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City Government. - Bethany was incorporated as a city by an act of the General Assembly bearing date of January 6, 1860. Under this charter the corporate limits of the town were included in the west half of the southeast quarter, and east half of the southwest quarter of Section 10, Township 63, Range 28. This was amended March 3, 1869, so as to include all lots and additions that had been annexed to the original plat of the town. The charter provided for the election of the following municipal officers: one mayor, five councilmen, city attorney, treasurer, clerk and marshal, whose terms of service were fixed at one year each. The first officers were T. H. Templeman, mayor; W. F. Miller, attorney; D. J. Heaston, clerk; S. C. Miller, treasurer; Thomas Starkey, marshall; W. G. Lewis, C. L. Jennings, J. W. Casebolt, J. P. Devers and B. F. Whedbee, councilmen. The following were among the ordinances adopted by the first board: relative to councilmen attending meetings, etc. ; keeping in repairs all streets, and defraying other expenses; providing for a tax of 1} per cent on all property, and a poll tax of 75 cents; providing for open- ing streets, and fixing punishment for refusing so to do; providing adequate fines and punishment for certain misdemeanors-rapid riding and driving, etc .; fixing license tax for shows, exhibitions, etc. ; pro- viding for removal of nuisances, etc., and several others. The first assessor was Dr. William Fallis, who was allowed 8 cents for each name in the list returned by him. March 12, 1875, Bethany was in- corporated as a city of the fourth class, and its limits made to include the following territory: the southeast quarter and the west half of the southwest quarter of Section 10, and the north half of the north- east quarter of the northwest quarter, and the north half of the north
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half of the northeast quarter of Section 15, all in Congressional Town- ship 63, Range 28. Without attempting to trace the different boards, and city legislation, we give the following list of officers who have served from time to time:
Mayors-T. H. Templeman, D. J. Heaston, J. F. Bryant, M. W. McCurry, A. N. Cave, W. H. Hillman, John W. Wion, Lee D. Bell, W. H. Skinner and J. H. Nordyke.
Clerks-D. J. Heaston, J. F. Bryant, W. C. Heaston, F. H. Ramer, John W. Kenyon, W. P. Robinson, Andrew Cumming, W. H. German, James H. Rusk and E. R. Durham.
Treasurers-H. O. Bryant, J. E. Zimmerlee, E. G. Covault, A. D. Stubbs, H. A. Moulton, Robert Dunn and Theodore Newburn.
The municipal officers at this time are J. H. Nordyke, mayor; E. R. Durham, clerk; Theodore Newburn, treasurer; T. B. Ellis, collector; E. H. Frisby, city attorney; William L. Fruit, marshal and street commissioner; E. S. Miner, A. J. Fuller, Andrew Cum- ming and Joseph A. Winslow, councilmen.
It is laudable in Bethany that she puts her best men in office to control her affairs. When a city does this a pure and uncor- rupted government is the result.
Additions .- The following are among the most important addi- tions made to Bethany since the survey of the original plat: Schnatterly's addition of thirty-three lots, by H. L. Schnatterly, March, 1871; Buck's addition, nine lots, April, 1871; West Beth- any, twelve blocks, on the west half of the southwest quarter of Section 10, Township 63, Range 28, laid out October, 1871, for Robert S. Nelson, Thomas Monson, Elisha W. Barton, Woodson Swope, William Fallis, George H. Snyder, John Slinger and A. H. Garton. This was incorporated separately in 1871, but since that time the two towns have been considered as one. Allen's second addition, eight lots, October, 1871; Schnatterly's addition, thirty- five lots, March, 1871, by H. L. Schnatterly; Bryant's addition, twelve lots, April, 1881; Garton's addition, ten lots, March, 1881; Tucker's second addition, June, 1873, by Charles G. Roberts and James Tucker, administrators of the estate of Thomas Tucker; Schnatterly's third addition, July, 1882; D. J. Heaston platted an addition of forty-four lots, March, 1882; Blackburn's addition, surveyed May 11, 1883, for C. J. Blackburn, proprietor; Turner's addition of forty-eight lots was laid out in August, 1884, by Joseph Bartlett, administrator of the estate of Robert Turner.
