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Toledo Wabash & Western Railway, later known as the Wa- bash St. Louis & Pacific .- In 1852, the preliminary steps were taken toward the organization of a railroad company to build and operate a line of railroad from Toledo, on the lake, westerly to St. Louis, thus connecting the Mississippi and Lake Line, passing through the rich territory of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Missouri. The company so formed was first known as the Lake Erie, Wabash & St. Louis Railway Company, but was changed several times, being more recently known by the name which heads this article. The building of this road progressed rapidly and was completed to this point, so that the first arrival of cars at Logansport was on March 20, 1856. Since its completion along the entire line it has done . an immense freight and passenger business, and is, perhaps, better supplied, in the quantity and quality of its rolling stock, than any other of the Western roads.
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Logansport, Peoria & Burlington, Western Division Panhan- dle .- Almost simultaneously with the construction of the Wabash Road, this additional line was projected and pushed to completion without unreasonable delay. It is daily becoming of more impor- tance to the shipping interests of the people of this county, as it passes through the best grain region of northern Indiana.
The Bradford Division of the Panhandle was completed more recently. The Eel River Road and The Vandalia Line, the former extending from Logansport to Detroit and the latter from Terre Haute to South Bend, via Logansport, are each doing a lucrative business.
Wabash & Erie Canal. - By an act of Congress approved March 2, 1827, provision was made for assisting the State of Indi- ana to open a canal connecting "the waters of the Wabash with those of Lake Erie," "for the more easy and cheap conveyance of goods and merchandise from one extreme thereof to the other," through the country then illy provided with the means of transit and intercommunication between the different sections of this and the older settled portions of Indiana, adjacent and more distant, thus magnifying the importance of the interests to be derived from the newly acquired purchase from the cessions of the preceding October 16 and 23, by the Pottawattomie and Miami Indians.
The survey of the canal was commenced in 1833, several routes being transversed for the purpose of selecting the most available. It was not, however, until 1835, that there was any determination as to the more practicable route. In order to supply the public de- mand for it, the Legislature of 1834-35 directed the survey of two proposed routes through the county; one of these to cross the Wa- bash above Logansport, passing down through the low lands on the south side until it should intersect another proposed route crossing from the north side; the other commencing at the same point, and running along the north side, through Logansport, crossing Eel River, and thence down, on the same side of the Wabash, so as to cross the Wabash above Delphi, and there intersect the main line. The latter route, from considerations not then or since generally understood or sanctioned, was accepted as the more practical.
The work was subsequently let about the 15th of September, 1835, along the selected route, and the work commenced on special
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sections shortly thereafter, but no part of the work was completed in Cass County until the summer of 1838. In the fall of 1838 water was let in and boats came down as far as Berkley Street, Logansport, about September of that year. Boats, however, did not pass through the city and cross Eel River until some time in the summer of 1840.
As soon as the canal was completed to Lafayette and put in operation, its utility as a means of cheap transportation for heavy freights and the products of the country began to be fully realized, and its popularity continued unabated during a period of more than a third of a century, answering fully the purposes contemplated by its original projectors. But, in the course of time, its usefulness was measurably superseded by the greater facilities afforded by railroads, for transportation and conveyance, than could be offered by the canal. Having completed its mission, it was abandoned in 1875.
Agricultural Society .- "Encouragements looking to the promo- tion of agricultural interests, as the best means of developing the resources of our State and insuring the greatest permanent good, received early recognition from the Legislative authorities of the commonwealth. So far as it affects the experience of this county, the action taken in 1833-34, recommending the formation of county agricultural societies, seemed first to have awakened the interest of the farming population of the county. Pursuant to the provisions of the law enacted for the purpose, a meeting of the agriculturists ' of the county assembled at the "seminary" on the 30th of May, 1835, and the questions discussed touching the organization of a county society.
