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in 1881 has added much to the prosperity of the town. The pop- ulation was 527 in 1880, and in 1883, 662 according to the school census. Spiceland is the home of morality, culture and refine- ment.
The corporation limits extend a mile east and west, and a half mile north and south, in the form of a regular parallelogram.
The physicians of Spiceland are: Doctors Cochran, Bailey, Jones, Cotteral and Hastings.
The furniture manufactory of R. F. Porch, located at Spiceland, is one of the most important industrial establishments of Henry County. The beginning of the business dates back to 1873, when S. Porch & Son began the manufacture of the Humboldt wash- ing-machine, in the building now occupied by Vanzant's wagon- shop. The firm afterward changed to Porch & Ratliff, and then to R. F. Porch. Mr. Porch consolidated his business with that of F. M. Ricketts. This change was made early in 1881, and imme- diately after, the erection of the factory now occupied by the busi- ness was begun. In December, 1882, R. F. Porch again assumed entire control of the business, and is still carrying it on largely, employing twenty-three men on an average, and sending products to all parts of Indiana, as well as to neighboring States. The Humboldt washer is the most important of the manufactures of the establishment. Wardrobes, cupboard safes, bedsteads, exten- sion tables and stands are also made. Mr. Porch's factory (main building) is two stories high, 60 x 100 feet, with an extension 44 x 50 feet. The industry, begun on a comparatively small scale, has steadily grown in extent and importance.
OGDEN.
The village of Ogden, one of the oldest villages in the county, was laid out by Hiram Crum, in December, 1829, and at first called Middletown. It is situated about half way between Rich- mond and Indianapolis, on the old National road and the Pan Handle Railroad. In 1838 the name was changed from Middle- town to Ogden by a special act of the Legislature.
Ogden was formerly an important business point, but its pros- perity has steadily declined since the war. In 1851 there were, among the business interests, two stores, kept by William W. Williams and Silas Cooper; a drug store, by J. Hodson; James Steele, blacksmith; Edwin Swaim, wagon-maker; C. A. Swaim, cabinet-maker; Jonathan Goble, shoe-maker and Postmaster.
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Dr. John Lewis, a prominent physician, was in practice here for several years. The present physician is Dr. J. M. Westerfield.
The grist-mill now known as the Spring Valley Mill was built by Robert Hudelson, and afterward owned by Job Reynolds. The present owners are Emanuel Wheeler and Albert Workman.
Among the business men of Ogden in 1884 are: J. J. Lewis, general merchant; W. W. Wiggins, druggist, grocer and Post- master; Wheeler & Workman, millers; T. A. Dawson, black- smith; William Bentley, wagon-maker. The population of the town is about 300.
DUNREITH.
The beginning of this place was the completion of the Indiana Central Railroad, now the Chicago, St. Louis & Pittsburg. Emery Dunreith Coffin was the pioneer merchant here, and the village was called Coffin's Station after him. In 1865 town lots were laid out by Caleb Johnson and Thomas Evans. An addition was soon made by John W. Griffin. The name of the village was changed to Danreith in 1865 in honor of Mr. Coffin. In 1870 the town was incorporated. Population in 1870, 180; in 1880, 149; in 1884 (estimated), 250. The completion of the New Castle & Rushville Railroad, which forms a junction with the Pan Handle at this point, gives the town excellent railroad facilities. Dun- reith has a good two-story school-house, two churches and several stores. It is a busy place for one of its size.
The postoffice was established in 1866. Emery D. Coffin was the first Postmaster. The present is D. H. Hudelson.
The following are the business interests of the town in the year 1884: Dry-goods merchants, B. F. Hinshaw & Son; drug stores, D. H. Hudelson, Dr. I. D. Craighead; hardware and agricultural implements, Wm. R. Pearce; groceries, J. W. Marson, F. Stam- baugh; hotels, Frank Stambaugh, Jackson Stanley, Samuel Wes- terfield; saw-mill, M. A. Bowers; blacksmiths, Jesse White, Alex. Steele; nursery, E. Y. Teas; grain dealers, J. F. Watson, P. C. & W. C. Welborn; manufacturers of straw-stackers, Morris & Frank, Green street; vegetable gardens, Wm. Nicholson; Dr. C. G. Bart- lett, physician; D. C. Harrold, dentist.
