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Elders D. F. Hoover, I. E. Branson, J. W. Rarick, and George L. Studebaker organized this church in Muncie, June 30, 1898, George L. Studebaker being chosen pastor of the congregation. The names of the charter members: George L. Studebaker, Mary E. Studebaker, Henry C. Brown (deceased), Bertha Brown, A. D. Bowman, Carrie Bowman (de- ceased), W. H. Cooper, Caroline Cooper, Phebe Yount, Lillie Yount, Silas Arnold, Fannic Arnold (deceased), Esta Arnold, Noah Witters, Mrs. Noah Witters, Charles Witters, Maggie Witters, Dora Nixon, Jessie Nixon, Er- nest Nixon, Nora Acord, Viola Paul, Mary E. Dick, W. A. World, Mrs. W. A. World, S. M. Funk, Leola Fletcher, Catic Roeger, Dora Roads, George Gump, Harriet Gump. The church house and parsonage on Jackson and Council streets are valued at $6,000. George L. Studebaker has had
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charge of the congregation since its organization. There are now about ninety members. The following have been chosen to official position in the church : Saylor G. Greyer, ordained to the ministry, and Henry C. Brown, Ed Salters, D. O. Moomaw, Calvin W. Hooke (deceased), deacons.
Riverside Church, United Brethren.
This church of the United Brethren in Christ was organized Febru- ary 17, 1903, in Jack Will's old bakeshop on Wheeling avenue, the constit- uent members of the first congregation being the following: Emmit P. Day, May Day, Samuel Fadely, Florence Fadely, Melville Fodge, Priscilla Fodge, A. J. Shellenbarger, Moriah Stephenson, Harry Gamble, Jennie Gamble, Olivet Hanking, Sarah Hanking, Nancy Hancock, C. C. MeCrillus, Kate McCrillus, Hazel McCrillus. William Mader, Sarah Mader, Orla Mader, Ernest Snider, Minnie Snider, Ed Schmitts, Della Schmitts, William Shellenbarger, Mary Shellenbarger, Emma Wills, R. G. Hammond, Hor- tense Hammond, Lucile Hammond. The brick church on Wheeling ave- nue, the only church home this society has had, and which cost about $7,000, was dedicated January 17, 1905, by Bishop William M. Weekley, D.D. The pastors have been R. G. Hammond, two years, H. S. James, one year, and James B. Parsons.
Congerville U. B. Church.
The Congerville United Brethrens were organized in 1893, and their church was erected in the same year, in the Congerville addition, corner of Mulberry and Twenty-second streets, the building costing $2,000. The charter members were: Rev. Mr. Tharp, Mrs. E. F. Crossgrave, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Bell, Mrs. Jennie Mathews, Mrs. Mary Williams.
The oldest members now living are: Mrs. E. F. Crossgrave, Mrs. Martha Signits, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Bell, Mrs. Jennie Mathews, Mrs. Mary Williams, Mrs. Louvernia Williams, Rev. and Mrs. George A. Porter, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac McDirmit, Mr. and Mrs. William Joseph, Mrs. Lilly Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Farrell. The pastors who have served the church are: Rev. David Tharp, Rev. C. A. Love,' Rev. F. M. Moore, Rev. Nettie Valentine, Rev. H. S. James, Rev. James B. Parsons, Rev. S. B. Ervir D.D., Rev. J. W. Gibson, Rev. E. J. Scott, and Rev. G. E. Landen.
Selma.
This church, also known as Olive Branch U. B. Church, was organized in 1856. The first church home, erected in 1856 at a cost of $1,200, was used jointly by the United Brethren and Methodists, until the latter built their own church. The charter members were Henry Will, J. W. Dick- over, John Birtsfield, Joseph Greenwalt, David Gunckle, W. J. Moore. The oldest members of the congregation now living are Matilda Birtsfield, Ed-
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ward Schull, John Schull and wife, W. S. Dunkin and wife, Carl East and wife, Rev. P. E. Mott and wife, J. C. Barnes and wife, Lizzie Felton, Grant Whitney and wife, Mrs. Greenwalt, William Bergdoll and wife, Leslie Dickover. In 1896 the society erected a pretty little church costing $3,500. The church is located in the northwest part of town, opposite the high school building, and on the Muncie interurban road.
