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Haintz, Jacob L., December 31, 1862.
Hallen, William, September 5, 1875.
Inglee, William F., November 5, 1876.
Jones, James V., September 5, 1877.
Neff, John, February 5, 1863.
Stewart, James H., April 13, 1879.
Thorp, H. W., February 12, 1875.
Walters. William J., November 12, 1856.
Williams, Thomas, April 22, 1869.
Of the charter members of this lodge, James P. Dugan is the only survivor. All have gone to the higher life, but the work which they were instrumental in inaugurating has grown in ex- tent until it has become a power for good in the community of which they were a part, while their memory and their deeds are permanently enshrined in the hearts of a grateful fraternity.
From the date of its organization throughont the entire pe- riod of its history. Delphi Lodge has been prosperous. The number admitted to membership within this period is 453, of which number seventy-eight were admitted by cards from other lodges: the remaining number, by initiation. During its exist- ence, it has paid out, for charitable and benevolent purposes, $8,265.92, as follows:
For the relief of brothers. $4,612 09
For burying the dead. 1,676 35
For the relief of widowed families and the education of orphans. 755 11
For other charitable purposes. 1,222 37
Total. $8,265 92
During its early existence, the lodge mnet in a frame building on the southwest corner of Main and Washington streets, known then as the "Dewey Block." Subsequently, after the organiza- tion of Carroll Lodge, the two lodges rented a hall on the north- east corner of Main and Washington. where each held its regular meeting on separate evenings for a number of years. Finally, Delphi Lodge rented a room in the Holt & Rinehart Block, on Main street, where its meetings were held until April. 1881, at which time it first occupied its own lodge room. The lot (No. 28) on the southeast corner of Main and Washington streets was purchased by the order, and on the 9th of February, 1880, a building committee was appointed, consisting of the following members: John W. Fawcett, President; John Lathrope, Jr., Vice President; A. M. Eldridge, Secretary; J. A. Deardorff, Treasurer; C. M. Knight, Charles Gros, H. Dunkle, J. W. Griffith and R. L. Higginbotham. Mr. Higginbotham resigned in Au- gust, 1880. The committee were invested with full power to erect a lodge building upon this lot. They entered enthusiastic- ally into their duties, pushing the work to rapid completion, and to the energy, industry and perseverance of this committee
the lodge and the city are largely indebted for the finest build- ing that ornaments the city.
On the 12th of December, 1881, they returned their final re- port, from which we are permitted to make the following abstract relative to the cost of the building:
Tearing down old building. 25 00
Cost of surveying and constructing sewer. 320 32
Digging cellur. 202 51
Total cost of stone and brick work. 6,310 23
Total cost of lumber and carpenter work.
5,691 97
Total cost of cut stone work. 1,725 42
Total cost of hardware.
1,181 38
Total cost of roofing .. 382 88
Total cost of plastering and ornamental work. 1,738 40
Total cost of galvanized iron and slating. 1,573 74
Total cost of painting and glazing.
1,660 52
Total cost of plumbing. 334 01
Total cost of sidewalk and gutters. 545 01
Incidental expenses.
476 47
Total. $22,167 86
Cost of ground. 5,000 00
$27,167 86
On Tuesday, April 26, 1881. the new temple was dedicated with appropriate services, Hon. Will Cumback, Grand Master of the State, delivering the address. Lodges from various towns and cities in the Stato were represented among the visitors who thronged to take part in the services, and the procession marched through the principal streets of the city, preceded by Lathrope's Cornet Band. returning, finally, to the hall, which was soon filled to its utmost capacity with those desiring to witness or par- ticipate in the ceremonies.
