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The place is known, far and near, as one of unusual educational advantages, having, as it has, the splendid public schools, together with one of the best colleges in the great north- west.
The religious denominations represented by active societies are the Methodist Episco- pal, Free-Methodist, Congregational, Presby- terian, Latter-Day Saints, Swedish Mission, Swedish Lutheran, Christian, Baptist and Catholic.
To find the beginning of all the various departments of commercial, social, religious and educational institutions in this bristling little city, one must needs take a retro- spective glance, and by so doing will find that the first house erected in the place was com- pleted August 6, 1870.
The pioneer hardware store was that of J. H. Shugart & Co., which opened its doors October 10, 1870.
During the month of August that year two firms started lumber yards-Brison Bros. and J. J. Kaster & Co.
The first to embark in the drug trade at this point was W. E. Webster, who opened a store in September, 1871.
S. P. Carpenter opened up what was then the finest hotel in Page County-the Shen- andoah House.
The first general stores were those removed from Manti, Fremont County, three miles distant. The firmis were Metolman & Crose and O. S. Rider & Co., who came the same season the town was laid out.
The first to deal in furniture was J. S.
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Jolinson; in an exclusive grocery, Mentzer Bros .; in clothing, John Desh.
POSTOFFICE HISTORY.
As soon as Shenandoah was platted a post- office was petitioned for and obtained. The postmasters below served in the order given: Stephen Spurlock, J. H. Shugart, T. J. War- ren, A. J. West, H. P. Duffield, J. R. Rate- kin, Col. T. N. Pace. The last named and present worthy, efficient postmaster took the office August 1, 1889, under order of Pres. Benjamin Harrison. He at once removed to the new Bender block, on Sheridan avenue. The office is finely planned, contains all mod- ern-style furniture, combination lock-boxes, etc. This office is the best paying one to the Government of any in Page County, the re- ceipts last year being $6,476. It was made a money order office July 5, 1875. The first order was for the amount of $15, sent by Wilford Quimby to A. H. Wickoff, Ham- burg, Iowa. The serial (total) number of money orders sent from this office up to Jan- uary 20, 1890, was 32,540. Total postal notes, 12,822.
BANKS.
The First National Bank, the oldest of the city, was the outgrowth of a bank started in a frame building used for a drug store by Mr. Webster. In 1877 it was bought by Thomas H. Read and made a national bank. Read was president and A. J. Crose cashier ; the last named resigned in 1880 and Richard Carey was elected, serving until 1887, when Frank Hooker took his position. The cash capital is $50,000. A general banking bus- iness is transacted and a $10,000 surplus is carried.
Shenandoah National Bank was established May 4, 1882, succeeding the business of the Page County Bank, a private concern, organ-
ized at Blanchard by Stralian, Davis, Bentley & Co.
The president of the Shenandoah National is George Bogart. The cash capital of $50,- 000 was raised to $60,000 in 1889. The sur- plus profits are now $10,000, deposits $75,- 000. The bank building is 25 x 60 feet-a two-story brick structure. Every precaution is taken against accident by use of the best vaults, time-locks, etc. Their corresponding banks are First National Bank, of Chicago, and Importers and Traders', of New York. The directors are D. S. Priest, Z. D. Mathews, A. J. Crose, A. W. Murphy, George Bogart, H. H. Ferris, W. D. Whaples.
INCORPORATION.
Shenandoah became an incorporated place in 1871. The first election was held August 22, 1871, when sixty-one votes were cast and the following officers elected: J. H. Shugart, Mayor; W. E. Webster, Recorder; B. M. Webster, Treasurer; T. J. Warren, Marshal; S. P. Carpenter, Benjamin Lake, R. B. Crose, J. S. Johnson, A. J. West.
The following have served as mayors to the present date:
J. H. Shugart. 1872
W. P. Ferguson. 1881
G. W. Gunnison 1873
G. L. Coleman 1883
A. S. Lake 1874
J. W. Ladd. 1883
E. S. Arthur 1875
J. B. Carter 1884
W. C. Martin .1876
J. B. Carter. 1885
J. C. Cheshier 1877
T. B. 1886
J. H. Shugart. 1878
J. B. Carter. 1887
W. C. Mathews 1879
J. B. Carter .1888
S. S. Wilcox
1880
J. B. Carter. 1889
In 1887 it became a city of the second- class, then having a population as required by law, of 2,000 people.
