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Dr. Mckean, now a medical missionary in Siam, says that it was from Aunt Julia that he received his first religious impressions.
We cannot estimate the influence of such a life. Only God can measure her work. We hope to meet her in the glad reunion above, of which this reunion is but a type.
SOME WYOMING DOINGS OF 1874.
From a copy of "The Wyoming News," a newspaper published in Wyoming by Hunt & Howard under the date of February 25, 1874, being called Volume I, No. 15, we glean a few items which can well be called historical. The "News" was published every Wednesday on the second floor of the Williams brick block on Main street. Terms: Two dollars a year. in advance.
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The business roster at that time as shown by the columns of "The News" was as follows: Physicians : M. H. Calkins, G. O. Johnson, J. N. Perry. Attorneys : B. H. White, W. I. Chamberlain. Dentist: P. R. Bradshaw. Life insurance agent : L. F. Hartson. Bankers : A. G. McGrew & Co .; First National Bank : president, F. D. Hodgeman; vice-president, Wallace T. Foote; cashier, John K. Pixley. Wilds & McGrew, successors to T. M. Wilds, agricultural implements. Brainard & Holmes, dry goods, groceries, clothing and shoes. T. E. Patterson, stoves. Robert Somerby, drug store. Grace & Banks, gro- ceries and crockery ware. S. Baldwin & Son, furniture and carpets. G. W. Haines, furniture. C. Daggett & Co., restaurant and eating house. R. Waite, practical jeweler. J. B. McGrew, drugs and medicines. Postmaster, W. H. Holmes; also justice of the peace, conveyancing, collections. Gilbert & Hodge- man, hardware and stoves. Horton & McDaniel, shelf and heavy hardware Loomis & Spitzer, dry goods, groceries, clothing, boots and shoes. R. S. Wil- liams, contractor and builder ; brick for sale. Shibley & Wallace, city butchers. Samuel Lain, city dray. Geo. W. Milner, auctioneer. H. H. Bissell, proprietor Ensign House. I. O. O. F .: N. G., Wm. McClure; R. S., L. F. Hartson. Rev. A. K. Baird, pastor Presbyterian church; Rev. H. H. Green, pastor Methodist Episcopal church. Mayor, M. H. Calkins. Recorder, T. E. Patterson.
Alfred S. Burwell gives notice that he will not pay any debts contracted by his wife, who has left his bed and board without cause.
Dr. Geo. Johnson, the county superintendent, is a walking interrogation point, so the teachers say, and is a pleasant, gentlemanly man.
Contractor R. S. Williams gives the information that next summer's work in the way of building promises to be lively.
The cause of the burning of the depot at Oxford Junction is supposed to have been caused by the explosion of a lamp.
The grangers of the vicinity to the number of about one hundred and fifty, had a regular jollification at their hall last Friday night. Speeches and toasts, hilarity and fun followed a huge supper, and about midnight the grangers de- parted homeward.
The revival meetings at the Methodist Episcopal church will close this week. A donation will be held at the church for the benefit of the pastor next Thurs- day evening.
. The Center Junction people have nearly secured the required number of names to their county seat petition upon which the board will act in April.
Dr. M. H. Calkins, Mayor and T. E. Patterson, Recorder, give notice of the Municipal election, March 2, 1874, to fill the office of mayor, recorder, five trus- tees, treasurer, assessor, marshal and street commissioner.
Railroad Time Table: North bound: Freight, 12:13 P. M .; Mail, 11 :37 A M .; Going south : Freight. 1 :40 P. M .; Mail. 12:13 P. M.
Local market : Wheat. $1; Barley, $1 to $1.25; Rye, 50c; Corn, 40 to 45c; Oats, 35 to 37c; Hogs, live, $5.00 to $6.00.
HARTSON BUCKLE ATTACHMENT COMPANY.
It has been difficult to ascertain the exact date when this organization was formed, but a number of the older residents believe it was started about 1875.
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L. F. Hartson was the inventor of a harness buckle of considerable practical value. A large number were manufactured, but for some reason, the company had difficulty in getting their product on the market.
