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ALL ABOUT
DETROIT '
AN ILLUSTRATED
GUIDE, MAP AND HISTORICAL SOUVENIR
WITH
LOCAL STORIES.
By SILAS FARMER,
His(oriocrrap/ier of the City of Detroit,
Member of American Historical Association,
Fellow of American Geographical Society,
Alt til or of History of Detroit and Micliiga)i,
Cliampions of Clirisfianity, Etc., Etc.
SILAS FARMER & CO.,
.^1.) Monroe Avenue, cor. of Farmer St.
DETROIT. •
SEOJND 'JOPY,
.374 Pz^
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Copyright, 1899, by SiLAS FARMEK.
All rights reserved.
A liberal reward will be paid for information of the reprinting
by any person of material contained in our Books or Maps.
Silas Farmer & Co.
JUN-31899
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Press of John F. Edv & C<>.,
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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
PAGE.
A BiRDSEYE View OF Detroit , 6
The Avenues and Belle Isle 9
River Rides and Trolley Trips 14
A Dictionary of Detroit — Indexed Information
About Everything 18
Look it through. It tells what you want to know.
Detroit City and Suburban Car Lines 93
Illustrations 113
Historical Calendar of Eventful Detroit Dates... 194
Look and see of what event to-day is the anniversary.
Detroit Stories 253
Humorous, Historical and Religious.
Railroad and Steamboat Ticket Offices and Depots. -271
INDEX OF ILLUSTRATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Page.
Armory, Light Guard 169
Art Museum 156
Bank, Preston National 5
Baptist Church, Woodw'rd Ave, 166
Baths, Chiera's 1^"^
Bear Pit, Belle Isle 164
Belle Isle Scenes
134, 146, 164. 174, 175, 178. 179, 182, 188
Bird's-Eye View of P. O., etc... 152
Cadillac Square 187
Central M. E. Church 167
Chamber of Commerce 1:^0
Chiera's Bath House 126
Children's Free Hospital 177
Christian Church, Central 181
Christ Episcopal Church 147
City Electric Lighting- Plant.... 1:^4
City Hall 116
College, Gutchess Business 163
College of Law, Detroit 140
College of Medicine, Detroit.... 140
Congregational Church, First... 189
Connolly, Hugh, Jeweler and
Optician 121
County Building. New 118
Dentist. J. M. Segur 119
Depot, Michigan Central 148
Depot, Union 192
Detroit Club 160
Detroit College of Law 137
Detroit College of Medicine 141
Detroit & Cleveland Nav. Co 151
Detroit River by Moonlight 150
Dry Goods, L. A. Smith & Co.. 165
Eby, J. F. & Co., Printers 145
Evacuation Day Tablet 168
Ferry Scene 186
Fire Dept. Headquarters 193
Fort Wayne 130
Grace Hospital 185
Grand Circus Park 131
Grand Trunk R. R 153
Grant's Old Home 155
Gutchess Business College 163
Harmonie Hall 138
Harper Hospital 142
Health Dept. Building 172
High School. Central 158
Hotel Oriental and Baths 127
Ice Cream Soda, Sanders 115
Insurance, Standard Life & Ac-
cident 117
Insurance, Michigan Mutual Life
Ins. Co 135
Jail. County 173
Jewelry, Optical Goods, Con-
nolly 121
Page.
Laundry. Parisian Steam 125
Lewis Phono-Metric Institute. . 176
(And face of map.)
Light Guard Armory 1
Log Cabin. Palmer Park l7o
Majestic Building 'Ji*
Masonic Temple 161
Memorial Gate 19*^
Mettawas, The 272
Michigan Central R. R 149
Michigan Mutual Life Ins. Co.. 135
Monument, Soldiers' 113
Moonlight Scene, Detroit River. 150
Municipal Building 136
Oriental Hotel 126
Palmer Park Scenes 143,170
Parisian Steam Laundry H'o
Park, Grand Circus 131
Park, Capitol 162
Pavilion, Wayne 157
Pianos, Vaughan & Tanner 123
Police Headquarters 180
Post Office 152
Presbyterian Church, First ]o8
Preston National Bank 5
Printers, J. F. Eby & Co 145
Protestant Orphan Asylum 191
Public Library 122
Railroad Ticket Offices 271
Real Estate and Loans, E. C.
Van Husan face of map
Sanders' Ice Cream Palace 115
School of Law, Sprague Corre-
spondence 129
Segur, J. M., Dentist 119
Smith. L. A. & Co., Dry Goods. 165
Sprague' Correspondence School
,of Law 129
St. Clair Flats Scenes. . .139, l71, 183
St. Luke's Hospital 159
Stammerers, Lewis School for.. 176
(And face of map.)
Standard Life & Accident Ins. Co... 117
Star Island 139
Summer Resort. Mettawas 2(2
Telephone Building 128
Ticket Offices and Depots 271
Union Trust Co 132, 13"^
Van Husan, E. C, Real Estate
and Loans on face ,of mai
Vaughan & Tanner, Pianos and
Musical Instruments 123
Water Works 154
Wayne Pavilion 157
Wheelmen's Hall 144
Woodward Ave. Baptist Church. 166
Y. M. C. A. Building 124
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CAPITAL, $700,000 SURPLUS, $100,000
DIRECTORS:
W. H. Elliott, C. A. Black, James E. Davis,
Jerome Croul, Jno. Canfield. T. D. Standish,
H. K. White. A. E. F. White, F. W. Hayes,
A. L. Stephens, J. B. Book, W. R. Burt.
F. W. Hayes, President.
A. E. F. White, Vice-President.
I. B. Unger, Cashier.
BIRD'S EYE VIEW OF THE CITY.
The best elevation from which to view the city and its sur-
roundings is the top of the Majestic Building, which faces the
public square known as the Campus Martins and is at the north-
west corner of Woodward and Michigan avenues. Take the ele-
vator on the Michigan avenue side to the fourteenth story. On
getting off a charge of 10 cents is made for the privilege of the
view. If you do not care to pay for this more extensive pros-
pect you can get a very fine view from the tower of the City
Hall. The elevator will carry you part way and easy stairs will
take you to the tower.
The top of the Chamber of Commerce, only a block away, at
the corner of Griswold and State streets, also affords an excel-
lent view. V'
From either elevation, the whole city, river and islands,
Ontario, and even Lake St. Clair, five miles away, lie before
you like a panorama. Suppose we ascend to the top of the
Majestic.
One of the first things that will attract your attention is the
unusual cleanliness of the streets and the great amount of foliage
that appears in all parts of the city.
You will note that opposite the city the river runs nearly in
an easterly and westerly direction, thus placing Detroit on the
north side of the river. Looking towards the
SOUTHEAST,
across the river on the right are the Canadian towns of Wind-
sor and farther east Walkerville. The large island at the head
of the river, connected by bridge with the mainland, is our beau-
tiful Belle Isle, and we boast that no other city has a people's
playground more charmingly located or more beautifully kept.
To the left of Belle Isle the tall towers of the Water Works
loom up and beyond are the blue waters of Lake St. Clair. (Be
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sure to go and see both Belle Isle and Water Works parks, and
on the way, via Jefferson avenue, stop at the Art Museum, on
the corner of Hastings street, where you can spend an hour or
more among rare paintings and curios.)
Shortening our range to a few blocks we see we are in the
midst of tall buildings and imposing piles, with here and there
little parks and green patches giving the necessary color to the
scene. Just beneath is the Soldiers' Monument. It was designed
by Randolph Rogers and erected in 1872 at a cost of $70,000.
The monument is designed as an offering to the memory of the
brave men from Michigan who perished in the war with the
South, and bears the following inscription: "Erected by the
people of Michigan, in honor of the martyrs who fell and the
heroes who fought in defense of liberty and union." The height
of the monument is sixty feet, its body is of Westerly, Rhode
Island, granite, and the statutes are of golden bronze, cast in
y^nich, Bavaria.
Beyond the monument is the plaza known as Cadillac Square
— the former site of the original City Hall and Market buildings.
At the further end, occupying an entire square, is the magnifi-
cent County Building, which is slowly nearing completion. The
corner-stone was laid October 20, 1897; the ground cost $550,000
and the completed building, with furnishings, will cogt not far
from $2,000,000.
To the right of the County Building and nearly in line with
it on the river front are the long low buildings of the Grand
Trunk or Brush Street Depot. From here and at other points
along the river you will probably see the long railway-ferries
crossing the river and carrying on double tracks from sixteen
to twenty freight cars.
On the left of the County Building there will readily be seen
the several large warehouses of the Ferry Seed Company, the
largest establishment of its kind in the world.
At the left of the Soldiers' Monument mentioned above is the
Detroit Opera House, erected in the summer and fall of 1898, on
the site of the former one burned in October, 1897. Its interior
is pronounced to be the finest of any theater in the West. Just
around the corner is the new Wonderland building, comprising
a theater and dime museum.
Across Michigan avenue on the right is the City Hall with
its clock tower; it was erected at a cost of $600,000. The city took
formal possession of it on July 4th, 1871. The clock is the
largest in the United States and there is but one larger in the
world. Its dials are S^/^ feet in diameter.
Turning to the west
Lafayette avenue, long, straight, and running parallel with the
river, is seen. This was once the fashionable avenue "where
fine ladies in fine turnouts with fine horses came out for a day
of pleasure." On the left of this street and but a short distance
away is the Post-Oflfiice, built of stone and occupying the center
of a square. Two blocks farther on you will see the Masonic
Temple, a tall, square building of red brick, A little beyond, but
nearer the river, the brick tower of the Union Depot, on t^Ce
corner of Fort and Third streets, is seen, and still nearer the
river the tower of the Michigan Central Depot, at the foot of
Third street.
Some ways beyond, on the river front, are the buildings of
Fort Wayne, and just beyond these a portion of the old Exposi-
tion buildings, now occupied by a soda-ash manufacturing plant.
At Fort Wayne the river begins to bend south and the shore
opposite is known as Sandwich Point.
Following the bends of the river the city of Wyandotte will
be distinguished some ways down by the smoke from its factories.
Turning more to the right you see a long avenue lined with
shops and stores and with a distinct bend Some distance out — this
is Michigan avenue or the Chicago road, and terminates in Michi-
gan avenue in that city.
Still farther to the right we see Grand River avenue, run-
ning at an angle with the former as far as the eye can reach.
If we now go to the north
side of the building there will be seen almost beneath, the tall,
yellow building known as the Chamber of Commerce and, just
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beyond, the tiirreted roof of the Y. M. C. A. Building, at the
corner of Grand River avenue and Griswold street.
You can not fail to pick out Woodward avenue, extending
in nearly a north and south direction and far into the country.
The nearest of the many churches along this avenue is the Cen-
tral Methodist Episcopal, on Adams avenue; just this side of it
is seen the green foliage of Grand Circus Parks.
At the left of Woodward avenue, quite a distance out, you
see. the large and imposing Central High School. To the
EAST,
about the same distance out, but far to the right, Kolasinski's
Polish Church with its two white spires looms up. More to the
right, at an angle with Woodward avenue, Gratiot avenue is prom-
inent.
THE AVENUES AND BELLE ISLE.
WOODAVARD AVENUE.
With its foot in a river.
The pride of the land.
With its head in field and wood.
Wide spreading and grand,
With wards on each side
And lovely houses on view.
Both well-named and beautiful
Is our Woodward Avenue.
This is the main artery of the city and divides the corpora-
tion into two nearly equal portions. It is par excellence the
avenue of the city, with one terminus at the river's edge, and
the other reaching in a straight line for an indefinite distance
into the country.
Of an unusual width, and with an ever increasing number
of the most elegant stores and residences along its route, it is
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probably excelled by no other avenue on the continent. It
stands as a type of progressive American ideas and is eminently
modern and stylish.
A short walk up this avenue brings us to the Grand Circus
Parks, which are to Detroit what the Public Gardens are tc
Boston. From this point as you go northward you pass in rapid
succession on either side, but chiefly on the right, elegant
churches of almost all denominations. Those on the right,
named in order as you pass them, are the Central M. E. Church,
St. John's Episcopal. Baptist, Unitarian, First Presbyterian, and
at Forest avenue, the First Congregational. Those on the left
are Woodward Avenue Congregational at Sibley street, and
Westminster Presbyterian at Parsons street. The side streets
show row after row of elegant residences and on the upper por-
tion of the avenue itself large and costly mansions with attrac-
tive and wide-spreading lawns enhance its beauty. At Canfield
avenue, a little less than two miles out and just this side of
the grounds of the Detroit Athletic Club, will be seen the most
costly and durable private residence in the city.
GRAND RIVER AVENUE.
This avenue was the slowest to be built up of any of the
main thoroughfares, but in the last few years has been improv-
ing rapidly.
MICHIGAN AVENUE.
This avenue leads through the heart of the Celtic neighbor-
hood and many Hebrew citizens are also found on the line of
this thoroughfare. It forms part of the old territorial Chicago
road and extends to the "Windy City," a distance of nearly 300
miles, making it what would perhaps be called the longest ave-
nue in the world.
GRATIOT AVENUE.
This avenue leads through the more distinctly German and
Polish portions of the city and is the route naturally taken to
reach the House of Correction on Russell street, a few blocks
north of the avenue. A trolley line on this avenue goes clear
to the city of Mt. Clemens, a distance of 17 miles. About six
miles from the city limits is the Grotto of the Virgin Mary,
which is mentioned elsewhere.
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JEFFERSON AVENUE.
This is the oldest residence street in the city and upon it
are a large number of residences of the older wealthy families
and of late many new and elegant homes have been erected. It
is the main carriage and bicycle way to and from Belle Isle
Bridge, Water Works Park, and the aristocratic suburb of
Grosse Pointe. At Hastings street is located the Art Museum,
BELI.E ISLE.
This beautiful island of about seven hundred acres was called
by the Indians Mah-nah-be-zee, or the Swan. The French, from
its location at the entrance of Lake St. Clair, named it Isle St.
Clair, the Indian name for the lake being Otsiketa.
In early days the island was infested with rattlesnakes, and
partly to destroy them, and partly as a matter of convenience,
the English commissary department placed a drove of hogs on
the island, and they became so numerous that the French desig-
nated the island as Isle au Cochon, or Hog Island, and it retained
this name until July 4, 1845, when a picnic party christened it
Belle Isle, in honor of the ladies of the party.
Under both French and English rule it was treated as an
appendage to the Fort at Detroit, and during the American Rev-
olution, rebel prisoners were here employed in cutting wood.
Portions of the island were cultivated prior to the Pontiac Con-
spiracy, and during that conspiracy, on May 9, 1763, the Indians
massacred the family of James Fisher then living on the island.
The earliest individual title to the island dates from 1769.
when Lieutenant McDougall bought it of the Chippewa and
Ottawa Indians for eight barrels of rum, three rolls of tobacco,
six pounds of vermilion and a belt of wampum, its value being
estimated at $1,000. It was sold by the heirs of McDougall to
Wm. McComb, and confirmed to him by the United States in
1809. In 1817 it was sold by the McComb heirs to B. Campau
for $5,000, and in 1879, two hundred and ten years from the date
j of its first sale, it was sold by the heirs of Campau to the City
of Detroit for $200,000, two hundred times its first estimated
value. The purchase of the island as a Park was first suggested,
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and was successfully negotiated, by Levi L. Barbour, and he
richly deserves the thanks of all who enjoy its beauties. For-
tunately the city has had park commissioners, who by their
thoughtfulness, have greatly increased the original attractions
of the park. The first improvements were made under the
direction of the noted landscape artist, Frederick Law Olmstead,
and up to 1899 there has been spent upon the park, including
original cost, improvements and maintenance, upwards of
$1,849,000. The bridge to the main land was built in 1889 and
cost $315,000.
The island is indeed the priceless jewel in the crown of
Detroit; woods of green and waters of blue — art and nature —
moving waves and waving grass — stillness and activity — vistas
and broad views — beautiful flowers and lofty trees — the white
sails of numerous vessels, and the swift motions of great steam-
ers, all alike are combined in the captivating beauties of this
favored place.
You can walk or drive in deep solitude, or amid the full flow
of life and laughter; seats, swings, and grassy nooks and knolls
invite you, cool winds and sparkling waves refresh you, and at
almost every turn there are views and visions that would tempt
and test the brain and brush of the greatest artist. The electric
lights of the evening bring fancies of a fairy land, so weird and
full of witchery do all things seem.
There is water everywhere; you are surrounded by a sea of
silver bordered with blue; there is water for drinking, bathing,
rowing, sailing or wading, all free, pure, clean, rippling and
beautiful. The bath houses contain scores of bath rooms with
hundreds of bathing suits for both men and women, with lockers
for clothing and plenty of clean towels. A charge of ten cents
is made for a room, suit and towel. For suit with use of locker
only, the charge is five cents. The use of public room without
locker is free. The bathing hours are from 6 a. m. to 8 p. m.,
except that on Sundays the hours are from 5 to 9 a. m. and from
3 to 8 p. m. In the season there is a daily average of nearly
seven hundred bathers.
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Electric launches run around the outside of the island, touch-
ing at various points.
The water in the canals and lakes is only from one and one-
half to two and one-half feet deep, so there is little danger. The
two boat houses have an almost unlimited supply of various
kinds of boats to let. For boats with cushions the charge is
fifteen cents for first hour and ten cents for each additional
hour. For boats without cushions the charge is ten cents per
hour for one or two hours, and five cents for each additional
hour.
In the winter time Pavilion Lake is kept free from snow for
the use of skaters and is used by thousands.
The Park Wagons carry passengers at frequent intervals to
or from the main land over the bridge for three cents. The
fare for a trip around the island by these wagons is ten cents
for adults or five cents for children. Pony carriages are rented
at twenty-five cents per half hour.
Among the attractive features are the deer, elk and fox
enclosures, and the menagerie. There are a number of elk, sev-
eral score of deer, and quite a variety of birds and animals.
The bear-pit is especially interesting for there are several cubs
and one Polar bear. Squirrels are numerous all over the island,
they peer at you from almost every tree, run here and there
before you, and in the summer time are almost as plentiful and
playful as the picnickers, and get many a meal from their sup-
plies.
Ball games and lawn tennis find many devotees, and numbers
of cyclers of both sexes are seen here and there on the smooth
and shady roads.
At the casino, or pavilion, various light refreshments are
sold at reasonable prices. In case of sudden storms the covered
ferry dock and various other buildings provide abundant shelter
in various localities for both people and teams. The island is
reached by ferry from foot of Woodward avenue and Third street
or via Jefferson avenue to the Bridge.
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RIVER AND TROLLEY RIDES,
RESTFUL RIVER RIDES.
The denizens of interior towns, the residents of other cities
and visitors so unfortunate as not to live in Detroit, little real-
ize the advantages of water communication such as we possess.
Water of crystal pureness, gorgeous sunsets disappearing there-
in, and an atmosphere that Italy cannot excel, are all here to
give delight and pleasure. The brightness of the spring and
summer, the clear and cooling air, blue waters and brilliant flags,
silver waves and still swift motions, all combine to tonic and
thrill fortunate pleasure-seekers who ride on the waters of the
Detroit.
The routes that may be taken are many and the rates reason-
able. For an hour, or for hours if you choose, you may "bid
dull care begone and dream the time away."
ROUTE NO. 1.— The "to and and fro gaily go" ferry ride—
from the foot of Woodward ave. to the Canadian town of Wind-
sor, costs only a dime for all day long if you stay on board.
Perhaps you will wish to get off and a block away at the top
of the hill you can take electric car for a mile ride to the sleepy
old town of Sandwich, farther down the river, and breathe air
of the same kind that is supplied to Queen Victoria, and live
for a time under her beneficent sway.
ROUTE NO. 2. — From foot of Woodward ave. elegant ferries
will take you to and from our largest park — Belle Isle. The fare
for the round trip is ten cents, or you can stay on board the boat
as long as you like. On the Island are flowers, foliage, fun,
frolic and feasting, with picnics galore and boating, bathing and
bicycling ad libitum.
ROUTE NO. 3. — A ferry trip from the foot of Woodward ave.
to Bois Blanc, an island about 16 miles down the river, where
there are many facilities for pleasuring, will acquaint you with
the river scenery. The boats run twice a day, 8:30 a. m. and
3 p. m. standard time. Round trip costs 35 cents in the morning, 25
cents in the afternoon, and takes five hours.
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ROUTE NO. 4.— Take the boat leaving the foot of First st. at
9:30 a. m. and 4 p. m. daily (city time) for a trip down to the
mouth of the river. Stops are made at the city of Wyandotte,
Amherstbiirg (Canadian side), Grosse Isle, Sugar Island and
Hickory Island. The 4 o'clock boat returns about 8:30 p. m.,
giving time for supper on the boat. Fare for round trip leaving
in the morning is 35 cents; leaving in the afternoon, 25 cents.
ROUTE NO. 5. — From the foot of Griswold st. boats leave for
Port Huron, passing up the Detroit River, through Lake and
River St. Clair, the Government Ship Canal, and stopping at the
various club houses and pleasure resorts along shore, including
Star Island, at the Flats, and the "Oakland," an elegant hotel
just this side of the city of St. Clair. This is the choicest of all
the river routes and takes you through what is known as "Lit-
tle Venice," where scores of tasty cottages and attractive club
houses seem to spring up out of the water and lend variety to
the view. The sunsets seen advantageously at various points
along this route are unrivalled elsewhere. There is a morning
boat leaving at 8:30 a. m. (standard time), which returns at 8:30
p. m. The afternoon boat leaving at 2:30 p. m. (standard time),
is the more popular and passengers can stop off at the Star
Island House for supper, where one can spend an hour or more
and take the returning boat, arriving in the city at 8:30 p. m.
The afternoon boat returns at 11 a. m. next day. Fare for the
round trip to any point on the Flats, 50 cents; to Port Huron, one
way 75 cents, round trip $1.25.
ROUTE NO. 6. — Boats on this route go from foot of Randolph
street at 8:30 a. m. (city time), Fridays and Saturdays. They
cross Lake St. Clair, going up the River Thames to Chatham,
Ontario. The Thames is both narrow and crooked and there is
such variety in the views that the trip is a pleasing one. The
boat returns about 9 p. m. and the fare for the round trip is 50
cents.
ROUTE NO. 7. — A ride to the islands in Lake Erie — the scene
of Perry's Victory. The boat leaves the foot of First street
daily at 8:30 a. m., city time, and arrives at Put-in-Bay in time
for dinner and a stroll around the island. Be sure to see Perry's
Cave and the immense Victoria Hotel and perhaps you will like
to "shoot the shoots." The boat returns to the city about 8:30
p. m. Fare for round trip, $1.00, or if there is an excursion, 75
cents.
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TROLLEY TRIPS TO NEAR-BY CITIES,
For ready access to surrounding localities, villages and cities,
no other city has better facilities. Some of the routes along
lake and river, through old settlements and beside noble forests,
afford many an attractive scene.
Desirable trips are as follows:
ROUTE NO. 1. — By Rapid Railway to Mt. Clemens, out Gra-
tiot avenue, an almost continuous settlement for 17 miles. On
the way out at a distance of seven miles on the north side of
the road is the Grotto of The Virgin, an archway of stone, at
the end of a beautiful avenue of trees. At Mt. Clemens there are
a number of first-class hotels and extensive bath houses, the
mineral water being highly beneficial for many ailments. The
fare is 25 cents and cars pass the city hall every half hour.
ROUTE NO. 2. — The "Shore Line" also runs to Mt. Clemens,
via Jefferson avenue, and for most of the distance skirts Lake
St. Clair and passes various attractive points, including Belle
Isle bridge, Water Works Park, and the delightful suburb of
Grosse Pointe. The fare is 25 cents and cars pass the city hall
every 30 minutes. It is a good idea to take either of these routes
out and return on the other.
ROUTE NO. 3. — The Detroit & Pontiac line going out Wood-
ward avenue gives you a view of many of our very best resi-
dences. Six miles out a stop may be made at the Log Cabin and
Palmer Park, a most delightful place to spend a few hours for
those who like pure nature combined with quaint artificial im-
provements. Passing through highly cultivated fields you reach
Royal Oak, a neat little hamlet; next comes Birmingham, a large
village with pleasant and well-shaded streets, and then the old,
yet thriving city of Pontiac. One of the large state hospitals
for the insane is here located. Connecting lines will take you
to the nearby charming region of little lakes — notably Orchard
Lake, where the Michigan Military Academy is located, and Syl-
van Lake, a pleasant summer resort. Cars on this line pass the
city hall every half hour. Fare to Pontiac, 25 cents.
ROUTE NO. 4.— The Detroit, Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor line
runs out Michigan avenue 40 miles, passing at Dearborn the old
U. S. Arsenal and St. Joseph's Retreat for the Insane, and, be-
tween the villages of Inkster and Wayne, the large buildings of
the County Poor House. At the pleasant city of Ypsilanti, on the
Huron River is the State Normal School and at Ann Arbor, the
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terminus of the line, is located the University of Michigan, with
its Museum and other interesting buildings. The cars of this
line pass the city hall every half hour, the fare to Ann Arbor
being 50 cents.
At Wayne connection is made with a trolley line to the cities
of Plymouth and Northville.
ROUTE NO. 5.— The Wyandotte and Detroit River line, which
follows closely the line of the river, running within sight of it
a large portion of the way, affords one of the most attractive
trips. Cars go out Fort street west, passing the city hall, post-
office. Union depot, and near the city limits Port Wayne on the
left. Soon after you pass the Fort you begin to notice timber-
towers, which indicate the location of the wells from which is
obtained the brine used by large neighboring factories in making
soda ash and other by-products. The large buildings on the
left which appear to be exposition buildings were formerly such,
but are now devoted to manufacturing this article. This region
is the most famous in the world for saline products. After pass-
ing through the village of Delray and crossing the River Rouge
you go through country districts until you come to the thriving
city of Wyandotte and at the end of the route is the quiet village
of Trenton, near which from time immemorial there have been
extensive limestone quarries. Cars of this line pass the Fort
street side of the city hall every half hour. Round trip fare to
Trenton is 35 cents, to Wyandotte, 25 cents.
For further details see Suburban Lines, p. 108.
SPECIAL TROLLEY FIDES.
A special car can be chartered of the company, 12 Woodward
avenue, at the rate of $3 for the first hour and $2 per each suc-
ceeding hour for an ordinary car, or for an elegant car equipped
with buffet, easy chairs, etc., $5 for first hour and $3 for each
succeeding hour. These special cars accommodate 28 persons and
will take you over any route desired in the city, or out to Grosse
Pointe.
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11 DICTIOfUeY OF DETROIT
Copyright 1899, by Silas Farmer.
Ad V an tag^es.
Because of our location on the Detroit
river, our advantag-es are many and ex-
ceptional.
Aft ri cultural luipleiiieuts.
$1,500,000 worth are made here annually.
Air and Atniospliere.
The atmosphere is especially clear ow-
ing- to the large use of smoke consum-
ers and the burning- of natural g-as. Our
skies are as fair as those of Italy.
Aldermen.
There are two for each of the seventeen
wards; the salary is $600 per year.
Alleys.
The average width of alleys is twenty
feet, and almost every lot has an alley in
the rear.
Ambulances.
There are several always ready on call
by phone for the carrying- of the sick or
m.iured to home or hospital.
Grace Hospital (homeopathic), both
phones 61.
Harper Hospital (alopathic), both
phones 13.
Emergency Hospital, both 'phones 790
Boyd's Ambulance, both 'phones 877.
Amiiei-.stliurg-.
This quaint old Canadian town is about
16 miles down the Detroit river, and is
reached by boat from Detroit or rail
from Windsor.
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Ann Arbor.
This pleasant, cleanly city, only an
hour's ride by rail, or two hours by
trolley, from Detroit, contains the Uni-
versity of Michigan, and the museum,
library and grounds offer many attrac-
tions to visitors.
Apartments.
See Flats.
Arcliitecture.
A great variety exists and attractive
buildings are very numerous. The pub-
lic and government buildings are espe-
ciallv imposing. Be sure to see the
postofRce and new county building.
Residences, both tasty and magniticent,
beautify the principal avenues.
Area of City
Is nearly 281/0 square miles.
Armories.
The new Detroit Light Guard Armory is
located at the northwest corner of Larned
and Brush streets.
The Detroit Light Infantry Armory is
located at 46 Congress street East.
Art Museum,
On the corner of Jefferson avenue and
Hastings street, is free to all visitors on
Sundays and Mondays from 2 to 4 p. m.,
and on all other days from 9 a. m. to 4
p. m. It has many rare and valuable
paintings with other works of art and
curios. Take Jefferson car line.
Assessetl Valuation of City in '98.
Real Estate $169,126,260
Personal^ Property 38,510,600
Total $207,636,860
Asylums.
See Orphan Asylums.
Athletic Clubs.
The Detroit, on Woodward, near Can-
field, has an extensive equipment.
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Auditorinni.
This is located on Larned street east,
two blocks from Woodward avenue.
Avenues.
The principal avenues are Jefferson and
Woodward, crossing each other at righc
angles, with Gratiot, Grand River and
Michigan, radiating from the center of
the city, like spokes from the hub of a
wheel.
Bag-ley Bust.
This is in front of the Detroit Opera
House and was erected at a cost of $l,50;j
by popular subscriptions.
Barley FountaJii,
At junction of Fort street and Woodward
avenue, cost $5,000, and was a bequest to
the city from ex-Governor John J. Bag-
ley.
Bands.
We have 15 musical organizations.
Banks and Bankers.
There are 23 National and State Banks
and Bankers as follows:
American Exchange National, 112
Griswold street.
Central Savings, 151 Griswold street.
Citizens' Savings, corner Griswold and
State streets.
City Savings, 147 Griswold street.
Commercial National, s. w. corner
Griswold and Larned streets.
Detroit National, s. w. corner Gris-
wold and Congress streets.
Detroit River Savings, 68 Griswold
street.
Detroit Savings, n. e. corner Griswold
and Larned streets.
Dime Savings, s. w. corner Griswold
and Michigan.
First National, 114 Griswold street.
German-American, east side of Cam-
pus Martins.
Harper's Bank, J. L. Harper & Co.,
82 Griswold street.
Ives' Bank, A. Ives & Sons, n. w.
corner Jefferson avenue and Griswold
street.
McLellan & Anderson Savings, 145
Griswold street.
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Home Savings, n. e. corner Griswold
street and Michig-an avenue.
Mechanics', 84 Griswold street.
Michigan Savings, s. w. corner Gris-
wold and Lafayette avenue.
Peninsular Savings, 40 Fort street W.
Peoples' Savings, s. w. corner Gris-
wold and Fort streets.
Preston National, 117 Griswold street.
State Savings, s. e. corner Griswold
and Fort streets.
Union National, 143 Griswold street.
Wayne County Savings, 32 Congress
street W.
Bank: Capital.
The total bank capital of the city is
upwards of $10,000,000.
Bank Clearings.
Ours are larger than those of Cleve-
land, St. Paul or Milwaukee. The figures
are as follows:
In 1890 $300,648,010
In 1891 317,956,365
In 1892 364,180,629
In 1894 288,833,222
In 1896 .,.....--.'.... 300,036,008
In 1897 .:.'.....: 302,927,474
In 1898 346,806,348
Bar Liibi'ary.
Is located in the Hammond building.
Base Ball.
Lovers of this sport can see games on
Belle Isle almost any day in summer, and
also freciuently at the League grounds,
Bennett Park, corner of Trumbull and
Michigan avenues. Take Michigan or
Trumbull cars.
Batliing: at Belle Isle.
Accommodations are plenty, and suits,
soap and towels are provided free, with a
nominal charge of Ave cents for use ot
locker, or ten cents for use of dressing-
room.
Baths.
Turkish Baths may be had at Chiera's,
60 Farrar street, known also as the Ori-
ental Hotel. This is a fire-proof struc-
ture and the accommodations for bath-
ers are the best possible. There is no
other establishment of the kind in the
United States equal to it.
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Belle Isle 3IaiK
An elegant little map in three colors,
with descriptive matter and 17 beautiful
half-tone views, in cloth cover, can be
had for ten cents. Ask to see it.
Belle Isle Park.
This beautiful park contains about 700
acres, and has cost, including- the bridge
leading to it upwards of $1,849,000. It
possesses many attractions, and in sev-
eral particulars is unrivaled as a pleas-
ure resort. Beautiful lawns and flowers,
attractive walks and drives, facilities for
boating-, bathing and picnicking-, charm-
ing scenery, a herd of deer, a collection
of birds and animals, and opportunities
for rest and refreshment are among its
attractions. For full history and partic-
ulars see Belle Isle Illustrated. Price
ten cents. Take Jefferson cars to Belle
Isle Bridge or ferries from foot of
Woodward avenue.
Belt Line R. K.
This steam railroad extends all around
the city, with stations at various points.
Bennett Park
Is at the corner of Michigan and Trum-
bull avenues, and here the Leag-ue base
ball games are held. Take Michigan or
Trumbull cars.
Bicycle Riders.
There are over 40,000 in Detroit.
IMrniingliani.
A small town about 17 miles out
Woodward avenue on the line of the
Detroit & Pontiac Railway.
BisliopvS.
Methodist Episcopal — Rev. W. X.
Ninde, D. D.. 59 Ledyard street.
Protestant Episcopal— Rt. Rev. Thomas
F. Davies, D. D., LL. D., 665 Jefferson
avenue.
Roman Catholic — Rt. Rev. John S.
Foley, D. D., 31 Washington avenue.
Bloody Run.
This stream, scarcely visible now, ex-
cept in Elmwood Cemetery, takes its
name from the Pontiac massacre of 1763.
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Hoard iiig- Houses.
At the Y. M. C. A., corner of Grand
River and Griswold, will be found a list
of about 150 boarding- places that have
been visited and approved by its com-
mittee.
Board of Etlncation.
See Education.
Hoard of Estimates.
This board consists of two persons from
each ward and five elected from the city
at large. They decide on the amount of
taxes that may be raised yearly.
Board of Public Worlis
Composed of three persons, has charge
of all matters connected with cleaning
and paving of streets and alleys and the
building of works.
Board of Trade.
This is located in Chamber of Commerce
Building on the corner of Griswold and
State streets.
Boat CInl}s.
Several of these have tasty houses
along the river and on Belle Isle, and the
best of opportunities exist for boating.
Bois Blanc Park
Is on an island in the mouth of the De-
troit River, about 14 miles south of De-
troit. It has all the appointments of a
summer resort and is reached by boats
from the foot of Woodward avenue.
Bonds, City,
Command a premium of several per cent,
although drawing only 4 per cent interest.
Books, Stationery an»l Ne\^s
Depots.
Detroit News Co.. 86-90 Darned W.
Eaton & Mains, 269 Woodward.
Hudson's, corner Gratiot and Farmer.
Macaulev Bros.. 172 Woodward.
J. A. Roys Co., 17 Jefferson.
Richmond & Backus Co., 111-11''. Wood-
ward.
J. V. Sheehan & Co.. 146 Woodward.
G. J. Schwenck, 94 Gratiot.
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Boots and Shoes.
Their manufacture employs 1,500 per-
sons, and over $50,000 is paid them month-
ly.
Boulevard.
This is nearly twelve miles long, and
from 150' to 200 feet wide, extending all
around the city.
Boxes and Cases
Of wood and paper worth over $300,000
are produced annually.
Brick: Glay.
There is abundance of excellent clay in
our immediate vicinity.
Brick; Factories
p]mploy 750 men and produce one hun-
dred million brick annually.
Bridge to Belle Isle.
This is about one-half mile long, was
built in 1889, and cost $315,000.
Brush Street Depot.
All trains on Grand Trunk R. R., D., G.
H. & M. R. R., and L. S. & M. S. R. R.
arrive and depart from this depot, at
foot of Brush street. Reached by Third
cars.
Brusli Farm.
This embraces certain territory tw(>
blocks east of Woodward avenue. Tho
upper end of it is deemed especially de-
sirable for residences.
Building' Inspectors
Are authorized to order fire escapes and
safety guards, and to take preventative
measures.
Building: Material
Is cheaper than in almost any other city
in the U. S.
Buildings Erected.
Value in 1898, .$3,915,565.
Buildings, Nevr,
Erected in 1898, 1,625.
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Itiiildiiigs ami Material.
Building material of all kinds is read-
ily accessible, and therefore cheap. Over
a hundred million brick are made an-
nually, and building operations in the
city amount to an average of $5,000,000
to $6,000,000 yearly, the number of new
structures of various kinds annually
reaching a total of nearly 2,000. For
variety of style and general beauty and
number of residences in proportion to
the population, Detroit stands at the
head of all the cities in the United
States. The city is really remarkable
in this respect, and its large, well-
stocked and elegant stores are unex-
celled.
Its churches and charitable institu-
tions afford notable examples of the
wealth and philanthropy of the city, the
hospitals and asylums alone represent-
ing an expenditure of over $1,000,000.
Building- Stone
Is plentiful at places easily accessible.
Burial Caskets
Are produced in large quantities.
Burials.
The daily average of burials is 11, a
very low rate for a city of its size.
Busiiie.ss Buililin^'s.
See Office Buildings.
Bnsines.s Collej;e.
See Gutehess College.
Business Pointers.
In all kinds of merchandise and luanu-
factured articles Detroit affords the best
of opportunities to buyers. It has abun-
dance of capital, first-class transporta-
tion facilities, and in the manufacture of
many articles leads every other city in
the United States, both in amount and
quality. The value of our yearly output
of manufactured articles approximates
$100,000,000. We make immense quantities
of boots and shoes, boxes, burial caskets,
cars, cigars, clothing, capsules, drugs,
electrical apparatus, furs, furniture, fer-
tilizers, glass, harrows, matches, organs,
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pins, pearl buttons, emery wheels, safes,
salt, soda ash, soap and ships of all kinds.
Not far from 40,000 persons are employed
in factories. The banking capital of the
twenty National and State Banks is up-
wards of $10,000,000. We export about
$5,000,000 worth of goods annually.
Cab Fares.
See Hack Fares.
Cadillac
ANTOINE LAUMET DE LA MOTHE,
Founder of our fair city, was a soldier
and a scholar, a student and a sage. In-
terested in all colonial affairs, he left his
mark on the continent from Maine to
Mobile. At once both courageous and
considerate, his life and writings show
that he was the peer of Penn in ability
and of any of the Puritans in daring.
