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The church history would be incomplete without a short notice of another of the old members of the church who is yet faithful in her attendance, and teacher of the infant class in the Sabbath School.
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Mrs. B. A. Moore is one of the original eight members and throughout all the years since its organization has been one of the most active and efficient of its members. She helped in the organization of the Sabbath School in 1844, was one of the first teachers and has taught a class ever since, being at present and for a number of years past teacher of the infant class. Forty- three years a teacher and still at her post, beloved and honored by all who know her.
The church at its organization was New School and Anti- slavery. It was connected with the Logansport Presbytery, which at that time embraced all Northern Indiana. The Presby- tery was afterward divided and the Huntington Church was con- nected with what was then and is yet known as the Fort Wayne Presbytery.
The first pastor, Rev. Thomas Anderson, served the church faithfully until 1848, when he was compelled to resign on account of failing health, but he continued to occasionally preach for the church until near the time of his death in 1853.
From that time until 1857 there was only supplies by different Presbyterian clergymen, among whom were Revs. James Carnahan, James Thompson, - Curtis,- -Hawes, A. W. Freeman, Charles Beecher, F. T. McCabe and Dr. Henry Lit- tle, the Pioneer Home Missionary of Indiana for the Presby- terian Church.
After the union of the old school and new school churches was decided upon by the general assemblies, the Board of Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church of Huntington, and the Trustees of the Rock Creek Township Church of Huntington County, agreed upon a plan of union of the two churches which was unani- mously adopted at a general meeting of the two congregations.
The Sabbath School of the church has always been watched over by the members with tender care. It was organized in 1844; Elder Jacob Kenower was Superintendent of the school from its organization to the date of hisdeath in 1866. Since then Elder H. B. Sayler, Dr. A. H. Shaffer, Elder Henry Hessin, U. D. Cole, William H. Much, Theodore K. Caldwell and S. M. Sayler, the present efficient incumbent, have successively held that office.
The school has an average attendance of 125. The infant class alone, taught by Mrs. B. A. Moore, having a large membership. The present membership of the church is 156.
The pastors who have served the church at different times were Rev. Thomas Anderson, from 1843 to 1853; Rev. John Fair- child, from 1856 to 1858; Rev. S. Bissel, from 1858 to 1860; Rev. James A. Veal, from 1860 to 1865; Rev. W. C. Smith, from 1865, to 1869; Rev. S. B. Whitcomb, from 1870 to 1871; Rev. C. McCain, from October 1871 to 1874; Rev. J. K. Kost, from 1875 to 1879; Rev. Henry Nove, from 1879 to 1882; Rev. Paul C. Thyholdt, from 1882 to 1883, and Rev. James C. Burt, from 1884 to 1886.
The church is at present without a pastor, but will doubtless call one at an early date.
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The present Ruling Elders are Henry B. Sayler, Samuel Mc- Caughey, George G. Favorite and Andrew Mattern.
Methodist Church .- The plan of general government controll- ing the Methodist Churches, necessarily connected that church in Huntington, with other Methodist Churches, with which it was at different times joined in " the circuit."
The Puru Circuit was founded in 1838, embracing all the territory along the Wabash River, east of Roanoke.
In the spring of 1839, the Presiding Elder, Rev. George Bus- wick appointed Revs. S. Reed and Enoch Holdstock, to supply this circuit, and the first preaching was had by this denomin- ation in Huntington, in the old log school house, in May, 1839. There were no Methodist families here at the time, and the preachers went four miles north of the town, to Clear Creek, to stay over night; whether they did this from choice, or because the good people of the town would not entertain them, is not stated. Several Methodist families having moved into the place a class was formed in 1840.
In 1846, Lewis W. Byron, John S. Hendryx, John R. Snyder and Samuel Moore, were the Board of Trustees of the church, and pur- chased Lot No. 17, in the original plat of the town, upon which the society erected a neat and commodious frame church building, which was occupied until 1867, when it was sold and the property purchased, upon which their present large and well arranged house of worship stands. The new building was completed and dedi- cated, in 1869, and has been occupied by the society ever since.
