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EMPIRE ORGAN Co., is one of the manufacturing institutions of Kalamazoo, which reflects credit upon its name and its mechan- ics. This Company commenced operations October 1st, 1867, and the excellence of the Musical Instruments which they send out achieve for the makers success, esteem and patronage which other manufacturers have not been able to acquire in years. The firm is composed of George Piggott, Robert D. Sees and Edward P. Johnson, all experienced and practical Organ and Melodeon makers. Mr. Piggott was formerly foreman in the Melodeon Factory of Blakeman & Phillips, and there is not a more skillful or more thorough master of the art of making Reed Instruments than he,-a man ingenious, inventive, and full of resources. These instruments are very popular, being superior in workmanship, finish and tone. Mr. A. F. Burch is the travelling agent of the firm.
GRIMES & SWEETLAND, Dealers in Lumber, Lime, Coal, Stucco, &c., corner of Willard and Church Street. Mr. Grimes came to Kalamazoo as early as 1834. He has been identified with the growth of the village, and has taken an active part in local affairs. He commenced business at the present stand in 1865, and the year following he associated Francis Colman with him. Mr. Colman recently retired from the firm, and Mr. Caleb Sweetland, Jr., became a partner. In the line of business car-
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ried on by these gentlemen, they deservedly enjoy a good share of public patronage, always keeping a full and excellent stock of the articles above quoted.
S. E. JACOBSON, Practical Dyer, Scourer and Repairer, located at 71 Main Street. Mr. Jacobson commenced business here in the spring of 1867. His facilities for doing work in his line are complete, and all orders entrusted to his care will be faithfully executed. The beauty and finish of his work is winning for him a large and increasing patronage.
W. H. LANDON & BROTHER, dealers in all kinds of Agricultural Implements. Mr. W. Landon, of this firm, began the business of keeping on hand and supplying improved farm implements and machinery to the farmers of this county, in 1864. In 1868 his brother became associated with him. They supply the "World's Reaper," the "Champion" Johnson's Self Raker. Also the celebrated Ball's Tornado Thrasher, Taylor's Sulkey Rakes, Grain Drills, Cider Mills, Wheel Cultivators, Horse Forks, &c., &c. The Messrs. Landon are enterprising men and keep always along with the improvements of the day.
BURRELL BROTHERS, Manufacturers of Carriages, Wagons and Sleighs. These gentlemen occupy a high position among the manufacturers of Kalamazoo. The business was established as early as 1837, by Warren Burrell. From 1841 to 1867, the firm was known as Hogeboom & Burrell, sometimes George and sometimes David Burrell being partner of Mr. Hogeboom. In 1867, the present firm was formed, composed of David and George Burrell. The building for wood work and trimming is 24x62, for office, storage and paint shop 32x60, blacksmith shops, one 20x40, the other 25x25; building for storing lumber 20x60. They employ twenty-five men throughout the year, and their business more than keeps pace with the growth of the village and country, which requires the continual extension of their business facilities. The enviable reputation which their work enjoys throughout a wide section of country, is the evi- dence that none but the best material and workmen are employed in their manufactory. Their shops are located at the corner ot Main and Park streets.
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N. H. BURLINGHAM, Proprietor of the Planing Mill, Sash. Door and Blind Manufactory, No. 98 Water, corner of North Park St. Mr. Burlingham is one of our oldest business men. For many years he was prominent in the settlement and prog- ress of Comstock, to which place he came in 1834; removing to Kalamazoo he has been connected with a number of business enterprises. He began the business in which he is now engaged. in 1864, since which time he has added many branches to his manufacturing facilities, such as Scroll and Veneer Sawing, Wood Turning, Mouldings, &c. All orders entrusted to his care will be executed with promptness and fidelity.
GEORGE DODGE, Steam Engine Works and Agricultural Foun- dery. This is one of the largest manufactories in Kalamazoo. In 1855 Mr. Dodge commenced the business which has become 80 extensive, by the erection of a manufacturing establishment on the corner of Rose and Eleanor Streets, from which, soon after, he began to turn out the celebrated Curtis Plows. In 1849 he invented his famous, so called, " No. 20," which has become the leading plow in this and several of the Western States. He still continues to manufacture the Curtis plows, and several sizes of plows of his original patterns, and other agricultural implements, making his Foundery a busy republic of industry; new buildings soon became necessary, and in 1861 the business office and warehouse were erected. In 1867 a new brick building was put up, and another one in 1868. Besides the office and large ware rooms, there are now the following buildings belonging to the establishment: Blacksmith Shop. 40 by 40- capacity six forges; Moulding Shop, 40 by 100 feet; Machine Shop, 40 by 40 feet; Wooding Shop, 40 by 40 feet. second story; Engine and Grinding Rooms, 25 by 40 feet; Saw- ing and Lumber Cutting Shops, 40 by 40 feet; Pattern House, 30 by 40 feet; Paint and Plow Shops, second story, 40 by 65 feet, besides buildings for lumber, coal, sand, &c. Working force of 1868, 40 to 55 men. Sales in 1868 about $100,000. The Engine just now put up, is new and was built by Mr. Dodge. Capacity 30 horse power. The boiler just put in, is also new- 56 inches in diameter, 14 feet long.
