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WESLEY CHAPEL (M. E. C.)
November 4th, 1855, Rev. E. M. H. Fleming, then of Monroe Circuit, preached at Harrison Lyon's school house, East Des Moines. At that time, the wife of Dr. A. Y. Hull was the only recognized Methodist in that part of the city. At a meeting which took place on the first Saturday and Sunday of December, 1855, a class of fourteen persons was organized, with L. Case, leader. The names follow: G. C. Jeffries, Mary J. Jeffries, Thomas, Maria, and Aquilla Hoff- man, Sarah N. Lyon, Samuel Kelly, Jacob and Lavina Butts, B. Christman, Allen and Martha Spitzer, and Mrs. A. Y. Hull.
The Presiding Elders for Wesley Chapel, as well as for all other existing M. E. Societies in the city, here follow in order: J. B. Hardy, Sanford Haines, F. W. Cowles, E. H. Winan, J. F. Goolman, J. G. Dimmitt, C. C. Mabee, J. H. Swope, and M. B. Collins. The pastors are as follows: E. M. H. Fleming, A. C. McDonald, J. P. Teter, C. W. Shaw, Henry Turner, P. F. Brazee, J. W. Todd, H. B. Heacock, J. C. Read, I[. R. Layton, P. F. Brazee, Amos Wilson, J. H. Swope, J. A. Stayt, H. M. Sexton, J. C. Read, and H. H.
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Oneal. Revs. J. G. Dimmett, and J. H. Swope, died in Des Moines.
Wesley Chapel was finished in 1857, Mr. Fleming preach- ing the first sermon in it. The Trustees were, A. M. Lyon, D. Gear, H. Hoffman, L. Case, and Jacob Butts. Harrison Lyon donated a lot which was afterward sold for the benefit of the Church. The parsonage was built in 1866. Sunday School was organized in 1857, the present Superintendent of which is Doctor J. F. Kennedy, to whom we are indebt- ed for this Church record. The school is very prosperous.
ASBURY CHAPEL, (M. E. C.)
Asbury Chapel, an outgrowth of Wesley Chapel, was erected in 1869, to accommodate the eastern part of the city. J. W. Matheny was the first pastor. The present pastor is Rev. W. H. Manary.
FIFTH STREET, EAST SIDE, (M. E. C.)
This is a neat frame church on the corner of East Fifth and Allen streets, erected in 1874, through the efforts of Rev. J. A. Stayt and F. A. Blasher. It is located south of the railroad, and is designed to serve, as a mission, the neglected portion of the city. It was dedicated early in 1874 by Rev. J. A. Stayt, assisted by Revs. Dr. Hill, Mur- phy, and others. The pulpit is supplied from Asbury Chapel.
CENTENARY CHURCH, M. E. C.
This church, located on Seventh street, West Side, was dedicated in 1868. The building and the adjacent par- sonage, are estimated to be worth $10.000. The first pastor was J. M. Bly, who was followed by R Pomeroy, L. M. Walters, A. J. Andres, and W. H. W. Rees. Mr. Walters, a minister of fine talents and very popular, remained on the charge three years, the longest period allowed by the Con- stitution of the Church.
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BURNS CHAPEL, EAST DES MOINES.
This church, designed to serve the colored element of the city, was built in 1873, many white persons contribut- ing substantial aid. The first pastor was the Rev. Mr. Wells. Rev. W. H. Manary, present pastor.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES.
The N. S. Presbyterian Church, under the strong and successful leadership of Rev. Thompson Bird, was planted in 1848 at the Fort, one of the garrison buildings being em- ployed as a place of worship. The members, consisting of one man and six women at the start, transferred their religious services from the barracks to the residence of the minister; and in time, as the church expanded into benefi- cent proportions, a neat frame building, suitable for the times, was erected on the west side of Fourth street, a little south of where the Savery Block now stands. The building committee was composed as follows: R. W. Sypher, Barlow Granger, J. E. Jewett, J. D. Davis and Mr. Bird, the pastor. The bell for this structure-being the first in the county-was sent by Dr. Sprague, of Albany, New York, as a practical donation, to whom Mr. Bird had forwarded a number of autographs of distinguished per- sons, appreciating as he did the high estimation in which the Dr. held this class of signatures.