The present city officials are: J. B. Car- ter, Mayor; Joseph Emery, Clerk; A. W. Mur- phy, Treasurer. The city is made up of three wards, with the following councilmen: Will- iam Priestmau, C. W. Conway (1); D. S. Priest, Cyrus Reed (2); R. W. Morse, C. W. Fislıbaugh (3).
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In 1883 perhaps an unwise expenditure was the erecting of a city hall, costing the city $10,000; still the city has no system of water works.
COMMERCIAL INTERESTS OF 1890.
Agricultural Implements-Kaster & Kas- ter, A. L. Ernst, Cleveland & Phillips.
Attorneys-W. P. Ferguson, Benjamin Todd, James McCabe, C. S. Keenan.
Art Studio-W. H. Brewer, Ira B. Ham- ilton.
Butcher Shops-Williamn Priestman, Fred Rockafellow, Harrison & Wilson, Oday & McMahill.
Blacksmiths-J. F. King, John Carey, Hagler & Arvidson, S. Caldwell.
Brick and Tile-Rankin Bros.
Boots and Shoes-G. A. Pulley, H. S. Holcomb, D. W. Miller, G. C. Pearce.
Banks-First National and Shenandoah National.
Canning Factory-Mentzer Bros.
Contractors and Builders-George F. Cotrill, Reed & Taylor, John Ericsson, J. W. Linthicum, Hamilton & Son.
Clothing (exclusive) - Chicago Clothing Co., Needham & Mill, A. J. Crose.
College-" Western Normal."
Dry Goods-A. McCormick, Pace, Wilcox & Company, Young & Co.
Drugs-H. P. Duffield, J. C. Stevens, Jay & Murphy, J. C. Webster & Co.
Dentists-Dr. J. S. Stevens, Dr. E. G. Woodrow.
Express Lines-American and Pacific.
Furniture-M. C. Johnson, Medford & Son. Foundry-Benjamin Smith.
Grocery-Mentzer Bros., E. I. Lancey & Co., Woodford Bros., Jones Bros., Sullivan Bros., B. B. Johnson, Trotter Bros.
General Stocks-R. B. & C. F. Crose, Ir- win & Ferris.
Grain - J. W. Chase Grain Company, Joseph Van Buskirk, Joseph Auracher.
Gunsmith-Thomas Ross.
Hardware -- Murphy & Crose, J. M. Phil- lips.
Hotels -- " Delmonico " and " Park."
Harness-J. B. Armstrong, Jacob Bender.
Jewelry - C. V. Mount & Co., Frank Anshutz.
Ice-Frank Burkhard.
Lumber-Green Bay Company, George Palmer & Co.
Loan Associations-Citizens' Savings As- sociation, Shenandoah Mutual Loan Associa- tion.
Livery-Noble & Garrett, J. L. Giles, Ed. Moore, E. Cleland.
Laundry-Clines, Steam, C. E. Fletcher. Mills-" Shenandoalı Roller."
Marble Works-Spooner & McCormick, A. McCormick.
Millinery-Mrs. L. Young, Mrs. Ray.
Merchant Tailoring-J. S. Schneider.
Newspapers-" Sentinel," " Post," " Fire- Brand."
Nursery -- D. S. Lake, Howard & Lattimer. . Opera House-J. H. McComb, proprietor.
Physicians-Dr. E. K. Bailey, Dr. F. E. Stevens, Dr. J. W. Humphrey, Dr. H. P. Duffield, Drs. Whiting & Sutton.
Post Office -- Colonel T. N. Pace, post- master.
Real Estate-Dall Riseley, Jeff. Williams, Webster & Foskett.
Stock Dealers-Joseph Van Buskirk, Fred Rockafellow, Jacob Rockafield, Carey & Chandler.
Shippers of Produce (wholesale)-Simon Toay, Wingert & Co.
Veterinary Surgeons -Dr. J. M. Jacobs, Dr. James Vincent.
Wagon Shops-J. F. King, Hagler & Avidson.
