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LAYING CORNER-STONE OF FIRST HALL.
The corner-stone of the hall of Willow Lodge, No. 121, I. O. O. F. at Snelling, was laid on September 3, 1869, in accord- ance with the ceremonies laid down in the ritual of the order, in a solemn and impressive manner. The surrounding lodges of Coulterville, La Grange, Bear Valley, Hornitos, and Tuol- umne City, were represented, and the people of Snelling were present in large numbers. J. W. Robertson, Marshal of the day, and John S. Williams, N. G. of Willow Lodge, took the leading part in the ceremonies.
In a box enclosed in a niche of the stone was deposited the proceedings of the Grand Lodge of the United States, the constitution and by-laws of Willow Lodge, a list of the execu- tive officers of the United States Government and of the State of California, a list of the officers and members of Willow Lodge, a number of pieces of coin of different nations, a Con- federate States treasury note, a hill of the bank of New Orleans, a greenhack, copy of the first number of the San Joaquin Valley Argus, and a number of other articles of greater or less note. At the close of the ceremonies an oration was delivered hy Hon. W. S. Montgomery, which elicited the attention and interest of the large concourse of people present, and was con- sidered by many the principal feature of the occasion.
MERCED LODGE, NO. 208, I. O. O. F.
This was the first lodge instituted in Merced, on September 21, 1872, at Levinsky Hall. Its present membership is seventy. The officers for the term commencing July 1, 1881, are: John F. Boyd. N. G .; William H. Herrington, V. G .; Robert N. Hughes, Secretary; A. I. Rosenthal, Permanent Secretary ; L. A. Manchester, Treasurer; Thomas Parks, Warden; Nathaniel S. Rogers, Conductor ; A. D. Turner, I. G .; Peter R. Murray, O. G.
SAN JOAQUIN ENCAMPMENT, NO. 46, 1. O. O. F.,
Was instituted Fehruary 16, 1874. The present membership is twenty-five. The officers for the term commencing July 1, 1881, are: James Leonard, Chief Patriarch; John S. Henr- ford, H. P .; L. A. Manchester, S. W .; Robert N. Hughes, Scribe; A. I. Rosenthal, Treasurer ; Nathaniel S. Rogers, J. W .; John F. Boyd, Guide.
Masonic Organizations.
Probably the first Masonic Lodge organized in what is now, Merced County, was Merced Lodge, No. - , instituted at Snelling on Saturday ovening the twelfth of August, 1865. E. G. Rector, W. M. ; S. P. Jackson, S. W. ; George P. Lake
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J. W .; J. M. Strong, S. D .; N. L. Coats, J. D .; I. H. Jacobs, Treasurer ; W. Mayrs, Tyler; P. D. Wigginton, Secretary.
LA GRANGE LODGE, NO. 99, F. AND A. M.
The organization took place May, 1856, at La Grange, Stan- islaus County. Mining giving out, and tbe membership conse- quently decreasing, in the fall of 1873, it was removed to Mer- ced, where it has continued to flourish and prosper, it now having sixty-three members in good standing on its roll. The following are the officers for 1881 : Richard Langbein, W. M. ; James Leonard (P. M.), S. W .; Robert Gracy, J. W .; Silas W. Geis (P. M.), Secretary.
CALAVERAS CHAPTER, NO. 12, R. A. M.
This Lodge was organized May 3, 1856, at which time a charter was granted, and instituted in Murphy's Camp, Cala- veras County, California, where it remained until 1869, when it was removed to Snelling, Merced County. In 1873 it was again moved to Merced, the county seat of Merced County, where it yet remains. There are now enrolled as members thirty-eight Royal Arch Masons. After the removal of the chapter from Snelling to Merced, its name was changed from Calaveras to Merced Chapter.