An advertisement in the Anamosa Eureka in April, 1885, reads as follows: "When you are buying a new harness, see that you get one with Hartson's Patent Metallic Buckle Attachment. They cost no more, are much neater and better. The buckles can never tear out, or the loops rip off or crush down, so that the straps will not go under them."
The company ceased doing business about 1891. The last of these buckles were sold for old iron a few years ago.
POTTER CANNING COMPANY.
This company was organized about 1885, with a capital of fifteen thousand dollars. A number of the business men were stockholders in this concern. A. L. Potter was engaged as manager at a salary of one thousand dollars per annum. For a number of years a large business was conducted. A canning factory was erected and during the canning season, employment was given to quite a number of hands. After enjoying several successful and profitable seasons, some disagreements arose among the stockholders in regard to the management of the business, and as a result the business of the company was dis- continued about 1892.
Shortly after this canning organization ceased doing business, the Sleepy Hollow Canning Company was organized with A. L. Potter, proprietor and manager. This business has continued down to the present time. Each summer, during the canning season, thousands of cans of corn, beans, pumpkins and other products have been canned for the custom trade. This has been a good industry and has been largely patronized.
FRATERNAL ORDERS.
KEYSTONE LODGE NO. 206, A. F. & A. M .- Keystone Lodge was granted a dispensation February 2, 1867, by Campbell K. Peck, Master of Iowa, issued to Rev. O. E. Aldrich, W. M., R. S. McCune, S. W., and Dr. A. G. McGrew, together with their copetitioners, J. B. Richards, M. C. Walters, John A. White, Jr., Peter Abrams, D. L. Blakeslee, R. W. Milner and Russel Gilbert. On Feb- ruary 14, 1867, Worshipful Master O. E. Aldrich assembled the brethren to- gether in the third story of the Bronson block when the above named officers were elected for the first term, and also the following officers to complete the lodge working force: Secretary, J. B. Richards; S. D., John A. White, Jr .; I. D., John Paul; S. S., D. L. Blakeslee; J. S., M. C. Walters; Tyler, Peter Abrams. This lodge at the present time has a membership of one hundred and six in good standing. O. E. Aldrich was Worshipful Master for twelve terms. and E. M. Babcock for eleven terms. These are the longest terms. The present officers are: W. M., B. H. Chamberlain; S. W., C. C. Overley; J. W., W. L. Brown; Treasurer. J. S. Brownell; Secretary, Robert Overley; S. D., E. N. Stoffel; J. D., Orla Newell; Tyler, I. Pelkey.
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WYOMING LODGE NO. 147, I. O. O. F .- This lodge was instituted January UI, 1867, in Bronson block, Richard McDaniel, Instituting Officer. The charter members were: W. T. Fordham, R. B. Hanna, J. B. Aldrich, C. C. Horton and A. H. Persons, and by card, W. L. Foote, John Ensign, Wm. McClure, Park Chamberlain and John G. Smith; and by initiation, A. M. Loomis, V. A. Han- nah, L. J. Richards, Granvil Ensign, John W. Todd, J. C. Eastman, V. D. Vaughn, Milton Briggs. The first officers were: N. G., W. T. Fordham; V. G., R. B. Hanna; Secretary, C. C. Horton; Treasurer, A. H. Persons. The lodge has a membership of forty-seven at present in good standing and occupies its own hall furnished with beautiful draperies and providing a hospitable rest- ing place for the visiting and resident brethren. The order is in a flourishing condition financially and otherwise. The present officers are: N. G., W. G. Dawes; V. G., Chas. Dawes; Recording Secretary, D. A. White; Financial Sec- retary, G. W. Evans; Treasurer, B. H. Chamberlain; Warden, O. S. Newell; Conductor, B. H. Chamberlain ; Chaplain, A. A. Vaughn ; R. S. S., E. N. Stoffel; L. S. S., D. A. White; R. S. N. G., A. N. Reade; L. S. N. G., H. G. Manuel; R. S. V. G., Chris. Anderson ; L. S. V. G., J. A. Day ; I. G., George Nowacheck; O. G., J. R. Jenkins.