Mr. Bird was engaged six years in procuring the means to erect this church building; and after all this time had been expended, he found that but half the work was com- pleted. The edifice, half finished, was still on his hands; but, unfinished as it was, it was used for church purposes, beginning in the Fall of 1853. The stoves for it were a donation from a sister church in Illinois. During this time, Mr. Bird superintended in person the hauling of native lumber from Beaver, of which material the house was con-
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structed. He and his sons served the church as sextons eight years. As a matter of course, the salary which the minister was drawing, was very limited; and Mrs. Bird, zealously co-operating with her husband in his efforts for the general good, taught school as opportunity offered. She is still living among us, in the maturity of her Chris- tian graces, enjoying the sweet consciousness of a life well spent in the Master's cause. Eternity alone will reveal the amount of good which she and her lamented husband ac - complished in other times, in the interests of Christianity, here in Des Moines, and all Central Iowa.
The church building on Fourth street, which we have just mentioned, and which required so many years of labor to erect, was consumed by fire, along with the bell, in 1867, but a short time before the venerated minister who served its pulpit so faithfully and so well, passed from his sphere of labor to the beatitudes of Heaven.
The First Presbyterian Church, O. S., under the pastorate of Rev. Salmon Cowles, was organized in East Des Moines in 1848, June 4th, with thirteen members, of whom John S. Dean, now gone to his reward, was one of the principal members.
The O. S. Presbyterians built their Church, for $8000, on Locust street, West Side, in 1858, on a lot which cost $1,200; and after having occupied it for many years, before and since the consolidation of the two wings of the church, it was sold in 1875 to the Church of Christ. The last Presbyterian minister who officiated in its pulpit was Rev. W. J. Gill, now pastor of Central Church.
The Trustees were: Wm. Henry Leas, Moses Sheetz, and Abraham Dean, elected in 1854.
The Third Presbyterian Church of Des Moines, (N. S.) was organized January 30th, 1864, with twenty members. Rev. J. M. Phillips was the first pastor. The house of worship was on the corner of Eighth and Sycamore.
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CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The structure known by this name, on the corner of Eighth and High streets, which, up to this time, has been recognized as the largest and finest Church edifice in Des Moines, was erected in 1867, under the auspices of B. F. Allen, and other wealthy citizens. Rev. M. L. P. Hill served this Church, as Pastor, several years. Having re- signed, Rev. William J. Gill succeeded to the place. A union of the Presbyterian Churches has been effected, by which the Central has now become the only place of wor- ship in the city for Presbyterians of this order.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
November 19th, 1850, a meeting was held at the resi- dence of J. M. Reinecker, on Walnut street, to consult in reference to the employment of a Baptist minister for this place. Judge W. McKay, G. Berkley, and Mr. Reichenecker, were appointed a committee of correspondence on this sub- ject. Meantime, unknown to these parties, Rev. J. A. Nash was preparing to leave his home in New York, to come Westward, for the purpose of engaging in Mission work.
On the 3d day of January, 1851, Mr. Nash reached Fort Des Moines; and at the house immediately west of the site on which Exchange Block now stands, he and his wife were warmly welcomed by the few Baptists in town. On the Sunday following, Rev. Thompson Bird preached, and in the evening, Mr. Nash, by invitation, preached in Mr. Bird's place. At that time, the only Church building at the Fort belonged to the Methodists. One of the old garrison build- ings had been used occasionally by the different denomina- tions; but at the period to which we refer, the Methodist Church, and the old brick Court House, were the ordinary places of worship.
On the 18th day of February, 1851, a covenant meeting
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was held at the Court House, at which Rev. B. F. Babcock, of Davenport, and Rev. Samuel Johnson, of Muscatine, were present. At this meeting, the First Baptist Church of this city was organized, with the following members: J. A. Nash, Christiana J. Nash, J. M. and Harriet Reichenecker, John Hays, Wm. McKay, Henry and Huldah Everly, Aro- zina Perkins, Margaret Luce, Mary Marvin, Sarah Saylor, Granville Berkley, Thomas Roberts, and Charles Mckay.
