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And whereas the perfect propriety of the rigid enforcement of the provisions aforesaid is manifested by past experience;

I therefore the above named William Woodbridge Secretary said Territory and ex officio clothed, in the absence of the Governor with all the executive powers of the government do exhort and require of all persons whether citizens or others upon the penalty of what may befal thereon to conform in the premises to the injunctions of said acts-I do further by these presents exhort all officers of the peace and others to be vigilant and constant in their exertions to inform against and bring to justice any person who may be guilty of an infraction of the Laws in this particular; that they may thereby arrest the progress of an evil destructive to the peace of society-dangerous to the personal safety of the citizens—And jeopardizing the best interests of the Government.

Given under my hand at the
City of Detroit this 17th day of
April A. D. 1815.

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*Account of Merchandize delivered to the following Indians per Whitmore Knaggs Indian Agent as per Warrents Viz.

1815

Jany 28 Amt of Merchandize del'd to Piquost & party $30.00

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CHAPPLE.-Mrs. Catharine Chapple was born in Stafford, New York, November 11, 1822. She was married to John Chapple, November 27, 1847.

In the fall of 1863 they moved from Wisconsin to Wayland, Mich., from which time they were closely indentified with the financial, educational and moral interests of that village. Mr. Chapple began the manufacture and sale of boots and shoes in 1865.

July 1, 1866, he was appointed postmaster at Wayland, under President Johnson, and held the position for over 17 years. Mr. and Mrs. Chapple always took an active interest in all that went to make for the upbuilding of their village, and were highly respected. She survived him several years, but passed to her reward June 4, 1901.

CLACK.-Mrs. Susan Hull Clack was born in Littlefoot, England, December 18, 1824, and was married to Frederick Clack of the same place in 1842. Ten years later they came to America, settling in Allegan county. They were closely identified with the early history of Dorr and Wayland townships. Mrs. Clack was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church 36 years, and died at her home in Wayland January 25, 1902.

GRAVES.—Mrs. Lovisa Gleason Graves was born in Warrensville, Ohio, September 18, 1825, was married to Dr. John Graves May 6, 1849, and died March 5, 1902. In 1862 they moved to Wayland, where he practiced medicine until two or three years before his death, September 1, 1890. As a physician he ranked high in his profession, and he was greatly esteemed for his sterling character and the interest he felt towards all that went to the betterment of his town. Mrs. Graves was a very consistent and faithful member of the Christian church.

HUDSON.-Theron Hudson, one of the earliest pioneers of Allegan, was born at Hudson, Ohio, September 1, 1824. He was a direct descendant, eighth in line, of Hendrik Hudson, captain of the Half Moon, the famous discoverer of the Hudson river. Mr. Hudson came to Allegan in 1845. He had the first drug-store in Allegan, in company with Dr. H. S. Lay, it being the only store of its kind between Kalamazoo and Grand Haven. He also kept the first restaurant in Allegan. He was prominent in Masonic circles and was the first W. M. of Allegan Lodge No. 111, as well as H. P. of Eureka Chapter R. A. M. He always took an intelligent interest in politics and filled with credit many local offices. His was a consistent Christian life, a useful member of the Congregational church since 1874. He died March 31, 1902, aged 79. The funeral was largely attended and abundant were the tributes rendered by word, emblem and flower.

NICHOLS.-Carlos Percival Nichols was born in Vershire, Vermont, February 27, 1827, and when a boy came with his parents to Ohio, making a part of the journey with an ox team. In 1852 he married Melvina A. Jackson, and in the fall of 1869 they settled on a farm in Dorr, Allegan county. Eighteen years later he sold, removing to the adjoining town of Hopkins, where he resided until his death, February 26, 1902. He took a very active part in the Republican politics of his district, and was a kind father, a good neighbor, and a patriotic citizen.

SooY.-Jonathan Sooy was born in Ohio, March 29, 1818, and died, April 10, 1902, aged 84 years. His early life was spent in Medina county, Ohio. September 29, 1841, he married Rachel M. Wood, daughter of Rev. Abel Wood, of Spencer, Ohio. They came to Michigan in 1856, settling in Dorr township, where he spent the rest of his life. Dorr was then almost a wilderness and theirs was truly a pioneer life. Beautiful farms and pretty villages have supplanted their forest home. He took a very active interest in local affairs, and was highly respected. Mrs. James W. Humphrey, now a resident of Lansing, is his daughter.

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