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During the winter of 1842- 13. the Mormon missionaries. Tib. bitts and MeGanghey, began to advocate their peenliar tenets at the house of George Brown. They secured a number of converts. and. notwithstanding the fact that it was a very cold winter. they vat an opening in the ice which covered the creek, baptizing their candidatos. But the incident related elsewhere in this chapter broke the charm of Mormonisen. and none of the converts gained here accompmied the Elders to "Zion." They left in disgust.
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and none of the same persuasion over endeavored to revive the | formally dedicated on the 2d day of Jannary. 1881. The present faith in this locality. membership numbers 103 persons.
The Lutheran. Baptist and Protestant Methodist Churches The Paint Creek Missionary Baptist Church was organized in February. ESSI. at the church prected and formerly occupied by were each represented by ministers here at an early day, and each in turn organized societies. The history of the Evangelical Lu- .. the Protestant Methodist society, near the center of the township. theran Church in this township was prepared by the pastor. Rev. J. L. Guard, and is here given in substance:
Mount Pisgah Evangelical Lutheran Church was organized by the Rev. Samnel MeReynolds, on the 25th day of Angust. 1852, with a membership of twenty-nine sonls. The organization was at once attached to the Camden charge. in connection with the Synod of Northern Indiana, which synod is in connection with the General Synod of the United States.
Rev. MeReynolds served the church for about two years after its organization, at the end of which time he resigned. Rev. David Smith was then called. and resigned after two years. Ho was succeeded by the Rev. L. L. Bonnell, who preached his first. sermon as regular pastor October 12. 1556. and continued to ' serve the elmarch for about two years, when he was compelled to rosign on account of failing health. He was sneceeded by Rov. Simon P. Snyder, who began his pastoral labors on the Ist of October. 1558. In 1859, under the leadership of Mr. Snyder. a house of worship, 30x45 feet. was erected. This house is still occupied on occasions of public worship. It is situated on the farm of Johu Hinkle, a quarter of a mile west of the Logansport pike.
When Mr. Snyder first took charge, the membership had diminished to abont twenty-five. He continued as pastor for nine years, and added to the church over one hundred members. He resigned in 1867, and from that date until 1870. the church was served by the Revs. M. L. Kunkleman, J. W. Elser and S. B. Hyman, neither of whom remained in the charge quite one year.
In the spring of 1870. Rev. John L. Gnard, of Kickapoo, Peoria Co., Ill., was invited to visit the charge and preach for the churches. A call was subsequently extended to him, which he accepted, and, on the first Sunday in June. 1970, began hi- pastoral labors. He preached for the Mount Pisgah Church. in connection with other churches forming the Canden charge. until the spring of 1878. when, at a meeting of the joint emneils. it was voted to divide the Camden charge, and from two separate charges from what it then embraced. Mr. Gnard then became pastor of the Rock Creek charge, composed of Mount Pisgah Church and two others, which he had organized. meanwhile. in Cass County, Ind.
The Mount Pisgah Church has enjoyed an encouraging degree of snecess, the membership more than holding its own, and mmmm- bering. in 1877, nearly two hundred communicants. Four new organizations having been effected within the territory originally embraced by this church, its membership has been reduced. in consequence, to about ninety communicants. Rev. Guard still continues to serve the church as pastor, and. during his comee- tion with it in this capacity, has added 146 persons to the mem- bership.
Harlen Johnson. Joseph Fry and wife, David Joyce, George W. Collyer and wife. John Collyer and wife. Malti D. Collyer, Eliza- beth Fry. Denis Fry and Watson Blue were the original mem- bers. Rev. B. A. Molson was chosen pastor, and still occupies that relation. preaching every alternate Sunday. Since the or- ganization of the chruch, its membership has increased to a total of twenty-two, and its prospects are encouraging.
The Protestant Methodists organized about the year 1569, and erected the house above referred to. Varions canses operated against their snecess, and the organization was abandoned in 1879.
SOCIETIES.
Morse Lodge. No. 471. 1. O. O. F., was organized at the vil- lage of West Sonora. Jannary 15. 1875. S. P. Strahan, W. A. Snodgrass. W. M. Loop. J. C. Newer. Lewis Hinkle, Z. Motter, Wilbam Martin, Alexander Showalter. James Slusser. John L. Hinkle and Francis Joyce were the charter members, and Jacob See. Leroy Landes and Martin Seward were received as members by initiation, and others by card.