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D.DOKON & COBB, dealers in Grain, Wool, Salt, Plaster and General Produce, No. 99 North Burdick Street. This is a first class, thorough-going and successful business firm, whose business is very extensive, employing a large capital. Messrs. Dudgeon & Cobb have two ware ho ises and an elevator near the Cen- tral Depot, and are among our greatest buyers of grain and other produce. Mr. John Dudgeon commenced business near his present stand in 1848; succeeding Munger & Kellogg our first warehousemen. Mr. C. L. Cobb came to Kalamazoo in 1845, and was for years a member of the firm of S. S. Cobb & Co., and Babcock, Cobb & Co. The present firm was formed in 1865. Both gentlemen are superior business men and enjoy the entire confidence of the people of Kalamazoo and adjoining counties, with whom they have had business relations so many years. They are also owners of a large amount of village lots north of the Central Road
H. M. STEVENS, dealer in Crockery and Glass Ware, at No. 12 Portage Street, began business here in 1866. IIe still continues at the same place, growing in popular favor every day. His store is admirably stocked with every variety of articles in his line of trade, embracing all styles, from the plain and substan tial to the graceful and elegant. An enterprising and thorough- ly reliable dealer, Mr. Stevens' success in business is noteworthy -the result of personal application and attention to the wants of the public.
BEEBE & SCOTT, Merchant Tailors .- This firm occupy one of the splendid stores in the new marble block of Henry Breese. The firm is comparatively new, having been organized in the spring of 1867, but Mr. Rufus Scott has been connected with the clothing trade of Kalamazoo for many years, and few, if any more actively and extensively. Before the present co partnership was formed with Mr. Beebe, a gentleman of capital and experi- ence, Mr. Scott was a member of the firm of G. W. Taylor & Co., and a salesman more experienced, more reliable, better posted as to the wants of customers, and more esteemed than he, has scarcely been known hereabouts. Rufus Scott is a man who thoroughly understands his business, and knows almost 21+
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every man in this county by name. The store is admirably supplied with every species of desirable goods, and with the best of workmen. About thirty inen are kept constantly em- ployed. Sales the present year will probably reach $150,000.
COCK & THOMAS, Proprietors of the Steam Elevator and Flour- ing Mills, No. 111 North Burdick Street, This is one of the oldest and most favorably known business firms of Kalamazoo, and both gentlemen are old residents, Mr. Cock having come to this county as early as 1832, and Mr. Thomas in 1837. They commenced operations here as Commission and Forwarding Merchants as a business firm, in 1848, the association being H. F. Cock & Co., composed of Henry F. Cock, Alfred Thomas & Charles A. Sheldon, (Mr. Sheldon retired soon after,)-the warehouse being on Burdick Street, next South of the Railroad. In 1864 they sold their warehouse to Dudgeon & Cobb, and commenced the erection of their present capacious and effective elevator; and they have now completed their Steam Flouring Mills, which have a capacity to turn out 100 barrels per day. Messrs. Cock & Thomas were the first who furnished accom- modations for farmers to store their wheat-the first to buy grain to ship by Railroad.
GEO. W. PARKER, Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Carpets, Cloaks and Millinery Goods. Mr. Parker has been most active- ly and prominently connected with the business interests of Kalamazoo for many years. In September, 1867, in connection with his brother, H. S. Parker, he began in the Dry Goods trade, which they carried on very extensively and successfully until January, when Mr. H. S. Parker withdrew, and the busi- ness in this department is carried on by Geo. W. Parker. His store is very properly known as the Mammoth Store, for the immense sales that are made there. Among the very best goods in the market are those kept by Mr. Parker, and his annual sales have made his store famous for marvelous bargains and advan- tageous purchases. Mr. Parker's experience as a merchant in New York, for a number of years, gives him increased advantages as a close buyer. Mr. H. S. Parker's famous hat, cap and fur store is in the same block-the finest store of the kind in Michigan.
