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Long Experience Honestly Made Goods Fair Charges
Assure you of the most considerate service you can imagine
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HISTORICAL AND PICTORIAL CITY DIRECTORY
ANGOLA, INDIANA, 1923
J. E. KRATZ, d. D. LICENSED EYESIGHT SPECIALIST Eyes Tested and Glasses Adjusted Broken Lenses Duplicated Office Over Angola Bank. Trust Co. ANGOLA, INDIANA
BUSINESS POLICIES
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1. Small profits. Quicker turn-overs. 2. No special sales , minimum profits all the time.
3. It's bad business to get orders away from a com- petitor unless you can give as much or more for the money than he can.
THE FARMERS' STORE
KOLB BROS. DRUG STORE
PHONE NO. 23
The place where you get Real Merchandise and Good Service.
We carry a full line of Drugs, Paints, Oils, Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobacco, a large line of Fishing Tackle, Post Cards, Stationery, Candy, Perfume, Toilet Articles, Eastman Kodak Films, and ANYTHING generally found in a good Drug Store.
When You Want ANYTHING Come to
KOLB BROS. DRUG STORE
ANGOLA, INDIANA
NEXT DOOR TO POSTOFFICE
TRY US FIRST
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WILL L. BOGAN
HARRIET L. ANDRES
HOTEL HENDRY
ANGOLA, INDIANA
Special Attention Given to Luncheons and Dinners
OUR SUNDAY DINNERS ARE UNEXCELLED
ANGOLA CITY COUNCIL L
FRANK DOLE, Councilman
FRED WILLIAMSON, City Clerk C. C. SHERRARD, Councilman
ORVILLE STEVENS, Mayor
C. C. DUCKWALL, Councilman
MELVIN KRATZ, Councilman ROSS MILLER, Councilman
LUEDDERS' Historical and Pictorial
City Directory OF
ANGOLA, INDIANA 1923
CONTAINING
An Historical Compilation of Items of Local Interest, Views, a Complete Canvass of Names in the City, which Includes Every Member of the Family, College Students, Families on Rural Lines, Directory of Officers of County, City, Lodges, Churches, Societies, a Directory by Streets, and a Classified Business Directory
OTTO E. LUEDDERS, Publisher COLDWATER, MICHIGAN
Engravings by Artcraft Engraving Co., Kalamazoo
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PHONE 479
When you are in need of information concerning Roads, or if you are want- ing help of any kind for your car.
PROMPT NIGHT SERVICE
Tires, Welding, Accessories
The Angola Garage
TWO BLOCKS EAST OF SQUARE
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OUR HAND - SHAKE
A STORE never gets too big to hide its human-ness. The personal element will ever be the most vital.
With hundreds of guests in our business house daily, we can but shake hands with you in spirit.
Our newspaper announcements are our "Good morn- ings ;" they are information, and should be read with interest.
We always greet you cordially as our guest.
PATTERSON DEPARTMENT STORE ANGOLA, INDIANA
STANDARD COMMERCIAL BODIES FOR FORD CHASSIS
Cabs, Combination Platforms for Stock Racks, Special Platforms for hauling milk cans and fruit.
Also Steel Panel jobs with Vestibule Cabs and Ventilating Windshield for either Model T or One-Ton Chassis.
Special Jobs, made of Native Hardwood.
From Tree to Truck
STANDARD BODY CO. Angola, Ina
Standard Body Company, Angola, Indiana
HOSPITAL_
Wade Memorial Hospital
A PRIVATE HOSPITAL, OPEN TO ALL PHYSICIANS
Departments : Medical, Surgical and Maternity
Visiting Hours, 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:30 to 9:00 P. M. TELEPHONE 167
R. L. WADE, M. D., Superintendent
Office Hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P. M., on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
274 East Chicago Street, COLDWATER, MICHIGAN
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OUR HAND - SHAKE
A STORE never gets too big to hide its human-ness. The personal element will ever be the most vital.
With hundreds of guests in our business house daily, we can but shake hands with you in spirit.
Our newspaper announcements are our "Good morn- ings ;" they are information, and should be read with interest.
We always greet you cordially as our guest.
PATTERSON DEPARTMENT STORE ANGOLA, INDIANA
STANDARD COMMERCIAL BODIES FOR FORD CHASSIS
Cabs, Combination Platforms for Stock Racks, Special Platforms for hauling milk cans and fruit.
Also Steel Panel jobs with Vestibule Cabs and Ventilating Windshield for either Model T or One-Ton Chassis.
