![]() ![]() They are expecting machinery for manufacturing staves and heading, when they will start that business. Their steam mill is running well, but they saw principally for themselves as yet. They have sent to market in the neighborhood of 3,000 cords this spring and summer. They have one pound net in, and expect to put another in this week. "Another improvement is the fishing establishment of Messrs. Sickels, who is also postmaster at this place. We are pleased to notice that the new store is entrusted to the hands of our much respected fellow-citizen, J. "The last and greatest improvement is in the shape of a new store just established by the well-known firm of Dexter k Noble, of Elk Rapids. In July, 1807, the place was again mentioned as follows: Valuable timber abounds that steam and water power would convert into lumber, that would sell at remunerating prices." Oil and mineral indications exist almost everywhere. "At this point a new pier is being built by Wood, Pearl & Co., and shipping facilities will thus be afforded to all points. Daring the season just closed there has been a large increase of business and likewise of immigration., over the previous one. "This town bids fair to out-rival the other towns on the bay in the race for population, trade and wealth, It has a good start, and important schemes are in embryo that when developed will tell with great effect on its growth and prosperity. ![]() "Antrim City possesses a good substantial pier, owned by Wood, Pearl & Co., and during the season of navigation is one of the points touched by the Sunny Side on her trips along the bay. In January, 1867, the following mention was made of it: began operations here in 1866, and for a time great things were anticipated of the place. It was located on the shore of Lake Michigan, in the town of Banks. Returning now to general development in the county, we find that between the years 18 the population increased from 382 to 1,985.Īntrim City was one of the earliest projected villages in the county outside of Elk Rapids. ![]() General Development - The Projected Village of Antrim City - Torch Lake - Eastport - Spencer Creek - Central Lake ![]()
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