In 1851, steps were taken to build a house of worship; but by a series of most extraordinary delays and disap- pointments, the building on Mulberry street was not form- ally dedicated until the 16th day of March, 1856. The County Board of Commissioners proposed to donate a lot to the Church, provided a suitable building was erected within a given time. This chance was forfeited; but the lot which had been designated by the Board, was paid for by Judge McKay, and thus secured to the Church. As this lot was not desirable, an offer was made to sell two lots to the Church, on which the Savery House stands, for $500. This price was considered unreasonably high; and as they were afterwards sold to other parties for $300, this was probably the case.
Finally, an eligible lot was secured by exchanging for it the one already possessed, along with sixty dollars addi- tional. At the covenant meeting in 1851, Mr. Nash was called to the pastorate, on a salary of $450, of which the Church paid $50. The Deacons chosen at the organization were: W. McKay, G. Berkley, and H. Everly, with Mr. Reichenecker as Clerk.
The Church grew from year to year; and during the first fourteen years of its existence, 236 members were received. A proportional increase since then has been maintained.
The present Church building, on the corner of Eighth and Locust, was erected in 1866. It is composed of brick, and is a very large and commanding structure. The pres-
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ent Clerk and Treasurer are respectively Prof. J. H. De Wolf and E. T. Cressey.
The present pastor is J. R. Murphy. Mr. Nash was suc- ceeded by L. W. Hayhurst. A large and prosperous Sun- day School is connected with the Church.
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH.
The East Side Baptist Church was organized in 1871, with twenty members. For a year and a half after the organi- zation, the pulpit was supplied by Rev. J. A. Nash, after which Rev. Granger B. Smith was called to the pastorate. In 1875, a neat Church edifice, costing $5,000, was erected on the corner of Des Moines street and Pennsylvania Ave- nue. The Church now numbers a membership of 100. The present pastor is Rev. Wm. Hildreth. The Deacons are Messrs. Perrior and Thomas O'Dea.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
St. Paul's Church was organized in 1855, with Rev. Dr. E. W. Peet as Rector; and in 1857, it had twenty-five com- municants. In 1866, F. Brooks was Rector. In 1869, the membership was 112, and the value of Church property was $6,000. In 1873, P. B. Morgan was Rector. The Church is located on Seventh, between Walnut and Locust. Rev. J. S. Reed recently resigned the Rectorship; and the pulpit is at present supplied by Rev. J. B. Clark, principal also of Seabury School.
PLYMOUTH CHURCH.
The Congregational Church was organized December 6, 1857, with ten members Rev. J. T. Cook, was the first pastor. The Society was incorporated January 11, 1859, the following persons being incorporators: Oliver H. Baker, George S. Green, Henry A. Bigelow, John Teesdale, J. T. Cook, F. Woodruff, Galena F. Kilburn, Stacy Johns, J. A.
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Stickney, E. W. Barnum, Daniel Carr, C. C. Dawson, and Levi Richardson.
Mr. Cook retired February 23, 1859, and was succeeded by J. M. Chamberlain, since Secretary of Iowa College at Grinnell. He was installed as pastor of Plymouth Church December 19, 1860, and resigned in 1866. H. S. DeForest became pastor in the latter part of that year. He was ulti- mately followed by Rev. A. L. Frisbie, the present incum- bent.
Shortly after the Church organization, a neat but small building was erected on Court Avenue, and afterward re- moved to Locust Street, between Sixth and Seventh. From time to time, as the necessities of the enlarging audience demanded, repairs and additions were made to this edifice; but finally the Church multiplied so rapidly in numbers, that measures were taken to build a new house. During this present season, a large and commanding brick struc- ture, 'the cost of which approximates $40,000, is in due course of construction, on the corner of Locust and Seventh streets, West Side. When finished, it will be an ornament to the city, and will reflect great credit on the religious enterprise, taste and liberality of Plymouth Church.
