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Goshen in 1880 had three brick school-houses and one frame, the total value of which is estimated at $34,000; total value of school apparatus, $1,000; special school tax on each $100, ten cents; on each poll, 50 cents; total of special tax, $1,200; local tax for tuition assessed on each $100, 16 cents; on each poll, 50 cents; amount paid trustees. $150; amount of revenue for tuition on
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hand Sept. 1, 1879, 84,635.66; received in February, 1880, $3,325 .- 49; in June, $3,958.57; total, $11,919.72; expended since Sept. 1, 1879, $6,545.37; now on hand, $5,374.35; amount of special rev- enue on hand Sept. 1, 1879, $1,823.46; received since, $3,770.14; total, $5,593.60, expended since Sept. 1, 1879, $3,971.25; now on hand, $1,622.35; 465 males and 533 females were admitted to the schools during the year; 700 was the average daily attendance, and 187 days was the average length of the schools; there were three male and 13 female teachers, whose daily wages were, for the former, $3.83, and for the latter, 82. The per centum of attendance based on the number belonging was 95.04. The per centum of enroll- ment, based on enumeration for 1879-'80, was 75. The cost of tuition and supervision per capita, based on population, was $1.80; based on enumeration, $5.43; based on enrollment, $7.24; based on average belonging, 89.83; based on average attendance, $10.32. The cost of tuition alone per capita, based on average number be- longing, was $8.72.
The following table shows the number of pupils enrolled in the Goshen public schools on the first week of each school year from 1876 to the present time: also, the number belonging on the closing days of the school years 1876-'7, 1877-'8, 1878-'9, 1879-'80. The numbers denote the enrollment during the first week of each school, the initials at the head of the columns respectively signify- ing the High school, A, B, C and D Grammar schools, A and B Primary, Band C Primary, D Primary, 5th street, Pike street and Rock Run. The last column but one is the totals, and the last thie number belonging on the closing day of the year.
HI.
4
B G.
C G. 61
59 52
32
& B &CP 57
D P.
5th St.
Pike St. 99 62
A R. R.
Total.
No. bel.
1876-7.
33
30
44
44
63
57
58
65 53
36 57 40 100 92 90 67 110
67 85 83 723 724
1879-'80.
57
49
33
64
55
67
64
40 603 613
1878-'9
54
30
46
40
50 610 683
The following extract from Superintendent Blunt's address will show the attention which is bestowed upon all matters pertaining to the education of the city youth:
" It would not be considered possible to devise a school system for conntry, town or city that would meet to the fullest extent the wants of each individual. There is a great variety of circumstan- ces existing in every community, causing serious difficulties in com - plying with any uniform system. As public schools are supported
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46 591 587
1877-'8
52
35
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for the education of children of all classes, under varions conditions of life, it becomes those having educational matters in charge to contrive such ways and means as shall render these schools as ben- eficial as possible to the greatest number. In cities and towns the graded school system has evident advantages over any other, and first in point of expense and efficiency. In a graded school one teacher can give competent instruction in a few branches of study to a large number of pupils, while in a mixed school of the same num- ber, it would require two or more teachers to do as thorough work. Thus it is observed that expenses are lessened, while equal efficiency is secured. Second, a greater evenness of work can be performed, and hence a greater evenness of discipline and culture in all princi- ples connected with the various branches of study can be accom- plished by the pupil. He takes up the proper study at the proper time, and pursnes each with equal interest and zeal. By this it may be observed that division of labor in schools, in virtue of the graded system, is as important to the pupil as to the tax-payer."
This system of grading has again and again commended itself. Every high-class educator has attempted to give it perfection, and from the energy with which the reformers work the time may not be far distant when graded schools will be established all over the land.
While the pupils of the Goshen schools receive the most thorough instruction in arithmetic, grammar, reading, writing, spelling and geography, they have the advantages also of a thorough course in elementary science, including botany, zoology, physiology, chemis- try and natural philosophy, drawing, vocal music and civil govern- ment, in the grades below the high school.
