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up to February, this year, 972 orders and 1,741 postal notes.
RELIGIOUS.
The denominations here represented at Northboro are the Methodist Episcopal and Baptist, and eachi have church edifices.
The Methodist Society was the first to worship. Prior to 1882 there was a class at Union Grove school-house, but upon the platting of Northboro a church was formed. S. D. Blancliard, J. S. Wolf and H. A. Max- well were the committee to arrange for build- ing. They raised funds and had a frame edifice nearly completed when the terrible cyclone-wind and hail storm-of July 13, 1883, demolished it. The following year (1884) they built on the same foundation. The structure is 32 x 50 feet, and seats 250 people. Its cost was about $2,000. A par- sonage was soon after purchased in the coun- try and removed to the church lots.
The present membership of this church is eighty. A Sunday-school of sixty scholars is sustained.
The various pastors serving this people have been as follows: Rev. J. B. Bartley, Rev. D. Pruitt, Rev. A. F. Conrey.
The Baptist Church at this point was formed by fifteen members, the winter of 1886-'87. The present membership is twenty- two. They have held services at the Meth- odist church until this date. They will dedi- cate a new and beautiful church edifice on the 23d of February, 1890. This is a frame house, built after the modern style of archi- tecture. It is 28x44 feet, with an alcove and vestibule. It will comfortably seat 200 persons. Its cost is $1,700. The lot was donated by the town lot company. Rev. I. M. Seay, of Clarinda, preaches for the society at this time.
Gettysburg Post, No. 241, G. A. R., was
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organized at Northboro in the fall of 1882, by sixteen members. The first Commander was George E. Morrill. The post now num- bers twenty nine comrades. They own a hall of their own. The present officers are: George E. Morrill, Com .; George Thayer, S. V. C .; James Tarpenning, J. V. C .; J. H. Wheeler, Adjt .; James Winroot, Q. M .; George Wolfe, O. D .; C. T. Long, O. G .; O. W. Holcomb, Chap .; J. G. Bailey, Sur- geon.
Sons of Veterans .- Shiloh Camp, No. 119, was organized July 1, 1887, by seven- teen charter members. The first Captain was W. W. Creal; First Lieutenant, F. M. Jump; Second Lieutenant, O. W. Holcomb.
The present number in the camp is nine- teen. The officers now serving are: W. W. Creal, Captain; W. W. Bailey, First Lieu- tenant; Lewis Wiar, Second Lieutenant; John H. Andrews, Q. M .; S. J. Turnbull, Chap .; Charles Wiar, O. S.
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COLFAX TOWNSHIP.
CHAPTER XXXII.
OLFAX-named in honor of Hon. Schuyler Colfax, former Vice-President of the United States-is in the southern tier of townships in Page County. It is east of Washington, south of Lincoln, west of Amity Township, and bounded on the south by the State line between Iowa and Missouri. It comprises congressional township 67, range 38 west, hence is six iniles square, except what it lacks of full sections along the State line. At an early day all the southern por- tion of Page County was claimed by and paid revenue to the State of Missouri. Colfax was at one time a part of Washington Township.
Tarkio River courses its way through this township, from section 5 on the north line to section 31 on the south. Along this beauti- ful stream one finds considerable valuable native timber land, in which the first settlers lived.
EARLY SETTLEMENT.
In 1850 Alexander Montgomery inade the first actual settlement in what is now styled Colfax Township. He settled on section 5, and died in 1882.
Next came John Gillihan to section 8. They both came here from Kentucky. John
Iker came about the same period, locating on section 16. To these three pioneers should go the credit of effecting the first settlement in this now goodly locality. It was these three men who set the first stakes and gave tone and caste to the early affairs of the town- ship. Soon sprang up good schools, good churches, pleasant liomes, model farms, and all that goes toward making a county desirable.
Other very early settlers were Mr. Bird- sall, Alfred Suodderly, Lewis Lowns, Jeffer- son Tibbitts, the Lynn boys, J. W. Calvert, Mr. Michael, James Bullock, David McCord, James Turner, Ed. Monzingo and James Hammel.
