Warren Antoine Cartier
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Warren Antoine Cartier (January 12, 1866 – November 7, 1934) was a northern Michigan businessman famous for helping to develop the beginnings of Ludington, Michigan
, in the nineteenth century.
and his wife Eliza Ann of a family of nine. He was born in Manistee, Michigan, on January 12, 1866. His family moved to Ludington, Michigan
, in 1877.
s as well as public schools for his schooling while he was growing up. From there he attended a business college near Montreal for two years.
. Because of his generosity the athletics field was named the Cartier Athletic Field.
, which aided under-resourced poor parishes and missions around the United States. He was later awarded a knighting by the pope for his work and aid. Both he and his wife were communicants of the Catholic Church, in which they held membership in the St. Simon church of Ludington, Michigan.
home from Warren's parents when they were first married. The home was one door east and had recently been remodeled and updated. Warren later built a home on the west side on Ludington Ave in 1905. This three-story neoclassical style
mansion was built of Roman pressed brick and trimmed with Bedford limestone
. It had a steam heating system, a pulley-operated draft system to provide cooling, and chandeliers of gas and electricity. The interior consisted of mahogany, cherry, walnut, white maple, oak, and hickory. It is currently a Bed & Breakfast
lodge.
In the winter time the Cartiers' home was at Fort Myers, Florida. They were neighbors of Thomas Edison
, Henry Ford
and Harvey Firestone
. They lived about a block from Thomas Edison.
Warren remembers Mr. Edison allowing his grandchild, Morgan Cartier Jr., to be photographed with him. Another picture was taken with Mr. and Mrs Edison holding hands with the grandchild, whom was only but five years of age then. He recalled how these pictures were precious and would become family heirlooms.
Ludington, Michigan
Ludington is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 8,357. It is the county seat of Mason County.Ludington is a harbor town located on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Pere Marquette River...
, in the nineteenth century.
Biography
Warren is the third family member of Antoine E. CartierAntoine Ephrem Cartier
Antoine Ephrem Cartier was a businessman famous for helping develop the beginnings of Ludington, Michigan, in the nineteenth century.- Biography :...
and his wife Eliza Ann of a family of nine. He was born in Manistee, Michigan, on January 12, 1866. His family moved to Ludington, Michigan
Ludington, Michigan
Ludington is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 8,357. It is the county seat of Mason County.Ludington is a harbor town located on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Pere Marquette River...
, in 1877.
Education
Warren went to parochial schoolParochial school
A parochial school is a school that provides religious education in addition to conventional education. In a narrower sense, a parochial school is a Christian grammar school or high school which is part of, and run by, a parish.-United Kingdom:...
s as well as public schools for his schooling while he was growing up. From there he attended a business college near Montreal for two years.
Notre Dame
Warren enrolled at Notre Dame University in 1884 at the age of 18 and graduated in 1887 with a Civil Engineering degree. While there he was on the first football team of the University. Some years later the university was expanding and their Athletic Association decided to build an enclosed field for the varsity sports. The problem was however, they couldn't raise funds for project. A letter was sent to Warren in June 1899 asking if he would like to help. He had a reputation of "respected for his abilities and for his genial character." He responded by purchasing 10 acres (40,468.6 m²) and furnishing the lumber required for the fencing of an enclosed athletic field. He also furnished the lumber required for a grandstandGrandstand
A grandstand is a large and normally permanent structure for seating spectators, most often at a racetrack. This includes both auto racing and horse racing. The grandstand is in essence like a single section of a stadium, but differs from a stadium in that it does not wrap all or most of the way...
. Because of his generosity the athletics field was named the Cartier Athletic Field.
Marriage
Warren moved back to Ludington after he graduated from Notre Dame in 1887 to work with his father in various lumber businesses. He married Catherine (Kate) Dempsey on May 22, 1888. The city of Ludington embraced the newlyweds in a grandeur manner showering them with spledid wedding gifts, including table linens, silver spoons, pearl-handled fruit knives, oyster forks, teapots, pickle castors, decortive vases, and poetry books. Their marriage produced 3 children: Warren Ray, Morgan Edward and Vincent George.Religion
Warren was a devoted Catholic. He helped found the Catholic Church Extension SocietyCatholic Church Extension Society
The Catholic Church Extension Society of the United States of America is a charitable organization affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church that seeks to support the Church's activities in under-resourced and isolated communities in the United States...
