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are made doubly secure by the use of a Sargant's time lock, and Yale safe deposit boxes. In 1883, the officers were : R. S. Benson, president ; G. C. Hayes, vice- president ; O. H. Brainerd, cashier.
Capt. Rufus S Benson, president of the Franklin County Bank, came to Franklin county in 1855, at which date his parents, Rufus and Caroline (Wells) Benson, joined the pioneer corps of Iowa. Capt. Benson was born in Madison, Lake Co., Ohio, June 3, 1842. He was thirteen years old when he came to this State, and he soon after entered the college at Beloit, Wis., where he was pursuing his studies when the war broke out. In 1861, he enlisted in company F, Ist Wisconsin In- fantry, for three months' service. At the expiration of his term he returned to Franklin county, but did not remain long inactive, and soon after entered upon the work of organizing company II, 32d Iowa Infantry, of which the Hawkeye State is justly so proud. He went to the field in the position of 2d lieutenant and at Columbus, Ky., was promoted to the rank of captain. He served until August, 1865, and was in the battles of Fort De- Russy, La., March 14, 1864 ; Alexandria, La .; Pleasant Hill, La., April 9, 1864 ; Yellow Bayou, La., May 18, 1864 ; Lake Chicot, Ark., June 9, 1864 ; Tupello, Tenn., July, 14, 1864 ; Old Town Creek, Tenn , July 15, 1864; Nashville, Dec. 15 and 16, 1864; Spanish Fort, Ala .; and Blakely, Ala., April 9, 1865; besides other minor engagements. Soon after his re- turn home he was elected clerk of the courts, which office he filled four years. He was next chosen auditor and served two years, and afterwards acted four years
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as county treasurer. He purchased an interest in the Franklin County Bank, and in 1881 was elected president, which po- sition he still holds. In 1881 he was elected a member of the State legisla- ture, and is at present an incumbent of the same position. He has always been a republican, and is a member of the Ma- sonic fraternity, and was largely instru- mental in establishing a chapter at Hamp- ton, of which he was first high priest. He was married at IIampton, in 1866, to Sarah Porter, from New York. They have three children : Wells R., Guy E. and Holly P., born respectively, Nov. 14, 1868; May 25, 1875; and March 12, 1878.
O. H. Brainerd, cashier of the Franklin County Bank was born in Collinsville, Conn., July 15, 1854. His parents, N. H. and Eliza A. (Hatch) Brainerd, were both natives of New England. When the son was but two years of age they located in Iowa City, Iowa, and there Mr. Brainerd, of this sketch, spent his youth. He ac- quired a good fundamental training at the public schools, and afterward completed a thorough course of study at the State University of Iowa, where he gradn- ated in 1876. He became assistant teacher in the high schools of Oskaloosa, and a year later acted as assistant in the high schools at Iowa City, which position he retained three years and pursued the post graduate course at the university for one year. Then he was offered and accepted the position of principal of the Hampton schools, which he retained for three years, when he received the appointment of cashier of the Franklin County Bank, rice Fred. Ward, resigned. Mr. Brainerd
was married in 1879 to Minnie Goodrich, of Iowa.
The Citizen's Bank was organized under the State laws, June 1, 1875, and articles of incorporation were adopted Sept. 10, 1875. The stockholders were: W. E. Atch- ison, David Church, George W. Hansell, J. W. Mckenzie, J. M. Hemingway, C. P. Vigren, J. B. Galer, A. A. Galer, John Carhart, George Beed, James H. Beed, Wm. G. Beed, G. G. Clemmer, D. W. Mott, C. J. Mott, I. Robinson, W. H Crawford, A. N. Miner and William Ray- mond. The amount of paid up capital was $25,000. It has since been increased to $75,000. The first officers were: George Beed, president; C. J .¿ Mott, vice-presi- dent; William Raymond, cashier. In 1883 the bank officers were: George Beed, presi- dent; D. W. Mott, vice-president; G. G Clemmer,/cashier; A. W. Beed, assistant cashier. Directors: George W. Pease, Wm. G. Beed, I. Robinson, C. P. Vigren, D. C. Holcomb, W. A. Alexander, C. J. Mott, David Church and G. W. Hansell.