The following-named persons are its officers for the term ending Decemher, 1881: H. N. Rucker, H. P .; A. H. Danc- hey, King ; S. W. Geis, Scrihe ; I. H. Jacobs, Treasurer ; A. Budt, Secretary; W. J. Hart, Capt. of the Host; A. Simon, Prin. Sojourner; George H. Barfield, R. A. Capt .; R. Lang- bein, Mast. of Third Vail; E. M. Stoddard, Mast. of Second Vail; W. L. Silman, Mast. of First Vail; Thomas Hall, Guard. Nigbts of stated meetings, second and fourth Wednesdays.
Temperance Societies.
Among the first temperance organizations was a lodge of Good Templars, organized at Snelling, Merced County, in the fall of 1863, and held its meetings at the old Court House. Among the charter members were John Breen, J. W. Bost and Mrs. Bost, Mr. Lake, Mrs. Annie Lake, Mrs. Wm. Peck, and H. J. Ostrander. This was a large, wealthy and flourisbing lodge for nearly six months. Then from some cause tbe charter was surrendered, the books and papers sent back to the Grand Lodge, and thus ended the first temperance effort.
SONS OF TEMPERANCE.
In 1869 a division of the Sons of Temperance was organ- ized at Snelling by J. Brown. It was known as the Snelling Division. The following officers were installed: David Jemi- son, W. P .; Mrs. Rowena G. Steele, W. A .; James Halstead, R. S .; Harry H. Granice, F. S .; Treasurer, John Jemison; Conduc- tor, Robert J. Steele; Cbaplain, Joseph Leason. The meetings were held in the Odd Fellows' Hall, and for many months it increased in number and popularity. Then came the spirit of discord and dissension.
Another division was organized, known as "The Gem." Both met at the same building on different nights, and for awhile the people seemed to be temperance mad, wben tbe membership began to diminish in number. " The Gem " was the first to surrender its charter. The Snelling Division became so small in numbers and so impoverished financially, that it was thought hest hy the remaining few, to give up the charter. but one or two thought it might be brought up again. After a pleasant talk it was decided to meet at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Steele, and the little band of nine, namely: James Minor, George Morton, Ira Dean, R. J. Steele, George- L. Granice, Harry H. Granice, J. Killmer, Rowena G. Steele, and Nancy Harrison, Met every Saturday evening in the dining-room. During the four succeeding months sucb a large number bad been added that the dining-room would no longer accommodate them, and, with a membership of forty-seven, the division was moved to Myers' Hall, where it continued to increase in numbers.
In May, 1869, an amateur troupe was formed from members of the division, and the play of "The Drunkard " was pre- sented with the following cast: Edward Middelton, Frank H. Farrar, Langer Cribs, J. Killmer, as Bill Douton; James Hal- stead, as Landlord ; Harry Bludworth, as Barkeeper; Henry Latons, as Mr. Renrelam; James Minor, as Mary, Also Mrs. Steele, Mrs. Wilson, Peter Fec, Jr., Miss Spindel, and George L. Granice. "The Drunkard " drew two very large houses. Then the play of "Pizzaro " and the farces of "The Rough Diamond," and "Box and Cox," were presented at different times. The hall bad been fitted up with a good stage, wings a drop-curtain, and several well painted scenes, at a cost of some $200. Again the spirit of discontent insinuated itself among the members, and the division broke up. The aspirants for histrionic fame were scattered before they had an opportunity of displaying their wonderful gifts or of developing into stars.
CHAMPIONS OF THE RED CROSS.
In the winter of 1872 there was an encampment of the Champions of the Red Cross organized on Bear Creek, and tbe weekly meetings were held for a while in the little school house ahout two miles from where the town of Merced now stands. During the summer of the same year the encampment was moved to Levinsky Hall, which stood on the corner of Seven- teenth street, where the Cosmopolitan Hotel now stands. This organization was comprised of intelligent farmers and their wives and daughters. Its objects were temperance and mutual life insurance. The initiation was grand and imposing, and the work in the degrees, of which there were four, was truly sublime, instructive and refining. No person could be a true Champion of the Red Cross and not be pure and good. But tbe people of Merced rejected the good it promised, and like its predecessors in the cause of temperance, died from lack of material, some time during the year 1874.
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MERCED LODGE, I. O. G. T.
