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ing Committee, H. Hammond, C. P. Sheldon, Wm. Elliott, O. W. Porter and Jesse James. The church was dedicated in October, 1872. Pastors, Rev. George G. Adiorne and Rev. C. F. Dodge. The present Trustees are J. W. Casad. H. Hammond and C. P. Sheldon ; Secretary, A. Shaw.
The annual State Convention of the Universalist Society of Iowa was held in Tipton on Saturday and Sunday, October 12 and 13, 1855. The Pastor at that time was Rev. Shelton Riley.
Congregational Church .- This denomination afforded the first regular, settled pastor in Tipton, Rev. Ebenezer Alden, Jr., in 1844. He afterward returned East, and, on the death of Daniel Webster, in 1852, preached a com- memorative sermon at Webster's home, Marshfield, Mass.
Rev. Mr. Alden, then a Missionary of the American Home'Mission Society, organized the Congregational Church of Tipton, May 5, 1844, in the old Court House. He was followed by Rev. William A. Keith, then by H. W. Cobb, in 1853 and '54, during whose administration the first Congregational edifice was built on the southeast corner of the block west of Court Square.
Then followed, as Pastors, Rev. M. K. Cross, for ten years, and in 1866, Rev. C. S. Harrison.
At this time, the present church building was erected. It was dedicated on the second Sabbath in December, 1866, by Rev. J. E. Roy, of Chicago. Rev. George S. Biscoe followed, as Pastor, about 1868, and remained eight years, since when no regular Pastor has been supported, though the Sabbath school has been continued to the present time. A fine parsonage was erected on an adjoining lot during Rev. Mr. Biscoe's pastorate.
The present officers of the church are as follows : Deacons, H. H. Lindsley and Peter Stryker; Treasurer, H. L. Dean ; Secretary, S. Ensign ; Trustees, S. Ensign, E. M. Brink and II. L. Dean.
By colonization to Nebraska, in 1877, the society lost several valuable mem- bers, among them Capt. E. II. Pound and wife, E. D. Smith and family, L. M. Mulford and family and N. Fairchild and family.
Catholic Church .- This society was formed in the Summer of 1855, under the direction of Father Lawrence, of Muscatine. Services were held in the house of John Madden, in the west end of the city, for a period of about one year, when a contract was made with Fred Hill to build a briek church for the society. The church was built just east of where their little church now stands, but as Hill did not fulfill his part of the contract, Father Lawrence refused to take the church off his hands.
The brick structure was taken down and removed by John Bierley about two years after its ereetion.
Father Emmons let the contract for the building of a small frame church to a man named Todd, and it was completed to the satisfaction of the members of the church.
A large new edifice is now in process of erection by John Worling, contractor. The Building Committee consists of Bernard Lang, Patrick Corbin, Michael Kirby, Matthew Thiel and John Meihan. The new church will be completed and occupied in a few months. Services are now held once a month. A Sab- bath school is also in connection with the church. The membership consists of about forty families.
The officiating priests in regular order have been Rev. Father Lawrence, Father Emmons, Father Sullivan, Father Gellespie, Father Shonohan, Father Sullivan and Father McCabe.
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Tipton's first school was taught in an old log house, built by Wm. M. Knott for Henry S. Chase in the Winter of 1841-42, on the lot now owned by Robert Collar. Thomas Gracey, from Philadelphia, was the first teacher.
To this school Solomon Knott, C. M. Jennings, Davidson Lee and J. K. Snyder each sent two children. Some of these children still live in Cedar County, and are all trustworthy and highly respected citizens of the communi- ties in which they reside.
In 1843-44, a frame school house was built, and did service in that capacity until 1853, when part of it was incorporated with the house now occupied by Robert Collar. During this year, a brick school house was erected on a lot just south of Monument Square, John Godden doing the brick work. In 1856, this house was enlarged by building an "L " on the west end somewhat larger than the old building. In 1866, a small brick building was erected in the north part of the town, for the accommodation of the younger children in that part of the town.
In the Spring of 1866, a proposition to build a new Public School building was submitted to a vote of the people, and was defeated.
The school is admirably graded and in excellent order, so far as system is concerned, for accomplishing its work. The course of study extends through eleven years, each pupil being required to complete all the studies of his grade before being promoted to the next. By the efforts of teachers and pupils, a small library of useful books has been obtained for the use of the school.
