michigan was a vast wilderness, with only here and there an oasis of HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 115 a fort or trading post. On the west side of Grand River, and on what is now the Fifth Ward of the city of Grand Rapids, stood, at that time, a collection of 50 or GO huts, Kewkishkani being the village chief, acknowledging the control of Noon- day, chief of the Ottawas. On the 28th of June, 1833, Mr. McCoy went from Fort Wayne to Detroit, for the purpose of securing the privileges of the Chicago treaty, the war department having placed the matter under the control of Gen. Cass. Gen. Cass commis- sioned Charles C. Trowbridge to make definite arrangements with the Indians for the sites of the missionary stations. The site for the Pottawattomie station was estaljlishcd on the St. Joseph River, and that of the Ottawas on the Rapids of Grand River. Mr. McCoy visited Grand Rapids in 1833, accompanied by a Frenchman named Paget, and one ot his Indian pupils, for the purpose of put- ting matters into operation at the contemplated station among the Ottawas ; bnt was unable to make any satisfactery arrangement, and soon returned to Carey, as the Pottawattomie station was called. In the fall of the same year he had a blacksmith shop set up at Kalamazoo, but only a little was done with it, so far as we can learn, and it was afterwards removed to Grand Rapids. Some time in 1834, as near as we can learn, Rev. L. Slater, Baptist missionary, and a blacksmith, and one or two other white workmen, came to Grand Rapids and commenced work. The winter proved a very hard one, and supplies had to be sent them on horseback before spring. Mr. Slater erected a log house for him- self, and a log school house — the first buildings ever put up in the county. Religion having let a ray of light into the wilderness. Commerce, her necessary handmaid, was not long in following. The first white settler of Grand Rapids, who came here to found a business and make himself a home, was Louis Campau, an Indian trader. Mr. Campau is still alive, and well known to all the older residents of the city, wlio honor and respect him as a venerable pioneer and true gentleman. His portrait may be found in the City Directory for 1870, thus mak- ing his face familiar to those who, from their short term of residence, had not made his acquaintance. Mr. Campau was born in Detroit, in the year 1791. His ancestors were French, and came to Detroit before the war of the Revolution, lie liad but few advantages of early education, but made his own career with a clear head, a strong right arm, and an honest purpose. In the fall of 1814, he went to Saginaw to trada with the Indians, at which place he remained for ten years, before removing to Grand Rapids. ]Mr. Campau came to Grand Rapids at the solicitation and under the auspices of William Brewster, of Detroit, who was very extensively engaged in the tur business in rivalry with the American Fur Company, and who furnished him with all that he needed to carry on his business. Mr. Campau afterwards opened trading posts and established his agents at Muskegon, Manistee, Kalamazoo, Lowell, Hastings, and Eaton Rapids. He had no trouble with the Indians, but found them friendly and peaceable. They were uniformly honest, and could be trusted with goods, never failing to pay as soon as they had the ability. The currency of that time was — fur. And this was all the Indian had to exchange for the ijroducts of civilization. From 183G to 1833, Mr. Campau's only white visitors were traders like himself, 116 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. with a few occasional travelers. He cut down tbe timber from a few acres of ground to let in the sunlight, but did not attempt any extensive improvements. His brother, Toussaint, then only a youth, was with him most of the time, and helped carry on the business. Toussaint Campau is still a resident of Grand Rapids, and not much burdened with the weight of years. In 1833, the pioneers of civilization, of whom we may call Mr. Campau the fore- runner and scout, began to find their way to Grand Rapids. A land office was opened at White Pigeon in that year, and Louis Campau and Luther Lincoln were the first purchasers. Mr. Campau bought a tract of land in what is now the city of Grand Rapids, and Mr. Lincoln took up a portion of the site of the present village of Grandville. In the spring of 1833, Mr. Samuel Dexter came to Ionia with a colony of 63 per- sons from New York, cutting a road through the woods from Pontiac, which was afterwards known as the Dexter trail — and he laid out what is known as the Dexter Fraction in this city. Several of this company afterwards became resi- dents of Grand Rapids and vicinity. Louis Campau, who carried a quantity of goods up the river in batteaux for Mr. Dexter, brought back with him Mr. Joel Guild, carrying his household goods free. He sold 3Ir. Guild a lot, adjoining the one on which the City National Bank building now stands, for twenty-five dol- lars. On this lot Mr. Guild erected, during the next summer, a small frame house, wiiicli was the first frame building erected in Mu; c\t\, unless, possibly, we may except a building wliich jNIr. Campau erected, just across the street, for a store, and which was completed about the same time. Mr. Guild came from Paris. Oneida county, New York, and brought with him his family, consisting of a wife and seven children. Throe of those children are still living : Mrs. Baxter, jNIrs. Burton, and Consider Guild; the two former in this city, both widows, but l)oth loved and honored liy a large circle of friends, for their useful and consistent lives. The latter now carries on a farm in Ottawa county. .Joel Guild, soon after his arrival, was appointed Postmaster, and held that position for some time, being succeeded by Darius Winsor. Mail was brought once a month from Gull Prairie, on the backs of Indian ponies. Postage was two shillings on a letter, and the ties of friendship had to be pretty strong to support a regular correspondence. A gentleman who came several years later, says that the fifty cents a month required to pay postage on his letters, and the replies of his sw'eetheart in New York, proved a fearful drain on his pocketbook. Grand Rapids in 1833, contained but a few acres of cleared land on cither side of the river. The Indians had three or four acres cleared on the west side, just below whore the bridge of the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad now stands, and alK)ut as much more on the east side, along what is now Waterloo Street. The timber in that part of the city lying between Fulton and Lyon Streets was mainly oak, and the soil light and sandy. Prospect Hill, (where are the present residences of Dr. Sho2)ard and Deacon Haldane,) which is now nearly removed, was an elevation of remarkal^le beauty, but in many places so steep that a wagon could not be drawn up without much difliiculty. But the tide of emigration was now fairly set in this direction, and in the next four years Grand Rapids became quite a village. HISTOKY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 117 Eiiphalet Turner, wliose death oceurred this fall, (1870), came in 1833; also Ira Jones, who survived Mr. Turner but a few days. During the same year came .Jonathan F. Chubb, with his wife and two children. Mr. Chubb located and im- proved a beautiful farm between here and Grandville — the same now occupied by Mr. A. N. Norton— but, in a lew years, sold out, moved into the"city and opened an agricultural store on Canal street. He died several ye.irs ago, Init his son, A. L. Chubb, is now one of our most active business men. Rev. Mr. Barrigau, afterward Bishop of the Lake Superior region, also came as a missionary among the Indians, and a church building was commenced on the west side of the river — a small, framed structure. Mr. Campau wanted the build- ing on the east side, and eventually carried his point, hiring Barney Burton to move it across the river on the ice. Mr. Barrigau did not succeed to suit him, and did not remain long. A saw mill was erected on Indian Creek, about just above Wonderly & Co.'s mammoth mill, some time during the same year. In the foil of 1833, Mr. Slater kept a school on the west side of the river, and every morning sent an Indian across with a canoe for the white children on the otiier side. Among the settlers of 1834, were Richard Godfroy, who set up a store to trade with the Indians, Robert Barr, Louis Morau, and Lovell Moore, Esq. The first marriage in Grand Rapids occurred in 1834. Mr. Barney Burton and Harriet Guild were the happy pair. The first town meeting was held in 1834, (see history of Grand Rapids town- ship). It was held in the house of Joel Guild, and the whole number of voters was nine. In the fall of 1834, Mr. Campau commenced a large frame building, which now exists as the upper two stories of the Rathbun House. During the year 1835, Edward Guild and Darius Winsor moved down the river from Ionia, and quite a large number of settlers arrived, among whom were Hon. Lucius Lyon. .Jefferson Morrison, Antoiiie Campau, James Lyman, A. Hosford Smith, Demetrius Turner, William C. Godfroy, Dr. Wilson, Dr. Charles Shepard, and Julius C. Abel. Dr. AVilson was the first Doctor. He was furnished with a medicine case and a set of instruments 1 >y Louis Campau, and commenced practice among a population of about 50 souls. Julius C. Abel was the pioneer lawyer, and grew rich out of the misunderstandings of the growing town. James Lyman and Jeft'erson Morri- son set up stores and commenced trading. In the same year, N. O. Sarceant purchased an interest with Lucius Lyon in the Kent Plat, and came on with a posse of men to dig a mill race. Judge Almy and wife came at the same time, with Mr. Sargeant. Among the men in his employ vi'as Leonard G. Baxter. The entrance of that number of men was an interesting and exciting event in the little town. The workmen came into the place with their shovels and picks on their shoulders, to the inspiriting notes of a bugle in the hands of one of their number — Crampton by name, now living in Ada — who afterward blew the same bugle on the first steamboat that ascended above the Rapids. Old Noonday thought they were enemies, and sent Mr. Campau an ofier of assistance to expel the invaders. Aljout this time, Martin Ryerson, then a promising boy sixteen or seventeen 118 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. years old, came here as a clerk in the employ of Richard Godfroy. He has since become one of the leading lumbermen in Chicago, and is now traveling in Europe witli his family. Among other young men who came here, and remained for some time, were Lyman and Horace Gray — the latter a Major in the Fourth Mich. Cav. during the Rebellion — and Andrew Robbins. Rev. Andrew Yizoisky also came in 1835, and, for seventeen years, was jjastor of the Catholic flock in this city. Mr. Yizoisky was a native of Hungary. He received his education at the Cathob'c in- stitutions of learning, in Austria, under the patronage of the Hungarian Chan- cery. From these sources he obtained that profound knowledge of ancient liter- ature, and of the history and doctrines of the Holy Catholic Church, which dis- tinguished him even in a Brotherhood of world wide reputation for erudition. He came to the United States in 1831. By the appointment of the Bishop of Detroit he ofhciated three years in St. Clair County. Thence, in 1835, he removed to the Grand River Mission. His ministry in Grand Rapids was marked by un- surpassed devotion, and the most gratifying success. No road was rough enough, and no weather inclement enouo^h, to keep him from the post of duty. To the poor he brought relief; to the sick, consolation; and to the dying, the absolvatory ])romises of his office. He died January 2nd, 1853, at the age of sixty years; hav- ing lived to see a handsome stone church edilice erected on Monroe street, two years previous to his death, and filled with a numerous and prosjjerous congre- gation. 1836 witnessed the advent of a large number of new settlers, and the mania of speculation possessed the town. Lots were held at almost as high prices as they will bring to-day. If a man bought a piece of land foi' $100, he immediately set his price at $1,000, and confidently awaited a purchaser. The currency was in- flated, and "wild cat money" in abundance supported these fictitious values. Every man got largely in debt, and every man lived to rue the indiscretion, long and bitterly. Among those who came in 183G, were Hon. John Ball, William A. Richmond, John W. Pierce, Philander Tracy, Ebenezer W. Barnes, Isaac Turner, A. B. Turner, George C. Nelson, James M. Nelson, Warren P. Mills, G orge Young, Robert Hilton, Billius Stocking, Abram Randall, William A. Richmond, Truman H. Lyon, William Haldane, Loren M. Pag3, Charles H. Taylor, Jacob Barnes, Wil- liam Morman, David Burnett, K. S. Pettibone, Asa Pratt, Samuel Howland, J. Mortimer Smith, Hczekiah Green, George Coggeshall, John J. Watson, George Martin, Myron Hinsdill, Stephen Hinsdill, Hiram Hinsdill, and Harry Eaton. Mr. Eaton, in 1840, was elected Sheriflfof the county. His death occurred in 1859. Roswell Britton, of Grandville, was the first Representative in the Sate Legis- lature from this section. His district comprised Kent, Ottawa, Clinton, and Ionia counties. The State Constitution had been adopted only the year before — 1835. ]\Iajor Britton was succeeded in 1837 by John Almy ; in I838, 1>y John Ball; in 1839, by Noble H. Finney : and in 1840, by C. L Walker. Hon. John Ball, who has contributed not a little to the growth and prosperity of the town, is a native of Hebron, N. H., and afterward resided in Lansingburg and Troy, N. Y. He graduated at Dartmouth College in 1830, and afterward practiced law in Troy. He came here as a land operator, and has since devoted * HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OP KENT COUNTY. 119 more of his time to real estate business than to law. He took A. D. Rathboneinto partnership with him in 1840, who continued in that relation for about a year. In 1844 Solomon L. Withey became his partner, and the firm was known as Ball & Withey. Afterward George Martin became a partner, and the firm was Ball, Martin & Withey. Afterward it was Ball, Withey & Sargeant. It is now Ball & McKee. Myron Hinsdill erected the National Hotel in 1838, and it soon after went into the hands of Canton Smith. John W. Peirce, the pioaeer dry goods man of Kent, came here with the late Judge Almy, and assisted that gentleman in surveying and platting that portion of the city now comprising so much thereof as lies under the bluffs. He erected the dwelling on Ottawa street in 1842, and resided therein until, within the last few weeks, (Oct. 15, 1870) he removed into his new and elegant residence, corner of Bronson and Kent streets — having occupied the old mansion for nearly twenty seven consecutive years. He is one of the gentlemen who had an abiding faith in Kent, and the Rapids in general, and by great and and unwearied perseverance has become comfortably off in this world's goods, and, by his enterprise, added many new buildings to this growing city. Mr. Feirce says that he counted all the frame buildings in Grand Rapids when he came, and there were just thirteen. His book store was the first one in the State, west of Detroit. John J. Watson came from Detroit, and erected, in 1836, a very large store- house, about where the skating rink now stands. It was, in the course of time, moved up the river, and became a part of W. D. Foster's old wooden store. George Martin, previously mentioned among the settlers of 1836, was a grad- uate of Middlebury College, Vt. He was for a number of years County and Cir- cuit Judge of this county, and, at the time of his death, was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Michigan. In 1836, Richard Godfroy built the first steamboat on Grand Rivtr, and called it the " Gov. Mason." The first boat, however, other than the batteaux of the traders, was a pole boat called the "Young Napoleon," constructed for Mr. Cam- pau by Lyman Gray. The " Gov. Mason " was commanded by Captain Stoddard. It only had a short existence, being wrecked oft' the mouth of the Muskegon River in 1838. Captain Stoddard died a number of years ago, in Barry county. We have mentioned Judge Almy as one of the pioneers of the place. His genial disposition, most corteous manners, and unbounded hospitality, added to a phy- sique at once commanding and noble, made him a representative gentleman in the early days. He was a civil engineer and practical surveyor, of eminence, and was in charge, in 1837-8, of the improvement of the Grand and Kalamazoo Rivers; was a member of the State Legislature, and one of the County Judges. He was also a lawyer by profession, but did not practice any after coming to Michigan. Few men, dying, have left behind them the reflection of a better spent life than -John Almy's. The late George Coggeshall emigrated, in 1836, to this place, from Wilming- ton, N. C, with his family, and invested his means in Kent. He erected the frame house, on the corner of Bridge and Kent streets, now occupied by the distinguished 120 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Homeopathic physician, Dr. Charles Hempel, and which has been somewhat molli- fied from its primitive appearance. Mr. Coggeshall was a man of many sterling (qualities, and was a firm believer in the future of that once impassable quagmire, " Kent," which is now a part of the most populous ward in the city. Among those who came here in 1837, were Israel V. Harris, Rev. James Ballard, Leonard Covell, G. M. McCray, William A. Tryon, L. R. Atwater, William I. Blakely, A. Dikeman, H. K. Rose, John F. Godfroy, Gains S. Deane, Henry Dean, C. P. Calkins, James Scribner, and Col. Samuel F. Butler. The first banking establishment was the Grand River Bank, established in 1847, Judge xVhny being President, and Lucius Lyon," Cashier. It lasted a couple of years, and issued bills which were considered good, but finally succumbed to the hard times, and left its promises to pay, a dead loss in the hands of the holders. Another bank, called " The People's Bank," was started during the same year, under the auspices of George Coggeshall, with Louis Campau for President, and Simeon Johnson for Cashier. The institution failed to secure cash and naiU enough to comply with the State Banking Law, and was soon wound up ; John Ball being appointed Receiver. For several years succeeding 1837, this was a very " blue"' place. Folks were terribly poor, and real estate was hardly worth the taxes. A good many French mechanics, who had been attracted here by the rapid growth of the town, w-ere thrown out of employment, and left in disgust. A little steamboat, called the "John Almy," was built in 1837, to run above the Rapids. It went up the river as far as the mouth of Flat River, — Crampton waking the echoes with his bugle, — but, alas ! sunk before it completed its trip, and rotted away in the bed of the river. A. Dikeman opened the first watchmaker and jeweler's e-itablishment, in 18:37, on Monroe street. It was kept up by him until 1867, and since that time by his son, E. B. Dikeman, whose store is now on Canal street. Among the settlers of 1838, we may mention W. D. Roberts, John T. Holmes, Esq., Amos Roberts, C. W. Taylor, Erastus Clark, J. T. Finney, and Solomon Withey and his sons, S. L., William, and Orison. The Bridge Street House was built in 1837, and first kept by John Thompson ; subsequently, it was kept by Solomon Withey, who was succeeded by William A. Tryon and Truman H. Lyon — the last two still living in this city. Amos Rathl)un, Ira S. Hatch, Damon Hatch, W. M. Anderson, G. B. Rathbun, and F. D. Richmond, came in 1839. R. E. Butterworth, Heman I-eonard, John W. Squier, and Silas Hall, came in 1812. TlIK ROCHESTER OF MICHIGAN. The following description of the place and its prospects appeared in the first newspaper ever printed in Grand Rajjids, and was headed " The Rochester of Michigan." We quote it entire, as it appeared in the editorial columns of the Grand River Times, Tuesday, April 18, 1837 : " Though young in its improvements, the site of this village has long been known, and esteemed for its natural advantages. It was here that the Indian traders long since made their grand depot. It was at this point that the mission- HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OP KENT COUNTY. 121 ary herald established his institution of learning — taught the forest child the beauties of civilization, and inestimable benefits of the Christian religion. This has been the choicest, dearest spot to the unfortunate Indian, and now is the pride of the white man. Like other villages of the west, its transition from the savage to a civilized state, has been as sudden as its prospects are now flattering. Who would have believed, to have visited this place two years since, when it was only inhabited by a few families, most of whom were of French origin, a peo- ple so eminent for exploring the wilds and meandering rivers, that this place would now contain its twelve hundred inhabitants ? Who would have imagined that thus rapid would have been the improvement of this romantic place. The rapidity of its settlement is lieyond the most visionary anticipation ; but its loca- tion, its advantages, and its clinie, were sufficient to satify the observing mind, that nothing but the frown of Providence could blast its prospects ! The river upon which this town is situated is one of the most important and delightfiil to be found in the country — not important and beautiful alone for its clear, silver like water winding its way through a romantic valley of some hundred miles, but for its width and depth, its susceptibility for steam naviga- tion, and the immense hydraulic power afforded, at this point. We feel deeply indebted to our Milwaukee friends for their lucid description o f the advantages to be derived from a connection of the waters ot this river with those of Detroit, by canal or railroad. A canal is nearly completed around the rapids at this place, sufficiently large to admit boats to pass up and down, with but little detention. Several steamboats are now preparing to commence regular trips from Lyons, at the mouth of the Maple River, to this place, a distance of sixty miles ; and from this to Grand Haven, a distance of thirty-five or forty miles ; thence to Milwaukee and Chicago. Thus the village of Grand Rapids, with a navigable stream — a water power of twenty-five feet fall — an abundance of crude building materials — stone of excel- lent quality — pine, oak, and other timber in immense quantities within its vicinity, can but flourish — can ))iit be the Rochester of Michigan ! The basement story of an extensive mill, one ,hundred and sixty by forty feet, is now completed ; a part of the extensive machinery is soon to be put in operation. There are now several dry goods and grocery stores — some three or four public houses — one large church, erected, and soon to be finished in good style, upon the expense of a single individual, who commenced business a few year ago, by a small traffic with the Indians. Such is the encouragement to Western pioneers I The village plat is upon the bold bank of a river, extending back upon an irregular plain, some eighty to a hundred rods, to rising bluff^^, from the base and sides of which some of the most pnre, crystal like fountains of water burst out in boiling springs, pouring forth streams that murmur over their pebbly bottoms, at once a delight to the eye and an invaluable luxury to the thirsty palate. New England may surpass this place with her lofty mountains, but not with her greatest boast, purity aud clearness of water. Our soil is sandy and mostly dry. The town is delightful, whether you view it from the plain upon the banks of the river, or from the bluffs that overlook the whole surrounding country. To 16 122 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. ascend these bluffs you take a gradual rise to the height of a hundred feet, when the horizon only limits the extent of vision. The scenery to an admirer of beau- tiful landscape is truly picturesque and romantic. Back east of the town is seen a widespread plain of burr oak, at once easy to cultivate and inviting to the agri- culturist. Turning westward, especially at the setting of the sun, you behola the most enchanting prospect — the din of the ville below — the broad sheet of water murmuring over the rapids — the sunbeams dancing upon its swift gliding ripples — the glassy river at last losing itsclt in its distant meanderings, presents a scenery that awakes the most lively emotions. But the opposite shore, upon which you behold a rich, fertile plain, still claims no small amount of admiration. Near the bank of the river is seen the little, rude village of the more civilized Indians — their uncouth framed dwellings — their little churches, and moundlike burying places. The number and size of the mounds which mark the spot where lies the remains of the proud warrior, and the more humble of his untamed tribe, too plainly tell the endearment of that lovely plain to the native aborigines, and how quick the mind will follow the train of association to by-gone days, and con- trast these reflections with present appearances. Thus we see the scenes of savage life, quickly spread upon the broad canvass of the imagination — the proud chief- tain seated, and his tribe surrounding the council fires — the merry war dance — the wild amusements of the 'red man of the forest,' and as soon think of their present unhappy condition ; the bright flame of their lighted piles has been ex- tinguished, and with it has faded the keen, expressive brilliancy of the wild man's eye ! Their lovely Washtenang, ujjon which their light canoes have so long glided, is now almost deserted ! It is from this point, too, that you can see in the distance the evergreen tops of the lofty pine, waving in majesty above the sturdy oak, the beech, and maple, presenting to the eye a wild, undulating plain, with its thousand charms. Such is the location, the beauties, and the advantages of this youthful town. The citi- zens are of the most intelligent, enterprising and industrious character. Their buildings are large, tasty, and handsomely furnished — the clatter of mallet and chisel-— the clink of the hammer — the mani/ newly raised and recently covered frames— and the few skeleton boats upon the wharves of the river, speak loudly fur the enterprise of the place ! Mechanics of all kind find abundance of employ, and reap a rich reward for their labor. Village property advances in value, and the prospect of wealth is alike flattering to all ! What the result of such advan- tag< s and prospect will be, time alone must determine. But a view of this place and its vicinity, where we find a rich and fertile soil, watered with the best of springs, and enjoying as we do a salubrious climate, a healthful atmosphere, and the choicest gifts of a benign Benefactor, would satisfy almost any one that this will soon be a bright star in the constellation of western villages. Such, gentle reader, is a faint description of the place from which our paper hails — from which we hope will emenate matter as pleasing and interest- ing as the town is beautiful and inviting." A NOTED INDIAN CHIEF. The following graphic sketch, from the pen of C. "W. Eaton, we quote entire : "We have been told many good anecdotes of Meccissininni, the young chief of HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 123 the Grand River Indians, in an early day, by an old resident of this place. Mec cissininni was called the Young Chief, and old Black Skin the Old Chief; although Meccissininni was not a very young man, being 45 ; but, according to the custom of the Indians, a young brave that marries the Chief's daugliter is made Chief, and called the Young Chief. He was an eloquent orator, a very proud, haughty Indian, and " wanted to be like his white brethren," as he often said. He always dressed like his white brethren, and you might often see him on a hot day in the summer carrying an umbrella, when there was no sign of rain — to keep from being tanned, probably. He was one of the band of Chiefs that went with Louis Campau, Rix Robinson, and Rev. Mr. Slater to Washington to make a treaty relative to selling their lands on the west side of the river, which was consummated in 1835. While in Wash- ington, Gen. Jackson wished to make him a present of a good suit of clothes, and asked him what kind he would prefer. He said as General Jackson was Chief of his people, and he was Chief of the red men, he thought it would be appropriate if he had a suit like his. The General ordered the suit. It was a black frock . coat, black satin vest, black pantaloons, silk stockings, and pumps; but the best of the thing was. Gen. Jackson wore at that time a white bell-crowncLl hat, with a weed on it, being at the time in mourning for his wife. The unsuspecting Indian, not knowing that the weed was a badge of mourning, had one on his hat also, which pleased Gen. Jackson and his Cabinet not a little. He was much delighted with the warm receptions he received in the different cities on his return home. After he returned, a council met to hear the nature of the treaty, where Meccis- sininni distinguished himself as an orator, in his portrayal of the treaty. They sold their lands, and the treaty provided for their removal west of the Mississippi, in a certain number of years; where lands were given them. Several of the Chiefs were opposed to the treaty; but Meccissininni was in favor of their re- moval, and made an eloquent speech in support of it. In his remarks he said that for his part he had rather remain here, and be buried where his forefathers were ; but, on his people's account, he had rather go west of the Mississippi, as his peo- ple would become debased by association with the pale faces. In 1841 he was invited to a Fourth of July celebration. The dinner was served up near the present site of Ball's Foundry, where, after the oration, and refresh- ments, the cloth was removed and regular toasts drank. Meccissininni was called upon for a toast, and responded as follows : " The pale faces and the red men — the former a great nation, and the latter a remnant of a great people ; may they ever meet in unity together, and celebrate this great day as a band of brothers." Our narrator relates an incident which occurred while he was keeeping a grocery and provision store on the west side, opposite the Barnard House, where the old ferry was located. Meccissininni said he wanted to get trusted for some provis- ions, and would pay at the next Indian payment. AVhen he returned from the annual payment, he was asked to settle his bill. He told the provision vender that he must put it on paper, send it to his home, and he would pay it. He said he wished to do business like white people. So our friend made out his bill and 124 HISTORY ANI> DIRKCTOKI OF KEI^T COUi^TY. repaired to tlie Chief's bouse, and was usliered in witli all the politeness imagin- able. He promptly paid tlie bill, and signified his wish to have it receipted. After showing him all his presents, and donning his suit which Gen. Jackson haU presented him, he brushed his hair back and imitated the walk of the General, taking long strides back and forth across the room ; and also mimicked that of the Vice President, Martin Van Buren, l>j' stepping short and quick. Having passed an hour very pleasantly, he took his leave, with a polite invitation from Meccissininni to call again. About the year 1843, he was attacked with a disease of the lungs, which, after a short illness, terminated his existence, at the age of fifty. He lived and died a professor of the Catholic faith, under the spiritual guidance of the late Rev. Mr. Vizoislvy. He was followed to his last resting place by a large concourse of the citizens of Grand Rapids, together with his own tribe." INDIAN MOUNDS. The Indian burying ground on the west side, in the Fitth Ward, which the denizens of the village of Kent found in 1833, remained, with its rude enclosure, the wonder of all strangers, until about the year 1850, when it had gradually disappeared under the power of decay, and the avarice of man. In this mound — small portions of Avhich yet remain— the sainted priest, Vizoisky, had consigned to their final rest the bones of many a converted Ottawa, who had been taught to say his Pater Noster and Ave Maria, and perforin his daily Matins in the tiny church, that for years was the spiritual home of tliat good and devoted Catholic priest. BRIDGES. The first bridge that spanned Grand River was a narrow foot bridge, built by James Scribner and Lovell Moore, in 1843. E. H. Turner and James Scribner built the first wagon bridge in 1845. The first toll Ijridge, on Bridge street, was finished in 1852, and for the first year did not pay the expenses of running it. Now there are three in the city, all of which are fine, covered bridges, and pay large dividends. Pearl street bridge was completed in 1858. and Leonard street bridge in 1859. On the sixth day of April, 1858, Bridge street bridge took fire and was utterly destroyed. A foot bridge was at once commenced, and com- pleted by April 10th. During the interval between the destruction of the bridge and the completion of a new (me, the steamer Nebraska ran back and forvvard as a ferryboat. GAS. The Grand Rapids Gas-Light Company was incorporated in 1857, and in No- vember of that year the stores on Monroe street were lit with gas for the first time. Gas-pipes were not extended across the river until 1869. PLANK ROAD. The plank road from this city to Kalamazoo was completed in 1854, previous to which, stages were two daj's in going from one town to the otlier. The plank road enabled them to make the trip in one day. W. H. Withey was the pro- prietor of the first line of stages on the new road. This road was of immense im- portance to the rising city, and, until the completion of the Detroit and Milwau- HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 125 li.ee Railroad in 1858, it was the avenue by wliicli nearly all visitors from the east approached the city. The author has counted as many as 170 teams in one day, coming to the plaster mills in this city and "Wyoming township. Many of these teams brought loads of corn and pork for the supply of the Grand Rapids market, which then, as at the present time, furnislied immense quantities of those staples to the lumbermen in this vicinity and farther north. In 18G9, the toll-gates were abolished, and now the planks are fast breaking up and becoming a nuisance, and in many places are entirely taken up. NEWSPAPERS. The Hrst newspa})er, called the Grand River Times, was started by George W. Pattison in 1837, and the first number published April 18th, of that year. Several copies of the first number are still extant, having been printed on cloth with a view to their preservation. Uncle Louis Campau has one of these sheets, which was presented to him by the editor, with his name jDrinted on the margin. Mr. Pattison was assisted, as editor, by Noble H. Finney. The press on which this paper was printed was drawn up the river from Grand Haven, on the ice, l)y a team of dogs. It was purchased the winter previous at Buftalo, by Judge Almy. At Detroit it was shipped for Grand Haven on the steamer Don Quixote, which was wrecked off Thunder Bay, and the press taken around the lakes on another boat. Some years after, the paper jsassed into the hands of James IT. 3Iorse, who published a neutral paper for several years. The political department was di- vided equally between the Whigs and Democrats. Articles were written on the Democratic side by Simeon M. Johnson, C. H. Taylor, Sylvester Granger, and C. 1. Walker, and on the Whig side by George Martin, Wm. G. Henry, E. B. Bost- wick, and T. W. Higginsou. Finally Mr. Johnson was employed as editor, and in 1841 changed the name of the paper to Enquirer, after the Ulc/iraond Enquirer, which was his favorite paper. In 1843, E. D. Burr became a partner, and hoisted the Democratic flag, with the name of John C. Calhoun tor President. In 1844 it supported James K. Polk, and published a campaign sheet called Youiuj Hickory. After this the paper was published by Jacob Barnes, as agent, with T. B. Church, as editor. Then C. H. Taylor became partner, and was the editor. in March, 1855, A. E. Gordon started the Daihj Herald, which was the first daily paper published in Grand Rapids. This was followed in 1856 by a daily from the Enquirer office, Taylor & Barnes, proprietors, J. P. Thompson, editor. In a short time the two papers were merged in the Enquirer awl Herald, Gordon <.t Thompson, publishers. Mr. Thompson, now assistant editor of the Eagle, left the Enquirer and Herald, and, associated with Charles B. Benedict, establiscd a semi-weekly paper called the Grand Rapids Prens. Gordon continued the En- quirer and Herald until it was closed under a mortgage held by H. P. Yale. It was resurrected by N. D. Titus, M'ho afterwards took in Fordham as a partner, and called the Democrat. M. H. Clark soon after obtained an interest in the paper. Titus went out, and Mr. Clark continued it, with a Mr. Burt as partner. After Mr. Burt left, C. C. Sexton and Robert Wilson had an interest in it, and finally Dr. C. B. Smith. The Democrat, under the able management of Mr. Clark, now boasts one of the finest printing establishments in this part of the state, and is a large, well filled, handsome and prosperous paper. 126 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. The Eagle was commenced as a weekly, December 25, 1844, (tlie press and type arriving in time to print tickets for Henry Clay), by A. B. Turner, witli Georu'e . Martin and Charles F. Barstow as nominal editors. Early in 1848, Ralph W. Cole was associate editor. In ISol, James Scribner became a partner, but, being a Democrat, had nothing to do with the editorial department. Mr. Scribner's in- terest was purchased by A. B. Turner in the fall of 1853. Immediately after the defeat of Scott in 1853, the Eagle abandoned the Whig organization and advo- cated a new one, which assumed the name of Republican at the .Jackson conven- tion, in July, 1854. Mr. Turner started a daily May 2G, 1850, with telegraphic dispatches by stage from Kalamazoo. He was assisted during the Fremont cam- paign by Albert Baxter, who continued on the paper until 1860. After that time L. J. Bates, now of the Detroit Post, assisted him until 1865, when Mr. Bax- ter returned. Mr. E. F. Harrington has had an interest in the Eagle since 1805. Mr. J. P. Thompson came in September, 1809, as another assistant. No man in Grand Rapids has shown more persistent energy, often under the most discourag. ing circumstances, than has Aaron B. Turner, and he is now at the head of a profitable business, and in prosperous circumstances: his printing office being one of the best in tlie state. In 1857-8, C. W. Eaton and W. S. Leffingvvell published, for a year, a small monthly, called the Young Wolverine, to a file of which we are indebted for some interesting facts. They were then typos in the Enquirer and Herald oflice. P. R. L. Peirce's exceedingly comical "Rhythmical History of Grand Rapids, More or Less," in choice doggeral. appeared in this little sheet. In 1857, Thomas D. Worrall started the Oreat Wenh-rn Journal, a weekly paper whose high sounding name did not save it from a final collapse in a short time. Several other newspapers have risen and died oat since that date. The F/"/y7t.'