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On the 4th of March, 1872, a meeting was held to take into consideration the building of a house of worship, and a committee was appointed to solicit subscriptions, consisting of E. C. Stacy, Charles Levens, Frederick Cochrane, A. H. McMil- len. and J. M. Pratt.
Little progress seems to have been made nutil the fall of 1876, when the following building committee was elected: William C. Pratt, John M. Marty, and G. C. Harper. In the spring of 1877 the edifice was completed. and is an unpretentious building in size and architectural appointments; it was christened "Our Father's Chapel." Articles of incorporation were filed in the office of the Register of Deeds on the 22d of April, 1879.
The first preaching was by Rev. Mr. Wood- bridge. Mr. Frederick Cochrane also officiated for quite a time. Rev. A. Vedder was also here.
Rev. G. S. Gowdy came here in April, 1876, and has officiated ever since, also having charge of the church in Glenville.
THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH .- The history of this society is, during its early period, identi- cal with the Presbyterian, into which it was transformed, as related in the sketch of that de- nomination. It will be remembered that when the church was organized there were three Pres- byterians and three Congregationalists, and in deference to Mr. Cook, who visited and preached here at an early day, and who was connected with the Congregationalists, that church form was adopted.
The Presbyterian members were Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Eaton and Mrs. Woodruff. Those of the other connection were Mrs. A. Armstrong, and J. U. Perry and wife. Father Lowry was a Presby- terian. At first meetings were held at any place where convenient. When Mr. Lowry, or any minister came round, Col. Eaton, who had a good team. would get Tim Sheehan to take it, with a big sled, and eircle about the vicinity of the vil- lage and bring them into ehurch.
When the church was turned over two-thirds of them were of Presbyterian antecedents. After a time the Congregationalists, or most of them, in . the church. concluded to go back to their first love, and to build a church of their own. Mrs. Reuben Williams took an active part in the work, and considerable aid was obtained from the Home Mission fund, it is believed to the extent of $1,000, and perhaps other sums from the East, and so the church was built, a very neat structure.
Their first pastor was Rev. Mr. Drew, who turned Presbyterian and went to Preston. Rey. Mr. Todd was the next minister, and he too went into a Presbyterian pulpit. The next, and last. was Rev. Chalmers, who went to Dakota, and the church was then sold at quite a sacrifice to the Episcopalians, and most of the members were again merged in the old society.
ALBERT LEA EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN NORWE- GIAN CHURCH .- This society has a fine church ou Clark street, opposite the Publie Park, built in imitation of freestone. There are about fifty families who worship here. The church was got together and the edifice built about 1874. Rev. Mr. Vulpsburg was the pastor at one time, and Rev. Mr. Eiver. The present pastor is Rev. O. H. Smeby. There is a Sunday school, and the church
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fully administers to the wants of the Lutheran Norwegians in the community.
THE SCANDINAVIAN UNION BAPTIST CHURCH .- This church is usually called the Danish Baptist church, and was organized in 1874, with eleven members. It now has about eighty. Preaching in this interest was commenced at an early day, and kept up with more or less regularity until the organization of the society. Of those who have been here may be mentioned: Rev. Louis Jorjen- son, Rev. James Hendrickson, Adolph Carlsen. and others. The erection of the edifice was at a cost of more than $2,500.
The church having been completed, was dedi- cated on Sunday, the 2d of July, 1876, with ser- vices in the Scandinavian language by Rev. Mr. Ostergreen, of St. Paul, and Rev. Mr. Lunde, of Clark Grove. In the evening the service was in English, by Messrs. Abbott, Alden, Lunde, and Wood. The building is a fine appearing building, 28x42 feet, with a tower extending 65 feet. Rev. Carl Carlson, the architect and builder, came here in 1873, and for some years has regularly filled the pulpit. The services are in English.
DANISH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH -IN- DEPENDENT .- This is a small church located in Parker's Addition, and built in 1881. The pastor is Rev. J. Danielson, who resides in Freeborn and officiates here once every few weeks.