The officers of the Public Schools are as follows :
Board of Directors .- H. C. Carr, Chas. Hammond, Arvin Bagley, B. J. Rodgers, William Lee, Wm. Dean.
Officers of the Board .- H. C. Carr, President; S. Y. Yates, Secretary ; Chas. Hammond, Treasurer.
Committees-On Finance, Chas. Hammond, B. J. Rodgers, Wm. Dean ; on Repairs, Arvin Bagley, Chas. Hammond ; on Text Books, B. J. Rodgers, Wm. Lee, Arvin Bagley ; Purchasing Agent, Wm. Dean.
Teachers for 1878-79 .- O. C. Scott, Superintendent ; Mrs. M. H. Kil- bourne, High School ; vacant, Grammar Department ; Mrs. A. N. Filson, Intermc- diate Department ; Miss Susie Phelps, Secondary Department ; Miss A. C. Latham, Second Primary Department ; vacant, First Primary Department.
At the time of the erection of the present school house, it was regarded as one of the finest public school buildings in the State, and during the past twenty-five years it has served the people admirably, but it is now becoming old, and must soon be replaced by a new and larger building.
Among the Principals who have successfully conducted these schools were Washington Lewis, William M. Wilcox, now of the Manchester Public Schools, and A. C. Ross, now Principal of the Osage, Iowa, Schools.
SECRET SOCIETIES, LODGES, ETC.
Cedar Lodge, No. 11, A., F & A. M .- The records of the early meetings of this Lodge are not now in existence, as they were destroyed by fire, in the year 1870. However, we find the following in Grand Secretary Parvin's Report of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, for 1846-8 :
Cedar Lodge, No. 11, was organized. April 7, 1846, under a dispensation of George W. McCleary, Grand Master of the State of lowa.
At a meeting of the Grand Lodge of the State of Iowa, held in Iowa City, on Tuedsay, Jan- uary 6, 1847, Mr. McCleary said : "I have granted, myself, during the past year, one dispen-
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sation to a Lodge in Tipton, Cedar County, of which the Grand Secretary will more particularly inform you. I have, however, been informed by Brother Hartsack, Deputy Grand Master, that he issued letters of dispensation to several Lodges "
A charter was issued June 2, 1847, to Cedar Lodge, No. 11. The charter members were : Thomas W. Harrass, W. M .; A. B. Richman, S. W .; G. W. Wilkinson, J. W .; Henry Hardman, Treasurer ; Patterson Flemming, Secre- tary ; W. R. Edgar, S. D .; Silas S. Swan, J. D .; A. Shaw, Tyler ; Samuel Tarr, Steward. William Hoch, Robert G. Roberts, Henry Murray, Stephen Whicher and S. C. Hastings were members. The membership was fifteen.
The first meetings were held in the Court House. The Society then removed to rooms over Willard Hammond's store, and from there to rooms in the block where the City Drug Store now stands, and occupied these rooms until they were destroyed by fire. The Society now occupies rooms (in the City Hall Block) built expressly for that purpose.
Present officers: J. W. Casad, W. M .; William Dean, S. W .; Alonzo Shaw, J. W .: A. Fleming, Secretary ; Frank Adans, Treasurer ; George Huber, S. D .; J. C. Reichert, J. D .; D. P. Clapp, Tyler ; C. C. Landt and George Beatty, Stewards.
Upon the loss of the charter, by fire, as above stated, a petition was pre- sented to the Grand Lodge by J. W. Kynette, H. H. Maynard and S. V. Landt, asking for a new charter. Accordingly, a new charter, bearing date June 7, 1870, was issued to the society by John Scott, G. W. M. Member- ship, fifty.
Siloam Chapter, No. 19 .- Organized under a dispensation, September 2, 1857, from G. HI. P. of Grand Chapter of the State of Iowa.
Charter members : Wells Spicer, James C. Turner, William R. Edgar, John W. Casad, A. B. Turner, Alonzo Shaw, Thomas W. Harrass, Samuel Daniels, Adam Bair, of whom those italicized are yet members.