Since the occupancy of their present building, the church has been blessed with great prosperity; numerous additions have been made to the membership from time to time, until at the present time they rejoice in the largest membership and congre- gations of the Protestant Churches of the city.
Since 1851, the pastors in charge have been: Dennis B. Clary, from 1851 to 1852; Samuel C. Swazey, 1853; E. Maynard, 1854-5; P. F. Miller, 1856; A. S. Kilnman. 1857; E. S. Preston, 1858; R. J. Smith, 1859; S. L. Sanford, 1860; E. F. Hastey, 1861; R. Toby, 1862; W. R. Edmundson, 1863-4; Charles W. Miller, 1865-7; W. E. McCarty, 1868-9-70; A. Greenman, 1871 to 1873; W. R. Kistter, 1824; C. E. Disbro, 1874, to 1878; A. Brown, 1878-9; M. Mahin, 1880-81-82 ;- - 1883-4; M. A. Teague, 1885-6, and Rev. C. Y. Hill the present incumbent, 1887.
The church membership is now 310, and the value of the church property is $15,000. The Sabbath School connected with the church, is justly the pride and hope of the church, and has always received the active, zealous and intelligent support of the membership; a veritable nursery of the church. It is at present under the efficient superintendency of Peter W. Zent, Esq., aided by an able corps of teachers, and has the unusually large average attendance of 350.
United Brethren in Christ. - The earliest representative of this denomination in this vicinity was the Rev. D. Eby who
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preached at private houses and in school houses in the country around Huntington without any regular organization, in the year 1842. He was followed by two missionaries of the Muskin- gum, Ohio, Conference, Revs. John Hill and John Hoffman, in 1843 and in 1844. Rev. John Terrell, another missionary, blazed his way through the woods from North Manchester, in Wabash County to the Slusser neighborhood in Warren Township, this county, and from there soon afterward came to Huntington and organized a church in that year.
The original members were Michael Houseman and Mary, his wife: Nancy Houseman; John Houseman and wife, and Mary Ann their daughter; George Whitistine and Catherine, his wife; Mary Whitistine; Mahala Whitistine; John Morrison; Philip Anmock and wife; George Anmock and wife, and their daughters, Lydia and Mary; John Anmock and wife; Martin Hull and wife; David Miller and wife, and their daughters, Mary and Lucinda. John Houseman was the first class leader.
Although the number of members was large at the organiza- tion of the church for that day, yet the church thus organized continued to exist but a few years; death and removals being the principal causes of their disintegration.
In the winter of 1874-5 Rev. George Sicafoos, of the St. Joseph Conference, and a man of great ability and influence held a series of meetings in the interest of this denomination, which resulted in gathering together of some seventy five members, including converts, and the re-organization of the church in the spring of 1875.
The church shortly afterward purchased the building formerly occupied by the Methodist Church on West Matilda Street, which, after some repairs were made, is a neat and com- modious house of worship with a seating capacity of 250.
The Rev. Sicafoos continued in charge of the new church until September. 1877, when he was succeeded by Rev. John R. Brown until 1879.
Rev. A. W. Snepp was pastor from 1879 to 1881; Rev. J. H. Simons from 1881 to 1884; Rev. J. L. Goshert from 1884 to 1886, when the Rev. A. M. Cummins, the present incumbent, began his labors with the church. The church property is valued at $3,000. The present membership is over 100 and steadily in- creasing. The Sabbath School has an average attendance of seventy-five and has been for a number of years past under the superintendency of James M. Hatfield, Esq. Mr. Hatfield is a prominent member of the Bar of the Huntington Circuit Court.
Christian Church .- The first organization of this church took place on the 13th of April, 1845, with the following mem- bers, namely: Ebenezer Thompson, Mary A. Thompson, Eliza- beth M. Bagley, Miss Mary Ann Thompson, Ann P. Slack, Amzi D. Meese, Rebecca Ann Meese, Susanna Wilcox, Elias Croft, Maria Croft, Persis Croft, Ann Boles and Melinda Boles.