Equally at home on sea or land, he sailed
along the eastern coasts and traversed
the wildest regions of the continent,
crossing the sea again and again in fur-
therance of the several enterprises in
which he was engaged. Sententious and
sensible in his utterances, he often gave
a paragraph in a sentence, and unfolded
many a truth in the form of a proverb.
Possessed of large plans and loftv pur-
poses, all his words and doings exhibited
a prescience far in advance of that dis-
played by many of his contemporaries.
All honor, then, to his name, all honor to
the worthy founder of the Citv of the
Straits.
Cadillac Square
Runs east from the Campus Martins
to Randolph street. It was formerly oc-
cupied by the old city hall and market.
Cafes
Are to be found in connection with the
best hotels.
Canada,
Lying on the opposite side of Detroit
River, offers an opportunity to visitors
to tread on foreign soil. In the not dis-
tant future reciprocity treaties will, it is
hoped, greatly benefit this country and
our own.
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Canal (St. Clair Flats).
This notable Government work is about
two hours' ride north, at head of Lake
St. Clair.
Campus Martius.
This is a public square in the center of
the business portion of the city. It was
so nam^d in 1806, after the Campus Mar-
tius (military camp) in Rome, by Judge
Woodward. ^ ,
Capitol.
Prior to its removal to Lansing in 1847,
Detroit was the State Capital. The Cap-
itol building was subseciuently used as a
High School until destroyed by hre. it
was located on what is now Capitol Park
at the junction of Griswold and State
streets.
Capsules
Made of gelatine are produced in enor-
mous quantities.
Cars.
The manufacture of, in Detroit, em-
plovs fi.OOO men, and the product is worth
nearlv $15,000,000 yearly. The pay roll is
$200,000 per month, and 80 cars can be pro-
duced daily.
Cass Farm.
The region thus designated is just west
of Woodward avenue, and the upper por-
tion has many fine residences.
Cass Park.
This is a pleasant park of Ave acres
bounded by Second, Ledyard and Bagg
streets. Take Fourteenth avenue car
line.
Cemeteries.
There are seven large ones in Detroit
and the immediate vicinity. See Wood-
mere, Elmwood, Mt. Elliott, Mt. Olivet.
Forest Lawn, Woodward Lawn, and
Lutheran. Maps of the three first named
with list of lot owners, can be had ot
Silas Farmer & Co., in cloth cover, for
one dollar each.
Census of City.
The per cent of increase in the popula-
tion of Detroit in several decades was as
follows: 1820-1830, 56 per cent; 1830-1840,
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310 per cent; 1840-1850, 131 per cent; 1850-
1860, 117 per cent; 1860-1870, 74 per cent;
1870-1880. 46 per cent; 1880-1890, 77 per cent.
In 1890 Detroit had 101,298 males and 104,578
females. Of these, 32,896 were between 5
and 20 years old; 44,796 were males of
militia age, and 55,476 of voting age. See
population and nativity of population.
Cliairs.
Of chairs, .$700,000 worth are produced
yearly, and over 400 men are employed in
their manufacture.
Cliamber of Coinniei'ce.
This has 340 members and meets in a
magnificent building on the corner of
Griswold and State streets. The Board of
Trade is located in this building, but is
distinct from the corporation owning the
building. The building itself was formal-
ly opened on May 2, 1895. It cost a little
over half a million, and the ground on
whicli it is located cost about $175,000.
Cliappell's.
A public resort on tlie Canadian side
just below Windsor, noted for its ex-
tremely palatable chicken and cream po-
tatoes. It is reached by electric cars
from Windsor.
Cliaractei'istics of City.
Detroit is especially noted for its broad
and cleanly streets, its wide and well-
kept walks, its numerous and thrifty
shade trees, its extensive and beautiful
lawns and gardens, the number and at-
tractiveness of its parks and public
squares, the varied and tasteful architect
ture of its residences, the stability of its
mercantile life, and the range and extent
of its manufacturing interests.
Cliarities.
Over $1,000,000 is invested in charitable
and philanthropic enterprises.
Cliatliani.
In the summer, steamboats leave foot
of Randolph street regularly for Chat-
ham by way of Lake St. Clair and the
River Thames. The round trip, including
: a brief stop, takes about twelve hours
and affords several featiires of interest.
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Children's Free Hospital.
This is located on the N. E. corner of
St. Antoine and Farnsworth streets.
Oil iltlr en's Public Lil>i'ai*y.
This is located on the g-round floor of
the Public Library and is open to all
children, who may select their books di-
rectly from the shelves and either read
them there or take them home.
Clinrclies, Location of.
There are about 160 in Detroit. The
leading churches of various denomina-
tions are as follows:
BAPTIST.
Woodward Avenue (seats 1,500)— Corner
- Woodward avenue and "Winder street.
Take Woodward cars.
First (seats 700)— Corner Cass avenue and
Bagg- street. Take Fourteenth avenue
cars or Third line south.
Grand River Avenue (seats 800)— Corner
Grand River and Thirteenth. Take
Jefferson cars west. „^ ■,
North Baptist (seats 350)— Corner Wood-
ward avenue and the Boulevard. Take
Woodward cars. ^ ^
Eighteenth Street (seats 500) — Corner
Eighteenth and Porter streets. Take
Sherman cars west.
Clinton Avenue (seats 500)— Corner Clin-
ton and Jos. Campau avenues. Take
Sherman or Fort cars east to Jos. Cam-
pau. „^ ,
Warren Avenue— Corner Warren and
Third. Take Third avenue line up
Greenwood.
CHRISTIAN.
Central (seats 550) -Corner Ledyard street
and Second avenue. Take Fourteenth
cars or Third line south.
Disciples of Christ (seats 300), corner
Fourth and Plum. Take Grand River
cars.
CONGREGATIONAL.
First (seats 1,000)— Corner Woodward and
Forest avenues. Take Woodward cars
or Belt Line up Hastings.
Woodward Avenue (seats 1,000)— Corner
Woodward and Sibley street. Take
Woodward cars.
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Brewster (seats 400)— Corner Warren and
Trumbull. Take Trumbull cars or Belt
Ijine up Fourteenth.
Mount Hope (seats 800) — Twenty-fifth
street, Just south of Michig-an avenue.
Take Michigan cars west.
People's Tabernacle (seats 2,000)— Corner
Trumbull avenue and Baker street.
Take Baker cars.
Fort Street— Corner Fort street west and
Summit. Take Fort street cars.
EPISCOPAL.
Christ Church (seats 900)— On the south
side of Jefferson avenue between Hast-
ing-s and Rivard streets. Take Jeffer-
son cars.
Grace Church (seats 1.200)— Corner Fort
and Second streets. Take Fort cars.
St. John's (seats 1,000)— Corner Woodward
avenue and Hig-h street. Take Wood-
ward cars.
St. Paul's— Corner Woodward and Han-
cock avenues. Take Woodward or
Fourteenth avenue Belt Line cars.
St. Peter's (seats 400)— Corner Trumbull
avenue and Church street. Take Michi-
g'an or Trumbull cars to corner Trum-
bull and Michig'an avenues.
Trinity Church (seats 400)— Corner Trvim-
bull and Myrtle, near Grand River.
Take Trumbull, Jefferson or Myrtle
cars.
GERMAN EVANGELICAL.
Messiah (seats 300)— Vinewood avenue,
just south of Michig-an avenue. Take
Michigan cars.
St. John's (seats 1,500)— Russell street, be-
tween Antietam and Chestnut streets.
Take Michig-an cars east to Russell st.
St. Paul's (seats 700)— Corner Seventeenth
and Rose streets. Take Michigan cars
west to Seventeenth street.
LUTHERAN GERMAN.
Trinity Church (seats 700)— Corner Gratiot
avenue and Rivard street. Take Michi-
g-an cars east to Rivard street.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Central (seats 1,200)— Corner Woodward
and Adams avenues. Take Woodward
or Fourteenth cars to Adams avenue.
Simpson (seats 1,000)— Corner Grand River
avenue and Bag^g street. Take Jeffer-
son, Myrtle or Fourteenth cars.
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Cass Avenue (seats 700)— Corner Cass and
Selden avenues. Take Woodward ears
to Selden avenue.
Tabernacle (seats 500)— Corner Howard
and Fourth streets. Take Baker or
Sherman cars to Fourth street.
Woodward Avenue (seats 300) — Corner
Woodward and Harper avenues. Take
Woodward cars.
Tjincoln Avenue (seats 600)— Corner Lin-
coln and Putnam avenues. Take Trum-
bull cars to Putnam avenue.
Haven (seats 400)— Corner Sixteenth and
Bagg streets. Take Fourteenth avenue
cars to corner Fourteenth and Bagg
street.
Mary Palmer Memorial (seats 400)— Cor-
ner Champlain street and McDougall
avenue. Take Fort or Baker cars east
to McDougall avenue.
Preston (seats 400)— Corner Twenty-third
street and Lambie PI. Take Baker or
Sherman cars west to Twenty-third st.
First German (seats 500)— Corner Jos.
Campau avenue and Heidelburg street.
Take Michigan cars east to Jos. Cam-
pau avenue.
Baldwin Avenue— Corner Baldwin avenue
and Champlain. Take Fort street or
Jefferson avenue cars east.
Bethel African M. E.— Corner Napoleon
and Hastings. Take Belt Line up Hast-
ings.
PRESBYTERIAN.
First (seats 1,100)— Corner Woodward ave-
nue and Edmund PI. Take Woodward
OM.rs.
Westminster (seals 860)— Corner Wood-
ward avenue and Parsons street. Take
Woodward cars.
Jefferson Avenue (seats 1,100)— Corner
Jefferson avenue and Rivard street.
Take Jefferson cars.
Fort Street (seats 1,300)— Corner Fort and
Third streets. Take Fort cars.
Trumbull Avenue (seats 800) — Corner
Trumbull avenue and Brainard street.
Take Jefferson or Trumbull cars.
Central (Scotch; seats 1,200)— Corner Far-
mer and Bates streets, one block east
of Campus Martins.
Forest Avenue (seats 700)— Corner Forest
and Second avenues. Take Belt Line
up Hastings or Woodward cars to For-
est avenue W.
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Immanuel (seats 450)— Corner Porter
street and Boulevard. Take Sherman
cars west.
United Presbyterian (seats 750)— Corner
Grand River and Alexandrine avenues.
Take Jefferson cars going north.
Memorial (seats 500) — Corner Clinton
street and Jos. Campau avenue. Take
Sherman or Fort cars to Jos. Campau
avenue.
Calvary (seats 776) — Michigan avenue fac-
ing Maybury avenue. Take Michigan
avenue cars.
Church of Covenant (seats 1,200)— Corner
Russell and Napoleon. Take Belt Line
up Hastings.
Bethany— Corner Champlain and Seyburn.
Take Fort street or Jefferson avenue
cars east.
Second Avenue — Corner Second avenue
and Gillman. Take Grand River ave-
nue cars.
REFORMED.
Grace— Finley, near Joseph Campau.
Take Trumbull cars up Chene.
ROMAN CATHOLIC.
Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul (seats
1,200)— Corner Adelaide and John R.
streets. Take Woodward or Brush cars
to Adelaide street.
Church of SS. Peter and Paul (seats
1,000)— Corner Jefferson and Antoine
street. Take Jefferson cars.
St. Aloysius (seats (728)— Washington
avenue, between State street and Grand
River avenue. A down-town church
and within walking distance of all car
lines.
Most Holy Trinity (seats 1,100)— Corner
Porter and Sixth streets. Take Baker
or Sherman cars west.
St. Albertus (Polish and Slavic, seats
2,400)— Corner Canfleld and St. Aubin
avenues. Take Cross-Town or Trumbull
cars up Chene to Canfleld avenue.
St. Anne's (French; seats 1,400 — Corner
Howard and Nineteenth. Take Sher-
man cars to Nineteenth street.
St. Joseph's (German; seats 1,500)— Corner
Orleans and Jay streets. Take Michi-
gan cars east to Orleans street.
UNITARIAN.
First Church (seats 800)— s. e. corner
Woodward avenue and Edmund PI.
Take Woodward cars.
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UNIVERSALIST.
Church of Our Father (seats 750)— Corner
Bagley avenue and Park street, on
Grand Circus Park. Take Jefferson
cars to Bagley avenue or Woodward
cars to Adams avenue.
HEBREW SYNAGOGUE.
Beth El Temple (seats 600) — Corner
Washington avenue and Clifford street.
Cliurcli Architecture.
The finest examples of church architec-
ture in the city are located on the east
side of Woodward avenue, all the leading
protestant denominations being there
represented.
Cliurcli Members.
In 1890 the total was 83,397, divided as
follows: Adventists, 20; Baptists, 3,078;
Roman Catholics, 45,795; Congregational-
ists, 1,268; Disciples, 750; Evangelical As-
sociation, 109; German Evangelical, 2,550;
Jewish, 2,700; Lutherans, 8,609; Metho-
dists, 4,696; Colored Methodists, 855; Pres-
byterians, 5,313; Protestant Episcopalians.
5.693; Reformed Episcopalians, 220; Uni-
tarians, 600; Universalists, 255.
Cliurcli Orgaiiixatious.
In 1S90 Detroit had a total of 152, of
which 1 was Adventist, 11 Baptist, 32
Roman Catholic, 6 Congregational, 2 Dis-
ciple, 1 Evangelical Association, 4 German
Evangelical, 4 Jewish, 16 Lutheran, 17
Methodist Episcopal, 4 Colored Metho-
dist, 15 Presbyterian. 21 Protestant Epis-
copal, 1 Reformed Episcopal, 1 Unitarian
1 Universalist.
Cliurcli Property, Value Of
In 1890. total value was $4,119,150, divid-
ed as follows: Baptists. $344,200; Roman
Catholic, $1,050,800; Congregational, $161,-
500; Disciples, $53,500; Evangelical Asso-
ciation, $6,000; German Evangelical, $119,-
000; Jewish, $107,000; Lutheran, $181,250;
Methodist Episcopal, $366,600; Colored
Methodists, $30,600; Presbyterian. $875,000;
Protestant Episcopal. $621,600; Reformed
Episcopal, $13,000; Unitarian, $80,000; Uni-
versalists, $75,000.
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Clmrcli Slttingrs.
Nearly 40 per cent of the population
could be accommodated at one time in
our churches.
Cliildren
Between 5 and 20 in city, 78,700.
The product of Detroit is about 75,000,-
000 yearly; worth nearly three million dol-
lars.
Ciroulatiiis" Library.
Andrews, now Chamberlain's, 339i/^
Woodward avenue, keeps all the latest
books, which are loaned at ten cents each.
City and County Officers
Have their offices in the City Hall. As
soon as the new county building is com-
pleted the county officers will be found
there.
City Hall.
The building cost $600,000, and was first
occupied July 4, 1871. The canon in
front were captured at Perry's victory.
The clock is the largest in the United
States, and there is but one larger in the
world. The dials are 8^/^ feet in diameter.
City Maps.
The following are published by Silas
Parmer & Co. : Pocket Map in four col-
ors, size 28x30 inches, at 25 cents. Pocket
Map, with house numbers, size 33x40
inches, 50 cents; same mounted, $1.00.
Pocket Map, size 16x18 inches, 10 cents.
City of tlie Straits
Is our popular cognomen because located
on the strait or river, the word Detroit
being the French for strait.
City Seal.
The design of the city seal was adopted
March 26, 1827. It commemorates the fire
of 1805. The mottoes speramus meliora,
"We hope for better things," and resur-
get cineribus, "It has risen from the
ashes." are very significant as well as
truthful.
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City Taxes.
Are only a little over one and one-half
cents on the dollar, and real estate is
generally assessed at about half or two-
thirds of its value. Taxes are payable
July 1st, and if not paid by Aug. 1st in-
terest is charged at one per cent per
month.
Circnit and District Courts of U. S.
Meet in the new postofflce building.
Circnit Court of Wayne Co.
Meets in third story of City Hall.
Claris Park.
Is located between Scotten, Clark, How-
ard and Dix avenues, and comprises 23
acres. Take Sherman or Baker cars.
Clearing House.
See Bank Clearings.
Climate.
Our climate is mild and usually favora-
ble for all, and we are not subject tu
sudden extremes of heat or cold.
The records of the U. S. signal office
for the last quarter of a century show
that the normal temperature for the
months of May, June, July, August and
September has ranged from 57.5 to 71.6.
Clock
In the tower of City Hall Is largest in the
United States.
Clothing,
The manufacture of. employs over 2,000
persons, and they produce $3,000,000 worth
annually.
Clubs.
See Detroit Athletic, Detroit Boat, De-
troit Driving, Country, Fellowcraft, Mich-
igan and Detroit clubs.
Coal
Is within such easy reach that it is al-
ways to be had at reasonable prices.
Coast^vise Trade.
During 1898, 2,792 vessels entered and
2,946 cleared. See Port of Detroit.
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College, Midi., of 3Iecliciiie.
Is located on corner Michigan avenue
and Porter street.
College, Business.
See University and Gutchess College.
Oollege. Detroit, of La^v,
Is- located corner of St. Antoine and
Mullett streets.
College, Detroit, of Medicine,
Is located corner St. Antoine and Mul-
lett streets.
College, Detroit,
Is located on Jefferson avenue, near St.
Antoine street.
Common Council.
The regular meetings of the Board of
Aldermen, sitting as a Common Council,
are held on Tuesday evenings.
Concessions, Front and Rear.
These names are respectively applied
to the front and rear portions of the old
French farms.
Confectionery
Is manufactured to the value of about
$1,000,000 a year, and nearly 500 persons
are employed.
Conner's Creek.
This is the first stream east of Detroit.
It runs through the townships of Grosse
Pointe, Gratiot and Hamtramck.
Contracts, Land.
Large numbers of lots sold on contracts
are not recorded.
Convention City.
On account of its cleanliness, beauty,
and situation, Detroit is sought by all
national organizations as a meeting
place, and hence has been given the above
name.
Country Club.
This club house, with spacious grounds,
is located at Grosse Pointe, near the shore
of Lake St. Clair. Take Jefferson car
line.
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Correction, House Of.
See House of Correction.
Comity TJiiildins'
Is located between Congress. Fort, Brush
and Randolph streets and faces Cadillac
Square. The corner-stone was laid Oct.
20, 1S97. The site cost $550,000; the build-
ing- has already cost $800,000, and with
furnishings will probably cost a million
more.
County Seat.
Detroit being the County Seat of Wayne
County, the several county offices are
here located.
Courts.
U. S. Courts are held in the new post-
office building; County Circuit Courts in
the City Hall, and at the corner of State
and Rowland streets; Police and Re-
corder's Court in the Court building, cor-
ner Clinton and Raynor streets; Justice
Courts on State street, just west of Row-
land street.
Credit of City.
This is not excelled by any other city.
Creniatoi'y.
This is located on north side of Fort
street near Springwells avenue, just this
side of Woodmere Cemetery.
Cu.stonis, Collector Of.
The chief ofl!ice is in the new postoffice
building.
Cycling'.
During the season wheels galore are
seen spinning along our well-paved ave-
nues and boulevards. We have 21 miles
of asphalt, 21 of brick, and 11 of maca-
dam.
Belle Isle is the wheelman's favorite
resort, where the smooth dirt roadways
wind along artificial lakes and canals
and pass through cool and silent woods.
The island is two miles long and half
a mile wide, and is reached by bridge
from Jefferson avenue or by ferry boat
from foot of Woodward avisnue.
If one only wishes to spend a few hours
on his wheel let him ride out Jefferson
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avenue to the bridge, or go up "Wood-
ward avenue to the Boulevard and then
east on the Boulevard, which terminates,
after turning south, at the bridge. Once
on Belle Isle he can choose his own road,
but by all means be sure to visit the
upper end and come back by the center
road through the woods.
Longer rides may be taken out Jeffer-
son avenue to Grosse Pointe and Lake
St. Clair, or out Gratiot avenue to the
bath town of Mt. Clemens (a 20 mile
ride), or out Woodward avenue to Pon-
tiac (a 25 mile ride), or out Michigan
avenue to Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor (a 40
mile ride), or one can cross the river to
the Canadian side and spin along a de-
lightful road down the river shore to the
old Canadian town of Amherstburg (a
15 mile ride).
Daily Noon Meeting-.
See Noon Meeting.
Deaconess Home,
Under control of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church, is located at 5.3 Elizabeth
street west, and has 10 to 15 nurse and
visiting deaconesses.
Death Rate
Is only about 16 to 1,000 yearly.
Debt of City.
On July 1. 1898, was $4,830,000; but the
sinking fund of $1,483,145 made actual
amount only $3,346,855.
Deeds
Recorded in 1890 10,449
Recorded in 1891 11,010
Recorded in 1892 12.584
Recorded in 1893 11,118
Recorded in 1896 8,696
Recorded in 1897 9.412
Recorded in 1898 8,938
Deeds,
Amount of consideration —
In 1890 $20,730,772
In 1891 20,648,885
In 1892 20,954,401
In 1893 24,410.296
In 1896 13,767,567
In 1897 14,516,220
In 1898 13,786,518
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Delray,
A growing- village just west of the city,
contains a factory for the manufacture of
glass.
Departiiieiiit Stores.
Hudson's, on the corner of Gratiot and
Farmer streets; and Shafer's, on the cor-
ner of Woodward and Michigan, have
everything- in stock.
Depots.
D., G. H. & M., L. S. & M. S., and G. T.,
foot of Brush street.
Michig-an Central. D. & B. C, and C,
H. & D., foot of Third street.
Union depot, cor. Fort and Third.
Canadian Pacific, cor. Fort and Third.
Flint & Pere Marquette, Fort and Third.
Wabash & St. Louis, Fort and Third.
Detroit & Lima Northern, Fort and
Third.
D., G. R. & W., Fort and Third.
Detroit.
Romance and religion, ambition and
animosity, the disciples of Mars and the
devotees of merchandise, all alike had a
part m the plans which led to the found-
ing- of Detroit. Our earlier history is the
earlier history of France and is duplica-
ted in its old-time chronicles. Wit, wis-
dom, wantonness and war were all prom-
inent in the drama of our past. Founded
July 24, 1701, the city is nearly two hun-
dred years old.
When it chooses
Of the past it many
A tale doth tell.
Of the present
In many ways it says
In sturdy tones and strong-
With manner proud
And prosperous, 'Tis well
And here beside the broad
Blue river builded. I am
Queen City of the Lakes.
Detroit Athletic Club.
This is located on Woodward avenue
near Canfleld. Take Woodward avenue
cars.
Detroit Boat Club.
This flourishing- society has an attract-
ive house and complete outfit located on
the north shore of Belle Isle.
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Detroit CIuIj
Is located on N. E. corner of Fort and
Cass streets.
Detroit Di-iviiig Club.
The grounds of this club are located
just east of Conner's Creek, between Jef-
ferson avenue and the river. Reached by
Jefferson cars.
Detroit Opera House.
This is new and the finest in the west.
It was built in 1898 to take the place of
the one burned in October, 1897. It faces
the Campus Martins.
Detroit Yaclit Club
Has an elegant house on the north mar-
gin of Belle Isle.
Deposits
In Detroit Banks average over a million
dollars a day.
District Telegi-apb Co.
Is located on the S. E. corner Griswold
and Larned streets.
Drainag^e.
The general elevation of the city above
the river affords opportunity for superior
drainage, and the opportunity is fully
utilized.
Drinking Fountains
For both man and beast are located in
different parts of the city.
Di'ives.
The pleasantest drives are up Jefferson
avenue to Grosse Pointe; out Woodward
avenue to Palmer Park, around the Bou-
levard and over on Belle Isle.
Drugs.
We have the largest drug factory in the
world, and our output is the largest in
the U. S.
Duck-Sliooting.
The marsh at St. Clair Flats, about 20
miles north of Detroit, is noted for its
fine duck shooting, as is also the marsh
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at the mouth of the Detroit River. The
open season is from Sept. 1st to Jan. 1st
of the year following.
Dust.
The street sprinklers are always busy
in the summer and our main thorough-
fares are comparatively free from dust
that ;_..inoys and destroys in other cities.
Duties
Paid at Detroit amount to nearly $1,009,-
000 yearly.
E^dncation, Board Of
Is composed of 12 inspectors elected on a
general ticket. The offices are located
on Miami avenue, between Gratiot ave-
nue and Wilcox street.
Elections.
Both city and state elections are held
on the first Tuesday after the first Mon-
day of November. State elections are
held in those years ending with an even
figure, and city elections in years ending
with an odd figure. The so-called spring
elections are held on the first Monday
of April, at which time Judges of the
Supreme Court of the State and Regents
of the University are elected.
Election Bootlis
Made of sheet iron, octagonal in form,
about 18 feet in diameter, were first used
in the fall of 1893. They cost $211 each
and are set up on vacant lots or places
for each election.
Electric liight Towers.
As viewed from the river at night the
electric light towers make an attractive
display. There are 136 towers ranging
from 100 to 175 feet high with from four
to six lights each.
Electrical Factories.
Pay out over $30,000 monthly in wages,
and produce nearly a million and a half
dollars' worth of goods annually.
Electric liigrhts
For public and private lighting are com-
mon in all parts of the city. There are
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136 towers and 1,500 pole lights. The city-
owns its own plant, which is located on
Atwater near Bates street, and represents
an expenditure of $790,000.
Elevators, Passenger.
These are common in all modern stores
and business buildings.
Elevators, Wheat.
All the depots are provided with these
facilities.
Elmwood.
This cemetery, established in 1846, Is
located in the eastern part of the city
and contains 78 acres. Take Fort or
Jefferson avenue cars cast.
E'lnery Wheels.
These are made in greater numbers than
anywhere else.
Empire Theater
Is on Lafayette avenue near Griswold
street.
Employees.
There are about 40,000 persons employed
in our factories. The number in several
of the larger industries is as follows:
Cars, 6,000; stoves, 6,000; tobacco and
cigars, 4,000; boat building, 900; drugs,
1,600; boots and shoes, 1,500; clothing, 2,000;
furniture and chairs, 1,000; lumber and
house material, 2,000; paints and varnish-
es, 500; electrical works, 600; organs and
pianos. 500; capsules, 475; boxes, 500; con-
fectionery, 500; steam radiators, 800.
Emergency Hospital.
This is located at corner of Michigan
avenue and Porter street.
Evacuation Day Tablet.
This will be found at the Fort street
entrance of the postofRce building. It
bears the following inscription: "This tab-
let designates the site of an English fort
erected in 1778 by Major R. B. Lernoult
as a defense against the Americans. It
was subseuently called Fort Shelby, in
honor of Gov. Isaac Shelby, of Ken-
tucky, and was demolished in 1826,
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"The evacuation of this fort by the
British at 12 o'clock noon, July 11, 1796,
was the closing- act of the war of inde-
pendence.
"On that day the American flag was for
the first time raised over this soil, all of
what was then known as the Western
Territory becoming- at that time part of
the Federal Union."
I^xcnrs^ioiiists
By the hundreds from the several sur-
rounding- states are our guests almost
every day during the summer season, and
no other northern city has such attrac-
tions as Detroit has in its river and parks.
The report of the U. S. supervising in-
spector for the eighth district shows that
in 1895 more passengers arrived at and
left Detroit than at all other lake ports
combined.
Excursions.
See under names of Ann Arbor, Belle
Isle, Bois Blanc, Chatham, Georgian Bay,
Goderich, Grosse Isle, Mackinaw. Mai-
den, Mt. Clemens. Orchard Lake, Palmer
Park, Pontiac, Put-in-Bav, Sandwich.
Sault Ste. Marie. St. Clair Plats. Trenton,
Wyandotte, Ypsilanti, Mettawas.
Exports.
Value of, for 1898, was $12,794,953.
Express Offices.
The American, Great Northern, Adams
and Wells, Fargo & Co. offices are at the
corner of Campus Martins and Monroe.
The U. S., Pacific and Dominion at 104
Woodward avenue. The National, North-
ern Pacific, and Canadian at 34 Campus
Martins.
Factories,
See Manufactures.
Factory Sites,
With water frontage and rail connec-
tions are plentiful.
Families,
Number of, in the city in 1898, 55,315.
Farms.
Both sides of the Detroit River were
once lined with narrow French farms.
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Fellowcralt Club
Is located at the corner of Wilcox street
and Barclay Place.
Ferries
Leave and arrive every few minutes for
Windsor from foot of Woodward avenue,
and ferries for Belle Isle leave from and
arrive at foot of 24th street, 12th street,
Third street, Woodward avenue and Jos.
Campau avenue.
Fare to or from Windsor, five cents.
Fare to Belle Isle and back, ten cents.
See also Railroad Ferries.
Fertilizers
Are extensively produced by the Carbon
Works.
Fires
Are of comparatively rare occurrence, and
the yearly loss is relatively trifling.
Fire Alarms
Are given by means of nearly 400 signal
boxes in different parts of the city.
Fire Boat.
The fire boat Detroiter cost $44,815,
and was first used Nov. 23, 1893. It is
manned by twelve men, and can throw
fifteen streams, some of them four inches
in diameter. It has thrown water 400 feet.
The boat is stationed at foot of Fifth
street.
Fire Dei>artiiieiit.
This is one of the best in the U. S.
There are 24 steamers, 5 chemicals, 10
hook and ladder trucks, a fire boat and
a force of about 420 men. The headquar-
ters are at corner of Larned and Wayne
streets.
Fire Liimits
Protect the most prominent streets and
avenues from the erection of wooden
buildings.
Fire of 1805.
The fire of June 11, 1805. which burned
every house but one in Detroit, is com-
memorated in the design of our city seal.
The fire was very notable, in that out of
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it grew an entire new plan of tlie town,
with new streets and new names, a new
form of local government and other
chang-es that have affected every interest
of the city.
Fisli
In great variety are always to be found
in our markets. White fish, pickerel, bas;3
and perch, caug-ht in our own waters, are
especially abundant.
FisIi Hatcliery.
This is located on corner of Champlain
and Joseph Campau avenue, and in the
hatching season is an interesting- place to
visit. Take Fort cars east.
Fishing:.
The best bass fishing- in the country is
to be enjoyed on St. Clair Flats. There
is also good fishing- at the inland lakes
near Pontiac. See St. Clair Flats.
Flats.
Within the last few years a number of
dwellings known as apartments or flats
have been constructed, and are appar-
ently proving- desirable investments.
Albemarle — 1477 Grand River, corner Ivy
Place.
Alberta— 37-39 Alexandrine W^.
Alhambra — n. w. corner Bagg and Park
streets.
Avon — 331 Lafayette avenue.
Avon — 214 Montcalm E.
Balmoral— 895 Third avenue.
Blodgett Terrace — s. e. corner Jefferson
and Hastings.
Burnstine— Corner Woodward and Sibley.
Christa — 11 Seventeenth street.
Clayton— Southwest corner High and Clif-
ford streets.
Columbia— 13-15 Columbia W.
Clio— 618 Fourteenth avenue.
Coronado— Corner Second and Selden ave-
nues.
Custer— 1559-1563 Beaubion street.
Cynthia — 23 Parsons street.
Dakota — 295-7 Cass avenue.
Dudley— 554 Second avenue.
Effingham— Palmer avenue bet. Wood-
ward and John R.
Elmore— 142 Alexandrine avenue W.
Fontaine— 361-363 Lafayette avenue.
Frontenac— 626 Trumbull avenue.
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Grenada — Corner Second and Abbott
streets.
Hanley Apartments — Corner John R. and
Columbia.
Harvey Terrace— 1131-41 Third avenue.
Jefferson — 1055 Jefferson ave.
Kalamazoo— 92 Perry street.
Lincoln — 163-165 Lincoln avenue.
Lombard Terrace — Twelfth street, be-
tween Lysander and Forest avenue.
Lotus— 305-307 Merrick ave.
Louise— Second avenue, bet. High and
Henry.
Lucania— 602-604 Fourteenth ave.
Marlborough — 419-421 Second avenue.
Medbury Terrace— 174-186 Medbury ave.
Michigan— 578-586 Michigan avenue.
Milburn— 1499 Woodward avenue.
Natchez Terrace— 925-939 Antoine street.
Northwood — Cass avenue, bet. Davenport
and Parsons streets.
Olandro— 295 Cass avenue.
Oxford— 82-84 Adams avenue E.
Rexleigh— 697-703 Third avenue.
Savoy Apartments— 95-97 Joy street.
Schantz— Corner Clifford and Park PI.
Sevilla— 544 Second avenue.
Utopia— Corner Bagley and Clifford.
Varney — s. e. corner Park and Montcalm
streets.
Verona Apartments— Corner Cass and
Ferry avenues.
Winamac— 32-34 Winder.
Windermere— 111-113 Selden avenue.
Floral Gardening.
The park at the water works affords
the finest floral display in the city; many
of the designs being very unique and at-
tractive.
Florence Crittenden Home.
This is at 68 Miami avenue.
Floods.
We have none. Our river never over-
flows nor dries up. Residents along the
margins of other streams should make a
note of this fact.
Forest Lia'tvn Cemetery.
This is located in the township of Ham-
tramck about five miles from the city
hall. Reached by Grand Trunk R. R.
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Fort LernoTilt or Shelby
Was located on a site now partially oc-
cupied by the new postoffice, corner Fort
and Shelby streets. It was demolished in
1826.
Fort Maiden.
An old Canadian fort near Amherst-
burg. See Amherstburg.
Fort Wayne
Is on the river at the foot of Military
avenue. It contains 65 acres, cost $500,000
and is v/orth seeing. Take Fort cars
west.
Frencli Farms.
Outside of the old fort and city and
along the river all the land was laid out
into narrow farms.
Freights, Lalce.
Rates are advantageous from Detroit.
Freights, Rail.
Are as low as from other places.
Frontage on River.
The city has a frontage of eight miles
on the Detroit river.
Fruits.
Both home-grown and from other
places, are abundant and reasonable in
price.
Fur Manufacturing
Is a leading industry, and not more than
one or two cities in the U. S. make as
many furs.
Furniture
Of the value of $1,500,000 is produced
yearly.
Garbage
Is collected daily by teams with iron
boxes, by a corporation under contract
with the city.
Gas.
Coal gas for illuminating purposes Is
supplied at $1.00 per 1,000 feet. Natural
gas is supplied at 30c. per 1,000 feet.
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Geographical Position.
The position of Detroit is favorable for
constant growth.
Georgian Bay.
Steamboats leave Windsor, opposite De-
troit, regularly for Goderich Canada
Georgian Bay and Sault Ste. Marie, a
most delightful trip.
Glass
In immense quantities is now produced
here, and indications point to a large in-
crease in factories .and output.
Godericli.
In the sumnier, excursions are given
twice a week from Windsor to Goderich,
Canada.
Golf.
There are fine golf links in connection
with the Country Club. See Country
Club.
Gosi»el Carriage.
This is maintained by voluntary gifts
from those of various denominations who
are interested in evangelistic work. It is
manned with speakers and singers, and
with the wagon as a pulpit, services are
conducted almost daily in various parts
of the city, and especially on the Campus
Martins. It has undoubtedly been a
means of helping many. The carriage,
which is drawn by two horses, is a foui
wheeled vehicle with a canopy, and it is
lettered with scriptural mottoes.
Governor and Judges' Plan.
The plan of the city as laid out by them
after the fire of 1805 is so called.
Grace Hospital,
Is located on the corner of Willis avenue
and John R street. Take Woodward cars
to Willis avenue.
Grand Circus.
This consists of two semi-circular pnrks
each side of Woodward avenue, just
south of Adams avenue.
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Grand Trunk Depot.
The depot at foot of Brush street is so
designated.
Grant's Old Home.
The house occupied by General, then
T^ieutenant. Grant from 1849 to 1851 is still
standing-, and is known as No. 253 Fort
street east.
Greenfield.
This township adjoins Detroit on the
northwest.
GrisTToId Street.
This is the Wall street of Detroit, and
almost all of the banks, insurance and
lawyers' offices are here concentrated.
No better description of the street could
be given than this verse, written for a
street in another city more than sixty
years ago :
At the top of the street the attorneys
abound,
And down at the bottom the barges are
found.
Fly, Honesty, fly, to some safer retreat,
For there's craft in the river and craft
in the street.
Grosse Isle.
This, the largest island in the river, is
quite largely settled, and in summer time
is a favorite resort. It is reached either
is a favorite resort. Reached by boat
from foot of First street or M. C. H. R.
Grosse Pointe Farms Village.
This is the most aristocratic suburb of
Detroit. It is on the border of Lake St.
Clair and is accessible by boats and Jef-
ferson cars.
Grotto of the Virgin.
This curious structure is located near
the Roman Catholic Church of the As-
sumption, about seven miles from Detroit
on the Gratiot road. Its location is in-
dicated by the two streets named Grotto
and Loretto. The Grotto itself at the end
of a beautiful avenue of trees, is a mas-
sive archway with recess of stone, erected
at a cost of about $6,000. "in memory of
the aparition of Lourdes." It is an inter-
esting and suggestive structure. Take
Rapid Railway cars.
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Gntciliess College of Bnsiness.
This is located on s. w. corner of Grand
River and Griswold.
Hack Fares.
The regular rates are 50 cents per pas-
senger within the city limits, with no
charge for one or two children under 10
j^ears of age.
Halls, Pnlilie.
MANAGERS, CAPACITIES and
RENTALS.
Albrechfs— 602-606 Chene street; Wm. F.
Albrecht; seats 600; $20.
Arbeiter— Corner Russell and Catherine;
Henrv Mevfarth; seats 1,600; $50.
A. O. t^. W.— 213 AVoodward avenue.
Auditorium— Larned E. between Ran-
dolph and Brush; D. J. Briggs, 438
Fourteenth; seats 3,500; $100.
Bamlet— s. w. corner Grand River and
Rowland; Bamlet & Miller; seats 500;
$20.
Beecher's— 242 Jefferson avenue.
Brown's— 1484 AVoodward avenue; R. M.
Lamoreoux. 1468 Woodward avenue;
seats 600; $10.
Chamber of Commerce— Corner State and
Griswold; E. H. Doyle, secretary; seats
1,200.
Chaffee Hall— Corner Woodward and Wil-
lis; J. B. VVoolfenden; seats 400; $20.
;U0SAVT310 ■ \\ \i -JQ IlUIBIH 96— S.UOSM-BIO
seats 500; .$12 to $20.