Special Jobs, made of Native Hardwood.
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Members : . American Association Title Men Indiana Title Association
ORVILLE STEVENS CALLIE BRANDEBERRY
Goodale Abstract Company LOANS AND INSURANCE
OFFICE IN COURTHOUSE
ANGOLA, £ - INDIANA PHONE 151
We can dry-kiln and work your lumber into Siding, Cornice and Mouldings, Door and Window Frames, Interior Finish, Flooring, or anything you may desire in the Millwork line.
We furnish Doors, Stairs, and Interior Finish in any kind of wood.
BALL & SON, - Coldwater, Michigan
PHONE 263
TREAT AUTO PARTS CO. Largest Wreckers of Automobiles in Michigan
Our business is wrecking old and smashed cars and saving the parts. If in need of parts, give us a trial. WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY.
26-28 South Hudson St. Phone 306 Coldwater, Mich.
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ANGOLA BOARD OF EDUCATION
THOS. OWENS, Member of Board
H. B. ALLMAN, Supt of Schools
EARL TUTTLE, City and County Treasurer
A. C. WOOD, Member of Board
E. E. SPADE, Member of Board
CITY DIRECTORY
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PATTERSON'S GOOD GOODS
PUBLIC SQUARE, SOUTHEAST CORNER
FRANK L. ADAMS, Sheriff of Steuben County
SIM J. DIRRIM, Under-Sheriff
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J. D. CASSEL, Chief of Police
GEO. HELLER, City Marshal
R. E. WILLIS, Park Commissioner
SAM'L D. DIRRIM, City Police
SAM'L W. RAMSEY, Chief of Fire Department
ANGOLA IN HISTORY
B EAUTIFULLY situated in the midst of hills and lakes is Angola, the county seat of Steuben County. It is generally believed that An- gola was so named as the proprietors of the town site came from Angola, N. Y.
The town was platted by Thomas Gale and Cornelius Gilmore, June 28, 1838, but early in the summer of 1836 Mr. Gilmore built a rude shanty, and in the fall of that year he erected the first house, which was used for the accom- modation of travelers. In a short time Darius Orton built a frame building on the corner of Maumee and Elizabeth Streets, and this was the first regular hotel in town.
Angola has always been the county seat. On the organization of Steuben County in 1837, strong efforts were made by Isaac Glover, Abner Winson and others to secure the location of the county seat at Steubenville, about half way between Angola and Pleasant Lake, offering to donate $16,200 provided the county seat was located at that place. Messrs. Gale and Gilmore, found- ers of Angola, agreed to give the site for the court house and erect the build- ings if they would make Angola the county seat. Their offer was accepted. It was first incorporated in 1866 and reincorporated as a city in 1906.
The first postoffice was established in 1838, Dr. James W. McConnell be- ing its first postmaster. He was also the town's first physician.
Thomas Gale kept the first store; it was located on the east side of the public square, the building a tamarack log house. This same year 1838, the first school was taught by Hortense Miner in the home of Elder Stealy. The first religious services were also held in the Stealy home.
1831-Gideon Langdon and Jacob Stayner, first white settlers, located in Jackson Township, the first entry of land being recorded September 17, 1831, by Langdon and followed ten days later by Stayner. Upon his request the township was named Jackson in honor of his military chieftain.
1832-Zephaniah Stayner born April 7, the first white child in vicinity. Hannah Davis, first teacher in first school house, built of tamarack poles; cost $50, located on north side of Jackson Prairie. Hannah Davis and James Huntsman married, the first marriage in county. Gideon Langdon died.
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1835-Rev. John Stealy made the first entry of land in Pleasant Township.
1836-Stealy family arrived in the township which he named. The first religious services were conducted in his house. Lydia Stealy was the first white child born in Pleasant Township, April 4, 1836. She became Mrs. Chester Adams. Thos. Gale elected as representative.
1837-Joseph Pearce elected first county treasurer. He came upon request of Gale and Gilmore, who presented him with a building site where William- son's hardware store is located. He built a double log cabin, which was used for a tavern. Dr. James McConnell was the first clerk and recorder; office in cabin of John Stayner, Jackson Prairie. Removed to Angola in fall when county seat was established. Wm. M. Cary appointed sheriff by the gov- ernor.
1838-First marriage in Angola-Wm. Cummings and Elmira Clark.
FOX LAKE
Thos. Gale elected associate judge. Postoffice established, Dr. James McCon- nell postmaster. First resident lawyers- Robert L. Douglass, Daniel E. Palmer, R. E. May.