Frank Hitchcock came from Grundy Coun- ty, Illinois, in 1869. Charles Whipp came about the same time. E. Cadwell, J. G. Johnson, J. Gamble, J. Hensleigh, A. Hill, E. Apley, J. M. Ferguson, O. Wetmore, J. H. Palmer and G. W. Bowman were all set- tlers prior to 1875.
THE FIRST EVENTS.
The first birth in the township was James M., son of Alexander Montgomery, born May 4, 1851. He now lives at Coin.
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The first marriage was Oscar McCord to Miss Iker, in 1865.
The first school-teacher was Joseph Kemp- ton, who taught in a log school-house, built by James Hayner on section 5, in 1856.
The first frame school-house was erected in 1861.
The first religious services were held in 1856, at the cabin of John Gillihan, by James McVey, who was a Christian min- ister.
The first female child born within the township was Onie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Montgomery.
Mrs. Montgomery also wove the first cloth in her township.
Joseph Kempton had the honor of being the first school-teacher in these parts. He taught in the first log school-house, built by J. Gillihan, one mile southeast of present Coin. At the first term of school there were twelve pupils in attendance.
THE TOWN OF BLANCHARD.
Blanchard is a flourishing town of about 500 population, on the Omaha & St. Louis Railway, on sections 32 and 33 of Colfax Township, and also a small portion extends over the State line into Missouri. It was platted in September, 1879, and lots sold in October. It is well located and is surrounded by one of the mnost fertile and paying agri- cultural districts in Page County. Its popu- lation are for the most part intelligent Amer- icans, who sustain the best of all modern improvements and build up educational and religious societies very rapidly.
POSTOFFICE HISTORY.
An office was established in the autumn of 1879, with J. D. Parrott as postmaster. He was succeeded as follows: B. Thurman, J. R. Pruitt, O. Wetmore. It soon became a inoney order office. Up to February, 1890,
there liad been issued from this office 7,697 orders and 5,306 postal notes.
INCORPORATION.
Blanchard became an incorporated town in 1880. The first Council were: T. F. Willis, Mayor; Samuel M. Zeluff, Recorder; A. J. Colton, Treasurer; J. A. Funk, S. W. Bird, C. G. Anderson, M. G. Blair, C. C. Hayes, G. A. Gattlin, Trustees. The mayors have been :
T. F. Willis 1880 J. W. Holliday 1885
C. C. Hayes. 1881
N. J. Russell. 1886
T. F. Willis. 1882
J. D. Parrott. 1887
J. V. Beghtol. 1883
T. F. Willis 1888
J. V. Beghtol 1884
J. A. Funk . 1889
The officers at present are: J. A. Funk, Mayor; C. C. Barker, Recorder; A. A. Lin- coln, Treasurer; J. W. Vinacke, J. J. Bean. T. F. Maddock, U. T. James, E. L. Kennon, Trustees.
FIRST EVENTS.
The first child born at Blanchard was Mar- tha, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Lincoln, born January 15, 1880.
The first school was taught by E. E. Bene- dict, in 1880.
The first house on the plat was built by John Mann.
The first goods was sold by John Mann, grocer; Fossett & Birdsall, hardware; N. G. Russell, A. A. Lincoln. Frank Gillmore, gen- eral dealers; Bower & Comstock, groceries and ineat; J. D. Parrott, drugs; Mr. Clement, furniture; Anderson Bar, agricultural goods; J. Cole & Co., grain dealers; George Palmer & Co., lumber.
THE BANK.
Monk & Anderson Brothers established a banking-house at Blanchard in 1881. They commenced on a $6,000 capital, and now carry a $12,000 cash capital. They do a general banking business. Their corresponding banks are the First National, of Chicago, and the Chase, of New York. The concern has been
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a great help to Blanchard, and its proprietors are well liked by the patrons.
THE CREAMERY.
Blanchard has one of the finest creameries in all this part of the State. A stock com- pany was formed of the best business men in the community, and in 1889 a good frame building was erected, just north from the town, and all the latest butter-making machinery put in. It started up November 6, 1889, and is now doing a good business at producing a very superior quality of butter from milk delivered within a radius of eight miles. The incorporated name of the concern is the " Blanchard Butter and Cheese Company," which has a capital of $8,500.
SCHOOLS.
