The Chesaning Argus, December, 1877
Local happenings in the village of Chesaning (and surrounding area) for the whole month of December, 1877.
January 10, 2026
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The Curious Case of Charles Bostwick
Today we look at the suspiciously brief Chesaning sojourn of barber Charles Bostwick, and what it reveals about an obscure but intriguing corner of Saginaw Valley history, the sensationalist journal known as the Bay City Growler.
January 10, 2026
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Chesaning in the News: The Fall of Shako
The Fall of Shako is the account of a historical battle between two Indian chiefs that took place near Chesaning, along the banks of the Shiawasse River. It’s author was a young James Oliver Curwood (1878-1927), who would later go on to become an acclaimed writer of adventure novels.
January 10, 2026
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Indian Sites of Chesaning
Chesaning was once an important center of Indian activity, before the arrival of European settlers. Unfortunately, most of the evidence of their presence has long since disappeared. Here is a brief summary of some important Native American sites whose presence is attested in various sources.
January 10, 2026
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Chesaning in the News: An Old Indian Apple Orchard (1864)
The editor of the Saginaw Valley Republican has been rusticating among “musquitoes, sundry fans, handkerchiefs, &c.” (lucky fellow) up the Shiawassee River, and gives an interesting account of probably the oldest Apple Orchard in Michigan…
January 10, 2026
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