The pastors who have served the congregation during the past fifty years have been : A. R. Day, Daniel Stover, J. M. Krabrick, C. B. Small, Abraham Rust, George Maddox, Joseph Demundrum, F. M. Moore, John W. Utsler, M. O. Jarvis, C. E. IIunt, O. E. Evans, W. N. Sleeth, Nettie Valentine, J. B. Parsons, J. Ernest Paddock, C. A. Love, E. J. Scott, George E. Landen. ยท
Becch Grove U. B. Church.
The history of this church as a United Brethren organization extends only to March 27, 1903, at which time the church building in Harrison town- ship was sold to the Methodists of that vicinity for $250. The Methodists have repaired the structure at a cost of $500 and have since conducted serv- ices there, under the following ministers: Preston Polhemus, Clarence Hunt, Thomas A. Graham, C. M. Hollopeter, J. A. Ruby.
The Beech Grove U. B. Church was organized November 11, 1883. The members worshiped in schoolhouse No. 4 until 1888, when the church was built at a cost of $1,200. The charter members of the organization were: Alonzo and Lovina Morris, Thomas J. and Arminda Jackson, Isom and Emeline Wischart, Henry L. and Ellen Miller, Solomon and Malita McCormick, William F. and Anna Carpenter, Russell and Elsa Crammer, William and Armanda Cox, George and Elizabeth Shipley, Dica Jarret, Re- becca and Laura Ocker.
Maple Grove Brethren Church.
This church was organized in 1887, one mile south and one-half mile west of Eaton. The charter members were: Aaron Heft, Rebecca Heft, Henry Witamyre, Nancy Witamyre, Henry Isgrigg, Barbara Isgrigg, Will- iam Schweitzer, Mary Schweitzer, Henry Younce, Margareth Younce. The oldest members now are: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Witamyre, Mrs. Aaron Heft, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Mckinley, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Frazee, Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Collins, Mr. and Mrs. William Bowman, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Cruca, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Lewis, Mary Eller, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoover, Mr. and Mrs. William Miller, Mr. and Mrs. O. V. Cruca, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoover, Mr. and Mrs. James Sholtz, Mr. and Mrs. Everett McMahan.
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The list of pastors: Rev. W. W. Summers, Rev. L. W. Ditch, Rev. M. S. White, Rev. E. D. Burnworth, and present pastor, Rev. C. C. Grisso. A. W. Evans, Secretary.
THE EVANGELICAL.
First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Muncic.
The preliminary meeting for organization of this society was held at the home of B. C. Bowman, February 27, 1889, at which time a constitu- tion was adopted, and the following 15th of March a constitution was adopted and a council elected. The charter members were: B. C. Bow- man, Joseph Prutzman, Isaac W. Sayler, Francis W. Koch, Joseph C. Mc- Alister, Virtie McAlister, James M. Schaeffer, Jerusha Kirke, Allie Keller, John Cassell, C. E. H. Bowman, Amanda Prutzman, Emma Sayler, Amelia C. Koch, Mary J. McAlister, James M. Schaeffer, Matthias Neff, E. A. Bowman, Mary Cassell. Of these all were living at the date of this infor- mation except Joseph Prutzman, Jerusha Kirke, Francis W. Koch, John Cassell. At the corner of Howard and Liberty streets a church building was erected and completed in June, 1890, costing about $4,000. The pastors who have served the congregation have been: Charles F. Steck, B. F. Crous, C. U. Larrick, C. R. Dunlap, G. B. Schmitt.
German Evangelical Church, Muncic.
This society was organized October 10, 1894, the first members being : Henry Miller, Louis Edelmann, Charley Fickert, Philip A. Deterling, Mar- tin Klopfer, George Bundel, R. Hartmann, Charles Gass, John Roger, John Langenbeck, Minnic Vogt, Mrs. Harbold, Conrad Davis. The church erected by this congregation cost $3,000, and the parsonage $1,000. The following pastors: Revs. Chumstone, Webber, Hohman, Katterjahn, Gabel.
Cross Roads Evangelical Lutheran Church.
