f a m i l y Children with: Joseph Butler Siblings: Mary E. Hughes Martha J. Hughes Nellie Hughes Harriet Ann "Hattie" Hughes Christopher Hughes Barbara Hughes Children: Helen Marie Butler Josephine Butler Alice Isabelle Hughes Born: 3 Sep 1869, Alpena, MI Married 30 Sep 1889, Traverse City, Antrim, MI, to Joseph Butler Died: 12 Feb 1914, Elk Rapids, MI Alice Isabelle Hughes Noted in the 1880 Federal Census as age 10, living with her family in Elk Rapids, Antrim County, MI - two doors away from the Butler family. ------------------------------ Michigan Marriage Records for Antrim County 1867-1952 Bride: Alice I Hughes, age 20, from Chicago (Dressmaker), birthplace - Alpena, MI Groom: Joseph Butler, age 29, from Elk Rapids (Bookeeper) - birthplace - Detroit, MI Father of Bride: John Hughes Father of Groom: Michael Butler Mother of Bride: Martha Dearing Mother of Groom: Marie Quartier Date and Place of Marriage: 30 Sep 1889, Traverse City, MI Official: S.C. Thrall, Rector of St. Pauls, Elk Rapids, MI ------------------------------ The Hughes House was constructed in approximately 1868 by a local carpenter as a guest house, located on the stagecoach road between Traverse City and Petoskey.[2] In 1877, it was purchased by settlers John and Martha Hughes. They operated it until 1898, when their daughter, Alice Hughes Butler, inherited the house. She added the veranda and remodeled the interior into a family dwelling.[3] Alice Hughes Butler lived in the house for many years, and her daughter, Josephine Butler Cary, continued living there until at least 1980. The House was most recently purchased in July 2014 by Matthew and Anne Conrad of Elk Rapids as their permanent residence. Recent improvements include foundation re-support and insulation of the exterior walls. ------------------------------- Obituary from the Warren family bible (newspaper unknown, assumed to be the Elk Rapids Progress): THE PASSING OF MRS. BUTLER Without Warning he End Came at Dwight, Ill., Where She was Visiting. Soon after the sunrise hour Friday morning a message came over the wire which, as it was transmitted from a friend to a friend of our peaceful little village, caused them to pause in the first hurry and bustle of the day's work and question its possible turthfulness. It informed us that Mrs. Joseph Butler, the genial, cheery, capable, loving and loved friend, had passed the border line of this known world of ours into the great unknown from whence she would not return. She, who seemed the very embodiment of splendid health, tireless ambition and sparkling life, with a long stretch of years before her in which to enjoy them all, so..... are past finding out," and it is true that our friend, neighbor, social leader, the home maker and devoted mother will no more share with us those genial qualities of her nature that made her universally loved. In October Mrs. Butler left Elk Rapids to spend an indefinite time visiting among relatives and friends. She first went to Kalkaska, to Mrs. Mahan, and a few day after her arrival there the Mahan home was quarantined for small pox, and she with the rest. She remained, assisting in the home whle Mrs. Mahan nursed her husband through his illness. Neither of the women took the disease, and as soon as the quarantine was lifted, - about Christmas time, - she went to her sister's home in Grand Rapids, where she was joined by her daughters, who spent the holidays there with their mother. Mrs. Butler remained with her sister until the first week in February, then went to Dwight, Ill., to visit her nieces, Mrs. Grace Corbett Baker, and Mrs. Barbara Corbett Oughten. In all these weeks she never spoke of feeling ill, not dreamed that her life was menaced by any physcial condition, not did her friends. On Thursday of last week, February 12th, she, in company with Mrs. Baker, attended an evening party, and was in her brightest mood, - the life of the party. While returning, and when within a half block of Mrs. Oughten's home, she complained of trouble in breathing, paused in her walk, and requested her niece to summon Dr. Oughten. She remained standing until Mrs. Baker returned from her hurried trip to her sister's home and remarked shea was "glad help was coming," then sank unconscious upon the snow. She was taken immediately to the Oughten home, where physicians administered strong heart ... but the feeble pulse remianed ... and soon ceased altogether. The unseen, unknown, undreamed of spectre that had walked beside her for many weeks had touched the heart and stilled it forever. Alice Elizabeth Hughes, daughter of John and Martha Hughes, was born in Alpena, Mich., September 3, 1869, and came with her parents to Elk Rapids when she was three years old, and here she has lived for more than forty-one years. Her childhood, girlhood, and married life have all been spent among the people of this village, and she is known by the people of all the surrounding country. On September 30, 1889, she was united in marriage to Joseph Butler who passed on last June. During all the years they lived together these two dispensed open-hearted hospitality in their home, and were active in all that pertained to the betterment of Elk Rapids. She was a tower of strength to her family, meeting the needs of each so serenely and so fully they scarcely realized there was any effor on her part. Mrs. Butler is survived by daughters, Helen and Josephine, both of whom are college graduates and successful teachers, Helen at Rochester and Josephine at Harbor Springs, and by two sisters, Mrs. Dr. Watson of Grand Rapids, and Mrs. Martha Hughes Lawr of Walker, Minn. The remains were brought t Elk Rapids Saturday, accompanied by Mrs. Baker, Dr. Oughten and Dr. and Mrs. Watson, and were taken to the old home where they remained until Monday, when the funeral was held at St. Paul's Church at 10:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Worger-Slade of Traverse City, and intement was made in Maple Grove beside her husband. The pall bearers were Charles Carver, Fred Ellis, Harry Magoon, F.O. Aslett... the same friends with one exception, as those who, in June, laid Mr. Butler beneath the roses, lowered her to rest beneath the snow. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. The out-of-town friends who joined the daughters in attendance at the funeral were Dr. and Mrs. Watson of Grand Rapids...... -------------------------------------- Hughes House 109 Elm Street, Elk Rapids - Antrim County Property Type hotel Historic Use DOMESTIC Current Use DOMESTIC Style Other Narrative Description The Hughes House is a rectangular-plan, two-and-one-half-story, clapboarded, frame, end-gabled building ornamented only by a wrap-around hip-and-gable topped verandah with decorative stickwork and turned spindles. The house rests on a fieldstone foundation. Statement of Significance The Hughes House welcomed guests along an important settlement route into northern Michigan during the late nineteenth century and is a well-preserved example of popular vernacular architecture. The house fronted the stagecoach road that ran between Traverse City and Petoskey and bustled with overnight trade brought to Elk Rapids by the local flour and coal industries and the nearby resort area. Built as a guest house in approximately 1868 by a local carpenter, Hughes House has undergone few alterations. Settlers John and Martha Hughes bought the hotel in 1877 and operated it until 1898. Their daughter, Alice Hughes Butler, inherited the hotel, added the verandah and remodeled the interior later that year. Hughes House continues operate as a guest house. Period of Significance 1866-1900 Significant Date(s) 1868 Registry Type(s) 05/06/1976 National Register listed 10/21/1975 State Register listed Site ID# P22508

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