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J. MOORE, No. 11 Portage Street. Mr. Moore came to Kala- mazoo in 1855, and soon after, in 1857, began to build up his present excellent trade in groceries. Twice he has built up his brick store ( once destroyed by fire). Mr. Moore has been very successful in trade, and does a large business which is steadily increasing.
DR. MOLIERE-Magnetic Infirmary. Dr. M., had successfully practiced his peculiar theory of healing, in Niles, Dowagaic and other western cities before coming to Kalamazoo, where his success has been more marked. His Medical Infirmary includes Hot Air, Vapor, Electric and Chemical Baths. Mrs. Moliere is a celebrated Clairvoyant, who delineates diseases without ques- tioning the patient, and the Doctor then applies the remedies.
R. W. SOUTHWORTH, Painter, dealer in Paints, Oils, etc., No. 40 North Burdick Street. Mr. Southworth is an old resident, and one of our best known and reliable citizens. Orders left with him for work or material will be filled with promptness by the best workmen and the most select material in the market. Mr. R. Walsh, a most skillful sign and ornamental painter, oc- cupies the same room with Mr. Southworth.
ALEXANDER MATHESON, contractor for Cut Stone of all descrip- tion, Flagging, etc., No. 99 Water Street. Mr. Matheson is a practical stone cutter, and employs the most experienced work- men, and keeps on hand the best quality of stone. He is the person to apply to for every kind of material or work in his line as a builder or contractor for stone.
BROWN & HENDERSON, NO. 13 North Burdick Street, Saddlery, Hardware and Trunks. A first-class establishment in every respect. Since Messrs. B. & II. have added to their establish- ment the manufacture of Trunks, they have greatly increased their trade. They make all classes of trunk ware and as good as the best in the East.
REED & KELLOGG, NO. 10 South Burdick Street, diffusers of the cloud-compelling weed in all its multiform preparations, Cigars, Pipes, Meerschaums, Tobacco, etc. Their establishment is the ne plus ultra of Tobacco stores, and the virtues of the
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clever and popular proprietors, like the fragrance of their choice cigars, " will live when they have passed away."
LAWRENCE & Co .- These gentlemen succeed Messrs. Gale & Robinson in the long established and favorably known foundery and machine works, corner of Rose and Water Streets. " They will sustain its high reputation and make the old shop still more useful to the public by continued improvements.
W. H. CODINGTON, No. 90 Water Street, one of our most tasteful Architects and most extensive Builders. His work commends him. Ile is the builder of a number of our very best residences.
J. M. WELLS, No. 21 South Burdick Street, Agent for Grover & Baker Sewing Machines. A gentleman, and thoroughly re- liable in all his engagements.
In our notice of the Empire Organ Factory, we omitted to mention one important fact, that Mr. A. F. Burch is one of the principals in this excellent and tuneful firm.
UNDERWoods', Merchant Tailors, and Gents' Furnishing Goods, No. 27 North Burdick Street. The gentlemen composing this firm are old citizens and completely versed in the Clothing trade in all its departments.
JOEL J. PERRIN & Co., successors to Gale, Perrin & Co., No. 122 Main Street. One of the largest Retail Hardware Stores in the West; admirably conducted and stocked with the most varied, complete and carefully selected assortment of goods in this line. This establishment is favorably known throughout Western Michigan. The gentlemen composing the firm are J. J. Perrin, Charles H. Huntington, W. H. Stoddard,-all young men, popular, energetic and thoroughly conversant with the requirements of their trade.
The Press of Kalamazoo is worthily represented by the DAILY AND WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, Published by the Stone Bro's, by the WEEKLY GAZETTE, Published by Lomax & Clark, and by THE PRESENT AGE, the organ of the Spiritualists, Published by Col. D. M. Fox, for the Spiritual Association. These papers are ably conducted and enjoy an excellent and deserved patron- age.
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KALAMAZOO COUNTY OFFICERS.
Sheriff-JOHN H. WELLS. County Clerk-JAMES W. HOPKINS.
Judge of Probate-HENRY C. BRIGGS. County Treasurer-BENJAMIN B. WILSON. Register of Deeds-HENRY W. BUSH.
Prosecuting Attorney JULIUS C. BURROWS.
Circuit Court Commissioners-CHAS. A. THOMPSON, Jr., GEORGE M. BUCK.