In 1843 Rev. Irvine organized a joint Lutheran and Presbyterian con- gregation ; a church was built on the line between Henry and Delaware counties ; the Lutherans predominated and in 1848 Rev. S. Sayford organ- ized the "Richwoods Evangelical Lutheran Church." In course of time a Sunday school was organized in the schoolhouse at Cross Roads and the congregations here were larger than in the old church, so in 1866 Rev. P. G. Bell organized a Lutheran church at Cross Roads; the old organiza- tion gave way to the new and in 1868 a new brick church was built at Cross Roads called "Richwoods Evangelical Lutheran Church," costing $2,900. The names of charter members: Jacob Bowers and wife, Andrew Bowers and wife, George Bowers and wife, Adam Wean and wife, Peter Sheetz and wife, Henry Sheetz and wife, Christian Sourwine and wife, Ephriam
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Wurlin and wife, Barnet Gets and wife, David Bowers and wife, David Warner and wife, Mrs. Polly Strickler, Mrs. Mary Sayford, Christian Swi- gart and wife, Mrs. Dr. Boor, Mrs. Elizabeth Clevenger, Daniel Fultz and wife. The oldest members living are: Mr. John Moreland and wife, Mrs. Mary Cromer, Mrs. Harriet Blazer. Mr. Rush Cromer and wife, Mr. Luther Mowrey, Mr. Cyrus Van Matre. The pastors have been : Samuel Sayford, Peter G. Bell. J. H. Link, J. C. Myers, P. G. Bell, Adam Height, G. W. En- ders, A. E. Wagner, W. H. Keller, J. B. Baltzley, E. W. Simon, C. F. Steck, G. G. Clark, J. M. Bramcamp, M. R. Mohler, E. G. Howard, E. C. Harris, H. C. Stuckenberg, Colver, William S. Tomlinson, present pastor.
MISCELLANEOUS. Society of Spiritualists, Muncie.
The Spiritualists were organized in Muncie in January, 1888. William Lynn was chosen president and Ed. Crossfield secretary of the society, and Hummell Hall was designated as the place of meeting. This notice of an early organization is obtained from a newspaper of that date, but the present society give the time of their organization as 1891, with the following as the first members : J. H. Mendenhall, A. J. Wilson, Mrs. Sarah J. Mong, J. W. Wittemyre, Augustus Baker, A. R. Mock, T. J. Lockwood, J. M. Best, L. H. Harper, Wallace Hibbits, J. J. Shields. The society have held their meetings in halls, and according to custom have had no regular min- isters.
Society of Christian Scientists, Muncie.
The Christian Scientists society at Muncie was organized November 2, 1899, with the following charter members: Mr. John D. Wood, Mr. Sam- uel Cecil, Mrs. Amelia Cecil, Mrs. Laura Dunn, Mrs. Alice Minnick, Mrs. Jean Davis, Mr. Thomas McShea, Mrs. Rowena McShea, Mr. Fred Ritter, Mrs. Elizabeth Ritter, Mr. William Pixley, Mr. Andrew Todd, Mrs. Ella Todd, Mr. Olen Todd, Miss Omole Todd, Mr. A. F. Scott, Mrs. A. F. Scott, Mrs. Anna Collis, Mr. Andrew Fulton, Mrs. Adda Fulton, Mrs. Augusta Anderson, Mr. Henry Cecil. The readers for the society have been : Mrs. Rowena McShea, Mr. J. D. Wood, Mrs. Jean Davis, Mr. Fred Ritter, Mrs. Elizabeth Ritter, Mr. Andrew Todd, Mrs. Rachel Conkling.
Gideonites.
A tabernacle of the Gideon band was established in Muncie at the cor- ner of Ohio avenue and Blaine street and first opened for services August 20, 1906. C. H. Stratton is the leader of the movement in Muncie.
Star of Hope Mission.
This mission on South Walnut street, Muncie, was opened October 7, 1906, with the professed purpose of giving "the Gospel to the poor, lift up
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the fallen, bring back the erring ones and point sinners to Christ." It is a non-sectarian and chiefly voluntary organization.
Salvation Army of Muncie.