"The result of this step was little more than to awaken an inter- est in the prospective advantages to be obtained from organization. It had a tendency, at least, to investigate and compare the experi- ences of the progressive agriculturists of the day, but the attempts at organization were, in a measure, abortive. There were many advanced thinkers on the subject of scientific farming, and were ready to lead; but the rank and file of our farmers were not pos- sessed of great faith in the idea that the kind and quantity of farm- ing products could be improved beyond the experiences of their fathers.
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"In 1840-41, discussion had developed an interest that culmi- nated in the organization of a society about the beginning of 1842. Of this organization Hewit L. Thomas was president; Dr. John Lytle, secretary, and James Horney, treasurer, aided by a compe- tent board of directors. In the fall of that year, an agricultural fair, the first, perhaps, ever attempted in the county, was held on the grounds immediately west of the old hotel at the northwest corner of Walnut and Market Streets, in the city of Logansport. There was indeed a fine display of stock and farm products, which tended greatly to encourage the lukewarm and confirm the argu- ments of the progressives, inciting them to greater effort.
"Again, in the course of time, the interest subsided, and little was heard of the society; but the discussion went on, and the main objects were not lost sight of nor forgotten. The society was re- organized in 1854 or 1855. Subsequently numerous fairs were held, at first, for a few years, in the eastern part of the city, on grounds leased of George T. Tipton for the purpose; afterward on the north side, immediately south of S. A. Custer's residence. For a few years success attended the efforts of the society; but dissatisfaction and jealousies were engendered, and the society became defunct, either from mismanagement or inefficient organization.
"Other efforts having failed, thus far, to secure the objects desired to be attained, on the 26th of April, 1873, "The Cass County Agricultural, Horticultural and Mechanical Association " was formed, with a capital stock of $20,000, to be divided into shares of $25 each. The purpose for which said corporation was organized 'is to promote and improve agriculture, horticulture, the mechanic, manufacturing and household arts, throughout Cass County; and to this end to buy and sell, and deal generally in such real and personal estate as may be necessary to the successful pros- ecution of said business.'
"The organization being perfected, a tract of land in the north- east quarter of Section 29, Township 27 north, Range 2 east, was purchased by the association as a fair ground, of sufficient dimen- sions to subserve all the purposes for which it was intended. The needed buildings and conveniences were soon after built, and the first fair was held on those grounds, from September 9 to 13, in- clusive, in the year 1873. Since that time, an increased interest
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has been manifested, justifying the expenditure of large sums of money in the erection of suitable and substantial buildings, with all the improvements appertaining to such grounds that experience has found necessary to completely adapt them to the wants of the public. Annually, since the first, fairs have been held and largely attended, proving the efficiency of the association in accomplishing the purposes foreshadowed in its organization."
The present officers of the association are William D. Pratt, president; James Buchanan and John G. Seybold, vice-presidents; D. W. Tomlinson, secretary; John W. Markley, treasurer; John G. Seybold, general superintendent, and George W. Haigh, marshal.
Cass County Medical Society .- " The formation of this society was the result of a manifest necessity on the part of the profession to secure not only a combination of effort in advancing its status and enlarging the domain of its usefulness, but to guard it against the deceptions of disqualified, irresponsible practitioners. There- fore, as an outgrowth of this sentiment, and as a means of realizing the influence heretofore exerted by the District Association, the members of the profession, after mature consideration of the premi- ses, met in Logansport on June 25, 1873, and perfected the organ- ization of the society by prescribing the articles of association, to which the names of sixteen reputable practicing physicians of Cass County were attached, adopting a code of by-laws and regulations, and electing officers pursuant thereto.
" The original officers so elected were J. A. Adrian, president; W. H. Bell, vice-president; J. H. Goodell, secretary; J. M. Justice, treasurer; A. Coleman, I. B. Washburn and James Thomas, censors.
"The objects of the society, as set forth in the articles of asso- ciation, were as follows:
"'2. The objects of this society shall be the advancement of medical science; the promulgation of medical knowledge; the pro- motion of the interests of the members, and all measures adapted to the relief of suffering; to improve the health and protect the lives of the people.'
