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Lynn Lodge with this small membership started to aid and, 'n'levia'e suffering mankind. and in its infancy encountered many difficulties, having an indebted- hoss to start with and a rented hall for their castle. By the en- ergy. aggressiveness and perse- verence of its members, the order after a season of adversity, soon began to grow in its finances.
A new Castle Hall was erected and in Det. JASS. was dedicated to Pythianism, Major Gen. Car- nahan of the Uniform Rank of the world making the dedica: tory address.
The new Castle Hall was fully equipped with all necessary for- niture and paraphernalie, and an era of properity began. The ledge continued to grow, and to. day has a member hip of fis true and tried Knights. On Feb. 26. 1894. death entered our port- als, and took from our midst our dear beloved brother, George W. Daly, and on Arg. 5. 1896. again entered and claimed our cherish- el brother, Fred Wight.
Lynn lodge has paid to sick brothers since its institution. benefits amounting to $1642.50, and in benefits and nurse hire a total of $2272.00.
To date the assets of the lodge are $2374.15, with all its indeht- unese liquidated. & special widow and orphan fund is set
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1 .. nn bølge 119, had the !era of initiating it's the mysteries of knight. head. Brother 1 . B. Hunt. who has reached the most salted por ition which can he obtained in our nalde oder in the state. that of Grand Chancellor of fe Girard Folge of Indiana.
Lynn lodge is now in a prosperous condition with ndel membership of goal and true brothers. and has the notoriety of
being the possessor of one of the best dried work. no to be in the state.
No 119. K. of P. and may the good work of this no. We, patrione and chival- r .. brotherhood D'was rentinue.
Lynn Lodge, No. 221. F. d .1 M. s .- instituted under di-pen- ationen the 281 day of M. J. A. 1 .. 3557. A. D. 157. wnh J. S. Sr.l. lors Worshipful Master. and R. W Hamilton. I. ( Harris Hen- 1 Chokes. Bujanan Harit, Mathes comer. John Har. Jo- ceph Vampss. E. B. Thompson. finnshow. Il chry Bonnel. J C.
goner. Rouben Manning, Jo'm 1. Tylor. Lemuel Humphrey. : M. James. M. H. Lasserre, Jo. weph T. Mills. Jose Jordan. Vor mn A. Fianter. bane M Violet. Thomas C, Woodard, William M Campbell, Robert Curtis, and F. 4. Meaza, members under such dispens ation. At the times stated adding there were three peti number was that of our worthy singen. Alfred Price, who is snill an honored member of this lodre.
We find that this institution Das vers prosperous and by the end of the first year had a mom- betshop of the. Đơn the 20th das the Grand Lodge granted them a ; numer have been made Macon -.
The building now known as the Masamie Block was created in ISST, for the purpose of the Ma- . the Lodge, and has ever & nee been a badmark of the village. The brock somupied by the post. office and C. A. Chenoweth's jew. "Iry store also belong to the Ma sonic lange. The present mem Pership consists of 45. Of the charter members there are still in affiliation with this lodge. lage M. Nichols, O. Stillwell and John Hi. Taylor. The greater number by far have gone to swell the vast majority, as well as many who have followed in their Masonic footsteps, and like them have gore to their reward.
Who is the popular landlord of the Niched House-the only ho- tel in our little city, was born in Green-look township, February 14, 1532. For the prist wisten years he has devoted his energies to the hotel business, and keeps a first class house, which, poretved Foon the traveling public a liber. al patronage.
He remained on the farm until he was a veging man, and then learned the carpenter's trade. which he followed often until he engaged in the hotel Isiness. chandising hismess for a few
Mr. Social served his country during the war of the Rebellion .: having enlisted in Company C. Ninth luchian Infantry, and par- hoppated in the battles of Frank- In. Nashville and the Hood cam- panen. He brevived an honorable cherharge in July, 1965.
In January 121. he was well- ded to Exzdeth fire. and to this union were born eleven chil- dres .- two dead. nine of whom have grown up to manhood and womanbend, and are an honour to their parents, indeed it would be hard to find a set of children who have been as successful in life as there, which is and another is. ump'e of receiving a good train- ing at home.
Mr. and Mrs. Sicho's are netive members of the Christian Church of this place. de politie Mr. Nichols is a Beachiban. has served his parts several forme itt different office. He has been a member of the F. & A. M. lol: since IS% of which he wat ser. ! rotary fifteen years. Henkso he- ) longs to the fi myl Aring af the Republic.
