The people's guide; a business, political and religious directory of Vermillion Co., Ind., together with a collection of very important documents and statistics connected with our moral, political and scientific history; also, A historical sketch of Vermillion County, Part 20

Author: Cline & McHaffie; Hibben, W. W
Publication date: 1874
Publisher: Indianapolis, Indianapolis Prtg. and Pub. House
Number of Pages: 418


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Kespler, Edward C .; farmer; I m n Perrysville. Born in Ger- many 1837; settled in .V. C. 1867. Rep.


Kespler, Frederick; farmer; I m n Perrysville. Born in Ger- many 1841; settled in V. C. 1867.


Kespler, Conrad; farmer; I m n Perrysville. Born in Germany 1813; settled in V. C. 1867. Rep.


King, Isaac; farmer; 6 m e Danville, Ill. Born in Ohio 1822; settled in V. C. 1840. Rep. Protestant.


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KIRKPATRICK, JOHN S .; proprietor of the Florence Mills; Gessie. Born in Ky. 1812; settled in V. C. 1833. Rep. Methodist.


KIRKPATRICK, W. H .; miller; Gessie. Born in V. C. 1850. Rep. Protestant.


LOWE, J. T .; general dealer in hardware and groceries; firm of Compton & Lowe; Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1847. Rep.


Lockett, David S .; salesman; Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1850.


Lewsader, Snowden; farmer; 11/2 m n Perrysville. Born in Ind. 1849; settled in V. C. 1856. Rep. Protestant.


Lewsader, Homer; farmer ; 11/2 m n Perrysville. Born in Ind. 1853; settled in V. C. 1856. Rep. Protestant.


Lewsader, John ; farmer ; 112 m n Perrysville. Born in Ind. 1855; settled in V. C. 1856. Rep. Protestant.


Lacey, Elisha A .; farmer ; 212 m s w Covington. Born in N. Y. 1844; settled in V. C. 1846. Indpt. Soul Sleeper.


Luke, Charles F .; boot and shoe shop; Gessie. Born in Mich. 1855; settled in V. C. 1874.


Lewis, James J .; farmer ; 6 m e Danville, Ill. Born in Md. 1805; settled in V. C. 1837. Rep. Methodist.


Lewis, S. B .; farmer; 6 m e Danville, Ill. Born in V. C. 1853. Rep. Methodist.


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Laker, F. W .; farmer; 6 m e Danville, Ill. Born in Prussia 1819; settled in V. C. 1854. Dem. Lutheran.


Lewis, J. A .; farmer; I m n Gessie. Born in Ind. 1835; settled in V. C. 1837. Rep. Methodist.


McKNIGHT, L. A .; general merchandising; firm of McKnight, Stephens & Co .; Gessie. Born in Ohio 1846; settled in V. C. 1874. Rep. Universalist.


MCKIBBEN, J. C .; proprietor of hack line from Perrysville to depot. Born in Ill. 1831; settled in V. C. 1871. Rep.


Morgan, L. A .; dealer in groceries; Perrysville. Born in N. Y. 1836; settled in V. C. 1848.


Metler, C. W .; blacksmith ; Perrysville. Born in Ind. 1853; settled in V. C. 1865. Rep. Protestant.


McCORMACK, SMITH; Butchers' Meat Market; firm of Mc- Cormack & Davis; Perrysville. Born in Ill. 1837; settled in V. C. 1847. Rep.


Mosbarger, Isaac; farmer; 12 m n Perrysville. Born in Ohio 1819.


Miller, Joseph; farmer and plasterer; 1} m n Perrysville. Born in Switzerland.


Mitchell, T. J .; farmer; 21/2 m n Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1835. Indpt.


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Miller, John; boot and shoemaker; Gessie. Born in Ohio 1846; settled in V. C. 1874.


Martin, Wm .; farmer; 6 m e Danville. Born in V. C. 1839. Dem. Protestant.


Mitchell, Zachariah; farmer; 44 m n w Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1845.


Mitchell, Thomas J .; farmer; 414 m n w Perrysville. Born in Ohio 1808; settled in V. C. 1830. Dem. Newlight.


Mitchell, Elias; farmer; 414 m n w Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1853.


