While perusing the records of the Richmond High School Alumni Association, I came across the most interesting facts and tidbits about some of Richmond’s graduates, which I want to share with you. First of all, the RHS Alumni Association was formed by the graduating class of 1883. The principal at that time was Merle A. Breed. The Class of 1883 consisted of 4 students, 1 boy and 3 girls, namely Alley (Allie J.) Heath, May Beebe, Ida Sutton, and Ella Hunt. No officers were elected that year or in the ensuing years of 1884 and 1885. No students graduated in 1884 and 1885. Regarding the commencement exercises the entry reads as follows:

"The commencement exercises of the graduation class of 1883 were held at Cooper’s Hall. The essays on the subjects of books, music, higher education, and the relationship between England and America were well delivered. Music was furnished by Mr. Fernwood, Mr. Boutcher, Mrs. Cobb and Mrs. Johnson. A banquet was provided by the School Board."

HEATH, Allie J. born in Richmond, age 16, height 5’11", weight 160 lb. His essay was entitled "The relationship between England and America".
 

1883	Attended Detroit Business College four months.
1884	Engaged in business in Chico, Cal.
1892	Returned home.
1893	Engaged in business in Detroit.
1894	Engaged in business in Lenox at the elevator.
1895+1896	President of the Alumni.
1897	Married Sadie Allington in February 1897.
1900-1903	With Richmond Elevator Co. in Lenox.
1901	Sadie Beth born Dec. 3.
1905	Boy (Forrest A.) born Nov. 14.

 

BEEBE, Mae E. born in Richmond, age 18, height 5'-1½", weight 130 lb. Her essay was "Higher Education".
 

1886	Taught her first school in District No. 2, Richmond Twp.
1887	Attended Ft. Gratiot Normal School for six weeks.
1890	Attended school in Valparaiso, Indiana for six weeks.
1890-1891	Teaching school in Starville, Michigan.
1892	Taught school in School Section.
1893	Taught school in Granger School.
1893-1894	Teaching school in Grammar Room in Algonac, Michigan.
1895	Married to E. Burton Hill in June.

 

SUTTON, Ida M., born in Richmond, age 19, height 5’-2", weight 107 lb. Her essay was "Music".
 

	Taught music several years.
1885	November 10th, married Thomas Denison.
1886	Went to California.
1889	July 24th, went to California to reside.
1890	Returned to Richmond to reside.
1891-1892	President of the Alumni Association.
1896	Died September 12th, 1896 of consumption. The funeral was held at her home. Members of the school and Alumni attended. The Alumni expressed their sympathy by sending a beautiful floral offering.

 

HUNT, Ella F., born in Columbus Twp., age 19, height 5’-6", weight 114 lb. Her essay was entitled "Books."
 

1884	Taught in the Primary Department of the Richmond High School.
1885-1889	Assistant in Post Office for 3½ years.
1888	President of the Alumni Association.
1889	Treasurer of the Alumni Association.
1900-1902	Clerk in Cooper & Son’s store.
1903-1904	President of the Alumni Association.

 

"The commencement exercises were held in the Town Hall, which was nicely decorated and the class motto "Not Finished But Begun" occupied a conspicuous place. The class members were Henry Keeler, Hattie Allington, Sadie Allington, Estella Hunt, Lizzie Wilson, Belle Donaldson, Minnie Millett, May Chubb, and Nellie Miller. The audience was entertained by essays on the following subjects: Great Men, Perseverance Essential to Success, Periodical Literature, Utility of Reverses, and the class prophecy, which was especially interesting. Music was furnished by Messrs. Boutcher, Fernwood, Sutton and Mrs. Denison.

KEELER, Henry C., born in Disco, MI, age 19, height 5’-10", weight 130 lb. His essay was: Periodical Literature.
 

1888	Treasurer of the Alumni Association.
1890	Vice President of the Alumni Association.
1894	Secretary of the Alumni Association.
1894	Elected Clerk of the Township of Richmond.
	Married Ruth E. Waterloo.

 

ALLINGTON, Hattie J., born in Peoria, IL, age 17, height 5’-2", weight 107 lb. Her essay was: Summer.
 

1887	Taught school in District #9 in Richmond Twp.
1888	In February, entered State Normal School.
1889	In June, graduated from English Course of S.N.S.
1889-1891	Taught No. I Primary Department and vocal music in the Sand Beach School.
1892	Married to Mr. Mitchell of Ludington.