In the chronological record will be found some notice of the . carly meetings of this organization. It was once in disfavor in Muncie, as in fact in most places, until its objects and the great charity accomplished by the Army became better understood. Of course the Army has no definite organization and regular membership like the other churches, and no his- tory can be given. Some of those who have longest been identified with the work in Muncie are Mr. and Mrs. High, Mr. and Mrs. Keys, and Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
CHAPTER XXVI. THE SPREAD OF CULTURE THROUGH ORGANIZATION.
WOMAN'S CLUBS-ART, LITERATURE AND MUSIC.
"Culture's hand
Has scattered verdure o'er the land, And smiles and fragrance rule sereno Where barren wilds usurped the scene."
-BOWRING.
Besides the schools and churches, various other organizations exist whose purpose is linked with these great institutions in effecting mental and moral culture. Usually the activities of a club or literary association are so varied that they cannot properly be considered under the same head with education or religion, and yet are none the less efficient factors in advancing the same cause for which the schools and churches stand. It is proposed in this chapter to consider the principal movements and institutions whose vital purpose is the advancement of esthetic culture, among which belong the woman's clubs (whose activities, however, have a very broad scope), the associations for music and art, and the library.
Woman's Club of Muncie.
In point of time and importance as well, the Muncie Woman's Club is the first to merit attention. When one considers the almost countless num- ber of clubs and fraternal organizations, covering nearly every matter of human interest, that are now active, it seems truly remarkable that this fea- ture of our modern life is less than half a century old. The Masons and a few other orders go back many years, but the host of societies and associa- tions of all kinds that are now catalogned have a history little more than a generation old.
Indiana now advances a claim to having the first woman's club organ- ized in this country, that being the Minerva Club at New Harmony in IS59. The founder, Mrs. Runcie, organized a second club at Madison in 1867, both of which antedate the founding of similar clubs in New York or' Boston.
The Muncie Club, which was organized January 29, 1876, at the home of Mrs. Emma Mont. McRae (corner of Adams and Plum streets), is there- fore among the pioneer woman's clubs of the state and country. The first membership of the club included the following :
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Mrs. Clara Shipley, Mrs. Samantha Bacon, Mrs. Enuna Mont. McRae, Mrs. Carrie J. McCulloch, Miss Nellie Smith, Miss Lizzie E. Willard, Mrs. J. A. Husted, Mrs. Marc. Smith, Mrs. Juliette Riley, Mrs. Millie Ethell, Mrs. Susan Kilgore (Templer), Mrs. A. C. Mellette, Mrs. Ella Mellette, Mrs. Hattie L. Patterson, Miss Minnie Young, Mrs. Ellen Smith, Miss Jen- nie Neely, Mrs. Mary G. Sample, Mrs. Florence C. Brown, Mrs. Mary Marsh, Mrs. Ilenrictta Hodge, Mrs. Ida A. Harper, Miss Lillie Brotherton, Mrs. A. Winans, Mrs. Mary McC. Smith, Mrs. M. Louise Cassady, Mrs. Mary Little, Miss Mary Little.
The first officers of the club were: Miss Nellie Smith, president ; Miss Jennie Neely, vice president ; Miss Minnie Young, secretary; Mrs. Carrie J. McCulloch, treasurer ; Mrs. Emma Mont. McRae, Mrs. Millie Ethell and Miss Lizzie E. Willard, standing committee.
Originally the club was planned as a reading club with social advan- tages. It is interesting to note the difference between the object of the club as stated in the constitution twenty-five years ago and that expressed in the present revised form. "The object of this association," asserts the former, "shall be to present practical methods for improving the mental, moral and physical condition of society, and to secure, as far as possible, united effort toward the higher civilization of humanity." This was a laudable purpose, but too world-wide and general in its intention to be considered practical as a basis for efficient work. Notice the increased definiteness and specifica- tion in the revised form-"The object of this club - shall be the social and intellectual advancement of women and united effort to further improvement in the community in which we live."
The early meetings were entertaining and popular and the list of mem- bers grew rapidly. In the second year, at the suggestion of Mrs. McRae, "History" was made a subject for study and active membership carried with it higher aim and responsibility. A profitable as well as pleasant feature of early meetings was general response to roll call either from assignment or choice of subject.
