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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the pasture pretty large. He had seen eight members of his
father's family shaking with ague at the same time.
L. B. Huntoon sang a song popular in Ingham county 45 years
ago, called Michigania, which called out much applause and
laughter.
President Case alluded to his early residence in Mason, and said
no other place on earth seemed so much like home. Peter Lowe
is the only person now living who was a voter in Mason when
Mr. Case came here.
Mrs. Forster and North urged each member of the society to
write a sketch of his life to be preserved by the society, and the
idea was received favorably, but no action taken.
The attendance was large and much interest manifested. A
good dinner and pleasing music were furnished by Mason citizens,
addling greatly to the enjoyment of the day.
The following poem by J. T. Bullen was read and enthusiastically received.
HEROISM.
Each nation has its heroes,
The noble and the brave,
Whom they hold in high esteem
Because they fought to save.
And every cause its martyrs,
Who scorn and death perchance
Most cruelly have suffered
At the hand of ignorance.
'The warrior who in battle
I)rives back a nation's foe,
Writes his name in history
While ages come and go.
And in the fight with evil,
The same is justly true,
The names of moral heroes
Are handed down to you.