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On the 24th of January, 1831, Rev. N. B. Griffith and Benja- min Ross and family arrived at South Bend, Indiana, and found Samuel Martin and wife, and Benjamin Potter and wife, members of the Methodist Episcopal church.
Griffith came as a missionary ; but as there was a deep snow on the ground, and the weather very cold, and as " the few fami- lies in the village were sheltered in cabins and half faced shan- ties," no room could be had large enough to accommodate the people for preaching, and he immediately left to bring his family to this new field of labor.
On the evening of the 30th of January, these Methodist fami- lies assembled at the house of Benjamin Ross, and held a prayer- meeting, which was the first Methodist worship (if not the first Protestant worship) held in South Bend. Sometime in March fol- lowing, the Rev. Leonard B. Curley, then on a missionary tour, arrived, and preached in the house of Benjamin Ross, but as the field had been previously " squatted " by Griffith, he retired.
organized the first class, consisting of Samuel Martin and wife, Benjamin Potter and wife, Benjamin Ross and wife, Rebecca Stull, and Simeon Mason, of which class . Martin and Ross were appointed leaders. In June, 1831, William Stanfield and wife came to South Bend and were added to the class by certificate, and Stanfield was soon after appointed leader. About the same time, Samuel Newman, and wife were also added by letter. In August, Jacob Hardman, M.D., and in the Fall, Samuel Good were also added to the class. The first report we have of this
members reported, 180.
I833:
Missionary district, James Armstrong superintendent St. Joseph and South Bend missions; R. S. Robinson, George M. Beswick ! members, 323-
1834:
Northwest district, James Armstrong, P. E., who died in La bationers, 9. Porte, September 12, 1834, South Bend circuit, Boyd Phelps, T. P. McCool, assistant ; member> 511. At this time all Protest- ant worship in South Bend was held in a small log school-house, which stood on the site of the new brick school-house on St. Joseph street iu the ad ward.
1835 :
LaPorte district, R. Hargrave, P. E., South Bend circuit ; S. previously occupied for several months.
R. Ball, T. P. McCool, assistants; members reported, 609. Dur- congregation, but being badly constructed, was not accepted. In the Summer of 1835, the second story of a house still standing on for a school-room, and there the Methodists held their meetings. Then a revival was enjoyed, which resulted in several conversions and additions to the church, and in this room in November, the first Methodist Sunday school was regularly organized by the adoption of a constitution and the election of officers. This school, however, had previously met for a few months in the kitchen of John Brownfield, without any formal organization. On the 16th of February, 1835, the first election tor trustees un- der the statute of the state was held at the residence of Samuel Martin ; and Samuel Martin, Johnson Horvill, John Rush, E. W. Sweet, and John Brownfield were elected. March the 5th, the trustees met, and resolved to build a frame church, 35x45 feet, and 14 feet ceiling. In June a lot was purchased, and on the 6th of July, the contract for building and plastering was let. But in the February following, it was discovered that the church was built on the wrong lot, which caused considerable trouble, but ers, 22. finally an exchange was effected and the building permitted to stand, and early in the Fall of 1836 it was finished and occupied.
1855-6 : South Bend district, T. S. Webb, P. E .; South Bend station, A. A. Gce; members, 208; probationers, 31.
The first church building was commenced in 1868.
Early in April, Griffith returned, and on the evening of the ;" Feb. 1846 6th, collected the people in the bar-room of a small tavern kept
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CHURCHES IN SAINT JOSEPH COUNTY-CONCLUDED.
1859-60. LaPorte district, B. Winins, P. E .; South Bend station, Joseph C. Reed ; members, 190 ; probationers, 5.
1860-1 : South Bend station, J. C. Read; members, 257 ; probationers, 30. 1861-2 :
South Bend station, G. Morgan ; members, 248 ; probationers, ! 27. 1862-3: Sonth Bend station, S. T. Cooper ; members, 255 ; probation- ers, 15. 1863-4 :
LaPorte district, S. T Cooper, P. E .; South Bend station, Clark Skinner; members, 260; probationers, 3.
1864-5: South Bend station, Clark Skinner; members, 290 ; proba- tioners, 5.