From the first, Blanchard has been noted for her excellent schools. The first term was taught by E. E. Benedict, commencing Sep- tember 20, 1880. This term was held in what was known as the " Milwaukee Beer Parlor," which building was erected for saloon purposes, but the agitation of the Prohibitory question and the high moral sentiment of the community would not long tolerate and sup- port a beer saloon.
Other buildings were leased for schools, but in 1881 the present fine two-story brick structure was built, at an expense of $9,000. It was erected by contractor Alex. Searcy. It is 40 x 60 feet, divided into three depart- ments. The directors serving when it was built were: T. F. Willis, C. C. Hayes and Dr. Bechtol.
The present School Board are: J. A. Funk, J. J. Bean, A. W. Hawley. The present en- rollment is 109 pupils.
CHURCHES.
The Methodist Episcopal Church was or- ganized here by a small class in 1881. A
frame chapel was built the next season. It was 38 x 50 feet, and cost the society $2,600. On July 13, 1883, it was blown to pieces by a terrible cyclone, which swept over this part of Iowa. The church, however, was re-built on the same foundation, and still serves the purpose. The last building cost $2,200. It seats 300 people.
The present membership of the society is 200. The average attendance in Sunday- school is 125. The present Superintendent is C. G. Anderson.
The pastors who have served at Blanchard are: Revs. Conrad, Bishop, Moore, Rawls, Brewer, Waynick and Wright.
The church built a parsonage in 1885, at a cost of $1,000.
The United Presbyterian Church was or- ganized at Blanchard in 1880 by twelve members. The same year a church edifice was erected at a cost of $2,000. It is a frame house 30 x 48 feet, which seats 250 people. The first edifice was wrecked by a severe storm and rebuilt.
The present membership is thirty-two. At one time in numbered seventy. The present officers are: John Monzingo, J. W. Gibson, Elders; J. Adair, Francis McKee, Alexander Duncan, Deacons.
The pastors have been: Rev. R. M. Sher- rard, Rev. J. M. Henderson, Rev. Thompson, Rev. David Inches, Rev. Brownlee, Rev. Richie, Rev. McNab.
A flourishing Sunday-school of thirty mem- bers is superintended by John Gibson.
SECULAR SOCIETIES.
Emanuel Lodge, No. 405 (Blue Lodge), of the Masonic order, was instituted at Blanchard in 1880 by the following charter members and officials: J. A. Funk, W. M .; A. E. Pratt, S. W .; E. E. Phillips, J. W .; S.
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W. Bird, H. White, D. A. McDaniels, J. W. Dewey.
At present the lodge numbers thirty-two members. The 1890 officers are: E. L. Ken- non, W. M .; J. A. Funk, S. W .; H. Scott, J. W .; T. J. Edmonds, Sec'y; J. R. Pruitt, Treas. They meet in the I. O. O. F. Hall.
Odd Fellows-State Line Lodge, No. 429, was instituted at Blanchard in 1882, by nine members. The first officers were: J. A. Funk, N. G .; E. E. Phillips, V. G .; John Jeffords, Sec'y; A. F. Fossett, Treas.
At one time the lodge had a membership of eighty-three, bnt at present has forty-two.
The present officers are: E. L. Kennon, N. G .; E. E. Kirby, V. G .; William Duherst, Sec'y; A. J. Scott, Treas.
In 1882 they bought a hall, which they have finely furnished and equipped.
" Blanchard Encampment," No. 167, was organized in the fall of 1888. There was only one charter member: the remainder were borrowed from neighboring towns. It now numbers twenty-five. J. A. Funk is C. P .; A. W. Hawley, S. W .; W. N. Duherst, Scribe, and Charles Ragan, Treas.
Ancient Order of United Workmen .- Ris- ing Star Lodge, No. 180, was formed at Col- lege Springs in 1878, and afterward removed to Blanchard - abont 1881. The charter members numbered twenty persons. When the division arose in the supreme lodge over the yellow fever tronble at the South, this lodge became dissatisfied and withdrew.
The present officers are: L. D. Hoag, M. W .; J. A. Funk, Fin .; A. W. Hawley, Sec'y. They now meet in Odd Fellows' Hall.
