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An important and flourishing post city of Saginaw county, in the township of Buena Vista, on the east bank of the Saginaw river, twenty miles from its mouth, and at the present northern terminus of the Flint and Pere Marquette railway. The city is situated in the midst of the immense lumber region of the Saginaw valley, the largest and most valuable tract of timbered country in the world, a little to the east of the centre of Michigan, and about one hundred miles in a northwesterly direction from Detroit. From a pamphlet, "History of the Saginaw Valley," published by Truman B. Fox, Esq., in 1858, we extract the following paragraphs relating to the settlement of this place.
"In the year 1836, Charles Little, Esq., father of the Hon. Norman Little, of this village, entered the land upon which a portion of East Saginaw now stands. Having passed into the hands of the Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank, of Detroit, it was purchased of that instruction in 1849, by Norman Little, agent for Hoyt & Co, New York city. A short distance below the present center of the two was a small clearing, which had been made by the Hon. G. D. Williams, of Saginaw city, and which was called "The Farm." This farm was purchased by Norman Little about this time for agricultural purposes, while that portion purchased the Bank, was intended to be laid out into a village. Near where now stands a large brick block, a solitary log cabin reared its "shake" covered roof in 1850, apparently monarch of all its surveyed, shut in by the green woods upon three sides, while the broad Saginaw rolled in majestic beauty before the door. This log house was built, I think, by the American Fur Company, many years since, and at the time of which I speak, was occupied by Captain Leon Snay, a French hunter and trapper. About this time, a small clearing was made in the vicinity of this log house, and a steam saw-mill, a boarding house, an office, a rough building called "the store," and a barn, were erected, which, together with a few board shanties, formed the nucleus of the large and flourishing village of East Saginaw proper. During the year 1835, however, a large steam saw-mill had been built by a New York company, at Buena Vista, nearly opposite Saginaw city, which mill is known as the Emerson mill. After the happy idea had been conceived of building a town upon the eastern bank of the river, this portion of the town was as a matter of choice and convenience taken into fellowship, and it is conceded by all, to be the most beautiful part of our village. On the first day of May 1850, a town meeting was held at the house of Curtis Emerson, sq., for the purpose of organizing the town of Buena Vista. This, be it remembered, was the first election and meeting of the kind, held in the town. Stephen Little, Esq., was chosen chairman, Messrs. George Oliver and A. K. Penney, inspectors of the election, and Alfred M. Hoyt, clerk. Curtis Emerson was elected supervisor, C. W. Grant, town clerk, Stephen Little, town treasurer, Andrew Grand, George Oliver, and Stephen Little, justice of the peace. The whole number of votes cast was 19. It is generally supposed that no naturalization papers were needed, or demanded, on that memorable occasion.
About this time considerable improvements were being made at the new location above mentioned. Under the supervision of Norman Little, Esq., a village was rising as if by magic, out of the wilderness, and the scene that presented itself was one of busy life and animation.
Vessels and steamers began to visit the town--then came a demand for more docks. In every direction steam saw-mills began to be visible, and the demand for lumber to increase. After getting business matters thoroughly under way, the citizens began to think that educational interests had been entirely overlooked--that with all the business pursuits and money-making schemes engaged in, not a syllable had been uttered, as yet, in regard to schools. "This will never do," said they, "for if we would prosper, we must not neglected that most important concomitant of advancement and happiness, the education of our children, and the establishment of schools among us." So they set themselves at work, and in a short time a beautiful and commodious edifice was erected upon a high rise of ground, commanding a fine and extensive view of not only the village and river, but also of the city and vicinity. After its completion, excellent teachers were employed, and almost before the citizens of East Saginaw were aware of it, a flourishing school of near three hundred scholars was in full and happy operation. Previous to the building of the Academy, the citizens had no suitable place of worship, for which reason we are willing to attribute the deplorable lack of divine service in those days. But when the school-house was finished, and regular service held there, the appearance of the Sabbath assumed a far different phase than before, for the little town in the wilderness could boast of schools, and divine service upon the Sabbath.