The pre-ent stockholders are: W. E Atchison, G. G. Clemmer, Wm. G. Beed, C. P. Vigren, C. J. Mott, A A. Galer, G. W. Hansell, D. Church, J. H. Beed, D. W. Mott, R. Slee, G. W. Pease, A. R. Carter, R. Mullen, H. Barker, J. Wilson, D. C. Holcomb, F. D. Smith, John Silvius, John Beed, B. C. Beed, John Phelps, I. Robinson, B. P. Moulton, W. A. Alexan- der, George Beed, A. L. Clark and Damon Mott.
The development of the business of this bank is shown by comparison of the fol lowing statements made to the auditor of State. The first made was on the 30th of November, 1875:
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ASSETS.
Discounts, etc .. . . $36,372 34
Real Estate. 4,533 46
Safe, furniture, etc.
1,058 71
In Chicago Banks
1,702 94
Cash and cash items.
3,425 53
47,092 98
LIABILITIES.
Capital. $25,200
Deposits. 21,377 24
Undivided profits. . 515 74 47,092 98
STATEMENT JUNE 30, 1883.
ASSETS.
Discounts, etc $209,788 10
Real Estate. 979 15
Safe, furniture, etc
1,672 95
In Chicago and New York Banks 27,805 53
Cash and cash items.
14,537 87
$254,783 60
LIABILITIES.
Deposits. $168,382 99
Capital 75,000 00
Undivided profits. 11,400 61
$254,783 60
During this interim the bank has paid dividends to its stockholders, equivalent in the aggregate to 140 per cent. of its capital.
George Beed, president of the Citizens' Bank, is a fit subject for a sketch in this connection. Thousands of enterprising young Englishmen have heard of the ris- ing west, and, attracted by its promising openings, have sailed for the New World, and proceeded directly to the land of prai- ries. Here with their business habits, ac- quired in the old country, they have cast themselves upon their own powers, and by. industry and prudent management secured a competency, or become independent in a few years. To this class belongs George Beed. IIe is a son of Thomas and Anne
(George) Beed, and was born at Colyton, in Devonshire, England, on the 25th of June, 1832. He attended school most of the time until he was sixteen years of age, and during the next ten years was em- ployed as a clerk in the importing house of Ricketts, Boutcher & Co., London. Thus thoroughly educated in a business line, and well reared in American progress, and full of enthusiasm to visit the young west, there to select a home, he sailed for the United States, and reached Franklin Co., Iowa, in the spring of 1856. Purchas- ing a tract of land near the present site of Hampton, the county seat, he spent two years in its improvement. In 1858 and 1859, he was engaged in a steam grist mill and saw-mill near Hampton, an enterprise which proved very unfortunate, he losing all he had. The following year Mr. Beed served as deputy treasurer and recorder of the county, and a year later was elected treasurer and recorder. By repeated elec_ tions he served eight consecutive years, the last term of two years as treasurer only, the two county offices having been sepa- rated. In 1870, he engaged largely in the real estate business, to which he had pre- viously given some attention, and became, in a short time, a heavy dealer in landed property. He owns a large quantity of improved lands, and has had over 5,000 acres broken during his residence in the county. Indeed, very few citizens, owners of real estate, have done more than he to develop the agricultural wealth of Franklin county. In September, 1875, Mr. Beed organized the Citizens' Bank of Hampton, he being one of the principal stockholders and the president. It has become a popular institution, and is doing
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a thrifty business. Mr. Beed has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and an officer in the same for many years, and is known for his liberal support of the gospel, and of every worthy benevolent enterprise. In politics he has always been identified with the republican party. On the 18th of August, 1857, he was mar- ried to Marinda Denman, of Erie Co., Ohio, and by her had five children, four of whom are now living. Mrs. Beed died on the 2d of August, 1875. On April 12, 1876, he was married a second time, to Amelia Illingworth, of Hampton. Ile was mar- ried to his present wife, formerly Abbie Goodrich, March 21, 1883. Mr. Beed is a leader in local enterprises. He obtained the subscriptions by which the right of way for the Central Railroad of Iowa was secured, bringing the road to Hamp- ton, the natural line being about three miles east of town. He not only gave much time but much money to accomplish this end, and a failure would have been ruinous to the place. Mr. Beed has been for several terms one of the school direc- tors of the city, and cheerfully gives more or less time, from year to year, to advance its educational interests, and in many respects is one of the most enterprising and useful citizens of Franklin county. Mr. Beed has eight brothers, seven of whom live in Franklin county. William, the eldest, is one of the most public-spirited men in his part of the State. All are hard working men, who by their industry have placed themselves in easy circum- stances.