Ebenezer Thompson was the first member of this denomina-
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tion in this vicinity. He removed from Bracken County, Ken- tucky, in 1839. Elder Evan Thompson, a nephew of Ebenezer Thompson, preached for the new church, part of the time occa- sionally and part of the time regularly, as the church was able to pay him, until about 1852. From 1852 to 1860 the church had preaching for the greater part of the time regularly, by Elders H. St. John, Van Dake, John C. New, - Wharton, G. B. Mullis, Daniel Franklin and Benjamin Franklin, assisted occasionally by Elders Samuel Shortridge, James Hadsell and R. Faurot, who did effecient service for the church. From 1860 to 1864 Elders W. B. Hendryx and Zeph W. Shepherd served the church regu- larly for the most of the time.
On the 12th day of August, 1866, Elder L. Berry Smith, the present pastor in charge, entered upon his duties, and has re- mained at his post continuously ever since, with the exception of the year 1873 - thus giving us living evidence that a preacher can remain twenty years with a congregation and in a com- munity with a constantly growing confidence and influence.
We wish we could truthfully record more such instances among the churches and pastors of our city. Bro. Smith, like the Shunamite mother, " lives at home with his own people," be- loved by his own congregation and respected by the whole com- munity. His familiar form and pleasant smile have almost become a part of the religious life of the city, and we are sorry to see him growing old.
The first church building was erected in 1851, and was occupied by the society until 188-, when it was sold to the Temperance Organization and removed to the rear end of their lot, where it yet remains in the possession of that organization. The present substantial and convenient brick house of worship was erected and dedicated in 188 -. It is situated on the corner of Frankin and Guilford Streets and is an ornament to the city.
German Reformed Church .- St. Peter's Congregation, of Huntington, was organized in January, 1857, the first officers be- ing Henry Drover, Sr., Frederick Blum, and William G. Faust, Elders; Harmom Borchers, George Fahl, and Jacob Shearer, Deacons; Conrad Peipenbrink and Daniel Shearer, Trustees.
This church is a member of Zion's Classis of Synod of the Northwest, which forms a part of the German Reformed Synod, of North America.
St. Peter's congregation held their services for two years after their organization in a hall, in the city.
In May, 1859, Henry Drover, Sr., presented them with the grounds upon which their present church buildings stand, and in December following their handsome brick church was dedi- cated.
In 1869 a school house and parsonage were erected; the prop- erty of the congregation being now worth $10,000, and is all sit- uated in the Third Ward of the city.
The pastors of the church have been: First, Rev. N. Spiess,
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second, Rev. John Brecht, third, Rev. I. B. Ruhl, fourth, Rev. P. Vitz; fifth, Rev. P. H. Dipple, and sixth, the present pastor.
The present membership is about 400, and the church is noted for its quiet but steady and continuous work.
Catholic Church. - The missionaries of the Catholic Church have always been among the earliest to penetrate the wilder- ness, in all parts of our country, and sow the seeds of religion that paved the way for civilization, regardless of personal danger and hardship. Regarding the "labor of love" as para- mount to a systematic record of their doings, their deeds are for the most part, known only by tradition. In the early history of the church at Huntington and in fact, long before there was any established church here, the early missionaries visited the place from time to time; among the earliest of these was Rev. Stephen T. Badin, of Bardstown, Kentucky, who was here in 1834. At that time there were but five Catholic families in the neigh- borhood, namely, the families of David Johnson, Patrick John- son, Michael Kennedy, Martin Roche and Michael Doyle. Dur- ing the construction of the Wabash & Erie Canal through the county, many Catholics were employed, a few of whom pur- chased property and became citizens.
Father Badin while here, procured the donation to the church, of the lot of ground on which the present church buildings stand, from General Tipton.
At that time the nearest resident priest in the State was at Vincennes, from which place the Catholic families here, were visited the year following by Father Lalumier: and afterwards by Fathers Ruff and Miller, from Fort Wayne.