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Wood & Coal-T. S. Bower, Gaylord Bros., William Ledingham.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
By far the most important among the necessities which spring up and demand pub- lic attention, in any new town, in these days of enlightenment, is the common public school. In direct proportion to the attention paid to it, does the common school add to the sum of human happiness, by increasing the sphere of human usefulness and duty. The history of education is the history of that long struggle by which human intellect ar- rived at just conception of its native powers; a struggle in which we all fell deep interest; a struggle that conies to us laden with accumulated facts of ages, heavy with years, yet beneficent in influence. As a result the scope of the educator has been enlarged, he partakes, very much of the relation of an advisor, as well as an instructor of youthhood. The great inass of human information is gained when our school days are ended and the teacher and text book are replaced by life's stern activities and that harsh old pedagogne - experience. This is now re- cognized in modern education, and the com- inon school adapts itself to the needs of the present hour, It is the educational factor of this age, the monlder of the nation's future, and in its recognition the city of Shenandoah has cause for self-congratulation. It is a proud feature of the place that she sustains good schools and able teachers-inade more effective by the enthusiastic and liberal minded board of education.
The school of Shenandoah belonged to the common-school system of Grant Township, until 1872, when the independent district of the city was organized. The first regular directors of this district were elected in March, 1873, and were as follows: R. B.
Crose, J. Swain, A. J. Welty, J. Stokes and A. B. West.
In 1871 when the first schools were organ- ized, there was no building they could call their own. Mrs. S. E. Field taught the first term of school, which had an enrollment of forty pupils. She taught in a barn building which was 12 x 24 feet.
In 1873 a brick school building was erected at a cost of $3,040. It soon became neces- sary to enlarge the building, which was done by placing two wings to the former building. This was done at an outlay of $7,000.
In 1880 the schools were divided into six departments and superintended by C. H. Guerney. At that date there was a daily attendance of 200. The male teacher re- ceived $100 per month, while the females received $43.
In 1882-'83 another brick school building was elected in the same block with the other. This is 30 x 70 feet and two-stories high. Its cost was about $5,000.
The present school board are: John Ment- zer, president; Jacob Bender, F. S. Burkhard, George Castle, D. S. Lake and A. J. West; Directors-Jacob Emery, Secretary; T. H. Read, treasurer.
RELIGIOUS SOCIETIES.
From the great number of church edifices here, the stranger takes it without question- ing that the people of Shenandoah are of a moral and religious type, and in this conclu- sion they are not mistaken.
The first religious services held at this point was in the fall of 1870, when pioneer Rev. Samuel Farlow, who also preached the first sermon at Clarinda, spoke to a few who had assembled in a box-car, before the station- house was yet finished.
The First Presbyterian Church, the pio- neer society of Shenandoah, was organized
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June 4, 1871, by ten members, Rev. George R. Carroll officiating. The present member- slip is 140. The following have served as supplies or regularly installed pastors, and in the order in which they are given: Rev. Fer- guson, a supply for three months; Rev. A. B. Struthers, supply, one year; Rev. J. W. Clark, supply, three months; Rev. J. M. Morrison, supply, two or three years; Rev. A. X. Miron, supplied for one year; Rev. W. H. McKee, supply, one year; Rev. T. E. Smith, pastor four years; Rev. J. L. Killen, supply, six months; Rev. A. M. Barrett, the present pastor, installed October 1, 1888.
The first church was erected in the sum- mer of 1877; it was 25 x 50 feet, had a seat- ing capacity of 150, and cost the society $1,200. It was finally sold to Page County for a pest-house, and removed in 1885. It stood on Thomas avenue, tlie site of the present church, which is an imposing struc- ture, erected in 1884 at a cost of $6,100. Its corner-stone was laid the day of Presi- dent Cleveland's election in 1884. The main audience-room is 32 x 55 feet, with two spa- cious wings. The society is all ont of debt, and owning a handsome church of a 400 seating capacity.
The present elders are: Joseph Stokes, E. K. Bailey, Frank Woodford, Emmet Jones and A. T. Morris.
The First Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in 1870, with the following members: Stephen Spurlock, Albert Blake, A. J. Welty and wife, Miss Ella Welty. The society is now the largest churchi organiza- tion in Page County, numbering as it does in 1890, 450. In 1873 a frame church was erected at a cost of $2,500; it was dedicated the same year, by Bishop E. G. Andrews, of Des Moines.