Moffat, W. B .; telegraph operator and freight agent; Perrys- ville. Born in Ind. 1822; settled in V. C. 1838.


MOORE, NATHAN C .; farmer; 334 m s w Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1837. Rep.


MOORE, EZEKIEL; farmer; 5 m s w Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1835. Rep.


MOORE, WALLACE; farmer; 3 m n w Eugene. Born in V. C. 1840. Dem.


Morris, Richard ; blacksmith; Perrysville. Born in Ohio 1821; settled in V. C. 1826.


Mack, G. L .; farmer; 11/2 m s Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1831; Dem. United Brethren.


Moore, C .; farmer; 4 m s w Perrysville. Born in V. C.


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Mosburger, D. M .; brick maker; Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1844.


METZGER, REZIN ; hotel keeper, and proprietor livery, feed and sale stables; Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1837. Rep. Protestant.


Moffatt, Robert D .; retired merchant; Perrysville. Born in N. J. 1812; settled in V. C. 1826.


McNEILL, GEORGE H .; dealer in drugs, clocks, watches and notions; firm of G. H. McNeill & Sons; Perrysville. Born in Md. 1818; settled in V. C. 1836. Rep.


McNEILL, W. K .; firm of G. H. McNeill & Sons; Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1848. Rep. Protestant.


McNEILL, M. M .; firm of G. H. McNeill & Sons; Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1845. Rep. Methodist.


McNEILL, JOHN R .; farmer; 12 m n Perrysville. Born in Md. 1811; settled in V. C. 1836. Indpt.


McNeill, Albert; farmer; 1/2 m n Perrysville. Born in Ill. 1852; settled in V. C. 1859. Rep.


McNeil, J. B .; farmer; 1/2 m n Perrysville. Born in Ill. 1855; settled in V. C. 1859.


McClintock, R. M .; carriage and wagon maker; Gessie. Born in Ohio 1836; settled in V. C. 1857. Rep. Protestant.


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NYE, J. W .; minister of U. B. Church. Born in N. Y. 1838; settled in V. C. 1873. Rep.


Nicholas, J. H .; farmer; 3 m n Gessie. Born in V. C. 1848. Rep. Protestant.


Nicholas, William; farmer; 3 m n Gessie. Born in Va. 1809; settled in V. C. 1829. Rep. Protestant.


Nolen, T. J .; farmer; 52 m w Covington. Born in V. C. 1842. Republican.


Neel, C. S .; farmer; I m n w Gessie. Born in V. C. 1855.


Nicum, William; farmer; 3 m w Perrysville. Born in Ohio 1818; settled in V. C. 1872.


Neil, John; farmer; 4 m w Perrysville.


NEWEL, JOHN T .; farmer; 42 m s w Perrysville. Born in Va. 1824; settled in V. C. 1850. Rep.


Olney, Almon; farmer; Perrysville. Born in Ohio 1822; set- tled in V. C. 1847. Rep. Protestant


Pheneger, Benjamin; farmer; 4 m s w Perrysville.


Paine, Dudley ; farmer ; I m w Perrysville. Born in Ind. 1846; settled in V. C. 1858.


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Powers, Wilson; farmer ; 6 m s w Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1845.


Powers, David; farmer ; 6 m s w Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1849.


Pettegrem, Daniel ; farmer ; 214 m s Perrysville. Born in Ind. 1836; settled in V. C. 1843. Rep. United Brethren.


PARKE, HENRY ; farmer; 32 m s w Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1833. Rep. United Brethren.


PATTERSON, D. W .; blacksmith and wagon maker; firm of J. D. Patterson & Co .; Perrysville. Born in Va. 1827; set- tled in V. C. 1869. Rep. United Brethren.


PATTERSON, J. D .; blacksmith and wagon maker; firm of J. D. Patterson & Co .; Perrysville. Born in Va. 1823; set- tled in V. C. 1869. Rep. United Brethren.


Peterson, Mark; dyer; Perrysville. Born in England 1827.


Palmer, W. B .; farmer and carpenter; I m n Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1827. Rep. Protestant.


Parks, Wilson; farmer ; 11/2 m n Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1843. Dem. Protestant.


