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The first election was held in March, 1867. Since its incorporation Clarinda has had the following mayors and city clerks:
MAYORS.
John R. Morledge. 1867
Thomas Evans 1879
W. R. Harrell.
1868
Thomas Evans. 1880
F. L. Cramer.
1869
Thomas Evans 1881
H. Hiatt.
1870
N. B. Moore .1882
H. Hiatt
1871
N. B. Moore 1883
H. Hiatt
1872
N. B. Moore .. 1884
John R. Morledge. 1873
Raymond Loranz. 1885
J. M. Briggs
1874
Raymond Loranz. 1886
H. Hiatt 1875
John R. Good
1887
H. Hiatt. 1876
John R. Good 1888
J. M. Briggs
1877
E. P. H. Stone. 1889
H. Hiatt
1878
CITY CLERKS.
A. B. Cramer 1867
T. B. Merrill .1879
W. M. Alexander .. 1868
T. B. Merrill 1880
W. M. Alexander .. . 1869
A. B. Cramer 1881
D. J. De Long .
.1870
A. B. Cramer
1882
S. F. Thompson 1871
A. B. Cramer 1883
W. M. Alexander. .1872
R. Loranz 1884
S. F. Thompson 1873
W. L. Lundy 1885
W. M. Alexander 1874
W. L. Lundy. 1886
A. B. Cramer 1875
W. L. Lundy. 1887
W. M. Alexander 1876
W. L. Lundy 1888
Jacob Butler . 1877
Ed. Henshaw ..
1878
W. L. Lundy . 1889
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The finances of the city have been managed with prudence and hence has never been heav- ily in debt.
In 1882 the incorporated town had come to be of sufficient size to demand a charter as a " city of the second class," which was brought about in time for the spring election of that year. N. B. Moore was the first mayor after this change.
WATER-WORKS.
Up to 1886 the city had no good way of combatting the fire-fiend or supplying her populace with good water for domestic pur- poses. During that year bonds were issued to the amount of $35,000, running for twenty years at five per cent. annual interest. These bonds were all taken by a Chicago firm, known as N. W. Harrison & Co., who furnished thie money with which the city water-works were constructed .. Work was commenced in the autumn of 1886, and, as that winter was ex- tremely · mild, work continued nearly all winter and the water-work system was com- pleted the following spring. The city em- ployed A. A. Richardson, a civil engineer of Lincoln, Nebraska, to superintend the work. The laborers were all employed at home. The first step to be taken was to determine as to how water was to be furnished. After the engineer had prospected a while lie assured the council that a system of drive wells, sunk on the flat in the eastern part of the city would give an abundance of good water. Hence an excavation was made to the depth of about ten feet and about 100 feet square, and in the bottom of this excavation thirty- two common " drive wells " were sunk, all of which seem to enter an underground and never-failing stream of water, which flows through a white sand bed. These several wells, which are forty-two feet deep, come by a system of pipes to one common center,
from which point the water is conveyed by the pumping station, throughout the city. No purer, better or more abundant supply can be named in Iowa ..
The pumping machinery is excellent. " Worthington " pumps are employed. The engine is 120-horse power, and drives the high and low pressure pumps, the former used only in case of fire, while the latter con- tinually runs. The capacity of these pumps is over 1,000,000 gallons, each, during a pe- riod of twenty-four hours. However the pre- sent demand is only abont 80,000 gallons per day. The water is forced over the system of five miles and a half of mains, by direct steam pressure amounting to from sixty-five to 100 pounds per square inch. The plant has two large boilers which furnish ample steam power. Soft coal slack, which is purchased at forty-two cents per ton, is the only regular fuel employed. It requires but one and a quar- ter tons per day. Two engineers are employed -one for day and one for night. The chief engineer, John Stonebraker, lias been in the employ of the city ever since the water-works were put in.
No conflagrations have occurred which the fire company, aided by these water-works, could not quench. Water can be thrown to the height of 160 feet altitude, while forty minutes of constant pumping does not ex- haust the water supply given by the drive, well system.