In 1839 Father Julian Benoit came to Fort Wayne, and shortly afterward, through his efforts, arrangements were made, by which he or one of his assistants, Fathers Rodolph and Faller, attended here regularly at stated times.
From 1846 to 1857 this parish was attended by the resident- priests-at-large in the following order: Rev. Patrick McDermot, Rev. Michael O'Flanegan, and Rev. John Regan.
In 1857 Rev. Dr. Shippert became the first resident pastor of Huntington. He was succeeded by Father Fuchs, and he by Father Mayer, and he by Rev. Father Steiner, who died while pastor of the church in 1880. He was succeeded by the present beloved pastor Rev. Father Hueser.
In 1838 a hewed log church building, about 25x40, was built, but not completed until 1844, when it was plastered inside and weather-boarded outside, presenting the appearance of a frame building.
Previous to this time services were held from house to house chiefly, but sometimes in school houses. In 1849 the church was enlarged by a frame addition to one end and used for a church and school house until the present edifice was erected. The pres- ent elegant brick structure which replaced the old church build- ing, was finished in 1866 at a cost of $30,000. It was erected
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under the direct management of Father Mayer. In 1871 the steeple was raised, 185 feet high and surmounted by a gilded cross.
The large clock at the base of the tower is a present to the church from the business men of Huntington. The interior of the church is elaborately ornamented, the main altar and pulpit being unusually handsome. The station pictures are done in oil and handsomely framed. They were purchased in Germany. The organ is powerful and melodious.
A large chapel in the basement is a very desirable addition and much used by the children of the schools.
The church is named for Saints Peter and Paul; is 60x140 feet, with a seating capacity of 1,000; is in the Diocese of Fort Wayne and under Bishop Joseph Dwenger.
The present number of communicants is between 1,500 and 2,000.
The Catholic School is taught in connection with the church, is graded and of the highest order, and teachers are selected with great care and the whole under the direct supervision of the Pastor. A neat and commodious parsonage is erected near the church. The whole property belonging to the church is worth $75,000.
The growth of the church from its earliest days has been and is continuous; many of its members being among the ablest and wealthiest business and professional men in the city.
Evangelical Lutheran .- This church, known as St. Peter's, was organized March 2d, 1849. The first trustees were Jacob Waber, George Ricker and Gotlieb Pobler. The first members were the said trustees and Henry Erk, Nicholas Schumaker, Henry Schwartz, Fred Mohn, John Haunestein, Ernst Kuhlman, Henry Kirchoff and David Heike).
The first pastor was Rev. Augustus D. Stiger, and services were first held in the court house.
The congregation began building immediately after their or- ganization and completed a small frame building on their lot on LaFontaine Street by the close of the first year, at a cost of $200. The present brick church was built on the same lot in 1873, at a cost of $13,000, with a seating capacity of 300. The present membership is nearly 200 persons, with a good Sabbath School. The church maintains its own school, which is held in the old church building, and is taught by the pastor.
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church (English Lutheran) .- This church was organized in May, 1876, by Rev. O. S. Oglesby, its first pastor.
Among those who were prominent in its organization may be mentioned the names of Eurias Dumbauld and' Warren Dum- bauld and Jacob Miller. The church, when organized, only had twelve communicants. Rev. Oglesby continued as pastor of the church until 1880. The church was without regular services after Mr. Oglesby's departure until August, 1882, when the pres-
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ent incumbent, Rev. George T. Cooperrider, became its pastor, there being at that time eighteen members of the church residing here.
In 1883-4 the church purchased a lot in Foust's addition to the city, and erected thereon a neat parsonage and an elegant frame church building at a cost of $3,500.
The membership and congregation have steadily increased since Pastor Cooperrider's location with them. The church mem- bership is now fifty-three communicants with a congregation of 100 or more.
A Sabbath School was organized two years ago and is in- creasing in members and efficiency, pastor and people working together in harmony in Church and Sabbath School.