EPISCOPALIAN-THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD .- There have been occasional services here in this form since an early day. Sometimes it has been quite regular, with some one from the Cathedral in Faribault, and Bishop Whipple has occasionally been here himself, as well as his brother, Rev. George B. Whipple. The church edifice was purchased of the Congregationalists for $2,000, and arranged for the Episcopal service. It was first opened for service on Christmas day, 1879. Rev. Mr. Irwin was the first pastor, who was succceded by Rev. W. R. Powell, the present incumbent. There are twenty-five families who worship here.
CEMETERIES.
Albert Lea people have, up to this time, paid lit- tle attention to the ornamentation of burial places, which is in any case a mere sentiment, as nothing that can be done here for the departed ones, how- ever dear in life and cherished in remembrance, will be of any service to them, although the kind offices we perform in token of our love for those
who have gone before, does have a beneficent in- fluence upon us and upon those who take cogni- zance of this bestowal of such tokens of regard.
About the first burial place was that on the Pick- erel Lake road, taken from McReynold's farm. A certain amount of money was appropriated by the town at one time to fence the grounds, but only the side next to the road got so supplied, the money having been used for other purposes. This cemetery has some fine monuments, and is otherwise very highly ornamented with shrubbery and prairie flowers, and if "beauty unadorned is adorned the most." this place is embellished in the highest style of nature.
There is also a small corner, north of Fountain Lake, that is devoted to burial purposes.
In the spring of 1882, the subject of a new cemetery was agitated, and in May a meeting was held to discuss measures to provide a new ceme- tery. Hon. H. D. Brown was called to the chair. The matter was freely talked over, and it was the almost universal feeling and decision of all pres- ent, that a new cemetery ground should be purchased and the old cemetery abandoned. As to the location there were various opinions, although the majority seemed to favor a place north of Fountain Lake. Others favored a loca- tion east of the mill. The matter was finally relegated to a committee of nine, consisting of H D. Brown, Chairman; T. H. Armstrong, J. A. Lovely, D. R. P. Hibbs, W. P. Sergeant, W. W. Johnson, J. W. Smith, Dr. Wedge, and George Davies, who were to report to a future meeting of citizens concerning all the matters that pertained to the location of a new cemetery. So that it is likely that at no distant day, Albert Lea will have its "Mount Auburn," "Greenwood," or "Glen- dale," with its wealth of landscape scenery, and costly marble.
ITASCA CEMETERY .- This was laid out and appropriated as a burial place in 1871. It is owned by a company. A. M. Burnham is Presi- dent; Isaac Botsford, Secretary ; and E. D. Hop- kins, Treasurer. It is located to the west of the buried city whose name it bears, commanding a view for quite a distance in several directions, and is just east of the old north and south territorial road, traces of which can yet be seen. Those who repose here have fine marble monuments. The price of the lots is $20.
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FRATERNAL ORDERS.
MASONIC .- Western Star Lodge No. 26 was instituted in October, 1857, ane worked under a dispensation until October 27th. 1858, when a charter was granted.
The first officers were: Asa W. White, W. M .: Charles Norton, S. W .: J. Brownsill, J. W .; A. C. Wedge, Tr .; Il. D. Brown, Sec'y; A. B. Webber, S. D .; Aug. Armstrong, J. D .; Isaac Botsford, Tyler.
The present officers of the lodge are; William C. Pratt, W. M .; G. T. Gardner, S. W., J. J. Bond, J. W .: S. S. Edwards, Sec'y; W. P. Sergeant, Tr .; T. E. Schleuder, S. D .: S. S. Mallery, J. D .: Axel Brunden, Tyler.
'The Masters of the lodge have been, from the first until 1882, as follows: Asa W. White, John Brownsell, H. D). Brown, F. B. Fobes, D. N. Gates, W. P. Sergeant, J. F. Reppy, F. S. Lincoln, and William C. Pratt.
The lodge is in a flourishing condition, and has a capacions and well furnished hall. The meet- ings in the summer are on the second Wednesday in each month, and the rest of the year, on the second and fourth Wednesdays.
