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The primitive conditions of life and society, something like forty years ago, in the then recently occupied region lying in the vicin- ity of the Illinois and Wisconsin State-line, were such as the favored children and grandchildren of the early settlers can now only faintly realize. During the first year of their stay in Wood- stock the young minister and his tenderly nurtured wife, so lately from homes of city refinement, were kindly but almost indescribably entertained in true frontier fashions at the little curtain-partitioned log cabin of Musto Given, at once a pillar of the early church, and a mighty hunter before the Lord. In those days venison and other wild game formed upon 36
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his well-filled board no minor portion of that acceptable pro- vision for the body in return for which the youthful minis- ter of the Word furnished the milk and meat of spiritual sustenance to his little flock. And so, too, on rainy nights, Nimrod's hospita- ble helpmeet was ever generous in her supply of the necessary tin pans, under whose friendly shelter, as a breastplate, her estimable guests might tranquilly court the sleep of the just, lulled rather than dismayed by the music of the patter from the leaky thatch.
In this hunter's cabin saw the light of day their first-born child. But soon afterward the young mother was sent back to her New York home until a comfortable house could be erected. This was built of lumber bronghit by wagon from Waukegan, a distance of some thirty-five miles, and to it was forwarded from New York one of the first pianofortes-perhaps the very first-ever seen in Mc- Henry County.
Early in his career as a clergyman Mr. Todd added to his minis- terial duties the Superintendency of Public Schools for McHenry County, a position which he continued to hold for several years. Later a school of his own was established in Woodstock, and this work grew constantly in importance to the close of his long pastor- ate, which covered in all a period of eighteen years. Finding it necessary at the end of that time, on account of a serious affection of the throat, to relinquish in large part the practice of public speaking, Mr. Todd threw his whole energies into building up an institution of advanced education adapted to stimulate as well as satisfy the rapidly growing needs of the West. He had already been one of the prime movers in the establishment, on what would have proved a permanent foundation, of the Marengo Collegiate Institute, but tliat institution was entirely consumed by fire soon after its first oc- cupancy, a blow from which it never recovered. A similar calam- ity of fire also befell a large and well-equipped school building erected by Mr. Todd in Woodstock, but in spite of this discourage- ment, and in response to a growing demand for higher education, he gathered about himself, as President, a large and efficient corps of instructors, obtained from the Illinois Legislature a generous charter, and inaugurated a long and highly prosperons period of college work, the annual numbers ranging from 150 to 200 students, from whom the ranks of teachers in Northern Illinois were for many years largely recruited.
A few years ago, feeling the need of diminishing the burden of responsibility that was growing heavier with the flight of time, Mr.
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Todd concluded to limit his efforts to the care of a classical home school for boys. The spacious grounds and buildings, situated at a little distance from the town, and beautified by the cultivation and care of many years, afford a charming country retreat for a family of about twenty boys, nearly all of whom come from city homes, and some of them from distant States. Thus, at an advanced yet vigorous age, the venerated clergyman and instructor is still quietly carrying on, and apparently with a more marked success than ever, the work of training the youth who, from their superior opportuni- ties and the circles of influence in which they move, are destined to become the leaders of thought and enterprise of a later day.
Throughout his long career of public life Mr. Todd has been most happily and efficiently seconded by his accomplished wife. Mrs. Todd is a daughter of the late Lewis P. Clover, Esq., of New York City, and sister of the Rev. L. P. Clover, D. D., of New Hamburg, N. Y., and of Judge Henry A. Clover, LL. D., of St. Louis.
Mr. and Mrs. Todd have one surviving son-Henry Alfred Todd, born March 13, 1854. He was graduated at Princeton College in 1876, with honors and a fellowship, to which was added in the same year, by appointment of the trustees, a college tutorship. Having held this position for four years, in the course of which time he twice traveled extensively in Europe, young Mr. Todd offered his resignation at Princeton for the purpose of visiting Europe a third time and pursuing there an extended course of foreign study. This plan was successfully carried out, and more than three years were spent by him at the Universities of Berlin, Rome, Madrid and Paris. While still abroad, Mr. Todd received an appointment in Romance Languages at the Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md., returning in September, 1883, to accept this eligible position, which he now occupies. Mr. Todd is the author of a French text- book, prepared during his connection with Princeton College, and the first editor of a French poetical work of the Middle Ages en- titled . Le Roman de la Panthere," brought out by him in book form at the request and under the auspices of the Early French Text Society of Paris.