First officers : Wells Spicer, H. P .; J. R. Hotsock, K .; W. R. Edgar, Scribe; John N. Clark, Captain of the Host; A. Brown, P. S .; William Bryant, R. A. C .; A. B. Turner, G. M. 3d V .; Alonzo Shaw, G. M. 2d V .; T. M. Harrass, G. M. 1st V .; Samuel Daniels, Guard; J. H. Hartsock, Sec- retary.
The Chapter was organized under the charter, October 15, 1858.
The present officers are: Alonzo Shaw, H. P .: John H. Dickinson, K .; A. R. Starrett, Scribe ; J. W. Casad, C. H .; William Dean, P. S .; S. V. Landt, R. A. C .; H. H. Maynard, Treasurer and G. M. 3d V .; D. P. Clapp, Tyler; R. Pritchard, Secretary,
Membership, twenty-four.
I. O. O. F .- The history of Tipton Odd Fellowship is briefly summarized in the following extract from an address delivered by Hon. William H. Tuthill, at an installation of officers of Manitou Lodge, No. 7, January 7, 1876. The Judge said :
In 1847, there was but one member of the Order residing in Cedar County-an Odd Fellow in fact, as well as in name, and it affords me some pleasure to be enabled to inform you that he is now living, and is at this moment addressing you.
In January, 1848, the number of Odd Fellows in the county had doubled ! and these two persons, assisted by several brothers from Muscatine, having received a dispensation from D. D. G. Sire, J. G. Potts, of Galena, Illinois, visited this town on the 9th day of February, 1848, and organized Manitou Lodge, the eiglith in number in Iowa.
It is somewhat odd, even in Odd Fellowship, that although Manitou Lodge will have been in existence twenty-eight years on the 29th day of February next (1876), yet that day will be but its seventli recurring birthday.
The Lodge conferred on me the honor of being its first N. G., which station I not only regularly filled, but occasionally supplemented the additional duties of Secretary, Warden, Past
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Grand-for being limited in numbers, it required some management to fill the offices. The mem- bers present at the first meeting besides myself, were Robert Long, John S. Tuthill, Samuel P. Higginson, William K. Whittlesey, John C. Culbertson, James H. Leech, Richard Hall, Charles Swetland and Henry R. Coffey.
And a goodly company it was, for it comprised the Sheriff, Recorder, County Judge, Clerk of the Court, Justice of the Peace, etc., giving us nearly all the official dignitaries of the county. 4 .
Our place of meeting was a room some fifteen feet square, in the old Court House, which, for the sake of economy, we occupied jointly with the Masons, and we remained there until a new building was erected by Brother Hall and myself, the upper part of which we fitted out and arranged for a lodge room. Although few in numbers, yet we gradually increased, and grew and prospered ; and, with the exception of a few years of slumber, have continued to grow and prosper up to the present time.
Manitou Lodge, No. 8, I. O. O. F., was organized 29th of February, 1848, regarding which the following is taken from the Secretary's books :
This day Manitou Lodge, No. 8, in the town of Tipton and State of Iowa, was duly instituted a Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, by Past Grand E. H. Alby, of Muscatine Lodge, No. 5, specially deputized for that purpose by the D. D. G. Sire John G. Potts, assisted by P. G. William Patterson, of Kosciusko Lodge, No. 6; P. G. Jolin H. Dayton, of Suffolk Lodge, No. 90; N. T. and P. G. John T. B. Martin of Muscatine Lodge, No. 5, in pursuance of a dispensation from the R. W. Grand Lodge of the United States, bearing date December 16, 1847.
Charter members, P. G. E. H. Alby, especially deputized; Wm. H. Tut- hill, Robert M. Long, Joseph Bridgman, Richard Cadle, James Borland.
First officers, Wm. H. Tuthill, N. G .; Robert M. Long, V. G .; Joseph Bridgeman, Secretary ; James Borland, Treasurer; Chas. Swetland, Conductor; John S. Tuthill, Warden ; Richard Hall, I. G .; James H. Leech, R. S. S .; Henry R. Coffey, L. S. S .; Samuel Higginson, R. S .; John Culbertson, L. S.
The following persons were initiated at the first meeting : William K. Whit- telsey, Samuel P. Higginson, John S. Tuthill, John Culbertson, Richard Hall, James H. Leech, Charles Swetland and Henry R. Coffey.