Prior to this system, the town used " chem- ical engines." A volunteer fire company, consisting of abont forty-five members, who have charge of the two hose carts and 1,000 feet of hose, pride themselves on the work they can accomplish on short notice!
At present, arrangements are trying to be made by the State, by which the city water- works may be extended to the Hospital for the Insane, which at present have no means
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of supplying the institution with enough water.
THE CITY MILLS.
One of the industries of which the flourish- ing city of Clarinda may well be proud of is the plant known as the City Flouring Mills, owned and operated by N. M. Hutton. This is one of the latest style of roller. system, with a daily capacity of seventy-five barrels.
The origin of this inill takes one back to early days -- before the civil war. It was in 1860 that a man named Joseph Wickidal erected this mill, in which was placed two run of buhrs. It is located in the central part of the city, and is a frame structure of good, large proportions. Its frame work was taken from the native tree, growing in this vicinity, much of which was hewed out and put up in old style. The mnotive power is steam. This mill has passed in and out of many men's hands, and was never very suc- cessfully conducted until the present owner took charge of it. The machinery employed up to a recent day was not good, and its owners found it an expensive item to supply fuel to feed its engine.
A WOOLEN FACTORY.
A carding machine was placed in operation in 1855 by Hutton & Martin, at Clarinda. The machinery was propelled by ox-power. About 1863, J. C. McCandless, G. W. Maiden and James Piper built a large woolen factory which took in the former plant. A good- sized building was erected, a steam engine provided and a set of manufacturing cards, a roll card, a spinning machine and two looins and other woolen machinery were put in oper- ation. In a short time Mr. Piper sold his interest to A. S. Meek, and in 1867 McCand- less sold to Maiden & Meek, who carried on the business until 1869, when Meek sold to James Gartside and the firm of Maiden &
Gartside operated the mills until March, 1876, when Gartside sold to A. H. Morgan. In addition to the machinery mentioned, there were put in two sets of manufacturing cards, two spinning machines, four looms and a knitting machine.
This woolen factory did an extensive busi- ness and was of much value to the city and Page County in general until it was de- stroyed by fire a few years ago.
BANKING.
No better index of a community's solid, substantial growth can be pointed to than its banks. Good commercial points in every town demand heavy and reliable banking in- stitutions and the city of Clarinda inay justly boast of two of southwestern Iowa's best banking concerns. They have plenty of cash capital and are managed on the strictest of business methods.
The Page County Bank is the oldest bank- ing house, proper, of the city. S. West is its President; C. Linderman, Vice President; J. N. Miller, Cashier, O. V. Hurdle, Assistant. All of the firm are old residents of Page County, perfectly reliable and worthy of the confidence bestowed upon them by the public. All kinds of correct, legitimate banking busi- ness is conducted and its patrons ever receive courteous and impartial treatment.
This institution succeeded the first bank in the place. Moore & McIntyre opened the first bank in the place, a private concern. A few years later that merged into what was known as the First National Bank, located on the west side of the public square. That concern then changed to the private bank of Webster, Linderman & Co., which was changed into the Page County Bank, that now has a $50,000 capital. They have the Chemical National of New York, and the National of America, of Chicago, as corre-
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sponding banks. In 1876 they erected a magnificent banking house, one of the two finest in Clarinda. The second floor is leased to the Masonic fraternity for lodge-room pur- poses. This bank is provided with an excel- lent improved time-lock and is furnished in modern style.
The Clarinda National Bank, the other banking house of Clarinda, although not so old an enterprise, has a large and rapidly increasing business. Its officers and stock- holders are among the best and most thorough- going citizens of the county, and from the manner in which it has pushed itself into · general public favor and prominence, it cer- tainly has a bright prospect for its future. It does a general banking business and has for its correspondents the most reliable bank- ing concerns of the East and West. It offers to its depositors absolute security, and by strict attention to business, in its line, gives to its customers prompt and satisfactory service.
