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Captain William Gallagher (deceased) was a son of William and Elizabeth (Kirk- patrick) Gallagher, born in Chester county, Pennsylvania, on the 23d of December, 1833. Subsequently the family removed to the State of Indiana, and in 1854 lo- cated in Linn county, lowa. During the spring of 1856 they settled in Howard township, Tama county. December 2, 1862, the subject of this sketch was united in marriage with Miss Mary Craw- ford, a daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Ilall) Crawford. She was born near Pittsburg, in Alleghany county, Pennsyl- vania, December 31, 1836. Shortly after her birth the family removed to West- moreland county, and in November of 1854, came to Iowa. They remained in Cedar county about two years and then settled in Howard township of Tama county, where her father died December 21, 1879. Her mother still resides there.
Mrs. Gall gher is one of a family of eleven children, all of whom are still liv- ing, the youngest being now thirty-four years old. In October of 1861, Mr. Gal- lagher enlisted in Company G, 14th Jowa Infantry as Second Lieutenant. He was afterwards promoted to the First Lienten- aney and in April of 1862 was taken prix-
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oner at the battle of Shiloh. He remained in Confederate prisons until released on parole in October of 1862, when he re- turned home, and as above stated, was married in December. The last of the latter month he was exchanged and some time after was made Captain of his com- pany, which rank he held until honorably discharged from service during the last month of the year 1864. While in the army Mr. Gallagher purchased his present farm near Tama City, upon which he set- tled in the spring of 1865. His death oc- eurred in January, 1872. In politics he was a staunch Republican, and held several offices of trust. Mr. and Mrs. Gallagher were blessed with two children: Anna Cora and William S., who are now living at home.
INCORPORATION.
A petition was made to the Judge of Tama county, signed by fifty of the legal voters of Tama City, asking that the fol- lowing described territory be set apart for municipal purposes, to be known as Tama City, commeneing at the northeast corner of the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 26, township 83, north of range 15, west of the fifth principal meridian, thence running west to the north- east corner of the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of seetion 27, thenee south to the township line, thenee east on said township line to the southeast eorner of the south west quarter of the south west quarter of seetion 35, thenee north to the place of beginning, as marked and platted on the map hereunto attached, and your petitioners further represent that the num- ber of inhabitants' within the territory embraced within said limits, is not less
than 1,000 souls. A census was taken by Asa Critehfield and the number of in- habitants found to be 1,026, and an affida- vit was made to that effeet March 2, 1869, before F. J. M. Wonser, a Notary Publie. April 23, 1869, the County Judge ap- pointed B. A. IIall, J. H. Hollen, Thomas Murray, C. E. Heath and William P. Browne, as Commissioners to hold an election. In accordance with this the Commissioners appointed an election to be held at the office of F. J. M. Wonser in Tama City, on the 29th day of July, 1869. The Judges of this election were B. A IIall, J. H. Hollen and Thomas Murray; the Clerks were C. E. Heath and W. P. Browne. At this election the subjeet of incorporation was voted upon, the result being 105 for and five against. The first election of officers was held at the offlee of F. J. M. Wonser, on the fourth day of September, 1869. The officers elected were : M. A. Newcomb, Mayor; J. II. Brooks, Thomas Murray, J. Brice, jr., S. W. Cole and J. B. Spofford, Councilmen. George W. Walton, Reeorder.
The following comprises the list from that time to the present :
1870-J. B. Spofford, Mayor ; R. H. Ryan, J. H. Smith, L. Carmichael, S. W. Cole and J. H. Brooks, Couneilmen; G. E. Maxwell, Recorder.
1871-J. B. Spofford, Mayor; O. J. Stod- ard, G. W. Cowles, Smith Patterson, R. Ilarris and J. F. llegardt, Councilmen ; B. W. Iloman, Recorder.
1872-J. B. Spofford, Mayor; G. W. Cowles, L. O. Merchant, J. Stoddard, J. F. Hegardt and R. Harris, Councilmen ; R. 11. Moore, Reeorder.
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1873-W. II. II. Tiffany, Mayor; C. R. Parmer, HI Soleman, E. Parks, S. M. Chapman and George W.Cowles, Council- men; J. MeClung, Recorder.