 

ALLINGTON, Sadie A., born in Armada, MI, age 15 years and 11 months, height 5’, weight 103 lb. Her essay was: Post Graduate Studies.
 

1887	Taught her first school in District #10 in Richmond Twp.
1888	In February, entered State Normal School.
1889	In June, graduated from English Course of S.N.S.
1889-1891	Taught No. II Grammar Department in the Sand Beach School.
1892-1894	Taught school in Ludington.
1895-1896	Taught school in Jackson.
1897	In February, married J. A. Heath.
1901-1903	Vice President of the Alumni Association.

 

HUNT, Estella H., born in Casco, MI, age 19, height 5’-5", weight 130 lb. Her essay: Teaching.
 

1886	On September 28th, married Frank I. Welding.
1898	In August, Muriel born.

 

WILSON, Lizzie J., born in Pt. Huron, MI, age 18, height 5’-3", weight 108 lb. Her essay: Utility of Reverses.
 

1886	Taught her first school in District #11 in St. Clair Twp.
1887-1894	Teaching school.
1895	In August, married Henry F. Evans.

 

DONALDSON, Belle J., born in Redford, MI, age 17, height 5’-½", weight 128 lb. Her essay: Great Men.
 

1886	Taught her first school in District #9 in Richmond Twp.
1886-1888	Taught school for 15 months.
1888	Works as a clerk in Detroit.
1894	In February, married Chas. B. Sage.

 

MILLETT, Minnie M., born in Oxford, ME, age 17 ½, height 5’-2", weight 92 lb. Her essay: Class Prophecy.
 

1886	Taught her first school in District #11 in St. Clair Twp.
1886	On September 15th, entered State Normal School (SNS).
1887	On June 29th, graduated from English Course of S.N.S.
1887-1888	Taught in the Intermediate Department of the Memphis School.
1891-1894	Teaching in Mt. Clemens High School.
1895	Teaching in Fargo, S.D.
	Married to Darius Stewart in Stillwater, Minnesota.

 

CHUBB, May C., born in Ray, MI, age 18, height 5’-5", weight 118 lb. Her essay: Perseverance Essential To Success.
 

1886-1887	Taught her first school in District #7 (not true according to records for District #3, Richmond Twp.)
1890-1891	Taught school in Lenox Twp.
1892	Married to O. B. Evans
1905	Moved to Richmond.

 

MILLER, Nellie M., born in Richmond, MI, age 16, height 5’-4", weight 115 lb. Her essay: Anglo-Saxon Race.
 

1886	On September 15th entered State Normal School.
1887	On June 29th, graduated from English Course of S.N.S.
1887-1889	Taught two years in Intermediate Department of the Richmond School.
1888	Secretary of Alumni Association.
1890	Moved to Detroit.
1901	Book-keeper for Detroit Excelsior Works.

 

CHAPMAN, Pearl C., born in Lenox, age 16, height 5’-6", weight 125; Her essay: Acquisition of Knowledge.
 

1893	Married to Mr. J. Bradbury and goes to make her home in Bad Axe.
1897	On October 9th, Martharetta born.

 

DRYER, Gertie B., born in Richmond, MI, age 19, height 5’-5", weight 125; Her essay: Influence of Literature.
 

1887	Taught her first school in District #6 in Richmond Twp.
1887-1889	Taught in the Primary Department of the Richmond School.
1890	Attended Flint Normal School for ten weeks.
1890-1893	Teaching school in New Haven Village.
1894	Married Harry Deichert of New Haven.
1898	On September 22, Norwood born.

 

WILLS, Ella E., born in Armada, MI, age 17, height 5’-2", weight 110; Her essay: Perseverance brings Success.
 

1887	Taught her first school in District #4, Columbus Twp.
1889	Taught in the Intermediate Department of the Richmond School.
1889	Vice President of the Alumni Association.
1890	President of the Alumni Association.
1891	Treasurer of the Alumni Association.
1892	Teaching in Intermediate Department of the Richmond High School.
1894	Teaching in Grammar Department of the Richmond High School.
1895	Attended N.E.A. at Denver, Colorado.
	Married Chas. B. Lutes.