^iV^« ij? SURGKOItfS. PURE HOM(EOPaTHIG MEOJCmES SUmiEO* Medicine Cases, Books, etc., kept constantly on hand. 15 Monroe Street, Grand Rapids, - - - Michigan. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. HATCH'S line Art Stationery Emporium A^TSTt PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTORY 49 Monroe & 3 Justice Streets. SCHOOL BOOKS, WLlTim DESZS BLANK BOOKS, ALL KIIDS OF ARTISTS' I^ATERIALS, A. FXJLIL. ^SSORTMiElVT OF ELEGANT BBACKETS -A.IVD PARLOR ORNAMENTS. CHSOMOS & OIL FAiTiGS. Stereoscopes & Stereoscopic Views, PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS, &c, Grand Eapids, - - - Michigan. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KEXT COUNTY. The undersigned would express his thanks to the multitude of friends who have given him a share of their patroiiaLre during the last eighteen years, and extends a cordial invitation to all to call on him at his New Art Gallery, In Leonard's Block, HAVING ADOPTED ALL THE LATE In arrangement of Light and other fixtures in the Operating De- partment, together with his LONG EXPERIENCE IN THE BUSINESS, HE FEELS CONFIDENT OF PRODUCING In clearness of detail and beauty of tone, either East or West. PICTURES MADE FROM TH'E SIIALLEST TO LIFE SIZE. OLD PICTURES COPIED AND ENLARGED TO ANY SIZE DESIRED. A GOOD assortm£:nt of frames always on hand Sortoa^s E^Tew JLvl Gallery^ I^eonard's Bloolc Foot of Monroe Street, 17 Sign of the Big Camera. GRAND RAPIDS. O. W. HORTON, Artist. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. MAXUFAtrrRER NF fS C^^EEPAIRING NE4TLY DONE. 4:3 Oa.ia.al Street, C3rra,i3Lca. DF8.a"]p>icis. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE S, 3VIX03E3:iC3-j9LT>Jr. m ( «J m ri( m '!I J. M. & H. C. Ramsey, Foreign and American Martle, MG.\UMENTS, HEADSTONES, EASTERN PRICES OBSERVED, WITH ADDITION OF FREIGHT. Near Pearl Street Bridge, GRANB RAPIDS, - MICHIGAN. OLD BOOK STORE, ®1 Monroe Street, 61 OPPOSITE THE CATBOLIC CHURCH, GRAND RAPIDS, ■ ■ MICHIGAN. We buy and sell all kinds of Books and Magazines, and keep School Books and Stationery for sale, or exchange, CHEAPER THAN ELSEWHERE, at the Old Book Store, 61 Monroe Street, Grand Rapids, Mich. McKAY & SON. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Livery, Omnibus &l Hack Stables Opposite the Rathbun and Eagle Hotels, Waterloo Street, GRAND RAPIDS, - - MICHIGAN. ECS-IL,EA.VE YOUR, OTlT>^lTt*^..S» L. R. ATWATSR, NOTARY PUB I. I G, Represents the following Reliable Companies : Great "Western— Grand Rapids Branch Capital 1 1,000,000 Laniar— Grand Rapids Branch '• 1,000,000 Sun, Cleveland, O " 300,000 Buffalo German, Buffalo - " 200,000 Lumberman's, Chicago " 200,000 GRAND RAPIDS, - ■ MICHIGAN. £. T. MILLER, Solicitor ia Chaacery, Office, 65 Canal Street, Grand Rapids, - - IVIichigan. MARCUS W. BATES, Office with Grand Rapids Savings Bank, GRAND RAPIDS, - - - MICHIGAN. Directory of Kent County, IXCLUDI^'G ALL THE TERRITORY OUTSIDE OF GRAXD RAPIDS CITY. In the following list the figures and names following the names of individuals, indicate the number of the section upon which the jjerson' resides, the name of township, and post-office address, in the order mentioned. A A))!jott ^Irs. Juliana, 13 Algoma, Edger- ton. Abbott John Henry, 13 Algoma, Edger- ton. Abbott Ezra R., 1 Bowne, Lowell. ABBY SYLVESTER, Cedar Springs. Abby Sylvester, 35 Solon, Cedar Springs Abel Myron, 14 Vergennes, Lowell. Abel Carlos A., 3(> Wyoming, Grand Rapids. I Abraham Edson, Lowell. Abraham James, 36 Cannon, Cannons- burg. Abrams Delos, Lowell. Abram Patrick, 1 Ada, Cannonsburg. Ackley Edward, 33 Paris, Grand Rapids. Ackley Samuel L. Village Cedar Springs Ackerson William, 8 Grand Rapids. Ackerson C, 8 Grand Rapids. Ackert Peter A., 32 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Ackert Oliver C, 15 Grattan, Grattan Center. Ackert George T., 15 Grattan, Grattan Center. Acker Theodore, Rockford. Acker Geo., 35 Lowell, Lowell. Adams John, 3 Courtland, Courtland Center. ADAMS ALANSON R., 1 Oakfleld, Greenville. ADAMS FRANK D., 16 Grattan, Grat- tan Center. rORT'S 18 "WESTERN LINIMENT Adams George C, 16 Grattan, Grattan Center. Adams John A., 16 Grattan, Grattan Center. ADAMS JOHN H., 34 Tyrone, Sparta Cen. Adams J. B.. Lowell. ADAMS DANIEL. Sparta Center. Adams James, — (!annon, Cannonsburg Adams Seymour H., Lowell. Adams Wm. W., 23 Gaines, Hammond. ADAMS JAMES W., 25 Byron, Cody's Mills. Adams H. S., Lowell. Adams John P., 6 Cannon, Rockford. Adams Marcellus, 28 Tyrone, Casnovia. Adams Marcellus W., 29 Byron, Byron ,Center. Adams James, 34 Walker, G. Rapids. Addison Albert, 23 Courtland, Court- land Center. ADDISON THOMAS, 23 Courtland, Courtland Center. Addison Robert, 23 Courtland, Court- land Center. Addison Robert, Rockford. ADDIS GEO. W., 20 Oakfield, Oak- tield. ADDIS JOHN, 20 Oakfleld, Oakfield. Afton Charles. 27 Tyrone, Sparta Cen. AKERLY BENJ. N., 4 Cannon, Rock- ford. Abbey Henry, 30 Alpine, Indian Creek. Albert Martin, 11 Alpine, Alpine. CURES ALL LAMENESS. 138 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Albee N. F., 19 Tyrone, Casnovia. Albright Gideon D., 30 Paris, Grand Rapids. Albright Isaac, 5 Byron, Grandville. -Jbright John, 31 Wyoming, Grand- ville. Alcorn Joseph, Lowell. Alcorn John, Lowell. Alcumbrack Daniel, 20 Grand Rapids. Alcumbrack Alouzo, 37 Vergennes, Lowell. Alderman Erastus D., 24 Lowell, Low- ell. Aldrich Harmon, 33 Tyrone, Casnovia. Aldrich Marvin, Lowell, Aldrich Lyman, Lowell. ALDRICH JAMES, 10 Bowne, Alto. Aldrich Cyrus, 24 Grattan, Grant. Aldrich Henry, 35 Grattan, Alton. Aldrich Hiram, 23 Vergennes, Ver- gennes. ALDRICH AURILLA, 24 Vergennes, Fallassburg. Aldrich Marshal, 2 Vergennes, Alton. Aldrich Julius, 9 Vergennes, Alton. Aldrich Edward, 26 Byron, Cody's Mills. ALDRICH WILLIAM, 9 Vergennes, Alton. Allen Robert T., Sj Gaines, Caledonia Station. Allen Samuel, 16 Lowell, Lowell. ALLEN SYLVESTER, 30 Plaiufield, Mill Creek. Allen Laban, 20 Courtland, Courtland Center. Allen lliram IL, 19 Paris, Grand Rapids. Allen Isaac, 27 Courtland, Courtland Center. Allen Wright C, 19 Paris, Grand Rapids. Allen William, 23 Plainfield, Austerlitz. ALLEN ASA M., Rockford. Allen L. W.. 3 Walker, Indian Creek. ALLEN THOMAS W., 1 Solon, Sand Lake. Allen Ebenezer, 27 Algoma, Rockford. ALLEN CHAS. B., 6 Cannon, Rock- ford. Allen Laban, 29 Cannon, Austerlitz. ALLEN VOLNEY, 3 Oakfield, Spencer Mills. Alray Alonzo, 38 Nelson, Cedar Springs Almy Tiiomas, 28 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Almy William, 28 Nelson, Cedar Springs. BUY TRUNKS AND VALISES OF ROUSE &. DOOLITTLE. Almy Alphonso W., 5 Walker, Indian Creek. Althen Charles, Lowell. Ames John, 4 Ada, Ada. Ames B., 18 Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids. AMES WALTER C, 24 Wyoming, Kelloggsville. Amidon Caleb, 9 Sparta, Sparta Center. Amidon Wiliard, 16 Sparta, Sparta Center. Ammerman Nelson, 30 Cannon, Aus- terlitz. Ammerman David, 22 Plainfield, Aus- terlitz. AMMERMAN NELSON, 1 Plainfield, Austerlitz. Ammerman Elisha, 23 Cannon, Can- non sburg. Ammerman David, 1 Plainfield, Rock- ford. AMOND GODFREY, Cedar Springs. Amond Joseph, Cedar Springs. Anion John, 20 Caledonia, Caledonia Station. Amphlctt Joseph W., Lowell. Amsden L. Miles, Lowell. TORT'S "WESTERN LINIMENT CURES SPAVINS &. WINDOALLS Alden Scott, 2 Courtland, Courtland Center. Alden, Avery E., Alaska Villarce. ALDEN ELIJAH D., Alaska Village. Alden John S., Alaska Village. Alden Avery E., Alaska. Alexander Wiliard, 31 Vergennes, Lowell. Alexander Nelson W., 14 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Alexander Charles, 14 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. ALGER LOUIS J., 13 Vergennes, Lowell. Alger John L., 7 Paris, Grand Rapids. Alger John I)., 7 Paris, Grand Ra])ids. Allen Joseph W., 3 Walker, Indian Creek. Allen James, 28, Lowell, Lowell. ALLEN WM. T., 29 Gaines, Cody's Mills. Allen William G., 7 Cascade, Grand Rapids. Allen Mrs. Mary A., 20 Courtland, Courtland Cen. Allen Henry, 16 Paris, Grand Rapids. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 1S9 A. li. SKINDfER. GEO. S. WARD. SKINNER & WARD, A.1ST1D Office up stairs, City National Bank Building, Post Office I>rawer, 22^1. VXilAJNJLl XVXxirXL/O, JVLXOill. Dr. AIKIIff, Office, No. 11 Canal Street, - - Grand Rapids, (First stairs nortli of Sweet's Hotel.) — Attends to Cases in All Branches of His Profession, curing hundreds where "old school," one-patby, inexperienced, ignorant " root and herb, or Indian" doctors fail. C^~Terms favorable to all. Consultation, Free. No idle pretensions or imposture, no flattering or experiments, no injurious drugs, but careful exam- ination and the most reliable treatment — the best remedies approved by science and experience — which may cure YOU, though discouraged and hopeless. Sppoialti«'s : — Diseases of the Eye and Ear, Throat, Lungs and Heart, Liver and Kidneys, and all Chronic, Constitutional and Blood Diseases. Skillful attention given to all cases in Surgery. Asthma, Catarrh, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Epilepsy, Scrofula, Piles, Dropsy, Dyspepsia, &c., cured. LADIES out of health, assured of easy, safe cure. C'aiicers and Tumors removed without the knife. tS^lNFALLiBLE Kj;medies — Surcst and quickest knowu for all Private Diseases of both sexes, young and old. The worst cases' of Stricture and Chronic Venereal diseases quickly relieved. No Mercury used. Travelers supplied with medicines at short notice. To Youths and Men: The only perfect curi', jjermanent and reliable, for Seminal Weakness, Nervous Debility, Impotence, etc. Worth $1,0(10 to the unfortunate. No quackery or deception. The fullest guarantee given. All BuiineNS Utrutlij Confidential. CB'~ln all special, important cases, stop unreliable or useless treatment, and consult Dr. Aikin at once. Call, or send postage for circulars and questions. (Hours 8 to 8.) Address, N. J. AIKIN. M. D.. P. O. Drawer, 2091. Grand Rapids, Mich. J. 8. CROSBY. ^ M. S. CROSBY. CROSBY & SON'S Insurance and Eeal Estate Agency, 13 Canal Street, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. • — ^ — • Capital Represented, $73,178,105.38. • — « — » Agents "Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co." 140 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Amstice James, Cedar Springs. Amy Samuel, 14 Courtland, Courtland Center. Anderson ]M. B., 1 Byron, Grand Rapids. ANDERSON JOSEPH, 29 Bowue, Harris Creek. Anderson John, 3:3 Lowell, Alto. Anderson John A., 8 Gaines, Gaines- ville. ANDERSON PETER, 20 Courtland, Rockibrd. Anderson Duncan, 16 Vergennes, Ver- gennes. ANDERSON DONALD, 16 Vergennes, Vergennes. .Vnderson Christian, 17 Grattan, Grat- tan Center. .\nderson Andrew, 16 Sparta, Sparta Center. Anderson William, 16 Sparta, Sparta Center. Anderson John, 16 Sparta, Sparta Cen. ANDERSON CHARLES, 39 Alpine, Englishville. Anderson Joel, Lisbon. ANDERSON JOHN H., 7 Courtland, Edgerton. Anderson Isaac, 20Oaklield, Oakticld. Aukney Michael, 26 Gaines, Hammond. Ankney Jonathan, 35 Gaines, Cody's Mills. Annis Solomon, Lowell. Annis Alexander C, 18 Nelson, Cedar Spring*!. Annis Richard, 30 Cascade, Cascade. Annis Solomon, Lowell. ANNIS WILLIAM, 28 Cascade, Cas- cade. Annis Wallace, Lowell. Annis Alson, Lowell. ANNIS JAMES, 1 Alpine, Englishville. ANNIS MRS. GRACE, 28 Cascade, Cascade. Anna Nicholas, 32 Byron, Byron Center Ansalmann John, 27 Alpine, G. Rapids. Antor Adam, 10 Alpine, Alpine. Anway Ira, 11 Tyrone, Sparta Center. Apet George, 9 Courtland, Courtland Center. Apple Andrew, Lisbon. Apsey John, 35 Cascade, Alaska. APTED A. M., 34 Walker, G. Rapids. Arbour James F., 28 Alpine, G. Rapids Arbour M. T., Rockforcl. Arbour B. P., 28 Alpine, Grand Rapids. Armstrong Riel, Cedar Springs. W. D. FOSTER, HARDWARE, STOVES, AND TIN WARE, h & 16 Momoe at. Anderson Joseph, 20 Oakfield, Oak Held. Anderson Thomas, 33 Lowell, Alto. Anderson Goram, 7 Sparta, Lisbon. Andrews James H., 34 Grattan, Alton. Andrews Alva IL, 34 (- 142 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. ASHLEY SHELDON, 1 Grattan, Ash- ley. Ashley Calvin, 35 Cannon, Cannons- burg. ASHLEY NOAH R., 28 Courtland, Courtland Center. ASHLEY CHARLES, 3 Grattan, Ash- ley. ASHLEY ABXER, 1 GraHan, Ashley. ASHLEY JOHN, 36 Oakfield, Ashley. Ashraore Samuel, 5 Walker, Indian Creek. ATHERTON SYLVANUS, Lisbon. Atherton George, 19 Sparta, Lisbon. Atkinson Ro<2rer, 23 Walker, G. Rapids. ATKINS JOHN P.. Lisbon. ATKINS WM. J., 16 Grattan, Grattan Center. Atkins Horace G., 16 Grattan, Grattan Center. Atkins Guy IL, 16 Grattan, Grattan Center. Atkins Mrs. W. L., 16 Grattan, Grattan Center. Atwood William, 14 Vergennes, Lowell. AuljJe Milo C, 26 Paris, Grand Rapids. AUBLE ISAAC E., 30 Cascade, Grand Rapids. Auble William, 30 Cascade, G. Rapids. ROUSE 8c DOOLITTLE, Aul)le George, 3o Paris, Grand Rapids. Aub'e Andrew .1., li Cascade, Cascade. .\uger Lewis, 27 Vergennes, Lowell. Augustine Rinaldo, 5 Alpine, Lisbon. Au.stin John, Lowell. Austin Henry, 10 Lowell, Lowell. Austin Leonard C, Rocktbrd. Austin Orville, 17 Lowell, Lowell. Austin Charles E., 17 Lowell, Lowell. AUSTIN LAUREN, 15 Courtland, Courtland Center, Austin Phineas, Rockford. Austin Nelson F., 16 Plainfield, Bel- mont. Austin J. J., Rockford. Austin John, 31 Courtland, Courtland Center. AUSTIN L. H., 14 Solon, Cedar Springs Austin Isaiah W., 33 Paris, G. Rapids. AUSTIN DAVID C, Rockford. Austin Henry J., 7 Sparta, Lisbon. AUSTIN AMOS, Rockford. Austin Lewis, 6 Lowell, Lowell. Austin Russell, 33 Oakfield, Grattan Center. AUSTIN GEORGE, 4 Grand Rapids. Austin Reuben S., 1 Plaiufield, Rock- ford. Austin Lumas, 6 Lowell, Lowell. Austin Philip, 12 Plainfield, Rockford. Averill E., 34 Ada, Ada. Averill Levi F., 7 Walker, G. Rapids. Avery H. W., Lowell. Avery Wm. H., Rockford. Avery Robert, 30 Canuon, Austerlitz. Avery Edward, Lowell. Avery Earl W., Lowell. a:2 MONROE STREET. Avery liobert, 19 Spencer, Nelson. Avery George, Lowell. Avery Mrs. F. R., Lowell. Aviuk Amber, 14 Paris, Grand Rapids. Avink Aaron J., 24 Paris, Grand Rapids AYERS AUGUSTUS, 19 Tyrone, Cas- novia. AYLESWORTH WILLIS, 22 Cannon, Cannonsbur^. B Babcock Calvin, 16 Algoma, Rockford. Babcock Charles A., 16 Algoma, Rock- ford. I>abc()ck Benj. F., Sparta Center. B:il)e James, 33 Cascade, Alaska. Balie James, 4 Caledonia, Alaska. BACON JOHN, 10 Grand Rapids. Bacon Elislia D., Village Cannonsburg. B:icon B. F., 1 Alpine, Englishville. BACON RICHARD, 33 Tyrone, Cas- novia. P>acou Horace L., 33 Tyrone, Casnovia. Bacon Rufus, 3 Cirand Rapids. BACON S. S., 17 Grand Rapids. BADGLEY JOHN, 31 Plainfield, Bel- mont. Bahre William, Lisbon. BAIL J. W., 30 Tyrone, Casnovia. Bail F. A., 30 Tyrone, Casnovia. Bailey Bradford, Cedar Springs. I Bailey W. J., 35 Solon, Cedar Springs. RAILEY WARREN, 1 Alpine, English- ville. Bailey Mrs. R., 35 Algoma, Rockford. BAILEY MRS. NANCY, 2 Alpine, Englishville. BAILEY H. L., 1 Alpine, Englishville. BAILEY CHARLES, 1 Alpine, Eng- lishville. FORT'S MEDICINES ARE "WARRANTED. filSTORY AND DIRECTORY Of KENT COUNTY. 143 WM.^^RRISONr Manufacturer of illil m lA/T^ei t 'a -♦• -»• -^^ •♦- ♦- An Old Established House. SELLS EXTENSIVELY AT WHOLESALE. Wagons at Wholesale and Eetail 46 Front St.. West Side, Mill Street, East Side, Grand Rapids, Mich. 144 JIISTORT AND DIRECTORY OP KBNT COUNTY. TUILEY ARTPIUR, 1 Ada, Ada. Hailey Murray, 1 Ada, Ada. J5ailey Harvey K., 34 Algoma, Rock- ford. l>ailcy Otis, 20 Vergennes, Vergennes. Bailey Wm. K., 24 Cannon, Cannons- burg. Hailey Benjamin, 35 Bowne, Bowne. Bailey John, 35 Bowne, Bowne. Bailey Bradford, 30 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Bailey Emerson, 23 Bowne, Bowne. Jiailey San lord If., 19 Nelson, Cedar Springs. IJailey Gideon, 15 Nelson, Sand Lake. BAILEY WM. H., 8 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Bailey ert H., 11 Lowell, Lowell. Bellamy William, 17 Cascade, Cascade. Bement H. H., Jiockford. Bemis Charles E., Rockford. JJemis Charles, 2 Plaintield, Rocklord. Bemis Henry, 2 Plaintleld, Rockford. Benaway Chas. H., 14 Caledonia, Alaska. Benaway Minard P., 14 Caledonia, Alaska. Bennett John, 14 Courtland, Court- land Center. BENNETT JOHNS., 21 Alpine, Grand Rapids. Bennett Jonathan, Cedar Springs. Benjamin Lewis, 11 Lowell, Lowell. Benjamin AV'illiam C, 24 Nelson, Nel- son. Benjamin Stephen H., 24 Ada, Ada. Bennett Albert C, 21 Alpine, Grand Rapids. Bennett Amelius A., 4 Lowell, Lowell. Bennett Adelbert, Rockford. I>ennett Benjamin, Burch's Mills. Bennet Charles, 22 Courtland, Court- land Center. BENNETT CLARK L., 4 Lowell, Low- ell. Bennett E. B., Lowell. Bennett Edward L., 22 Vergennes, Lowell. Bennett Frances E. AV., 4 Lowell, Lowell. Bennett Morris 36 Alpine, Grand Rap- ids. BENNETT PERRY 14 Courtland, Courtlaud Centre. TORT'S ENEMY OF PAIN CURES TOOTHACHE & NEURALGIA, HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OP KENT COUNTY. 151 :E3sst^l3ll£(lxo<:l. ixa lO^'^. H. Leonard & Son, No. 13 Monroe Street, Crockery, China, Glassware, Lamps, Table Cutlery, Silver Plated Ware, &c., And all Articles usually kept in a First-Class Crockery Store. From a long experience iu the business, we are enabled to oifer customera the "VEK.ir BEST a-003DS ^T THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES! CHINA HALU 13 Monroe Street. 152 flISTORT AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Bennett Mrs Sarah, 14 Courtland Court- land Center. Tk'nnett Lyman 14 Courtland Courtland Center. Bennett Wm. H. Villap-e, Cedar Springs BENNETT WILLIAM 34 Ada Ada. Bennett AVilliam II. Algoma, Rock- ford. BENTON JAMES, 21 Alpine, Indian Creek. BENSON PETER. 34 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Bentley Aivin, 20 Grand Rapids. Bentley Abisha, 24 Vergennes, Fallass- burg. Bepka Joseph, 20 Plainfield, Auster- litz. BERGY EMANUEL, 35 Bowne, Fill- more, Barry County. Bergy Isaac, 30 Caledonia, Caledonia. Bergy Peter, 30 Caledonia, Caledonia. Bergin J. S., Lowell. BERGER HENRY R., South 5 Walker, Grand Rapids. Berger W., 34 Walker, Grand Rapids. BE R KEY PETER, 25 Paris, Grand Rapids. Berry Arthur, 33 Lowell, Alto. Berry Caroline, 10 Oakfield, Oakfield. ANVILS, VICES, BELLOWS & BLACKSMITH TOOLS, AT W, D. FOSTER'S Bickford Alonzo T., 33 Oakfield, Grat- tan Center. - Bickhart Jacob, Cedar Springs. BICKNELL CHESTER C, 36 Solon, Cedar Springs. Biddinger George, 84 Cascade, Alaska. BIDDLEMAN HIRAM, 27 Sparta, Sparta Center. Biddleman Simeon P. F., 27 Sparta, Sparta Center. Bietwork William, 1 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Bigford Thomas, 18 Grattan, Grattan Center. Blgler William, 12 Oakfield, Greenville. Biggcrs John, 12 Lowell, Lowell. Billings Calvin, 8 Sparta, Lisbon. Billings Ezra, 13 Plainfield, Austerlitz. Billings George, Cedar Springs. Billings Mrs. Mary Ann, 18 Sparta, Lisbon. Bills C. S., Lowell. Bingamau Beuj. F., Alaska. Birch Alfred, 11 Vergennes, Lowell. Birch Edwin, 11 A^ergennes, Lowell, Bird Edward, 9 Courtland, Courtland Center. Bird John, 8 Grand Rapids. Berry Edward, 33 Tyrone, Sparta Cen. Berry Henry, 13 Wyoming, G. Rapids. Berry John, 9 Cannon, Cannonsburg. Berry John, 1 Walker, Grand Rapids. Berry Justus, 1 Cannon, BostwickLake. Berry Lester, 18 Grattan, Grattan Cen. Berry Matthew, 13 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Berry Peleg, 10 Paris, Grand Rapids. BEFiRY SIDNEY, 29 Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids. Besard David, 33 Wyoming, North Byron. BESSEY L. F., 9 Nelson, Sand Lake. BEST JONATHAN, 16 Walker, Grand Rapids. Bctterly Albert, 5 Alpine, Lisljon. Betterly Adalbert, 5 Alpine, Lisbon. BETTERLY LEWIS, 5 Alpine, Lisbon. Bettes Henry, 31 Sparta, Lisbon. Bettes James, 31 Alpine, Indian Creek. Bettes Joseph, 5 Sparta, Lisbon. Bettes William E., 5 Sparta, Lisbon. Bettes Gilbert, 31 Sparta, Lisbon. Betzler Joseph, 32 Caledonia, Caledonia Station. Bevins David W., 7 Cascade, Cascade. Bird Joseph F., 18 Courtland, Court- land Center. Bird Patrick, 3 Grand Rapids. Bird Peter, 17 Grand Rapids. BIRDSALL WM., 34 Alpine, Indian Creek. Bisby George, 26 Vergennes, Lowell. Bisbee John, Cedar Springs. Bishop Christian, 2 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Bishop Edmund B., 13 Oakfield, Green- ville. Bishop Frederick, 2 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Bishop Loomis K., 24 Cannon, Can- nonsburg. BISHOP WM. F., 27 Solon, Cedar Sjjrings. Bissell Arnold, 32 Spencer, Cedar Springs. Blackall Abraham II., 20 Sparta, Lis- bon. Blackall Benjamin, 29 Sparta, Lisbon. Blackall Charles, 20 Sparta, Lisbon. Black Andrew, 34 Courtland, Rockford. Black John, 29 Algoma, Rockford. BLACK JAMES, Cedar Springs. TRY FORT'S REMEDIES. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 153 11 Monroe Street, 11. PERRY BROS., Exclusive Dealers in Hats, Caps, Furs, Rotes and Gloves, AIRWAYS KEEP A FULL STOCK OF Seasonable Goods AT THE REJMliJJ^IIJER THE I»LA.OE, No. 11 Monroe Street, Grand Rapids, Mich. CITY NATIONAL BANE O L" No. 1 Monroe Street. DESIGNATED U. S. DEPOSITORY. Capital paid in,- - - - $200,000.00. Stindus and Profits, - - - $95,000.00. THOS. D. GILBERT, MOSES V. ALDFJCH, JAMES M. NELSON, WM. B. LEDYABD, HENRY FRALICK, GEORGE KENDALL, RANSOM E. WOOD, RANSOM C. LUCE, NOYES L. AVERY. THOS. D. GILBERT, Pres. WM.B. LEDYARD, Vice Pies. J. FREDERIC BAARS, Cashier. Collections made and Promptly Remitted for at Current Puites of Exchange. ]>raft» on all the principal Cities of Europe sold at Loicest Bates. Grold, silver aiid. Oanada Cxxrreixcy Bouglxt and Sold.. 20 154 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUN'TV. IJlftck John, 7 Paris, Grand Rapids. Black AVilliam J.. Rocktord. Black William, Cedar Springs. Blackley Aaron, 18 Courtlaud, Edger- ton. Blackstone Cassius, 29 Vergennes, Lowell. Blackmer Ricbuiond, Cedar Springs. Blackman Lorenzo D., 17 Sparta, Lis- bon . Black shiel Richard, 213 Byron, Byron Center. BLAIN CHARLES IL, 5 Gaines, Grand l\apids. BLAIX GEO. W., 17 Gaiues, Grand Rapids. Blaine George, 20 Byron, Byron Center. Blain Joseph, 5 Gaines, Grand Rapids. 15iain John, Lowell. Blair John D.. 36 Ada, Lowell. Blain Joseph R., 5 Gaines, G. Rapids. r.hiir X;ithan, 17 Lowell, Lowell. BLAIN NORMAN B.. Lowell. BLAIN OSCAR W., 18 Gaines, Gaines- ville. Blain Thomas, 18 Gaines, Gainesville. BLAIN WILMOT H., 29 Gaines,Gaines- ville. BLANCHARD WALTER D., 4 Court- land, Courtland Center. Blanchard Edwin W., 12 Oakfield, Greenville. Blanchard Charles N., 21 Oakfield, Oak- field. Blanding Charles, Lowell. Blanding Alex. H., 32 Vergennes, Lowell. Blanding Daniel S., 29 Vergennes, Lowell. BLANDING NOAH P., 32 Vergennea, Lowell. Blass Charles, Lowell. Blauvelt John W., 19 Sparta, Lisbon. Bliss Adelbert F., Rockford. Bliss Albert, 5 Lowell, Lowell. Bliss Curtis, 21 Bowne, Bowne. Bliss Edward, 6 Cannon, Rockford. Bliss Wm. J., Rockford. Blobet John, 29 Sparta, Lisbon. Blodget Alvin, 33 Algoma, Rockford. BLODGETT CIIAUNCEY, 33 Paris, Grand Rapids. Blodgett Ileman, Alaska. Blodgett M. R., Lowell. BLOMSTROM CHARLES E., Lisbon. Blomstrom C, Lisbon. Blood Abel, 33 Alpine, Indian Creek. BAR, ROD AND SHEET IRON, AT W. D. FOSTER'S, 1* and 16 Monroe Street. Blair Edwin 31., 23 Solon, Cedar Springs. BLAIR JONATHAN, South 6 Walker, Grand Rapids. Blaistlell Wm. R., Lowell. Blake Joseph, 'H't Algoma, Rockford. BLAKE JOSEPH, Grandville. HLAKE SAMUEL P., 15 Gaines, Ham- mond. Blakeny Dwight, 20 Courtland, Court- land Center. Blakeny Edward, 20 Courtland, Court- land Center. Blakeslee Alex., 29 Lowell, Lowell. Blakeslee P^nos L., 14 Lowell, Lowell. Blakeslee Daniel C, 28 Lowell, Lowell. 151akeley Buel, 19 Alcoma, Sparta Cen. Blakelcy Charles E., Rockford. Blakely Egl)ert, 12 Alpine, English- ville. Blakeley Moses, 30 Algoma, Sparta Center. BL.MCKLEY R. L., Rockford. BLANCHARD IRA, 19 Sparta, Lisbon. Blanchard Orrin D., Lisbon. Blanchard Riley, 17 Alpine, Pleasant. Blood Hiram W., 80 Sparta, Englisb- ville. BLOOD ISAAC D., 22 Ada, Ada. BLOOD J. M., 4 Walker, Indian Creek. Blood Mrs. Mary, 4 Walker, Indian Creek. Blood Putnam, 33 Alpine, Indian Creek. Blood Zachariah, 3,0 Sparta, English- ville, BLOSS CHARLES A., Sparta Center. Bloss David, 32 Pans, Grand Rapids. Bloss Henry, 20 Gaines, Gainesville. Bloss Volney, 15 Sparta, Sparta Center. Bloutrh Jacob, 24 Bowne, Lowell. Blount Walter, Rockford. Blush Christian, 20 Tvrone, Casnovia. BLUSH RODOLPHUS, 20 Tyrone, Casnovia. Boardman Arthur F., 2 Grattan, Ash- ley. Boardman William, 2 Plainfield, Rock- tord. Bodell Benjamin, 20 Tyrone, Casnovia. Bodell Henry, 20 Tyrone, Casnovia. Bodell Jacob, Low'ell. Bodell Michael, 20 Tyrone, Casnovia. THIS LINE IS TO ADVERTISE FORT'S LINIMENT AND PILLS. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 155 S. 0. KINGSBURY'S FIRE and INLAND Insurance Agency, '" "riSi'iSlm Oraad Rapids, Michigan, (OPPOSITE SWEET'S HOTEL,) Represents tlie follovrinu Old. and. IleliaTjle Companies: CAPITAL. ASSETS. ^Etna Insurance Co., Hartford, Conn $3,000,000 GO $5,744,372 G6 Lorillard Insurance Co. of New York 1,000,000 00 1,680,590 46 International Insurance Co. of New York, 500,000 00 1,353,398 17 (gold.) Pacific Insurance Co. of San Francisco, Cal., 1,000,000 00 1,696,854 80 Occidental Insurance Co. of San Francisco, Cal.,. . 300,000 00 444,311 47 Detroit and Fire Marine Insurance Co., Det., Mich. 150,000 00 236,873 06 Policies Issued iciihoui delcvj in either of the above sterling old Companies, at Rates as Moderate as other responsible Companies offer. Special attention will be given to Insuring Dwellings, Barns and Contents, for a period of One, Three or Five Years, and NO ASSESSMENTS MADE. S. O. KINGSBURY, General Land and Tax Agent, GRAND RAPIDS, KENT COUNTY, MICH,, Estahlished in 1850 f Will attend to the Purchase, Sale and Exchange of Real Estate. Particular attention will be given to the Payment of Taxes, Purchasing Lands sold at Tax Sales, Examining Titles, Reclaiming Lands Sold at Tax Sales, and will take a general supervision of all Lands entrusted to his charge. 156 HISTORY AND DIRECTOKT OF KENT COUNTY. Hodeii Anthony, 23 Paris, Grand Jlapids. Hoden Joseph I>.. 23 Paris, Grand Kapids. i;()f;ardns Henry II., 3G Wyoming, (Jrand Ra])ids. I>ogardus Jacob, 1!) Wvominj,', Graud- vilie. Bolilcn John, 23 Alpine, Alpine. Holm John A., 27 Walker, Grand Rapids. Bohlen Alichael, 23 Alpine, Alpine. Hoice All)ert. 14 Solon, Cedar Springs. HUICE LUTIIENIL'S S., 27 Caledonia, Caledonia. Holan James. 27 Grand Rapids, liole George W., Village Cedar Springs. Holgar John, 3 Gran(l Rapids. Ilolhuis Lanowert, 25 Byron, Cody's Mills. Holt Adolphus E., 2(> Caseade, Alaska. IJOLT LOUIS J., Sparta Center. KOLTEK LEWIS, 24 Lowell, Lowell, llolzar Dennis, 17 Plaintield, Austerlitz. Domas Peter, 21) (J rand Rapids, Grand Rapids. Bond B. F., 34 Sparta, Enylishville. lionser John, 20 Lowell, L ■?v») Grand Rapids Plaster MANUFACTUKESJS AND DEALERS IN LAITD and CALCINED PLAS WM. HOVEY, Supt. k General Agent, Office 11 Canal Street, 160 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Brownell George, 11 riainfiekl, Auster- litz. IJiiiy Hen). C, 12 Haines, Hammond. MHAYMAN JAMES H., 7 Nelson, e;o(hir Springs. ISri'urley Amos, d'> Gaines, Cody's Mills. BUKAKLEY EMURY, 35 Gaines. Cale- donia Station. lUlEAK ABJ{.\HAM B., 20 Caledonia, Caledonia Station. Brechting William, 23 Alpine, Grand Rapids. Bruese John, Village Cedar Springs. Bremer Francis, 15 Walker, G. Rapids. Bremer Henry, Rockford. BRE.NNER ANDREW, Burch's Mills. Breuuer Isaac, Burch's Mills. Iheneustiihl George, 15 < J rattan, Grat- tan Center. Bresee Jared N., 34 Ada, Ada. Bresnahaa Ellen, 18 Grattan, Grattan Center. Bresnahan John, 18 Grattan, Grattan Center. Bresnahan Patrick, 20 Grattan, Grattan Center. liltEWER AARON, 9 Gaines, Grand iiapid.s. Brewer Alonzo, Aljiine, Grand Rapids BRIGGS ROBERT, Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids. Briggs Richard, 18 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Briggs Spencer B., 23 Solon, Cedar Springs. Briggs S. M., 25 Algoma, Rockford. Briggs Simeon L., 23 Byron, Byron Center. Briggs Volney, 13 Algoma, Edgerton. Brigham Fitch M., 10 \A'alker, Grand Rapids. Brigham George, 32 Oakfie'.d, Grattan Center. Brigliam John, 32 Oakfield, Oakfield. Brigham Timothy, 10 Walker, Grand Rapids. Brink John, 25 Grand Rapids. BRINK LOREN, Village Cannonsburg. Briukman Herbert, 35 Solon, Cedar Springs. Bristol Betliel, 34 Ada, Ada. Britton Dewitt C, Grandville. Broad Charles, Lowell. Broad W'illiam, Lowell. Broadbent Thomas, 7 Bowne, Alaska. BROCK JAMES, 31 Caledonia, Alaska. Bromman Charles, 5 Sparta, Lisbon. Bromman Franklin, 5 Sparta, Lisbon. ROUSE &. DOOLITTLE, S2 MONROE STREET. Brewer Francis, 9 Alpine, G. Rapids. BREWER FREEMAN, 9 Gaines, G. Rapids. Brewer Nelson, 16 Gaines, G. Rapids. J>resee Charles W., 22 AValker, Grand Rapids. Bride Francis W., 17 Plainfield, Auster- litz. ihigham Albert, 35 Algoma, Rockford. Briggs B. B., 13 Algoma, Edgerton. JJriggs Barnett W., 36 Algoma, Rock- ford. Briggs Barber, 7 Grand Rapids. Briggs Charles, 13 Algoma, Edgerton. Briggs Charles, 13 Solon, Cedar Springs Briggs E. ]j., 7 Grand Rapids. Briirgs Mrs. E. A., Cedar Springs. 15 KM ids GEO. A., 14 Algoma, Edger- ton. BRIGGS HORACE J., 3 Solon, Cedar Springs. Briggs Hiram, 25 Algoma, Rockford. Briggs Isaac, 18 Nelson, Cedar Springs. ihittou Josiah, 21 Algoma, Rockford, Briggs Joshua, 25 Algoma, Rockford. Briggs Jason, 18 Nolson, Cedar Springs Briggs Richard, Rockford. Bromman John, 5 Sparta, Lisbon . Bromman Jones, 5 Sparta, Lisbon. Bromman Peter, 5 Sparta, Lisbon. BRONSON FRANK, 35 Bowne, Fill- more, Barry County. Bronson H. S., 16 Tyrone, Casnovia. Broomhall John, 3 Cascade, Ada. Brooks Elias, 30 Courtland, Rockford. Brooks Elisha, 33 Oaklield, Grattan Center. Brooks IloUis L., 4 Grattan, Grattan Center. BROOKS JOSEPH A., Grandville. Brooks Joseph, Lisbon. BROOKS JOHN, Lisbon. Brooks James, 23 Plainfield, Austerlitz. Brooks Lucius, 4 Grattan, Grattan Cen. Brooks AVillis, 11 Nelson, Nelson. Brooks Lemuel, 33 Oaklield, Grattan Center. Brot Washington, 33 Tyrone, Sparta Center. Brothwell George E., 6 Cannon, Rock- ford. Brott Washington, 33 Tyrone, Sparta Center. FORT'S REMEDIES ARE SAFE AND RELIABLE. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 161 Dr. E. WOODEUFF, OFFICE AT HIS Eoot, Bark and Herb Store, m Qm^L §TOiiT. QMI^S) II^^D©§, IVD..^^., Where, for 10 years, every Description of Acute, Chronic and Private Diseases has been Successfully Treated, STRICTLY ON BOTANIC PRINCIPLES. NO POISON USED. P. O. Draiver, 2301. Counsel at Office Free. Ii. «7. RINDGE i£ CO., MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN 14 Canal Street, Grand Rapids, - - Michigan, SMITH, MOSELY & CO., ^ CELEBKATSD A-iicl tJol>l>ers in 3800TS, SHOES AND RUBBERS, 17 Canal Street, up stairs, TOM. C. MOSELY, ivf . H. WALKER. GRAND RAPIDS, IyIICHi 21 162 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Broughan Dennis, 31 Cascade, Grand Rapids. BHOUG1IANJOIIN,31 Qiscade, Grand Rapids. Bniughan William, 31 Cascade, Grand Jlapids. HrowDL-U Philo, 3 Plainfield, Rockford. Rrownell Wm. 21 Vergennes, Lowell. J5ro\vnell Charles, 10 "Walker, Grand Kapitls. Browor Aiiraliam C, 24 Gaines, Cale- donia Station. Brower Daniel C, 22 Gaines, Grand Rapids. BROWER HENRY C, 22 Gaines, Cale- donia Station. BROWER ISAAC C, 22 Gaines, Grand Rapids. BROWER JOHN C, 24 Gaines, Cale- donia Station. BROWER JOSEPH, 19 Caledonia, Caledonia St«tion. Brower Moses C, 25 Gaines, Caledonia Station. Brower Sylvestet, Lowell. Brower Wm., 22 Gaines, Grand Rapids. Brown Azetus, 31 Tyrone, Casnovia. BROWN ALLEN, 23 Cannon, Canuons- burjT. Brown Ezra, 9 Alpine, Grand Rapids. Brown Edward, 1 Byron, Gainesville. lirown F. Z., 29 Spfirta, Lisbon. Brown George E., 15 Caledonia, Alaska. Brown Henry, 34 Walker, G. Rapids. Brown Hosea, 11 Alpine, English ville. Brown Hiram, 33 Sparta, Englishville. Brown H. F., 22 Algoma, Edgerton. Brown Hugh B., 30 Cascade, Cascade. Brown L E., Rockford. BROWN JOHN R., IG Walker, Grand Rapids. Brown James, 3G Paris, Grand Rapids. Brown John, 13 Algoma, Edgerton. Brown Jarvis. 18 Alpine, Pleasant. BROWN JAMES M., 4 Byron, North Byron. Brown John A., Sparta Center. BROWN JOHN, 34 Sparta, English- ville. Brown John, Sparta Center. BROWN JOSEPH, 19 Ada, Ada. Brown Joseph, 6 Gaines, Gainesville. Brown Kearney, 2 Alpine, Englishville. Brown Mrs. Lavinia, Lowell. Brown Lorenzo, 17 Alpine, G. Rapids. Brown Lorenzo D., Rockford. Brown Martin, 30 Gaines, Cody's Mills. BROWN 0. L., Rockford. BUY FURNISHING GOODS OF ROUSE &. DOOLITTLE. Brown Albert E., Rockford. Brown Bester, 27 Paris, Grand Rapids. Brown Byron, 1 Plainfield, Rockford. Brown Charles, 32 Gaines, Codys xMills. Brown Charles, South 5 Walker, Grand Rapids. Brown Charles H., 15 Cascade, Cascade. r.rown Charles, 30 Sparta. itrown Christy, 31 Alpine, Indian Creek. KliOWN CHARLES E., 9 Oakficld, Oiddicld. Brown Charles, 32 Wyoming, Grand- ville. ]5rown Charles IT., 19 Caledonia, Cale- donia Station. Brown Charles, 31 Algoma, English- ville. Brown Clark, 33 Sparta, Englishville. Brown David T., 15 Oakfield, Oakfield. BROWN El'IHlAIM E., Plainfield, Emrlishviilc!. BROWN EL'GENE, 25 Byron, Cody's Mills. BROWN EDGAR, 1 Algoma, Burch's Mills. BliOWN ELISHA T., 29 Alpine, In- dian Creek. BROWN OLIVER, 5 Oakfield, Oakfield. Brown 0. E., 13 Alpine, Alpine. Brown Peter C, Cedar Springs. Brown Perry, 33 Sparta, Englishville. Brown Fletcher, 29 Gaines, Cody's Mills. Brown Robert J., 5 Courtland, Court- land Center. Brown Robert J., 20 Grand Rapids. Brown Roswell, Grandville. BROWN ROBERT, 30 Grand Rapids. Brown Stillman, 4 Alpine, Englishville. Brown Samuel, 1 Courtland, Oakfield. Brown T. F., Lowell. Brown Thomas, 18 Gaines, Gainesville. Brown William, 15 Cannon, Cannons- burg. Brown William, 31 Plainfield, Mill Creek. Brown Wjlliam A. C, Lowell. Brown AViUiam, 29 Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids. Brown William E., 1 Vergennes, Alton. BROWN WM. IL, 1 Vergennes, Alton. Brown William, 13 Algoma, Eflgerton. BROWN WILLIAM, 16 Cannon, Can- nonsburs. FORT'S STICKING SALVE IS ONLY 15 CENTS PER ROLL. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OP KENT COUNTY. 163 M O O H O hi 4 «4 II ^ ^ -if #4 n o o o o H X o SB o z CD to I td cj S) Q t) 1G4 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. I'.rown William, 11) Oiikfielcl, Oakfield. r.rown William, 33 Wyoming, Grand- ville. r.KoWN WM. ir., Alaski\. IJrudi CharU-s, 4 Byron, Xortli Byron. nUL'DI JOHN C, 4 Byron, North Bvron. Krudi Jacob, 35 AVyoming, North ]?yron. i;runcU David, 13 Spencer, Spencer Mills. l?runer Anthony, Lowell. Mruton Mrs. Ann, 30 Bovvne, Harris Creek. Bruton Michael, 24 Caledonia, Cale- donia. Hruton Patrick, 24 Caledonia, Cale- donia. Bruton Boliort, 24 Caledonia, Caledonia. Bruner Richard, 13 Cannon, Bostwick Lake. lirunner Joseph M., 19 Lowell, Lowell. Bruuner W., 29 Grand Rapids. Bryant Amos, 2o Vergennes, Lowell. Bryant Caspar W., 8 Courtland, Court- land Center. Bryant Daniel, 33 Lowell, Lowell. Buchanan Augustus, 35 Vergennes, Lowell. Budway Daniel, 34 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Buel Alfred, 3(5 Grand Rapids. BUEL MARCUS, 11 Caledonia, Alaska. Buel Mrs. Susan, 30 Grand Rapids. Buell William. 31 Ada, Ada. Bull J. N., 10 Grand Rapids. BuUard Edwin M., 8 Walker, Grand Rapids. BULLARD JOSEPH, 1 Alpine, Eng- lishville. BuUard Martin, 9 Bowne, Alto. Bullen Chauncey, 23 Walker, Grand Rapids. Bullen Mrs. Hannah, 3 Walker, Indian Creek. BULLEN JOSEPH, 33 Alpine, Indian Creek. Bulliment Thomas, — Wyoming.Grand- ville. Bullis Isaac, 33 Grand Rapids. BuUis James, 1 Walker, Mill Creek. BULLOCK JOHN, 24 Algoma, Edger- ton. BULLOCK JOSEPH, Cedar Springs. Bunce Aaron, 3 Lowell. Lowell. BUNKER EDWIN A., 115 Bowne, Alto. Burcli Alfred, 11 Vergennes, Lowell. J>urch Noah, 10 Lowell. Lowell, BEAUTIFUL JAPANNED WARE, AT W. D. FOSTER'S, U aud IG Monroe Street. BUCHANAN JAMES R., 25 Lowell, Lowell. BUCHANAN JAMES W., 29 Bowne, Harris Creek. Buchanan Samuel, 30 Sparta, English- ville. Buck Alonzo, Rockford. Buck Carv, 4 Alpine, Lisbon. BUCK CLRTIS, A'illage Cedar Springs. BUCK ELIJAH, 12 Caledonia, Alaska. Buck Eli S., 34 Paris, Grand Rapids. Buck Judson J., 4 Alpine, Lisbon. Buck Ira .1., 12 l,oweli, Lowell. Buck Myron, Village Cedar Springs. Buck Sceley S., 34 Paris, Grand Rapids. Buck Seralpha A., 21 Gaines, Grand Rapids. Buck Seralpha C, 21 Gaines, Grand Rapids. BUCK THOMAS J)., 23 Caledonia, Caledonia. Buckle William, 7 Oakfield, Oaklield. Buckley I'. B., Kockford. Buildin<,'er Mrs. Margaret, 19 Byron, Bvron Center. BUULONC; W M. H., 18(}aines, Gaines- ville. Burch Alpheus, 8 Lowell, Lowell. Burcli David, 16 Solon. Cedar Springs. ]5urch D. W. C, Rockford. BURCH HOMER A., 19 Courtland, Courtland Center. Burch Jefferson, 5 Nelson, Sand Lake. Burch Mrs. Lucy, 20 Courtland, Court- laud Center. Burch L. R., 14 Tyrone, Sparta Cen. BURCH TRUMAN H., 16 Plaiuticld, Belmont. Burch Truman IL, 10 Plainfield, Bel- mont. Burcliard A. H., 33 Grand Rapids. Burdick Eli, Lowell. - liurdick Marcus T., 19 Ada, Ada. Burdick Truman C, 18 Ada, Ada. Burd .Joseph, 20 Walker, G. Rapids. Burdisbn Andrew, 13 Oakfield. Green- ville. Burgess Cyrus N., 35 Cannon, Can- nonsburg. Burgess E. J., Rockford. Burgess John M., Village Cannonsburg. Burger Stephen S., 34 Ada, Ada. Burget Isaac, 8 Algoma, Sparta Center. Burgi Joseph, 35 Byron, Cody's Mills. IF I HAD THE RHEUMATISM I WOULD USE FORT'S LINIMENT. - HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 165 Dikeman's Watch Depot, Established in 1837, WIio, by honest and liberal dealing for thirty-three years, has built up a large business, and, having succeeded him in business, it will be my chief aim to retain his good name and business. I have constantly on hand all the OF LADIES' AND GENT'S GOLD WATCHES, All Grades of the A I.arge Stock of the FINEST JEWELRY, RINGS AND CHAINS, All Patterns and Styles of the Seth Thomas Clocks, FINE BRONZE CLOCKS, STERLING FINE SILVER WARE And a Large Stock of Silver Plated Ware. §@t© ^m^\ f^p tit© M a^ © ^iiiif T WOTaMis, A.1SO for the CELEBRATED DIAMOND SPECTACLES. All of my stock I shall endeavor to Sell as Cheap as any First-Class Goods can be sold. ED. B. DIKEMAN. NOTICE— Remember, after the 1st of May, 1871, I shall remove to No. 38 Canal Street, when, with great expense, I shall have the handsomest store and largest stock in the city, and I can say outside of Detroit. ED. B. DIKEMAN. 