On the twentieth day of July, 1873, G. W. C. T. Captain Wood, of Vallejo, organized the Merced Lodge of Good Tem- plars, No. 459, at Merced. The following officers were installed : C. Landrum, W. C. T .; Josephine Blackhurn, W. V. T .; Mrs. R. G. Steele, W. S .; J. Walker, F. S .; R. J. Steele, W. M.
Upon this occasion the Merced Lodge was presented with a full set of officers' regalia, once the property of the old Snell- ing Lodge. For several months the lodge met at the Methodist Episcopal Church. It afterwards removed to Levinsky Hall. ' There has heen but few deaths of members in the Merced Lodge. Among the few who have passed away while mem- hers, none were more mourned or regretted than Miss Josephine Blackburn, the first Worthy Vice of Merced Lodge. This young lady was horn in Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, in 1848, and from her earliest childhood until her death she was a zealous worker in the temperance cause; and as soon as age would permit she joined the Good Templars. It was through her influence and the efforts of Mr. C. Landrum that the Merced Lodge was organized. She was educated in both vocal and instrumental music, and usually led the sing- ing, accompanying herself upon the organ. Although a victim to consumption and in very delicate health, she never missed a night during the six months that she was a member of the Merced Lodge. She had for several weeks heen too feehle to sing, hut her sweet face, wreathed in angelic smiles, appeared each night until the last hefore her death. On the morning of the twentieth of December, 1873, without a sigh or mnoan, or sign of suffering, she passed from earth. The members, hoth the sisters and brothers, in full regalia, marched to the grave and back, a distance of ahout three miles. The coffin was carried the whole distance by six young men.
The lodge lost one of its most devoted members when Miss Josephine Black hurn passed away. She lies heside her father, Mr. John Blackburn, in the Masonic cemetery at Merced. A marhle scroll, with the simple inscription, "Josephine," marks her resting-place.
During the year 1879, it was thought advisable to organize another lodge of Good Templars at Merced. This lodge was sustained for about eighteen months, then there hegan to be a falling off of members, and those truly interested in the tem- perance work proposed to consolidate; this was agreed upon, and " May Lodge" gave up her charter and the two hecame one, and havesince worked together harmoniously. The follow- ing are the officers installed July 1, 1881 : Thomas C. Hunter, W. C. T .; Miss Allie Wright, W. V. T; W. Sensebaugh, Secre- tary; Miss Jessie Peck, Treasurer. The lodge is in a flourish- ing condition, and has ninety-four members. It has made several generous donations to the Orphans' Home. Its influ- ence is good upon the community and a hlessing to the poor unfortunate drunkard. It is now the only temperance organi- ation in the town of Merced.
SONS OF TEMPERANCE AT PLAINSBURG.
Mr. J. M. Brown, D. G. W. P. of the Grand Division of the Sons of Temperance of this State, organized a division of the order at Plainsburg, on April 20, 1870, with the following persons as officers and members: T. J. C. Wilcox, P. W. P .; E. B. Trescott, W. P .; Ella Green, W. A; John Welch, F. S .; P. H. Martin, Treasurer; Frank Dusey, R. S. ; Robert L. Green, C .; Mrs. Wilson, A. C .; Mrs. Morril, I. S .; Andrew Lander, O. S .; G. H. Warden, Chaplain; William Lander and P. Y. Welch.
SNELLING LODGE, NO. -. I. O. G. T.
This Lodgo was organized October 3, 1879, with twenty-five charter members. The lodge holds meetings every Saturday evening at Snelling. For two years it was a large and flourish- ing society. It now numbers but sixteen members.
MERCED FALLS LODGE, NO. 376, I. O. G. T.
The organization took place September 17, 1880. The first meeting was held in the old adobe saloon. The sweet, pure smile of Temperance, and the glad songs sung by sweet, clear voices, drove out the last lingering fumes which had been left among the cobwebs of the fiery liquid, which but a few years hefore had heen dealt out and drank within its cool, inviting walls. Where oaths, curses, and the vulgar jeer of the mid- night bacchanal had rung forth, the voice of thanksgiving and prayer was heard, and God sent his blessing on the devoted few and prospered them. The lodge was organized hy Hugh R. Hughes. Its present membership is about thirty. The members are earnest and devoted. The lodge meets every Sunday afternoon. This lodge has, with its other good works, contributed something to the Orphans' Home.