Evangelical Association .- This church was organized June 10, 1882, with a membership of thirteen, with Rev. W. H. Mygrants as local preacher.
The first pastor was Rev. D. J. Pontius, who served the con- gregation for one year. He was succeeded by the Rev. L. B. Fisher, who continued with them for three years, and he was succeeded by Rev. J. Fisher, the present incumbent, who is now on his second year. The last two pastors have been very suc- cessful, the present membership numbering 108, with a flourish- ing Sabbath School, averaging an attendance of ninety, under the successful supervision of Mrs. Henry Kenner.
The Society, since its organization, has erected a neat brick church building, at a cost of $4,000, and a frame parsonage. at a cost of $800.
The church is hopeful and their outlook bright.
A. F. & A. M .- The petition for dispensation to organize the first Masonic Lodge, in Huntington, was signed by the following brethren : A. G. Perkins, H. C. Skinner, M. J. Purviance, J. W. Spiller, S. J. Johnson, S. H. Purviance, S. Cassady and J. H. Swail. The petition was received and dispensation granted, dated January 24, Anno Lucis, 5851, signed E. Demming, G. M.
The above named brethren met February 6, A. L. 5851, in the hall of La Fontaine Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and accepted the dispensation from the Grand Lodge, and organized. Bro. A. G. Perkins, as Master, Bro. H. C. Skin- ner, Senior Warden, Bro. M. J. Purviance, as Junior Warden, and commenced work.
W. H. D. Lewis was the first petitioner for degrees; his petition was received, and he was the first elected to receive the degrees of the lodge.
At the May session of the Grand Lodge, a charter was granted, dated May 30, A. L. 5851, constituting them a lodge under the name of "Mystic Lodge, No. 110," A. F. & A. M., with the following officers : J. M. Spiller, W. M .; A. A. Hubble, S. W .; W. H. D. Lewis. J. W .; J. Alexander, Treasurer; J. H. Swail, Secretary; W. Hicox, S. D .; S. Cassady, J. D .; S. W. Hawley, Tiler; and for Stewarts, S. J. Johnson and J. W. Purviance. The
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following members, with the above officers, then constituting the lodge : M. J. Purviance, S. H Purviance, H. C. Skinner, A. G. Perkins, B. Lassell, H. Brown, W. H. Seeley. J. Wiley, J. Ziegler, E. Murray, J. M. Bratton, J. R. Coffroth, H. Kilander, S. Trusler, and E. G. Frame.
The following persons have served as Worshipful Masters: John R. Coffroth, Dr. W. B. Lyons, J. W. Purviance, J. S. Gcsham, J. M. Bratton, J. E. Stephens, J. Mangus, J. Snyder, J. M. Hilte- brand and W. J. Hilligas.
In 1844, Amity Lodge, No. 483, was organized in this city, from members of Mystic Lodge, with George Emerickas, W. M .; LaGrange Severance, S. F. Day, R. Simonton, J. M. Bratton and S. D. Baker, have also served the lodge, as Master.
Huntington Chapter No. 27, Royal Arch Masons. - This chap- ter was organized on the 27th of June, 1854, at Masonic Hall, in Huntington. The organized members were John R. Coffroth, A. A. Hubble, Joseph Wiley, S. J. Johnson, William Stewart, Samuel McCaughey, John Alexander, James High and JamesM. Bratton.
The first degrees were conferred upon Dr. F. S. C. Grayston, W. B. Lyons, George Corlew, Jesse Davies, W. H. D. Lewis and Joseph W. Purviance. Companion John R. Coffroth was ap- pointed first High Priest and continued in charge of the chapter until 1858, when Dr. W. B. Lyons was elected High Priest, and continued to serve with credit to fraternity and honor to himself for twelve years.
June 3rd, 1868, Dr. J. G. Williams was elected first officer and served uutil his death in March, 1872. On the 14th of June, 1872, Dr. LaGrange Severance was elected High Priest, and has filled that position ever since, except during 1875 when John Mangus served.