1874-C. II. Kentner, Mayor ; B. Thompson, C. L. MeClung, J. F. Hegardt, B. F. Crenshaw and M. Bostwiek, council- men; M. Lefi, Treasurer; J. McClung, Re- .corder ; J. II. Ilollen, Assessor; William Granger, Street Commissioner.
1875-C. II. Kentner, Mayor; J. Brice, jr., Charles Homan, M. Bostwick, B. Thompson and Oscar Parks, Councilmen.
1876-E. Harmon, Mayor; B. Thomp- son, L. Carmichael, O. H. Mills, G. V. Goodell and E. G. Penrose, Councilmen; William Maxwell, Recorder ; M. Lefi, Treasurer. William Maxwell afterwards resigned, and George D. Sherman was elected to fill the vacancy.
1877-Madison Bostwick, Mayor; Wil- liam Blodgett, D. W. Bressler, John HIe- gardt, J. H. Smith and W. II. Cummings, Councilmen; G. D. Sherman, Recorder. 1878-E. G. Penrose, Mayor; F. W. Warren, Recorder; James McClung, Treas- urer; W. E. Newcomb, Assessor; P. B. 1Till, Street Commissioner; C. H. Kent- ner, W. A. Sharpe, R. Forker, G. E Hig- ley and .J. W. Ingersoll, Councilmen.
1879 - O. HI. Mills, Mayor; E. G. Pen- rose, W. H. Cummings, H. Soleman, F. B. Ramsdell, J. II. Bruhn and B. Thompson, Councilmen; F. E. Warren, Reeorder.
At a Council meeting held March 6, 1879, a movement was made, seconded by II. Soleman, that there be six pieces of pa- per marked as follows: two for two years, two for one year and two for three years, and the ones by whom they were drawn to hold office the number of years desig-
nated on the slip of paper. Upon these papers being drawn, F. B. Ramsdell was elected for three years, J. II. Bruhn for three years, H. Soleman and E. G. Pen- rose for two years, B. Thompson and W. Il. Cummings for one year.
1880-0. Il. Mills, Mayor; F. E. War- ren, Recorder; E. L. Carmichael, Treas- urer; J. J. McAllister, Assessor; P. Har- tell, Street Commissioner; B. Thompson and W. II. Cummings, Councilmen.
1881-J. J. McAllister, Mayor; Thomas Williamson, Recorder; E. L. Carmichael, Treasurer; C. L. MeClung and W. H Al- brecht, Councilmen; E. Harmon, Asses- sor; S. Maynard, Street Commissioner.
1882-John Ramsdell, Mayor; Thomas Williamson, Recorder; E L. Carmichael, Treasurer; F. B. Ramsdell and Stephen Smith, Councilmen; E. Harmon, Assessor; Fred Shoff, Street Commissioner.
EDUCATIONAL ..
The first school in the township is like- wise the first school in the village, and was taught in a house, owned at that time by J. H. Hollen, by Miss Armenia Wilcox, during the summer of 1858. This build- ing is now owned by J. C. Kendrick. The first building erected for school purposes is the small frame building stand- ing just west of the present school build- ing and now used for a primary school. The present school building was built in 1865-6, at a cost of $20,000 and is divided as follows: the first floor has the Second and Third Primaries; the second floor the First and Second Intermediates; the third floor the Grammar and High School. The present Principal is S. M. Cart.
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Prof. S. M. Cart, Principal of the pub- lic schools of Tama City, was a native of Indiana, born near Goshen, Elkhart county, of that State, February 25, 1849. His parents were William and Nancy (Cart) Cart. In 1854, his father's family settled in Kansas, where they remained but a short time, when they removed to Marion county, Iowa, at which place his mother and father still reside, in Wheel- ing. ITis early educational advantages were such as the public schools afforded, but later, he completed a course at Simp- son College, Indianola, Iowa, graduating with the class of 1875. Previons to his graduation, Mr. Cart had been teaching for some years. He first taught one year at Carlisle, Iowa, and then removed to his birth-place, where he spent three years in teaching. His marriage with Miss Belle Mercer, a native of Indiana, occurred in 1879; and shortly after, the young couple removed to Knoxville, Iowa, where Prof. Cart conducted the academy of that place one year. During this time he was called to mourn the loss of his wife, whose death occurred May 4, 1881. In September of 1881, the subject of our sketch entered upon his duties as Principal of the Tama City schools, holding said position with entire satisfaction to all. Ile was mar- ried, September 16, 1882, to Miss Minnie E. Poyneer, daughter of E. M. Poyneer, of Montour. In politics, he was a Repub- lican-early in life, a Whig.