MYSTIC WORKERS OF THE WORLD, LODGE No. 210 .- This lodge was organ- ized August 10, 1899, with the following officers: Prefect, Cyrus M. Clapp; Monitor, Park Chamberlain; Secretary, D. A. White (who has been secretary down to present time) ; Banker, F. H. Thomas; Marshal, Milo M. Garrison; Sentinel, John R. Jenkins; Outside Guard, Jacob Curry; Managers, R. J. Mal- licoat, Chas. E. Pelkey, and G. W. Evans, Jr. The organization has a member- ship at present of one hundred and twenty. Those who officiate at the present time are: Master, Harry Grimm; Monitor, Earl Mallicoat; Secretary, D. A. White; Sentinel, Earnest Anderson; Outside Guard, Elias Anderson; Man- agers, Emma Grimm Luedemann, Tillie Sieveke, John Robertson.
WYOMING LODGE No. 109, A. O. U. W .- This order was organized March 29, 1877, and elected the following officers : P. M. W., H. H. Green; G. F., W. I. Chamberlain, F. O. Ellison; O., T. R. Marshall; Recorder, M. E. Hurd; Financier, A. M. Loomis; Receiver, W. J. Brainard; G., C. C. Horton; I. W., E. B. Wherry; O. W., L. W. Norton. The local lodge and organization was kept up for several years and was then discontinued. There are yet several members who keep their policy good by remitting to the home office, but the local order is an organization of the past.
WYOMING CHAPTER NO. 397, ORDER OF EASTERN STAR .- This charter was granted October 25, 1906, the following being the charter members: Kate Bronson, Iva Chamberlain, Desso Cooley, Hattie Clawson, Adelia Dellit, Elsie Dellit, Elva Franks, Fannie Franks, Sarah Kegley, Pearl Rogers, Jennie Schae- fer, Lucy Tourtellot, Hazel Waite, B. H. Chamberlain, I. Pelkey and R. W. Waite. Iva Chamberlain was selected as W. M., Robert Waite as W. P., and Elva Franks as A. M. The present officers are: W. M., Mrs. Maude Stoffel; W. P., Mrs. J. W. Waite; A. M., Mrs. Gertrude Swordes; Secretary, Mrs. Hattie Clawson; Treasurer, Dr. E. N. Stoffel; Con., Mrs. Katherine Richard- son ; Ass't Con., Mrs. Francis Wilcox; Adah, Mrs. Pearl Rogers; Ruth, Hazel Waite; Esther, Mrs. Janet Waite; Martha, Mrs. Ida Pealer; Electa, Mrs. Hat-
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tie Myers; Warder, Mrs. Daisy Overley; Sentinel; Israel Pelkey; Marshal, Mrs. Katherine Bronson; Chaplain, Mrs. Alta Brown; Organist, Mary Pealer.
ROYAL NEIGHBORS OF AMERICA, HIAWATHA CAMP NO. 1143 .- This insur- ance and fraternal organization was chartered September 19, 1898, with the fol- Jowing charter members: Mary E. Newell, S. C. Newell, Ethel Shapland, Chas. Rummel, Luretta Rummel, Amy L. Shaffer, J. W. Kirkpatrick, Louie J. Krouse. Edw. Allen, Libbie Countryman, D. A. White, Wm. Palman, Ophelia S. Wes- cott, I. H. Smith, Isabel Smith, Lizzie Mader, Mary Barrett, Jennie Schaefer, Minerva Wherry and W. S. Patterson. The first officers were: Oracle, Luretta Rummel; V. O., Mrs. D. A. Wherry ; P. O., Mary E. Barrett ; Chancellor, Mary E. Newell; Recorder, Isabel Smith; Receiver, Libbie Countryman; Marshal, Lizzie Mader ; I. S., Ophelia Wescott; O. S., Jennie Schaefer; Physician, Dr. J. W. Kirkpatrick; Managers, Mary E. Newell, D. A. White and Jennie Schaefer. The Neighbors now number fifty-two and hold regular meetings, the social features being well provided for. The present officers are: Oracle, Jennie Schaefer; V. O., Lauretta Rummel; P. O., Lizzie Mader; Chancellor, Mary Newell; Recorder, Arminda Bender ; Receiver, Lucy Milner; Marshal, Lizzie Anderson; I. S., Una Guthrie; O. S., Alice Propst; Physicians, Dr. B. H. Chamberlain and Dr. R. H. Spence; Managers, Celista Mallicoat, Maggie Field, Lizzie Behnke.
MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA, WYOMING CAMP NO. 183 .- This flourishing insurance society was chartered April 20, 1886, and was organized on April 7, 1886, with the following charter members : E. M. Babcock, F. J. Bennett, G. W. Chaloupka, R. W. Coates, E. A. Fuller, A. W. Hepler, C. W. Leamon, J. C. Mc- Donough, S. C. Newell, O. H. Peck, D. D. Priaulx, E. A. Sibley, D. A. White, D. F. Wherry and J. T. Wherry. The following officers were the first to officiate: Consul, E. M. Babcock; Advisor, W. I. Chamberlain; Clerk, A. W. Hepler; Banker, Frank Bennett; Escort, D. D. Priaulx; Watchman, J. C. McDonough; Sentinel, O. H. Peck. The lodge now numbers one hundred and eighty members and are a sturdy lot of fellows. An annual picnic and field day has been held very successfully for several years to which the public was invited and the gather- ings at which resembled a fourth of July celebration. The officers who now pre- side are : Consul, W. O. Parks; Clerk, Wm. Wilker; Banker, J. N. Swordes; Escort, D. A. White; Watchman and Sentinel, Walter Houle; Physician, J. H. Guthrie; Managers, S. C. Newell, Peter Eichhorn and C. W. Mallicoat.
HIGHLAND NOBLES, ELLIOT CASTLE NO. 10 .- This fraternal insurance organ- ization was founded May 27, 1904, with the following officers: Protector, Chas. Saxon; P. P., D. F. Wherry ; Counsellor, D. R. Johnson; Secretary and Treasurer, E. S. Saunders ; Evangelist, Jas. Lindsey ; Guard, Lee Paul; Sentinel, Chris Ander- son ; Escort, R. H. White; Physician, Dr. R. H. Spence ; Warden, Robert Elwood; Trustees : S. H. Brainard, C. E. Wherry and W. O. Shaffer. The castle meets when business requires. The officers for the year 1909 are : Protector, Chas. Sax- son ; Counsellor, D. R. Johnson; Secretary and Treasurer, W. W. Brodersen; Evangelist, J. F. Cohoon; Guard, Chris Anderson ; Sentinel, A. W. Anderson; Physician, Dr. R. H. Spence; P. P., W. W. Bronson ; Escort. S. H. Brainard; Trustees, J. F. Cohoon, John Womancha and W. O. Shaffer. The present mem- bership is about fifty.
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COURT COLUMBIA CIRCLE, ELLIOT CIRCLE NO. 10 was organized February 14, 1902, with the following officers: President, A. W. Hepler ; Vice-President, Jas. Lindsey ; Secretary, L. M. Barrett; Treasurer, J. F. Cohoon ; Overseer, D. F. Wherry ; Prelate. E. S. Saunders; Inside Guard, Lee Paul; Outside Guard, S. C. Newell; Trustees, S. H Brainard, R. H. White and J. S. Brownell. This or- ganization continued in existence for only a few years, the last meeting shown by the record being on March 3, 1904. Many of the members joining in the organ- ization of the Highland Nobles in May of the same year, 1904.
ROSE LODGE NO. 50, IOWA LEGION OF HONOR .- Was instituted November 15. 1879, with charter members as follows: J. W. Bronson, C. H. Collins, H. B. Enos, E. B. Wherry, A. P. Norton, J. R. Graft, D. Blim, J. W. Milner, F. O. Ellison, O. E. Countryman, J. N. Perry, P. R. Bradshaw, J. B. Wherry, C. C. Horton, E. S. Taylor, T. H. Wherry, W. I. Chamberlain and P. D. Swigart. The first officers were: President, F. O. Ellison; Vice- President, P. D. Swigart; Recording Secretary, T. H. Wherry, Financial Secretary, E. S. Taylor ; Treasurer. C. C. Horton ; Chaplain, P. R. Bradshaw; Usher, A. P. Norton ; Doorkeeper, O. E. Countryman ; Sentinel, Dan Blim; Managers, J. B. Wherry, W. I. Chamber- lain and J. W. Milner. The removal of members has reduced the lodge so that regular meetings are no longer held. In August, 1899, the lodge room was sold to the Woodman lodge. The last officers were: President, George Loudermilch ; Secretary, R. Fishwild.
KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF THE GOLDEN PRECEPT .- This organization was in- stituted July 8, 1896, with the following officers : President, J. J. Bender; Vice- President, Mrs. A. D. Williams; Secretary, Mrs. E. M. Brainard; Treasure Keeper, Israel Pelkey : Capt. of Guards, C. B. Gridley ; R. Guard, Bert McMillan; L. Guard, L. S. Wariner. This society flourished for a few years and about three or four years ago, ceased to be an organized society in Wyoming. In its footsteps came The American Patriots, and there is no longer an organized society of this order in Wyoming.
WYOMING BUSINESS ROSTER, OCTOBER, 1909.
The ordinary necessities of life can be secured from the shelves and counters of the business houses of Wyoming. The merchants keep a clean and up-to-date stock of goods, and sell them as low as is consistent with reasonable business principles. The merchant with the longest continuous service in the same business is E. M. Babcock, who began his labors in the drug business in April, 1878, in the same building where he is at present located. He is one of the substantial business men of the town, and has also served either as mayor or as a member of the town council, with faithfulness and ability for over one-half that period. With but few exceptions. the business roster has changed completely during the past ten years.
C. B. Price, successor to H. N. Fordham, dry goods, clothing, groceries, boots and shoes.
W. O. Shaffer, clothing and shoes.
E. M. Babcock, drugs, medicines, wall paper, stationery, jewelry, clocks and watches repaired, paints.
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Citizens' Bank: Cashier, P. S. Jansen; Assistant Cashier, C. J. Ingwersen. M. B. Winnard, dry goods, groceries, shoes, (closing out).
First National Bank : Cashier, A. A. Vaughn; Assistant Cashier, J. S. Robert- son.
A. M. Loomis, Postmaster ; Zella Biglow, Assistant Postmaster.
C. A. Reade, restaurant, meals and fruits.
C. W. Graham, shelf and heavy hardware, and stoves, paints.
Jas. R. McQuown, barber.
Dairy and Produce Company, A. F. Parsons, manager.
Elmer Benadom, "Candy Jim," candy kitchen, ice cream.
John Neitzel & J. L. McDonald, pool and billiard hall.
Star Printing Company, E. R. Marshall, manager.
Attorneys : W. I. Chamberlain, N. W. Hutchins, R. M. Corbit.
Physicians : R. H. Spence, B. H. Chamberlain, Aileen B. Corbit, J. H. Guth- rie. M. H. Calkins, M. D., died September 27, 1909.
A. W. Peck, groceries and crockery.
Farmer's Mutual Telephone Company, A. W. Peck, central operator.
Peerless Printshop, L. F. Pealer, manager.
T. B. Nichols, boot and shoe repairing. (Mr. Nichols died November 5, 1909).
Carpenters : W. J. Brainard, E. S. Pealer, George Loudermilch, John H. Hanson.
D. R. Johnson, monuments and marble works.
W. G. Krouse, machine shop and repair work, blacksmithing.
John Jenkins, wagon and carriage repair shop, light blacksmithing.
C. B. Larkey, horses bought and sold.
Henry Siler & J. L. Cave, livery and feed stable.
J. C. Bohm, merchant tailor.
Jas. Inglis & E. N. Wilcox, harness, agricultural implements.
F. L. Harrington, successor to W. J. Beckwith, furniture and undertaking.
W. B. Brown, barber, eye glasses fitted.
Hotel Williams, H. D. Stahle, landlord.
Warner Drug Company, successor to City Pharmacy, drugs and medicines. Wm. Wilker, shelf and heavy hardware, paints, stoves.
J. C. Kettlesen, successor to H. W. Kettlesen, dry goods, groceries.
W. N. Morse, successor to S. J. Mosier, restaurant, meals, fruits in season.
E. E. Myers, successor to S. F. Schaefer, meat market.
Miss Cynthia Hunnicutt, milliner.
Florence and Iva Mader, Mader Sisters, millinery and supplies.