The Rock Run school-house was built in 1862, at a cost of $1,200; the Pike street school-house, 1865, 82,500; the Fifth street school- building, 1869, $5,000; the high-school building, 1875, $20,000. The furniture, etc., cost 10 to 15 per cent more. In 1876, the schools were for the first time properly graded and organized, under the superintendency of Prof. A. Blunt, a graduate of Wesleyan University, Middletown, Conn. The schools now rank among the best in the State. The graduates of the high-school department are prepared to enter the Sophomore year of our best colleges, and enter our State universities without further examination.
THE CHURCHES.
The full notices given the Churches of Goshen in the history of the county leaves nothing to be added here, save the following brief
GOSHEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL.
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reference to them. This may explain the writer's reason for giv- ing such an extended Church history of Elkhart city.
First M. E. Church-Corner Fifth avenue and Jefferson street. Services each Sunday at 10} a. m. and 7} p. m .; prayer meetings, Tuesday and Thursday evenings; Sunday-school, 1:45 p. m. Rev. W. O. Pierce, Pastor.
First Presbyterian Church-East Market st., near Fifth avenue. Services every Sunday at 10} a. m. and 73 p. m .; prayer-meetings, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings; Sunday-school, 1:45 p. m. Rev. HI. L. Vannuys, Pastor.
First Baptist Church-Corner of Sixth and Washington streets. Services every Sunday at 10} a. m. and 73 p. m .; prayer-meeting, Wednesday evening; Sunday-school, at 12 o'clock, noon. Rev. Chas. Ager, Pastor.
German M. E Church-Fifth avenue, corner of Madison st. Services every Sunday at 10} a. m. and 7} p. m .; prayer-meeting, Thursday evening; Sunday-school, 2 o'clock p. m. Rev. John Schneider, Pastor.
First Reformed Church-North Main st., near Violett House. Services every Sunday at 10} a. m. and 7:30 p. m .; prayer-meeting, Wednesday evenings; Sunday-school at 3:30 p. m. Rev. W. H. Ziegler, Pastor.
First English Lutheran Church-Fifth avenue, corner of Purl street. Services each alternate Sunday, at 10} a. m. and every Sunday at 7₺ p. m .; Sunday-school at 2 o'clock p. m. Rev. L. M. C. Weicksell, Pastor.
Trinity Lutheran Church-Fifth avenue, corner of Purl st. Services, German, every Sunday morning; English, every Sunday evening; Sunday-school, German, 9 o'clock a. m .; English, 2 o'clock p. m. Rev. Geo. Harter, Pastor.
St. James' ( Episcopal ) Church-East Market st., corner of Sixth; Sunday-school at 12:30 p. m. No pastor at present.
St John's (Catholic ) Church-West Monroe st., between Third and Fourth. Services at the usual hours every Sunday, except the first Sunday in each month. Rev. Father Henry A. Boeckel- man, Pastor.
Mennonite Church-Place of worship, in Kindig's block. Ser- vices at usual hours on Sabbath; prayer-meeting, Thursday eve- ning. Rev. D. Brenneman, Pastor.
Pike Street Mission-West Pike st. Services and Sunday- school at usual hours.
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Jewish Synagogue-South Third st. Services according to the custom of this Church. Rev. A. Cohen, Rabbi.
UNION MEDICAL SOCIETY.
Formation of the Union Medical Society of Northern Indiana at Goshen on Feb. 18, 1845, with Dr. E. W. H. Ellis, Pres., Dr. R. M. Kendall, Vice President; Dr. M. M. Latta, Secretary ; Dr. S. B. Kyler Treasurer; Doctors R. Willard, J. W. Chamberlain and R. M. Kendall, Censors, with Doctors Latta, Paul, Henkle, and Ellis as committee on constitution and by-laws. There were present with the above officers Doctors Geo. Parsons, F. W. Taylor, A. W. Dewey, Henry Wehmer, D. C. Ayres, J. W. Chamberlain, and W. I. Machett. This society was incorporated by Legisative act, approved Jan. 19, 1846.