After a while an excellent and well selected town library was obtained, to which all had free access. Before the village had attained to its third year, it had so far transcended its original limits, or at least bid so fair of doing it, that it was found necessary to add to its already large territory, so the "old farm" was crowded "out of town," and in its place more lots were surveyed out and eagerly taken up. By this time the town had become so important, that it was found impossible to get along without a newspaper. Accordingly, after the usual preliminaries, a neat looking sheet made its appearance, called "the Saginaw Enterprise" edited and published by F. A. Williamson and A. J. Mason. This newspaper was established in August 1853, and did much for the business and social interests of the county. During the early part of the summer of 1854 a fire broke out in town, destroying the steam saw mill previously mentioned, the printing office, a large hotel, and several dwelling houses. In addition to the above losses, over three million feet of pine lumber was destroyed, together with considerable dock. Before the town had recovered from this shock, and while the work of reparation was being completed, another fire, far more fearful and destructive than the first broke out in the very heart of the village, which laid waste about two entire blocks of buildings, including the "Irving House," a large wholesale warehouse and dock, occupied by W.L.P. Little & Co., and several grocery stores and dwelling houses. For a while everything stood aghast, but "never despair," was the motto, and before the embers had fairly ceased smoking, workmen were employed in clearing away the rubbish and not many months had elapsed ere and elegant brick block reared its imposing front on the spot where stood the ill-fated "Irving House."
On the 15th of February 1859, the city was incorporated under its present name. According to the census of 1850, when it was known as "Buena Vista," it contained 251 inhabitants. The census of 1860 shows 3,237, since which time there has been a rapid increase, and the population is now estimated at about 5,000, making it the leading city of the Saginaw valley. A degree of rivalry exists between the cities along the river, that has tended greatly to the benefit of each, though it is now generally acknowledged that East Saginaw is a long distance ahead in the race, and that it is destined to be the point for a large city. To the liberality of Messrs W. L. P. Little and Jesse Hoyt, the present prosperity of the city of East Saginaw is mainly if not wholly due. Both these gentlemen, who were the early proprietors of the place, have evinced a spirit of enterprise and perseverance that has earned for them the lasting gratitude of every inhabitant of the town.
The Saginaw River, at this point, is about one-fourth of a mile wide, and is navigable for vessels drawing nine feet of water. The season of navigation lasts from about the middle of March to the last of November. The city has upwards of two miles of dockage, and will, in this respect, be second to no city on the lakes. The land upon which the city is built, as well as that upon both sides of the river for nearly its whole length is low and level, elevated but a few feet from the water. The soil is a dark alluvial loam, of peculiar richness, producing all kinds of vegetables in the greatest abundance. It is unsurpassed for grain land, and if properly cultivated will be a source of immense profit to its owners. The river abounds in trout and whitefish, and all the varieties of fish usual in the lacks all of which are offered for sale on the docks at the rate of about two cents per pound. The most magnificent lake trout, of the largest size, are frequently retailed here at from one to two shillings each. Since the discovery of salt, and the establishment of the numerous extensive works in the neighborhood of the city, a profitable business has sprung up in the cutting of cordwood, and by this means the forest that formerly walled in the city are gradually disappearing and giving place to dwellings and cultivated fields.
The city can boast of several elegant stores, one of which does a wholesale and retail trade, the cash receipts of which often amount to upwards of $1,000 per day. There is also a banking house located here, which does a business equal to any banking house in the State.