" The prescribed qualifications for membership were:
"'3. Any graduate of medicine of any regular school, who is in good moral and professional standing, may become a member of this society by signing the constitution and complying with the by-
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laws thereof; and, in lieu of a diploma, shall submit to a written examination provided for in the constitution and by-laws of this society.'
"By the provisions of Article I of the constitution and by- laws,
"'The name and title of this society shall be the Cass County Medical Society, and shall be auxilliary and subject to the Indiana State Medical Society.'
"Section 5 of Article VI provides as follows:
"'SEC. 5. It shall be the duty of the censors to examine candi- dates for membership who have not the credentials prescribed by Section 1 of Article III, and where the applicant gives satisfactory evidence of qualifications in the various branches of medical sci- ence, give him a certificate of the fact, if in the interim of the meet- ings, and if it be at any meeting report the same to the society.'
"Under the head of ' Powers and Duties,' Section 1 of Article VIII provides that, 'The society shall have full power to adopt such measures as may be deemed most efficient for mutual improve- ment, for exciting a spirit of emulation, for facilitating the dissemi- nation of useful knowledge, for promoting friendly intercourse among its members, and for the advancement of medical science.'
"Section 7 of the same article authorizes the secretary, with the approval of the society, to appoint, at each regular meeting, three members, whose duty it shall be to prepare and read papers on some medical subject of their own choosing, or to report cases in practice, as they may elect.
" Article XIV prescribes as the society's 'Code of Ethics' the code adopted by the American Medical Association.
" Membership is forfeited by a non-compliance with the letter or spirit of the regulations and code adopted and in force, after a full and fair trial, and a vote of two-thirds of the members present at any regular meeting."
In January, 1876, the society was reorganized, for the purpose of becoming an auxiliary to the State Association, otherwise there were but few changes made. The present officers are D. N. Fans- ler, president; F. A. Busjohn, vice-president; J. Z. Powell, secre- tary; J. Herman, J. E. Sterrett and W. B. Hunter, censors.
Logansport Medical and Surgical Association was organized
D. D. Praw
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May 1, 1880. The first officers were G. N. Fitch, president; J. M. Justice, vice-president; and J. H. Talbott, secretary. The pur- pose of the organization, as set forth in the articles of association, is to promote a friendly and professional interest among the members, and for their mutual improvement. The charter members are: J. W. Talbott, A. Coleman, G. N. Fitch, A. B. Buchanan, J. M. Jus- tice, R. Faber, H. D. Hattery, J. A. Adrian, J. H. Talbott and C. C. Hill. The present membership is fifty-two. The regular meet- ings are held quarterly.
Election Returns of Cass County .- November, 1828-Andrew Jackson, Democrat, 66; Jno. Q. Adams, Whig, 31.
November, 1832-Andrew Jackson, Democrat, 162; Henry Clay, Whig, 153.
November, 1836-Harrison, Whig, 513; Van Buren, Democrat, 286.
November, 1840-Harrison, Whig, 640; Van Buren, Democrat, 372.
November, 1844-Clay, Whig, 768; Polk, Democrat, 671; Bir- ney, 18.
November, 1848-Taylor, Whig, 881; Cass, Democrat, 829; Van Buren, 55.
November, 1852-Scott, Whig, 1,176; Pierce, Democrat, 1,190; Hale, 50.
November, 1856-Buchanan, Democrat, 1,539; Fremont, Re- publican, 1,504; Fillmore, American, 40.
November, 1860-Lincoln, Republican, 1,874; Douglas, North- ern Democrat, 1,727; Bell, Union, 130; Breckinridge, Southern Democrat, 34.
November, 1864-Lincoln, Republican, 1,836; McClellan, Dem- ocrat, 2,087.
November, 1868-Grant, Republican, 2,370; Seymour, Demo- crat, 2,673.