Grand Army Post (Blanchard, No. -- ), was organized, Jannary 11, 1886, by John Spence, with fifteen charter members. The first elective officers were: T. J. Baggs, P. C .; R. D. Perigo, Adj't; F. M. Stevens, S. V .; W. C. Ross, J. V .; John R. Pruitt, Q. M .;
J. N. George, Surgeon; P. S. Davidson, Chaplain; J. A. Funk, O. G. The present number enrolled is abont twenty. They have a post room and meet the second Tues- day in each month.
The present officers are: R. D. Perigo, P. C .; William Barnhill, S. V .; W. F. Cnl- bertson, J. V .; E. J. Orr, Adj't; T. J. Baggs, Q. M .; J. N. George, Surgeon; S. W. Miller, Chaplain; B. U. Wilcox, O. D .; A. Londen, O. G.
BUSINESS OF 1890.
February 5, 1890, the following constituted the commercial interests at Blanchard:
Agricultural Dealers-Maddock & Bry- ant, A. W. Hawley.
Bank-Monk & Anderson.
Blacksmiths-John Black & Son, W. F. Berry.
Coal-J. C. Williams.
Drugs-G. A. Pruitt & Co., J. W. Holli- day, A. O. Mudge.
Furniture-W. H. Maddock.
General Dealers-A. A. Lincoln, J. J.
Beam, John Sharp, McCord & McDaniels, Furgeson & Axtel, C. L. Roberts.
Grain-Cole & Co., J. C. Williams & Co. Groceries-Johnson & Palıner.
Hotel-R. Joy.
Hardware-J. W. Vinacke & Son.
Harness Shop-I. T. Bull.
Jewelry-J. W. Howell, William Gilson. Lumber-George Palmer & Co.
Livery Stables-Anderson Bros., D. A. McCord.
Millinery-Mrs. O. E. Comstock, Mrs. Durall, Messner & Kelso.
Meat Markets-John A. Palmer, Fargeson & Axtle, C. L. Roberts,
Newspaper-" Blanchard Sentinel."
Photographs-F. L. Green, William Gilson. Shoe Shop-James McMichael.
Wagon Shop-Joseph Walle.
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AMITY TOWN
CHAPTER XXXIII.
HIS Township is the second from the east line of the county, and is bounded on the south by the Iowa and Missouri State line; on the west by Colfax Township; on the north by Harlan Township, and on the east by Buchanan Township. It is congres- sional township 68, range 37 west.
It is a most excellent section of the county, and is finely developed, and has a population chiefly of Americans, and which takes great interest in educational and religious matters. Amity College at College Springs is located in Amity Township, and is known far and near as one of great value. Its native and artificial groves, together with its vast amount of beautiful evergreen and ornamental trees, lends a charm indeed seldom found.
EARLY SETTLEMENT.
The first settlement was made in Amity Township in 1854, by Daniel Severs, in the grove south of College Springs, and at the same time by his brother and brother-in law, Mr. Wade. No others came in until the college lands were surveyed in 1856. The work began in May of that year and was completed in July. At that date, J. P. Don-
aldson stopped in a little log cabin, southeast of the village of College Springs. He boarded many of the surveying party. The papers, plats and field notes were turned over by Mr. Wanzer and Elijah Miller to the committee, Mark Morse, W. J. Woods, and Joseph Corn- forth, in a board shanty, near Cornforth's residence, some two miles northeast of Braddy- ville, on July 4, 1856. The following autumn the school-house was built, and prior to that a public well was dug. Two sets of hands were employed in the survey: among the number may be mentioned Frederick Nelson, Messrs. Forry, Pierce and Woods. Frank M. Moore and Frederick Nelson were sworn chainmen. Moore did not continue long, but "Fred" had more genuine pluck and continued the business of wading througli the tall grass until the last stake was stuck. Mr. Nelson followed the role of " stick, stuck, stick, stuck!" as a faithful chainman, who had just came to this country and who lias come to be among Page County's wealthiest farmers, located on section 7.