PRATHER, JAMES A .; salesman in GRANGE STORE; Gessie. Born in Ky. 1814; settled in V. C. 1830. Rep. Christian. 21


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Pritchard, G. M .; farmer; I m s Gessie. Born in Ohio 1837; settled in V. C. 1863.


Prather, Isaac W .; farmer ; 2 m n w Gessie. Born in V. C. 1852.


Rayse, H. F .; blacksmith; Perrysville. Born in Ind. 1852; set- tled in V. C. 1874.


Roberts, Daniel; farmer; 12 m s Perrysville. Born in Ind. 1849; settled in V. C. 1865. Dem.


Rudy, Martin B .; farmer; 114 m s Perrysville. Born in Pa. 1832; settled in V. C. 1834.


Rudy, Jacob; farmer; 1} m's Perrysville. Born in Switzerland 1818; settled in V. C. 1834.


Robinson, John E .; farmer; Perrysville. Born in N. C. 1825; settled in V. C. 1873. Rep. Presbyterian.


Rouse, Isaac; farmer; 6 m s e Danville, Ill. Born in Ohio 1822; settled in V. C. 1856. Dem.


Rabourn, Fielding; farmer; 7 m e Danville, Ill. Born in Ky. 1815; settled in V. C. 1832. Dem. Regular Baptist.


RILEY, F. M .; farmer; 52 m se Danville, Ill. Born in V. C. 1844.


Rodgers, J. M .; farmer; 6 m e Danville, Ill. Born in N. H. 1815; settled in V. C. 1825.


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Rodgers, S. A .; farmer; 3 m n w Gessie. Born in Ill. 1845; settled in V. C. 1847.


Ricketts, W. H .; farmer; 3 m n e Gessie. Born in V. C. 1851.


REYNOLDS, E. N .; farmer; 12 m s e Gessie. Born in Md. 1804; settled in V. C. 1830.


REYNOLDS, G. H .; farmer; 12 m s e Gessie. Born in V. C. 1835.


RUDY, MILO J .; farmer; 42 m s w Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1839. Dem.


RABB, SMITH; post master, and boot and shoe shop; Perrys- ville. Born in Ohio 1822; settled in V. C. 1846. Rep. Protestant.


RIGGS & HEPBURN ; proprietors PERRYSVILLE WOOL- EN FACTORY ; Perrysville.


RIGGS, B. W .; general merchandising; Perrysville. Born in Ohio 1821; settled in V. C. 1854. Rep. Methodist.


Rutledge, George; carder and spinner; Perrysville. Born in Mass. 1832.


Ruhl, Joseph; barber; Perrysville. Born in Texas 1835; settled in V. C. 1869. Dem. Protestant.


RUNYON, JAMES; farmer; 2 m n Perrysville. Born in Ky. 1844; settled in V. C. 1865. Rep. Protestant.


RUNYON, DANIEL R .; farmer; 2 m n Perrysville. Born in Ky. 1802; settled in V. C. 1865. Rep. M. Baptist.


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Ross, Thompson ; farmer ; 3 m n Perrysville. Born in Ohio 1824. Dem. Protestant.


Smith, Frank S .; bookkeeper; Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1852.


Sanders, L. C .; salesman; Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1846. Rep.


Smith, J. F .; proprietor telegraph flouring mills and grain ware- house; Perrysville. Born in Va. 1812; settled in V. C. 1833.


Skiner, William; farmer; 2 m w Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1839.


Smith, Hanson; farmer; 5 m w Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1833.


Shaw, Hiram; farmer; 5 m s w Perrysville. Born in Ohio 1805; settled in V. C. 1826. Rep. Methodist.


Stephens, Thomas W .; farmer; 31/2 m n w Eugene. Born in Ind. 1836; settled in V. C. 1856. Rep.


Shaw, Caleb; farmer; 6 m s w Perrysville. Born in .V. C. 1847. Rep.


Shaw, E. G .; farmer; 512 m s w Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1830.


Smith, T. H .; merchant; firm of T. H. Smith & Bro .; Perrys- ville. Born in Va. 1816; settled in V. C. 1833.


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Smith, Will F .; merchant; firm of T. H. Smith & Bro .; Perrys- ville. Born in 1814; settled in V. C. 1833.


