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Pate, H. F .; carpenter; Edinburgh. Born in Vt. 1822; settled in J. C. 1862. Rep. Methodist.
Poppino, J .; engineer; Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1847; set- tled in J. C. 1870. Dem. Universalist.
Paine, George F .; blacksmith ; Edinburgh. Born in Ohio 1846; settled in J. C. 1852. Rep. Protestant.
Perry, Noah; blacksmith ; Edinburgh. Born in Indiana Ter- ritory 1814 ; settled in J. C. 1837. Dem.
RUBUSH, F .; brick mason ; Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1848 ; settled in J. C. 1864. Dem.
Rubush, L .; brick mason ; Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1842. Rep.
Rush, T. A .; moulder; Edinburgh. Born in J. C. 1851. Dem. Roman Catholic.
Richardson, T. F .; general hardware merchant; firm of Forrer & Co .; Edinburgh. Born in Mo. 1849; settled in J. C. 1869. Rep. Protestant.
REED, W. H .; keeps grocery and provision store; Edinburgh. Born in Ohio 1820; settled in J. C. 1867. Dem. Christ.
Rush, William P .; physician and surgeon; Edinburgh. Born in Pa. 1822; settled in J. C. 1845. Dem. Rom. Cath.
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Robbins; Philip; retired farmer; Edinburgh. Born in Ohio 1820; settled in J. C. 1864. Rep. Methodist.
Robison, P. G .; farmer and brick mason; 412 m n w Edinburgh. Born in J. C. 1824. Rep. Methodist.
Roe, A .; farmer; 3 m w Edinburgh. Could not be seen-gone from home.
RUNKLE, J .; harness maker; Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1824; settled in J. C. 1826. Rep.
Roberts, Rev. R .; pastor M. E. Church; Edinburgh. Born in Md. 1835; settled in J. C. 1873. Temperance.
Roch, Henry; tailor; Edinburgh. Born in Germany 1836; set- tled in J. C. 1869. Presbyterian.
ROTH, G. J .; drayman; Edinburgh. Born in Germany 1826; settled in J. C. 1853. Dem. Christian.
Roth, M. A .; drayman; Edinburgh. Born in Ky. 1853; settled in J. C. 1853. Dem. Christian.
Ross, J. W .; carpenter; Edinburgh. Born in Ky. 1851; settled in J. C. 1859. Dem.
RICHARDSON, NATHAN ; wholesale liquor dealer ; Edin- burgh. Born in Ind. 1836; settled in J. C. 1840. Dem.
Roth, J. J. ; laborer ; Edinburgh. Born in Ky. 1853 ; settled in J. C. 1854. Dem.
Ray, Levi ; farmer ; 2 m se Amity. Born in Tenn. 1808 ; set- tled in J. C. 1831. Dem. Methodist in faith.
SNOW, CHARLES W .; attorney at law; Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1827; settled in J. C. 1845. Dem. Presbyterian in faith.
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RUSSEL, E .; farmer ; 2 m n Edinburgh. Mr. Russel claimed that he was not good enough to be published in a book, consequently refused to give the necessary information that we might arrive at a knowledge of his age, native State, or date of settlement. Our agent thinks, however, that Mr. Russel was laboring under a mistake, as he was kind enough to give him a dinner, -a thing which none but the best of men do for book agents.
Runkle, G. B. ; farmer; 2 m n Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1834; settled in J. C. 1856. Rep. Methodist.
SCHALL, WILLIAM; barber; Edinburgh. Born in Germany 1847; settled in J. C. 1872. Rep. Lutheran.
Scudder, E .; plasterer; Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1827; settled in J. C. 1851. Rep. Methodist.
Stafford, William W .; laborer; Edinburgh. Born in J. C. 1843. Rep.
Scholler, H .; overseer starch factory; Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1844; settled in J. C. 1866. Dem. Inclined to be a Lutheran.