In 1888 a new building was completed, which is 50 x 75 feet. It stands on Thomas
street, and is among the finest in Shenan- doah. It is heated by furnace, and will easily seat 500 people.
Since the institution of Methodismn at Shenandoah, the following have served as pastors: Rev. Samuel Farlow, Rev. J. P. Evans, Rev. G. C. Waynick, Rev. Fred Har- ris, Rev. W. S. Hooker, Rev. J. M. Conrad, Rev. W. J. Beck, Rev. L. H. Woodworth, Rev. Bennett, Rev. Eckles, Rev. Hull, Rev. Allen, Rev. Wickerman.
Present stewards: J. M. Jones, T. S. Bower, Mrs. G. E. Trotter, Mrs. Ed. Woodford, Mrs. Isaac Stoddard, J. W. Ladd, C. E. Fliesh- bach; recording steward, J. W. Ladd; super- intendent of Sunday-school, Joseph Need- ham. The average of pupils in Sunday-school is now 275. The church and all of its auxil- iary societies are in an excellent condition.
The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was organized at this point by eighteen members, in 1875. Pre- siding Elder S. S. Wilcox officiated, and still holds the position as presiding elder. This is sometimes styled the " Morinon Church," but erroneously, from the fact that these peo- ple-about 7,000 in number-started with Brigham Young for Salt Lake in 1846, but upon arriving at Kaneville (now Council Bluffs) it was made known to them that President Young would thenceforth make polygamy a rule of church faith, and it was then that this vast army of inen, women and children became discontented and went no farther, but made for themselves homes along the Missouri River as far south as St. Joseph, Missouri. Many located in Fremont and Page counties. In most things they believe as Mormons do, but are despisers of po- lygamy, and are trying to uproot the evil by work in Congress.
In Shenandoalı this peculiar sect held ser- vices at private homes until 1880, when a
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church was erected; it was 26x40 feet, and together with lots cost $1,300. The church now numbers 110 souls. The present priest is J. B. Cline; teacher, William Gaylord; presiding elder, S. S. Wilcox.
The Congregational Church at this place was formed April 8, 1877, with twenty-two members. The sermon on that occasion was preached by Prof. J. E. Todd, of Tabor, Iowa. The first board of trustees, also build- ing committee, was: John Spencer, A. S. Lake, J. S. Johnson, W. C. Martin, George A. Quimby; first treasurer, A. J. West; first clerk, A. S. Lake; first deacons, John Spen- cer, J. N. Lincoln; first superintendent of Sunday-schools, A. S. Lake, who has served ever since.
During the summer of 1877, before en- gaging a minister, the church erected and dedicated, without debt, a frame building 35 x 48 feet, with a lecture-room attached thereto 15 x25 feet, all at a cost, with fur- nishing, of $3,400. Andience-room seats 220; gallery, sixty; lecture-room, recently enlarged, 100. The building is provided with a good bell, weighing 800 pounds.
The first to become pastor was Rev. Will- iam Plested, of New York city, who was in- vited February 17, 1878, and resigned Sep- tember 1, 1879. The next pastor was Rev. J. O. Stevenson, from Connecticut; he began January 4, 1880, and resigned October 24, 1886. The third pastor was Rev. J. H. Boggess, beginning January, 1887, and closing July 31, 1887. The next was Rev. E. C. Moulton, from Ames, Iowa, who came January 1, 1888, and closed his labors Janu- ary 1, 1890.
The parsonage was erected in 1880; is a frame, two-story building, costing $1,800. It was first used in October, 1880.
The present (1890) membership of this church is 148. Average in Sunday-school, 29
100. The Ladies' Aid Society has been very efficient in raising funds, and have con- tributed many linndred dollars since the time of organization. The Society of Christian Endeavor meet each week and do much noble work.
The officers of the church are now: Dea- cons, A. J. Crose, W. A. Wagoner, J. L. Sholl, C. F. Crose; clerk, E. S. Ferris; treas- urer, J. C. Webster; superintendent of Sun- day-school, A. S. Lake; trustees, T. H. Read, J. T. Stuart, A. J. Crose, A. S. Lake, George A. Quimby.