November, 1872-Grant, Republican, 2,616; Greeley, Democrat, 2,225.
OCTOBER, 1876.
TOWNSHIPS.
DEMOCRAT. Williams.
REPUBLICAN. Harrison.
INDEPENDENT. Harrington.
Boone.
211
113
5
Harrison
148
122
2
Bethlehem.
85
176
1
4
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TOWNSHIPS.
DEMOCBAT. Williams.
REPUBLICAN. Harrison.
INDEPENDENT. Harrington.
Adams
100
92
0
Miami.
98
111
0
Clay
72
144
1
Noble
130
0
Jefferson
146
114
8
Eel, First Ward.
387
233
0
Second Ward.
240
246
6
Third Ward.
459
185
1
Fourth Ward.
201
306
7
Fifth Ward.
321
291
2
Clinton.
122
129
0
Washington
194
136
0
Tipton.
281
184
15
Jackson
168
212
1
Deer Creek
212
136
9
Totals.
3515
3060
58
NOVEMBER, 1880.
TOWNSHIPS.
REPUBLICAN. Garfield and Arthur.
DEMOCRAT. Hancock and English.
INDEPENDENT. Weaver and Chambers.
Adams.
95
135
0
Bethlehem
216
96
0
Boone.
114
224
19
Clay
139
73
7
Clinton
151
105
1
Deer Creek.
157
218
2
Eel, First Ward
232
352
0
Second Ward.
289
242
5
Third Ward.
183
426
11
Fourth Ward.
330
208
5
Fifth Ward.
328
316
7
Harrison
158
150
2
Jefferson
134
125
14
Jackson.
129
194
1
Miami.
120
99
0
Noble
156
90
4
Tipton
182
143
10
Washington
159
211
0
Totals.
3282
3407
88
NOVEMBER, 1884.
TOWNSHIPS.
DEMOCRAT. REPUBLICAN. Cleveland. Blaine.
NATIONAL. Butler.
PROHIBITION. St. John.
Adams
139
101
1
0
Bethlehem
62
232
4
0
Boone
252
136
4
0
Clay
74
152
7
0
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TOWNSHIPS.
DEMOCRAT. Cleveland.
REPUBLICAN. NATIONAL.
PROHIBITION. St. John.
Clinton
125
146
1
0
Deer Creek
237
167
7
2
Eel, First Ward
427
279
7
1
Second Ward.
283
320
5
0
Third Ward.
472
219
2
0
Fourth Ward
239
334
8
0
Fifth Ward.
409
365
10
1
Harrison.
181
148
7
0
Jefferson
150
123
0
0
Jackson
208
213
7
0
Miami
119
235
2
0
Noble
109
137
3
0
Washington.
216
168
0
1
Tipton
372
198
6
2
Totals.
4070
3583
75
13
Blaine.
Butler.
Old Settlers' Association of Cass County .- For several years prior to the organization of said association meetings were held, and matters of interest to the old settlers were introduced and discussed, but no permanent organization effected until 1870. The first effort at organization was at a meeting held February 9, 1870, at which George T. Tipton presided, and A. F. Smith was secretary. A committee was appointed to obtain a list of pioneers whose settle- ment in the county antedated the year 1832. The meeting then adjourned to meet again February 26, 1870, at which time a per- manent organization was effected. The first officers were Daniel Bell, president; Anthony Barron, George T. Tipton, Daniel Pater- ick, Job B. Eldridge, Cyrus Vigus, vice-presidents, and C. B. Las- sell, secretary. Meetings are held annually, or oftener, at which great interest is manifested. The present officers are N. B. Barron, president; Anthony F. Smith, secretary.