Sherman, C. E .; painter and paper hanger; Edinburgh. Born in Ky. 1848; settled in J. C. 1865.
Stein, William; baker; Edinburgh. Born in Germany 1844; settled in J. C. 1867. Dem. Presbyterian.
SANDERS, WILLIAM; farmer and stock raiser; 412 m n Edinburgh. Rep. Methodist. Age, native State, and date of settlement not reported.
STRAHMIER, EDWARD; proprietor Scott House; Edin- burgh. Born D. Ind. 1848; settled in J. C. 1854. Indpt. Protestant.
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Spurgin, George; laborer; Edinburgh. Born in Ohio 1819; set- tled in J. C. 1861. Dem.
SIMS, N. N .; butcher and dealer in produce; Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1833; settled in J. C. 1844. Rep. Protestant.
Sims, W. P .; butcher; Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1836; settled in J. C. 1844. Rep. Protestant.
SERGEANT, JOHN M .; merchant; Edinburgh. Born in Md. 1837; settled in J. C. 1852. Dem.
Sharp, J. R .; salesman; Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1842; settled in J. C. 1853. Rep. Protestant.
Shaffer, D. W .; attorney at law and pump manufacturer; Edin- burgh. Born in Va. 1818; settled in J. C. 1837. Dem. Protestant.
STRAUGHN, W. R .; book-keeper; Edinburgh. Born in Pa. 1842; settled in J. C. 1868. Rep. Methodist.
Stilley, Harrison; miller; Edinburgh. Born in J. C. 1832. Rep. Protestant.
SANDERS, ALEXANDER; butcher ; Edinburgh. Born in Ky. 1832 ; settled in J. C. 1854.
Schow, Stephen; baker; Edinburgh. Born in Germany 1852; settled in J. C. 1874. Radical. Catholic.
Snow, Samuel; dealer in lime and coal; Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1837; settled in J. C. 1839. Dem. Methodist.
SCHOLLER, HENRY W .; starch manufacturer ; Edinburgh. Born in Ky. 1845; settled in J. C. 1868. Dem.
Stivers, R .; commercial traveler ; P. O. Edinburgh. Born in Ohio 1846; settled in J. C. 1867. Rep.
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Slater, William; farmer; I m n Edinburgh. Born in Tenn. 1837; settled in J. C. 1874. Universalist.
Shipp, Joshua ; farmer and trader ; 4 m n Edinburgh. Born in Ky. 1825; settled in J. C. 1854. Rep. Methodist.
Shipp, James; school teacher; 4 m n Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1851; settled in J. C. 1854. Methodist.
SHIPP, THOMAS; farmer and trader; 4 m n Edinburgh. Born in J. C. 1853. Methodist.
Smith, Samuel; farmer; 5 m n Edinburgh. Born in Ky. 1836; settled in J. C. 1870. Rep. Methodist in faith.
Stainbrook, Saloman; farmer; 4 m n Edinburgh. Born in Ohio 1844; settled in J. C. 1868. Dem.
STAINBROOK, ADAM; farmer; 4 m n Edinburgh. Born in Ohio about 1809; settled in J. C. 1868. Dem.
Stainbrook, George W .; farmer; 4 m n Edinburgh. Born in Ohio 1848; settled in J. C. 1868. Dem.
Stainbrook, John A .; farmer; 4 m n Edinburgh. Born in Ohio 1853; settled in J. C. 1868. Dem. Methodist in faith.
Shepard, R. P .; farmer; 2 m n Edinburgh. Born in Ky. 1840; settled in J. C. 1860. Dem.
Stainbrook, Joshua; farmer; 3 m n Edinburgh. Born in Ohio 1837; settled in J. C. 1868. Dem. Christian faith.
STAINBROOK, WILLIAM; farmer; 3 m n Edinburgh. Born in Ohio 1833; settled in J. C. 1868. Dem.
Sconce, William; farmer; 3 m n w Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1829; settled in J. C. 1868. Dem. Christian.