ALBERT LEA CHAPTER NO. 30, ROYAL ARCH MASONS .- Instituted on the 30th of March, 1874. The first meeting was on the 17th of April. The first officers were; A. W. White, H. P .; C. L. West, K .: S. Partridge, S .; H. Powell, C. of II .; F. S. Lincoln, P. S .; George Woodward, R. A. C .; William Morin. Tr .; F. S. Sinclair, Sec'y.
The present officers are: H. D. Brown, HI. P .; George C. Harper, K .: J. D. Prime, S .; J. F. Reppy, C. of H .; George T. Gardner, P. S .; C. M. Wilkinson, R. A. C .; S. S. Edwards, Sec'y; Wil- liam P. Sergeant, Tr.
There are 31 members.
APOLLO COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR, NO. 12 .- Instituted on the Ist of October, 1879, with nineteen charter members. The officers were: John Boyce, E. C .; H. R. Wells, Gen .; M. H. Avery. C. of G.
The present officers are: William Morin, E. C .; J. F. Reppy, Gen .; M. H. Avery, C. G .; II. D. Brown, Prel .; G. S. Ruble, S. W .; A. A. Peck, J. W .; W. P. Sergeant, Tr .; George F. Gardner, Recorder.
Meetings are hetd on the third Wednesday of each month, The membership is 30.
EQUITABLE AID UNION .- At the last regular semi-annual election of officers of Albert Lea Union, No. 390, E. A. U., the following named persons were elected officers for the ensuing term: Ira A. Town, Chancellor; L. D. Smith, Advocate : Theo. Schleuder, Vice President; E. H. Ellickson, Auxiliary ; H. O. Hankness, Treasurer; T. K. Ram- sey, Secretary; JJohn Doerr, Accountant; A. G. Brundin, Chaplain; Ole Knudson, Jr., Warden; M. P. Johnson, Sentinel; C. O. Barnes, Watch- man.
ODD FELLOWS-ALBERT LEA LODGE NO. 61. Instituted on the 27th of August, 1877, with the following officers: G. S. Gowdy, N. G .; E. C. Stacy, V. G .; S S. Edward, R. S .; A. H. Squier, J. S .: T. W. Long, Tr.
There is a membership of 70. Their hall is a good one, over Smith & Gossett's store.
The present officers are: J. P. Colby, N. G .; S. Strauss, V. G .; C. D. Marlett, Sec,; S. S. Edwards, Treas .; D. L. Squier, Mar .; A. H. Squier, Con .: E. S. Wilson, 1. G .; L. Stefferson, O. G .; E. C. Stacy, R. S. N. G .; W. H. Long, L. S. N. G .; L. Gahl. R. S. V. G .; H. S. Menifee, L. S. V. G .; A. Noble, R. S. S .; Ang. Peterson, L. S. S .; J. B. Claybourne, O. C .; Rev. G. S. Gowdy, Chaplain ; Z. K. Mallery, P. G.
DAUGHTERS OF REBEKAH. - The following are the officers of Albert Lea Degree Lodge No 16, Daughters of Rebekah: E. C. Stacy, N. G .; Mrs. C. D. Marlett, V. G .; Mary Gahl, Rec. Sec .; Katie Tunell, F. Sec .: Mrs. D. L. Squier, Treas .; Mrs. A. H. Squier, 1. G .; W. H. Long, O. G .; D. L. Squier, Warden; Eva Long, Con .; Mrs. A. H. McMillan, R. S. N. G .; Mrs. W. O. Roasberry, L. S. N. G .; L. Gahl, R. S. V. G .: S. Strauss, L. S. V. G .; G. S. Gowdy, Chaplain; A. H. Squier, P. G.
ANCIENT ORDER OF UNITED WORKINGMEN .- This fraternal and beneficial society was instituted in Albert Lea on the 10th of March, 1878.