Concordia— 4 Catherine; Concordia Sing-
ing Society; seats 250.
Colombo— 235 Gratiot; Rudolph Grodde;
seats 300; $15.
Darbe's Grand— 726 Chene; Darbe & Co.;
seats 500; $20.
Detroit Opera House— Facing Campus
Martins; C. J. Whitney; seats 2,200.
Dickinson's— 416 Grand River; H. H.
Dickinson seats 600; $15.
Elks'— 213-217 Woodward avenue.
Empire Theater— Lafayette, near Gris-
wold: E. D. Stair; seats 1,600.
Fafeyta's— 996 Michigan avenue; B. J.
Fafeyta, 946 Michigan avenue; seats
600; $15.
Fellowcraft— Corner AA^ilcox and Barclay
Place; Fellowcraft Club; seats 750; $15.
German Salesmen's— 87 Monroe.
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Germania— Corner Russell and Mullett;
Montgomery Rifles; seats 1,000; $20.
Griesinger's— Russell, between Mullett
and Catherine; I. Goldia; seats 150; $10.
Plarmonia— Corner Leland and Russell;
Zynda Bros.; seats 500; $18.
Harmonie— Corner Wilcox and Center;
Morse Rohnert, McGraw building; seats
1,200.
Howlett's— 1302-1304 Grand River; A. E.
Howlett, 753 Maybury; seats 300; $8.
Light Guard Armory— Corner Larned and
Brush; Dr. W. M. Harvey, 6 High W. ;
main hall seats 5,000; $100; assembly
seats 1,000; $40.
Light Infantry Armory— 42 Congress E. ;
Geo. L. Winkler, Union Trust Bldg. ;
seats 1,600; $50.
Lyceum Theater — Corner Randolph and
Monroe; E. D. Stair; seats 2,000.
Masonic Temple— Corner Lafayette and
First; seats, drill hall, 1,300; auditorium,
750.
Mavbury— 902 Michigan avenue; Charles
Turner, 185 Warren E. ; seats 350; $10.
Merrill— n. e. corner Jefferson and Wood-
ward.
Milburn— 1493 Woodward; C. S. Vaughn, 22
Buhl block; seats 500.
Moreton's — 331 Michigan ave; R. Den-
man, 333 Michigan avenue; seats 400; $10.
Museum of Art — Corner Jefferson and
Russell; A. H. Grifl^ith; seats 550.
Oasis— 170-176 Myrtle street; G. W. Clark,
170 Myrtle; seats 350; $10.
Oddfellows' Temple— 214 Randolph; Jos.
Giefil, Warden, 110 Antoine; seats, up-
per hall, 500, lower hall, 400.
Perkins'— 759 Grand River avenue; Wm.
Perkins; seats 500; $15.
Philharmonic— n. w. corner Lafayette and
Shelby; C. F. Hammond, 1015 Hammond
Bldg.; seats 600.
Phoenix— Corner Woodward and Duffield;
J. W. Ehrman, Secretary; seats 350.
Prismatic— 140 First street; Mrs. E. C.
Skinner, 1.50 Bagg; seats 350.
Sampson's— 1354 Woodward; Dr. H. W.
Cory; seats 125; $5.
Schwankovsky's— n. e. corner Woodward
and John R; seats 500.
Star and Crescent— 193-195 Cass street; G.
W. Briggs,.139 Bates; seats 500; $3.
Strassburg's— 56-58 Adams avenue E. ;
seats 1,100; $6a
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Turner— Sherman between Russell and
Riopelle; Social Turners' Society; seats
1,000.
Wheelmans' — 53 Adams avenue E.; seats
600.
Whitney Opera House— 1G4 Griswold; E.
D. Stair; seats 1,800.
Y. M. C. A.— Corner Grand River and
Griswold; seats 750; $25.
Ha,inniou(l BuildiugT'
A 10-story office building on the corner
of Fort and Griswold streets, south of
City Hall.
Hanitrauick.
This township adjoins Detroit on the
north.
Hanitrainck: House.
The house of Col. Hamtramck, the first
American commandant of Detroit, until
recently stood on the river near the foot
of Van Dyke avenue.
Harbor.
Our harbor is always safe and practi-
cally unlimited in capacity.
Harbor Line.
A harbor line, beyond which wharves
must not be extended, was defined and
located by the government in 1892.
Hariiioiiie Society.
This flourishing German organization
has a fine new building and hall on the
corner of Centre and Wilcox streets.
Harper Hospital
Is located on John R street facing Martin
place. Take Woodward cars to Martin
Place.
Healtb Regalations.
These are few and sensible, and our
mortality reports show that they are well
enforced. The office is at Health build-
ing on St. Antoine near Clinton. 'Phone
2791.
Hickory Island.
Is in the Detroit River, 16 miles below
the city. Many camp here and others
have cottages. Reached by boat from
foot of First street.
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office "sky scrapers." We have several
buildings 10, 12, and 14 stories high and
there are more to follow.
Higli Scliool.
The Central High school, said to be
the larg-est in the United States, is
located between Hancock, Warren, Cass
and Second avenues. The Western Hig'h
school is on Scotten avenue, opposite
Clark park.
Hig^Iilaiicl Park Village.
This adjoins Detroit on the north, and
lies on both sides of Woodward avenue.
Take Woodward cars.
Historic Buildings.
See under head of Grant's Old Home,
and John Brown House.
SS. Peter and Paul R. C. church is
the oldest church building' now standing.
It was built in 1848. The oldest business
building is that on the s. w. corner of
Jefferson and Griswold streets. It was
built in 1836 of shell lime-stone.
History of Detroit.
This, the most complete local history
issued in the United States, contains over
(lUU illustrtitions and nearly 1,1U0 pages.
To know all about Detroit you must con-
sult this work. Published by Silas Far-
mer & Co., at $10, or two volumes, Tur-
key morocco, gilt edge, at $15. Ask to
see it, or send for circular.
Homes, Attractive
Are very numerous in all parts of De-
troit, and of greatly varied architecture.
Detroit is especially notable for the num-
ber of its dwellings in proportion to the
population. The census returns show
that 42 out of every 100 persons own
their own homes in Detroit.
Home for Aged I'oor.
This Catholic institution, in charge of
the Little Sisters of the Poor, is located
at the corner of Dequindre and Scott
streets.
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Home of Industry.
This institution for discharged crim-
inals gives them a home and employ-
ment. It is located at 259 Willis avenue
E.
Home of the Friendless.
This is located near the corner of Cass
and Warren avenues.
Hospitals.
See Children's, Emergency, Grace, Har-
per, Marine. St. Luke's, St. Mary's Wo-
man's, House of Providence (Lying-in
Hospital).
Hotels.
NAMES, LOCATION, CAPACITIES
AND RATES.
Cadillac— Corner Michigan and Washing-
ton avenues; capacity 800; $3.00-$5.00.
Russell House— Campus Martins, opposite
City Hall; capacity 800; $3.00-$5.00.
Ste. Claire— Randolph and Monroe ave-
nue, capacity 350; $2.50-$3.50.
Wayne— Foot of Third street, opp. M. C.
depot; capacity 500; $2.50-$3.50.
Oriental (European)— Farrar street, opp.
Public Library; capacity 100; $1.00-$1.50.
Normandie— 11-23 Congress street E. ; ca-
pacity 300; $2.00-33.00.
Griswold House— Corner Griswold and
Grand River; capacity 400; $2.00-$3.00.
Barclay— 22 Barclay PI.; capacity 150;
$2.00.
Metropole (European)— 126-130 Woodward
avenue; capacity 150; $1.00.
Library Park (European)— Farrar street,
opp. Public Library; capacity 150; 50c
and $1.00.
Perkins House— 100 Grand River avenue;
capacity 150; $1.50-$2.00.
Detroit Hotel— 14-18 Elizabeth street W. ;
capacity 125; $1.25-$1.50.
Franklin House— Corner Larned and
Bates streets; capacity 150; $1.50.
House of Correction
Is between Rusell and Riopelle on Alfred
street. It is open to visitors Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. It
usually contains about 600 inmates who
are chiefly employed in chair making. It
IS well worthy of a visit. Take Four-
teenth line of cars up Hastings to Alfred
street.
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House Numbers.
The regulations provide one number for
every 20 feet, the numbers alternating
from one side of the street to the other.
On all streets running nearly north the
numbers begin at the end nearest the
river. On all streets running nearly east
and west the numbers start from the
end nearest Woodward avenue.
House of Provicleuee.
This is on the corner of Antoine and
Elizabeth streets.
Hurlbut Meuiorial Gate.
This imposing gate-way to Water
Works park was erected by the" AVater
Commission in memory of Chauncey
Hurlbut. a former water commissioner,
who left about $250,000 to be expended in
maintaining a library and improving the
grounds. See Water Works.
Ice
Of the best quality is readily obtained
and is reasonable in price.
Illumination.
See Electric Light Towers.
Imports.
There are many firms in Detroit who
import goods direct from the old world.
Total value of imports in 1898 was $2,046,-
923.
Improvements.
Detroit is noted for the attention given
to improving public and private property.
Improvements are always under way.
Incorporation of Detroit.
Detroit was first incorporated as a town
or village on January 18, 1802. It was first
named and given powers as the City of
Detroit by act of October 24, 1815.
Industrial School.
This is located on the corner of Wash-
ington and Grand River avenues.
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Insnrance.
Our wide streets, excellent fire depart-
ment, facilities for water, etc., ought to
and do give us reasonable insurance
rates.
Internal Revenue.
Tlie government taxes on tobacco man-
ufactured in Detroit, amounts to over one
and one-half million dollars yearly.
Islands in River.
There are seventeen islands in the river
named as follows: Peche. Belle. Grass,
Grassy, Turkey. Stoney. Grosse, Slocum's,
Elliott, Calf, Horse, Celeron. Hickory,
Sugar, Elba. Pox and Bois Blanc. They
range in size from a few acres to several
thousand.
Italians.
Judging by the frequency with which
we hear their street cries, our Italian
friends are not at all an insignificant
portion of our population. Their cry of
"Banan, nicey banan" is heard in every
part of the city and their two-wheeled,
flat-topped carts laden with the fruit are
pushed energetically into the way of
probable purchasers. Many with baskets
of lemons and oranges call from door to
door and the fruit trade and street corner
stands are almost monopolized by this
class of our citizens.
Jolin Brown House.
Prior to the Harper's Ferry raid, the
noted John Brown was in Detroit, and a
conference of leaders was held in the
house now known as 185 Congress street
east.
Jail.
This is on the corner of Clinton and
Beaubien streets.
Jefferson Avenue.
The greater part of this fine avenue
is lined by costly residences. A ride or
drive of eight miles east will bring you
to Grosse Pointe, the summer home of
many of Detroit's wealthy citizens.
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Junctions.
There are two well-known railroad
junctions within the city limits. The one
in the northeast portion is known as the
Milwaukee Junction, and designates the
junction of the Grand Trunk Railroad
"with the Detroit, Grand Haven & Mil-
waukee Railroad. The other is known
both as West Detroit and as Grand Trunk
Junction. It designates the junction of
the G. T. R. R., L. S. & M. S. R. R. and
M. C. R. R. See also Lake Shore Junc-
tion.
Justice Courts.
These are located on State street near
Rowland.
Lialtor
Finds favorable conditions at Detroit.
Lake Freights.
Advantageous rates are given from De-
troit.
Lake Shore Junction.
The junction of the D., G. H. & M. R.
R. with the L. S. & M. S. R. R. is so
designated.
Lalvos.
These are numerous about 25 miles out
Woodward avenue, in the vicinity of
Pontiac. Many summer cottages have
been built in this region.
See Orchard Lake and Sylvan Lake.
Lake Steamers
All stop here.
Lamhila iSigina.
This well-known high school fraternity
was here founded.
Land Board.
Under act of congress of 1842, the com-
mon council, as successor of the gov-
ernor and judges, has power to perfect
titles to lots originally controlled by the
governor and judges.
Latitude
From flag staff on city hall, the city lies
in latitude 42°, I'J' 50.28 " north.
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Letter Boxes.
There are about 850 in rhe ctiy.
Letter Carriers.
We have 159.
Leivis School for Stamiiiei'ers.
is located at 41 Adelaide street. This is
one of the largest and most successful
schools of its kind in the world and those
attending- it come from all parts of the
Union and Canada.
Library — Oirculatingr.
See Circulating Library.
Lig-Iit Houses.
There are five orv tho river. The ncyr-
est to Detroit is the <:>r\Q on 13elle Isle.
Liglitini^- City.
See Electric Lighting.
Lions of Detroit.
See Sights.
Little Venice.
This term is applied to the cottage set-
tlement just above the ship-canal at the
mouth of St. Clair river. The name is
exceedingly appropriate, for there are
numerous waterways and all communica-
tion in this locality is by water.
Living;,
Is cheaper and life more desirable than
in any other western city.
Log Cabin.
See Palmer Park.
Longritude.
Of Detroit. The flag staff on city hall is
83°, 2', 46.63" west of Greenwich, England.
Lost Parcels.
Enquire for them at Central police sta-
tion, or if lost on street cars, at the
office of the company, 12 Woodward
avenue.
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Lots.
The usual size of a city lot is 30x100, but
there are many which are 50x150, and even
larger.
Liumljer.
Both hardwood and pine, from our na-
tive forests is always plentiful and cor-
respondingly cheap.
Liutlieran Cemetery.
This is located in the city .iust east of
Mt. Elliott avenue, between Farnsworth
street and the Boulevard. Take Four-
teenth cars and transfer to Crosstown
line.
Liyceuni Theater.
This is on Randolph street, between
Monroe and Champlain streets.
Mackinac Island.
Steamboats for this celebrated resort at
the north end of Lake Huron, leave sev-
eral times a week during the summer sea-
son. Docks at foot of Wayne and First
streets.
Mails.
Over 50 mails arrive and are sent daily.
Main Streets.
See Griswold street and avenues.
Majestic Building'.
This 14-story office building faces the
Campus Martins— from its roof one sees
the city and surrounding country spread
out before him. At night the scene is
especially novel.
Manufacturing^ Capital.
In 1880 $15,594,000
In 1895 45,000,000
Manufacturing Center.
These are quite evenly distributed in all
parts of the city. The most noted locali-
ties are the River Rouge region. East
Fort street, along Atwater, Guoin, and
Wight streets, and east and west of
Woodward avenue along the railroads to
the junctions on either side and also along
and near the River road.
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IVIaniifacturjiig Employees.
In 1880 15,110
In 1890 78,178
Manafactures.
Leading articles are boots and shoes,
boxes, burial caskets, cars, cigars, cloth-
ing, capsules, drugs, electrical apparatus,
furs, furniture, fertilizers, glass, harrows,
matches, organs, pins, pearl buttons,
safes, salt, soda ash, soap and vessels.
Maiiufacturiiis Output.
Value in 1880 $30,000,000
in 1894 70,000,000
Marine Hospital.
This government institution for sick
sailors is located on corner of Jefferson
and Mt. Elliott avenues.
Ma.vli.ets.
Our markets are supplied with every-
thing in season and out of season, at
prices that all say are reasonable. The
eastern city market is located on Russell
street, between High and Winder, and
the western on Michigan avenue, between
Eighteenth and Humboldt. Take Mich-
igan cars east to eastern market.
Marriage Licenses.
Are required to be obtained from county
clerk (fee one dollar) before the cere-
mony is performed. Males and females
must be 18 before they can marry, except
that with the written consent of parents
or guardians girls may marry earlier.
The applicant for a license must give
under oath the following facts: Full
name of groom and bride, age of each at
last birthday, whether white, black, mu-
latto, or Indian, residence, birthplace, oc-
cupation, father's name, mother's maiden
name, number of times previously mar-
ried, and maiden name of bride, if a
widow.
3Iasonic Temple.
This is located on corner of Lafayette
avenue and First street.
Matclies
Are a leading article of manufacture, and
$300,000 worth are produced yearly.
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McGregor or Helpinii^ Hand Mis-
sion.
This is located on the northeast side
of Cadillac square, near Randolph street.
Its expenses are $14,000 per year. It cares
for 7,000 men per annum. It holds nightly
meetings with an average of 200 in at-
tendance. It provides 100.000 meals
yearly. 14,000 barrels of kindling wood
are cut and sold yearly.
MciSTveeney's.
A popular hotel and resort on Lake St.
Clair. It is on the line of the Detroit,
Lake Shore and Mt. Clemens Electric
Railway.
Medical Colleges.
See Colleges.
Meats.
Are plentiful, and those offered (for sale
are subject to Inspection, and quality is
thus assured.
Messenger Service.
Of American District Telegraph Co. is
located on corner of Griswold and Larned
streets. The rates are: For one mile,
10c. ; with answer, 15c. ; two miles, 15c. ;
with answer, 20c., or 30c. per hour.
Metliodist Boolt Store.
A branch of the Methodist Book Con-
cern is located at 269 Woodward avenue
and carries a full line of its publications.
Mettawas, Tlie
One of the most beautifvil summer re-
sorts in America, situated on north shore
of Lake Erie, thirty miles from Detroit.
No more delightful place to visit can be
found. Reached by ferry from foot of
Jos. Campau Ave. and D. & L. E. R. R.
See card on last page.
Micliigan Cliil*.
This well known republican organization
has quarters in the Chamber of Com-
merce building.
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MilTvankee Junction.
See Junctions.
Milk
Is inspected to insure its purity.
Mt. Clemens
The county seat of Macomb county, is
about 16 miles from Detroit, and is wide-
ly known because of its mineral springs
and baths, which are largely patronized.
The hotels are new and elegant. It is
reached by Grand Trunk trains, Rapid
Railway and Detroit, Lake Shore and
Mt. Clemens R. R., both trolley lines,
whose cars pass city hall every half
hour.
Mt. Elliott Cemetery.
Belonging to the Roman catholics, ex-
tends along west side of Mt. Elliott ave-
nue, north of Monroe avenue. Take Fort
or Sherman cars east.
Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Also used by the Roman catholics, lies
in the township of Hamtramck, on G. T.
R. R.
Morals.
Of Detroit will compare very favorably
with any city of its size.
Monuments.
See Soldiers' Monument.
Moving- Vans
Are to be found on Grand River avenue,
near Second street. The legal rate is $2.50
per mile per load from the first story,
and 50 cents for each additional mile or
story above the first. The rate by the
hour is $1.50.
Municipal Matters.
In almost all that pertains to city af-
fairs progress is manifest. The city
owns all the property it uses, and keeps
its buildings in good condition. The
stranger will find no shabby schools or
oourt buildings, no ill-kept engine houses
and police stations. The total value of
the city property is upwards of twenty
million dollars. For purposes of taxation
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the real estate in the city Is valued at
about $170,000,000, and the personal prop-
erty at about $40,000,000. The rate of tax-
ation is about $16 per $1,000. The total
bonded city debt is $4,830,000, and the
sinking fund amounts to nearly $1,500,000.
We have over 500 policemen, 420 fire-
men, nearly 40 engine and hook and lad-
der companies, an electric lighting plant
running nearly 6,000 lights, and four im-
mense engines at the water works which
pump nearly 40,000,000 gallons daily, and
they could pump several times that
amount if necessary. What an amount
of care and ceaseless activity these facts
and figures represent! Surely we are
dependent on city officials for much of
the care and comfort that we enjoy.
The House of Correction, owned by the
city, is well worth a visit. Instead of
being an expense, it brings an average
revenue of $20,000 a year to the city.
Of public school buildings we have 65,
with nearly 800 teachers. Besides these
are numerous medical and business col-
leges; also parochial and private schools,
and taken in connection with our superb
high schools and public library, they af-
ford educational advantages which are
unexcelled.
Museum of Art.
See Art Museum.
Musical Advantases.
There are several musical conserva-
tories and academies of the highest
grade, with hundreds of students.
Nativity of Population.
In 1890 total foreign born was 81,709, of
whom 18,791 were born in Canada ana
New Foundland, 9 in Mexico, 1 in Cen-
tral America. 16 in South America, 51 in
Cuba and West Indies, 7,168 in England.
2,459 in Scotland, 84 in Wales, 7,447 in
Ireland, 35,481 in Germany, 658 in Austria.
327 in Holland, 411 in Belgium. 402 in
Switzerland, 77 in Norway, 196 in Sweden,
162 in Denmark. 669 in Russia, 112 in
Hungary, 513 in Bohemia, 5,351 in Poland.
804 in France. 338 in Italy. 13 in Spain, 5
in Portugal, 12 in Greece, 30 in Asia, 38 in
China. 4 in Japan, 8 in India, 4 in Africa.
2 in Atlantic islands, 39 in Australia, 4
in Pacific islands, 25 in Turkey, and 20
at sea.
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Natural Gas.
This was first introduced and used here
in 1S90. It was then piped from Ohio, but
is now brought from wells in Canada.
OVaval Reserves.
The ranks of this organization are
filled by Detroit's first young men.
Nevrsljoy's Association.
This benevolent organization, through
its superintendent, looks after about 900
newsboys who pay dues of five cents per
week. This gives them the privileges of
the reading room, the night schools, and
insures them if sick or hurt of doctors
and medicine, or if they are without a
home the association takes care of them.
It is supported by private individuals and
at their Sunday night meetings, where
they are entertained by lectures, music,
etc.. a charge of 10 cents is made to
the public. The rooms are at 110 Jeffer-
son avenue.
Ne-wspapers.
The leading English papers are the
Tribune. Free Press, Journal and News.
The principal German papers are the
Abend Post and the Volksblatt.
Noon Meetings.
At the Y. M. C. A., corner of Grand
River and Griswold streets, there is held
daily, from 12 to 12:30, a prayer, praise
and testimony service for men. It is
always helpful, lively and interesting and
strangers are very welcome.
North Detroit.
A little village formerly called Norris,
lies about three miles northeast of De-
troit. The Lutherans have an orphan
asylum here.
Take Grand Trunk trains from foot of
Brush street.
"Iforth^vest and Xorthlaiid."
These two passenger steamships, built
on ocean steamship lines, stop here
twice a week on the trip between Buf-
falo and Duluth. The swells from these
boats are enormous and it is great sport
to "take them" in a rowboat.
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Nurses.
These may be engaged from the hos-
pitals and a complete list of those in
the city will be found in the back of the
City Directory.
Oakland, Tlie.
A large and attractive summer hotel on
the banks of the St. Clair river, easily
reached from Detroit. Take boat from
foot of Griswold street.
Oak-vrood.
This village, west of and almost adjoin-
ing the city, is in the center of a rapidly
developing manufactviring region.
Oddfellows' Hall.
This is located on Randolph street fac-
ing Monroe avenue.
Otiiee Building's.
Atkinson— 5S-60 Congress W.
Bagley— s. e. corner Congress and Bates
streets.
Bamlet— s. w. corner Grand River and
Rowland.
Bank Chamber— 80 Griswold street.
Barbour Bldg— Corner Campus Martins
and Monroe.
Bennett— s. e. corner Grand River and
Griswold.
Bressler— 20-34 Lafayette avenue.
Brush— s. e. corner Monroe and Randolph
streets.
Buhl— 9l' Griswold.
Burns— 88-90 Griswold.
Butler— 82-84 Griswold.
Butterfield— 40-44 Larned W.
Campau— s. w. corner Griswold and
Larned.
Caskey Block— 80-88 Michigan avenue.
Chamber of Commerce— Corner State and
Griswold streets.
Cleland— 29-31 State street.
Cowie— s. w. corner Gratiot and Farrar.
Coyl Block— n. e. corner Woodward and
Campus Martins.
Cullen Brown Building— Corner Wood-
ward and Witherell.
"Free Press"— 11 Lafayette avenue.
Ferguson— 228-232 Woodward avenue.
Fisher Block— Corner Michigan avenue
and Lafayette.
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Fyfe— n. w. corner Woodward and Adams
avenues. , -, . 4.
Hall Block— 163 Griswold street.
Hammond— s. e. corner Griswold and Fort
streets
Hilsendegen Block— Monroe avenue, be-
tween Farrar and Randolph streets^.
Heineman Block— Corner Bates and Cad-
illac Square. a + o + ^
Hodges— s. e. corner Griswold and btate.
Home Bank— Corner Michigan and Gris-
wold.
Jones— 242 Griswold street.
"Journal"— Corner Fort and Wayne
streets
Kanter— Corner Cadillac Square and
Campus Martins.
Leonard— IS John R.
Lewis Block-92-94 Griswokh
McGraw— s. w. corner Griswold and
T ni^ivette
Majestic— Corner Woodward and Michi-
mShII Block— n. e. corner Woodward
and Jefferson.
Miner— Cadillac Square and Congress.
Moffat— s. w. corner Griswold and i^ ort
streets
Municipal Court Building-Corner Clinton
and Raynor streets.
Newberry and McMillan— s. e. corner ot
Griswold and Larned.
"News-Tribune"— n. w. corner Larned
and Shelby streets.
Opera House Block— Campus Martius.
Peninsular Bank-36-40 Fort street W
Postofhce— Fort street, between Shelby
and Wayne. ,
Schwankovsky— Corner Woodwaid and
John R.
Scripps Block— 25-33 Lafayette avenue.
Seitz Block-33-37 Congress street W.
Shurley— 32 Adams avenue W.
Telegraph Block— s. e. corner Griswold
and Congress streets. _ ^ 4. 4.
Telephone Building— Corner Clifford street
and Washington avenue.
Tolsma— s. w. corner State and Rowland
streets
Union Trust— n. e. corner Griswold and
Congress streets.
University Building-11-21 Wilcox street.
Utopia— 38-44 Bagley avenue.
Valpey Building— 213-217 Woodward ave-
Valpey Block— Corner Monroe and Far-
mer streets.
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Van Husan Block— 106 Miami avenue.
Walker Block— n. w. corner Fort and
Griswold.
Waterman Block— s. e. corner Woodward
and Larned street.
AVayne County Savings Bank— 32-34 Con-
gress street W.
Whitney Block— s. w. corner of Wood-
ward and Park street.
Whitney Opera House Block— 164-172
Griswold street.
Old Book Stores.
Charles Menot, 54 Grand River avenue.
The Wanless, 57 Grand River avenue.
Opera Houses.
See Detroit and Whitney's.
Oreliard Lake.
A beautiful place of resort, with a num-
ber of summer cottages, is but a five mile
drive from Pontiac. Take Detroit & Pon-
tiac trolley line.
Organs and Pianos
Are produced by hundreds annually.
Orphan Asylums.
The Protestant is located on Jefferson
avenue, facing Elmwood avenue, St. Vin-
cent's catholic asylum for girls, is on Mc-
Dougall, between Larned and Congress.
The Lutherans have an asylum at North
Detroit. The German Protestant Homo
for Orphans and Old People is at 248 Har-
vey avenue.
Paints and Varnisli.
The annual product of our factories is
worth over $5,000,000.
Palmer Park.
This delightful suburban retreat of 120
acres, is located on Woodward avenue,
about seven miles from the city hall. One
of its most attractive features is the log
cabin with its old-fashioned furniture, an
artificial lake is near by. and five min-
utes' walk, by winding paths, through a
delightful native forest, will bring you
into solitude and silence that is restful
in the highest degree. Take Woodward
avenue cars marked Log Cabin.
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Pai'acles.
No city in the country affords better
facilities for parades. Wide avenues with
room for a front of twenty on either side
of Se car tracks, smooth asphalt road-
wnv? imon which to march and man-
Tuver w th h^re and there shady places
tS shield from the sun, and exceptionally
b?oad and smooth sidewalks and other
nlares of vantage from which to view a
parade leave nSthing to be desired for
purposes of this kind.
Parks.
Works and Clark parks.
Park Lots.
These were laid out in 1809, and original-
ly coSisTed of 88 lots of from 5 to 10
acres each lying on each side of Wooa
waid l?enue, north of Adams avenue.
Pavilion.
See Wayne Pavilion.
Paving.
The streets are generally paved with
wood brick, stone and asphalt and are
iTbetter condition than is usual m cities
o? the size. Jan. 1st, 1899 there was a
?otal of' 270 miles of Pfved street o
which 21 miles were asphalt, 21 bricK, ii
Sa(?adarn 208 cedar and the remainder
stone. Pearl Bnttons
Are produced here in immense quantities.
Peddler's Licenses.
The annual license fee for Peddling on
foot is $5; from hand-cart|, $25 and
<5tnnds in public streets, $5. For peaanng
Irom a vehicle drawn by one horse $25
draw bv two or more horses, $50. :^rac
?Sii^ of a year in proportion. Vehicles
iinst be kept in motion except when
SSing sails, and horns and bells are
not allowed.
People and Cliaracteristics.
Although founded July 24, 1701, by the
TT^Pnch the city was largely colonized
^Iv\7^n the century by eastern families,
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and they have given tone to its social and
municipal life. The passing- years have
brought numbers of Germans, Poles ancf
Italians, but they are being gradually
Americanized, and the so-called foreign
element does not dominate as in other
cities of the same size.
Philharnioiiie Hall.
This hall, in which high-class concerts
are often held, is located on the corner
of Lafayette avenue and Shelby street
Many social events also take place there.
'Phones.
See Telephones.
Picnic Places.
Belle Isle, the Water Works park. Su-
gar island down the river, and Tashmoo
Park, in the St. Clair River, all afford
the best facilities for picnic parties.
Piety Hill.
This is the name given to the upper
portion of the section bounded by Wood-
ward and Third avenues.
Pingree Potato Patches.
During the recent hard times when Gov
Pingree was mayor of Detroit, he insti-
tuted a means of giving relief to the
worthy poor. Various patches of land
m the city were loaned by individuals
and are plowed by the city and then
turned over to those out of work to cul-
tivate and raise food for themselves
One-quarter of an acre of plowed land
IS turned over to each approved family
who must furnish their own implements
and seed, except in special cases, where
.onf fS^^ ^^ furnished by the city. In
1898 there were 244 acres planted bv 958
families; 11,773 bushels of potatoes were
raised at an expense to the city of $892.92
ihe mayor appoints a special committee
or commission, but the work is looked
alter by employees of the poor commis-
sion.
Pins
Are produced in great quantities in one
of the largest of factories.
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Plan of City.
The original plan of the city as made
in 1806, was copied from the plan of Wash-
ington, the national capital.
Poles.
The people of this nationality, because
of their peculiar traits and their num-
bers, have of late years been much in
evidence in this city. Their difficulties
with one of their pastors, and his diffi-
culties with the bishop of the diocese,
have been the occasion of many disturb-
ances. Now, happily, peace seems to
prevail. In connection with their habits
of life one can but notice the vigor and
energy with which scores of women and
children will attack the debris of a dis-
mantled building and carry away the
wood for fuel. Sometimes scores of
hand-carts in procession are pushed
through the main avenues by these ener-
getic toilers.
Police Court.
This is located on Clinton near St. An-
toine street.
Police Department.
This has one central building, corner of
Farmer and Bates streets, and 10 sta-
tions, and a total force of nearly 500 men.
Poor House.
The county poor farm, with its various
buildings, including an insane asylum, is
located about 12 miles from Detroit on
the M. C. R. R. Take Detroit, Ypsilanti
& Ann Arbor trolley line.
Population of City.
1810 ,2?
1820 1.442
1830 2,222
1840 9.192
1850 21,019
1860 45,619
1870 '^9.577
1880 116,342
1890 205,876
1894 237,837
See nativity of population.
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Pontiac.
An hour's ride on the electric line out
Woodward avenue or the D., G. H. & M.
Railway will bring- you to this, the county
seat of Oakland county. The Eastern
Michigan Asylum for the Insane is near
the city, and a drive of five miles will
bring you to Orchard lake and the Michi-
gan Military academy.
Fontiac's Gate.
The gate through which Chief Pontiac
entered Detroit in the conspiracy of 1763,
was located near the southwest corner
of Jefferson avenue and Griswold street.
Pontiac Tree.
This is said to have been standing- at
the time of the Pontiac conspiracy In
1763; only the stump remains. It is near
the present site of the Michigan Stove
Works on Jefferson avenue, just above
Adair street.
Port of Detroit.
This is the third in the whole country
in number of arrivals and clearances of
vessels. 33,290 vessels with a gross ton-
nage of 35,000.000 passed through Detroit
River during- 1896.
Postoffice.
This is located on Fort street west, be-
tween Shelby and Wayne streets. The
building- cost about $1,000,000. There are
also Ave sub-stations.
A at s. e. corner of Woodward and
Willis avenues.
B at 834 Michigan avenue.
C at 1212 Jefferson avenue.
D at 681 Gratiot avenue.
E, marine station, at foot of Bates
street.
Postoffice Receipts.
For 1898 were $664,612.81, or about $1,800
per day.
Potato Patclies.
See Pingree Potato Patches.
Prayer Meetings.
The regular weekly prayer meetings in
all the evangelical churches are held on
Wednesday evening.
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Private Claims.
The old French farms are so designated.
Public liibrary.
This building, erected in 1876, contains
over 148,000 volumes, and is located on
the corner of Gratiot and Farmer streets.
There is a free reading room for adults,
one for boys and girls and an exception-
ally convenient reference reading room.
The library is free to anyone for consul-
tation and any resident over 15 years of
age may draw books by getting some
real estate owner to sign as surety.
There is in connection also a library for
the blind, embracing a varied assortment
of books of standard literary merit.
Public Lii^litiii^ Plant.
This is located on the river front, just
east of Bates street.
Put-in-Bay.
Is about five hours' ride from Detroit,
in the western portion of Lake Erie.
Here are a number of picturesque islands,
with abundant opportunities for fishing
and boating. On Put-in-Bay and other
islands there are good hotels and a vari-
ety of amusements are provided. In sea-
son grapes are especially abundant and
cheap. Perry's Cave, a natural curiosity,
is well worth a visit and is easily reached.
Take boat from foot of First street.
Railroads.
See Depots.
Railroad Ferries.
There being no railroad bridge over the
Detroit river, all through passenger or
freight cars are transferred over the river
on enormous ferry boats, carrying from
16 to 20 cars each. During 1898 the aver-
age number of cars crossing the river
daily was 1,547.
Railroad Junctions.
See Junctions.
Railroad Freigrlit Charges.
Are favorable to and from Detroit.
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Rapid Railiray.
The cars of this electric line to Mt.
Clemens and Marine City via Gratiot
road, pass the city hall every half hour.
Rapid Transit.
This is practically complete to all parts,
of the city and its suburbs, and is greatly
equalizing- values.
Reading Rooms, Public.
Everybody is welcome at the public
library, on Gratiot avenue, near Farmer
street and at the reading room of the Y.
M. C. A. on Grand River, near Wood-
ward avenue.
Real Estate.
Increases in value faster than the popu-
lation increases, and property on the out-
skirts of the city for several years past
has increased in value faster than inter-
ior property.
Reciprocity.
Or commercial union with Canada, is sure
to come and will immensely increase our
prosperity.
Recorder's Court.
This holds its sessions in the court
building-, on Clinton, near St. Antoine
street.
Recreation.
Opportunities for pleasure in the way
of boating, fishing-, hunting, athletic
sports and excursions here and there are
exceptional.
Regattas.
These and races on the river are of fre-
quent occurrence.
Religious Paipers.
There are five denominational religious
papers published in Detroit: The Chris-
tian Herald (Baptist), at 22 Witherell
street; Michigan Presbyterian, at same
address; the Michigan Christian Advo-
cate, at 269 Woodward avenue; the De-
troit Churchman, at 178 Henry street;
the Michigan Catholic, at 64 State street.
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Rents
Are more reasonable than in any other
city of the size of Detroit.
Residence.
As a place of residence, Detroit pos-
sesses an unusual number of advantages.
This is evidenced by the fact that many
persons who have made their fortunes
elsewhere have selected this city as the
place above all others wherein to live and
enjoy their wealth. Names can be given
in support of this assertion.
Restaursmts and Lnncli Rooni.s.
These are quite numerous and can
easily be found.
Revenue Taxes.
On tobacco, liquors and beer in 1891 fo)
Detroit amounted to $1,511,103.
Revolution, War of.
Detroit was a focal point in this strug-
gle. The British government distributed
millions of dollars worth of goods to the
Indians who were gathered here from all
over the west and south, and from De-
troit Indian expeditions were sent out
against colonists all through the west.
Rides- Carriage.
See Drives.
River, Tlie
Detroit, admittedly the most attractive
city on the American continent, lies on
the north side of the river of the same
name, on which it has a frontage of 10
miles. Such is the capacity of its har-
bor that many of the warships of the
world might ride at anchor in our beau-
tiful stream, and more white-winged and
steam craft pass our shores than enter
the ports of Liverpool, London or tra-
verse the Suez Canal. Over it pass
greater quantities of grain and mineral
than pass over any other sheet of water
in all the world. The river is 27 miles
long, from one-half to three miles wide,
with an average width of one mile. It
is from 20 to 60 feet deep, with smooth
yet rapid current, and with beautiful
u
islands decorating- almost its entire
length. As it never overflows, it is never
a menace, but always a joy and blessing.
Yachts, sail boats, barges, ferries, and
great steamers ply and tly over its silver
and blue, and in the season it is a pan-
orama of beauty, gay with music
streamers and happy voyageurs.
River Rouge Region.
This is one of the newest and most rap-
idly developing manufacturing centers in
or near the city. The River Roug-e front-
age, special railroad connections and the
numerous large establishments' already
there located give it grreat prominence.
Reached by Fort cars west.
Roads.
The roads in and about Detroit, and on
the Canadian side are, many of them
- cle7s."se'e"DHves""^ "^"'^ "^^^ ^^ ^^^y-
Royal Oak:.
A small town about 12 miles out Wood-
ward avenue, on the line of the Detroit
& Pontiac railway.
Safes
Are produced here in one of the largest
factories m the world. Over $300,000 worth
are manufactured yearly.
Safe-Dei»o.sit Vaiilt.s.
These conveniences are to be found at
the Union Trust Co., corner of Griswold
and Congress streets; at the Wayne
County Savings Bank, 32 Congress street
west, and at the Preston National Bank
11 < Griswold street.
Saloons.
Under law of 1895, all liquor saloons now
pay a uniform tax of $500 per year.
Salt.
Recent tests by boring show that there
is a strata of rock salt, many feet in
thickness, about 600 feet below the sur-
face along the river and the manufacture
of salt is already a leading industry.