The building is a model of elegance and beauty, and in its interior arrangements it is perfect. The Delphi Times, in its report of the dedicatory festivities, said: " There has been no event in the history of Delphi that has so redounded to her credit. as has the erection of this building. Our city has for many years occupied a position in Odd Fellows' circles second to none in the State. and having it heralded abroad that the Odd Fellows of Delphi, Ind .. have erected and dedicated a second fine brick block will give our city a reputation to which we will all point with pride, and rejoice that we have in our midst societies that prac- tice the honesty. economy and industry necessary to grapple with an enterprise of such magnitude, and carry it through to a sue. cessful end." The design of the building is what is known among architects as the "Modern American." combining many minor features of other schools. It is three stories high, with mansard roof. The first story is thirteen feet in height: the second story, twelve feet; and the third story, in which the lodge room is located, is eighteen feet high. The first story contains two store rooms, fronting on Main street, each 17x56 feet, and one fronting on Washington street, 18x60 feet. The second story is divided into rooms especially calculated for offices. and from these and the store rooms the lodge derives an annual rental of over $2,000. While the building is an ornament to the city, it is also a credit to the Odd Fellows of Delphi, and an eloquent tes- timonial of their devotion to the order and their interest in its prosperity. The lodge now has an active membership of 158. The officers for the current term are: George E. Ferrier, N. G .; Loui N. Lindstrom, V. G .; A. M. Eldridge, Secretary: J. J. Bragunier, Treasurer.
CARROLL LODGE, NO. 174.
On the evening of January 1, 1857, the petitioners assembled for the purpose of organizing Carroll Lodge, No. 174, of the
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ENOCH COX. JR.
Enoch Cox, Jr., was born in Deer Creek Township, near Delphi, De- cember 4, 1842. His boyhood was passed on the farm. After a prepar- atory course of instruction received in the county school and in the city schools of Delphi, he entered the Freshman class at Asbury University, Greencastle, Ind., whence he graduated in June, 1864. After the completion of his college course, he accepted a civil appointment in the Engineer Corps, United States Army, and was attached to the office of Chief Engineer of the Department of the Cumberland. This position he held until in May. 1867, when he located at La Fayette, Ind., and accepted a clerical position with Fred Schench, now the United States Consul at Barcelona, Spain. In 1869, owing to the death of his father (Joseph Cox), he returned to Delphi, and spent several years on the farm. During 1873-74, he was in the em- ploy of the Indianapolis, Delphi & Chicago Railway Company, the road then under construction. In 1876, he became editor of the Delphi Journal, a position he held during a period of five years. He is an active member of the I. O. O. F., holding membership in Delphi Lodge, No. 28, Carroll Encampment, No. 22, and Adina Lodge, No. 79, D. of R. In November, 1876, he was elected Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Indiana, Dep- uty Grand Master in 1877, and Grand Master in 1878. In 1879, he was elected Grand Representative to the Sovereign Grand Lodge, which held its session in September, 1880, at Toronto, Canada. Circumstances pre- vented his attendance at that session, but in November, 1881, he was re- elected by the Grand Lodge, and was one of the Indiana representatives at the session of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, held in Cincinnati, Septem- ber 19-24, 1881. Mr. Cox was married, June 16, 1870, to Miss Martha M. Jones, of Delphi. Three children have been born to them, viz .: Bessie, Amy (deceased) and Jo.
DR. J.H.STEWART, P.G. M.
ยท For he who blesses most is blest ; And God and man shall own his worth Who toils to leave as his bequest An added beauty to the carth."