Joseph A. Reid came in the fall of 1856, selected lands and moved in the next year, landing April 9, 1857. He is still a resident
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of the land he first claimed, which is on sec- tion 19. Among those who settled prior to the breaking out of the rebellion, and about all who were in Amity Township at that time, were: Allen Searcy, Joseph Cornforth, Elijah Gibbs and his sons Daniel, George and Ben- jamin, William Laughlin, John Russell, James Langhlin, J. W. Mckinley, Ami Smith, W. J. Woods, A. Carver, Charles Green, Linton Cornforth, E. Noe, John Snodderly, Thomas Snodderly and their father, Joseph Kempton and father, Johnson (father of Meed Johnson, harness maker), George Babcock, J. P. Don- aldson, Jacob McIntosh, George McCullough, Mr. Armstrong, Allen Austin, Peter Austin, M. S. Morrow, Charles Moody, William Rus- sell, James Short, B. McCord, Morris Mc- Cord, David McCord, Andrew Lumery, John Langhlin, W. C. Dow, Fred Nelson and Ja- bez Fickling.
At the general election in 1860 seventy- one votes were polled (in present Amity Township). Lincoln received all but two votes. In 1864 there were fully three fifths of the voters away in the Union army and sixty-eight votes were cast.
FIRST EVENTS.
The first birth was Ida Donaldson (now Mrs. J. C. Leslie), who was born in 1858 or 1859.
The first death was a young man named Dow, who passed away in July, 1857.
The first school was taught in the fall of 1857.
The first religious services were held in Amity (now College Springs), early in 1857. It was a union service.
The first church edifice was the United Presbyterian, built during the war; the luin - ber being obtained at St. Joe.
At first Amity Township embraced all that
territory now contained in Amity, Colfax and Washington townships.
SCHOOLS.
Perhaps no one township in all Iowa has paid more attention to the education of the young, in a secular and religions way, than Amity has. The very first settlers at once erected a school and church building. The reader is referred to the college history for much connected with this subject.
At the present date (1890) Amity Town- ship has eight sub-districts and one inde. pendent. In the former the enrollment, by last report, was nearly 200.
VILLAGE OF COLLEGE SPRINGS.
Much concerning this place will be found in the history of Amity College- they are about one and the same. However, it may be stated that "Amity " (later changed to College Springs-after the discovery of a large, never failing spring on the plat) was platted in June, 1856, on sections 7, 8, 17 and 18 of Amity Township. It is beautifully environed by a charming rural district and is purely a country town, having no railroad; and it depends largely on the college for its support. Besides those con- nected with the college there are about 400 inhabitants.
The first to engage in mercantile business at this point was A. Oppenheimer, in 1858. Dr. R. H. Lymer was the pioneer physician. In 1857 N. C. Storrs & Co. built a steam saw-mill on the town site, and in 1859-'60 it was blown to atoms, killing one man and badly injuring others.
AT PRESENT
the business of the village is about as follows: General Dealers-McLean Bros., Hender- son Bros.
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Grocery -- Thomas Case. Drugs-Bagnal Bros. Livery-Henderson Bros. Blacksmiths-Anderson, Renigher. Bank-McLean Bros. Meat Shop-Renigher. Cheese Factory-Austin & Stanton. Harness Shop -- M. Johnson.
The postoffice was established at an early day, and has been in many different hands. In July, 1875, it became a money-order office. The first order issued was sent by J. B. Langhlin to Smith & White of Hamburg. The amount was $25. The office has issued to this date 12,302 money orders and 4,120 postal notes. Mails are received daily from Clarinda, via Coin.
SCHOOLS.
Amity Township and College Springs are famous for schools. See history of college. The present public school building was erected in 1877 -- a two-story frame house, to which was added the east wing in 1887. It now has three departments. The schools are in a flourishing condition-none better in the county.
CHURCHES.
At the present time there are five religious denominations at College Springs - the Methodist, Wesleyan Methodist, Free-Metli- odist, Congregational and United Presby- terian. At one time there was a Baptist; also an old school Presbyterian society.
The Methodist Episcopal Church at Col- lege Springs was organized in 1870, by twenty members. In 1873 a frame edifice was erected at a cost of $1,800. The present membership is ninety-eight. The present officers are A. B. Buckner, Pastor; George Davidson, Class Leader; James Davidson, J. S. Beals, C. B. McClelland, S. B. Seeley, A. B. Milner, Stewards; C. W. Fetch, J. S.