Sheier, John; farmer; 534 m s e Danville, Ill.


Stutler, J. S .; farmer; 2 m n Gessie. Born in Ohio 1820; settled in V. C. 1829.


Shute, Ephraim; farmer; 2 m n Gessie. Born in Ohio 1827 ; settled in V. C. 1831. Rep. Protestant.


Smith, James; farmer; 3 m n e Gessie. Born in Ind. 1834; set- tled in V. C. 1866.


Swicher, Alexander; farmer; 2} m n e Gessie. Born in Illinois 1842; settled in V. C. 1868.


Strain, John G .; farmer; 3 m w Perrysville. Born in Ill. 1843; settled in V. C. 1871. Rep.


Stutler, W. H .; farmer; 11/2 m w Gessie. Born in V. C. 1842.


Stutler, P. F .; farmer; 2 m n w Perrysville. Born in V.C. 1848.


Stanffer, Abraham; carpenter and joiner; Perrysville. Born in Va. 1819; settled in V. C. 1848.


Saltesgaver, Henry; farmer; I m n Gessie. Born in V. C. 1836. Methodist.


Shute, Daniel; farmer; 12 m n w Gessie. Born in Ohio 1820; settled in V. C. 1830.


Shute, David; farmer; 12 m n w Gessie. Born in V. C. 1849.


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STEVENS, ELHANAN; farmer and grain dealer; 2 m n w Perrysville. Born in Md. 1816; settled in V. C. 1837.


Stevens, J. B. Jr .; farmer; 2 m n w Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1851.


Skinner, Norman; farmer; 3 m n w Perrysville. Born in Ohio 1816; settled in V. C. 1824.


Skinner, Henry; farmer; 3 m n w Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1825.


Sanders, Ezekiel; farmer; 2 m n w Perrysville. Born in Va. 1827; settled in V. C. 1829.


SMITH, JOSEPH M .; general merchandising; firm of Smith & Cushman; Perrysville. Born in Va. 1833; settled in V. C. 1853. Rep.


Shute, John; farmer; 2 m n Gessie. Born in Ohio 1826; settled in V. C. 1831. Rep. Methodist.


Swityer, Wesley; farmer; 5 m w Covington, Fountain county. Born in Ohio 1821; settled in V. C. 1834. Rep. Prot.


Shute, Henry; farmer; 6 m e Danville, Ill. Born in V. C. 1846; Rep. Protestant.


Stevens, J. B .; blacksmith; Gessic. Born in Md. 1821; settled in V. C. 1873. Rep. Christian.


SALTSGAVER, W. H .; druggist; Gessic. Born in V. C. 1840. Rep. Protestant.


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STEVENS, MILTON; general merchandising; firm of Mc Knight, Stevens & Co .; Gessie. Born in V. C. 1846. Rep.


Shaner, J. S; carpenter and joiner; Gessie. Born in Pa. 1848; settled in V. C. 1873.


STRINGER, THOS. C .; pastor of M. E. Church; Perrysville. Born in Ind. 1836; settled in V. C. 1873. Rep. Meth.


STINGLEY, SAMUEL; merchant, and proprietor of Perrys- ville House; Perrysville. Born in Ohio 1818; settled in V. C. 1839. Dem. Protestant.


STEPHENS, JACOB S .; farmer; Perrysville. Born in Indiana 1821; settled in V. C. 1843. Rep. Protestant.


SPOTTSWOOD, E. T .; physician and surgeon ; Perrysville. Born in Va. 1827; settled in V. C. 1852. Indept.


Smith, D. C .; merchant; dry goods, hats, caps, boots, shoes, queensware, hardware, and groceries; Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1843.


Smith, David; general merchandising ; firm of T. H. Smith & Brothers, Perrysville. Born in Va. 1820; settled in V. C. 1833.


Smith, G. H .; farmer; Perrysville. Born in Va. 1819; settled in V. C. 1833.


Tobey, William; farmer; 33 m n Perrysville.


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Triece, Nelson; farmer; 6 m s w Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1845.


Tate, S. B .; carpenter and joiner; Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1830. Rep. Methodist.


TRICCE, GEORGE; farmer; 412 m s w Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1841. Rep.