16G HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Burke John, 29 Paris, Grand Rapids. Ihirkc Jiiinos, 29 Paris, Grand Rapids. IJurklioldor David, 28 Paris, Grand llapids. Bnrkholder John, 28 Paris, G. Rapids. RL'ItLIXGAME HENRY D.. 17 Court- hind. Court land Center. RURLINGAME EDWIN A., 2 Wyom- ing, Grand Rapids. RurlingaHie Eseck, 18 Gaines, Gaines- ville. Burlingaine James, 5 Oakfield, Oak- tield. BURLESON STEPHEN, 14 Plainfield, Austerlitz. Burns Dennis, 12 Wyoming, Grand liapids. Burns Feli.x. 23 AValker, G. Rapids. Burns Franeis, 32 Cascade, Alaska. BURNS LAWJIENCE, 34 Ada, Ada. Burns Michael, 32 Cascade, Alaska. JJurns Patrick, 13 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Burns Philip, Burclivillc (Burch's Mills.) ]{urns Tliomas, 1(5 Paris, G. Rapids. Burns Thomas, 23 Caledonia, Caledo- nia. BurtB. E., Lowell. Burt Beldin H., 27 Sparta, Sparta Cen. Burt Justus W., 29 Ada, Ada. Burton E. O.. 13 Algoma, Edgerton. Burton Henry, 16 Plainfield, Belmont. Burton Henry, Cedar Springs. Burton George, 32 Gaines, Cody's Mills. Burt Lucien, 2 Wyoming, G. Rapids. BURTCH HARMON A., 20 Courtland, Courtland Center. BURTCH HIRAM, 9 Alpine, Grand Rapids. BUSH DANIEL. 15 Walker, Grand Rapids. Bush Daniel, 10 Walker, Indian Creek. Bush Mrs. Fanny, 18 Plainfield, Alpine. Bush Horatio N., Village Caunonsburg. Bush H. T.. 10 Walker, Indian Creek. BUSH ISAAC, 11 Cannon, Bostwick Lake. BUSH JAMES, 18 Grattan, Grattan Center. Bush Jacob, Village Cannonsburg. Bush William, 10 Caanon, Bostwick Lake. Bush William H., 10 Cannon, Bostwick Lake. BUTLER CHARLES H., 81 Nelson, Cedar Springs. BUY SHIRTS OF ROUSE &. DOOLITTLE. BURNS WILLIAM, 86 Oakfield, Ash- ley. Burns John, 6 Ada, Plainfield. Burns Sr. Jolin, 25 Caledonia, Caledo- nia. Burns James, 24 Plainfield, Grand Rapids. Burns Jr. John, 25 Caledonia, Caledo- nia. Burns James, 32 Cascade, Alaska. Burnham Charles, 23 Wyoming, Grand Hapids. Ihirnap Tracy, 7 Grand Rapids. JJurnett Wm., 13 Lowell, Lowell. P>urpee George, IG Walker, Grand l'i;ipids. Burroughs Mrs. R. E., Lowell. Burroughs Mrs. E. J., Lowell. Burroughs Sauford, 9 Caledonia, Alaska. Burrill Z., 29 Sparta, Lisbon. Burr Aaron. 4 (Cascade. Cascade. BURR EDMUND, 18 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Burr Levi, 18 Lowell, Lowell. Burse Esburn, 17 Courtland, Courtland Center. Butler Cornelius, 36 Caledonia, Caledo- nia. Butler Edwin II., 12 Walker, Grand Rapids. Butler Helen L., 84 Ada, Ada. Butler Henry, 12 Plainfield, Austerlitz. BUTLER WM. H., 7 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Butler I. G., 2 Alpine, Englishville. BUTLER JAMES, 25 Caledonia, Cale- donia. But'er Jonah, 36 Sparta, Englishville. BUTLER MRS. MARGARET, 26 Cale- donia, Caledonia. Butler Henry N., 28 Plainfield, Grand Rapids. Butler William, 36 Caledonia, Caledo- nia. Butrick Charles, South 1, Ada, Lowell. Butterfield Albert, South 5 Walker, Grand Rapids. BUTTERFIELD CHESTER, 6 Caledo- nia, Grand Rapids. BUTTERFIELD JOHN N., South 5 Walker, Grand Rapids. Butterfield AVilliam, South 5 Walker, Grand Rapids. WHERE KNOWN, FORT'S MEDICINES SELL THEMSELVES. msTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 167 J. M. Seely & Co., ^ ^S 1^ \m if f f Wi Mm fi 263, 265 and 267 Woodward Avenue, DETROIT, « « « « MICHIGAN, MAXUFACTURERS OF FLAVORING EXTRA€TS, Perfumeries, Odors, Colognes, Hair Oils, Pomades, Cosmetics, &c., &c., MILON K SQUIER, DEALER IN Cl»$|$^ family (O)?o$$3?l'0^^ Agricultural implements. Hardware, etc , Also Mtinufacturer of and Dealer in CASNOVIA, Kent Co., Mich. A.11 Orders proitiptly Filled at Lo>vest Casli Prices. AMERICAN HOUSE. GREENVILLE STAGE OFFICE, Courtland Street, (NEAR THE DEPOT,) SMITH LAPHAM, - - - Proprietor. 168 lIISTORr AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. BUTTON DARIUS T., 23 Walker, G. Uiipids. Button Ira, 11 Lowell, Lowell. BUXTON THOMAS U., Grandville. Jiycrs John, Jr., 20 Algpnia, Sparta Center. nvcrs -Jiicob, 32 Coiirtland, Rockford. BVkNE JOHN, 28 Grattan, Grattau Center. Bvrne Lawrence, 13 Ada, Ada. bVkNE THOMAS, 2 Grattan, Grattan Center. BVRNE MICHAEL, 28 Grattan, Grat- tan Center. Byrne William, Jr., 22 Grattan, Grat- tan Center. BYRNES THOMAS, 18 Vergennes, Vergennes. Byrnea Toboise, 32 Grattan, Cannons- hurg. BYRNES JAMES, 18 Vergennes, Ver- gennes. CABOT FRANCIS M., 34 Tyrone, Sparta Center. Cady Elislia, 22 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Cahill Edward, 25 Tyrone, Sparta Cen. Cuhill Patrick, 9 Walker, Indian Creek. Cahoou Geo. 11., 15 Lowell, Lcwell. Camp Mrs. Sarah A., 10 Walker, Indian Creek. Campbell ^has., 12 Lowell, Lowell. Campbell Edward, 12 Solon, Cedar Springs. Campbell Finley, Lisbon. CAMPBELL G. W., 2 Sparta, Sparta Center. Campbell Hugh, 34 Tyrone, Sparta Center. Campbell Ira, 13 Oakfield, Greenville. Campbell Isaac M., 1 Algoma, Burch's Mills. Campbell John J., G Bowue, Alto. Campbell Lemuel II., 10 Oakfield, Oak- field. Campbell Lewis, 13 Oakfield, Green- ville. Campbell Mrs. Mary, 25 Plainfield, Aus- terlitz. Campbell Peter, 19 Walker, G. Rapids. Campbell Peter, 10 Nelson, Nelson. Campbell Mrs. Phila A., 5 Bowne, Alto. Campbell Sophronia, 18 Grattan, Grat- tan Center. Campbell Samuel, 22 Plainfield, Aus- tcrlitz CAMP BELL STEVEN, 2 Sparta, Sparta Center. AXES, CHAINS. COOPERS' TOOLS, AT W. D. FOSTER'S, U aud 16 Monroe Street. CAINE JAMES E., 16 Algoma, Edger- ton. Cairns Thomas, 26 Tyrone, Sparta Cen. CALinVELL HENRY O., 33 Ada, Ada Caldwell Walter, Alaska Village. CALKLXS AL ANSON, 30 ' Lowell, Lowell. Calkins Addison. 31 Paris, G. Rapids. Calkins Andrew M., 30 Lowell, LowelL CALKINS DANIEL, 20 Spencer, Spen- cer Mills. Calkins John, 25 Vergennes, Lowell. Calkins Milo, 25 Vergennes, Lowell. CALLEN JOHN, 3 Grand Rapids. Callen Peter, 3 Grand Rapids. Callard Robert, 9 Walker, G. Rapids. Cullard Samuel. Sr., 9 Walker, Grand Itapids. Callard Samuel. Jr., 9 Walker, Grand Rapids. Callard Thomas. 7 Walker, G. Rapids. Camp Charles, 27 Algoma, Rockford. Camp Edward P., 4 Walker, Indian Creek. CA.MP JOHN, 33 Ada, Ada. CAMP P. SPENCER, 4 Walker, Indian Creek. Campbell Wilton, Cedar Springs. Campbell Wm. T., 9 Wyoming, Grand- ville. CAMPAU EDWARD, 11 Caledonia, Alaska. Campfield Frank, 27 Ada, Ada. Camfield Bradford, 33 Lowell, Alto. Candle James, South 5 Walker, Grand Rapids. Canficld Alfred N., 16 Ada, Ada. Canfield J. H., 5 Ada, Ada. CANFIELD MOULTON II., 12 Grat- tan, Grattan Center. Canfield William, 12 Grattan, Grattan Center. CANEN CARLTON, 29 Tyrone, Cas- novia. Canen iVIichael, 29 Tyrone, Casnovia. Cane William, Burchville (Burch's Mills.) Canton Michael, 10 Grand Rapids. Caples Michael, 22 S^^arta, Grand Rapids. Caples Michael, 29 Walker, Grand Rapids. Card J. H., 7 Alpine, Pleasant. Carey William, 30 Ada, Grand Rapids. FORT'S WESTERN LINIMENT CURES CORNS AND WARTS. HISTORY AND DIRECTOR? OF KENT COUNTY. 169 The Best Place to Buy Millinery Goods. Mrs. E. ANTRIM, Fashionable Millinery Rooms, AT.SO AGENT FOR Mrs. D. A. JACKSON'S FRENCH PATTERNS, TRIMMED AND PLAIN, 57 Monroe Street, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Grand Rapids Carriage Manufactory, 134 & 136 Division St., GEO. C. FITCH, - . . Proprietor, The best of materials used, and first-class workmen employed. Sole manufacturer of the Pat. Improved Swell Body Sleigh, Acknowledged to be the best looking, most durable and strongest Sleigh that can be built. Lumber Wagons, of superior selected Lumber, Made to Order. LOOMIS & BROWN, Manufacturers and Dealers in BOOTS, SHOES, HulDljers, SbC, 30 Canal St., mm^ mmm, mm. Profrielors lOOMlS' fiKK WATIE fWF. 170 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Carey John, 3 Ada, Ada. Carlton Lewis M., 14 Paris, Grand Rapids. Carlton Norman L., 16 Cascade, Cas- cade. Carlton Nicholas, 11 Paris, Grand Rapids. CARLTON PHIL. P., 15 Cannon, Can- nonsburjj:. CARLTON ROBERT, Ada Village. Carlton Williani, 8 Wyoming, Grand- ville. CARLISLE JAMES, 35 Gaines, Middle- vilie, Barry County. Carlisle Williani, 4 Cannon, Rockford. Carlyle Charles II., 21 Coiirtland, Court- land Center. Carlyle John, Jr., 28 Courtland, Court- land Center. Carlyle John, 28 Courtland, Courtland Center. CARLYLE ROBERT, 32 Courtland, Rockford. Carll Gideon, 27 Cascade, Alaska. Carll John, 27 Cascade, Alaska. Carl Ralph L., Lowell. Carl William P., 29 Ada, Achi. Carlan Edward, 34 Walker, Grand Rapids. CARR ALFRED B., 26 Plainfield, Aus- terlitz. Carr Aaron, 17 Sparta, Sparta Center. Carr Caleb E., 26 Plaintield, Aasterlitz. Carr Edward, Lowell. Carr Geo. E., 1 Lowell, Lowell. Carr John, 22 Grand Rapids. CARR ROBERT, 26 Spencer, Spencer Mills. Carr William, 17 Sparta, Sparta Center. Carson Charles, 30 Cascade, Grand Rapids. CARSON ROBERT, 23 AValker, Grand Rapids. CARTER CHAS. B., 3 Lowell, Lowell. Carter Theodore, 36 Vergennes, Lowell. CARTER ZENA W., 29 Lowell, Lowell. Cartwright M. H., Burchville (Burch'a Mills.) Carty Maggie, 27 Oakfield, Ashley. Carver Sarah W., 10 Vergennes, Alton. Gary Charles, 18 Lowell, Lowell. Gary Horace, 18 Lowell, Lowell. Carey Patrick, 1 Courtland, Courtland Center. Gary Patrick, 33 Cascade, Alaska. Gary Patrick, 7 Vergennes, Vergennes. Case David, Lisbon. Case Horace, 7 Nelson, Cedar Springs. IRON, NAILS AND STEEL, AT W. D. FOSTER'S, 14 and 16 Monroe Street Carlton Nelson, 11 Paiis, Grand Rapids. Carmer William, 36 Solon, Cedar Springs. Garner Hiram, 2 Wyoming, Grandville. Carolil Daniel, 31 Grattan, Cannons- burg. Carpenter Benj. T., 18 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Carpentt-r Chasper H., 36 Bowne, Fill- more, Barry County. Carpenter Darius AV., 21 Byron, Byron Center. CARPENTER II. D., 29 Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids. Carpenter James, 21 Byron, Byron Cen. Carpenter Jasper B., 17 Paris, Grand Rapids. Carpenter Levi, 23 Caledonia, Cale- donia. Carpenter Lorenzo, 13 Plainfield, Aus- terlitz. Carpenter Oscar P., 32 Gaines, Cody's Mills. ^ Carpenter Mrs. Melinda, 12 Plainfield, Austerlitz. Carpenter Peter, 10 Byron, Byron Cen. Case Justus, 17 Bowne, Alto. Case William C, Sparta Center CASEY JAMES, 15 Vergennes, LoweU. Casner George, 3 Grattan, Grattan Gen. CasntT Jerry, 8 Grattan, Grattan Cen. Casner Peter, 5 Grattan, Grattan Cen. Casner William, 3 Grattan, Grattan Center. Cassada Albert B., Rockford. Cassady John, 27 Walker, Grand Rapids. Cassedy James, 25 Sparta, Sparta Cen. CASSEL ABRAHAM B., 16 Gaines, Grand Rapids. Caswell Benj. C, 26 Oakfield, Ashley. Caswell Elisha B., 27 Nelson, Cedar Springs. CATHEY GEORGE, 9 Oakfield, Oak- field. Cathey Geo. L., 9 Oakfield, Oakfield. Caton Thomas, 25 Grattan, Grant. Caukin Rufin, 31 Oakfield, Oakfield. CAUKIN VOLNEY W., 10 Sparta,' Sparta Center. Cavener Alexander, Rockford. CAVNER JAMES, 8 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Cazier Edward, 18 Alpine, Pleasant. FORT'S WESTERN LINIMENT CURES ALL LAMENESS: HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 171 Empire Organ Company, Manufacturers of the 'lilfiiil^ .^Iso X>e^lox"@ 1x1. H^i Bssigra bJ£b nIkH ■Aa^l %«llllB^ Sheet Music, Musical Merchandise, &c., &c. No. 65 Monroe Street, GRAND RAPIDS, - GEO. PIGGOTT. A. F. BURCH. CB^Those desiring Good Organs will find it to their advantage to purchase of us, or our regularly employed Agents, as in so doing they can save at least one commission on the instruments, thereby getting them cheaper than if purchased of foreign companies. We invite all interested in the purchase of Good Iiisirument'^, to call at our Factory and examine our stock. ALL GOODS ARE FULLY WARRANTED. 172 HISTORY AND DIKECTORI OF KENT COUNTY. CHAPEL JESSE B., 17 Bowne, Harris Creek. Chapel Jerod, Sparta Center. CHAPEL LEMON B., 27 Ada, Ada. CHAPEL M. D. L., 5 Ada, Ada. CHAPMAN BENJ., 26 Solon, Cedar Springs. Chapman Milton, 11 Lowell, Lowell. Chase Amos G., 34 Ada, Ada. Chase Abel, 16 Alpine, Grand Rapids. Chase Homer, 20 Alpine, Indian Creek. Chase James S., Village Cannonsburg. Chase Lafayette, 34 Ada, Ada. Chase S., Village Cannonsburg. CHASE SEYMOUR, Village Cannons- burg. Chase William, 16 Alpine, Grand Rapids. Charles Joel, 12 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Charles James, 8 Paris, Grand Rapids. CHATERDON GEO. W., 31 Lowell, CHATERDON JOHN, 32 Lowell, Alto. Chatcrdon Mrs. Minerva, 31 Lowell, Alto. Chaterdon William, 31 Lowell, Alto. Chester Bravton, 19 Sparta, Lisbon. CHESTER ELISHA H., Cedar Springs. J2Si MONROE STREET. Chester Elisha, 19 Sparta, Lisbon. Chester Elijah, 19 Sparta, Lisbon. CHESEBKO ALLEN D., 8 Paris, Grand Rapids. Chesebro Mrs. Isabella, 5 Paris, Grand Rapids. CHEESEBROUGH JOB, 31 Caledonia, Caledonia Station. Cheeseman James, Lowell. Cheney Amherst B., Sparta Center. Cheney Elliott, 27 Paris, Grand Rapids. Cheney Nehemiah N., 22 Sparta, Sparta Center. Chick Charles, 24 Vergennes, Fallass- burg. CHILD E. K, Burchville (Burch's Mills.) Child George, 1 Vergennes, Alton. Childs James W., 35 Sparta, English- ville. Childs Nicholas, 22 Courtland, Court- land Center. CHILDS WM. H., 2 Plainfield, Rock- ford. Child Stephen, 1 Vergennes, Alton. Chilson Alonzo, 19 Cannon, Austerlitz. Chilson WilliarA, 30 Cannon, Austerlitz. FORT'S WESTERN MEDICINE MANUFACTURING CO., LOTV^ELL. Cazier Samuel, 19 Alpine. Pleasant. Ceah Christian, 1 Byron, North Byron. Cisco Warren, 3 Gaines, Hammond. CHAFFEE E. M., 23 Algoma, Rock- ford. ChalTce Edwin N., 33 Ada, Ada. Chaffee Kodnlphus G., 33 Ada, Ada. Chaffee W. T.. 24 Algoma, Rocktord. Clialmers Amlrew, 28 Algoma, Rock- ford. Chalmers John, 32 Algoma, Rockford. Chambers Geo. W., 16 Alpine, Grand Rapids. Chambers George, 16 Alpine, Alpine. Chambers Joseph. 10 Ada, Ada. CHAMBERS HIRAM J., 16 Alpine, Grand Riii)ids. Chambers Mrs. Lydia, 16 Alpine, Grand Rapids. Chamberlin Charles L., Village Can- nonsburg. Chamberlain Frank, 16 Alpine, Grand Rapids. Chamberlain John IL, Rockford. Champion David, Jr., 5 Walker, Indian j Creek. 1 Champion J. D., 19 Tyrone, Casuovia. { Champlin Jeffery C, 20 Walker, Grand Raj ids. ROUSE &. DOOLITTLE, Champlin J. C, 30 Grand Rapids. Chapman Anthony, 26 Sparta, Sparta Center. Chapman Charles M., 16 Sparta, Sparta Center. Chapman D., 6 Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids. Chapman E. A., Lowell. Chapman Jared, 7 Grand Rapids. Chapman .John C, 31 Cannon, Can- nonsburg. CHAPMAN JOSEPH B., South 5 Walker, Grand Rapids. Chapman Lorenzo, 36 Tyrone, Sparta Center. CHAPMAN LE GRAND C, 35 Cannon, Cannonsliurg. Chapman William, 30 Sparta, Lisbon. CIIAPIN E. E., Rocktord. Chapia Flavel, 13 Grattau, Grant, (.'hapin Gilijcrt A., 9 Grand Rnpids. Chapin Joseph, 9 Grand Rapids. ( IIAPIN J. ELY, Lowell. CHAPPELL DAN N., 7 Walker, Berlin. Chappell George S., 7 Walker, Berlin. Chapel (iurden, 27 Ada, Ada. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OJ KENT COUNTY. 178 A. J. TUCKER. DENNIS L. KOaERS' TUCKXSR £ ROGZSRS, (Successors to R. E. Butterworth,) Hardware, Stoves and Rags, Agricultural Tools, Wrought, Scrap & Cast Iron, Manufacturers of TIN, COPPER AND SHEET IKON WARE, 33 & 35 Canal Street, GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN. Particular attention is called to their INVINCIBLE (HOT AIR) COOK STOVES— tlie latest and most approved style— Patented 1870. Examine and be satisfied. REID & SMITH, DEALERS IN WALL PAPER, WINDOW SHADES ALSO MANUFACTURERS OF Monroe Street, under Rathbun House, GRAND RAPIDS, - MICHIGAN. NATIONAL HOTELT Free Omnibusses to and from all Passenger Trains. :FK.ICE, eS.OO I^EK. IDj^-y. MRS. S. A. BARKER, - - Proprietress. L. J. JACKSON, Clerk. E. S. JENNE, Manager, 174 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Chipman John B., 2 Algoma, Burch- ville (Burch's Mills.) CHIPMAN AV ALTER, 2 Algoma, Hurchville (Burch's Mills.) Cliiruwin Martin, 28 Cannon, Cannons- Inirg. C'hirgwin Thomas H., 2G Cannon, Can- nonsburg. Chirgwin Richard, 28 Cannon, Can- nonsl)urg. CHITTENDEN F., 17 Grand Rapids. Cliittenden James, 3 Grand Rapids. Christy John, 26 Lowell, Lowell. Christy Lafayette, 8 Algoma, Rocklord. Christenson John, 12 Oakfield, Green- ville. Christenson Nelson, 12 Oakiield, Green- ville, Christenson Samuel, 13 Algoma, Edger- ton. Chubbuck Horace G., 8 Tyrone, Cas- novia. CHCBB GEO. S., Lisbon. Chubl) Lorenzo, Lisbon. CHUBB LEWIS L., Burchville (Burch's Mills.) CHUBB MILES, Lisbon. CHUBB URIAH, 30 Tyrone, Casnovia. CHURCH ALBERT, 10 Bowue, Alto. Clark Alex., 30 Paris, Grand Rapids. Clark Alviu, 6 Paris, Grand Rapids. Clark Almond, 5 Paris, Grand Rapids. Clark Arlm, 1 Plainfield, Rockford. CLARK ARUNA S., 15 Grand Rapids. CLARK ASA, 36 Tyrone, Sparta Cen- ter. Clark Mrs. Bridget, 16 Wyoming, Grandville. Clark Benjamin, 12 Paris, Grand Rap- ids. Clark Charles H., 8 Alpine, Grand Rapids. Clark Charles, 11 Paris, Grand Rapids. Clark Chas. 28 Lowell, Lowell. Clark David, 19 Tyrone, Casnovia. Clark David H., 23 Cascade, Cascade. Clark Eli, 2 Cascade, Ada. Clark Edward, 20 Lowell, Lowell. Clark Frederick, 29 Paris, Grand Rap- ids. Clark Goodhand, 2 Plainfield, Rock- ford. Clark George H., 3 Cascade, Ada. Clark H. F., Lowell. Ciark Henry A., 11 Lowell, Lowell. Clark Henry, 34 Walker, Grand Rap- ids. LANTERNS, ALL KINDS; ALSO SKATES, AT W. D. FOSTER'S, H & ICMonroe-st. Church Cephas, 19 Spencer, Nelson. Church Chaunccy, 26 Tyrone, Sparta Center. CHURCH COLBIN E., 2 Alpine, Eng- lishville. Church Calvin, 7 Gaines, Gainesville. CHURCH CHESTER, 3 Vergennes, Alton. Church David C., 19 Spencer, Nelson. Church Eustes E., 36 Lowell, Lowell. Church George W., 19 Spencer, Nelson. Church John, 13 Solon, Cedar Springs. Church Henry, Lowell. Church Henry S., 2 Alpine, English- ville. Church Lewis II., 2 Alpine, English- ville. CHURCH LEONARD W., 34 Ada, Ada. Church Silas, 5 Bowne, Alto. Church Wilson, 12 Vergennes, Alton. Church William, 13 Solon, Cedar Springe. Clackner J. V., 24 Sparta, Sparta Cen. Clackner J. II., 24 Sparta, Sparta Cen- ter. Clapp William, 9 Byron, North Byron. Clark Henry, 34 Walker, Grand Rap- ids. Clark, N. M., Lowell. Clark Henry, 11 Tyrone, Sparta Center. CLARK HARMON, 36 Cascade, Al- aska. Clark Henrv, 3 Cascade, Ada. CLARK ISAAC M., village of Cedar Springs. Clark Jay, 3 Cascade, Ada. Clark James D., 17 Solon, Cedar Springs. Clark John, 20 Paris, Grand Rapids. Clark, John H., 31 Plainfield, Mill Creek. Clark John R., 13 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Clark John H., 36 Alpine, Mill Creek. CLARK JOSEPH M., 5 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Clark Lyman, 19 TjTone, Casnovia. Clark Oresta E., Rockford. Clark Lewis P., 23 Grand Rapids. CLARK LEWIS S., 25 Cascade, Lowell. Clark M. J., Cedar Springs. Clark Peter S., 12 Plainfield, Rockford. Clark Perry, 15 Bowue, Alto. FORT'S WESTERN LINIMENT CURES SPAVINS & WINGALLS. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 175 D. L. Business paper discounted. Business accounts solicited. Deposits Received. Daily accouuts and special deiiosits, ^ CollectionB made on all points. Interest paid on Deposits. Foreign Exchange on all points for sale. Specie, V. S. Bonds, &o., bought and sold. Savings deposits received. Interest allowed. Exchange on New York, and all points bought and sold. Revenue Stamps for sale. Office hours, 8 to 5 daily. Saturday, 8 a. m. to 8 p. m. CiiraiKi RapiicK. opposite Postoftice. References: — National Park Bank, New York; Central National Bank, New York; Second National Bank, Detroit; Manufacturers' National Bank, Chicago; Bauks and Bankers throughout the State. R. BUTTON Has permanently GBA DENTIST. Located in And has neatly fitted, up the ^P W W^^WTW"^ Rooms formerly occu- pied by the City Council. '*im<,,jM,^^,^K,,Ajr'''^ jjg ^^gjg confident, after an experience of 18 years, of giving satisfoction to all wishing the services of his profession. REMEMBER THE NUMBER, 3 4 CANAL STREET, Two Doors Soutli of the Star Clothing House, up stairs. Call and see Specimens. Ow Manufacturers and Dealers in Saddles, Harness, Trunk, and all kinds of Horse Clolfiing, 3BT;i.:ETa.lo 2E^oT3©s, iyVl3Li:£DS, cfco-, ALSO SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF THE Common Sense Neck Pad! The Only Pad Knotvn to Prevent Gall- ing the Neck or Cutting the 31ane. Ladies' Saratoga k Sole Leather Trunks, Of our own manufacture, always on hand. 73 aioin'oe Street, THE OLDEST AND LARGEST ESTABLISHMENT IN THE STATE. 176 HISTORY AND DIRECTORT OF KENT COUNTY. CLARK PHEBE J., 13 Vergennes, Fallassburg. Clark Robert, 3 Alpine. Englishville. Clark Timothy C, Grandville. Clark Thomas, 23 Plainficld, Auster- litz. Clark Warren, 1 Sparta, Sparta Center. Clark William M., 15 Grand Rapids. Clark William 8., 16 Sparta, Sparta Center. Clark William, 3 Courtland, Courtland Center. Clark William II., 5 -Nelson, Cedar Springs. Clark Walter, 13 Vergennes, Fallass- burg. Clark William, 36 Cascade, Alaska. Clausen Martin, 29 Grand Rapids. Claun Charles, Bowne, Alto. CLEMENS AMOS M., 17 Gaines, Grand Rapids. Clemens Abraham C, 17 Gaines, Grand Rapids Clemens Christian, 34 Gaines, Grand Rapids. Clemens Henry W, 36 Bowne, Fillmore, Barry County. CLEMONS ALONZO, 34 Oakfield, Grattan Center. Close Edward R., 33 Courtland", Rock- ford. Close Samuel A., 33 Courtland, Rock- ford. Close William W., 4 Cannon, Rockford. Clousterhouse Claus, 31 Grand Rapids. Clousterhouse Ralph, 31 Grand Rapids. CLUTE DARWIN B., 28 Tyrone, Cas- novia. CLUTE ORLANDO H., 30 Tyrone, Casnovia. Clyne Elias, Alaska Village. CLYNE PETER, 9 Caledonia, Alaska. Coats Mrs. A., Lowell. Coats Freeman, 16 Wyoming, Grand- ville. Coats Leman J., 16 Wyoming, Grand- ville. Coats Marvin, 16 Wyoming, Grandville. Coats Oliver, Lowell. Cochlan Patrick, 20 Walker, Grand Rapids. Cochlan Michael, 34 AValker, Grand Rapids. Cobb Ezekiel H., 8 Cascade, Cascade. COBB JAMES, JR., 8 Bowne, Alto. Cobb James, 8 Bowne. Alto. Cobb Thomas M., 34 Walker, Grand Rapids. BUY TRUNKS AND VALISES OF ROUSE &. DOOLITTLE. demons Henry, 3 Grattan, Grattan Center. Clements John L., 34 Ada, Ada. Clements Jacob, 21 Plainfield, Belmont. Clepper Henry, 30 Courtland, Rock- lord. Clerk Henry F., Lowell. CLEVELAND ELEAZER B, 36 Spen- cer, Spencer Mill. CLEVELAND W. H., 23 Sparta, Spar- ta Center. Clifford Frederick, 17 Sparta, Lisbon. Clifford James. 23 Oakfield, Ashley. CLINGER HENRY J., Village Can- * nonsburg. CLINTON CHAS. E., 7 Courtland, Cedar Springs. Clinton Frederick, 1 Grand Rapids. Clock Henry W., Village of Cedar Springs. Cloffensteiu John, 26 Gaines, Cody's Mill. CLOSE CONVERSE, 11 Grattan, Grat- tan Cen^^er. Close EInathan D., 4 Cannon, Rockford. CLOSE EVAN, 4 Cannon, Rockford. Coburn Andrew J., 9 Byron, North Byron. Coe George F., 12 Byron, Gainesville. Coe William, 29 Grand Rapids. COFFEE JOHN, 19 Alpine, Pleasant. COFFIN MARION E., 18 Plainfield, Mill Creek. Coffin Monroe, 20 Plainfield, Austerlitz. Coger Charles, 8 Cascade, Cascade. COGER JABEZ D., 8 Cascade, Cascade. Cogshall Henry, 24 Bowne, Bowne. Cogswell Harvey D., 11 Walker, Grand Rapids. COGSWELL LUMAN W., 13 Lowell, Lowell. Cogswell Martin, Lowell. Coil John, 16 Ada, Ada. Coker Albert, 2 Plainfield, Rockford. COLBY HORACE, 33 Courtland, Rock- ford. Colby Isaac C, 18 Bowne, Alto. Colby James, 33 Courtland, Rockford. Colby Truman, Rockford. Colby Truman W., Rockford. Colby Spencer, 27 Tyrone, Sparta Cen. COLBURN ANDREW K., 19 Tyrone, Casnovia. FOR SICK HEADACHE USE FORT'S LIVER PILLS. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. - 177 ROBINSON, CHAPIN & CO., LOWELL, MICHIGAN. J. R. ROBINSON. 3. E. CHAPIN. B. D. FOX- ■ DEAT^KR IN DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, BOOTS AND SHOES, &c., €ASN<3¥IA, KENT €0., MI€H. EVERYTHING IN MY LINE AT LOWEST CASH PRICES. JOHN KOPF & CO., PSiOPRIETORS OF THE Also Manufacturers and Pealers in all kinds of FURNITURE & UPHOLSTERY. LOOKING GLASSES, MEADY'lIADE COFFINS, &c., Grand River Nurseries, L<3WELL, - KENT €OUNTY, « MKHmAN, NOAH P. HUSTED, Proprietor. One Hundred and Twenty-Five Acres tinder thorough Cultivation. The growing of well-tested, hardv and reliable varieties, adapted to the West and Northwest, made a SPECIALTY. [i^*All authorized Agents trom this Nursery will be furnished with a Certifi- cate of recent date. NOAH P. HUSTED, Lowell, Kent Co., Mich. 23 178 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Col burn Benj. Q., 33 Gaine3, Cody's Mills. Coll)urn David, 6 Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids. Colburn R. H., 19 Tyrone, Casnovia. Colburn Svlvcittr, 13 Caledonia, Alaska. COLBORN AMOS, Caledonia Station. Colborn Jolin, Caledonia Station. Cole Albert, 8 Sparta, Sparta Center. COLE ABRAM, 33 Ada, Ada. COLE ANDREW, 30 Vergennes, Ver- gennes. Cole Bradley, 9 Sparta, Sparta Center. Cole Cliarles, 33 Ada, Ada. Cole Franklin. 33 Ada, Ada. COLE GARRETT, 15 Wyoming, Grand- ville. COLE G. FILLMORE, 15 Walker, Grand Rapids. Cole Henry, 15 Wyoming, Grandville. Cole Harlan, 28 Bowne, Harris Creek. Cole Hiram, 19 Alpine, Pleasant. Cole Jolin D., 33 Ada, Ada. Cole Jame-*, 20 Gaines, Hammond. Cole James, 19 Grattan, Grattan Cen. Cole Lemuel, 24 Spencer, Spencer Mills. Cole Luther, 33 Ada, Ada. Cole Peter, 18 Paris, Grand Rapids. Cole Peter B., 13 Gaines, Hammond. Colley Watson, 15 Byron, Byron Cen- ter. Collagan John, 19 Ada, Ada. COLSON SHERMAN T., Alaska. Colton Beiiton, 19 Plainfield, Auster- htz. Colton Gideon, 13 Alpine, Alpine. Colvin Eli, 3 Caledonia, Alaska. Colvin James, 18 Vergennes, Fallass- burg. Colvin George, 29 Lowell, Alaska. Colvin Samuel, 3 Caledonia, Alaska. Colwell Hulbert, 28 Byron, Byron Center. Colwell Josiah, 19 Wyoming, Grand- ville. Colwell Weaver B., 19 Wyoming, Grandville. Colyer Henry J., 30 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Colyer N. J., 33 Sparta, Lisbon. Combs Charles, 13 Bowne, Bowne. Combes Thomas, 18 Walker, Grand Rapids. Compton A. T., 28 Algoma, Rockford. Compton Franklin W., 31 Plainfield, Mill Creek. Compton James R., 31 Plainfield, Mill Creek. BUY SHIRTS OF ROUSE &. DOOLITTLE. Cole Reiley, 18 Paris, Grand Rapids. Cole William, 29 Sparta, Lisbon. Coleman Albert, 7 Alpine, Pleasant. Collar Abraham, Lowell. Collar Charles D., 25 Ada, Lowell. Collar E. R., Lowell. COLLAR NELSON, 29 Vergennes, Ver- gennes. COLLAR SILAS, 31 Vergennes, Lowell. Collar Sylvester W., 15 xVda, Ada. Collins Charles, 25 Byron, Cody's Mills. Collins Cornelius, 31 SiJencer, Oakfield. Collins Dennis, 1 Nelson, Nelson. COLLINS JAMES, 5 Nelson, Sand Lake. Collins Julian, 29 Tyrone, Casnovia. Collins James, Rockford. Collins Jabez, 29 Tyrone, Casnovia. Collins James, 1 Grand Rapids. Collins Michael, 24 Grand Rapids. Collins Simon, 24 Grand Rapids. Collins Thomas W., 1 Alpine, Euglish- ville. Collins Timothy B., 5 Nelson, Sand Lake. Collum Samuel, 11 Lowell, Lowell. Compton Oscar, Lisbon. Comstock Charles, 28 Tyrone, Casno- via. Comstock Joseph, 28 Tyrone, Casnovia. Comstock Nathan, 21 Tyrone, Casno- via. Con ant Chester, 9 Courtland, Courtland Center. Conant Horace, 28 Cascade, Alaska. Conant Plimpton, 22 Solon, Cedar Springs. Concidine John, 16 Byron, Byron Cen- ter. Condon H. W., 81 Algoma, English- ville. Condon John, 17 Walker, Grand Rap- ids. CONDON SAMUEL, 13 Vergennes, Lowell. Condon Thomas, 12 Vergennes, Lowell. Cone Ira, Village of Cedar Springs. Congdon William C, Burchville, (Burch's Mills.) Congdon George R., Burcbville, (Burch's Mills.) Conklin Alfred, 19 Oakfield, Oakfield. FORT'S LINIMENT CURES RHEUMATISM AND NEURALGIA. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OP KENT COUNTY. 179 }&^^ ^' DEALERS IN J/ ^ m "VEri2.oloiSi.^lo 0.33.C3. :E=I©to-ll. 41 Monroe Street, "Woigt ^ P©i'polsIa©imes?, MICHIGAN. GKAND RAPIDS BRANCH Eepublic Insurance Company. CASH CAPITAL, $1,000,000. R. C. LUCE, JAMES MILLER, GEO. W. THAYER, WM. SEARS. JAMES 3IILLEE, President. H. E. BE WET, Manager, l-ssues Policies Covering Damage by Fire, and Lightning where no Fire ensues, and, in case of Loss, Pays immediately, without Discount for Interest 180 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KKNT COUNTY. Conklin Charles C, 14 Wyoming, Grand Hapids. Conklin Du Bois, 21 Alpine, Grand Rapiarta, Sparta Cen. Cowan Austin, 32 Courtland, Rockford. NO RISK IN USING FORT'S MEDICINES. HtSTORT AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 188 !#■ l»-^Jf t 19 Monroe Street, Grand Rapids, - - Michigan, (SUCCESSOR TO BALL, THE CLOTHIER.) Dealer in all kinds of ET FORiilTyiiE, SOFIS, MATTRESSES, Patent Spring Beds, Looking Glasses & Picture Frames. s, » ♦ — « R. K. TOPPING, General Dealer in Hardware, Soots and Shoes, Clothing, Stationery, Fancy Goods, etc., etc., CASNOVIA, TERMS. CASH. Kent County, Midi. SEYMOnH a WAITE, And Dealers in Hardware, Tinware, Agricultural Implements, Flour, Feed, Grain, Produce, etc.. Mill Creek, Kent Co., and Paris, Mecosta Co., Mich. All Orders promptly filled at liOwest Casb Prices. FKANK SEYMOUi;. LUKE W. WAITB. 184 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COtTNTT. Cowan Alonto P., 18 Grattan, Bostwick Lake. Cowan Alexander, 32 Courtland, Rock- ford. COWAN ALEXANDER, 2nd, 6 Grat- tan, IBostwifk Lake. , Cowan Alexander T., 32 Conrtland, Kockford. Covvau David, 14 Plainfield, Austerlitz. Cowan Mrs. Eunice, 19 Courtland, Rock ford. COWAN JOHN C, 6 Grattan, Bost- wick Lake. Cowan Peter, 18 Grattan, Bostwick Lake. COWAN THOMAS M., 32 Courtland, Rockford. Cowan Thomas, 1 Cannon, Bostwick Lake. Cowan Wra. S., 18 Grattan, Bostwick Lake. COWELL ISAAC, 34 Bowne, Fillmore, Barry County. COWLEY JOHN, 22 Yergennes, Lowell. Cowley Robert, Lowell. COWLES SHEPARD B., 29 Spencer, Nelson. Cox John, 9 Courtland, Courtland Cen. Crane Samuel M., 24 Yergennes, Fallass- burg. Crane William, Lowell. Cranston Gardner, 15 Plainfield, Bel- mont. CRANSTON THOMAS, 15 Plainfield, Belmont. Crannell Wm. W., 10 Grattan, Grattan Center. CRANMER CHARLES, 11 Plainfield, Rockford. Cranmer Eugene, Lisbon. Cranmer Israel, 9 Alpine, Grand"^ Rap- ids. Cranmer James M., 12 Plainfield, Rock- ford . CRANMER JOHN, 9 Alpine, Grand Rapids. Crandall Alonzo H., IG Plainfield, Bel- mont. Crandle Joseph, 14 Paris, Grand. Rap- ids. Crandall Myron, 30 Courtland, Rock- lord. Crandall Nathan, 17 Courtland, Court- land Center. Crandall Ormond F., 36 Wyoming, Kel- loggsville. HARDWARE AND CUTLERY, AT W, D. FOSTER'S, M and 16 Monroe street. Cox James, 8 Paris, Grand Rapids. Cox Nicholas, 29 Plainfield, Grand Rapids. Coy Daniel, 1 Caledonia, Alaska. Crabtree Wm. B., 20 Byron, Byron Cen. Crager Cornelius, 18 Paris, Grand Rapids. CRAHAN JAMES, 24 Grand Rapids. Crahan Martin, 24 Grand Rapids. Craheu John, 25 Grand Rapids. Craig Wm. T., 27 Grand Rapids. CRAKES FRANCIS, 25 Ada, Ada. Crakes George, 28 Yergennes, Lowell. Crakes John J., 31 Yergennes, Lowell. Crakes Theodore W., 35 Yergennes, Lowell. Cramer Adelbert, 29 Yergennes, Yer- gennes. Cramer George, 20 Paris, Grand Rapids. CRAMER JEROME, 20 Paris, Grand Rapids. Cramer John G., 20 Paris, Grand Rapids. CRAMTON ALANSON, 21 Ada, Ada. Cramton Charles, 27 Ada, Ada. Crans W. J., 10 Walker, Indian Creek. Crandall Stuart, 17 Gaines, Gainesville. CRAW EDWIN R., Lowell. Crawford David, 25 Oakfield, Ashley. Crawford Green B., 11 Grattan, Grat- tan Center. Crawford George, 8 Oakfield, Oakfield. Crawford James, 26 Plainfield, Auster- litz. Crawford John, Lowell. Crawford James, Lowell. CRAWFORD JOHN W., 11 Grand Rapids. Crawford Samuel, 36 Oakfield, Ashley. Creamer Thomas, Sparta Center. Creager John, 30 Caledonia, Caledonia Station. Creager William, 30 Caledonia, Caledo- nia Station. Creit Averd, 29 Grand Rapids. CREYLING BENJAMIN, 7 Plainfield, Alpine. Crill Mark, 13 Alpine. Alpine. Crinion Michael, 10 Courtland, Court- land Center. Crmion Thomas, 15 Courtland, Court- land Center. FORT'S SALVE CURES CUTS, BRUISES AND OTHER WOUNDS. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 185 Crinnian Thomas, 34 Walker, Grand Rapids. Crippen Alfred A., 36 WyoraiDg, Kel- lofrijs'. ille. CRIP PEN W. S., 36 Wyoming, Kel- loggsville. CRIciHER JOHN L., 24 Alpine. Crissey. J. W., 13 Al^oma, Edgerton. CRISSEY WILLIAM S., 13 Algoma, Edgerton. CUI88MAN JOHN, 29 Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids. Crissman William, 7 Cannon, Rock- ford. Criysman Henry, 21 Plainfield, Auster- litz. Crissman Henry K., 13 Plainfield, Rock- ford. Crits George, 32 Paris, Grand Rapids. Critchett Geo. W., 19 Ada, Ada. Crocker Alauson, 14 Byron, Byron Cen- ter. Crocker Alvan, 30 Gaines, Cody's Mills. Crocker Lewis N., 11 Byron, Byron Center. Crocker Samuel J., 30 Gaines, Cody's Mills. Cromwell Alexander, 24 Vergennes, Faliassburgr. Crowley Patrick, 28 Sparta, 8|)arta Ccn. Crowky William, 28 Sparta, Sparta Center. CROW GEORGE, 21 Ada, Ada. Crumbaok Mrs. Charity M., 35 Gaines, Cody's Mills. Cruniback George, 26 Bnwne, Bownc. CRUMBAOK GERHARD W., 34 Gaines, Cody's Mills. Cruniback James T., 26 Gaines, Ham- mond. CRUMBACK SAML'EL W., 25 Gaines, Caledonia Station. CRUMBACK SAMUEL, 26 Bowue, Bovvne. Crusen John, 11 Lowell, Lowell. Crysler Henry, 30 Paris, Grand Rapida. Cul>itL William, 3:3 Ada. Ada. Cudahie M., 23 Grand Rapids. Cuddeback Solomon, 26 Walker, Grand Rapids. Cuddihie James, 14 Grnnd Rapids. Cuddiliie Michael, 14 Grand Rapids. Ciuleihy Thomas, 11 Bowne. Alto. Cudington Peter, 17 Courtland, Court- land Center. Gulp Hiram, 9 Algoma, Sparta Center. Culver Mrs. Azuba, 35 Sparta, English- ville. TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, AT W. D. FOSTER'S, 14 and 16 Monroe Street. Culver Lewis M., 24 Caledonia, Alaska. Cromwell B. C, 16 Grand Rapids. Cromwell Geo. W., 2 Piaintieid, Rock- ford. Cronan Timothy, 20 Grand Rapids. CRONINGER DANIEL, 35 Cascade, Alaska. Croninger Jacob, 35 Cascade, Alaska. Croninger Joseph, 23 Caledonia, Cale- donia. CRONINGER MICHAEL, 23 Caledonia, Caledonia. Croninger Talcott R., 35 Cascade, Al- aska. CRONINGER WM.. B., 2 Caledonia, Alaska. Crook Wm. A., 11 Lowell, Lowell. CROOK JOHN R., 11 Lowell, LowelL Crosby Geo. W., 29 Vergennes, Lowell. CROSBY WM., 13 Courtland, Court- land Center. Cross Charles H., Rockford. Cross Eliy E., 35 Paris, Grand Rapids. CROSS Si lU BEL. 29 Grand Rapids. Grossman Jacob, 29 Algoma, Sparta Center. Crowley Jerry, 28 Sparta, Sparta Cen. Culver Orris, 35 Sparta, Enalishville. Culver Robert G., 35 Caledonia, Cale- donia. CUMINGS ALLEN, 26 T;." ,ie, Sparta Center. Cummings Mrs. Bridget, 30 A^'a'ker, Grand Rapids. Cuniings Edwin, 3 Alp'ne, Engiish' ville. Cuniings Fred. M., 13 8;)arta, Sparta Center. CUMINGS JOSEPH M., 13 Sparta, Sparta Center. Cummings John, 24 Plainfield, Aus- terlitz. Cummings John, 30 Walker, Grand Rapids. Cuniings Marcus, 18 Algoma, Sparta Center. CUMINGS MARCENE, 13 Sparta, Sparta Center. CUMINoS NORMAN, 34 Sparta, Englishville. Camings Nelson, 3 Alpine, Englisli- ville. CUMMER JACOB, Cedar Springs. rORT'S ENEMY OF PAIN CURES COLDS AND SORS THROAT. 24 186 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Cummer Wellington W.. Cedar Springs. Cunningham Allen, 29 Wyoming, Grad- ville. CUXNAXE PETER, 3 Ada, Ada. CUPPLES ROBERT, 17 Sparta, Lis- bon. Curky James, 20 Grattan, Grattan Cen. Curley John, 20 Grattan, Grattan Cen. Curley James, 32 Grattan, Veigennes. Curley Patrick, 19 Bowne. Bowne. CURRAN JOHN, 33 Walker, Grand Rapids. CURUEN EZRA, 1 Courtlaud, Court- land Center. CURREN LEVI, 1 Courtland, Cedar Springs. CURREN WELLEN, 1 Courtland, Courtland Center. Currin Charles W., 25 Solon, Cedar Springs. Curren Jerome M., 25 Oakfield, Green- ville. Curtiss Charles, 16 Plainfield, Belmont. Curtis Chas. F., 27 Vergennes, Lowell. Curtis Charles, IG Plainfield, Belmont. Curtiss Charles H., 16 Plainfield, Bel- mont. Curtiss Cbauncey, 22 Plainfield, Aus- terlitz. Curtis Elliott, 13 Alpine, Alpine. Curtiss George. 11 Plainfield, Rockford. Curtiss John L., 26 Ada, Ada. Cure Andrew J., 12 Byron, Gainesville. Curtiss S. P., 29 Lowell, Lowell. CUSACK MARTIN, 28 Paris, Grand Rapids. Cushuian Alphonzo, 26 Tyrone, Sparta Center. Cushman .T. B., Lowell. Cushelman Michael, 10 Alpine, Eng- lishville. Cushway Paul, 16 Grand Rapids. Cusser Isaac, 11 Vergennes, Alton. Cutler Charles J., 6 Gaines, Gaines- ville. Cutler Jolin I., 6 Gaines, Cody's Mills. CUTLER JOHN, 6 Gaines, Kelloggs- ville. Cuttenbacker John, 1 Walker, Mill Creek. Cults George, 21 Courtland, Courtland Center. CUY KENDALL JASPER, 23 Bowne, Bowne. Cuykendall Solomon, 23 Bowne, Bowne. JAMES GALLUP, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGIST, No. 6 Canal Street. D Dager John, 11 Lowell, Lowell. Daggett Marshall, 36 Sparta, English- ville. Daggett William, 38 Tyrone, Casnovia. Daily Henry, Graudville. Daily John, 20 Grand Rapids. Dalberg Charles, 28 Sparta, Lisbon. Daily Dennis, 11 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Daley Jasaes, 2 Plainfield, Rockford. Dan forth Albert, 2 Plainfield, Rock- fonl. DANFORTH MORTIMER W., 9 Cas- cade, Cascade. DANFORTH WILLIAM A., Rockford. DANIELS AARON F., 31 Vergennes, Lowell. DANIELS CHAS. H., 7 Lowell, Lowell. Daniels John S., 33 Vergennes, Lowell. Daniels Howard, Rockford. Daniels Napoleon, 32 Cascade, Alaskr,. DANIELS THOMPSON I., 33 Vei- g nnes, Lowell. FORT'S ENEMY OF PAIX CU.aE& TOOTHACHE AND NEURALGIA Daniels William, 36 Grattan, Smyrna, Ionia County. Danielson Andrew, 19 Sparta, Lisbon. Darling Edward, 8 Alpine, Pleasant. Darling Elias, 18 Sparta, Lisi)on. Darling George, 22 Alpine, Alpine. Darling Hiram IL, 10 Paris, Grand Rapids. DARLING MARTIN, 21 Lowell, Low- elU. Darling Silas, 16 Paris, Grand Rapids. DARLING SAMUEL, 25 Grand Rap- ids. Darrow Alexander L., 31 Courtland, Rockford. Darrow John, 31 Courtland, Rockford. Darrin Bvron, 5 Nelson, San«l Lake. DART FREEMAN, 3 Vergennes, Alton. Darwin Erastus, 27 Spencer, Spencer Mills. Daugherty John, 1 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 187 u. B. i}iriiii]:.iA]K[s, BEAIiER IN m^ m c '^W^A M> mrnm CASH PAID FOR SHEEP PELTS AND PRODUCE. Goods Delivered in Town l^ree of Charrje. w . C. Denison, AGENT FOll THE SALE OF Reapers, Mowers ! '^^^ hrcsliiiij jliidiiiU's. Wond Saw llatliiiics, CLO\E!i ill 111 RSJlRin DRILLS, ,„.,,. MLKY flAT RAKES, ■^'/t Cii'SivJiJofx. Plows. «t«J<»a* 3IiIS!», ]0 4 Moni'oe S^t., CSRAISO UA5»IDS, 51ICII. PHOTO&EAPH GALLERY, -is iy[:oisrK.OE ST., The Best Place in town to get Photographs, and all kinds of Sun Pictures. ^ktuw toloitd in |nh, ©U and ^l^atev ©olor;^. GKAND RAPIDS, MIOH, 188 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Davenport Aaron, 30 Plainfield, Mill Cr<:'ek. Davcn|)ort George, 9 Oakfield, Oak- fiel.l. Davenport George, IG Cannon Cannons- burg. Davei)))ort Ithanicr, 30 Plainfield, Mill Creek. Davenp.rt Jouatlian, 19 Plainfield, Mill Creek. Davenport Mrs. Miriam, 30 Plainfield, Mill Creek. DAVIS ALBERT W. 12 Cannon, Bost- wick Lake. Davis Alniizo, 13 Paris, Cascade. Davis Alanson, 23 Algoma, Edgerton. Davis Abrahaui, 2(3 Paris, Grand llap- ids. Davis Alexander D., 27 Solon, Cedar Springs. D ivis Asa B., 27 Paris, Grand Rapids. Divis Chyler, B., 29 Oakfield, Oak- field. Davis Daniel, 14 Courtland, Courtland Center. D.ivis Dennis G., 15 Courtland, Court- land Center. Davis Daniel S., 15 Courtland, Court- laud Center. Davis John, jun., 23 Algoma, Edger- ton. Davis John II., Rockford. Davis James M., 25 Sparta, English- viile. Davis Jerome. 