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SCHRUGHAM, M .; farmer ; 4 m n w Edinburgh. Born in J. C. 1833. Dem. Christian.
Schrugham, Murry; farmer ; 32 m n w Edinburgh. Born in J.
C. Rep. Methodist.
SCHWEHM, WILLIAM; clerk in store; Edinburgh. Born in Germany 1832; settled in J. C. 1869. Dem. Lutheran.
Snyder, R. W. ; picture artist ; Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1842 ; settled in J. C. 1873. Rep. Methodist.
SWEETMAN, HENRY; boot and shoemaker ; Edinburgh. Born in Germany, 1821; settled in J. C. 1852. Dem. Roman Catholic.
Stater, L. ; sewing-machine agent; Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1845 ; settled in J. C. 1874. Rep. M. Baptist.
Swanger, Mrs. Frances ; seamstress ; Edinburgh. Born in Va. 1805 ; settled in J. C. 1859. Baptist.
Staut, A .; watchman; Edinburgh. Born in Germany 1826; settled in J. C. 1850. Dem. Lutheran.
. SIMS, J. L .; freight agent ; Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1854; settled in J. C. 1845. Rep. Methodist in faith.
Snow, Samuel ; dealer in lime and coal; Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1837; settled in J. C. 18 -. Dem. Methodist.
Townsend, George P .; retail liquor dealer; Edinburgh. Born in J. C. 1842. Rep.
TAPP, JAMES; farmer; 4 m n Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1845; settled in J. C. 1862. Dem. Methodist in faith.
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TAPP, RICHARD; farmer ; 4 m n Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1848; settled in J. C. 1871. Believes in the Methodist doc- trine.
TOWNSEND, JAMES P .; farmer; I m n w Edinburgh. Born in J. C. 1824. Rep.
Toner, John; retired from business ; Edinburgh. Born in Pa. 1792; settled in J. C. 1851. Rep. Methodist.
Thompson, John A .; merchant milling; Edinburgh. Born in J. C. 1828. Rep.
Thomas, J. C .; carpenter; Edinburgh. Born in Ohio 1835; set- tled in J. C. 1868. Rep. Presbyterian.
Thompson, J. D .; broom maker. Edinburgh. Born in Md. 18II; settled in J. C. 1871. Dem. Lutheran.
Tanner, William; carpenter; Edinburgh. Born in Ky. 1834; settled in J. C. 1871. Rep. Lutheran.
THOMPSON, A. C .; banker and farmer; Edinburgh. Born in Tenn. 18II; settled in J. C. 1821. Rep. Christian. Mr. Thompson was one of the very first settlers in Blue River township. He assisted in building all the roads running into the now thriving town of Edinburgh, and is the only person now living in the township who settled there in the year 1821.
Thompson, E. C .; engaged in banking, farming and merchan- dising; Edinburgh. Born in J. C. 1837. Rep. Christian.
Toner, J. F .; milling and farming; Edinburgh. Born in the year 1821; settled in J. C. 1846. Rep. Protestant.
Valentine, J. C .; merchant; Edinburgh. Born in Pa. 1819 settled in J. C. 1860. Dem. Methodist.
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VAN BIBBER, A. J .; cooper ; Edinburgh. Born in Ohio 1813; settled in J. C. 1864. Rep. Spiritualist.
Voris, S. M .; physician and surgeon ; Edinburgh. Born in J. C. 18 -. Presbyterian.
VANDORN, T. D .; wagon and carriage manufacturer ; repairs all kinds of farming implements; Edinburgh. Born in N. J. 1817 ; settled in J. C. 1850. Dem.
Vandorn, D. C .; wagon and carriage maker; Edinburgh. Born in J. C. 1853. Dem. Protestant.
Whitlock, James; laborer; Edinburgh. Born in Ky. 1848; settled in J. C. 1870. Dem.
Winnans, C .. W .; wool spinner; Edinburgh. Born in Ohio 1851; settled in J. C. 1855. Rep. Methodist.