Tate, John ; undertaker; Perrysville. Born in Ohio 1807; set- tled in V. C. 1830. Rep. Methodist.


Tarrence, W. G .; furniture dealer and undertaker ; Perrysville. Born in Pa. 1814; settled in V. C. 1844. Rep. Meth.


Trosper, William ; farmer ; 12 m w Perrysville. Born in Ky. 1808; settled in V. C. 1832.


Truman, Thomas; farmer and grazier; 32 m n Perrysville. Born in Ohio 1821; settled in V. C. 1860. Dem.


Talbert, W. D .; farmer ; 4 m s w Covington. Born in V. C. 1846. Protestant.


TALBET, HENRY ; farmer ; 5 m w Covington. Born in Pa. 1816; settled in V. C. 1838. Rep. Methodist.


Talbet, Horatio ; farmer ; 5 m e Danville, Ill. Born in V. C. 1851. Rep. Protestant.


Tuttle, McGill; farmer; 3 m w Perrysville.


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Virgin, Oliver; saddler and harness maker; Gessie. Born in Ind. 1844; settled in V. C. 1873. Rep. Protestant.


Volkel, Henry; farmer; 3 m n w Perrysville. Born in Germany 1837; settled in V. C. 1865. Rep. Presbyterian.


WRIGHT, PETER L .; farmer ; 2 m w Perrysville. Born in Md. 1821; settled in V. C. 1853. Rep. Methodist.


Whittenmyer, J. R .; farmer; I m w Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1849.


Webster, Stephen; farmer; 32 m s w Perrysville. Born in Ohio ISIS; settled in V. C. 1857. Rep.


Webster, J. L .; farmer; 32 m s w Perrysville. Born in Ohio 1855; settled in V. C. 1857. Rep.


Watt, Samuel; painter and glazier; Perrysville. Born in Ohio 1813; settled in V. C. 1839.


Wright, H. C .; farmer; 312 m n Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1840. Protestant.


Whittenmyer, Benjamin; farmer; 2 m w Perrysville. Born in Pa. 1799; settled in V. C. 1827. Rep. U. Brethren.


Wright, Cyrus; farmer; 3} m n Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1837. Rep. Protestant.


WRIGHT, MILTON; farmer; 3 m n Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1835. Independent.


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WRIGHT, STEPHEN; farmer; 5 m n Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1832. Rep.


Whipple, George; farmer; I m s w Gessie. Born in Ohio 1834; settled in V. C. 1867.


Whittenmyer, Adam; farmer; 4 m n w Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1832. Dem. United Brethren.


Whittenmyer, George; farmer; 414 m n w Perrysville. Born in V. C. 1828. Dem. Protestant.


Woolf, J. T .; sawmill; 21/2 m s w Gessie. Born in Ohio 1829; settled in V. C. 1871.


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This is one of the first townships settled in the county. The families of the Groenendykes, Thompsons, Porters, Armouns, Colletts, Hepburns, Colemans, Malones, Naylors and Shelbys were among the first to settle here, on the Big Vermillion River These were the pioneers of this part of the Wabash.


This township is bounded on the north by Highland town- ship, on the east by Fountain and Parke counties-the Wabash river being the dividing line, on the south by the township of Vermillion, and on the west by the boundry line of Illinois. It is from five to six miles wide from east to west, and six miles from north to south. To give the exact number of square miles in this township would be a somewhat difficult task, as the Wabash river boundary is irregular and many of the sections fractional.


The lands are termed rich; the soil of the river terraces is not surpassed by any in the State. That of the uplands, though not so rich, is underlaid with almost unlimited coal fields, making it richer and ultimately of much greater value than the rich alluvial soil of the river bottoms.


The historical character of this township is more interesting than any other of the county. Here were the Indian villages, the first trading posts, the Indian battle fields, and the first settlements. Here the chief men of the county-the men of


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the most intelligence and greatest enterprise-first settled. Here the first mill of the county was built, and the families of that day, multiplied, are those of the present. On the map of the township the names of the first pioneers cover section after section as the cognomen of large families cover the grave stones in the cemeteries of the dead, showing that they have been industrious and frugal and careful of their patrimonies, which . certainly is no little to their credit.