It was organized in February, 1884, with a capital of $50.000. Frank W. Parish was President, V. Graff and A. Neinstedt, Vice Presidents; I. J, Poley, Cashier.
This bank was the outgrowth of the Val- ley Bank (private), organized in 1881, by Joseph Jackson, John Trehune and I. J. Po- ley, who erected the present bank building on the corner of Washington and Sixth streets. It is one of the finest in the city. Its size is 24 x 80 feet, two stories and deep basement. The upper story is leased to the Grand Army Post. Fire-proof vaults and time-lock make all secure. This bank, the successor to the Valley Bank, has a large list of corresponding banking houses, among which may be named the National Bank of the Republic, New York; First National Bank, of Chicago; Saxton's National, of St. Joseph, Missouri; Merchants' National, of
Burlington, Iowa; Iowa National, of Des Moines; Omaha National, of Omaha.
The present officers are: Frank W. Parish, President; A. Neinstedt, Vice President; W. W. Newlon, Cashier.
BUSINESS INTERESTS OF 1889.
Attorneys-Clark & Hill, Raymond Lo- ranz, H. E. Parslow, H. H. Scott, T. E. Wil- lis, D. L. Rogers, T. R. Stockton, William Orr, J. R. Good, J. S. Childs and J. L. Bachelor.
Agricultural Goods-Herzburg & Drift- inire.
Boots & Shoes (exclusive)-J. W. Fisher.
Banks -- Clarinda National, and Page County Bank.
Brick-yards-Jacob Crabill, M. L. Hatch.
Blacksmith Shops-W. K. Harrel, James Keener, Samuel Westpher, John Tidball, -- Pennington.
Clothing (exclusive)-Weil Brothers, D. Friedman, Val. Graff.
Drugs-W. L. Lundy, J. P. Burrows, W. A. Henderson, R. B. Hite.
Dry Goods-D. E. Weil Brothers, Smith & Petty, A. Niensteidt, W. B. Berry & Son, M. R. Ansbach, A, F. Beal.
Dentists-Dr. J. P. Brown, Dr. Chapman. Express Companies -- " The American."
Furniture-A. F. Clements, John Hall.
Foundries- J. H Keener, Oliver Olson,
Groceries (exclusive) -- J. D. Hawley, Orth Bros., James Maiden, Philips & Wilson, Cal- houn & Johnson, - Berringer.
Grain-Butler & Burlson.
Gunsmith-G. B. Snoderly.
Hardware-D. M. Thompson, Dunlap & Beckwith, Charles Lyman.
Harness Shops-R. Scott, Thomas Tomlin- son, William Long.
Hotels-"The Linderman " (N. C. Ride-
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nour, proprietor), "The Henshaw " and " Star."
Jewelers-Harry Bedwell, James Cramer.
Lumber-Green Bay Lumber Company, Ed. Henshaw, Howell & Richardson.
Livery-Frank Norton, Butler & Fleming, Rawlings Bros., George Zaun.
Mills -- City Flouring Mills.
Millinery-Mrs. L. H. Holcomb, Mrs. Julia Farrens.
Meat Markets-Deering & Houston, T. Jenkins, Phelps & Nelson.
Merchant Tailors - Ed. Marie, J. H. Hatfield.
Newspapers - Herald, Democrat, and Journal.
Opera House-Hawley's (J. D. Hawley, proprietor).
Photographs-O. H. Park, Forney's " Ex- celsior " Gallery.
Physicians-Dr. N. L. Van Sandt, Dr. J. L. Barrett, Dr. S. R. Millen, Dr. Cokenower, Dr. Thomas Powers, Dr. Potter, Dr. Farrens, Dr. Enfield, Dr. Pittman, Dr. Rickey, Dr. Lewellen.
Real Estate-J. R. Good, Loranz Bros., Iowa Security Company, W. W. Russell, W. McEllhenny.
Stock-dealers-Jos. Welch, Lewis Aiken. Tile Works -- F. A. Cook.