Wells, James; gardener; Edinburgh. Born in Ky. 1815; set- tled in J. C. 1867. Rep. Methodist.
WINTERBERG, A. W .; manufacturer and dealer in boots and shoes; keeps constantly on hand a large and well selected stock, and solicits the patronage of the public. Call and ex- amine his stock before purchasing elsewhere. Edinburgh. Born in Germany 1839; settled in J. C. 1856. Rep.
Wilson, C. W .; attorney at law; Edinburgh. Born in J.C. 1854. Protestant.
WALLACE, PETER; merchant tailor; Edinburgh. Born in Scotland 1838; settled in J. C. 1865. Dem. Methodist.
WINTERBERG, F .; proprietor bakery and confectionery store; Edinburgh. Born in Germany 1843; settled in J. C. 1860. Dem. Catholic.
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WILLETT, FRANK & CO .; dealers in monuments, tombstones and other marble materials; keep a large stock ready for the market at all times, and respectfully solicit the patron- age of the people; Edinburgh.
WILLETT, FRANK; dealer in marble work; Edinburgh. Born in Ohio 1850; settled in J. C. 1870. Dem. Lutheran.
WARNER, JOHN C .; manufacturer of boots and shoes; keeps constantly on hand a full and good assortment of his own manufacture; repairing neatly done to order; Edinburgh. Born in Germany 1830; settled in J. C. 1854. Lutheran.
Webb, D. R .; Assistant Postmaster; Edinburgh. Born in J. C. 1854. Rep. Protestant.
White, W. D .; proprietor of livery, feed and sale stable, and dealer in fast horses ; Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1850 ; set- tled in J. C. 1873.
White, John, Sen .; wagon maker; Edinburgh. Born in Ireland 1820; settled in J. C. 1861. Dem. Roman Catholic.
WHITE, JOHN, JR .; wagon maker; Edinburgh. Born in Ireland 1849; settled in J. C. 1861. Dem. Roman Catholic.
Wallace, Elisha ; engineer ; Edinburgh. Born in Scotland 1836; settled in J. C. 1872. Rep. Protestant.
Weaver, J .; Cooper ; Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1849 ; settled in J. C. 1861. Rep. Protestant.
WILLIAMS, WILLIAM; brick manufacturer and brick mason; Edinburgh. Born in J. C. 1829. Rep.
WESTE, J. D .; engineer; Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1827; set- tled in J. C. 1872. Rep. Presbyterian.
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Weste, J. H .; saw mill employe; Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1850; settled in J. C. 1872. Rep. Baptist.
Watson, D .; farmer; Edinburgh. Born in Ky. 1851; settled in J. C. 1852. Rep. Methodist.
Watson, J .; laborer; Edinburgh. Born in Ky. 1828; settled in J. C. 1852. Rep.
WATSON, L .; employe in starch factory; Edinburgh. Born in Ky. 1843; settled in J. C. 1869. Rep.
WADE, JAMES S .; farmer and owner of the noted Red Cloud horse; Edinburgh. Born in Va. 1823; settled in J. C. 1866. Dem. Universalist.
Ward, James; manufacturer of separators and smut mills; Edin- burgh. Born in Pa. 1831; settled in J. C. 1851.
Ward, R .; inventor of Ward's separator and smut mill ; Edin- burgh. Born in Pa. 1804; settled in J. C. 1851. Dem.
Ward, John; manufacturer of separators and smut mills ; Edin- burgh. Born in Pa. 1829; settled in J. C. 1851. Dem.
Wilson, S .; carpenter; Edinburgh. Born in Ohio 1819; settled in J. C. 1850. Rep. Spiritualist.
Watson, J. A .; house painter; Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1840; settled in J. C. 1864. Dem. Christian.
White, R .; seminary janitor; Edinburgh. Born in J. C. 1849. Dem.