The First Baptist Church of Shenandoah was formed June 18, 1871, with a member- ship of six persons: F. H. Alden, Mary B. Alden, James W. Alden, D. C. Harrell, G. W. Gunnison and Hattie L. Gunnison. Since its formation the society has been served by the following pastors: Rev. J. W. Roe, Rev. Amos Pratt, Rev. R. J. Reynolds, Rev. H, B. Foskett, Rev. F. N. Eldredge, Rev. O. T. Conger, Rev. A. B. White, Rev. L. J. Shoe- maker, and the present pastor, Rev. C. W. Riches. The present trustees are: R. B. Crose, P. H. Mentzer, J. E. Stevens, R. W. Morse, A. B. Woodford; deacon, C. V. Haskins; clerk, Milo Bryte; organist, May Morse.
A frame edifice was erected in 1880, cost- ing $3,500. It is on Thomas avenne and seats 200 persons. A fine-toned bell of 1,040- pound weight calls the worshipers of this faith together; this bell was not put in nntil 1888.
The present average of the Sunday-school is ninety. Margaret Rees is superintendent. They have a library of about 200 books.
Emanuel Swedish Lutheran Church was formed January 22, 1883, by Rev. I. E. Ren- strom. There were forty-four charter mein- bers. At present they have only thirty-four, owing to removal. Rev. C. G Widen has
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been the only pastor and is still serving. The trustees are John Ericsson, John August Honet, N. P. Miller. Deacons: N. P. Mil- ler, C. W. Johnson, John Polson. Their first meetings were held at private houses and they rented for special occasions. In the summer of 1883 they purchased of the Methodist Episcopal society their old church, giving a contract for $1,500, paying $450 down. They had misfortunes and were un- able to meet the terms of contract and tried to get a compromise with the Methodists, but the officers of that church saw and acted as business men alone would, in such matters, and took the building back but paid no money back. So in 1889, through much self-sacri- fice, the Swedish society "Iput their shoulders to the wheel " and bought a lot on Thomas avenue for $325 and erected thereon a neat chapel, 28 x 36 feet, at a cost of $1,225, in- cluding lots. It was dedicated January 22, 1890, by Rev. C. A. Hemborg, president of the conference, assisted by Revs. Widen of Essex and A. T. Ryden of Red Oak. They still have a debt of $200 against their prop- erty, but expect to raise the amount the pres- ent year.
A Sunday-school of an average attendance of seventeen, with (. Sund as its superin- tendent, is maintained.
The Swedish Mission was organized No- vember 17, 1885, by eighteen members. At this time there are twenty-five in the church. G. P. Peters of Red Oak, a tailor by trade, holds service for this society, once in three weeks. They own no building, but meet at private houses. However, the present year they anticipate erecting a frame chapel to cost $700.
The Free Methodist society was formed April 10, 1887, by nine members-C. S. Hanley and wife, A. P. Sanborn and wife, G. B. Casey and wife, Frank Woods, Charles
Huey, Rose Gibson. The present member- ship is forty-five. A church was bought in 1888 and dedicated January, 1889. Its size was 25 x 50, and its cost was $1,200. They also own a parsonage property valued at $800. The first pastor was J. M. Reilly, who re- mained six months and was succeeded by J. G. Stanard and he by Rev. C. S. Hanley, who preaches and edits the odd newspaper styled the Fire-Brand.
The present stewards are: Maggie E. Stephens, Moroni Fletcher, William Griffith, William Briggs and Minnie Hanley. A day and Sunday-school is sustained by this people, who teach the same doctrines as the Metho- dist Episcopal, except that they are strong advocates of "perfection," and live up to the rule against the use of tobacco and the " wear- ing of costly apparel and jewelry." They are devoted Christian examples.
St. John's Church, of the Roman Catholic faith, was organized in 1874, with Edward Ryan, James Sloan, Michael Mahenney, Pat- rick Sims, John Gilmore and John Gleason. The society erected a building the same year, at a cost of $1,000, the same being dedicated by Rev. Father F. W. Pape. In 1880 the congregation numbered 150, but at present is not in so good a condition. Occasional services are held by neighboring priests.