Veterinary Surgeon -- A. S. Dauthet.
Wagon Shop -- Clarinda Carriage Works.
THE " C. B. & Q." BAND.
About 1868 the Clarinda Silver Cornet Band was organized, and under the care of Profs. Brothers & Duncan soon became one of the best bands in southwestern Iowa.
A few years later another band was formed, which was known as Keller's Cornet Band. This was composed of some of the best busi- ness men of Clarinda, who bought an elegant set of instruments, and at once entered upon
a conrse of instruction that soon brought them into prominence. Prof. F. J. Keller, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, became their in- structor. He was a noted teacher as well as the author of many musical publications.
In 1879 the two bands of Clarinda were consolidated under the name of the " Excels- ior Band." Since then the lristory and suc- cess of this band has been known all over the West. It was at Des Moines, at Blaine's great political meeting, and was at the Gen- eral Grant reception at Burlington, Iowa, and at Chicago political gatherings.
About 1880 the name of the band was changed in honor of the great royal railway route, to the " Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Band." New suits were procured, at a cost of $600. Their instruments cost them $1,500, and their band-wagon about $600, making, in all, nearly $3,000 invested. Much of their financial success was due to Frank P. Parish, their manager, who was ever on the alert to their best interests.
The National Republican, published at Washington, District of Columbia, had the following to say regarding the Clarinda Brass Band, which, through the kindness of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway of- ficials, had free use of a coach to Washington, that they might help swell the music at the grand inaugural of President Garfield:
" Secretary Kirkwood, Senator Allison and the office of the National Republican were serenaded last evening by a splendid band of twenty-five instruments, from Clarinda, Page Connty, Iowa. They reside in the south- western part of that great State, and they are known all over Iowa as the "C. B. & Q." band. While here these gentlemen won great praise for themselves. The band was escorted by about seventy men from Iowa, who se- lected General Belknap as marshal for the evening. Colonel W. P. Hepburn introduced
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the band to Mr. Kirkwood and made a most eloquent presentation speech. This remark- able band was formed in 1867. Professor F. J. Keller is leader, and Frank W. Parish, manager."
About 1882 Professor Keller died. From that date on the band never flourished as well partly on account of lris death, and per- haps more because the band was largely made up of active business men whose time and interest was otherwise absorbed. Hence it was that one of Iowa's best bands went into decline and finally disbanded. There have been several bands made up from younger men, organized in the place, but none to compare, as yet, with the famous "C. B. & Q."
EDUCATIONAL.
The first school building of any note in Clarinda was erected in the summer of 1860, by Judge I. H. Walker & Co., contractors. It was a frame structure 32x52 feet, two- stories high. The contract price was $2,675. It contained four school-rooms and a library- room. The lower rooms were completed early in November, 1860. At the time of its con- pletion the building was considered an in- mense affair, and the good people of Clarinda prided themselves on having the best school- house in all southwestern Iowa. Up to 1876 this served quite well, but at that time it was too crowded and really unfit for use. That year steps were taken to provide a better building, and in 1878 the Page County Demo- crat had the following to say of the new school-house; the same appeared in the issue of March 14, 1878:
" For several years past the building of a school-house in Clarinda-one that would do credit to our town, has been discussed. In the spring of 1876 a proposition was drawn up, laid before the board and discussed, but laid over for another year when the following
constituted the board of directors: N. C. Ridenour (president), T. B. Chamberlain, George W. Burns, James Shamnbaugh, A. T. Clements, W. W. Morseman (secretary), W. M. Alexander, Henry Loranz (treasurer).
" A special meeting was called Janury 20, 1877, at which the following was resolved: "That there be submitted to the qualified voters of the district, a proposition to borrow the sum of $20,000 for the purpose of erect- ing a school-house. Said money to be bor- rowed by issuing negotiable bonds."