1865-6 :
South Bend station, C. A. Brooke ; . members, 360; probation- and Sarah L. Hurd, Levi Dean and Polly Dean, Philo Hurd and
ers, 30.
1866-7 : South Bend station, C. A. Brooke; members, 330; probation- ers, 5. 1867-8:
South Bend station, John Thrush ; members, 325 ; probation- 3.
ers, 17. 1868-9:
South Bend, John Thrush; members, 270; probationers, 8. 6. A. T. Killen 1873 “
1869: South Bend Second Charge was organized. 1869-70 :
South Bend, First Charge, John Thrush. In this year our church edifice was enlarged, remodeled, and modernized. The basement was finished and occupied December 25, 1869. March 16, 1870, John Thrush was transferred to Central Pennsylvania Conference, and J. H. Swope was transferred from the Baltimore Conference to fill the unexpired year.
1870-71 : South Bend, First Charge, J. H. Swope ; members reported, 235.
1872-3:
Rev. G. M. Boyd, pastor ; members, 269. 1873-4 :.
Rev. H. A. Gabin, pastor ; members, 330.
BRIEF SKETCH OF THE EVANGELICAL ASSOCIA- TION (OR ALLBRIGHTS).
About the year 1846 Revs. Kolb and Platz commenced preaching in several German settlements in this and Marshall county. The following year their labors were succeeded by those of Revs. Glaus and Ficht, who were instrumental in effecting awakenings in several localities, especially in Mishawaka. From that time the work contined to prosper. The work has been principally confined to the German language, yet for several years past, in several localities, the preaching and worship is being in part in the English. The first church was built in Misha- waka in 1848, which house, however, has since been sold, and a new one built in 1872 ; and a few years later one was also built two and a half miles south of Mishawaka, in the "coal bush." A church was built in Woodland in 1862, which has since been sold on account of the entire membership emigrating west.
The first church in South Bend was built in 1854; the second, of twelve; W. McIlvaine was appointed Elder, and meetings were on the north side of the river (in Lowell), in 1871. There are at present in the county six churches, nine societies, with as many preaching places, with an actual membership of about 500. There are five Sunday schools, with about 475 scholars.
The work in the county is at present under the pastoral care
of Rev. J. M. Gomer, resident in South Bend, Rev. D. S. Oakes, chosen assistant Elder, and A. Drapier and R. Wilson, Deacons. resident in Mishawaka, and Rev. J. K. Troyer, residing in Mar- shall county. Rev. E. L. Kiplinger, presiding elder on the dis- trict to which the charges in this county belong, is also residing in Mishawaka; and Rev. W. Bockman, formerly an active itiner- ant, but now sustaining a local capacity, resides in Lowell.
As this society has adopted the itinerant system in its ministry, | chase a lot on Main street, where the present one-story brick edi- the pastors remain only from one to three years. We subjoin the fice was erected. It was formally opened in the spring of 1852, names of those who have labored here at various times, as nearly Elder John O'Kane, of Indianapolis, officiating. The church in successive rotation as possible : Revs. G. C. Platz, W. Kolb, C. now continued to prosper, receiving frequent accessions to its Glaus, W. Ficht, A. B. Shaefer, Geo. Messner, H. Welty, C. Augenstein, S. Dickover, B. Uphaus, J. J. Esher, S. Wolf, F. Wiet-
numhers. About the year 1854 several brethren from New Jersey united; among them Frederick J. Thomas, who was chosen Elder, haup, - Ragatz, J. Fisher, B. Ruh, J. Keiper, M. W. Steffey, and labored during the fall and winter of 1855-'6. The church H. Strickler, P. Goetz, G. Eckhart, J. Fuchs, A. Nicolai, E. L. Kiplinger, C. Kohlmeyer, R. Riegel, M. Hoehn, M. Speck, W. Bockman, C. Ude, J. M. Gomer, E. Evans, P. Roth, C. Ade, J Kaufman, G. A. Hartel, M. Krueger, C. Heim, B. Hoffman, J. Berger, S. Kiplinger, J. K. Troyer, D. S. Oakes.