White, Mrs. E .; retired farmer; Edinburgh. Born in N. J. 1808; settled in J. C. 1872. Christian. This lady settled in Bartholomew county in the year 1818, when wild beasts and Indians possessed the land.
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Wade, John; driver of the celebrated Red Cloud horse; Edin- burgh. Born in Ind. 1848; settled in J. C. 1866. Dem. Christian.
Williams, John; retired; Edinburgh. Born in Pa. 1788; settled in J. C. 1855. Rep. Methodist. Mr. Williams has been a member of the M. E. Church for sixty years, and served his country in the war of 1812. "Blessed are the peace- makers, for they shall inherit the earth."
Wayt, J. B .; teamster; Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1849; settled in J. C. 1864. Methodist. This man is not interested in political matters, even in these times which try men's souls. We say, arise, and feed the great eagle, for he has flown across the great deep, that all the people might see the sal- vation of him who sitteth on the great white throne, and wields the sword of liberty. Then come out, Mr. Wayt, and help to wave the old flag of stars and stripes in the face of oppression.
Williams, Rev. J. A .; minister of the Gospel of the Presbyterian faith; Edinburgh. Born in Mass. 1827; settled in J. C. 1872.
Wetzel, V .; cooper; Edinburgh. Born in Germany 1822; set- tled in J. C. 1850. Dem. Presbyterian.
WRIGHT, A. R .; harvester and farmer; Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1847; settled in J. C. 1849. Rep. Christian.
Wolfe, William ; carpenter ; Edinburgh. Born in Ohio 1837; settled in J. C. 1851. Rep. Methodist in faith.
Wells, George; proprietor of saloon; Edinburgh. Born in J. C. 1836. Inclined toward the Methodist persuasion.
Wilber, & Co .; proprietors of saddle, harness, and buggy shops; Edinburgh.
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WILLIAMS, C .; farmer; Edinburgh. Born in Tenn. 1814; settled in J. C. 1871. Dem. Been a member of United Brethren Church for twenty years, and still strong in the faith. Blessed will they be who hold out faithful to the end.
Wilber, George; of the firm of Wilber & Co. " Born in New York 1844 ; settled in J. C. 1868.
Winans, Lewis; boot and shoemaker ; Edinburgh. Born in Ohio 1844; settled in J. C. 1857. Rep. Inclined to the Methodist belief.
WOOD, C. E .; furniture finisher ; Edinburgh. Born in Ky. 1852 ; settled in J. C. 1870. Roman Catholic.
Welch, John A .; telegraph operator ; Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1853 ; settled in J. C. 1865. Rep. Methodist.
Wright, H. D .; proprietor saw-mill and lumber yard; Edin- burgh. Born in Ky. 1824 ; settled in J. C. 1833. Mr. Wright says he has run a saw-mill for twenty-five years and never found time to attend to political and religious mat- ters. We only wish to ask, where the end of the next twenty-five years will leave him.
Wiegand, H .; chemist at grape sugar works; Edinburgh. Born in Germany 1848; settled in J. C. 1873.
Warder, Jackson; farmer; 2 m n Edinburgh. Born in Ky. 1839; settled in J. C. 1843. Rep.
WILLIAMS, E. M .; farmer; 4 m n Edinburgh. Born in Tenn. 1832; settled in J. C. 1832. Rep.
Willard, William; farmer; 4 m n Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1837; settled in J. C. 1864. Dem. M. Baptist.
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WHITE, THOMAS; book keeper at Edinburgh starch works; Edinburgh. Born in Ireland 1847; settled in J. C. 1861. Rep.
Walker, Abner; farmer; I m w Edinburgh. Born in J. C. 1835. Rep. Christian.
Ward, Robert; clerk; Edinburgh. Born in Pa. 1837; settled in J. C. 1851. Dem.
PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY.
CONSTITUTION OF THE INDIANA STATE GRANGE.
ARTICLE I.
This Grange shall be known and distinguished as the "INDI- ANA STATE GRANGE OF THE PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY," and in all its acts shall be subject to the Constitution of the National Grange.
