John Ritchie
(transcribed by: L. Johnson)
Of all the pictures that have or may appear in this column of “The Messenger” there will
be none better known in this community or the surrounding counties than the gentleman
whose picture appears above.
He was born in Walton, Ontario, in 1874 and came to Michigan six years later. In 1910
he came to Weidman and for many years was conducting a partnership with George A.
Drallette, shipping livestock from Weidman and other shipping points, and this firm were
the largest livestock shippers in this section of the state.
When the government established a star mail route from Weidman to Rosebush, John
was the first carrier appointed and continued in the mail service for several years. In 1919
he was employed by the Isabella Sugar Company as field superintendent and is still in the
employ of this company.
Aside from business activities John has found time for other things. Always an ardent
baseball fan, he was for several years manager of the famous “Weidman Six” and put this
village on the map as a crack baseball town. This baseball team was known all over central
Michigan. Much could be written in a historical tale about the activities of this ball team.
Always a “hail fellow well met,” taking an active interest in county, state and national
politics and in the welfare of this community has made John Ritchie a leader among men,
a friend to every one. It is good to know him and count him as a friend and neighbor.
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