The following list of manufacturing establishments upon one street, within the distance of a mile, will convey some idea of the immense business carried along in the valley of the Saginaw, and more especially in this city. Beginning at the lower end of the town, at the railroad depot, we proceed up the river, meeting Dwight G. Holland's steam saw mill, capable of turning out 5,000,000 feet of lumber annually, and giving employment to eighteen men. Next in order comes the East Saginaw ship yard, owned by Jesse Hoyt, Esq., from which have been turned out several of the best vessels now afloat upon the Lakes, among them the first-class barques "Sunshine," "Newsboy," "Shanghae," and "Jesse Hoyt," the brig "Starlight," the schooner "Quickstep," and the steamer "Magnet". A fine steamer, of an improved and elegant model, designed expressly for a river boat between the three cities of the valley, is now on the stocks at this yard, and will, when completed, be one of the fastest and most thoroughly constructed vessels ever built. The superintendent and master builder at this yard, is Mr. Stephen R. Kirby, one of the most skillful and accomplished
draughtsmen and naval architects in the country. Next above the shipyard comes the extensive stave factory of E. & C. Ten Eyck, which gives employment to ten hands and has a capacity for turning out 2,000,000 staves per season. Next in order is Jesse Hoyt's planning mill, employing twenty men, and capable of planing 40,000 feet of lumber per day. Above this is the "Genesee Iron Works," owned by II W. Wood & Co., in which is manufactured every description of ironwork and machinery, from a dumb bell to a first class steam engine, 20 men are employed. The "Mayflower Mill" comes next in order; it is owned by Jesse Hoyt and operated by John Bradfield, and is capable of turning out 150 barrels of flour per day. This mill is pronounced by competent judges to be the best constructed and arranged flouring mill in the United States, it being designed, in every part, for a first-class establishment without regard of expense. L. C. Whiting & Co.'s steam saw mill comes next, being an extensive concern, capable of turning out 3,000,000 feet of lumber per season, and giving employment to eighteen men. Next above is the saw mill of W.F. Glasby, which employs eighteen men and turns out 3,000,000 feet of lumber per annum. In connection with his saw mill Mr. Glasby runs a stave manufactory, at the rate of 50,000 staves per day, together with machinery for the manufacture of shovel handles and woodwork generally, giving employment to an additional lot of eighteen men. In the same establishment Mr. A. H. Mershon has a planing mill capable of planing 25,000 feet per day, a pump boring machine capable of boring 1000 feet of pump logs per day, and a variety of other machinery for cutting, sawing, boring, and planing giving employment to fifteen men. Also, in the same concern, Mr. E.A. Wilder has in operation one of "Wilder's patent hoop machines, which turns out 20,000 flour barrel hoops per day. The saw mill of Penny & Quackenbush comes next, giving employment to fourteen men, and turning out 2,000,000 feet of lumber per season. Next comes the large saw mill of G.C. Warner & Co., which turns out 6.000,000 feet of lumber per year, with twenty-eight hands. Near this mill is the foundry and machine shop of Warmer & Eastman, which manufactures every description of iron work and machinery and employs fourteen hands. Next comes the brewery of John Erd, which employs five men and turns out 3,000 barrels of ale and beer per year. The iron foundry and the machine shop of George W. Merrill is next in order, and is a complete establishment, giving employment to ten men. Next above the foundry is the immense saw mill of F.P. Sears & Co., which cuts 7,000,000 feet of lumber and manufactures sieves for 40,000 nail kegs per year, employing thirty-five men. (The combined manufacture of the lumber mills of East Saginaw will reach, in good times, as high a figure as 40.000,000 feet per year, and this does not include the square timber, staves, shingles, laths, &c., of which on a most incalculable amount is shipped annually.) This finishes the large manufactories on Water street, but in other parts of the city there are numerous extensive works of various kinds, among which may be mentioned the large sash and blind factory of Hosea Pratt, on Bayden street, which employs twelve men; the "City Mills," owned by O. H. P. Champlin, capable of manufacturing 50 barrels of flour per day; the sash and blind factory of Allen & McLean. On Jefferson Street, and the brewery of Charles Langlas, on the same street. Just outside the corporate limits of the city, but which should be properly regarded as a portion of its manufactures, are several extensive salt works and steam say mills, a list of which will be found under the head of "Saginaw county," and the location of which is shown on the accompanying map.