CHURCHES.
The Friends .- Spiceland, from its origin, has been noted as a Quaker settlement. A meeting was organized and a church built
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in this place prior to 1830. The first meeting-house was a log structure, which stood near where the present house is located. The Spiceland Monthly Meeting was established in the spring of 1883, and has steadily grown in numbers and in parlance ever since. Among the original members of this meeting were John Hiatt, Driver Boon, Thomas Modlin, Joel Cloud, William B. Unthank, Nathan Davis, Josiah Pennington, Amer Bond, Aaron Stanley, Isaiah Baldwin, James Johnson, Isaac White, Jesse White and Isaac Schooley. The log meeting-house was succeeded by a frame building after a few years, and in 1839 the frame was enlarged. The Quarterly Meeting was organized here in 1840. The present house, which cost about $8,000, is a good brick building, erected in 1874. Spiceland Monthly Meeting now has over 600 members.
There was very little preaching in early years. Perhaps the first preacher in the congregation was Deborah Pennington. The present preachers are Elisha Hammer, John P. Pennington, Sarah Symons, Rebecca Talbert, Anna J. Porch, Jane Ratliff and Rachel Bailey .
Methodist .- The Spiceland M. E. church was organized by Rev. R. B. Powell in 1875 with a membership of twenty or more. The first Class-leader was William Parrish. The house of worship was built in 1875 at a cost of about $1,800, and dedicated by Rev. S. N. Campbell. The present membership is over sixty. Rev. Milton Mahin, D. D., is the pastor. The Sabbath-school is large and flourishing.
African M. E. Church .- This church, situated near the town of Spiceland, was organized in 1871, has a small house of worship and a small but earnest membership.
Ogden M. E. Church is the oldest church organization in Ogden. Among its early members were Silas Cooper, William W. Will- iams and Joseph Barrett. The congregation met for some years in the old town hall. In 1874 the present house of worship was erected. The church has but a small membership.
Ogden Christian Church .- This is an organization of the "New Light " Christians, so called. The present house of worship was built for a dwelling and subsequently converted into a church edifice. The congregation is small and the society not very pros- perous.
Christian Church .- The Disciples' (Christian) church at Dun- reith was organized about 1842. In that year a log church was
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erected on a lot donated by Thomas Johnson. Some years later the present house was built. Among the early members of this congregation were: Joel Harrold, Curtis Hall, Cyrus Newby, An- drew Harrold, Isaac G. Lowe, minister. Robert Edmonds and Seth S. Bennett were early ministers. The present membership is forty-two. The Elders are J. N. Hall and Samuel Bell; Dea. cons, Jesse Harrold and Samuel Berry.
Dunreith Meeting .- Dunreith Friends' Meeting was organized in 1868 and the meeting-house erected the same year. The cost of the house was $1,500. Among the organizing members were: Francis W. Thomas, Caleb Johnson, Timothy Wilson, A. C. Davis, Luke Wiles, George Butler, Jeremiah Griffin, Benjamin Pritchard, Hiram Thompson, Rhoda and Susan Johnson, Jeremiah H. Thomas. The first overseers were Benjamin Pritchard, Hiram Johnson and George Butler. The ministers have been: Caleb Johnson, Hiram Johnson and Rachel Bundy; Francis W. Thomas, present minister. The present overseers are: Lindley Johnson, William Edgerton and Rebecca Thomas. The Meeting now has seventy-four members and a good Sabbath-school. Caleb John- son, now of Lynnville, Iowa, mentioned among the members was a very zealous worker for the Friends. He was also prominent in business interests, and a helper of every good work. He served one term as Treasurer of the county, and filled every position to which he was called with great faithfulness.
ODD FELLOWS.