G. G. Clemmer, cashier of the Citizens' Bank, came to Franklin county in :867, and soon after commenced the duties of /
principal of the schools at Hampton. In 1872, he was appointed superintendent of schools to fill a vacancy. He was elected to the position of superintendent the en- suing year, and remained in that position till September, 1875, at which time he resigned and was elected cashier of the Citizens' Bank, a situation he has since retained. He was married in 1865 to Mary E. West. Their four children are- John W., Christina G., Gideon C. and Charles Clyde. Mr. and Mrs. Clemmer are members of the Baptist Church.
The First National Bank of Hampton commenced operation Dec. 1, 1881, with a paid up capital of $42,500. The officers of this banking house are: J. F. Latimer, president; William Raymond, vice-presi- dent; D. D. Inglis, cashier. Their cor- respondents are the National Park Bank, New York; Merchant's National Bank, Chicago; Commercial National Bank, Dubuque, and E Latimer & Co., Delevan, Wis. The fixtures of the bank are of the most improved style, including a Diebold safe with a Sargent's time loek.
J. F. Latimer, president of the First National Bank, has resided in Hampton, Franklin county, since 1871. He is a na- tive of New York State, born in Tompkins county, Sept. 25, 1833. He grew to man- hood in his native county, receiving but a limited education. In 1854, he came to Wisconsin and soon after engaged in the grain trade at Walworth, in which he was very successful. He continued this busi- ness until he came to Hampton, in 1871, and then in company with A. G. Kellam, established the Franklin County Bank, of which he was the first president. In 1876, he disposed of his interests in this bank
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and in company with D. D. Inglis engaged in the real estate business. In 1881, he became one of the founders of the First National Bank, which is one of the sound- est banking institutions in northwestern Iowa. Mr. Latimer was elected the first president of this bank and still holds that position. Mr. Latimeris a republican and whilst never seeking to be prominent in politics, yet he has always taken an active interest in trying to seeure worthy candi- dates for election. He is a Master Mason.
D. D. Inglis, cashier of the First Na- tional Bank, and one of its founders, is a nfative af Scotland, born June 13, 1839. Until he was twenty years of age he at- tended the public schools of his native town, fitting himself for a business career. He entered the employ of a mercantile house in London, England, and afterwards at Shanghai, China, subsequently engag- ing in commercial pursuits in Japan, which proved a successful venture. In 1876, he came to America and soon after to Franklin county, where he engaged in business with J. F. Latimer, and on the or- ganization of the First National Bank be- came its cashier. He is a member of the Episcopal Church. Mr. Inglis was mar- ried in 1868, at Shanghai, to Matilda Weed of Walworth county, Wis. They have three children.
RELIGIOUS.
The First Congregational Church of Hampton was organized Sept. 7, 1857, by Revs. John Wilcox and J. B. Grinnell. John Avery was the first church clerk. The first pastor was Rev. W. P. Avery. Meetings were held in the court house until the spring of 1860, and then in the school house until July 5, 1873, when
they dedicated a new church. Rev. George Magoon, D. D., president of Iowa College, preached the dedication sermon. Among those who have served as pastors of this church are W. P. Avery, Otis D Crawford, HI. HI. Barrows and A. D. Kinzer, the present pastor. The church for many years held Sunday school in union with other denominatians. In 1883 the officers of the society were : John Evans, deacon ; O. H. Brainerd, clerk ; Charles Beed, treasurer ; U. Weeks, W. D. Evans, N. Parker, J. M. Hemingway and J. B. Galer, trustees.