The election was held February 8, 1877. The vote stood-" For bonding," 244; " Against bonding," 59 votes. C. F. Dris- coll, of Omaha, got plans out and bids were received April 9, 1877. There were nine bids in, ranging from $16,900 to $23,000. The lowest bidder was J. E. Parkins, who was awarded the contract at $16,900, but he failed to give bonds, and the next highest bidders, N. A. Olston & Co., were chosen to erect the building, at $17,000. Work began June 1, 1877. The brick were secured of J. Crabill, who burned the same one mile east of the town.
The stone used were furnished by the Sage- town Stone and Lime Company, of Illinois.
The size of the building was 67 x 75 feet, and is built on a solid concrete foundation far below frost line. It is a high two-story structure of a most beautiful design and over- capped by a sightly dome, in which is sus- pended the "town clock," whose bell weighs 500 pounds, and is of pure bell metal. The clock was one purchased in the fall of 1878, at an expense of $500.
This magnificent school-building is situ- ated on South Promenade, fronting it on the north.
From the heating apparatus down to the cloak rooms, everything is well planned for comfort and economy. The total cost of
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building and apparatus, furniture, etc., was $22,449. The grounds upon which the build- ing stands is 300 feet square, and is sur- rounded by a well-trimmed hedge of osage orange, and well supplied with great shade trees. The pride of Clarinda has ever been her beautiful school-liouses and churches.
In 1884-'85 it was found that more school- room capacity must be provided, so another well-planned building was erected in 1885. Its cost, including steam-heating, walks, out- buildings, etc., was $16,000. The architect was Nels Olston, and the contractor was George M. West, of Red Oak, Iowa. The. building is a fine, two-story brick structure, and does great credit to the city. It was first used in the fall of 1885.
The present school board are: S. M. Crooks, (president), H. L. Cokenower, J. W. Osborne, John D. Jones, M. Enfield, R. R. Westcott, Walter W. Hill (secretary), and Henry Loranz (treasurer). Mr. Hill has served for the past three years, while Mr. Loranz has been treas- urer for ten years.
At present there are about 800 scholars. The best of teachers are employed, and as a result good schools are kept up.
RELIGIOUS.
Clarinda is a town of churches and schools and has ever been noted for its good morals and progressiveness.
Methodist Episcopal Church .- The first to proclaim the gospel after the Methodist Episcopal faith, at this point, was Rev. Sam- uel Farlow, a Methodist preacher, who was also the first in the county. He preached liere in June, 1853. In 1854, Rev. John Anderson formed a churchi at Clarinda, which had for its first membership four devout Methodist women. In 1857 a church was erected on the present site of the United Presbyterian church. Its cost was $1,000. In 1863 an-
other church was erected, whichi stood where now stands the Linderman Hotel. Its cost was $6,000. The present magnificent edifice was erected in 1882, at a cost of $15,000. It has a seating capacity of nearly 700 and is built of solid brick masonry. It is a fine structure and is in a charming spot. A good basement serves for lecture room, class room, parlors for receptions and business meetings. The entire building is heated by steam, is lighted by gas and is neatly carpeted and fur- nished in modern style of church architect- nre. The audience room is provided with nicely cushioned pews and the lecture room with easy chairs. The belfry contains a 500- pound bell, costing $150. This building was not dedicated and fully completed until Jan- uary, 1888. It was dedicated by Rev. M. D. Collins.
The present (1889) membership of this society is 295. The church has been served by the following pastors in the order in which they are liere given: Rev. Samuel Farlow, Rev. John Anderson, Rev. Richard Mulliol- land, Rev. William Howbert, Rev. Thomas Wallace, Rev. C. Woolsey, Rev. J. T. Hughes, Rev. Benj. Shin, Rev. William McCain, Rev. D. Thompson, Rev. A. H. Sliafer, Rev. C. C. Mabee, Rev. A. Brown, Rev. J. M. Holmes, Rev. J. A. Wilson, Rev. P. F. Brazee, Rev. W. S. Hooker, Rev. W. Blodgett, Rev. B. F. W. Cozier, Rev. T. McStnart, Rev. H. H. O'Neal, Rev. W. F. Burke, Rev. M. D. Col- lins.