C. S. Ames and C. B. Larkey, livery and feed stable.
E. N. Stoffel, dentist.
Insurance Agents : W. S. Garrison, Geo. W. Fields, Jr., G. W. Evans, C. C. Overley, R. M. Corbit, W. H. Tourtellot, special agent Hartford.
Wyoming Telephone Company, Miss Hattie Eichhorn, central operator. J. N. Swordes, depot agent.
Home Lumber Company, R. L. Seneff, manager; lumber, cement, coal. L. W. Butler, lumber coal, cement, feed.
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Jas. Inglis, stock buyer and cattle dealer.
Methodist church : H. E. Wilcox, pastor ; Presbyterian church, W. H. Ilsley, pastor, resigned October 1, 1909; United Presbyterian, C. F. Hoffman, pastor; German Lutheran church, Paul Clemen, pastor, resigned.
F. E. Russell, photographer.
W. W. Bronson, veterinary surgeon.
Potter Canning Factory, A. L. Potter, proprietor.
Potter, blacksmith.
George Fields, Sr., nursery supplies.
Drays : H. W. Behnke, Robert McCalmant.
W. C. George, shoe repairing, carriage trimming.
Wyoming Journal, W. I. Chamberlain, editor and publisher.
Mrs. C. B. Gridley, boarding and lodging.
J. H. Guthrie, optician; eyes treated, glasses fitted.
F. M. Grindrod, builder of cement walks, and other cement work.
Ed. Hernon, stone mason; Adney Atkins and John Finch, plasterers.
E. L. Barber, real estate; Dakota, Texas and Canada lands.
H. W. Behnke, proprietor ice house.
B. G. Milner, painter and paper hanger.
Walter Houle, painter and paper hanger.
OFFICIAL ROSTER (WYOMING.)
1873-Mayor, M. H. Calkins; Recorder, T. E. Patterson; Treasurer, E. Per- kins; Marshal, L. V. Brainard; Street Commissioner, J. W. Milner; Trustees, B. H. White, D. L. McDaniels, S. W. Johnson, T. M. Wilds and W. J. Brainard. 1874-Mayor, M. H. Calkins ; Recorder, C. S. Gilbert; Treasurer, J. B. Mc- Grew ; Marshal, J. H. Countryman; Street Commissioner, J. W. Milner ; Assessor, L. F. Hartson; Trustees, S. W. Johnson, B. H. White, D. L. McDaniels, T. M. Wilds and W. J. Brainard.
1875-Mayor, J. W. Waite; Recorder, T. E. Patterson; Treasurer, W. T. Fordham; Street Commissioner, John A. White, Sr .: Assessor, A. B. Holmes; Trustees, D. L. McDaniels, W. J. Brainard, T. M. Wilds, S. W. Johnson, Lansing Hoyer.
1876-Mayor, J. A. Bronson; Recorder, P. D. Swigart; Treasurer, A. B. Holmes; Trustees, W. H. Holmes, A. M. Loomis, M. H. Calkins, W. J. Brain- ard and O. L. Thompson.
1877-Mayor, J. A. Bronson ; Recorder, P. D. Swigart ; Treasurer, O. M. Wat- son ; Assessor, Ashael Bronson; Street Commissioner, William Ireland; Trustees, W. J. Brainard, A. M. Loomis, A. E. Spitzer, T. R. Marshall and H. Arnold.
1878-Mayor, A. E. Spitzer ; Recorder, P. D. Swigart; Treasurer, W. T. Ford- ham, Assessor, A. Bronson; Street Commissioner, John A. White, Sr .; Trustees, J. A. Bronson, J. Waite, Sr., L. Hoyer, C. S. Gilbert and H. Arnold.
1879-Mayor, R. S. Williams; Recorder, A. L. Trumbull; Treasurer, C. C. Horton ; Assessor, A. Bronson; Street Commissioner, John A. White, Sr .; Trus-
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tees, A. E. Spitzer, A. E. Allen, F. O. Ellison, S. W. Johnson, A. M. Loomis and Hiram Arnold.
1880-Mayor, R. S. Williams; Recorder, P. D. Swigart; Treasurer, Robert Somerby ; Assessor, A. Bronson; Trustees, J. B. McGrew, A. E. Allen, A. M. Loomis, A. E. Spitzer, F. O. Ellison, S. W. Johnson.