Dr. W. M. Loop was elected N. G .: W. A. Snodgrass. V. G .; John L. Hinkle. Secretary; and J. C. Newer, Treasurer. The lodge was instituted in its present hall, over the store of J. C. Newer. It is now in good working order and comfortable finances. Its present officers are: Ansbury Bird. N. G .: William See, V. G .: T. C. Forgy. Secretary: and Perry Johnson. Treasurer.
INDUSTRIAL PURSUITS.
Washington is essentially a rural township, and agricultural pursuits form the chief occupation of its citizens. There were no mills erected within her borders at an early day, and bnt few of a permanent character in later years. Indeed. the tile factory of Ray Brothers & Collins may be mentioned as the only mannfact- uring establishment now in the township. This enterprise was founded by Donny & Garrett. in the spring of 1579. and, through purchase, passed finally into the possession of its present owners. They employ five men, and manufacture an average of 1,600 rods of tile per month. The establishment is situated in the village of West Sonora.
The products of ISS1, as reported from this township. make a very favorable showing: 2.551 acres were sown in wheat, and yielded 57.020 bushels: 2.327 acres were planted in corn, vielt ing 99.720 bushels: 292 acres of oats yielded 11,650 bushels: from 659 acres of meadow. 1.054 tons of hay were gathered: while 27 acres of Irish potatoes yielded 945 bushels.
VILLAGES.
Deer Creek Post Office. This is a village in the southeastern part of the township, to which both the names West Sonora and Henpeek are given. The latter is the most universally applied. and the village is known far and near by that name. As early as 1851. it was a place of considerable importance on the Michigan road. A tavern was kept by Benjamin Smith, who also operated a saw mill. Thomas Deford had a blacksmith shop, and the elder Dr. Loop was located here as a practicing physician. Mr. Smith also conducted a store in connection with his tavern.
Mount Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church was organized on the 26th of March, ISSO, at the village of West Sonora. in Wash ington Township. with a membership of forty-two persons. Solo- mon Fonts donated to the society two lots in the village, npon ; which, in the fall of ISSO, they completed their prosent house of worship. This is a neat, substantial frame building, 32x46 feet. The first sermon was preached here by the Rev. J. L. Guard. on The village, thongh small, is a good business point, and con- the afternoon of Sunday, December 19, ISSO, and the house was i tains well-arranged stores. There are two general merchandise
W Sopnos. DEER CREEK P. O.
W. M. LOOP, M. D.,
Was born at Ithaca, Darke County, Ohio, September 4, 1848. The following spring, his father, Dr. J. C. Loop, removed his family from Ohio to Deer Creek, Ind., and in 1863 to Gal- veston, Cass County .. In the common schools, then of Indi- ana, our subject received his elementary education, subse- quently, advancing, by an attendance at the Presbyterian Academy of Logansport.
Retiring from school, he began the study of medicine, in 1865, under the private tuition of his father, in their office at Galveston. But for the purpose of higher attainments, during the winter of 1871-72, he attended a course of lectures at the Medical Department of the University of Michigan, and upon completion of this course he immediately located at Deer Creek, Carroll County, the former residence of his father. Here he has since successfully pursued the practice of medi- cine. During the winters of 1873, '74, '75,'76 and '77, each, he repeated his attendance at medical colleges-having, at the latter date, graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Indiana.
Again, the winter of 1878, he attended Rush Medical College of Chicago. Again, also, in 1879, graduated from the Medical College of Indiana, Department of Butler Univer- sity, and, finally, in 1880, he attended Bellevue Hospital Medical College of New York.
He was one of the charter members of the Carroll County Medical Society. Is a member of the Logansport Medical and Surgical Association, and also of the Indiana State Med- ical Society. For the past sixteen years, Dr. Loop has been a close, persistent student in his chosen profession, ever con- scientiously and faithfully attending all who commit them- selves to his care, thus achieving that rank and success in his profession which can only be acquired by diligent toil and by untiring perseverance.
In religion, he is of the Lutheran faith, having united with that denomination January 1, 1881. In politics, his sympathies are with the Democracy. January 1, 1870, he wedded Miss Laura E. Hyman, whose amiable qualities have since so essentially aided to render his home a circle of domestic sunshine.
MRS. ELIZABETH HARDY
WILLIAM HARDY
MRS. MARY C. HARDY
CAPT. ALEXANDER HARDY
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stores, hept by J. C. Newer and Ray Brothers, respectively: two drug stores, kept by Newer & Loop and Ray Bros. & Bradfield. respectively: Drs. Loop & Plank and Dr. B. D. Bradfield are practicing physicians: J. L. Pollock is the village wagon-maker, and Groninger & Ray, blacksmiths.
MOSES STANDLEY.
