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TOWNS AND VILLAGES.
STOCKTON.
The site of Stockton was chosen as the seat of justice of Cedar County, at the beginning of the county's history, and, February II, 1846, it was " ordered by the court that the Commissioner of the permanent seat of justice of Cedar County lay off the town of Lancaster, in said county of Cedar, in strict compliance with the plan this day filed with and approved by said court."
The Public Square - Sales of Lots .- It was further ordered that " the said commissioner lay off said town on the piece or
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parcel of land selected by said court, making the stake stuck by said court the center of the public square." The court also directed that the commissioner proceed to sell on the first Mon- day in April, 1846, on the ground selected for the town of Lan- caster, on certain terms stipulated, certain lots mentioned by block and number at prices ranging from $25 to $50 each. May 20, the commissioner reported several sales of lots, and the court ordered that the commissioner proceed to " lay off the residue of the town land into lots in accordance with the plan heretofore submitted," with some described exceptions, modifying the plan, and changing the prices of certain classes of lots. The plan of the town was again slightly changed by an order of the court June 15, 1846, and other orders followed regulating the sale and prices of lots. Not long afterward the name of the town was changed to Fremont. May 16, 1848, David Hunter filed in the county court his written resignation as commissioner of the seat of justice, and the vacancy was filled by the appointment of James Cole. By an order of the county court, November 19, 1850, lots I and 2, in Block 47, in Fremont, were donated to the trustees of the Fremont Academy, and their successors, for the use of the public.
Incorporation .- Fremont was incorporated May 19, 1851, and its boundaries were thus described: "Beginning at Jacob Kline's house, and running so as to include it; thence east to a point beyond Jacob Sherrill's residence; thence south so as to include the residence of said Jacob Sherrill, and the residence of Charles P. Bullock, bought by him of Doctor James Cole; thence south to a point opposite the southeast corner of the town tract; thence to said corner; thence with the south boundary of said town to the southwest corner of said town tract; thence with the west boundary of said town tract to the northwest corner of said tract; thence in a direct or straight line to the place of beginning." Patrick McKinna, S. M. Grant, William Guinn, Milan B. Coats, and William J. Coulter were appointed trustees.
The town was a second time incorporated, and, under its pres- ent name, July 28, 1868, when its boundaries were thus defined: " Beginning at the northeast corner of the southwest fourth of the northwest quarter of Section 9, in Township 34 of Range 26;
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thence west three-fourths of a mile, to the northwest corner o the southwest fourth of the northeast quarter of Section 8, inf said township and range; thence south three-fourths of a mile to the southwest corner of the southwest fourth of the southeast quarter of Section 8, in said township and range; thence east to the southwest corner of the southeast fourth of the southwest quarter of Section 9, in said township and range; thence north to the place of beginning." The court further ordered that " James Cogle, William Hulstone, Alonzo V. Snell, William C. Montgomery and John Hendricks be, and they are hereby
appointed trustees of said town, and that they constitute the board of trustees of said town, and discharge the duties and have all the powers vested in such board of trustees by law, and continue in office until their successors are chosen and qualified at the time and in the manner the law directs." The former incorporation had become inoperative during the war, and this second one proved so unpopular that only a few annual elections were held under its municipal organization, and the latter was permitted to die out for sheer want of officers to perform its vital functions.