James Hervey Stewart was born in Jefferson Co., Ky., March 27, 1809. While he was yet a youth, his parents died, leaving him to become in truth and in faet the " architect of his own fortune." In early life, he manifested the possession, in a high degree, of those sterling qualities of head and heart which ever lead the way to true manhood. Under the guardianship of his uncle, Judge Kirkpatrick, he was placed under the tuition of the Rev. W. W. Martin, in Washington Co., Ind. He made rapid advancement in his studies, and in early years developed a positive taste for polite literature-a taste which he cultivated through life, and which gave him much satisfaction in later years, when sorrow and affliction came upon him. Having received the full measure of instruction imparted in those days in this State, he turned his at- tention to the study of medicine. After having acquainted himself with the mysteries of the profession, he began to cast about for a location in which to settle and practice. He finally decided upon Delphi as a desirable . point, which village he reached on the anniversary of his twenty-first birthday, March 27, 1830. The then young doctor soon discovered that the practice of medicine was an uncongenial pursuit, and, abandoning it, turned his attention to local politics. In 1834, he was elected Clerk of the Court, an office which he held without interruption for over a quarter of a century. After this pub- lic service, he devoted his time to the practice of law. His natural impulses were such as to cause a hearty sympathy for all organizations which had for their object the alleviation of human suffering and the betterment of mankind. In his religious faith, he embraced the tenets of the Episcopalians. He He was confirmed by the Rt. Rev. George Upfold, D. D., February 25, 1855, and was an active and zealous member of St. Mary's Church, Delphi. Hc united with the Independent Ordor of Odd Fellows by initiation in Friend- ship Lodge, No. 22, located at La Fayette, Ind., on November 1, 1845, where he at once received instruction in the degrees and took the proper steps for the organization of a lodge at Delphi. In this enterprise he was successful, and Delphi Lodge, No. 28, was instituted February 13, 1846. On February 5, 1847, he united with Wabash Eneampment, No. 6, at La Fayette, and in pursuanee of his labors, Carroll Encampment, No. 22 at Delphi, was insti- tuted April 23, 1850. He was admitted to the Grand Lodge of Indiana Jan- uary 11, 1848, and on November 19, 1856, was unanimously elected Grand Master. He afterward represented the Jurisdiction of Indiana in the Grand Lodge of the United States. Dr. Stewart was a man of strong will-power, indomitable energy, and always forcmost in the advocacy of such measures of public character as would develop the community in which he lived and produce the greatest good for the greatest number. He was the avowed and ever-faithful friend of the young men, and was never found hesitating when opportunity offered to advance their interest and promote their welfare. He died at his home in Delphi, April 13, 1879:
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DEER CREEK TOWNSHIP.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, in accordance with a dispen- sation grauted by Grand Master James H. Stewart, bearing date January 1, 1857. The ceremony of institution was conducted by the Right Worthy Grand Master, who appointed the follow- ing-named gentlemen to act as grand officers on this occasion: J. C. Applegate, R. W. G. Secretary; Charles Angell. R. W. G. P. S. ; C. Herman. R. W. G. Treasurer; William Johnson, R. W. G. Warden: E. Walker, R. W. G. Marshal. After being dnly instituted, the lodge elected the following officers: E. W. Hubbard. N. G .; Joseph Potter. V. G .; J. C. Hanmm. R. S .: Matthew Simpson, P. S .; Henry E. Olds. Treasurer. These gentlemen were regularly installed into their respective offices, after which the following officers were appointed: William B. Givens. W .; H. E. Olds. C .; George W. Pigman. Chaplain; Thomas Giveus. I. G .; D. D. Duke. L. S. N. G. : JJ. H. Dewoy. : time is ninety-two. R. S. V. G .: A. Fonst. L. S. V. G.
On the 19th of May. 1857. the lodge received its charter. signed by Grand Master James H. Stewart, and containing the names of the following gentlemen as charter members: Matthew Simpson, Henry E. Olds. George W. Pignan. Joseph Potter. D. D. Duke. Anthony Fonst. Jehn C. Hannnm. W. B. Givens, Thomas Givens, E. W. Hubbard and Joel H. Dewey. On the occasion of its first meeting. the lodge adopted Thursday evening as the time for holding its regular weekly meetings, and in the intervening years has adhered to that resolution. its meeting uight having uever been changed.