Orphans' Home Association .- As early as the summer of 1875 the question of organizing an institution for the purpose of bet- ter providing for the wants of that class of unfortunates who are left without estate or the means of support by the death or indi- gence of parents was quite extensively canvassed among the char- itably disposed of the citizens. About that time a few of the warm-hearted Christian ladies of the city undertook the task of sup- plying the apparent demand. The movement met with the em- phatic approval of the entire community, and its immediate demands seconded by contributions awarded for that purpose. Central among
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those who operated with devoted effort to that end was Mrs. Minnie Griffith, of this city. She gave form to the enterprise by taking charge of the temporary organization in person, devoting her time and energies, and providing a suitable building for the practical demonstration of the cherished idea.
For two years the experiment was tested by the measure of expe- perience, and its utility fully insured, notwithstanding there were many discouragements encountered, and overcome with a spirit that ensures certainty in the attainment of any desired end.
With these results in view, and the magnitude of the work duly weighed, at a meeting of the board of managers, held on Wednes- day, the 2d of January, 1878, to consider the propriety of re- organization, a large attendance of the friends of the association being present, giving sanction to the proceedings fraught with such momentous interest to the well-being of the society.
The result of the management, as developed in the second annual report "showed that during the year it had twenty-nine children under its care, and, as opportunity afforded, good homes had been provided for some, while others were returned to their mothers, who thought they were able to care for them, leaving in the asylum at present nineteen inmates, twelve of whom are attending school. Of the whole number enrolled at this date only three remain who were there when the last annual report was rendered."
On the 1st of February following, the reorganization was per- fected under the corporate name of the Orphans' Home Associa- tion. The range and scope of the organization is fully set forth in the articles of the association, as follows:
"We, the undersigned, residents of the city of Logansport, in Cass County, in the State of Indiana, do hereby associate ourselves for the purpose of organizing and maintaining a benevolent or char- itable association for the care, support, discipline and education of orphan and poor children within Cass County, Ind., and to establish and maintain a 'Home' for furtherance of the aforesaid object of said association.
"Any one may become a member of this association by subscrib- ing to its articles and paying the sum of $3 annually toward its support. Membership is lost by failure to pay said sum of $3 an- nually. There shall be each year, and on the first Wednesday of
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January of each year, twelve directors elected, in whom shall be re- posed the care and management of the affairs of the association and of its property and finance. These directors shall have no authori- ty to borrow money on the credit of the association, or to pledge its property, by mortgage or otherwise, for the payment of money, but, in other respects, shall have full power to contract for and transact the business of the association.
"There shall be no sectarian or religious discrimination in the management of the association."
Under the act of the Legislature, which provided for the estab- lishment and maintenance of an orphans' home in the several coun- ties of the State, the county commissioners have appropriated more than $4,000 for the purchase of lands, the erection of buildings, and general improvements. The county also provided for the mainte- nance of the children, but has little to do with the general manage- ment of the institution, all this being left almost entirely to the board of managers of the association.
The association was organized under the laws of the State, the articles of association having been filed with the Secretary of State in February, 1879.
The purpose, as set forth in the articles, was not only to shelter the little ones under the roof of the home, and bountifully supply them with physical nourishment, but also to minister to their moral and mental needs. How faithfully these generous, noble-hearted women have performed their duty; every citizen of Logansport can testify. To the commendable efforts of the women who always lead, in matters of benevolence, the State is now indebted for the enactment of the law which made the proper maintenance of such institution possible in many localities.
The present board of managers of the association is as follows: Mrs. W. H. Johnson, president; Mrs. Landis and Mrs. Merriam, vice-presidents; Mrs. Landrigan, treasurer; Mrs. Dykeman, secre- tary; and Mrs. A. J. Murdock, Mrs. Douglas, Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Tom- linson, Mrs. Craig and Mrs. Keesling. The matron is Miss Maria Denbo.
Circuit Judges .- Bethuel F. Morris, 1829; John R. Porter, 1830; Gust A. Everts, 1833; Samuel C. Sample, 1836; Charles W. Ewing, 1837; John W. Wright, 1840; Horace P. Biddle, 1847;
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Robert H. Milroy, 1852; John U. Petitt, 1853; John M. Wallace, 1855; Horace P. Biddle, 1861, Dudley H. Chase, 1873; Maurice Winfield.