With the exception of the main business streets in the centre of the city, on which there are several elegant blocks, the appearance of the place to a stranger accustomed to the substantial style of building prevalent in the cities of the east, is not pleasing. As might reasonably be expected of a town scarcely in its "terns", an unfinished air pervades everything, but on riding through its streets, and examining its immense manufactories, and its facilities for business, he will admit that the city of East Saginaw is one of the most enterprising and progressive places in the country. The city now contains, beside the churches, schools, halls, newspapers, societies, etc., enumerated below, one of the largest, most substantially built, elegantly fitted up, and liberally conducted hotels in the United states, the "Bancroft House," (see engraving on opposite page). This elegant establishment was commenced in 1856, and opened in 1859. It has a front of 96 feet on Genesee street, and 100 on Washington street; it is L shaped, built of brick, and four stories high. It is fitted with baths, warmed with steam, and lighted by gas, and cost, with furniture, upwards of $75,000. It is owned by Mr. Jesse Hoyt, and is under the management of Mr. Henry Hobbs, one of the most accomplished gentlemen and thorough landlords in the country. To the enterprise and liberality of Mr. Hoyt in constructing this magnificent hotel, the city is greatly indebted, as to this, more than to any other circumstance, is owning the constant influx of men of capital and respectability.
The city is connected with the "outer world" by two great lines of travel, the "Flint & Pere Marquette railroad," to Mt. Morris, thence by Boss, Burrell & Co's line of stages to Fentonville, and so on by Detroit and Milwaukee railroad to the south and east; and by streamer direct to Detroit and Toledo. The trains of the Flint and Pere Marquette railroad leave the depot in East Saginaw morning and evening, Sundays excepted, connecting, by the above stage line, via Flint and Fentonville, with the trains on the Detroit and Milwaukee railroad. Distance from this city to Detroit, 100 miles; fare $3 45. The steamer "Forest Queen" leaves the dock at the foot of Genesee Street every Wednesday and Saturday, and the steamer "Huron" every Saturday, for Detroit, (fare $3 50 distance 200 miles). The steamers on this line are elegantly fitted up, and are commanded by gentlemanly and obliging officers, who have rendered themselves great favorites with the traveling public. A line of small steamers, running every fifteen minutes, connect East Saginaw with Saginaw City, less than two miles above, fare five cents. The steamers are used by the inhabitants very much as the street cars and omnibuses are in New York--they will stop anywhere on the river to take up or land passengers. A fine steamer called the "Ariel" makes two trips per day between Saginaw City and Bay City, touching at East Saginaw; fare 50 cents to Bay City. The diminutive steamer "Little Nell," makes daily trips to St. Charles, on the Bad river, 17 miles distant, fare 50 cents; and every other day the steamer "Belle Seymour" makes a trip to Midland City, on the Tittabawassee river, 22 miles distant fare 75 cents. The little steamer "Barleycorn" plies regularly to and from Carrolton, one mile below; fare 5 cents.
The various manufacturing establishments now in course of construction in and about East Saginaw, and the many other improvements in contemplation, will, ere long, so alter the character and appearance of the place, that any attempt at a description, except as a record of the past, would be valueless. Basing our opinion upon the wonderful natural advantages of the location, (on a river which, with its tributaries, affords upwards of 1000 miles of rafting through the heaviest lumber region in the world), the enterprise and liberality of its inhabitants, and the example afforded us by other western towns, we predict that the city of East Saginaw is destined to become, and that within a very short time, one of the leading cities of American, taking rank with Chicago, St Louis, and the other great cities of the west. To the enterprising mechanic, tradesman, or capitalist, no place in this country offers stronger inducements.