Fires. - Bethany, like many larger cities, has been visited at dif-
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ferent times by the fire fiend. From its birth it has had its fires, but the first great conflagration occurred about the year 1864, when the northeast part of the town, on North Street, was laid in a heap of smoldering ruins. This fire originated in the Bethany House, kept by Jacob Jones, and before it could be checked five business houses and several residences were completely destroyed. Among the build- ings burned were the hotel, store of William A. Templeman, Veazy Price's harness shop, store building of John S. Allen, residence of Mrs. Nelson and others. The loss was very great, but the town soon recovered from the effects of the conflagration. There have been sev- eral destructive fires since that time, among which was the burning of the courthouse. A full account of this disaster is given elsewhere.
In April, 1883, occurred a very destructive conflagration, during the progress of which the buildings east of the public square were reduced to ashes. This was the work of an incendiary. The following is a list of the buildings burned and the loss sustained: A. D. Smith's dwelling, loss $500; Dr. Dunn's livery and feed stable, $1,000; Misses Curry & Wymore, loss on building, $400, on stock of millinery, $250; W. H. German, loss on building, $800, on billiard tables, $300; Hyatt & McGrew, loss on grocery stock, $2,200; C. Crossan, bank, $1,500; F. H. Ramer, Republican office, $1,000; Thomas D. Neal, loss on building occupied by Republican office, $500; Mrs. Utterback's milli- nery store, $1,300; Joseph Bonser, grocery store, $800; Bethany Savings Bank, loss on building belonging to the Cuddy estate, $1,300. R. F. Good, dwelling house, $600; J. Myles, photograph gallery, $100; loss on the Miller building, $500; B. Collins' residence, $250; J. C. Wilson lost nearly all the furniture of his law office; Wes. Behee, loss on tools, machinery, etc., $300; Sid. Behee, loss on tools, $100.
The buildings north and south of the east side of the square were saved by the persistent and untiring efforts of the citizens. In less than thirty minutes after the first alarm of fire was sounded at least 200 men, armed with buckets, were on the ground and at work, and only by their industry were the Atheneum and other buildings saved. The banks had their valuables in their vaults, and after opening the same the contents were found safely preserved.
While the conflagration entailed a very destructive loss the suffer- ers, with characteristic energy, soon rallied from its effects, and began the erection of new and improved buildings. The new Bethany that, Phoenix-like, rose from the ashes of the old, is far more beautiful and magnificent, which proves the loss to have been a blessing in disguise.
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But for it and others the city would not wear her present comeliness and beauty. Illuminated by the flame of its fall, and transfigured by the divinity of its resurrection, its new growth has been marked by a progress before unknown.
Growth and Development .- The first few years of Bethany was not characterized by a very rapid growth. The country was then new, and but little necessity for towns existed. A few small stores and shops were all there was of business for several years, and the develop- ment of the town as well as the adjacent country was naturally slow. But as population increased, business grew and developed with the demands of the times, and as early as 1855 the town was noted as one of the best local trading points in Northwest Missouri. From that time until the breaking out of the war its growth was steady and substantial, and its favorable location attracted the attention of gentlemen possessed of means and comprehensive business capacity. During the war the town was content to occupy a secondary place, but after the close of that unhappy struggle business of all kinds revived, and a career of substantial prosperity has continued uninter- rupted until the present time. The completion of the Chicago, Bur- lington & Quincy Railroad in 1880 marked an important era in the history of the city, since which time its population has greatly increased, and more pretentious business houses have been erected. Among the improvements since the advent of the railroad may be noted the Wren & Cumming's large two-story brick business house; the Atheneum building, a large three-story brick structure, 50x100 feet in size, with business rooms below, and a fine hall capable of seating from 800 to 1,000 people above; the Poynter hotel, now the Hotel Emerson, a three-story brick, on the principal street of the city; J. P. Hamilton's large hardware store; F. T. Harvey's furniture house; the Cuddy block, the largest business building in the city, and a structure that would do honor to a much more pretentious town; the Noll building, business houses erected by Joseph Bryant, the Roberts' brick building, Crossan's bank, King's blacksmith shop, the Pitt wagon factory, Eade's wagon factory, Cooper's furniture factory and others.