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Salvation Army.
For may years officers of this religious
organization have had quarters in De-
troit. At present they are at 21-23 Cad-
illac Square, with posts at two other
points in the city. Evening after even-
ing, even in severe weather, the com-
rades, both men and women, beat the
drum and tambourine, speak and testify
near the Soldiers' Monument or else-
where on the Campus Martins. There
can be no doubt that the cause of mor-
als and religion are both served by their
efforts.
Sander's Ice Cream Parlors.
This is the largest and most elaborate
place of the kind in the city. A specialty
is made of ice cream soda at five cents
a glass. Probably no city in the country
has a roomier or better conducted estab-
lishment. The fact that it is closed on
Sunday still further recommends it. It
is located at 141-143 Woodward avenue,
just north of the Campus Martins.
Sandwicli.
An old Canadian town opposite Detroit,
once famous for its quaint and sleepy
character but now being rapidly modern-
ized. It is reached by electric car from
Windsor,
Sanitarium.
This is located on Fort street, between
Fourth and Fifth streets.
Sanitary Inspection.
Under police control is conducted all the
year round.
Sanlt Ste. Marie.
Steamboats run regularly in the season
to this place, and the scenery on the
route is deemed very fine.
Seliools.
There are 55 private and parochial
schools and 67 public schools. See Edu-
cation.
See also Sprague Correspondence School
of Law and Lewis School for Stammerers.
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Schools, Public.
There are 67, as follows:
Alger— Mott, near Woodward.
Amos— Corner Military and Regular ave.
Bagley— Corner Fourteenth cind Pine.
Barstow— Larned near Riopelle.
Bellefontaine— Morrell near Fort street W
Bellevue— Bellevue near Champlain.
Berry — Corner Concord and Charlevoix.
Bishop— Winder near Rivard.
Brownson — Maple near Chene.
Campau — Forest near Jos. Campau.
Campbell— Corner St. Aubin and Alex-
andrine.
Cass — Corner Grand River and Second.
Chaney— Sullivan near Linden.
Clay — Pitcher near Cass.
Clinton — Clinton near Rivard.
Columbian — Corner Twenty-seventh and
Merrick.
Craft— Corner Ash and VinewoocT.
Custer — Hammond near Ranspach.
Dickinson— Corner Twelfth and Calumet.
DufReld— Clinton near Chene.
Estabrook— Corner Eighteenth and Mc-
Graw.
Everett— Fort street near Rivard.
Fairbanks— Corner Seward and Hamilton.
Farrand— Corner Harper and John R.
Ferry— Corner Ferry and Jos. Campau.
Field— Corner Field and Agnes.
Firnane— Fort near McDougall.
Franklin— Corner Seventh and Pine.
Garfield— Corner Rivard and Frederick.
Gratiot— Corner Gratiot and Butler.
Hancock— Corner Hancock and Four-
teenth.
Harris— Corner Pulford and Ellery.
Hibbard— Hibbard near Jefferson. *
Hickey— Corner Thirtieth and Herbert.
High, Central— Cass, bet. Hancock and
Warren.
High, Western— Scotten near Baker.
Houghton— Corner Abbott and Sixth.
Hubbard— Twenty-fifth near Baker.
Irving— Willis near Woodward.
Jackson— Fort near Chene.
Jefferson— Corner Selden and Greenwood.
Johnson— Waterloo near Dubois.
Lincoln— Corner Brady and Antoine.
Lyster— Livernois near Michigan.
McKinstry— Corner McKinstry and Mc-
Millan.
Newberry— Twenty-ninth near Visgar.
Nichols— Elm near Seventh.
Norvell— Arndt near McDougall.
Oakland— Corner Holbrook and Oakland.
Owen— Corner Myrtle and Thirteenth.
Palmer— Horton near Antoine.
Pitcher— Sullivan near Butlernut.
Poe— Lysander near Sixth.
Potter— Tillman near Myrtle.
Preston— Seventeenth near Howard.
Roberts— Adelaide near Beaubien.
Rose— Van Dyke near Ferry.
Russell — Russell, corner Eliot.
Scripps— Belvidere near Kercheval.
Tappan — Corner Thirteenth and Maran-
tette.
Tilden— Corner Kirby and Brooklyn.
Trowbridge— Forest near Hastings.
Van Dyke — Van Dyke near Kercheval.
Washing-ton Normal— Beaubien near Bea-
con.
Webster— Twenty-first near Howard.
Wilkins— Porter near Second.
Williams— Canfield near Mt. Elliott.
School I'ropcrty.
That used for public schools Is worth
over $2,500,000.
Scliolars.
In public schools, 35,894.
^eeontl-Hand Book Stores.
See Old Bookstores.
Seeds.
The Ferry seed establishment is the
larg-est in the world, and employs hun-
dreds of persons. Corner Monroe avenue
and Brush street.
Seworage.
Our opportunities for sewerage are ex-
ceptional and p.r? ell improved in all
parts of the city. We have about 40)
miles of sewers.
Slia«ie Trees.
These are unusually numerous and
beautiful.
Shady Streets.
We have an unusual number.
Slieriir.
The sheriff of Wayne county has It's
residence in connection with the county
jail. See Jail.
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Sliips and. Steamers.
Worth over $2,000,000 are built here yearly.
Sliipiiieuts
Are actually made from Detroit to var-
ious places in Alaska, Africa. Australia,
Austria, Belgium, Brazil. Chili, Constan-
tinople, China, England, France, Ger-
many. Greece, Honolulu, Italy, Japan,
Portugal, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia,
Spain, Holland, India, and to every state
and territory of the United States.
Sliippiii^ Facilities
By rail and water are such as guarantee
reasonable rates. Fifteen railroads have
terminals in Detroit and access to all is
obtained by a belt line around the city.
Slioppin^.
Visitors will find no more attractive
.show windows or stocks of goods than are
to be found in Detroit.
Sidewall^s.
These are wide and well kept, and are
largely of stone.
Sij^Iits.
By all means visit the art museum. Belle
Isle park, and the water works. Go
and see Grant's old home, the public
library, the Chamber of Commerce and
view the city from the roof of the Majes-
tic building. See also Palmer park, Fort
Wayne and the House of Correction.
Sig^nal Service.
See V/eather.
Sites for Factories
With railroad or water fronts, are espec-
ially abundant and cheap.
Size of City.
The city has a river frontage of over
eight miles and extends back an average
of three and one-half miles.
Skating-.
This is to be had during a large part
of the winter season on the artificial
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lakes of Belle Isle, and also at several
in-door rinks scattered over the town.
The river is now seldom frozen over as
it is constantly plied by the ferries.
Smoke.
Natural gas is largely used for fuel and
comparatively little soft coal is burned,
and, aided by the smoke consuming ap-
pliances, we are almost entirely delivered
from the soot and smoke that are such
annoyances in other cities.
Soap
To the value of $500,000 is produced yearly.
Societies
Of all kinds are numerous, and man's
gregarious wants in this direction are
abundantly provided for.
Soda Asli.
The manufacture of soda ash is one of
the newest industries in this region but
bids fair to be one of the most exten-
sive. Immense deposits of the constituent
materials are found in brine obtained
from wells bored at various places along
the northeast shore of the Detroit river,
and a number of factories are located
between Detroit and Trenton.
Soldiers' Monument.
This is located on the Campvis Martius.
was fully completed in 1881 and the total
cost was $70,000. The body of the monu-
ment is of Westerly, Rhode Island, gran-
ite, and the statues are of golden bronze,
cast in Munich, Bavaria. Its height is
60 feet.
Solvay Proce.ss Co.
This immense concern manufactures
soda ash and a score of other bi-products
and occupies the former exposition build-
ings at the mouth of River Rouge. Take
Fort cars west.
Somerville Springs.
A health and pleasure hotel on the banks
of the St. Clair and near the city of St.
Clair.
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Sprae'uo Coi'resiioHileiice Scliool
of Law
Has hundreds of pupils all over the coun-
try. It is located in the Telephone Bldg..
corner Clifford street and Washington
avenue.
Springwells.
This township adjoins Detroit on the
west.
Stainlarcl and Local Time.
In this region the Detroit River has
been made the dividing line between
Eastern and Central Standard time,
consequently all trains arrive at and
Depart from Detroit on Central Standard
time. Across the river Eastern Standard
time is used, which is one hour later than
Central Standard time.
In all ordinary matters in Detroit
Standard time is ignored and local or
sun time is used.
Star Island.
This small island at the St. Clair Flats
contains a first-class summer hotel. Take
boats from foot of Griswold street.
Statuary.
Manv originals and copies from orig-
inals are to be seen at the Art Museum,
corner of Jefferson avenue and Hast-
ings street.
St. Clair Flats.
This name designates the shoal water
at the upper end of Lake St. Clair. The
region is one of the greatest fishing and
duck hunting regions in the country. It
has also become notable because of the
club houses and cottages erected on piles
and on islands of made land; in summer
time these are thronged with occupants
from various parts of the country. It
has received the cognomen of the "Venice
of America." Reached by boat from foot
of Griswold street. Fare 50 cents.
Steamers on Lakes.
All stop at Detroit.
Steam Power
Is cheaper than elsewhere, because of
low water rates.
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steam Radiators.
In their manufacture 800 persons are em-
ployed, and their monthly pay amounts to
nearly $25,000.
Steel Castings.
About 5,500 tons are made here yearly
and the different works have facilities
for making- everything from a needle to
a steel, steamer.
St. liUlte's Hospital
A protestant episcopal institution, is lo-
cated on Fort street near Clark avenue.
St. Mary's Hospital
Is located on St. Antoine street near Gra-
tiot avenue. It is under Roman catholic
control.
Stone
B'or building is near at hand and reason-
able in price.
Stoves.
Our stove factories pay out $100,000 a
month in wages, employ 3,000 men and
produce over 500 stoves a day, amounting
to $4,000,000 yearly.
Strangers.
See Excursionists.
Streets and Car Lines.
The city's area of 29 square miles is
traversed by broad, generous and cleanly
highways, unkempt streets being un-
known in Detroit. The usual width is
60 feet and several of the .avenues are
100 and a few 200 feet wide. The side-
walks are smooth and ample, and alleys
bisect almost every block. Our .300 miles
of paved streets and alleys, if in line,
would reach across the state, and could
be flanked with the best of sewers, our
drainage facilities being especially good
and well utilized.
Every quarter of the city is reached by
electric cars, and tickets can be had at
the rate of six for a quarter, and on
some lines eight for a quarter, with lib-
eral transfer privileges. There are 167
miles of street railways in the city. A
trolley ride in almost any direction will
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reveal beautiful residences with spacious
lawns and many delightful breathing
places in the shape of charming little
parks, of which the city has no less
than 18. These and our beautiful and
extensive Belle Isle, with its woods and
water witchery, all combine to make a
stay in Detroit a continual delight.
Rows of low brown carts of old,
Ready stood at every door.
Lined with robes and clean new straw,
Stylish rigs in days of yore.
Now the crowded car invites
Passengers to pay and stand,
One foot on their neighbor's corns.
And a strap in either hand.
Street Cleaning.
Our reputation as a cleanly city is quite
exceptional, and a small army of men are
almost constantly engaged in sweeping
and cleaning the streets.
Street Sprinkling.
See Dust.
Streets, Names of.
The streets of Detroit were for the most
part named after men and women prom-
inent in the history of the city.
Sulsurb-s.
Grosse Pointe, east of the city, out
Jefferson avenue, is our finest subvirb.
Pontiac, Mt. Clemens, Wyandotte, North
Detroit and Springwells are among the
more thickly settled suburban towns.
They are all reached by electric cars.
Sug-ar Island
Is in the Detroit river, 16 miles below the
city. It is a favorite picnic place, being-
provided with swings, tables, shelter, etc.
Reached by boat from foot of First
street.
Sulpliite Fibre
Is produced in large quantities.
Summer Resorts.
Detroit is connected by boat or rail
with all the summer resorts on the
Great Lakes, and because of its beauty
and proximity to fresh water and river
rides the city is itself most pleasant in
summer.
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Supervisors.
As one of the townships of Wayne
county. Detroit is entitled to have its two
aldermen from each ward sit as super-
visors on the board of supervisors.
Snr rendered.
The fort of Detroit was surrendered by
the French to the English on Nov. 29, 1760.
By the English to the United States July
11. 1796. By Gen. Hull to the English
Aug. 16. 1812. and reoccupied by the Amer-
ican troops Sept. 29, 1813.
Sylvan Lake.
A small lake, 25 miles out Woodward
avenue, where many residents spend the
summer. Reached by Detroit and Pon-
tiac Railway.
Tashnioo Parle.
Grounds fitted up for picnics and ex-
cursionists, on Harsen's island, in the
St. Clair river.
Taxes, When Payable.
City taxes are paj^able July 1st, and
state and county taxes December 1st.
Taxes, City.
The rate in 1898 was $15.99 per $1,000 of
valuation. The total levy was for $3,346,-
855.
Taxes, County.
About five-sixths of the state and
county taxes for Wayne county are paid
by Detroit. The rate is only about one-
fourth of one per cent on a dollar.
Teacliers.
In public schools, about 750.
Telepliones.
There are two systems, one operated
by the Michigan Bell Telephone Co., cor.
C'lifford and Washington, and the newer
one operated by the Detroit Telephone
Co., 242 Griswold street. There are about
15,000 telephones in use in the city. Pub-
lic telephones are to be found in all the
leading hotels and at the company's of-
fices.
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Telephone Rates Per Year.
Business Resi-
Offices. dences
Michigan Telephone Co $36 $24
Or if on same line with
another party 24 IS
Detroit Telephone Co 36 24
How to Telephone — First: Look up the
number of the party you want to talk
to, in the book attached to the phone.
Second: Take hold of the small handle
on the right side of the box and turn it
away from you at the same time push-
ing towards the left until the bell rings.
This calls the central office.
Third: Take down the receiver at the
left and hold to the ear. Central office
will ask you what number you want.
Give it. Then you will be connected with
the party you wish to talk to. Tell what
you want.
Fourth: Hang up receiver.
Fifth: Ring the bell again as at first.
This notifies central that you are through.
In olden days both sight and sound
Drew young hearts and heads together
'Neath the shade of pear trees tall,
They whispered 'bout the weather.
Now, with "phone" glued to their ear,
With lips so far and yet so near,
They suffer martyrdom for fear
That the "old gent" himself will hear.
Tclegrapli Offices.
Are located on corner of Griswold and
Lafayette avenue, Griswold and Congress,
and Griswold near Jefferson.
Ten TIiouMand Acre Tract.
This is a tract occupied in part by the
northern portion of the city. It was orig-
inally laid out under act of congress of
1806, in order to aid the territory and
town of Detroit after the fire of 1805.
Theaters.
See Detroit Opera house, Whitney opera
house, Lyceum theater, and Empire the-
ater.
Tliircl Street Depots.
There are two on this street only one
block apart. At the Union depot, corner
of Fort street, all trains on Canadian Pa-
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cific, Wabash, F. & P. M., Detroit &
Lima Northern, and D., G. R. & W. R.
R. arrive and depart.
At the Michigan Central Depot, next to
the river, all trains on the M. C. R. R.,
C, H. & D. and D. & B. C. R. R., ar-
rive and depart.
TIioiupsoiL Home for Old Ladies
Is located on corner of Cass and Hancock
avenues.
Time.
See Standard and Local Time.
Titles to Laud
Are more easily traced and more secure
than in many other cities.
Tobacco.
About 17,000,000 pounds are manufac-
tured here yearly.
Transportation Rates
Are favorable to and from Detroit.
Trees and La^vns.
The city is noted for the number and
beauty of these ornaments.
Trenton.
A pleasant little village on the river, 12
miles from Detroit, affords exceptional op-
portunities for a quiet, healthful, sum-
mer home. It is reached by L. S. & M.
S. R. R.. or Wyandotte and Detroit river
electric line.
Ti'olley Lines.
All of the street car lines are electric
lines of the trolley type. There are
seven trolley lines connecting Detroit
with svirrounding towns. See Streets and
Car Lines.
Trolley Rides.
A special car can be chartered of the
company at 12 Woodward, at the rate of
$3 for the first hour and $2 for each suc-
ceeding hour for an ordinary car, or for
an elegant car equipped with buffet, easy
chairs, etc., $5 for first hour and $3 for
each succeeding hour. These special cars
accommodate 28 persons and will take
you over any route desired in the city or
out to Grosse Pointe.
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Tnrkisli Baths.
See Baths.
Union Denot.
This is on the corner of Fort and Third
streets, and is used by the Canadian Pa-
cific, Flint & Pere Marquette, Detroit &
Lima, Northern, Wabasli and Detroit,
Grand Rapids & Western Railroads.
I'nion Tru.st Bld^.
The handsomest office building- in the
city, located on the corner of Griswold
and Congress streets. The Weather Bu-
reau has its office at the top story.
University, Business
Is located corner of Wilcox street and
Barclay place.
University of Micliigan.
This is located at Ann Arbor, and is
leg^itimately named in connection with De-
troit, as it had its beg^innings here, and
is an integ^ral part of the general educa-
tional system of the city and state. It is
well worthy of a v'sit. Reached by M. C.
R.R. or Detroit. Ypsilanti & Ann Arbor
electric line.
Upper Lakes.
Boats run regularly from Detroit to all
points on south shore of Lake Superior.
Venice, Little.
See Little "Venice.
Vernor's Ginger Ale.
This is the drink par excellence of De-
troit. It is strictly a temperance drink,
pleasant and healthftil, and may be said
to be one of the institutions of the city.
Vessel Building:
Is a large industry in Detroit.
Vessels and Steamers
Valued at over $2,000,000 are built hero
yearly.
Vessel Tonnag:e.
More passes through the Detroit river
annually than enters and clears the ports
of London and Liverpool in the same
time; nearly 400 vessels pass daily.
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Valuation
By decades of real and personal prop-
erty:
1860 $ 16,213,823
1870 23.603,327
1880 85.363,790
1890 184,927,130
1897 206,825,870
Visitors.
See Excursionists.
Voters, Qualifications, Number.
In order to vote, persons of foreign
birth must have declared their intention
to become TTnited States citizens two
years and six months prior to an elec-
tion and have lived in Michigan the three
months before- an election, and in all
cases voters must be 21 years of age, and
have been residents of the state for the
six months preceding an election, and of
the ward in which they propose to vote
for the 20 days preceding an election. The
greatest number of votes cast in several
vears was as follows: 1820. 66: 1840. 671;
1850, 1.443; 1860. 8,339; 1870, 11,323: 1880. 21,676;
1890, 30,041; 1894, 39,546. In 1899 the num-
ber registered was 62,970.
Wages
Are as fair as in any other city, and liv-
ing much cheaper than in many other
large cities.
IValkerville.
On the Canadian side opposite Detroit,
is notable for its extensive distillery and
whisky warehouses. It is also the north-
ern terminus of the I^alre Erie. Essex
& Detroit River R. R. by means of which
you can reach The Mettawas. an elearant
summer hotel on the shore of Lake Erie.
Walpole Island.
An i^lanri near the mnuth of the St.
Clair river belonging to Canada to which
picnic excursions are often made.
Wards.
We have 17 war^^s which run north
from the river in ribbon form.
"Water, Purity of.
The water supply is not only absolutelv
inexhaustible, coming from the largest
bodies of fresh water in the world, but of
exceptional purity, and the conditions afe
ISch that Detroit can always have a
plentiful supply of the very best.
Water Rates
Are lower than in many other cities, and
average only $4 per year for an or<|inar>
family. Meter rates are about half the
ratesof other cities.
Water W^orks.
These are on the river in the extreme
eastern portion of the city. The grounds
embrace 70 acres. The property is worth
nearly $5,000,000. There are not far from
526 miles of mains and about 40 milliou
gallons of water are pumped dady.
Reached by electric cars out Jefferson
avenue.
Water Works Park.
These grounds form part of the Water
Works property, embrace about seventy
acres and exhibit the finest floral dis-
plays and ornamental gardening to be
seen in or near the city. The artificial
lakes together with the reservoirs, the
canal and the river itself, make it unex-
celled as a beautiful, Quiet and restful
pleasure ground. Take Jefferson cars
going east.
Wayne County,
In which Detroit is located, was organ-
ized Aug. 15, 1796. and then included the
present sites of Cleveland. Chicago and
Milwaukee as well as Detroit. Its present
limits were defined by law of Nov. zO,
1S26. The population of the county, in-
cluding Detroit, in several decades, has
been as follows:
1820 3,574
1830 6,781
1840 24,173
1850 42.756
1860 70.547
1870 119,068
1880 166,444
1890 256,838
In 1890 Wayne county had 47,397 dwell-
ings; 52,927 families with an average of
5 42 persons to a dwelling, and 4.86 per-
sons to a family. Of these. Detroit had
36,992 dwellings; 42,209 families, with an
average of 5.57 persons to a dwelling, and
4.8S persons to a family.
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POPULATION OF MINOR CIVIL DIVISIONS OF
WAYNE COUNTY.
1890. ISSO.
Brownstown township 2,321 2,567
Flat Rock village 377 373
Detroit city 205,876 116,340
Ecorse township 3,567 2,64S
Greenfield township 2.465 2,216
Grosse Pointe township... 3,145 2,458
Grosse Pointe village 298 189
Hamtramck township 4,025 4,440
Huron township 1,960 2,019
New Boston village 218 284
Livonia township 1,460 1,638
Monguagon township 1,855 2,301
Trenton village 789 1,103
Nankin township 3,288 3,231
Wayne village 1,226 919
Plymouth township 3,950 3,339
Northville village 1,573 934
Plvmouth village 1,172 1,025
Bedford township 1,866 1,947
Romulus township 1,748 1,741
Springwells township 7,790 7,960
Sumpter township 1,523 1,445
Taylor township 1,216 1,161
Van Buren township 1,712 1,918
Belleville village 367 314
Wyandotte city 3,817 3,631
Wayne County 3Iai>s.
Silas Farmer «& Co. publish a map of
Wayne county, size 15x15 inches in cover,
at 35 cents, and a large map of Wayne
county with part of Oakland and Macomb
counties, size 60x70 inches mounted, at
$7.00.
"Wayne Pavilion.
This is a pleasant place on summer
evenings. It is on the river front at the
foot of Third street and although a part
of the Wayne Hotel is open to the public,
and refreshments are served.
Weatlier.
Strangers are particularly requested to
notice that we have this article also, and
it is usually first class the year around.
The principal office of the bureau is the
top story of the Union Trust building,
corner of Congress and Griswold streets,
and is an interesting place to visit.
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West Detroit.
This locality, in the western part of the
city was formerly known as Grand T^runK
Junction. It has a postofRce known as
West Detroit.
Western Hij^li Seliool.
This is located on Scotten avenue, op-
posite Clark Park.
AV^lieeling.
See Cycling and Bicycle Riders.
Wheelman's Hall.
This is the home of the Detroit L. A.
W and is located on Adams avenue K.,
between Witherell and John R. streets.
AVhitney's Opera House
Is on Griswold near State street.
"Wliite Wings."
This is the popular name given the
men who keep our streets .in such fine
condition. They wear white unitorms.
AVoortward Lawn Cemetery.
This is situated on the west side of
Woodward avenue, just beyond Palmei
park and about four miles beyond the
city limits. Office is at 604 Union Trust
buildings. Take Detroit & Pontiac trolley
W^liolesale Trade.
The mercantile trade amounts to about
$35,000,000 annually.
Wiudsox'.
A live and bustling Canadian city op-
posite Detroit.
\%^onien.
Visitors cannot fail to notice the beau-
tiful complexions, cultured grace and
general elegance which climate and otaer
conditions have given the women of De-
troit to an extent that is doubtless dupli-
cated in few other cities.
AVonian's Hospital.
This Iving-in institution is located at
corner of B'orest avenue and Beaubien
street.
Wonderland.
This museum and theater has its new
building on Monroe avenue, near the
Cami)us Martins.
Wonderland, Old.
A theater and museum. located on
Woodward near Jefferson.
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"Woort^varrt Avenue.
This is the main thoroughfare of the
city, the lower portion being given up to
business blocks, while for the greater
length it is lined by fine residences.
W-'orliing" People.
There are an unusual number among
our real estate owners.
Wooiliiiere Cemetery
Is located in township of Springwells.
about 4 and one-half miles from the city
hall. It contains 200 acres, and is reached
by Fort street cars marked Woodmere.
Wyandotte
Is about eight miles from Detroit on the
river. Formerly there were extensive iron
works in operation here, now iron ship
building and the manufacture of soda
ash, and fur rugs are the chief indus-
tries. Reached by Wyandotte & Detroit
River electric cars, or boat from foot of
First street.
Yaelit Clults.
See Michigan Yacht Club.
Yantic.
This is the name of the drill-ship of
the Detroit Naval Reserves, and is gen-
erally to be seen at the foot of Bates
street.
Yonrtotega Cluli
Has its hoine at 302 Jefferson avenue.
Yonng- Men'.s Christian Assoeia-
tion
Is located on corner of Griswold and
Grand River, and is worthy of a visit. It
is recognized as one of the best equipped,
most active, progressive and useful of
these institutions.
Yonng- AVonien's Cl»ri.stian A.sso.
tion
This is located in the University build-
ing, on the corner of Wilcox street and
Barclay place.
Young- Woman's Home
Is located on the corner of Adams ave-
nue and Clifford street.
Yiisilanti
Is a pleasant inland city and contains
the State Normal school. It is reached
by M. C. R. R. or Detroit. Ypsilanti &
Ann Arbor electric line.
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CITY AND SUBURBAN
ELECTRIC LINES,
GENERAL INFORMATION.
The cars of all city lines are of the
same color. The particular locality
reached by any car is shown by signs
on front and sides of the car.
Transfers are not given from the
lines of one company to the lines of
another company.
In the following information about
the various lines, the points where
persons may transfer are given and
the different lines are referred to by
their numbers in the list.
CITIZENS' STREET RAILWAY
LINES.
The fare on all lines of the Citizens'
Company is five (5) cents, or six
tickets for 25 cents. Workingmen's
tickets, eight for 25 cents, are good
between the hours of 5.30 and 7 a. m.,
and 5.15 and 6.15 p. m. Transfers are
given on either cash or ticket fare to
connecting lines of this company, and
persons must transfer at the first
intersection with the line for which
they obtain the transfer. Transfers
must be applied for when the fare is
paid.
I . Woodward Avenue Line.
From the M. C. R. R. depot, corner
of Jefferson and Third, east on Jeffer-
son to Woodward, north on Wood-
ward to R. R. Crossing, City Limits,
Highland Park, and Palmer Park.
Cars return same route.
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Persons from the depot may trans-
fer to 2, 5, 6 and 8 at the corner of
Jefferson and Woodward; to 4 at cor-
ner of Woodward and Congress; to 3
and 7 at corner of Woodward and
Michigan; persons going south on
Woodward may transfer to 2, 6 and
8 at corner of Woodward and Grand
River; to 3, 4, 7 and 9 at corner of
Woodward and Michigan.
Day Service: First car leaves the
intersection of Woodward and R. R.
Crossing for down town at 5:35 a. m.
First car leaves M. C. R. R. depot at
6 a. m. First car leaves Highland
Park for down town at 6 a. m. Cars
for Highland Park and Palmer Park
run from M. C. R. R. depot every 12
min. from 6:12 a. m. to 8:30 p. m. and
then every 15 min. to 12 midnight.
Cars run every 3 min. between M. C.
depot and city limits.
Night Service: Commencing at
12:40 a. m., cars pass the City Hall
every 40 min. till 6 a. m.
Cars for Palmer Park are marked
"Log Cabin."
The run from M. C. R. R. depot to
R. R. Crossing is 20 min.; to High-
land Park, 32 min.; to Palmer Park,
41 min.
2, Jefferson (and Grand River) Line.
From the Water Works, corner of
Jefferson and Cadillac, west on Jeffer-
son to Woodward, north on Wood-
ward to Grand River, northwest on
Grand River to Boulevard (City Lim-
its). Cars return same route.
Persons going west may transfer to
1, 5, 6 and 8 at corner of Jefferson and
Woodward; going east, at corner of
Grand River and Woodward to 1;
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going east or west, at corner of Wood-
ward and Michigan to 3, 4 and 7;
at corner of Grand River and Third
to 10; at corner of Grand River and
Greenwood to 6; at corner of Grand
River and Trumbull to 7.
Day Service: First car leaves the
Water Works at 5:30 a. m. Last car
at 12 midnight. First car leaves Grand
River and City Limits at 5:50 a. m.
Last car at 12:40 a. m. Cars run
every 5 min.
Night Service: Commencing at
12:40 a. m., cars pass the City Hall
every 40 min. till 4:20 a. m.
Every fourth car runs to Grosse
Pointe and is marked "Through" or
"Grosse Pointe." The fare east of the
Water Works to Grosse Pointe Farms
is 5 cents extra.
3^ Michigan (and Gratiot) Line.
From the corner of Michigan and
Livernois (City Limits), east on Mich-
igan to Woodward, across Woodward
to Monroe, east on Monroe to Ran-
dolph, north on Randolph to Gratiot,
north on Gratiot to Sheridan Ave.
Cars return same route.
Persons may transfer to 7 at corner
of Michigan and Trumbull; to 4 west
at corner of Michigan and Porter; to
10 at corner of Michigan and Third;
to 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8 at corner of Mich-
igan and Woodward; to 5 at corner of
Gratiot and Brush; to 7 at corner of
Gratiot and Chene; to 9 at corner of
Gratiot and Mack.
Day Service: First car leaves cor-
ner of Michigan and Livernois at 5:42
a. m. Last car at 12:00 p. m. First
car leaves corner of Gratiot and Sher-
idan at 5:42 a. m. Last car at 12:00
p. m. Cars run every 6 min.
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Night Service: Commencing at
12:40 a. m., cars pass the City Hall
every 40 min. till 4:20 a. m.
Cars on this line marked "Mack" on
the front end connect with Mack Ave.
cars. Those marked "Through" do
not.
From Sheridan Ave. cars run back
and forth on Gratiot to Leesville
(City Limits). Transfers are given to
and from the main line.
4 Baker Line (Congress East).
From corner of Dix and Livernois
(City Limits), east on Dix to Twenty-
fourth, south on Twenty-fourth to
Baker, east on Baker to Trumbull,
south on Trumbull to Abbott, east on
Abbott to Michigan, east on Michigan
to Woodward, south on Woodward to
Congress, east on Congress to Mt.
Elliott, south on Mt. Elliott to Jeffer-
son, east on Jefferson to Belle Isle
bridge. Cars return same route to Fort
street east, west on Fort to Brush,
south on Brush to Congress, west on
Congress to Woodward, north on
Woodward to Michigan, west on Michi-
gan to Porter, west on Porter to Sev-
enth, north on Seventh to Baker, west
on Baker to Twenty-third, north on
Twenty-third to Dix, west on Dix to
Livernois.
Persons going east may transfer to
10 at corner of Abbott and Third; to
3 and 7 at corner of Abbott and
Michigan; to 1, 2, 5, 6 and 8 at corner
of Michigan and Woodward; to 7a at
corner of Congress and Chene.
Day Service: First car leaves Dix
and Livernois at 5:42 a. m. Last car
at 11:36 p. m. First car leaves Mt.
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Elliott at 5:41 a. m. Last car at 11:45
p. m. Cars run every 6 min.
No Night Service.
5. Brush (and Russell) Line.
From the corner of Piquette and
Russell, south on Russell to Farns-
worth, west on Farnsworth to Antoine,
south on Antoine to Rowena, west on
Rowena to Brush, south on Brush to
Gratiot, west on Gratiot to Randolph,
south on Randolph to Monroe, west
on Monroe to Woodward, south on
Woodward to Jefferson, west on Jef-
ferson to Griswold, south on Griswold
to Atwater, east on Atwater to foot of
Woodward Ave. Cars return north on
Woodward to Monroe and thence by
same route to starting point.
Persons may transfer at corner of
Brush and Gratiot to 3 and 7; at
corner of Monroe and Woodward to
1, 2, 4, 6 and 8.
Day Service: First car leaves cor-
ner of Russell and Piquette at 5:50 a.
m. Last car at 11:36 p. m. First car
leaves foot of Woodward Ave. at 6:16
a. m. Last car at 12 midnight. Cars
run every 8 min.
No Night Service.
g. Third Ave. Line (up-Greenwood).
From corner of Greenwood and
Holden, southeast on Holden to Third,
south on Third to Ledyard, east on
Ledyard to Cass, south on Cass to
Grand River, southeast on Grand
River to Woodward, south on Wood-
ward to Jefferson, east on Jefferson to
Brush, south on Brush to Atwater and
Grand Trunk Depot. Cars return east
on Atwater to Woodward, north on
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Woodward to Grand River, northwest
on Grand River to Greenwood, north
on Greenwood to Holden.
On Saturday afternoons and Sundays,
cars run to Belle Isle bridge and Water
Works Park.
Persons going south may transfer
to 2 and 8 at corner of Cass and Grand
River; to 1 at corner of Grand River
and Woodward; to 3, 4, 5 and 7 at
corner of Woodward and Michigan.
Persons from the Depot to 1, 2, 5 and
8 at corner of Woodward and Jeffer-
son; to 4 at corner of Woodward and
Congress; to 3 and 7 at corner of
Woodward and Michigan.
Day Service: First car leaves cor-
ner Greenwood and Holden at 5:47 a.
m. Last car at 12:30 a. m. First car
leaves Grand Trunk Depot at 6:10
a. m. Last car at 1 a. m. Cars run
every 5 min.
No Night Service.
7. Trumbull (and Chene) Line.
From corner of Stanley and Trum-
bull, south on Trumbull to Michigan,
southeast on Michigan to Woodward,
across Woodward to Monroe, east on
Monroe to Randolph, north on Ran-
dolph to Gratiot, north on Gratiot to
Chene, north on Chene to M. C. R. R.
Belt Line. Cars return same route.
Persons may transfer to 2 at corner
of Trumbull and Grand River; to 8 at
corner of Trumbull and Myrtle; to 3
at corner of Trumbull and Michi-
igan; to 4 west at corner of Michigan
and Porter; to 4 east at corner of
Michigan and Abbott; to 1, 2, 4, 5, 6
and 8 at corner of Michigan and
Woodward; to 5 at corner of Gratiot
and Brush; to 3 and 7a at corner of
Gratiot and Chene.
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Day Service: First car leaves cor-
ner of Trumbull and Stanley at 5-45
a. m ; last car at 11:45 p. m First
lLT^^ '°.T^.°^ ^^^^^ ^^d Belt
n4^n*T?- n ^-^^ ^- ^- Last car at
No Night Service.
7a. Chene Street Line (South of
Gratiot).
and'r"?!.!^^ intersection of Gratiot
f^ Af ? ®' ^^^^ ^"^ south on Chene
of ^ZT''rf^'^ ^^ ^twater to foot o?
Ferrv P.?^'"^'' ^^^ Walkerville
i^erry. Cars return same route
Persons may transfer at corner of
Chene and Gratiot to 3 and 7- at
corner of Chene and Fort to 4 West
at corner of Chene and Congress to i
east, at corner of Chene and Jeffer-
son to 2. Cars run every 9 min
No cars after 12 midnight.
8. Myrtle Street Line.
From the corner of Twentv-siYfb
and Myrtle, east on Myrtirto VranS
River, southeast on Grand River Jo
St'aTe ?oT.-"^ ?r' ^^ S^^^^' ^^'t on
to itJ«."^?^^' ^^"^^ °^ Griswold
wa^d rf ' '^'J °^ ^^^^^^'' to Wood-
ward. Cars return north on Wood-
Gr'and m ""'T^.^'^''' northwest on
Persons may transfer at corner of
Myrtle and Trumbull to 7; at corner
of Myrtle and Grand River to 2 a
wJodW^.r' ^'^'^ andVr^en-
Tud^'^Cass 'to fi-'^/r" °^ ^^^^^ ^^^^^
o 7 V?.^ . ° ^' ^*^ corner of Griswold
and Michigan to 3, 4 and 7 at To
ner of Griswold and lefferson to l"
Persons going north, at corner of
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Woodward and Jefferson to 1 and 2;
at corner of Woodward and Congress
to 4; at corner of Woodward and
Michigan to 3 and 7.
Day Service: First car leaves cor-
ner of Myrtle and Vinewood at 5:45
a. m. Last car at 12:15 a. m. First
car leaves foot of Woodward Ave. at
6:10 a. m. Last car at 12:45 a. m.
Cars run every 9 mins.
No Night Service.
9^ Mack Avenue Line.
To reach this line take Michigan
cars marked "Mack." From the cor-
ner of Gratiot and Mack Aves., east on
Mack to Hamilton Ave. (St. Clair
Heights.) Cars return same route.
Persons may transfer to and from 3
at corner of Mack and Gratiot.
Day Service: First car leaves St.
Clair Heights at 5:55 a. m. Last car
at 12:25 a. m. First car going east
leaves the corner of Gratiot and Mack
at 5:42 a. m. Last car at 12 midnight.
Cars run every 12 mins.
No Night Service.
I 0. Third Street Depot Line.
From the corner of Grand River and
Third, south on Third to Union Depot,
and Michigan Central Depot, then east
on Larned to Griswold street. Cars
return same route.
Transfers are received from and are
given to 1, at corner of Jefferson and
Third; to 4 east at corner of Third and
Abbott; to 4 west at corner of Third
and Porter; to 3 and 7 at corner of
Third and Michigan; to 2, 6 and 8 at
corner of Third and Grand River.
Day Services: Cars run every 8
minutes from 6 a. m. to 12 midnight.
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THE DETROIT RAILWAY LINES.
The fare on all lines of the Detroit
Railway Co. is five cents; day tickets,
good between 5:15 a. m. and 8 p. m.,
are sold eight for 25 cents. Tickets
good at all hours are six for 25 cents.
Transfers are given on either cash or
ticket fare to connecting lines of this
company, but must be applied for
when fare is paid.
Fourteenth Avenue Lines.
The cars of the Belt Lines are dis-
tinguished from those of the Four-
teenth and Hastings line by the sign
"Belt" on the front ends of the cars.
I 2. ^^'^ ^i°^ "P Hastings.