Moses Standley. son of Moses and Jane (Minery) Standley. was born in Bourbon County, Ky., on the 4th of September. 1825 His father was a native of Tazwell County. Va., and his mother was a native of Pennsylvania. Both moved to Kentucky when children. and were married in that. State in 1814. The father was a farmer, and followed that occupation in Kentucky until 1827. In June of that year. he removed with his family to Carroll County. Ind .. locating in Deer Creek Township. On the 15th of April, 1829. he removed to Washington Township. in the same county. where he cleared and improved the farm now --
owned by Margaret Williams and Martin Seward. Here his wife died. in October. 1836. He continued his labors here for a period of sixteen years longer. and. in 1852, went to Hill County. Texas, lured thither by his love of pioneer life and frontier scenes. His family had grown to maturity in the meantime, and he left them well provided for when he went. He died in that county on the 14th of Angust, 1858.
His son Moses was scarcely two years of age when he came with his parents to the wilds of Indiana, and was but four years old when he removed to the township in which he has ever since continued to reside. As might be expected. his early educational advantages were limited. He attended the first school taught in the township, in the winter of 1838. but for the general know- ledge he acquired he is indebted mainly to a persistent course of study at home and close fellowship with his father, who was a scholar of no inferior attaiments. He grew up amid the scenes and surroundings peculiar to pioneer life, and, as soon as he was old enough to work, his services were in demand at home. He assisted his father in the labor of clearing his farm, and culti- vating it afterward. He became thus associated with the infaut history of bis township, and in all the years that have followed, has been closely identified with its public and private interests.
and presided over by the faithful wife who assisted and eneour- aged him in the struggles of earlier years. and whose careful management was an important factor in his ultimate success. | Their wedded life has been blessed by ten children, named, re- spectively. Franklin. John J .. Caroline. Mary J .. William Wirt, Thaddeus, Ella. Amy, Charles and Bruce, ail of whom now sur- vive. save Amy.
Mr. Standley is the only member of his father's family now living in Carroll County. One brother, Charles M., was a mem- ber of the Twenty-fourth Indiana Battery, and died in the Union service at Lebanon. Ky .. during the war of the rebellion. John is a citizen of the State of Texas, and William H. is a citizen of Logansport. Ind.
JOHN HARDY. SR.
John Hardy was born in the year 1781, in that part of Mifflin Conuty, Penn .. which, in later years, was set apart and organized as Juniata County. He grew up amid the scenes that marked this country's history after the close of the Revolution, acquiring as much of an education as the times afforded. He was reared on a farm, and, for many years after his marriage, was engaged in agricultural pursuits, in connection with the trade of a car. penter. In later years, he became an invalid, and was compelled to abandon all labor, his sons thereupon taking his place as the support of the family. Ho accompanied them to Carroll County. Ind., in 1838. and died ou the 25th of August. 1854.
His wife, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Barkner, was born on the Sth of September. 1787. in Dauphin County, Poun .. near the city of Harrisburg. Her father was a soldier in Wash ington's army during the Revolutionary war, serving four years. He participated in the battles of Brandywine, Paoli and other memorable engagements, and was in the encampment at Valley Forge. Subsequently. the family removed to Mifflin Conuty, Penn .. where Miss Barkuer and Mr. Hardy were united in mar. riage about the year 1810. In early life. Mrs. Hardy united with the Lutheran Church, and. although in later years she was not identified with it, she was, during her entire life, a noble. Chris. tian woman, and her religion was exemplified in her daily life. She was devoted to her husband and family, and spent her life in ministering to their comfort and happiness. She won her way into the hearts of all around her by her kindly offices and woman ly tenderness, and when, on the 19th of February. 1566, she died. her loss was sadly Jameuted in the counnunity where she was so well known and so universally esteemed.
