"DEATH CLOSES ACTIVE CAREER
ARCHIE MACNEILL WAS ONE OF CHARLEVOIXS POINEERS [sic]
Had Been Employed by Local Milling Concerns 55 Years Life Member of Masonic Order
Charlevoix lost one of its pioneer citizens and a man who held the respect of the entire city in the death of Archie MacNeill, who died at his home on State street Monday morning at 3 oclock.
Mr. MacNeil [sic] had been in poor health for the past three weeks, but his condition had so improved in the last few days that his recovery appeared very eminent [sic]. His condition was unchanged Sunday evening when he retired and his death early Monday morning from apoplexy was unlooked for and a great shock to his family and many friends.
Deceased was born February 5, 1850, near the town of Ingersol [sic], Canada. He spent his early days with his parents there. Leaving home at the age of 19, he went to Clinton, Iowa, where he served his apprenticeship in a saw mill. Here he and four friends built themselves a boat, in which they sailed down the Mississippi river to New Orleans. At New Orleans Mr. MacNeill served at several occupations, one being operator of a horse-drawn street car. From New Orleans our subject returned to his home in Canada, but soon after, in the year 1872, he came to Charlevoix, starting to work in the George Esterly & Son saw mill as edge saw operator. The following year, 1873, he took the job of setter on the log carriage, a position he occupied for 43 consecutive years.
In all, Mr. MacNeill served nearly 56 years in the employ of what we know as the Charlevoix Lumber Co. During this period the mill changed hands three times, but each change saw him at his old station. His fame as a setter was well known in Northern Michigan and the quality of his workmanship accounts for this long term of employment with one concern. In 1915, after all available timber had been lumbered in this section, the mill was dismantled and moved into the upper peninsula. From that time up until his death, Mr. MacNeill had been employed as watchman over the lumber companys property.
Mr. MacNeill was married in Charlevoix to Miss Melvina Hancock, September 30, 1874. To this union were born eight children, all of whom survive beside the widow, viz: one son, Archie Lewis of Chicago; seven daughters, Mrs. Catherine Kopf of Rice Lake, Wis.; Mrs. Mary Polinskey of Detroit; Mrs. Irene Finkviener [sic] of Middleville, Mich.; Mrs. Nina Reynolds of Charlevoix; Mrs. Marguerite Morton, Mrs. Lillian Morton and Mrs. Leone Herrin [sic], all of Detroit. Deceased is also survived by three sisters.
Mr. MacNeill was one of the oldest members of the local Masonic order, was a past master of the Lodge and had been a life member for over 11 years. Charlevoix boasted one store and a population of 100 inhabitants, Indians and white, when Mr. MacNeill first came here. He had seen the village grow to a thriving city and had helped in this growth by serving many years as elderman [sic] and member of the various civic committees. Mormon days, the coming of the railroad and the dredging the government channel were all happenings he witnessed in the early days of Charlevoix.
Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 2 oclock under the auspices of the local Masonic order, with Rev. John Lockyer officiating. Interment at Brookside cemetery."
Charlevoix Courier, Charlevoix, Michigan, Wednesday Dec. 7, 1927, page 1, column 1
ARCHIE MACNEILL WAS ONE OF CHARLEVOIXS POINEERS [sic]
Had Been Employed by Local Milling Concerns 55 Years Life Member of Masonic Order
Charlevoix lost one of its pioneer citizens and a man who held the respect of the entire city in the death of Archie MacNeill, who died at his home on State street Monday morning at 3 oclock.
Mr. MacNeil [sic] had been in poor health for the past three weeks, but his condition had so improved in the last few days that his recovery appeared very eminent [sic]. His condition was unchanged Sunday evening when he retired and his death early Monday morning from apoplexy was unlooked for and a great shock to his family and many friends.
Deceased was born February 5, 1850, near the town of Ingersol [sic], Canada. He spent his early days with his parents there. Leaving home at the age of 19, he went to Clinton, Iowa, where he served his apprenticeship in a saw mill. Here he and four friends built themselves a boat, in which they sailed down the Mississippi river to New Orleans. At New Orleans Mr. MacNeill served at several occupations, one being operator of a horse-drawn street car. From New Orleans our subject returned to his home in Canada, but soon after, in the year 1872, he came to Charlevoix, starting to work in the George Esterly & Son saw mill as edge saw operator. The following year, 1873, he took the job of setter on the log carriage, a position he occupied for 43 consecutive years.