The commencement exercises were held in the Town Hall. The former graduates of the school were seated with the Class and received their diplomas. The following program was rendered in a pleasing manner. Maud Beebe: essay on higher culture; Alpha Harman: memory; Richard Heath: class history; Henry Harman: prophecy; Charles Lutes: step by step; Minnie Patterson: always higher; Warren Stone: the end crowns the work; Frank Stull: valedictory. Music was furnished by Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Pound, Messrs.. Boutcher and Pound. A banquet was provided by the Alumni.
 
 

BEEBE, Maud S., born in Richmond, MI, age 17, height 5’-5", weight 111 lb.
 

1891	Secretary of the Alumni Association.
1892	Married Mr. Frank Cooley.
1903-4	Treasurer of the Alumni Association.
1906	Francis Stanley born November 8th.

 

HARMAN, Alpha M., born in Lenox, MI, age 16, height 5’-6", weight 117 lb.
 

1888	Taught her first school in District #9 in Richmond Twp.
1889-1890	Taught at Romeo.
1891	Taught at West School in Richmond.
1892-1893	Teaching Grammar Dept. at R.H.S.
1894	Married to Mr. Stephens and goes to make her home in Leonard, MI.
1900	Home at Vassar, MI
1901	Home at Vassar, MI.

 

HARMAN, Henry S., born in Lenox, MI, age 20, height 5’-9", weight 155 lb.
 

1891	School Inspector of Richmond Twp.
1892	Book-keeper for G. R. Lovejoy.
1901	At home in Richmond.
1902	At home in Richmond.
1903	Married Nellie Parker.

 

HEATH, Richard W., born in Kingston Co., age 19, height 5’-9", weight 157 lb.
 

1889	Secretary of the Alumni Association.
1890	Visited Washington Territory.
1891	Clerk of the Village of Richmond;
	Vice President of the Alumni Association.
1892-1893	Clerking in J. Cooper’s store.
	Died December 7, 1893. The funeral was held at the Congressional Church. Members of the School and Alumni attended. The Alumni expressed their sympathy by giving a beautiful floral offering.

 

LUTES, Charles B., born in Richmond, MI, age 17, height 5’-8", weight 138 lb.
 

1888	September. Entered Detroit Business College.
1889	June. Finished his course at Business College.
1890	Secretary of the Alumni Association.
1898	Married Ella E. Mills.
1900	Frances Mildred born.
1902	Charles Luther born.
1908	Sarah Winifred born.
1909	Philip Arthur born.

 

PATTERSON, Minnie M., born in St. Clair, MI, age 18, height 5’-6", weight 135 lb.
 

1887	Attended Ft. Gratiot Normal School five weeks.
1888	Taught her first school in District #2 Richmond Twp.
1890	Attended Ft. Gratiot Normal School two weeks.
1891-1894	Taught the Primary Department at R.H.S.
1896	Married Prof. J.M. Tice, December 23, 1897.
1898-1902	Home in Charlevoix, Michigan.
1903	Home in East Jordan.

 

STONE, Warren S., born in Richmond, MI, age 18, height 6’-2", weight 150 lb.
 

1888	Studied law in Mt. Clemens.
1889	President of the Alumni Association.
1890	Went West to Kansas.
1891-1892	Attended University of Ann Arbor.
1893	Graduated from University of Ann Arbor.
1894	Married Miss Myrtle B. Mills, January 3rd.
	Practicing Law in Richmond.
1907	Prosecuting Attorney for Macomb County.

 

STULL, Frank E., born in Richmond, MI, age 17, height 5’-3", weight 106 lb.
 

1888	Attended School in Chicago.
1890	Graduated from Chicago High School.
1892	Married Miss Grace .....of Chicago, IL.

 

HEATH, Charles H., born in Richmond, age 19, height 6’, weight 160 lb.
 

1890	Visiting Washington State.
1891	Clerk in Post Office.
1892	Attended Detroit Business College.
1894	Engaged in business in Detroit.
1899	Married Cora Weeks and goes to Detroit to live.
1900	Engaged in business in Detroit.
1902	Moved back to Richmond.
1903	R.F.D. No. 1 Mail carrier in Richmond.
1901	Milton born April 10th.
1903	Marjorie born October 27th.
1906	In Richmond Post Office.

 

WESTON, Harry S., born in Detroit, age 17, height 5’-10", weight 145 lb.
 