From the corner of Forest and
Fourteenth, south on Fourteenth to
Locust, east on Locust to Grand
River, across Grand River to Henry,
east on Henry to Clifford, south on
Clifford to Griswold, south on Gris-
wold to State, east on State to Wood-
ward, across Woodward to Gratiot,
east on Gratiot to Miami, north on
Miami to Witherell, northeast on
Witherell to Adams, east on Adams
to Hastings, north on Hastings to
Forest, west on Forest to starting
point.
Persons may transfer to 13 and H
going north at corner of Henry and
Clifford; to 14 (for Ferries) and 16
west at corner of Griswold and State;
to 16 east at corner of Gratiot and
Farmer; to 15 at the corner of Hast-
ings and Forest; to 13 and 14 at corner
of Forest and Beaubien; to 14 at cor-
ner of ForCiSt and Fourteenth.
Day Service: First car leaves cor-
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ner Forest and Fourteenth at 6:04
a. m. Last car at 12:18 a. m. Cars
run every 8 mins.
Night Service: Commencing at
12 midnight, cars leave corner of
Gratiot and Farmer every 40 min.
I 3. ^^'* L'°^ "P Pourteenth.
From corner of Warren and Four-
teenth, east on Warren to Beaubien,
south on Beaubien to Adams, west
on Adams to Witherell, south on
Witherell to Miami, north on Miami
to Gratiot, west on Gratiot to Wood-
ward, across Woodward to State,
west on State to Rowland, north on
Rowland to Griswold, north on Gris-
wold to Clifford, north on Clifford to
Cass, north on Cass to Bagg, west on
Bagg to Fourteenth, north on Four-
teenth to Warren and starting point.
Persons may transfer to 12 and 15
at corner of Beaubien and Forest; to
12 and 14 at corner of Beaubien .md
Adams; to 16 at corner of Miami and
Gratiot; to 14 (for Ferries) and 16 at
corner of State and Griswold; to 12
and 14 at corner of Bagg and Four-
teenth; to 15 and 14 north at corner
of Fourteenth and Warren.
Day Service: First car leaves cor-
ner of Fourteenth and Warren at 6:05
a. m. Last car at 11:46 p. m. Cars
run every 8 mins.
Night Service: Commencing at 12
midnight, cars leave corner of Gratiot
and Farmer every 40 mins.
I 4b Fourteenth and Hastings Line
(to the Ferries).
From the corner of Fourteenth and
the Boulevard, south on Fourteenth
to Locust, east on Locust to Grand
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River, across Grand River to Henry,
east on Henry to Clifford, south on
Clifford to Griswold, south on Gris-
wold to State, west on State to Row-
land, south on Rowland to Michigan,
across Michigan to Shelby, south on
Shelby to Jefferson, east on Jefferson
to Griswold, south on Griswold to
Woodbridge, east on Woodbridge to
Bates, north on Bates to Farmer,
north on Farmer to Gratiot, east on
Gratiot to Miami, north on Miami to
Witherell, northeast on Witherell to
Adams, east on Adams to Hastings,
north on Hastings to Piquette, west
on Piquette to Beaubien, north on
Beaubien to Bethune. From this point
every other car runs east on Bethune
to Oakland, north on Oakland to
Woodland and the City Limits, re-
turning same route. All cars return
south on Beaubien to Adams, west en
Adams to Witherell, south on With-
erell to Miami, south on Miami to
Gratiot, west on Gratiot to Woodward,
across Woodward to State, west on
State to Rowland, north on Rowland
to Griswold, north on Griswold to
Clifford, north on Clifford to Cass,
north on Cass to Bagg, west on Bagg
to Fourteenth, north on Fourteenth
to Boulevard and starting point. Cars
on this line marked "Limits" are
those which go north on Oakland to
the City Limits.
Persons may transfer at corner of
Fourteenth and Warren to 15; at cor-
ner of Henry and Clifford to 13 north;
at corner of Griswold and State to 12
and 16 west; at corner of Rowland
and Michigan to 16 east; at corner of
Farmer and Gratiot to 13 and 16 east;
at corner of Hastings and Forest to
15. On the return route persons may
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transfer at corner of Miami and Gra-
tiot to 16; at corner of State and Gris-
wold to 14 for the Ferries; at corner
of Fourteenth and Warren to 15.
Day Service: First car leaves cor-
ner Fourteenth and Boulevard at 5:30
a. m. Last car at 11:40 p. m. First
car leaves corner Oakland Ave. and
City Limits at 5:30 a. m. Last car at
11:05 p. m. Cars run every 4 mins.
Night service given by lines 12 and
13.
15. Crosstown and Belle Isle Line.
From corner of Thirty-first and
Warren, east on Warren to Beaubien,
south on Beaubien to Forest, east on
Forest to Mt. Elliott, south on Mt.
Elliott to Kercheval, east on Kerche-
val to Concord, south on Concord to
Champlain, east on Champlain to
Field, south on Field to Jefferson,
west on Jefferson to Belle Isle Bridge.
Cars return west on Jefferson to Con-
cord, north on Concord to Kercheval,
west on Kercheval to Mt. Elliott,
north on Mt. Elliott to Forest, west
on Forest to Fourteenth, north on
Fourteenth to Warren, west on War-
ren to Thirty-first.
Persons may transfer at corner of
Beaubien and Forest to 12, 13 and 14;
at corner of Forest and Hastings to
14 north; at corner of Mt. Elliott and
Hendricks to 16 west; at corner of
Forest and Fourteenth to 12 and 14.
Day Service: First car leaves cor-
ner Thirty-first and Warren at 6:05
a. m. Last car at 11:05 p. m. First
car leaves Belle Isle Bridge at 6:05 a.
m. Last car at 12:05 a. m. Cars run
every 10 minutes.
No Night Service.
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1 6. Sherman Street Line (Spring-
wells and Belle Isle.)
From Belle Isle Bridge, corner of
Jefferson and Boulevard, west on Jef-
ferson to Concord, north on Concord
to Kercheval, west on Kercheval to
Mt. Elliott, north on Mt. Elliott to
Hendricks, west on Hendricks to Jos.
Campau, south on Jos. Campau to
Sherman, west on Sherman to Hast-
ings, south on Hastings to Clinton,
west on Clinton to Brush, south on
Brush to Macomb, west on Macomb to
Randolph, across Randolph to Gra-
tiot, west on Gratiot to Woodward,
across Woodward to State, west on
State to Rowland, south on Rowland
to Michigan, west on Michigan to
Porter, west on Porter to Scotten,
north on Scotten to Toledo, west on
Toledo to Livernois, south on Liver-
nois to Dix. Cars return same route
to Twenty-fourth St., south on Twen-
ty-fourth to Howard, east on Howard
to Twelfth, north on Twelfth to Ab-
bott, east on Abbott to Michigan, east
on Michigan to Woodward, across
Woodward to Monroe, northeast on
Monroe to Parmer, north on Farmer
to Gratiot, west on Gratiot to Ran-
dolph, across Randolph to Macomb,
east on Macomb to Russell, north on
Russell to Catherine, east on Cather-
ine to Jos. Campau, north on Jos.
Campau to Waterloo, east on Water-
loo to Mt. Elliott, south on Mt. Elliott
to Kercheval, east on Kercheval to
Concord, south on Concord to Cham-
plain, east on Champlain to Field,
south on Field to Jefferson, west on
Jefferson to Belle Isle Bridge (start-
ing point).
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From the corner of Livernois and
Dix cars run every 24 min. to Wood-
mere Cemetery, via. opringwells.
Persons may transfer at corner of
Mt. Elliott and Hendricks to 15; at
corner of Gratiot and Miami to 12
and 14 north; at corner of State and
Griswold to 14 (Ferry line), 13 and
14; at corner of Porter and Twenty-
fourth to 16 east; at corner of Farm-
er and Gratiot to 12, 13 and 14; at
corner of Waterloo and Mt. Elliott to
15 north.
Day Service: First car leaves Belle
Isle Bridge at 5:09 a. m. Last car
at 11:38 p. m. First car leaves Dix
and Livernois at 5:48 a. m. Last car
at 11:50 p. m. Cars run every 6 mins.
till 8 p. m., then every 8 mins. till
11:38 p. m.
Ni^ht Service: Commencing at 12
midnight, cars leave corner Gratiot
and Farmer every 40 mins.
17. Harper Avenue Line.
From corner of Mt. Elliott and For-
est, north on Mt. Elliott to Harper,
east on Harper to Field and City Lim-
its. Cars return same route.
Persons are transferred to and
from line 15.
Day Service: First car leaves cor-
ner Harper and Field at 5:38 a. m.
Last car at 12:55 a. m. Cars run every
12 mins.
No Night Service.
DETROIT, FORT WAYNE & BELLE
ISLE RAILWAY.
The fare on the lines of the Detroit,
Fort Wayne & Belle Isle Railway Co.
is 5 cents, or six tickets for 25 cents.
Transfers are only given to connect^
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Ing lines of this company. Lines 18
and 19 together give a 6 minute ser-
vice.
I 8- Woodmere Line.
Prom corner Champlain and Bald-
win, west on Champlain to Elmwood,
north on Elmwood to Monroe, west
on Monroe to Randolph, south on
Randolph to Cadillac Square, west on
Cadillac Square to Woodward, across
Woodward to Fort, west on Fort to
Woodmere Cemetery and River
Rouge. Cars return same route to
Cadillac Square, east on Cadillac
Square to Bates, north on Bates to
Randolph, across Randolph to Cham-
plain, east on Champlain to Baldwin
and starting point.
Persons may transfer at corner of
Fort and Clark to 19; at corner of
Fort and Dearborn Ave. to 20 south.
Day Service: First car leaves cor-
ner Baldwin and Champlain at 5:48
a. m. Last car at 11:28 p. m. First
car leaves Woodmere Cemetery at
6:12 a. m. Last car at 12 midnight.
Cars run every 12 minutes.
Night Service: Commencing at 12
midnight, cars run east and west be-
tween the City Hall and Woodmere
Cemetery every hour. No cars on
this line east of Woodward after 12
midnight.
I 9. Delray and Belle Isle Line.
From Belle Isle Bridge, corner of
Jefferson and the Boulevard, cars go
west on Jefferson to Helen, north on
Helen to Champlain, and thence over
the route of line 18 to Clark Ave.,
south on Clark to River Road, west
on River Road to Delray and River
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Rouge. Cars return same route to
Fort St. West and thence over the
return route of line 18 to Field Ave.,
south on Field to Jefferson Ave. and
Belle Isle Bridge.
Day Service: First car leaves Belle
Isle Bridge at 5:42 a. m. Last car at
12:24 a. m. First car leaves River
Rouge at 6:05 a. m. Last car at 12
midnight. Cars run every 12 mins.
Night Service: Cars run east and
west between City Hall and Delray
every hour. No cars on this line east
of Woodward after 12 midnight.
20- Dearborn Avenue Line.
From corner of River Road and
Dearborn Ave., northwest on Dear-
born Ave. to Fort St. and Woodmere
Cemetery. Cars return same route.
Transfers are given to and received
from lines 18 and 19.
Day Service: First car leaves the
River Road at 6:30 a. m. Last car at
11 p. m.
No Night Service.
SUBURBAN LINES.
The Rapid Railway — Mt. Clemens.
Cars start from the Michigan Cen-
tral Depot, corner of Jefferson and
Third, and run east on Jefferson to
Woodward, north on Woodward to
Monroe, east on Monroe to Randolph,
north on Randolph to Gratiot, north
on Gratiot to Greiner, Roseville, Mid-
way Park, Halfway and Mt. Clemens.
Length of line is 17 miles.
Summer Time Table: The first car
leaves M. C. R. R. Depot at 7 a. m. Cars
leave every 30 mins. thereafter till last
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car at 11 p. m. First car leaves Mt.
Clemens at 6:32 a. m. Cars leave
every 30 mins. thereafter till last car
at 11:32 p. m. The run from city hall,
Detroit, to Mt. Clemens is 1 hour. The
fare from Detroit to Greiner is 10
cents; to Roseville, Midway Park and
Halfway, 15 cents; to Mt. Clemens, 25
cents.
Baggage and express are taken on
certain trains.
During the summer of 1899 the line
is to be extended from Mt. Clemens to
Marine City and Port Huron, along
St. Clair river.
Wyandotte & Detroit River Railway.
Cars start from the City Hall, De-
troit, and run west on Fort and south
on the River Road to River Rouge,
Ecorce, Wyandotte, Sibley's and Tren-
ton. Return same route.
Time Table: On every day except-
ing Saturday and Sunday, commencing
at 6 a. m., cars leave the City Hall
every 30 mins., until last car at 11:30
p. m. Cars leave Trenton for De-
troit, commencing at 6:15 a. m., every
30 mins., until last car at 11:15 p. m.
The first car leaving Wyandotte for
Detroit starts from there at 6 a. m.
On Saturday and Sunday cars rui
every 20 mins. and first car leave3
Trenton 6 a. m.
On Sunday the first car for Trento:!
leaves City Hall at 7:40 a. m.
The run from City Hall to Wyar-
dotte is 1 hour; to Trenton 1 hour and
10 minutes.
The fare to Trenton and return is
35 cents; to Wyandotte and return,
25 cents.
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Detroit & Pontiac Railway.
Cars start from foot of Woodward
Ave., Detroit, run north on Woodward
to Highland Park, Palmer Park,
Royal Oak, Birmingham and Pontiac.
Cars return same route. The distance
from City Hall to Royal Oak is 12
miles, to Birmingham 17 miles, to
Pontiac 25 miles.
Time Table: The first car leaves
foot of Woodward Ave. at 6 a. m, next
car at 7 a. m.; and cars leave that
point every half-hour thereafter until
the last cars at 10 and 11 p. m. The
run to Highland Park is 30 mins.; to
Palmer Park, 35 mins.; to Royal Oak,
50 mins.; to Birmingham, 1 hr. 5
mins.; to Pontiac, ] hr, 26 mins.
The first car for Detroit starts from
Birmingham at 5:55 a. m., leaves
Royal Oak at 6:10 a. m., and arrives
at foot of Woodward Ave. at 7 a. m.
The first car leaving Pontiac for De-
troit starts at 6:30 a. m., the next at
7:30 a. m., and cars leave every 30
mins thereafter until the last cars at
9:30 and 10:30 p. m.
Cars start one hour later on Sunday
mornings.
The Detroit Citizens' Street Rail-
way Company operates the cars and
collects the fares between Detroit
and Palmer Park. The fare for this
distance is five (5) cents in cash, pro-
vided the passenger pays this amount
on one of the Detroit and Pontiac Ry.
Co.'s cars. Should the passenger pay
ticket fare, or ride in another car and
transfer, an additional fare is col-
lected.
The fares on this Company's line
are as follows: From Palmer Park to
Eight-Mile Road, 5 cents; to Royal
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Oak, 5 cents; to Birmingham, 10 cents;
to Circle, 15 cents; to Pontiac, 20
cents. From Detroit to Pontiac, 25
cents.
Detroit, Ypsilanti & Ann Arbor Railway.
Cars start from the waiting room,
111 Griswold street, and run down
Griswold to Atwater, to Woodward, to
Michigan avenue, and out Michigan
avenue to West Detroit, Dearborn,
Wayne, Denton, Sheldon's, Ypsilanti
, and Ann Arbor — a distance of 39 miles
traversed in about two hours. Com-
mencing at 6:30 a. m. the cars run
every half-hour until 7 p. m. and then
every hour until last car leaving De-
troit at 11 p. m. and last car leaving
Ann Arbor at 11:15 p. m. The fare
to Ann Arbor is 50 cents, one way, $1
round trip; to Ypsilanti 40 cents one
way, 80 cents round trip; to Wayne 25
cents one way, 40 cents round trip; to
Dearborn, 15 cents one way, 25 cents
round trip. Thousand-mile tickets are
sold for $10, thus making the rate to
Ann Arbor 40 cents.
The cars of this line connect at
Wayne with the
Detroit, Plymouth & Northville Ry.
Cars run from Wayne to Plymouth
every hour and a half, connecting with
the D., Y. & A. A. Ry. cars to and from
Detroit. During the summer (1899)
the line will be extended to Northville.
The fare, Detroit to Plymouth, is 30
cents each way; Wayne to Plymouth,
15 cents.
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Detroit, Lake Shore & Mt. Clemens R. R.
"SHORE LINE."
Cars start from corner of Griswold
and Fort streets and run south to Jef-
ferson avenue and out Jefferson to
Cottage Grove, Grosse Pointe, Clair-
view, Lakeside (McSweeney's), and Mt.
Clemens. At Lakeside a boat leaving
at 9 a, m. and 2 p. m. runs to St. Clair
Flats.
Cars run every 30 minutes. The trip
one way is 25^/4 miles and takes 1 hr.
20 min. The fare to Cottage Grove
and Grosse Pointe is 10 cents; to
Clairview 15 cents; to New Liverpool,
Lakeside and Mt. Clemens, 25 cents
The fare from Lakeside to St. Clair
Flats and return via boat is 25 cents.
Detroit & Northwestern Railway.
The cars of this line at present run
out Grand River avenue to Greenfield
and Sand Hill and it is expected that
during the summer of 1899 the line
will be extended to Farmington, with
a branch to Northville, and one to
Orchard Lake and Pontiac.
The run to Farmington is 17 miles
and the fares as follows: To Sand
Hill, 15 cents; to Farmington, Orchard
Lake and Pontiac, 25 cents; to North-
ville, 80 cents.
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CAMPUS MARTIUS.
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STRANGERS ^ m m
SHOULD VISIT
Sanders'
Palace of Sweets
and take home a box of our celebrated
Candies for their loved ones at home.
ICE CREAM, i Ai i A'X
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HOT COFFEE, CHOCOLATE, 1*7 i i A
BEEF TEA, SANDWICHES, Etc. Woodward AVC.
FINE CHOCOLATES,
FINE CANDIES. DETROIT.
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^*"^'' OF DETROIT, MICHIGAN.
OFFICERS.
D. M. FERRY, President.
C. C. BOWEN, Vice-President. E. A LEONARD, Secretary.
GEO. H. HOPKINS, 2nd Vice-Pres. M. W. O'BRIEN, Treasurer.
WM. C. MAYBURY, Managing Director.
ISS^CT^S
Personal, Accident and Sickness Insurance
COVERING INDIVIDUALS IN ALL VOCATIONS OF LIFE.
AND
Liability Insurance
FOR EMPLOYERS OF LABOR, . . . MERCHANTS, . . . CONTRACTORS,
MANUFACTURERS,
OWNERS OF TEAMS AND ELEVATORS,
Which protects the Insured from Suits for Damages for injuries to persons.
RATES GRADED ACCORDING TO THE HAZARD.
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Process is used for excavating
cavities, by which the PAIN and
UNPLEASANTNESS in the
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All kinds of
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References if desired,
Appointments made by
'Phone,
Old 'Phone 3098
New " 1692
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Chamber of Commerce,
CORNER GRISWOLD AND STATE STREETS.
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When you want to buy anything in the Jewelry or
Novelty lines. You may save from 10 to 15 per
cent by doing so. Our Store is on State, right
across from the Chamber of Commerce. *. •. *.
Trading Stamps given.
HUGH CONNOLLY,
cor, State and Gr is wold.
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and not one would hold. •. •. *.
NOTE THE LADY.
She has JOHNSTON FAN GUARD
Eye Glass and one of the Unbreak-
able Cords. For Comfort, Ease
and Satisfaction this Guard takes
the lead, if you have trouble with
your eyes, consult
CONNOL
Consultation free.
Cor, State and Griswold, Detroit,
Editorial Note.
I recommend my friends to try Mr. Connolly and be convinced
of his courtesy and reliability.
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Public Library,
GKATIOT AVENUF, JUST EAST OF WOODWARD AVENUE.
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COKNF.R GRAND RIVER AVENUE AND GRISWOLD STREET.
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PARISIAN
STEAM
LAUNDRY CO.
4I™49
GRAND RIVER AVENUE
Cor. Washington Avenue.
•• CAREFULNESS and
PROMPTNESS" has
been our motto for
over 20 years. A trial
will insure a steady
customer.
The largest establishment
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Detroit.
Both 'Phones
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Editorial Note.
The extensive and costly apparatus used in this estabhshment,
and the cleanliness and care that a personal inspection makes mani-
fest are such as to leave nothing to be desired.
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Oriental Hotel and Turkish Bath Room,
FARRAR STREFT.
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ABSOLUTELY FIRE^PROOF,
EUROPEAN PLAN.
FOR MEN ON LY.
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Rates, $1.00 and $1.50 per day,
Including privilege of
Shower, Needle and
Plunge Baths.
Bath Robes Furnished Free.
First=Class Cafe.
IN CONNECTION,
The Finest Turkish and [Russian Baths in the World.
LADIES' BATHS OPEN DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY,
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT.
Public Library Square, DETROIT, Mich.
127
G. CHIERA. Propr.
Telephone Building,
CORNER CLIFFORD STREET AND WASHINGTON AVENUE,
The Home of the Sprague Correspondence School of Law.
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STUDY LAW
AT HOME.
A PLAIN, COMPREHENSIVE, SUCCESSFUL A\ETHOD
OF STUDYING LAW OUTSIDE OF THE REGULAR
LAW SCHOOLS, IS OFFERED BY
The Spraguc Correspondency School of Law,
DETROIT, MICH.
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HIS School is the oldest School in its line in the world j
now in its 9th year- It has educated men for the bar
in every State in the U, S., and has scores of students
in foreign countries.
It stands to-'day as the most successful Correspondence
School in any one line in the world.
Any one can profitably pursue its courses, of which there
are three ; A regular College course ; a Business Law course j
and a Preparatory Law course.
The School has recently offered widely throughout the
country a prize of $50 to the first one reporting a case of one
of its graduates failing to pass an examination for admission to
the bar and as yet no one has been able to bring a case,
You will be interested in seeing the Catalogue of this
School, Write for it ! it costs nothing. If in Detroit, call and
look us over. Address
SPRAGUE CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL OF LAW.
One block from Y. M. C. A. Bldg.
One block from Woodward Ave.
One block from Grand Circus Park.
3d Floor Telephone Bldg.,
Head of Griswold Street,
DETROIT, MICH.
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Scenes at Fort Wayme,
THREE MILES DOWN THE RIVER.
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NORTHEAST CORNER GRISWOLD AND CONGRESS STREETS.
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The effort to maintain
and provide for the family extends beyond a man's death. Men
who have devoted their lives to acquiring a competence for their
families, are beginning to realize that it is quite as important to
preserve the results of their labor to their wives and children, as
it is to acquire that competence in the first place. Large estates are
sometimes frittered away and wholly lost by reason of incompC''
tent or unfaithful management on the part of administrators and
executors. Too often administrators are appointed whose service
proves to be, not as Lord Bacon's maxim expresses it, " for the relief
of man's estate," but rather for relieving man of his estate. The
Court records afford many melancholy examples of the fact that a large
proportion of the estates administered by individuals suffer either
from mismanagement, dishonesty, incompetency or extravagance,
Che ^IlnionCrust Company, l-^-::;-!:^^^^^^^
the transaction of all kinds of trust business at as favorable rates
as similar companies or individuals. Information as to the descent
and distribution of real and personal estate under the laws of Mich^
igan, as to the making and care of wills, and as to the transaction
of trust business, either general or specific, may be had upon appli''
cation in person, or by letter, at the general offices of the Company
in the Union Trust Building, Detroit, Michigan.
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Municipal Building,
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FACULTY:
Hon. Charles D. Long, .... President.
(Justice of the Supreme Court of Michigan.)
Philip T. Van Zile, LL. D., Dean.
William L. Carpenter, LL. B.
Alfred Russell, LL. D.
Fred A. Baker.
George S. Hosmer.
R. A. Parker, LL. B.
Willard M. Lillibridge, a. M.
Jasper C. Gates, A. M., LL. B.
Ellsha a. Fraser, a. M.
Frank E. Robson, B. S., LL. B.
John W. Beaumont, B. S., LL. B.
John G. Hawley, A. B.
Edgar O. Durfee.
John C. Shaw, LL. B.
H. H. Hatch, LL. B.
William H. Wetherbee, LL. B.
Three Years Course, leading to
the degree of LL. B.
DIPLOMA ADMITS TO THE BAR
Next Session commences
September 18. 1899.
The city furnishes opportunities for
obtaining employment to defray
expenses while attending college.
For further information, address
MALCOLM McGregor, Secretary,
66 Home Bank Building.
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DETROIT. MICH.
Harmonie Hall and Club House,
CO:^NER WILCOX AND CENTRE STREETS.
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Detroit College of Medicine
Board of Trustees.
Hun. SIDNEY D. MILLER Pkesident.
ERNEST L. SHURLY, M. D., .... Vice-President.
H. O. WALKEK, M. I) SECRETARY.
Gen'I, LUTHER S.TROWBRIDGE, . TREASURER AND PURVEYOR.
R H. FYFE. CHARLES DOUGLAS, M D.
WILLIAM C.WILLIAMS. S. M. CUFCHEON.
THEO. A. MCGRAW, M. D. DANIEL I CAMPAU.
J. B. BOOK, M. I). FRANCIS" F. PALMS.
J. N. CAKSTENS, M. D. E. H. HUTLER.
Dr. THEO. A. McGRAW, President of Faculty.
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE.
Course of study Four Years. Unexcelled clinical facilities in the
large Hospitals— Harper's and St. Mary's. Also for Obstetrical
Practice, complete Chemical, Histological, Physiological, Patho-
logical, Bacteriological and Anatomical Laboratories. Practice
in Hospital Dispensaries.
DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL SURGERY,
Course of study Three Years. All requirements the same as
required by State Board of Examiners. Laboratory and Clin-
ical work required.
DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY,
Course of study Three Years, being one year Practical Work and
Two Courses of Lectures. Complete Chemical and Pharma-
ceutical Laboratories.
For catalogues and other information concerning
any of the departments address
H. 0. WALKER, M. D., Secretary,
27 Adams Avenue East, Detroit, Mich.
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Stephen D. Gutchess.
Randolph B. Seymour, A. M.
Edwin M. Williams.
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Police Station, Belle Isle.
Detroit Yacht Club.
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Belle Isle Bridge to Detroit, Looking Northerly.
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River Drive Looking Westward,
Belle Isle.
Belle Isle Bath Houses.
Looking Down Central Ave.
from Casino.
St. Clair Flats Canal.
Deer Park, Belle Isle.
Fountain, Grand Circus Park,
City Electric Lighting PLA^T,
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AN HISTORICAL CALENDAR
EVENTFUL DETROIT DATES-
Copyright, 1899, by Silas Farmer.
A SUGGESTION TO CITIZENS AND TISITORS.
Notice what anniversaries of local events occur on dates of
personal interest. Mark them, and in after years the individual
value of each souvenir will be greatly increased:
January 1, 1803. PostofRce established at Detroit.
1842. The entire block between Woodward Ave-
nue and Griswold Street, Jefferson Ave-
nue and Woodbridge Street, was burned.
184(). Wales Hotel opened.
1851. State Constitution of 1850 becomes opera-
tive.
1853. "Advertiser" first printed on steam cyl-
inder press.
1867. Laying of third rail on G. W. R. R. com-
pleted. Freight cars first transported by
boats across the river.
1876. Ushering in of centennial year by general
ringing of bells at midnight; all public
and many private buildings illuminated.
1882. The first through train arrived at Mar-
quette from Mackinaw.
1886. Great fire burns Ferry's Seed Warehouse.
White's Theatre and other buildings.
Loss, $2,000,000.
1890. Exhibition of Natural Gas burning in
West Grand Circus Park.
1893. Trinity Episcopal Church consecrated.
January 2, 1819. Bank of Michigan began business.
1862. Ordinance requiring fees from all market-
wagons passed.
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1882.
January 3, 1814.
1894.
January 4, 1837.
1867.
1880.
January 5. 1838.
1892.
January 6, 1839.
January 7, 1834.
1877.
January 8, 1831.
1861.
1883.
January 9, 1831.
1853.
January 10, 1854.
1870.
January 11, 1805.
1835,
1867.
First sitting of three judges instead of one
in Circuit Court.
Gov. Hull's trial at Albany, began.
Hinchman's drug establishment burned.
Loss, $250,000.
The Free Press office and several other
buildings on northeast corner of Jeffer-
son Avenue and Shelby Street were
burned.
Fire alarm telegraph first tested.
Rev. George F. Pentecost's revival meet-
ings began.
Two hundred stands of arms seized at the
jail by those in sympathy with Canadian
Patriots.
Chamber of Commerce organized.
Schooner "Ann" seized by the so-called
Canadian Patriots.
Bishop Frederick Rese, first Roman Cath-
olic Bishop of the diocese of Detroit, ar-
rived.
Memorial service, in memory of P. P. Bliss,
at Whitney Opera House.
The Governor and Judges forward their
plan of city to Congress.
Salute of 100 guns in honor of Major An-
derson.
Burning of the Telegraph Block and nar-
row escape of Western Union Telegraph
operators.
Daily mails from the East began.
First brick Lutheran Church on Monroe
Avenue dedicated.
B^'irst Presbyterian Church burned and
half the block between Larned Street
and Jefferson Avenue up to the Boston
Store.
Citizens vote $300,000 in aid of Detroit,
Lansing & Northern Railroad.
Michigan Territory created. Detroit, by
Act of Congress, declared the seat of the
territorial government.
First brick Baptist Church dedicated.
Ristori performs in Detroit.
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January 12, 1852.
1881.
January 13, 1861.
1882.
January 14, 1799.
1818.
January 15, 1842.
1843.
January 16, 1881.
1891.
January 17, 1859.
January, 18,
1802,
1833,
1854,
1876.
1883,
1893,
January 19,
1860,
1877,
An immense meeting asks for release of
O'Brien, Mitchell, and Meagher, the Irish
Patriots.
The boiler at Union Mills exploded, and
three persons were killed.
Westminster Church, on Washington Ave-
nue, dedicated.
The jury in the libel suit of Hugh S. Peo-
ples against the Evening News, for in-
timating that he was accessory to the
murder of Martha Whitla, bring in a ver-
dict for the defense. Peoples was sub-
sequently tried for the murder and ac-
quitted.
Election of members of Northwest Assem-
bly at Detroit.
Lyceum of the city of Detroit organized.
The ordinance prescribing the price of
bread was repealed.
Funeral service in honor of ex-Governor
Stevens T. Mason at Episcopal Church.
Large procession of military and civil
officers. He died in New York on Jan-
uary 4.
Clinton Avenue Memorial Presbyterian
Church dedicated.
Citizens' Street Railway announced that it
would no longer sell six tickets for a
quarter.
Grand celebration on the occasion of the
opening of the G. W. R. R.; immense
procession; dinner at M. C. R. R. Depot.
Town of Detroit incorporated.
Young Men's Society organized.
Daily Enquirer first issued.
The Supreme Court decides the liquor tax
law constitutional.
Day Nursery and Kindergarten Associa-
tion building opened.
Citizens' Street Railway demands five-cent
fares.
Midnight procession of the Sons of Malta.
Woman's Christian Temperance Restau-
rant opened in Y. M. C. A. Building.
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January
20,
1837.
187G.
January
21,
1887.
1893.
January
22,
1812.
1854.
1877.
1881.
January
23,
1825.
1847.
1852.
1884.
January
24,
1838.
January
25,
1859.
1860.
1865.
January
26.
1837.
January
27.
1875,
1893
January
28,
1838,
The first locomotive in Michigan arrived
at Toledo.
Woman's Hospital on Thirteenth Street
dedicated.
Governor Alger distributes flour and food
to 500 poor families.
New Union Depot opened for inspection.
Several earthquake shocks were felt in this
city, — the severest of which was on the
24th, at about seven o'clock in the evening.
M. C. R. R. passenger office burned.
Public Library building dedicated.
The State Telephone System went into
operation.
First Protestant Society reorganized and
becomes a Presbyterian Church.
Rev. Prof. Finney was here for the week
ending January 23; he preached in the
Congregational Church every evening.
Michigan Central car manufacturing shops
burned.
Annual meeting of Grand Army of the Re-
public.
The Michigan Insurance Company Bank
began business.
Centennial celebration of Burns' birthday.
Dinner at the Exchange, and a supper
and toasts at the Biddle House.
Michigan State Retreat for the Insane
opened.
State convention of colored men assembled
at Second Baptist Church to petition
Legislature to grant the right of suf-
frage.
The State was fully and formally admitted
by Congress.
Woman's State Christian Temperance
meeting.
Old Capitol, occupied by the High School,
burned.
Steamboat Robert Fulton arrived from
Buffalo with three companies of soldiers
to preserve peace in connection with so-
called Patriot war.
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1861.
January 29, 1796.
1827.
1835.
1863.
1869.
January 30, 1860.
January
31,
1876.
1885.
February
1,
1813.
1851.
18G6.
February
2,
1883.
1704.
February
3,
1838,
1869.
1838.
1859
February
4,
1799.
February
5,
1825.
1857,
1894
February
6,
1870,
Great. Union meeting at City Hall.
English Court of General Quarter Sessions
held its last session in Detroit.
Inhabitants of Territory authorized to
elect members of the Legislative Coun-
cil.
Oflice of County Register created.
Meat market licenses reduced from $50 to
$5.00.
Meeting of citizens vote to raise $100,000
in aid of Detroit, Hillsdale & Southwest-
ern R. R.
New PostofRce building, corner of Gris-
wold and Larned Streets, formally
opened.
Union Fair in Mechanics' Building.
Capitol grounds (now Capitol Park) ceded
to Board of Education by United States.
Colonel Proctor orders prominent Ameri-
cans to leave Detroit.
Fine Art Exhibition at Firemen's Hall.
Detroit Fire and Marine Insurance Com-
panj^ organized.
Clearing House established.
Baptism of first white child, a daughter of
Cadillac.
M. C. R. R. opened to Kalamazoo.
Detroit Medical College opened.
M .C. R. R. opened to Ypsilanti. Large ex-
cursion party from Detroit dined at
Ypsilanti, etc.
Walter Harper provides for establishment
of Harper Hospital.
First session of General Assembly of
Northwest Territory began at Cincin-
nati.
Legislative council increased from nine to
thirteen members.
New city charter obtained; city much en-
larged. Recorder's Court created.
Vegetable market on what is now Cadillac
Square torn down.
Hamtramck Presbyterian Mission dedi-
cated.
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1877.
February 7, 1812.
1866.
1894.
February 8, 1881.
1895.
February 9, 1802.
1837.
1877.
February 10, 1855.
1882.
February 11, 1850.
1862.
February 12. 1885.
February 13, 1855.
188G.
February 14, 1840.
1853.
1876.
February 15, 1802.
Charity Ball for Relief and Aid Society.
An earthquake shock startled the citizens
of Detroit.
General W. T. Sherman arrived; received
by a large number of citizens.
The Fellowcraft Club occupies the build-
ing corner Wilcox and Barclay Place,
formerly used by Catholic Club.
The Michigan Fire and Marine Insurance
Company was incorporated.
Second annual Newsboys' Banquet.
First session of Board of Trustees of De-
troit. James Henry made chairman.
Celebration in honor of admission of
State. Parade and illuminations.
Henry Ward Beecher lectured at Detroit
Opera House in the evening, and Dr.
Henry A. Reynolds, the Red Ribbon tem-
perance reformer, in St. Andrew's Hall.
River frozen over; a shanty erected at
middle of river for the sale of liquor.
Carlotta Patti sings in Detroit.
Pontiac R. R. on Gratiot Avenue for sec-
ond time torn up by citizens.
First French Baptist Church dedicated.
"Detroit" and "Michigan" Colleges of Med-
icine unite.
Legislature prohibits use of county jails
for the detention of fugitive slaves.
Public Library hereafter opened on Sun-
day.
The Fire Department Society was incor-
porated.
Board of Water Commissioners estab-
lished.
Y. M. C. A. Building on Farmer Street
dedicated.
A public meeting of freeholders and house-
keepers (a notice of which, written in
English and French, had previously been
posted on the engine house, and served
by reading on every housekeeper), was
held at Court House to make known the
Act of Incorporation. The Act was read
in English and then in French.
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1828.
1843.
1876.
February 16, 1819.
1857.
1873.
1894.
February 17,
1842.
1862.
1865.
1869.
February 18,
1891.
February 19,
1893.
1830.
1879,
February 20,
1849.
February 21,
1825.
February 22,
1849,
1895.
1832,
1839.
Meeting at Detroit to protest against or-
ganizing Lake Superior region into Ter-
ritory of Huron.
Arrival of General Cass from Europe. He
was escorted to the Exchange by mili-
tary and citizens and welcomed with an
address by the mayor.
Y. M. C. A. noon meetings began.
Congress provided for election of a con-
gressional delegate from Michigan.
General banking law passed by Legisla-
ture.
St. Paul's German Lutheran Church, cor-
ner Seventeenth and Rose Streets, dedi-
cated.
Farrand, Williams & Clark's store on
Woodward Avenue burned. Loss, $175,-
000.
The Board of Education was created.
Receipt of news of the victory at Fort
Donelson; procession in evening, illum-
inations, etc.
Paid hand fire engine companies disbanded.
Brick building for Brockway Mission dedi-
cated.
Sunday School convention for Eastern
Michigan,
Long distance telephone inaugurated.
First city temperance society organized.
Reception by Light Guard to Governor
Croswell at Opera House. Board of
Trade began to occupy building corner
Jefferson Avenue and Giswold Street.
City Limits extended to east line of Wood-
bridge Farm (near Trumbull avenue).
First ordinance establishing hydraulic
company passed.
Election of City Physicians provided for.
McKinley speaks at Michigan Club banquet.
The Common Council ordered a national
salute fired in honor of the centennial of
Washington's birthday.
The County Poor Farm in Nankin Town-
ship was purchased.
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1865.
February 23, 1802.
1892.
February
24,
1893.
1809.
1863.
1881.
1885.
February
25,
1838.
1847.
February
26,
1863.
1838.
1850.
1865.
187S.
1882.
1887.
February 27, 1820.
1854.
Board of Trade Building dedicated; ad-
dress by G. V. N. Lothrop; ball in the
evening. Concordia Society organized.
First regulations made for prevention of
fires.
Gov. McKinley (Ohio) speaks at Michigan
Club banquet.
Ex-President Cleveland stopped in the city
on his way east after speaking at Ann
Arbor.