TEMPERANCE REFORM CLUB.
This order was organized March 17, 1881, and meets weekly. It is open to all, and has a large membersbip of men, women, and children. Its object is to lift the fallen of both sexes and to reform the drunkard. The entertainments are pleasant and inviting. John F. McSwain, President ; James Leonard, Secretary.
CENTRAL POINT LODGE, NO. 298, I. O. G. T.
The organization was June 5, 1879. The lodge holds its meetings in Los Baños school house, on the west side of the San Joaquin River. The following were among the charter mem- bers : S. A. Smith, Oscar Smith, Alice Smith, Mr. and Mrs. R. Cheatham, Mr. and Mrs. N. Bibby, Mr. and Mrs. Brough. There were forty-two charter members. This Lodgo has done a good work and has been a blessing to the neighborhood of Central Point. It has saved many a poor fallen drunkard and has proven a protection to the young men and boys. The gentle influence of woman has been felt, and the earnest prayers
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of the motbers are that the Lodge may prosper. The follow- ing officers were installed at the July installation: Wm. Ogden, W. C. T .; Anna Robinson, W. V. T .; Ward Cheatham, W. R. S .; Wm. Bibby, W. F. S. ; Alice Smith, W. T .; W. Cheatham, W. M.
PLAINSBURG LODGE, NO. 223, I. O. G. T.
September 23, 1878, this lodge was organized. The lodge is in a prosperous coudition, having at present a membership of eighty-two. It is doing a good work and is worth in prop- erty some $200. Its present officers are : L. H. Abbott, W. C .; Isabella Lander, W. V .; A. Lander, W. S .; James Price, F. S .; A. B. Vancampen, Treasurer ; W. Lander, Lodge Deputy.
RURAL ENCAMPMENT, NO. 38, C. OF R. C.
This Order was started at Plainsburg July 19, 1873. It was for nearly three years a large and thriving encampment, made up of the best people of town and surrounding country. But in the fall of 1875 it began to flag in interest, and finally died for the lack of support before the dawning of the new year. Tbis encampment gave a splendid banquet in a grove only a few hundred yards from the town of Plainsburg on the twen- ty-ninth of May, 1874. which will long be remembered by the hundreds who were in attendance.
TEMPERANCE IN TOWN OF MERCED.
There has been several temperance societies started at Mer- ced. such as " The Blue Ribbon," and " White Ribbon."
The Ladies' Christian Temperance Union was organized in March, 1881, at Merced. It has a membership of over 100. The first officers were: Mrs. Sam. King, President ; Mrs. Belle Collins, Secretary ; Miss Jessie Peck, Treasurer.
FREE READING-ROOM.
There is connected with this Union a free reading room, which is situated on Seventeenth street. It is fitted up in neat and 'comfortable style and has a library of several hundred volumes. It is well supplied with daily and weekly newspa- pers. The Union and reading-room are both thriving. The present officers are : Mrs. N. J. Andrews, President ; Mrs. L. H. Beadly, Secretary ; Mrs. Mary Powell, Treasurer; Mrs. C. H. Huffman, Mrs. Sam. King, Mrs. J. W. Leacb and Mrs. J. E. P. Williams, Vice-Presidents. The society holds its meetings monthly and is doing a glorious work of moral reform. The merchants, mechanics and farmers contribute generously toward the support of the reading-room.
This movement is one of great credit to the ladies wbo planned it, and is worthy of a generous support from the citizens of Merced and surrounding country ..
Miscellaneous Organizations.
YO SEMITE LODGE, NO. 30, K. OF P.
Was instituted January 12, 1875. The present membersbip is 101. The officers for the term commencing July 1, 1881, are: A. H. Danchy, C. C .; W. H. Mitchell, O. C .; Mark Howell, Prelate; William P. Stoneroad, M. of E .; Charles E. Fleming, M. of F .; Robert N. Hughes, K. of R. and S .; J. F. Peck, M. A.