Ogden Lodge, No. 202, I. O. O. F., was chartered Dec. 18, 1858. The charter members were: John Lewis, William W. Will- iams, James E. Barrett, Levi Laubach, Andrew Harrold, A. A. Smith, John C. Dill. The present membership is twenty-one and the value of the lodge property $2,000. The present officers are: William D. J. Ellison, N. G .; Andrew Koon, V. G .; T. A. Daw- son, P. S .; Walter Bowen, R. S .; William McClammer, Treas.
Dunreith Lodge, No. 341, I. O. O. F., was chartered Jan. 25, 1870. The charter members were: J. N. Hall, Andrew Harrold, John A. Hudelson, J. W. Sanders, Edwin Bateman, William Harrold, D. W. Butler, A. N. Smith, Jos. S. Lowe, John Mc- Edmonson, Nathan Allertson, J. H. Smith, H. Clay McCoy, S. H. Hudelson, Pleasant H. Hays, William N. Edmonson. The pres- ent membership is twenty; assets, $500. The present officers are: William Fry, N. G .; Jesse Harrold, V. G .; John Julian, Scribe; E. Y. Tras, Fin. Sec .; B F. Hinshaw, Treas.
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HENRY COUNTY HOME FOR PAUPER CHILDREN.
This noble and benevolent institution owes its origin to Miss Susan Fussell, who, in September, 1879, applied to the county commissioners for the care of the children then in the poor-house. Her application was granted in June, 1880. Twenty-three cents per day was allowed for the food, clothing and support of each child for the first year.
To the influence of Miss Fussell is largely due a bill passed by the Assembly in 1881, authorizing the county commissioners in each county to select and appoint as matron a woman of good moral character, sound judgment and suitable age, having expe- rience in the care and training of children, and to put in her care, at some suitable and convenient place, not connected with the county asylum, all pauper children of sound mind between the ages of one and sixteen years.
The Henry County Home is located at Spiceland. The children in it are instructed in useful occupations and given good educa- tional training.
BIOGRAPHICAL.
Nathan Hunt Ballenger, son of Henry and Rebecca (Hunt) Ballenger, was born in Guilford County, N. C., Feb. 13, 1823. Henry Ballenger was born in Guilford County, N. C., Jan. 9, 1772, making him by birth a subject of King George III. When nine years of age he witnessed the attack of Cornwallis on General Greene's forces at Guilford Court-House, the attack taking place in front of his father's, Jehu Ballenger's, house. He had a distinct recollection of General Greene's appearance as he saw and heard him command his troops in that battle. In after years he saw General Washington when he visited the Guilford battle-ground. The reverence for Washington was so great that one man on that occasion exclaimed with surprise when he saw him, "Why, he is only a man!" In 1821 Henry Ballenger attended the land sales in Brookville, Ind., and bought a quarter- section of land near Knightstown. He rode to Indianapolis when there was not a settler between Raysville and Indian- apolis, and no road except an Indian trail. In 1832 he moved with his family to Henry County, and settled on his land, which he cleared and improved, remaining here till his death in 1865, at the age of ninety-three years. His wife survived him till 1870,
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and died at the same age, ninety-three years. They had a family of six children-Elizabeth, now Mrs. William Albright; William; Elijah; Malinda, now Mrs. L. Brittain; Henry, and Nathan H. Our subject remained with his parents till their death. He began teaching school when fifteen years of age and taught in the winter for several years, working on the farm in the summer. In 1847 he was elected Assessor of Henry County, for a term of two years. In 1857 he was elected to the State Legislature on the ticket with General Gross. He was married in 1849 to Margaret, daughter of Richard J. and Sarah Hubbard, and sister of C. S. Hubbard, of Knightstown. They have had eight children-Mary V., wife of William Barnard; Oliver H., deceased; Emma J. wife of William Seaford; Charles W., Albert H., Walter and Edward L. S. Mrs. Ballenger died in 1880. She was for many years an acknowledged minister in the Society of Friends, Mr. Ballenger still retaining that honored position.