1889	November. Entered Detroit Business College.
1890-1891	Book-keeper in Mt. Clemens.
1892-1893	Book-keeper in Mayville.
1893	Married Miss Mary L. Tubbs.
1895	Mail agent on C&GT Railroad.

 

SUTTON, Elmer V., born in Richmond, MI, age 21, height 5’-8½", weight 155 lb.
 

1890	Working in paper house in Denver, Colorado.
1891	Working on a dairy farm in Denver.
1892	Returned home to Richmond. Married Miss Nealie England. Mable, Merl & Ida.
1904	County Treasurer, home in Mt. Clemens. Mildred born.

 

PATTERSON, R. Stuart, born in St. Clair, MI, age 17, height 5’-6", weight 120 lb.
 

1890	Died April 20, 1890.
	The School and the Alumni attended the funeral in a body. The pallbearers being members of his class. They also expressed their sorrow by draping the school flag, by dismissing school, and giving a beautiful floral offering.

 

MILLS, Myrtle B., born in Richmond, age 17, height 5’2", weight 114 lb.
 

1891	Attended Detroit Business College.
1893	President of the Alumni.
1894	Jan. 3 - married Warren S. Stone.
	Madelyn born.

 

LATHROP, M. Emily, born in Olivet, age 16, height 5’4", weight 105 lb.
 

1890-1893	Attended Olivet College
1900-1901	Teaching School at Sauk Centre, Minnesota.
1902	Married F.S. Neddermeyer. Went to Oregon
1903	Returned to Richmond
1905	Gale Jeanelle born in May.; Seth b. ?; Pauline b. ?; Rebe b. ?

 
 
 

The commencement exercises were held in Cooper’s Hall which was decorated with house plants and class colors. The Class Motto arranged on a large horseshoe, covered with evergreen and the letters in white, occupied a conspicuous place on the stage. The program was as follows: Class Motto: Andrew L. Kronner; The nineties of the nineteenth century: Hugh D. Mulloy; Class Poem: Allie M. Forrester; Valedictory Address: William B. Hunt. The alumni provided a banquet.
 
 

HUNT, William B., born in Columbus, MI, age 22, height ?, weight 145 lb.
 

1891-1892	Taught school in District No. 3 Columbus.
1893-1894	Attended Agricultural College in Lansing.
1895	Teaching in Columbus.
1898	Married Miss Lizzie Minnie of Marine City, MI on June 8th.
1900	Teaching Grammar Dept. of R.N.S.
1901-1902	President of Alumni.
1903	Life Insurance agent.

 

KRONNER, Andrew L., born in Columbus, MI, age 22, height 5’-11", weight 165 lb.
 

1890	Visited Utah.
1891	Returned home.
1892	Treasurer of the Alumni.
	Married to Molly O’Donnell.
1903	Francis born.
1906	Girl born.

 

MULLOY, Hugh D., born in Columbus, MI, age 20, height 5’-9-1/2", weight 134 lb.
 

1891-1894

Teaching school.

 

FORRESTER, Allie M., born in Richmond, MI, age 20, height 5’-5", weight 120 lb.
 

1891	Taught a Kindergarten school in Richmond.
1894	Married Frank Fanning of Richmond on January 25th.
	Died December 10, 1905

 

The exercises were held at Cooper’s Hall which was nicely draped in their class color, lavender, and decorated with flowers. The following program was very nicely rendered: "Class Trophy" by Sara Shafer; Class poem by Alice Hotelling; "The Price of an Education" by Frank Kane; "Cranks" by Jennie McDougall; "Our boats are launched" by Dessie Harman; Class Motto: By Courage, not by Craft" by Richard McCauley. Class History by Mabel Lutes. "The Bitterness of defeat" by Abigail Clark. Valedictory address by Roy Fuller. Music was furnished by Mrs. Dennison, Mr. Pound, Miss Jennie Gilbert, Miss Mae Beebe. A Banquet was provided by the Alumni.
 
 

SHAFER, Sarah M., born in Richmond, MI, age 19, height 5’-2-11/16", weight 105 lb.
 

1892	Taught school in District No. 3, Chesterfield.
1906	Working in Detroit.

 

HOTELLING, Alice M., born in Cleveland, OH, age 17, height 4’-11", weight 91 lb.
 