The handsome residences should not be overlooked in the general summary of the city's elegant buildings. Many palatial dwellings situated on beautiful grounds, and surrounded by trees, ornamental shrubbery, and fragrant flowers are seen on the principal streets, while smaller, but not less beautiful houses in all parts of the town would lead the stranger to believe that Bethany is decidedly a city of
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comfortable homes. Of the many structures we will particularize none, for fear of omissions that might appear unjust to the owners. Other ornaments to the architectural beauty of the city are the churches, school building and courthouse, which find appropriate mention elsewhere.
In its moral, social and intellectual condition Bethany can justly enter into rivalry with any city or community in the State of Missouri. The manners of her people are polished and refined, her public as well as private morals are above reproach, and there is less disorder among her citizens than generally falls to the lot of the most favored communities. In short her meed of prominence, character and standing, considering its population, is equal to any town west of the Mississippi.
Business and Business Men .- As a business point Bethany occu- pies no secondary place among her sister towns of Northwest Mis- souri. Situated in the midst of a proverbially rich agricultural and stock country, and easily accessible by rail to the leading commercial centers north and south, the town has become the principal source of supplies for a large area of territory, and one of the most promi- nent shipping points for grain and live stock on the line of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Road. The spirit of improvement during the last two years denotes a healthy business prosperity, and it is no wild or extravagant prediction to suggest the probability of Bethany becoming the leading city of Northwest Missouri. Addi- tional to the early business men enumerated the following men and firms were identified with the commercial interests of the town from time to time: Bell & Buck, H. M. Cuddy, Allen & Cuddy, Mr. Hardesty, Dr. J. C. Blackburn, Roberts Bros., Blackburn & Newman, Dr. Tull, Eller & Bro., Ford & Brown, Johnston & Sherer, Hiatt & Sons, W. A. Templeman, Mr. Holt, J. P. Hamilton & Co.
Present Business .- Dry goods, Moulton & Cuddy; Yowell & Love, Wren & Cumming, Glaze Brothers, Dunn Bros. & Co., W. C. Rose and John S. Allen. Hardware-J. P. Hamilton & Stubbs, and M. A. Ford & Co. Drugs-T. B. Sherer & Son, Fuller & Newburn and D. T. Johnson. Grocers-T. A. Dunn, Gay Aufricht, C. W. Myers & Son, Jacob Noll, J. M. Cornelison, E. M. Ashford and J. W. Bonser. Furniture-F. T. Harvey. Harness and saddlery-John S. Allen & Son, M. Turner and Barry Bros. Milliners-Mrs. M. J. Dodd, Hubbard Sisters, Mary Roberts, Miss Devers and Mrs. W. W. McCurry. Agricultural implements-W. G. Osborn. Lumber Yard- Miner & Frees. Restaurants-Andrew Flint and Philip Schwenck.
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Livery -- John S. Allen, Jr., and J. Hand. Hotels-Hotel Emerson, formerly the Poynter House, J. S. Emerson; St. Joe House, by J. T. Richardson; Anderson House, by Mrs. Anderson; Ramer House, by Mrs. Ramer. Marble shop-John W. Kenyon. Photographers-Papi- neau Bros. Meat markets-J. M. Dascomb and J. H. Casebolt. Huckster-George Peak. Manufacturers of patent medicines-D. B. Heath & Son. Furniture factory-W. T. Cooper. Manufacturers of wagons and carriages-J. Cushman and W. S. Eades. Butcher-S. P. King. Shoemakers-E. Zimmerman, Gilbert Arney and --- Hat- terman. Painters-J. H. Prentiss, A. Prentiss, Joseph Prentiss, R. Bedell and P. Swatsell. Physicians-J. Walker, A. H. Vandivert, Lewis King, T. B. Ellis and W. H. Skinner. Dentist-H. R. Neeper. Dealer in pianos and organs-A. J. Barber. Merchant tailor-H. Roleke.
Assessed value of real estate and personal property for the year 1887, in Bethany and West Bethany, was $598,785. The population is about 1,600.