Kinderwald, a family boarding school for girls, was opened Oct. 1, 1883, by Rev. and Mrs. S. C. Hay. The school is located in a quiet part of the town, with extensive grounds, well shaded by ancient forest trees. It offers the pleasant retirement of a country home, within ten minutes walk of the depot and the postoffice.
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The aim of the principal is to secure thorough discipline in primary and academic studies, while offering ample facilities for acquiring the languages, music, drawing and painting. Free tuition is guaranteed to one pupil annually who is preparing to teach in connection with either home or foreign missionary work. Although the school is but recently established, it has become noted among its friends for thoroughness and excellence of work, aud its present standing indicates a prosperous future.
CHURCHES.
Baptist .- Feb. 13, 1847, a conference was organized with a view of forming a church. May 12, 1847, at a meeting held in the old court-house, a church was organized under Elder Adams. The following is a list of the first members: Asa Churchill, Louisa Churchill, Submit Enos, Nancy Enos, L. P. Allen, Lindsay Joslyn and wife, C. B. Durfee and wife, Turner Churchill, Eleanor Allen, Dela D. Churchill, Thomas Swartwout, Norman Butts, Sarah L. Allen, Jane Cranston, Polly Butts, Laura Cranston. C. B. Durfee was the first Clerk. The first religious services were held in a hall over what is now known is the red front drug store. Written in the order they come is a list of the ministers who preached for this church: Elder Adams, Elder Joel Wheeler, Rev. S. M. Brown, E. F. Gurney, G. W. Gates, S. Washington, Nathaniel Colver, D. D. (who immediately after the war raised funds and secured the building known as the Lankin's jail, formerly used as a slave pen; here he founded a school for the freedmen, which was afterward changed to a Freedman's Theological Seminary. It is now a beau- tiful place, provided with fine new buildings etc.), A. C. Hubbard, W. H. Haigh (now Superintendent of Home Missions), J. N. Carman, Horace Burchard, H. L. Stilson, James Cox, G. S. Mac- Ewen, William Ostler; the church at present is supplied by Rev. Levi Parmely. Thoughi long is the list of ministers who have preached to these people, they have much of the time been without a pastor. Marked growth, both spiritually and temporally, attended the ministry of Reverends Haigh and Buichards, but while the pulpit was filled with supplies the interest in the church seemed to die out among its members, and no spiritual advance was made. The present number of members will not exceed forty-nine. Their first house of worship was erected in the year 1858; the expense of building was greater than the congregation was able to stand, and in a few years they sold the property to the Methodist society, who
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afterward sold it to the Universalists. At present it is used as an armory. In 1866 they built their present house of worship and dedicated it on the 9th of December. It is situated west of the court-house, is a frame building, and will seat 250. It cost about $7,000. The present officers of the church are as follows: L. S. Page and Frank Barnes, Deacons; L. S. Page, Clerk; Mrs. J. H. Durfee, Treasurer. The Sabbath-school was organized in 1851, by Father Joslyn. C. B. Durfee was the first Superintendent. Present number of members, 104. Its present officers are: Mrs. Geo. Baker, Superintendent; Frank Barnes, Assistant Superintend- ent; Jennie M. Calif, Treasurer; Frank Barnes, Secretary; Carl Huglis, Librarian; average attendance, sixty.