1892	Teaching school.
	Died October 1892. The funeral was held in the Catholic Church. Members of school and Alumni attending. Members of the Alumni acted as pall bearers. The Alumni expressed its sympathy by sending a beautiful floral anchor.

 

KANE, Frank D., born in Columbus, MI, age 21, height 6’-1/2", weight 162 lb.
 

1891	Attended Detroit Business College.
1892-1894	Book-keeper in Detroit.
1901	With Standard Life Insurance Co. in Detroit.

 

McDOUGALL, Jennie M., born in Detroit, MI, age 16, height 5’-5", weight 95 lb.
 

1892-1893	Teaching school in District No. .? Columbus.
1894-1895	Attending State Normal School in Ypsilanti.
1900-1901	Working in gas office in Detroit.

 

HARMAN, Dessie M., born in Lenox, MI, age 16, height 5’-3-1/2", weight 140 lb.
 

1893-1894	Taught at West School in Richmond.
1894-1895	Teaching school in the Intermediate Department of the Richmond High School.
1903	Moved to Richmond.
1904	Vice President of Alumni.
1906	Married Frank Fanning.

 

McCAULEY, Richard D., born in Richmond, MI, age 21, height 5’-9", weight 160 lb.
 

1892-1893

Working in Warren, Ohio.

 

LUTES, S. Mabel, born in Richmond, MI, age 18, height 5’-4-1/2", weight 122 lb.
 

1892	Secretary of the Alumni.
1894-1896	Treasurer of the Alumni.
1901	Married A. W. Kludt of Lenox. Moved to Detroit.

 

CLARK, Abigail M., born in Cleveland, OH, age 18, height 5’-4", weight 140 lb.
 

1891	Attended Detroit Business College.
1893	Moved to Chicago.
1902	Married Mr. Squires in November.
	Blanche born.

 

FULLER, L. Roy, born in Columbus, MI, age 17, height 5’-5", weight 117 lb.
 

1892-1893	Attending school in La Porte, Indiana.
1900-1901	In business in Yale, MI.
1904	Twins Frederick and Frances born July 2nd.

 

The exercises were held at Cooper’s Hall, which was nicely decorated in tamarack and flowers. The class motto occupied a conspicuous place above the arch. The program was as follows: Class motto: Mary E. Sullivan, class history: Julia G. Corey, Class prophecy: Edna E. Patterson, valedictory address: Ernest M. Randall. Music was furnished by Mrs. Dennison, Misses Jessie Gilbert and Mae Beebe, Mr. C.S. Sutton, Mr. A.L. Kronner.

A class song composed by Alice M. Hotteling was sung. A banquet was furnished by the Alumni. In the absence of W.S. Stone (president of Alumni), A.M. Keeler addressed the class.
 

RANDALL, Ernest M., born in Richmond, age 19, height 5’-4-1/4", weight 115 lb.
 

1893	Attending Agricultural College in Lansing.

 

SULLIVAN, Mary E., born in New Haven, age 18, height 5’-4-3/4", weight 125 lb.
 

1893	Taught District No. 1 in Lenox.
1894	Teaching in District No. 10 in Lenox.
1900-1901	Teaching in New Baltimore, Michigan.
1903	In convent.

 

PATTERSON, Edna E., born in St. Clair, age 18, height 5’-5", weight 114.
 

1892-1893	Taught West School in Richmond.
1893	Secretary of the Alumni.
1894-1895	Taught school in District #3 Richmond.
1895	Attended school in Albion, Michigan.
1896	Teaching in the Primary Dept. of the Richmond High School.
1899-1901	Teaching in Charlevoix, Michigan.
1902-1903	Teaching in East Jordan.
1906	Keeping millinery store in Lenox.

 

COREY, Julia G., born in Lenox, age 17, height 5’-4-1/2", weight 111.
 