CITY OFFICERS
Major--Charles B. .Mott
Recorder--John J. Wheeler
Treasurer--James F. Brown
Comptroller--Charles K. Robinson
Marshal--Frank A. Curtis
Clerk--John H. Springer
Director of the Poor--John Erd
Aldermen--1st Ward, Michael Jeffers, Anthony Schmitz; 2d Ward, William F. Glasby, William J. Barton; 3d Ward, Loton H. Eastman Alonzo L. Bingham
Justice of the Peace--Patrick, Hezekiah Miller, Perry Joslin, Henry S. Edget
City Council meets every Monday evening in Hoyt's block, corner of Genesee and Water Street
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chief Engineer--James F. Brown
First Assistant Engineer--B B. Buckhout
Second Assistant Engineer--P. Mumford
Pioneer Engine Company No. 1--Second ward, A Ferguson, foreman; 41 men
Excelsior Engine Company, No. 2--First ward, T. Tucker, foreman; 39 men
Cotaract Engine Company, No. 3--Third ward, G. F. Lewis, foreman; 31 men
Rescue Hook and Ladder Company, No. 1--First ward, F. A. Koehler, foreman; 60 men
BOARD OF EDUCATORS
President--John J. Wheeler
Inspectors--1st Ward, F. A. Koehler, A. G. Bissell; 2d Ward, Patrick Glynn, C. K. Robinson; 3d Ward, G. W. Merrill, John Erd
Union School--Corner of Jefferson and Hoyt streets. C. M. Myers, principal; Miss Mary Rice, 1st assistant; Miss Mary Gillett, 2d assistant; Mrs. C. M. Myers, assistant in primary department
First Ward School--Miss Rose McEachron, teacher
First Ward Primary School--Miss McKnight, teacher
PUBLIC HALLS.
Buena Vista Hall--Corner of Water and Genesee streets
Union Hall--Jefferson Street
Masonic Hall--Corner of Genesee and Water streets
Germania Hall--Lapeer Street
Wiesl's Hall-- (German theatre), Lapeer Street
CHURCHES.
Congregational Church--Corner of Washington and German street streets, Rev. William C. Smith, pastor
Methodist Church--Washington Street, corner of German, Rev H. O. Parker, pastor
Baptist Church--Union Hall, Jefferson street, Rev. John S. Goodman, pastor
Episcopal Church--Buena Vista Hall, corner of Genesee and Water streets, Rev. Daniel E.Brown, pastor
German Methodist Church--Warren Street, Rev. R. Mentz, pastor
German Lutheran Church--Rockwell Street, Rev. Conrad Volz, pastor
Roman Catholic Church--Hoyt Street, (no settle pastor)
SOCIETIES.
St. John's Lodge, No. 73, F. & A. M. --Meets Tuesday on or before each full moon, at Masonic Hall, Genesee Street
Germania Society-- (East Saginaw Gymnastic Association), meets at the society's hall, on Lapeer Street, every Tuesday and Friday evening
President--John H. Springer
Secretary--Albert Wedthoff
Treasurer--Fred A. Guenther
German Library Association--Genesee Street, corner of Franklin. 300 volumes. Schupp & Barrie, librarians
East Saginaw Cornet Band--office, Bancroft House. S. C. Clay, leader
List of Professions, Trades, etc.