Y. W. C. A. organized.
The Act incorporating the City of Detroit
was repealed.
Michigan divided into two judicial dis-
tricts.
Reception to Governor Jerome at Music
Hall, under auspices of the Detroit Light
Guard.
Rev. Geo. Worthington consecrated bishop
of Nebraska.
The Canadian government cannonade the
Patriots on Fighting Island.
Meeting in City Hall to devise means for
sending relief to the starving poor of
Ireland.
National bank system created.
General Scott arrived.
For several successive days the curiosity
of citizens was exercised in regard to a
man who paraded the principal streets
wearing a lady's long shawl, and there
was constant inquiry concerning the
"man with the shawl."
Sunday. Rev. E. P. Hammond began his
revival labors.
Merchants and Manufacturers' Exchange
organized.
Thirty-second Street German M. E. Church
dedicated.
Cyclorama of Battle of Atlanta opened.
First Protestant church within limits of
city dedicated.
The Transit, the first railroad ferry-boat,
made her trial trip.
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1884.
1896.
February 28, 1865.
1894.
February 29.
March 1, 184S.
March 2, 1799.
1846.
1892.
March 3, 1801.
1803.
1807.
1823.
1841.
1845.
1851.
1862.
M. S. Smith & Co.'s Automatic Clock un-
veiled.
Detroit White Lead and Color Works on
Jones Street burned. Loss, $50,000.
Freedman's Fair opened at Merrill Hall.
Board of Metropolitan Police Commis-
sioners created.
Student Volunteer Missionary convention
at Central M. E. Church.
It seems that nothing has happened on this
date except the improving of the usual
leap year opportunities.
First telegraph dispatch received from
New York. Horace Greeley here the
same day.
Great snow-storm, blocking trains, etc.
Detroit constituted a port of entry.
Local option law.- — Citizens vote against
licensing saloons.
Wm. Reid's glass establishment burned.
Loss, $170,000.
First post-road in Michigan established.
Present State of Michigan became part of
Indiana Territory. In this year troops
went from here to build first fort at what
is now Chicago, going overland under
command of Lieutenant J. S. Swearingen.
Captain .John Whistler, his wife, and
their son. G. W. Whistler, the subsequent
distinguished Russian engineer, went by
water on the schooner Tracey.
Congress disapproved of the chartering of
the Detroit Bank.
Congress limited term of Territorial
.Judges then in office to four years from
February 1, 1824.
The first appropriation for a survey of the
lakes was made by Congress.
Five-cent letter postage was provided for.
Three-cent letter postage provided for.
Explosion of J. H. Harmon & Co.'s Oil Re-
finery. Four men killed; loss $15,000.
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March 4, 1831.
1857.
March 5, 1658.
1779.
1829.
1849.
March 6, 1809.
1835.
1855.
1863.
1877.
March 7, 1847.
1877.
March 8, 1782.
March 9, 1847.
1869.
March 10, 1707.
Law for the hiring out or whipping of
disorderly persons, drunkards, etc., re-
pealed.
First union morning prayer-meeting held.
Antoine Laumet de la Mothe Cadillac born.
Colonel George Rogers Clark captures Gov-
ernor Hamilton and his forces at Vin-
cennes.
John P. Sheldon, editor of Detroit Gazette,
imprisoned for contempt of court.
Detroit Savings Bank incorporated.
Forty-one of the Park Lots were sold at
auction.
Public meeting of citizens to protest
against the claim of Ohio to the dis-
puted territory.
Notice in daily papers that the Messrs.
Sutton had photographed by Turner's
process with great success.
Riot against negroes; Faulkner, a mulatto,
arrested for alleged outrage on a little
girl; tried, convicted, and sentenced for
life; military called out; 400 men of
Twenty-seventh Regiment called in from
Ypsilanti; city fired in twenty places;
thirty-five buildings destroyed.
Telephone first explained and illustrated
at Detroit.
Sunday. A farewell missionary meeting
for Rev. Judson D. Collins, of Michigan,
was held at the Congress Street M. E.
Church; he was the first M. E. mission-
ary to China.
Meeting held to organize Workingwoman's
Home.
Colonel Williamson and his forces mas-
sacre the Moravian Indians on the Mus-
kingum.
Bill passed locating State Capital at Lan-
sing.
Funeral obsequies of Bishop Lefevere; an
archbishop, two bishops, and seventy-
nine priests in attendance.
First known grant of land by Cadillac.
203
1874.
1880.
1890.
March 11, 1764.
1822.
1881.
March 12, 1838.
1859.
1861.
March 13, 1798.
1819.
1829.
1857.
1874.
March 14, 1895.
Amusement meetings in Young Men's Hall
began; use of Hall given by Luther
Beecher.
Epiphany Reformed Episcopal Church was
incorporated.
Gray & Baffy's furniture establishment on
Congress Street West burned out. Heavy
loss.
An attempt was made by some traitor to
fire the magazine, but the brand fortun-
ately went out.
Meeting at Detroit petitions Congress to
separate the judicial from the legislative
power.
Office of ward school inspector abolished;
inspectors to be elected on general ticket.
Great meeting of citizens at City Hall to
protest against the statement made in
Canadian Parliament that Detroit sym-
pathized with and aided the Patriot War
rebels.
John Brown arrives in Detroit and holds
conference with colored men concerning
proposed Harper's Ferry raid.
First Police Commissioners provided.
First notice of a fire engine at Detroit.
The cititzens vote against the tax for a fire
engine.
Woodworth's new hotel opened.
Public meeting of citizens to raise funds to
pay fine imposed upon John P. Sheldon.
Committee appointed to wait on Sheldon
at the jail and take him to his residence
in a carriage.
Train on G. W. R. R. breaks through
bridge over canal near Hamilton; over
eighty lives lost; travel suspended for
two weeks.
Temperance meeting to consider the Cru-
sade movement. Committee of five ladies
appointed to report plan of action.
Council ordered by Supreme Court to pro-
vide $50,000 for Health Board.
304
March
15,
1837,
March
16,
1755.
1861.
March
17,
1808.
1847.
1862.
1866.
1875.
March
18,
1830.
1836.
1883.
March 19, 1889.
March
20,
1864.
1871.
March
21,
1822.
1865
1898
March
22,
1827.
1831.
March
23,
1874.
March
24,
March 25, 1865.
Wildcat banking law passed by Michigan
Legislature.
Bishop Henri Diibreuil de Pontbriand vis-
its Detroit.
St. Luke's Hospital incorporated.
St. Patrick's Day first celebrated in Detroit.
Close of last session of Legislature held in
Detroit.
St. Patrick's Catholic Church consecrated.
Grand Fenian demonstration; 1,000 Irish-
men in procession; meetings on Campus
Martins and in City Hall.
Relief meeting at Opera House, in aid of
Grasshopper Sufferers in Nebraska.
Female Seminary Association incorpor-
ated.
Public meeting held at City Hall to pro-
test against change of State boundary.
The Wabash Railroad enters city using
grounds and depot of the Union Railroad
Station and Depot Co.
Land at the mouth of the River Rouge
selected as site of Exposition.
Brockway Mission Chapel first used.
Police wagon or "Black Maria" first used.
First Methodist Episcopal Society of De-
troit incorporated.
Second draft for filling quota of Detroit.
Y. M. C. A. day. One hundred business
men give all day to canvassing for money
to raise the debt of that institution.
They are successful.
City Cemetery on Beaubien Farm pur-
chased.
Michigan Sunday School Union organized.
City Tract Society organized.
Ladies' meeting at Central M. E. Church
to consider the "Crusade" phase of the
temperance question.
It is very curious that not a single fact
worthy of passing note, connected with
Detroit's history, has been found to
place opposite this date.
Public Library opened in old Capitol.
205
1876.
March 26, 1777.
1804.
1835.
1836.
1867.
March 27, 1823.
1839.
1866.
1870.
March 28, 1807.
1873.
March 29, 1853.
1869.
March 30. 1815.
1820.
1838.
1883.
March 31, 1818.
Fort Street Presbyterian Church burned.
John Coutincinau and Ann Wyley hanged
for larceny.
First United States land office established
at Detroit and provision made for set-
tlement of land claims in Michigan.
Michigan State Bank incorporated.
Supreme Court of State created.
Board of Fire Commissioners provided for.
Great rejoicing by citizens over passage by
Congress of a bill making provisions for
Legislative Council for the Territory;
salute fired, houses illuminated, supper
served at the Sagina Hotel.
The city was divided into wards, and pro-
vision made for ward aldermen. En-
velopes were first used in this year.
Detroit Daily Post first issued.
Memorial services in honor of Bishop Ed-
ward Thompson, of the M. E. Church.
The Governor and Judges order wells dug
on the commons, now the Campus Mar-
tins.
The first brick house was erected this
year.
Superior Court established. Board of Es-
timates created.
Permission first given to sell meat else-
where than at market. License, $50 a
year.
Detroit Opera House first used.
Pacification Ball at Woodworth's Hotel in
honor of peace between Great Britain
and United States.
City limits narrowed and Cass Farm left
outside. The first brick store was erect-
ed this year.
The Whigs distribute bread and pork to in-
fluence votes.
Detroit Light Guard Levee to Gov. J. W.
Begole, at Music Hall.
First church for white inhabitants in
Michigan erected by the Methodists on
the Rouge.
206
1827. Fire Company No. 2 organized.
April 1, . Did you expect to And that anything had
happened on this date?
April 2, 1850. Police Court created.
1860. Meeting of firemen at Firemen's Hall to
protest against Common Council creat-
ing office of fire marshall and curtailing
powers of chief engineer.
1862. M. C. R. R. engine-house and nine locomo-
tives burned.
April 3, 1853. Daily Free Democrat first issued.
1865. Reception of news of fall of Richmond;
impromptu celebration, salute of 100
guns, illuminations, etc.
1891. McGregor Mission opened.
April 4. 1827. Legislative Council exempts firemen from
military and jury duty. Council author-
ized to change plan of city.
1835. Election of delegates to first State Consti-
tutional Convention.
1861. Forty-two Wisconsin banks suspend.
April 5, 1888. $10,000 diamond robbery at Burt & Hurl-
but's jewelry store.
April 6, 1886. Remarkable snow-storm, the snow being
17 inches on a level. All travel and
traffic stopped.
1898. Wm. J. Bryan speaks at the banquet of the
Mohawk Club.
April 7, 1850. Second Presbyterian Church, corner La-
fayette Avenue and Wayne Street, dedi-
cated.
1870. Celebration by colored people of the Rati-
fication of the Fifteenth Amendment to
the Constitution.
1874. State meeting of citizens of Michigan to
consider the Bridge question. Resolution
passed favoring a bridge.
April 8, 1884. Michigan Yacht Club organized.
1891. Eight-hour ordinance adopted by the Coun-
mon Council.
April 9, 1821. Citizens vote a tax of $400 for a fire engine.
1835. Much excitement occasioned by a mad dog
which bit a number of children and sev-
eral dogs.
207
1863. Christ P. E. Church dedicated; second
building.
1872. Soldiers' Monument on Campus Martins
unveiled.
April 10, 1827. The council order shinplasters printed.
1841. A meeting of citizens was held to express
sorrow at the death, on April 4, of Presi-
dent Harrison.
1849. The steamboat Mayflower made her trial
trip.
1865. News of surrender of rebel army. Salute
on Campus Martins, bonfires, fireworks,
etc.
1875. Thompson Home for Old Ladies incorpor-
ated.
April 11, 1803. Colonel .John Frederick Hamtramck, col-
onel of First United States Regiment and
first American commander of Detroit,
died, aged forty-five years.
April 12, 1780- Captain Bird's force left for a foray on
Kentucky.
1821. First Protestant Society of Detroit incor-
porated.
April 13, 1861. News arrives of the attack of April 12 on
Fort Sumter. Meeting of lawyers at Bar
Library in favor of Union.
1862. National Thanksgiving by proclamation of
President.
1872. Great gale of wind breaking trees, blowing
off chimneys, etc.
1873. Tribune Building burned; loss $112,000; in-
sured for $55,000.
1876. Fortieth anniversary of organization of
Brady Guards celebrated by twenty-six
survivors at the Russell House.
April 14, 1874. Burning of Burial Case Factory; loss
$75,000.
1876. Quarterly and Ninth Annual Meeting of
the N. W. Branch of Women's Foreign
Missionary Society in Central M. E.
Church.
April 15, 1839. Ward elections first held.
1840. A log cabin was raised on the corner of
Jefferson Avenue and Randolph Street.
208
1861. Immense Union Meeting at Firemen's Hall.
1865. Reception of news of murder of President
Lincoln; the city in mourning; intense
feeling of the people.
1871. Park Act passed by Legislature; it pro-
vided for and appointed commissioners.
1874. Convention of vessel-owners at Young
Men's Hall declare in favor of a tunnel.
April 16, 1865. Public meeting on Campus Martins to take
action concerning the death of President
Lincoln.
1874. Detroit Scientific Society organized.
April 17, 1802. First town-tax voted. This same month
the trustees prescribed the size and price
of loaves of bread.
1861. Flag raised on Board of Trade building;
speeches in favor of Union. General Cass
present. Detroit Light Guards organize
for the war.
April 18, 1816. Indian Council of 110 Indians at Council
House. "The Prophet," a brother of
Tecumseh, among them. They conclude
a treaty of peace.
1851. Funeral of General Hugh Brady, — very
large procession; services at Presby-
terian Church.
1861. Flag raised on Custom House and Post
Office.
1894. Riot among Polish laborers at Connor's
Creek. Sheriff Collins injured.
April 19, 1820. The flag-staff on which Hull displayed his
flag of surrender fell in a storm; no flag
had waved on it since 1812.
1851. Saturday, 33 persons, known as the R. R.
conspirators, arrived.
1865. Sermons on the death of President Lin-
coln.
1866. Observance of day of fasting and prayer
appointed by the governor.
1875. Lady Washington Tea Party at Opera
House. A fine affair.
1898. First troops leave Fort Wayne, en route
for Cuba.
April 20, 1782. Moravians are again brought to Detroit.
209
1834. Bishop Mcllvaine present, attending the
first annual convention of Protestant
Episcopal Church in Michigan.
1841. Funeral procession, bells tolled, etc., to
honor memory of the late President Har-
rison. Oration by Hon. Ross Wilkins at
Presbyterian Church, This year the bells
began to ring instead of tolling for a
fire.
1861. Oath of allegiance administered to all Gov-
ernment. State, City, and County officers,
in front of Postoffice. Sherlock, Scott,
and Brady Guards organize for the war.
April 21, ISO'i. Governor and Judges authorized to lay out
new town of Detroit.
1881. Board of Estimates abolished. Board of
Councilmen provided for
1891. Street-car men strike and there is some
rioting on the following day.
April 22. 1833. First city tax on all real and personal prop-
erty authorized.
1873. Sessions of the Supreme Court after this
date were held only at Lansing.
1880. The Detroit Association of Charities was
organized.
April 23, 1833. Office of City Director of the Poor created.
1849. M. C. R. R. completed to New Buffalo.
1861. Flag raised on Firemen's Hall.
1868. Observance of Fast Day appointed by the
Governor.
April 24, 1837. Meeting of the Agricultural Society at the
City Hall. The organization of a State
Agricultural and Horticultural Society
was proposed.
1847. First troops leave for Mexico; premature
national salute fired by order of Mayor
and Common Council, in honor of vic-
tories not then won; also a general il-
lumination; firemen out in torchlight
procession.
1855. M. S. & N. I. R. R. in operation between
Toledo and Buffalo. Council forbids the
the running of fire engines on sidewalks
of paved streets.
210
180 1. Shakespeare Ter-Centennary celebration;
tableaux and grand musical entertain-
ment at Young Men's Hall.
1870. Rev. C. H. Borgess consecrated Roman
Catholic Bishop of Detroit.
April 25, 1859. Fire on corner of Gratiot and Brush
Streets. An old warehouse and eight
buildings burned.
1861. News received of secession of Virginia.
1861. Flag raised on City Hall; Union speech by
General Cass; "Star-Spangled Banner"
sung by 3,000 school-children.
1865. Funeral obsequies in honor of President
Lincoln; oration by Jacob M. Howard on
Campus Martins; procession two miles
long.
1875. Cass Avenue Baptist Church dedicated.
1883. New system of city Justice Courts provided
for.
April 26, 1830. Detroit Gazette office burned, also several
dwellings.
1835. Shots exchanged between Michigan troops
and Ohio boundary commissioners.
1837. The Detroit Anti-Slavery Society was or-
ganized.
1866. D. & M, freight and passenger depots
burned, with the ferry Windsor and a
passenger train; 18 lives lost.
1867. Odd Fellows' Celebration, commemorative
of the forty-eighth anniversary of the
founding of the order in America.
April 27, 1763. Pontiac completes plans for his conspiracy.
1833. Steamboat Michigan launched at Detroit.
1837. A large fire between Woodward Avenue
and Randolph Street burned most of the
buildings south of Woodbridge Street.
1864. Presentation of flags to old Twenty-fourth
Infantry on Campus Martins.
April 28, 1786. The Moravians are compelled to leave their
settlement on the Clinton River.
1835. First brick Presbyterian Church dedicated.
1851. Great railroad conspiracy case commenced;
continued most of the time for four
months.
211
April
29,
1830.
1873.
1875.
1883.
April
30,
1802.
May
1,
1853.
1871.
1859. Reception to Wm. Smith O'Brien, the Irish
patriot.
First firemen's review.
Board of Public Works created.
Weber's factory burned; loss from $200,000
to $300,000.
St. Cassimer's Catholic Church consecrated.
Under Act of this date all of Michigan was
included in Indiana Territory.
Michigan Volksblatt first issued.
Peace Festival, commemorating peace be-
tween France and Germany, celebrated
with procession, concert, and ball.
1872. A citizens' meeting considers question of
issue of $200,000 worth of bonds for use
of Park Commissioners. Great confusion
and no decision.
1897. Detroit Telephone Co. fully inaugurated.
May 2, 1803. Second election of corporation of Detroit.
Freedom of corporation voted to Jona-
than Scheifflin, one of the representa-
tives in Northwest Legislature.
1855. Fire Companies 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 dis-
band.
1877. General Joe Hooker arrived.
1895. Chamber of Commerce dedicated.
May 3, 1802. First town election. Freedom of corpora-
tion voted to Solomon Sibley for getting
the Act of Incorporation passed and for
other eminent services rendered.
1827. Mansion House first opened after enlarge-
ment. In this month Fort Shelby was
demolished.
1832. First underground reservoirs ordered.
1855. Employees of M. C. R. R. and of Jackson
& Wiley organize a fire company.
1859. Daily meetings of the Board of Trade
began.
1875. Prohibitory law repealed and liquor tax
law passed.
1893. Light Guard Armory (new) opened.
May 4, 1861. Legislature makes provision for relief of
families of volunteers.
212
May 5, 1710. First recorded marriage between white
people at Detroit.
1828. Court house or capitol first occupied.
1831. Democratic Free Press and Michigan Intel-
ligencer first issued.
1876. Centennial tree-planting by pupils of the
public schools.
1881. Entirely new ward divisions created.
May 6, 1763. Pontiac's conspiracy revealed to Gladwin.
1856. Meeting of American Medical Society.
1884. Extensive fire at Frost's Wooden Ware
Works.
May 7, 1763. Gladwin exposes Pontiac's treachery.
1800. Northwest Territory divided. Indiana Ter-
ritory created.
1829. Complimentary dinner to J. P. Sheldon
while in jail.
1876. Preliminary meeting held to promote or-
ganization of Y. M. C. A. Railroad
Branch.
Detroit Soap Works burned. Loss, $100,000.
First German Baptist Church dedicated.
Extensive fire between Bates and Beaubien
Streets, Jefferson Avenue and the river.
Pontiac begins his attack.
The grand jury presents cut money as a
nuisance.
Governor Harrison visits Detroit.
The church on the Melcher Farm was con-
secrated.
Third Avenue Mission building dedicated.
Westminster Presbyterian Church on Par-
sons Street dedicated.
Recreation Park first opened.
Ringing of fire alarms from engine houses
ordered stopped.
State Constitutional Convention assembled.
American Hotel opened.
1861. Presentation of banner and cockades to
First Regiment on Campus Martins.
1873. Eleventh annual meeting of American
Social Science Association.
May 12, 1763. The Indians surround the fort, firing from
morning till evening.
313
May
May
8,
9,
1898.
1870.
1848.
May
10,
1763.
1798.
1803.
1809.
1868.
1874.
1879.
1887.
May
11,
1835.
1889 Belle Isle Bridge opened to the public.
May 13, 1712. M. de Vincennes, from the Miami country,
with seven other Frenchmen, arrives.
The Indians attack Fort Pontchartrain
and are defeated by Du Buisson. Church
of St. Anne burned.
184G. Congress declares war against Mexico.
1861. The First Regiment left for Washington.
1869. Merchants & Manufacturers' National
Bank organized.
1883. St. Matthews' P. E. Church consecrated.
1895. Corner stone of new High School laid.
May 14, 1812. Parade of militia in the evening.
184G. Body of Dr. Houghton, State Geologist,
brought to Detroit.
May 15, 1846. Funeral of Dr. Houghton.
1855. New fire companies organized for Engines
5, 6, and 8. The prohibitory liquor law
went into effect; nearly all the driking
places were closed. In this year the St.
Mary's Falls Ship Canal was opened, and
interments in Beaubien Farm Cemetery
ceased.
1857. Relief meeting held to aid citizens in Gra-
tiot and adjoining counties in need of
food; $1,000 subscribed.
1873. Postal cards first received for sale.
1882. Belle Isle Lighthouse first used.
May 16, 1827. First sale of lots on Military Reserve. In
this month the first steam ferry-boat
was operated, and the first fiour exported
from Detroit.
1837. News was received at Detroit of the re-
fusal of New York banks to redeem in
specie, and on May 17 the Detroit banks
took the same action.
1850. Presbyterian General Assembley convened
in Detroit.
1872. Presbyterian General Assembly convenes
in Detroit.
May 17, 1866. City Mission Board organized.
1891. First Presbyterian Church, corner of
Woodward Avenue and Edmund Place,
dedicated.
214
May 18, 1836. Works of Hydraulic Company purchased
by the city. Ladies' Protestant Orphan
Asylum organized.
1858. Corner-stone of the new Postoffice and Cus-
tom House laid.
1860. Rev. H. Grattan Guiness preached in First
Presbyterian Church.
May 19, 1687. M. de Tonty visits the site of Detroit.
1859. Annual Session of the Congregational Gen-
eral Association commenced at First
Congregational Church.
1879. Berry Brothers' Varnish Factory blew up
and killed several persons.
May 20, 1876. The Military Reserve given to the city by
Congress.
May 21, 1763. Schooner Gladwin dispatched to hasten sup-
plies from Niagara.
1852. M. C. R. R. trains run into Chicago for first
time.
1864. The propeller Nile blew up at Buckley &
Co.'s dock; six persons killed eleven
injured.
1883. Explosion at the Wolverine Paper Mill; sev-
eral killed and injured.
1884. National Baptist Anniversaries began.
1891. Session of the Third General Assembly of
the Presbyterian Church held at Detroit.
May 22, 1798. Governor St. Clair and two judges of the
Supreme Court arrived at 9 a. m.
1852. M. S. ^ N. I. R. R. completed between
Toledo and Chicago. In this year Pontiac
cars begin to use Brush Street Depot.
May 23, 1822. John Roberts, Jr., notified persons liable to
military duty to appear at Military Square
on June 3, armed and equipped as the law
directs.
1877. Office of Fire Marshal created.
1883. Senator Palmer gave a reception to the Leg-
islature and State officials.
1891. J. E. Davis drug house on Larned Street
West burned. Loss, $350,000.
1894. Steamship "Northwest" of Northern Steam-
ship Co. line arrives at Detroit.
215
May 24, 1820. The Cass Schoolcraft excursion left for the
upper lakes.
1825. Commissioners commenced locating Chicago
Road. Erie Canal completed to Buffalo
this year; also first street paving con-
tracted for.
1832. Detachment of Detroit militia leave for
Chicago on account of the Black Hawk
War. Griswold Street was opened this
year from Larned Street to Jefferson Ave-
nue.
May 25, 1822. The Steamboat Superior, the second on the
lakes, arrived from Buffalo on her trial
trip with ninety-four passengers.
1856. First St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Gratiot
Avenue, consecrated.
1876. Seventh Annual Reunion of the Soldiers and
Sailors' Association.
May 26, 1867. St. Anthony's Male Orphan Asylum opened.
1881. First systematic provision made for Board
of Health.
May 27, 1826. Two companies of infantry depart for Green
Bay; city for the first time left without
troops.
1879. Council authorized to purchase Belle Isle
and erect a bridge.
1888. Belle Isle Park opened to the public.
May 28, 1849. M. C. R. R. line of boats to Buffalo began.
In this year the strap-rail on M. C. R. R.
was replaced with T rail, street paving
with cobblestone began to be general, and
union public schools were first provided.
1867. Annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of
Good Templars for North America.
May 29, 1869. Memorial Day first observed. Soldiers'
graves decorated; a large procession;
oration by E. B. Fairfield.
1875. Corner-stone of Public Library laid.
1886. Trumbull Avenue street-car line opened.
May 30, 1844. Four Sisters of Charity arrive,— the first
in the city.
1848. M. C. R. R. begin using Third Street depot.
216
1865. National Fast. General suspension of busi-
ness; more thoroughly and generally
observed than any previous occasion of
similar character.
1870. Memorial Day observed; decoration of sol-
diers' graves; large procession; oration
by Duane Doty.
May 31, 1834. City cemetery on Guoin Farm purchased.
1846. First building of Christ P. E. Church dedi-
cated. In this year the first power press
in Michigan was set up in office of Free
Press.
1871. Last meeting in old Wayne County Court
Room. Commemorative meeting and
supper of the Bar.
1879. Board of Poor Commissioners provided for.
1883. The National Free Trade Conference
opened; it was the first held in America.
June 1, 1818. Bishop Benedict Joseph Flaget visits De-
troit.
1849. Harmonic Society organized.
1873. Eighteenth annual convention of German
Roman Catholic Benevolent Union at St.
Mary's Hall.
June 2, 1818. Bank of Michigan organized.
1850. First M. B. Church, corner Woodward Ave-
nue and State Street, dedicated.
1861. The Second Regiment left the city.
1874. Twenty-fifth meeting of American Medical
Association.
1878. A Bullock press and the papier-mache pro-
cess was made use of by Free Press,— the
first time in Michigan.
1886. Old Pontiac Tree cut down.
June 3, 1763. Receipt of news of the treaty of peace be-
tween France and England and of the
cession of Detroit.
1850. Second Constitutional Convention began at
Lansing.
1851. The trial of James J. Strang, otherwise known
as King Strang, the Mormon, began.
1877. Eighteenth Street Baptist Church dedicated.
1878. The twenty-sixth annual session of the In-
ternational Typographical Union began.
1880.
June 4, 1764.
1800.
1821.
1825.
1877.
1879.
June 5, 1874.
1883.
1883.
June 6, 1706.
1721.
1883.
1891.
June 7, 1824.
1830.
1851.
1865.
1873.
Princess Louise and Prince Leopold passed
through Detroit.
The birthday of His Majesty King George
III. was celebrated by three volleys from
the troops and three discharges of can-
non, and by the drinking his Majesty's
health on parade, by the officers and sev-
eral Frenchmen who were invited guests.
At night almost the entire town was
illuminated.
Judges, court officers, lawyers, and leading
citizens go to Sandwich to celebrate
birthday of King George III.
Presentation of silver plate to Major-Gen-
eral Macomb by citizens on his leaving
the Territory.
Minute fire ordinance passed.
The forty-seventh annual convention of the
Protestant Episcopal Church of Michigan
began.
First exhibition of electric light.
Heavy rain, flooding cellars in various
parts of the city.
State Band tournament at Recreation Park.
New city charter enacted. Board of As-
sessors created.
The Ottawas attack the French and Miamis.
Cadillac given entire control of Detroit.
Father Charlevoix arrived. He left June 18.
Annual conference of P. E. Churches of
Eastern Michigan.
Great meeting at Detroit Rink to protest
against extension of street-railway fran-
chises.
First Legislative Council of Michigan con-
vened in Detroit.
Farmers and Mechanics' Bank organized.
Biddle House first opened.
Michigan troops begin to return from the
war.
Steamboat Meteor and Buckley's warehouse
burned, loss $100,000.
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June
8,
1848.
1897.
June
9,
1775.
1818.
1845.
1870.
June
10,
1840.
1844,
1851,
June
11.
1805.
1836.
1898.
June
12,
1825.
1881.
1897.
June
13,
1836,
1877,
1878,
1886,
June
14,
1870.
1875. Mass meeting at Opera House in the inter-
est of Sabbath observance, and against
allowing saloons to be opened on Sun-
day. Authors' carnival opened at Young
Men's Hall.
The tearing down of old jail on Gratiot
Street was begun.
Parade of Mystic Shriners in the evening.
Martial law proclaimed by Sir Guy Carlton.
Corner-stone of St. Anne's Church laid.
St. Vincent's (now St. Mary's) Hospital was
opened on Larned Street.
Knights Templar procession of nearly one
thousand.
The Whigs leave on five steamboats for the
great Whig meeting at Fort Meigs.
A free school for boys and girls was opened
by the Sisters of Charity.
Michigan State Musical Convention, under
direction of Professor Charles Hess, at
First M. E. Church.
1877. The rebuilt Fort Street Presbyterian Church
was dedicated.
Detroit burned. Only one building saved.
Detroit Daily Advertiser first issued.
New Case Power Building, also Seitz Block
on Congress Street West burned. Loss,
• $200,000 and several persons injured.
City marshal arrests several soldiers for
fishing on Sunday.
The Post and Tribune first printed on Scott
rotary press.
New Jail first used.
Harriet Martineau arrived.
National Stove-makers' convention held.
Republican State Convention at Opera
House.
St. .Joachim Catholic Church consecrated.
State Sunday School convention in Fort
Street Congregational Church.
1882. Reunion of Army of the Potomac; General
Grant and other notables present.
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June
15,
1836.
1856.
1863.
June
16,
1^33.
1857.
1877.
1878.
1884,
June
17,
1845.
June
18,
1812.
1856,
1898.
June
19,
1845,
1850,
1862.
1892.
June
20,
1838.
1866
1877.
1894.
June 21, 1871.
First act passed by Congress for admission
of Michigan. The first underground sewer
was built this year, and there were enor-
mous sales of public lands in Michigan.
Walnut Street M. E. Church dedicated.
Michigan branch of U. S. Christian Com-
mission organized.
The colored . people rescue and release
Blackburn, a slave. The first four-story
brick building was erected this year.
Industrial School Society organized.
The National Turnfest began.
First exhibition of phonograph in Detroit.
The Thomas Festival was held. Christine
Nilsson, Frau Materna, and other noted
singers present.
A public meeting of citizens was held to
express regret for the death of General
Andrew Jackson.
War declared against Great Britain.
The trial of White, King and Ayer, for
great express robbery, began; $50,000 was
stolen.
Woodward Lawn Cemetery dedicated.
Lyman Beecher was here at a convention
of Presbyterian and Congregational min-
isters.
John B. Gough lectured in Presbyterian
Church on Temperance.
Tenth annual conference of Western Uni-
tarian Churches began.
Forest Avenue Presbyterian Church dedi-
cated.
The Detroit branch of the University first
opened.
Funeral of General Cass, who died on June
17. Large procession. Pullman sleepers
began running on the M. C. R. R.
The National Grand Division of the Sons of
Temperance convened.
Central Market building torn down.
Celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary
of the pontificate of Pope Pius IX.; large
procession.
230
1876.
June 22, 1774.
1818.
1894.
June 23, 1851.
June 24, 1835.
1857.
1868.
1884.
1897.
June 25, 1844.
1861.
June 26, 1860.
June 27, 1835.
1843.
1875.
Formal opening of Y. M. C. A. Railroad
Branch Reading Room on Woodbridge
Street.
Quebec Act passed. First civil government
provided by English for territory includ-
ing Detroit.
Meeting of citizens at Council House to take
measures to collect remains of American
officers and soldiers massacred at the bat-
tle of the Raisin.
Municipal Parade and ball games in aid of
the Pingree potato patch funds.
Great meeting at City Hall to promote
building the G. W. R. R. In this year Ives'
Dry Dock was built and the first wheat
elevator erected.
State Constitutional Convention adjourned.
State Sunday School convention at Dr. Duf-
field's church. Masonic Hall dedicated.
Meeting of North American Sangerbund
began.
Thirteenth International Y. M. C. A. Con-
vention at Central M. E. Church. Ad-
journed June 28.
The annual convention of Knights of St.
John began.
Masonic Temple dedicated.
About 9 o'clock a. m the steamboat General
Vance, owned by Samuel Woodworth of
Detroit, blew up while lying in the dock
at Windsor. Mr. Woodworth was killed
and Major Traux with two or three others
seriously injured.
Paid fire engine companies provided for.
The city contracts for its first steam fire
engine.
Michigan Exchange Hotel first opened.
The Recorder was authorized to transfer
all the fire engines, etc., to the Fire
Department Society.
Shortly after 6 o'clock p. m. a tornado began
near corner of Williams Avenue and Ash
Street, and continued across Grand River
Avenue, making a track 150 feet wide;
221
two persons were killed, ten injured,
thirty-three buildings entirely destroyed
and twenty-eight damaged.
1876. Joint exhibition of Michigan State Pomo-
logical and Wayne County Horticultural
Societies at Young Men's Hall.
1886. Last Sunday service in old St. Anne's
Church.
June 28, 1703. Thirty Huron Indians arrive from Mack-
inaw to settle at Detroit.
1898. International Convention of the Catholic
Knights of St. John held here.
June 29, 1805. Town meeting; great number of citizens
present. Ordinance of April 20, 1802, re-
specting public commons, repealed.
1832. The council was authorized to compel con-
victs to work on the streets.
1843. St. Mary's Catholic Church, corner St. An-
toine and Crogan Streets, was consecrated.
1848 SS. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church con-
secrated.
June 30, 1763. Schooner Gladwin returned with 60 troops,
and a supply of ammunition and provis-
ions.
1816. Rev. John Monteith, missionary of the
American Board, preached his first ser-
mon in Detroit.
1832. General Scott and staff arrived en route for
Chicago, in connection with the Black
Hawk War.
1836. The City Council appointed a committee to
inspect springs in township of Southfield
and at Northville, with a view of getting
water therefrom.
1873. K. C. Barker's Tobacco Factory burned;
loss, $80,000. Evangelical Alliance organ-
ized.
1876. Detroit Cadets leave for the Centennial
Exhibition.
1877. Captain John Horn, Jr., was presented by
citizens with a very elegant gold watch for
having at various times saved 131 per-
sons from death by drowning.
July 1, 1860. Adelina Patti visits Detroit.
222
1890. National Convention of Music Teachers at
Detroit Opera House.
1895. First car runs over new Detroit Railway.
Fare, 3 cents.
July 2. 1805. Oath of office administered to the Governor
and Judges and the territorial government
commenced.
1845. Funeral obsequies in honor of General
Jackson; procession, and an address by
Hon. Theodore Romeyn.
1847. Exhibition at the capitol of the celebrated
painting, Peale's "Court of Death;" also
of the mode of telegraphing.
1849. Rev. E. Leahey, D. D., a monk of LaTrappe,
attempted to lecture at City Hall in oppo-
sition to Catholicism, but was not allowed
to proceed.
1870. Second Annual Regatta of Northwestern
Amateur Boating Association,
1874. Dr. John Hall spoke on the American S. S.
Union and its work, at Fort Street Pres-
byterian Church.
July 3, 1717. M. Tonty, commander of the post, returns
from a visit to Montreal.
1763. Inhabitants collected to hear the Articles of
Peace between France and England.
1820. A tax of five hundred days' labor was voted
to be expended on the river front.
1828. Historical Society organized at Mansion
House.
183Q Law creating State of Wisconsin out of
Michigan Territory took effect. The power
of Governor and Judges as a Land Board
terminated.
1881. Trumbull Avenue Presbyterian Church dedi-
cated.
1894. Great railroad strike. Detroit men join in.
July 4, 1805. First session of the Governor and Judges
as a Legislature.
1816. Celebration. Dinner at Whipple's Tavern.
1818. The day was celebrated in a field in the rear
of the residence of Governor Cass by a
large collection of gentlemen and officers
of the army.
228
1832. The steamboat Henry Clay arrived with sev-
eral companies of troops for the Black
Hawk War.
1833. Black Hawk arrives at Detroit.
1838. Union S. S. celebration in Presbyterian
Church.
1842. Large Sunday School celebration. Proces-
sion about one-half mile in length, num-
bering not far from 1,000 children.
1843. The railroad was completed to Pontiac.
1845. Formal naming of Belle Isle.
1847. Most extensive celebration, participated in
by military and firemen, including several
companies from abroad; torchlight pro-
cession in the evening.
1850. Corner-stone of Firemen's Hall laid.
1852. S. S celebration, 2,000 children at Pres-
byterian Church.
1858. First through train arrived from Grand
Rapids.
1866. Great celebration, participated in by sol-
diers of the late war; speeches by Gov-
ernor Crapo and General Willcox. During
the day President Roberts addressed a
large assembly of Fenians.
1867. Laying of corner-stone of Soldiers' Monu-
ment in East Grand Circus Park. Masonic
ceremonies and immense procession.
1871. Celebration and formal opening of new City
Hall.
1876. Centennial celebration; imposing procession
and street decorations; boat races, illum-
inations, etc.
1880. Very quiet; no firing of fireworks allowed.
July 5, 1812. General Hull with army from Ohio arrived.
1832. A soldier on the Henry Clay died of cholera
and the vessel was ordered to Hog Island.
July 6, 1818. First auction sale of public lands in Mich-
igan.
1860. Boiler of steam tug A. S. Field exploded at
foot of Bates Street; five persons were
killed and six wounded.
1861. House of Correction completed.
224
1881. Excursion to Butler, Indiana, of subscribers
to bonus of $200,000 given the Detroit,
Butler & St. Louis R. R.
July 7, 1834. Governor Porter died; funeral same day.
