The Detroit times., 1909-04-08

vived at intervals until Tuesday. For
the past "a hours. however. he had
been unable to recognize those gath
cred at his bedside.
DR.. A. W. Imrie, who, with DR.. w.
+. Metcalf. attended Mr.. Baldwin.
said Wednesday morning that death
was likely to ensue before suncown.
Stephen Baldwin had been a resi-
dent OF Detroit for nearly 40 years
and was regarded as one OF the citys
foremost citizens. His interests were
many and varied and early In his CO.
reer his keen insight into business
matters and his excellent judgment In
all questions of finance began to be
manifested. Behind II all was an
honest, rugged character and a sympa.
thetic heart and these qualities COM
bined to make him an excellent coun-
selor. Though he was never educated
In the law, Mr.. Baldwin proved himself
d better lawyer than many who are
actually engaged in practice. Hun.
drcds OF people came to him for ad-
vice, from all walks of life. rich and
poor alike. and he was never known to
have advised anyone wrongly. Many
men who now occupy important posi-
business circles owe their start in life
t. the kindly interest taken in them
by Stephen Baldwin. And though the
world never heard of It. Mr.. Baldwin
gave literally OF his abundant wealth
when he thought he was furthering an
honest cause or helping a deserving
person.
Mr.. Baldwin was born In Lincoln
oh Ev1o Ttflxy
his parents Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas 3ald-
win. he came to the United States
when he was a babe In arms. After
state the family removed to Oakland
county, and on a farm near Pontiac,
stephen Baldwin grew TO manhood. re-
ceiving his education In the schooiG OF
that city and In a private school In
Birmingham.
Mr. Baldwin taught school in Oak
land county for a short time, and In
the fall of 1881 engaged In the produce
and commission business In Pontiac.
He spent two years In the oil regions,
1864 to 1866. In the meantime assist.
ing in the organization OF the Second
National Bank OF Pontiac.
About this time Mr.. Baldwin began
buying pine lands In Michigan and ac-
CURED large interests al time went
on. In 1870, with Leander 8. Butter
field, he bought the Detroit Paper Co.
and removed TO this city, where he
has since resided. In 1872 Dr. Bald
win helped organized Edison, Moore &
Co.. and in 1883. Black. Mitchell a.
Co., which afterwards became w. H.
Mitchell & Co. His lumber interests
took most OF his time. however. AS
momber OF the firm Of Baldwin, Mel
son he handled large tracts OF pine In
Michigan and Canada.
Mr.. Baldwin disposed of his lumber
interests about eight years ago and
since then has devoted his attention
exclusively to his Detroit investments.
which were numerous. He owns much
improved realty on Madison-ave.,
Broadway and elsewhere In the down.
town district, including his home at
the head OF Madison-ave., bordering
on Grand Circus Park. He formerly
owned the whitney opera house build
ing. but sold II TO q. d. Stair about
four years ago. He still maintained
an once there, however.
Mr.. Baldwin was also the owner or
several large farms around Detroit.
including one OF 300-acres near Dear
born. another In Royal Oak and
third at woodward-ave. and the six
mile road. opposite Palmer Park. His
farms were his special pride. His
fayorite recreation was TO visit them,
making the trips In his automobile,
which he drove himself.
Mr.. Baldwin was president OF the
Detroit Creamery Co. and chairman OF
the board OF directors, and as such
took an active part In the conduct Of
the business.