Abram Nathan, cigars and tobacco, Genesee
Allardt M H, lawyer, Exchange block
Allen McLean, sash and blinds, Jefferson
Baum Adam, butcher, Genesee
Beach S C, dealer in shingles, Water
Bernacki Charles W, agent Germania Life Insurance Co, Washington
Bernacki & Hobbs, (Charles W. Bernacki and G Fred Hobbs), chemists and druggists, Washington
Bickle George, butcher, Genesee
Birdsall A & G, (Albert and Gilbert), wagon makers Genesee
Bissell A G, physician, Genesee
Bowyer William C, tailor, Washington
Bradfield John, prop'r "Mayflower Mill," Water
Brimfield John, hotel, Water
Brockway, Cooke & Co., (A W Brockway, H P Cooke, and W K Bliss), bankers, Water
Brown Daniel E Rev, (Episcopal)
Brown & Tucker, (Benjamin B Brown and Thompson Tucker), saloon and billiards, Genesee
Buckhout D B, hardware, Buena Vista block
Buerger & Schmidt, (John A Buerger and John Schmidt), saloon, Genesee
Campbell James L. (col'd), barber
Campbell Louis, (col'd), barber, Washington
Champlin O H P, prop'r city mills, Genesee
Clark N W & Co, (N W Clark, S B Bliss and William C Jones,) general store, cor Water and Gennesee
Clay S G, barber, Bancroft House
Crabbe George & Co, (G Crabbe and M C Disbrow,) boot and shoe makers and dealers
Curtis J S, hardware, Water
Dan Hiram, prop'r Exchange Hotel, cor Washington and Genesee
Davis A, grocer, Water
Derby John, general store, Water
Dillingsham John B, lawyer, Exchange block
Doughty Thomas E, watches and jewelry, Genesee
Driggs John F, land agent, Washington
Driggs William J, ambrotypist, Washington
Eastman & Randall, (H N Eastman and James T Randall), ambrotypists, Washington
English A, lime, Water
Erd John, brewery, Water
Estabrook, J S, lumber commission, Water
Ethridge Joseph, saloon, Genesee
Everett & Perkins, (J G Everett and D W Perkins), lawyers, Exchange block
Farnsworth & Spinney, (A Farnsworth and A B Spinney), physicians, and surgeons, Genesee, Pioneer block
Farrand & Fraser, (H C Farrand and W E Fraser), physicians, Washington
Feige Reinhart, locksmith
Fish W W, dry goods, Exchange block
Fox Daniel P, confectioner, Washington
Frey & Brother, (John F and Frederick), books and stationery, Washington
Frizelle Brothers, (Henry A and Seymour F), druggists and chemists, Genesee opposite Bancroft House
Gage D W C, lawyer, Washington
Garrin N A Miss, milliner, Washington
Gamsin C O, lumber manufacturer, Water
Gates A W, agent for Boss, Burrell & Co, Washington
Glasby William F, saw mill, Water
Glover O L, painter, Water
Glynn P, lawyer, Exchange block
Goeschel William, baker, Genesee
Gooding Brothers, (J K Gooding and D W Gooding), forwarding, storage and commission merchants, next to Commercial block
Goodman John S Rev, pastor Baptist church
Green & Brother, (Daniel C and Jerome J), groceries and provisions, Washington
Guwebe Joseph, hotel, Water
Hammond E G Mrs, millinery, Washington
Herb J F, watches and jewelry, Genesee
Herman Charles, saloon, Genesee
Hobbs Henry, (Bancroft House), cor Washington and Genesee
Holland Dwight G, prop'r saw mill, Water
Hough & Herskell, (E A Hough and William II Herskell), groceries and provisions, Genesee
Hovey L B, saddlery and harness, Genesee
Jackson James B, grocer, Washington
Joslin H, lawyer, Water
Joslin Perry, editor Saginaw Weekly Enterprize
Kirby Stephen R, master builder, Hoyt's ship-yard
Kessel Eugene, saloon, Genesee
Koehler Frederick A, blacksmith, cor Washington and Tuscola
Langlass John, brewery, Jefferson
Lapham L, confectioner, Water
Leroy & Co, (Myron, Francis and Milton Leroy), carriage makers, Washington
Lewis George F, editor East Saginaw Courier
Lloyd William, butcher, Washington
Lieberman E, clothing, cor Genesee and Washington
Little W L P & Co. (W L P Little and Jesse Hoyt), bankers, Bancroft block
Luster Richard, groceries and provisions, Genesee
McKallen John, fruit and confectionery, Genesee
McLean Seth, saw mill, Water
McTavish Archibald, proprietor Genesee House, Genesee
Marks Henry, clothing and hats, caps and furs, Genesee
Maylor & Hutchinson, daguerreotypists, Water
Mentz H Rev.