On the 16th of February, 1853, he was united in marriage with Miss Selina, daughter of Thaddeus Pangburn, who came to Carroll County in 1835, settling in Carrollton Township. Asso- ciated with his brother, William H. Standley, he purchased the Of the children who accompanied them to Carroll County. Thomas, Hugh and William still reside here: Alexander is in business at Logansport. Ind. : Catharine married William Rassler. and died in 1862; Jane married C. P. Freeman, and died in 1857: Mary A. married William R. Lamb, and now resides near Bur. nettsville. White Co .. Ind .. and Lydia. the youngest daughter. died in 1550. aged nineteen years. farm upon which he now resides, and which they cultivated in common until 1864. At that time. William sold his interest to his brother, and removed to Logansport, where he now resides. Since that time, Mr. Standley has cultivated his farin alone, and, in the meantime, has inaugurated and carried ont many important improvements. He has grown with the township, and kept abreast of its progress, proving himself in advance of the times in many of his ideas. He possesses a vigorous constitution, and hard work HUGH HARDY. seems to be his especial element. This, backed as it is by Mr. Hugh Hardy is the son of John and Elizabeth Hardy: he indomitable energy, has proved the secret of his success. No : was born March 9. 1814. in Juniata County, Penn. His early special good fortune has attended him: and, while he may be classed among the wealthy men of his township, his possessions are the legitimate outgrowth of his industry and energy. He . mainder of the year. his time was employed in work on the home enjoys the highest esteem of all who know him, and is recognized as one of the most substantial and reliable of citizens. boyhood was passed much like that of farmer boys in general. He attended the district schools in winters, and. during the ro- farıu. Later in life, he engaged his services to neighboring farmers, contributing thus to the support of his father's family. He has a happy home, surrounded with the comforts of life On the 14th of November, 1837, he was united in marriage with
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Miss Rosannah Hamaker, and, in the spring of 1838, removed to Carroll County, Ind., accompanied by his brothers and sisters and parents. They located near Fisher's Mill, about three miles east of Camden, where they remained about three months. At the end of that time, the brothers purchased a tract of land in Washington Township, upon which they located and which they cultivated in common, as a common possession, until 1867. In the meantime, by industry and economy, they accumulated some capital, which they wisely invested in land lying adjacent to their own, gradually enlarging the boundaries of their farin, until it embraced upward of 1,500 acres. Upon this estate, their parents continued to reside with them during life. In 1867, the farm was divided, Hugh receiving as his share that portion upon which he now resides, comprising 375 acres. By the sur- roundings of his early years, Mr. Hardy became inured to hard work, and formed those habits of industry which have charac. terized all his later life, and proved the key to his temporal suc- cess. By a life of the strictest probity, he has established himself on a high plane in the estimation of all who know him, and is universally recognized as one of the substantial and reliable eiti- zens of this county.
His wife is the daughter of Jacob Hamaker, a native of Cum- berland County. Penn. He was a millwright and followed that occupation during his life. He was married to Elizabeth Fridley in Dauphin County, Penn., and, after several changes of location, finally settled at Port Royal, Juniata County, where he resided until death. In that county, his daughter was united in marriage with Mr. Hardy. She has proved a loving and faithful compan- ion and a help-mate in the truest sense. Their wedded life has been blessed by three children, named, respectively, Ann Ellza, Alfred H. and David H. Ann Eliza married Jacob Been, and now resides near Burrows, in this county; Alfred enlisted in Company A, of the Forty-sixth Indiana Regiment, and lost his life in defense of the Union, at the battle of Jackson, Miss .: David H. married Miss Angelina Martin, and now resides near Burrows.
WILLIAM HARDY.
Mr. William Hardy is the son of John and Elizabeth Hardy; was born March 2, 1819, in Juniata County, Penn. He enioyed a cominon-school education, and, at an early age, began to con- tribute his share toward the maintenance of the family. He was about nineteen years of age when he came to Carroll County, Ind., but in the labors necessary after arrival here, he performed a man's part. The land purchased by the brothers was devoid of improvement, and only a very small portion of it had been cleared, so that there were many weary months of hard labor ere their farm could be cultivated. They cleared away the timber, however, and reduced the wilderness to fine and fertile fields. Upon this farm, Mr. Hardy has ever since continued to reside, it being owned and cultivated jointly by himself and his brother Thomas.
His life has been marked by industry, and this, in turn, has brought success. For a period of forty-four years, he has been associated with the history and interests of Carroll County and Washington Township, and, during that period, has steadily ad- vanced from a position bordering closely upon poverty to one of independence. He has acquired an ample fortune, which is of itself a monument to his enterprise and energy, and at the same time he has, by his strict integrity and uniformly fair dealing with his fellowmen, won a high place in their regard, and all who know him unite in pronouncing him an honorable, upright man.
On the 1st day of May, 1866, he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Hardy. Twelve years later, death invaded his home, and claimed a loving and devoted wife for his victim. She died on the 27th of November, 1878, leaving two children -- Wilson A. Dugan and Juniata M., both of whom are now living with their father. On the 23d of June, 1881, Mr. Hardy was united in the bonds of matrimony with his present companion, Miss Mary C. O'Donnell, a young lady of charming manners and fine accom- plishments. Mrs. Hardy is the daughter of James O'Donnell, Esq., a highly respected citizen of this county.
CAPT. ALEXANDER HARDY.