Christian, or Church of Christ, was formed with twenty-three members, January 7, 1874 No building was erected, but regular services held at Mentzer's and Williams' halls. At one time they numbered 100. The present con- dition of the church is not flourishing as at an earlier date. The exact history was not obtainable by the historian; however, some of Shenandoah's best people belong to this de- nomination.
SECULAR SOCIETIES.
While nearly all communities have those who are anti-secret society in their belief, no
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thinking man of to-day can fortify himself against the plain fact that much of the suc- cess and harmony existing between business men is due largely to the secret tie which binds them together. We come now to speak of the Masonic fraternity of Shenan- doah.
Tricentum Lodge, No. 300, began by working under a charter granted June 7, 1871. They worked under dispensation from February 4tlı of the same year. The charter was granted to W. E. Webster, W. M .; L. B. Alexander, S. W .; Albert Blake, J. W., and several others. Beginning with a few mem- bers in 1880, they had increased to seventy- one. The present membership is sixty.
The present officers are: H. P. Duffield, W. M .; J. A. Congers, S. W .; Joseph McKee, J. W .; William Donald, Sec'y .; Alonzo Williams, Treasurer.
They first met in Jones' Block, but in 1880 moved to finely furnished rooms in Crose Block.
Royal Arch Masons, Sheshbazzar Chap- ter, No. 82, worked under dispensation from July 29, 1876, to October 18, 1877, when the chapter was organized under a charter granted by the Grand Chapter, with the following officers: H. P. Duffield, H. P .; G. A. Quimby, King; Amos Cox, Scribe; C. S. Chase, Secretary. This chapter started by a inembership of thirteen. In 1879 it liad a membership of twenty-eight, and January 1, 1890, it had fifty members. The officers in 1890 were: G. A. Quimby, H. P .; G. F. Cotrill, King; R. W. Morse, Scribe; J. G. Schneider, Treasurer; J. W. Linthican, C. of H .; Lon Williams, P. S .; A. J. Crose, R. A. C .; John McKee, J. S.
Both the Blue Lodge and Chapter are sus- tained by men who meet on a common level, and who are among the most influential and enterprising men of the city.
Odd Fellows .-- Shenandoalı Lodge, No. 261, works under a charter granted by the Grand Lodge of the State of Iowa, October 25, 1873. The following were the charter members: J. J. Manker, J. L. Morris, R. N. Moffit, M. E. Wallace, H. C. Reed, Samuel Farlow, Thomas Roberts, M. L. Morris, J. C. Adams and U. Eggleston. In 1880 the lodge numbered seventy-two; its present member. ship is seventy-seven.
The true spirit of Odd-Fellowship pervades the Shenandoah brotherhood, and unity of action and earnestness of purpose in their efforts to carry out the grand principles of the order are manifest. They are inspired with a high appreciation of the advant- age they enjoy in holding membership in an order banded together for inntual relief, the preservation of manhood, and tlie elevation of the human race.
The present officers of the subordinate lodge are: W. H. Hughes, N. G .; O. T. Rankin, V. G .; A. T. Irwin, Secretary; A. W. Murphy, Treasurer.
At first Jones Hall was used for lodge room; from there they moved to M. C. John- son's block, and are now back in Jones Bros.' building.
Shenandoah Encampment (I. O. O. F.) No. 79, received its charter, September 1, 1875. There were seven charter members: W. H. Copson, D. R. Graff, J. W. Holden, G. T. Ross, Thomas Roberts, C. I. Spere and I. B. Chrissinger. It now has a total mnem- bership of thirty. Its present officers are: J. B. Mariner, C. P .; F. P. Humphrey, H. P .; J. G. Schneider, S. W .; Jacob Emery, Scribe; J. M. Jones, Treasurer.
Knights of Pythias, Juniata Lodge, No. 195, was instituted April 5, 1888, by a mem- bership of thirty-three. The first officials were: A. A. Tompkins, P. C .; T. J. Morrow, C. C .; J. A. Wagner, V. C .; A. W. Murphy,
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P .; F. O. Strong, K. of R. and S .; D. B. Bru- baker, M. at. A .; L. D. Fowler, M. of, E .; George Jay, M. of F.
The present membership of the lodge is seventy. At first this lodge met at Odd Fellows' Hall, but now have a well-furnished home of their own (leased) in Hedge's Block.
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