THE LADIES' BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
of Goshen may be said to have been organized at the residence of Mrs. Harris, in March, 1845. Mrs. Griffin was elected President, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Chamberlain and Mrs. Marston, Directresses, and Mrs. Ellis, Secretary and Treasurer.
ELKHART COUNTY TEMPERANCE SOCIETY,
partially organized carly in March, 1846, with John Evans as Presi- dent and N. F. Broderick Secretary, completed organization May 1, 1846. The object was very good, the members earnest and honest, but it is said that only those who were temperate already joined the ranks.
ELKHART COUNTY INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION
was organized Ang. 10, 1874. The number of members then enrolled was 56, among whom were: I. L. Kindig, C. B. Alderman, I. N. Koontz, L. H. Noble, Albert Osborn, J. C. Beck and A. L. Hub- bell. These gentlemen formed the directory of the association.
THE GOSHEN BUILDING, LOAN AND SAVING ASSOCIATION
was formed July 11, 1874, with Jos. C. Beck, President; Ruel M. Johnson, Vice Pres .; Ira W. Nash, Treasurer; Elbridge G. Herr, Secretary. The Directors comprised: E. W. II. Ellis, John W. Irwin, Rollin Defrees, Albert Yates, J. W. Liveringhouse, W. W. Hinchman, with the officers.
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INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS.
Elkhart County Lodge, No. 34, of which David C. Cox is N. G., and W. C. Weaver, Sec'y, at present, was chartered April 20, 1846. Organized within the the old court-house on May 20, by B. B. Tay- lor, S. D. W. L., No. 11; the following officers appointed: E. G. Chamberlain, N. G .; L. G. Harris, V. G .; S. Sunington, Junior Secretary, and C. S. Dole, Treasurer.
Freeman Encampment, No. 79, J. H. Mallett, C. P., and F. D. Defrees, Scribe, being officers at date, was organized, Aug. 7, 1866. The first officers included M. A. McAllister, C. P .; J. S. Freeman, S. W .; M. Weybright, H. P.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
Calanthe Lodge, No. 41, with E. G. Herr, C. C., and F. V. Huntley, K. of R. & S., was organized Nov. 5, 1873, by Grand R. & C. S., Charles P. Carty. The first officers included J. S. Hig- gins, P. C .; R. M. Johnson, C. C .; W. A. Whippey, V. C .; T. F. Garvin, P .; F. A. Hascall, K. of R. &G .; F. G. Hubbell, M. of F; E. G. Herr, M. at A .; R. W. Starr, I. G .; W. H. Miller, O. G.
GOOD TEMPLARS.
Goshen Lodge, No. 140, of which M. B. Hascall is W. C., and Alice Clutter is Sec'y, has been recently organized in the city.
BIBLE SOCIETY OF ELKHART
was organized here Aug. 26, 1844, with Geo. Rumsey, President.
MASONRY.
Goshen Lodge, No. 12, A. F. & A. M., with Jno. B. Walk, W. M., and E. G. Chamberlain, Secretary, at present writing, was organized under dispensation on Sept. 14, 1844, with nine mem- bers. The first officers were Azel Skinner, W. M .; George Parsons, S. W .; Ebenezer Brown, J. W. The charter was granted in May, 1845.
Fravel Lodge, No. 306, A. F. & A. M., of which H. V. Curtis is W. M., and E. H. Dunning, Secretary, was organized under dis- pensation Aug. 21, 1862, and the charter granted May 26, 1864.
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M. M. Bartholomew, W. M .; Geo. Howell, S. W .; W. B. Martin J. W., were the officers first after the granting of the chapter.
Goshen Chapter, No. 45, R. A. M .. with J. B. Walk, H. P., and E. G. Chamberlain, Sec'y, present officers, was organized in Feb- ruary, 1860, with 12 members, of whom E. W. H. Ellis. H. P., James H. Barnes. King. and Joseph Lauferty. Scribe, were the first officers.
