Pioneer history of Ingham County, compiled and arranged by Mrs. Franc L. Adams, secretary of the Ingham County pioneer and historical society.

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PIONEER HISTORY OF INGHAM COUNTY

It was a pleasant and profitable experience; a good school, and
remains a pleasant memory. Here are a few of the subjects discussed:
Resolved:
That the mental faculties of the sexes are equal.
That Geology strengthens our faith in the Bible.
That the Capitol of the U. S. be removed to the interior.
That many enemies are a higher proof of merit than many
friends.
That a laborers wage should be fixed by law.
That the veto power of the President be repealed.
That women be granted the right of suffrage throughout the
nation.
That a lie is sometimes justifiable.
That excessive prosperity is more detrimental to the people
than excessive adversity.
That the warrior is of more service to his country than the
statesman.
That capital punishment ought to be established in the State.
That the resumption act should be repealed.
To THE MEMORY OF MARY WILSON. W. M. WEBB.
In every community there are forces prevailing that tend to lift
people to a higher level, to better thought and understanding, that
results in a better citizenship, a higher civilization and of the
moral and christian standards. Then again there are forces that
would bring about a lower level. Of the former such an one was
Mrs. Mary Wilson, to whom this community owes much for
through her efforts were started the first religious services here.
She organized the first Sunday school in 1846, and did all she
could to advance other religious services. She was one who spoke,
prayed and acted so it all harmonized. For many years she was
superintendent of the Sunday school. There are many descendents of Mrs. Wilson in the neighborhood down to the 4th and 5th
generations, so that it will be a long, long time before the line
becomes extinct.
So when fifty years from now this writing comes to the sunshine
there will be some to recall, maybe not from memory but from the
story handed down, the history of this good woman and her work,