The Common Council attend in a body
and resolve to wear crape thirty days.
1852. State Temperance meeting of Secret Tem-
perance Societies, procession, etc. Tem-
perance mass meeting in Woodbridge
Grove. Addresses by Neal Dow and
Father Taylor, the sailor preacher of Bos-
ton.
1883. The Continental Guards of New Orleans vis-
ited the city.
July 8, 1763. Many of the principal inhabitants bring
their goods inside of the fort for safe keep-
ing.
1837. Mrs. Anna Jameson, the authoress, arrived.
Daniel Webster and family arrived late in
the evening, and put up at the National.
1842. Ex-President M. Van Buren visited Detroit.
1848. The first troops returned from the war in
Mexico.
1858. Firemen's Hall reopened. The walls had
been raised and a new roof put on.
1862. The Advertiser and Tribune were consoli-
dated.
1867. Woodmere Cemetery Association organized.
1871. Boiler explosion in Ingersoll's sash and blind
factory; much damage done.
1877. Francis Murphy, the Blue Ribbon temper-
ance reformer, lectured in Detroit. The
first sewer built by tunneling under
ground was constructed this year.
July 9, 1805. First law passed by Governor and Judges.
1873. Plumer & Leavitt's sale of 150 lots at Grand
Trunk Junction.
1892. Woman's Hospital and Foundling's Home
dedicated.
July 10, 1763. The Indians sought to set fire to the vessels
in the river by means of a raft filled with
fagots, birchbark and tar. No damage
was done.
225
1845. The Baker Farm, between Chicago and
Grand River Roads, divided into pastur-
age lots and sold at auction. In this year
a portion of Jefferson Avenue was paved
with wood, and public hacks were first
introduced,
1867. Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Company
organized.
1895. Case's livery on Congress Street west burned.
Eight lives lost.
July 11, 1796. Detroit first occupied by American troops.
1836. President Jackson directs public officers to
receive and pay out coin only.
1837. Upwards of 300 sat down to a collation
served in a grove on Cass Farm in honor
of Daniel Webster, after which 1,500 or
2,000 ladies and gentlemen gathered to lis-
ten to an address from their guest.
1865. International Commercial Convention at
Board of Trade Building.
1882. National Amateur Press convention.
1896. Celebration of Evacuation Day. Tablet
placed on south entrance of new Post-
office. Great parade and addresses in new
Postofllce building.
July 12, 1812. General Hull crossed to Sandwich and issued
a proclamation to the people inviting
them to join his standard.
1825. Public dinner given to General Sol. Van
Rensselaer at Woodworth's Hotel.
1869. Voters of the city decide against issuing
bonds to aid railroads.
July 13, 1787. Ordinance for government of Northwest Ter-
ritory passed.
1834. First M. E. Church on corner of Woodward
Avenue and Congress Street dedicated.
1852. Funeral obsequies in honor of Henry Clay;
large procession; address by Rev. Dr. Duf-
field at Presbyterian Church.
1897. National Convention of League of Republi-
can Clubs held here.
July 14, 1869. Woodmere Cemetery dedicated.
1872. First St. Albert's Catholic Church conse-
crated.
226
July
15,
1856.
1862.
July
16,
1781.
1792„
1819.
July
17,
1857.
1885.
1826.
July 18,
1863.
]871.
1877.
1898.
July 19,
1876.
July 20,
1881.
1883.
1782.
1818.
1861.
July 21,
1833.
Board of Trade organized.
Large war meeting; speeches by Wm. A.
Howard, Theo. Romeyn and H. A. Morrow.
Father Potier killed by a fall.
County of Kent created. It included all of
Michigan, besides other territory.
Michigan Territory was authorized to elect
a delegate to Congress.
First telegraph cable laid across river.
Brush Street car line opened.
Special session of Common Council to take
action on the deaths of John Adams and
Thomas Jefferson; it was "Recommended
that the citizens of Detroit wear crape on
the left arm for thirty days."
1839. Centenary celebration of founding of Meth-
odism in England.
1850. Wednesday. Funeral obsequies in honor of
President Zachary Taylor.
1888. Munkacsy's "Christ Before Pilate" exhib-
ited in Whitney's Opera House, corner
Fort and Shelby Streets.
Congress Street M. E. Church burned.
Common Council formally vacated old and
took possession of new City Hall.
Western Associated Press meeting.,
Wayne Hotel Pavilion first opened to the
public.
St. Vincent's Female Orphan Asylum, Mc-
Dougall Avenue, dedicated.
Soldiers' Monument completed.
Strike of telegraph operators began.
The Moravians leave for a new settlement
in what is now Macomb County.
Detroit Mechanics' Society organized.
A war meeting resolves to erect a Soldiers'
Monument.
The Pontiac R. R. was opened to Royal Oak.
In this year the M. C. R. R. track was
extended down Woodward Avenue to At-
water Street. The first public free schools
were opened in Detroit. The first iron
water-pipes were laid, and old round-
house for reservoir completed.
237
1853. Bar Library Association organized.
July 22, 1857. Barlt C. J. Kershaw sails for Liverpool
direct.
1862. Great war rally; speeches by H, A. Morrow,
General Lewis Cass, Major Flanigan, Dun-
can Stewart, C. L Walker, H. H. Emmons,
Lieutenant-Colonel Ruehle, and James F.
Joy.
1870. Simpson M. E. Church dedicated.
1880. Steam yacht Mamie run into by steamer
Garland, and sixteen persons drowned, of
whom eleven were acolytes of Trinity
Church.
July 23, 1831. A public meeting was held this day to ex-
press the sentiments of the people of
Michigan on the appointment of S. T.
Mason as Secretary of the Territory, he
being under twenty-one years of age, and,
by the resignation of Governor Cass, act-
ing governor.
1877, This day, and for a week following, great
excitment about railroad strike. Canada
Southern R. R. trains stopped. The State
troops were called out for their annual
inspection; the Third Regiment went into
camp on the Reeder Farm on July 25.
July 24, 1701. Cadillac and his company arrive to estab-
lish a permanent fort and settlement at
Detroit.
1788. Judicial District of Hesse including Detroit,
created by Canadian authority.
1858. Celebration of the 157th anniversary of the
founding of Detroit, under the auspices of
the Michigan State Historical Society.
1862. City bounties first pledged.
July 25, 1817. The Detroit Gazette, a weekly, first issued.
1855. Over one hundred Indian chiefs hold a
council to settle difficulties in regard to
treaty of 1836.
1872. Board of Trade and Common Council excur-
sion to Indianapolis on opening of Detroit
& Eel River R. R.
July 26, 1701. Foundations laid for first chapel in Detroit.
228
1831. Tuesday. A public dinner was given to
Governor Cass at the Mansion House on
his leaving for Washington as Secretary
of War.
1875. M. W. Field's sale of lots in Hamtramck
took place.
1882. Roadway of Woodward Avenue widened be-
tween Columbia Street and Willis Avenue.
July 27, 1798. A large number of armed men came in the
night time to the Grand Marais, and under
pretext of searching for British deserters,
forced open and searched the houses of
several inhabitants.
181S. A law was passed providing for the whip-
ping or hiring out of disorderly persons,
drunkards, and others.
1836. Lord Selkirk, son of the one famous for his
settlement in the wilds of Canada, visits
Detroit.
1777. Governor Hamilton reported that he had
already sent out fifteen scalping parties.
July 28, 1820. Rev. Eleazar Williams (the reputed Dau-
phin) arrived at Detroit with a number
of Oneida Indians.
1858. The draymen hold an indignation meeting
because the railroads began to use their
own drays.
1862. War meeting in front of Biddle House;
5,000 present; great enthusiasm.
1872. Sixteenth Street M. E. Church dedicated.
1896. State Supreme Court decides that original
street car company did not have exclusive
rights to use streets in Detroit.
July 29, 1763. Several sloops and schooners arrived with
300 soldiers commanded by Captain Dal-
yell.
1805. Supreme Court of Michigan Territory or-
ganized.
1812. Lieutenant Hanks and officers paroled from
Fort Mackinaw arrived.
July 30, 1790. Sir John Johnson was in Detroit treating
with the Indians.
July 31, 1763. Battle of Bloody Run or Bloody Bridge.
Defeat and death of Captain Dalyell.
229
1820.
1830.
1873.
August 1, 1823.
1834.
1856.
1864.
August 2, 1861.
1875.
1884.
August 3, 1863.
August 4, 1780.
1840.
1841.
1851.
1891.
August 5, 1824.
August 6, 1707.
1763.
1775.
Major-General Scott, with eight military
gentlemen, arrived to hold a court-
martial.
Pontiac & Detroit Railroad chartered.
Detroit & Bay City R. R. completed to Bay
City. In this year all stage lines from
Detroit ceased, and fences were removed
from most of the parks.
The Governor and Judges completed a con-
tract for the erection of a court-house and
capitol.
The cholera appeared, A large number of
deaths occurred during the month.
R. G. Dun & Co.'s agency established in
Detroit.
Detroit Y. M. C. A. organized.
Reception of First Regiment on their return
from Washington; procession, dinner, etc.
Formal opening of Young Men's Library in
Merrill Block.
Hunton, Miles & Week's lumber yard on
Franklin Street burned.
Jefferson Avenue and Woodward Avenue
street-cars commenced running.
Captain Bird and party return with several
hundred prisoners.
The boiler of the Erie exploded near Mai-
den. Five persons were scalded and one
killed.
$50,000 was appropriated by Congress for
the construction of Fort Wayne.
Charlotte Cushman performs in city.
Great parade of National G. A. R.
New city charter; Common Council created;
city boundary extended; office of alder-
men and mayor's court provided for.
Great council of chiefs at Fort Pontchar-
train.
Schooner arrived with 80 barrels of pro-
visions, a large quantity of naval stores,
and some merchandise.
A boy named George Forsyth was lost in
the woods, his two companions running
off and leaving him, and on October 2,
230
1861.
1868.
1875.
1898.
August 7, 1812.
1869.
August 8, 1818.
1895.
August 9, 1807.
1815.
1862.
August 10, 1679.
1776.
1788.
1818.
1872.
1875.
August 11, 1865.
1875.
August 12, 1825.
1776, the remains were found by an Indian
near the upper end of the Woodbridge
Farm.
Sessions of the Police Court held under
poplar trees on present site of City Hall.
Corner-stone of City Hall laid with impos-
ing ceremonies. In this year the wards
were first divided into election districts.
Common Council decided that saloons may
be open from 1 to 10 p. m. on Sundays.
National Convention of Society of Elks.
General Hull returned to Detroit.
Hamtramck street-cars commenced running.
Interment in Protestant burying ground of
remains of soldiers massacred at River
Raisin.
Funeral services in honor of General Grant.
The erection of new stockade was begun.
Major Wm. H. Puthuff, of Second United
States Rifle Regiment, in command at De-
troit, retires from the army, and is pre-
sented by citizens with a complimentary
address.
Passes to Canada required to prevent citi-
zens fleeing from military service.
The Griffon, with La Salle, passes through
the Detroit. The first sail vessel on the
lakes.
All vessels on the lakes were required to be
enrolled at Detroit and placed under con-
trol of the Crown.
Visit of Brant, the noted chief of the Six
Nations.
First school in University Building opened.
Gymnasium Building on Congress Street,
near Randolph, burned.
Mayor Moffat vetoes council action of Aug-
ust 6 concerning saloons.
Michigan Soldiers' Monument Association
organized.
Meeting of American Association for Ad-
vancement of Science.
Horse-boat ferry first operated.
231
1873.
August 13, 1763.
1770.
1817.
1867.
August 14,
1817.
1877.
1881.
August 15,
1796.
1817.
August 16, 1812.
1839.
1858.
1885.
August 17, 1765.
1856. Tuesday. Sixth annual meeting of the
American Association for the Advance-
ment of Education begun.
1865. General Grant arrived on a two days' visit;
received by an immense concourse of
people.
H. Weber's great sale of lots in Greenfield.
Schooners Beaver and Gladwin left for pro-
visions.
Chaplain Turring solemnized a marriage.
He was the first Protestant minister
known to have been in Detroit.
President Monroe arrives.
Great base ball tournament begun; lasted
six days.
City authorities present President Monroe
with an address.
Opening of Northwestern Regatta; it ended
on the following Saturday.
First through train from St. Louis arrived
in Detroit.
Wayne County first established.
Ball at Woodworth's Hotel in honor- of
President Monroe.
Postage stamps first received in Detroit.
During this year the city was first divided
into fire districts.
Telephones first supplied to citizens.
Four school inspectors arrested on the
charge of bribery.
General Hull surrenders to the English.
A locomotive was first used on the Pontiac
R. R.
Receipt of Queen's message by telegraph
cable. Buildings illuminated, 100 guns
fired, torchlight procession, etc., on the
following day.
St. Mary's Catholic Church consecrated.
Colonel George Crogan arrived; he was sent
by the English Government to conciliate
the Indian nation who had acted with
the French.
1895. United Presbyterian Church on Grand River
Avenue partly destroyed by wind storm;
several persons injured.
232
1847.
1878.
1894.
1897.
August 18, 1873.
1882.
August 19, 1805.
1837.
1874.
1883.
August 20, 1852.
1874.
August 21, 1858.
1872.
1898.
August 22, 1866.
August 23, 1866.
1873.
1880.
August 24, 1797.
1828.
American Bankers' Association convention
held here.
Anti-park meeting held to protest against
Common Council providing money to pay
for lands contracted for by Park Commis-
sioners.
The Fourteenth Regiment Ohio National
Guard encamp on Belle Isle.
First session of District Court of Territory
held under a green bower on the grand
square.
The Bank of Homer established — the first
wildcat bank in Michigan.
Reception of Lord Dufferin, Governor-Gen-
eral of Canada.
St. Boniface Catholic Church building con-
secrated.
Steamer Atlantic, while on her way to De-
troit, collided with propellor Ogdensburgh
off Long Point, Lake Erie, and was sunk.
131 persons were lost, many of them resi-
dents, or friends of citizens of Detroit.
Corner-stone of New Odd Fellows' Hall laid;
procession, etc.
Firemen's Library and Reading Room
opened.
Board of Trade excursion from Indianapolis
arrived by way of new Eel River R. R.
Sunday. The Naval Reserves return from
Cuban waters and are given a great pa-
rade and hearty welcome.
General Hooker arrived to supersede Gen-
eral Ord in command of this Department.
Fourteenth Annual Meeting of the American
Pharmaceutic Association.
The Evening News first issued.
Central Market building completed and
accepted by city.
Thomas Powers arrives at Detroit in order
to interest General Wilkinson in the
French and Spanish intrigue for the pos-
session of Detroit and the West.
First building of St. Paul's Protestant Epis-
copal Church consecrated.
233
1857.
1873.
August 25, 1796.
1872.
1891
August 26, 1764.
1817.
1850.
1860.
1862.
1890.
August
27,
1816.
1862.
1865.
1SS4,
1885
August
28,
, 1763
August 29, 1842.
1881.
August 30, 1764.
1794.
1845
1858
The Ohio Life and Trust Company failed.
St Aloysius Catholic Church dedicated.
Rev David Jones, Baptist minister, chap-
lain of General Wayne's army, arrives.
Street-cars stopped running on account of
horse disease; the express companies de-
livered and collected goods in hand-carts
for several days.
Detroit Exposition (third year) opened.
Colonel Bradstreet with 1,200 troops arrived.
City Library incorporated.
Detroit and Saline plank-road first opened.
New Jerusalem Church on Macomb Avenue
dedicated. Tabernacle Baptist Church,
Washington Avenue, dedicated.
Presentation of colors to Twenty-fourth
Regiment of Michigan Infantry on Cam-
pus Martins.
Detroit Exposition (second year) opened.
Steamboat Walk-in-the-Water arrived at
Detroit— first trip. .^ ,
General O. B. Willcox returns to Detroit and
receives a public welcome.
Police Commissioners enforce the Sunday
ordinance for the first time.
The quadrennial meeting of the bishops of
the African M. B. Church convened at
Bethel M. E. Church, Lafayette Street.
Russell Street car-line opened. ^
The Beaver with guns and cargo lost at
Cat Fish Creek.
The corporation of Detroit was made the
successor of the Governor and Judges as
a Land Board.
Board of Park Commissioners created.
All inhabitants over 15 years of age ap-
peared, by order, to renew their oath of
alleffiance
General Wayne defeats the English and
Indians. , ^ _
First Congregational Church, Jefferson
Avenue, dedicated.
D. & M. R. R. completed to Grand Haven.
First session of High School.
334
1860.
1867.
August 31, 1764.
1809.
1822.
1841.
1880.
September 1, 1815.
183.9.
1859.
1865.
1883.
1884.
1888.
September 2, 1819.
1836.
1858.
September 3, 1761.
1763.
1783.
1864.
1883.
September 4, 1823.
1855.
French Methodist Church dedicated as a
Jewish Synagogue.
Former Tabernacle Baptist Church dedi-
cated as Beth El Temple.
Gladwin relieved of command of Detroit by
Colonel Bradstreet.
The Michigan Essay or Impartial Observer
was first issued. It was the first paper
printed in Detroit.
A meeting of citizens resolves to discour-
age the further circulation of individual
bills of less than one dollar.
Mt. Elliott Cemetery was established.
Music Hall opened.
Major-Generals Brown and Smith left in the
brig Niagara for Buffalo.
The steamboat Great Western was burned
at Detroit.
First through train arrived from Milwaukee.
Central M. E. Chapel on Adams Avenue
dedicated.
The Art Loan opened. The Evening Jour-
nal first issued.
General B. F. Butler addressed a political
meeting in west Grand Circus Park.
Art Museum opened.
First election in Detroit for delegate to Con-
gress.
Meeting in Detroit to oppose yielding terri-
tory to Ohio.
First trial of a steam fire engine.
Sir William Johnson, superintendent of
Indian tribes, and his party arrive.
The Indians burned a windmill about 300
yards from the fort.
Second treaty between England and the
United States.
News of victory at Atlanta; impromptu cele-
bration held.
Postal notes first issued in Detroit.
First members of Legislative Council
elected.
Old Cass warehouse, corner of Front and
First Streets, burned; loss $30,000.
235
1860.
1866.
1898.
September 5, 1763.
September
1871.
1883.
6, 1687.
1835.
1836.
1837.
1844.
1865.
September
7, 1858.
September 8, 1815.
1853.
1873.
1881.
September
9,
1896.
1885.
September
10,
1813
1867,
September 11, 1800.
Tuesday. Immense Republican gathering. —
Wideawakes out in multitudes; 3,500
torchlights in procession; speech by Gov-
ernor Seward.
President Johnson visits Detroit.
Sunday. Thirty-fourth Michigan Regiment
returns from Cuba. Many sick taken to
hospitals.
Schooner Gladwin arrived with 47 barrels of
flour and 160 barrels of pork.
Ebenezer African M. E. Church dedicated.
Zoological Garden opened.
Baron de la Hontan visits this locality.
Governor Mason and General Brown, with
about 1,000 militia, enter Toledo to pre-
vent the holding of a session of the Lucas
County Court.
Street names first ordered at street corners.
First session of Michigan Conference at De-
troit.
The Scotch Presbyterian Church was first
used.
Port Street Railroad opened from Wood-
ward Avenue west to the river.
Tuesday. Commencement of forty-ninth
meeting of the American Board of Com-
missioners for Foreign Missions.
General Harrison concluded a treaty with
Indians.
Unitarian Church, Lafayette Avenue, dedi-
cated.
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Jos. Campau
Avenue, dedicated.
Meeting held to raise money for sufferers by
Michigan fires.
New Central High School building first used.
Chauncey Hurlbut died. He left about
$250,000 to the city for Water Works Park
and for a library.
Perry defeats the English on Lake Erie.
Nineteenth Annual State Fair; held on Race
Course in Hamtramck.
Rev. David Bacon, missionary to the Indi-
ans, arrives on his first visit.
236
1850.
1862.
September 12, 1830.
1862.
1863.
1869.
1871.
1898.
September 13, 1806.
1832.
1855.
1874.
1875.
1884.
September 14, 1845.
September 15, 1817.
1853.
1869.
1877.
Frederika Beamer arrived.
Meeting of the Bar to consider the propriety
of adjourning the Wayne Circuit Court
on account of the condition of the coun-
try; union of action of all parties recom-
mended.
Election of delegates to State Convention
on accepting admission on terms proposed
by Congress.
Arrival of Twenty-first Regiment; reception
and supper at the depot.
Gratiot Avenue street-cars commenced run-
ning.
The United Presbyterian Society dedicated
their building on corner of Lafayette Ave-
nue and Wayne Street.
D., L. & N. R. R. formally opened to Green-
ville, with excursion from Detroit.
New Detroit Opera House opened.
City of Detroit incorporated.
Death and burial of Father Richard.
Bishop Edward Fenwick in Detroit on a
visit.
New Odd Fellows' Hall, facing Campus Mar-
tins, dedicated.
Tabernacle M. E. Church dedicated.
Whitney's Opera House opened.
In the evening General John A. Logan ad-
dressed a Republican meeting at the
Roller Skating Rink, on Larned Street
East.
Congress Street M. E. Church dedicated.
First Evangelistic Society of Detroit organ-
ized.
Great Union S. S. celebration; procession
and excursion on steamboats May Queen
and Keystone State.
Twentieth Annual State Fair held at Race
Course in Hamtramck.
Return of Bishop Borgess from Europe by
way of C. S. R. R. The train traveled 111
miles in 109 minutes from St. Thomas to
Detroit.
237
September 16, 16^4.
1799.
1878.
September 17, 1778.
1792.
1831.
1877.
1879.
1883.
1884.
1889.
September
18,
1865,
1878.
1879.
September
19,
1803,
1806.
1849.
1864.
1866.
September
20,
1849.
1860
18/4.
September 21, 1825.
Cadillac appointed commandant at Mack-
inaw.
Second session of General Assembly of the
Territory of the United States Northwest
of the Ohio River held at Cincinnati.
The State Fair opened on Cass Avenue,
near Holden Road; it lasted five days.
Governor Hamilton indicted for allowing
the execution of Coutincinau.
First Canadian legislature convenes at
Newark.
George B. Porter, the new governor, arrived.
He stopped at the Mansion House.
Vail & Crane's cracker factory burned.
Rev. Dr. S, S. Harris consecrated Protestant
Episcopal Bishop of Michigan.
Opening of the State Fair.
A fire broke out about 2:30 p. m., on High
Street, between Third and Fourth Streets;
it extended to Grand River Avenue, and
destroyed two planing mills, several small
stores, and six or seven houses; the loss
reaching probably $50,000.
Detroit Exposition first opened.
M. C. R. R. freight depot burned. Loss
$1,500,000.
Liggett's Home and Day School first opened.
President Hayes and wife visited the city
and the State Fair on the Cass Farm.
First fire company organized.
Detroit Bank incorporated.
Introduction of large imported French plate
glass show-windows (the largest west of
New York City) by Geo. Doty, jeweler.
Steamer Philo Parsons seized by rebel sym-
pathizers in the Detroit River.
East end of Fort Street and Blmwood Rail-
road opened.
Millard Fillmore visits the city as guest of
Mayor Howard.
Arrival of the Prince of Wales.
St. John's Lutheran Church, Russell Street,
dedicated.
Fire Engine No. 1 purchased.
238
1835.
1844.
1854.
1880.
September 22, 1747.
1823.
1845.
1852.
1862.
September 23, 1846.
September 24, 1817.
1830.
1851.
September 25,
1851.
1849
1851,
1861.
September 26,
1879.
1765,
1854,
September 27, 1860.
John S. Horner, Secretary of the Territory,
arrives in Detroit.
The Allgemeine Zeitung, a German paper,
was first issued.
Fort Street Congregational Church dedi-
cated.
The Evening News was first printed on a
Scott press, using the papier-mache pro-
cess.
A large number of boats with 150 soldiers
arrived from Montreal.
Corner-stone of capitol laid.
Electric Telegraph first explained and illus-
trated in Detroit.
Fourth State Fair; held on Third Street,
between Michigan and Grand River Ave-
nues.
Fourteenth Annual State Fair; held at De-
troit Riding Park; Parson Brownlow, the
editorial hero of East Tennessee, gave an
address.
M. C. R. R. transferred to a corporation.
Corner-stone of University Building laid.
Man named Simmons hanged for murder of
his wife.
Third State Fair; held on Third Street, be-
tween Michigan and Grand River Ave-
nues.
Streets first lighted with gas.
First Annual Fair Michigan State Agricul-
tural Society; held on Woodward Ave-
nue, south of Duflaeld Street.
Verdict of guilty against twelve of the per-
sons indicted as railroad conspirators.
Thirteenth Annual State Fair; held on De-
troit Riding Park, Woodward Avenue,
north of Davenport Street.
The city purchased Belle Isle for a park.
Colonel Crogan left for Niagara.
Sixth State Fair; held on Third Street, be-
tween Michigan and Grand River Avenues.
Lady Jane Franklin visits the city on her
way West; she stopped at the Russell
House.
239
1864.
1867.
September 28, 1813.
1825.
1835.
1840.
1853.
1857.
1858.
1860.
1887.
September 29, 1806.
1813.
1841.
1857.
September 30, 1840.
1859.
October
1, 1836.
1856.
1876.
1883.
1886.
First draft in city to fill required quota.
New gas works commenced operations.
Fort Detroit evacuated by the English.
Hook and ladder company provided for.
The Daily Free Press was first issued.
Vice-President Richard M. Johnson, who
killed Tecumseh, visited Detroit to attend
a Democratic barbecue on Cass Farm.
Fifth State Fair; held on Third Street, be-
tween Michigan and Grand River Ave-
nues.
Russell House first opened.
Tenth Annual State Fair; held on the
Ladies' Riding Park, on west side of
Woodward Avenue, north of Davenport
Street.
Miss Dix, the philanthropist, visited the
city, and inspected the jail, hospitals and
the poorhouse at Wayne.
First marriage license issued in Detroit.
First election for members of TTpper House
of Common Council of City of Detroit.
General Duncan McArthur takes possession
of Detroit; Perry's fleet arrives; General
Harrison issues proclamation restoring
citizens and military officers to the civil
and military status they possessed before
Hull's surrender.
A volunteer night-watch was organized.
Ninth Annual State Fair; held on Race
Course in Hamtramck.
Great Whig meeting at Detroit.
Citizens' meeting authorizing a loan of
$250,000 for the erection of a new City
Hall and $50,000 for a Workhouse.
Cars first run from Toledo to Adrian.
Eighth Annual State Fair; held on the
Race Course in Hamtramck.
Little Sisters Home for the Aged Poor, be-
tween Orleans and Dequindre Streets,
opened.
Two-cent letter postage began.
Electric railway to Highland Park first
opened.
240
October
2,
1813,
1856,
1860
1883,
October
3,
1763.
1855.
October
4,
1818.
1843,
1859.
October
5,
1813
1835.
1894.
October
6,
1813.
1874,
October
7,
1778.
1813.
1845.
General Harrison, with 3,500 men, leaves in
pursuit of Proctor.
Great Republican meeting on vacant lot
corner Woodward and Adams Avenues.
Twelfth Annual State Fair; held on west
side of Woodward Avenue, north of Dav-
enport Street.
The American Board of Commissioners for
Foreign Missions assembled.
A schooner arrived with 185 barrels of pro-
visions.
Seventh Annual State Fair; held on Third
Street, between Michigan and Grand
River Avenues.
First session of a Protestant Sunday school
in the city.
First state gathering of uniformed militia
consisting of two regiments. They went
into camp on the Cass Farm for eight
weeks.
Eleventh Annual State Fair; held on west
side of Woodward Avenue, north of Dav-
enport Street.
Battle of the Thames; Proctor defeated;
Tecumseh killed.
First State election and first Constitution of
Michigan adopted by vote of the people.
Fire at Keenan & Jahn's Furniture Store,
215 Woodward Avenue. Six persons
killed.
General Harrison arrives after battle of the
Thames.
The Whittle and Bliss revival meetings
began.
Governor Hamilton and his forces leave for
Vincennes.
Commodore O. H. Perry returns to Detroit.
In the fall of this year there was great
distress among the citizens of Detroit and
vicinity from want of provisions. During
the following winter 700 of General Har-
rison's soldiers died of disease.
First fire-limits ordinance passed.
241
October 10, 1823.
1884. John P. St. John, the Prohibition candidate
for President, delivered an address at the
Detroit Opera House.
1884. Ninth annual meeting of the Church Con-
gress of the Protestant Episcopal Church
held at Whitney's Opera House.
1897. Great fire burns Detroit Opera House, the
building just east, the Schmidt block on
Monroe Avenue, and the Leonard and
other buildings on Gratiot Avenue, Loss
$700,000.
October 8, 1811. Five selectmen or councillors for district of
Detroit were elected.
1846. Elmwood Cemetery opened.
October 9, 1814. General McArthur and 700 mounted riflemen
arrive for the defense of Detroit.
1843. A grand review of troops was held.
1871. Great fire in Chicago; $25,000 raised at citi-
zens' meeting in one hour to aid those
who were in need.
Friday. Rev. Cutler Dallas arrived with
Major Long, Professors Say and Keating,
and Messrs. Calhoun and Seymour, of the
Northwest Exploring Expedition; they
left on the 14th.
October 11, 1830. First water supplied by steam power.
1843. The celebrated Copper Rock from Ontona-
gon, Lake Superior, arrived— length four
feet six inches; width four feet; thickness
18 inches. Brought by Mr. J. Eldred.
This same rock was seen by Alexander
Henry in 1776, and he cut a 100 pound
piece from it with an axe.
1863. Second brick Baptist Church erected, cor-
ner of Fort and Griswold Streets.
1869. Colored children first admitted to all public
schools.
1873. Great fire — J. F, Weber's mill, a brewery,
bottling works, and eight dwellings
burned.
1894. Gov. McKinley speaks at a political meet-
ing in the Auditorium.
October 12, 1836. Meeting in Detroit to oppose yielding ter-
ritory to Ohio.
242
October
October
1864.
1871.
13, 1804.
1853.
14, 1849.
1877.
1884.
1893
October
15,
1860.
1871.
1873.
October
16,
1792.
October
17,
1839,
October
October
1844.
1870.
18, 1834.
1836.
1876.
1881.
19, 1882.
Harper Hospital first opened. Free mail
delivery by carriers began this month.
Citizens' meeting for relief of distress by
fires on Lake Huron and at Manistee.
A town meeting of citizens at Court House
considered a memorial to be forwarded to
Congress, asking for a separate territorial
government.
Mrs. Amelia Bloomer, originator of the
Bloomer costume, lectured in Firemen's
Hall on "Woman's Rights."
Lafayette Street M, B. Church dedicated.
The first number of the Post and Tribune
was issued.
James G. Blaine and John C. Fremont pres-
ent at a Republican gathering. Parade of
five hundred horsemen and many torch-
bearers in the evening.
Harmonie Hall burned.
Monday. Immense Democratic meeting;
speech by Stephen A. Douglas.
Fort Street M. E. Church dedicated. Zion
African M. E. Church dedicated.
Cass Avenue and Third Street Railroad
opened.
Name of District of Hesse changed to West-
ern District.
The M. C. R. R was opened to Ann Arbor.
An excursion train with the Brady Guards
and 800 citizens visited that city.
An immense Clay and Frelinghuysen mass
meeting of citizens of Wayne and St. Clair
Counties was held. The principal streets
were decorated with flags, banners, patri-
otic inscriptions, etc.
Triennial Council of Congregational
Churches convenes.
First hose company organized.
First sale of lots on Cass Farm.
Thirteenth annual meeting of National
Association of Locomotive Engineers.
Universalist Church dedicated.
Mt. Hope Congregational Mission building
dedicated.
243
October
20,
1764.
October
21,
1827.
1847.
1860.
October
22,
1874.
1849.
1897.
October
23,
1828.
1837.
1851.
1866.
1866.
1868.
October
24,
1893.
1815.
1866.
October
25,
1882.
1817.
1866.
October
26,
1822.
1852.
1861.
October
27, 1891
October
28, 1831
The sloop Charlotte sailed for Fort Erie
with 121 packs of peltries, the last of
1,464 packs sent since April.
First Baptist Society organized.
First Board of Trade organized.
Anniversary of M. E. S. S. Union and Tract
Society.
Home of Friendless dedicated.
Peninsular Bank began business.
Boiler of Detroit Cabinet Co. exploded.
Seven persons injured.
Fire in woods about Detroit; dense smoke
each morning.
First meeting of synod of Michigan.
Firemen's Hall No, 2 first opened. Theresa
Parodi and Amalie Patti sing in Detroit.
Funeral of ex-Governor Wm. Woodbridge.
State S. S. Convention, D. L. Moody and
Ralph Wells in attendance.
Schuyler Colfax visits the city. Grand
River Avenue cars commenced running.
Lord and Lady Aberdeen visit Detroit.
New city charter granted. City limits ex-
tended to include Cass Farm.
Trinity Lutheran Church, Gratiot Avenue,
dedicated.
Street-sweeping machines first used.
Arrival of mail indicated by the blowing of
a horn.
M. E. Centenary Jubilee; sermon by Dr. E.
O. Haven; Union love-feast, etc.
Committe appointed to draw up a petition
to Congress, asking for a better form of
government.
Meeting of citizens held on call of mayor
to express regret at death of Hon. Daniel
Webster.
A Union political convention agrees to put
only one ticket in the field.
U. S. Cruiser "Detroit" launched at Balti-
more, Md.
A public meeting was held at the council
room to consider the subject of internal
improvements, and petition Congress in
relation thereto.
244
1866.
1892
October
29,
1798,
1866,
1876.
October
30,
1862,
1877,
October
81,
1834.
1883.
November
1,
1859
1864,
1866.
1871.
1875.
1879.
November 2, 1826.
1835.
1875.
November 3, 1781.
Political speech by General Butler at D. &
M. R. R.
Gov. McKinley speaks at political meeting
in the Detroit Rink.
Election ordered for members of General
Assembly of Northwest Territory.
Trinity Catholic Church, corner of Porter
and Sixth Streets, consecrated.
Sunday. The Larned Street extension of
the Cass Avenue Railroad was laid on
this day.
Postal currency first received at Detroit.
Second Biennial Conference of U. S. Evan-
gelical Alliance at First Presbyterian
Church.
First real estate tax voted for by citizens.
The tenth annual convention of the
National W. C. T. U. began.
Merrill Hall first opened.
P. 0. money orders first issued in Detroit.
, Flint & Pere Marquette cars arrive at De-
troit, using track of D. & M. R. R. from
Holly. Great Union and Republican dem-
onstration; speeches by Salmon P. Chase
and others; illuminations, torchlight pro-
cession, etc.
Political speech by Schuyler Colfax at
Young Men's Hall.
Signal service reports commenced at De-
troit.
Immense Law and Order meeting at Opera
House to promote election of a mayor
opposed to saloons being opened on Sun-
day.
Senator Chandler died in his room at the
Grand Pacific Hotel, Chicago.
First session of Second Legislative Council.
First session of the Legislature under the
State Constitution.
Alexander Lewis elected mayor on the Law
and Order ticket.
Arrival of the Moravian brethren arrested
at Sandusky by order of Colonel A. S. De
Peyster on charge of aiding the Ameri-
cans.
245
November
November
1800.
1830.
1845.
1870.
1872.
1891.
4, 1791.
1863.
5, 1782.
1850.
1859.
1871.
1898.
November 6, 1850.
1861.
1877.
1887.
1895.
November 7, 1811.
1862.
1893.
November 8, 1836.
1862.
1876.
1870.
November 9, 1775.
General Assembly of Northwest Territory
convenes at Chillicothe.
Wayne County Bible Society organized.
Last two-day election held.
Gamewell fire-alarm telegraph first tested.
New Jerusalem Church, corner of Cass Ave-
nue and High Street, dedicated.
Australian ballot system first used.
Governor St. Clair and his army defeated by
the English and Indians.
Second National Bank opened for business.
The Moravians consecrate their church on
the Clinton River.
Second Constitution of Michigan adopted by
vote of the people. Prosecuting Attorney
first elected.
Second trial of steam fire engine.
Scotch Presbyterian church, brick building,
dedicated.
Wonderland building, in course of construc-
tion, falls in and twelve workmen are
killed.
St. Mary's Hospital, Clinton Street, opened.
Ladies' Soldiers' Aid Society organized.
Saloons first closed on Election Day.
Y. M. C. A. building dedicated.
Boiler explosion in building southeast cor-
ner of Larned and Shelby Streets, occu-
pied by Detroit Journal. Thirty-six per-
sons killed.
General Harrison defeated the Indians at
Tippecanoe.
Trumbull Avenue Congregational Mission
dedicated, in original location.
Chapman Revival Meetings began.
First presidential election participated in by
citizens of Michigan.
Major-General Richardson's remains ar-
rived; escorted to depot by military and
citizens.
Great excitement over Presidential election
returns.
Colored people first voted.
Lieutenant-Governor Hamilton arrived in
Detroit.
246
1841.
November 10, 1858.
November 11, 1872.
1875.
1896.
November 12, 1895.
November 13, 1873.
November 14, 1836.
1888.
November 15, 1872.
1897.
November 16, 1863.
1873.
1895.
November 17, 1807.
1819.
1867.
The city marshal, by direction of the Com-
mon Council, tears down and demolishes a
disreputable house.
Old University Building torn down.
Meeting of citizens to express sympathy and
proffer aid to Boston on account of fire of
November 10.
Harmonie Society building dedicated.
General Missionary Society of M. E. Church
began its sessions at Central Church.
United States Supreme Court refuses to hear
suit to forfeit the charter of the Citizens'
Street Railway Co.
Canada Southern Railroad opened to Toledo.
Democratic County Convention recomiiiend
the holding of another convention and the
accepting of the State boundary proposed
by Congress.
Women's National Congress convenes here.
Wood-working room of M. C. R. R. burned;
loss $100,000
Nansen, the Polar explorer, arrives and lec-
tures.
First National Bank opened for business.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Orleans Street,
consecrated. Rev. Newman Hall, of Lon-
don, visited the city.
Match factory, corner Gratiot and Bellevue
Avenues, burned; loss $50,000 and three
lives.
A council was held with the Ottawas, Chip-
pewas, Wyandottes and Potowatamies,
and they ceded a large tract of land in the
eastern part of the State.