Of the above a number have, at various times, served several terms; their names, however, being given but once.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The Presbyterian church at Mishawaka was organized July 25, 1834. The following were the constituent members: Rev. Noah M. Wells, Elias Smith and Alma Smith, Alanson M. Hurd
Martha Hurd, and Willis S. Garrison.
They adopted a confession of faith and covenant. The min- isters who have served them from the beginning are as follows : Rev. N. M. Wells .1834 to 1837 I.
2.
= Norman Kellogg 1837 " 1859
A. L. Payson_ -1859 " 1860
= Edward Schofield .1861 " 1867
5. John D. McCord 1868 " 1873
Present membership about 100. The Presbyterians have a church in Greene township, one in Harris, and one in South Bend.
REFORMED CHURCH.
The American Reformed church of South Bend was reorgan- ized by Rev. Wm. J. Skilluan, March 31, 1870 The church building, a plain brick structure, with parsonage attached, is on the southwest corner of Lafayette and Market streets. In 1873 a commodious frame chapel was built on the northwest corner of Lafayette and Sample streets, for the use of the Mission Sunday school, which had previously been held in a neighboring grove. The regular services at the church are preaching morning and evening, and Sunday 'school at 9 A.M. each Sabbath, with two weekly prayer meetings ; those at the chapel are Sunday school at 3 P.M. and prayer meeting on Tuesday evening. The two Sun- day Schools reported 431 scholars. Rev. N. D. Williamson became the pastor in July, 1872.
GERMAN BAPTIST.
We have been unable to secure from any of the prominent men of this denomination a sketch of this church, and the follow- ing is an estimate - probably within bounds - of the member- ship, etc., in St. Joseph county.
There are about 700 members in the various churches in the county ; about 21 in the ministry, 7 elders ordained to the full office of bishop, 21 stewards, or deacons.
They have a church in South Bend, and also in Olive, German, Liberty, Union, Penn, Centre, and Portage townships.
THE SOUTH BEND DISCIPLE OR CHRISTIAN CHURCH,
Was first organized during the summer of 1844, on the east side of Portage prairie, four miles north of the city, with a membership held every Sabbath, besides occasional preaching by John Mar- tindale, Reuben Wilson, and others.
also enjoyed the ministrations of W. J. Horner, under whose supervision a successful protracted meeting was held, Elders Thomas and McIlvaine officiated during the succeeding two years. The former died in 1859, and the latter resigned the following spring. Elder Thomas' life was one of continued peace and prosperity, and the loss of his labor was regretted by all who knew him. J. Belton was called to the pastorate in 1865, serving abont three years. He was succeeded for a short period by H. N. Lord and W. B. Hendrine, the latter serving nine months. A. N. Thomas was chosen Elder, and Wm. D. Bulla, clerk, the former still acting in that capacity. In 1870 William P. Ailsworth was called, and officiated one year, followed by J. Belton, who again assumed charge during the years 1871-'2. J. Hurd, now officiat- ing, next became the pastor.
The church, through all its adversity and prosperity, has never failed to meet each Sunday for worship, besides holding regular weekly prayer meetings. It has a flourishing Sunday school, and at the present time its membership numbers about one hundred.
AT MISHAWAKA,
A Christian church was organized about the year 1843, H. E. Hurlbut, A. Alden, and Morris Hartwick being appointed Elders, and S. B. Hutchinson, A. L. Wright and C. Hartman, Deacons. Among the early pioneer preachers, who occasionally officiated, were R. Wilson, C. Martin, J. Martindale, P. T. Russell and H. E. Hurlbut; William T. Horner also labored more or less for about two years, commencing in 1854.
Among the ministers who served the church at different times during the succeeding twelve years, we find the names of Lane, New, Beggs, Green, Shepard and Hurlbut. In 1867 I. J. Chase became pastor ; but at the expiration of two years was succeeded by William B. Hendrin, who served about the same length of time. The church also had the labors of R. Faurot and - Sutten, for a short time. S. K. Sweetman, the present pastor, has served nearly two years. The total membership now numbers over one hundred ; weekly prayer meetings are held in addition to regular worship, and a thriving Sunday school continues the year around. Among the active members, to whom the church is in a great measure indebted for its present prosperity, may be mentioned Drs. Manwaring and O'Conor, S. B. Hutchinsen, S. Ireland, and A. E. Drapier. The society has a small, neat house of worship, free from encunibrance, which, with the lot, is valued at $5,000.