Merchants, Past and Present .- The first general store in Stockton was that of Tilton & Sanders, who lived at Bolivar, Polk County, and whose interests here were looked after by Richard Huston. They opened in 1846. Nicholas McMinn, prominent in different ways, was among the best known early merchants. At a later date came Sherrill & Hartley, who were succeeded by John E. Hartley, and Frazier, Hawkins & Co., and others who were well-known in the years immediately preceding the war. The first leading merchants after the war were Owen & Jackson, who were succeeded by J. M. Jackson & Co. Stores were soon after and later kept by Morehouse & Davis, Richard- son & Co. (druggists), Underwood & Co., C. H. Mace, A. V. Snell & Co. (druggists), and others; and still later by Demaree & Hoffman, and A. H. Jagneau & Co. (druggists). Following are the names of the present dealers in different lines of trade: Jno. F. Rutledge, M. D. Briscoe, Sarah J. Gravely, Wooldridge & Hartley, Frank H. Smith, Kahn & Vendig, Brown & Gilmore, E. N. Ballenger, S. H. Davis, Chas. E. Ferguson, Horn & Corbin,
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Haden & Webb, J. M. Jackson & Co., Kerr & Hall, James L. Mitchell, J. R. Owen & Co.
Banks .- The Cedar County Bank was organized in May, 1881, with Jeremiah R. Owen as president, and John A. Harris as cashier. The directors were James Harris, Jeremiah R. Owen, S. L. Smith, M. Bradley, C. W. Paynter, Jefferson Jackson, Harden Cowan. Jefferson Jackson succeeded Jeremiah R. Owen as president, and the latter John A. Harris as cashier. In June, 1888, the management of the concern passed into other hands, and J. W. Osborn has since been president, and W. B. Hum- phreys, cashier. The directors at this time are J. W. Osborn, John Wasson, J. M. Akard, R. A. Brown, A. M. Horn, S. F. Hurt, R. F. Buller. The capital is $10,000.
The Stockton Exchange Bank was organized June 1, 1881, with a capital of $15,000. The officers were J. E. Hartley, president; J. M. Jackson, vice-president; W. B. Loy, cashier. It now has a capital of $15,000, a surplus of $10,000, and $3,500 undivided profits. The officers are J. E. Hartley, president; F. H. Smith, vice-president; W. M. Hartley, cashier. The directors are W. M. Hartley, W. L. Hartley, F. H. Smith, J. E. Hartley, T. B. Graham.
Lodges .- Cedar Lodge No. 103, Knights of Pythias, was organized October 21, 1885. The charter members were A. Harvey, T. T. Loy, R. W. Haden, G. L. Walker, J. S. Street, S. G. McAchran, Samuel Vendig, H. Hall, C. E. Fer- guson, C. Hall, W. B. Humphrey, J. L. Mitchell, F. H. Babbs, A. Solomon, C. R. Church, J. A. Barrow, T. J. McFarland, R. A. Brown, F. L. McAchran, A. M. Horn, W. C. Hastin, R. C. Griggs. The present membership is sixty-five. The officers are: C. E. Ferguson, C. C .; William Church, V. C .; W. R. Brown, Prel .; M. W. Hartley, M. of Ex .; H. H. Corbin, M. of F .; Virgil L. Walker, K. of R. and S .; Thomas Edge, I. G .; J. P. Enex, O. G.
Sac River Lodge No. II0, I. O. O. F., was re-organized January 6, 1881, by Charles Gardner, D. D. G. M., with D. P. Stratton, Lewis Gravely, J. W. Pruit, J. T. Farris, Samuel L. Kerr and E. A. Henderson as charter members. The officers were: Samuel L. Kerr, N. G .; Lewis Gravely, V. G .; J. W. Pruit,
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secretary; J. T. Farris, treasurer. The present membership is forty-five. The officers are W. B. Phipps, N. G .; J. A. Barrow, V. G .; E. A. Henderson, treasurer; R. W. Haden, secretary. This lodge was originally organized about eighteen years ago, and its hall and records were burned in 1880.
Austin- Hubbard Post No. 194, G. A. R., is in a flourishing condition. Its official list is as follows: Clark Hutchinson, P. C .; L. D. Stroud, S. V. C .; Gabriel Hickman, J. V. C .; H. H. Ditzler, surgeon; J. J. Davidson, chaplain; William Ackason, Q. M .; J. S. Street, O. of the D .; George Dowel, O. of the G .; J. J. Montgomery, adjutant; William Snodgrass, sergeant-major; H. P. Willett, Q. M. S .; A. Younger, G.