He is genial and pleasant in manner. is straightforward in al! business dealings, genel has won the confidence and high regard of al! with whom he & a boon ! brought_in_contact.
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Dr. J. S. Blair was born in Williamsburg. Wayne county. Indrina, in 1-50, and became a resident of lann in ISTi, at which time there was only one prae. tiring physician bosted himself. I'mon his arrival at this place, he. was as poor as the proverinal "church mouse." but_ by ha.d work and strict attention tabu-i-
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the corner of Main and Church streets, and in consideration that he is the owner of two good farm . we readily come to the
bot been in vain. He is a trank. honoral'e gentleman and ha the confidence of all his neighbor -. I- a member of the Ramlolph county District and State Medi- cal Societies. He was appointed as a member of the Randolph County Board of Pension Exami. Here by 11. May Evans in 197. " luch position he has sipre filled with credit.
The doctor is an active worker On the lodge- at this place. being 1. F. and R. o. P.orders. He is a charter member of the Knights of P'ytlas lodge, and was istin- memalin having an order of that kind inst tuted in Lynn.
mans fact, which we have inter. wir en in our report.
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Well and favorably known to everybody is this bro, which was established about five years ago. and enjoy in an unlimited de. gree. the regard of all. His store rooms and ware house is situated just north of the Big Four rail. road on west side of Main street and occupies several text of space. The house was originally founded as Hinst & Monds after which it was changed to Moods & HIn). lingsworth. and changed again to the procent firm. Mr. Moody is known as one of the most ener- gotic business men bete, and sup- plies a large constituency.
The above is the brantito! home of G. V. Hodgin located on tartal Avenue, Mr. Hodgin is one of Lang - must enterprising young han ... mra; he is look keeper for the J. I Chem weth lumber company. Jul is secretary of the Lynn Independent bas and of Co. He recently retired from the office of City Clerk, which he held for six year ..
4. He carries a remarkably fine stock of pumps, both iron and
whips, from wecan- Harries. Habe upp, the farmer with the father: Nothing in woods hemmet there. A few. at the army -penlive in farm machinery hand'ed are Matar. mick Bon ler-, Richmond, Wood hull and hampure plass, harrow -. mowers, hiv rakes and toddler -. Reces fis he has ceived a beats Stock of all kinds of latin mp's ments and are as part of these are already sale,
Bis low of helt wheeled . hieles, which includes login . platons, smreys and family car .
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riages. are .en the best man- wfacturers, and he ynarant. .... with those at his competitors.
ling up some new fence this year don't make your purchase untd you have inspected the goal quanties of the wire lepre hn ha for sale.
Fertilizer! Le. he keeps i. and if you want to double your crops. com will do well to fertili, " your ground this year.
sk way one who has ever traded with A. R. Moody, whoth- er they didn't always get the worth of their money, and the answer will invariably be a complimentary one. It is a pleasure to include -nch men ax A. B. Moody in our review of Lynn.
Dr. Care- R. I'm. who is well and favorably known by all the catzens of Washington township. bas the boring of thing a native! of Randolph counts, ha- birth ovenring in White fister found smp in 1-53. His early life was passed spots the farm but not wishing to follow the pursuit of farming. he directel hi attention to the study of medicine. After. a four year- course in the college! of Physicians and Surgeons at Indianap dis. he graduated Feb. ruary 2 .. Ist. He immediately apened an office and began pra - tive in Winchester, where he re. mened for years. In the spring of 1s 2 he came to this place, and ha- sime met with a high
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of shore .. The doctor dlerted and serve I one term as Coroner of Randolph county, and on our Town Board several years. We Make a member and Director of the dann. lad. bas & Oil Co. At present time he i Trea-tter of our school board, and the cause of education finds in him a warm friend, for he is actively engaged in the advancement of the public schools of Lynn. Whatever pub.' Tie office h . has been edled upon to fill. he has proved himself a competent and 1. ithtul offie a'. prompt ated trustworthy. Ilis skill and abi ity hive gu ied for him a prominent place among ! his professional brethren.
F. J. HIN .TAW.
E ... Hinshaw was born Dee. 21. Itt, on the old homestead here. He- father J. A. Hin-Law being one of the earliest settlers. and was the first person to open up a store in lin, when but a land he clerked in Ins father's store.
He received his education in the graded soloo's here and in 1-29 and so attended Normal school, afterwards passing exami- nation receiving the best certif- cate to be given in those days. He taught school in White River and Washington townships natil the fall of >2 when he rented a room in Lynn and began business for himself, investing only the.