The anniversaries of the Woman's Club have been events of popular interest and enjoyment-distinguished by the originality and attractive char- acter of the exercises, and entertainment of the guests. Here the club flower, the carnation, bedecks the banquet tables and the club colors, blue and white, are displayed in badge or decoration. These celebrations reached a climax in 1901, when three brilliant social events were given in honor of the Silver Anniversary.
In 1896 the homes of the members could no longer accommodate the increasing membership; a club room was opened with a pleasant session in the Building and Loan block on High street, and the club motto, "Prog. ress," was more in evidence than ever as the work of the club grew into
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departments, and study classes were organized and conducted in the new room. The club moved the next year to the Streeter block, and here an active interest was taken in school decoration and visiting. In 1900 a re- vision of the constitution resulted in an old custom, of which the club has been proud, being changed; that of holding meetings once a fortnight, the whole year round. From this time a vacation has been taken through July and August. The work of the Woman's Club has never ceased to benefit and inspire, and its influence has constantly been given to the side of "Prog- ress." At the present time new members are received at almost every busi- ness meeting and there are now enrolled, active members 56, associates 24.
1906-07.
Besides this year's study of German history and literature, the Woman's Club has taken substantial interest in the Free Kindergartens and aided in establishing the first cooking classes in two of the school buildings. The work of the club is directed through three departments-Literature and Art, History and Current Events, and Sociology and Civics.
The presidents of the club since its organization, including two vice presidents who have presided over the club, have been :
Miss Nellie Smith, Miss M. Jennie Neely (vice president), Mrs. Emma Mont. McRae, Mrs. Carrie J. McCulloch, Mrs. A. Winans, Mrs. Louise Cassady, Mrs. Rose Budd Stewart, Mrs. Mary McCulloch Smith, Mrs. Nellie M. Stouder, Mrs. M. Kuechmann, Mrs. Martha Carter, Miss Florence Walling ( vice president), Mrs. Grace E. Poland, Miss Emma Belle Goodin, Miss Emma Cammack, Mrs. Charles B. Galliher.
The officers of the club, 1906-07, are: President Emeritus, Mrs. Ara- bella Winans; President, Mary B. Galliher; vice president, Mrs. J. V. H. Koons; recording secretary, Mrs. Nellie Warner ; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Charlie Jackson; treasurer, Mrs. Donna McCaughn; literary commit- tec, Mrs. Martha Carter chairman, Miss Emma Cammack, Miss Helen Servoss, Miss Julia Fowler, Miss Malita Hutzel; Mrs. Arthur Smith, cus- todian of properties.
The Woman's Club has enrolled many talented and beloved members, but perhaps more than any other has delighted to honor one whose untiring devotion to its interests were given for nearly thirty years. Mrs. Carrie J. McCulloch was identified with the club movement from its earliest days in Indiana. A charter member of the Woman's Club of Muncie in 1876, she continued a regular attendance when in health and in the city until she was present for the last time at the February meeting, 1904, when she took part in the program and was happy at the cordial greetings received from the members present. Mrs. McCulloch served the club as president for thirteen years and was then honored with the title "Emeritus." Her home was a
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home for the club many times; her literary efforts were frequent-in essay, address or conversation she willingly gave what she thought would lend in- spiration and helpfulness to her club. Many tender memorials were written and read by her as her kindness of heart made every member her friend and when one was missed she felt the loss a personal one. The Woman's Club shared her honor when Mrs. Carrie J. McCulloch was elected the first presi- dent of the City Federation.
A most impressive memorial meeting was held at the Club's first session after her life on earth ended May 14, 1904. One among many loving tributes was written by Mrs. J. V. H. Koons as follows :
IN MEMORIAM.
Earth holds her grand reception, night and day; Guests come, remain awhile, then go away; Each has his chosen friends for whom he keeps An altar fire that never wanes nor sleeps; But now and then a rare soul comes and fills The world around with joy, and thrills The hearts of all with love; such was our friend, Whose priceless worth her charming presence penned
Indelibly on Memory's sacred page.
We thank thee, God, for such an heritage.
Martha Washington Club.