The first officers were: Dr. A. C. Wedge, P. M. W .; W. P. Sergeant, M. W .; T. J. Watt, G. F .; R. C. Van Vechten, O .; J. F. Reppy, Rec .; P. M. Wilkinson, F .; August Peterson, Recr .; W. G. Kellar, I. W .; G. C. Ilarper, O. W .; G. T. Gar- diner, G.
Their meetings were held on Tuesday evenings, at Masonic Hall.
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC. - Robson Post, No. 5, was instituted in the winter of 1880, and
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was named in honor of Captain James A. Robson, of Company E, Tenth Minnesota Regiment.
The present officers of the post are: Com- mander, George S. Ruble; Senior Vice Command- er, G. Q. Annis; Adjutant, F. W. Drake; Quartermaster, Jerome P. Greene; Officer of the Day, John Murtaugh; Officer of the Guard, J. B. Franss; Chaplain, William Lowe; Surgeon, D. M. M. Dodge; Sergeant Major, J. J. Bond; Quarter- master Sergeant, Martin Olson; Sentinel, Ai Rice.
The list of members was burned in the fire of April, 1882, but it is made up of the men who went to the front from wherever they lived when the war broke out.
There have been various other fraternal orders, some of them with insurance features, and others with monopathie reformatory ideas, and they have had an existence more or less extended. Some of them may be in existence now, and while they are of interest, and perhaps use to those who are connected with them, the public, as a rule, are not sufficiently concerned to warrant the occu- pancy of much space in a work like this.
MILITARY.
From time to time there have been military companies in existence here since the war, which have been more or less creditable Now we have the ALBERT LEA LIGHT GUARDS, which was organized on the 4th of May, 1882. It is Company E, Second Battalion of the Minnesota National Guard. Fifty-two men were mustered in by Major Bobeleter, commanding the Second Battalion. The company is duly armed and equipped, and is a fine body of men.
The commissioned officers are: Captain, George T. Gardner; First Lieutenant, T. K. Ramsey; Second Lieutenant, C. S. Roberdson.
This company took part in the Decoration ser- vices on the 30th of May, the same month they were organized, and made a fine appearance. Their uniform is identical with that of the United States regular army, but of finer material.
CHAPTER LIII.
BIOGRAPHICAL.
JAMES CAREY ALLING was born on the 7th of January, 1857, in Chemung, New York. In 1858, the family moved to Greene county in the same State, where his parents still live. His father,
Harvey Alling, is a Baptist minister. In 1873, James entered the State Normal School at Oswego, taking a classical course and graduating in 1879. He had meanwhile studied law and had also tanght some ; and after his graduation went to Alabama where he was engaged as professor of the sciences in the State Normal School, remain- ing two years. In September, 1881, he came to Minnesota and obtained the position of Principal of Pleasant Grove school at Mankato. Since Jan- uary 1882, he has been Principal and Superinten- dent of the Public Schools of Albert Lea, having a present attendence of over four hundred pupils and a corps of nine teachers. Mr. Alling is the founder of the "Albert Lea City Library" and a member of the "American Association for the Advancement of Science."
REV. R. B. ABBOTT is a native of Franklin county, Indiana. The son of a thrifty farmer, he was brought up to habits of manual labor, indus- try and self reliance. After improving such opportunities for education as the common schools of that time afforded, he prepared himself for college by private study. He entered the Indiana State University and was graduated in the class of '47. Three years later he received the degree of Master of Arts from the same institution. For several years he was engaged in teaching, first in Muncie, then in New Castle, and afterward in the Whitewater Presbyterian Academy. After stud- ying Theology privately several years, he was ordained to the ministry of the gospel by the Presbytery of the latter place in 1857, and very soon after became pastor of the church at Brook- ville in his native county, continuing seven years with much success. This was followed by a two years' pastorate at Knightstown. From this place, on account of his wife's failing health, he removed to Minnesota and again engaged in teaching, first as Principal of the Public schools of Anoka, and afterward as the Principal of the St. Paul Female Seminary. In 1869, he retired from teaching and accepted the pastorate of the Pres- byterian church of Albert Lea, which has since grown to be one of the best and strongest church- es in southern Minnesota. In connection with this, he is laboring for the establishment of a col- lege in Albert Lea for the education of young women, in which enterprise there is great hope of abundant success.