ARTICLE II.
The members of the State Grange shall be Masters and Past Masters of the Subordinate Granges of the State.
ARTICLE III.
This Grange shall hold regular annual meetings on the fourth Tuesday in November, at such place as the Grange may by vote decide. Special meetings may be called by the Master and Secretary, by giving written notice to each Subordinate Grange thirty days preceding, or by a vote of the Grange at a regular meeting.
ARTICLE IV.
Thirteen members shall constitute a quorum for the transac- tion of business.
ARTICLE V.
It shall be the duty of the Master to open and preside at all meetings of the Grange, and in conjunction with the Secretary, call special meetings of the Grange.
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ARTICLE VI.
The duties of the Lecturer shall be such as usually devolve upon that officer in a Subordinate Grange.
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ARTICLE VII.
It shall be the duty of the Overseer to assist the Master in preserving order, and he shall preside over the Grange in the absence of the Master. In case of a vacancy of the office of Master he shall fill the same until the next annual meeting.
ARTICLE VIII.
It shall be the duty of the Steward to have the charge of the inner gate, and to preside over the Grange in the absence of the Master and Overseer.
ARTICLE IX.
The Assistant Steward shall assist the Steward in the perform- ance of his duties.
ARTICLE X.
The Secretary shall keep an accurate record of all the pro- ceedings of the Grange ; make out all necessary returns to the National Grange; keep the accounts of the Subordinate Granges with the State Grange; receive and pay over to the Treasurer all moneys, and take a receipt for the same.
ARTICLE XI.
It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to receive all moneys from the hands of the Secretary, giving his receipt for the same ; to keep an accurate account thereof and pay them out on the order of the Master, with the consent of the Grange; he shall render a full account of his office at each annual meeting, and deliver to his successor in office all moneys, books, and papers pertaining to his office, and he shall give bonds in a sufficient amount to secure the money that may be placed in his hands, subject to the approval of the State Grange.
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ARTICLE XII.
It shall be the duty of the Gate Keeper to see that the gates are properly guarded.
ARTICLE XIII.
All elections shall be by ballot, and a majority vote elects.
ARTICLE XIV.
All Committees, unless otherwise ordered, shall consist of three members, and shall be appointed as follows: two mem- bers by the Master and one by the Overseer.
ARTICLE XV.
At the regular annual meeting a Committee on Finance shall be appointed, whose duty it shall be to audit all accounts pre- vious to their being paid. To them shall be referred the reports of the Secretary and Treasurer for examination.
ARTICLE XVI.
At the first annual meeting six members shall be elected by ballot, three of whom shall hold their office for two years, and three for one year, their several terms of service to be deter- mined by lot; and at each annual session thereafter, there shall be chosen three members of said committee who shall take the place of the retiring members. The duties of this committee shall be confined to business, and in the recess of the Grange they may suggest or adopt such regulations as may seem neces- sary and expedient for the welfare of the Order.
ARTICLE XVII.
The annual year of this and Subordinate Granges shall com- mence on the Ist day of January and end on the last day of December of each year.
ARTICLE XVIII.
The Secretary shall see that the quarterly dues of Subordinate Granges are promptly paid, and in case the dues remain delin-
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quent two quarters, the delinquent Grange shall be reported to the Master of the State Grange. On receiving such notice it shall be the duty of the Master to warn the delinquent Grange, and if the dues are not forwarded in thirty days it shall be the duty of the Master to revoke the charter of the delinquent Grange.
ARTICLE XIX.
Any Grange whose charter has thus been revoked may appeal to the State Grange at any regular meeting asking for reinstate- ment, and the State Grange shall have power to reinstate such Grange, subject to such penalty as may seem just.
ARTICLE XX.