Bashor Council, No. 15, R. A. M., with J. K. Mulholland, I. M .. and E. H. Dunning, Recorder. was organized March 12, 1861. under dispensation. The first officers of the council were C. A. Foster, T. I. M .; W. B. Martin, Depnty, and H. G. Hale, P. C. W.
FIRE DEPARTMENT OF GOSHEN.
The first company organized at Goshen was known as the " Reliance Engine Company. No. 1," and dates back for service to Sept. 4, 1862. Its roll of last year showed a membership of 21 men.
The "Rescue Hook & Ladder Company, No. 1," was organized almost six years later, or on May 4. 1868, and at its last review (1879) comprised 24 members. Both companies were duly erected and chartered under the laws of the State.
The " Reliance Hose Company, No. 1," composed of 1 7 men. wa organized July 2, 1870, and the " Hydraulic Hose Company. No. 2," completed its organization Jan. 25, 1872, and now possesses an available force of 17 men.
The companies subsequently organized are "Triumph, No. 1." July 19, 1875, with a roster of 22 men; "Goshen Hose Company, No. 4."June 21. 1875, now composed of 22 men, and the companies Nos. 3 and 4. comprising youths under 21 years of age.
An address delivered by Capt. A. W. Simmons at the Parade and Review of Firemen. held at Goshen in May, 1879, dealt with the benefits accruing to the community from these organizations. He referred to the conflagration of December. 1877, when to make an effort at saving from destruction the Noble and Crary buildings on Market street the Fire Department worked with unequalled per- severance, under every disadvantage that a freezing wind entailed, and succeeded in insuring the safety of adjoining property. On the first Monday in February. 1880, the Triumph Hose Company dedicated its new reading and club rooms at Goshen. The Hon. Henry D. Wilson dwelt at some length and very eloquently upon the success which had been attained by the Fire Department.
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recapitulated much of its interesting history, and concluded by a relation of the many benefits destined to accrue to the members from their new reading room and club.
THE BRASS BANDS.
The first band was organized here in 1855, by C. Devor, with 11 performers. The second in 1864, by C. B. Grospitch; and the third in 1878, by M. Vanderbelten, known as the Goshen Silver Cornet Band. This musical company holds a very prominent posi- tion in the esteem of the people, and among the band circles of the State. It comprises many young men, who are destined in the future to reach the highest social and, perhaps, political honors which the county may bestow. This band carried off the prize from six competitors during the fireman and band tournament in Sep- tember, 1877. The instruments are silver plated and have been specially mannfactured for the company by Conn & Dupont, of Elk- hart.
THE POSTOFFICE
of this city is conveniently situate, and well administered. An idea · of the business transacted annnally may be had from the fact that the letters, postal cards, packets and newspapers sent through the mails during the first week of November, 1879, aggregated 9.000. The present postmaster succeeded his father. Dr. E. W. H. Ellis, in that position in 1876.
THE CITY NATIONAL BANK.
The City National was organized in December, 1872, with an anthorized capital of $150,000, of which $50,000 was paid in. This paid-in capital has since been increased $20.000 by its surplus earn- ings, making the real capital of the bank at the present time $70,- 000. At its organization H. H. Hitchcock was elected President and Ira W. Nash, Cashier.
The directory included the President and Cashier, Messrs. J. H. Defrees, Joseph Lauferty, Abraham F. Wilden, Laporte Heffner, Henry J. Beyerle, E. W. Walker.
In the election of 1880, held by the stockholders of the City National Bank. the following directory was chosen: Messrs. J. H. Defrees, Dr. H. H. Hitchcock, A. C. Jackson, E. W. Walker, Joseph Lauferty. H. Elson, Ira W. Nash.
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The officers then elected comprised Messrs. A. C. Jackson, Presi- dent; H. HI. Hitchcock, Vice President; and Ira W. Nash, Cash- ier.