Presbyterian .- This church was organized Feb. 23, 1846, by Rev. J. B. Plumstead. It grew out of the Ridgefield church, then called the Virginia Settlement. The following is a list of the first members uniting by letter: M. B. Given, Elizabeth Given, Allen Dufield, Jesse Sloan, Anna Slavin, Margaret J. Slavin, Naomi C. Slavin, Charles Dufield, Andrew Scott, James Scott, Sarah Scott, Caleb Williams, Cordelia Williams, John Given, J. S. Given, Thomas Lindsay, Mary A. Lindsay, William Gilbert, Catharine Gilbert, Wm. D. Given, Rachel B. Given. The first Elders elected were: B. Given, Allen Dufield and Jesse Sloan. Rev. R. K. Todd, the first minister in charge, commenced preaching in 1847, and continued till 1865, when he found his labors too great for his declining health. He is now known to the people of this connty as Elder Todd, D. D., Principal of Todd's Seminary for Boys, of Woodstock. He was succeeded by Rev. Blood, who preached about three years; he was followed by Rev. John Thomas, who remained about two years; he was succeeded by Rev. Kirkwood, D. D., who was in charge about two years. Then came Rev. E. J. Fisher, who remained two years; then John D. McCain became the pastor and remained about six years; Rev. S. C. Hay preached as a supply at two different periods, prior to accepting the full charge of the church, in the year 1883, and at this date is the pastor of the church. Divine services were held in the old court-house for one year prc- vious to the building of their house of worship, which was in the year 1848. This was a small frame structure capable of seating about. 200. It was built at a very small expense as most of the work and material was donated by the members.
The present house of worship, was erected in 1883 at an expense of about $4,500. It is situated on the corner of Calhoun and Trean
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streets. It is a frame building and will seat about 350 people. The parsonage adjoining was built the same year; it cost about $1,500.
The present officers of the church are: R. C. Jefferson, Thomas Lindsay and John Stewart.
The full present membership is 102. The total number who have joined since its organization is 298. The church is out of debt and in a prosperous condition. The Sabbath-school was organ- ized at the time of the organization of the church, and has since then been kept in a growing condition. Rev. Todd was the first Superintendent; Rev. S. C. Hay is the present Superintendent; George Griffin, Assistant Superintendent. The enrollment is 150, and average attendance is 120.
Methodist Episcopal was organized in 1850 by Rev. More- house. The following is the list of the first members: Mr. Cotting and wife, Mrs. C. Ramsey, Mrs. Dr. Rose, Miss Mary Sherwood, George Starr and wife, Silas Wilson and wife, William Montgomery and wife. The first officers were as follows : George Starr, Class-Leader; S. O. Gregory, William H. Murphy, Silas Wilson, James Murphy, John Reider, Andrew Murphy, Owen Murphy were appointed Stewards; Charles Mc- Clure and I. H. Fairchilds, local preachers. The first religious services were held in the school-house, then in Excelsior Hall, then two years in Phoenix Hall; they were organized about twelve years before they owned a house of worship. In 1862 they purchased of the Baptists their house of worship, paying for it the sum of $1,500. This house served their purpose for many years, when, the congre- gation becoming larger and more wealthy, a new and more com- modious honse was built at an expense of $8,000. It is a frame building handsomely furnished and will seat between 300 and 400. The following is a list of the preachers who have ministered to this church since its organization: Rev. Morehouse, Rev. Guyer, Rev. E. Brown, Rev. Joseph Hartwell, Rev. Burlingame, Rev. D. W. Lynn, Rev. Lyon, Rev. W. . A. Smith, Rev. W. A. Cross, G. S. Huff, Rev. M. B. Cleveland, Rev. C. Brookins, Rev. S. T. Show, Rev. M. H. Triggs, Rev. N. D. Fanning, Rev. E. M. Boring, Rev. I. Hartman, A. Newton, Rev. S. Earngey, John Adams, Geo. K. Hoover. Since the organization of the church it has had a rapid and substantial growth, but under the administration of Rev. C. Brookins the church was greatly revived spiritually and a larg number of members were added. An evangelist by the name of
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Mrs. Caldwell held a series of meetings which resulted in a great spiritual awakening among the worldly inhabitants of the place as well as among the members. The revival held by Rev. Geo. K. Hoover during the winter of 1883 and 1884 is one long to be re- membered, as a special occasion when the spirit of the Lord made its power felt in the hearts of his children as well as the unbeliever. The present officers are: George K. Hoover, Pastor; George K. Bunker, A. B. McConnell, L. T. Hoy, I. O. St. Clair, D. C. Doo- little, Geo. Fish, B. N. Smith, Trustees; Peter Whitney, B. N. Smith, I. C. St. Clair, O. J. Murphy, B. Ryder, Geo. Irish, Geo. Hoy, D. C. Doolittle, Briggs Steel, Stewards; Dan Escanbach, Wm. Steel, I. C. St. Clair, E.J. Sanford, Geo. Ryder, J. S. Soper, Fannie Cooper, Class-Leaders. The present number of members is 150. The Sabbath-school is quite as flourishing as the church. Its en- rollment is 100, and average attendance from seventy to eighty. Its Superintendent is Peter Whitney; Assistant Superintendent, B. N. Smith; Librarian, J. W. Fellers; Secretary, Briggs Steel; Treas- urer, C. P. Barnes.