Stockton Lodge No. 283, A. F. & A. M., was organized about 1865, with the following charter members: W. B. Perry, G. R. Corbin, H. J. Church, S. W. Horn, Shadrach Chandler, J. E. Hartley. The present officers are: W. A. Ackason, W. M .; C. S. Younger, S. W .; J. W. Corbin, J. W .; G. L. Walker, S. D .; C. E. Ferguson, J. D .; A. M. Horn, treasurer; J. L. Mitchell, secretary.
Golden Ark Chapter No. 70, R. A. C., was organized about 1871. Its charter members were: G. R. Corbin, W. B. Perry, J. A. Cogle, H. J. Church, W. C. Montgomery, J. M. Jackson. It is officered as follows: C. S. Younger, E. H. P .; W. B. Perry, E. K .; J. W. Corbin, C. of H .; W. A. Ackason, P. S .; G. L. Walker, R. A. C .; T. M. Montgomery, G. M. of 3d V .; J. L. Mitchell, G. M. of 2d V .; C. E. Ferguson, G. M. of Ist V .; M. B. Loy, secretary; G. R. Corbin, treasurer.
JERICO SPRINGS.
Geographically Jerico is in the southwest corner of Benton Township, 22 miles northeast of Lamar, 16 miles east of Sheldon, 30 miles southeast of Nevada, and 16 miles southwest of Stock- ton, the county seat, being thus admirably located to derive the full benefit of trade from choice sections of Vernon, Dade, Barton and Cedar counties.
How the Springs Became Noted .- The history of these famous springs is by no means a small part of tradition. Long years ago the Indians visited Jerico, and in their untutored way, endeavored
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to utilize the water's curative properties by burying themselves in the mud, which they would also make into poultices and apply to the affected parts. Joseph B. Carrico, who is the oldest settler in this section, relates many instances of the cures effected by this primitive method of treatment, the healing virtues of the springs having made such an impression upon the red men, that what is now Jerico became their Mecca. In time, accounts of the won- derful springs made their way east, and in 1857, Dr. Bass, of St. Louis, visited the spot, and began a series of experiments which, in 1860, resulted in a determination on his part to establish a hospital there. The Civil War broke out, however, and the Doctor, having entered the service, became rich, and consequently abandoned a scheme which would have resulted in so much ben- efit to humanity.
Town Site - Additions - Incorporation .- Mr. D. G. Strat- ton immigrated to Cedar County from Illinois a few years ago. Shortly after arriving his attention was called to the springs, and their waters suggested as a remedy for a chronic affection from which he suffered. Skeptical at first, he finally tried them, and was delighted when a complete cure was effected. Having satisfied himself, by watching the experience of other invalids, that the springs unquestionably possessed great medicinal properties, Mr. Stratton bought the tract of ground containing them, and laid out a town site. On the 9th day of June, 1882, the first nail was driven in Jerico. Lots sold rapidly. In 1883 the town site was extended by the laying out of Stratton & Bradley's east addi- tion. In 1883 and 1884 Stratton's west addition, Stratton's south addition and Stratton's fourth addition were laid out.
Jerico Springs was incorporated as a village March 5, 1883. . Its boundaries were thus defined: " Beginning at the southeast cor- ner of the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 9, Township 33, Range 28; thence running north one-half mile to the northeast corner of the southwest quarter of southeast quarter of Section 4; thence running west one-half mile to the northwest corner of the southeast quarter of the southwest quar- ter of said Section 4; thence south one-half mile to the south- west corner of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of said Section 9; thence east one-half mile to the beginning."
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J. B. Carrico, J. P. Brasher, M. W. Mitchell, George Wallace and A. C. Utterback were appointed the first board of trustees. The present town board consists of R. D. Shumate, R. F. Cross, M. B. Reynolds, J. M. Grisham and Josiah Six.