The bank has had a prosperous career. Its deposits average about $50,000, and its loans and discounts about $75,000. Last summer, to afford itself convenient quarters, it built the handsome stone bank building now occupied, the property representing a valuation of about $8,000. The office itself is neatly fitted up, and in the rear of the bank proper (which embraces cashier's and teller's depart- ment, vault, safe, etc.) are the private rooms of the officers. The resources of this institution in 1879-'80 were estimated at $178,- 932. This is the only national bank at Goshen, and there is but one other in the county. Its record is one concerning which its officials may well feel proud, and its influence in business circles is scarcely to be estimated.
THE SALEM BANK
dates its organization in 1854, we believe, and for a number of years was a bank of issue, operating under a State charter with John Cook, Thomas G. Harris and Samuel Geisinger forming the directory. Of late years it has been a private bank, and in 1865 Messrs. Milo S. Hascall and John W. Irwin became its proprietors, succeeding John Cook. Both of these gentlemen are old residents of the county. Gen. Hascall was a graduate of West Point, aud also an attorney by profession. He was Clerk of the county wlien the war broke out; resigning that office he entered the army; became Colonel of the 17th Ind., and afterward Brigadier General; for a time was military commander of the State, and resigned in 1864; has since made his home here. He has been in the county about 30 years, and always has been an active business man. Mr. Irwin is also an attorney; for two terms was Treasurer of the county, and has lived in Elkhart county since 1832.
The resources of the bank may be set down at $105,000, made up of building, safe and fixtures valued at $7,000, with cash assets, including capital, estimated at $98,000. The liabilities of this banking house in October, 1880, summed up $65,000.
A. F. WILDEN'S BANK
was established in 1871 by Mr. Wilden. The first office was in the Mechanics block; but in 1875 a change was made to the present
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commodious building, just east of the City National on Market street. Mr. Wilden continues to manage the concern with Mr. John L. Blue as Cashier.
THE FARMER'S BANK.
This monetary establishment was organized in 1876 with W. A. Thomas and Laporte IIeffner forming the proprietary. The actual resources of the bank in October, 1880, were $100, 000, with a large and neat office in Thomas' block valued at $9,000. The original pro- jectors take an active part in administering banking business at present and are assisted by Mr. Miller, formerly County Recorder. The high reputation attained by these bankers is fully merited.
THE HYDRAULIC CANAL.
During the year 1866 a project, which was to render Goshen a most important manufacturing town, was originated, and in 1868, brought to completion. Among those to whom thanks are mainly due for this great motive power are J. II. Defrees, E. W. II. Ellis, Dr. M. M. Latta, P. M. Henkel, Cephas Hawks, Milton Mercer, John Stauffer and Adam Yeakell. The western bank of this canal is formed from earth taken from the face of the platean, above the valley of the Elkhart. The water of the river proper was diverted from its natural course, one and one-half miles sonth west of the city, and turned into this channel at a cost of $100,000. This large invest- ment dwindles into insignificance when the manifold advantages of this wealth-giving canal are considered. This fact will be further substantiated by the following review of the industries which almost owe it their present prosperons condition, if not their very exist- ance.
TRE LINSEED-OIL MILLS.
These mills were established in 1868 by J. II. Defrees and son. The first year's operations consumed abont 5,000 bushels of seed, of which 3,000 bushels were supplied by the county. In 1872, 10,054 bushels were purchased in the Goshen market, forming half the quantity operated upon that year.
The year 1878 was the beginning of the greatest progress. No less than 30,000 bushels of seed were converted into oil and oil cake. In 1880 the purchase of flax-seed reached 42,000 bushels, yielding 84,000 gallons of linseed oil, and 1,555,400 lbs. of oil cake.