Merrill George W, foundry, Water
Mershon A H, planing machine, Water
Mott Charles B, general agent for Jesse Hoyt, Buena Vista block
Niederstadt & Son, (George and Charles), boots and shoes, Genesee
Noe Charles, (col'd), restaurant, Washington
O'Brien John, saloon, Water
Osborn Murlin, boots and shoes, Genesee
Panitzsch Edward, hats and caps, Genesee
Parker H O Rev. (Methodist)
Parks Amos, blacksmith, Washington
Penny & Quackenbush, (A K Penny and J H Quackenbush), saw mill, Water
Potter, H C Dr, superintendent Flint and Pere Marquette railway
Pratt Hosea, sash and blind, Hayden
Rautt Nicholas, saloon, Washington
Reyno Abraham, (col'd), barber, Genesee
Robinson C K, lawyer and insurance agent, Buena Vista block
Rosenburg C E & Co, (C E Rosenburg and H T Collins), grocery and crockery
Russell A T, baker, Washington
Sanborn George C, groceries and provisions, cor Genesee and Water
Scheider Frederick, saddle and harness maker, Genesee
Schmidt Anthony, hardware and crockery, Genesee
Schoder Louis, saloon and boot and shoe maker, Genesee
Schoen Jacob, drugs. Water
Schupp & Bane, (Augustus Schupp and William Bane), general store, Genesee
Schwartz Henry, furniture, Genesee
Sears F P & Co, saw mill, Water
Sevenoaks John, carpenter, Genesee
Silsbee H C, furniture, Commercial block
Shaw Humphrey, staves. Water
Shaw & Reynolds, (Solomon Shaw and S J Reynolds), hardware, Water
Smith & Carlisle, (W W Smith and F W Carlisle), leather dealers, Water
Smith Irving M, lawyer and insurance agent, Buena Vista block
Smith William C Rev, (Congregational)
Springer John H, city clerk and notary public, Genesee
Stauber Jacob, proprietor New England House, Water
Steele Thomas, boiler maker, Mason
Strasburg William, hotel, Water
Stulty John, butcher, Water
Sullivan J C, segars and tobacco, Genesee
Teakle Joseph, stoves and tinware, Genesee
Ten Eyck E & Co, stave manufacturers, Water
Terry K C, wines and liquors, Water
Toms Justus N, dry goods, Buena Vista block
Vannorman J D, boarding house, Water
Volz Conrad Rev, (German Lutheran)
Ward William, saw filing, Water
Warner & Eastman, (W H Warner, L H Eastman), foundry and machine shop, Water
Warner G C & Co, (G C Warner, L H Warner and L H Eastman) lumber manufacturers, Water
Warner William, saloon, Genesee.
Webber, Thompson & Gage. (William L Webber, Bradley M Thompson and Chauncy H Gage), lawyers, Buena Vista block
Wertbeimer Simon S clothing, Genesee
West J & Son, (John and Richard S), butchers, Washington
Wheeler & Loveland, (J J Wheeler and Wm J Loveland), lawyers, Exchange block
Whiting L C, dentist, Water
Whiting L C & Co steam saw mill, Water
Wiggins E W, land agent, Genesee
Wilkin C H & Co, (C H Wilkin, George A Wilken and Frank G Wilkin), clothing, Exchange block, Genesee
Williams John, saloon, Washington
Willis Florence, millinery
Wood H W & Co, Genesee Iron Works, Water
Wright John, saloon, Washington
Yerkey Wm C, lumber dealer, Water
Entry from: Michigan state gazetteer and business directory for 1863/1864, embracing historical and descriptive sketches of all the cities, towns and villages throughout the state.
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