This club was organized at Muncie, January, 1903, and became a mem- ber of the federation in June, 1905. The membership is limited to twenty, who are banded together for literary and social objects. Among the char- ter members were Mrs. Margaret M. Baily, who was the club's first presi- dent, Mrs. John W. Dragoo, Mrs. H. E. Manring, Mrs. C. W. Smeltzer, Mrs. A. B. Wetherill.
Conversation Club.
The Conversation Club of Muncie, which was organized July 27, 1894, at the home of Mrs. Julius A. Heinsohn ( Kirby House), originated in a purpose to revive the "lost art of conversation" by the study of literary sub- jects and the free discussion of them without written notes. The club's en- deavors, during the thirteen years of its existence, have been inspired and directed by this purpose, with results that have been very satisfactory and prove the wisdom of the undertaking. The club membership is fixed at twenty, and the harmony and unity with which they have worked are not least of the fruits of the club's efforts. This was the first club to prohibit written papers in its work, and it was the first to give private theatricals. The annual banquet, usually accompanied by a play, has always been an elaborate feature of the club's work.
The charter members of the club were: Mrs. Marie Louise Cowan, Miss Anna Goddard, Mrs. Elizabeth K. Heinsohn, Miss Sarah A. Heinsohn,
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Mrs. Mamie S. Heinsohn, Mrs. Louise Haffner, Mrs. Harrict W. Kitts, Mrs. Clara B. Kendall, Mrs. Julia T. Richey, Mrs. Margaret D. Rose, Miss Belle Thomas, Mrs. Sarah P. Wildman. Much of the success of the or- ganization has been attributed to the impetus given by its first president, Mrs. Harrict Kitts, a graduate of Vassar College, and now at the head of the Latin department of the schools of Schenectady, N. Y. Two of its later presidents are Vassar graduates. Two members are finished musicians, two have been successful business women, and one has done original work in educational lines. Nine members have removed from the city, and death has taken away two who were active members.
The officers in 1906-07 are: Miss Julia T. Richey, president; Mrs. Harriet M. Johnston, vice president; Miss Artena Chapin, secretary ; Mrs. Mary P. Whitely, treasurer.
Tourist Club.
The Tourist Club of Muncie, which was organized at the home of Mrs. Rose Budd Stewart, November 23, 1899, and was received into the county federation December 1, 1899, and into the Indiana state federation May 2, 1900, was formed by some young ladies for the purpose of studying the life, history and literature of peoples in other lands by means of an imaginary tour around the world. These fictitious journeys to foreign lands have pro- duced many interesting programs. "Although only flights of fancy," writes one of the club members, "our letters describing the various scenes and in- cidents of travel in almost every country on the globe have been very helpful and delightful. In all, something like 425 letters were written during our years of travel. Each week we met to hear, read and approve the letters written-very few letters were sent home behind time." Occasionally the programs were varied by the presence of real world travelers, who talked informally of foreign scenes. The present year (1906-07), the club took up the study of Shakespeare.
The original members of the club were: Rose Budd Stewart, Ethel Brady Morrison, Alma Budd, Rosa Burmaster, Ola Courtney, Helen Hurd, Blanche Smith, Maude Smith, Etta G. Warner. The officers for 1906-07 were: President, Rosa Burmaster ; secretary, Kathryn Postma; treasurer, Louise Lyman; chaperon, Mrs. Rose Budd Stewart; program committee, Rosa Burmaster, Ola Courtney, Etta Warner.
McRac Club.
The McRae Club of Muncie, whose objects are general literary and social, and which has given much attention to elevating the artistic stand- ards in the public schools and has aided in maintaining the manual training departments, was organized at the home of Mrs. John Bloor, March 2, 1894.
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Among those first identified with the organization were: Mrs. Ella Crop- per, Mrs. Dora Hoover, Mrs. Sadie Baldwin, Mrs. Martha Glass, Mrs. Mar- garet Hilling, Mrs. Ella Lewellen, Mrs. Evelyn Meeker, Mrs. Carrie Miller, Mrs. Ida Watson, Mrs. Luella Westlake, Mrs. Carrie Guthrie, Mrs. Ida C. Greeley.
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