Associate Judges .- Hiram Todd and John Scott, 1829; Rob- ert Edwards, 1834; H. Lasselle, 1835; George T. Bostwick, 1836; J. B. Eldridge, 1840; Hewit L. Thomas and Jesse Julian, 1845; and James Horney, 1847.
Probate Judges .- John Scott, 1829; Chauncey Carter, 1833; James McClung, 1835; Henry La Rue, 1836; Thomas J. Wilson, 1837; John S. Patterson, 1845; Robert M. Graves, 1848; John F. Dodds, 1849; James M. Lasselle and Alvin M. Higgins, 1851; Henry M. Eidson, 1852; Robert F. Groves, 1853; Samuel McFadin, 1857: Cline G. Shryock, 1861; D. D. Dykeman, 1863; T. C. Whiteside, 1867; J. H. Carpenter, 1870; D. P. Baldwin, 1871; and John Mitchell, 1873.
Clerks .- John B. Duret, 1829; Noah S. La Rose, 1856; Hor- ace P. Bliss, 1865; Noah S. La Rose, 1873; Samuel L. McFadin, 1877; and Charles Fisk, 1884.
Auditors .- John B. Duret, 1829; Jay Mix, 1841; John F. Dodds, 1851; D. W. Tomlinson, 1862; W. G. Nash, 1866; John F. Dodds, 1870; G. W. Blakemore, 1875; R. R. Carson, 1878; Harry Torr, 1882.
Recorders .- John B. Duret, 1829; Thomas Jones, 1844; Will- iam Lytle, 1848; David Douglas, 1849; William P. Koutz, 1856; Horace M. Bliss, 1860; J. C. Kloenne, 1864; Nelson F. Howard, 1868; Simon P. Sheerin, 1872; John Markley, 1878; J. J. Roth- ermel, 1882.
Treasurers .- Cyrus Taber, 1829; Jordon Vigus, 1830; John E. Howes, 1841; Edward B. Strong, 1851; A. M. Higgins, 1860; C. Carter, 1862; George F. Adams, 1866; John B. Stultz, 1870; Jacob Hebel, 1874; W. T. S. Manly, 1876 (Robert Reed, vacan- cy ) ; Thomas Pierce, 1880; A. Grusenmeyer.
Sheriffs .- William Scott, 1829; James H. Kintner, 1830; Job B. Eldridge, 1834; James Horney, 1838; William L. Ross, 1840; Abijah Van Ness. 1844; James Spear, 1848; W. K. McElherry, 1852; Job B. Eldridge, 1858; Williard G. Nash, 1862; John Davis, 1866; James Stanley, 1870; W. T. S. Manly, 1872; W. P. Louthain, 1876; Isaac Himmelbarger, 1880; Henry Snyder, 1882; James Stanley, 1884.
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Prosecuting Attorneys .- W. W. Wick, 1829; E. A. Hanagan, 1830; A. Ingram, 1832; John B. Chapman, 1833; Samuel C. Sam- ple, 1834; J. L. Jernegan, 1836; Thomas Johnson, 1837; John W. Wright, 1839; Lucien P. Ferry, 1840; Spier S. Tipton, 1842; William Z. Stuart, 1844; D. M. Dunn, 1846; C. B. Lasselle, 1848; George Gordon, 1852; Isaiah M. Harlan, 1853; Orris Blake, 1856; Charles S. Parish, 1858; R. P. DeHart, 1859; M. H. Kidd, 1861; T. C. Whiteside, 1862; Dudley H. Chase, 1865; Alexander Hess, 1871; James M. Justice, 1873; Thad. C. Rollins and Charles B. Pollard, 1874; D. B. McConnell, 1877; Simon Weyand, 1878; E. S. Daniels, 1880; M. D. Fansler, 1884.
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