 Flesher also built a saw mill and a grist mill on the nearby Boyne River, and eventually built a large house for his family.As the area was settled, Flesher continued to be a prominent local figure, acting at various times as postmaster (1865–1867 and 1869–1872), magistrate, druggist, and even doctor.He was a vocal booster of the village, and convinced other businesses to settle in the area, and also organized a Masonic Lodge.