Edward Tanner found his brother, John
Tanner, near Detroit. He had been a cap-
tive 28 years. John subsequently married
a chambermaid at Ben. Woodworth's
Hotel, but he treated her so unkindly that
she left him and the legislature gave her
a divorce.
Central M. E. Church, corner Woodward and
Adams Avenues, dedicated.
247
1879.
1894.
November 18, 1835.
1855.
November 19, 1794.
1849.
1850.
1859.
1873.
November 20, 1853.
1860.
November 21, 1859.
1861.
1874.
1876.
1879.
November 22, 1824.
1872.
November 23, 1875.
1888.
1893.
November 24, 1830.
1851.
November 25, 1819.
1824.
Michigan College of Medicine opened. Gov-
ernor Croswell appointed ex-Governor
Henry P. Baldwin U. S. Senator.
Gen. Booth of the Salvation Army in De-
troit.
Old City Hall first occupied.
Fort Street Presbyterian Church dedicated.
The Jay Treaty between England and the
United States concluded.
Daily Tribune first issued.
M. C. R. R. freight depot burned; loss $150,-
000. Amin Bey, commissioner of Turkey,
visits the city.
St. John's P. E. Church dedicated.
Detroit Transit Railroad first used.
French M. E. Church dedicated.
Second steam fire engine ordered.
Grand Trunk R. R. opened from Detroit to
Port Huron.
New Young Men's Hall opened. Address by
Jacob M. Howard.
Second Congregational Church dedicated.
Opening of Railroad Reading Rooms at
Grand Trunk Junction.
St. Mary's Hospital, on St. Antoine Street,
opened.
St. Paul's P. E. Church organized.
Old City Hall torn down.
Phoenix Club House opened.
Bishop J. S. Foley received public welcome
as Bishop of Detroit.
Edson, Moore & Co.'s wholesale dry goods
store on Jefferson Avenue, corner Bates
Street, burned. Seven persons killed.
Detroit Journal and Michigan Advertiser
first issued.
Monday. Reception of Dr. Kinkel, the dis-
tinguished German patriot, poet, and
scholar. Thousands of citizens congre-
gated before the Biddle House to bid him
welcome.
Elephant exhibited for first time in Detroit.
Under proclamation from Governor Cass,
Thanksgiving Day was observed for the
first time.
248
1872.
1880.
November
26,
1827.
1877.
November
27,
, 1850.
1875.
1897.
November
28,
1861.
1894.
November
29,
1760.
1847.
1881.
November
30,
1782.
1857.
December
1,
1836.
December
2,
1866.
1883.
December
3,
1838.
December
4,
1838.
1873.
1898.
December
5,
1842.
1857.
Anniversary of M. E. Tract Society.
Jubilee thanksgiving services held at Cen-
tral Church to celebrate payment of debts
on all Methodist Episcopal Churches in
the city.
First sidewalk ordinance passed.
First provision made for licensing news-
boys.
First Young Men's Hall completed.
District Telegraph Company went into oper-
ation.
New PostofRce first opened.
Reception to Colonel Mulligan, the hero of
Lexington, Mo. Procession, dinner, etc.
Franchise granted to new Detroit Railway
Co.
Port Pontchartrain surrendered by the
French to the English.
First telegraph dispatch from Detroit sent
to Ypsilanti.
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Wood-
ward Avenue, dedicated.
Preliminary treaty between England and
America concluded.
Marine Hospital opened.
National Hotel first opened.
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church conse-
crated.
Cass Avenue M. E. Church dedicated.
Five hundred so-called Canadian Patriots
on the Fcrsyth Farm were dispersed by
General Brady.
The Patriots attack Windsor, and are com-
pelled to retreat, losing many men.
Great wind storm — doing much damage to
shipping, buildings, etc.
Large quantities of heavy wet snow fall, do-
ing much damage to telephone, telegraph
and trolley wires by causing them to fall.
Henry Barnard lectured in Detroit on
schools and education.
Citizens' meeting at City Hall; expenditure
of $50,000 for workhouse voted down.
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December
6,
1866.
1873.
December
7,
1890.
1897.
December
8,
1867.
December
9,
1791.
1800.
1838.
1855.
December
10,
1879.
1852.
December
December
11,
12,
1887.
1894.
1849.
December
13,
1878.
1819.
1869.
1871.
1891.
December 14, 1808.
1836.
December 15, 1851.
1877.
December 16, 1879.
1889.
Rev. Wm. E. Armitage consecrated Bishop
of Wisconsin,
Congress and Baker street-cars commenced
running.
National Convention of Federation of Labor
at Detroit.
Tiie "Yantic," the drill ship given the Naval
Reserves by the United States, arrives.
Our Lady of Help, Catholic Church, conse-
crated.
The Montreal merchants protest against tne
delivering up the western posts.
Circuit Court for Wayne County created,
Major-General Scott and suite arrived for
the purpose of maintaining neutrality.
Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church dedi-
cated.
New Industrial School building dedicated,
0. M. Hyde's immense Floating Dock
launched.
First Cremation in Detroit.
Detroit Railway incorporated.
Pontiac R, R, on Gratiot Avenue torn up by
citizens.
Modjeska performs in Detroit.
The Commissioners report the Pontiac Road
as laid out.
Calvary Presbyterian Church dedicated.
National Commercial Convention of Board
of Trade at Board of Trade building.
First Congregational Church, corner of
Woodward and Forest Avenues, dedi-
cated.
The Park Lots were ordered surveyed.
A convention was held at Ann Arbor, and
the terms proposed by Congress accepted.
(Admission as State.)
Meeting of lawyers to consider establishing
a Law Library.
Reservoir in Hamtramck first used.
Second German Baptist Church dedicated.
Fire at Tilden School, while children were
rehearsing for a Christmas entertainment
among lighted candles, etc. Fifteen
burned; six of them fatally.
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December 17, 1798.
1860.
1878.
1882.
1892.
1896.
Deeemoer
18,
1896.
December
19,
1852.
1861.
1893.
December
20,
1898.
December
21,
1821.
1870.
December
22,
1896.
December
23,
1849.
1866.
1871.
1890.
December
24,
1897.
December
25,
1828.
1855.
1878.
December
26,
1791.
1837.
1863.
1895.
First election in Detroit of delegates to Gen-
eral Assembly of Northwest Territory.
First U. S. Treasury Notes authorized.
For the first time in years gold, greenbacks,
and National Bank notes were of equal
purchasing power.
Clinton Avenue Memorial Presbyterian
Church dedicated.
New Detroit Club House opened.
Detroit College of Medicine burned.
Supervisors agree to use red stone for new
County Building.
St. Paul's P. E. Church dedicated — second
building.
St. John's P. E. Church consecrated.
Adelina Patti sings in the Auditorium.
Severely cold. Thickest ice for many years.
Many vessels frozen in, in Lake Erie near
Pelee Island.
Detroit Lodge of Free Masons instituted.
Grace P. E. Church dedicated.
Use of red stone for new County Building
enjoined by Mayor Pingree.
Mariners' P. E. Church dedicated.
Jefferson Avenue M, E. Chapel dedicated.
Great gale of wind, blowing down wooden
steeple of Mariners' Church and large
chimney on Biddle House.
New Eastern Market Building blown down.
Detroit, Ypsilanti & Ann Arbor R. R. opened
to Dearborn.
St. Anne's Church completed and first used.
Railroad completed between Detroit and
Monroe.
The Steam Supply Company began to fur-
nish steam.
Detroit and Michigan become part of Upper
Canada.
The Detroit City Bank, a wildcat, went into
operation.
Jail on Clinton Street completed.
New Harmonic Hall on Wilcox street dedi-
cated.
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December 27, 1811.
1821.
1881.
1883.
December 28, 1865.
1871.
December 29, 1841.
1882.
December 30, 1871.
December 31, 1830.
1832.
1858.
An Indian war being imminent, a memorial
was sent by citizens to Congress, praying
for aid.
Two Indians, Kewaubis and Ketaukak, hav-
ing been tried for murder, were hanged.
Commercial National Bank organized.
Reception at Detroit Club House to Chief-
Justice B. F. Graves, on his retirement
from the Michigan Supreme Court.
Lafayette Avenue Baptist Church dedicated.
Arrival of Grand Duke Alexis of Russia.
The M. C. R. R. was opened to Jackson.
Complimentary banquet to C. C. Trowbridge
on his eighty-third birthday by over one
hundred citizens.
F. Stearns' store burned; four lives lost.
Celebration in honor of triumph of liberal
principles in France. Major Whiting de-
livered a discourse on the French Revolu-
tion, and there was a ball at the Mansion
House.
First county poorhouse completed and paid
for.
Tribune Building, northeast corner of Wood-
ward Avenue and Woodbridge Street,
burned.
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DETROIT STORIES.
Humorous, Historical and Religious.
Copyright, 1899, by Silas Farmer.
In the early days in the old town of Detroit there was con-
tinual trouble in enforcing the fire ordinance, the inspectors
reporting some persons witHosat buckets, others without ladders;
the barrel of water frozen in some places, and the barrel empty
in others, the shop bags filled with goods instead of being ready
for use, the ears off the barrels and the poles missing. In a
word, then as now, ordinances were not obeyed. On one of their
rounds a quick-witted widow saw the inspectors coming, and
knowing that her barrel was empty and that her excuses for
previous neglect would not avail, she jumped into the water-
cask herself, saying, "You see, gentlemen, the cask is full." Of
course there was a hearty laugh, and the gallant inspectors could
do no less than to obtain water and fill the widow's cask them-
selves.
When John Norvell came here from Pennsylvania with his
commission as postmaster in his pocket, he called on Postmaster
Abbott, announced his name, and asked Mr. Abbott if he knew
that he was his successor. The incumbent of many years looked
at him, and then said: "Yes, I have heard of you, and I wish
you were on the Grampian Hills feeding your father's flock."
Soon after the surrender of 1812, British officers were sent
round to disarm the citizens. One of them came to the door of
Mrs. Dodemead, who had in her care a little, old, dried-up, bed-
ridden woman from Canada, whom she had kindly provided with
a home. "Madam," said the officer, as Mrs. Dodemead opened the
door, "I am ordered by Colonel Proctor to disarm the citizens,
and take all guns to the fort. Have you any in your house?"
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Mrs. Dodemead replied that she had "one British piece." "Fol-
low me," she said, and leading the officer up stairs, she threw
open a bedroom door, and, pointing to the old lady, said, "There,
sir, is a British piece, all that I have. Seize her!" The officer
turned on his heel, made a spring, hit the top, the middle, and
the lower stair in his flight, and never called on Mrs. Dodemead
again.
Of the many brilliant and witty retorts that have relieved
the tedium of court cases in Detroit, the following will serve
as a specimen: A case was on trial in the Circuit Court, and
each side was present with a formidable array of attorneys and
counsel. The late A. D. Fraser was to make the closing argu-
ment for the defence. He commenced by saying that he had
listened with care to all the evidence, ha-d examined all the
points of law, and digested the facts in the case; and having
done so, he felt fully acquainted with its merits, — so fully, indeed,
that he was willing to represent it, and in fact he stood as the
right bower of the defence. Turning to the then young attorney
on the opposing side (the late Judge James V. Campbell) he
said, "Perhaps my young Sunday School friend does not know
what the right bower is?" "Oh yes," said the late judge of
the Supreme Court, "we know what it is; it's the biggest knave
in the pack."
A number of years ago a lady teacher in our public schools
by the name of Blodgett had among her pupils a mischievous
boy who was also continually perpetrating rhymes for which
he had been often reproved. On one occasion when he had
been detected in some wrong-doing, the teacher, wishing to
expose him to ridicule, called him up and said she would punish
him, but that she would first require him to make a rhyme.
Almost immediately the incorrigible broke forth thus:
"Here I stand before Miss Blodgett,
She's going to strike
And I'm going to dodge it."
One of the oldest physicians of the olden time had a lovely
daughter whom we will call Nell. She was courted by a rising
young business man, but for some reason the "old folks"
opposed the match and the couple resolved to elope.
The young lady began her preparations, but the mother was
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on guard. Suspecting something, she went out on the porch in
the dusk of the evening to take an observation. While she was
there, the young man came rapidly up the walk and, seeing a
female form in the dark, assumed that it was his chosen fair
one. He hastily embraced her, saying as he did so, "O, dear
Nell, are you ready?" Alas, she was not ready.
When the first telegraph office was opened in Detroit there
was no manager, as such, but there were plenty of instruments
and batteries, and a number of young operators from the East,
who had obtained a knowledge of telegraphy on the Albany
and Buffalo Line, or its branches, were congregated at Detroit
in expectation of obtaining an office when the line was fully
opened.
These lads had things pretty much their own way, and
seemed to use all their ingenuity in hatching mischief. Among
their implements there was an electrical machine with two brass
balls, one to be held in each hand, and so arranged that when
the current was turned on, it was impossible to let go of the
balls. One morning a burly Irishman came in, and said he
wanted to look at the "telegroff" and see her "wurk." The boys
were quick to see their opportunity. They put the brass balls
into his hands, turned on a light current, and asked if he could
see it. "Yis," he replied, "she's wurkin'." A little more elec-
tricity was then applied, when the man cried out "Holdther,
boys, holdther! She's wurkin' hard. Och! holdther, I say. Be
jabers! she's got me hard." A stiff volume was then applied,
and the man began to jump and yell, "Why don't ye holdther?
Oh! by the Holy Vargin! ye'll kill me ded." Just at this
moment one of the officials appeared at the door. The boys
dropped the connecting wires and ran for the battery-room, and
the delegate from the "ould sod" hurried down stairs, mutter-
ing to himself that he had "seen enough of the domed telogroff."
Sometimes high prices for transportation tempted the owners
of boats to start them on their trips earlier than prudence jus-
tified. On one occasion in the spring of 1851, as the ice had
gone out of the Detroit River, and the upper end of Lake Erie
was reported clear, the owner of a steamboat gave notice that
she would sail the next day. As the lower part of the lake was
covered with floating ice, there was much discussion with regard
to the safety of the proceeding; and the boat started out from a
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dock which was thronged with spectators who expressed much
anxiety concerning her safety. The next day, towards evening,
the well-known Joseph Campau met the manager of the Tele-
graph Company, near the Campau residence, and said, "Does
ye hear anything from de boat, — de boat went out yesterday
mor'n?" "Oh, yes; she has just reached Erie. She got into
the ice and floundered about, tearing her paddle-wheels to
pieces, but she is in Erie harbor all safe." "Well," said Mr.
Campau, "I t'ot so. Now, when de Inglishmon he want to go
anywhere, he set down and t'ink how he get dar, and de Prench-
mon he want to go, and he stop and t'ink how he get dar; but
de American, de Yankee, he want to go, and, be-gar, he go. He
go Heaven, he go Hell, he go anyhow!"
Our old fellow-citizen, ex-city marshal, and legislator, the
late Patrick McGinnis, went to work on a paper as "devil" in
1837. One day the proprietor, who was always ready for a
practical joke, sent him over to a brother editor with a tin
measure to borrow "a gill of editorial." As the verdant mes-
senger entered the composing room, he met the editor and
made known his errand. He immediately stepped to the wall,
and taking down a picture of a jackass, handed it to McGinnis,
saying, "Take that over." Instantly taking in the situation,
Pat blurted out, "Arrah, now, give over wid your tricks on a
poor Irish boy. Sure it's an editorial my master wants, and not
the editor."
No systematic and continuous effort for the moral and reli-
gious benefit of the inmates of the jail was made until 1866,
since which time almost continuously religious services have
been held in the wards every Sabbath, and reading matter sup-
plied weekly. These services are always appreciated, and upon
one occasion as the writer was handing about little hymn-books
preparatory to a service of song, a great, burly desperado, with
a twinkle in his eye, exclaimed, "I can't sing much, but I will
say over the words, and you can get the air outside."
One of the former assistant secretaries of that excellent insti-
tution, the Y. M. C. A., on receiving his monthly stipend of
fifty dollars, started out to make a few purchases, and in some
way in a moment of aberration either lost or mislaid his pocket-
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book. He was greatly exercised over the fact and went hither
and thither searching and inquiring for it. Finally, to his great
joy, he received word that it had been found by a clerk where
he had left it in a store on Woodward avenue. He repaired
thither, received his money from the clerk and was profuse in
his thanks. "I'm so glad to get it," said he, "I didn't know
what to do without it. I'd like to do something for you — come
up to the Association — come up and take a bath!"
Soon after the war with the South a local politician while
haranguing a crowd at a wigwam on Larned street, near Shelby
street, in referring to McClellan thus expressed himself: "He
has been abused and demoralized and treated worse than the
thief on the cross."
We might all well pray, "May heaven save us from such a
defense by any of our friends."
All who know the Rev. Dr. Potts, editor of the Michigan
Christian Advocate, know him as a capable and entertaining
writer and speaker. I once heard him at a session of the
Detroit Conference setting forth the merits of his paper and
soliciting the further favor of the brethren. He expressed a
desire to serve them in any reasonable manner, but indicated
that there were some things that he could not do, and he then
told the following incident: He said that on one occasion he
received a letter from a clerical brother who described himself
as a widower with five children and suggested that as Bro.
Potts was visiting here and there over the state he might learn
of some lady who would make a desirable helpmate, and if so
he would be glad of and would duly appreciate any service ren-
dered in this regard. Bro. Potts then went on to state further
that he had also received from a lady a letter enclosing a sam-
ple of wall paper with the explanation that their minister had
carelessly leaned his head against the wall and so soiled the
paper that she wished to repaper that portion of the room; so
she wished the editor, with the aid of the sample she furnished,
to hunt up and send her a roll of paper of the same kind.
"Now," said Dr. Potts, "I wish to serve you and all of my con-
stituents in all reasonable ways, but I will have to draw the line
on matching either widowers or wall paper!"
One of the largest drug-manufacturing firms in the world,
here located, on a certain occasion found, on applying the usual
2o7
test to a certain preparation before sending it out, that it was
deficient in the amount of wine required to make it effective.
Suspecting that the girls employed in the laboratory had used
the wine for their own delectation, they ordered made a new
supply of the preparation in question and placed a quantity of
ipecac in the wine to be used. This detective agency was abun-
dantly effective — a number of the girls were taken with a sick-
ness at the stomach, were obliged to go home, and their services
were thereafter dispensed with.
More than a score of years ago the two brothers Seitz were
recognized as among the most entc^rprising of our fellow citizens.
They secured a lot on Griswold street, adjacent to the then new
Post Office, with the purpose of erecting, and they did eventually
erect, an office building which for a long time was one of the
best patronized and best paying pieces of property in the city.
For some reason it was a long time after the excavation was
made before the building was erected and the public, who were
somewhat incommoded by the unsightly hole, were amused with
the suggestion of a wag that "Seats (Seitz) be put into it and
that it be fitted up as a summer resort."
In the long ago a reverend gentleman, quite aged, residing in
Detroit, after having lost his third wife, was attracted to a
middle-aged lady in an adjoining village. After he had made
one or two calls, the lady made up her mind as to the object
of his visits and, being entirely unwilling to consider a proposal
from him, determined to give him a gentle hint.
Accordingly on his next visit he was offered a cup of tea and
as he tasted the beverage that "cheers but does not inebriate,"
he said: "Is not the tea very strong?" "Excuse me," she said,
I thought very old gentlemen liked strong tea."
One of our well-known city pastors tells this story of a recent
occurrence. A middle-aged couple came into his study to get
married. The minister naturally asked certain questions and
in the course of the conversation it came out that both the
gentleman and lady had been lovers in their younger days, but
for some reason each had married some other person. In the
lanse of years one of them lost her husband and the other his
wife, and being drawn towards each other they renewed their
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earlier loves and determined to marry. The pastor gladly per-
formed the ceremony and then sat down to his desk to make
out the marriage certificate. While he was thus engaged, the
gentleman turned to the lady and said, "Well, Hattie, if George
and Mary had lived we couldn't have done this."
HISTORICAL.
It is an interesting historical coincidence that the name of
the last English commandant of Detroit was England. This
gentleman was remarkable for his immense height and enormous
quantity of flesh. After his return from America, the waggish
Prince of Wales, who was himself no pigmy, became desirous of
seeing him. Colonel England was one day pointed out to him,
by Sheridan, as he was in the act of dismounting from his horse.
The prince regarded him with marked attention for several min-
utes, and then, turning to Sheridan, said, with a laugh, "Colonel
England, hey? You should have said Great Britain.
The christian name of Judge Meigs, one of the earliest Ameri-
can judges of the Northwest Territory and exercising jurisdic-
tion over this region, was Return Jonathan; the origin of this
singular name was as follows: During their courtship his
father and mother had a quarrel and his father, who was then
at the home of his sweetheart, left the house; she soon repented,
and running to the door called out, "Return, Jonathan, return!"
The obedient and fully pacified lover did return. They were
happily married, and in memory of the incident, their first child
was named Return Jonathan Meigs.
Detroit remembers with pride that General Grant was for
some two years one of its residents, and on many occasions
has shown a lively interest in the welfare of his old home. His
remembrance of old acquaintances in Detroit has always been
hearty and appreciative. Even those not personally acquainted
have noticed his glad recognition of former citizenship. The
writer well remembers the morning of December 16, 1864. Hav-
ing called at the White House to see Mr. Nicolay, the President's
secretary, I was directed by the porter to go up stairs. Reaching
the landing, I found the doors leading from the hall all closed,
with no indication as to which might give admittance to Mr.
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Nicolay. Retracing my steps, I said to the porter, "The doors
are all closed, and I did not find him." A cheerful, bright-faced
boy near by said, "I think I can find him. Come up stairs again."
And up we went, he with a sort of flying leap, as though he felt
at home, and surely he had a right, for he was none other than
"little Tad." I have always been glad for this brief knowledge
of one so dear to "our Lincoln." Opening the door of one of the
room.s, Tad called out, "Is Nick here?" The reply was, "He is
at the War Department." To the War Department I went, and
there learned that Grant had come from the army, then before
Richmond, and was in consultation with Lincoln and Stanton
in an adjoining room. Possibly a dozen persons were waiting
in the corridor. Very soon Mr. Stanton came out, and imme-
diately after followed the tall, thin form of Lincoln— thinner
and homelier than any representation I have ever seen; his
eyes were sad, and manner burdened. Stanton made some
remark, which did not reach my ear. Instantly Mr. Lincoln
responded, in a tone vibrant with anxiety and care, and almost
harsh in its imperiousness, "What's that, Mr. Secretary?" A
moment more, and he was gone. Immediately after, General
Grant appeared, and there was at once a rush to greet him. One
gentleman stepped up, saying, "I am from New Hampshire, we
occasionally hear of you up there." "Ah," said Grant, "I hope
you'll hear of me in Richmond soon." I then gave my residence,
"From Detroit?" said he. "Why, I used to live there once.
Have you seen Charley Trowbridge lately?" The name of
Detroit proved a passport to his attention, and he evinced great
willingness to hear of his old home. It so happened that a
detailed account of General Sherman's advance on Savannah had
appeared that morning for the first time; the papers were also
full of General Thomas' victory over Hood. To an allusion to
the good news from Sherman he replied, "Yes, and General
Thomas is doing splendidly, splendidly."
In 1861, soon after Lewis Cass, ex-Governor and Secretary of
State under President Buchanan, returned to Detroit the writer
called on the General to pay his respects. As a long-time friend
of my father he gave me a cordial welcome and at the end of a
brief interview followed me to the door and with tears in his
eyes said, "Sixty years ago I crossed the Ohio River with all
that I had in the world tied up in a red bandana. I have seen
this country grow to its present greatness and extent, and now
to think that there are those that would seek to destroy it, fills
my soul with sorrow and regret."
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Mr. Charles B. Gray, who was once a resident of Springfield,
111., tells this story of Lincoln: One morning before his nom-
ination for the Presidency, Mr. Lincoln came in to Ridgley's
Bank, where Mr. Gray was employed, and said to Mr. Ridgley:
"There was a funny thing happened just now. I was just about
to cross from Logan to Carpenter's Corner where the street, as
you know, is very muddy. I noticed a little girl who seemed
afraid to venture into such a sea of mud. I came up behind her
and putting my arms underneath her own, I lifted her clear
across the street and put her safely on the walk. She turned
around to thank me and I then saw that she was a little nigger
girl."
Mr. Gray recalled the incident later after Lincoln had issued
his Emancipation Proclamation and his former kindness to the
little black girl seemed a prophecy of what he had since accom-
plished. He really lifted the entire colored race in America out
of the mire of slavery and placed them on the solid rock of
freedom and prosperity.
Mr. Gray also recalls the fact that on the day that the National
Republican Convention met in the Wigwam at Chicago, he with
S. M. Cutcheon, also now of Detroit, and several others, including.
Mr. Lincoln, were engaged in a game of barn-ball. During the-
progress of the play a telegram was handed to Mr. Lincoln
which indicated that the next ballot would probably make him
the choice of the convention. He immediately turned to his,
companions and said, "Well, boys, I guess I'll have to get out.
of here." He then went into the office of the Illinois State-
Journal and from there started for home and had hardly
arrived there when news reached him of his selection as the
Presidential candidate, and within half an hour his ball-playing
friends and other citizens were at the house with a brass band
to extend their congratulations.
When on the morning of April 15, 1865, Detroit was startled
with the news that President Lincoln had been assassinated, the
whole city was at once in mourning; men wept like little chil-
dren, and intense feeling pervaded all classes.
At this time there existed in the city an organization known
as the Union League. Its general design was to bring loyal
men together and unite them in their efforts for the good of the
nation. At a meeting of this body, on the evening of the day
the news of Lincoln's death was received, John J. Bagley, with;
other leading citizens, was present. In expressing his feelings.^
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he said, "I closed my store and went home. I sat down in the
parlor, and the tears would come. My little daughter came to
me and said, 'Papa, what's the matter?' I said 'Mr. Lincoln is
dead.' 'What, papa? Our Lincoln? Is our Lincoln dead?' 'Yes,'
I said, 'our Lincoln is dead.' My friends, he was our Lincoln.
It's our Lincoln that's dead! Not the Lincoln of five years ago,
whom comparatively few people knew; nor the Lincoln of two
years ago, whose ability some doubted; but the Lincoln of
to-day, of yesterday, whom as a nation we loved, and whom as
a nation we mourn. Our Lincoln is dead! But he liveth still,
and the spirits of the Brave Boys in Blue, from a hundred battle-
fields, give him greeting in the mystic land."
The Government surveyors were often very liberal in their
allowances in surveying the old private claims in Michigan. The
surveyor would run the lines, establish points, and then for a
quid pro quo in the shape of one or more bottles of brandy, the
Jacob staff would be laid down, and its length added to the line
from one to several times according to the amount of stimulus
received.
Often preceding and always immediately after the surveyor,
the speculator appeared.
In the dim regions of the past he sometimes found the place
of register of the land office filled by a person who also had
"speculation in his eyes."
In some localities it was a favorite plan with certain regis-
ters to have applications filled out and signed for every desirable
piece of land, and whenever a stranger called, and it was
thought safe to do so, he was told that the piece he wanted was
already entered, but that it could probably be obtained at a
small advance. This was usually agreed to, but, of course, the
Government obtained none of the advance. That was an indi-
vidual benefit.
It is said that on one occasion a register who had thus com-
pelled a man to pay an extra price for a tract of land was him-
self soon the victim of a similar strategy. He received a letter
giving a detailed description of several pieces of land and asking
that they be entered and held for the correspondent, who would
soon arrive with the purchase price.
As a matter of fact, the lands asked for were absolutely
worthless, being dear even at the government price, nor were
they really wanted, the request simply being a trap for the reg-
ister, who immediately entered up the lands to himself and for-
warded his report to Washington.
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He then wrote to the party that the lands had been sold, but
that they could be had for an additional specified sum above the
government price.
He soon learned that there was another party as sharp as
himself and was compelled to hold and pay for a large amount
of worthless land, which swallowed up most of his previous ill-
gotten gains.
The writer has had but little experience as a juryman, but
as illustrating some of the testimony and proceedings in the
Recorder's Court, he offers the following personal reminiscences:
While sitting in the court room as one of the panel, a saloon-
keeper was put on trial for selling whiskey under a license which
permitted the sale of beer only. A policeman was put on the
stand and he swore that he entered the saloon and heard a man
call for whiskey, the bar-keeper handed over a bottle, and the
man turned into a glass something that had the color of. and
looked like, whiskey. As he was turning it out, he heard the
entrance of the policeman and turning towards and recognizing
him he set down his glass in a careless sort of a way and in
doing so spilled some of the liquor on his hand, which he offered
to the officer. The officer testified that he shook hands with
him and naturally got some of the liquor on his fingers and he
then perceived from the odor that the liquor was whiskey. This
was the evidence offered for the prosecution. In rebuttal the
bar-keeper was put on the stand and he swore that the man
called for beef-tea and that that was what he gave him. The
jury rendered a verdict of not guilty.
On another occasion during this same term of Court a
saloon-keeper was on trial for selling spirituous liquor under a
beer license. The defendant being put on the stand acknowl-
edged that he did sell a certain kind of wine. No other evi-
dence was offered on either side and the jury retired. The most
of the jury insisted that wine was not a spirituous liquor and
that therefore the man was not guilty. It was insisted on the
contrary that wine was spirituous liquor. Finally it was agreed
to go out and ask instructions from the judge then presiding.
On hearing the question presented he replied in the following
singular words: "For the purposes of this case we will consider
that the wine is not in it."
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RELIGIOUS.
The daily paper usually gives us a fair resume of much of
the wrong and unneighborly doings connected with human life,
but for the credit of humanity it must be acknowledged that
comparatively few stories of kindly and virtuous actions ever
get into public print.
The story of one of these kindly actions having to do with a
Detroit family is as follows:
A gentleman of this city employed for several years as a
traveling salesman for an eastern establishment, while on a
business trip to a large city farther west was taken sick and
died at the hotel at which he had many times been a guest.
Such was the favorable impression that he had made upon
the proprietor of the hotel that his wife would not leave ordin-
ary help to watch over the body, but herself performed this
service.
Telegrams announcing the death were sent to the eastern
house and to the family here, and friends arrived and spent a
day or two in making preparations to return to Detroit. The
hotel bill was called for and the response was, "There is no bill.
This man was a friend of ours. He had made our home his
home for a long time." Here certainly was a hotel-keeper with-
out a cold and selfish heart.
The remains were brought to Detroit. The writer attended
the funeral as a personal friend of the family and learned after-
wards that when the services were concluded, the representa-
tive of the eastern firm, who had come to attend the funeral,
paid all the expenses and said to the widow, "Of course your
husband's salary will go on for this year as usual and at the end
of the year we will consider the matter further." Verily, "Good
hearts throb between in many human bosoms."
During the year 1864 a matter of business required me to
obtain the signature of a colored clothes cleaner who had a
little place on Bates street near Congress street. He wrote his
name as requested and I was astonished at the facility with
which he wrote and the good quality of his penmanship.
"Why," said I, "there are not many white men who can write
as good as that."
"Oh yes!" he said, "I can write very well and Christ was my
teacher." "What do you mean?" I asked.
"Well," he said. "I used to be a slave in New Orleans, and
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could neither read nor write, but one night I went to hear a
sermon by a lawyer who was a local preacher. He took for his
text the words, "If any man lack wisdom let him ask of God who
giveth to all men liberally and upbraideth not and it shall be
given him." I made up my mind that what I wanted was wis-
dom and that I would ask God for it and try to get it.
"I bought a Bible and a spelling-book and every time a per-
son came into my shop I would ask them what that letter or
word was and I carried my Bible from my shop to my house
and from my house to my shop again and studied it until it got
to be as black as I was." And he was very black, I assure you.
He again repeated the words, "Christ was my teacher" and
said, "One day I told my wife that I could read. 'O, go away,'
she said, 'you can't read.' 'Yes I can,' said I, and read verse-
after verse to her great joy and amazement."
I subsequently learned that he had quite a library of valuable
books and knew much of their contents.
In the year 1865, while the Rev. E. P. Hammond was conduct-
ing a very successful series of revival meetings in Detroit, I
paid my usual morning visit to the market, located on what is
now Cadillac Square. While there a German woman who kept
vegetables for sale and who had evidently seen me at some of
the meetings accosted me as follows: "You know my boy
Sharlie, he's died two weeks ago. He died so happy. The day
before he died he say all day 'Jesus is mine.' My heart is broke
all the time, but I only think how I'll come to him by and by.
I found Jesus two years ago, but since these meetings I found
Him twice as much now."
For a long time there hung in the office of a leading estab-
lishment in Detroit a framed telegram which, besides the address
and signature, contained only the single word, "Saved." The
story of this message is connected with the loss in 1873 of the
steamship "Atlantic" off the coast of Nova Scotia. One of the
partners of this firm was on board of this ship and was at first
believed to be among the lost. Several friends had met together
in the evening at the residence of a relative to consult about
going to recover, if possible, the body. While they were thus in
consultation the door bell rang and a boy handed over the tele-
gram. Grief was at once turned to joy and praise took the place
of prayer.
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is I was sitting in my office in the month of August, 1896, a
^ciatly dressed elderly man whom I recognized as a former mem-
ber of the Central M. E. Church, who had removed to the East,
came in and handing me a newspaper clipping said, "That tells
of something like what my wife and I wish to do." The clip-
ping told of a person who had given a sum of money for some
benevolence, the party receiving during their lifetime, as an
annuity, the sum of four per cent on their money.
My visitor then said, "My wife and I wish to give a thousand
dollars to the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Central
Church, and we would like to get four per cent interest while we
live."
I saw that we would have to create a trust in order to carry
out his wishes and asked him if our Board of Trustees would be
satisfactory. He said, "certainly," and I then asked his age and
learned that he was 76 years old and that his wife was of the
same age. I said, "How did you earn this money?"
"Oh," he said, "I worked in a coal yard in Brooklyn for thirty
years and here I sawed wood. I used to know Bro. Studley (a
former pastor) quite well and Bro. Buckley always remembers
me."
I was jotting down these facts with the idea of putting them
in shape for publication when evidently discerning the object of
my inquiries he said, "Oh you needn't say anything about it*
It's nobody's business but our own. We have no children and
I'm so glad we are independent; we have an income of $250 per
year."
This statement was a stunner. I turned to him in amaze-
ment and said, "What did you say!" He repeated again, "I'm
so glad we are independent; we have an income of $250 per
year."
"Why," I said, "how do you live on that?"
"Why," he said, "I pay $91 a year for rent and water tax and
the balance we have to live on."
I remarked that he must live very economically.
"Oh, yes," said he, "but if we hadn't lived economically we
wouldn't have had this money to give."
This rare couple I now frequently see, for they have returned
to Detroit, and they are always cheerfulness itself and if sun-
shine exists in any human hearts it does in theirs. I need only
add that the thousand dollars was at once paid over and that
by an arrangement of our Trustees, the Missionary Society
*He has only lately consented to my writing the facts for publi-
cation providing- his name was omitted.
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began at once to receive a small dividend on this surprisingly
generous donation.
The verbal telling of this story has in several instances pro-
duced generous offerings and it is now for the first time put in
print.
Among those who were drawn into one of the Sabbath after-
noon meetings of the Young Men's Christian Association, was a
man about forty years old, with his son of probably ten. During
the progress of the meeting the father raised his hand in request
for prayer. To one of the workers who conversed with him at
the close of the meeting he said: "I have known I ought to be
a Christian, but someway I never took a stand until to-day.
When the request was made for seekers to raise their hands, my
boy said, and kept saying, 'Pa, hold up your hand; Pa, hold up
your hand,' and I couldn't resist, and now I am going to be a
Christian." The opportunity was afforded, and a little child led
him.
One lady whose husband has given a large subscription yearly
for several years to the Young Men's Christian Association, on
being asked by a friend if she believed in the association, replied:
"Believe in it, I should think I did. Our three sons were all
converted in its building."
An echo from the parsonage of the Central M. E. Church:
To little Olive, who is three they say.
While mamma was absent the other day,
A gift came hopping over the way
Long-eared, but of tail no bragger.
When mamma returned, "just look," said she,
"See what Mr. Archbold gave to me,
A rabbit as nice as ever can be,
With two big wings, and a wagger."
General Hugh Brady was one of the earlier commanding
ofticers at Detroit. Just before his death. Rev. Dr. Duffield vis-
ited him to inquire into his spiritual condition. General Brady
listened to him respectfully, and then, in words worthy of a true
soldier, he said, "Sir, that is all right; my knapsack has been
packed, and I am ready to march at the tap of the drum."
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Ex-Governor John J. Bagley, an excellent executive who in
business made Mayflower Tobacco notable the world over, had
a keen sense of humor and once classed himself with the clergy,
emphasizing the feeling of some persons with regard to tobacco
by saying to the Rev. D. C. Jacokes, "You and I thrive on the
sins of the people."
As evidence that culture, literary felicity, and lack of common
sense, are not exclusively confined to Boston; we quote the fol-
lowing evidence from a prayer heard at a mission school in
Detroit: "We know, O Lord, that we are in the autumnal
equinox of thy grace and we pray Thee to lead us out into the
vernal springtime of Thy love."
It has been told that the little daughter of Rev. Dr.
at one time pastor of a leading church on Woodward avenue, was
guilty of a childish misdemeanor for which she was duly
reproved. During family worship on the following day she was
asked if she had "told the Lord" of the fault of the previous day
"Why, no," said she, "I didn't think it would do to have it go
out of the family."
Everybody familiar with the events connected with the "late
unpleasantness" between the North and the South knows that
Senator Zachariah Chandler, chairman of the committee on the
conduct of the war, was fond of a joke and able to manufacture
one. Upon one occasion a friend told him that the plans for the
Fort Street Church, with which he was connected, called for a
spire five feet higher than that possessed by any other church
in the city. "Lord," said Mr. Chandler, "how the devil will
tremble."
Many of the older residents of the city remember the Rev.
Dr. J. M. Arnold, who after serving as pastor of one of our city
churches established a bookstore in a portion of the premises
now occupied by Wright, Kay & Co., He was full of good stories
himself and abounded in quaint and original expressions. He
used to tell of a colored brother who evidently wanted a com-
mentary on the Bible. He came into the store one day and said,
"I want to get a kind of a sort of a Bible with the big reading
at the top and the sensation at the bottom."
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