U. A. O. DRUIDS, NO. 36.
The following officers of Merced Grove, No. 36, United Order of Druids, were duly installed by D. D. G. A., J. Naffziger, on Friday evening, November 5th, for ensuing term: G. Reuter, N. A .; L. Killion, V. A .; G. Galliano, R. Sec .; A. Sawyer, Treas .; J. Naffziger, C .; C. Pagganelli, I. G .; G. Garibaldi, O. G.
IRISH NATIONAL LAND INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE.
This league was organized at Merced, December 12, 1880, and is acknowledged to be the banner branch league of the Pacific Coast, it having contributed a large amount to the Irish cause. It bas a membership of 125. Of this number thirty- five are ladies. It is a social and literary club, open to all. Hon. Charles H. Marks, President, and Rev. Michael McNamara, Vice-President. The league gave a magnificent hanquet at the Tuolumne Hotel, and several hundred tickets were sold at one dollar each.
BENEVOLENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS.
This society was started July 22, 1876, with eighteen charter inembers. Its object is benevolence. It has now forty mem- bers. W. J. Quigley is President.
IRISH-AMERICAN BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.
June 9, 1873, this Order was organized with twenty-two members, for benevolent objects. Its President is Patrick Rielly. Its present membership is forty-eight.
MERCED LODGE, NO. 74, A. O. U. W.
This society was established December 30, 1878, and is com- posed of men of all trades and professions who can comply with the rules and regulations laid down in their constitution and by-laws. Its object is mutual aid. Up to the present date but one death has occurred in the Merced Lodge, and the widow of the deceased member promptly received $2,000. It has a membership of sixty. The officers for the present term are as follows: James Leonard, M. W .; W. L. Howell, F .; T. C., Law, Recorder; A. Rosenthal, Treasurer.
LOS BAÑOS LODGE, NO. 193, A. O. U. W.
This Lodge was organized at Los Baños, on the west side, February, 1881, with twenty-five members. Quite an interest
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is felt in the success of this association, and prosperity will doubtless attend the efforts to do good by mutual contributions.
MERCED CEMETERY ASSOCIATION.
From the charter of this incorporation, dated August 7. 1879, we make the following extracts: The purpose for which it is formed is to establish and maintain a cemetery at or near the town of Merced, California. The term for which it is to exist is forty-nine years. The number of its Trustees or Directors is six. The Trustees met at Garibaldi Hall immedi- ately after receiving the certificate, and elected the following officers: George E. Isaacs, President; Rowena G. Steele, Secre- tary; Pbilip Rederson, Treasurer. The cemetery helonging to tbis association is the Asphodel. It contains about three acres of land, has been surveyed, and laid out in lots, walks, and avenues. There is a neat fence on the front, with an arch and sliding gate at the entrances. The improvements have cost about $600. It has been self-sustaining, no contributions hav- ing been received. The association owes a little over one hun- dred dollars. Other improvements will be added this fall and winter. It is the intention of this association to improve and beautify this citizens' burial ground, and make it a pleasant resting-place for the dead.
PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY.
The first grange, under the title of Merced Grange, was organized in Merced County, in the town of Merced, May 3, 1873. It was organized by State Deputy Baxter, and entered upon its mission with a charter list of twenty-three members. The organization is a secret one, the members being required to take an obligation that they will not divulge any of the business transacted at the meetings of the grange. No political or religious questions are discussed. The initiation fee was five dollars for males, and two dollars for females, which fees entitle tbe members to all the degrees; there was also a monthly assessment of twenty-five cents upon every member.
VARIOUS GRANGES ORGANIZED.
Los Baños Grange was organized September 13, 1873, with a full set of officers and the requisite charter membership.
Plainsburg Grange was organized April 3, 1874, by H. B. Jolly, assisted by W. E. Elliott.
On November 10, 1873, a grange, to be known as Cotton- wood Grange, was organized at the Cottonwood school house, by W. J. A. Wright.