RELIGIOUS.
Tama City has not been unmindful of the spiritual wants of the community. Whatever opinions may be held in refer- ence to these organizations, all will agree that the influence of Church societies has
much to do with the peace, quiet and hap- piness of a town, and few would be will- ing to dispense entirely with these relig- ious associations, and none able to suggest anything else which could fill their place.
The first Baptist Church was organized in 1869. November 5, 1869, several per- sons gathered at the house of Lewis Car- michael to appoint a committee to make necessary arrangements and call a meet- ing for the purpose of organizing a Baptist Church in Tama City. Lewis Carmichael, S. W. Cole and C. R. Veber were appointed as that committee; a call was made for November the 26th, 1869, at the M. E. church, when a society was organized. The parties signing the articles and covenant were Samuel W. Cole, James H. Lewis, James II. Brooks, Lewis Carmichael, George H. Warren, George E. Maxwell, Charles R. Veber, John Herbage, Mary E. Carmichael, M. Ella Carmichael, Emeline C. Lewis, Elizabeth Morris, Harriet Brooks, Susan M. Veber and Caroline Herbage. Samuel W. Cole was chosen Moderator and C. K. Veber, Clerk. C. K. Veber, J. II. Brooks and S. W. Cole were chosen a pulpit committee. The first officers were: J. H. Lewis and C. K. Veber, Deacons; G. E. Maxwell, Clerk; G. H. Warren, Treasurer; S. W. Cole, Lewis Carmichael. J. H. Brooks, John Herbage and Eli Harmon, Trustees. L. L. Gage, of Sycamore, illi- nois, was the first pastor, and began his duties some time in March, 1870. During the summer and fall of 1870, a church building was completed at a cost of $8,000. In February, 1871, Rev. Gage was suc- ceeded by Rev. T. W. Powell, who came
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from Davenport, Iowa. At that time the membership of the church had increased to forty-eight. Rev. T. W. Powell tendered his resignation to the Church at a regular meeting held September 28, 1871. At a prayer meeting held October 5, 1871, his resignation was accepted. Rev. O. A. Ilolmes was the next pastor, coming from Marshalltown, Iowa. He remained as pastor of the Church until January 1, 1883, at which time he resigned. In 1883, the Church had a membership of 119, and was ın a flourishing ing condition spiritually and financially. Their Sunday school was organized Octo- ber, 1870, and has ever since been in good running order.
In 1883, the society purchased a lot on the opposite corner from where their church then stood, and were already break- ing the ground preparatory to erecting a fine church edifice. They worshiped for a long number of years in the old church, and the need of a new place in which to worship had long been felt. At last the matter was taken in hand and a sufficient amount pledged to justify active steps towards the erection of a new building. The proposed church was to cost upwards of $6,000.
The Methodist Episcopal Church held its first session in Tama City in a frame school house, in 1865. Rev. D. M. Mallory was the first preacher who was there on the Toledo charge. That same year a church building was erected on lots dona- ted by W. P. Brown, in the northwest part of town. This building was comple- ted and dedicated in the fall of 1866, Dr. A. J. Kynett, of Philadelphia, officiating, assisted by James Todd, the pastor of the
Church. The first members of the Church were Maria Soleman, W. T. Hollen and wife, Cyrus King and wife, J. W. McIn- tire and wife, John Sullivan and wife, James HIall, Milton Griest and wife.
