RESIDENT OF GLADWIN 38 YRS.
ANSWERS FINAL SUMMONS
PROMINENT IN BUSINESS AFFAIRS-FILLS
MANY OFFICIAL POSITIONS-BIG FACTOR
IN UPBUILDING HOME TOWN
Once more the Grim Reaper has reached out and taken one of our oldest and most highly esteemed citizens, John M. Shaffer, who passed away Sunday afternoon last at his home in this city, having lived here since 1881. Mr. Shaffer had been in poor health a number of years, on account of which he retired from active business 15 years ago. During his residence of 38 years in Gladwin he had been prominently identified with public activities, and before his health failed had been especially active in promoting the upbuilding of the community. When he came here Gladwin was reached by stage from Loomis. Through efforts of Mr. Shaffer with other old-timers, an improved wagon road was secured a few years thereafter, and in 1887 the railroad was built to Gladwin. Mr. Shaffer was chairman of the railroad committee, the other members being C. C. Fouch, Isaac Hanna, W. E. Barbor, now deceased and F. L. Prindle, M. C. Scrafford and Eugene Foster, still residents of Gladwin. People of the present time, who have not lived under inconveniences of lack of a railroad, will not appreciate what it means to secure a railroad in a new and undeveloped country, such as Gladwin county was at that time. And Mr. Shaffer's part was not a small one in making it possible to meet the proposition of the company to build the road to Gladwin, under which a big bonus for those time was raised.
When he came to Gladwin Mr. Shaffer built the frame store building, now occupied by W. E. Madill, in which for a number of years he conducted a mercantile business, but realizing the possibilities and permanency of the coming city in later years he built the first business place to be built here of brick, now occupied by Wagar and Miller stores, to which was added the store now occupied by J. E. Capling. Mr. Shaffer continued in the mercantile business in what is now the Wagar stand until 1904, when he retired. With Mrs. Shaffer he then took an extensive western trip for his health, returning built their fine residence on Bowery avenue, and has been moderately active in looking after his business.
Mr. Shaffer was frequently honored by his fellow citizens with positions of honor. He was a member of the first village council, supervisor of his ward at times, county treasurer, assessor several terms, and justice of the peace at his death, and discharged the duties of the various positions in a satisfactory manner.
John M. Shaffer was born in Westphalia, Clinton county, June 21, 1854, and at the time of his death was aged 64 years 8 months and 2 days. His parents lived on a farm, and his father died when he was 11 years of age, his mother a year later, leaving him with five sisters, only two of whom are now living, Mrs. Emma Thomas in Washington state and Mrs. Mary Conklemen in Ligonier, Indiana. From the home of his boyhood he went to Big Rapids, where he was a member of the state militia, and in 1877 located in Mt. Pleasant as builder and contractor, also was engaged in a store business, from there coming to Gladwin in 1881.
In 1883 Mr. Shaffer and Miss Dora Troy were married at Mt. Pleasant, and she survives. To them three children were born, Sergeant John C., now in France, former prosecuting attorney of Gladwin county; Miss Donna Marie, a teacher in the Detroit schools; and James Troy, who died in infancy.
The immediate cause of Mr. Shaffer's death was a gangrenous condition, of foot and leg, which had developed during the last six weeks, following diabetes of a number of years. He was taken to Bay City Friday, accompanied by Rev. W. M. Miller, but Dr. Ballard and other doctors after consultation decided there was no relief, and he was brought home the next day. While at Pinconning in charge of Rev. Miller and a nurse he had a serious sinking spell.
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at the Church of Sacred Heart with celebration of solemn high requiem. Rev. W. M. Miller, pastor of the church, acted as celebrant, Rev. Edward McDonald of Midland as deacon, and Rev. John McAllister of Clare as sub-deacon, while Rev. William Hasenberg of West Branch assisted in the choir. An eloquent and impressive sermon was delivered by Rev. Miller.
The pallbearers were J. M. Miller, A. J. Stevens, F. E. Atchinson, Eugene Foster, F. L. Prindle and J. E. Capling. Gladwin County Record dated 2-27/1919 Column – 4 Page – 1.