, which aided under-resourced poor parishes and missions around the United States. He was later awarded a knighting by the pope for his work and aid. Both he and his wife were communicants of the Catholic Church, in which they held membership in the St. Simon church of Ludington, Michigan.
Businesses
Warren held at one time or another the following positions in these various businesses:- Cartier-Magmer Company – secretary and treasurer.
- Cartier Manufacturing Company – secretary and treasurer.
- Cartier Lumber Company – secretary, treasurer and general manager.
- Star Watch Case Company – secretary.
- State Bank of Ludington – vice-president.
- Bank of Fountain, Mason county – vice-president.
- Mason County Real Estate Company – vice-president.
- Rath & Cartier, partners of a full-scale lumber company.
- Ludington State Bank – founder.
- Ludington Gas Company – founder.
- United Home Telephone Company – founder.
Associations
Warren was connected with or a member of the following organizations:- Knights of ColumbusKnights of ColumbusThe Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded in the United States in 1882, it is named in honor of Christopher Columbus....
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks
- Knights of the MaccabeesKnights of the MaccabeesKnights of the Maccabees was a fraternal organization formed in 1878 in London, Ontario, Canada. A related but separate organization, "Maccabees of the World", was also established, the two merging under the title "The Knights of the Maccabees of the World" , later shortened to the Maccabees in...
- Royal Arcanum
- Catholic Mutual Benefit Association – was president of the state association of Michigan for nine years; also a member of the board of trustees.
Politics
Warren was a supporter of the Republican party. He was a secretary of the Mason county Republican committee for two years. In 1908 he represented the 26th congressional district of the state as presidential elector on the ticket for the Republican party. He served two years as city recorder of Ludington, Michigan. Warren was the Ludington city mayor in 1899 and 1903.Homes
Warren and his wife's primary residence was at Ludington, Michigan. They received a fully furnished Victorian styleVictorian architecture
The term Victorian architecture refers collectively to several architectural styles employed predominantly during the middle and late 19th century. The period that it indicates may slightly overlap the actual reign, 20 June 1837 – 22 January 1901, of Queen Victoria. This represents the British and...
home from Warren's parents when they were first married. The home was one door east and had recently been remodeled and updated. Warren later built a home on the west side on Ludington Ave in 1905. This three-story neoclassical style
Neoclassical architecture
Neoclassical architecture was an architectural style produced by the neoclassical movement that began in the mid-18th century, manifested both in its details as a reaction against the Rococo style of naturalistic ornament, and in its architectural formulas as an outgrowth of some classicizing...
mansion was built of Roman pressed brick and trimmed with Bedford limestone
Indiana Limestone
Indiana Limestone, also known as Bedford Limestone is a common regional term for Salem limestone, a geological formation primarily quarried in south central Indiana between Bloomington and Bedford....
. It had a steam heating system, a pulley-operated draft system to provide cooling, and chandeliers of gas and electricity. The interior consisted of mahogany, cherry, walnut, white maple, oak, and hickory. It is currently a Bed & Breakfast
Bed and breakfast
A bed and breakfast is a small lodging establishment that offers overnight accommodation and breakfast, but usually does not offer other meals. Since the 1980s, the meaning of the term has also extended to include accommodations that are also known as "self-catering" establishments...
lodge.
In the winter time the Cartiers' home was at Fort Myers, Florida. They were neighbors of Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison
Thomas Alva Edison was an American inventor and businessman. He developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and a long-lasting, practical electric light bulb. In addition, he created the world’s first industrial...
, Henry Ford
Henry Ford
Henry Ford was an American industrialist, the founder of the Ford Motor Company, and sponsor of the development of the assembly line technique of mass production. His introduction of the Model T automobile revolutionized transportation and American industry...
and Harvey Firestone
Harvey Firestone
Harvey Samuel Firestone was an American businessman, and the founder of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, one of the first global makers of automobile tires.-Family background:...
. They lived about a block from Thomas Edison.
Thomas Edison
Warren recalls in a newspaper article on the date of Edison's death that he visited the Edisons often in the past while in Florida. He mentions that Mr. Edison was deaf in his left ear and nearly so in his right. This made conversations "tiring" on the throat. He says Thomas Edison considered the handicap a benefit, since then he didn't have to bother with social matters and could then just concentrate on his projects he was interested in.Warren remembers Mr. Edison allowing his grandchild, Morgan Cartier Jr., to be photographed with him. Another picture was taken with Mr. and Mrs Edison holding hands with the grandchild, whom was only but five years of age then. He recalled how these pictures were precious and would become family heirlooms.