C. G. Bartlett, M. D., Dunreith, was born in Rush County, Ind., Sept. 12, 1855, a son of Dr. Wm. M. Bartlett. When he was seven years of age his parents moved to Henry County and settled on a farm in Franklin Township, but soon after moved to Lewisville, where our subject was reared and attended school. He completed his education at the National Normal School, Leb- anon, Ohio. In 1874 he began the study of medicine with his father, and took his first medical lectures at the Ohio Medical College, Cincinnati, in the winter of 1875-'76, and graduated March 28, 1877. He located in Bentonville, Ind., but fifteen months later moved to Dunreith, where he has built up a large and lucrative practice. He is a successful physician and a hard stu- dent, and although a young man, stands high in the profession. May 22, 1878, he was married to H. N. Cortleyow, a native of Fayette County, Ind. They have three children-Anna Laura, Charles A. and Don William (twins). Dr. and Mrs. Bartlett are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. He is a member of Dunreith Lodge, No. 341, I. O. O. F.
Nathan Beard, deceased, was for many years an honored citi- zen of Spiceland Township. He was born in Guilford County, N. C., April 1, 1810, the son of William and Polly (Brown) Beard, Aug. 5, 1830, he was married to Caroline, daughter of Alexander and Abigail (Garriott) Martin. Marrying against the wishes of his family, they refused to give him any assistance, and his married li e was begun under unfavorable circumstances. The entire abigail garrett b. 10 5 1780 d 4 6 1825 m alexander martin o Phile a Summer go Summer garket she was dauf shelcon
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outfit for housekeeping comprised two cups and saucers, a clay dish and $3 in money. They went to work and by their joint labor accumulated a good property, which was all swept away in the late civil war. In 1865 they came to Indiana, their son, Will- iam H., having preceded them. They had a family of five children, a son and four daughters.
William H. Beard was born near the village of Beardtown, Guilford Cp,, N. C., July 5, 1840, the only son of Nathan and Mar Caroline Beard. He was brought up to the occupation of farming in a quiet country home, and attended the best of the public schools of the State, until he was twenty-one years of age, and in the meantime read all the histories and scientific publications that came within the scope of his observation. In the early spring of 1861, when the call was made for troops to defend the nation's rights and protect the Government property from the attacks of Southern traitors, Governor Ellis was administering the affairs of the State, and being a violent rebel, he was not slow to affect an organization of the militia for the purpose of protecting "Southern rights." When the order for the assembling of the warlike element at High Point was published, about 300 people met, under the temporary command of Captain Secrease, and formed an or- ganized body by electing Prof. Landers, of the High Point schools, Captain, and the subject of this sketch one of the Lieutenants. When the commissions bearing the Governor's signature arrived, and the officers were informed that they would be required to subscribe to an oath embodying allegiance to the Confederate Government, Mr. Beard preferred to live in a land that still honored the institutions of the Revolutionary heroes, and the cluster of undimmed stars that decorated the sacred old banner, and accordingly departed for the loyal region of the distant West. Under circumstances of the most exciting and dangerous character, he pursued his course, sometimes hiding in the shadowless depths of miasmatic swamps, and in the wild, dark gorges of the tow- ering mountains, to avoid meeting the prowling, murderous bands that lurked in every available nook, for victims upon which to gratify a principle of hatred and revenge. Finally, after thirty days wandering in the jaws of death and enduring the most intense anxiety, he arrived within view of the gleaming waters of the Ohio and camped upon its southern shore. Arriving at the town of Raysville, Henry County, on the evening of Sept. 6, 1861, he soon had the good fortune to obtain a position in the village