The Methodist Church of Hampton was originally on a circuit with Chapin, Shobes Grove and Maysville, but in 1871 it was set apart as a separate charge. The first sermon was preached by Rev. John Gilliland in the court house. The church building was erected in 1870, at a cost of $6,000, and dedicated Jan. 1, 1871. It is a frame structure, 36x60 feet, and is lo- cated on lots 5 and 6, block 14 of Gillet's addition to Hampton. A subscription of $3,000 was at first raised, which has been added to from time to time, until the debt has been entirely lifted. The following is a list of the pastors who have been stationed at Hampton: Rev. J. A. Kerr, in 1867-8. He was still in the Upper Iowa Conference in 1883. Mr. Kerr was a graduate of Cornell Col- lege, Iowa. Next came Rev. F. M. Rob- ertson, who was a graduate of the Upper Iowa University, at Fayette. He remained until October, 1871, and was followed by Rev. W. L. Thorp, who came from New York, and after preaching here one year, returned to that State. He was suc- ceeded by Rev. W. J. Mitchell, a gradu-
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ate of Meadsville, Penn., Seminary. In 1873, Joel B. Taylor came, remaining until 1876. He died in 1881 at Epworth, Iowa, and was buried at Hampton. F. X. Miller came next and served for three years and was followed by Rev. Charles Cressey, who was formerly from Maine, coming to Iowa after serving in the Union army two or three years. He was en. gaged as a teacher for a time. During his pastorate here, his wife died, and about one year later he also died. After this the church was supplied from other places until Rev. C. F. McLain came. He is the present pastor. A Methodist Sunday school was organized in 1871, with N. McDonald as superintendent. In 1883, William G. Beed was superin- tendent.
The Baptist church was organized Feb. 15, 1865, by Revs. William Wood and T. H. Judson. The original members were Daniel Whitmarsh, Maria Whitmarsh, Mary P. Jones, Huldah St. Clair, C. J. Mott, Mrs. S. C. Mott, Nancy Van Nuys, Jerusha Albright, Nancy Grim, Elizabeth North, Elizabeth Capron, Clarinda David- son, William Albright and Mr. Wheeler. The first officers of the church were : Pastor, T. H. Judson ; deacons, Daniel Whitmarsh and William Albright ; trus- tees, Daniel Whitmarsh, C. J. Mott, Wil- liam Albright, Jonas Grim and J. E. Can- nam ; clerk, A. D. St. Clair. The first services of this denomination were held in the old frame school house in the northeast part of Hampton, which is now occupied as a residence by the family of William Parr. Rev. T. H. Judson, the first pas- tor, remained from Feb. 15, 1865, to Dec. 15, 1866, when he 'resigned and Rev. L.
N. Call was elected to succeed him. Rev. Call served as pastor until Feb. 28, 1875, when he resigned and the church . was without a pastor until June 16, 1877, when a call was accepted by Rev. Wil- liam Wilder, who served until June 26, 1881. Rev. L. B. Plumer was the next pastor, and served from Jan. 22, 1882, until May 27, 1883, since which time there has been no pastor. The present house of worship was erected in 1869, at a cost of $5,000. Its size is 36x58 feet. The officers of the society, in 1883, were : Deacons, Allen Green, C. J. Mott and A. T. Little ; clerk and treasurer, G. G. Clem- mer. The total membership of the church since organization, has been about 280; the membership in 1883 was 114. A Sabbath school was organized in 1870, and has continued its regular sessions with scarcely an interruption. The first superintendent was G. G. Clemmer. In 1883 the school had an enrollment of 208, and an average attendance of 105. The officers at that time were : Superintend- ent, G. G. Clemmer ; assistant, George E. Higley ; librarian, J. W. Clemmer ; secretary, James H. Raymond ; treasurer, Harry S. Cooper.
SOCIETIES.
Windsor Lodge, K. of P. No. 71, was organized March 31, 1882, by E. H. Hib- ben with the following charter member- ship: F. L. Taylor, C. S. Guilford, J. T. McCormick, D. W. Henley, N. W. Beebe, W. A. Church, S. M. Jones, J. B. Gray, E. Harmon, J. H. Neff, John McNeill, J. M. Hemingway, B. S. King, F. W. Sweet, V. B. Pool and S. C. Stephens. The offi- cers of the lodge were: F. L. Taylor, P. C .: N. W. Beebe, C. C .; D. W. Henley,
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V. C .; J. M. Hemingway, P .; B. S. King, K. of R. S .; J. B. Gray, M. of F .; C. S. Guilford, M. of E .; S. C. Stephens M. at A .; John McNeill, I. G .; J. H. Neff, O. G. In 1883 the membership was the same as when organized, no deaths having occurred.