The village of Eugene, which is the only one in the township, was laid off in 1827 by Stephen S. Collett. It is yet but a small place, and has the physical misfortune of lying a good mile away from the depot of the E., T. H. & C. R. R. Its citizens appear satisfied, however, as the distance enables them to sleep well of nights, and then it makes it interesting for a hack driver or two. Population 300.


The village is well supplied with stores of different kinds, the most prominent being those of W. L. Naylor and Samuel Gro- enendyke. Mechanical operations are limited.


Among the oldest inhabitants are John Hepburn, who came here in 1829. Mr. Hepburn is a good sample relic of the vet- eran times. Vivacious and full of life, he yet retains the fresh- ness of youth, and looks as if he might live to see the millenium yet.


Enoch W. Lane is one of the oldest inhabitants. He is now in his 77th year. He was born in Old Town, Ohio, in 1796, and came here forty-five years ago. Honorable in life and peaceful in spirit, he is waiting for the coming of the eternal chariots.


Samuel W. Malone came here in 1830. He is the hotel keeper of the village, and understands his business well. This


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of itself is a high compliment, for many have tried to make landlords of themselves, to the great chagrin of thousands.


James P. Naylor came to Eugene one year after it was laid off. His son, Wm. L. Naylor, is now one of the wealthy citi- zens of the community, and a leading merchant.


Anthony Fable, the present Trustee of the township, is ranked among the good men of the village. He understands square work, and governs himself accordingly.


Dr. Eichelberger, though a young man, has succeeded well as a physician, and we predict for him an eminent career in his profession. There are only two physicians in the place.


Hon. James Groenendyke, who represented the county in the legislative session of 1871-2, is one of the substantial citizens of this county. He resides in Eugene, and gives his attention to farming. The intricacies of political life have but few charms for him; albeit he might render his country valuable services in this connection, and no doubt do himself much honor.


In the line of agriculture this township is worthy of a higher notice than it has usually received. Whether it is the fault of the State Board of Agriculture, or of their own citizens, that this county has received but little attention in the annual reports, we are not able to say; yet such is the fact. We can learn no- thing of Vermillion county in any of these reports, and we are led to the conviction that this State concern, like almost every- thing else, is run by "a ring." It would probably be better for them to swap horses oftener.


It is a little strange that there is not a Masonic Lodge in this township. They once had one here, which numbered 60 or 70 members, but from some cause its light went out. Alas ! Poor Hiram !


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The Methodists have a fine church, worth some $3000. They have a Union Sabbath school connected with it, of 100 scholars ; Milo Hosford, superintendent.


The Presbyterians have an organization, but no church.


The old merchant mill, erected long years ago by the Groen- endykes, is yet an institution of the country around here. It has been greatly improved, and run, as it is, by the water of the Big Vermillion, it has fine capacity, and does good work. It is now owned by Leonard Ladd.


There are two coal banks about a mile from Eugene, which produce a good article of bituminous coal, but the demand be- ing limited they are not worked to any great extent. Good building stone is found in the neighborhood in rich abundance ; also gravel and iron ore. The soil of this township, like that of the county generally, is rich and productive. Bottom lands sell here from thirty to sixty dollars per acre. This is certainly cheap.


Big Vermillion runs through the township from the northwest to the southeast, the bottom lands of which are among the rich- est of the county. There is a very well constructed and sub- stantial bridge over this river at Eugene.


Walnut Grove is a station on the E. T. H. & C. Railroad, in this township, and takes its name from a beautiful forest of wal- nut trees planted thirty years ago by the Colletts. Hon. John Collett resides here, and owns a farm that would, if he was mar- ried, place him among the "nobility."


The shipments from this little station are heavy, amounting to 175 car loads per annum, of agricultural products.


This is said to be the native home of the blue grass, which was transferred to Kentucky at a very early period.


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The Graded School of Eugene is a credit to the village. The house is valued at $6,000. There are six other school houses. in the township, valued at $3,000 ; number of scholars enrolled, 470; admitted to school 377 ; average salary for male teachers, per day, $2.72 ; females, $2.00. They have six months school


Population of the township in 1870, 1, 396.