The first member received into Carroll Lodge by initiation was A. H. Evans, whose petition for membership was presented at the second regular meeting. January 15. 1857. At that time, the lodge meetings were held in the room over the Citizens Bank. on the corner of Main and Washington streets. Subse- quently, a room was rented iu the Bolles building, ou Washing- ton street, where they met mitil their increasing membership de. manded increased lodge room. Financially. the lodge was in no condition to incur the expense necessary. its total resources ag gregating ouly $921.31: but a nanimity of interest was apparent among the members, and it was agreed to proceed with the oreet- ion of a lodge hall. Ground for this purpose was purchased at an expense of $1.000. and in April. 1874. William Bradshaw. W. F. Lytle and Charles Brough. Trustees, were empowered to act as a building committeo. To the energy of these gentlemen is dne, in a large measure, the success that crowned the under- taking. Mr. Bradshaw gave his entire time to the supervision of the work, laboring unselfishly and without any compensation. while the members of the lodge all did what they could to fur. ther and assist, the work. Late in April, 1874, the building was begun. and, on the 4th of July following, the corner-stone was laid. with appropriate ceremonies, by W. W. Curry, of Indiana- polis. Ou Thursday, the 18th of February, 1875, the new hall being ready for its tenants, was dedicated by a banquet, the pro- ceeds of which netted the lodge $440.25. This amount was ap- propriated for the purchase of the elegant carpet which now cov- ers the floor of the lodge room. The erection of this building involved the lodge in an indebtedness of $6,600 certainly a large burden as compared with its limited resources. Bnt, un- der the system of wise and prudent economy since practiced, it has been enabled to liquidate this indebtedness at the rate of $1,200 per annum, and, by refunding the debt, the interest has been reduced from 10 to 6 per cent. During the pendency of this debt, the lodge has encountered and passed safely through the great financial crisis which wrought ruin to many similar in-
stitutions throughout the land, and its obligations have been re- duced to about $1,400, to meet which it has ample resources. Its membership has steadily increaseil, and but little sickness has provailed among them this fact having a correspondingly healthy effect upon the exchoquer of the lodge. It is a note- worthy fact in the history of this lodge that its membership is comprised principally of young noeu, ranging in age from twenty- five to forty, and their vigor and energy have bren exemplified in the progress of the lodge. It is in a prosperous condition and excellent working order, and has made a good record as a bonevo- lent institution. During its existence as a lodge it has paid for the relief of brothers, the burial of the dead, and other charitable purposes, $1,855.23. Since its organization. 239 porsons have been admitted to membership, and the active membership at this
In the spring of 1862. Carroll Lodge lost its first member by death. This was George A. Merritt, a valned Odd Fellow and a worthy citizen. He was buried with the honors of the order. Since that date, the following members have died in fellowship with the lodge:
Thomas Givens, Marek 20. 1863.
James Wood. September 17. 1863.
J. M. Keniston, August 9. 1861.
D. W. C. Frisbee. December 6. 1865.
Daniel Swalls, September 18, 1870.
H. E. Olds. January 12. 1871.
W. A. Jordan. August 1. 1872. Carl MeFarland. ----. 1875. Joseph Potter. September 17. 1875.
James M. Boltz, November 5. 1875
Jacob Arnott. July 9. 1877.
Robert Mitchell. ---. 1878.
Jacob II. Culler. November 3 1878.
M. R. Graham. November 26, 1879
A. S. Todd. January 28. 1880. Samuel N. Arnott. March 14, 1880.
The following is a list of those who have occupied the office of Noble Grand in this lodge, showing the term for which they were cleeted :
Joseph Potter, July. 1857 J. C. Hanninn. Jan .. 1:58. William B. Givens, July. 1858.
A. 11. Evans. Jan., 1859. William Draper. July. 1839.
A. 11. Evans, Jan .. 1860. Robert Mitchell, July, 1860. Thomas A. Doggett. Jan., 1861. Henry Kuhm, July, 1861. William Bradshaw, Jan., 1862. William Curson, July. 1862. Jacob B. Fisher, Jan., 1863. William Bradshaw. July. 1863. N. C. Pettit, Jan., 1864. William H. Whittaker, July, '64. George Stemler. March, 1865. James W. Griffith, Sept., 1865. John C. Bell, March, 1866. E. W. Hubbard, Sept., 1866. S. P. Eversole, March, 1867. Lewis Gustavel, Sept., 1867. Thomas A. Doggett. March, '68. Joseph Miller, Sept., 1868.
Jannes M. Ramey, March, 1869.
J. J. Bragunier, Sept., 1869.
A. E. Pierce, March, 1870.
IL E. Olds, Sept., 1870. William Bradshaw, March. 1871. Alfred Armstrong. Sept., 1871. Joseph Potter. March, 1872. B. F. Shelley, Jan .. 1873. George W. Culler. July, 1873. Philip Diels, Jan., 1874. C. J. Barley, July, 1874. William F. Lydle. Jan .. 1875.