P. G.'s of Manitou Lodge : Wm. H. Tuthill, John S. Tuthill, A. R. Starrett, W. T. Hepner, John Wisener, W. D. Clapp, Amos Wisener, Jesse James, E. Snyder, P. D. Humphrey, L. D. Ingman, J. H. Ripley, Hiram Hammond, Jerome Swinehart, W. H. Hammond, G. W. Geller, Samuel Garber, S. P. Foy, Peter Wallace, S. W. Cripliver, A. C. Hartson, A. P. Fleming. Representa- tive to the Grand Lodge, Jerome Swinchart. Membership, sixty-eight.
The first meetings were held in the Court House, as above stated, after which the society moved into lodge rooms over Hall & Tuthill's drug store, which they occupied for some time, when they removed to the second story of Casad & Gilmore's store, where they remained until the completion of their present quarters over the City Hall. The dedication of these rooms, both for the I. O. O. F. and A., & F. A. M., took place October 22, 1873, the ad- dress.on the occasion being delivered by Dr. J. Ward Ellis, of Chicago.
Tipton Encampment, No. 46 .- Charter issued October 19, 1870.
Charter members : N. J. Hawley, H. Hammond, James H. Ripley, Jesse James, Amos Wisener, W. H. Hammond, L. D. Ingman, John Wisener, E. Snyder, John S. Tuthill, Samuel Wampler, S. T. Smith, Samuel Wirick and Wm. H. Tuthill.
The Charter was issued by H. D. Walker, S. D .; William Garrett, G. S.
Present officers, G. W. Geller, C. P .; J. S. Tuthill, H. P .; J. D. Shearer, S. W .; Peter Wallace, J. W .; William H. Tuthill, Treasurer; J. Wisener, Scribe. Membership, fourteen.
Ancient Order of United Workmen .- As this is comparatively a new order, a brief account of its origin and growth may be appropriate.
On the 5th day of November, 1868, fourteen men assembled at Meadville, Penn., and organized the first Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen.
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The motive that prompted them was a pure and unselfish one, and their plan of operations is the very best to earry out the purpose for which the Order is intended-that of " Charity, Hope and Protection." From the date of organi- zation, the order grew slowly until July 4, 1870, when the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania was instituted at Meadville, Penn. The Order continued to grow slowly, reaching into Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and, in 1871, the first lodge of the A. O. U. W. in Iowa was instituted at Washington.
In 1874, there were but five lodges in the State. From this time the growth has been rapid, and there are now more than 150 subordinate lodges, with an aggregate membership of over 6,000, in the State of Iowa.
It is a benevolent Order, not unlike the I. O. O. F., helping the widow and orphan, and caring for the sick. A distinguishing feature is the payment of $2,000 to the heirs of a deceased member. The money is raised by an assess- ment on the members, and life insurance is furnished at actual eost.
Triumph Lodge, No. 12, A. O. U. W., was organized January 14, 1875, with the following charter members : R. Pritehard, J. H. Fox, John R. Wampler, E. M. Kennedy, Ed. MeCurdy, John R. Figely, Edmund Bedell, Perrien Dean, Wm. II. Burns, Silas Hoon, J. T. Taylor.
The institution took place in Odd Fellows' Hall. The first officers were J. R. Figely, P. M. W .; R. Pritehard, M. W .; John R. Wampler, G. F .; E. M. Kennedy, Redr .; E. Bedell, Revr .; W. H. Burns, W .; Silas Hoon, G.
One death has occurred since the organization of the Lodge, that of Ed. McCurdy. The Lodge has recently taken charge of the Publie Library, which had lain lifeless for several years. A number of new volumes have been added, and bid fair to make it a success. Over 200 volumes are in the library, and addi- tions will be made as the patronage, which is increasing, will justify.
The Order, in this enterprise, shows itself worthy to be recognized as one of the beneficial institutions of the community.
The present membership is forty.
The present officers are A. C. Ross, P. M. W .; M. Carroll, M. W .; J. B. Gould, G. F .; L. M. Mulford, O .; C. W. Hawley, Redr .; Alex. Mc Cormack, I. W .; Wm. Powers, O. W .; G. S. Fleming, G.
Representative to the Grand Lodge, Moreau Carroll.
The Lodge meetings are held every Tuesday evening, in Perrien Dean's hall.