The following description of this fine Church edifice was furnished by J. P. Foster, of this city: The length, north and south, is 102 feet, and the extreme width, east and west, is 72 feet. The size of the auditorium is 80 by 65 feet, ca- pable of seating 600 persons. The organ loftand choir are back of the pulpit. The pastor's study, 10 by 15, is situated in the northwest corner of the Church, and adjacent to the pulpit. The floor has an elevation of two feet at the end of the auditorium opposite the pulpit, forming an inclined plane hardly visible to the eye. There are two main en- trances on Locust street, and two others at the north end. The main entrances lead by easy flights of stairs to the au- dience room. There will be great ease of ingress and
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egress, there being a door at each corner of the auditorium. In the basement is the main lecture room. There are six side and class rooms. The main entrances to the basement are on the west side, and southwest corner. The tower is sixteen feet square, at the southwest corner, and supports a spire 150 feet high. The whole is of gothic architecture, finished in fine style. The windows are of stained glass, and of various patterns; those in the basement are of a neat diamond pattern.
The old Tabernacle of the Plymouth Church, erected in 1858, was sold to Mr. Getchell on the 11th day of Septem- ber, 1876. Two men, George S. Green and Samuel Stacy, are reported in the State Leader, as the originators, in 1855, of the Congregational Church in Des Moines. The organization of the Church, however, did not take place until 1857, as will be seen by the former part of this article.
THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
As a result of the ministration of Elder N. Summerbell, this Church was organized in 1856. The Church building was located on Sycamore street, West Side, between Sev- enth and Eighth. Horace M. Wade was pastor in 1869.
CHURCH OF CHRIST.
This body of people had friends among the early settlers of Des Moines; but no organization was effected until the Summer of 1858, when, under the ministration of B. F. Snook, the Church was organized with the following mem- bers: Charles Nicholas and wife, J. L. Scott and wife, amuel Bell and wife, Samuel Van Cleve and wife, David Skinner and wife, Thomas Hendryx and wife, B. F. Jones and wife, and David Hunter. All these are now members of this Church ,except Hunter and Hendryx. It is proper to state that P. T. Russell, and others, preached here before the organization.
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The first place of worship was a little room over the brick pork-house, at the east end of Market street bridge. The next place was in Savery Block, and the next in Griffith's Block, East Side. From 1858 to 1863, the following preachers served: P. T. Russell, Washington Short, G. T. Carpenter, John Kimmons, James P. Roach, and others.
In 1863, James E. Gaston became pastor; and during his three years of service, a commodious chapel was erected on the old Court House ground. This building was occupied until 1875, when it was sold, and the First Presbyterian Church building, on Locust street, was purchased, and em- ployed as a house of worship. Mr. Gaston was succeeded by the following preachers: A. I. Hobbs, from 1867 to 1871; D. H. Gary, John C. Hay, J. W. Monser, and D. R. Lucas. Value of Church property, $6,000. Present mem- bership, 290.
Present officers: D. R. Lucas, Pastor; C. E. Fuller, Ed- win Oaks, Jas. Ferguson, Elders; J. M. Owens, D. R. Ew- ing, Geo. A. Jewett, W. N. Sanders, Samuel Van Cleve, Wm. Huff, Chas. Nicholas, Jas. L. Scott, and Samuel Bell, Deacons.
Total number of members since organization, 748.
ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH.
In 1856, Professor R. Weiser, President of the old Luth- eran College, preached here occasionally; but no permanent organization of the Church was effected until 1865. In May of that year, Rev. Morris Officer, General Superinten- dent of Home Missions, visited Des Moines, and finding about a dozen members, it was decided to reorganize. In August following, Rev. A. M. Geiger was called to the pas- torate; and November 26th, he took charge of the work. In that month, the English Evangelical Church was organ- ized, with twenty two inembers.
March 8, 1867, the lot on the corner of Seventh and Syc.
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amore, was bought for $1,600; and on the third day of Jan- uary, 1869, the present Church building which had been erected for $6,000, was dedicated. Rev. Dr. Sternburg preached on the occasion. Rev. A. M. Geiger served six years, and was succeeded by Rev. A. I. Crigler, and after- ward by Rev. C. A. Gelwick, the present pastor, who began his labors January 1, 1875.