9 Wyoming, Grandville. DAVIS JAMES P., 19 Oakfield, Oak- field. Davis Jordan, 16 Grattan, Grattan Center. Davis Joseph, 29 Courtland, Rockford Davis John, 23 Algoma, Edgerton. Davis John, 20 Grand Rapids. DAVIS ISAAC D., 29 Paris, Grand Rapids. DAVIS KING S., 16 Plainfield, Bel- mont. Davis L. H., 14 Wyoming, G. Rapids. DAVIS LUTHER B., 25 Grand Rapids. Davis Martin, 17 Nelson, Cedar Springs. DAVIS MARTIN, Rockford. Davis Nancy N., 12 Cannon, Bostwick Lake. Davis Perry M , 23 Algoma, Edgerton. DAVIS PETER, 3 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. SASH, GLASS AND PUTTY, AT W. D. FOSTER'S, H and 16 Monroe street Davis Elisha, Rocktord. Davis Ezekiel W., 20 Grand Rapids. DAVIE EDWARD, 7 Cannon, Rock- f..rd. DAVIS EBENEZER, 9 Wyoming, Grandville. Davis Emmet B., 20 Sparta, Lisbon. Davis Franklin M., 18 Cascade, Cas- cade. Davis Frank, 14 Wyoming, Grand Rap- ids. Davis George, Lowell. DAVIS GEORGE C, 27 Solon, Cedar Spriuirs. DAVIS GEORGE W., 36 Bowne, Fill- more, Barry Countv. DAVIS HIRAM R.", 10 Courtland, Courtland Center. Davis Henry, 24 Grattan, Smyrna, Ionia County. DAVIS H. B., 20 Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids. DAVIS HORACE W., Grandville. DAVIS HENRY S., 7 Cannon, Rock- ford. DAVIS JOHN S., 34 Grand Rapids. Davis Reuben, 1 Cannon, Bostwick Lake. Davis Reuben E., 9 Wyoming, Grand- ville. Davis Stephen B., 26 Paris, Grand Rapids. Davis Solomon, 20 Sparta, Lisbon. Davis Wm. H. H., 29 Oakfield, Oak- field. DAVIS WM. R., 19 Oakfield, Oakfield. Davis, Wm. W., 34 Ada, Ada. Davison William, 17 Byron, Byron Center. Davidson Walter, 8 Ada, G. Rapids. DAVIDSON WILLIAM C, South 7 Walker, Grand Rapids. Dawley Charles K., Rockford. Dawson David, Lowell. Dawson Elias, Lowell. Dawson Henian F., Lowell. Dawson James H., Lowell. Dawson Richard L., 35 Vergennes, Lowell. Day Elexis, 20 Lowell, Lowell. DAY LEVI, Grandville. DEACON ELIJAH E., Cedar Springs. Deacon Jonathan, 17 Paris, G. Rapids. WE RECOMMEND FORT'S MEDICINES THROUGH THE LAND. niSTOKY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 189 ^TER C. S DEALER IN JiLX T Floup, Feed, Canned Fruits, Vegetables, Yankee Notions, Crockery, Glassware, &.c. MlGIIJEJir^T X»RICEJ I»A.1D for FA.RMEItS PRODUCE, Corner of Front and Leonard Sts., West Side, ) RAPIDS, < COE. WATERLOO AND LOUIS STREETS. STRKTLY TEMPEBAN€E. - Proprietor. A. R. ANTISDEL, - J. H. FARW^ELL, K Coffins and Caskets at Wholesale and Retail. 26 TS^01ennis Leonard L., 11 Oakfield, Green- ville. Dennis Mahlon, 32 Adn, Ada. BUY PATENT iVEDlCINES AT « Caual Street. Decker William, 17 Courtland, Court- land Center. DE COU GEO. W., 23 Nelson, Nelson. DE COU BENJ. F., 24 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Deen John J., Cedar Springs. Deer George, 2 Plaiufield, Rockford. De Forrest Sylvester, 14 Solon, Cedar Springs. Delreze John, 32 Grand Rapids. Defries W., 29 Grand Rapids. Deger James, 22 Walker, Grand Rapids. De Glopper Cornelius, 3 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. De Groot Dirk, 19 Wyoming, Grand- ville. De Graw Augustus M., 2 Oakfield, Greenville. De Graw John. 3 Oakfield, Greenville. De Graw Joseph, 32 Spencer, Oakfield. De Graw Nelson, 31 Spencer, Oakfield. DEISHER CHARLES, 34 Ada, Ada. De Jonge Ingle, 4 Paris, Grand Rapids. DELANEY J0HN,4 Vergennes, Alton. DELANEY KER, 35 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Delaney William, 4 Vergennes, Alton. DENNIS WM. H., 16 Oakfield, Oak- field. Dennis Mrs. Eleanor, 15 Ada, Ada. Dennis James A., 15 Ada, Ada. Dennison Lorenzo N., 17 Alpine, Grand Rapids. Dennison Morris AY., 3 Cascade. Ada. DENNISON DANIEL P., 34 Ada, Ada. Denison Henry C, 11 Cascade, Cas- cade. DENNEY MAXIM, 24 Vergennes, Fal- lassburg. Dennison Asahel J., 14 Paris, Grand Rapids. Dennison Barnard M., 14 Paris, Grand Rapids. Denison Charles M., 8 Cascade, Cas- cade. Denmau John, 1 Oakfield, Greenville. Denmau Joseph, 1 Oakfield, Greenville, Denny Jesse F., 33 Ada, Ada. Denny Joseph, Lowell. Denny Joseph, 1 Lowell, Lowell. Densmore Luther, 34 Ada, Ada. Dent Samuel, Burchviile (Burch's Mills.) Denton Alexander, 3G Vergennes, Lowell. THIS LINE IS TO ADVERTISE FORT'S LINIMENT AND PILLS, HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 191 Denton George, 36 Vergennes, Lowell. Denlon George, 11 Lowell, Lowell. Denton Joseph, 3 Walker, Grand Rapids. I De Pew John, 33 Algoma, Rockford. De Pew Ralph, 36 Algoma, Rockford. DERMITT THOMAS, 31 Paris, Grand Rapids. De Ruiter Henry R., Grandville. Detray Albert C, 26 Gaines, Cody's Mills. Detray Henry M., 33 Gaines, Cody's Mills. DETRAY JACKSON B., 26 Gaines, Cody's Mills. Det wilder Abraham W., 7 Caledonia, Hammond. Detwilder Isaac, 29 Caledonia, Cale- donia Station. Detwilder Joseph, 28 Caledonia, Cale- donia Station. Deuel Joseph, 3;j Courtland, Rockford. De Vail Elizabeth. 12 Cascade, Cascade. DEVENDORF CLARFv M., Lowell. DEVENDORF C. V., 29 Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids. Devendorf David, 17 Wyoming, Grand- ville. DEVENDORF J. J., Lowell. De Young Gurt, 29 Grand Rapids. Dias David, 19 Gaines, Gainesville. Dias John, Sr., 19 Gaines, Gainesville. DIAS JOHN, Jr., 19 Gaines, Gaines- ville. Dias James, 19 Gaines, Gainesville. Dias William, 19 Gaines, Gainesville. Dibri Peter, 19 Byron, Byron Center. Dice Stephen, 35 Alpine, Alpine. Dickson Daniel, 18 Vergennes, Ver- gennes. Dickson Edward, 18 Vergennes, Ver- gennes. Dickerson Gilbert, 15 Plainfield, Bel- mont. Dickerson Isaiah, 16 Plain i5eld, Belmont Dickerson James H., 16 Plainlield, Bel- mont. DICKERSON SILAS M., 9 Oakfield, Oak Held. DICKINSON G. W., 23 Grand Rapids. Dicks John, 11 Lowell, Lowell. DIETRICH C. J., 29 Grand Rapids. DIEFENBACKER, JACOB, Alaska. Dietlen backer Jacob, 9 Caledonia, Al- aska. Diefenbacker Philip, Alaska. Dikemaster John, 20 Gaines, Grand Rapids. TINNER'S STOCK, AND TINWARE, AT W. D. FOSTER'S, 14 and 16 Monroe-st. DEVINE EDWARD, 8 Vergennes, Ver- gennes. Devine John, 4 Grattan, Grattan Cen. Devine Mary A., 3 Vergennes, Alton. Devine William, 8 Vergennes, Ver- gennes. Devore Ransom, 1 Alpine, Englishville. Devore William, 7 Plainlield, English- ville. De Vriend Charles, 7 Ada, Grand Rapids. Dewey Egbert, 21 Wyoming, Grand- ville. Dewitt Issaclier, 2 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Dewey Lafayette, 25 Oakfield. Green- ville. De Wolf John, 29 Plainfield, Grand Rapids. DEYARMOND ALEX. F.., 10 Ver- gennes, Alton. DE YOUNG ADRIAN D., 26 Grand Rapids. De Young Cornelius, 29 Grand Rapids. De Young James, 26 Grand Rapids. DE YOUNG JOHANNES, 29 Grand Rapids. Dikestraw Garam, 33 Grand Rapids. Dikestraw John, 39 Grand Rapids. Dikestraw William, 89 Grand Rapids. Dikestraw John, 33 Grand Rapids. Dikeman Reynard, 5 Cascade, Cascade. DILLENBACK BYRON A., 14 Wyo- ming, Grand Rapids. DILLENBACK CHRISTIAN, 14 Wyo- mincf. Grand Rapids. DILLENBACK GEO. W., 35 Wyo- ming, Grand Rapids. Dildine Harmon, 4 Algoma, Rockford. Dilley Calvin F., 30 Algoma, Sparta DILLINGER JOHN M., 29 Bowne, Harris Creek. Dillingham James C, 18 Cannon, Rockford. Dimick Leander B., 11 Grattan, Grat- tan Center. Dines Joseph, 28 Solon, Cedar Springs. Dines Philip, 31 Solon, Cedar Springs. Dines Wm., 31 Solon, Cedar Springs. Dinger Joseph, 13 Walker, Grand Rap- ids. Ditmus J., 7 Sparta, Lisbon. , Divine Wm. H., 1 7 Oakfield, Oakfield. FORT'S REMEDIES ARE SAFE AND RELIABLE. 192 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. DIVINE LEANDER G., 19 Oakfield. Oiikti(,-ld. DIVINE WILLIAM, 24 Caledonia, Cal- edonia. Dixon Mrs. Isabel, 13 Ada. Vergennea. Di.xon Roger, 34 Walker, Grand Rap- ids. Dolison John, 4 Walker, Grand Rap- ids. Dobson John, jr., 4 Walker, Grand Rapids. Doc-keray Clarence H., 6 Cannon, Rockford. Dockeray Clarence, 25 Algoma, Edger- ton. DOCKERAY JOSEPH, 6 Cannon, Rocktord. Dockeray Joseph A., 5 Cannon, Rock- ford. DOCKERAY JAMES, 5 Cannon, Rock- ford. DOCKERAY R. L., Rockford. Dockeray Robert, (5 Cannon, Rockford. Dockeray R. Lewis, 5 Cannon, Rock- ford. Dodge Henry A., 17 Tyrone, Casnovia. Dodge Isaac, Lowell. Dodge Isaac F.. Lowell. Dodge Joshua, 10 Lowell, Lowell. Dooley Patrick, 33 Bowne, Harris Creek. Doolittle Franklin, 27 Nelson, Cedar Sjinngs. Dorand .John, Grandville. Dory William, 8 Byron, North Byron. Doster Peter, Rockford. DOTY ELWOOD F., Lowell. DOTY .JOHN S., 23 Algoma, Edgerton. Dougherty John, 27 Tyrone, Sparta Center. DOUGHERTY JERRY, 3 Plainfield, Rockford. Douglas Edward, 5 Walker, Indian Creek. Douiclas James, 11 Caledonia, Alaska. DOUGLASS ORLIN, 24 Vergennes, Fallassburg. DOUGLASS ROBERT, 16 Grattan, Grattan Center. Douglas T., 18 Grand Rapids, G -and Rapids. DOUGHAN JOHN, 28 Walker, Grand Rapids. Dowling John, 3 Walker, Grand Rap- ids. DOWLING MELVIN, 3 Walker, Grand Rapids. DOWLING WM. C, 14 Alpine, Alpine. BUY DRUGS AND MEDICINES AT J. GALLUP'S DRUG STORE, 6 Canal Street. DODGE OWEN, 20 Gaines, Gaines- ville. Dodson David, 35 Paris, Grand Rap- ids. Dole Charles, 16 Alpine, Grand Rapids. DOLE JAMES E., Burch's Mills. Dole Martin P., 3a Alpine, Indian Creek. Doller Jacob, 32 Byron, Byron Center. DONALDSON DWIGHT, 20 Grattan, Grattan Center. Donaldson James, 24 Plainfield, Aus- teriitz. Donaldson James, 26 Plainfield, Aus- terlitz. Donahoe Gerald, 21 Cascade, Cascade. Donahue Charles, 6 Oakfield, Oakfieid. DONNELL J. O., 34 Grattan, Alton. Donovon Daniel, 2 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Donovan Fulmoth, 24 Grattan, Grant. Donovon John, 2 Wyoming, Grand Rapiils. Donovan William, 24 Grattan, Grant. Doody Patrick, 33 Cannon, Canuons- burir. DOWNER AVERY, 15 Alpine, Alpine. Downer Chas., Cedar Springs. DOWNER SILAS B.. Burch's Mills. Downs Michael, 12 Ada. Ada. Downing Abraham, 28 Sparta, Lisbon. Downing Eiastus, 14 Sparta, Sparta Center. Downing William, 3 Tyrone, Casnovia. Doyle Barney, 4 Pans, Grand Rapids. Doyle John. 8 (iraud Rapids. Doyle John, 5 Vergennes, Alton. Doyle Michael, 20 Grand Rapids. Doyle Martin, 20 Grattan, Grattan Cen. Doyle Michael, 1 Ada, Cannonsburg. Doyle Owen, 30 Grattan, Grattan Cen. Doyle Thomas, 5 Vergennes, Cannons- burff. Doyle Thomas, 1 Ada, Cannonsburg. Doyle William, 29 Tyrone. Casnovia. Draper Jacob S., 3 Bowne, Alto. Drake Dwight S., 34 Paris, Grand Rapids. Drake Gilbert, 34 Sparta, Englishville. Drakey Frank, 16 Gaines, Hammond. Dresser A. L., liOwell. Dresser William, 15 Sparta, Sparta Cen. DREW DELOS, 28 Grand Rapids. TRY FORT'S REMEDIES. HISTORY AND DIRECTORt Ol? KENT COUNTY. 193 DREW GEO. 11., 20 Grand Rapids, Drew Patrick, 38 Grattan, Grattan. Drinkall Jolin, 20 Byron, Byron Center. Drinkall William, 17 Byron, Byron Can. DRINDLE A., Lowell. DriscoU Daniel, 8 Vergcnnes, Alton. DriscoU Dennis, 8 Vergenues, Ver- gennes. DriscoU Daniel, Lowell. DriscoU Dennis, 32 Grattan, Alton. DriscoU D., 34 Walker, Grand Rapids. DriscoU John, 33 Bowne, Harris Creek. DriscoU James, 30 Walker, G. Rapids. DriscoU Michael, 30 Walker. G. Rapids DriscoU Mrs. Margaret, 30 Walker, Grand Rapids. DriscoU Patrick, 5 Yergennes, Yer- gennes. Druce Charles, 23 Cascade, Cascade. DRUCE MARK, 27 Bowne, Fillmore,' Barry County. Dry Peter, 32 Grand Rapids. Dudbridge John, 24 Yergennes, Fal- lassburg. DUFF PATRICK, 34 Ada, Ada. Duflfey Charles, 18 Paris, Grand Rap- ids. DUFFEY JEROME, t Plainfield, Rockford. Dunham James H., 17 Lowell. LowelL Dunham Johnson A., Cedar Springs. Dunham Linnaeus, 31 Bowne, Harris Creek. Dunlap James H., 15 Walker, Grand Rapids. DUNDAP RILEY R., 15 Walker, Grand Rapids. DUNLAP SAMUEL M., 14 Walker, Grand Rapids. Dunn Dennis, 20 Lowell, Lowell. Dunn Joseph, 20 Lowell, Lowell. Dunn Lewis, 8 Sparta, Lisbon. Dunn Robert, 30 Algoma, Sparta Cen- ter. Dunn Wm., 8 Lowell, Lowell. Dunnctt Wm., 16 Walker, G. Rapids. Dunton R. M.. 14 Solon, Cedar Springs. Dun woody William, Burch's Mills. Dupee David C, 24 Lowell, Lowell. DUPEE FRANK, 24 Lowell, Lowell. Durend Milo, 12 Byron, Gainesville. Durfee Milton J., 14 Nelson, Nelson. Durtey Nathan, 2(j Ada, Ada. Duster Peter, Rockford. Dutcher Charles, 32 Ada, Ada. JAMES GALLUP, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGIST, Ko. 6 Canal Street Duffey James, 15 Yergennes, Lowell. Duffey Robert, 1 Plainfield. Rockford. Duffie William, 6 Oakfield, Oakiield. Dutfy Cairn, 34 Walker, Grand Rapids. Dutfy John, 9 Yersiennes, Alton. Duffy Patrick. 34 Walker, G. Rapids. DUGA JEROME A., 27 Grattan, Lowell. Duga Alexander, 27 Grattan, Lowell. DULEY JAMES, 17 Algoma, Rockford. Dumas Peter, 23 Nelson, Nelson. Dumphy.Adam, Rockford. Dunphey Addison, Rockford. Duncan Ebenezer, 22 Cascade, Cascade. Dundas A. A., 20 Grand Rapids. DUNHAM ABNER, 32 Grand Rapids. DUNHAM ANDREW J. Grandville. Dunham Charles B., 16 Caledonia, Al- aska. Dunham Eden S., Grandville. Dunham John F., Grandville. Dutclier Charles W., 32 Ada, Ada. Dutcher David, 14 Caledonia, Alaska. Dutmeis John, 19 Plainfield, Alpine. Dutmers Martin, 1 Wyoming, Grand Raoids. Dutt Philip, Grandville. DUTTON ALFRED, 24 Alpine, Alpine. Dutton Ira, 24 Alpine, Alpine. Dutton Edwin, 24 Alpine, Alpine. Dutton Ralph, 24 Alpine, Alpine. DWYER JAMES, 26 Caledonia, Cale- donia. Dwyer William, 26 Caledonia, Caledo- nia. Dwyer Walter, 26 Caledonia, Caledonia. Dwyer Edward, 31 Plainfield, Mill Creek. Dyer John, Sparta Center. Dygert Thomas, 13 Caledonia, Alaska. Dyke Jacob L., 8 Wyoming, Grandville. LUMBERMEN USE FORT'S WESTERN LINIMENT. 194 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY;, OF KENT COUNTY. E Eagnn Mrs. Catherine, 5 Caledonia, Alaska. Ei'u ir. Kccran, 4 Caledonia, Alaska. Earliardt John, 28 Ada, Aila. Karhardt William, 28 Ada, Ada. Eartlley Janu-s W., 21 Cascade, Cascade. Eardly John, 19 Cascade, Cascade. Eardly James, 20 Cascade, Cascade. Eardley Patrick, 32 Cascade, Cascade. EAIIDLY "WILLIAM, 20 Cascade, Cas- cade. EARDLY TnOMAS, 19 Cascade, Cas- caile. Earle Ade'.bert, 13 Piainfield, Rockford. Earl Catharine, 4 Courtiand, Courtland Centre. EARLL NATHAN, 13 Walker, Grand Rapids. Easterby James, 27 Lowell, Lowell. Easteri)ro(>k Henry, IG Lowell, Lowell. Eastman Alexander, 20 Tyrone, Cas- novia. Easton E. A., 17 Grand Rapids. Eastwood Charles, 11 Ijparta, Sparta Center. Eaton E. L., 12 Lowell, Lowell. SASH, DOORS AND BLINDS, AT W. Eber Aaron, 20 Paris, Grand Rapids. Ebrass Henry, 11 Alpine, Alpine. Ecker Wm. S., 5 Paris, Grand Rapids. Ecker Wm. J., Lowell. Ecklestaffer Ernest, 21 Piainfield, Bel- mont. ECKLESTAFFER LEONARD, 21 Piainfield, Belmont. Eddy Charlt-s, 10 Grattau, GrattanCen. Eddy Charles C, Lisbon. Eddy Mrs. £. M., 10 Alpine, Alpine. Eddy James, 33 Piainfield, Grand Rapids. EDDY 3IRS. MALIXDA, Lisbon. EDDY MR6. MAllION A., Cedar Sprinfjs. Eddy i\Ialcom, 16 Grattan, Grattan C'^nter. Eddy Wallace, 15 Grattan, Grattan Center. EDDY WM. n.. LoweU. Ede Edwin E. U., 11 Walker, Grand Rapids. Ed'^erton Albert, 2 Piainfield, Rock- ford. Ed^^crton Curtis, 32 Solon, Cedar Spr.ngs. Edgerton Zeno, 18 Algoma, Sparta Cen. Edie D. W., Lowell. E lie James, Lowell. Edie S. N., 30 Alpine, Grand Rapids. p]die William, Lowell. Edison Albert R., 27 Walker, Grand Rapids. Edison Enos, 2 Walker, Granil Rapids. Edison George M., 21 Walker, Grand Rapids. Edison George, 2 Walker, G. Rapids. Edison Haines, 2 Walker, Grand Rapids. Edison Isaac, 9 Walker. Grand Rapids. EDISON JOHN, 27 Walker, Grand Rapids. EDISON JAMES R., 21 Walker, Grand Rapids. EDISON JOHN H., 2 Alpine, English- ville. Edison Milo IL, 2 Walker, G. Rapids. Edison Mrs. 0. M., 28 Walker, Grand Rapids. Edmunds Samuel F., 5 Lowell, LowclL Edwards Charles B., 10 Walker, Grand Rapids. D. FOSTER'S, 1 4 and 16 Monroe Street. Edwards Ephraim, 7 Vergennes, Ver- gcnnes. Edwards H. B., 10 Wyoming, Grand- ville. Edvvards Henry E., 10 Wyoming, Grandville. EDWARDS JAMES, 15 Oakfield, Oak- field. Edwards P. S., Rockford. Eggleston Harvey, 35 Algoma, Rock- ford. EGGLESTON HARRISON, 8 Cannon, Rockford. Eggleston James, 35 Algoma, Rockford. Eldridge Daniel, 8 Caledonia, Alaska. Eldridge Edwnrd, 8 Caledonia, Alaska. ELDRIDGE EDGAR M., 24 Grattan, Grattan Center. Eldritlge Harry W., 24 Grattan, Grant. Eldridge Ira, 10 Courtiand, Courtiand Center. Eldridge Ira, Jr., 10 Courtiand, Court- land Center. Eldridge Charles J., 7 Caledonia, Alaska. Eldridge Charles, 10 Courtiand, Court- laud Center. FORT'S WESTERN LINIMENT CURES ALL LAMENESS- HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 195 E. B. ESCOTT, Wholesale and Retail DRUGGIST Canal Street, GRAND RAPIDS, - - MICHIGAN, BEAI^ER ISr Alili THE Popular Proprietary IVIedicines, Pure Drugs, Wines and Liquors, California Wines, Isabella and Catawba Wines, from the Urbana Wine Co., New York, A7V" .^L H. 3E1. j^L 3^ ^ so 33 :F» TJ H E3 Z B menicmai rrepafatioEs, WARNER'S SUGAR-COATED PILLS, AND PARKE, JENNINGS & GO'S FLUID EXTRACTS. Also on iBand, a large stock of Paint Brushes, Paints, dry and ground in Oil, Linseed Oil, Turpentine, Lubricating Oils, of different grades, at Pure White Lead, from the Best Manufacturers, Artists' Brushes, Gold Leaf, Bronze, Tube Colors, and otner articles too numerous to mention, All of the Best Qiiality and at Reasonable Prices. 196 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Eldridge Chas. J., 7 Caledonia, Alaska. Eklridp;e Reuben N.. 24 Grattan, Grat- tan Center. Eldridge William, 10 Courtland, Court- j land Center. Eidridtje Wui. J., IG Byron. Byron Cen. ELDKEI) A. J., 15 Walker, Grand Rapids. Eldred Amos, 13 Plainfield, Rockford. ELDRED BENEDICT, 8 Plainfield, Belmont. Eldred Clarisa. 8 Cannon, Rockford. ELDRED JOHN, 17 Cannon, Anster- litz. ELDRED SAxMUEL T., 5 Plainfield, Belmont. ELKIXS AUGUSTUS W., 35 Court- land, Rockford. Eikins Squire F., 30 Courtlar.d, Rock- ford. ELIvIXS WM. J.. 6 Grattan. Bostwick Lake. ELMONDORPH JAMES L., 18 Walker, Grand Rapids. Elmer Charles, Burcbvilie (Burcb's Mills.) Ellerton Thomas, 20 Grattan, Grattan Center. ELLSWORTH ZARA W., 5 Nelsen, Sand Lake. Elsl)y Daniel B., 33 Plainfield, Grand Rapids. Elshey James, 31 Oakfield, Oakfield. Elsbey John E., 31 Oakfield. Oakfield. ElUveii Chauncev, 12 Byron, Gainesville. Ely John J., Rockford. Emerson George, 33 Walker, G. Rapids. Emery Hiram, 33 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Emery Horace F., 9 Walker, Grand Rapids. Emmert Isaac, 21 Wyoming, Grand- ville. Emmons Andrew K., 14 Byron, Byron Centre. Emmons Christopher, 18 Algoma, Sparta Centre. Emmons Charles E., 2!) Caledonia, Cal- edonia Station. EMMONS CHARLES, 11 Grattan, Grattan Centre. EMMONS DAVID V., 15 Oakfield, Oak- field. Emmons Ervin J., Sparta Centre. Emmons Hiram, 13 Grattan, Otisco, Ionia Co. EMMONS JOHN T., 34 Wyoming, North Byron. BUY DRUGS AND MEDICINES AT J. GALLUP'S DRUG STORE, 6 Canal street. ELLIS ALFRED. 10 Sparta, Sparta Center. ELLIS ARTHUR. 7 Bowne, Alaska. Ellis Albert G., Village Cannonsburg. Ellis Benjamin, 12 Caledonia, Alaska. Ellis Hiram, — Sparta, Sparta Center. Ellis Hiram, 27 Sparta, Sparta Cen. Elis Ira, Village Cannonsburg. Ellis John, Lowell. Ellis John J., 13 Alpine, Alpine. ELLIS JOHN, Grandville. Ellis Mrs. ^Nlaria, 7 Bowne, Alaska. Ellis AVilliard. 13 Alpine, Alpine. Elliott Dolly, 22 Oakfield, Oakfield. Elliott George M., 22 Oakfield, Oak- field. Elliott Henry, 31 Algoma, Englishville. Elliott Hiram, 23 Plainfield, Austerlitz Elliott John H., 22 Oakfield, Oakfield. Elliott Nelson T., 22 Oakfield, Oakfield. Elliott William J., 4 Sparta, Sparta Centre. ELLMAKER CHARLES V., 34 Ada, Ada. Ellson F. W. C, Lowell. ELSWORTH A. M., Lowell. ELS WORTH HENRY, Rockford. Emmons John, 6 Grattan, Grattan Cen. Emmons Nicholas, 18 Algoma, Sparta Centre. Emmons NicoU D., 34 Wyoming, North Byron. Emmons Simon, 9 Algoma, Sparta Cen. EMMONS WM.K., 34 Wyoming, North Byron. Emmons Uriah, 6 Grattan, Grattan Cen. Emmons Uriah, 11 Grattan, Grattan Centre. Endres Fritz, 29 Byron, Byron Center. Euess Geo. L., 28 Ada, Ada. Engel Louis. 25 Wyoming, Grand Rap- ids! Engles John, 4 Lowell, Lowell. Engel Louis, 35 Wyoming, Grand Rap- ids. English Edward S., 36 Sparta, English- villa. English Josei)h S., 36 Sparta, English- ville. English Joseph S. jun., 35 Sparta, Eng- lishville. English Richard S., 36 Sparta, English- ville. FORT'S WESTERN LINIMENT CURES RHEUMATISM. HISTORY ANI) DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 197 s0nn ro^. Of all hiiMliii of achines, Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Etc., 125 MONROE STREET, Grand Rapids, Mich. H. RIM&K£jiB:^B.&, DEAI.ER IN F!ou[, Feed, liquors, leplabies, lankee Nolioo!, Crockerj, EARTHENWARE, &c. HIGHEST miCE P^IO for FAKIVIERS PRODUCE. No. 159 Ottawa St., GRAND RAPIDS, - MICHIGAN. Wholesale Dealers in \ ery! S. M. TTLEB. W. L. GRAHAM. A. B. MINER. A. E. WOKDEN. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. 198 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. English William S., 35 Sparta, English- ville. Ennii;^ Goddfried, 31 Byron, New Sa- lem. ENOS RUSSELL J., Lowell. Enricli John, 30 Spencer, Spencer Mills. Enrich Leonard, 19 Spencer, Nelson. Enrricon Georn. FESSEL G. M., Cedar Springs. Ffssendon Henry, 13 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Fewlass .John R., 11 Gaines, Hammond. Fiance Andrew, 24 Plaindeld, Auster- litz. Fiance Cornelius, 24 Plainfield, Auster- litz. Field B. F.. 15 Walker, Grand Rapids. Field Charles S., 2() Sp-irta, Sparta Cen. Field Chauncey B., 2 Alpine, Eugiish- ville. Field Gaylor, 35 Sparta. Englishville. Field .Jesse B., 5 Alpine, Pleasant. Field John W., 28 Sparta, Lisbon. BUY PATENT MEDICINES AT 6 Canal Street. Faulkner Frances E., 11 Ivowell,, Lowell Faurot David, 7 Tyrone, Casnovia. Faurot .James, 8 Tyrone, Casnovia. FAUST .JOHN, 29 Grand Rapids. Fa.xon Samuel, Ada Village, Post- master. Fekin Edward, 1 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Felo C. B., Lowell. Fenton Ambrose W., 14 Sparta, Sparta Center. Penning Peter. 20 Lowell, Lowell. Fenn Edwin T., 34 Algoma, Rockford. Fenton .Joseph, 18 Algoma. Sparta Cen. Fenton Lewis, 35 Sparta. Sparta Cen. Fenton Thomas, 2 Plainlie.ci, Rockford. Ferguson Andrew, 7 Byron, Grandville Ferguson B. C, 35 Solon, Cedar Sjirings Feigusoa George, 2 iJuon, North Byron. Ferguson James, 7 Ga'ne?, Gainesville. Ferguson Matthew, 19 I*aris, Grand Rajjids. Ferguson Stephen, 29 Gaines, Grand Rapids. Ferrand Charles, 34 Walker, Grand Rapids. Field Lyman, 6 Alpine, Pleasant. FIELD SYLVESTER H., 35 Sparta, Englishville. Fitield Jehial, 24 Vergennes, Fallass- burg. Fifield Jehiel, 4 Grattan. Grattan Cen. Fitield Philbert E., 12 Courtland, Courtland Center. Filkins Alphonso, Lowell. Filkins Elijah, 15 Plainfield, Belmont. Filkins Hiram, Lowell. Filkins Isaac, 6 Lowell, Lowell. Filkins John, Lowell. Filkins William, 2 Courtland, Court- land Center. FINCH ASA, 32 Grand Rapids. Finch Alfred, 33 Sparta, Lisljon. Finch Albert, 33 Sparta, Lisbon. Finch Franklin, 33 Sparta, Lisbon. Finch Henrv, 27 Walker, G. Rapids. FINCH JAMES N., 8 Plainfield, Bel- mont. FINCH JAMES, 13 Grand Rapids. Finch Nathan, 8 Plainfield, Belmont. Finch Noah, 13 Grand Rapids. Finch William E., 8 Plainfield, Bel- mont. rORT'S ENEMY OF PAIX CURES CHOLERA MORBUS. 200 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Findlay Alexander, 9 Ada, Ada. Fiiullay John, 9 Ada, Ada. F«n HOUSE FURNISHIITG GOODS Also a Fine Assortment of Silver Plated Ware, Table Cutlery, Lamps, Burners and Chimneys, Of tlio lOest JStylo a,i3.ca. C^i^xsility, And all Goods pertaining to the Crockery Business, olTered at WHOLESALE AND SETAIL. 44 Monroe St Grand Rapids, - - ICHIGAN. 206 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Gilbert Charles, 23 Byron, Cody's Mills. Uill.crt David J., 19 Oaktieid, Oakfield. (iili.ert. E^-hert, 20 Lowell, Lowell. CILIJERTJOIIN W., 19 Oakfield, Oak- iield. J. M. KENNEDY, Proprietor. rior«es Soarded. \>-y tlie I>ay or Week, and Itept fox* Sale, 212 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Hart Thomas, 1 Solon, Sand Lake. HART WILLARD M., SOakfield, Oak- field. Hartt John, 12 Lowell, Lowell. Hartt George W., 13 Lowell, Lowell. Hartley John, ',i2 Lowell, Alto. Hartnian David, 17 Byron, Byron Cen. ILirtwell John W., 34 Cannon. Can- noushuri!:. Hartwell John, 3-t Cannon, Cannons- burs:. Hartwell Mrs. M. J., 3.5 Cannon, Can- non sburs:. Hart >\ ell ^Vm. Chas., Village Cannons- l.iurg. HARl'WELL WILLIAM, 37 Cannon, C.'.iMnon.sburg. Hartz John, 13 Walker, Grand Rapids. Hartzy Antoine, 1.5 Byron, Grandville. Ilartzy Henry, 5 Byron, Grandville. Hartzy Peter, 5 Byron, Grandville. Ilasha Barnhart, iS Lowell. Cascade. Ilashbarger Abraham, 3(3 Paris, Grand Rapids. Hashbarger Tobias, 36 Paris, Grand Rapids. Haskin Clark, 8 Ada, Ada. Haskin Mrs. M., 8 Ada, Ada. Raskins Asa, Lowell. BUY DRUGS AND MEDICINES AT J. GALLUP'S DRUG STORE, 6 Canal Street. HAVENS CHAS. R., 31 Nelson, Cedar Springs. HAVEN JOHN V. D., Grandville. Havens John W., 15 Paris, Grand Rapids. Havens Nathaniel, 15 Oak field. Oak- field. Haviland Daniel L., Alaska Village. HAVILAND DANIEL S., Alaska. Hawkins Abraham, 14 Caledonia. Alaska. Hawkins Charles, 16 Sparta, Sparta Cen. Hawkins Hiram, 14 Caledonia, Alaska. Hawkins G. C, Rockford. Hawkins Richard, Lisbon. Hawkinson John, 7 Sparta, Lisbon. Hawk Edward, 23 Cannon, Cannons- burg. Hawley Jamc?:, 33 Alpine, Indian Creek. Hawley Salnia B., 3 Alpine, English- ville. Hawthorn Thomas, 25 Plainfield, Aus- tcrlitz. HAYDOCK WILLIAM, 35 Nelson, Courtlaud Center. Hayes Daniel, 20 Plainfield, Mill Creek. Haskins Jesse, 34 Spencer, Spencer Mills. HASLEM JOHN, 28 Walker, Grand Rapids. Ilastie Archie, 28 Lowell, Lowell. Hastie James, 23 Lowell, Lowell. Hastings George II., 23 Sparta, Sparta Center. HASTINGS W. II., 3 Lowell. Lowell. Hastings Thomas B., 4 Lowell, Lowell. Hastings W. G., 3 Sparta, Sparta Cen. Hatchew Mrs. Lena, Lowell. Hatch Alphens, Lowell. Hatch B. G., 29 Grand Rapids, (irand Rapids. Hatch Ciiarles W., Lowell. Hatch Ephriam, Lowell. HATCH JOHN F., 24 Lowell, Lowell. HATCH JOHN, 29 Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids. HATCH MATTHEW B., 17 Spencer, Spencer Mills. HArcn WiAL W., Lowell. Hathaway II. AL, 23 Byron, Byron Cen. Ilattan Charles, 20 Lowell, Lowell. HATTON GILES, 21 Bowne, Bowne. Hatton Leslie, 21 Bowne, Bowne. HAYES EDWIN P., 30 Nelson, Cedar Springs. HAYES HORACE N., Burch's Mills. Hayes Ira A., 22 Courtland, Courtland Center. HAYES JOSEPH F., 22 Courtland, Courtland Center. HAYES PATRICK, 20 Plainfield, Mill Creek. Hayes Roday, 19 Plainfield, Alpine. Haymaker Mrs. Mary A., 25 Byron, Cody's Mills. Haynes David, 27 Courtland, Courtland Center. Haynes George, 21 Alpine, G. Rapids. HAYNES ISAAC, 21 Alpine, Indian Creek. HAYNES HIRAM B., 34 Paris, Grand Rapids. Haynes Oscar, 2 Courtland, Courtland Center. HAYNES ROBERT, 34 Paris, Grand Rapids. HAYNES FRANCIS, 21 Alpine, Grand Rapids. Hays Virgil, 30 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Hayward Edward, 30 Tyrone, Casuovia. FORT'S WESTERN LINIMENT CURES LAMENESS. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 213 Francillo Hall, Hi m^ -A. ISO- Shop OH Water Street^ 2d door South of Bridge Street, West Side, GRAND RAPIDS, - MICHI N.Ii. —Contracts Ss^oHcitecl. I GEORGE STANG, BRASS FOVll All Patent Right and other Castings Made to Order. ■ ^ — » FOUNDRY OI»F<>STTE J A.CO BOICE'S :MA.dII]VE HHOP, KIVJEK STREET, ^VEST SIDE, Grand Rapids, Mich. A. D. BO] Contractors and Master Builders, AND MANUFACTURERS OF AND DEALERS IN And Door and Window Frames. Moldings Manufactured and Bracket Salving and Custom Planing Done to Order. FRONT STREET. WEST SIDE. NEAR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, GRAND RAPIDS, IVilCH. Dressed Lumber, Dressed Flooring, Ceiling and Bevel Siding constantly on hand and lor Sale at LOWEST MARKET RATES. 214 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. HAYWARD J. W., Sparta Center. Ilazelton John, 12 Sparta, Sparta Center. Hazen Isaac D., 7 Paris, Grand Rapids. Heail Albert A., 22 Plamtield, Austcr- litz. Headley Artemus S., Rockford. Ileadlty George, Ada Village. Headley Iliram, Ada Village. Headley Jolin. Ada Village. Headley Orville, 2 Plainlield, Rockford. HEADWORTH CHARLES, 21 Bowne, Howne. HEADWORTH WILLIAM, 27 Plain- lield, Austerlitz. Healy Henry J., 29 Walker, Grand Rapids. IL-alv Jolin, 34 Walker, G. Rapids. HE.VLY THOMAS, 29 Walker, Grand Rapids. Ileaton Abraham, 31 Ada, Ada. Heaton Mrs. Eunice. 29 Ada, Ada. Heath Calei), 19 Plainlield, Mill Creek. Heath Daniel, 19 Plaintield, Mill Creek. Heath George L., 20 Sparta, Lisbon. Heath Guy, 32 Sparta, Lisl)on. Heath George, 20 Sparta, Lisbon. Heath Jesse B., 2(3 Sparta, Lisbon. Heintzleman Andrew J., 36 Paris, Grand Rapids. Heintzleman Joseph, 30 Cascade, G. Rapids. Heintzleman Nathan, 25 Paris, Grand Rapids. Heintzleman Peter. 3G Paris, Grand Rapids. Heintzelman Reuben, 30 Cascade, Grand Rapids. Heintz Henrv, 27 Gaines, Cody's Mills. HEINTZ JOHN, 34 Gaines, Cody's Mills. Heinrich William, 20 Bowne, Bowne. Hellehen James, 30 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Helmer Henry, Lowell. Helndka Henry, 15 Walker, G. Rapids. Helmka Henry S., 16 Walker, Grand Rapids. Helpin Peter, 32 Vcrgennes, Lowell. Helsel Henry, 21 Algoma, Rockford. Helsel Joseph, 8 Caledonia, Alaska. HELSAL JOHN. 7 Caledonia, Alaska. Helsal Joseph, 7 Caledonia, Alaska. Helsel Lester, 16 Algoma, Rockford. Helsel Noah, 22 Alsjoma, Rockford. Helsel Noah P., 21 Algoma. Rockford. Helsel Philip, Burchville.(Burch's Mills) TUTTLE'S PATENT CHAMPION CROSS-CUT SAWS, AT W. D. FOSTER'S. Heath Jonathan, 19 Plainfiekl, Mill LIEATli OSCAR L., 30 Alpine, Indian Creek. Heath Mrs. Susan D., 19 Plainlield, ]\Iill Creek. HEATH AVASHINCTON, Lisbon. Ilebard Ezra A.. 16 Walker. G. Rapids. Heco.x Don, 24 Vergennes, Fallassburg. Hecox Francis M., 23 Vergennes, Lo- wed. Heffron Daniel, 36 Cannon, Cannons- l)urg. IleftVon Edward, 35 Cannon, Cannons- buri;. IIEFFKON GEORGE, 25 Cannon, Can- nonsburg. IIEFFLON HIRAM, Lowell, Lowell. HEFFKON JAMES, 25 Cannon, Can- notisburg. Heffron Michael, 20 Grand Rapids. HeflVon William, 31 Grattan, Cannons- burg. Heidehnh Philip, jun., 11 Bowne, .A.lto. Heidchuh Philip, 11 BoA^ne, Alto. HEIMLER JOHN B., 20 Caledonia, Caledonia Station. Helsel P. F., 33 Algoma, Rockford. HE.M BEING ABRAHAM D., Alaska Village. Hcmmingway Gabriel, 27 Oakfield, Oaktield. Heminingway Moses, 23 Oakfield, Oak- tield. HEMMINGWAY LAWSON, 27 Oak- tield, Oakfiekl. Hemphrey George, 23 Cascade, Cas- cade. Hemsley William, 31 Tyrone, Casnovia. Hemsworth James, 26 Walker, Grand Raoids. HEMSLEY GEORGE, 31 Tyrone, Casnovia. Hendrick D. Millard, 2 Vergennes, Lowell. HEN D RICH ERWIN, 5 Gaines, G. Rapids. Hendrick Gideon A.. 2 Vergennes, Lowell. Hendrick Harlan, 6 Gaines, Grand Rapids. Hendrick Henry M., 5 Gaines, Grand Rapids. Hendrick Wm., 5 Gaines, G. Rapids. FOR SPASMODIC COLICIN HORSES, HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 215 Henderson Isaac, 31 Vergennes, Lowell. Henderson Philo P., 13 Oakfield, Greenville. Henderson Samuel. 7 Walker, Berlin. Hene Pbilii^, 17 Walker, G. Ilapids. Hennessey John, 31 Cascade, Grand Rapids. Hennessey William, 31 Cascade, Cas- cade. Hennagin George, 31 Courtland, Rock- ford. Henry Charles, 5 Grattan, Grattan Center. Henry David, 11 Plainfield, Austerlitz. Henry Devidtt C, 34 Sparta, Sparta Center. Henry Deloss G., 35 Ada, Ada. Henry Mrs. Haley, 5 Grattan, Grattan Center. Henry James, 17 Cascade, Cascade. Henry Thomas M., 5 Grattan, Grattan Center. Hensel, Michael, 31 Byron, New Salem. Hensbaw Albert T., 4 Byron, North Byron. Henshaw Charles J., 16 Cascade, Cas- cade. Henshaw Horace, 16 Cascade, Cascade. Henteg George, 33 Grand Rapids. Heyford Charles, 34 Spencer, Spencer Mills. IIil)bard Charles IT., Grandville. Hibel Adam, 18 Byron. Byron Center. Hibel John, 18 Byron, Byron Center. Hice, Adam, 33 Walker, Grand Rapids. HICE JUSEPH, 33 Walker, G. Rapids. Hice Jerome, 33 Walker, G. Rapitls, HICKEY SYLVESTER K., Alaska. HICKS ALBERT R., 37 Spencer, Spc-ncer Mills. HICKS, BENJAMIN II., 38 Lowell, Lowell. Hicks Paniel, 33 Solon, Cedar Springs. Hicks, Daniel C, 38 Lowell, Lowell. Hicks Frederick, 1 Solon, Cedar Springs. Hicks IVitirtin, 35 Solon, Cedar S])rings. HICKS ROBBINS, 1 Solon, Cedar Sj)rings. Hicks, Stephen, 6 Cannon, Rockford. Hicks Seely, 33 Spencer, Cedar Springs. HICKS WILLIAM, Rocktord. HICKOCK BENJAMIN F., 5 Nelson, Sand Lake. HICKOX LUCIUS L., 33 Byron, By- ron Center. Hickox William C, 15 Byron, Byron, Center. BUY PATENT MEDICINES AT 6 Canal Street Henteg Frank M., 33 Grand Rapids. Hergrove James, 36 Grattan, Grant. Hergrove William, 34 Grattan, Grant. Heriman Ira S., 35 Vergennes, Lowell. HERRICK DAVID, 31 Alpine, Grand Rapids. Herrick Martin C, 13 Gaines, Ham- mond. Herrick Wm., 31 Gaines, Cody's Mills. HERRIMAN IRA S., Lowell. Herron James 0., 19 Bowne, Caledonia. Ilershey Isaac, 33 Courtland, Courtland Center. Hertley Martin, 11 Alpine, English ville. Hesler Gottlieb, 33 Courtland, Rock- ford. HESS E. W., 1 Wyoming, G. Rapids. Hessler Charles, 3 Byron, North Byron. Hettis William, 15 Courtland, Court- land Center. ' Hevers Michael, 33 Walker, G. Rapids. Hewes Joseph, 30 Lowell, Lowell. HEWITT, J. B., Rockford. Hewitt, Rosannab, 31 Courtland, Court- land Center. Hewitt William W., 33 Spencer, Spen- cer Mills. HIDE URIAH R., Village of Cannons- burg. Hidtsgetter John, 15 Alpine. Alpine. Ilier John, 34 Gaines, Caledonia Station. Higby Stephen, 14 Byron, Byron Cen. Higgins Henry, 39 Grand Rapids. Hike Case, 3 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Hildebrandt Wm., 14 Alpine, Alpine. HILDRETHA. S., Lisbon. Hildreth Cyrus, 30 Wyoming, Grand- ville. Hildreth John A., Lisbon. Hildreth Lester C, Lowell. Ililer Milo, Lowell. Hiler Mrs. M., Lowell. HILER WALTER, 38 Vergennes, Ver- gennes. HILLS AARON H., 33 Alpine, Alpine. Hill Andrew, 33 Algoma, Rocktord. Hill Albert, 1 AValker, Grand Rapids. Hills Mrs. Adelia, 13 Alpine, Alpine. Hill Albert C, 16 Bowne, Alto. HILL ALPHEUS G., 15 Caledonia, Alaska. Hill Bryant, 35 Solon, Cedar Springs. Hill Chas. O., 11 Lowell, Lowell. Hills David E., Rockford. DRENCH WITH FORT'S ENEMY OF PAIN. 216 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. HILL ELDIN G., 33 Cannon, Ada. Hills H. R., 13 Alpine, Alpine. Hill Horatio, 11 Lowell, Lowell. Hill Huirlu-s 8., 15 Caledonia, Alaska. HH.L .JA.MES, 17 Alpine, G. Rapids. Hill John, 33 Altjonia, RockfortL Hill Janiey, 33 Cannon, Ada. Hill Lone. 33 Tyrone, Casnovia. HILL NICHOLAS R., 31 Nelson, Cedar S|)rinisbon. Hu'iltard Joel M.. 9 Paris, Grand Rapids Hu')bard John. 2o Solon. Cedar Springs Hubbell Elmon S., 31 Oaklield, Grattan Center. Hubble Eiirotus G., 25 Grattan, Grant. Hubbel Ehnon S., 1 Cannon, Grattan Center. Hubbell Jolm, 31 Oaklield, Grattan Center. HuDbel John, 1 Cannon, Grattan Cen. Hudson Alexander, 11 Lowell. Lowell. Hud-on Joseph, 22 Algoma. Edgertou. Hudson Samuel .S., !1 Lowell, Lowell. Hutf Andrew, 22 Gaines, Hanimond. Huif Adam, 22 Gaines, Hammond. Hutf Frttlerick, 22 Gaines. Hammond. Huff Hermon, 13 Byron, Gainesville. Huff Isaac, 21 S|)arta, Lisbon. Huff James F., 32 Tyrone, Casnovia. Hughes James, 10 Grattan, Grattan Center. Hu.dies John, 24 Wyoming, Grand K.ipids. IluUibcrger Lee, 2 Courtland, Court- land Center. Hull Jabez IL, 36 Ada, Ada. Humes Cornelius, 9 Courtland, Court- land Center. Hummer George, Grandville. Hummer Jacob, Grandville. Hunt Leonard IL, Lowell. Hunt Simeon, Lowell. HUNT WILLARD, Cedar Springs. Hunt Zenas, 1 Plainfield, Rockford. Hunter Arvine P., Lowell. Hunter Adelmer, 1 Solon, Sand Lake. HUNTER C. v., Lowell. HUNTEU E. B., Lowell. Hunter Edwin. Lowell. HUNTER JAiMES L, Lowell. Hunter John, 30 Spencer, Nelson. Hunter Mathew, 20 Lowell. Lowei!. Hunter, Robert, jun., Lowell. Hunter Robert (i, 20 Lowell, Lowell. HUNTER ROBERT, sen., Lowell. Hunter William, sen., 16 Spencer, Spencer JMills. Hunting Etlward B., 28 Courtland, Courtland Center. FORT'S ENEMY OF PAIN CURES TOOTHACHE. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 221 &emeFBl ImmiFmnm lT:stal>lisjlied in 1850. 9 S General Insurance Apnls and Adjusters, Cash Capital Represen ted, - Over $20,00J,000. Office in the Basement Rooms of the City National Bank Bnilding, Corner of Monroe and Pearl Streets, Gv-37^,xi.<^ lEL^jpids, 3%«£lol3.1g;^X3L. We are SPECIAL and ADJUSTING Agents in the State of Michigan, for the following Companies : Tonlters and New York Insurance Co., of New Tork, Cash Assets, $1,000,000 Andes Insurance Co., of C'incinnati, O., " " 1,000,000 INSURANCE EFFECTED WITHOUT DELAY ON ALL CLASSES OF INSURABLE PROPERTY AT REASONABLE RATES. Losses ADJUSTED and PAID, at this Agency, when "fair and square," without delay. E. G. I>. HOIil>EN, Attorney at Law and General Adjuster of Fire Losses. M. W. BATES, Treasurer of the Grand Rapids Savings Bank. JOHN K. STEWAKT, Notary and Conveyancer. I.. TANDEUHOEF, Book Keeper and Solicitor. o o Fresh and Canned Fruits, Cigars, Fresh &. Cove Oysters. Bridge Street, West Side, GRAND RAPIDS, - MICHIGAN. CD C3- PJ, O C E IR,, 71 Monroe Street, Grand Rapids, - - Michigan 222 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. HUNTING GEORGE S., 28 Courtland, Cnurtland Center. HUNTING ISAAC M., 24 Courtland, Courtland Center. Iliintinjjton Thomas, 28 Bowne, Bowne. Huntington ^Villianl, 23 Bovvue, Bowne. HUNTLEY ADELBERT C, 11 G rat- tan, G rattan Center. Huntley Erwin, 11 Grattan, Grattan Center. Huntley Mrs. Francis, 36 G. Rapids. Huntley .lanu-s, 20 Lowell, Lowell. HUNTLEY ORIN P., 27 Ada, Ada. HUNTf.EY THOMAS, 35 Paris, Ham- montU HURD A. D., 13 Alpine, Alpine. Hurd Charles \V., 3 Paris, G. Rapids. Flurd Everett, 10 Paris, Grand Rapids. Hurd John, 26 Wyoming, G. Rapids. Hurley Christopher, 5 Vergennes, Ver- gennes. Hurley William, 6 Vergennes, Ver- gennes. Hurl hurt Charles, 33 Grand Rapids, Hurlhurt P. S.. 32 Grand Rapids. Huse Carr, 36 Sparta, Englishville. Husted Elijah, 16 Lowell, Lowell. Husted James D., 20 Lowell, Lowell. HUSTED NOAII P., 20 Lowell, Lowell. HUSTED SYLVESTER, 8 Lowell, Lowell. Hutchinson Bradley, 17 Paris, Grand Rapids. Ilutciiins Charles. Cedar Springs. Huttle Ilenrv, 5 Vergennes, Vergennes. HUWER ANDREW, 26 Alpine, Al- pine. Huwer Mrs. Barbara, 26 Alpine, Al- pine. Huxlev Edward, Lowell. HYDE C. G., Rocklord. Hyde Charles N., Rockford. Hyde Charles N., 1 Plainfield, Rock- ford. HYDE OSCAR F., Rockford. Hvde Oscar, 1 Plain held, Rockford. HYDORN HENRY C, 23 Ada. Ada. Hyland Peter, 30 Tyrone, Casnovia. Hvler Wni., 6 A'pine, Lisbon. HYSER WILLIAM, 23 Plainfield, Aua- terlitz. HYSTE THOMAS, Grandville. Ilyste James, Gran Ivdle. BUY PATENT MEDICINES AT 6 Canal Street. I Ide Edwin, 20 Byron, Byron Center. Ide Eleazear R., 20 Byron, Byron Cen. Ide Frank, 10 Lowell, Lowell. Ide Orville, 28 Byron, Byron Center. Ingersoll Berlin, 31 Aigoma, Rockford. Ingersoll Theodore P., 17 Lowell, Lowell. Ingraham Aaron, 16 Spencer, Spencer Mills. Ingraham Frank E., 35 Spencer, Spen- cer Mills. INGRAHAM ISAAC M., 18 Paris, G. liapids. luwood James, 19 Cannon, Austerlitz. Ipe Jacob, 5 Aigoma, Sparta Centre. IPE MRS. ELIZA, 5 Aigoma, Sparta Centre. IPE FREDERICK, 8 Aigoma, Sparta Centre. Ipe Jackson, 28 Solon, Cedar Springs. Ipe Solomon, 23 Solon. Cedar Springs. Ireland Wm. H., 9 Walker, G. Rapids. Irisli E. L., Lowell. Irish Ilcman, Lisl>on. IRISH II. B., Lisbon. Irons Andrew, 6 Caledonia, Alaska. IRONS JOSIAH, Alaska. Irwin David, 17 Byron, Byron Cen. Irwin Nelson, 17 Byron, Byron Cen. I SHAM MRS. LOVINA," 14 Alpine, Englishville. Isham Robert A., 14 .