TIPTON CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION.
This Association was incorporated December 22, 1873. Commenced busi- ness February 8, 1874, with a cash capital of $10,000.
Andrew E. Young was the first business manager.
Offieers first year, H. W. Bailey, President ; W. L. McCroskey, Secretary ; Henry Walters, Treasurer.
Sceond year, Henry Britcher, President; W. L. McCroskey, Seeretary ; M. Shaffer, Treasurer.
Third year, Henry Britcher, President ; W. L. MeCroskey, Secretary ; M. Shaffer, Treasurer.
Fourth year, Henry Briteher, President; W. L. McCroskey, Secretary ; M. Shaffer, Treasurer.
Fifth year, Henry Britcher, President; W. L. McCroskey, Secretary ; H. Walters, Treasurer.
The Managers have been-first year, A. E. Young; second year, W. A. Young; third year, Samucl Wampler ; fourth year, Samuel Wampler ; fifth year, H. W. Bailey.
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The Executive Committees have been-first year, John Shultz, James Nei- man, L. L. Sweet ; second year, John Shultz, J. B. Ross, L. L. Sweet ; third year, John Shultz, HI. W. Bailey, L. L. Sweet ; fourth year, James Newcom, H. W. Bailey, S. Monk ; fifth year, James Neiman, J. S. Snyder, Ed. Reeve.
The association do a general mercantile business, carry a full line of dry goods, groceries, hardware, crockery, etc. The sales for the several years have been as follows; First year, $10,000; second year, $25,000; third year, $40,000; fourth year, $45,000 ; with every indication that, with the succeeding years, the amount will be exceeded. The association occupy one of the best locations in Tipton, on the north side of the court square. They own the lot and building and are well patronized by the citizens of town and county.
RECENT BUILDINGS.
In 1872, the Tipton City Hall Joint Stock Company was organized for the purpose of erecting the present City Hall. April 30, 1872, the first recorded ineeting was held and the following Board of Trustees elected : James H. Rothrock, President ; Wm. Dean, Vice President ; Wm. H. Tuthill, Treasurer; S. V. Landt, Secretary, and H. C. Piatt.
Active preparations for building began immediately, Ed. Godden receiving the contract for mason work and Ripley & Clapp, for the wood work; Ed. Ingman for painting and McNamara & Casad for roofing.
The building was completed according to W. W. Sanborn's plans and specifications, in the Fall of 1873, costing about $23,000.
It is a double story brick building, costing over $20,000, located on Cedar street, between Fifth and Sixth streets. It is occupied in the upper stories by the I. O. O. F, and A., F. & A. M. halls ; the second story by the City Hall, by Garber & Lattig, dentists, and by Drs. Maynard & Axline's offices ; on the ground floor by the stores of Dean & Ingman, dry goods, and H. L. Dean, boots and shoes.
The present officers are William H. Tuthill, President ; John Culbertson, Vice President; H. C. Piatt, Secretary ; Wm. Dean, Treasurer ; John C. Reichert, Committee on renting City Hall.
In 1874, Reichert Brothers erected the double brick building of two stories adjoining the south side of the City Hall. Wolf & Landt occupy office rooms in the second story of this building; J. C. Reichert, hardware, and M. M. Stewart, boots and shoes, occupy the ground store rooms.
In 1877, Charles Hammond and Whan & Adams erected a double two- story brick building on Cedar street, west of the Court Square, at a cost of from $10,000 to $12,000. The former occupies the south room with his bank, and the other room is occupied by the grocery store of Whan & Adams.
BUSINESS INTERESTS.