County Surveyor-FRANCIS HODGMAN, Galesburgh. County Coroners-WILLIAM FISHER, LYMAN T. EARL.
SUPERVISORS.
Alamo-Charles A. Ransom. Portage-John Kilgore.
Brady-Lewis C. Kimble.
Pavilion-Charles M. Squires.
Prairie Ronde-George Nesbitt.
Ross-Stephen V. R. Earl.
Richland-R. H. Warn.
Charleston-Wm. G. Kirby. Climax-Isaac Pierce. Schoolcraft-Henry P. Smith.
Kalamazoo-Henry E. Hoyt. Texas-Thomas D. Rix.
Oshtemo-William C. Wild.
Wakeshma-S. Fredenburgh.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
ALAMO-Hiram B. Rose, Samuel H. Simmons, Garrett Van Arsdale. Town Clerk, James S. Tarbell.
BRADY-John Darling, John S. Burk, Jacob H. Risket. Town Clerk, Roscoe M. Fisher.
CHARLESTON-A. Eldred, James P. Fowler, Benjamin F. Travis. Town Clerk Elias Bayle.
COMSTOCK-V. H. Sumner, Galesburg; Seman Bristol, Gales- 22
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burg; Ralph S. Van Vlect, Galesburg; Eli B. Anderson, Com- stock. Town Clerk, A. D. Beckwith.
CLIMAX-Stephen T. Averill, Isaac Pierce, Moses Hodgman. Town Clerk, Eugene M. Eldred.
COOPER-John Albertson, A. W. Ingerson, L. A. Crane. Town Clerk, A. D. Chappel.
KALAMAZOO-G. P. Doane, Amos D. Allen, Wm. W. Peck, William Fletcher. Town Clerk, E. W. Deyoe.
OSHTEMO-Alonzo Overacker, Clark Kellogg, Wm. B Verity, Town Clerk, R. O. Brownell.
PORTAGE-Levi Blackmer. Town Clerk, Chas. G. Weed.
PAVILION-Charles E. Morrison, George Eberstein. Town Clerk, William Armstrong.
PRAIRIE RONDE-Zechariah Fletcher, George Nesbitt. Town Clerk, James A. Pomeroy.
RICHLAND-Elmer N. Peck, John F. Hale, David Carson. Town Clerk, M. S. Scovill.
Ross-Oliver R. Smith, Herman H. Peet, Simpson Howland. Town Clerk George Bliss.
SCHOOLCRAFT-Charles Ellis, Wesley Martin, Samuel Hawkins, Henry P. Smith. Town Clerk, Seneca Smith.
TEXAS-William Munson, Anson Jones, George Sprague. Town Clerk, Franklin Swan.
WAKESHMA-Henry J. Daniels, Benjamin Mathers, Peter L. Rhinearson, J. W. Codman. Town Clerk, G. O. Byington.
County Superintendents of Poor-Thos Brownell, E. B. Dyk- man, A. L. Mason.
VILLAGE OFFICERS.
J. W. BREESE, President; H. E. HOYT, Clerk.
Board of Trustess meet First Monday of every month.
TRUSTEES-Charles L. Cobb, Alex. Buell, I. D. Bixby, Wm. A. House, Chas. R. Bates, H. Phelps, John Parker, N. Bau- mano.
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STANDING COMMITTEES.
COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND BRIDGES-H. Phelps, W. A. House, C. L. Cobb.
COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS-Alex. Buell, I. D. Bixby.
" " HEALTH-W. A. House, N. Baumann.
" FINANCE-C. L. Cobb, J. Parker.
" " PRINTING-Alex. Buell, C. R. Bates.
4 " GAS-I. D. Bixby, N. Baumann.
" LICENSE-C. R. Bates, C. L. Cobb.
" FIRE AND WATER-J. Parker, Alex. Buell and Nicholas Baumann.
ASSESSORS FOR CORPORATION-Henry E. Hoyt, Alex. Buell, and William A. House.
CONSTABLES-A. C. Balch, J. Wilcox, S. True and J. Galman. MARSHAL-Jos. S. Davisson.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR TOWNSHIP-H. E. Hopt, E. W. De- Yoe, G. P. Doan, A. D. Allen, W. W. Peck, and W. Fletcher.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Thos. O'Neill, Chief Engineer; Adolph Seiler, Ass't Eugineer. BURR OAK, NO. 1 .- Albert Randall, Foreman; Jacob R. Campbell, 1st Ass't; Robert Simpson, 2d Ass't; Frank Wood, 3d Ass't. Hiram Day, Foreman of Hose Cart; B. Earl, Ass't.