The official members were Cyrus King, W. T. Hollen, Milton Griest and James Stewart. The several pastors which were in charge up to 1883, were Revs. D. M. Mallory, James Todd, R. M. Wade, D. M. Mallory, A. Critchfield, J. G. Wilkinson, M. T. Smedley, L. Catlin, E. S. Bargett, S. B. Warner, B. C. Barnes, .I. F. Baker, R. W. Milner and S. A. Lee. In 1874, the chapel was moved to a more central loca- tion. In 1883, the society was raising a fund by which to build a more suitable church. This society built the first church in the town; contributions came in liber- ally from the various denominations. Upon one occasion the society held a festival in Murdough Hall where 700 per- sons took supper; the affair netting the church $600. During the seventeen years which the Methodist chapel has stood, it has been used for all kinds of moral enter- tainments and the proceeds therefrom amount to about $4,000. Could the walls of this old church but speak, they would give expression to many a hallowed asso- ciation.
The present pastor of the M. E. Church, Rev. Simon A. Lee, is a son of Hugh and Mary Ann ( Kincaid ) Lee, born in Dela- ware county, Ohio, on the 5th day of December, 1829. His father was a mer- chant, and therefore young Lee grew up behind the counter. When he was four- teen years of age, his parents removed to Union county, Ohio, where Simon re- | ceived a common sehool education and
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grew to manhood. During 1847 or 1848, he left his father's house at l'iffin, and located at Woodville, Sandusky county, where he engaged in the harness and leather trade. On the 27th of August, 1850, he was joined in wedlock with Miss Eliza Ann Williamson, a native of Marion county, Ohio Mr. Lee's parents were members of the Presbyterian Church, and he was reared in that doctrine. Upon his arrival at Woodville, he found none of that per- snasion and therefore joined the Methodist Church and soon became an active worker in the Sunday school. Not long after his marriage he was licensed to preach the gospel, and from that time dates his life in the ministry In July, 1851, he was received on trial in the North Ohio Con- ference, and was appointed junior preacher on Risdon Circuit, now called Fostoria. The following five years were spent in the ministry in northern Ohio; and in May, 1856, he removed from Sandusky City, where he was then located, to Tama county, Iowa, and in July of that year, located at Toledo. Mr. Lee had, however, made this county a visit two years pre- vious to his removal here, at which time he had purchased land and also preached one of the first sermons ever listened to in Toledo. This was in September, 1854, and the meeting was held in a shoe shop, owned by one, Yost; at that time Mr. Lee decided to make this State his future home. During the first week in August, 1856, he attended the organization of the Upper Iowa Conference, at Maquoketa, and was there appointed to the charge at Dyers- ville, Dubuque county, where he remained two years, the greatest length of time a minister was then allowed to stay at one
place. While there he built a fine brick church, and through his instrumentality 130 additional members were made to the church. Since that time he has had the following charges, in some of which more apparent work was done than in others, however, in all of them he has held re- vivals, and through his teaching many have been brought to the fold of the Savior; first Rockdale, second Fayette, where he was also agent of the Upper Iowa Univer- sity, third, Lamotte, fourth, Bellevue, at which place he was stationed during the opening years of the late rebellion; here he labored with great zeal and was awarded many converts, some of whom went to fight for their country's honor, fell in bat- tle, and when brought home cold and still, he lovingly and tenderly performed the last sad rite over them. From Bellevue, the subject of this sketch was sent to Vin- ton, and then to Waterloo, where he was instrumental in completing a fine church edifiee. While there his health became precarious and he therefore asked to be,and was appointed to Toledo, where by taking more exereise in looking after his farming interests, his health was restored. From Toledo he moved to Independence and while there built a neat church. He was then appointed Presiding Elder of Cedar Falls district, which at that time embraced thirteen counties. During his first year Mr. Lee organized fifteen new pastoral charges, in consequence of which, Charles City district was formed. After three years service in this work, he was com- pelled to resign on account of sickness and death in his family. Later he was ap- pointed successively to Waterloo, Mar- shalltown, Marion, Tipton and Belle
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Plaine, remaining three years each in the two last mentioned places. He was then appointed to Tama City, where he had property interests. Mr. Lee always contributed largely of his means to fur- ther the church interests of Tama county. In the temperance cause he was ever an earnest worker and leader. For many years he was one of the Trustees of Cor- nell College, and always took an active part in the educational interests of the State. In fact he was always found in the front ranks of every good and worthy cause. Although his duties called him elsewhere, his interests were always in Tama county, and it was regarded as his realhome. Mr. and Mrs. Lee were blessed with four children, one of whom, William, is now living, who graduated at Cornell, June, 1880. Rose died at eight years of age, in Cedar Falls ; George H. died at same place, aged thirteen ; and Mary M. died at Tipton, aged twenty-four.