ANSWERS FINAL SUMMONS
PROMINENT IN BUSINESS AFFAIRS-FILLS
MANY OFFICIAL POSITIONS-BIG FACTOR
IN UPBUILDING HOME TOWN
Once more the Grim Reaper has reached out and taken one of our oldest and most highly esteemed citizens, John M. Shaffer, who passed away Sunday afternoon last at his home in this city, having lived here since 1881. Mr. Shaffer had been in poor health a number of years, on account of which he retired from active business 15 years ago. During his residence of 38 years in Gladwin he had been prominently identified with public activities, and before his health failed had been especially active in promoting the upbuilding of the community. When he came here Gladwin was reached by stage from Loomis. Through efforts of Mr. Shaffer with other old-timers, an improved wagon road was secured a few years thereafter, and in 1887 the railroad was built to Gladwin. Mr. Shaffer was chairman of the railroad committee, the other members being C. C. Fouch, Isaac Hanna, W. E. Barbor, now deceased and F. L. Prindle, M. C. Scrafford and Eugene Foster, still residents of Gladwin. People of the present time, who have not lived under inconveniences of lack of a railroad, will not appreciate what it means to secure a railroad in a new and undeveloped country, such as Gladwin county was at that time. And Mr. Shaffer's part was not a small one in making it possible to meet the proposition of the company to build the road to Gladwin, under which a big bonus for those time was raised.
When he came to Gladwin Mr. Shaffer built the frame store building, now occupied by W. E. Madill, in which for a number of years he conducted a mercantile business, but realizing the possibilities and permanency of the coming city in later years he built the first business place to be built here of brick, now occupied by Wagar and Miller stores, to which was added the store now occupied by J. E. Capling. Mr. Shaffer continued in the mercantile business in what is now the Wagar stand until 1904, when he retired. With Mrs. Shaffer he then took an extensive western trip for his health, returning built their fine residence on Bowery avenue, and has been moderately active in looking after his business.
Mr. Shaffer was frequently honored by his fellow citizens with positions of honor. He was a member of the first village council, supervisor of his ward at times, county treasurer, assessor several terms, and justice of the peace at his death, and discharged the duties of the various positions in a satisfactory manner.
John M. Shaffer was born in Westphalia, Clinton county, June 21, 1854, and at the time of his death was aged 64 years 8 months and 2 days. His parents lived on a farm, and his father died when he was 11 years of age, his mother a year later, leaving him with five sisters, only two of whom are now living, Mrs. Emma Thomas in Washington state and Mrs. Mary Conklemen in Ligonier, Indiana. From the home of his boyhood he went to Big Rapids, where he was a member of the state militia, and in 1877 located in Mt. Pleasant as builder and contractor, also was engaged in a store business, from there coming to Gladwin in 1881.
In 1883 Mr. Shaffer and Miss Dora Troy were married at Mt. Pleasant, and she survives. To them three children were born, Sergeant John C., now in France, former prosecuting attorney of Gladwin county; Miss Donna Marie, a teacher in the Detroit schools; and James Troy, who died in infancy.
The immediate cause of Mr. Shaffer's death was a gangrenous condition, of foot and leg, which had developed during the last six weeks, following diabetes of a number of years. He was taken to Bay City Friday, accompanied by Rev. W. M. Miller, but Dr. Ballard and other doctors after consultation decided there was no relief, and he was brought home the next day. While at Pinconning in charge of Rev. Miller and a nurse he had a serious sinking spell.
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at the Church of Sacred Heart with celebration of solemn high requiem. Rev. W. M. Miller, pastor of the church, acted as celebrant, Rev. Edward McDonald of Midland as deacon, and Rev. John McAllister of Clare as sub-deacon, while Rev. William Hasenberg of West Branch assisted in the choir. An eloquent and impressive sermon was delivered by Rev. Miller.
The pallbearers were J. M. Miller, A. J. Stevens, F. E. Atchinson, Eugene Foster, F. L. Prindle and J. E. Capling. Gladwin County Record dated 2-27/1919 Column – 4 Page – 1.