1893	Taught school at Lenox.
1896	Married Charles S. Sutton of Richmond August 11th.
1904	April - Stuart born.

 

The commencement exercises were held in Cooper’s Hall which was very nicely trimmed in the class colors salmon and blue, and flowers. The class motto "Onward to Victory" was arranged in the form of the figure thirteen, that being the number of members in the class. The audience were entertained by essays on the following subjects: "Perils of Ignorance in a Republic" by Maggie O"Donnell; Class History: by David W. Quick; Class Motto: "Onward to Victory" by Linas McCauley; "After graduation, What?" by Helen M. Rutledge; "Deeds not Hours, the Measure of Life" by W. V. McDougall; "Aim high with Arrow Truth" by Lula Kingsbury; Class Poem by Blanch Allen; "Friendship through Life’s battles" by J.C. Reynolds; "Progress of our Country" by H.C. Beatty; Class Prophecy by Mabel Caster; "Immigration and its evils" by J.M. Stoddard; "Adversity, a touchstone" by Bertha L. Clark, Valedictory by Roy M. Norton. The class address was delivered by Wm. B. Hunt of the Class of 1890. Music was furnished by the Lenox Orchestra: Miss Jennie Gilbert, Miss Mae Beebe, Miss May ...(left blank), Mr. Charles Sutton, Mr. Andrew Kronner. A banquet was provided by the Alumni.
 
 

Mc DOUGALL, William V., age 19, born in Detroit, height 6’-1/2", weight 140 lbs.
 

1895	Librarian for R.R.Y. of C.A. at West Detroit.

 

NORTON, Roy M, age 17, born in Armada, height 5’-8", weight 120 lbs.
 

1893-1894	Teaching school in District No. 2 Lenox.
1895-1896	Teaching at Big Stone school.
1898-1901	Attending Agricultural College in Lansing.
1902	Married Grace French.
1903-1904	Living in Pt. Huron

 

STODDARD, John M., age 16, born in Lenox, height 5’-7", 143 lbs.
 

1894	Learning telegraphy at Lenox.
1895-1900	Night Operator at Lenox.
1901-1902	Night Operator in Mt. Clemens
1903-1904	Fermann-Peterson, N.J.

 

ALLEN, Blanche., (no personal data given)
 

1893-1894	Teaching school in District No. 9 fractional, Richmond & Columbus.
1899	Married Orville Pulver
1902-1903	Teaching at Lenox School.

 

BATTY, (a.k.a. BEATTY), Herbert C. (no personal data given)
 

1893	Clerking in Ira J. Lovejoy’s store in Lenox.
1894-1896	Clerking in M. Leuehs ? (possibly Leach’s) store in Richmond.
1900	Married Mamie L. Taylor of Memphis

 

CASTER, Mabel A., age 17, born in Richmond, height 5’-4", weight 115 lbs.
 

1893	Attending school in Detroit.
1894	Secretary of Alumni Association
1901	Married Bert Wellman.
1903	Son Alex Charles born
1905	Son William Waldren born.

 

CLARK, Bertha L., age 18, born in Monroe, height 5’/3-1/4", weight 140.
 

1893	Moved to Chicago.
1894	Attending school of Oratory in Chicago.
1901	Married Elmer Gates of Chicago.

 

KINGSBURY, Lulu M., age 18, born in Hunters Creek, height 5’-2", weight 117 lbs.
 

1894	Married to Edwin J. Keeler on May 16th and goes to make her home in Paynesville, Michigan.

 

O’DONNELL, Maggie A., age 18, born in Columbus, height 5’/3-1/2", weight 107 lbs.
 

1893	Teaching school in Columbus.

 

QUICK, David W. (no personal info given)
 

1894	Learning telegraphy at Chesterfield, Michigan.
1895	Learning telegraphy at Lenox, Michigan
1900-1903	Conductor on Rapid Railway, Marine City to Chesterfield.

 

REYNOLDS, James C., age 18, born in Columbus, height 5’/7-1/2", weight 140 lbs.
 

1903	1904 In Denver, Colorado.

 

RUTLEDGE, Helen M. (no personal info given)
 

1894	Organist in Marine City Catholic Church
1895-1896	Teaching school in District of St. Clair.
1900	Married Wm. E. Fitzgerald of Lenox

 

McCAULEY, Linus J., age 18, born in Richmond, height 5’-5", weight 130 lbs.
 

1893	Teaching school in District No. 7, Lenox Township.
1900	Married Ella Grinnell

The exercises were held at Cooper’s Hall which was very prettily trimmed in the class color and flowers. The class motto "The Ropes of the Past ring the Bells of the Future" was illustrated by the large bells of green with ropes attached, hanging in the center of the arch. The evening passed very pleasantly with the audience thoroughly appreciating the program. The class was addressed by W. S. Stone of the Class of 1888. Music was furnished by the Lenox Orchestra. A banquet was provided by the Alumni.
 