In all, Mr. MacNeill served nearly 56 years in the employ of what we know as the Charlevoix Lumber Co. During this period the mill changed hands three times, but each change saw him at his old station. His fame as a setter was well known in Northern Michigan and the quality of his workmanship accounts for this long term of employment with one concern. In 1915, after all available timber had been lumbered in this section, the mill was dismantled and moved into the upper peninsula. From that time up until his death, Mr. MacNeill had been employed as watchman over the lumber companys property.
Mr. MacNeill was married in Charlevoix to Miss Melvina Hancock, September 30, 1874. To this union were born eight children, all of whom survive beside the widow, viz: one son, Archie Lewis of Chicago; seven daughters, Mrs. Catherine Kopf of Rice Lake, Wis.; Mrs. Mary Polinskey of Detroit; Mrs. Irene Finkviener [sic] of Middleville, Mich.; Mrs. Nina Reynolds of Charlevoix; Mrs. Marguerite Morton, Mrs. Lillian Morton and Mrs. Leone Herrin [sic], all of Detroit. Deceased is also survived by three sisters.
Mr. MacNeill was one of the oldest members of the local Masonic order, was a past master of the Lodge and had been a life member for over 11 years. Charlevoix boasted one store and a population of 100 inhabitants, Indians and white, when Mr. MacNeill first came here. He had seen the village grow to a thriving city and had helped in this growth by serving many years as elderman [sic] and member of the various civic committees. Mormon days, the coming of the railroad and the dredging the government channel were all happenings he witnessed in the early days of Charlevoix.
Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 2 oclock under the auspices of the local Masonic order, with Rev. John Lockyer officiating. Interment at Brookside cemetery."
Charlevoix Courier, Charlevoix, Michigan, Wednesday Dec. 7, 1927, page 1, column 1
"DEATH CLOSES ACTIVE CAREER
ARCHIE MACNEILL WAS ONE OF CHARLEVOIXS POINEERS [sic]
Had Been Employed by Local Milling Concerns 55 Years Life Member of Masonic Order
Charlevoix lost one of its pioneer citizens and a man who held the respect of the entire city in the death of Archie MacNeill, who died at his home on State street Monday morning at 3 oclock.
Mr. MacNeil [sic] had been in poor health for the past three weeks, but his condition had so improved in the last few days that his recovery appeared very eminent [sic]. His condition was unchanged Sunday evening when he retired and his death early Monday morning from apoplexy was unlooked for and a great shock to his family and many friends.
Deceased was born February 5, 1850, near the town of Ingersol [sic], Canada. He spent his early days with his parents there. Leaving home at the age of 19, he went to Clinton, Iowa, where he served his apprenticeship in a saw mill. Here he and four friends built themselves a boat, in which they sailed down the Mississippi river to New Orleans. At New Orleans Mr. MacNeill served at several occupations, one being operator of a horse-drawn street car. From New Orleans our subject returned to his home in Canada, but soon after, in the year 1872, he came to Charlevoix, starting to work in the George Esterly & Son saw mill as edge saw operator. The following year, 1873, he took the job of setter on the log carriage, a position he occupied for 43 consecutive years.
In all, Mr. MacNeill served nearly 56 years in the employ of what we know as the Charlevoix Lumber Co. During this period the mill changed hands three times, but each change saw him at his old station. His fame as a setter was well known in Northern Michigan and the quality of his workmanship accounts for this long term of employment with one concern. In 1915, after all available timber had been lumbered in this section, the mill was dismantled and moved into the upper peninsula. From that time up until his death, Mr. MacNeill had been employed as watchman over the lumber companys property.