EXCELSIOR, No. 2 .- Henry Gale, Foreman; Charles L. Cobb, 1st Ass't; Frederick Bush, 2d Ass't; Charles Brown, 3d Ass't. James Hawley, Foreman of Hose Cart.
GERMANIA, No. 3 .- Joseph Weidner, Foreman; John Un- seld, 1st Ass't; Henry Furst, 2d Ass't. John Abraham, Fore- man of Hose Cart.
HOOK AND LADDER .- John F. Spohn, Foreman ; Joseph Muhl- bach, 1st Assistant.
BOARD OF EDUCATION, 1869.
The regular meetings of the Board are held on the first Tues- day of each month. Rooms in the Corporation Hall.
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President, ALLEN POTTER.
Secretary, - FRANK LITTLE.
Superintendent, E. A. FRASER.
Board of Education .- Alfred Thomas, Thomas S. Cobb, La- tham Hull, H. E. Hoyt.
SCHOOL STATISTICS FOR 1868.
No. of Children in the District, between the ages of five and twenty, August 1868, 2,646.
Total receipts into the Treasury, $24,604.36. Total disburse- ments, $18,132.80. Cash balance in August, $6,471.56.
Estimated current expenses, $14,510.00.
Number of volumes in District Library, 1000. Number drawn during the year, 3,259. Library in Corporation Hall. Frank Little, Librarian.
SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS FOR 1869.
Principal-R. H. TRIPP. Assistants-Miss A. A. Champney, Mary Gordon, A. Rudolph Bretzel.
GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Lydia Coon, Emma A. Bryant.
INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT.
E. N. Ransom,
Aurilla Everett,
Marietta Coon,
Lottie Barker, S. E. Beach.
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT.
Francis Hill, Lizzie Rollins, Julia S. Bryant, A. M Ingersoll, Miss Cornell, Miss Reynolds, Miss Billinghurst, F. E. Carpenter. . NEW UNION, LOVEL STREET.
Principal-F. GURNSEY. Assistants-Emma L. Sebring, Mary Starr, Alethia Cobb, Susan A. Pratt, Sylvia Burgess, M. A. McNeal, Emma Bostwick, Ella C. Hogeboom, E. Tracey.
WARD SCHOOLS.
Teachers-H. D. Anderson, D. S. Emmett, Emma J. Strim- beck, Anna Jannasch.
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MICHIGAN ASYLUM FOR THE INSANE.
No. 76 Asylum Avenue.
TRUSTEES : Luther H. Trask, Kalamazoo; Z. Pitcher, M. D., Detroit; Daniel L. Pratt, Hillsdale; Charles W. Penny, Jack- son; W. A. Tomlinson, Kalamazoo ; Joseph Gilman, Paw Paw.
RESIDENT OFFICERS : E. H. Van Deusen, M. D., Medical Su- perintendent; Geo. C. Palmer, M. D., Assistant Physician ; Edward G. Marshall, M. D., Acting 2d Ass't Physician; Henry Montague, Steward. Rev. Daniel Putnam, Chaplain; F. W. Curtenius, Kalamazoo, Treasurer.
CHURCHES.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
Organized in 1836. Present membership 444.
Samuel Haskell, Pastor; William Carter, Haskell Triskett, Daniel Putnam, William Allis, Chas. D. Hanscomb, Frederick W. Willcox, Deacons; James P. Cadman, Clerk; Francis Cole- man, Caleb Eldred, Wm. H. Hanford, Willard Morse, Daniel T. Fox, E. G. Huntington, Geo. E. Curtiss, Trustees; Daniel T. Fox, Treasurer.
SUNDAY SCHOOL .- Henry C. Briggs, Superintendent; Geo. E. Curtiss, Ass,t Superintendent; Peter Hoffmaster, Treasurer ; A. F. Woodhams, W. L. Eaton, Librarians. Number of teachers, 27; number of attendants, 230.
THE TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH.
This Church was formally recognized in 1865. The number of constituent members with those added since is about 90.
Rev. James A. B. Stone, Pastor ; Charles H. Carter, Clerk; Samuel H. Ransom, John Potter and Lorenzo J. Fox, Deacons;
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John Potter, Wm. H. Woodhams, S. M. Nichols, J. A. B. Stone, S. H. Ransom, Trustees ; L. M. Holmes, Treasurer.
John Potter, Superintendent of the Sunday School; W. H. Woodhams, Ass't Superintendent. Number of teachers, six; number of pupils, 60.