 

BAILEY, Clarence M., age 17, born in Richmond, MI., height 6’-1", weight 155 lbs.
 

1897	Attended Fenton Normal School.
1900	Married Helen B. Hunt of Columbus.
1904	Son Eugene born.

 

BALLENTINE, Helen B., age 19, born in Lake Port, height 5’-6", weight 115-1/2 lbs.
 

1894	Moved to Pt. Huron.

 

FREEMAN, Marguerite N., age 18, born in Richmond, height 5’-5", weight 114 lbs.
 

1894	Attending Detroit Conservatory of Music.
1897	Married Caleb S. Miller
1895	President of the Alumni
1898	Living in Geures
1899	Living in Richmond
1900	Son: Thomas Harrop Miller born.

 

FRENCH, Grace W., age 17, born in Lenox, height 5’-2", weight 96-1/2 lbs.
 

1902	Married Roy Norton June 11, 1902.
1903	Son Walter N. born March 2nd.
1904	Daughter Ruth born Dec. 9, 1904.

 

HARRIS, Edgar M., age 19, born in Armada, height 6’-11", weight 150 lbs.
 

1894	Attending Medical College in Detroit.
1895	Attending Medical College in Chicago.
1902-1903	Physician in New Haven.

 

HEATH, May A. (no personal info given)
 

1894	Teaching school in Claggett District.
1895	Teaching school in Chesterfield.
1897	Married Harry A. Simmons.
1898	Son Walter H. Simmons born.
1901	Daughter Mary Evelyn Simmons born.
1903	Daughter Dorothy K. Simmons born.
1910	Secretary of the Alumni.

 

LUTES, John W., age 17, born in Richmond, height 5’-7", weight 133 lbs.
 

1894	Learning Druggist’s trade in E.G. Gleason’s Store
1894	President of the Alumni.
1895-1896	Attending Pharmaceutical Dept. at U.of M.
1899-1901	Pharmacist for E.G. Gleason
1902	Bought out E.G. Gleason.
1907	Married Anna Monthe, Armada.

 

PATTERSON, Evelina K , age 18, born in St. Clair, height 5’-4", weight 184 lbs..
 

1895	Teaching in District #9, Richmond.

 

RAVEN, Emma L., age 18, born in Lamb, height 5’-1", weight 100 lbs.
 

1894-1895	Teaching school.
1898	Married W. O’Connor.
1901	Home in Emmett, Michigan.

 

WELDING, Nellie H., age 18, born in Richmond, height 5’-8", weight 128 lbs.
 

1906	Married to Erwin Fenton of Richmond on Sep. 2, 1906.
1907	Son Percy F. born May 30th.

 

WEEKS, Alfred D., age 18, born in Richmond, height 5’-9", weight 161 lbs.
 

1895	Teaching school.
1895	Died October 21, 1895 of typhoid fever. The funeral was held at his home. Members of the School and Alumni attended. Members of the band acted as pall bearers. The Alumni expressed their sympathy by sending a beautiful floral offering.

 

The commencement exercises were held in Cooper’s Hall which was nicely decorated in pink and green and roses. The class motto: "Labor brings Success" was arranged above the stage in cedar. Music was furnished by the orchestra.
 
 

NYE, Ira L., age 18, born in Davis, height 5’3", weight 124 lbs.
 

1895	Teaching school near Romeo.
1901	Teaching school near Disco. Married.

 

PARKER, Alfred J., age 17, born in Columbus (no other data);
 

1895-1896	Studying Law in Mt. Clemens.
1899	Graduated from Detroit College of Law.
1899	Married Dec. 27th to Edna A. Bernard.
1900-1904	Practicing Law in Mt. Clemens, MI.
1907	Practicing Law in Chicago.

 

RANDALL, Frank A., age 17; (no other data)
 

1895-1896

Teaching Richards School.

 

STODDARD, Martha L., age 16, born in Lenox, height 5’4", weight 108 lbs.
 

1895	Secretary of Alumni Association.
1896	Secretary of Alumni Association.
	Married Fred Schoeman.
1903-1904	Living in Oregon.
1905-1907	Living in St. Clair, Michigan.