RESIDENT OF GLADWIN 38 YRS.
ANSWERS FINAL SUMMONS
PROMINENT IN BUSINESS AFFAIRS-FILLS
MANY OFFICIAL POSITIONS-BIG FACTOR
IN UPBUILDING HOME TOWN
Once more the Grim Reaper has reached out and taken one of our oldest and most highly esteemed citizens, John M. Shaffer, who passed away Sunday afternoon last at his home in this city, having lived here since 1881. Mr. Shaffer had been in poor health a number of years, on account of which he retired from active business 15 years ago. During his residence of 38 years in Gladwin he had been prominently identified with public activities, and before his health failed had been especially active in promoting the upbuilding of the community. When he came here Gladwin was reached by stage from Loomis. Through efforts of Mr. Shaffer with other old-timers, an improved wagon road was secured a few years thereafter, and in 1887 the railroad was built to Gladwin. Mr. Shaffer was chairman of the railroad committee, the other members being C. C. Fouch, Isaac Hanna, W. E. Barbor, now deceased and F. L. Prindle, M. C. Scrafford and Eugene Foster, still residents of Gladwin. People of the present time, who have not lived under inconveniences of lack of a railroad, will not appreciate what it means to secure a railroad in a new and undeveloped country, such as Gladwin county was at that time. And Mr. Shaffer's part was not a small one in making it possible to meet the proposition of the company to build the road to Gladwin, under which a big bonus for those time was raised.
When he came to Gladwin Mr. Shaffer built the frame store building, now occupied by W. E. Madill, in which for a number of years he conducted a mercantile business, but realizing the possibilities and permanency of the coming city in later years he built the first business place to be built here of brick, now occupied by Wagar and Miller stores, to which was added the store now occupied by J. E. Capling. Mr. Shaffer continued in the mercantile business in what is now the Wagar stand until 1904, when he retired. With Mrs. Shaffer he then took an extensive western trip for his health, returning built their fine residence on Bowery avenue, and has been moderately active in looking after his business.
Mr. Shaffer was frequently honored by his fellow citizens with positions of honor. He was a member of the first village council, supervisor of his ward at times, county treasurer, assessor several terms, and justice of the peace at his death, and discharged the duties of the various positions in a satisfactory manner.
John M. Shaffer was born in Westphalia, Clinton county, June 21, 1854, and at the time of his death was aged 64 years 8 months and 2 days. His parents lived on a farm, and his father died when he was 11 years of age, his mother a year later, leaving him with five sisters, only two of whom are now living, Mrs. Emma Thomas in Washington state and Mrs. Mary Conklemen in Ligonier, Indiana. From the home of his boyhood he went to Big Rapids, where he was a member of the state militia, and in 1877 located in Mt. Pleasant as builder and contractor, also was engaged in a store business, from there coming to Gladwin in 1881.
In 1883 Mr. Shaffer and Miss Dora Troy were married at Mt. Pleasant, and she survives. To them three children were born, Sergeant John C., now in France, former prosecuting attorney of Gladwin county; Miss Donna Marie, a teacher in the Detroit schools; and James Troy, who died in infancy.
The immediate cause of Mr. Shaffer's death was a gangrenous condition, of foot and leg, which had developed during the last six weeks, following diabetes of a number of years. He was taken to Bay City Friday, accompanied by Rev. W. M. Miller, but Dr. Ballard and other doctors after consultation decided there was no relief, and he was brought home the next day. While at Pinconning in charge of Rev. Miller and a nurse he had a serious sinking spell.
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at the Church of Sacred Heart with celebration of solemn high requiem. Rev. W. M. Miller, pastor of the church, acted as celebrant, Rev. Edward McDonald of Midland as deacon, and Rev. John McAllister of Clare as sub-deacon, while Rev. William Hasenberg of West Branch assisted in the choir. An eloquent and impressive sermon was delivered by Rev. Miller.
The pallbearers were J. M. Miller, A. J. Stevens, F. E. Atchinson, Eugene Foster, F. L. Prindle and J. E. Capling. Gladwin County Record dated 2-27/1919 Column – 4 Page – 1.