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. The above is the picture of Miss Winifred Howen's Kindergarten Class. Miss It iwen compie ed a cor'se of kinder garten work at Indianapolis doring the past winter, and has been very successful with her class at this place.
.mall sum of $100 for ; fiv. Pres and goods. He has honesty integrity and persevereuce hav- ing the respect of all, he pressed Forward in his business career.
He purchased the property in which he tu gan busit pez in 1>>4. mal continued to-nie - in the old toum until 1597. The o'd quar- tore being picked and crowded with goods of all kinds and need- jing mor comm for his fast grows. ling lavines, Mr. Hushaw coll- cluded to build, and together with his cousin created a fine two story business block fast fret. with double cellars. He nou or empie- the finest business room in lynn, and is still branching out.
He has the only now & depot in the city, takes subscriptions for all newspapers and magazines, and carries a complete stock of ron'rebinare. frint-, groceries. jewelry, spectacles, hardware. tinware, whips from the cheapest to the best, not ons and novelties in great variety, tabacco and ri- gars to suit the chewer and smok- er. He hand'es all kinds of soft drinks, melons, etc. in season. In fart a variety of nearly every thing desired.
Mr. Hinshaw is courteous and obliging, and we bespeak for him the ch,cress in the future he has had in the past.
B. P. CREEN & BON.
l'effectly made harness is what every practical horse owner de. sires. And this can always be loldathed trom the faldishment of 1. 1. Greeted Son. Although having only been in the harness Insimese at this place since last September. these gentlemen have by their e mr.cons treatment and square dealings built up an ele- gant business. The gentlemen
; maple, to they form p's based on a firm north west of the place. several years ago. Previous to
Mr. Giren was engaged in the! livery business at Ridgeville.
Ind . while his son was trave for A. Nieim of I jncinna *..
Tai- business was established? dont fifteen years ago and hi- since charged hands a comple times before the present firm as. sumed the management. Mr Charles D. Gireen. the junior member of the firm, is a skilled mechanic, having learned_ In -; trade at Richmond. Ind .. and his xurk can not b . exce'led.
They haveja lary . commo lions rond about Light lee, and their
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stock comprises lizht single and double harness, carriage, and bravy or team harness, and a full suck of whips, role, nets, and- dles, midles, general line of turf goods, and all other horse trap- pings. For those who desire
of factors made got, and call them for what they are. They To the very best ock tamed leather, and make all kinds of harness to or'er. A.k any one who has ever need a set of their harness if they are not durable. They de repair work at moderate prices and alwaysener their best en favors to satisfy the wants of their customers. Yon consalt your interests when you buy from them, and you will always get full value for your money.
Who is engaged in the hard. ware and furniture business, is one of our leading merchants. He isa wide awake and enter- prising business man and well deserves representation in mir "Souvenir" edition. He is num- bered among Randolph county's native sons, having been born and raised on a farm two and one half miles from Lynn.
In the fall of 1894 be purchased the hardwar, and furniture stock ot Gro. IT. Fickel, which was lo- cated in the second room in the
Mr Hinshaw continued to bu- in this room until he had the building he now occupies com. I plated, when he removed to the same. His pr sent place of busi. news is a destrabe more, having . been built especialis to suit the large stock de cartses. It is SON t6 feet, and be openpues both the lower and upper floor, and every inch of spies I- occupied from flour to ceiling, with all kinds of formture and hardware. He also carnes a full line of buggies and liesele, and his prices will stand comparison with my ti mim Randolph connis. If you have a new home that you wish furnished he will sell you a complete outfit. from the carpet ! on the floor to the highest poli-h -. ed piece of furniture.
Mr. Hinshaw is a man . forcel. lent farines alality. . agacions and farsighted. enterprising and progressive, and always has the, interest of our town it beart. 11. of the Lynn Independent time & Dil Co. and only recently retired from the presidency of said com- pany.
The Union Central Telephone Co. have their exchange located.
in lu- place of Inrness, which is quite a convenience for our people.
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Beides his Inness he is the owner of a beamful home on Fast Church street, having lately . purchased the Jennings property which he now occupies
GEORGE n. PICKEL ..
The subject of this sketch is one of Lynn's leading merchants, and is engaged in the undertaking business, The establishment is complete, and ranks second to none in Randolph county.
lie is a man of good bustese alabty and through well directed efforts and perseverance has ae quired a comfortable compe- teney.
In 1991 Mr. Fickel purchased
been of much assistance to his lather in the undertaking his now, and we predict for him a -necessful business career.