An organization of the Presbyterian society was effected in 1867, by Rev. Mar- tin. Among the first members were Isaac Toland, Mrs. Il. Soleman, Miss Beaman, A. L. Iloward, Mr. Harvey, Mrs. Spofford and others, whose names could not be learned, as the records had all been de- stroyed, or lost. The society held meet- ings twice a month for some time.
Rev. Mesmer succeeded Rev. Martin, and afterwards came Rev. Gordon. The organization disbanded in 1875. October 31, 1882, a re-organization was effected by D. 1 .. Hughes of Traer, assisted by Rev. A. R. Day of Marshalltown, and Rev. R. B. Clark of State Centre.
The officers elected at this organization were J. S. Carson, Wilson Stuart, J. Me-
Clung and O. Van Dyke, Elders; John Fife, S. M. Cart and J. L. Bracken, Trus- tees.
The first members were .I. S. Carson and wife, James MeClung, C. C. Harris, Mrs. E. L. Graham, Mrs. Austin, Mrs. J. Bran- nen, John Fife, Mrs. A. J. Fife, Mary A. Toland, Mary L. Toland, Elizabeth Stew- art, W. S. Stewart and wife, O. Van Dyke, Mary Van Dyke, Mrs. C. Jackson, S. M. C'art, Mrs. M. E. Cart, David Toland and wife, E. J. Johnson and wife and Mrs. F. Russell.
The first religious services were held at the Methodist church. Up to 1883 the society had no church building, but were about to erect one.
The Catholic Church was first organ- ized as a Mission at Toledo, in 1860, by Father Emmons, with a membership of about twenty families. Five years later a church was built in Toledo, at a cost of $1,000, including furniture. Father Em- mons was succeeded by Father Urban, who attended to the missions for five years, and was followed by Father Bru- menschenkel, after which came Father Charles MeCabe, who was serving in 1875, at which time trouble arose between the Irish and German elements. The former being the stronger, they removed the mis- sion to Tama City, where a church was built at an expense of $2,000. Father MeCabe remained at Tama City one year, after which Father Edward O. Farrell and M. Meagher, the latter being pastor in 1883, when the church membership was about 300.
Rev. M. Meagher became pastor of the St. Patrick's church of Tama City in 1877, and is still retained in that capacity. He
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was born near Fethard county, Tipperary, Ireland, on the 10th day of February, 1848. He received his classical education in his native country and also a part of his theological education; however, upon his arrival in America, in 1871, he continued the study of theology at St. Francis' Col- lege, Milwaukee. He was ordained at Du- buque, Iowa, in 1874, and was appointed assistant Priest of the church at Charles City, Iowa. There he remained one and a half years, and then removed to Pleas- ant Grove, Dubuque county, where he had charge of St. Mary's Church until De- cember of 1877, at which time he became pastor of St. Patrick's Church at Tama City, where he has since remained.
SOCIETIES.
Hiram of Tyre Lodge, No 203, A. F. and A. M .- A dispensation was granted by the Grand Lodge of the State, Decem- ber 26, 1866, and a charter granted to E- Harmon as W. M., A. Stolter, S. W. and W. P. Browne, J. W., to organize the said lodge. The charter members were E. Harmon, A. Stolter, W. P. Browne, Turner Forker, John Hanna, G. W. Louthan, L. Stoddard, James Trowbridge, L. B. Blinn, Thomas Murray, Lewis Mer- chant, L. Carmichael, A. B. Louthan, J. L. Stewart, M. S. Butler, C. H. Kentner, W. F. Hollen, J. R. Burgess and James Smith.
The first meeting was held February 13, 1867, in a hall in the Empire block.
The first officers elected were E. Har- mon, W. M .; A. Stolter, S. W .; W. P. Browne, T. W .; C. H. Kentner, Treasurer ; L. B. Blinn, Secretary; J. R. Burgess, S. D. W. T. Hollen, T. D .; L. Merchant, S, S., Thomas Murray, T. S .; James Smith, Tyler.