\lpine, Alpine. Isham Charles, 14 Alpine, Alpine. Isham James, 14 Alpine, Alpine. Ives Benager, 19 Plainfield, Mill Creek. Ives Chas. VV., 5 Cannon, Rockford. IVES FLOYD IL, 19 Plainfield, Mill Creek. Ivinson Thomas, 2 Cannon, Rockford. OLD MEN AND WOMEN, YOUNG MEN AND aisTORt ANi) DIRECTORY OF KfiNT COrNTY. 223 J JACKSON DUDLEY, 33 Oakfield, Grattan Centre. JACKSON HAKLOW, 30 Tyrone, Cas- novia. Jackson Henry, 2 Caledonia. Alaska. JACKSON JOEL G., 2 Caledonia, JACKSON KOBERT S., Alaska. Jackson Robert, 1(5 Byron, Byron Cen. Jackson William, 14 Caledonici, Alaska. JACOBS FRANK E., 20 Sparta, Lis- bon. Jacobs John H., 20 Algoma, Rockford. JACOBS REUBEN, ' Village Cedar Springs. JACOBS WM. S., 30 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Jacox Allen B., 10 Gaines, Hammond. Jacox David, 24 Bvnjn, Gainesville, Jakeway Asa, 23 Grattan, Grant. Jakeway Ami, 26 Grattan, Grant. Jakeway John H., 23 Grattan, Grant. JAKEWAY JAMES, 23 Grattan, Grant. JAMISON EUGENE, 13 Caledonia, Alaska. Jennings Daniel, 29 Algoma, Rockford. Jennings David, 24 Cascade. Cascade. Jennings Howard, 8 Paris, G. Rapids. Jennings Miss, Lowell. JENNINGS THOMAS, 20 Plainfield, Mill Creek. JEWELL CHAS. A, 5 Nelson, Sand Lake. Jewell Edward, Village Cedar Springs. Jewell George, 2 Plaiiilield, Rockford. Jevvell Harmon, 33 Wyoming, Grand- ville. Jewe 1 Jiimes, 8 Wyoming, Grandville. Jewell Loomis, 33 Algoma, Rockford. Jewell Rodolphus D., 26 Algoma, Rock- for.l. JEWELL SILAS E., 5 Nelson, Sand Lake. Jipson Almond, 15 Grand Rapids. Johnston Robert, 25 Courtland, Court- land Center. JOINER PAULINA, 16 Grattan, Grat- tan Center. Johnson Abrara H, 26 Courtland, Court- land Center. RUBBER HOSE, AT W. D. FOSTER'S, U and 16 Monroe Street. HUGH, 13 Caledonia, JAMISON Alaska. Jameson James, Cedar Springs. Jaqua Charles D., 31 Courtland, Rock- lord. JAQUA CHARLES J., 31 Courtland, Rockford. Jaques Lewis, 11 Lowell, Lowell. JAQUA NELSON, 5 Nelson, Sand Lake. JARxMAN JOHN C, Alaska. Jarman Henry J., Alaska. Jarvis Morris, 11 Walker, G. Rapids. Jastopher Michael, — Cannon, Can- nonsburg. Jean Jerry, 35 Conrtland, Rockford. JENKS C. W., 35 Alpine, Indian Creek. Jenkins Jabez, 25 Byron, Cody's Mills. Jenkins John, 21 Wyoming, Grand- ville. JENNE LANSING K., 7 Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids. Jenue Newton E., 16 Courtland, Court- land Centre. Jenness Mrs. John, Grandville. Jennings Daniel, 6 Grand Rapids, G. Rapids. Johnson Alfred C, 28 Grattan, Grattan Center. JOHNSTON BARTON, 22 Courtland, Courtland Center. Johnson Benjamin, 22 Courtland, Court- land Center. Johnson Calvin D., 24 Caledonia, Alaska. Johnson Charles, Lowell. Johnson Charles, Sparta Center. Johnson Cord, 2 Plainfield, Rocklord. Johnson Chandler, Lowell. Johnson Carl, Grandville. Johnson Chas. W., Cedar Springs. Johnson Charles P., 36 Spencer, Spencer Mills. Johnson Charles, 36 Gaines, Caledonia Station. JOHNSTON CHAS. L., 25 Byron, Cody's Mills. Johnson Charles W., 24 Byron, Gaines- ville. Johnson Charles, 30 Alpine, Indian Creek. JOHNSON CHAS. B., Sparta Center. JOHNSON CHARLES, 17 Sparta, Lis- bon. MAIDENS, USE FORT'S MEDICINES. 224 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. JOHNSON DAVID R., 35 Solon, Cedar Springs. Johuson Daniel, Sparta Center. Joluison Enos, 21 Gaines, Gainesville. Johnson Erastus W., 10 Walker, Indian Creek. J0IIN80N EDGAR R., 17 Cascade, Cascade. JOHNSON EZRA D., IG Cascade, Cae- cacie. Johnson Mrs. E. M., Lowell. Johnson Edwin O., Lowell. Johnson Eli D., 23 Caledonia, Cale- donia. Johnson Frederick, 29 Lowell, Lowell. JOHNSON GEORGE, 7 Grattan, Grat- tan Center. Johnson Gilbert E., 13 Courtland, Courtland Center. Johnson George W., 10 Courtland, Courtland Center. Johnson (ieorge, Lowell. Johnson Gust, 8 Sparta, Lisbon. Johnson llarley M., 16 Cascade, Cas- cade. Johnson Helxr W., 15 Oakfield, Oak- tield. Johnson Henry, 20 Grand Rapids. Johnson Henry E., Lowell. JOHNSON LUKE, 3 Gaines, Ham- mond. Johnson Lewis, 28 Alpine, Indian Creek. JOHNSON LUTHER II, 33 Alpine, Indian Creek. Johnson Michael B., 29 Caledonia, Caledonia Station. Johnson Morns, Lowell. JOHNSON MINER T., 30 Tyrone, Cas- novia. Johnson Martin W., Rockford. Johnson Marquis L., 2 Cannon, Bost- wick Lake. Johnson Nathaniel, Lowell. Johnson Nathaniel C, 22 Bownc, Bownc. JOHNSON NELSON M., 1 Cannon, Bostwick Lake. JOHNSON ORRIN L., 15 Bowne, Bowne. Johnson Pyrrlius E., 18 Grattan, Grat- tan Center. Johnson Mrs. Phebe, Rockford. JOHNSON PERLEY W., 4 Walker, Indian Creek. Johnson Peter, 18 Sparta, Lisbon. Johnson fcabiu, 1 Piaintield, Rockford. JAMES GALLUP, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGIST, No. Canal Street JOHNSON ISAAC W., 34 Ada, Ada. Johnson John, G Nelson, Sand Lake. JOHNSON JAMES C, 16 Bowne, Bowne. JOHNt>ON JEFFERSON, 15 Cascade, Cascade. JOHNSON JONATHAN R., 17 Cas- cade, Cascade. JOHNSON JAMES, 8 Grand Rapids. Johnson Joseph, 28 Grattan, Grattan Center. Johnson John, 34 Walker, G. Rapids. Johnson John, 4 Walker, Indian Creek. Johnson Joseph, 22 Courtland, Court- land Center. Johnson John, 23 Algoma, Edgerton. Johnson Joseph, 29 Tyrone, Casnovia. Johnson Jasper, 22 Bowne, Bowne. Johnson John, 17 Sparta, Lisbon. Johnson John C, 22 Bowne, Bowne. JOHNSON JAMES E., 10 Alpine, Englishville. Joiinson James, 13 Algoma, Edgerton. JOHNSON JOSEPH B., RocklJrd, JOIINSON JAMES, 21 Cannon, Can- nousburg. Johnson Salem, 36 Courtland, Rock- ford. JOIINSON STEPHEN, 22 Bowne, Bowne. Jomsou Samuel W., Lowell. Johnson Tijomas C, 2'6 Courtland, Courtland Centre. Johnson Thomas, 26 Grattan, Grant. Johnson William A., 22 Courtland, Courtland Centre. JOIINSON W. W., 33 Grand Rapids, G. Rapids. JOIINSON WILLIAM B., Rockford. JOHNSON WILLIAM C, 21 Court- land, Courtland Centre. Johnson Wesley, 30 Lowell, Lowell. JOHNSON W. W. JR., 30 Lowell, Lowell. Johnson William, 4 Sparta, Sparta Center. Johnson Wm. S., 23 Solon, Cedar Springs. Johns Richard, 20 Grand Rapids. Joles Albert A., 9 Caledonia, Alaska. Joles Alfred A , 9 Caledonia, Alaska, Joles James, 9 Caledonia, Alaska. Jones Alvah, 12 Lowell, Lowell. FORT'S LINIMENT CURES CAKED UDDER, HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 225 Jones Abram, 2 Byron, North Byron. Jones Mrs. Amelia, 22 Plainfield, Aus- terlitz. Jones Almon, 11 Walker, G. Rapids. JONES A. B., G Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids. JONES CHARLES, 27 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Jones Cyrus, 13 Wyoming, G. Rapids. JONES MRS. ELIZABETH,, 13 Cale- donia, Alaska. Jones Edward, 21 Oakfield, Oakfield. JONES E. E., 13 Algoma, Edgerton. Jones Frederick, Lowell. Jones George, l(i Courtland, Courtland Center. JONES GAYLORD, 11 Walker, Grand Rapids. Jones George G., 11 Vergennes, Alton. JONES ISAAC, 19 Tyrone, Casnovia. Jones Ira B., 16 Lowell, Lowell. JONES JOHN S., 33 Nelson, Cedar Springs. JONES JOHN, 8 Plainfield. Belmont. Jones James M. W., 3 Byron, North Byron. Jones John, 2 Byron, North Byron. Jones James, 8 Ada, Cannonsburg. Jones Loven, 31 Oakfield, Oakfield. Jones Orrin E., 10 Grattan, Grattan Center. Jones Philip, 11 Vergennes, Alton. Jones Philip A., 13 Caledonia, Alaska. JONES PHILETUS P., Village of Cannonsburg. Jones Ross, 14 Caledonia, Caledonia. Jones Riley A., 24 Grattan, Grant. JONES ROBERT R., 17 Gaines, Gainesville. Jones Samuel, 29 Tyrone, Casnovia. JONES THOMAS J., 33 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Jones Thomas, 21 Oakfield, Oakfield. Jones Wm., 13 Lowell, Lowell. Jones William, 21 Grattan, Grattan Center. Jones Wesley, 10 Vergennes, Alton. Jones Wm. IL. 11 Walker, G. Rapids. JONES WILLIAM R., 12 Oakfield, Greenville. JORDAN HENRY C, jr., 20 Paris, Grand Rapids. Jordan Henry C, 20 Paris, G. Rapids. •Joslin Blynn D., Alaska. JOSLIN BENJAMIN, 34 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Joslin William W., 33 Nelson, Cedar Springs. JAMES GALLUP, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGIST, No. 6 Canal Street. Jones Leonard S., 23 Cannon, Cannons- burg. Jones Michael, 21 Grattan, Grattan Center. Jones Owen, 22 Grattan, Grattan Cen. Judd A. II., 20 Lowell, Lowell. Jndd Martin, 35 Wyoming, G. Rapids. JUDSON ELLA, 8 Byron, Byron Cen. Judson H. T., 9 Wyoming, Grandville. JUNE GEORGE, 23 Paris, G. Rapids. June Hanford, 1 Plainfield, Rockford. June Henry, 23 Paris, Grand Rapids. K Kane Thomas, Rockford. Kannedy Alouzo, 11 Vergennes, Alton. Karcher Adam, 26 Bowne, Bowne. KARCHER GEORGE, 26 Bowne, Bowne. Karmsen Charles, 11 Lowell, Lowell. KARMSEN WILLIAM, Lowell. KARSCHNER JOHN, 34 Vergennes, Lowell. Rating Patrick, 4 Grattan, Grattan Center. Kauflfman Jonas, 13 Bowne, Lowell. Kavenaugh Thomas, 6 Vergennes, Can- nonsburg. K ealiher Sewell, 22 Sparta, Sparta Cen. Keamerling Servaas, 26 G. Rapids. Kearney N., 84 Walker, G. Rapids. Kearney Patrick, 27 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Kearus James, 16 Grattan, Grattan Center. Keary John, 23 Paris, G. Rapids. Keary James, 25 Paris, Grand Rapids. Keech Andrew, 6 Walker, Berlin. Keech Alexander, 36 Algoma, Rock- ford. Keech David II. , 13 Cannon, Bostwick KEECH HENRY, 14 Grattan, Grant. Keech Joseph, 13 Cannon, Bostwick Lake. Keech Peter, 23 Grattan, Grant. IT HAS SAVED VALUABLE COWS. 226 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Keccli William, 6 Walker, Berlin. Keefer Charles S., 15 Gaines, Ham- mond. Keefer Joel C, 15 Gaines, Hammond. KEEFER CHARLES B., 15 Gaines, Hamnond. Keeler George W., 25 Oakfield, Ashley. Keeler Timothy D., 25 Oakfield, Ashley. Keena John, 10 Ada, Ada. KEENEY FRANKLIN, 25 Grattan. Grant. Keeney Francis, 10 Bovvne, Alto. KEENEY JOHN M., 10 Bowne, Alto. Kegal Fred., Alaska. Kehoe Patrick, 1 Ada, Cannonsburg. Keifer Andrew J., Grandville. Keifer Furman, Grandville. Keifer Samuel, 16 Wyoming, Grand- ville. Kelder Peter, 16 Wyoming, Grandville. KELLER CHRISTIAN, jun., 24 Bowne, Bowne. Keller Christian, 24 Bowne, Bovvne. Kellier John, 28 Tyrone, Casnovia. KELLEY AUGUSTUS, 31 Paris, Gainesville. Kelly Dennis, 29 Cascade, G. Rapids. KELLEY DANX B.,33 Lowell, Lowell. Ilellogg H. H., Cedar Springs. Kellogg Isaac, Lowell. Kellogg Jason, 31 Plainfield, Mill Creek Kellogg Lafayette, 3 Byron, North Byron. KELLOGG LEWIS B., 3 Byron, North Byron. KELLOGG ORSON, 29 Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids. Kellogg Orrin, South 1 Ada, Lowell. Kellogg Titus, 17 Vergennes, Ver- gennes. Kellogg Wm. H., 3 Byron, North Byron Kelsey Samuel, 17 Cascade, Cascade. Kelsey Theron A., 17 Cascade, Cascade. KEMP JOHN, 34 Ada, Ada. Kemp Nicholas, 2 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. KENNEDY ALEXANDER, Sparta Center. Kennedy James, 14 Gaines, Hammond. Kennedy James, 30 Grattan, Cannons- burg. Kennedy James, 34 Walker, G. Rapids. KENNEDY MRS. JANE, 17 G. Rapids. Kennedy Joseph, 17 Grand Rapids. Kennedy John N., 8 Walker, G. Rapids. Kennedy Michael, 19 Grattan, Can- nonsburg. JEFFORD'S &. HATHAWAY'S AXES, AT W. D. FOSTER'S, U and 16 Monroe Street. Kelley Charles W., 21 Gaines. Grand Rapids. KELLEY CHARLES, 4 Gaines, Grand Rapids. Kelley Foster, 4 Gaines, G. Rapids. KELLEY HENRY, 17 Gaines, Grand Rapids. Kelley Lee, 4 Gaines, Grand Rapids. Kelley Nelson, 4 Gaines, Grand Rapids. Kelley James, 27 Ada, Ada. Kelley James, 2 Paris, Grand Rapids. Kelley Norman, 12 Grattan, Otisco, Ionia County. Kelly Patrick, 24 Grand Rapids. Kelly Patrick, 8 Walker, Grand Rapids Kelley Patrick, 25 Nelson, Nelson. Kelley Patrick, Cedar Springs. Kelley Patrick, 34 Walker, G. Rapids. Kelley Randolph, 33 Courtland, Rock- ford. Kelley Timothy, 34 Walker, G. Rapids. Kelley William, 20 Gaines, G. Rapids. Kellogg Cliarlcs, 2 Paris, Grand Rapids KELLOGG FRANKLIN B., 30 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Kellogg Francis N., Cedar Springs. Kellogg Harmon, 3 Byron, North Byron Kennedy Michael, 30 Grattan, Can- nonsburg. Kennedy Michael, 19 Grattan, Can- nonsburg. Kennedy Patrick, 19 Paris, G. Rapids. KENNEDY SIMON, 30 Grattan, Can- nonsburg. Kennedy Sherman, 11 Vergennes, Alton Kennedy Wm. W., 17 Grand Rapids. Kenney Edward, 34 Ada, Ada. Kenney Elijah, 13 Vergennes, Fallass- burg. Kenney James, 2 Plainfield, Rockford. KENNY JOHN, 8 Walker, G. Rapids. Kenny ISlra. Mary, 8 Walker, G. Rapids Kenny Patrick, 8 Walker, G. Rapids. KENNEL ENOCH J., 5 Nelson, Sand Lake. Keunon Marshall, 34 Walker, G. Rapids Kenny Thomas, 33 Walker, G. Rapids. Kent Cyrus, Rockford. KENT MARCUS A., 11 Caledonia, Alaska. Kent Marvin, 9 Grand Rapids. Kent Simeon, 11 Caledonia, Alaska. KENT WILLIAM, 1 Solon, Sand Lake. PORT'S ENEMY OF PAIN CURES CHOLERA MORBUS. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 227 # d^ Vvvf 4E^d^i|e»^ Coldbrook St, Grocer, Kotail Dealer iu GROCERIES, STONEWARE, ^eax !>. & M. Depot, GH AND RAPIDS. (SUCCESSOK TO EATON & CANFIELD,) WHOLESALE AND RETAIL No. 7 Canal St., Grand Rapids, - - Michigan. J. C. HERKNER, " DEALER IN Clocks & Watches, 7 MONROE STREET, 7 B^~JE?,epairinar I>on.e >vitli IVeatness a-ixd I>ispatcli._^ 228 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY K KENYON GRAND ALL A., 4 Plain- fleld, Rockford. Kenyon George W., 1 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Kenyon E. G., 19 Byron, Eyron Center. Kepkey Frederick, 22 Caledonia, Alaska Kerickes M. Bela, 1 Lowell, Lowell. Kerr Ed., 31 Algonia, EnglishviUe. Kerr James L. B., 22 Vergennes, Ver- gennes. KERR JAMES N., 22 Vergennes, Ver- gennes. Kerrer John, 20 Caledonia, Caledonia Station. Kerrer Michael, 19 Caledonia, Cale- donia Station. Kerrer Michael, 20 Caledonia, Cale- donia Station. Ketchum Edward, 9 Lowell, Lowell. KETCIIUM LORIX E., 21 Solon, Cedar Springs. Keyes Henry D., 18 Paris, Grand Rapids Keyes James, 33 Paris, Grand Rapids. KEYES JAMES A., 33 Paris, Grand Rapids. Kilts Nicholas, 17 Nelson, Cedar Springs. KimballCharles W., 13 Nelson, Nelson. Kinche Danforth, Lowell. BUY DRUGS AND MEDICINES AT J. GALLUP'S DRUG STORE, 6 Canal Street. King George, 13 Lowell, Lowell. KING JOHN L., 26 Cascade, Alaska. King John J., 26 Cascade, Alaska. King Thomas, 33 Ada, Ada. King Michael G., 24 Vergennes, Fal- lassburg. KING MYRON J., 34 Vergennes, Lowell. King Melvin A., 34 Grattan, Alton. King Myron A., 26 Cascade, Cascade. KINGIN HARRY XL, 19 Courtland, Edgerton. KINGIN JAMES, 30 Courtland, Rock- ford. Kingin Oliver T., 20 Courtland, Rock- ford. Kinne Edwin, 5 Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids. Kinne Lyman, 5 Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids. KINNEY DANIEL G., 34 Ada, Ada. Kinney Daniel, 8 Ada, Ada. Kinuoy Daniel, Lowell. Kinney George, 14 Paris, Grand Rapids Kinsley Abisha, Lowell. Kinsey David, Caledonia Station. Kinsey Isaac, 30 Caledonia, Caledonia Station. Kin dry Wm. S., 27 Tyrone, Sparta Cen. King Alvin B., 27 Cascade, Alaska. King Augustus, 13 Cascade, Cascade. Kies Othniel, 2 Wyoming. G. Rapids. Kibble Richard, 33 Bowne, Harris Creek. Kibboom Jacob, 8 Paris, Grand Rapids. KIDDER M. C, 11 Algoma, Edgerton. Kiefer Samuel E., 19 Walker, Grand Rapids. Kiel Simon, 19 Lowell, Lowell. Kies William, 13 Lowell, Lowell. Kies Joseph, 19 Tyrone, Casnovia. KILBURN JOSIAH R., 34 Wyoming, Grand Rapitls. Kilgus Frederick, 1 Bowne, Alto. Killmartin Jerrv, 5 Caledonia, Alaska. KILMER VAN RENSSELAER, 20 Cas- cade, Cascade. Kilmer Simon, 9 Caledonia, Ala ka. King Arza II., 34 Grattan, Alton. King Charles B., 13 Alpine, Alpine. King Dawd II., 34 Vergennes, Lowell. King i^arius, 18 Walker, Grand Rapids King Edmund, 10 Vergennes, Alton. King Erastus, 20 Ada, Ada. KING FR.ANK W., 1 Grattan, Asliley. Kinsey Jacob, 30 Caledonia, Caledonia Station. KINSEY JOHN, 4 Gaines, Hammond. Kinsman A. C, Lowell. KINSMAN JOHN II., 11 Lowell, Lowell. Kinyon Joseph, 23 Lowell, Lowell. Kinyon Jas. W., 16 Lowell, Lowell. KINYON WM. W., 16 Lowell, Lowell. KIPP JESSE, 21 Walker, G. Rtipids. KIPP MOSES J., 4 Cannon, Rockford. Kirby Peter, 3 Wyoming, G. Rapids. Kirchner Fred, Lisbon. KIRKLAND JACOB C, Burchville, (Burch's Mills.) Kistler Washington, 8 Gaines, Gaines- ville. Kistler Manelious S., 8 Gaines, Gaines- ville. Kitchen Henry, 3 Paris, G. Rapids. KITCHEN Z. E., 12 Walker, Grand Rapids. Klaus Peter, 36 Alpine, G. Rapids. Kleinlogel Charles, 1 Solon, Sand Lake. Klenk G., 30 Sparta, Lisbon. Klenk John F., 19 Alpine, Pleasant. rORT'S ENEMY OF PAIN CURES COLIC. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 229 BIRGE (ISOMERS, Staple and Fancy GROCERS! EXTENSIVE ItEAEERS IBT Teas, Cof ee, Sugars, Syrups, Molasses, SPICES, CANNED GOODS, &c., &c. SELLING EVERYTHING LOW FOR CASH. Highest UM Pfice Paid for Couotrf Produce, 35 Monroe St., GRAND HAPIDS, - MICHIGAN. Putnam Bros. & Co., Wholesale Dealers in OYSTERS, And Manufacturers of 6@lfl6flilllf 20 Monroe Street, GRAND RAPIDS, - MICHIGAN. 230 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Kline Julia A., 24 Vergennes, Fallass- KIJNE JOHN \Y., 1 Bowne, Alto. Kline Pliilip, Rocktbrd. Kline William, Burchville, (BurcU's Mills.) KLINGMAN DAVID, 23 Gaines, Ham- mond. Kliufrman Jacob, 23 Gaines, Hani- mond. Klingman John K., 25 Gaines, Grand Rapids. Kloot Joost, 29 Grand Rapids. Klumpp August E., Lowell. Klumpp William E., Lowell. Knapp Amasa, 27 Vergennes, Lowell. Knapp Albert B., 21 Wyoming, Grand- ville. Knapp Abncr, Lowell. KXAPP E. U., 17 Grand Rapids. Knapp Franklin C, 27 Vergennes, Lowell. KNAPP HARRY, Lowell. KNAPP STEVEN B., Lowell. Knee Wesley PL, 35 Grattan, Alton. KNIFFIN HIRAM, Alaska. Knickerbocker Charles, 16 Caledonia, Alaska. Kodderetsch August W., 26 Paris, Grand Rapids. Konkle Abraham, 28 Solon, Cedar Springs. Konkle Elijah, 21 Plainfield, Belmont. KONKLE HOLLIS, 28 Plainfield, Belmont. Konkle Phincas, 31 Plainfield, Mill Creek. KONKLE TIMOTHY, 28 Solon, Cedar Springs. Kooistra John, 17 Wyoming, Grand- ville. KOON CHARLES E., Lisbon. KOON WM. L., 10 Tyrone, Casnovia. KOON SHERMAN J., Lisbon. Koopman Cornelius, 29 Grand Rapids. Kopf Goodrich, Lowell. KOPF JOHN, Lowell. Koster Henry, Grandville. Koyack Anthony, 6 Plainfield, Euglish- ville. KRAFT GEORGE B., Caledonia, Alaska. KRAFT VALENTINE, Lowell. Kramer Nicholas, 13 Walker, Grand Rapids. Kramer Peter, 33 Alpine, Indian Creek. PUMPS, PIPE &. POINTS FOR PAT. DRIVE WELLS, AT W. D. FOSTER'S. Knickerbocker Cyrenius, 16 Caledonia, Alaska. Knickerbocker Porter, 16 Caledonia, Alaska. Knickerbocker Walter, 12 Oakfield, Greenville. Knickerbocker Sylvanus, 16 Caledonia, Alaska. Knight George AV., 3 Byron, North Byron. Knight Homer, 13 Algoma, Edgerton. KNIFFIN ADGxVTE C, 20 Lowell, Lowell. Kniffin Colossian, Lowell. Kniffin Charles, 20 Lowell, Lowell. KNIFFIN HIKAM, Alaska. Knowles .James A., Grandville. Kocher Albert, Sparta Center. KOCHER CHRISTOPHER, 3 Sparta, Sparta Center. Kocher Elmon A., 3 Simrta, Sparta Center. Krance Christian, 12 Walker, G. Rapids. Kreke Conrad, 35 Wyoming, North Byron. Kritcher Conrad, Lisbon. Kromcr Augustus, Cannonsburg. KROMER ABRAHAM, Village Can- nonsburg. KROMER RUSSELL, 30 Nelson, Cedar Springs. KRUM ADELBERT, 31 Vergennes, Lowell. Krum Abram, 32 Vergennes. Lowell. KRUM CORNELIUS, 31 Vergennes, Lowell. Krum Edwin B., 33 Vergennes, Lowell. KRUM WILLIA.M, 31 Vergennes, Lowell. Krupp Daniel, 12 Alpine, Alpine. KULP J A RED, Alaska. Kusterer Christian, 20 Walker, Grand Rapids. > Kusterer Jacob, 9 Cascade, Cascade. KUTZ S. B., Rcckford. THE KNOWING ONES, AND GOOD JUDGES, USE HisTORt AiTD DIRECTORY OJ- KENT COUNTY. 231 L Laawenman Gaart, 32 Grand Rapids. LaBarge Benjamin, 16 Caledonia, Alaska. LaBarge Francis, 16 Caledonia, Alaska. LABARGE GEORGE, 35 G. Rapids. LaBarge Stephen H., 32 Ada, Ada. LaBarge William, 29 Ada, Ada. LaBarr Joseph IL, 30 Sparta, Lisbon. LaBarres James, Rockford. Laberdy James, 1 Lowell, Lowell. LACEY HEZEKLiH, Cedar Springs. Lacey John R., Village Cannonsburg. Laddbury Lewellyn, 12 Gaines, Ham- mond. Ladner Herbert, 36 Cannon, Cannons- burg. Ladner Francis, 36 Cannon, Cannons- burg. Ladner Henry, 26 Cannon, Cannons- burg. Ladner James, 36 Cannon, Cannons- burg. LADNER JAMES, 26 Cannon, Can- nonsburg. Lafayette Isaac, 18 Spencer, Nelson. Lamphier Lorenzo, 29 Grand Rapids. Lamoreaux Andrew W., 13 Plaintield, Mill Creek. Lamoreaux Andrew W., 31 Plainfield, Mill Creek. Lamoreaux Andrew J., 1 "Walker, Mill Creek. Lamoreaux Andrew, 1 Walker, Mill Creek. LAMOREAUX AMBROSE, 8 Ada, Ada. Lamoreaux David, 31 Plainfield, Mill Creek. Lamoreaux Florence, 1 Walker, Mill Creek. LAMOREAUX, GEORGE W., 13 Plainfield, Austerlitz. Lamoreaux Lester H., 1 Walker, Mill Creek. Lamoreaux Peter, 26 Plainfield, Aus- terlitz. Lamoreaux Wm. M., 29 Cannon, Aus- terlitz. Lamont Alexander, 34 Walker, Grand Rapids. BUY PATENT MEDICINES AT 6 Canal Street. Laison Jacob, 1 Wyoming, G. Rapid. Laison John, 1 Wyoming, G. Rapids. Lake John T., 21 Bowne, Bowne. Lallor Joseph, 17 Walker, G. Rapids. Lally Martin, 11 Bowne, Bowno. LALLY PATRICK H., 27 Grattan, Grant. , Lally Thomas S., 11 Bowne, Bowne. Lally Thomas, 27 Grattan, Grant. Lamb Thomas B., Lowell. LAMBERTON DANIEL C, 5 Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids. Lamberton, Daniel C, Jr.. 5 Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids. Lamberton Charles, 17 Spencer, Spencer Mills. LAMBERTON JACOB, 17 Spencer, Spencer Mills. Lamberton Theron, 17 Spencer, Spen- cer Mills. Lampman Henry, 25 Lowell, Lowell. Lampman James, 25 Lowell, Lowell. Lampee Henry, 19 Alpine, Pleasant. Lamphier Albert, 17 Grand Rapids. Lamphere Calvin, 17 Wyoming, Grand- ville. Lamphere Lester S., 31 Ada, G. Rapids. Lamont John, 34 Walker, G. Rapids. Lamont Silas H., 16 Vergennes, Lowell. Landon Adonijah, 1 Ada, Cannons- burg. Landon David F , Lisbon. LANDON D. F., Lisbon. LANDON IRA, Cannonsburg. Landis Eli, 7 Byron, Grandville. Landis John, 18 Bj^ron, Grandville. Laudis Samuel, 18 Byron, Grandville. Lane C. C, 14 Lowell, Lowell. Lane Mrs. F. A., Lowell. Lane Geo., 13 Lowell, Lowell. Lane George F., 22 Vergennes, Lowell. Lane James M., 25 Byron, Cody's Mills. Lane John, 24 Grattan, Grant. Lane Jonas H., Lowell. Lane Palmer, 25 Vergennes, Lowell. Lane Wm. E., 13 Lowell, Lowell. Langley George, Lowell. Langley Warren, Lowell. Langs Alonzo, 11 Lowell, Lowell. Langs Jacob, 11 Vergennes, Alton. Langs James M., 11 Vergennes, Alton. Langs, Mrs. Mary, 11 Lowell, Lowell. Langs Wallace W., 11 Lowell, Lowell. FORT'S EXTRACT OF LEMON. 232 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. LA.NNING EDWARD, 12 Courtland, Oakfield. Liipham Darius A., Rockford. Lapham Embre B., Rockford. LAPIIAM SMITU, Rockford. Lappin Michael, 31 Grattan, Caunons- Iiurg. Laraway Alvin, 17 Paris, G. Rapids. Larawav Barney J., 8 Paris, G., Rapids. LARAWAY JAMES R., 4 Cascade, Cascade. LARAWAY WILLIAM, 28 G. Rapids. Larimer Jaines, 82 Alpine, Indian Creek. Larkiu Peter, Cedar Sprinfjs. Larson Lars, 9 Grattan, Grattan Cen. Last William, 26 Grand Rapids. Latham Leonard, 21 AYyomiug, Grand- ville. Laughlin John, 7 Vergennes, Ver- gennes. Laughlin James, 28 Grattan, Grattan Center. LaughliH Patrick, 8 Vergennes, Ver- gennes. Lauglilin William, 3G Cannon, Can- non sburg. Laveudar John, 10 Vergennes, Lowell. LAWYER JOHN, 3 Bowne, Alto. LAWYER MRS. LYDIA, 35 Grand Rapids. Lawyer Wm. R., 35 Grand Rapids. Lazier James, 33 Alpine, Indian Creek. Leach Cerril, 12 Plaintield, Rockford. Leach Collins, Rockford. LEATHERS DEWITT, 22 Cascade, Cascade. LEATHERS D. J., Rockford. Leathers Samuel, 36 Algoma. Rockford. Leatherman John, 16 Gaines, G. Rapids Leavitt Henry A., 16 Oakfield, Oak- field. LEAVENWORTH ALONZO D., 24 Algoma, Edgerton. Leavenworth Fred. M., 24 Algoma, Edgerton. Le Baron William, 4 Alijine, G. Rapids Leclear Baptist, 36 Cascade, Alaska. Leclear Daniel, 35 Cascade, Alaska. LECLEAR FRANCIS, 36 Cascade, Alaska. Leclear James, 35 Cascade, Alaska. LECLEAR LEVI, 27 Cascade, Cascade. LE CLEAR GEORGE R., 15 Caledonia, A ] o gItq LE CLEAR THOMAS, 15 Caledonia, Alaska. PUMPS FOR CISTERNS, AND FORCE PUMPS, AT W. D. FOSTER'S. Lavender Mrs. Lucretia, 7 Walker, Grand Rapids. Lavender Marvin B., 7 Walker, Grand Rapids. Laverty Henry, 14 Grattan, Grattan Center. LAVERTY HARVEY E., 14 Grattan, Grattan Center. Lawless James, 5 Vergennes, Ver- gennes. LA WR A SON ROBERT, 25 Cascade, Alaska. Lawrence C. D., 15 Grand Rapids. Lawrence George, 21 Plainfield, Bel- mont. LAWRENCE LYMAN, 11 Walker, Grand Rapids. Lawrence Thomas, 13 Walker, Grand Rapids. Lawrence Wm. Cedar Springs. Lowry Ephraim, 2 Bowne, Alto. Lowry Leonard B., 17 Cascade, Cas- cade. LOWRY MOSES, 2 Bowne, Alto. Lavvson Lewis G., 13 Walker, Grand Rapids. Lawyer Fred., 21 Lowell, Lowell. Ledger James, 15 Byron, Byron Center Ledward John, 29 Grand Rapids. Ledyard Wm. B., South 6 Walker, Grand Rapids. Lee Benj. J., 28 Bowne, Bowne. Lee Charles H., 36 Paris, Grand Rapids LEE EDMUND Jr., Lowell. Lee J. Edwin, Lowell. Lee Leverett J., 34 Vergennes, Lowell. LEE PETER; Lowell. LEE SOLOMON, 34 Vergennes, Lo- well. Lee William, 20 Oakfield, Oakfield. LEE WILLIAM, 27 Bowne, Bowne. Leece Ferdinand, 11 Bowne, Alto. Leecc John, 1 Bowne, South Boston. LEEMAN WALTER, 16 Oakfield, Oak- field. Leeuw Abram, 32 Paris, Grand Rapids. LEFFINGWELL C. W., 22 G. Rapids. Leffler David, 28 Alpine, Indian Creek. Leffingwell Henry II., 12 G. Rapids. LEFEVER, FRANCIS M., 35 Paris, Hammond. LeFever Stark, 35 Paris, Hammond. Legg Elijah, Rockford. A BLESSING TO ANY COUNTRY-FORT'S HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 233 Leibler Jacob, 20 Gaines, G. Rapids. Leland Aaron, 25 Alpine, Mill Creek. LEMON JOHN A. Lowell. LENNON EDWARD, 29 Cascade, Cas- cade. Lennon John, 29 Cascade, Cascade. Lennon Thomas, 29 Cascade, Cascade. Lent Adam, 17 Alficoma, Rockford. LENT GEORGE W., Sparta Center. Lent James M., 13 Walker, G. Rapids. Leonard Charles, 12 Sparta, Sparta Center. Leonard Henry, 4 Bowne, Alto. Leonard Henry S., 15 Algoma, Rock- ford. LEONARD PATRICK, 17 Bowne, Har- ris Creek. Leonard Patrick, 27 Ada, Ada. Lcpard David, 10 Paris, G. Rapids. LfcRue, Lewis B., 3G Grand Rapids. LESLIE CHAS. H., 26 Lowell, Lowell. LESLIE JAMES B., 26 Spencer, Spen- cer Mills. Lester Henry S., 19 Sparta, Lisbon, Lester, Miss Einor, 30 Ada, Ada. LESTER JOHN L., 30 Ada, Ada. Lester James, 28 Sparta, Si)arta Center. Lessen Barnard, 26 Grand Rapids. LILLIE CHESTER A., 3 Oakfield, Greenville. Lillie Chester, 3 Oakfleld, Greenville. Lillie William H., 3 Oaklicld, Oaktield. Lillibridge Richard, 30 Alpine, Indian Creek. Lillibridge C, 31 Alpine, Indian Creek. Lillibridge Thomas, 31 Alpine, Indian Creek. LILLY GEORGE, 21 Byron, Byron Byron Center. LILLY JULIA A., 10 Byron, Gaines- ville. Linberg Jolm, 33 Sparta, Lisbon. LINDERMAN G. S., 29 G. Rapids. LINDERMAN JASON, 16 Courtland, Courtland Center. Linderman Richard, 15 Wyoming, Grandville. Lind George, 6 Bowne, Alto. Lind Wm. H., 1 Caledonia, Alaska. Lind William, 6 Bowne, Alto. Lindsay Joseph W., Lowell. LINDSAY JOHN L., 17 Sparta, Sparta Center. Lindsay Solomon, 5 Caledonia, Alaska. Lindsley Lester S., 9 Grattan, Grattan Center. ROPES, ALL SIZES, AND TACKLE BLOCKS, AT W. D. FOSTER'S. LESSITER HENRY, 4 Grattan, Grat- tan Center. LESSITER WILLIAM, 33 Oakfield, Ashley. Lewis Allen, 15 Plainfleld, Belmont. Lewis Abner, 14 Vergennes, Lowell. Lewis Benton, 17 Nelson, Cedar Springs Lewis Dennis. 17Nelson. Cedar Springs LEWIS EDWARD, 14 Algoma, Edger- tou. Lewis George, 15 Plainfield, Belmont. Lewis George R., 25 Paris, G. Rapids. Lewis Harry, 10 Oaklield, Oakiield. Lewis J. S., Burchvilie (Burch's Mills.) Lewis Julius, 8 Courtland, Courtland Center. Lewis John, 32 Algoma, Rockforcl. Lewis Joseph, 30 Bowne, Harris Creek. Lewis Loren, 13 Cascade, Cascade. Lewis Oliver R., 15 Oaktield, Oakfield. Lewis Peter, 13 Walker, Grand Rapids. Lewis Wm. IL, 10 Oakfield, Oakfield. Liddle George, Rockford. Liddy James, Cedar Springs. Lifer John, 4 Sparta, Casnovia. Light George W., 28 Sparta, Lisbon. Liuesetter John, 30 Plainfield, Grand Rapids. Link Alonzo, Cedar Springs. LINNELL GEORGE, 33 Courtland, Courtland Center. LINSEA WILLIAM, 12 Solon, Cedar Springs. Linsey Alyron, Alaska Village. Linsley Henry, 15 Caledonia, Alaska. Lippela Cbristian, 4 Oakfield, Oakfield. Lipjjela John C, 4 Oakfield, Oakfield. Liscomb A. Q., 17 Walker, G. Rapids. LISTON DANIEL, 9 Solon, Cedar Springs. Litle Charles E., 15 Cannon, Cannons- burg. Litle Lois, 15 Cannon, Canuonsburg. LITLE WM. G., 15 Cannon, Cannons- burg. Litteli A. J., Rockford. Littlefield Samuel, Lowell. Livergood Andrew G., 34 Ada, Ada. Livingston Charles, 20 Bowne, Harris Creek. Livingston Iliram, 3 Bowne, Alto. LIVINGSTON HARVEY, 34 Ada, Ada Livingston John, 21 Ada, Ada. 30 ^WESTERN LINIMENT AND LIVER PILLS- 234 HISTORY AND DIKECTORY^OF KENT COUNTY Livingston Moses, 3 Bowne, Alto. LLOYD MARION, 2 Plainfiekl, Rock- ford. LIVINGSTON MRS. P. A., Cedar Springs. Livingston Wm. H., Cedar Springs. Livingston William, 23 Plaiufield, Aus- LOASE JOHN F., Rockford. LOCK WM. 11., Alaska Village. Lock Wm. N., 37 Paris, Grand Rai)ids. Lockwood Dix, 23 Courtland, Court- land Center. Lockwood George, 19 Courtland, Rock- ford. Lockwood Harvey, Burchville (Burcb's Mills.) Lockwood Hezekiah, 34 Ada, Ada. Lockwood James M., 18 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Lockwood John AV., 21 Courtland, Courtland Center. Lockwood John A., 23 Oaktield, Ashley LOCKWOOD NANCY J., 23 Oakfield, Ashley. LOCKWOOD S. R., Lisbon. Lockwood Seth, 23 Courtland, Court- land Center. Lord Edwin, 11 Tyrone, Sparta Center. Lord William C, 15 Nelson, Nelson. Lord Wm. L., 25 Sparta, Sparta Center Loschet Michael, 31 Alpine, Indian Creek. Lot William, 1 Bowne, Lowell. Lott Charles, 30 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Louckes Alvah, 2 Walker, Grand Rapids Louckes John. 2 V\^alker, Grand Rapids LOUDON JOHN, Cedar Springs. Loudon John, 3G Tjrone, Sparta Cen. Loughlin Frank, 34 Walker, G. Rapids Loughlin Thomas, 34 Walker, Grand Rapids. Lounsbury Gerret R., 5 Paris, Grand Rapids. Love Henry, 27 Cascade, Alaska. Lovejoy Asa T., 4 Byron, North Byron. Lovejoy Alanson, 7 Tyrone, Casnovia. Lovejoy Cyrus, Lowell. Lovejoy Daniel, 11 Lowell, Lowell. Lovejoy David, 22 Lowell, Lowell. Lovejoy Hiram, 28 Byron, Byron C( n. Lovejoy James, 7 Tyrone, Casnovia. Lovejoy John, 30 Nelson, Cedar Springs Lovejoy Lewis T., Lowell. Lovejoy Oliver, 7 Cannon, Rockford. LOVELAND CYRENO, 27 Lowell, Lowell. COOPERS' AND BLACKSMITHS' TOOLS, AT W. D, FOSTER'S. Lohr Henry, 17 Pans, Grand Rapids. Lohrke Julius J., 34 Ada, Ada. Long Jacob, 5 Algoma, Cedar Springs. LONG JOHN R., 2 Byron, North Byron. Long John, 27 Algoma, Rockford. Long Samuel, 18 Paris, Grand Rapids. Long William, 35 Algoma, Rockford. Longcore John, Sr., 3 Tyrone, Casnovia. Longcore John, Jr., 3 Tyrone, Casnovia LOOK JOHN Q., Lowell. Loomis Alvin C, 8 Spencer, Spencer Mills. Loomis Alfred, 6 Walker, Grand Rapids Loomis Alexander, 20 Paris, G. Rapids. Loomis Daniel, Cedar Springs. Loomis Hugh, 6 Grattan, Grattan Cen. LOOxMlS JEFFERSON W., 4 Ver- gennes, Alton. Loomis Levi, 13 Caledonia, Alaska. Loomis Lovica B., 14 Byron, Gaines- ville. Loomis Wm. II., 29 Gaines, Cody's Mills. Loop John, 9 Oakfield, Oakfield. Lord Charles, 1 Courtland, Courtland Center. Loveless Erastus, 1 Gaines, Hammond. LOVELESS GEO. W., 1 Gaines, Ham- mond. Sylvester, 1 Gaines, Hara- EDWARD, 15 Walker, G. Loveless mond. LOVELL Rapids. Lovell James, 29 Algoma, Rockford. Lovell James, Burchville, (Burch's Mills.) Lovell James, 12 Vergennes, Fallass- burg. Lovell Joseph, 14 Vergennes, Alton. Lovell James, Plainfiekl, Belmont. Lovell Sally, 6 Plainfiekl, Belmont. Lovell Sylvester, Plainfiekl, Belmont. Lovelock Levi, 21 Oakfield, Oakfield. Low Alvah, 11 Grattan, Otisco, Ionia County. Lowden Mrs., Lowell. Lowden James, 35 Tyrone, Sparta Cen. Lowden Stephen E., 35 Tyrone, Sparta Center. LOWE CHARLES 0., 22 Sparta, Spar- ta Center. Lowe Charles, 36 Gaines, Caledonia Station. LUMBERMEN USE FORT'S WESTERN LINIMENT. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 285 CHAS. A. BISSONETTB, MANFFACTURKR OF Light and Lumber Wagons, ^ BQgs mm mMdu^. No. 42 Bridge St. West Side. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. IVf* LADIES AND CHILDREN Furnishing Goods Store! No. 39 Monroe Street. Ladies' Uunder Garments, Hosiery, Children's Hose, Wrappers and Drawers, Corsets, Handkerchiefs, Collars and Cuffs, Lace Goods, Forms, Bustles, Gloves, Hoop Skirts, &c. THE OniH STOBE or THE KINO IN THE CITY. Our Prices are Low. J. E. & W. S. Earle, No. 39 Monroe Street. DEAI.ER Ijr Groceries and Provisions, FLOUH, FEED. ^EAIH, &€. A.L1LI OPir>E2RS I»rtOM:i»TLY A-TTENOEO TO, Corner Court and Bridge Sts., (WEST SIDE) GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. 236 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. liOwe Iliram. 28 Bowne, Harris Creek. Lovvn Joseiili, 12 Sparta, Sparta Cen. Lowry Epliraim, 2 Bowne, Alto. Lowry Leonard B., 17 Cascade, Cas- cade. LOWRY HENRY NEWELL, 17 Cas- cade, Cascade. LOWRY MOSES, 2 Bowne, Alto. T/oyd Patrick, 18 Paris, Grand Rapids. Lover Christian, 38. Lowell, Lowell. Loyer Jacob, 34 [jowell, Lowell. Lucas Henry, 32 Paris, Grand Rapids. LUCAS HOWARD J., 32 Paris, Grand Rapids. LUCE E. M., Lisbon. Luce Hiram C, 24 Cascade, Cascade. Ludington Wm. D., 1 Byron, Kelloggs- ville. Ludwig Endros, 30 Byron, Byron Cen. LULL LUCIAN B., Lowell. Lull Lyman, 21 Vergcnnes, Lowell. Lundun Charles, 9 Sparta, Lisbon. Liindeen Gustavus, 5 Sparta, Lisbon. Luneke Luis, 25 Byron, Cody's Mills. l>usher John. 28 Algoma, Rockford. Lusk Eliza P., 14 Lowell, Lowell. Lusk Jeremiah, 86 Lowell, Lowell. Lvbarker Geortre, 24 Caledonia, Alaska. LYBARKER LAFAYP^TTE, 28 Cale- donia, Caledonia Station. LYNCH JEREMIAH, 31 Walker, G. Rapids. Lynch Jeremiah, 1 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Lynch Mrs. J., 1 Wyoming, G. Rapids. Lynch Timothy, 1 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Lyndyck Peter, 13 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Lynch Patrick, 31 Walker, G. Rapids. Lynn Nathan, 15 Gaines, Hammond. Lyon Henry M., 8 Bowne, Alto. Lyon Morgan L., Lowell. Lyon Morgan, 20 Yergennes, Ver- gennes. Lyon Nelson T., 8 Lowell, Lowell. Lyon R. B., 7 Lowell, Lowell. Lyon Sanford W., 28 Grand Rapids. Lyon Wm. B., 8 Lowell, Lowell. Lyons John, 31 Vergennes, Lowell. Lyons Orsamus, IG Silencer, Spencer Mills. AMERICAN CIDER MILLS. AT W. D. FOSTER'S, H and 16 Monroe street. Maas Joseph, 13 Alpine, Alpine. Maben Charles, 13 Paris, Cascade. Mabie Amos C, 28 Solon, Cedar Springs. MABIE ELIAS, 11 Solon, Cedar Springs. Mabie Nelson, 21 Solon, Cadar Springs. MABIE JOHN F., 13 Solon, Cedar Spi ings. Macoml)er Horatio B., 11 Cannon, Bost- wick Lake. Mack Nathaniel, 12 Oakfield, Green- ville. Madtlern Edwin, 20 Caunon, Cannons- 1)11 rir. Maddern Frank, Vdlage of Cannons- burg. Maddocks Al2)honso, 14 Sparta, Sparta Center. Madan Owen, 19 Paris, Grand Rapids. Madigan James, 20 Cascade, Cascade. Madison Cass B., 10 Grattan, Grattan Center. Madison Charles, 30 Tyrone, Sparta Center. MADISON GRANVILLE, 13 Caunon Bostwick Lake. MADISON LUTHER K., IG Grattan Grattan Center. Madron David, 7 Vergennes, Ver- gennes. Maera William, 20 Ada, Ada. Magaron John, 20 Plaiuficld. Austelitz. Magaron John, 24 Plain tield, Auster- iTtz. MAGEE FRANS, 4 Grand Rapids. Magoon Henry, 17 Algoma, Sparta Center. Magoon Thomas, 17 Algoma, Sparta Centre. Mahane John, 19 Grattan, Cannons- burg. Mahoiiey J., 34 Walker, G. Rapids. MAIER JAt;OB, 24 Gaines, Caledonia Station. TORT'S WESTERN LINIMENT CURES ALL LAMENESS. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 237 DEALERS IN Crockery, Glassware, 86 Canal Street, V* N.B.— HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR PRODUCE. NICHOLS & NAYSMITH, Manufacturers of and Dealers in Stair Building, Scroll Sawing, and Custom Planing, Done to Order. • 28 Mill Street, South of Bridge St. Bridge, GRAND RAPIDS, - - MICHIGAN. Agents for the New Patetit Machine Made Roped Moldings. P. KUSTERER, Wines and Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco, OF ALL KINDS. No. 100 Canal Street, Grand Rapids, - - Michigan. 238 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. MAIN GEORGE, 1 Oakfield, Green- ville. Main John, 34 Algoma, Rockford. Main Samuel, 20 Tyrone, Sparta Cen. Main William, 1 Oakfiekl, Greenville. Makkas Garrat, 18 Wyoming, Grand- ville. Makkas Klaas, 18 Wyoming, Grand- ville. MALCOLM ISAAC B., Alaska. Malcolm Joshua T., 15 Walker, Grand Rapids. ]\Ialcolm John, 20 Walker, G. Rapids. Malcolm James W., 20 Walker, Grand Rapids. MALCOLM JAMES, Alaska. Malin William, 8 Bvron, Grandville. MALIN PATRK^K, 8 Byron, Grand- ville. Mallory M., Burchville, (Burch's Mills.) MALLORY RUSSEL, 20 Courtland, Courtland Center. Malone John, 28 Grattan, Grattan Cen. Maloue John, 29 Grattan, Grattan Center. Malone Michael, 22 Grattan, Grattan Center. Malone Patrick, 3 Ada, Cannonsburg. Manning Martin, 36 Grand Rapids. ManwaringWm. II., 8 Wyoming, Grand ville. MAN WARING WILLIAM, 8 Wyom- ing, Grandville. Mapes Andrew, 27 Sparta, Sparta Cen. I\Iapes liarnabas, 27 Sparta, Si)arta Cen. Mapes Fernando C, 21 liOvvell, Lowidl. Mapes Joseph, 6 Plainlield, Englishville Mapes Jesse, 8 Plainfield, Belmont. Mapes Nehemiah, 28 Sparta, Sparta Center. Mapons Wm. II., 10 Byron, North Byron. March Wilbur S., 29 Bowne, Harris Creek. Morgan Charles, 7 Lowell, Lowell. MARIS PAUL, 29 Grand Rapids. MARKEN THOMAS, 2 Grand Rapids. Markhara Bradley, 21 Alpine, Berlin. Markham Chauncey, 18 Alpine, Pleas- ant. Marks John, Alaska. Marritt James, 15 Byron, Byron Center MARSH CIIAS C, 5 Cascade, Cascade Marsh Henry B., Alaska. MARSH PHILETUS L., 11 Gaines, Hammond. MARSH THOMAS, 8 Cascade, Cascade : SPINNING WHEELS AND REELS, AT W. D. FOSTER'S, H & 16 Monroe Street Malone Patrick, 36 Cannon, Cannons- burg. Malone Sidney, 33 Gaines, Cody's Mills. Malony Michael, 30 Caledonia, Cale- donia Station. Maloy P., 29 Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids. Malpass Daniel, Lowell. MANCHESTER JOHN, 7 Sparta, Lis- bon. MANCHESTER MARTIN, 18 I3owne, Alaska. Maugletz E., Grandville. Manktalow Charles J., 16 G. Rapids. ]\IANLY EHMUND, 4 Walker, Indian Creek. Manly Edwin, 6 Alpine, Pleasant. Manly John. 4 Walker, Indian Creek. MANLY MRS. J., 32 Sparta, Lisbon. Manly Suerebiah H., Lisbon. MANN CHARLES, 33 Courtland, Rockford. Mann Christian, 18 Sparta, Lisbon. MANN JACOB F., Lisbon. Mann Peter, 16 Vergennes, Lowell. Manning John, 36 Grand Rapids. Marshall George, 2 Byron, North Byron Marshall Isaiah, 10 Byron, North Byron Marshall Joseph, 3 Byron, North Byron Marshall Robert, Lowell. MARSHALL SAMUEL, 2 Byron, North Byron. Marshall Scott, 16 Courtland, Court- land Center. Marshall Wm. D., 33 Lowell, Alto. Martin Conrad, 27 Alpine. G. Rapids. MARTIN DANIEL W., 18 Caledonia, Caledonia Station. Martin David, 13 Algoma, Edgerton. Martin Ensley. Rockford. Martin Frederick, 13 Algoma, Edger- ton. Martin Gandliff, 13 Algoma, Edgerton. Martin George, 1 Solon, Sand Lake. MARTIN JOSIAII, 18 Oakfield, Oak- field. MAllTIN JOSEPH, 6 Gaines, Grand Rapids. MARTIN JAMES II., 36 G. Rapids. Martin Joseph A., 32 Walker, Grand Rapids. Martin John, Alaska Village. FORT'S WESTERN LINIMENT CURES RHEUMATISM, filSfORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 239 "P ^' ARCHITECT. ^-^^ Desips for Cilf and Couniff fumistied upon Sdoft iotice, Office, 26 Canal St., (up stairs,) Grand Rapids, Mich. West Side Drug Store, Martin's Block, Bridge St., (West.) , ^ 1 T BEAIiER IN Oils, Paints, Varnishes and Brushes. The Clioicesl Brands of Ciprs, Smoking fi Chewing Tohaccos. A Carefully Selected Assortment of STATIOMERY & SCHOOL BOOKS Has been added to the above stock. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. » Mannfactnrer of BUGGIES, SLEIGHS, LIGHT AND HEAVY LUMBER WAGONS, BLACKSMITHING AND ALL KINDS OF REPAIRING. Nos. 12 and 14, Cor, Bronson and Kent Sts., 240 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Martin N. M., 5 Grand Rapids, Grand Ra])i(ls. MARTIN RUFUS W., 6 Cascade, Cas- cade. MARTIN SIMON P., 9 Caledonia, Alaska. Martin Thomas, 30 Vergennes, Ver- gennes. MARTIN THOMAS W., 16 Paris, Grand Rapids. MARTIN THOMAS, 6 Paris, Grand Ra])ids. MARTIN THOMAS S., 26 Paris, Grand Rapids. Maitindale Benjamin F., 27 Walker, (irand Rapids. MARTINDALE CHARLES J., 11 Sparta, Sparta Center. Martindale David B., Sparta Center. MARTINDALE THEODORE F., 34 Alpine, Indian Creek. MARVIN ORVILLE G., 5 Nelson, Sand Lake. Mason Mrs. A. H., Lowell. Mason Benjamin, 16 Grattan, Grattan Center. MASON ELLIOTT, 25 Grattan, Grant. Mason Frank, Lowell. Mason James, 3 Ada, Cannonsburg. Maxfield Allen D., 34 Spencer, Spencer Mills. Maxfield Matthew M., 27 Spencer, Spencer Mills. Maxfield W. W., 24 Grand Rapids. Maxim Mrs. Mary, 13 Algoma, Edger- ton. MAXWELL HUGH T., 4 Sparta, Sparta Center. May Gustavus, 34 Alpine, Indian Creek May James, 20 Cascade, Cascade. Maybee William, 1 Alpine, Englishville Mayer Jacob, 30 Plainfield, Mill Creek. MAYNARD JOHN, 12 Lowell, Lowell. MAYNARD THOMAS R., 28 Walker, Grand Rapids. Mayne Andrew, 33 Spencer, Spencer Mills. MAZE JAMES H., Cedar Springs. McALISTER HUGH B., Alaska. McAlon Swindle, 33 Plainfield, Grand Rapids. McArthur Frank, 32 Oakfield, Grattan Center. McARTHUR GILES, 32 Oakfield, Grat- tan Center. McARTHUR HARRY, 33 Oakfield, Grattan Center. NOVELTY CLOTHES WRINGER, AT W. D. FOSTER'S, U & 16 Monroe Street. Mason Martin, 24 Grattan, Grattan Center. MASON SAILSBURY, 2 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Mason Theodore W., Lowell. Mason William, 34 Plainfield, Grand Rapids. MASON WM. R., 26 Grattan, Grant. MASTENBROECK HENRY, 23 Ver- gennes, Fallassburg. Masterbrooks John, 30 Paris, Grand Rapids. Matthewson Jno. E. W., 24 Gaines, Hammond. MATHEWSON J. M., Lowell. Mathewson Neil, 32 Oakfield, Oakfield. Matthews John, 18 Alpine, Pleasant. Matthews James E., 18 Alpine, Pleas- ant. Matthews John, 1 Lowell, Lowell. Matthews Michael, 16 Cascade, Cas- cade. Matthews Philip F., 18 Alpine, Pleas- ant. Maurer Mrs. Anna M., 6 Paris, Grand Rapids. McArthur Orange, 33 Oakfield, Grattan Center. McArthur Robert, 20 Bowne, Harris Creek. McArthur Solomon, 30 Oakfield, Oak- field. McArthur Truman, 26' Byron, Cody's Mills. McBRIDE ALEX., 13 Lowell, Lowell. McBRIDE WM. T., 13 Lowell, Lowell. McCabe Andrew, 36 Cannon, Cannons- burg. McCabe Chester, Lowell. McCabe Henry, Lowell. McCaine Simon, 13 Lowell, Lowell. McCall Mrs. Catharine, 4 Bowne, Alto. McCALLUM DUNCAN, 29 Bowne, Harris Creek. McCarthy Charles, 29 Walker, Grand Rapids. McCarthy CHARLES, so Grattan, Cannonsburg. McCarthy Dennis, 30 Grattan, Can- nonsburg. McCarthy Dennis, 34 Walker, Grand Rapids. LET EVERY ONEiTROUBLED WITH LIVER HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 241 McCarthy Jeremiah, 29 Walker, Grand Rapids. McCarthy John, 80 Grattan, Grattan Center. McCarthy John, 7 Vergennes, Ver- gennes. McCarthy William, 30 Grattan, Can- nonsburo;. McCarty Charles, Lowell. McCarty Charles, 33 Bowne, Harris Creek. McCarty Daniel, 34 Walker, G. Kapids. McCarty John, 1 Wyoming, G. Rapids. McCarty Moses A., 31 Gaines, Cody's Mills. Mccarty MICHAEL, 31 Gaines, Cody's Mills. McCartv N. L., Lowell. Mccarty perry, 35 Bowne, Fill- more, Barry County. McCaul Benj. R., 26 Ada, Ada. McCaul Charles S., 26 Ada, Ada. McCaul, Wm. H., 26 Ada, Ada. McCauley Barney, 32 Grattan, Can- nonsburg. McCauiey James, 28 Grattan, Grattan Center. McCauley Patrick, 33 Oakfield, Grattan Center. McConnell William, 28 Byron, Byron Center. McConnell Wm. A., Lowell. McConnell William, 3 Caledonia, Alaska McConuon Patrick, 23 Paris, Grand Rapids. McCord Patrick, 20 Grand Rapids. Mccormick edward, 2 Ada, can- nonsburg. McCormick H. F., 23 Grand Rapids. McCormick James, 2 Ada, Cannona- burg. McCormick Michael, 35 Cannon, Can- nonsburg. McCOY mark H., Grandville. McCoy Sheldon, Lowell. McCrath Charles, 21 Grand Rapids. McCRATII JAMES, 21 Grand Rapids. McCrath Lewis, 9 Paris, Grand Rapids. McCrorv E. S., Rocktbrd. McCULLY THOMAS, 20 Bowne, Harris Creek. McDaniel Daniel, Lowell. McDannell O. C, Lowell. xMcDTARMID ANGUS, 15 Bowne, Bowne. McDIARMID CHAUNCEY, 27 Bowne, Bowne. McDiarmid Duncan, 15 Bowne, Bowne. THE AMERICAN BASE BURNER COAL STOVE, AT W. D. FOSTER'S. McCauley Peter, 33 Oakfield. Grattan Center. McCauley Wm. H., 20 Plainfield, Aus- terlitz. McCHESNEY JOHN M., Village Cedar Springs. McClelan James L., 33 Ada, Ada. McClelan Wm. H., 33 Ada, Ada. McClure Jay, 11 Algoma, Edgerton. McClure Oliver P., 27 Spencer, Spencer Mills. McCombs Hiram, 20 Walker, Grand Rapids. McConnell Gilbert C, Rockford. McConnell Geo. W., 5 Sparta, Sparta Center. McConnell Guian, 3 Caledonia, Alaska. McConnell Jemima, Village Cedar Springs. McConnell John, 23 Bowne, Bowne. McCONNELL JOHN S., 22 Caledonia, Alaska. McConnell Lafayette, Rockford. McConnell Luther, 29 Lowell, Lowell. McCONNELL MARCUS, 4 Caledonia, Alaska. McConnell Milo, 3 Caledonia, Alaska, McDiarmid James D., 22 Bowne, Bowne. McDIARMID JAMES, 22 Bowne, Bowne. McDIARMID JOHN D., 29 Bowne, Harris Creek. McDonald Alexander, 18 Bowne, Alaska. McDonald Alexander, 5 Nelson, Cedar Springs. McDonald Angus, 2 Alpine, English- ville. Mcdonald Andrew Jr., 5 Ver- gennes, Alton. McDonald Andrew, 5 Vergennes, Alton. McDonald Barney, 17 Wyoming, Grand- ville. McDonald Charles 17, Wyoming, Grand- ville. McDonald Duncan, 13 Sparta, Sparta Center. McDonald Edward, 23 Walker, Grand Rapids. McDonald Finlev, 34 Ada, Ada. Mcdonald JOHN, 32 Bowne, HarrL* Creek. 31 COMPLAINT, TRY FORT'S PILLS. 242 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. McDonald JAMES,32 Bowne, Harris Creek. McDonald John, 4 Sparta, Sparta Cen. McDonald John, 12 Alpine, Grand Rapids. McDonaUl James, 34 "Wallcer, Grand Rapids. McDonald Patrick, 8 Walker, Grand Ripids. McDonald Peter, 5 Vergennes, Alton. McDonald Thomas, 30 Wyoming, Grandville. McDonald Washington, 35 ai- goma, Rockford. McDonald William, 2 Alpine, English- ville. McDorman Geo. W., 14 Solon, Cedar Springs. McDougal James, 36 Tyrone, Sparta Center. McDowell Jas. A., 36 Byron, Cody's Mills. McEwun Charles, 3 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. McEwing Daniel, 8 Bowne, Alto. McEwen Patrick, 20 Grand Rapids. ^IcEwen Mrs. Sarah, 3 Wyoming. Grand Rapids. McGlin Timothy, 7 Vergennes, Ver- gennes. McGlynn Patrick, 34 Walker, Grand Rapids. McGovcrn Michael, 10 Grattan, Grat- tan Center. McGovern Patrick, 11 Nelson, Nelson. McGovern Thomas, 11 Nelson, Nelson. McGoveran Hugh, 34 Walker, Grand Rapids. McGuire Jamos, 34 Walker, G. Rapids. McGuire James, 16 Lowell, Lowell. McGiirk James, 3(3 Oaktield, Ashley. McGrain Daniel, 35 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. xMcGRATH THOMAS, 30 Alpine, Ber- lin. McGregor A. H., Lowell. McGregor amos h., 13 Loweii, Lowell. McGregor Asa, 10 AValker, Indian Creek. McHugh John, 11 Ada, Cannonsburg. Mclntire James, 8 Lowell, Lowell. Mcintosh James, 20 Loweii, Lowell. Mclntyre Fayette E., 4 Caledonia, Al- aska. Mclnroy Alexander, Grandville. Mclnroy William, Grandville. COOK AND PARLOR STOVES, ALL KINDS, AT W. D. FOSTER'S. McEwen William, 3 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. McFadilen James, Burchville, (Burch's Mills.) McFall Jonathan, 20 Algonia, Rock- ford. McFarland Jolin. 26 Lowell, Lowell. McGann Michael, 3 Ada, Ada. McGARRY JAMES, 25 Caledonia, Cal- edonia. McGaven John, 34 Plainfield, Auster- litz. McGEE BERNARD, 10 Vergennes, Alton. McGee Cormick, 33 Grattan, Grattan Center. McGee James, 21 Grattan, Grattan Cen. McGEE JOHN, 28 Grattan, Grattan Center. McGee James, 10 Vergennes, Alton. McGee Owen, 34 Grattan, Grattan Cen. McGILLIVRAY DUNCAN D., Station Agent at Ada Villai^e. McGinnis John, 18 Bowne, Harris Creek. McGinnis Kerns, 3 Ada, Cannonsburg. McKee William, 10 Cascade, Ada. MeKenzie Alexander, 27 Walker, G. Rapids. MeKenzie Mrs. Marion E., 13 Walker, Grand Rapids. McKenna James, 34 Walker, Grand Rapids. McKenney James K., 20 Byron, Byron Center. McKENNEY SAMUEL, 17 Byron, Byron Center. McKnight James, 29 Cascade, Cascade. McKniglit Thomas, 29 Cascade, Cas- cade. McKinzie Kinneth, 8 Walker, Grand Rapids. McKinster Charles, Cedar Springs. McKinney John. 3 Cannon, Rockford. McKinney William, 3 Cannon, Rock- ford. McKoy Wm. M., 7 Grand Rapids. McLain Aimer, 30 Cannon. Austerlitz. McLain George, 34 Ada, Ada. McLain Mrs. James, 6 Alpine, Lisbon. McLATN JOHN, 34 Ala, Ada. McLane Curtis, 8 Alpine, Pleasant. McLano David, 8 Alpine, Pleasant. FORT'S AROMATIC OINTMENT CURES SORE EYES. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OP KENT COUNTY. 243 HEAL ESTATE AGEUCY OI^^ t> Canal S^itreet, Established 8 Years. (Sweet's Hotel Blork.) Established 8 Years. We have, since 1S1?, been uninterruptedly engaged in a General Real Estate Agency, in the growing City of Grand Rapids, Mich. We buy and sell Real Estate for Kesidents and Non-Kesidents, Manage Estates, Pay Taxes, &c. Our Sitlps for 1869 amounted to over #500.000.00. In Jnne, 1870, we sol«l S7$.00<*.UO worth of Btenl K^tate. Ours is, without doubt, the most extensive liand A;;:enoy in 9Iiehi;;»n. E^~If you have Farms or City Property for sale, leave it with us. Correspondence solicited. We refer to , Messrs. E. P. & S. L. FULLER, Bankers, City. Hon. LEWIS PORTER, Washington, D. C. Hon. L. G. MASON, Muskegon, Michigan. FIRST NATIONAL BANK, City. Hon. C. C, COMSTOCK, City. WILLIAMS, HARRIS & CO., 362 Rroadway. New York. Our Senior Partner is Vice President of the National Board oj Heal Estate Agents of the United States, and its rates govern our office. List of Lots, Blocks, Lands, River Fronts, IVIanufacturing and Business Property, always for Sale. Ra.il'ivay Pa.»(seng'ers Life Ins. Co* I'ltoenix, of U»rtt'or>achusctts. Hiinii-, of ."Mew I^aavt-n. t'ity IFire, of llarttord. Norwich, of Coiinecticiit* iTIerclia.iits, of Kltode Island. We call attention of the Citizens of Kent County, to our list of old and sub- siantial Insurance Companies, comprising the Strongest and Best Companies in the United States, viz.: Home, of Neiv York. ICoser Wiilla.in!«, of IChode Island. I*utna.ni, of Hartford. jTIetropolitan, of Neiv ¥ork. Lianiar, of fVew Vork. American, of c;hicas:o. Connecli<-ut ITIutuai' L.ife Ins. Co. Union JTIutuai Liife Inssurance Co. REPREHENTIiNG- A. CA^Jr^FI CA.PITjV.IL, OF OVER $60,000,000.00. Dwellings and Barns insured for a Term of Years, at ^"FARMERS are invited to call on us for Insurance. SINCLAIR BROS. & CO., TVo. 1) Canal ©ti*eet, Orand Haplds* General Agents for the " Roger Williams Fire Insurance Co., of Providence," to whom all applications for Agencies throughout Michigan, must be made. 244 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. MfLaughlin Michael, 9 Vergennes, Alton. 3IcLAL"GIILIN THOMAS, 5 Ver- gennes, Alton. McLEAX ALEXANDER, 19 Ver- genuea, Vergenne.H. MeLean Neil. 19 Vergennes, Vergennes. McLean Peter, 13 Aenttlian C'harle&, 3G Gaines, Cale- donia Station. M LOUTII PETER IL, Village of Cedar Si)ringa. McMahon Owen, 2 Ada, Cannonsburg. McMann John, 11 Grand Rapids. Mc>L\NN THOMAS, 11 Grand Rapids. MeManu William, 22 Plaindeld, Aus- terlitz. M( .M;innns J. P., 01 Grattan, Grattan Center. McMillan Archibald, Jr., 5 Ada, Ada. McMillan Archibald, 33 Can- non, Ada. Me^Millan Cornelius, 33 Cannon. Ada. McMillan john. 4 Ada, Ada. McMillen John, 34 Walker. G. Rapids. McMinnis B. F., 13 Solon, Cedar Springs. MeMulien Isaac, 13 Lowell, Lowell. McMurray Mrs. Hannah, 34 Ada, Ada. McNitt William, 4 Walker, Indian Creek. McNorton William, 13 Lowell, Lowell. McPherson John, 32 Cannon, Ada. MePherson Peter W., 18 Vergennes, Vergennes. Mcpherson William, is Ver- gennes, Vergennes. McPoland Terry, 34 Walker, G. Rapids. McQUARRIE "JOHN, 23 Caledonia, Caledonia. McQueen john. 35 Cascade, Alaska. McQueen J. G., 29 Sparta. Lislion. McTaininanj' John, 23 Tyrone, Sparta Center. McVEAN DAVID E., 10 Bownu, Alto. McVean Hobert, 3 Bowne, Alto. McVEAN MRS. LUCY, 10 Bowne, Alto. McVicker Mrs. M., Lowell. McWHINNEY WILLIAM, 26 Bowne, Bowne. Meach Asa W., 15 Pans, Grand Rapids. Meach Charles, 15 Paris, G. Rapids. Meach David, 11 Paris, Grand Rapids. Meach George, 15 Paris, Grand Rapids. bleach Volney, 11 Paris, Grand Rapids. Mead Clark, 13 Alpine, Alpine. Mead Ebeuezer, 5 Bowne, Alto. PATENT SAP SPILES-BEST THING OUT, AT W. D. FOSTER'S. MrNamara John, 20 Grand Rapids. McNainara Michael, 10 Wyoming, Grand vi lie. McNamara 3Iichael, 34 Walker, Grand Rapids. McNamara Martin, 23 Grand Rapids. McNamara Michael, 1 Paris, G. Rapids McNamara Simon, 34 Walker, Grand Rapids. ]\IcN'ana, Patrick, 13 Grand Rapids. McNaughlon Archibald, 30 Bowne, Harris Creek. McNau^rhton Alexander, 18 Ada, Ada. McNAUGilTON DOUGALD, 33 Can- non Cannonsburg. McNaughton Dougald, 18 Ada, Ada. McXaughton John, 33 Cannon, Can- nonsljuri;. McNAUGHTON JOHN D., 9 Ada, Ada McXaughton Mrs. M., 4 Ada, Cannons- burg. McNAUGHTON RICHARD D., 31 Bowne, Harris Creek. JlcX'eal Abram H.,11 Caledonia, Alaska McNee James, 29 Bowne, Harris Creek. McNitt Frank, Lisbon. McNlTT SAMUEL, Lisbon. i\Iead Enos, 12 Alpine, Eniilishville. MEAD LAFAYETTE, 34 G. Rapids. Mead Wm., 12 Alpine, Alpine. Meaks Charles, 16 Plaintield, Belmont. Mears A. T., Lowell. Medler Charles, 4 Courtland, Courtlaud Center. Medler Samuel F., 34 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Medler W. J., Lowell. MEDLER WM. H., 34 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Meech Lawrence, 7 Cascade, Cascade. MEEHAN MICHAEL T., 24 Gaines, Hammond. Meeker Allen, 29 Sparta, Lisbon. Meggison William, 13 Algoma, Ed- gerton. MEKEEL WILLIAM H., 30 Ada, Ada. Meier vy John, 34 Walker, G. Rapids. MELONING EMMETT, Village of Cedar Springs. Melville John, 29 Grand Rapids. Meredith Joseph, 8 Paris, G. Rapids. Merley August, Alaska Village. Merreu John, 9 Nelson, Cedar Si^rings. TORT'S AROMATIC OINTMENT CURES PILES. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 245 THE OLDEST MACHINE IN THE WORLD. THE OHIGIHAL Sewing" Macliine! WITH ALL THE vLl-oVA^ Late Improvements. EVERY MACHINE Waffanlerf fo[ 3 fears GEO. F. OWEN, Af/ent, 27 Monroe Street, Grand Rapids, Mich. c. AImImTT GENERAL 1 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. '9 9 i8j m^ fQ) HaniTQ© Stti^eet. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. BEALER IN Confectionery, Canned Fruits, Warm Meals at all Hours. No. 14 Front Street, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. 24(5 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Merren Patrick, 19 Nelson, Cedar Spriniis. MERRILL CHARLES, 30 Tyrone, Ca>-novia. Merrill Orsemus, 2G Paris, G. Rapids. Merrill Roswell, 2G Paris, G. Rapids. .Merritt Enuiiett, Lowill. MERRIMAN WILLIS L., 30 Ver- •ieiHies, Lowell. MKRVAU ANDREW, 15 Gaines, ILuniiiond. MKSLER WILLIAM C, 14 Paris, (Jraiul Rapiore Edward. 25 Byron, Cody's Mills. MOORE FREDERICK, 23 Algoma, Edgerton. Moore Geo. I., Jr., 21 Walker, Grand Rapids. MOoRE GEO. I., 21 Walker, Grand Rapids. Moore Henry, 22 Plainfield, Austerlitz. Moore Hiram, 7 Oakfield, Oakfield. Moore John, 30 Tyrone, Casnovia. Moore John D., 35 Alpine, Indian Creek. Moore John, 22 Algoma, Rockford. MOORE JAMES W.. 25 Spencer, Si)encer Mills. • Moore James. 8 Grattan, Grattan Cen. Moore John, Lowell. MOORE JOSEPH, 22 Cannon, Can- nonsburg. Moore James, 22 Cannon, Caunonsburg. Moore James, 30 Wyoming, Kelloggs- ville. Moore John R., 34 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Morehouse George, 22 Solon, Cedar Springs. Morey John C, 32 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Morgan Isaac W., IG Grattan, Grattan Center. Morgan J. G., 5 Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids. Norman George, 18 Byron, Byron Cen. Morman Ransaler, ID Byron, Byron Center. Morningstar Henry, 17 Algoma, Rock- ford. Morningstar Henry, Jr., 17 Algoma, Rockford. Morningstar John, 16 Algoma, Rock- ford. Morningstar Wm. II., 16 Algoma, Rock- ford. Morrell Alfred, 22 Plainfield, Belmont. Morrell George, 16 Plainfiekl, Belmont. Morris Edwin A., 15 Plainfield, Bel- mont. Morris George, 11 Courtland, Court- land Center. Morris Isaac D., Lowell. FORT'S WESTERN LIMIMENT IS WARRANTED HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OP KENT COUNTY. 249 Morris James K., 15 Plain field, Bel- mont. Morris John, 38 Bowne, Harris Creek. MORRIS LEANDER E., Cedar Springs. MORRIS NELSON, 1 Caledonia, Al- aska. Morris Robert, 17 Byron, Byron Cen. MORRIS WAYNE E., Lowell. MORRIS WEBSTER, Lowell. Morrison David, 23 Algoma, Edgerton. Morrison Daniel, Alaska Village. Morrison Lewis, 15 Grand Rapids. Morrissy Martin, 1 Grand Rapids. Morrissey Thomas, 34 Ada, Ada. Morrill Andrew J., 35 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Morrill James M., 35 Wyoming, North Byron. Morse Benj., 32 Lowell, Lowell. Morse Carrol ton, 6 Bowne, Alto. MORSE CHARLES, Lowell. Morse Edgar S., Lowell. Morse Freeman, 24 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. MORSE FRANK, 20 Walker, Grand Rapids. MORSE HENRY, 10 Solon, Cedar Springs. BEST CATTLE TIE YOU EVER SAW, AT W. D. FOSTER'S, 14 & 16 Monroe St. Mount Nisbet, Sparta Cent/er. Mount Nathan, Sparta Center. Mowat John, 12 Ada, Ada. Mower Jacob, 11 Lowell, Lowell. MOXON J. S., 5 Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids. Move Samuel, 25 Vergennes, Lowell. MOYER GIDEON M., 15 Gaines, Hammond. MOYER JONATHAN E., 28 Gaines, Grand .Rapids. Moyer Nathan, 15 Gaines, Hammond. Muchler Lorenzo E , 2 Cascade, Ada. MUELLER THEODORE, Lowell. Muir Alexander, 27 Grand Rapids. Muir Hugh, 3 Paris, Grand Rapids. Muir John, 1(5 Plainfield, Belmont. Muir Thomas, 3 Paris, Grand Rapids. MULFORD MILES, 2G Sparta, Sparta Center. Mulfbrd Thomas, 24 Nelson, Nelson. MULHOLLAND JACKSON, 7 Byron, North Byron. Mullin Michael, 17 Walker, G. Rapids. MULL DANIEL J., Grandville. Mulligan Michael, 16 Ada, Ada. Mulligan Patrick, 3 Ada, Ada. Multer R. P., 14 Solon, Cedar Springs. Morse Joel, 6 Lowell, Lowell. Morse James, 11 Lowell, Lowell. MORSE LAURA A., 10 Grattan, Grat- tan Center. Morse Nathan, 22 Lowell. Lowell. Morse Peter, 31 Lowell, Alto. Morse Peter, 20 Lowell, Lowell. Morse Wm., Lowell. Morey Wm. C, 9 Alpine, G. Rapids. Mosher Mrs. Almini, 33 Algoma, Rock- ford. Mosher Electa, 11 Vergennes, Lowell. Mosher Edwin, 24 Vergennes, Fallass- burg. Mosher Eseck J., 11 Vergennes, Lowell. Mosher H. P., 7 Algoma, Sparta Cen. Mosher James. 33 Alcjoma, Rockford. MOSHER AVILLCAM, 11 Vergennes, Lowell. Mosier Alrenzo, 4 Walker, Indian Creek. Mosier Wm., 11 Lowell, Lowell. Moss Martin, Lowell. Motley William, 9 Cascade, Cascade. Moulsta Frank, 7 Paris, G. Rapids. Moulsta John, 18 Paris, Grand Rapids. Moulton Marcus C, 8 Ada, Ada. Mulohill Larence, 1 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Mulyneeney John, 10 Vergennes, Ver- gennes. Munger D. C, 16 Grand Rapids. Munn Jonathan S., 11 Sparta, Sparta Center. MUNRO DAVID, 13 Algoma, Edger- ton. Munson C W., Lowell. Munson Truman, 15^ Plainfield, Bel- mont. Munson Wm., 20 Lowell, Lowell. Munshaw Lambert, 21 Paris, Grand Rapids. MURPHY ARCHIBALD,' 34 Ada, Ada. Murjjhy Andrew, 31 Courtland, Rock- ford. Murphy Daniel, jr., 18 Grattan, Grat- tan Center. Murphy Daniel, 18 Grattan, Grattan Center. Murphy Daniel, 14 Cannon, Bestwick Lake. Murphy Edward, 3 Gaines, Hammond* 32 TO CURE YOUR LAME BACK- 250 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. MURPIIV FRANK, 22 G rattan, Grat- tan Center. Murpliy (Je()r;;;(S 2 Plainlu'Ul, Rockfnrd, MUIUMIV GEORGE, il;j Holon, Cedar iSpriiiLTs. MURIMIV JIKNRY E., 14 Cannon, Bostwick Lake. Murf)liy James, 10 Ada, Ada. Murphy Jolin, 10 Ada, Ada. Murphy James, 14 Cannon, Bostwick LaKe. Murpliy John, 10 Ver;;?enne9, Alton. Murphy Jolin, 21 G rat tan, G rattan Cen Murpliy Michael, 20 Cannon, Cannons- l)ur<,'. Murpliy Margaret, 22 Grattan, Grattan (.'('liter. MURPHY PETER, 10 Ada, Ada. jMurphy Patrick, 5 V'ergenned, Ver- geiines. Miirj)hy Patrick, 20 (Jrand llapids. Murphy Patrick, 2 Paris, Grand Rapida Murphy i'atrick, 21 Cascade, t/'a8(;ade. MURPHY THOMAS, 21 Grattan, Grat- tan Center. MURPHY THOxMAS G., 1 Solon, Sand I-ake. Murphy Richard, 23 Lowell, Lowell. Murphy William, 26 Lowell, Lowell. THE TUBULAR LANTERN-THE BEST IN U3E-AT W. D. FOSTER'S. MURRAY MICHAEL, 29 Walker, Grand Rapids. MURRAY NATHAN C, 4 Courtland, Courtland Center. Murray Patrick, 12 Ada, Ada. Murray Patrick, 2'J Walker, " Grand Rapids. Murray William, 28 Bownc, Harris Creek. Murray Win. IL, 32 Bowne, Harris Creek. Murtliy .John, 33 Bowne, Harris Creek. Muste Jolin, 20 Grand Ra])ids. Mustc Leonard, 20 Grand Rapids. Musscu Richard, 2li Plaiulield, Auster- litz. Mutcliing Martin, 13 Alpine, Alpine. Myers Charles K., 11 Sparta, Sparta Center. MYERS DURANCE, 10 Plainlield, Mill Creek. MYERS HENRY, 9 Bowne, Alto. Myers Henry, 24 Sparta, Sparta Center. MVeRSJOHN 1)., 11 Grattan, Grat- tan Center. Myers John, Bowne, Alto. Mver Jacob, M Alpine, Alpine. MYERS JOHN P., 3 Bowne, Alto. Murray Daniel, 33 Grattan, Grattan Center. Murray George, 13 Grand Rapid.>^. Murray John, 24 Caledonia, Caledonia. MURRAY JAMES N., 3 Vergennes, Alton. MURRAY LYMAN, 5 Alpine, Lisbon. Murray Lucius B., Tyrone, Casnoviii. Murray Michael, 12 Alpine, Aljiine. Murray Mrs. Margaret, 20 Walker, Graud Rapids. Myers Martin, 12 Ada, Ada. Myers Merritt, 23 Plainlield, Austerlitz Myers Mrs. R., 24 Sparta, Sparta Center Myers Spencer J., 10 Grattan, Grattan Center. Myers Mrs. Sarali, 23 Plainlield, Aus- terlitz. MYERS THOMAS H.,24 Sparta, Sparta Center. Myers Win. H., 28 Courtland, Court- land Center. N Nal'tzger Josiah, 24 Vergennes, Fallass- burg. Niirracon Henry C, 34 .\da, Ada. Niramor John, ',>') Oaklicld, Ashley. N.VRDIN GEORGE, 33 Walker, Grand Rapids. NARDIN JOHN P., 33 Walker, Grand Rapids. Nardiii John James, 33 Walker, Grand R ipids. Narrogang Owen, 8 Wyoming, Grand- Ville. Nash ^[rs., Lowell. Nash David, 30 Caledonia, Midilleville, Barry C'ounty. Nash llaniion, Lowell. Naah Ira, Lowell. NASH JONATHAN E., Sparta Center. NASH JAMES M., 23 Bowne, Bowne. Nash Levi, Lowell, Lowell. Nash M. B., Sparta Center. Nason Charles F., 32 Plain field, Grand Rapids. FORI'S MEDICINES ARE WARRANTED. HISTORY AND PIRECTORT 07 KENT COrNTY. 251 WieW MAf OP" KENT COUNTY. USEFUL TO EVERYBODY, And to Farmers and Business Men in particular. iiirt i/oiir Chihlrtit a knoivlcdtje of fftHr on'n Coiinfu. You irii! ntrrr rcc/iut t/te investment of i*,"* in titat dirertion. WM. H, & E. K. POWERS, M A \ I" F i VY V IS K Jl.S O K Doors, Sash, Blinds, Window and Door Frames, Moldings, Flooring and Beveled Siding. Also, Bristol's Patent Water Elevator, }yinch ice are prepared to deliver and set up on s7iort notiee. ^ySot^^U»lui nr.iokott !ri:»\vi«g, T\»ruiivj:. riauitis;, snd Ovnoral Jv-'l'biuj; iu Wov\i. Maiw.faoturors ami Pt^ers iu Luml'or, Lath aud Sliiu^los, at \Vholo*alhimlo :Maoluno has, ami tlioy are Equal to any Maciiiue made, And iu some points ukttf.k. "Wo do not hesi- tate to sav that, with the recent improvements, it is the one to choose. ^^"Try them, and convince youi-jselves, be- fore buying any other. Kvery machiue war- ranted. Send lor Circuhir. «»mo«> A !> ^loiiroo M. G. L. FKETTS, Ageut. 252 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Nason Wm. A., 34 Plainfield, Grand Rapids. XAYSMITII JOHN, 9 Ada, Ada. NAYSMITII JAMES, 10 Grand Rapids. NEAL D. R., 16 Grand Rapids. Neal James R., 2o Plainfiekl, Austerlitz Ncal Jesse, 20 Grand Rapids. Neal Lewis, 29 Grand Kapids, Grand Rapids. Near Abrani, 2 Byron, North Byron. Needham Bela C, 38 Lowell, Lowell. Needham Geo. G., 23 Lowell, Lowell. Neinhens Venedert, 2 W^yoming, G. Rapids. Nelist William P., 14 Paris, Grand Rapids. Nellins Henry, 6 Bowne, Alto. Nellist John i)., 13 Paris, G. Ra])ids. Nelles John J., 2 Walker, Indian Creek. NELSON CHARLES, 3 Vergennes, Alton. Nelson F. W., Lowell. Nelson Geo., Lowell. Nelson John, Cedar Springs. Nelson Michael, 2r> Algoma, Rockford. Nelson N., 13 Algoma, Edgerton. Nelson Peter, 12 (Jaklield, Greenville. Newland James, 22 Spencer, Spencer Mills. NEWLAND STEPHEN S , 13 Sparta, Sparta Center. NEAVMAN JOHN W., 20 Caledonia, Caledonia. Newman Lewis, 24 Nelson, Nelson. Newson Mrs. Emily M., Alaska. NEWSON HORACE S., Alaska. Newton Clark, Lowell. Ni wton Dcwitt, Burchville, (Burch's Mills. NEWTON DUDLEY, 17 Grattan, Grat- tan Center. Newton Daniel, Grandville. Newton Giflbrd, Burchville (Burch's Mills.) Newton Henry, 17 Grattan, (Jrattan Center. Newton John, Burchville (Burch's Mills.) NEYGUS LSAAC, Cedar Springs. Nicely Elias, 19 Tyrone, Casnovia. Nicholsou A. H., Burchville (Burch's Mills.) Nichols F. R., Rockford. Nichols A. L., 31 Cannon, Austerlitz. Nicholson Geo. W., 2(3 Courtlaud, Court- land Center. THE ONLY GENUINE MORGAN CRADLE, AT W. D. FOSTER'S. NELSON SHEAR, 15 Oakfield, Oak- field. NELSON THEODORE, Lowell. Nelson Theodore, jun., iiOWell. Nesbitt James, Cannonsburg. Nesler Christian, 33 Cuurtland, Court- land Center. NESTLE HARVEY^ 3 ) Tyrone, Sparta Center. Nestle Peter, 25 Tyrone, Sparta Center. Nestle William H., 25 Tyrone, Sparta Center. Nevius John S., 1 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Nevius William S., 32 Grand Rapids. NEWBERRY' PIENRY B., 33 Cannon, Cannonsl)urg. Nevvcomb Alfred J., South 5 Walker, Grand Rapids. NEVVHALL EUGENE J., Alaska. Newhall John W., 15 Wyoming, Grand- ville. Newins Thomas, 31 Caledonia, Cale- donia Station. Newkirk Aaron B., G Paris, Grand Rapids. Nichols I. C, Rockford. NICHOLS HENRY C, 14 Oakfield, Oakfield Center. Nichols Henry, 4 Walker, Indian Creek Nichols Jonathan, 15 Vergeunes, Alton. NICHOLS JAMES, 17 Grand Rapids. Nichols Josiah, 31 Paris, G. Rapids. NICHOLSON JOHN W., 23 Grattan Grattan Center. Nichols Levi, 23 Cascade, Cascade. Nichols Mary A., 31 Cannon, Auster- litz. Nichoson Matilda, 23 Grattan, Grattan NICHOLS MRS. MARIA L., 27 Cale- donia, Alaska. Nichols Uriah, M., Rockford. NICHOLSON WM. D., 8 Nelson, Cedar Springs. NICKOLS ABRAM, 12 Lowell, Lowell. Nickols Benj. F., 11 Lowell, Lowell. Niehaus Henry, 23 Alpine, G. Rapids.JJ Nightlinger John, 30 Vergennes, Lowell NiTes Edgar, 28 Ada, Ada. Nippress Gilbert, 20 Lowell, Lowell. Nippress Thomas, 14 Ada, Ada. Nippress William, 20 Lowell, Lowell. FORT'S WESTERN LINIMENT CURES LAMENESS. HISTOKY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 253 First National Bank, SEAHD HAPIDS, MICH. SOLOMON L WITHEY, JAMES M. BARNETT, rreMdenf. Vice rresident. HARVEY J. HOLLISTER, cashier. — — — < • > » » — — Collections made on all points in the United States. Drafts issued on all the principal Cities of Europe. New York Correspondent National Park Bank. I>lRECTOI18 : MARTIN L. SWEET, JOHN CLANCY, W. I). ROBERTS, W. D. FOSTER, AMOS RATHBONE, L. H. RANDALL, T. IL LYON, Jr. mm mm, near Buttcrwortli's Foundry. Grand Rapids, Mich., Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Brushes, &c., PAIIMTING, GRAINING, KALSOMINING AND PAPER HANGING, In all its Branches. "5^o^:l3:• T^ia,t3:»oxi.o,@?o solloitoca.- FIEBIG & RATHMAN, Carriage and Wagon MAKERS, No. 221 Canal St., Gaand Rapids. ^^Cart'iaf/es, Wagons, Sleighs and Cutters on hand, and made to order. 254 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Nixon Martin, 7 Plainfield, Enjjlishville Nobbs Mattliew, 11 Paris, Grand Rapids N..l)le B. ]{., Lowell. Noble lieni. C, 1(5 Oakfield, Oakfield. NOBLES EUASTUS, 17 Sparta, Lisbon. Noble Josejih. 20 Cannon, Austerlitz. NOBLE JOHN, 5 Nelson, Sand Lake. Noel John, 17 Wyoming, Grandville. NOEL PETER R., 20 Wyoming, Grandville. Nolen Henry, 6 Sparta, Li.sbon. Nolon Jolin, 7 Walker, Grand Rapids. Ndonan John, 31 Plainfield, Grand Rapids. Noonan Jobn, 3 Grand Rapids. Noonan Peter, 3 Grand Rapids. Noonan Thomas, 25 Cannon, Cannons- bnrg. Noonan William, 3 Grand Rapids. Noonan AVilliam, 25 Cannon, Cauuons- burg. Norcutt Daniel, 4 Lowell. Lowell. Norman Edward, 24 Byron, Cody's Mills. Norman Samuel, Lowell. Normen John, 8 Cannon, Bostwick Lake. North Abram, 22 Plainfield, Austerlitz. North Giles, 22 Plumlield, Aubtcrlitz. NORTON ANSON N., 4 Wyoming, Gran'l Rapids. NORTON AARON, 7 Spencer, Speiuer Mill. Norton C. C, 13 Walker, G. Rapids. NORTON ERASTUS W., 3 Spaila Sparta Center. Norton Fred .\., Lowell. NORTON JAMES W., Lowell. NORTON JOHN. 24 Alpine, Alpine. Norton James, 27 Oakfield, Ashley. Norton John, 27 Oaklield, Ashley. Norton John, 22 Oakfield, Ashley. Norton John, 34 Courtland, Roekford. Norton M., 8 Grand Rapids, G. liapids. Norton Mary, 35 Oaklield, Ashley. NORTON ^.ELSON A., 23 Alpine, Alpine. Norton Patriek, 22 Oakfield, Ashley. Notting Albert. Grandville. Noy Thomas, 21 Cannon, Cannonsburg. Nugent Daniel, 24 Cannon, Cannons- burg. Nugent Emanuel, G Grattan, Grattan Center. Nugent Hugh, 24 Cannon, Cannons- burg. Nugent James, 24 Cannon, C"annons- burg. HAY SCALES PUT UP BY W. D. FOSTER, n & 16 Momoo street North Mrs. Helen, 6 Bowne, Alaska. North James, 20 Lowell, Lowell. North Robert, Rockibrd. North Robert, 22 Plainfield, Austerlitz. Northrup Needham, 13 Algoma, Edger- ton. Northrup Olivier L., 21 Cannon, Rock- ford. Nugent John, 24 Cannon, Cannonsburg Nugent Russell, 16 Byron, Byron Cen. Nulty James, 31 Cascade, Alaska. Nuiua H(.nry, Cedar Springs. NUTLER JOHN M., 3 Cannon, Rock- ford. NYE LEONARD J., 25 Gaines, Ham- mond. o Obely Caleb, 25 Vergennes, Lowell. O'Brien Darnel, 11 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. O'Brien Dennis, 25 Alpine, Mill Creek. O'Brien James, 25 Alpine, Mill Creek. O'Brien Michael, 30 Walker, G. Rapids. O'Brien Michael, 26 Oakfield, Ashley. O'Brien ]\Iarv, 26 Oakfield, Ashley. O'Brien Patrick, 2y Walker, G. Rapids. O'BRIEN STEPHEN, 32 Walker, Grand Rapids. O'Brien Scalley, 2G Grattan, Grant. O'Brien Timothy, 3 Lowell, Lowell. O'Brien William, 30 Bowne, Harris Creek. O'Brien William, 84 Walker, G. Rapids O'Brien William, 30 Walker, G. Rapids O'Brien William, 26 Oakfield, Ashley. O'Conner John, 20 Paris, Grand Rapids O'Conncr John, 34 Caledonia, (-'ale- donia Station. ODELL ADELBERT, 20 Yergennes, Vergennes. Odell Charles, Lowell. Odell Orson, 9 Courtland, Courtland Center. FORT'S £N£MY OF PAIN CURES HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OJ" KENT COUNTY. 255 Odell Mrs. Silence W., 30 Vergennes, Vergennes. Odell Simeon J., Lowell. O'Donald James, 2G Plainfield, Auster- litz. 0"Donald John, 24 Plainfield, Auster- litz. O'DONNELL MICHAEL, 16 Ada, Ada. O'Farrcll Garret, 16 Wyoming, Grand- ville. Often George, 4 Nelson, Sand Lake. Often Justus, 10 Nelson, Nelson. Ogden William L., 23 Cascade, Ada. Ogg Andrew, 10 Nelson, Sand Lake. Ogg John, 3 Nelson, Sand Lake. OplLVIE ALEXANDER, 6 Grattan, Grattan Center. Ogilvie John, 6 Grattan, Grattan Cen. O'llaire Michael, 1 Wj'oming, Grand Rapids. O'Hara H., 23 Lowell, Lowell. OTIeran Timothy, 34 Walker, Grand Rapids. Ohler Adam, Grandville. Ohler Jacob, 24 Sparta, Sparta Center. Ohlcr Peter, 32 Walker, Grand Rapids. Olveefe James, 34 Walker, Gr. Rapids. OMANS LEVI, 33 Cannon, Cannons- burg. Onan Alex. J., 17 Lowell, Lowell. Onan Gabriel, 13 Vergennes, Lowell. ONAN SAMUEL, 17 Lowell, Lowell. O'Neil Cornelius, lit Paris, Gr. Rapids. O'Neil Dennis, 19 Paris, Grand Rapids. O'Neill Daniel, 8 Walker, Gr. Rapids. ORCOTT SAMUEL G., 33 Tyrone, Sparta Center. ORCUTT Mrs. J. S., 32 Solon, Cedar Springs. Orcutt ""Matthew, 20 Plainfield, Ans- terlitz. Orcutt Samuel, 33 Solon, Cedar Springs. Orlop .fohii, 28 Ada, Ada. Orlop Jacob, 28 Ada, Ada. Orman Patrick, 31 Walker, G. Rapids. Urmiston James B., Lowell. Orr Peter A., Rockfoid. Orrin Albert N., 1 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Orser Henry, 2o Sparta, Sparta Center. ORTH BERNARD, 20 Grand Rapids. Orth Peter, 20 Grand Rapids. Osborn Dan'l, 19 Lowell, Cascade. Osl)orn David, 33 Ada, Ada. OSBORN GEORGE W., 21 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. COOPERS' TOOLS-A FULL AS30RTMENT-AT W. D. FOSTER'S. 01b.ske Joseph, 8 Walker, Indian Creek. Olcott Mrs. Elizabeth H., 11 Lowell, Lowell. Olcott Philander W., 11 Lowell, Lowell. OLDFIELD CHAS., Cedar Springs. OLDS ALBERT, 22 Wyoming, Grand- ville. Olds Mathew, 16 Grattan, Grattan Cen. O'Lcary Mrs. Margaret, Cedar Springs. Oleson Jobn, 8 Grand Rapids. Olin John C, 32 Solon, Cedar Springs. Olin Osmond, 2 Alpine, Englishville. Olin Henry, 15 Lowell, Lowell. Olish Hubert, 35 Alpine, G. Rapids. Oiish Joseph, 35 Alpine, G. Rapids. Olish Matthias, 24 Alpine, Alpine. Oliver John, Grandville. Oliver William, 36 Grand Rapids. Olmsted Gideon, 25 Solon, Cedar Springs. Olmsted Isaac, 25 Solon, Cedar Springs. Olmsted Joseph, Sparta Center. OLMSTED ROBERT, 19 Oakfield, Oak field. OLMSTED W. C, Sparta Center. Olmstead W. I., Sparta Center. OSBORN HIRAM, Alaska Village. Osburn Albert, 11 Tyrone, Sparta Cen Osburn Eli, 10 Tyrone, Sparta Center. Osgood Harry, 10 Oakfield, Oakfield. O'SHIRTZ HENRY, 21 Wyoming, Grandville. Osmar Henry, 35 Cannon, Cannons- burg. OSTEKHAND P., Cedar Springs. Osterwick Matthew, 18 Wyoming, Grandville. Osterhouse Jacob, 14 Paris, Grand Rapids. Osterhouse Nicholas, 22 Paris, Grand Rapids. Osterhuis George, 18 Wyoming, Grand- ville. Osterhuis Henry, Grandville. Osterhuis Nicholas, Grandville. OSTROM JACOB L., 32 Paris, Grand Rapids. O'Sullivan Timothy, 30 Walker, Grand Rapids. Otis John, 10 Paris, Grand Rapids. Otterbach Christian, 28 Spencer, Spencer Mills. COLDS AND SORE THROAT. 256 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Otterbacli Gottlib, 28 Speucer, Spencer Mills. Ottc'ihach John, 20 Spencer, Nelson. Ottcrhach Jacob, 19 Spencer, Nelson. Otterbieu Ambrose, 18 Walker, Grand Rapids. Outhouse Geo. II , 11 Plainfk-ld, Rock- t'ord. Overliolt Aljrahani, 10 Gaines, Ilam- inoiul. Overliolt Amos, 10 Gainca, Hammond. Overliolt Jt)hn, 10 Gaines, Hammond. Overholt William, 10 Gaines, Ham- mond. Overbeck Francis, 29 Grand Rapids. Overlay Martin, 11 Xelson, Nelson. Overlay Thomas, T) Nelson, Sand Lake. Ovenshire Jolin F., 18 Lowell, Lowell. Ovensliire Richard G., 18 Lowell, Lowell. OWEN HIRAM G., 3 Oakfield, Green- ville. Owen James II., Lowell. OWEN TALROT L., G Ada, Atla. P Packard Jolin, 25 Byron. Cody's Mills, l^ige Geor Algoma, Rockford. ALL KINDS OF FARM AND GARDEN TOOLS, AT W. D. FOSTER'S. Parter John, 31 Paris, Grand Rapids. PASKIL (}E0., 11 Lowell, Lowell. Patt'hiu William E., 11 Alpine, Alpine. PAPIUCK M. A., 2U Cannon, Can- nonsburg". Pat lee .\sa D., 4 Alpine. Tndnvn Creek. PATTEE AMt)S, 3 Walker, Indian Creek. PATTEE E. D., Rurehville, (Rurcli's Mills.) Patlee Gustavus, 21 Sparta, Sparta Center. PAl'PERSON ALEXANDER, 21) G. Rapids, (iiaiul Rapids. Paterson .Vdain, 11) Tyrone, Casnovia. Patterson Chauncey, li) Cascade, Cas- cade. Patterson Franklin, 1(1 Cascade, Cas- cade. P A'!' PERSON GEO. W., 20 Bowne, Harris C'reek. Paterson James, 10 Tyrcnie, Casnovia. Patterson John M., 10 Cascade, Oas- cadi'. Patterson John. 2-1 Paris, G. Rapids. PATTERSON J.VMES, 12 Paris, Cas- cade. Payne AVilliam, 1(> Ali>-oina, Rockford. Peake Ijcmuel, Rockloril. Pearsall William, Lnwi'll. PEARSOLi, SIIKKMAN M., 28 Alpine, (:)rand Rapidn. Peasley Albert, 23 Sjicncer, Spencer Mills. Pease Charles D., Lowell, i'ease David P., 33 Sparta, Englishvillo PEASE IIEUMON R., 1 Ada, Ada. Pease Jerome ('., liowell. I'ease Lester, 2-i Courtland, Courtland Center. PEASLEY CHARLES, 2G Spencer, Spencer JNIills. Peasly Mrs. Marion. 23 Spencer, Spencer Mi Us. Peasley Timothy, 35 Spencer, S]>enccr Mills. Peat Cliarlc.q. G Bowne, Alto. PEc;K ARVINE, LowcU. Peck C. W., 11 Lowell, Lowell. Pei'k Charles, 13 OaklieUl, Greenville. Peek Horatio N., 10 Grand Rapids. Peek 11. 15., Lowell. Peck Horton R., 3(5 Ver<>ennea, Lowell. Peck E. R., 11 Lowell, Lowell. 