In case a member of a Subordinate Grange wishes to transfer his or her membership to another Subordinate Grange, or with- draw his or her membership altogether, it may be done by a vote of the Grange of which he or she is a member, when, upon the payment of all dues, the Master and Secretary of the Grange shall give him or her a certificate that he or she is a member in good standing, and that in accordance with his or her wishes, the membership with that Grange has been dissolved. When ap- plying for membership in any other Subordinate Grange this certificate shall entitle him or her to be received therein upon a majority vote, without any further action on the part of the Grange to which he or she may unite. Such members, can, however, be expelled for cause, the same as any other member.
ARTICLE XXI.
There shall be appointed by the Master of the State Grange a sufficient number of Deputies, who are Masters or Past Mas- ters, whose duty it shall be to organize new Granges, on appli- cation having been made to them by those desiring such an or- ganization; to install officers of Granges when the same have been elected, and shall be vigilant that no disorder shall obtain
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in Granges under their jurisdiction, and shall promptly report any such disorder to tlie Master. The jurisdiction of a Deputy shall be limited to the county in which he resides, except by special permit. Deputies shall receive, for organizing new Granges, their traveling expenses and five dollars additional for each day's service actually necessary for the work. The Depu- ties shall be appointed for two years, but shall be subject to re- moval for cause by the Master. No other Granges shall hereafter be recognized except those organized by Deputies appointed as herein specified, excepting only the Master and Secretary of this Grange.
ARTICLE XXII.
This Constitution may be amended or revised at any regular meeting of the Grange, by a vote of two-thirds of the members present.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
The Amendment proposed to the Constitution, June 8, 1866. ARTICLE XIV.
SECTION I. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States, and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty or property, without due process of law, nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
SEC. 2. Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of persons in each State, excluding Indians not taxed. But when the right to vote at any election for the choice of electors for President and Vice President of the United States, Representatives in Congress, the executive and judicial officers of a State, or the members of the Legislature thereof, is denied to any of the male inhabitants of such State, being twenty-one years of age, and citizens of the United States, or in any way abridged, except for participation in rebellion or other crime, the basis of representation therein shall be reduced in the proportion which the number of such male citizens shall bear to . the whole number of male citizens twenty-one years of age in such State.
SEC. 3. No person shall be a Senator or Representative in
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Congress, or Elector of President and Vice President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any State, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a mem- ber of any State Legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any State, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof. But Congress may, by a vote of two thirds of each house, remove such disa- bility.
SEC. 4. The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law, including debts incurred for payment of pen- sions and bounties for services in suppressing insurrection or re- bellion, shall not be questioned. But neither the United States. nor any State shall assume or pay any debt or obligation incurred in aid of insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or any claim for the loss or emancipation of any slave; but all such debts, obligations and claims shall be held illegal and void.
SEC. 5. The Congress shall have power to enforce, by ap- propriate legislation, the provisions of this article.
The amendment passed the Senate by a vote of 33 yeas to II nays, and the House by a vote 138 yeas to 36 nays.
ARTICLE XV.
SEC. I. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States, or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servi- tude.
SEC. 2. The" Congress shall have power to enforce this. article by appropriate legislation.
INDEX.
PAGE.
Declaration of Independence.
3
Constitution of the United States.
9
Constitution of Indiana.
26
Emancipation Proclamation. 54
Political Platforms. 56
Baxter Liquor Law
85 93
Geological Items.
Philosophy
104
Sketches of Astronomy 106
Pay of Government Officers
114
Religious 115
Population of States and Territories 117
Population of Principal Cities 117
Male Inhabitants 118
Vote of Each State
119
Population of Indiana by Counties 120
Population of Indiana Towns. 121
Sabbath Schools 125
Recipes 127
Preface
131
Historical Sketch of Johnson County
133
Franklin Township
143
Clark Township.
Pleasant Township. 232
White River Township. 273
294
Hensley Township
316
Nineveh Township.
Blue River Township. 355
Constitution Patrons of Husbandry. 393
Constitutional Amendments. 398
2047
218
Union Township
337
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