German Presbyterian, of Woodstock, was organized in Green- wood Township, on Queen Ann Prairie, May 1, 1853, by Rev. Weitzel. The first members were: Peter Weidrich, George Herd- klotz, Peter Sonnedruecker, Micheal Herdklotz, Henry Harmann, Henry Sonnedruecker, Jacob Senger, Peter Frey, Sr., Henry Son- nedruceker, George Sonnedruecker, Peter Frey, Jr., Peter Herd - klotz, Henry Dietrich, Christian Mueller, Henry Schnider, Henry Schmidt, Jr., George Weidrich, Micheal Schmidt, Henry Herdklotz, Mike Frey, Peter Senger, Henry Harmann, Jr., Fred Bertchey, Jacob Werner, Fred Stoffell, Louisa Mueller, Margaretta Weidrich, Saloma Herdklotz, Eva Harmann, Catharine Herdklotz, Magde- lena Schmidt, Barbara Frey, Margaretta Senger, Charlotta Son- nedruecker, Eve Eckerd, Charlotta Sonnedruecker, Barbara Herd- klotz, Magdelana Schaaf, Margaretta Harmann, Henrietta Bugler, Louisa Mueller, Magdelena Schmidt, Magdelena Dietrich, Barbara Weidrich, Magdelena Bertchey, Barbara Dellenbach, Margaretta Dietrich, Eve Kuhn. The first session members were John Weitzel, Pastor; Michael Herdklotz, Henry Sonnedruecker, Henry Hammond, Henry Schmidt, Peter Frey, Christian Mueller. Religious services were held in private houses in the neighborhood of Queen Ann Prairie previons to procuring their house of wor- ship, which was in the year 1856. The building which they used for many years to worship in, and which still serves an occasional
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good purpose as a meeting-house, was purchased by the American Presbyterians, of Woodstock; it was taken apart and hauled to Queen Ann Prairie, where it was built into a church the second time. In 1878 their present pastor, Jacob Kalb, moved to Wood- stock, where he still resides. At this date the church was changed in name only to the Queen Ann Church of Woodstock. Services were held in the church on Queen Ann Prairie till 1881, when they built a house of worship on Chemung street, Woodstock. It is a frame building and will seat from 250 to 300. The property in- cluding the grounds is valued at $3,000. The names of the pastors who have ministered to thesc people are as follows: Rev. Weitzel, Rev. Schnell, Phillip Roser, and Jacob Kalb, the present pastor, who has had charge of the church since August, 1878. Present officers: Elders, George Herdklotz and Henry Harmann; Dea- cons, Fred Schmidt and Henry Schnider; Trustees, Jacob Zemmer, Fred Schmidt, Henry Schnider. The present number of members is sixty-six. The church is in quite a prosperous condition. The Sabbath-school was organized in 1878. Fred Rench was the first Superintendent. Its present officers are: Pastor, Superintendent; Fred Rench, Assistant Superintendent; Tilla Cappler, Treasurer; Fred Rench, Secretary and Librarian. The enrollment is forty- five and average attendance forty.