In 1873, a neat brick parsonage, costing $2,000 was built on the east end of the Church lot. The Church is in a flourishing condition, and entirely out of debt.
GERMAN LUTHERAN.
This Church was organized November 16, 1859, by Rev. John List, who remained with the charge until 1863, when Rev. J. Laetz succeeded, beginning his labors November 22, 1863. There were then about one hundred members. Mr. Laetz was followed by Franz Mather, the present pastor. In 1864, a Church building, thirty by forty in size, was erect- ed on Locust street, West Side, between First and Second.
ST. AMBROSE CHURCH. (CATHOLIC.)
In 1855, Bishop Loras of Dubuque, bought of Thomas G. Given two lots in the original town of Fort Des Moines, for $700. At that time, Rev. Louis De Cailly was tempo- rarily located here, serving the Catholics at various points. There were but few members here at that period. In March, 1856, Rev. George A. Plathe became pastor; and during that year, a frame Church building was erected on Sixth street.
In 1858, important additions were made to the building, so as to accommodate it to the rapidly increasing audience. Mr. Plathe died in the Spring of 1860, and was succeeded in that year by J. F. Brazill, the present incumbent.
On the last day of March, 1862, work was commenced on the large brick edifice on the corner of Sixth and Locust.
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It was completed in the fall of 1864. The old building was occupied for a time for school purposes, by the Sisters of Mercy.
Father Brazill has recently purchased two lots on the corner of Seventh and Court Avenue, East Side, for Church and school purposes.
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH.
The corner stone of the two story basement of this fine edifice was laid in 1871; and the corner stone of the main building which surmounts the basement, was laid with ap- propriate exercises, in the presence of thousands of specta- tors, Sunday, July 2, 1876. The main building is 125 feet long, and 46 wide, with main tower 130 feet high. The entire structure will cost $25,000, and when furnished, $40,000. Rev. A. N. Sassel is pastor.
HEBREW CHURCH.
The organization of this Church, styled, in the Hebrew language Be Nai Ya Shuron, was effected September 28tb, 1873, being Youm Kippen, or Day of Atonement. It was instituted under the German-American Reform plan. The first officers were: President, Joseph Kuhn; Vice-President, J. Mandelbaum; Secretary, S. Redstone; Treasurer, L. Hirch. The first Rabbi, Rev. L. Samish, died August 28, 1874.
The present officers are: President, M. Riegleman; Vice- President, D. Goldman; Secretary, Louis M. Doctor; Treas- urer, S. Joseph. There are sixty members of this organiza- tion; and there are 300 Jews of different branches, in this city. The present Rabbi is Rev. F. Shaur.
Joseph and Isaac Kuhn, well known merchants, were the pioneer Jews of Des Moines. Their business house on Court Avenue was extensively patronized in the earlier days of the city. The latter is still in business.
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CHILDREN OF ISRAELITES.
The church of this name was organized in East Des Moines, May 1, 1876, with the following officers: President, S. Sigle; Vice President, Joseph Blotcky; Secretary, M. Levin; Treasurer, B. Cohen; Trustees, M. Cohen, B. Block, and David Sigle. David Cohen, Rabbi. Membership, 25.
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN.
This Church was organized, Oct. 15th, 1858. Not long afterward, a frame church building was erected in East Des Moines; and Rev. J. H. Young supplied the pulpit from August 7th, 1858, to November 16th, 1863. He was suc- ceeded by Rev. Thomas McCague. The present pastor is J. P. Cowan.
METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH.
In 1856, 22d of May, this Church was organized with sixteen members, Rev. W. Remsburg, pastor.
AFRICAN METHODIST CHURCH.
This church was formed in Des Moines in 1872. The place of worship was on Sycamore, between Seventh and Eighth. The first pastor was Rev. George Benson. In 1873, Rev. Frederick Myres was pastor, and the present one is Rev. Alexander. Membership, 30.
UNITED BRETHREN.