Charles L. Brough. July. 1875.
J. 11. [. Culler. Jan., 1876. C. A. O'Brian, July. 1876. John C. Odell, Jan., 1877. C. J. Barley. July, 1877. James 11. Butler, Jan .. 1878. A. W. Wolever, July. 1878. Fred Dittmer, Jan., 1879. S. T. Noland, July, 1879.
Lewis Specce, Jan., 1SS0. Charles Fortwangler, July, 1880.
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HISTORY OF CARROLL COUNTY.
James Jackson, Jan., 1881.
Fred Geurich, Jan., 1882.
Jolm Leuon, July, 1881.
DAUGHTERS OF REBEKAH.
Adina Lodge, No. 79, D. of R., was instituted in the hall of Delphi Lodge, No. 28, on the 23d of February, 1872, by Charles Angell. D. D. G. M. The lodge was organized under a charter granted in response to the petition of the following persons :. Thomas A. Doggett, Eliza Doggett, James H. Stewart, Allen M. Eldridge, Mary M. Eldridge, James W. Griffith, Charles Angell, John J. Bragnnier, Sallie A. Bragnier. R. L. Higginbotham, Jen -. nie M. Higginbotham. J. A. Deardorff. Almira J. Deardorff. Jacob B. Fisher. David B. Graham, Cora M. Grabaun. Corbley M. Knight, Sarah J. Knight. John W. Fawcett. Mary J. Fawcett. Margaret Charles, James H. Brown. Harriet Brown. Matilda Dillinger, Mary Dunkle, Sarah Olds and Henry Steinmetz. The charter is dated February 22. 1872. and signed by John W. MeQuiddy. G. M .. and B. F. Foster. G. S.
Upon motion of D. B. Graham, the lodge proceeded to ballot. for officers, with the following result: R. L. Higginbotham, N. G .: Eliza Doggett, V G .: Cora M. Graham, R. S .: Sallie A. Bragnnier, P. S .: Ahnira Deardorff, Treasurer .. These officers were duly installed by the District Deputy Grand Master, after which the following officers were appointed: Henderson Dunkle, W .: D. B Graham. C .: Mary M. Eldridge. R. S. N. G .: Eliza Schilling. L. S. N. G. : Virginia A. Jackson, R. S. V. G .: Mary Dunkle, L. S. V. G .: Thomas A. Doggett, I. G .: J. B. Fisher, O. G. After the transaction of incidental business. the lodge closed, to meet on the second Friday evening in Mareh. 1872.
The ladies of this lodge have from the first manifested a doop interest in its welfare, and the beauty of its adornments and the perfection of its interior arrangements are dne almost solely to their taste and handiwork. They have con ributed liberally of their own funds for the beautifying of the lodge room, and, at vari- CARROLL. ENCAMPMENT, NO. 22. 6. 0. 0. F. ous times, have entered into enterprises of profit. devoting the pro- The charter of Carroll Encampment, No. 22, was granted Jannary S, 1850, and signed by Isaac H. Taylor, M. W. G. P., and Willis W. Wright. R. W. G. S .; also, by the following prom. inent Odd Fellows: Hon. Schuyler Colfax, Job B. Eldridge. Milton Herndon. P. A. Hackleman and Christian Bucher. The petition for charter was signed by Levi S. Dale, James H. Stew- art. John Barr. Demas Robinson. William H. Watson, William H. Buford aud Jesse R. Henry, who constituted the charter mem- bership of the Encampment. +# ceeds of their labors to this object. The first was on the occasion of an annual re-union of old settlers of Carroll County, held Au- gust 17. 1872. On this occasion. the ladies spread a table at the grove with the most tempting viands, feeding the hungry for a fair consideration. The proceeds of this enterprise ($145 net) were applied in the purchase of an organ for the use of the lodge. Delphi Lodge, No. 28. contributing $50, and Carroll Encamp- ment an equal amount. to make up the $245 necessary. Upon the occasion of the de lication of the new hall. April 26. 