St. Mary's Catholic, of Woodstock, was organized in 1854 by Father McMahen, who died of yellow fever in the South about five years afterward. Not being able to furnish a complete list of the first members, we give the names of only a few of the more prom- inent ones : Neill Donnelly, who for many years was a merchant of Woodstock, filled the office of Mayor two terms and was elected Sheriff of thecounty one term; he died Feb. 19, 1883; John Donnelly, one of Woodstock's business men many years, died April 12, 1884; Francis Short, a farmer, died March 13, 1882; John J. Murphy, the banker; E. A. Murphy, thic merchant; Cor - nelius Quinlan; James Slavin, an attorney, died in 1875. Previous to the erection of a house of worship in Woodstock, these people attended services in Hartland. The following is a list of pastors who at stated periods have had charge of this church since its organization : Rev. Hugh T. Brady came in 1852 and left in 1855, Rev. Bernard O'Hara came in 1855 and remained till 1858. Rev. James Meagher came in 1859 and remained till 1860; with him was associated Rev. Hempstead. In 1860 came Rev. Terrence Fitz- simmons, who continued till 1867, when he was followed by Rev.
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Lyons, who remained]about one year. Strange as it may seem, all the pastors whose names we have just recorded are now dead. Rev. J. M. Ryan, who is now in Australia, came to this charge in the early part of the year 1868 and remained till December, when his place was filled by Rev. P. M. Reardon, now Assistant Arch- bishop of San Francisco, Cal .; he was assisted by Rev. Peter Sheedy and Rev. Eagen. In 1869 Rev. T. Quigley became the pastor and remained till the latter part of the year. In December, 1869, Rev. L. Lightner, D. D., came and remained till 1870; he was succeeded by Rev. Lawrence Dunne, who remained till 1871, when Rev. John Carroll came and remained till Nov. 10, 1877, when the present pastor, Rev. Thomas F. Leydon, took charge. Their first house of worship was a brick building with a capacity for seating about 250. It was erected in 1856 at a cost of about $4,000. In 1881 this church was remodeled and enlarged and is one of the finest buildings of Woodstock. It will seat over 400 persons. The property is estimated to be worth $12,000. The membership of the church numbers 100 families. The Sabbath- school began with the church. Mrs. Mary Quinlan was the first Superintendent. The present Superintendent is Miss Mary Ken- nedy, assisted by Miss Mary McManus. The school numbers ninety in attendance. Both the school and church are in a flourish- ing condition.
Universalist was organized in September, 1855, by Rev. Liver- more, who for many years edited the New Covenant in Chicago. Their first regular pastor was Rev. Hamilton. He was succeeded by Rev. Call, and he by Rev. Fishback, who afterward became a be- liever in Spiritualism. The decline of the church and its disorgan- ization is said to be mainly due to the mismanagement and vacillat- ing views of this minister. Fishback left in 1865, and since then they have had no regular minister, but have an occasional supply. The membership at time of organization was about twenty-five; the following is a partial list: A. W. Fuller and wife, Lawrence S. Church and wife, J. H. Johnson and wife, Edwin E. Thomas, M. C. Johnson and wife, Nelson Blakesly and wife. The member- ship grew to the number of fifty. The congregations and attendance were always quite large and much interest was manifested both on the part of members and outsiders. July 26, 1870, they purchased of the Methodists the church they had purchased of the Baptists. For this they paid $1,000, and have since added repairs to the amount of $1,000 and over. The property is valued at $2,500 in-
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cluding the grounds. Previous to the purchase of this building they held their services in the hall over Blossom's jewelry store. A Sabbath-school was organized under Rev. Hamilton, who was its first Superintendent. Mr. M. C. Johnson was the last Superin- tendent. The enrollment was about thirty. We are unable to give a fuller history of this church on account of the records being destroyed by fire in the burning of Mr. Church's store a few years ago.