Mr. MacNeill was married in Charlevoix to Miss Melvina Hancock, September 30, 1874. To this union were born eight children, all of whom survive beside the widow, viz: one son, Archie Lewis of Chicago; seven daughters, Mrs. Catherine Kopf of Rice Lake, Wis.; Mrs. Mary Polinskey of Detroit; Mrs. Irene Finkviener [sic] of Middleville, Mich.; Mrs. Nina Reynolds of Charlevoix; Mrs. Marguerite Morton, Mrs. Lillian Morton and Mrs. Leone Herrin [sic], all of Detroit. Deceased is also survived by three sisters.
Mr. MacNeill was one of the oldest members of the local Masonic order, was a past master of the Lodge and had been a life member for over 11 years. Charlevoix boasted one store and a population of 100 inhabitants, Indians and white, when Mr. MacNeill first came here. He had seen the village grow to a thriving city and had helped in this growth by serving many years as elderman [sic] and member of the various civic committees. Mormon days, the coming of the railroad and the dredging the government channel were all happenings he witnessed in the early days of Charlevoix.
Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 2 oclock under the auspices of the local Masonic order, with Rev. John Lockyer officiating. Interment at Brookside cemetery."
Charlevoix Courier, Charlevoix, Michigan, Wednesday Dec. 7, 1927, page 1, column 1
ARCHIE MACNEILL WAS ONE OF CHARLEVOIXS POINEERS [sic]
Had Been Employed by Local Milling Concerns 55 Years Life Member of Masonic Order
Charlevoix lost one of its pioneer citizens and a man who held the respect of the entire city in the death of Archie MacNeill, who died at his home on State street Monday morning at 3 oclock.
Mr. MacNeil [sic] had been in poor health for the past three weeks, but his condition had so improved in the last few days that his recovery appeared very eminent [sic]. His condition was unchanged Sunday evening when he retired and his death early Monday morning from apoplexy was unlooked for and a great shock to his family and many friends.
Deceased was born February 5, 1850, near the town of Ingersol [sic], Canada. He spent his early days with his parents there. Leaving home at the age of 19, he went to Clinton, Iowa, where he served his apprenticeship in a saw mill. Here he and four friends built themselves a boat, in which they sailed down the Mississippi river to New Orleans. At New Orleans Mr. MacNeill served at several occupations, one being operator of a horse-drawn street car. From New Orleans our subject returned to his home in Canada, but soon after, in the year 1872, he came to Charlevoix, starting to work in the George Esterly & Son saw mill as edge saw operator. The following year, 1873, he took the job of setter on the log carriage, a position he occupied for 43 consecutive years.
In all, Mr. MacNeill served nearly 56 years in the employ of what we know as the Charlevoix Lumber Co. During this period the mill changed hands three times, but each change saw him at his old station. His fame as a setter was well known in Northern Michigan and the quality of his workmanship accounts for this long term of employment with one concern. In 1915, after all available timber had been lumbered in this section, the mill was dismantled and moved into the upper peninsula. From that time up until his death, Mr. MacNeill had been employed as watchman over the lumber companys property.
Mr. MacNeill was married in Charlevoix to Miss Melvina Hancock, September 30, 1874. To this union were born eight children, all of whom survive beside the widow, viz: one son, Archie Lewis of Chicago; seven daughters, Mrs. Catherine Kopf of Rice Lake, Wis.; Mrs. Mary Polinskey of Detroit; Mrs. Irene Finkviener [sic] of Middleville, Mich.; Mrs. Nina Reynolds of Charlevoix; Mrs. Marguerite Morton, Mrs. Lillian Morton and Mrs. Leone Herrin [sic], all of Detroit. Deceased is also survived by three sisters.
Mr. MacNeill was one of the oldest members of the local Masonic order, was a past master of the Lodge and had been a life member for over 11 years. Charlevoix boasted one store and a population of 100 inhabitants, Indians and white, when Mr. MacNeill first came here. He had seen the village grow to a thriving city and had helped in this growth by serving many years as elderman [sic] and member of the various civic committees. Mormon days, the coming of the railroad and the dredging the government channel were all happenings he witnessed in the early days of Charlevoix.
Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 2 oclock under the auspices of the local Masonic order, with Rev. John Lockyer officiating. Interment at Brookside cemetery."
Charlevoix Courier, Charlevoix, Michigan, Wednesday Dec. 7, 1927, page 1, column 1
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