Early and Present Merchants .- The first general store here was opened by James A. Cogle, who was succeeded by James A. Cogle & Co., and that firm, in turn, by James A. Cogle & Sons. Another early store was opened by Hood Shumate; still others by James Rogers & Co., Legg & Heiter and Clayton & Co. Stratton & Lakey early opened a drug store. The follow- ing-named merchants were doing business in Jerico Springs in the early part of 1889: Robert Cooper, J. R. Duncan, Pickett & Herman, J. H. Shumate & Co., Stratton & Lakey, R. H. Swaim & Co., Shumate & Patterson, Wimer Bros. & Co., J. B. Carrico, J. H. Clayton, J. A. Cogle & Sons, Peer & Brown.
Items of History .- The name Jerico is the result of a com- bination of the name of ancient Jericho with the name of Joseph B. Carrico, a former owner of the tract of land on which the town is built. In the beginning, to induce settlement here, Mr. Stratton donated many lots to persons who would build on them. The first building on the site of the new town was the R. B. Clark residence, which was moved from its former location on the farm of C. E. Whitsitt, west of the town. The second was the Jerico House, since converted into the A. Starkey residence. These two buildings served as hotels until others were erected. Mr. Peer put up the United States Hotel in 1882. The Neu- mann House was built in 1883. The first bath buildings were constructed in 1883, by D. G. Stratton and M. J. Straight. The flouring mill of Hartsock & Son was built in 1882. It has since passed to other owners. Williams & Legg established a fruit evaporator in 1886.
" The Fountain of Youth " is the name given to the springs at Jerico by Mr. Stratton.
The Hartley Banking Company was organized by J. E. Hartley in March, 1884. It has a paid-up capital of $11,000. Its first officers were: A. M. Pyle, president; J. P. Brasher, vice- president; John D. Porter, cashier ; and the directors, A. M. Pyle, M. B. Loy, J. P. Brasher, J. F. Baston, James Potter. Its
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present officers are: A. M. Pyle, president; J. B. Carrico, vice- president; B. L. Brasher, cashier. The directors are: A. M. Pyle, J. B. Carrico, J. P. Brasher, William Hill, Thomas Brasher.
Fraternities .- Bear Lodge No: 447, I. O. O. F., was organized February 6, 1884, by Samuel L. Kerr. Its charter members were : J. H. Shumate, R. D. Shumate, J. B. Brasher, E. G. Ashford, J. H. Adalmeyer, J. M. Thompson, Josiah Six, Vann Jameson. The officers were: J. H. Shumate, N. G .; J. M. Thompson, V. G .; E. G. Ashford, secretary ; J. H. Adalmeyer, treasurer. The present noble grand is Josiah Six; the present secretary, J. H. Shumate. The lodge has its own brick hall.
Jerico Lodge No. 340, A. F. & A. M., was organized under dispensation on May 1, 1884, with the following charter members: G. W. Musgrave, W. B. Carrico, J. H. Shumate, W. R. Hall, W. L. Ragan, William Hull, C. W. Brownlee, W. T. Shaw, T. G. Walker, W. F. Mitchell, C. C. Cantrell, J. H. Arnold, M. W. Mitchell, John Baker, Joseph Sharp, J. E. Hardman, S. P. Collins, B. C. Bull. The organization was effected May 10, 1884, by James M. Travis, D. D. G. M. The successive worshipful masters have been: G. W. Musgrave, 1884; W. R. Hall, 1885; W. B. Carrico, 1886; J. P. Brasher, 1887; John Armstrong, 1888; J. P. Brasher, 1889. James A. Cogle is secretary. The lodge owns a fine brick hall. .