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schools, and in the spring following went to Huntington County, Ind., and engaged to work at the carpenter's trade, which he followed until the early summer, when he made a journey to Cin- cinnati, visiting friends at different points, and on returning in the fall he was employed by a firm as clerk in a warehouse and dry- goods store, until December, when he took charge of a country school which he taught successfully. May 14, 1863, he returned to Henry County, and was married to Mary J., daughter of John and Sarah Payne, of New Castle, two of the well-known pioneers who knew the Hoosier State in the days of its primeval beauty. He labored on a farm for the first two years of his married life, and then engaged to a party to work at carpentering, which occu- pation he followed until August, 1865, when he returned to his old home in North Carolina, having visited many of the important battle-fields and demoralized cities of the late war, and traversed the most interesting regions connected with the Rebellion, in Vir- ginia, Maryland and other States of the Union, all of which were duly referred to in his communications to the home papers, to whose columns he was a contributor. He spent six months at the old homestead, when, in company with his father, mother and one sister, he returned to Indiana, and settled on a farm which he pur- chased in the vicinity of Knightstown, on which they continued to reside several years. A short time previous to the great finan- cial panic he engaged in real-estate speculations, and during these anxious years, by judicious management and close calculation, he acquired a fortune which is sufficient for a life of the most pleasing luxury and ease. Dec. 4, 1883, he with a party of friends made a tour of inspection to the Pacific coast, visiting Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana and Utah Territories. He also spent some time at British Colum- bia, Vancouver's Island, and Salt Lake City. At the latter place he was treated with great kindness by some of the church officials to whom he carried introductory letters, and was shown through all the principal buildings and places of historic interest, and learned much of the religion, manners and characteristics of these pious enthusiasts of the desert. He spent some months in Cali- fornia, visiting the mining regions and prospecting among the mountains, hills and valleys of that glorious land of blooming flowers, singing birds and sparkling brooks, landing at his home April 8, 1884. He was a contributor to several public journals, and wrote extensively of the countries he visited, giving vivid and
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entertaining descriptions of climate, agricultural resources, and mining interests, as well as the grand, varied and charmingly beautiful scenery which he witnessed during his journeyings among snow-crowned summits of the gorgeous old Rockies - the poet's inspiration and the artist's joy. Mr. Beard has two sons-Clarence H. and Charles A.
Alfred Bogue, deceased, was for many years prominently iden- tified with the agricultural interests of Henry County. He was born in Perquimans County, N. C., March 7, 1808, a son of Josiah and Elizabeth (Wells) Bogue, natives of North Carolina, his father born in March, 1772. When he was a child his parents moved to Preble County, Ohio, and settled on an unimproved farm where he was reared, obtaining his education in the early subscription schools. He was married in Ohio to Keziah, daugh- ter of John Stubbs, a native of Georgia, of Scotch descent, who emigrated to Ohio in an early day. In the spring of 1833 Mr. Bogue moved to Henry County, Ind., and bought a tract of uni m- proved land a mile and a half east of the present site of Spicelan d, where by good management and industry he soon had a good home. He was purely a self-made man; commencing life in meager circumstances he accumulated a good property. His wife died June 27, 1836. They were the parents of four children; but three are living-Elizabeth (deceased), Jane, Josiah P. and John S. Dec. 23, 1839, Mr. Bogue married Charity, daughter of Benjamin and Leah (Parker) Bogue, who was born in North Carolina, Sept. 11, 1817, and came with her parents to Indiana in 1826. To them were born eight children-Calvin W., Anna E., Marietta, Charles, Emery C., Ignatius S., Ella and Harriet B. Mr. Bogue died Dec. 25, 1871. He was, as is his wife, a member of the Society of Friends.
Charles W. Bogue was born in Perquimans County, N. C., Aug. 8, 1810, the third son of Josiah and Elizabeth (Wells) Bogue, na- tives of North Carolina, of German and Irish descent. When he was an infant his parents moved to Preble County, Ohio, and set- tled on a frontier farm where he was reared, receiving a limited education in the subscription schools. He resided with his parents until his marriage and then settled on a part of his father's farm, remaining there till the fall of 1832 when, being desirous of pro- curing a home, he moved to what was then an unsettled country, Henry County, Ind., and bought 160 acres of unimproved land, which he began to clear and improve and in a few years had made of it one of the best farms in the county. He was industrious and
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energetic and accumulated a good property. In 1882 he retired from the cares of the farm and moved to Spiceland where he and his wife are enjoying the comforts obtained by an early life of toil. Mr. Bogue was married May 26, 1831, to Sarah, daughter of James and Mary (Elliott) Horton. They have had seven children ; but two are living-Annis and John. The deceased are -- Joseph, Charles, Alfred, Stephen and Sarah.