Following is a partial list of those who located in and about Angola as early as 1840: Rev. John Stealy, Samuel Pierson, Thomas Gale, Cornelius Gilmore, Daniel Phenicie, David Phenicie, John Whelan, Reuben B. Phelps, Andrew Torkey, Thomas Mugg, Wm. M. Cary, Alonzo Strong, A. S. Sher- wood, Robert Douglass, Julius Spencer, Dr. James McConnell, George W. Balding, E. Steere, Fremont Case, Joseph Swole, J. Pierce, Michael Alcott, Daniel Gale, Mr. VanWormer, Dr. M. F. Morse, Jesse M. Gale, Geo. W. Mc- Connell, G. Mugg, D. E. Palmer, Silas Doty, Francie Sowle, Amos Carpen- ter, James Smith, Daniel Higbee, James H. Johnson, King Ireland, Joel Webber, Adolph Gale, John Gale, Geo. C. Latson, E. Crain, Abel Sowle, Alex. Ward, Stephen Cary, Isaac Miller, W. B. Sherwood. Peter Bowman, William Chayter, Lyman G. Covell, William McConnell, Mr. Howell, James Lockwell, Calvin and Clark Powers. Many items of interest pertaining to Angola are recorded on the following pages.
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1839-A frame jail was built around the old jail of hewn logs, the old building answering as a cell for the new building. A private school was opened in new hotel and another school further west on Maumee Street. Silas Doty, a notorious criminal, located in Angola. Dr. Geo. W. McConnell ar- rived from the Vermont settlement, now Orland.
1840-Methodist Episcopal Church organized in the '40's. First school house built, near M. E. Church. Daniel E. Palmer, second, resident attorney, admitted to the bar.
1841-Frame court house built by Gale and Gilmore, cost $2,000 and given to county. First school house built, a two-story frame building, cost $2,000. Dr. Lewis F. Weicht, first homeopathic physician in county, located in Salem Township.
JIMERSON LAKE
1842-Rev. Leland Stocker retired from the ministry, due to poor health, and studied law. He formed a partnership with W. I. Howard; later the firm was Stocker & Morrow, then Gale, Stockwell & Best. Hon. Schuyler Colfax was asked where he obtained his force as a public speaker. He replied, "From a little Baptist preacher in Steuben County, Ind. That preacher's name was Rev. Leland H. Stocker."
1842-A. W. Hendry arrived; married Louise Gale, daughter of Judge Gale. They donated sites for high school and for the Congregational Church on east side of the city.
1844-Death of Dr. James McConnell, aged 64 years. D. E. Palmer ap- pointed auditor, later elected county prosecutor and common pleas prosecu- tor. Silas Doty arrested for murder of Lorenzo Long, the first murder case. He was convicted and escaped on the way to prison. He was next heard from in a report from the Mexican war, where he was commended for gallant con- duct. He was pardoned and returned to the county with one of the finest equipages ever seen in this section, having stolen the outfit from a wealthy Mexican.
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1845- Clark Powers elected state representative.
1847-Dr. Geo. McConnell elected sheriff. 1851 elected state representa- tive. 1861 delegate at large to Charleston convention.
1848-"Indiana Review," first venture in journalism in county, was estab- lished. It did not last quite one year.
1851-1852-Dr. George McConnell elected to the Legislature, the first under. the new constitution.
1854 -Steuben County Bank, the first bank in Angola, was established; continued two years. Mrs. Jesse Gale and Lucy Jackson organize a Sunday school in a little 9x10 school house. First M. E. Church erected, Rev. E. S. Blue pastor.
1855-The Steuben County Agricultural Society was organized. "Hoosier Banner" was founded; first publishers Messrs. Hunter & Dewey.
1857-The Steuben Republican was founded by J. M. Bromagen. An I. O. O. F. Lodge was organized, Jan. 12.
1858-Masonic Lodge No. 236 was instituted.
1861-Angola and the rest of Steuben Co. responded promptly to Civil war call and in five days a full company was enlisted and was being drilled by Capt. B. J., Crosswaite. Frances McCartney elected county treasurer, 1880 state senator, 1883 postmaster. For several years he devoted time to develop- ing abstracts of titles to all lands in county. Robert Patterson built the first three-story brick building.
1862-Death of Captain B. J. Crosswaite, Feburary 20.
1863-William G. Croxton and Hon. Joseph A. Woodhull became law partners. August 5, Several ladies met and formed a Woman's Loyal League.