Mr Fickel has served on our Town Boa d three terme, and he has the best interests of the com- munity always at heart, and is wide awake to everything that tends to pa mote it- growile an -
During the past few months he has been severely affected with
thenmatism, being confined To his room most of the time. Only recently he returned from Attica Springs, where he took a course of baths, and has since been much improved.
throughout Randolph. Wayne and Dieware countie., Imbana, and in Darke and Mercer counties Ohio. His reputation as an ex. pert workman in this line brings him orders from territory of miny competitors. He carries a
complete ho of time. for. boiler- and everything portoming to his line of business, and his . commodion- room, which ween. pies a Boor span of Bevil Feet. will always be found ro contain a pol cok of this ware 11 . his a potent forl enker which is comminding attention am ing the farmers, and daring the pist this article. Just moa le re mark-
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ing an order of 1211 spray pumps tab. palon the market by the Long Manufacturing Co M . Rdlant has alxiys biên
RESIDENCE OF GED. N. FILAEL.
the hardware, furniture and nu? dertaking establishment of Hlen- ry Cox, which he conducted until he dispo-ed of the hardware and farniture lines to W. E. Hinshaw and since winch time he has been in the undertaking business ex -!
le came to this county in 1957. and for eight years was engaged in the manufacturing of drain tile, after which he embarked in the above business, and by court- rons treatment and straightfor- ward dealings he has secured a lucrative business. His under- taking estab ishment is located on the same lot with his resi- dence on South Main street.
; He has a pleasant home which i- the abode of hospitality, and in social circles they rank high. He has two children. Charles and Idris, the former has recently
J J. ROLAND.
We would not consider our 're- view of Lynn complete without I. J. Roland being represented. hence we include him in this he- port. He has hen a resident, of this place for the past lifteen years, and witnessed its steady growth from its infancy. He,es. tablished his business here about eleven years ago, and his efforts have been crowned with success from the start. When it comes to making anything in the tin- ware line, he is master of the art. having worked at the Trade twen- ty-nine years. He makes a spor- ialty of tin, iron and steel roof- ing, gultering, spouting and all kinds of'metal working, and has finished work of this kind
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a member of oar I .vi Borl. b wins o'li + he was elected by an overwhom. memory, and he has filled
Mantar aring Company, whose mak . . eupare favorably with the 1,001.
A .- wiste ] with Mr. Rdlant in tor . fissare business, is his &m. in-law. lincoln Hiatt, who is a bastler, and will always be found working to the best interests of In - employer.
morate the wants of his patrons And trien I -.
D. C. Bevedy the west end Church street hustling grocery. man, was born in Greensfork town-log. Randolph county. Int .: July 23. 1-78. The remained on the farm assisting his father an- til he was righteen years old. when his father and family re- moved to Lynn.
During president Cleveland's adminstration W. B. Beverly' father of the subject of this
The Hour and Feed elever .toje 501 owird by B. Pur.on & Shop. was built in the spring of goat. by Hodgson & Raherts. This firm continued the basnews for about a year. when Mr. Hade- son bought Mr. Roh. bonuss, Mr. Hedgeen remained in the boss. he sold to Luke Nich. oh, who owned it only one year when it : gai i changed hunde going into the hard. of ! W. Ci x. and on the 9th of last Nay it was sold to Paron & Kines and in a few months Mr Pienso took charge of the lines, and i. s reminded it since. Mr. Pierson formerly lived on a farm ore and a ha'T miles south west of Lamm! im ISS he mavel his Family to this place, and entered the imple- ment business with Can Thomas, they did a good line of business in the amplement trade until Mr. Pie- man I son parchased their present business.
They have a windmill attach- mott in connection with a toy horse power steam portable en- gine. They do a great deal of grinding turuished by the farmer. They grid chop feud of all kinds. corn meal and graham Hour. be- ades have pote an extensive sale of flour and exchange busi
Mr. Piersom is a good, genial strictly to business and makes ali the endeavors possible to accom-
sketch, was appointed postmaster Fat Lynn, he deputized his son D. 6. Beverly as his assistant, he served with credit in this capacity four years, after retiring from this position, Mr. Beverly pur- chased the prosent grocery stock of 1. M. Harlan Sept. 1. 1599, Mr. Harlan having built the present business 1895, and stocking it with a general line of groceries, provisions and notions. By strict attention to business and his con- jenial and clever business quali- ties Mr. Beverly has hold his share of the public patronage .. His grocery store supplies all the citizens of Toftanville, a western suburb to the city of Lynn, with m.i. lard, potatoes, salt, vegein. bles, in fact, everything handled in his line. Give him a share of
prices to comply with any of
Occupying a commanding po- sition in the general merchandis- ing tratie, is a phrase that will best detine the standing of Bowen Brother -.