The present business interests of Tipton embrace the following firms : General merchants-Co-operative Association, Will A. Young. Dry goods- Dean & Ingman, Perrien Dean. Druggists-J. W. Tuthill, Dr. Thomas Rigg, J. O. Westcott. Clothiers-Block & Wallace, Casad & Gilmore (the oldest business house in the county, existing, without change, since 1856). Hard- ware, tinshop and agricultural implements-J. C. Reichert. Hardware, tinshop and groceries-W. F. Miller & Co. Furniture and undertakers-Fleming & Van Ness, M. Beach. Cabinet maker and undertaker-H. D. Brown. Grocers -Arvin Bagley, H. W. Fields, Whan & Adams. J. C. Horn, M. J. Cosman. Jewelry and Books-J. L. Rowell. Book store-Alonzo Shaw. Boots and
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shoes-H. L. Dean, F. W. Hirschfeildt, M. M. Stewart. Shoemakers-C. F. Knepper, Alex. McCormick. Millinery-G. S. Ilicks, Mrs. M. E. Rodabush, Mrs. A. R. Starrett. Harness makers-Austin Parsons & Son, J. F. Muzzy, Dayton & Son. Agricultural implements-G. D. Evans & Son, S. D. Casad (also coal dealer). Restaurant and bakery-C. H. Stoessinger. Restaurant- J. D. Wheeler. Meat markets-Bernard Lang, A. Rapp. Photographer-
J. E. Kilbourne. Dentists-Garber & Lattig, J. B. Gould. Tailors-M. C. Kirby, I. N. Magee. Liverymen-G. S. Fleming, Collins Bros. Billiard halls-Patrick Carlin, James Haley. Beer saloons-Matt. Thiel, Fred. Koch, Dennis Doyle. Wagon makers-David Evans, D. K. Deardorf. Blacksmiths -Adams & Thompson, Thomas Thomson, Conrad IIobsteter, Michael Cottrell. Painters-Ed. B. Ingman, S. P. Humphrey, Gilbert Crisman, Joseph Gsell. Grain buyer-D. F. Whitmer. Stock buyers-Reeder Bros., M. O. Jolinson, N. B. Stanton. Lumber dealers-F. D. Moore, Jno. H. Reichert (including coal). Broker-J. T. Jack. Carpenters-Jas. H. Ripley, Safley Bros., Al. Leefers, John T. Worling & P. J. Cullen, Will Van Pelt, W. T. Ilepner. Architect- A. C. Allen. Draymen-Calvin Shriver, David Clark, Robert Collar. Ton- sorial artists-George Conway, W. E. Van Pelt, H. E. Klosterman, John Springer. Cigar stand-Lem. Hepner. Attorneys at law-Piatt & Carr, S. Y. Yates, Wolf & Landt, H. R. Porter, E. M. Brink, Sylvanus Yates, Starrett & McCoy, Jolin N. Neiman. Physicians and surgeons-Drs. H. H. Maynard, W. H. Axline, C. L. Chambers, G. S. Focht, S. Ensign. Justices of the Peace-I. N. Magee, John S. Tuthill. Real estate and loan agents-Rezin Pritchard, Charles C. Landt, Jesse James (abstract agent). Constable and detective-Adney Langham.
BANKING AND EXCHANGE.
July 16. 1850, Hon. Wm. H. Tuthill issued his first draft, it being on New York. From that date he has continued in the banking business, but has of late years confined his attention to exchange and collecting business.
In October, 1871, Charles Hammond and Capt. E. H. Pound established in the banking business. In November, 1873, Mr. Pound retired, and the busi- ness since that time has been transacted by Charles Hammond, aided by his efficient Cashier, Herbert Hammond. He is agent of the Inman Steamship Line.
Each of the above named bankers has ample capital to supply the demands of this vicinity ; are prepared to issue foreign bills of exchange, and transact a general banking and brokerage business.
MANUFACTORIES, MILLS AND GRAIN ELEVATORS.
Murray & Elliott's Blacksmith and Machine Shop was established in April, 1877, and is located on Fourth street, east of Court Square. They are engaged in the manufacture of wagons, carriages and buggies, and blacksmithing of all kinds. An upright engine of four and one-half horse power, of the Book- walter pattern, is used to operate the machinery, an iron turning lathe, the only one in Cedar County, purchased at Hamilton, Ohio, at a cost of $850. These shops are fitted up with grinders, iron borers, circular saws and grind- stones of large pattern. This firm is also engaged in the manufacture of "Sparks' Windmill," the inventor of which resides in Tipton. Some new machinery, to be used in the above shops, was received while this work was in course of preparation.
Samuel R. Neiman is engaged quite extensively in carriage manufacturing, having commodious and well-arranged shops on Fifth street, where the entire
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work is performed. His brother, C. A. Neiman, is associated with him, and Mr. Harry C. Brown has charge of the painting department. A large number of fine jobs have issued from these shops since 1870.
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