History of Wexford County, MI. Compiled by John H. Wheeler Published in 1903 by B. F. Bowen Biography Page 228 - 229

CHARLES H. BOSTICK

It is not an easy task to describe adequately a man who has led an eminently active and useful life and who has attained a position of relative distinction in the community with which his interests are allied. But biography finds its most perfect justification, nevertheless, in the tracing and recording of such a life history. It is, then, with a full appreciation of all that is demanded and of the painstaking scrutiny that must be accorded each statement, and yet with a feeling of satisfaction, that the writer essays the task of touching briefly upon the details of such a record as has been that of the honored subject whose life now comes under review - Charles H. Bostick, of Manton, Wexford county, Michigan. Charles H. Bostick is a native of the state of Michigan, having first seen the light of day at New Troy, Berrien county, on the 18th of January, 1869. His parents were Dr. Charles H. and Sarah A. (Merryfield) Bostick, the former a native of New York state, born May 13, 1825, and the latter born August 29, 1825, at New York. They came from New Troy, Berrien county, to Manton in 1880 for the purpose of visiting a son, Dr. John C. Bostick, and, being pleased with the country, they located permanently at Manton in 1882. The father continued in the active practice of his profession up to within two years of his death, when, because of failing health, he was compelled to relinquish his practice. His death occurred at Manton August 5, 1896. He and his wife were the parents of twelve children, six sons and six daughters, of whom the subject was the eleventh in the order of birth. Charles H. Bostick was educated primarily in the schools of New Troy and later at Manton, having accompanied his parents upon their removal to this place in 1882. Upon completing his common school training he was employed for about three years in the drug store of his brother, Dr. John C. Bostick, and then for about two years engaged at various occupations. He then took a course of study in the department of pharmacy at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, and upon his return home was again employed in his brother's drug store, where he remained until 1895, when he purchased an interest in the business, and has since had the active management of the store. He is a thorough and practical pharmacist, and particularly well-equipped in a knowledge of all that goes to the making of a capable prescription druggist. In 1891, upon examination by the state board of pharmacy, he was given a certificate as a pharmacist. His store is well supplied with a full line of drugs, besides which he keeps a large assortment of sundries such as are usually to be obtained in a drug store. By his courteous manners and his evident desire to please his customers he has won their confidence and commands a large and profitable business. In company with his brother, Dr. John C., he erected the block known as the Bostwick block, one of the most substantial and best arranged public buildings in the town. In September, 1888, Mr. Bostwick was united in marriage with Miss Emma L. Harger, who was born October 3, 1870, the daughter of Ezra and Mary (Bayes) Harger. Mrs. Bostick was born in Colfax township, this county, and was reared there and in Manton. To her union with Mr. Bostick have been born five children - Ray E., Rex, Kenneth, Herbert and Mary. Politically Mr. Bostick is identified with the Republican party, in which he takes a deep interest. He has been honored by his fellow citizens with several offices of public trust and responsibility, having been village treasurer of Manton two terms, village clerk for two terms, and served five terms as village president. In all these positions he has performed his duties in a manner highly creditable to himself and to the entire satisfaction of his fellow citizens. Fraternally he is connected with the Masonic fraternity, holding membership in Manton Lodge No. 347. He has attained the thirty-second degree in Masonry in Dewitt Clinton Consistory, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, and belongs to Saladin Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, at Grand Rapids. He is also a member of Cedar Creek Lodge No. 147, Knights of Pythias, Drasmic Order Knights of Khorassan No 155, of Traverse City, and with Manton Tent No. 220, Knights of the Maccabees. Mr. and Mrs. Bostick are deservedly popular and are the center of a large social circle.