Anchor Lodge, No. 191, A. F. & A. M,, was granted a dispensation by the grand lodge of the State, March 6, 1866, The first officers were : J. T. Stearns, W. M .; George W. Nash, S. W .; James Thompson, J. W. The charter members were : J. T. Stearns, George W. Nash, James Thompson, H. C. Graves, J. E. Cannam, E. F. Hanks, P. C. Berry, S. M. Jones, J. F. Robbins. Edwin Dustin. Offi- cers in 1883: T. C. Mckenzie, W. M .; C. Schabacker, S. W .; John Atkinson, I. W .; M. H. Ross, secretary. The full membership was sixty-eight. The fol- lowing deaths have occurred: A. D. Ben- son, July 20, 1881; W. H. Crawford, Dec. 27, 1882; D. P. Maxon, April 10, 1875; J. E. Cannam, Nov. 9, 1870.
Anchor Chapter No. 69, A. F. & A M., was organized Nov. 25, 1874, with the following named charter members: R. S. Benson, J. T. Stearns, C. W. Benton, F. D. Smith, I. F. White, James Thomp- son, T. C. Mckenzie, W. P. Smith, Daniel Murlin, N. McDonald. The first regular meeting of the chapter was held Dec. 31, 1873. The first officers were: R. S. Ren- son, high priest; N. McDonald, secretary; James Thompson, king; J. T. Stearns, scribe; D. Murlin, C. H .; C. W. Boutin, P. S .; W. P. Smith, R. A. C .; R. F. White, M. 3d V .; T. C. Mckenzie, M. 2d V., F. D Smith, M. Ist V. Officers in 1883 Were: E. S. Patterson, H. P ; C. L. Clock,
king; J. S. Nye, Sr., scribe; C. Schabacker, treasurer; D. W. Henley, secretary; T. C. Mckenzie, C H; C. W. Boutin, P. S .; L. P. Hold, R. A. C; R. J. Nye, M. 3d V; M. H. Ross, M. 2d V .; Samuel Boutin, M. Ist V .; W. A. Franklin, S. The total member- ship of the lodge was fifty-six.
Hampton Lodge, No. 218, I O. O. F., was chartered by the grand lodge of the State, Oct. 19, 1871. The charter mem- bers were: Albert Pickering, George A. Lambert, Robert Jeffers, John Bolton, Charles D. Mattock and M. G. Roger. The first officers were: Albert Pickering, N. G .; Robert Jeffers, V. G .; Charles D. Mtatock, secretary; M. G. Roger, treas- urer. In 1883 the lodge numbered thirty- five, and the officers were: E. C Keiffer, N. G .; James Allison, V. G .; J. W. Coble, secretary; W. J. Wright, treasurer; J. M. Waite, P. secretary; L. Hamilton, R. S. to W. G .; W. A McDowell, L. S. to W. G .; J. Buckingham, R. S. to V. G .; C. C. Cunninghams, L. S. to V. G .; D. C. Mal- loy, warden; R Jeffers, conductor; H. Wheeler, R S. S ; C. Loss, L. S. S.
J. W. Mckenzie, Post No. 81, G. A. R., was organized in June, 1882. It was named in honor of Judge Mckenzie, the hero of Altoona, a resident of Hampton. The following is a list of those who were mem- bers of the Post in 1883 : R. S. Benson, D. W. Dow, C. L. Clock, L. B. Raymond, G. M. Spencer, I. W. Myers, T. C. Mc- Kenzie, John Foughty, H. D. Brown, John C. Ferris, E. J. Stonebraker, G. W. Rey- nolds, W. D. Layton, W. A. Franklin, B. F. Ferris, A. C. Boals, J. Phelps, L. P. Hol- den, C. W. Boutin, Norman Allen Frank M. Norton, Cyrus Roberts, George Schol- lian, W. J. Wright, J. W. Bailey, M. H.