This Church was organized in East Des Moines, 1869. Rev. C. B. Davis was pastor in 1873. The church building is located on Williamson street, between 10th and 11th. They have recently bought lots on Third street, on which they expect to erect a new edifice.
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GERMAN METHODIST.
This church had its origin in Des Moines in 1856. The house of worship is on Locust street, between Second and Third. Rev. Phillip Hehner was pastor in 1873, and four years previously, that is in 1869, J. P. Welhelmi filled the pulpit. The present pastor is Rev. Merkill.
UNIVERSALIST CHURCH.
This society met in Moore's Hall in 1869, with W. W. King as pastor. The church property is located on the corner of Sixth and Cherry. Mr. King was succeeded by Rev. J. E. Sanford.
SWEDISH CHURCHES.
The Swedish Lutheran Mission was established in East Des Moines in 1870. The same year, a church edifice was erected, and Rev. John Peterson, the present incumbent, was called to the pastorate. Membership, 87.
The Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church was organ- ized in East Des Moines in 1871, under the pastorate of Rev. John Telleen. A commodious church building has been erected, and the membership now numbers several hundred.
The Swedish M. E. Church was organized November 29, 1874, by Rev. J. Linn, P. E. of this district. The present pastor is Rev. P. J. Berg. Membership, 25.
FIRST SPIRITUAL ASSOCIATION.
This body was organized in Des Moines, October 15th, 1868.
EVANGELICAL ASSOCIATION.
This Church was organized in 1865. The church build- ing is located on Sixth street, between Sycamore and Des
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. Moines, East Side. In 1871, Rev. C. W. Anthony, and in 1873, D. H. Kooker filled the pulpit. Present pastor, Rev. E. E. Condo.
Y. M. C. A.
The Young Men's Christian Association of Des Moines, was organized during the winter of 1856-7. It is not now in existence.
FRIENDS.
The Des Moines Preparative Meeting of Friends was or- ganized in January 1868. Before the regular organization, Enos Grandy preached occasionally to a number of hearers.
COUNTY DENOMINATIONS.
A society of the M. E. Church was organized in Polk City in 1853; and a fine Church building, for the times, was erected in 1856. In 1857, the Christians organized, and built a Church edifice. The Congregational Church of Polk City, organized in 1858, has a fine Church building, in which the Rev. Mr. Hand officiates as minister.
The Christian Church, of Mitchellville, was organized in 1873; and the following year, a Church building was erected, at a cost of $2,500. The M. E. Church has had an organization there for some time; but the prevailing denom- ination is Universalists, the organization of which dates back to the infancy of the place. It controls the Seminary which is located here.
In 1871, a neat house of worship was built in Altoona, by the Methodists, and Rev. Mr. Holmes was sent there to of- ficiate as pastor. In 1872, the Christians erected their Church building, and Rev. T. F. Brown was called to the pastorate.
The reader is referred to the history of the different Townships for further information in reference to the form- ation of religious societies in country communities.
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THE DIFFERENT ORDERS.
FORT DES MOINES LODGE, I. O. O. F.
The first Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows in the County, was instituted April 26, 1850, by Dis- trict Deputy Gardner. Its title was, Fort Des Moines Lodge, No. 25, I. O. O. F. The charter members were: Madison Young, Granville Holland, I. J. Cole, B. F. Allen, C. C. Van, and Marshall Townley. As there was no suita- ble place to hold the meetings of this body, the Clerk's of- fice, in the old brick Court House, was used for this pur- pose. The officers of this Lodge, installed by D. D. G. M. Gardner, were as follows: Madison Young, N. G .; C. C. Van, V. G .; M. Townley, R. S .; Granville Holland, Treas- urer; B. F. Allen, P. S .; J. E. Jewett, O. G .; B. F. Allen, I. G .; G. Holland, Conductor; Wm. McKay, Warden; A. M. Lyon, R. S. S .; Wm. Krause, L. S. S .; P. M. Casady, R. S. to N. G .; V. W. Kern, L. S. to N. G .; A. M. Lyon, R. S. to V. G .; Wm. Krum, L. S. to V. G.
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