1864-Dr. Thomas Williams located in Angola.
1865-Death of Judge Gale, one of the founders of Angola, on Jan. 26. The Church of Christ was organized; first pastor was N. J. Aylesworth.
1866-May, Death of Mrs. James Barr. Angola was incorporated. H. Freygang located in Angola. March 16, the last of the Civil war boys, who went from Steuben County, returned home.
1867-November 3, Wedding of Orville Goodale and Mary Fast.
1868-Frame court house building moved to south side of East Maumee Street. Present court house was built at cost of $27,000. Seminary was re- paired. Dr. Alphonso Wood was accidentally killed. Austin Fox started building block now occupied by Patterson's department store.
1869-Congregational Church organized. Dr. H. D. Wood located in Angola. A new pump was located in the well on the public square. $5,000 was subscribed for new railroad. March 28, Capt. Lawrence Gates and Tina Elya were married. Oct. 15, Death of Harvey Goldsmith, aged 61. Mrs. E. Campbell opened a picture gallery. Married, Sept. 14, Dr. J. M. Morse and Tina Lemon; April 26, John Nichols and Martha Daylor. Joseph Stiefel conducted a store in a frame building where the Gillis block is located.
1870-Banking House of Kinney & Co. was organized. More than $100,- 000 was spent for improvements this year. The Christian Church erected their building, James Jackson erected a building worth $14,000 and Mr. Willis a
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brick block costing $8,000. First railroad constructed through Angola, called Ft. Wayne, Jackson and Saginaw railway. A. H. Brokaw received the first carload of goods brought over the new railroad. Oct. 7, Snow fell to the depth of seven inches.
1871-Congregational Church erected on East Maumee St. Cost $6,000. Lyman R. Williams became superintendent of schools. Miss L. H. Tannehill located in Angola to teach music and drawing. Kinney & Co. Bank establish- ed, now First National of Angola.
1872-The telegraph office established. Dr. E. R. Lease located in An- gola for the practice of medicine. The Lake Shore introduced coal burning engines on their passenger trains. Death of Henry Batterson, one of the old- est citizens. City of Jackson, Michigan, engaged Herman Freygang's Angola band to attend the laying of corner stone of Michigan's new capitol building at Lansing, Michigan.
COUNTY FARM BUILDINGS
1873-Aug. 9, A meeting was held at court house to organize and ar- range for old settlers' meeting to be held annually. Sept. 25, The first old settlers' meeting was held. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Slick, the former a soldier under Bonaparte. The fire department was organized. Sept. 23, Agricultural Society was organized. A petition was presented to county commissioners to drive a well on public square. Death of Mrs. James Gale, aged 76 years. Robt. Pow started a bank known as Robt. Pow & Co. Re-organized 1876 and 1907, now Angola Bank Trust Co.
1874-Sept. 29 and 30, The county fair was held. Having no permanent grounds, the exhibit was held on open grounds and no admission fee was charged except for vehicles, which was 25 cents. A new bell was purchased for the court house. A new pump was placed on the public square. Thomas Stealy sold the Angola grist mill to George Miller for $9,000. Death of Laban Cobb, aged 69 years.
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1875-April 2, the first spelling match of importance was held at the court house. Messrs. McConnell and Bodley captains. Robert Welcher estab- lished a stave factory. The banking house known as R. Pow & Co. was changed to Citizens Bank. Wm. Vanderbilt, son of the Commodore, was in town for a few days. Death of Albert Crandall, aged 61 years.
1876-A tract of land north of Angola was purchased for fair grounds. Joseph A. Woodhull was appointed circuit judge. January, Isaac Wiseman established the Angola Herald. Isaac Caliga, brother of L. C. Stiefel, was employed here by Joseph Stiefel; he is now a very famous portrait painter in Provincetown, Mass.
1877-A jail building was erected at a cost of $22,000. March, E. B. Glas- gow, Jesse Gale, Wm. Wickwire, George Wickwire and Alfred Osborn estab- lished the Angola Bank. A ladies' band was organized with the following players: Sadie Morse leader, Emma Kemery, Josie Jackson, Jennie Stealy, Clara Sowle, Mattie Sowle, Nellie Crockett; Carl Pierce teacher.
1878-Wm. K. Sheffer became sole owner of Angola Herald.
1878-F. E. Burt opened a jewelry store on the south side of the public square. S. R. Latson established the "cash down and ready pay system" at his store. Deaths, John Webb, aged 77 years, August Germ Brown, senior editor of Steuben Republican.