A CHURCH OF CHRIST
Was organized in New Carlisle, at the college chapel, on the 29th day of March, 1868, under the preaching of Bros. I. J. Chase and W. M. Roe, consisting of 39 members, mostly by newly converted persons, together with some baptized believers from other churches, who united their interests with the church on the Bible alone. Its membership now numbers about 65; Joseph Wickard has acted as pastor a portion of the time during the past three years.
A house of worship was erected in the fall and winter of 1869- '70, at a cost of about $2,500, and dedicated March 13, 1870. A Sunday school has been kept up winter and summer, since the organization of the church, and now numbers 108. The church is nearly free from debt.
A CHURCH
Was organized on Harris prairie, about the year 1862, with a mem- bership of 15 or 20; James Lowery and A. McMichael were ap- pointed Elders, and R. M. Savidg and A. D. Christian, Deacons. As yet they have no church, but meet regularly for worship, fre- quently calling ministerial assistance from abroad. They co-ope- rate with other societies in the Sunday school work.
In the spring of 1851, through the efforts of Elder McIlvaine, the use of the old South Bend seminary was obtained, and wor- ship commenced with weekly meetings. Gideon Drapier was The total membership, including the Drapier family and Thos. P. Bulla and wife, now' numbered but fifteen. These few members, AT LAKEVILLE though meeting with many trials and difficulties, continued to struggle for an existence, and by their untiring industry and zeal The Disciples have a good frame house, and though no organiza- succeeded in procuring the necessary means with which to pur- tion exists, they frequently meet for public worship.
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STUDEBAKER MANUFACTURING COMPANY.
About forty years ago, John Studebaker, then a resident of| in large works filled with labor-saving machinery and steam- Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, gathered his young family about him engines. To trace the growth of this establishment, step by step, and departed for the West. He was a wagonmaker by trade, and is not the purpose of this article. A brief outline mnst suffice. at Gettysburg, a place made historical by subsequent events, he had for several years plied his vocation industriously, hopefully, but with more honor and profit. With an honest purpose to dis-
The Studebakers built their initial factory on Michigan street, it growing and taking shape and proportion as their needs de- manded. In 1867 they purchased a large building on the corner tinguish himself by the excellence of his work, he there constructed | of Lafayette and South streets, to which their wood-works ma- the first " Studebaker Wagon," and unwittingly laid the founda- tion of the celebrated house of Studebaker Brothers. He already
chinery was removed. This building, with all its contents, was destroyed by fire on the 17th of June, 1872. In 187r they began had three sons, Henry, Clement and John M., to whom were the erection of their mammoth wagon works south of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway. The saine year they afterwards added Peter E. and Jacob F. Transits were not made in those days as easily and rapidly as now, the railroad era not also built a large carriage factory on Jefferson street, adjoining having commenced, and the journey was made slowly and wearily their old works. In 1872-3 they completed the works south of and sympathies which are the chief graces of the social compact. in a wagon of his own manufacture. In Ashland, then a portion the railway, nearly all of which splendid pile was consumed by of Richland county, Ohio, he halted, re-established his home, and fire on the 24th of August, 1874. The rebuilding of these works were numerous and large unfilled orders, and before them was went resolutely at work at his trade. There was made the first was immediately commenced, and is now nearly completed. As
The busy season of the year was upon them. On their books the sad sight of their industrial palace in ruins. Without hesita- a matter worthy of record in these pages, an outline, in figures, of tion, and with a bravery which of itself was a sure token of suc- the grounds and buildings as they were at the close of 1873, is here given. The wagon works and carriage factory are included, and are stated as follows :
Studebaker wagon west of the mountains. In time his elder sons became his apprentices, taking to wagon-making, seemingly as naturally as a duck takes to the water. There they learned the intricacies of the trade, and were taught by their father that great
ethical fact upon which their subsequent successes were based, Ground occupied for manufacturing purposes
17 acres.