His wife, whose failing health brought him to
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this State, having died in 1879, he was mar- ried again, two years later to Miss Marietta Hunter, a graduate of Ripon College, Wisconsin, and for several years a teacher in Albert Lea.
F. A. BLACKMER, M. D., a native of Ohio, was born in Amherst, Lorain connty, on the 16th of January, 1848. His father, Dr. Franklin Black- mer, was one of the first physicians to locate in this town, coming in 1856. They settled on a farm near the city, and in 1862, F. A. enlisted in Company. C, of the Fifth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, and while at Fort Ridgely was wounded, a ball passing through his face, in one cheek and out of the other. After his return from the army he attended school from 1863 to 1868, then en- tered the Oberlin College, in Ohio, which he attended during the winter months, and in sum- mer continued his studies at the University of Worcester, in Cleveland, Ohio. After graduating from the latter institution he was in the drug business, and also engaged in the practice of his profession, having, since 1872, devoted his entire attention to the latter. He was joined in marriage on the 15th of October, 1872, with Miss Franc E. Wedge. The union has been blessed with one child, Roe C., born on the 17th of October, 1873.
HEMAN BLACKMER, also a son of Dr. Franklin Blackmer, was born in Amherst, Lorain county, Ohio, on the 3d of January, 1850. He came to Albert Lea with his parents when seven years old, attended the public schools until 1865, when he entered the Oberlin College, in Ohio, and remained four years, teaching a portion of each year. He then returned to his home, and in 1870, continued his studies at the Appleton College, in Wisconsin, and after a year there entered the college in Ripon, and in 1872, took a law course in the State University at Madison, graduating in 1873. He was married in October of the latter year to Miss Helen Webster, who has borne him five chil- dren, two of whom are living. Mr. Black- mer was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Wisconsin; subsequently moved to Kansas, and practiced in Osborne until his return to Albert Lea in 1874. For the past seven years he has held the otlice of Justice of the Peace, and is also Court Commissioner.
CHARLES W. BALLARD, M. D., Mayor of the city of Albert Lea, and one of its public-spirited and prominent citizens, was born in New York city on the 22d of January, 1826. He attended
different boarding schools in New Jersey and New York, and, in 1847, began the studies of medicine and dentistry in the Washington Medi- cal University of Baltimore, and the College of Dental Surgery, graduating from both institu- tions in 1850. He was united in matrimony on the 4th of February, in the latter year, to Miss Annie E. Harris. Mr. Ballard practiced dentistry in North Carolina two years, then returned to New York, and remained in business there until 1868, living, the latter portion of the time, in Connecticut. and while there was a member of the State Senate two terms, taking a decided stand against slavery. In 1868, he went to Flor- ida for the improvement of his health, remained two years and came to Minnesota, buying the land in Albert Lea now known as Ballard's Point. He is engaged in the real estate business.
F. W. BARLOW was born in Genesce county, New York, on the 27th of November, 1852, and came to this county when a child, his parents being pioneers of Bancroft. He was brought up on a farm, and attended school until eighteen years old, then entered a drug store in this city, remaining seven years. On the 14th of June, 1875, he was joined in wedlock with Miss Emma F. Prescott, and they have had two children, both daughters, only one of whom is living. In the fall of 1879, Mr. Barlow was elected County Treasurer, and has since held the oflice.
CHANCEY BURTCH, a native of Ohio, was born near Seneca on the 22d of April, 1859. In 1864, his parents moved to Michigan, locating near Adrian, where his father died in 1869. Chancey came with his mother and the family to Osage county, Iowa, in 1871, and there attended school. In April, 1881, he moved to Albert Lea, and started in the drug business, in which he has been successful. He was married in May, 1881, to Miss Ada Cutler, who was born in Osage county, Iowa.