1879-Sept. 9, The first reunion of the Civil War Veterans of Steuben County is held. More than 700 soldiers were present. Dr. G. W. McConnell attended the reception given for General Grant at the Palmer House in Chicago. June 10, Wedding of O. F. Rakestraw and Melissa Cline. Deaths, March 17, Mrs. Mary Carter, aged 70 years, William Croxton, aged 68 years.
1880-A tournament was held. Old Babcock Hook & Ladder Co. captured first prize of $700.00 and a silver trumpet. Elder A. S. Hall becomes pastor of Christian Church. Cyrus Cline and Jennie E. Gibson are married. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moffett celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Cyrus Cline entered the law office of Woodhull and Croxton to begin the study of law.
1881-Messrs. Rakestraw & Ferrier founded Steuben County Journal. March 4, Mr. G. G. McConnell witnesses the inauguration of President Garfield. Professor L. R. Williams, after 11 years of service, resigns as Supt. of schools. Deaths, Mrs. Thomas Gale, 88 years; James Barr, 87 years; Austin Brokaw.
1882-The town pump is put in working order. I. M. Wolverton became pastor of the M. E. Church. Miss R. A. Faxton, who taught a private school in Angola in 1856-1857, visited Dr. and Mrs. McConnell and wasgiven a party attended by sixteen of her old pupils: Miss Lucy Jackson, Mrs. Callie Kinney, Mrs. Mary Moffett, Mrs. Nettie Kimsey, Mrs. Josephine Heller, Mrs. Lovise Gochenhour, Mrs. Isaac Freygang, Mrs. Ellen Patterson, Mrs. Adelaide Par- sons, Mrs. Laura Linder, Mrs. Zalia Cowen, Mrs. Estella Fisk, Mrs. Helen Adams, Mrs. Victoria Halsted, Mrs. Adalaide Castell, James McConnell. Five papers are wholly or partly printed in Angola, the fifth one, the "Advo- cate, " born Oct. 6, George Flemming editor.
1883-March 29, B.J. Crosswaite Post No. 150,G.A.R., wasorganized. Emmet Bratton and Della Rice were married. May 3, Israel Kemery became pro- prietor of the Russel House. A fine high school building was erected. A fire company under the name of Angola Bucket Co. was organized. May 30, the first Memorial services held. The graves of the following Civil war veterans
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were decorated: W. DeWitt, G. Brown, Henry Twitchell, Samuel Truesdall, J. VanAuken, S. C. Aldrich, T. G. Moffett, John Stealy, J. L. Jackson, Wm. Cruson, Henry Merriman, John Nichols, Emil Scholze, Christian Stealy. Mrs. Charles Bachelor, who came to Steuben County in 1836, died at the age of 65 years.
1884-June 18, Tri-State Normal College was dedicated. Messrs. W. W. Ferrier and Oscar Rakestraw purchased the Steuben Republican of Mr. Miller, consolidating the Journal and Republican, retaining the name - Steu- ben Republican. In the entire county of Steuben there was not a boy or girl between the ages of 10 and 21 who was unable to read or write. The circular piece of ground in thecenter of the public square was made into a small park. A roller skating rink was opened.
OLD CHRISTIAN CHURCH
1885-March 17, L. M. Sniff becomes president of Tri-State Normal College. L. M. Fairfield elected vice-president of Tri-State Normal College. A new fire bell was placed on the town hall. H. E. Kratz purchased the Bryon Work drug store. Several asphalt walks were built. Deaths, Mrs. Thomas Macartny, aged 88, Mrs. Hannah Powers, aged 72, Mrs Nancy Young, aged 82.
1886-This year was the fiftieth anniversary of Angola. Elder F. P. Arthur became pastor of the Christian Church. Arbor Day was observed by the fac- ulty and students of Tri-State Normal College and 38 trees planted on the campus. Ground was broken for Normal School building. Professor Sniff began the erection of Music Hall. Angola Band purchased new instruments costing $410.00. Death of George Wickwire.
1887-Steuben County had a school fund amounting to $36,703.89 and with the exception of $300.00, was loaned out at 8 per cent. There are 18 postoffices in Steuben County. President Sniff offered to clear Tri-State Normal College of debt and erect a new $10,000 building. The citizens entered into a contract with L. M. Sniff & Co. A new building was erected but cost much more than planned. The tower of the new building was 90 feet high. Ground was broken for the new Hotel Hendry. April 23, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Stocker
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