Josiah P. Bogue, farmer and stock-raiser, was born Nov. 3, 1833, in Henry County, Ind., a son of Alfred and Keziah (Stubbs) Bogue. He lived on his father's farm until manhood and in 18 56 bought a dry-goods store in Spiceland, and remained there ten years when he sold out and bought a farm northeast of Spiceland. Five years later he returned to Spiceland and engaged in the mer- cantile business five years, and then bought the farm where he has since resided, engaged in agricultural pursuits. He has a landed estate of 400 acres and is one of the well-to-do citizens of the Township. He has acquired his property by close attention to his business interests and good management. Jan. 1, 1859, he was married to Sibbie, daughter of Harmon Allen, of Rush County, Ind. They have five children -- Cordelia, Oneida, Anna K., Alfred and Oscar H.
Robert N. Broadbent, the son of Robert and Lucy (Preston Broadbent, was born in Preble County, Ohio, Oct. 8, 1833. His father was a native of England, and belonged to the Church of England. His mother was of English descent. His parents re- moved to Richmond, Ind., in 1834, where they remained till the spring of 1838 when they removed to Union County, Ind. He re- ceived his early education in Union County, and by his own un- aided exertions supported and educated himself from the time he was thirteen years of age. When he was but fourteen years of age he engaged himself for two years to a shoemaker in the town of Liberty and was to receive board and lodging and boots to wear and $1 a week for his services. So careful and economical were his habits that during the two years he managed to clothe himself comfortably and to save $50 of his small wages. After he was eighteen years of age he came to Raysville, Henry Co., Ind., and began working at shoemaking on his own account. He got all the work he could do and made fair wages. He had early formed the habit of reading the better class of periodicals and had read many standard works on the sciences, so that he conversed with intelligence on many of the subjects that agitated the public
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mind at that time, and many young men. of his acquaintance sought to know his opinions on the various questions that were be- ing discussed. After acquiring some means he closed his shop and entered school at Miami University, at Oxford, Ohio, intend- ing to complete a collegiate course, but as his financial means were insufficient to carry him through he returned and taught school two or three terms and continued working at his trade, a part of the time carrying on a somewhat extensive business, employing a number of hands and having a large boot and shoe store. After a time he re-entered Miami University and completed a collegiate course, graduating with honors. While there he won the respect and esteem of all and especially the high regards of the faculty, and in after years retained the friendship of David Swing, Dr. Hall, Prof. Stoddard, McFarland and others. He came back to Ogden welcomed by a large circle of friends. He began the study of law and was a diligent student, but still did not give up working at his trade, and his shop was at once an attorney's office and shoe store and was equally respected in both capacities. He was pos- sessed of more than ordinary ability and was fast becoming a suc- cessful practitioner. He did not allow himself to become alto- gether absorbed in his business. He read the best of authors, his tastes were pure, his home life was cultured and refined. He lived the very essence of a true life, and was capable of sacrificing more for the comfort of others than any other person the writer of this has ever known. He was active in temperance work, in Sab- bath-schools, and in the order of Odd Fellows of which he was a member. He was an earnest supporter of the gospel and often gave liberally for the support of different churches. He was much respected and loved in the lodge room, and if a brother stood in need of a friend he could always depend on Robert Broadbent. But his sphere of usefulness was not circumscribed by the laws or rules of any society or organization. All mankind were his broth- ers. He would often close his shop and go across the country a few miles or many, as the case might be, to find some one whom he felt particularly impressed to visit, and when he was found, whether at the plow or with ax in hand, they would sit down together on the ground or the woodpile and he would reason with him, plead with him, picture to him the advantage and happiness there was to be found in living a sober, God-fearing, upright life, and often not in vain. Nothing seemed to do him more good than when he could assist a poor, tempted, erring one to assert his man-
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