83 USE FORT'S WESTERN LINIMENT, 258 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Peck Horace, 13 Oakfield, Greenville. Peck Manser W., 35 Paris, Hammond. Pcckliam Hiram, GPlaintield, Belmont. PECK FREELING \V.,35 Paris, Grand Rapids. Peel George, 34 Plainficld, Grand Rapids. Peel Thomas, 34 Plain field, G. Rapids. Pcet Enan, 2 Caledonia. Alaska. Peet Edgar M., 27 Caledonia, Cale- donia. Peet Kosciusko, 31 Lowell, Alaska. Peet ., Lowell. Quick Reuben S., I>(nvell. Quiggle Silas P., 14 Cas-cade, Cascade. Quigfey Edward II., 30 Tyrone, Cas- novia. Quigley George, 1 Paris, Grand Rapids Quigley Josepii, 34 Walker, G. Ila])uls. Quiiiin Andrew, 8 Vergeunes, Ver gennes. Quillin John, 8 Vcrgennes, Vergennes. Quillin Terry, 8 Vergennes, Vergennes. Quiniby Isaac, 10 Nelson, Sand Lake. Quinsey George, 32 Gaines, Cody's Mibs. Quinsey John, 32 Gaines, Cody's Mills. Quin ey Mrs. Julia, 32 Gaines, Cody's Mills. Quinn Daniel, 30 AVyoming, Grandville Quiiin Patrick, 30 Wyouiuig, Grand- ville. Quirk Patrick, 12 Wyoming, G. Rapids Quirk William, 20 Wyoming, Grand- ville. THE BEST STOCK OF SGYTHES-ALL WARRANTED-AT W. D. FOSTER'S. Raap Antoino, 1 Wyoming, G. Rapids. Race Alvin S., 3() Lowell, Lowell. Race Abraham, 12 Algoma, Burchville (Biirch's Mills.) Race Peter, Paris, Grand Rapids. Raddigan John, 31 Grattan, Cannons- burg. Rafl'erty Mrs. Aun, 8 Walker, Grand Kapids. Ratleity George, 8 Walker, G. Rapids. Ragan .James, Lowell. Ramer Samuel, 18 Courtland, Edgerton. Ramsdill Moses, 15 Alpine, Alpine. Ramsdill Orrin, 15 Alpine, Alpine. RAMSDELI. JACOB, Lowell. RAMsDLLL SOLOMON, 17 Grattan, Grattan Center. RANDALL IIOILVTIO, 33 Grand Rapiils, Grand Rapids. RANDALL JOHN L., IG Grattan, Grattan Center. RANDALL KINNICUM, 34 Oakfield, Ashley. Randall llomanzo, 26 Oakfield, Ashley. Randall Ricli;iid F., 20 Sparta. Lisbon. RANUEL EDMOND S., 10 Cannon, Bostwiek Luke. RANDEL SILAS, 10 Cannon, Bost- wick Lake. Rankin Albert D., 19 Wyoming, Grand- ville. RANKIN DWIGHT, 19 Wyoming, Grandville. Ranney George, 30 Grattan, Cannons- b u rg. Ransley John R., 3 Oakfield, Spencer Mills. Rapelyea John, 17 Plainfield, Auster- litz. Rarich William, 8 Courtland, Court- land Center. Rariek Jacob, 12 Sparta, Sparta Cen. R.aRICK jolin L>., 13 Sparta, Sparta Center. Rathbone D. S., 29 Plainfield, Grand Rapids. Rath bun Seba, 29 Plainfield, Grand Ra|)i(ls. RATIIBUN G. B.. 28 Grand Rapids. Ratlibun Hugo B., IG Paris, Grand Rapids. Ratlibun James, 20 Caledonia. Cale- donia. FORT'S MANDRAKE PILLS, HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 265 RATHBUN LANSING K., 17 Paris, Giaiul Rapids. RATIIBliN LEVI C, 2G Caledonia, Caletlouia. Katblnm Orsemus, 4 Wyomiug, Graud- ville. RATHBUN ORSEMUS, 26 Caledonia, Caledonia. Rath bun Thomas, 35 Caledonia, Cale- donia. Raub Andrew, 27 Spencer, Spencer Mills. RAUCH JACOB, 6 Byron, Grandville. Raymer John, 1 Solon, Sand Lake. Raymond Leaniler, 15 Sparta, Sparta Center. Raymond Leander A., 15 Sparta, Sparta Center. Read Mrs. Loritta, 16 Caledonia, Al- aska. REAU THOMAS M., 7 Gaines, Gaines- ville. Reagan Dennis, 10 Vergennes, Alton. Reams Aljram, 12 Byron, Gairiesville. Reams John, 10 Courtland, Courtland Center. Reardon John, 29 Cascade, Cascade. Rebels Arselas, 26 Lowell, Lowell. REED NATHANIEL, 27 Bowne, Bowne. Reed Seymour A., 22 Plaiuflcld, Aus- terlitz. Reed Tiiomas E., 33 Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids. Reed Thoopliilus, 11 Paris, Gr. Rapids. Reed Thcophilus, jr., 11 Paris, Grand Rapids. Reen Timothy, 34 Walker, Gr. Rapids. REP:S GUSTAVUS. Lowell. Rees Theodore, Lowell. Reese Harmon, 2 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. REESE OSCAR, Lowell. REEVES L. F., 28 Cannon, Cannons- burg. Reid John, 2 Grattan, Grattan Center. Ileid Thomas, 1 Grattan, Ashley. Rei-h Peter, 16 Courtlantl, Courtland Center. Reiley Edward, 24 Caledonia, Cale- donia. Remiiiffton M., jr., 11 Lowell, LoweU. REMINGTON WAGAR T., 4 Bowne, Alto. RENHLAN SOLOMON, 23 Walker, Grand Rapids. ROPE AND BED CORDS, AT W. D. FOSTER'S. Uand 16 Monroe Street. Rebroon Edward, 7 Algoma, Sparta Center. Rockford Rollin, 11 Grand Rapids. Rector Benjamin, 24 Algoma, Edger- ton. RECTOR EDWARD, 30 Courtland, Rockford. Rector Georcre, 14 Algoma, Edgerton. RECTOR HENRY E., 23 Algoma, Rockford. Rector Jacob, 1 Algoma, Burchville, (Burch's Mill.) Rector William F., 14 Cascade, Cascade. Redinger Michael, 35 Lowell, Lowell. Redinger Gaudloupe, 35 Lowell, Lo- well. Redinger John, 35 Lowell, Lowell. Redmire John, 17 Walker, G. Rapids. Redmon John, 11 Courtland, Courtland Center. REED GIBSON D., 13 Grattan, Otisco, Ionia County. Reed Horace, 27 Bowne, Bowne. Reed Henry G., 25 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Reed Horace W., 7 Paris, G. Rapids. REED HARRISON, 32 Grand Rapids. Renishagon Jacob, 12 Plainfield, Rock- ford. Ream Andrew, 1 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Rennehen John, 34 Walker, Grand Rapids. RESH CHARLES, 13 Alpine, Alpine. Ressequye Harvey, 35 Solon, Cedar Springs. Retan Andrew E., 33 Wyoming, North Byron. RETAN JOHN R., 33 Wyoming, North Byron. RETTINGER WILLIAM, 26 Spencer, Spencer Mills. Reuletsterz Philip, Lowell, liewshaw Francis, South 7 Walker, Grand Rapids. Rexford William, 24 Vergennes, Fal- lassburg. Rexford Alanson, 32 Tyrone, Casnovia. Rexford Amos, 31 Tyrone, Casnovia. Ik^xford David, 31 Tyrone, Casnovia. Rexford Daniel, 31 Tyrone. Casnovia. Reynolds Alexander, 11 Nelson, NeUon Reynolds Benj. F., 10 Cannon, Can- nonsburicn Earnost, 23 "Walker, G. Rapids RII.F.Y E. E., C.'dur Spnnirs. IIILEY EDWARD E., Cedar Springs. Ril.'y llu^h, L'4 Plaintield, Ansterlitz. Riley Isaac, 1 Sulon, Sand Lake. Riley Patrick, 24 Plainfield, Austcrlitz. Rilev Tiiomas, 32 ISpcucer, Spencer MHls. Ringuet Henry I^I., T><)well. Riordan jNIicliael, 5 Caledonia, Alaska. Riplow Jolin, 2 \Vyoniinn Nathan C, 15 Canno-n. Can- nonsburg. Robinson Oscar, Lowell. Robinson Orville G., Lowell. Robinson Peter, 16 Caledonia, Cale- donia Station. ROBINSON RODNEY, Lowell. Robinson Rix, 27 Achi, Ada. Robinson Rnfus, 23 Cascade, Cascade. Robinson Seth T., 35 Vergcnnes, Lo- well. Robinson William, 25 Sparta, Sparta Center. Robinson William J., 22 Paris, Grand Raj)i(ls Robinson William E., 25 Sparta, Sparta Center. ROBINSON WILLIAM, 30 Vergcnnes. Ada. Robinson William J., Rockford. Robson Chas. J., 32 Cannon, Anster- litz. FORT'S ENEMY OF PAIN CURES CHOLERA MORBUS. BISTORT AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 269 F. OSTERLE & CO., C APuHIAGE ^ WAGOU Shoiy on East side Cnnnl Street, three doors North of Bridge Street, GRAND EAPIDS, MICHIGAN. Carriages, Wagons, Sleighs and Cutters on hand, and made to order, LIVERY aai' mi"* 21 Kent Street. SfeHr the I»ost Office, C. L. IVES, Proprietor, (SUCCESSOR TO A. J. GILL,) GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. E. S. HOLMES, D. D. S., Particular attention given to the Cure of Diseases and Derangements of the Teeth and Mouth. — . . — ^ — . "X-O X> 3ES IVGC" X iS "I" S» « Gold, Teeth, and other Dental Goods, for Sale at 31anufacturers' Prices. Office, Xo. 18 Monroe J^treet.^^^ GRAND RAPIDS. J. C. SIMONDS. SHINGLE MACHINES, MILL GEARING, And all kinds of Blachinery, 26 Waterloo Street, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. 270 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. ROBSON JOHN, 31 Cannon, Auster- litz. ROBY EDWIN A., Sparta Center. Roe Adam, 5 Nelson, band Lake. Roe James, 29 Giattan, Grattan Center Roe John, 30 Grand Rapids. Roe Jolin, 30 Alpine, I'leasant. ROE MICHAEL, 29 Giattan, Grattan Center. Roe Patrick. 29 Grattan, Grattan Cen. ROE PATRICK H., Jit., 14 Grattan, Grattan Center. ROGERS A. JACKSON, 5 Alpine, Pleasant. ROGERS ALEXANDER, 27Vergennes, Lowell. Rogers Mrs. Betsej' A., 28 Alpine, In- dian Creek. ROGERS CHARLES J., Grandville. Rogers Chauucey L., 28 Alpine, Indian Creek. Rogers Cyrus, 23 Solon, Cedar Springs. Rogers Erwiu M., 1-4 ^Yyomiug, Grand Rapids. Rollers Edwin, 21 Solon, Cedar Springs Rogers Fred., 13 Vergennes, Lov.ell. Rogers Geo. W., 5 Alpine, Pleasant. ROGERS HANSON U., 29 Alpine, In- dian Creek. Rosenkrans Argelos M., 31 Cascade, Grand Rapids. ROSENKRANS FRANCIS M., 31 Cas- cade, Grand Rapids. ROSE ALBERT G., 21 Solon, Cedar Springs. Rose A. VV., Lowell. Rose Cliauncey, 32 Vcrgennes, Lowell. ROSE CHARLES H., 15 Walker, Gr. Rapids. Rose David. 28 Paris, Grand Rapids. ROSE D.WID, 6 Cannon. Rockford. ROSE ERASTUS W., 13 Solon, Cedar Springs. Rose Elmer, 22 Solon, Cedar Springs. ROSE LYMAN, 15 Bowne. Alto. ROSENBERGER ABRAHAM, 30 Gaines, Codv's Mi'ls. ROSENBERGER AMOS, 25 Byron, Cody's Mills. ROSENBERGER CORNELIUS, 28 Gaines, Cody's Mills. Rosenberger Daniel, 11 Tyrone, Sparta Center. Rosenberger Jacob, 30 Gaines, Cody's Mills. Rosenburg Charles, 13 Lowell, Lowell. Rosenberger Jacob, sen., 30 Gaines, Cody's Mills. KEDZIE'S CELEBRATED FILTERS, AT W. D. FOSTER'S, H and 16 Monroe street. Rogers Henry L., 20 Alpine, G. Rapids. Rogers James, 3 Paris, Grand Rapids. Rogers Joiin, 7 (irattan, Bostwick Lake ROGERS JUSTUS C, 14 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Rogers .Joseph, 25 Yergenues, Eallass- burg. Rogers Nelson, 21 Lowell, Lowell. Rolt Alvaii R., 9 Lowell, Lowell. Rolf Alburn, 7 Lowell, Lowell. Rolt Ransom, 7 Lowell, Lowell. Romig John, Lowell. Ronon Mike, 24 Plainfield, Austerlitz. Ronan Patrick, 12 Grand Rapids. Rood Zel)ulon, 20 Cannon, Austerlitz. Rooney John, 34 Wiilker, Grand Rapids Root Andrew, 29 Paris, Grand Rapids. Root Elijah, 33 Nelson, C^edar Springs. Root Gustavus, 12 Alpine, Englisliville. Root J. I., Lowell. Root Joseph, 12 Alpine, Englishvillc. Root Lorin, 29 Paris, Grand Rapids. Root Samuel V., 9 Walker, Indian Creek. ROOT WILLIAM, 12 Alpine, English- villc. ROSENBERG DAYID, 25 Byron, Cody's Mill. Rosenberg Peter, 13 Lowell, Lowell. ROSZELLE OBADIAH, 20 Byron, By- ron Center. Rosser Simon P., 32 Tyrone, Casnovia. Ross Duncan, 19 Bowne, Harris Creek. Ross Daniel, 26 Byron, Cody's Mills. ROSS FRANK, 30 Paris, Gr. Rapids. Ross George, 21 Algoma, Rockford. Ross Hiram, Lowell. ROSS HUGH, 18 Plainfield, Alpine. Ross John S., 17 Tyrone, Casnovia. Ross James, 34 Algoma, Rockford. ROSS JOHN, 20 Gaines, Gaines- ville. Ross Peter. 20 Gaines, Gainesville. Ross William, Sparta Center. koss William, 22 Sparta, Gr. Rajiids. Ross William, 20 Gaines, Gainesville. Rounds Ambrose, 1 Algoma, Burchville (Burch's Mills.) Rounds Eli C, 22 Solon. Cedar Springs Rounds Geo. AY., 30 Courtlaud. Rock- lord. Rounds Henry C, 30 Courtland, Rock- ford. FOR SPASMODIC COLIC IN HORSES, filSTORV AND DIRECTORY Of KENT COtJNTV. 271 Rounds Horton, 30 Courtlaud, Rock- ford. Rounds J. M., 1 Algoma, Cedar Springs ROUNDS J. M., Jk., Burchville (Burch's Mills.) ROUNDS LORENZO D., 31 Courtland, Rockford. Rounds Maudly, 27 Solon, Cedar Springs. Rounds Nathan, 31 Courtland, Rock- ford. Rounds Richard A., 8 Paris, G. Rapids ROUNDS WM. H., 30 Courtland, Rock- ford. Roundtree James, 8 Spencer, Spencer Mills. ROUNDTREE WM. W., 20 Spencer, Spencer Mills. Rouse Henrv M., 32 Paris, G. Rapids. ROUSE J., 9 Alpine, Grand Rapids. ROUSE MRS. NANCY, Sparta'Center. Rouse Simeon, 2 Alpine, Engiishville. Roush John, 36 Bowne, Fillmore, Barry County. ROUSH JOHN L., 36 Bowne, Fillmore, Barry County. Roush Michael, 35 Bowne, Fillmore, Barry County. Roup Jacob, 28 Alpine, Indian Creek. Roys E. J., Cedar Springs. Roys Geo., 35 Solon, Cedar Springs. Roys Holmes, 9 Wyoming, Grandville. Roys Holmes, 16 Walker, Gr. Rapids. Rovs John E., 35 Solon, (^edar Springs. ROY JAMES, 4 Walker, Indian Cre.^k. Roys James, 4 Wyoming, Grandville. Roys Myron, 9 Wyoming, Grandville. Rozema Ililbrant, 2 Paris, Gr. Rapids. RUCKLE DAVID, 36 Bowne, Fill- more, Barry Couuty. Rudes Aaron, Cedar Springs. RUDES HENRY M., 31 Nelson, Cedar Sprinss. Rugg Samuel, 36 Bowne, Fillmore, Barry County. Ruhs John, 17 Caledonia, Alaska. Runion Perry, 23 Plainfleld, Austerlitz. RUTHARUT GEORGE M., 15 Alpine, Alpine. Ruthardt Phillip, 23 Alpine, Alpine. Ruthardt William, 15 Alpine, Alpine. Rusche Anthony, 14 Alpine, Alpine. Rusche Peter, 14 Alpine, Alpine. Rusco Isaac C, 33 Tyrone, Casnovia. Rusco James 11., 32 Tyrone, Casnovia. RUSH A. W., Lowell. RUSH JOHN, 13 Alpine, Engiishville. Russague Harvey, 8 Grand Rapids. MEAT CUTTERS AND SAUSAGE STUFFEFIS, AT W. D. FOSTER'S. ROWE DAVID, 35 Tyrone, Sparta Cen Rows George, 22 Solon, Cedar Springs Rowe William, 10 Walker, G. Rapids. ROWE WALTER, 27 Solon, Cedar Springs. Rowland Mrs., 31 Tyrone, Casnovia. Rowland Almond, 20 Lowell, Lowell. Rowland Franklin, 31 Bowne, Harris Creek. ROWLAND FRANCIS M., 27 Cale- donia, Caledonia. Rowland Ira B., 8 Grattan, Grattan Center. Rowland Joseph, 31 Bowne, Harris Creek. Rowland Luke, 27 Caledonia, Cale- donia. ROWLAND WM. A., 27 Caledonia, Caledonia. ROWLEY AZARIAH V., 8 Oakfleld, Oakfield. Rowley Henry E., 17 Oakfield, Oakfield ROWLEY IIARVEY A., 15 Oakfield, Oakfield. ROWLEY JAMES M., 7 Oakfield, Oak- field. Rowswell T. J., 7 Algoma, Sparta Cen. Russell Almon, 22 Walker, Gr. Rapids. RUSSELL EDWIN F., 35 Vergennes, Lowell. Russell Eliplialet, 3 Caledonia, Alaska. RUSSELL FILIER, 23 Plainfleld, Aus- t-crli tz RUSSELL HENRY C, Village of Cedar Springs. Russell Isaac, 14 Caledonia, Caledonia. Russell Julia A., 11 Grattan, Grattan Center. Russell Luther, Springs. Russell Peter L., wick Lake. • Russell Warren, 10 Cannon, Cannons- burg. Russell , 8 Paris, Grand Rapids. Russ Christian, 22 Paris, Grand Rapids Russ Henry H., 21 Cascade, Cascade. Russ Nathan H., 21 Cascade, Cascade. Ryan Mrs. Ann M., 17 Walker, Grand Rapids. Ryan Josepli L., 17 Walker, Grand Rapids. Ryan N., 1 Courtland, Courtland Cen. Ryan Patrick, 3 Ada, Cannonsburg. 4 Nelson, Cedar 36 Courtland, Bost- DRENCH WITH FORT'S ENEMY OF PAIN. 272 niSTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Ryan Patrirk, 17 Walker, G. Rapids. Ryan Taylor, 1 Courtlaml, Courtland Center. Ryder Benjiniin, 3) Vercrlitz Scott Walter D., 26 Walker, Grand Kapids. Scoville Cass, 26 Plainlield, Austerlitz. Scoville Lorenzo, Rockford. Scoville Marin us, Kockford. Scranton Leonidas S., 6 Paris, Grand Rapids. SCRANTON SAMUEL B., 17 Grattan, Grattan Center. Scudder Cyrus A., 4 Byron, North Byron. Service Chauncey, Rockford. Severy Luther, Lowell. Severy Myron, Lowell. Sexton Bartley, 27 Walker, Gr. Rapids. SEXTON BLISS, 26 Sparta, Sparta Center. Sexton Jonathan W., 4 Cascade, Ada. Sexton Patrick, 34 Walker, Gr. Rapids. Sexton William, 4 Cascade, Ada. SEYMOUR FRANK, 31 Plainfield, Mill Creek. Seymour Henry, 5 Paris, Gr. Rapids. Seymour Luther, 18 Tyrone, Casnovia. SlIACKELTON H. H., Rockford. Sliackelton William, 16 Walker, Grand Rapids. Shadduck Asa, 19 Courtland, Rock- ford. Shadduck George W., 19 Courtland, Rockford. Shaddock Ilorton, 30 Courtland, Rock- ford. Shadle Daniel. 4 Nelson, Sand Lake. Shafer John, 23 Paris, Grand Rapids. Shafer John M., 21 Walker, Grand Rapids. Shafer Lorenzo, G. 10 Walker, Indian Creek. GALVANIZED WIRE FOR CLOTHES-LINES, AT W. D. FOSTER'S. Scudder Henry W., 4 Byron, North Byron. SCUDDER SAMUEL, Village Cedar Springs. Scully James, 1 Grand Rapids. Seabolt Henry, 15 Cascade, Cascade. Sears Austin, 2 Caledonia, Alaska. Sear* Charles F., Rockford. SEARS FRANK O., 2 Caledonia, Al- aska. Sears Horace, 36 Cascade, Alaska. Sears Luke, 30 Courtland, Rockford. Sebring John, 14 Paris, Grand Rapids. Sebring Thomas B., 14 Paris, Grand Rapids. Sedgwick James, 12 Algoma, Edgerton. Seely Edward, 20 Byron, Byron Cen. Seeley William, 1 Sparta, Sparta Cen. Seitzemer Claus, 1 Wyouung, Grand Rapids. SELLERS T. M., Cedar Springs. Senges Charles, Alaska Village. Sent Frederick, 23 Spencer, Spencer Mills. Sessions John, 3 Grand Rapids. SESSIONS RODNEY G., 29 Gaines, Grand Rapids. SHAFER MASON L., 26 Paris, Grand Rapids. Shafer Marion A., 26 Paris, Gr. Rapids. SHAFER OSCAR S., 23 Paris, Grand Rapids. Shafer Sherman B., 26 Paris, Grand Rapids. Shaffer Levi, 14 Oakfield, Greenville. Shaner Sebastian, 20 Courtland, Court- land Center. Shangles David, 6 Sparta. Casnovia. Shangles Joseph L., 6 Sparta, Cas- novia. Shangler James, 13 Sparta, Sparta Cen. SHANK DALLAS M., 29 Courtland, Rockford. SilANK E. W., 1 Sparta, Sparta Cen. Shank George, 29 Courtland, Rockford. Shank Henry, 1 Sparta, Sparta Center. Shank Jacob, 7 Courtland, Edgerton. Shantz Jacob, 8 Caledonia, Alaska. Shapels Peter, 18 Ada, Ada. Sharp Amos, 9 Paris, Grand Rapids. Sharp Arthur, 9 Paris, Grand Rapids. Siiarp Augustus C, 18 Gaines, Gaines- ville. Sharp James G., 9 Paris, Gr. Rapids. TORT'S WESTERN LINIMENT IS THE BEST FOR HORSES- HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 275 Drs. Hunt & Hoyt, BMOFATHIC PHYSIC A.1S Tt Pure Homeopathic Medicines Supplied. — < < > » » — Medicine Gases, Books, Etc, kept constantly on hand. 37 Monroe Street, Grand Rapids, - - Michigan. ROEmSOH, SOLOMON ^ CO. Manufacturers of lUmber, Timber, Lath Shingles, Sash, Doors, Blinds, FRAMES, MOLDIIT&S, BHACKETS And all kinds of Material for Joiners' Use, Particular attention paid to SAWING BILL STUFF, and Manufacturing Goods to Order. Office and Yard, Corner of Canal and Trowbridge Streets, J. D. KOBINSON, r. LETELLIER, T. STEWART WHITE, W. H. SOLOMON, JOHN M. AVERY. 276 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Sharp John C. 18 Gaines, Gainesville. SHARP JAMES F., 18 Gaines, Gaines- ville. Sliarp Lewis, 9 Paris, Grand Rapids. Shattuck Mrs. Mahala, 17 Sparta, Lis- bon. Shaughlonespy Patrick, 34 Ada, Ada. Shaver Henry. 17 Byron, Ryrou Center. Shaver William, 31 Sparta, Lisbon. SHAAY ALANSON K., 23 Vergennes, Lowell. Shaw Charles B., 33 Grand Rapids. Shaw Charles. 3'j Sparta, Englishville. Shaw Edwin P., Lowell. Shaw Eli, 34 Aloronia, Rockford. SHAW GEORGE N., 30 Courtland, Rockford. Shaw Henry, 34 Algonia. Rockford. SHAW JEROME H., Cedar Springs. Shaw McDole, Lowell. Shaw Nicholas, 30 Courtland, Rock- ford. Sliaw Winslow, 25 Algonia, Edgcrton. Shaw Willis C, 33 Lowell, Alto. Shaw Winslow% Cedar Springs. Shear Abram G., 21 Paris, Gr. Rapids. SHEAR ABRAM, 33 Plainfield, Grand Rapids. Shear Charles, 21 Paris, Grand Rapids. Shepard Albert E., 13 Ada, Ada. SHEPARD CHARLES, 34 Bowne, J'illmore, Barry County. Shepard Casey P.. 13 Ada, Ada. Shepard James, 13 Ada. Ada. SHEPARD LAWRENCE B., 17 Oak- lield, Oakfield. Shepard Z. W., Lisbon. Siiephard Henry, Lowell. Shephard Horace, 11 Lowell, Lowell. Slierck Samuel, Lisbon. Sheridan Micliael, 31 Grattan, Can- nonsburg. SHERINGTON ROBERT, 22 Gaines, Hammond. SHERK AMOS, 21 Caledonia, Caledo- nia Station. SPIERK ADAM B., 20 Caledonia, Cal- edonia Station. Sherk Aaron G., 17 Caledonia, Caledo- nia Station. Sherk Christian, 21 Caledonia, Caledo- nia Station. Sherk David, 23 Gaines, Hammond. SHERK HENRY, IG Caledonia, Cale- donia Station. Sherk Joseph, 16 Caledonia, Caledonia Station. SHERK JOHN, 23 Gaines, Hammond. WOODEN CHURNS AND POPCORN POPPERS, AT W. D. FOSTER'S. Shear Charles, 19 Tyrone, Casnovia. Shear C. L., 12 Graml Rapids. Shear David E., 4 Lowell, Lowell. Shear .John W., 21 Paris, Gr. Rapids. SHEAR JOHN B., Lowell. Sliearer Alvin, 23 Alpine, Alpine. Siieehan Josej)!), 10 Vergennes, Alton. Sheehan John, 32 Cascade, Cascade. Sheehan Michael, 32 Grattan, Cannons- burg. Sheehan Patrick, 20 Cascade, Cascade. Sheehan Patrick, 31 Grattan, Cannons- burg. Sheffield Harvey H., 8 Paris, Grand Rapids. SHEICKLER ADOLPH B., 13 Gaines, Alaska. Sheidel J., Alaska. Sheldon Geo. W., Village Cedar Springs. Sheldon Norris B., Village Cedar Springs. Sheler Calvin, 13 Walker, G. Rapids. Slielhanimer Moses, 27 Algoma, Rock- ford. Sht'lhamnier Sylvester, 27 Algoma, Rockford. Shenanian Lovina, 20 Cascade, Cascade. SHERK MENNO, 20 Caledonia, Cale- donia Station. Sherk Samuel, 20 Caledonia, Caledonia Station. SHERMAN & MILLS, Lowell. Sherman Arthur, Lowell. Sherman Alfred, 34 Ada, Ada. Sherman Edward, 2 Courtland, Court- land Center. Sherman James, 29 Tyrone, Casnovia. Sherman Oliver, 27 Plainiield, Grand Rapids. Sherwood Byron D., 30 Paris, Grand Rapids. Sherwood Charlotte M.,30 Paris, Grand Rapids. Sherwood Delos, 15 Sparta, Sparta Cen. SHERWOOD JEROME, Sparta Center. Shimmel Adam, 2 I'laintield, Rockford. Shimmel A. N., 21 Tyrone, Casnovia. Shimmel Henry, 18 Sparta, Lisbon. Sliimmel J. W., 21 Tyrone, Casnovia. Shine John, 29 Paris, Grand Rapids. Shimmel John, 33 Sparta, Sparta Cen. Shipman W., 18 Algoma, Sparta Center SHOEMAKER CLINTON L., 8 Gaines, Grand Rapids. FORT'S ENEMY OF PAIN CURES COLIC. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 277 VALLEY CITY LIME WOEKS. rar, H. MASrUFACTUKEK OF 5»>> s5«i» 4f& v'7 sitp 3>. & M, R. Depot, Office 49 Canal Street, Grand Rapids, Mich. Carpenters, Contractors, A.1VI> Shop on Canai Street, opposite Kent Woolen Mills, N>B.— We make a Specialty of Stair JBuildin:j JOHN GRADY. EDWARD SMITH. I>EAI.£StS IN UFLER & SON ■nia ■ ^^ q ■ S MABfUFAt'.TUREKS OF Tin, Copper, and Heavy Sheet Iron Work. EAVE TROUGHS, CONDUCTORS AND ROOFING MADE TO ORDER. Repairing promptly attended to. Shop Corner Canal and Bridge Sts., GRAND KAPIDS, MICH. 278 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. SHOEMAKER NICHOLAS, Grandville Shores William, 7 Bowne, Alaska. SHOTAVELL DAVID S., 35 Court- land, Courtlaiid Center. Shotwell David S., Jr., 35 Courtland, Courtland Center. Sliotwell Isaac M., 10 Courtland, Court- land Center. Slioup Austin, 11 Yertrennes, Alton. SHOUP HENRY. 10 Yergennes, Alton. SHRINER G. HENRY, 21 Sparfa, Lis- bon. Sliriner Sant'ord, 21 Sparta, Lisbon. Shug Henry, 84 Cannon, Cannonsburg. Siuiman Erastus P., 2 Courtland, Court- land Center. Shumway Leonidas, 4 Nelson, Cedar Sj)rings. Sliupert Eli, 16 Paris, Grand Rapids. Sibert John, 28 Caledonia, Caledonia Station. Si!)ley Abner, Grandville. Sidon William, 13 Walker, G. Rapids. Sidon , 13 Walker, Grand Rapids. Silcox Mrs. Adarauy, 31 Bowne, Harris Creek. Sill away Joseph, 20 Tyrone, Ca=novia. SILYEil HORACE, 1 Alpine, Englisli- ville. SIMPSON JOHN S., 27 Bowne, Bowne Sinclair Albert G., 24 Cascade, Cascade Sinclair Barnev, 13 Cascade, Cascade. SINCLAIR DANIEL A., 29 Bowne, Harris Creek. Sinclair George W., 24 Cascade, Cas- cade. Sinclair Hiram, 24 Cascade, Cascade. Sinclair Ilosea B., 13 Cascade, Cascade. Sinclair John D., 29 Bowne, Harris Creek. Sinclair Peter J., 29 Bowne, Harris Creek. Singer Alexander, 10 Caledonia, Alaska Sipple Christopher, 15 Courtland, Courtland Center. SIPPLE WILLIAM, 16 Courtland, Courtland Center. SIssem Albert T., 18 Courtland, Edger- ton. Sissem Benjamin, 12 Algoma, Burch- ville (Burch's Mills.) Sissem Charles, 12 Tyrone, Sparta Ccn. Sissem John, 36 Solon, Cedar Springs. Sisson Reuben B., 26 Plainfield, Aus- terlitz. Sissoa Samuel B., 7 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Skelleuger Charles B., 34 Ada, Ada. POST HOLE AUGEf=lS, AT W. D. FOSTER'S, H and 16 Monroe Street. SIMMONS BORWNELL S., 18 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Simmons Charles, 11 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Simmons Henry, 22 Nelson, Nelson. SIMMONS HENRY A.. 12 Solon, Cedar Springs. Simmons John, 34 Algoma, Rockford. Siiiimons John, 35 Algoma, Rockford. Simmons Jonas, 13 Solon, Cedar Springs. SIMMONS JONATHAN B., Village Cedar Sjirings. Simmons Oscar A., 35 Algoma, Rock- ford. Simmons Sylvester, 13 Solon, Cedar Springs. SIMMONS WM. W., 18 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Simonds Joel A., 7 Paris, Grand Rapids Simonds J;unes, 29 Sparta, Lisbon. SimoiKJs John A., 20 Sparta, Sparta Center. Simon Joseph, 19 Byron, Byron Center SIMPSON FRANK, 1 Bowne, Lowell. SIMPSON HORACE, 21 Pans, Grand Rapids. Skellinger Henry, 13 Grattan, Smyrna, Ionia County. Skellenger James S., Rockford. Skidmore Mrs. Catharine, 4 Bowne, Alto. SKIDMORE DAVID M., 4 Bowne, Alto. Skinner Chi'istopher, Rockford. Skinner Charles W., 8 Byron, Byron Center. Skinner David, 8 Byron, Byron Center. Skinner James, 16 Byron, Byron Center. SKINNER JOSEPH, 8 Byron, Byron Center. Skinner John, 1 Plainfield, Rockford. Skinner Reuben, 1 Plainfield, Rockford. SKINNER THOMAS W., 23 Paris, Grand Rapids. Skutt George, 19 Spencer, Nelson. Skutt Myron, 24 Courtland, Courtland Center. Slade Merritt, 34 Plainfield, Grand Rapids. SLAGHT SPENCER, 14 Vergennes, Lowell. Slate Georgfr, 16 Plainfield, Belmont. OLD MEN AND WOMEN, YOUNG MEN HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 279 Slater George, 15 Paris, G. Rapids. Slater Isaac, 14 Grand Rapids. Slater Peter, 22 Vergennes, Vergennes. Slater Robert, 15 Paris, G. Rapids. SLAUGHTER ABRAHAM, 10 Oak- field, Oakfield. Slaughter Daniel, 10 Oakfield, Oakfield Slaughter Garrett, 22 Plainfield, Aus- terlitz. Slawson Leander B., 15 Oakfield, Oak- field. Slawson Morris, Cedar Springs. Slawson N. F., Cedar Springs. SLAYTON ASA W., 22 Grattan, Grant. SLAYTON CHESTER M., 14 Grattan, Grant. SLAYTON FRANCIS M., 14 Grattan, Grattan Center. Slayton Thomas J., Lowell. SLAYTON WM. C, 24 Grattan, Gi'ant. Sleeper Americus, 21 Sparta, Sparta Center. SLEEPER PETER A., Sparta Center. Sliter Alfred V., Village Cedar Springs. Sloatmaker Mark, 29 Grand Rapids. Slover Benjamin, 7 Gaines, Gainesville. SLUSSAR HARRISON, 9J^. Rapids. Smith Barlow. 2 Wyoming, Gr. Rapids. Smith Benjamin, 14 Grand Rapids. Smith B., 34 Walker, Grand lisipids. Smith Charles H., 22 Walker, Grand Rapids. Smith Conrad, 19 Lowell, Lowell. Smith Charles W., 35 Paris, Grand Rapids.. Smith Cyrenus, 36 Spencer, Spencer Mills. Smith Charles, 28 Bowne, Harris Creek. Smith Charles, 24 Ada, Lowell. Smith Charles R. Burchville. Smith Mrs. Catharine, 2 Alpine, Eng- lislivillf. Smith Charles A. C, 12 Solon, Cedar Springs. SMITH CHARLES, 10 Alpine, English- ville. Smith Daniel, 2 Alpine. Euglishville. Smith David G., 35 Algoma, ftockford. Smith David R., 14 Lowell, Lowell. Smith Daniel B., 2 Courtland, Court- land Center. Smith Mrs. D. W., 9 Walker, Grand Rapids. Smith Edward, 14 Byron, Byron Cen. Smith Elijah C, South 6 Walker, Gr. Rapids. HAY FORK PULLEYS, AT W. D. FOSTER'S. 14 and 16 Monroe street. Smack William, 13 Algoma, Edgerton. Smalley John, 5 Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids. SMILEY MERRIES F., 5 Algoma, Cedar Springs. Smith A. Oscar, 16 Byron, Byron Cen. Smith Alfred D., 24 Alpine, Alpine. Smith Amos .1., 14 Byron, Byron Cen. Smith Anthony D., 12 Sparta, Sparta Center. Smith Albert, 2 Wyoming, Gr. Rapids. Smith Abraham, 21 Walker, Grand Rapids. Smith Asa, south 6 Walker, Grand Rapids. Smith Albert, 2 Wyoming, Gr. Rapids. Smith Almon C, 21 Caledonia, Cale- donia Station. Smith Almon K., 16 Caledonia, Cale- donia Station. Smith Abram, 3 Grattan, Grattan Cen. Smith Aaron, 28 Bowne, Harris Creek. Smitli Alexander, 15 Courtland, Court- land Center. Smith Alvah, 30 Sparta, Lisbon. Smith Alonzo, 32 Courtland, Rockford. Smith Eli, 23 Solon, Cedar Springs. Smith Edward, 31 Sparta, Lisbon. Smith Elihu B., 32 Gaines, Cody's Mills. Smith Evander, 34 Courtland, Court- land Center. SMITH ELI, 3 Grattan, Grattan Center. Smith Edward II., 28 Spencer, Spencer Mills. Smith Elihu, 7 Grand Rapids. Smith Eugene, 29 Tyrone, Casnovia. Smith Eli, 22 Solon, Cedar Springs. SMITH EBENEZER C, 12 Cannon, Bostwick Lake. Smith Freeman, 3 Grattan, Grattan Center. Smith Frank, 3 Sparta, Sparta Center. Smith Franklin DeF., 24 Alpine, Al- pine. Smith George, 36 Lowell, Lowell. Smith Geo. T., Lowell. Smith Gilbert, 16 Solon, Cedar Springs. Smith George, 13 Plainfield, Rockford. SMITH GEORGE, 22 Walker, Grand Rapids. Smith George J., 35 Algoma, Rockford. AND MAIDENS, USE FORT'S MEDICINES. 280 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Siinth George, 23 Alpine, Alpine. Smith Ilenrj' K., 31 Aila, Ada. Smith Henry, 3r> Aihi, Ada. Smith Hiram M., 20 Plainfield, Mill Creek. Smitli Heman H., Alaska. SMITH HARVEY, 7 Courtland, Ed- oertoll. SMITH HEMAN S., 25 Courtland, Courtland Center. SMITH HIRAM W., Lisbon. Smith Israel D., 21 Wyoming, Grand- viile. SMITH ISRAEL C, 15 Solon, Cedar Springs. SMITH LSRAEL, 3 Alpine, English- ville. Smith ,Tohn H., Roekford. Smith .John, 10 Solon, Cedar Springs. Smith Joseph, 15 Bowne, Bovvne. Smith John M., 10 Algoma, Roekford. Smith James, 34 Yv^alker, G. Rapids. Smith Jacob A., 35 Sjjarta, Sparta Center. Smith John, 2 Oakfield, Greenville. Smith John, Jr., 12 Oaktield, Greenville Smith John W., 16 Wyoming, Grand- ville. Smith James L, 35 Algoma, Roekford. Smith Joseph E., Sparta Center. Smith John H., Roekford. Smith J. J., Lisbon. Smith Jacob, 29 Tyrone, Casnovia. Smith Josepli, 11 Byron, Byron Center Smith James W., 12 Cannon, Bostwick Lake. Smith Jack, 7 Cannon, Roekford. Smith James, 1 Courtland, Courtland Center. Smith Levi S., 15 Bowne, Bowne. Smith Leander, 29 Tyrone, Casnovia. Smith Lyman, 32 Courtland, Roekford. SMITH LEWIS, 15 Vergennes, Lowell. Smith Mervin A., 30 Lowell, Lowell. Smith Michael, 1(5 Algoma, Roekford. Smith M. De LaFayette, 2 Courtland, Courtland Center. Smith Martin C, 2 Grattan, Ashley. • Smith M., 34 Walker, Grand Rapids. Smith Moses R., 8 Ada, Ada. SMITH MORTISE, 25 Alpine, Mill Creek. SMITH NEHEMIAE, 3 Grattan, Grat- tan Center. Smith N. J., 11 Walker, Gr. Rapids. SMITH NEWTON N., 12 Grattan, Otisco, loij^a County. FOUR BUCKWHEAT CAKES TURNED AT ONCE, AT W. D. FOSTER'S. Smith James AV., 23 AYyoming, Grand Rapids. Smith John W., 29 Spencer, Spencer Mills. Smith John S., 20 Lowell, Lowell. Smith John, 18 Nelson. Cedar Springs. SMITH JOHN W. B., 15 Grattan, Grat- tan Center. Smith John C, 2 Grattan, Ashley. SMITH JOHN, 15 Bowne, Bowne. Smith Joseph M., 14 Cascade, Cascade. Smith John S., 23 Cascade, Cascade. Smith John, 15 Courtland, Courtland Center. Smith John M., 35 x\lgoma, Roekford. Smith John L., 35 Algoma, Roekford. SMITH JAMES, 24 Algoma, Roekford. Smith James, 13 Algoma, Edgerton. Smith James, 26 Algoma, Rocktord. Smith John , 30 Grand Rapids. SMITH J. HOWARD, Lowell. Smith Josejjh W., 24 Algoma, Edger ton. Smith John B., Burchvillc (Burch's Mills.) Smith John V., 15 Sparta, Sparta Can. SMITH JOSEPH II., 23 Solon, Cedar Springs. Smith Orlow L., 17 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Smith Oscar R.. 13 Caledonia, Alaska. SMITH OBADIAH, 11 Solon, Cedar Springs. Smith Orlow, 17 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Smith Perry W., Cedar Springs. Smith Peter K., 30 Ada, Ada. SMITH PETER, 18 Caledonia, Cale- donia Station. Smith Philo, 33 Spencer, Spencer Mills. SMITH PHILIP, 1 Courtland, Oak- field. Smith Peter S., 29 Alpine, Indian Creek. Smith Phineas P., 6 Cannon, Roekford. Smith Robert, 4 Lowell, Lowell. Smith Robert, 33 Paris, Grand Rapids. Smith Russell, 14 Bowne, Bowne. SMITH RILEY, 20 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Smith Robert J., 7 Byron, Grandville. Smith Seth, 18 Bowne, Alaska. Smith Samuel B., 28 Spencer, Spencer Mills. SMITH G. II., 7 Grand Rapids. Smith Sala, 14 Grand Rapids. Smith Sydney B., Lowell. FORT'S LINIMENT CURES CAKED UDDER, HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 281 Smith Thomas, 28 Ada, Ada. Smith Torry, 35 Ada, Ada. Smith Timotliy S., 27 Paris, G. Rapids. Smith Thomas, 3() Lowell, Lowell. Smith Thomas, 21 Solon, Cedar Sprinjjs. Smith Thomas, 15 Solon, Cedar Springs. Smith Valentine, 4 Oakfield, Spencer Mills. Smith V. R., 33 Cannon, Ada. Smith William H., 14 Paris, Grand Rapids. Smith William, 12 Grattan, Otisco, Ionia County. SMITH WILLIAM H., 21 Spencer, Spencer Mills. Smith William. 20 Lowell, Lowell. Smith William H., 1 Cannon, Bostwick Lake. Smith William 0., 18 Tyrone. Casnovia. SMITH WM. B., 7 Gaines, Gainesville. Smoake Jacob, 26 Lowell, Lowell. Snapen Henry, 1 Solon, S-md Lake. Snell Anson, 2 Wyoming, Gr. Rapids. Snethen Charles, 10 Solon, Cedar Springs. Snell Jetterson, 16 Paris, Gr. Rapids. Sncdl Josei^h C, 12 Lowell, Lowell. Snyder James, 17 Wyoming, Grand- ville. Snyder James, 25 Courtland, Court- land Center. Snyder John D., Grandville. Snyder Jacob, 25 Courtland, Courtland Center. SNYDER JACOB, 23 Ada, Ada. Snyder Lester E., 18 Oakfield, Court- land Center. Snyder Lewis C, 30 Courtland, Edger- ton. SNYDER L. C, 13 Algoraa, Edgertoa. Snyder Lewis, 29 Oakfield, Oakfield. Snyder Robert, Grandville. Snyder Spencer, Grandville. Snyder William, 27 Walker, G. Rapids Snyder Wm. T., 27 Tyrone, Casnovia. Soddard J., 84 Walker, Grand Rapids. Solomon Mrs. Amanda, 11 Gaines, Hammond. Solomon Joseph, 21 Plainfield, Aus- tcrlitz SOLOMON LEWIS A., 4 Gaines, Ham- mond. SYMES JOHN, 26 Sparta, Sparta Cen. Svmes James A., 26 Sparta, Sparta Cen. SYMONDS JOHN P., 35 Grand Rapids Sones Charles, 20 Grand Rapids. LETTERS FOR MARKING BAGS AND SHEEP, AT W. D. FOSTER'S. Snethen John, 11 Solon, Cedar Springs. Snider Frederick, 19 Vergennes, Ver- gennes. Snider Joseph, jr.. 15 Alpine, Alpine. Snider John, 15 Alpine, Alpine. Snider Jacob, 35 Alpine, Gr. Rapids. Snider Josiah, 6 Cannon, Rocklbrd. Snitzler John, Grandville. Snook Edward, Cedar Springs. Snow Albert, 36 Spencer, Spencer Mills. Snow Ansel, 27 Tyrone, Casnovia. Snow Devvitt, 21 Sparta, Sparta Center. Snow Horace S., Sparta Center. Snow Henry, 28 Tyrone, Casnovia. Snow Uriel, 13 Cascade, Lowell. Snow William R., 12 Sparta, Spapta Center. Snow Warren, 13 Cascade, Lowell. Snowden James A., 17 Alpine, Grand Rapids. Snyder Albert, 18 Oakfield, Courtland Center. Snyder Alfred, Grandville. Snyder George R., south 7 Walker, Grand Rapids. SOPER DAVID, 3 Paris, Grand Rapids Soper David, 22 Plainfield, Austerlitz. Soper Francis B., 3 Paris, Grand Rapids Soper John W., 5 Paris, Grand Rapids. Soper James, 3 Paris, Grand Rapids. Souders John, 6 Courtland, Cedar Springs. Soule Susan A., 29 Vergennes, Lowell. Soules B. W., 19 Algoma, Sparta Center Sours Lawrence, 29 Sparta, Lisbon. Sours William, 29 Sparta, Lisbon. Southard Mrs. Margaret, Lowell. Southwer Fred., Burchville (Burch'a Mills.) Southwick Frank, 33 Alpine, Indian Creek. Southwick Nelson, 29 Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids. Soutter Frederick, 30 Caledonia, Cale- donia Station. SOWER ANTHONY, 36 Alpine, Grand Rapids. Sower Peter, 35 Alpine, Grand Rapids. 80WERBY EDWARD, 3 Cannon, Rockford. Sowerby John, 3 Cannon, Rockford. 3t> IT HAS SAVED VALUABLE CO'WS. £82 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OP KENT COUNTY. SOWERBY THOMAS, 4 Cannon, Rock- ford. Soy Arthur, 34 Walker, Grand Rnpids. Soy Richard, 34 Walker, Grand Rapids Spani{eni)erg George, 21 Sparta, Lisbon Spaugenhc-rg Jacolt, 21 Sparta, Lisbon. Spark Ephraini,8 Plaintield. Relniont. Sparks iMlgar C, 23 Gaines, Haniniond Sparks Geo. W., 23 Gaines, Hammond. Sparks James, 8 Plaintield, Belmont. Sparks James, 32 Courtland, Roektbrd. Spaulding Charles S., 8 Caledonia, Alaska. Spaulding Francis, 12 Algoma, Edger- ton. Spaulding Hermon, 21 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Spaulding Hiram, 33 Cascade, Alaska. Spaulding Isaiah, 28 Courtland, Court- land Center. Spaulding J. E., 2 Grand Rapids. Spaulding John, 3G Plaintield, Grand Rapids. Spaulding James M., 10 Courtland, Courtland Center. Spaulding Jefferson, 29 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Spaulding Jerry, 23 Plaintield, Auster- litz. SPENCER CHESTER, 17 Bowne, Bovvne. Spencer Enos, Lowell. Spencer Jacob, G Ada, Austerlitz. Spencer James, 3 Cannon, Roektbrd. Spencer John, 17 Ada, Ada. Spencer Luther D., 17 Bowne, Bowne. Spencer Reuben, G Ada, Austerlitz. Spence Perry, 17 Ada, Ada. Spence William, 17 Ada, Ada. t^pence Edward, 17 Achi, Ada. Spence James, 3 Cascade, Ada. Spicer Henry L., 5 Algoma, Cedar Springs. Spicer John, IG Algoma, Rockford. Spiker John, 25 Bowne, Lowc^U. Spiker Samuel, 24 Bowne, Lowell. Spiller Daniel, 27 Tyrone, Casnovia. Spitzer Aaron, 2 Caledonia, Alaska. Sprague A. S., Cedar Springs. Sprague Artliur, 13 Oaklield, Greenville SPRAGUE EDGAR, 5 Sparta, Lisbon. Sprague John P., 10 Solon, Cedar Springs. Sprague Joseph W.. Lowell. Sprague J. A., Lowell. Sprague J. B., Lowell. SPRAGUE RICHARD, 11 Lowell, Lowell. THE BEST CATTLE TETHER IN MARKET, AT W. D. FOSTER'S. SPAULDING LYMAN, 15 Oakfield, Oak field. Spaulding Miner, 27 Cascade, Alaska. SPAULDING MURRAY, 29 Nelson, Springs. Spaulding Orleans, 12 Paris, Grand Rapids. Spaulding Ransom L., 12 Paris, Grand Rapids. Spaulding Samuel, 36 Plaintield, Grand Rapids. Spaulding Timothy, 25 Sparta, Sparta Center. Speaker G. D., 10 Lowell, Lowell. Spears Alexander, 29 Byron, Byron Center. Speicher Abijah W., 13 Gaines, Ham- mond. Speicher Abraham, 13 Gaines, Ham- mond. Spencer Almon, 16 Spencer, Spencer Mills. Spencer Alfred, G Ada, Austerlitz. Spencer Geo. M., IG Grattan, Grattan Center. Spencer Charles, 22 Plainfield, Auster- litz. Sprague Wm. H., 16 Paris, G. Rapids. Sprague William, 24 Algoma, Edger- ton. Sprague Wesley, 13 Oakfielcl, Green- ville. Spring Daniel W., 17 Cannon, Cannons- burg. Spring Jared S., 8 Cannon, Cannons- burg. Spring Volney, 18 Cannon, Cannons- burg. Springsted Jacob, 21 Wyoming. Sponal)le John, 8 Wyoming, Grandville Spooner Charles, 19 Wyoming, Grand- ville. Spooner Rev. J. G., Alaska. SPOOR ABRAM, 27 Vergennes, Lowell Spoor Amaziah, 27 Vergennes, Lowell. SPORE J. M., Rockford. Spore Jacob C, Rockford. Squiers Lewis M., Roekturd. Squiers Robert, 2G Algoma, Rockford. Squier Mrs. Etfie M., 22 Paris, Grand Rapids. Squires Gideon, 23 Nelson, Nelson. Squires Gideon, 4 Courtland, Court- land Center. FORT'S WESTERN LINIMENT CURES ALL LAMENESS. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 283 SQUIRES JASOX R., 23 Nelson, Nel- son. SQUTER MTLON L., 80 Tyrone, Cas- novia. Squier Manly M.. 23 Paris, Grand Rapids SQUIRES MRS. NATHAN, 24 Court- land, Courtland Center. Squires Nathan, 24 Courtland, Court- land Center. Squires Robert, Sr., 35 Courtland, Courtland Center. Sta^e George W., 27 Sparta, Sparta Center. Staa^e John, 9 Alpine, Englishville. Stahl Alexander, 12 Bowue, Lowell. Standish Ira, Lowell. STANIFORD GEORGE, 28 Sparta, Sparta Center. Stange John, 32 Caledonia, Caledonia Station. Stanton C. C, 1 Algoma, Burchville (Burch^s Mills.) STANLEY ISAAC W., 18 Alpine, Pleasant. Stanton E. W., 7 Grand Rapids. Stanton Elisha, 15 Grattan, Grattan Center. Stanton Fletcher L., 1 Algoma, Burch- ville (Burch's Mills.) Stauffer Isaac T., 32 Caledonia, Cale- donia Station. Stauffer Isaac, 37 Caledonia, Caledonia Station. Stauffer William, 33 Caledonia, Cale- donia StatiS- Kinney itchell, Al JOBBING A Specialty made of Shoeing Horses that are Tender-Footed, and those that Interfere. ^^ We (juarantee satisfaction. Shop, four doors North of Bridge Street, opposite Canal Street House, .} Grand Rapids. M. KINNEY. J. MITCHELL. 202 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Troy James, 19 Caleclonia, Caledonia Station. Troy John C, 19 Caledonia, Alaska. TKUY JOHN M., 8 Caledonia, Alaska. Trnax James, 3 Piaiiilield, Kockford. TUL'AX JAMES II., 8 Bowne, Alto. Truax Mrs. Eleanor, 9 Bowne, Alto. Triui.x Mrs Elizabe.h. 8 Bowue, Alto. Tiumbull Cassiiis, •Hi Grattan, Alton. TrumliuU Orcn S., 30 Ciaftan, Alton. Tryon F. E., 13 Alijoma, Edgerton. Tubbs Cornelius, Kockl'oid. Tiibbs Cornelius, Cannon, Rockford. Tubbs Ilosea, 23 Sparta, Sparta Cen. Tubljs Israel, 10 Walker, G. Rapids. Tubbs Martm S., 23 Grand Rapids. Tubbs Natban, South 7 Walker, Grand Rapids. Tubbs Mrs. Rebecca, 30 Algoma, Rock- ford. Tubbs Tunis, 19 Gaines, Gainesville. Tucker E. W., 13 Lowell, Lowell. TUCKER FOSTER, 17 Grand Rapids. Tucker Henry, 21 Byron. Byron Cen. Tucker J. B., 9 Byron. North Byron. Tucker Joseph D., 10 Sparta, Sparta Centre. TUCKER SOLOMON J., 10 Sparta, Sparta Centre. Tuttle Abraham S., 2C Nelson, Cedar Sprinirs. Tuttle Eugene, 35 Cannon, Cannons- burg. Tuttle George L., 6 Cannon, Rockford. Tuttle Ilirain, 35 Cannon, Cannons- burg. TUTTLE J. -E., 24 Algoma, Edgerton. Tuttle John, Rockford. Tuttle Lyman V., 20 Tyrone, Casnovia. Tuttle Oscar, 24 Algoma. Edgerton. TUTTLE STEPHEN L., Cannon, Rockford. Tuthill Jasop, 31 Oakfield, Oakfield. Tuthill Stephen II., 31 Oakfuvld, Grat- tan Center. TUXBURY BENJ. F., 28 Alpine, Gr. Rapids. Tuxi)uiy Byron S., 19 Tyrone, Cas- novia. TUXBURY JOHN S., 19 Tyrone, Cas- novia. Tuxbury Norton, 28 Alpine, Grand Kai)i(ls. Tyier Asa R., 27 Bowne, Harris Creek. Tyler Augustus, 33 Bowne, Harris Creek. Tyler Adon, 13 Bowne, Bowne. Tyler Alban A., 20 Paris, Gr. Rapids. SLEIGH BELLS AND WHIPS, AT W D. FOSTER'S. U and l(i Momoo Street. Tuckur Samuel, 10 Sparta, Sparta Cen. TUFFEI^MIUE ABRAHAM, 13 Sparta, Sparta Centre. TuUy Patrick ]M.. 2 Grattan, Ashley. Turk John W., 20 Grattan, (irant. Trrner Alired, 11 Grand Rapids. Turner L. R., 20 Algoma, Rockford. Turinish Barnard, 12 Cascade, Cascade. Tur::r Lewis, 7 Alpine, ^'leasant. Turn'T Marvin C, 15 Algoma, Rock- TURNER MARVIN, 27 Algoma, Rock- foid. TURNER SALEM T., G Paris, Grand Rapids. Turner William, 20 Algoma, Rockford. TurnbuU Robert, Ada, Ada, Tyler Alexander G., 27 Paris, Grand Rapids. Tyler Edward. 10 Cascade, Cas('ade. TYLER HEWITT, 12 Bowne, Bowne. TYLER JUSTUS J., 25 Paris, Grand Rap'ds. Tyler John, 28 Cascade, Alaska. Tyler Loren B., 13 Bowne, Bowne. Tyler Oren, 20 Paris, Grand Rapids. Tvicr Roswell F.. 15 Bowne, Bowne. Tyler William, 20 Paris, Grand Rapids. TYSON ISAAC W., 8 Gaines, Gaines- ville. TWADEL JOHN, 22 Plainfield, Aus- terlitz. Twiss Loren, 32 Alpine. Indian Creek. Twohay John, 29 Grattan, Cannons- bury:. u Umlor Tebolt, 7 Alpine, Pleasant. Umlor Joseph, 7 Alpine. Pleasant. UNDERHILL ALFRED, 21 Sparta, Sparta Center. Underhill George, 19 Courtlaml, Rock- ford . UNGER CHRISTIAN, 3 Vergenncs, Alton. Unger Solomon, 3 Vergcnnes, Alton. rORT'S AROMATIC OINTMENT CURES SORE EYES. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 293 UNGER WILLIAM, 15 Oakfield, Oak- tield. Upson Jesse, 4 Plain field, Tlockford. Upson Josei^li C, 4 Plaiufield, Rock- ford. Utter Amos, 33 Wyoming, Grandville. Utter Franklin, 33 Wyoming, Grand- ville. UTTER JOHN B., 6 Byron, Grand- ville. V VALANCE AMOS, 10 Spencer, Spencer Mills. Vaihince Jolin, 9 Solon, Cedar Springs. Vannmhurgb John Nelson, 33 Cascade, Alaska. Vanamburgli Lewis, 28 Cascade, Alaska Vanamburgh William, 33 Cascade, Alaska. Van Antwerp John, 17 Sparta, Sparta Center. Van Antwerp John, 16 Paris, Grand Rapids. Van Antwerp Samuel E., 17 Sparta, Sparta Center. Van Antwerp, Wm. L., 17 Sparta, Sparta Center. Van Deusen Chauncey B., 1 Plaiufield, Rock ford. Van Deusen Elam, 28 Vergennes, Ver- gennes. Van Deusen Hiram, Lowell. Vandeusen Jesse, 4 Lowell, Lowell. Van Deusen John S., 28 Vergennes, Vergennes. Van Deusen Ray. 5 Tyrone, Casnovia. Van Deusen William, 8 Lowell, Lowell. Vandine Jacob, 29 Grand Rapids. Van Doren John T., 34 Ada, Ada. Van Donge Dennis, 19 Walker, Grand Rapids. Van Donge John, 19 Walker, Grand Rapids. Vandyke Albert, 8 Bowne, Alto. HAY FORK PULLEYS, AT W. D, FOSTER'S U and 16 Monroe Street. VAN AUKEN JAMES, 17 Paris, Grand Rapids. Van Blaricum Luther, 21 Lowell, Lowell Van Buren Geo. W., 28 Lowell, Lowell. Vanderslotpe Engel, 33 Grand Rapids. Vanderpool James, 18 Paris, Grand Rapids. Vanderhoof Simon, 1 Paris, G. Rapids. Vanderhoof William, Lowell. Vanderbilt John, 18 Cascade, G. Rapids Vand(!rmass Martin, 29 Grand Rapids. Vanderlip John, Lowell. Vanderstol C, 18 Grand Rapids. Vanderfliet Martin, 29 Grand Rapids. Vandt-rburg Cornelius, 29 Grand Rapids Vandewerker Henry, 24 Bowne, Bowne Vandewerker Nelson, 24 Bowne, Bown Vandcrbroeck Jolin, 1 Vergennes, Alton Vanderbroeck R., 1 Vergennes, Alton. Van Deusen Austin, 21 Lowell, Lowell. VAN DEUSEN ALFRED, 2S Ver- gennes, Vergennes. Van Deusen A. Delos, 28 Vergennes, Vergennes. Van Deusen Adam, 24 Vergennes, Ver- eennes. Vandyke Alvin, 33 Spencer, Cedar Springs. VAN EVERY GEO. W., Alaska. Van Hooven Aaron, 7 Paris, G. Rapids Van Iloven Edwin, 30 Paris, G. Rapids Van Hooven Mrs. Nellie, 30 Paris, Grand Rapids. Vanilen Daniel, Village Cannonsburo-. VAN LEW JOHN. 31 Gaines, Codx^'s Mills. Van Lew Oscar G., 31 Gaines, Cody's Mills. Van Lew Peter, 31 Gaines, Cody's Mills Van Liew Daniel, 21 Algoma, Rock- ford. Van Liew James C, 21 Algoma, Rock- ford. Van Liew William, 16 Algoma, Rock- ford. VAN LIEW WINFIELD S., 8 Nelscm, Cedar Springs. VAN LOON VOLNEY, 13 Algoma, Edgerton. VANNEST GEORGE, 5 Byron, North Byron. Van Nornum Harrison, Lowell. FORT'S AROMATIC OINTMENT CURES PILES. 294 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. VANNALSTINE LAMBEllT, Ada Vil- lage. Yannalstine Peter L., Ada Village. Van Order Isaac, 31 Bowne, Harris Creek. Van Order William, 29 Bowne, Harris Creek. Van Keen Herman, Grandville. Van Raake Ralfee, 3 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. VAN SCnOTEN GEORGE, 31 Can- non, Austerlitz. Van Schuyler James, 19 Sparta, Lisbon Van Schuyler Richard, 19 Sparta, Lis- bon. Van Sickles Alfred, 1 Paris, G. Rapids. Van Size Simon B., Village Cannons- burg. Van Bledright Art, 15 Paris, G. Rapids Van Stolsnian Peter, 3 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Van Wagner John, 6 Oakfield, Oakfield Van Winkle Samuel, 25 Spencer, Spencer Mills Van AYormer James, Rrcklbrd. Van Volkinl)urg Jonathan, Burchville (Burch's Mills.) VAN ZANDT JACOB, 23 Spencer, Spencer Mills. Verlin Michael, 16 Ada, Ada. Verlin Richard, 17 Vergennes, Ver- gennes. Verbanks John, 20 Wyoming, Grand- ville. Vincent Benjamin, Sparta Center. Vincent Michael, 24 Caledonia, Alaska. Vinkeniulder John, Grandville. VINTON H. II., (Dep'y Sherill",) Lowell. Vinton Jerome, 13 Alpine, Grandville. Vinton Porter, 13 Alpine, Gr. Rapids. Virgil James E., 1 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Vitty John, 7 Grand Rapids. Vogt Henry, 29 Lowell, Lowell. Voipert John, 14 Alpine, Alpine. VOND JOHN, 33 Tyrone, Casnovia. VOND WILLIAiM C, 9 Sparta, Lisbon. Von Ehrenkrook Charles, Lowell. VONNEY BICK, 19 Algoma, Sparta Center. Von Manen Stephen, 16 Wyoming, Grandville. Vorholick Andrew, 32 Alpine, Indian Creek. Vorholick Sebastian, 33 Alpine, Alpine. Vrealand John T., 8 Paris, Gr. Rapids. VROOMAN JOHN C, 23 Paris, Gr. Rapids. LETTERS FOR MARKING BAGS AND SHEEP, AT W. D. FOSTER'S. VAUGHN MALCOMB W., 11 Walker, Grand Rapids. Vroman William H., Alaska Village. w WaddcU John, 19 Cannon, Austerlitz. Waddell William, 30 Cannon, Aus- terlitz. Wade John, 13 Grattan, Grattan Cen. Wade Lawson N., 31 Plainfield, Grand Rapids. Wavlentellow John, 19 Byron, Byron Center. AVadsworth A. 0., Lowell. Wagener Christian, 31 Byron, Byron Center. WAGNER JOHN B., 1 Solon, Sand Lake. WAIT DeLOSS v., 5 Cannon, Rock- ford. Wait Hastings, Sparta Center. Wait Milo, 37 Cannon, Cannonsburg. Wait Paine, 13 Grattan, Otisco, Ionia County. Wait Sanford, Lowell. Wait Mrs. Susan, Sparta Center. Waite F. F., 10 Walker, Gr. Rapids. Waite Joseph, 13 Walker, Grand Rapids. WAITE L. W., 12 Walker, Gr. Rapids. WAKEMAN ALFRED, 1 Grattan Grattan Center. Wakenian John, 38 Spencer, Spencer's Mill. Wakeman Stephen, 38 Cannon, Can- nonsi)urg. Walden Lodowic, 16 Gaines, Ham- mond. Walden Guy S.. 9 Cascade, Cascade. Walker Alljert B., 33 Grand Rapids. Walker David, 33 Plaintield, Grand Rapids. Walker Eliab, 38 Vergennes, Lowell. Walker George, 3 Grand Rapids. LET EVERY ONE TROUBLED WITH LIVER HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 295 WALKER HUGH, 9 Sparta, Sparta Center. WALKER ISAAC, 29 Solon, Cedar Springs. Walker'john J., 19 Lowell, Lowell. Walker John J., Jr., 19 Lowell, Lowell. WALKER JACOB W., 28 Vergenues, Lowell. Walker Levi, 21 Vergennes, Lowell. Walker Melvin, 11 Lowell, Lowell. Walker Thomas, 11 Lowell, Lowell. Wall Samuel, 35 Courtland, Bostwick Lake. WALL WILLIAM, 1 Plainfield, Rock- ford. WALLACE MRS. CAROLINE, 26 Sparta, Sparta Center. Wallace Charles H., 24 Sparta, Sparta Center. Wallace Corydon, 19 Courtland, Rock- ford. Wallace James, 26 Lowell, Lowell. Wallace John W., 11 Lowell, Lowell. Wallace Nathaniel, 12 Grattan, Otisco, Ionia County. Wallace Nathan, 1 Lowell, Lowell. Wallace Nathaniel T., 11 Lowell, Lo- well. Walton John S., 25 Bowne, Fillmore, Barry County. Walton Ransom, 25 Bowne, Fillmore, Barry County. Walz George, 26 Ada, Ada. Wamsley Edwin C, Village Cedar Springs. Ward Charles, 20 Grand Rapids. Ward Hugh H., 15 Ada, Ada. Ward Horatio G., 36 Ada, Ada. Ward Henry, 8 Walker, Grand Rapids. Ward Jonathan, Village Cedar Springs. Ward John, 5 Vergennes, Cannonsburg. Ward James, 31 Spencer, Cedar Springs Ward Jared, 19 Spencer, Nelson. Ward Michael, 81 Spencer, Cedar Springtk Ward Silas, 16 Grattan, Grattan Center Ward Wm. W., 24 Ada, Ada. WARD WM. D., 14 Grattan, Grattan Wardwell AVilliam, 27 Walker, Grand Rapids. WARE SAMUEL L., 4 Nelson, Sand Lake. WARING H. E., 21 Grand Rapids. Warner Amos W., 32 Bowne, Harris Creek. WARNER ANDREW, 14 Grand Rapids BUILDERS' HARDWARE-LATEST STYLES-AT W. D. FOSTER'S. WALLACE SAMUEL M., 11 Lowell, Lowell. WALLACE WILLIAM, 15 Ada, Ada Waller William A., Rockford. Walhn Charles, 20 Courtland, Rock- ford . WALPOLE JOHN, 11 Paris, Grand Rapids. Walpole Thomas, 11 Paris, Gr. Rapids. WALSH HUGH, 32 Walker, Grand Rapids. Walsh John, 8 Vergennes, Vergennes. Walsh John, 34 Walker, Gr. Rapids. Walsh Patrick, 25 Alpine, Mill Creek. Walsh Thomas, 19 Walker, G. Rapids. WALTER JOHN, 36 Grand Rapids. Walter James, 15 Grand Rapids. Walters George, 17 Tyrone, Casnovia. Walters Homer P., 34 Ada, Ada. Walters John, 30 Paris, Grand Rapids. Walters Niel, 19 Algoma, Sparta Center Walters Stephen, 36 Wyoming, Kel- loggsville. Walters Townsend, 19 Algoma, Sparta Center. Walterson John, 26 Cascade, Cascade. Walton Andrew J., Lowell. Warner Abijah J., 35 Tyrone, Sparta Center. Warner Benjamin F., 32 Bowne, Harris Creek. Warner Calvin F., 35 Cascade, Alaska. Warner Ezra G., 16 Byron, Byron Cen. Warner Oilman, 35 Paris, Hammond. Warner George, 22 Plainfield, Auster- litz. Warner George W., 26 Plainfield, Aus- terlitz. Warner Henry, Rockford. Warner H. S., 19 Algoma, Sparta Cen. Warner John W., 12 Caledonia, Alaska Warner James, 35 Tyrone, Sparta Cen. Warner Lawson S.. Lowell. WARNER LEWIS, 11 Walker, Grand Rapids. Warner Lewis W., 14 Paris, Grand Rapids. Warner Lyman, 20 Bowne, Bowne. Warner Truman G., 20 Bowne, Bowne. Warnock William, 17 Spencer, Spencer Mills. Warner William, 35 Lowell, Lowell. Warren Chas. H., Lowell. Warren Francis, 21 Byron, Byron Cen. COMPLAINT TRY TORT'S PILLS. 296 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. AVarren Geo. R., Cedar Springs. "Warren G. W., 24 Solou, Cedar Springs. AViirrcn Ira, 14 Solon, Cedar Springs. \VAin\ ICK MRS. A. A., Lowell. "Wushljurn Benjamin, F.. 33 Ada, Ada. Washburn Benjuniin F., 29 Grand Rapids, Grand Ra])ids. Wasliburn Charles J., 36 Cascade, Al ask a. Washl)urn Clark D., Ada Village. "NVashlJiirn Daniel, 20 Lowell, Lowell. WASHBURN JAMES A., 1 Cannon, Bostwick Lake. Washliurn Nathan, 20 Lowell, Lowell. WASHBURN ROLLIN F., 3G Cascade, Alaska. WASHBURN MRS. ROSETTA, 14 Cascade, Cascade. Waterl)ury Dewitt, 2 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Waterman Charles, 16 Alpine, Grand Rapids. Waterman John, 11 Algoma, Edgerton. Waters B. G., 18 Grand Rapids. Waters Charles, Lowell. Waters David L., south 5 Walker, Gr. Rapids. Waters 11., 18 Grand Rapids. Watson H. C, 30 Cannon, Austerlitz. WATSON HENRY, 2 Oakfield, Green- ville. W^ATSON JOSEPH J., 17 Paris, Grand Rapids. WATSON JOHN S., 2 Oakfield, Green- ville. Watson Montgomery D., 9 Paris, Grand Rapids. Watson Thomas, 24 Oakfield, Ashley. Watts James N., 18 Byron, Grandville. Watts William, 21 Bowne, Bowne. WATTS WM. H., 18 Byron, Grandville Weaver Asa, 26 Byron, Cody's Mills. WEAVER BRADLEY, 35 Byron, Cody's Mills. Weaver Carlos, 34 Byron, Cody's Mills. Weaver George, 21 Walker, G. Rapids. Weaver Josiah, 11 Bowne, Lowell. AVeaver John, 34 AN'alker, G. Rapids. AVeaver Joseph, 34 Alpine, Indian Creek. Weaver Martin, 19 Alpine, Alpine. AVeaver Prentiss, 34 Byron, Cody's Mills. Weaver Randall, 26 Byron, Cody's Mills. Weatherwax Henry, 11 Lowell, Lowell. Weber John, 34 AValker, Grand Rapids THE BEST CATTLE TETHER IN MARKET, AT W, D. FOSTER'S. AVaters Levi, 12 Lowell, Lowell. AVaterson AVm., 20 Lowell, Lowell. AVatkins Adrian, 4 AValker, Indian Creek. AA'atkin < Charles J., 2 Grattan, Grattan Center. AVatkins E. C, Rockford. AVatkins Joseph, 22 Algoma, Edgerton. AVatkins J. D., 11 Alpine, Englishville. AVatkins Joseph W., 15 Algoma, Edger- ton. AVATKINS JOHN, 1 Plainfield, Rock- ford. Watkins Jared. 13 Grattan, Grant. AVATKINS JASON C, 23 Grattan, (;i rant. WATKINS L. AV., 16 Grattan, Grattan Center. AVATKINS MILTON C, 2 Grattan, Grattan Center. AVATKINS OLIA'ER L, 13 Grattan, Grant. AVatson Andrew, 30 Cannon, Austerlitz AVatson Cyrus P., 29 Cannon, Auster- litz. Watson Daniel W., 30 Cannon, Auster- litz. Weber Peter, 13AA''alker, Grand Rapids Webster Charles B., 16 Cascade, Cas- WEBSTER ERASTUS W., 9 Cascade, Cascade. Webster George, 12 Cascade, Cascade. AVebster Hiram, Jr., 12 Cascade, Cas- cade. AVebster Hiram, 12 Cascade, Cascade. Webster Henry, Lisbon. Webster Henry T., 18 AValker, Grand Rapids. Webster Stephen B., 17 Walker, Grand Rapids. WEDGE HENRY D., 32 Alpine, In- dian Creek. AVedge Joseph, Sparta Center. AVedgewood Amaziah, 10 AVyoming, Grandville. AVedgewood Amaziah, 17 Byron, Byron Center. AVedgewood Chas. H., 10 Wyoming, Grandville. AVEDGEAVOOD GUSTAVUS R., 16 Byron, Byron Center. Weeks Abel, Lowell. Weeks John P., 25 Grattan, Grant. FORT'S WESTERN LINIMENT IS "WARRANTED HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 297 Weeks John J., 30 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Weeks Jaiues H., Lowell. Weeks Orrin I)., 4 Ver^ennes, Alton. AVeed Sylviinus, 1 Oaklield, Greenville. Weg II Swcn, O Sparta, Lisbon. Weitz (ieorjfe, 34 Gaines, Cody's Mills. Weiting John, 84 Wyoming, North Byron. Wciringa Henry, 33 Alpine, Indian Creek. Wekenmann Henry. 24 Gaines, Cale- donia iStation. Wekenmann Stonnas, 24 Gaines, Cale- donia Station. Weleh Andrew. 8 Caledonia, Alaska. WELCH CYRUS S., 12 Gaines, Ham- mond. Welch Edward, 25 Plainfield, Auster- litz. Welch James, 2~) Paris, Grand Rapids. Welcli Mrs. Lavina, Grandville. Welch Patrick, 24 Plaintield, Auster- litz. Welch Robert. Village Cedar Springs. WELCH RENSSELEAIl J., 5 Nelson, Sand L:d\e. WELCH WILLIAM, 8 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Wells James L., 30 Paris, Gr. Rapids; Wells Nathan, 31 Coiirtiand, Rockford. Weltoa George, 27 Spencer, Spencer Mdls. WELTON MORTIMER G., 3G Cale- donia. Caletlonia. Welty Frederick, 2 Gaines. Hammond. Wells Orville G., 20 Plainfield, Auster- litz. Wei la Robert, 26 Plainfield, Ansterlitz. Wells Robert D., 2G Plainfield, Anster- litz. Wells T. W., d(\ Algoma, Rockford. Wells "Winsor, Rockford. Welsh James. 11 Lowell, Lowell. Welsh Wm., Lowell. Welsh Wm., 31 Solon, Sparta Center. Wendorf John, 24 Wyoming, Grand Rapids. Wendover Henry, Lowell. WEXGER ISAAC G., 18 Caledonia, Alaska. WEXGER JONAS G., 7 Caledonia, Alaska. Werdon Oscar N., 17 Walker, Grand Rapids. Werdon Mrs., 33 Alpine, Indian Creek. Wertaian Daniel, Alaska Village. West Charles, 13 Alpine, Englishville. WELCH &. GRlFFiTH'S CIRCULAR SAWS, AT W. D. FOSTER'S. Welch Willi;''m, 12 Gaines, Hammond. Weller Edgar, IG Cannon, Cannons- biirg. WELLER IIEXRY N., 23 Cannon, Cannonsburg. Weller Harvey, 2 Cannon, Rockford. Weller John P., 13 Plaintield, Auster- litz. Weller Mirza, 3 Cannon, Rockford. Weller Morton II., i) Cannon, Cannons- burg. _ Weller Sidney, 8 Cannon, Cannonsburg Weller Theodore, 4 Cannon, Cannons- burg. WELLER VIRGIL, 18 Cannon, Rock- tord. WELLMAN EUSTICE J., 21 Oakfleld, Oaktield. Welling Henry, 9 Wyoming, Grandville WELLS ALMERN, 30^ Vergeuues, Vergennes. WELLS C. E., Lisbon. Wells George H., 2G Plainfield, Ans- terlitz. Wells Henry, 1 Paris, Grand Rapids. WELLS JAMES, 30 Vergeuues, Ver- gennes. WEST II. S., Lowell. WEST J. C, Lowell. West Lorenzo, 2;j Alpine, Alpine. Wfc;st Warren. 13 Aloine, Esigiishvillc. WEST WILLIAM H., 3J Plainfield, Mill Creek. Westbrook Thomas, 23 Vergennes, Lo- well. Westbrook Ilaggai, 16 Vergennes, Lo- well. Westbrook John R., 34 Nelson, Cedar Springs. Westcott Charles, 9 Byron, Byron Cen. Westcott Dexter, 22 Byron, Byron Cen. Wi stcott WiUiam B., 22 Byron, Byron Center. Westerliouse F. J., 34 Walker, Grand Rapids. Westervelt John, 21 Courtland, Court- land Center. Westfall Abram, 15 Grand Rapids. VVESTFALL BENJAMIN, 8 Grand Rapids. Westfall Frederic, 8 Grand Rapids. Westfall George, 8 Grand Rapids. Westfall William, 32 Sparta, Lisbon. TO CURE YOUR LAME BACK. 298 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Westlake Samuel, 29 "Walker, Grand Rapids. WESrON ADELBERT II., Grandville. Weston Natluin, 'So Cascade, Alaska. Weston Horace O., Grandville. Weston Henry, 21 Algonia, Roekford. Weston William, 32 Solon, Cedar Sprin>e \V., 8 Paris, Gr. Jxiipids. Yale WL'lconic. b Paris, Gr. Kapids. Yanson Cliarii-s, 21 Paris, Gr. Jiapids. Yateiuan AVilliain, 29 Bowiie, Harris On I'k. Yates I\Irs. Ilcttie, Cedar Springs. Yeiter David, 20 Lowell, Lowell. Yeiter Ered'k 27 '• " Yeiter Fred., jr., 20 Lowell, LoweU. Yeiter Jacob", 22 " " Yeiter Jolin, 29 " " YENOKE MOSES, south 4 AValker, Grand Rapids. Yeonians Eiiiott, 31 Wyoming, Grand- ville. Yeonians Eli, 31 Wvominsr, Grnndville YEOMANS ERASTUS, 32 Wyoming, Grand vi lie. Yeonians Levi, 32 Wyoming, Grand- ville. Yerkes Anthony. 22 Vergennes, Lowell. Yerkus Edward W., 11 Lowell, Lowell. YOUELL .JOTIX. 29 Grand Rapids. Yonng Uarwin, 3G Gaines, Caledonia Station. Young Daniel, 27 Solon, Cedar Springs. Young Elihu K., 30 Coiirtland, Rock- ford. YOUNG GEORGE. 33 Grand Rapids. Young John, 10 Cannon, Botttwick Lake. Young John. 32 Byron, Byron Center. Young .laeob, Lowell. Young T. E., 32 Grand Rapids. Young Vacliel D., Lowell.' Young , 5 Paris, Grand Rapids. Young William C, 10 Cannon, Can- nonsburg. YOUNG ZEBULON, 30 Conrtland, Rocktbrd. Youiigl>lood Daniel, 8 Algoma, Sparta Center. YOUx\G BLOOD JAMES, 8 Algoma, Sparta Center. LETTERS FOR MARKING BAGS AND SHEEP, AT W. D. Yerkos Wiliiam. Lowell. YODER JOSEPK, 13 Bowne, Lowell. YODER STEPHEN, 11 Bowne, Lo- well. Yokuin P. F., 29 Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids. Yonge Henry, 10 Wyoming, Grand Rvpids. Yonirsoii Rasmus, 2 Oakfield, Green- ville. Yniikeis Andrew, 7 Sparta, Lisbon. York Joseph, 2 Pans, Grand Kapids. Yost Jacob, 27 Alpine, ludiaa Creek. FOSTER'S. N., G Algoma, Youngblood Thomas Sparta Center. Youi'gs Eli, 32 Byron. Byron Center. Youngs Edward, 22 Solon, Cedar Springs. Youngs Fayette E., 20 Paris, Grand R ip:ds. Yoi'iigs James E., 32 Byron, Byron Center. Youngs James T., 14 Lowell, Lowell. Youngs Piiiiip, 31 Bymn, New Silem. Youngs T. ISewton, 32 Byron, Byron Center. Zelner Aaron, 2~) Bowne, Bowne. Zi'Incr Aaron. 12 Gaines, Hammond. ZELNKll JOHN, 12 Gaines, Ham- mond. Zelner Samuel, 12 Gaines, Hammond. Zieoentuss Charles, 21 Oakheld, Oak- 6eld. Ziegenfuss David, 13 Oakfield, Green- ville. 1 1 ZIEGENFUSS HANNAH, 13 Oakfield, Gi'eenville. ZlMMEll GEORGE, G Byron, Grand- ville. Zimmerman George A., 32 Courtland, Uoc'kford. Zimmermau Paul, 32 Courtland, Rock- ford. FORT'S ENEMY OF PAIN CURES COLIC. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 805 CLASSIFIED BUSINESS DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS <^ — •— ^ ADA TILLAGE. bkidoe:!buii.uer. Jared N. Bresee. BRUGGIST. Charles K. Gibsou. coorER. Bethsl Bristol. OBOC£Rl£S. John R. Robinson. MASON. Manson Miller. MECHANIC. Andrew G. Livergood. MERCHANT MILLER. John R. Bradtieid. MILLERS. William Bennett. John Kemp. WAOON MAKER. Edward Davie. ALASKA VILLAGE. BLACKSMITH. A. D. Hembling. BOOTS AND SHOES. Josiah Irons. CARPENTERS AND JOINERS. John L. Hof)kins. Cyrus Hull. CARRIAGES AND WAGONS— (Manu- facturer of.) B. E. Richards. DRT GOODS AND GROCERIES. Beamer & Haviland. FLOURING MILL. J. W. Boynton. FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS. Van Every & Bellows. FURNITURE— (Wholesale.) L. W. Fisher. GENERAL STORE. S. T. Colson & Co. 89 HARDWARE AND TIN. KnifBu & Proctor. HOTEL. William H. Lock. JUSTSCE OF THE PEACE. Hugh B. McAlister. MASON AND PLASTERER. Sylvester K. Hickey, MERCHANT TAILOR. John Martin. MEAT MARKET. Horace S. Newson. M1LL5NEK AND DRESSMAKER. Miss E. R. Newson. MILLWRIGHT AND DEALSSl IN TU«4BIN1<: WATER tVHEELS. E. D. Alden. PAINTING— PLAIN AND ORNA- MENTAL. Daniel R. Fox. PHLTSICIANS AND SURGEONS. George Fox. Isaac B. Malcolm. POSTMASTEK- Warren S. Hale. PHOTOGRAPHER. G. F. Hull. SURVEYOR AND ENGINEER. Robert S. Jackson. SAW MILL. L. W. Fisher, proprietor. BOWKE TOWNSHIP, W^AGON-MAKER. Jno. M. Diliinger, at Thomas' Mills. CANNON TOWNSHIP. AFIAKIST. JAMES PLANK. Section S. (See Advertisement page 18L) DAIKY-KJEEPEB, Lorenzo D. Hoasr. Section 23. 306 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. MASOX. Richard Bruner. Secticn 12. MERCHANTS. Ira Ellis, CannoHsburg. SIEltCHANT MII^LERil. S. Chase & Son, Cannonsburg. 1VAGOX MAIiEKS. Edward Davie. Section 7. Loren Brink, Cannonsburg, CASNOVIA. OEXEKAL. STOREN. A. C. AIRES. (See Advertisement.) R. H. TOPPING. (Sec Advertise- ment.) MILON L. SQUIER. (See Adver- tisement. IIOTE3L. J. Tuxbury. PHYSICIAX AXD SLSGEOX. R. H. Colburn. CEDAR SPlilXGS. DRrOUISTK. V. Haves. H. C. Russell. Fessell & Hayes. GEXESAX. SrOKES. Goldsborough & McLouth. G.M. Stoddard. Stiles Brothers. GROCERIES AND rROYl.SIONS. Isaac M. Clark. C. Pelton. HOTELS. B. Fairchild. National, C. W. Deuison, proprietor. I.IVERY. Theodore Phelps. I.UnBER, Etc. Jacob Cummer. Morris & Johnson. C. Pelton. Salisbury & Co. NOTARY PUBLIC. B. Fairchild. PHYSICIANS. E. T. Chester. V. Hayes. Fessell & Hayes. SALOON— (Ice Cream nntl Eatlufi:.) E. A. Straub. SALOON— (Billiard and Bowling.) Lewis N. Price. SUING LE.S, Etc. Goldsborough & McLouth. Saiishurv & Co. C. Pelton. STAYES, Etc. Richards & Sharer. GAINES TOWNSHIP. GRAIN MERCHANTS. Woodward & Buckingham — Ham- mond Station. GROCERIES AND PROYISIONS. W. W. Pierce — Hammond Station. SAW MILL. Wm. R. Pursel, proprietor, section 18. GIIANDVILLE. BLACK.SMITH. D. C. Britton. BOOTS AND SHOES, HIDES, AC. C. J. Rogers J. W. Furman. BOOKS AND STATIONERY. A. J. Dunham. DRIGS. A. J. Dunham. FLOCK, FEED, Ao. .-MANFFAC- TCREK AND DEALER. H. 0. Weston. GENERAL STORES. Shoemaker & McCoy. Silas Powell. Daniel J. Mull. Haven & Mclnroy. GROCERIES AND PROYISIONS. J. A. Knowles. HOTEL. John Ellis. HARNESS. J. W. Furman. PHYSICIAN iS: SURGEON. A. H. Weston. GRA ND R A PIDS TO JFN- SIIIP. HOTEL. Delos Drew, (Lake House.) HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 307 H. C. STEPHENSON, Homoeopathic Physician &, Surgeon, Manufacturer and Wholesale Dealer in Stephenson's Patent Trusses and Supporters. BeNidence— First Honse Xortli of ITnion School. Office— Sd Floor, 2d Door Fast of Bank, LOWELL, - - - - MICHIGAN. P. V. State Agents of the Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co., OF NEWARK, N. J., €Uy National Bank Building, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Merchants Insurance Company f^<=^ %z --- t-^t ^ % m m H ,^ii o C-H Dwelling Houses and Farm Property Insured against Fire and Lightning for a Term of Years, at Low Rates. 308 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. G RATTAN CENTER, Cheese Manufacturer. Caes B. 3Iadison. Cabinet Maker. J. x\. Adams & Bros. Miller. J. A. Adams & Bros. Wagon Makers. J. A. Adams & Bros. Robert Douglass. KELLOGG VILLE. M?"^nfacturer and Dealer in Wilkins' & Plumb's Patent Spring Bed Bottoms. EDGAR M. THOMAS. (See adver- tisemrut, page 147.) LOn'ELL VILLAGE. Barber. John Romig. Chairs— (Manufacturer of) JOHN KOPF. (See advertisement, page 177. G-roceries. John Giles. U. B. WILLIAMS. (See advertise- ment.) ROHIXSON, CHAPIN & CO. (See advertisement.) Lawyer. J. M. Mathewson. Fort's Western Medicine Man- ufacturing Company. E. M. FORT, Secretary. Nurseiy. NO All P. IIUSTED. (See advertise- ment, page 177.) Physician and Surgeon. J. Howard Smith. OAKIIELD TOWNSUIP. General Stores. D. V. Emmons, Oakfichl Center. H. A. Rowley, Oakficld Center. Chester A. Liliie, section 3. Physician. Abraham Slaughter. Shingles. Chester A. Liliie, section 3. ROCKFORD VILLAGE. Clothing. Peter S. Teller. Drugs. H. H. Shaokelton. C. E. Blakeley. Furniture. W. B. JOHNSON. Sue Advertise- ment. General Store. John J. Ely. Hotels. AxMERICAN HOUSE, SMITH LAP- HAM Proprietor. See Advertise- ment. Lawyer. John F. Loase. Saw Mill. George French. Watchmaker and Jeweler. R L. Dockeray. SI* ART A TOWNSHIP. Boots and Shoes. Thomas Creamer, Sparta Center. Carria^ges and Wagons. Biomstrom &, Gramberg, Lisbon. Drugs. Drs. C. E. & S. J. Koon, Lisbon. General Stores. R. H. Woodin. Sparta Center. T. D. Barnes, Lisbon. Chubb & Thurston, Lisbon. Grist Mill. Washington Heath, Lisbon. Harness. .1. J. Smith & Co., Lisbon. Hotels. Jno. M. Balcom, Sparta Center. Notary Public. Jno. M. Balcom, Sparta Center. VERGENNES TOWNSHIP. Blacksmith. George W. Fullington, Alton. Farmer. Orlin Douglass, Fallassburg. Miller. Thomas B. Woodbnry, Alton. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 309 JOS. EMMER, Jr., Carriage, Wagon & Sign Painting, No. 14, Cop. Kent and Bronson Sts., GRAND RAPIDS. MISS 0. MC'RAE, All KiiidH of Work in tliis line solicited. No. 33 Canal Strcot, Ceotral Block, Grand Rapids. DR. E. H. CUMMINGS, Homcepathic Physician and Surgeon. No. 10 Canal Street, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Especial attention j^iven to « hronic I>isea<«es. Address Box 3ni. CLAUSON O. BUDINGTON, JUSTICE OF THE WEACK Office, Corner of Canal & Erie Sts., Gs^k'^T^ IBL^"? V"^ S. (Patented July IGtb, 1867.) THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT to make these charming Picturog, in Grand Rapids, has just been granted to the undersigned, during tlie existence of the patent. Specimens may be seen at the ISTo. 3-3: Oa-mcil Street, Miss ITellie Lankester & Sister, MILLIEfEHS. Ladies' Bonnets, Ribbons Flowers, &c,, always on hand, No. d9 lonm Street, up stairs, GRANB RAPIDS, - ' MICHIGAN. 310 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. WALKER TOWKSHIT. Blnrbsmitb. •fames Roy. Groceries. SEYMOUR & WAITE, Mill Creek. See Advertisement. Wagon Maker. A. D. Pattee, Indian Creek. WYOMLXCr TOWJ^SHIP. Nurserj. Taylor & White, Grandville road. CITY OF GR.IVD B. IP IDS. Agricultural Implcmeuts. W. C. UENISOX, 104 Monroe street. (See advertisement.) G. R. Manufactnrinf? com])any, 41 Canal street. (See advertisement.) Arcliitect DAVID S. HOPKINS, 2G Canal street. (See advertisement.) Attorney. C. J. PUTTER, 24 Canal street. (,See advertisement.) Ban lis. CITY XATIONAL BANK, 1 Monroe street. (See advertisement.) D. L. LATOURETTE, opposite Post Otiire. (See advertisement.) FIRST NATIONAL BANK, corner Canal and Pearl streets. (See ad- vertisement.) Baskets and €halrs— (Manufacturer of.) LOCIS HERRMANN, Division street, three doors south Union Brewery. (See advertisement.) Blacksmiths. K INNEY & MITCHELL, near corner liridf^e and Canal streets. (See ad- vertisement.) Booksellers and Stationers. CURRIER & PUTNAM, 15 Monroe street. (See advertisement.") EATON & LYON, 22 Canal street. (See advertisement.) Boots and Shoes— (Wholesale and Ketail.) L. J. RINDGE & CO., 14 Canal street. (See advertisement.) LOOMIS & BROWN, 30 Canal street. (See advertisement.) COLE & BROTHER, 20 Canal street. (See advertisement.) Boots and Shoes— (Wholesale.) SMITH, MOSELY & CO., 17 Canal street, up stairs. (See advertise- ment) Business College and Telegraphic Institute. SWENSBERG & ROBBINS, proprie- tors. Luce's block. (See advertise- ment.) Carriages, Buggies, Sleighs, Etc. A. WOOD, 33 W^aterloo street. (See advertisement. GEO. C. FITCH, 134 and 136 Divi- sion street. (See advertisement.) Carriage and Wagon Goods, Etc. BROWN & FOSTER, 25 Canal street. (See advertisement.) Clothing. C. BURCHARD, foot or Monroe street. (See advertisement.) E. M. KENDALL, 10 Monroe street. (See advertisement.) KRECKEL & SCHRODER, 101 Canal street (See advertisement.) Confectionery, Etc. S. G. KETCHAM, Bridge street, (West Side.) (See advertisement.) PUTNAM BROTHERS & CO., 20 Monroe street. (See advertisement.) L. A. HALL, 14 Front street. (See advertisement.) Crockery. II. LEONARD & SON, 13 Monroe street. (See advertisement.) SOUTH WICK & WRIGHT, 44Monroe street. (^See advertisement.) Dentists. W. p. BARKER, 65 Monroe street. (See advertisement.) R. BUTTON. 34 Canal street. (See advertisement.) R. J. HUMPHREY, 11 Monroe street. (See advertisement.) E. S. HOLMES, 18 Monroe street. (See advertisement.) Doors, Sash, Blinds, Etc. NICHOLS & NAYSMITH, 28 Mill street. (See advertisement.) WM. H. & E. K. POWERS, Water street. (West Side.) (See adver- tisement. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 311 CHARLES J. POTTER, Attorney, Counselor and Solicitor, Office, Vo. 24 Canal Street, GRANB RAPIDS, - MICHIGAM. VALLEY CITY FILE WOEKS, (OPPOSITE LEITELT'S MACHINE SHOP,) FILE RE-CUTTING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. t^-NEW FILES FOR SALE. WM. COX & CO. VALLEY CITY PAINT SHOP. Painting, Glazing, Graining, Paper Hanging, Kalsomining, &c. Also, can be found at all times, a good assortment of ©^SH FXJRIV ISHED REi».r>Y GLAZEO. No- 10 Bronson Street, (up stairs,) GRAND RAPIDS. A. B. McQUEWAN. W. J. LONG. G. H. LONG. MANUFACTURERS OF AND DEALERS IN at the Mill, West Side, near Detroit aud Milwaukee R. R. Depot, p. 0. DRAWER 2549. GRAND RAPIDS. Michigan House, Corner Loiils and Justice Streets, GRAND RAPIDS, - - - - MICHIGAN. Ol3Lax*g;6S» "Si/LocXGTrsiXGt ^* HA^a^i>i@^ °^9^^H^\oT* 312 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. Drain Tile. H. LEONARD & SON, 13 Monroe street. (See advertisement.) Drugs, Medicines, Etc. E. B. ESCOTT, 57 Canal street. (See advertisement.) GEO. M. STUART, Bridge street, (West Side.) (See advertisement.) WILLIAM TlIUiM, 92 Canal street. (See advertisement.) STEKETEE & KLMM, 67 Monroe street. (See advertisement.) JAMES GALLUP, 6 Canal street. (See lines.) Dry Goods. W. L. WILKINS & CO., 54 Monroe street. [See advertisement.] VOIGT & HERPOLSH ELMER, 41 Monroe street. [See advertisement.] C. B. ALLYN, G8 and 70 Monroe street. [See advertisement.] SPRINGS AVERY, 48 Monroe street. [See advertisement.] D. L. NEWBORG, 40 Canal street. [See advertisement.] Foundries. GEORGE STANG, River street, [West. Side.] [See advertisement.] BUTTER^VORTH & LOWE, Huron street. [See advertisement.] Frame Factory. G. W. LEMuN, 71 Canal street. [See advertisement.] Furnistiing Goods. J. E. & W. S. EARLE, 89 Monroe street. [See advertisement.] Furniture. NELSON, MATTER & CO., 29 and 31 Canal street. [See advertise- ment.] J. P. CREQUE, 69 Canal street. [See advertisement.] Groceries. JOHN E.TOOHER, Coldbrook street. [See advertisement.] BIRGE & SOMERS, 35 Monroe street. [See advertisement.] A. J. ROSE, corner Court and Bridge streets, [West Side.] [See adver- tisement.] ALBERT ct KRUPP, 86 Canal street. [See advertisement.] P. IvUSTERER, 100 Canal street. [See advertisement.] GEO. H. SOULE, 234 South Division street. [See advertisement.] PETER C. SIIICKELL, corner Front and Leonard streets. West Side. (See Advertisement.) N. RINGELBERG, 159 Ottawa st. (See advertisement.) JOSEPH FINCKLER, 104 Canal st. (See advertisement.) P. SCHENKELBERG, 13 Front st, West Side. (See advertisement.) S. C. SMITH, 71 Monroe street. (See advertisement.) Hardware. W. D. FOSTER, 14 and 16 Monroe fitropt TUCKER & ROGERS, 33 and 35 Canal street. (See advertisement.) FERDINAND SCHEUFLER & SON, Corner Canal and Bridge streets. (See advertisement.) Harness, Trunks, etc. C. J. KRUGER & Co., 72 Monroe street. (See advertisement.) FRANK MATTISON, 67 Canal street. (See advertisement.) Hats, Caps, ivi!«ion Sts.^ G. S. DEANE Sc SON, MaDufacturcrs and Dealers ia all kinds of ^Agricultural Implements and Machinorj. Ware Rooms, Corner Canal and Bridge Sts. Foundry ou Canal, (East side,) D. L. FOREIGN & DOMESTIC Notions and Hosiery. Country Merchants Supplied at Chicago Prices. LoveWs Blockf GRAND RAPIDS,. - - IVllCHiGAN. Piiblisliers' Ssasral Ageat First-Class Books and Engravings. 1^~A few active Agents wanted to take orders for "ILl s' Guide Borrd to Health, Peace and Competence" — the best selling book of tlie day. We of er superior inducements, and experienced Agents lind our work the most acceptalle of any in the field. 40 814 HISTORY AND DIRBCTORY OP KENT COUNTY. W. p. INNES, 81 Monroe street. (See advertisement.) HOLDEN, BATES & Co., City Na- tional Bank building. (See adver- tisement.) SHINKMAN & JENKS, 24 Canal street. (See advertisement.) Life Insurance. CROSBY & SON, 13 Canal street. (See Advertisement.) S. O. KINGSBURY, corner Canal and Pearl streets. (See advertise- ment.) J. QUINTUS, Justice street, near Monroe. (See advertisement.) HOLDEN BATES & Co., City Na- tional Bank building. (See adv.) SINCLAIR BROS.& Co.. 9 Canal street. [See adv.] H. MORGAN & SON, Leonard's Block. (See advertisement.) Iron Works. BUTTERWORTII & LOWE, Huron street. (See advertisement.) Jewelers, etc. S. D. PARKS, 15 Monroe street. (See adveitistment.) E. B. DIKEMAN, 20 Canal street. (See advertisement.) E. G. EATON, 7 Canal street. (See advertisement.) J. C. IIERKNER, 7 Monroe street. (See advertisement.) Justice of the Peace. C. O. BUDINGTON, corner Canal and Erie streets. (See advertise- mtnt. Lime. W. H. CONGDON, 49 Canal street. (See advertisement.) JXO. HILL, 53 Canal street. (See advertisement.) livery. J. M. KENNEDY, corner Fountain and Greenwich streets. (See ad- vertisement.) C. L. IVES, Kent street. (See adver- tisement.) Lumber. C. C. COMSTOCK. (See advertise- ment.) L. II. WITHEY, corner Fountain and Greenwich streets. (See adver- tisement,) ROBINSON, SOLOMON & Co., cor- ner Canal and Trowbridge streets. (See advertisement.) A. B. LONG & SONS. (See adver- tisement.) Machinists. J. C. SIMONDS, 26 Waterloo street. (See advertisement.) A. LEITELT & BRO. [See advertise- ment.] Marble Works. BARR & LIESVELD, 63 Monroe street. [See advertisement.] J. M. & H. C. RAMSEY, near cor. Pearl and Canal sts. (See adv.) Millinery. Mrs. E. ANTRIM, 57 Monroe street. [See advertisement.] MISS NELLIE LANKESTER & SIS- TER, 59 Monroe Street. [See ad- vcrtisGniGnt 1 MISS C. McRAE, 33 Canal street. [See advertisement.] Oculist. MRS. ALMA CROSS, Greenwich st. (See advertisement.) Organs, Melodeons, Pianos, etc. EMPIRE ORGAN CO., 65 Monroe street. [See advertisement] A. J. MITCHELL, 26 Canal street. (See advertisement.) Painter— (Portrait and Landscape.) R. S. MERRILL, 19 Monroe street. [See advertisement.] Paints and Painting. RIDELL & CO., Huron street. [Sec advertisement.] J. PATTERSON, 10 Bronson street. [See advertisement.] JOSEPH EMMER, Jr., corner Kent and Bronson streets. [See adver- tisement.] Photographers. [See WYKES, 48 Monroe street. advertisement.] FRED. HEATH, 23 Monroe street. [See advertisement.] L. A. MERRILL, 18 Canal street. [See advertisement.] J. H. TOMPKINS, 34 Canal street. [See advertisement.] O. W. HORTON, Leonard's block, Monroe street. [See advertisement.] HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OP KENT COUNTY. 315 Id 0) O m I. .>ilQ Q i ^ o ta^ ^ g^gi^J § o gi g « r hi 316 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OP KENT COUNTY. Physicians. Dr. N. J. AIKIN, tirst stairs north Sweet's Ilotel. [See advertisement.] D){. E. WOODRUFF. 87 Canal street. [See advertisement.] Dri. hunt & IIOYT, Monroe street. [See advertisement.] Dr. E. II. GUMMING, 10 Canal street. [Sec advertisement.] Plaster. G. R. PLASTER CO., 11 Canal street. [See advertisement.] Printing— Job. JOHN ROLE, corner Canal and Pearl streets, third floor. [See advertise- ment.] Real Estate Agents. CROSBY & SONS, 13 Canal street. [See advertisement.] S. 0. KINGSBURY, corner Canal and Pearl streets. [See advertisement.] W. P. INNES, 81 .Monroe street. [See advertisement.] Sewing Machines. JOHN FOX (repairer) 135 Monroe street. [See advertisement.] GKO. F. OWEN, 27 Monroe street. [Sec advertisement.] G. L. FRETTS, 7 and Monroe street. [See advertisement.] Stencil Establishment. A. F. De VINXEY, 57 Canal street. [See advertisement.] Undertaker. J. H. FARWELL, 26 Lyon street. [See advertisement.] Variety Store. F. LEOTTGERT, 16 Canal street. [See advertisement.] Wagon Manufactories. WM. HARRISON, 46 Front street, (West Side), and Mill street, (East Side.) [See advertisement.] A. WOOD, 33 Waterloo street. [See advertisement.] CHAS. A. BISSONETTE, 43 Bridge street, (West Side.) [Sec advertise- ment.] JOSEPH EMMER, corner Bronson and Kent streets. [See advertise- ment.] FIE BIG & RATHMANN, 221 Canal street. [See advertisement.] F. OSTERLE & CO., Canal street, three doors north of Bridge street. [See advertisement.] Wall Paper, Picture Frames, Ac. REID & SMITH, Monroe street, under the Rathbun House. [See advertisement.] War Claim Agents. SKINNER & WARD, City National Bank building. Yankee Xotlons--(Wholesale.) TYLER, GRAHAM & CO., 19 Canal street. [See advertisement.] HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF KENT COUNTY. 317 ANT TAILOR, AND UEA.IL.ER, IIV ,CAPSaGEITS'FUBN!SHIfiGGi 61 Canal Street, Opposite Bronson House, - GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Snow's Great Catarrh Remedy, THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE. ^ • — ^ — • A certain and speedy cure for that fearful disease — CATARRH — is guaranteed in every case where the Catarrh Powder is fairly rested. It is yet in its infancy, but hundreds have been permanently cured, and are ever ready to speak loudly in praise of this great remedy. It Cures Bronchitis, Colds in the Head, or Nervous Headache. We, the undersigned, do unhesitatingly recomruend the CATARRH POWDER ai the best known remedy for Catarrh, Bronchitis, Cold in the Head, Nervous Headache and the Respiratory Orgaas: C. Ii. Henderson, M. D., Grand Eapide, Mich, Henry Jewett, Stationer, etc., I. L. Crittenden, Clothier, E. E. Judd, Hardware Dealer, E. D. Burr, Kditor Daily Sun, M. Taggart, Counselor at Law, Col. A. T. McReynolds, Att'y at Law, M. P. Young, Oswego, 111. Mrs. H. T. Thompson, Aurora, 111. C. D. Lyon, Bookseller, etc., Grand Rapids, Mich. J. F. Godfrey, Retired Merchant, " Benj. Lnce, Real Estate Broker, " Canton Smith, Esq., " J. H. Morgan, Dentist, " H. M. HinsdiU, Wholesale Stationer, " J. F. Grove, M. D., Grand Rapids, Mich. N. D. Carpenter, Hardware Dealer, " A. B. Turner, Ed. Eagle and P. M. " Eben Smith, Circuit Court Comniiss'r, " Julius Houseman. (Houseman, May k Co., " J. F. Nelson, Booksell-^r aud Stationer, " Miss E. Murdock, Oswtgo, 111. Mrs. H. C. Hopkins, " J.B. Hopkins, Bridesbury, Pa. A. Preusser, Jeweler, etc., Grand Rapids, Mich. W. S. Earle, Merchant, " " Thompson Sinclair, Justice of the Peace, " H. B. Strong, Tobacconist, Grand Rapids, Mich. Hon. W. H. Ramsey, ex-State Compiroller, Wisconsin. I*irioo, I^ifty Oonts i:>e2:- lOottlo, Sent by mail to all parts of the United States, on receipt of price and 3-cent stamj). 3a:cCO]VIVELL„ LA^CEY «fc CO., I^roprletoi-s, (SUCCESSORS TO JOHN SNOW,) Office, Xo. 12 €anal Street, General Uepot, 60 Caual St., HUKl^BUX &. C.0SAL.L,, Wliolesa^le Agrents, 32 l^a,ke St., Cliica.s:o, IJlinois. SOLD BY ALL FIRHX-CLASS DRUGGISTS. GiracidC KapMs^ Ikft. 318 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OP KENT COUNTY. STEKETEE & KIMM, MANUFACTURERS AND PROPRIETORS OF STEKETEE & KIMM'S FAMILY MEDICINES. Kimm's Anti-Bilious Root and Plant Pills WILL CURE ALL LIVER COMPLAINTS, AND ACT ON THE GENERAL DISABILITY OP THE SYSTEM. THEY ALSO PURIFY THE BLOOD. As a Medicine for Curing all Bilioueness, these Pills cannot be surpassed. As a Cathartic Pill, no pill of any deBcriptiou can equal Kimm's within the United States. One of these Pills will operate quicker than three or four of any other kind, and we warrant said PiUa FREE FROM CALOMEL OR JALAP. Reasons why they are so tnuch Better than all others, And why they operate so mvich quicker than other pills, is because we purchase the roots and plants In bulk, and pulverize the medicine ourselves, instead of compounding them of medicines mixed up of articles substituted in place of the genuine articles. Thousands of names we could attach to the above if necesBary. Be sure and ask for KIMM'S ANTI-BILIOUS ROOT AND PLANT PILLS. n?" None are genuine unless signed by STEKETEE & KIMM. Beware of counterfeits. IVX. B. ICI>1>X, Oliemlst, STEKETEE Jb KIMM, Sole Proprietors, 67 Monroe-Sf., ORAXD RAPIDS, SUCH. STEKETEE & KIMM'S Holland Stomacli ^itterSp These Bitters are good for all diseases arising from a derangement of the stomach. As a corrective it can- not be excelled. Pleasant to the taste, assists digestion, and keeps the system generally in good condition. KcasociM n'liy ive bave sv Oreat a Demand for our Bitters. FmsT — Because they are more foodsome than other bitters. Second — Because the bottles are as large as a great many bitters which sell for $1.00, while ours are sold for the small sum of FIFTY CFNTS. DIKEt;TIONS. — One-half wine glass before each meaL Take one-third bitters and two-thirds water or liquor, and you will have a pleasant drink. Sold by dealers generally. STEKETEE & KIMM, Sole Proprietors, 67 Monroe Street, _ _ - Grand Jtapids, Mich. Kimm's Holland "Worm Cakes. These Worm Cakes are a safe and certain cure for Worms, and are a safe and pleasant remedy. Children love them as well as they do candy. Sixty thousand boxes of worm cakes were manufactured by Mr. M. B. Kimm, the junior partner and chemist of the firm of Steketee & Kimm, while engaged in the manufacturing of Worm Cakes for Mr. W. Tresliug, of Holland, Europe, who shipped them to the East Indies, where they were sold, and ever since has continued to manufacture, on account of the in- creased demand. Hundreds and thousands of names could we attach to the above, did space allow us. BUY NO OTHEK WOUM CAKES THAN THOSE PUT UP BY STCESI5.EIT3E3E: c«3 I5LI3MC3VI, 67 MONROE STREET, - - GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. tST" Each Box has the directions on the box. Price, Twenty-Five Cents per box. N. B. All the above medicines are prepared by M. B. Kimm, (Chemist,) junior partner of the above firm, who has had an experience of 30 years aa chemist in Europe.