that good, honest work pays best in the end. Indeed, shoddy and Ground occupied by wagon manufactory
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Width of timber sheds, average Ground covered by timber sheds. acres. 4
One day in the early part of 1852-to be exact, it was The rebuilt works, when completed, will be much larger than the 12th of February - two young men opened a wagon shop on those which were burned. It should be stated that during the Michigan street, in South Bend. They had come all the way from Ohio, and were observed to have little baggage and less money. They possessed, however, a good working capital, con- sisting of industry and a perfect knowledge of their trade.
which is mostly used as a repository. A large repository has also been established in Chicago.
These young men were Henry and Clement Studebaker, and To illustrate the steady growth of the business of this com- then and there began the career of the Studebaker Brothers, now pany, the following figures are given, embracing six years, viz. : share of its prosperity, either directly or indirectly. Here, the
so widely and honorably known, under the firm name of H. & C. 1868 to 1873, both inclusive. The products, etc., were as follows : $380,000 Studebaker. The first entry in their books was made on the 16th NO. VEHICLES. YEAR. AMT. OF BUSINESS. 190 NO. HANDS EMPLOYED. of February. It was a debit against A. R. & J. H. Harper, then 1868 3,955 the leading merchants and millers of the city. 186g 220
In 1853 Henry Smyser was admitted as a partner, and the firmn name was changed to Studebakers & Smyser.
The following
1871
6,835
285
691,000
1873
10,280
453
The total number of vehicles being 39,640, of which 35,855 dions at all times of the public interests, they have kept a watch-
were farm wagons.
The process of making a wagon in these shops is interesting not only to the general observer, but especially to those who look with pleasure upon all improved modes and processes in the mechanic arts. In the first place, let it be remembered, all ma-
der the name and style of C. & J. M. Studebaker, during which terial is thoroughly inspected, and everything not strictly first-class
time the increase was rapid and the future became fully assured. In the last named year, Peter E. Studebaker became a partner, and the house of Studebaker Brothers was fully inaugurated. In 1869 the co-partnership was dissolved, and the interests of the concern were merged into a joint stock company, by the name of the Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company. The organi- is rejected. Then the wood is perfectly seasoned in the air, but under cover. This process requires not only months but years. Great care is required in selecting timber, all but the most perfect being rejected at once. Manifestly, the wheel is the most important part of a wagon. On this all depends, and to the wheel the greatest attention is paid. First, the hub, from an unsightly zation was made under the general incorporation laws of Indiana. block is turned to symmetrical proportions and proper shape; then
The capital stock was fixed at $75,000. To this a large surplus has since been added. The first officers were C. Studebaker, President ; J. M. Studebaker, Treasurer, and P. E. Studebaker, Secretary. In 1870, Jacob F. Studebaker, who had been for sev- the power of the automatic spoke-driver is evoked whose giant arm sends the spoke securely to its place. Having passed through several machines, the felloe is applied and the wheel, perfect from eral years in the employment of his brothers, became a stock- holder and an active member of the company. In 1871, William Mack purchased stock, and has since officiated as cashier. In nave to periphery, is ready for its iron tire. Altogether, it has
1873, the company made its last and a very important accession. At that time Mr. H. L. Hinds invested in the concern, and imme- diately assumed the duties of superintendent of construction, a position for which he seems peculiarly qualified. Thus has been succintly presented a statement of the personnel of the Studeba- ker Brothers Manufacturing Company, from its incipiency to the present time, viz., 1875.
It is not in the nature of things that such an industrial insti-
tution as the Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company should From first to last, to make a wagon at these works, one hundred
spring suddenly into maturity, no matter how much ability and and six machines are used, in addition to which twenty-four are
wealth might be used to that end. Its products cannot, to any great extent, be sold in the large business centers. Customers must be sought in a wide area of country. The producer must be brought into very close contact with the consumer. The con- fidence of a multitude of men must be gained, a point only to be attained by years of effort on the one hand and trial on the other. Competition can be overcome not by a sudden and decisive
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