1881-Mayor, F. O. Ellison; Recorder, W. H. Hamilton; Assessor, A. Bron- son ; Treasurer, R. Somerby ; Trustees, J. A. Bronson, John Alexander, D. Stuart, S. W. Johnson, A. E. Spitzer.
1882-Mayor, F. O. Ellison; Recorder, J. W. Waite; Assessor, A. Bronson; Treasurer, R. Somerby ; Trustees, J. W. Milner, A. M. Loomis, C. C. Horton, D. Stuart, John Alexander, J. A. Bronson.
1883-Mayor, W. I. Chamberlain ; Recorder, J. W. Waite; Assessor, A. Bron- son; Treasurer, W. P. Hallett; Trustees, L. J. Richards, A. D. Williams, J. A. Bronson, A. M. Loomis, J. W. Milner and John Alexander.
1884-Mayor, W. T. Fordham; Recorder, A. A. Vaughn; Assessor, A. Bron- son; Treasurer, W. P. Hallett; Trustees, J. A. Bronson, H. S. Rising, A. M. Loomis, J. W. Milner, L. J. Richards and A. D. Williams.
1885-Mayor, W. T. Fordham; Recorder, A. A. Vaughn; Assessor, A. Bron- son; Treasurer, W. P. Hallett; Trustees, R. S. Williams, A. G. McGrew, E. M. Babcock, A. D. Williams, J. D. Rhodes and H. S. Rising.
1886-Mayor, W. T. Fordham; Recorder, A. A. Vaughn; Assessor, A. Bron- son ; Treasurer, W. P. Hallet; Trustees, J. D. Rhodes, J. T. Paul, R. S. Williams. A. G. McGrew, E. M. Babcock and H. S. Rising.
1887-Mayor, A. W. Hepler; Recorder, H. N. Fordham; Assessor, A. Bron- son; Treasurer, W. P. Hallett; Trustees-Jas. Mallicoat, J. H. Schamel, J. D. Rhodes, J. T. Paul, A. G. McGrew, R. S. Williams.
1888-Mayor, A. W. Hepler; Recorder, H. N. Fordham; Assessor, A. Bron- son; Treasurer, W. P. Hallett; Trustees, A. P. Norton, G. W. Halsey, E. M. Babcock, J. D. Rhodes, Jas. Mallicoat and J. T. Paul.
1889-Mayor, F. L. Hodgeman ; Recorder, H. N. Fordham ; Assessor, A. Bron- son; Treasurer, J. D. Harrington; Trustees, H. P. Johnson, J. A. Ashcraft, A. P. Norton, G. W. Halsey, E. M. Babcock and Jas. Mallicoat.
1890-Mayor, A. A. Vaughn; Recorder, H. N. Fordham; Assessor, A. Bron- son; Treasurer, R. Fishwild; Trustees, John Schamel, A. W. Hepler, A. P. Nor- ton, A. M. Loomis, J. A. Ashcraft, E. M. Babcock.
1891-Mayor, H. N. Fordham; Recorder, J. W. DeWitt; Assessor, A. Bron- son; Treasurer; R. Fishwild; Trustees, J. D. Rhodes, Jas. Mallicoat, M. J. Mullet, A. M. Loomis, A. W. Hepler and J. A. Ashcraft.
1892-Mayor, H. N. Fordham; Recorder, D. A. White, Assessor, A. Bron- son ; Treasurer, Reynold Fishwild; Trustees, A. W. Hepler, Hiram Arnold, John D. Rhodes, James Mallicoat, Jerome Mullet and A. M. Loomis.
1893-Mayor, A. M. Loomis ; Recorder, D. A. White; Assessor, A. Bronson; Treasurer. R. Fishwild; Trustees, S. F. Schaefer, F. L. Hodgeman, A. F. Dellit. H. Arnold, J. D. Rhodes and A. W. Hepler.
1894-Mayor, E. M. Babcock ; Recorder, D. A. White; Assessor, L. M. Bar- rett : Treasurer, R. Fishwild; Trustees, A. F. Dellit, Walter James, S. F. Schaefer H. Arnold, A. W. Hepler and F. L. Hodgeman.
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