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Ross, H. H. Wheeler, S. Bailey, J. W. North, Daniel North, Arthur T. Reeve, S. D. Richardson, H. G. Rust, William H. Richards, E. W. Hodges, Fred Reinke, F. F. Argent, O. G. Reeve, W. J. Singer, J. M. McCord, John Vincent, W. C. Horner, Z Craighton, R. P. LaMore, F. P. Evans, D. Craighton, W. A. Roberts, M. B. Jones, E. A. Norton, R. L. Bird, James Camp- bell, George Autry, John Low, Joseph Birkfer, W. L. Burres, N. B. Claypool, L. J. Kron, C. A. Baldwin, George Allen, W. W. French, L. Elseffer, J. C. Jones, John Nowell, Dr. J. H. Hutchins, S. A. Bullock, T. H. Rose, R. E. McCrillis, W. T. Ad- ams and Frank B. Marble. Officers of the post : Capt. R. S. Benson, post com- mander ; D. W. Dow, senior vice-com- mander; F. L. Faatz, junior vice-com- mander; C. L. Clock, quartermaster; L. B. Raymond, officer of the day; G. M. Spen- cer, officer of the guard ; I. W. Myers, chaplain ; T. C. Mckenzie, adjutant ; John Foughty, sergeant major ; H. D. Brown, quartermaster sergeant.
HAMPTON DRIVING PARK ASSOCIATION.
The admirers of fast horses organized this association at Hampton, in June, 1872, with the following as first officers : D. G. Carbaugh, president ; R. S. Benson, secretary; A. N. Minor, treasurer. The first meeting was held on Saturday, June 8, 1872. A number of fast horses were present, and a good time was had. This organization is still in existence.
EDUCATIONAL.
The first public school house erected in Hampton, was a frame building put up in 1859, which stood on Fourth street, on the lot now occupied by William Parr's dwell- ing The building was put up by E. A.
Evans and F. A. Denton. The first school was taught by Clara Wyatt in a house which stood on the corner of Second and Reeve streets.
The second school house was built in 1865 It was a stone building located on Reeve street. This building served the town until the fall of 1877, when the new structure was completed, and the first term of school commenced about Septem- ber 1. This building is a brick edifice, with terra cotta ornamentation, after plans of B. J. Bartlett, of Des Moines. It is 68x72 feet in size, with a tower upon the west side, 16x20 feet. The building is three stories high, with four rooms each, on the first and second floors-the upper story is divided into three rooms, besides a library 12x16 feet. Halls eight feet wide run through the entire building. The tower gave ample room for a staircase without encroaching upon space of the main building, and extends to a height of 100 feet above the ground, add- ing much to the architectural beau- ty of the building. A stone tablet, bearing the inscription, " 1876-Public School," is placed on the front of the tower. The building accomodates 700 pupils, and together with grounds cost $20,000. C. W. Bouton & Bro. were the contractors, and while the edifice remains, it will stand as a monument of their labor . and skill. The building stands upon a. high elevation, between Third and Fourth streets, facing the west. It can be seen at a great distance, and presents an imposing view upon approaching the city from any direction.
Hampton has for many years been noted for its good schools and uncommon interest
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maniesfed in all educational matters. The first male teacher was S. H VanKirk, who was for many years county surveyor. Those who have been principals are : N. Chapman, William N. Davidson, A. D. St. Clair, L. B. Raymond, J. C. Whitney, G. G. Clemmer, M. R. King, Miss Kitchell, Miss O M Reeve, L. B. Cary, O. H. Brain- erd and Miss O. F. Sweet.
In 1883, the school board consisted of the following named gentlemen: G. G. Clemmer, president; James Raymond, secretary; Arthur Beed, treasurer; H. A. IIarriman, M. H. Ross, W. II. Hoxie, L. B. Raymond and Robert Jeffers, directors.
In 1883, there were ten teachers em- ployed in the public schools, one male and nine females. The average attendance was then 350. The average cost of tuition per scholar, for that year, was $1.43. The value of the school property in Hampton, was then placed at $17,000, besides appa- ratus valued at $225.
CEMETERY.
The first burying ground in Hampton was situated just west of the village, on the south side of Squaw creek. The first body interred, was that of Mrs Howe (or Ryan), who froze to death in the winter of 1856-7.
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