1SS1. On the 23d day of April, 1850. the Encampment was formally instituted by District Deputy Grand Patriarch James 'M. War- ren, assisted by Deputy High Priest R. Staley, who was appointed Grand High Priest pro, tem .: Past Chief Patriarch L. B. Stock- ton, Grand Scribe pro tem .; and Past Chief Patriarch John they devised an interesting and refined programme for the even- ing's entertainment, consisting of music and recitations. The gross receipts amounted to $300. which amount was devoted to purchasing articles of beauty and utility for the hall and ante- . rooms. "This part of Tuesday's programme," says the Delphi ; Lilly. Grand Junior Warden pro tem. The District Deputy Times of April 29. 1881. " was under the exclusive charge of the ladies of Adina Lodge, who worked like beavers, and not only deserve every cent they received, and more, but a kind, generous remembrace from the managers of the day, as well as those who enjoyed their hospitalities, as the real contributors to the snecess achieved "
Adina Lodge has been an active, working lodge ever since its inception. Its periods of activity and usefulness have not been spasmodic, as is too often true of lodges of this degree. Its work has been regular and its progress steady. During its existence, it has paid out, for relief of sisters and other charitable purposes, $221.19, and has in many ways proved itself a credit and advan-
tage,to the lodge to which it is attached. . At the close of its first term, January 10, 1873, the Secretary's report showed a total membership of thirty nine, of which number twelve were received after the organization of the lodge. In the meantime, the mem bership has steadily increased, numbering 102 at the present time.
By request, the office of Noble Grand has always been filled. by gentlemen, while the duties of Vice Grand have been dis- charged by the ladies. The following-named gentlemen have served as Noble Grand of the lodge: John W. Fawcett. elected December 27, 1872: R. L. Higginbotham, June 27, 1878; James W. Griffith, December 26, 1873: A. M. Eldridge, June 12, 1874; Thomas A. Doggett, December 25, 1874: J. A. Deardorff. June 25, 1875: J. J. Bragnier, December 24. 1875: John Lathrope, Jr., June 23, 1876: James H. Stewart, December 22, 1876; Hen- derson Dankle, June 22, 1877; Enosh Cox, December 28, 1877: R. L. Higginbotham, June 28. 1878: J. W. Fawcett, December 28. 1878: C. M. Knight, June 13, 1879; Charles Buckley, Do- cember 26. 1879: James Weidner, June 25, 1880; James H. Me- Cain. December 24. 1880; J. J. Bragnier, June 24. 1881; A. M. Eldridge, December 24. 1881.
The following named ladies have occupied the office of Vice Grand: Jennie M. Higginbotham, elected December 27, 1872; Mary Dunkle, June 29, 1872: Almira J. Deardorff, December 26. 1873: Alzire Sampson. June 26. 1874: Almira J. Deardorff, De- comber 25. 1871: Sarah Olds, June 25, 1875: Callie Lathrope, December 24. 1875: Jennie Barnett, June 23. 1876: Kate Hill, December 22, 1876: Mary Kilgore, June 22, 1877: Hattie Gros, : December 28, 1877: Almira J. Deardorff, June 14, 1878; Belle Taylor, December 27. 1878: Fannie Higginbotham, June 13, 1879: Winnie Cox, December 26, 1879; Mary J. Fawcett, June 25. 1880: Laura Wellock. December 24, 1880: Eliza Doggett, Juno 24. 1881: Winnie Cox. December 24. 1881.
Grand Patriarch directed Carroll Encampment to perfect its or. ganization by the election of the proper officers, the election re. sulting as follows: Levi S. Dale, C. P .: Jesse R. Henry, H. P. : William' H. Buford, S. W .; William H. Watson, J. W .; James H. Stewart, Scribe; and John Barr, Treasurer, all of whom were then duly installed, to serve until their successors should be elected and qualified. Petitious for membership were received from William Dunkle, George W. Pigman, James R. Blanchard, Lewis B. Sims and John McCarthy, who were initiated after the usual formalities. On the 5th of January, 1855, Henry E. Olds was admitted by card, he being the first person thus admitted to this Encampment. "In the intervening years, the Encampment has
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