This gentleman is the son of John Hardy. He was associated with his brothers, Thomas, Hugh and William, in clearing and cultivating the farm in Washington Township. He was born on the 7th of March, 1525, at the old homestead in Juniata County, Penn., and accompanied his father's family to Carroll County, Ind., at the age of thirteen years. In early life, he developed an inclination for mechanical pursuits, and when about eighteen years of age, entered upon an apprenticeship at the carpenter's trade. Later in life, he was extensively engaged in bridge-build- ing, but subsequently abandoned this pursuit and returned to the farm in Washington Township, taking part in its cultivation. He was thus engaged at the outbreak of the late rebellion. Leaving the peaceful pursuits of farin life, he entered the service of his country with all the patriotism and ardor of a man in his prime, enrolling his name among the members of Company A, Twenty-fourth Indiana Battery. He was at once elected Second Lieutenant of his company, and during his term of service rose. by successive promotions, to the office of Captain. He was a brave soldier and a kind officer, and won the regard and good will of superiors and subalterns alike. He was honorably discharged in 1865, at the close of the rebellion, and after several years passed in various localities, finally located at Logansport, Ind., where he is now engaged as one of the proprietors of an extensive oil-mill.
He was married, in 1859, to Miss Eveline, danghter of John Scott, an early settler of Carroll County. This union was blessed by one son -- Eddy-who still survives. Mrs. Hardy is an esti- mable lady, and a favorite in the social circle, sharing with her husband the high regard in which he is held by all.
RES.OF MOSES STANDLEY WASHINGTON TP. CARROLL CO. INDIANA.
BUSINESS DIRECTORIES
OF THE
Cities, Villages and Townships of Carroll County, Indiana, GIVING NAMES, LOCATION AND EXPLICIT DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS OF OUR PATRONS.
CITY OF DELPHI.
NAME.
DESCRIPTION Of BUSIALSS.
I.DCATION.
Date of
Settlem't
Vatirets. |
Armitage, Geo.
.. Carriage Works. Repairing. Fainting aud Trimming Done .....
28 and 30 Franklin ..... 1 <3; l'enn.
Harley. D. R ....
.. Dealer in Lime. Groceries, etc. for. Manter and Imon. Jego Va.
Armitage, J. S ..
Retired Druggist ..
Mam street ......... 1857 Pran.
Holmes, W. W.
... Betired Farmer ...
South Delphi ...... IS:2 Va.
Beck, E. W. Il ..... Physician and Surgeon ..
Enst Franklin .....
Bleckman, John. .. Pastor St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Boothroyd. A ...... Dealer in Marble and Building Stone .....
Boweti Bros ..... . Groceries and Provisions,
North Side Square ...... 9. 4 1.
knight, (. M ..
. Propriet " Knight House" ... for Mach. & Frellu. 1829 This.
Bolles, Wm ...... . General Merchawhise
East Side Square., 1880 Conn.
Kilgore, J. W ... . Martine Shops. Builder Portati. Luentes. Repairing ol all kinds Cor. Wilson & T'rabbim .. 1×4: Penn
Best. 0. 11. 0 .. .. Merchant Tailor.
22 Main street ..... BJS Gier.
Bridge, J. C. Grain Deuler.
Cor. Horror & Inl. ..... 1>37 thin.
Boweti, .1. H. Banker.
Cor. Main and I.npe ..... 1847 Ohio.
Bowen, A. T.
Banker.
I'rr. Main and Inten ... ...... Ind.
Kennard. I. R ..... County Treasurer.
Kerlin. Il ....... .. L'ounty Sheriff ..
1: 1- Pinn.
Barnes, .1. 11 ..
Dry Goods Merchant ..
East Side Public Square. 1896 Ind.
lane, JJ. t ... ..... .. Deputy County Auditor
l'int hurg.
11 Eng.
Barnes, E. M ..
.. Books, Sintioners, etc ...
Lithrope, Jno. Jr. Baker and Confectionery ....
.. 66 Washington 1:52 Eng
Crampton, A. B ... Editor and Proprietor " The Delphi Times" Cor. I nie and Main .... 1879 Ind. Cartwright. J. A ... Henter in Lime, Groceries, etc .. Int. Monroe and High ... 1:59 Chin.
Lytle, I. A ......... Spoke and Trap-ring Manufacturer .....
Lunney, Annes .... Manf. and Dealer in Comparage for, Mais and Bedred. Isa Can. Istle Manf. Co .... Manufacturer of Spokes, Hule. Wagon ...
Colton, C. W ... ...... Retired Merchant
1836 Ver.
Carli, Geo. Healer in Wines, Liquors & Choier Cigars Market street.
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