Secret Societies. - The moral and benevolent institutions wield al- most as great influence in their way as Christianity itself. Of all the charitable and benevolent organizations Freemasonry is the most an- cient and honorable. Not the least of the wonderful features of the order is its perpetual youth. All organizations have their times to live and die. Human governments rise, flourish and disappear, leav- ing only desolation in the places where their glory formerly shone. But Masonry originating so long ago that history tells not of its begin- ning has survived the decay of dynasties and the revolution of races, and kept pace with the marvelous march of Christianity.
Freemasonry was introduced into Bethany at an early day. Bethany Lodge, No. 97 was organized under dispensation on May 7, 1853, with the following officers: J. P. Devers, W. M .; C. M. Scott, S. W .; W. R. Allen, J. W .; B. F. Whedbee, Sec .; H. T. Monson, S. D .; Milton Fowler, J. D., and J. W. Casebolt, Tyler. The first person initiated was W. S. Clark, June 4, 1853, and on August 27 of the same year Elijah Glendening was raised to the degree of Master Mason. Among the members at that early period are found the names of a number of Bethany's prominent citizens: Elisha W. Bantom, J. S. Haines, Thom- as M. Geer, J. P. King, M. P. Wills, Stephen C. Miller, L. D. Thompson, John Spencer, P. Copenbarger and others. The lodge was chartered May 25, 1854, with J. P. Devers, W. M .; B. F. Whedbee, S. W .; W. R. Allen, J. W. When first organized the lodge was No. 44, but under the charter it was changed to 97. Among those
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who became identified with the organization during the years 1854-55, were Peter Price, H. Salmon, H. Cox, Iven Low, Robert Salmon, Isaac Brady, H. M. Cuddy, William Cummings, C. J. Blackburn, T. H. Templeman, G. W. Miller and William G. Lewis. The officers of the lodge in 1855 were John P. Devers, W. M .; B. T. Whed- bee, S. W .; John S. Allen, J. W .; M. P. Wills, Sec .; S. C. Miller, Treas .; C. J. Blackburn, S. D .; G. W. Miller. J. D. and E. W. Ban- tom, Tyler. In June, 1856, the following officers were chosen: John S. Allen, W. M .; John Spencer, S. W .; William G. Lewis, J. W .; M. P. Wills, Sec .; S. C. Miller, Treas .; William Cummings, Tyler.
1860-John Wyatt, W. M .; T. B. Sherer, S. W .; John H. Philli- baum, J. W .; D. J. Heaston, Sec .; S. C. Miller, Treas .; H. T. Mon- son, S. D .; E. W. Bantom, J. D., and George Davis, Tyler.
1870-D. J. Heaston, W. M .; J. A. Brewer, S. W .; J. E. Zim- merlee, J. W .; Lewis Heffner, Treas .; W. P. Robinson, Sec .; I. S. Bryant, S. D., and Joseph Bartlett, J. D.
1880-T. B. Sherer, W. M .; J. R. Kirk, S. W .; Julius Tower, J. W .; Lewis Heffner, Treas .; W. P. Robinson, Sec .; George W. Wanamaker, S. D .; I. S. Bryant, J. D., and J. J. Wernminger, Tyler.
The officers for 1887 are E. R. Durham, W. M .; Sparks McClure, S. W .; H. R. Neeper, J. W .; C. Crossan, Treas .; T. B. Ellis, Sec. ; J. R. Kirk, S. D .; W. L. Fruit, J. D.