Presbyterian Church .- This society was organized August 25, 1855, by the Rev. L. G. Bell, of Des Moines presbytery. The original members were: B. B. Hutton, Mrs. F. A. Hutton, Miss Mary I. Hutton, John McLain and Mrs. Melissa J. McLain. B. B. Hntton and John McLain were chosen elders. The Rev. D. A. Murdock preached during the fall and winter of 1855-'56. The church
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was without preachers from 1856 to 1860, when the Rev. W. U. Stryker was chosen to supply the church. During that year a frame building was erected, size 36 x 40 feet, and costing $1,800. It was dedicated during the month of February, 1861. In 1864 the Rev. H. H. White was chosen to supply the pul- pit. In two years he was succeeded by Rev. J. W. Clark, whose ministry lasted until the spring of 1869, when he resigned and removed. In the spring of 1879 he passed from the scenes of earth. In 1869, Rev. Robt. R. Westcott commenced his labors, continuing until the spring of 1879. During his min- istry the church became a self-sustaining body. In September, 1879, Rev. J. E. Will- iamson was called to the pulpit for six months. March 31, 1880, followed Rev. J. H. Malcolm, who was succeeded by Rev. T. C. Smith in April, 1887, who is the present pastor.
In 1880 the churchi found their building too small and not in keeping with the times; so they sold the old frame building erected in 1860 to J. S. McIntyre, who still uses it for a residence. It was removed a few blocks to the north from the original site.
While the new church was being erected, services were hield in the opera house.
The new and present church edifice is a magnificent structure, located on the corner of Sixth and North Promenade streets, front- ing the east. Its material is brick and stone; in size it is 40 x 60 feet, witlı two slight re- cesses. Its cost was (including furniture) $11,000. It is heated by a superior furnace, and is seated in a modern manner, with a capacity of about 600. Beneath the super- structure is a large basement, a part of which is employed as a lecture room and parlor.
The belfry contains a clear-toned little bell, which, of itself, has quite a history. It was first used at Madison, Indiana, and from that 27
place removed to Lewistown, Illinois, and served a long time in calling the devout wor- shipers to the Presbyterian church of that town and was then donated to the Clarinda church. A. Loranz, a pioneer, brought it overland, in 1863, to Clarinda, where it still sounds forth each week.
The present membership of this society is 220. Its Sunday-school numbers 150 scliol- ars. Henry Loranz has been its snperin- tendent for the past four years. His assistant is J. A. Woods. J. H. Dunlap is present librarian.
The present church officials are: Elders- T. S. Morris, J. A. Woods, V. Graff, G. W. Richardson, Henry Loranz. Deacons-J. H. Dunlap, F. W. Parish, Ira Morain, R. H. Fulton.
The Baptist Church of Clarinda was organized in the spring of 1857 by Rev. Jas. Smith, of Bedford, Iowa, and had eleven members. They soon purchased the frame cliapel, built in 1857 by the Metliodist people on the site of the present United Presby- terian Church. This served them until 1868, when the present beautiful church structure, standing on East Promenade street, was erected. It is a large brick building, costing, all told, not far from $11,000. It has an ample basement, and the church proper will seat 500 people.
The present membership is fifty-two. The pastors who have served are: Rev. James Smitlı, Revs. Hall, Beard, Seay, Cakes, Stitt, Barr, Fostett, Cloyd, Tucker and Eddy. The present pastor, Rev. A. K. Myattway, came to the churchi May 1, 1889. See sketch else- where.
The Universalist Church was organized January 28, 1859, with twelve members: Job Loy, A. Loy, Sally Pfander, Charles Pfander, Saralı Pfander, Catharine Loy, Sr., Albert Heald, Jacob Loy, William Loy, Rachel
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Loy and Catharine Loy, Jr. In its early days this society was very flourishing, per- haps due largely to the fact that other de- nominations are to-day far more broad and liberal-minded, thus taking in as members many who would under all teachings have united with the Universalist Society.
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