Beals, George Davidson, C. B. McClelland, Trustees.
The Sabbath-school now averages 110 pupils, and is superintended by E. B. Skinner.
The following pastors have served this people: Revs. W. S. Hooker, C. E. Lynn, J. M. Conrad, B. Shinn, George F. Brand, I. T. Miller, C. H. Burleigh, J. W. Adair, A. C. Rawles, C. W Poston, E. M. H. Fleming, A. B. Buckner.
The United Presbyterian Church at Amnity was formed in the month of June, 1857. The original members were: J. S. Moughlin, Thomas Mouglilin, Mr. and Mrs. John McKissick, Mr. and Mrs. John Latta, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Monzingo, Mr. and Mrs. Robert McLean and P. M. Hoag- eleven in all. Ten years after organization, the society built a fame edifice, the original cost of whichi was $2,500; it was subse- quently enlarged at a cost of $1,000.
The present membership of this church is 330. The present deacons are: William McLean, J. W. Mckinley, J. C. Black, J. A. Blair.
The following have served as pastors: Rev. Samuel Anderson was installed April, 1867; he died in December, 1869. Rev. M. Morri- son was installed in April, 1871, and released in October, 1876. Rev. William Johnston was installed in August, 1877, and is still pas- tor of the congregation.
A Sabbath-school of 250 members is sus- tained in connection with the church. The present superintendent is Robert Coulter.
Wesley in Methodist Church at College Springs was organized in 1860, with twenty charter members. Rev. O. F. Page was the organizer. The present membership is fifty. A church was built in 1870; size, 26 x 32 feet; cost $1,000.
The following have served as pastors: Rev. O. F. Page, Rev. G. I. Cummins, Rev. George
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Jaquiss, Rev. J. Lowry, Rev. J. Balch, Rev. J. Grinnell, Rev. A. M. Shinner, Rev. A. W. Hall, Rev. A. R. Dodd, Rev. George H. Hemingway, Rev. L. J. Harrington, Rev. S. A. Gilley.
The present stewards: Willianı Follett, William Ellsworth, Grace Cox. A Sunday- school, superintended by Mrs. Lizzie A. Richards, consisting of four classes and fifty pupils, is in a good condition.
Rev. Amni Smith, a charter member of this church, was one of the founders of College Springs (Amity) and figured conspicuously in the establishment of Amity College, which was founded as a Wesleyan Methodist school, and afterward chartered as an undenomina- tional college.
Three of the members of this church are now in Africa as missionaries, viz .: Rev. H. W. Johnson and wife and Alice Harris, M. D.
The Free-Methodist Church was formed about 1883. The first meetings were held in tents, but in 1885 a fame structure was built at a cost of $1,700.
The present membership of the church is thirty-five. The Sunday-school has about the same average attendance. Mrs. Emily White is the superintendent.
The present officers of the church are: Rev. F. H. Smith, Pastor; Mrs. Maggie Wood- mansee, Class-Leader; Thomas Woodmansee, G. S. Bower, L. Waters, Thomas Henry, Asa Turner, Trustees; Rev. George Stewart, Local Preacher.
The Congregational Church at College Springs was organized December 17, 1865, by twenty-seven members. A church build- ing was erected in 1868-'69, costing $2,500. It was first used May 15, 1869, but was com- pleted and dedicated October 13, 1870.
The first regularly employed pastor was Rev. C. C. Humphrey. He served from February 8, 1868 to February 13, 1869. His . as suitable and correct.
successor was Rev. D. R. Barker, who was employed June 7, 1869, serving the church faithfully, until he suddenly dropped dead in the fall of 1875. The next pastor, Rev. W. I. Phillips, from June, 1876 to September, 1878. Rev. H. Avery from October, 1878 to October, 1888. The present pastor is Rev. W. H. Hilton. The present member- ship of this church is seventy. The church officials are: James Birchard, E. F. Badger, Lyman Sherman, Deacons; F. Nelson, J. B. Short, G. H. Lowery, Trustees; L. A. Sahl- strom, Chorister; G. A. Noe, Organist and Church Clerk.
A good Sunday-school is sustained, having a membership of seventy pupils.
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