The first place in which the lodge held its meetings was a room in the upper story of what is now the St. Joe House, which was subse- quently exchanged for an apartment in the Allen building, on North Street. After using the latter a number of years a hall was fitted up in what is now the Dunn building, southwest of the public square, where the sessions were regularly held until 1884. In that year the present hall in the third story of the Cuddy block was completed and rented by the lodge. This is said to be the finest and most complete Masonic hall in the State outside of the city of St. Louis. The main room is in size 43x66 feet, in addition to which there are a lodge par- lor, preparation or candidate's room, Tyler's station and armory room for commandery, all elegantly finished and furnished in the latest style of art. Bethany Lodge has much more than a local reputation, and for systematic and complete work ranks among the best Masonic organiza- tions in Missouri. It has enjoyed an almost unparalleled degree of prosperity, and is constantly increasing in numbers and influence, the present membership being about sixty-two. It is a noteworthy fact that nearly all of Bethany's leading business and professional men have been active members of the lodge, consequently its history is
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closely interwoven with nearly everything of interest connected with the city. Conspicious among the active members of the organization was William G. Lewis, elected Worshipful Master in 1867. He received the three degrees of Masonry in Bethany Lodge, being raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on the 4th of November, 1855; was re-elected Worshipful Master in 1867, again in 1868, and con- tinued to hold the position until the time of his death, February 18, 1869. He was for a number of years a prominent citizen of Bethany, " ever aiding, encouraging and supporting the right," and as a Mason ranked high in the fraternity of Northwest Missouri. The following appropriate resolutions were adopted by the lodge upon the occasion of his death:
WHEREAS, it has pleased the Grand Architect of the universe to remove from our midst our worthy Brother and Worshipful Master, William G. Lewis, and in his death our lodge has lost one of its most honored, most virtuous and most noble members, and
WHEREAS, this lodge feels so sensibly this, its great loss, therefore
Resolved, that in the death of Brother Lewis our county has lost one of her most distinguished citizens, society a bright light and intelligent ornament, and the fraternity a devoted and untiring member, our lodge a faithful presiding officer, and the church an exemplary Christian.
Resolved, that this lodge extend its heartfelt sympathy and consolation to the bereaved widow and orphan children, who have thus lost a kind, affectionate husband and father, pointing them to that bright immortality that fadeth not away.
Mr. Lewis was the only Worshipful Master of the lodge who died while in office.
Bethany Royal Arch Chapter was organized June 10, 1873, with the following officers and charter members: D. J. Heaston, H. P .; C. Crossan, K .; W. P. Robinson, S .; A. Crossan, C. H. ; Joseph Corbett, P. S .; William T. Small, R. A. C .; C. Crossan, Treas .; Thomas H. B. Walker, Sec. ; Arthur Graham, M. 3d Veil; C. Cheney, M. 2d Veil; S. J. Scott, M. 1st Veil. A charter was granted by the Grand Chapter of Mis- souri on the 9th of October, 1873.
The officers in 1876 were D. J. Heaston, H. P .; C. Crossan, K .; W. P. Robinson, S .; A. Crossan, C. H .; M. S. Gillidett, P. S .; T. B. Sherer, R. A. C .; W. C. Heaston, M. 3d Veil; L. Hart, M. 2d Veil; I. S. Bryant, M. 1st Veil; Lewis Heffner, Treas .; John W. Kenyon, Sec., and C. Heney, G.
Present officers: Theodore Newburn, H. P .; M. A. Ford, K .; T. A. Dunn, S .; J. R. Kirk, C. H .; W. J. Wightman, P. S .; C. Crossan, Treas. ; T. B. Ellis, Sec .; T. B. Sherer, M. 3d Veil; W. P. Robin- son, M. 2d Veil; J. H. Prentiss, M. 1st Veil; present membership, thirty-eight.
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Bethany Commandery, Knights Templar, was organized on the 8th of March, 1883, by W. J. Terrell, of Harrisonville, Right Emi- nent Grand Commander of Missouri, assisted by John R. Parsons and S. E. Wagner, Past Grand Commanders; John E. Sloan, Grand Drill Master; G. F. Rogers, G. J. Waid, C. E. Lord and R. O. Carscaden. The commandery was chartered May 1, 1883. The first officers were C. Crossan, Eminent Commander; D. J. Heaston, Generalissimo; M. S. Gillidett, C. G .; W. P. Robinson, S. W .; T. B. Ellis, J. W .; H. M. Craner, Treasurer; G. H. Osborne, Recorder; Theodore Newburn, S. B .; J. B. Thomas, S. B .; T. B. Sherer, Warden. At the first reg- ular meeting the order was conferred upon five candidates, and seven petitions were received. The membership at this time is thirty-two. The officers are C. Crossan, E. C .; Gay Aufricht, G .; Theodore New- burn, C. G .; T. B. Sherer, Prelate; W. P. Robinson, Treasurer; T. B. Ellis, Recorder; M. A. Ford, S. W .; T. A. Dunn, J. W., and M. S. Gillidett, Warden.