WARREN BUEL was born in Genesee county, New York, on the 4th of December, 1826. When he was twelve years old his parents moved to a farm near Tifliu, Seneca county, Ohio. After finishing school Mr. Buel engaged in teaching for a time. In July, 1852, he was married to Miss Mary Deming, who was born in Livingston county, New York, on the 5th of November, 1829. They resided on a farm in Huron county, Ohio, until 1859, and the following year moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan, and in 1861, to Jackson, where
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he was engaged in the grocery business during the war. They came from there to Albert Lea in 1877. Mr. Buel was in the grocery business for two years after coming here, but has since been engaged in insurance and real estate, his office being on Broadway. In 1873, he was elected to the State Legislature, and has also held local offices.
H. O. BRAGER, a native of Norway, was born on the 1st of February, 1841. In early life he learned the watchmaker's trade, and since the age of fifteen has been dependent on himself for sup- port. He came to America in 1866, and located in Black Earth, Dane county, Wisconsin, where, in 1873, he married Miss Inger Mathia Gulson, of the town of Vermont, in the latter county. They have had three children, all boys, only one, Joachim, of whom is living. In 1878, Mr. Brayer came to Albert Lea, and opened a jewelry and watchmaking business, to which he has since de- voted his time.
HORATIO D. BROWN, one of the early settlers of Freeborn county, was born in Onondaga county, New York, on the 15th of April, 1835. He was brought up on a farm, and at the same time pre- pared for college; attended the DeRuyter and Cazenovia seminaries, and afterward, in 1852, entered the Union College, from which he gradua- ted as a civil engineer in 1855. He immediately came West, and spent one year teaching in Illinois and Iowa, then came to this county and took a claim about six miles south-east of Albert Lea, in Hayward. He was engaged at surveying, and, in 1857, was elected County Surveyor; was soon after appointed deputy Clerk of the Court, and, in 1861, elected to the office, holding the same ten years. On the 19th of December, 1861, he was married to Miss Mary L. Peck, and they have had four children, three of whom are living, Mr. Brown enlisted in the Fifth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, Company C; was soon promoted to Second Lieu- tenant, and, in 1864, was made Adjutant of the Eleventh Minnesota Regiment. After receiving his discharge, he returned to this place, and, in 1871, resigned the office of Clerk of the Court, to fill that of State Senator, to which he was elected. In the latter year he engaged in the banking business, which he has since continned. He owns a fine residence on the lake shore.
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A. M. BURNHAM, M. D., one of the pioneer physicians, and an early settler of this county,
was born in Genesee county, New York, on the 16th of October, 1824. When he was quite young he entered the family of a Mr. Giles; attended the public schools, and assisted Mr. Giles in his dairy. He subsequently attended the Bethany High School, the Springville and Centreville Academies, then studied medicine with Drs. Steward and Farmers, and finally entered the University of Buffalo, from which he was graduated, in 1853, as an M. D. In the meantime, he had established a good practice in the latter city. In 1857, he came to Wisconsin, and the following year to this county, taking land adjoining the town site of Iosca in Waseca county, but spent the winter at Shell Rock, where he built a hotel, and was engaged in other enterprises. In the spring, he returned to his farm, taking a prominent part in the contest in regard to the county seat of the county. During all this time he was engaged in the practice of his profession. In' 18-, he went to Wyoming Territory, where he operated a saw- mill, and was an extensive contractor for the Union Pacific Railroad, doing a heavy business, and also engaged in mercantile pursuits. In 1871, after visiting New York, he returned to his farm, and has since continued the practice of medicine, Albert Lea has been his home since 1880.
REV. CARL CARLSEN is a native of Denmark, born in the city of Nyborn on the 4th of March, 1842. He attended the common schools, and, while learning the carpenter trade, continued his studies at an evening school. 1n 1863, he came to America; first to Wisconsin, but soon after located in Chicago, where he was engaged at his trade and contracting, for ten years. On the 25th of December, 1867, he was joined in mar- riage with Miss Anna Hansen, a native of Norway. In 1873, they came to Albert Lea, and, besides working at his trade, Mr. Carlsen frequently preaches in the Danish Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Carlsen have had four children, two of whom are living, Olga and Victor.
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