Vote of the township, 1872, 285.


Improved lands, 12,664 acres.


Value of farms and farming implements, $525,791.


Value of live stock, $47,995.


Value of all productions, $124, 296.


Bushels of Indian corn raised, 95,432.


CHURCHES.


Methodist Episcopal Church, Eugene ; value of church pro- perty, $2,500, membership, 25 ; pastor in charge, Rev. E. Ma- son. There is also a union Sabbath school held here, conducted by Mr. Hosford as superintendent. Average attendance of Sab- bath school, 75. The Trustees of the church are Milo Hosford, Edward Brown and J. W. Boyd; Steward, S. D. Crow.


Mount Olivet Cumberland Presbyterian Church, three and one half miles southwest of Eugene ; membership, 30; pastor in charge, Rev. James McPherson; elders, John Brewer, B. F. Deardorff and N. M. Tutt.


Christian Church of Eugene, meets at Wm. Naylor's Hall ; Rev. A. Boor, pastor ; membership, 15; deacons, Leonard Ladd and James Fishback.


LODGES.


Eugene Council, No. 4, S. of I .; membership, 20; President, John Groenendyke; Vice President, Joseph McClellon ; Trea-


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VERMILLION COUNTY.


surer, Leonard Ladd; Secretary, J. D. Wallace; Steward, W. P. Brannon ; Assistant Steward, V. A. Wootan ; Lecturer, W. L. Naylor ; Inside Sentinel, Daniel Sturm ; Outside Sentinel, John W. Craig.


Live Oak Grange, No. 1584, meets one mile north of Eugene; number of members, 22; organized March 7, 1844. Master, James B. Iles; Secretary, Josiah Campbell ; Overseer, Samuel D. Crow; Lecturer, William Rheuby ; Steward, James Rudy ; Assistant Steward, E. Moore; Treasurer, William W. Moore; Gate Keeper, Jacob H. Iles; Ceres, Mrs. Lizzie Moore; Po- mona, Mrs. L. Rudy ; Flora, Mrs. Mary Moore; Assistant Steward (lady), Miss Honora Iles.


Farmer's Grange, No. 1677, held three miles southwest of Eugene ; organized March 12, 1874; Master, N. M. Tutt; Sec- retary, S. W. Coffin.


Eugene Lodge, No. 351, I. O. of G. T., organized Jan. 24, 1873; membership, 76; William Hood, W. C. T .; F. G. Irwin, W. S. We are pleased to note that this Lodge is well organized and its membership is rapidly increasing.


DIRECTORY OF EUGENE TOWNSHIP.


Alderson, Mrs. Elizabeth; widow of Harrison Alderson; 212 m n e Eugene. Born in Va. 1822; settled in V. C. 1831.


Anderson, J. S .; farmer; Eugene. Born in Ohio 1850; settled in V. C. 1862. Rep.


Arrasmith, Alexander; retired farmer; 3 m s w Eugene. Born in Ky. 1795; settled in V. C. 1821. Dem. Methodist.


Arrasmith, Richard ; farmer; 3 m s w Eugene. Born in Ind. 1818; settled in V. C. 1821. Dem. Cumberland Presb.


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EUGENE TOWNSHIP.


Armour, George J .; farmer; 212 m w Eugene. Born in Ind. 1835.


Abbott, William; farmer; 3 m s e Eugene. Born in Ind. 1848. Dem.


Axton, H. H .; tenant farmer; 4 m s Eugene.


Arrasmith, W. B .; farmer; 32 m s w Eugene. Born in V. C. 1837. Dem. Cumberland Presbyterian.


Arrasmith, James; farmer; 32 m s w Eugene.


Awbrey, Mrs. L .; widow of John Awbrey ; 4 m s w Eugene. Born in V. C. 1835.


Armour, Thompson; farmer; 32 m s w Eugene.


Alderson, Frank; farmer; 234 m n e Eugene. Born in V. C. 1854. Dem.


Alexander, William ; farmer ; 3 m n e Eugene. Born in Pa. 1814. Dem.


BARNETT, SAMUEL; farmer ; 2 m south of east of Eugene. Born in Pa. 1809; settled in V. C. 1852. Dem.




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