FARMERS' MEETING.
A meeting of farmers was held at the Court House, May 17, 1873, with Adam Kahl in the chair. A discussion was had in regard to the necessity for, and feasibility of construct- ing a canal for irrigation, and some preliminary steps taken.
GRANGE WAREHOUSE COMPANY.
Articles of incorporation of the Merced Grange Warehouse Company were filed with the Secretary of State in April, 1874. Capital, $50,000, in shares of $100 each. Directors: Adam Kahl, Thomas Upton, W. P. Fowler, P. Carroll, R. S. Clay, W. E. Elliott, H. J. Ostrander, W. W. Gray, and John A. Perry.
THE FARMERS' CLUB.
On the twenty-second of February, 1873, a Farmers' Club was organized in Merced with the following-named officers: President, Mr. Jolly; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. Gray and Beau- mont; Secretary, E. R. Elliott; Treasurer, W. P. Fowler. Later, in March of the same year, a similar club was organized at the Anderson school house, five miles from Snelling, with J. H. Payne as President, and A. C. Barbour, Secretary.
A grange harvest feast was held at the residence of Augus- tine Smith, in June, 1880, and a reorganization of the club had by electing Augustine Smith President, and Mrs. Clark Healy, Secretary, and the next meeting was to be held at the farm home of Adam Kahl, in July.
The following is a complete roll of the names of the members of the Farmers' Club of Merced, at that date :-
Mr. Whelen and wife, A. Smith and wife, S. W. Heath and wife, J. A. Perry and wife, H. J. Ostrander and wife, M. D. Atwater and wife, C. Healy and wife, J. Mitchell and wife, A. Kahl and wife, R. S. Clay and wife, A. S. Fraser and wife, Mrs. E. G. Hall, R. J. Steele and wife, H. Bannerman and wife, Silas Bowman, John H. Allen, Mrs. A. G. Salter, Miss Marts, Mrs. L. Ellis.
SNELLING LITERARY CLUB.
This society was organized January 26, 1881, by Mrs. B. F. Fowler and Miss Corrinne Anderson. The object, intellectual and social advancement. The plucky originators had a hard struggle for the first few weeks. But they worked on faith- fully until it became quite popular. Only a few mouths after its organization, these enterprising ladies had the pleasure of seeing the old Court House, their place of weekly meeting, filled to overflowing, and in the April following, by extra efforts, a sufficient sum of money was raised to enable them to purchase an organ at a cost of $157.50, for which they paid cash down. At their last election, August 30th, the following officers were clected: George Smyth, President; Miss Ella Montgomery, Vice- President; Mrs. J. J. Buckley, Secretary ; Mrs. A. B. Auderson, Treasurer.
The society issues a manuscript monthly paper, eutitled The Snelling Literary, devoted to science, art and literature. The club is doing good work and has a promising outlook.
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CHURCHES OF MERCED COUNTY.
Date of Organization, First Members, Officers, Present Membership, Location, Present Condition.
FIRST SERMON IN MERCED COUNTY.
THE oldest religious society in Merced County is the Methodist Episcopal Church South. It was organized as early as 1852. The first sermon ever preached in the county was delivered at the house of John Ruddle, in the fall of 1852, by the Rev. J. S. L. Wood. The house was a stone cahin, and stood near where the house of William Silman now stands, about a mile from Hopeton, on the Merced River. Shortly after that, a camp-meeting was held in that neighborhood. The following year the Rev. Mr. Gray was sent on the circuit. Then a minister by the name of Griddly took the charge.
FIRST SERMON ON MARIPOSA CREEK.
In 1855, the Rev. J. G. Johnson preached the first sermon ever delivered on Mariposa Creek, at the house of Mr. Alfred Harrell, and took charge of the circuit emhracing Hopeton (Forlorn Hope, as it was then called), Mariposa Creek, and a small settle- ment which is now the town of Plainsburg, and also the neigh- horhood of Snelling. The meetings were held at private residences and school houses.
A PRESBYTERIAN CAMP-MEETING.
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