 

The exercises were held at Cooper’s Hall which was prettily decorated in pale blue and cream. The class motto: "This ends our first lesson" occupied a conspicuous place above the arch. Music was furnished by Misses Lincoln and Gilbert and Chas. Sutton, Warren Stone, Helen Rutledge, and Anna Rutledge.
 
 

BERNARD, Edna A., age 17, born in Richmond, height 5’-3/4", weight 102 lbs.
 

1896	Acting as Clerk in the Post Office in Richmond.
1899	Married Dec. 27th to Alfred J. Parker
1900	Sanford P. born, September 26th.
1902	James born June 21st.

 

CLAGGETT, Lettie H., age 18, born in Lenox, height 5’-5", weight 111-1/2 lbs.
 

1900-1901	Clerk in Cooper & Son’s store.
1902	Married Elton Bailey.
1903-1904	Living in Richmond.

 

FITZGERALD, William E., age 21, born in Lenox, height 5’-8", weight 162 lbs.
 

1896	Teaching the Catholic School at New Baltimore.
1900	Married Helen Rutledge.
1901-1904	Has position with Richmond Elevator Company.

 

GRINNELL, Ella L., age 18, born in Columbus, height 5’-1/4", weight 104 lbs.
 

1900	Moved to Detroit.
1900	Married to L.J. McCauley.

 

GILLETT, Frank A., age 17, born in Richmond (no other data)
 

1896	Clerking in A. E. Fuller’s store.
1899	Clerking in Drug Store in Pontiac, MI.
1906	Clerking in Drug Store in Washington.

 

HENRY, Addie M., age 19, born in Tyrme, N.Y., height 5’-4-1/4", weight 122 lbs.
 

	Married George Porrett.
	Resides in Columbus, MI.

 

KEELER, Ralph, E., age 17, born in Mt. Clemens, height 5’-6", weight -;
 

1896	Attended Detroit Business College.
1899	Married September 13, to Vhay E. Gould.
1900-1901	Engaged in business in Richmond.
1901	R.F.D. Mail carrier in Richmond.
1903-1904	With Mt. Clemens casket Company.
1905-1906	With Mt. Clemens roofing company.
1907	With American Paint & Glass Co.

 

LEARN, Lillian, J., age 18, born in Brantford, height 5’-4", weight 116-1/2 lbs.
 

1896	Married in October to Trace Bethuy of New Haven.
1899	Moved to Pontiac, Michigan.

 

MOORE, Florence L., age 16, born in Almont, height 5’-3-1/2", weight 110-1/2 lbs.
 

1897	Attending Normal School of Michigan.
1899	Graduated from State Normal School.
1900-1901	Teaching school in Arbor Vitae, Wis.
	Teaching school in Marine City.

 

McDOUGALL, John A., age 18, born in Detroit (no other data).
 

1899-1901

With D&C Boat Company in Detroit.

 
 
 

SIPPEL, Wilie M., age 18, born in Lenox, height 5’-6-1/2", weight 140 lbs.
 

1904	Preaching in Bay City, Michigan.

The exercises were held at the Congregational Church which was prettily draped in the class colors. The motto: Grit, Grace, and Glory" was arranged above the stage. Music was furnished by the Orchestra.

(Note: Beginning in 1897, no more personal data.)
 
 

CONKLIN, David W.
 

no info. available

 

CARLETON, Jay A.
 

1897	Attending Albion College.
1901	With Free Press Co. in Detroit.
1904	Working in Detroit Post Office.

 

FAIRFIELD, Irene M.
 

	Moved to Marine City, Michigan
	Married Gale Westbrooke of Marine City.

 

FRENCH, Mark E.
 

Married Marie Schuck.

 

McKAY, Dallas R.
 

1897	Attending Business College in Detroit.
1898	Position in Newberry, Michigan.
1899-1900	Position as Stenographer in Detroit.
1901	Superintendent at American Express Co.

 

NORTON, Myrtle E.
 

1897	Married Dr. J. F. McCarty, October 14th.
1901	Daughter Florence Lucille born.

 

ROBINSON, Etta A.
 

no info. available

 

SIMMONS, Eva Bess
 

married Frank J. Hirt.

 

SPENCER, Ella W.
 

1899-1900	Working in A.E. Fuller’s store.
1901	Married to W. J. Sample.

 

VAN NORSTRAND, Nealie H.
 

1897	Teaching school.
1904	Stenographer in Detroit.