I. O. O. F .- Odd Fellowship, the twin sister of Masonry in charity and benevolence, is represented in Bethany by Miriam Lodge, No. 129, which was chartered on May 19, 1850. Among the early members of the organization were the following: D. C. Threlkeld, O. L. Abbott, D. D. Boyce, John E. Creyton, J. F. Collier, David Goucher, James Sevier, James Richster, Ephraim Stewart, H. M. Cuddy, P. H. Maxey, C. A. Nelson, William Martin, E. S. Minton, James Price, A. M. Dean, Samuel Ross, William P. Carson and Samuel Downey.
First meetings were held in the John S. Allen building north of the public square, and for a number of years the lodge grew and prospered. The hall in which meetings are now held is well fin- ished and furnished, and belongs to the lodge. In 1870 Miriam Cemetery one-half mile northwest of the city was laid out under the auspices of the order, and has since become the principal burial place in the county. The lodge is in good condition financially, and has an active membership of forty-two. The elective officers for 1887 are J. R. Kirk, N. G .; Irwin Williams, V. G .; John W. Wirninger, Sec., and Joseph Bonser, Treas.
Bethany Encampment, No. 35, was instituted in the year 1867 with about fourteen members. The society at one time became quite strong in numbers, and was kept up until about the year 1885. Owing to deaths and removals it was deemed advisable to disband the society, accordingly the charter was surrendered in the above year. A lodge of the Rebecca degree was organized in 1866, and prospered for several years. It was disbanded in 1883, and the charter surrendered.
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Bethany Lodge, No. 87, Knights of Pythias, was established in 1883, with eighteen members whose names are as follows: S. W. Leslie, J. C. Wilson, F. R. Aufricht, W. J. Taylor, Frank Meyer, W. S. McCray, E. Dunn, J. H. Casebolt, J. D. Good, T. O. Tucker, W. L. Barry, J. T. Corcoran, Joseph Newland, H. D. Poynter, W. A. Templeman and Max Keller. The lodge at one time had the names of thirty-eight members upon the roll, a number which subse- quently became greatly diminished on account of removals. Meetings were regularly held until 1886, at which time the charter was sur- rendered.
Inter Ocean Lodge, No. 84, Ancient Order United Workmen, was chartered October 28, 1878, and organized with the following officers: U. M. Browder, P. M. W .; Miles S. Gillidett, M. W .; Robert F. Good, G. F .; Jacob H. Anslyn, O. G .; Fred H. Ramer, recorder; Jefferson Nordyke, financier; Joseph Winslow, receiver; James M. Roberts, G .; William J. Taylor, I. W .; Isaac S. Bryant, O. W. The officers at this time are C. A. Axline, M. W .; U. G. Osborn, F .; V. P. Rupe, O .; A. D. Stubbs, R .; J. W. Kenyon, F .; W. T. Cooper, Treas .; Robert F. Good, I. W .; W. S. Eades, O. W., and J. H. Cover, P. M. W. Meetings are held in Odd Fellows' hall on the second and fourth Monday evenings of each month. The lodge has a mem- bership of forty-four, and is reported in good condition.
Bethany Legion, No. 113, Select Knights, a higher degree of the Workmen order, was organized on the 8th of March, 1886, with fifteen charter members. The first officers of the lodge were as follows: M. S. Gillidett, C .; Dr. H. R. Neeper, V. C .; A. J. Fuller, L. C .; J. H. Cover, S. W .; W. S. Eades, J. W .; J. G. Walker, M .; F. Pap- ineau, S. B .; U. G. Osborn, Rec .; J. W. Kenyon, Rec. Treas .; W. T. Cooper, Treas. Present membership is twenty-one. Present offi -. cers: M. S. Gillidett, S. C .; H. R. Neeper, V. C .; A. J. Fuller, L. C .; U. G. Osborn, Rec .; W. T. Cooper, Treas .; John W. Kenyon, Rec. Treas .; J. H. Anslyn, M .; J. H. Nordyke, P. C .; F. Papineau, S. B .; J. H. Cover, S. W .; A. E. Dale, G .; J. H. Walker, A. J. Fuller and W. T. Cooper, Overseers.
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