The jurisdiction of the chapter extends over the whole county.
Huntington Council No. 51, Royal and Select Masons. - This Masonic Society held its preliminary meeting, January 11, 1878, and prepared a petition to Illustrious Grand Master Butterfield for a dispensation, which was granted. The signers were Dr. LaGrange Severance, Robert Simonton, William B. Lyons, Daniel D. Swafford, S. S. Levy, Leopold Levy, George W. Stults, Samuel D. Baker, U. D. Cole and Alfred Moore.
Dr. LaGrange Severance was appointed Illustrious Master, who was succeeded by Robert Simonton, and he, by James M. Bratton who is the present incumbent.
Odd Fellowship .- This great benevolent institution was es- tablished in Huntington County by the institution of LaFontaine Lodge, No. 42, in Huntington, on April 22d, 1847. The charter was granted by Joel B. McFarland, then Grand Master. This lodge had Joseph Wiley, a former County Clerk, as its first N. G. Among the persons who have passed the chairs of this lodge in its early days are Joseph Wiley, Judge J. R. Slack, J. R. Cof- froth, L. P. Milligan, Samuel Davies.
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The lodge was organized and held its first meetings in what was known as the old Rock House, the old-time stone tavern north of the old Wabash & Erie Canal. It afterward met for some years in the northwest corner room of the second story of the old brick American House.
The lodge existed with varying success until July 5, 1859, when, on account of internal dissensions growing out of ques- tions just preceding the war, of a political nature, it surrendered its charter and was dormant for the next six years, but in 1865 a petition was sent in for a restoration of the charter, which was granted, and the lodge has had great prosperity ever since, until now it is one of the substantial institutions of the county. There are now only two of the original members living; these are Joseph Elder and W. N. D. Lewis, who are in good standing and honored members of the lodge.
The lodge owns property and assets worth $25,000, and has 150 members in good standing, composed of the best and solid men of the county. They own and control the beautiful Mt. Hope Cemetery, in the west part of town, which is the only pub- lic cemetery in the city.
From this splendid lodge the following lodges have sprung, viz .: Little River, Roanoke; Salamonie, Warren; Loon Creek, Andrews; Mt. Etna, Mt. Etna; Markle, Markle; Star of Hope, Brown's Corners. From La Fontaine Lodge has been furn- ished two members for high positions in the Order. John Morgan has served as Grand Patriarch for the Encampment Branch of the Order in Indiana, and represented the State in the Sovereign Grand Lodge for two years; also, J. B. Kenner was elected Grand Master for the Grand Lodge of the Order in the state and served during 1886, bringing to the order a great revival of interest. He is now a Grand Representative to the Sovereign Grand Lodge.
Knights of Pythias. - Huntington Lodge No. 93, K. of. P., was organized at Huntington on April 20, 1881. Grand Chancellor William N. Gillum, of Rockville, Indiana, being the instituting officer, and was assisted in the work by members of the order from Logansport, Bluffton, Richmond and Decatur. The charter members were thirty-one in number and the first officers were: E. G. Thomas, P. C .; Dr. L. Severance, C. C .; W. A. Jones, V. C .; J. M. Hatfield, Prelate; Henry Hilgenberg, M. of C., Mathias Sukes, M. of F .; L. T. Bagley, K. of R. & S .; S. T. Cost, M. at A .; Emmet Shanks, I. G .; D. C. Anderson, O. G., and John I Dille, Jacob Levi and Charles Mades, Trustees. The members who have served in the office of Chancellor Commander, in the order of their election, are: Dr. L. Severance, W. A. Jones, J. M. Hat- field, D. C. Anderson, T. G. Smith, John I. Dille, L. T. Bagley, J. M. Hatfield, H. M. Purviance, S. T. Cast, M. B. Stults, and Jacob Dick. These have all attained the rank of Past Chancel- lor except Jacob Dick, who is yet serving as Chancellor Com- mander, and in addition two others have attained that rank,
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