History of St. Clair County, Michigan; Containing an Account of Its Settlement, Growth, Development and Resources, Its War Record, Biographical Sketch

History of St. Clair County, Michigan; Containing an Account of Its Settlement, Growth, Development and Resources, Its War Record, Biographical Sketch

Author: Western Historical Co

Publisher: Theclassics.Us

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 590

ISBN-13: 9781230314082

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1883 edition. Excerpt: ... 19, at Mrs. J. Talbot's; April 3, at Mrs. F.Davis'; April 17, at Mrs. O'B. Atkinson's; Mav 1, at Mrs. Glover's; May 14, at Mrs. McKay's; May 29, at Mrs. Gay lord's; June 26, at John Thompson's; November 6, at William Jenkinson's; December 18, at Mrs. Hendrick's. 1881.--January 8, at Mrs. Goulden's; January 29, at Mrs. C. Sharpe's; February 12, at Mrs. O'B. J. Atkinson's; February 26, at Dr. E.' P. Tibbal's; March 12, at Mrs. Barrmm's: March 26, at Mrs. Walker's; April 9, at Mrs. Glover's; April 23, at Mrs. F. Davis'; May 7, at Mrs. John Miller's; May 21, at Mrs. J. W. Thompson's; October 1, at Mrs. Glover's; October 15, at Mrs. Davis'; October 29, at Mrs. "W. Jenks'; November 26, at John W. Thompson's; December 10, at Mrs. H. L. Stevens'. 1882.--January 7, at Mrs. Barnum's; January 21, at Mrs. Walker's; February 4, at Airs. Glover's; February 18, at Dr. Tiball's; March 4, at Mrs. Hendrick's; March 18, at Mrs. Judge McNeil's; April 1, at Mrs. Crawford's; April 15, at Mrs. Haven's. Banquets were given by the club annually, until the year 1882, when the annual dinner was dispensed with on account of the illness of Judge McNeil, an old member. The last meeting was held at Mrs. Glover's, in November, 1882. During the summer of 1882, the club was merely a nominal affair, owing to many of its old members having left the city. However, in the winter of 1882-83, an effort was made to revive an interest in the organization, and it is believed that the old Lotos Club will again take its place among the first literary associations of the State. SHAKESPEARIAN CLASS. This is an association of Shakespearian students and readers of this city. It was formed during the winter of 1881-82, and since that time has continued to hold its regular Monday evening...


Pioneers of St. Clair County, Michigan

Pioneers of St. Clair County, Michigan

Author: BRENDA L. WILLIAMS

Publisher: History Press

Published: 2024-06-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781467155526

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The rich history of St. Clair County has been shaped by the colorful people of its past.  From the Kerley Lot to the City Flats Hotel, the corner of Military and Water Street in Port Huron is forever etched with the spirit of diverse and passionate citizens like Daniel B. Harrington and James W. Sanborn. The bankruptcy of John Johnston & Co. shaped the fortunes of a local family. Local lumbermen influenced the lumber industry not just in the county but across Michigan. The Radical Republicans contributed to the rise and fall of Congressman Omar D. Conger, and the controversial John P. Sanborn played an outsized role in local politics. Author Brenda L. Williams leads a historical journey into the captivating lives of early local luminaries.