The presiding officers since are E. Har- mon, J. B. Spofford, Frank Ward, W. T. Hollen, J. D. Landi and O. II. Mills. The present officers of the Lodge are O. II. Mills, W. M .; E. G. Penrose, S W .; D' W. Bressler, J. W .; II. McAnulty, Treasu- rer; J. J. McAllister, Secretary; W. T. Hollen, S. D .; Z. Solomon, J. D .; Wm. H. Cummings, S. S .; W. H. Gilbart, J. S .; S. D. Dye, Tyler.
The deaths of members have been Jona- than Burgess, who died at Le Grand, lowa; R. M. Wells died after leaving here; Frank Patterson died at Sterling, Illinois; M. Boughton died in the Black Hills; Charles E. Morris died at Dysart, Iowa.
The Lodge has had a successful career, has a membership at present of fifty- five, and is in a flourishing condition.
Benefit Lodge No. 22, A. O. U. W., was organized April 3 1875, by I. M. Crissingar, Deputy Grand Master of the State of Iowa, with A. W. Guernsey, R. H. Ryan, E. G. Penrose, G. E. Maxwell, S. C. Brown, B. Thompson, J. B. Spofford, J. J. McAllis- ter, O. II. Mills, S. F. Ricker, C. F. Ricker, R. E. Austin, A. J. Blodgett, P. B. Hill, J. F. Ward, C. D. Terry, Adamı Zehrung and G. H. Mosier, as charter members. The first officers were R. II. Ryan, M. W .; A. W. Guernsey, P. M. W .; E. G. Penrose, G. F .; S. F. Ricker, O. G .; E. Maxwell, Receiver; C. F. Ricker, Financier; J. J. McAllister, Recorder; A. J. Blodgett, Watchman; S. C. Brown, O. II. Mills and R E. Austin, Trustees. The presiding officers have been R. H. Ryan, J. B. Spofford, J. J. McAllister, Ilugh MeAnulty, G. H. Mosier, R. Forker, O. HI. Mills, G. A. Graves, L. B.
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Kallan, C. D. Williams, J. W. Coburn and John Gadbury. The present officers are John Gadbury, M. W .; J. W. Coburn, P. M. W .; II. McAnulty, F .; William Rich- ards, O .; J. J. McAllister, Recorder; E. G. Penrose, Financier; E. L. Carmichael, Receiver; C. D. Williams, Guide; F. L. Wilrodt, O. W .; P. Peterson, I. W .; H. McAnulty, P. B. Hillard and O. H. Mills, Trustees; II. McAnulty, Grand Repre- sentative. There has been two deaths: John Kinert, who died October 19, 1877, and C. W. Snyder, who died August 29, 1882. The present membership of the lodge is forty-eight. The average assess- ments to date have been $10. per year. The Lodge is in a flourishing condition.
Amity Lodge, No. 16, Iowa Legion of Honor, was organized May 19, 1879, by the Deputy Grand President of the State, Frank Listenwalter. The char- ter members were G. E. Higley, A. E. Axtell, G. W. Ilapgood, B. Thomp- son, J. B. Mahana, C. D. Williams, John Ballhouse, O. O. Brown, C. B. Bentley, C. W. Snyder, W. Il. Hawk, J. W. Dubbs, F M. Warren, J. J. McAllister, G. W. Hochlander, L. L. Rhoads, F. R. Holmes, J. W. Willett, E. W. De Witt, G. II. War- ren, F. B. Ramsdell, H. E. Ramsdell, C. D. Terry and W. H. Black. The first officers were G. E. Iligley, P .; B. Thompson, D. P .; J. B Mahana, Chaplain; A. E. Axtell, Usher; F. M. Warren, R. S .; J. J. McAllister, F. S .; F. R Holmes, Treasurer; J. W. Dubbs, D. K .: C. B. Bentley, S .; J. B. Mahana, J. Ballhouse and G. W. Hapgood, Trustees. The presiding officers have been: G. E. Iligley, J. J. McAllister, C. D. Williams and A. L IToward. The member-
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