ANSWERS FINAL SUMMONS
PROMINENT IN BUSINESS AFFAIRS-FILLS
MANY OFFICIAL POSITIONS-BIG FACTOR
IN UPBUILDING HOME TOWN
Once more the Grim Reaper has reached out and taken one of our oldest and most highly esteemed citizens, John M. Shaffer, who passed away Sunday afternoon last at his home in this city, having lived here since 1881. Mr. Shaffer had been in poor health a number of years, on account of which he retired from active business 15 years ago. During his residence of 38 years in Gladwin he had been prominently identified with public activities, and before his health failed had been especially active in promoting the upbuilding of the community. When he came here Gladwin was reached by stage from Loomis. Through efforts of Mr. Shaffer with other old-timers, an improved wagon road was secured a few years thereafter, and in 1887 the railroad was built to Gladwin. Mr. Shaffer was chairman of the railroad committee, the other members being C. C. Fouch, Isaac Hanna, W. E. Barbor, now deceased and F. L. Prindle, M. C. Scrafford and Eugene Foster, still residents of Gladwin. People of the present time, who have not lived under inconveniences of lack of a railroad, will not appreciate what it means to secure a railroad in a new and undeveloped country, such as Gladwin county was at that time. And Mr. Shaffer's part was not a small one in making it possible to meet the proposition of the company to build the road to Gladwin, under which a big bonus for those time was raised.
When he came to Gladwin Mr. Shaffer built the frame store building, now occupied by W. E. Madill, in which for a number of years he conducted a mercantile business, but realizing the possibilities and permanency of the coming city in later years he built the first business place to be built here of brick, now occupied by Wagar and Miller stores, to which was added the store now occupied by J. E. Capling. Mr. Shaffer continued in the mercantile business in what is now the Wagar stand until 1904, when he retired. With Mrs. Shaffer he then took an extensive western trip for his health, returning built their fine residence on Bowery avenue, and has been moderately active in looking after his business.
Mr. Shaffer was frequently honored by his fellow citizens with positions of honor. He was a member of the first village council, supervisor of his ward at times, county treasurer, assessor several terms, and justice of the peace at his death, and discharged the duties of the various positions in a satisfactory manner.
John M. Shaffer was born in Westphalia, Clinton county, June 21, 1854, and at the time of his death was aged 64 years 8 months and 2 days. His parents lived on a farm, and his father died when he was 11 years of age, his mother a year later, leaving him with five sisters, only two of whom are now living, Mrs. Emma Thomas in Washington state and Mrs. Mary Conklemen in Ligonier, Indiana. From the home of his boyhood he went to Big Rapids, where he was a member of the state militia, and in 1877 located in Mt. Pleasant as builder and contractor, also was engaged in a store business, from there coming to Gladwin in 1881.
In 1883 Mr. Shaffer and Miss Dora Troy were married at Mt. Pleasant, and she survives. To them three children were born, Sergeant John C., now in France, former prosecuting attorney of Gladwin county; Miss Donna Marie, a teacher in the Detroit schools; and James Troy, who died in infancy.
The immediate cause of Mr. Shaffer's death was a gangrenous condition, of foot and leg, which had developed during the last six weeks, following diabetes of a number of years. He was taken to Bay City Friday, accompanied by Rev. W. M. Miller, but Dr. Ballard and other doctors after consultation decided there was no relief, and he was brought home the next day. While at Pinconning in charge of Rev. Miller and a nurse he had a serious sinking spell.
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at the Church of Sacred Heart with celebration of solemn high requiem. Rev. W. M. Miller, pastor of the church, acted as celebrant, Rev. Edward McDonald of Midland as deacon, and Rev. John McAllister of Clare as sub-deacon, while Rev. William Hasenberg of West Branch assisted in the choir. An eloquent and impressive sermon was delivered by Rev. Miller.
The pallbearers were J. M. Miller, A. J. Stevens, F. E. Atchinson, Eugene Foster, F. L. Prindle and J. E. Capling. Gladwin County Record dated 2-27/1919 Column – 4 Page – 1.
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