The First Congregational of Woodstock was organized Oct. 24, 1865, by a regularly called and organized ecclesiastical council. The following seventeen members were the first who united with the church: Timothy B. Bidwell, Abner B. Bidwell, Irwin E. Baldwin, Helen Baldwin, G. H. Bronson, L. H. S. Barrows, Emily S. Barrows, Nelson Diggins, K. M. Diggins, Mary Finch, Marga- ret J. Kelley, Orvis Page, Fannie Page, Caleb Williams, Cordelia B. Williams, Abner R. Williams, John C. Williams. Since its organization the church has had the following pastors: Rev. J. J. A. T. Dixon from Oct. 24, 1865, to Oct. 31, 1867; Rev. J. R. Dan- forth from Jan. 1, 1868, to Sept. 15, 1868; Rev. A. L. Riggs from Jan. 1, 1869, to April 1, 1870; Rev. A. P. Johnson from April 1, 1870, to Nov. 10, 1872; Rev. L. V. Price from Jan. 1, 1873, to Nov. 7, 1874; Rev. T. C. Northcott from May 1, 1875, to Jan. 1, 1878; Rev. J. H. Stevens from January, 1878, to January, 1879; Rev. Alden from the spring of 1879 to January, 1881; Rev. Wells from May, 1881, to May, 1883; Rev. W. A. Evans became the pastor June 1, 1883. The present officers of the church are: Dea- cons, L. H. Barrows and Orin Hobart; Clerk, Charles Fosdick; Treasurer, W. H. Buck, M. D .; Trustees, J. C. Clioate, W. B. Austin, James Parker. The membership numbers 100. The first year after the organization of the church they held divine services in Phoenix Hall. The following year they erected their present house of worship, and dedicated it December, 1866. It is a frame building capable of seating 450, and is located on the corner of Dean and South streets. It is valued at $3,000. Mr. G. T. Bar- rows, who died April 20, 1884, at the age of sixty-tliree, had for the past fourteen years been a strong and reliable pillar of this church. For many years he had held the office of Deacon, and was always found at his post leuding a helping aud willing hand to the church in whose interests his heart and soul were enlisted. The Sunday-school was organized in the spring following the organiza- tion of the church. Lathrop S. Barrows was the first Superintend-
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ent. Its present Superintendent is G. S. Southworth, assisted by W. B. Austin; William Southworth is Librarian and Secretary. The enrollment is 100, and average attendance about seventy-five.
The Lutheran Congregation of Woodstock was organized by Rev. Carl Schmidt in April, 1874. There were nineteen organiz- ing members, among whom were C. Priedel, F. Wienke, J. Rei- ger and J. Albrecht. Services have been held in the lecture-room of the M. E. church since 1876, chiefly conducted by Rev. H. G. Schmidt. The congregation now numbers twenty-five families. It has no house of worship.
OAKLAND CEMETERY.
This beautiful cemetery, situated at the western limits of the city, was purchased by the corporation, Dec. 20, 1859. The land consists of ten acres and was purchased from M. T. Bryan. Subse- quently two acres were set apart as a potter's field. The grounds are tastefully laid out and well cared for. The cemetery is a credit to the city.
SOCIETIES.
St. Mark's Lodge, No. 63, F. & A. M., was chartered Oct. 4, 1848. The charter members were: John F. Gray, A. Reynolds, Jonathan Kimball, Benjamin B. Brown, Sidney Condit, D. W. P. Tower and Joseph S. Blivins. The first officers were: John Gray, W. M .; Luke Coon, S. W .; Calvin Serl, J. W .; E. I. Smith, Treasurer; D. C. Bush, Secretary; Jonathan Bliss, S. D .; George W. Dana, J. D .; E. S. Peckham, Tyler. The lodge is prosperous and now has over 100 members. The present officers are: C. N. Kendall, W. M .; W. E. Hughes, S. W .; E. Whitson, J. W .; E. C. Jewett, Treas .; Emil Arnold, Sec .; A. F. McGhee, S. D .; Jud. Kimberly, J. D .; Daniel Tripp, Tyler.
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