The foundation of the firm dates back to the year Jos2, when they established their general store in the back room now m. empted by the Hrub when. They continued toxines- here mi- til 1.55, when they created the building they nos occupy. It is a commodions room 23% 100 Le. sides a large ware room in the frear, and is literally packed with good, Comprehended in the general line are dry goods, ho- tion, clothing, hats am caps. bonts and shops, furnishing good- aad groceries. Goods are brought in immense let- and are received almost daily. A select assortment is shown in each of the several departements. All purchases are made direct from first hand-, job- here and manufacturers, and in the markets. An elegant assort- mont is displayed in dress good -. embroideries, ribbons, gloves, 10- tions, domestics, basiert, etc. In footwear is shown the productions of the most noted manufacturer -. And every description of men's. south's boys and children's clothing. A large line of hat and caps and furnishing goods. The grocery department is replote with choice daily peressitios. Ex- Pry item is carried that is de. manded by either farmer or fam de. and very close prices provail. They make all purchases with carr, and keep their efes vigi. lantly on the markets and buy at the most opportune times, be-
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sharply in the race for an- prenies and des competition front aux soured.
Bowen Bros. have bought gr.mb at this plice since they 1 -t
dising business. At first they Lenght and loaded gram on cars. but afterward purchased their
valor To. They dop a large ·mount of erin annually and have the nepatition of always paving high -t banket prices.
I'revine for ent ar king i miei. _ at this place James D. Bosch was in the gemeral merchandise it Spartanburg, tlou counts . fe.m 1-55 1n 1-06. Fro. there be Went to Sala, and continued in same hommess for five or IS
They were both boorn in Greens. fork township, this county, and are well and Favorably known It all as soon of h nesty and -
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Instinguished position is due our time honored druggist. W. R. Halliday, whose business career in Lynn is now past the quarter of a century mark.
He is a native of Wayne con- Is. Indiana-his birth place be- ing at Washington-better known :- fireen-fork 1. 11. on March 31, 1×30. In Jone 1>22. he came In
Halliday retired from the him and Went to Lelevar. Whin .. where le is now asseciate 1 with
Me. Hali To store is heavily .forked with drugs, medicines. chemical, pamte, gils, varmesln . wall paper. window glas, Fr. sh. es an Lall the multilarione art. n les appertaining to his hne. Ile has always bon noted for his honorable and upright dealings. and furthermore for furni-hits everything in his line at even more favorable races than Base always invites a comparison of his goods and prices with all the competitors.
Mr. Halliday was um'ed in marriage to Mise Ella Stafford in September. 1-12. and the fruits of this union were three dangh -. ters, two of whom are married, and the youngest still revistas with her parents. Their palatial home an South Main street, is the place andstarted in the drug .. hostess in the Exkerle rolls It. contly created to Ben Johnson's barber shop, where he continued until 1575. when he formed a partner hip with his brother. W. M. H.Pray, and the row tom then removed the stack to i's present quarters, and added to their live a stock of hardware! and forming implements, which neres- fated them toer pi hent the rooms, those the drug store and Hiitt, Hodgin & Co.'s store are now located. The stock of hardware and implements was disposedof, and in 1590. W. M.
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RESIDENCE OF W. R. HINRHAW.
often ihp serne of many wollt Mente. and Mrs. Halliday's salad. to note les her mans friend -.
Mr. Halldes was postmaster at this place from 1-13 to Issa. Jand has been Notiny poibhe for the past eight og nipe years. Ils invineilde integrity and well known pubhe spirit has gained for him a legion of friends. His- interest is manifest im all affairs here and his advice and counsel sought on all matters. His best recommendations are his genial- ity and elasticity.
HYATT, ITOTRAIN & CO.
This business was founded about seven of eight years ago. by 1. A. Jackson, who was sie. eceded b; Furnas Brother-, and they cantinted the Im-ines aliont three yes:5 before the present mamag ment assumed contial in Februari, Ist
Mr. Het. the amor member of the firms, was born at Bethel. Mr. Hodgin The factor men berol the firm, was banon a Lum near this place where he resided intila fass months betere embarking in the hardware and furniture bust- ness at this place. Previous to
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