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The export of the manufactured oils and cake has reached an extent as surprising as it is consolatory. The position of this mill among kindred establishments throughout the country is high indeed. The enterprise which carried out the project deserves a most flat- tering recognition from those without as well as within the State. In the little city of the Elkhart valley, every advance made by such an industry is hailed with delight, and it is to be hoped that not only will the present large trade continue, but rather increase, until the enterprise of the proprietor calls for the erection of additions to the present extensive facilities which the mill offers.
THE GRIST-MILL
was erected at the instance of J. H. Defrees in 1879, south of Mar- ket street, on the hydraulic canal. This mill commenced operations in October, 1879, and is likely to prove another link in the chain of progress.
C. & E. HAWKS' MILL AND FACTORY.
The flouring mill of Cephas and Eleazer Hawks was erected on the hydraulic canal in 1868. Previously, from 1836 to 1844, they operated the old grist-mill of Elias Baker, at Waterford, and in the latter year reconstructed it. In the new building, the work of the mill was carried on down to 1868, when the machinery was moved to the present establishment. In 1836, the mill gave employment to four men, now eight and often 10 hands are employed, and the trade has advanced from a few barrels per week to 1,000. The number of bushels of wheat converted into flour weekly is about 5,000, or 260,000 annually.
THE FURNITURE FACTORY
was built in 1872 for the purpose of a sewing-machine factory, and continued to be so used until July, 1874, when Hawks, Fravel & Co. purchased the building and projected the manufacture of furniture. This firm continued the making of furniture until July, 1878, when Hawks Brothers purchased the entire interest. The progress is marked indeed. In 1874 20 men were employed; now no less than 75 hands are directly engaged in connection with the work. The annual value of products in 1874 was about $20,000; of 1879, 865,- 000, and a sale of goods amounting to $80,000 may be reported for 1880. The cost of the original factory was $5,000, additions since
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made, $2,000, and machinery, $5,000. The lumber used in the manufacture of furniture is obtained from this and neighboring counties.
Messrs. C. & E. Hawks may be said to have built and equipped the two factories to which reference has been made. They also built the flouring mill, and the large double store occupied by the firm,- a three-story and basement building 44x85 feet-and in numerous other ways have advanced the best interests of the city.
The firm of Hawks Bros. & Co. have an enormous trade. They deal in dry goods and general merchandise, and in hardware; they have an establishment that is known far and wide through the county, and none of our business firms commaud greater confidence or greater trade. Together with all this, the employment of a force bordering on 100 is a boon to the city which cannot be over-esti- mated.
GOSHEN CITY FLOURING MILLS.
These mills were erected in 1868-'69 by Thomas and Stauffer, at a cost of $16,000. The same firm continued to operate it until the death of Mr. Stauffer in September, 1875, since which time Mr. W. A. Thomas has been sole proprietor.
The mill is a large frame building, situated upon the hydraulic, the main building being 67x33 feet, four floors, with an addition of 16x50 feet. Water is the motor power used, and the mill is sup- plied with five run of stone, four of them four feet in diameter, and one 30 inches. The capacity of the mill may be fairly stated at 100 to 125 bbls. of flour per day. Both custom and merchant work are done, the merchant flour being largely shipped to New York and Baltimore. The number of ten employed at beginning was six, while at present there are 15. There are 30,000 barrels of flour pro- duced annually, valued at $150,000. The cooperage attached gives employment to seven men.
CRARY'S FURNITURE FACTORY
was established in 1867-'68 by B. G. Crary, and was the first build- ing erected for manufacturing purposes along the hydraulic. The cost of structure and machinery was $10,500. The number of men employed at beginning was six, while at present the factory gives employment to 20 hands. The trade is principally in extension tables, and is carried over all the State. From an annual product of $6,000 the business has gradually grown, until now the whole-
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sale department turns out goods to the value of $20,000, and the retail about $12,000.
The manufacture of furniture for retail trade includes bureaus, bedsteads, tables. The factory is a large framne building, three stories high and 30x80 feet. It is well equipped with machinery, water-power from the hydraulic being used, and during the day the factory presents a busy aspect.
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