Place of worship, in the Hall of Brown's Block, No. 28 South Burdick Street.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
No. 16 Academy Street. Oliver S. Dean, Pastor; Latham Hull, George Colt, David B. Merrill, Wm. A. House, George W. Fish, Trustees; George W. Fish, Treasurer; George Colt, Clerk. Membership, 360.
SUNDAY SCHOOL-J O. Seely, Superintendent; Number of teachers, 24; number of scholars, 350.
DUTCH REFORMED CHURCH.
A. Krickard, Pastor; J. C. Waal, J. Van Zanten, M. Lampe, A. Pyl, M. Lukasse, Elders; A. Schrier, H. Ebelink, W. De- Visser, J. Kools, Deacons. Number of communicants 200.
SUNDAY SCHOOL .- Rev. A. Krickard, Superintendent. Num- ber of teachers, 15; number of scholars 165. Located corner Academy and Church Streets.
GERMAN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN ZION'S CHURCH.
Organized July 31st, 1868. Rev. F. Raible, present Pastor. Services in Willson's Chapel, corner Lovel and Pine Streets.
A. Albrecht, Superintendent of Sunday School. Number of scholars 30; number of communicants 50.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Organized A. D. 1833. Lovel Street, corner South Rose. Number of communicants 320. Rev. I .. H. Pearce, Pastor. James Turner, Thomas C. Brownell, E. A. Carder, Wm. F. Miller, Rodney Seymour, David J. Pierson, Henry Wood,
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Albert Latta, R. M. Northrop, Trustees; H. D. Wilbur, Treas- urer; G. H. Lyman, Clerk.
SUNDAY SCHOOL .- Charles R. Brown, Superintendent; Henry Wood, Ass't Superintendent. Number of pupils 175; number of teachers 20. Frank R. Taylor, Librarian. Volumes in Library 400.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Organized February 6th, 1849. Rev. J. V. Hilton, Pastor; L. H. Trask, W. A. Tomlinson, F. E. Woodward, M. Heyden- burk, D. O. Roberts, Session ; C. W. Hall, J. Parsons, Deacons; W. A. Tomlinson, Treasurer; F. E. Woodward, C. H. Booth, William A. Tomlinson, F. S. Hillhouse, J. Parsons, Trustees; William A. Tomlinson, President of Trustees; J. Parsons, Clerk.
SUNDAY SCHOOL .- S. M. Munger, Superintendent; Wm. H. Snow, Secretary. Number of teachers and officers, 35; number of pupils, 347. W. Parke and Edward Bixby, Librarians. Vol- umes in library, about 500.
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.
Organized A. D. 1860. No. 51 Lovel Street. Families be- longing to the parish, 100; communicants, 135. Rev. C. A. Foster, L. L. D., Rector; John McKee, Senior Warden; Mr. Woodford, Junior Warden; J. K. Wagner, H. Underwood, S. O. Bennett, Guy Penfield, Wm. Green, S. K. Selkrig, and A Knerr, Vestrymen: Guy Penfield, Clerk of Vestry; J. K. Wagner, Treasurer; H. Underwood, Chorister; Wm. Stacey, Sexton.
SUNDAY SCHOOL .- J. K. Wagner, Superintendent; Robert Wilson, Librarian. Number of teachers 13; No. of pupils 120.
ST. LUKE'S CHURCH.
Organized A. D. 1837. Corner Main and South Park Streets. Families belonging to parish, 97; Communicants, 140; Rev. J. R. Anderson, Rector; Mr. Henry Brees, Senior Warden; T. P. Sheldon, Junior Warden; H. G. Wells, Israel Kellogg, David
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Fisher, John Dudgeon, J. D. Burns, Charles Cobb, Dr. Chapin, Vestrymen; David Fisher, Clerk of Vestry; David Fisher, Treasurer ; John McKibben, Chorister; - Appleby, Sexton.
SUNDAY SCHOOL .- J. R. Anderson, Superintendent; Robert F. Hill, Assistant Superintendent; Mrs. E. Edwards, Librarian. Number of pupils, 120.
WILLSON'S CHAPEL.
This beautiful Chapel erected in 1867, by our philanthropic townsman Martin Willson, is situated on the corner of Lovel and Pine Streets.
At present there is no regular preaching. The German Lutherans are temporarily occupying the small chapel in the rear. The Sabbath School is under the superintendence of Doct. Homer O. Hitchcock, assisted by D. T. Allen; Number of teachers, 15; number of scholars, 120.
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