Captain J. H. Painter Post No. 90, G. A. R., was mustered in June, 1883, by Captain Emery, and the following officers were elected : J. H. Adalmeyer, P. C .; John F. Brown, S. V. C .; J. R. Deardorff, J. V. C .; John O. Welch, O. D .; O. R. Beard, O. G .; H. B. Willman, Q. M .; James A. Cogle, Adjt .; J. McLeod, S. M .; J. L. Schofield, Q. M. S. The charter members were: J. H. Adalmeyer, J. R. Haines, Joseph Potts, G. M. Clark, James A. Cogle, G. W. Powell, H. B. Willman, Alfred S. Carender, O. R. Beard, F. Ward, I. Bayles, J. R. Deardorff, J. F. Brown, Robert Reynolds, Fred Solomon, John O. Welch, J. McLeod, J. F. Thornton, J. L. Schofield. The officers for 1879 were: James A. Cogle, P. C. ; John F. Brown, S. V. C. ; E. Birksy, J. V. C .; J. C. Grant, P. S. ; O. R. Beard, O. D. ; Levi Ellis, O. G .; John W. Dodds, Q. M .; W. O. Wood, Q. M. S .; J. R. Haines, Adjt.
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Gen. A. J. Smith Camp No. 54, Sons of Veterans, Division of Missouri, was mustered July 25, 1887, with the following members : A. M. Brown, Bennett Solomon, R. O. Crawford, W. A. Grant, Charles Watson, E. F. Thornton, J. M. Boyel, O. H. Bayles, J. A. Crawford, William E. Grant.
EL DORADO SPRINGS.
The city of El Dorado Springs is situated in the northwest part of the county. It is a growing town, with a large permanent population, which, during the spring, summer and fall, is nearly doubled by health and pleasure seekers who come from every State and Territory in the Union. The town is located on a picturesque variation of wooded hills, and contains many pleas- antly planted and sightly residences. It has become the center of a considerable trade, but it is the mineral springs here located that form the center of attraction, and have caused a large town to be developed within a comparatively few years.
The Springs .- For half a century the white man quenched his thirst at these springs without knowing their real value. In 1881 William Martin, Andrew Womack, Judge Hightower, and others, who had tried the water of Eureka Springs without benefit, found themselves improving in health through the use of the waters at El Dorado. So remarkable were the cures which had been thus effected that now it seemed evident that El Dorado Springs would in time become a famous health resort if any attempt should be made to make it one.
The Town Platted .- July 20, 1881, N. H. and W. P. Cruce, who owned the land on which the spring is located, surveyed the original plat of El Dorado Springs, containing twenty acres. The lots were quickly disposed of at prices ranging from $10 to $600, and a number of additions were laid out by D. J. Thomp- son, C. Hall, John Jackson and the Cruces and others, until the city now comprises an extensive area.
Incorporation .- December 5, 1881, it was ordered by the county court that the city of El Dorado Springs be incorporated as a city of the fourth class under the name and style of the City of El Dorado Springs, and that said incorporation be bounded as follows: " Beginning at the northwest corner of the southeast
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quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 21, Township 36, Range 28; thence south 120 rods; thence east 80 rods; thence north 120 rods; thence west 80 rods to the place of beginning." It was further ordered a the following-named persons be appointed to the below-mentioned municipal offices: J. B. Hard- man, mayor; J. S. Zumbrunn, marshal; James T. Moore, Robert Haden, aldermen from the First Ward; Thomas A. Dale, John Barber, aldermen of the Second Ward. The present municipal officers are G. H. Simpson, mayor; W. P. Cruce, Payton Park, aldermen of the First Ward; J. T. Ford, William Griffith, alder- men of the Second Ward; J. W. Roby, city clerk; J. W. Cullar, treasurer; William Griffith, president of board; David Rogers, marshal.
Historical .- The first building was erected just north of the park, by Wesley Gentry, of Carrollton, Mo., who conducted a hotel therein. The first dry goods and general store was opened by Wheeler & Nelson, and others were opened soon after by Schmidt Brothers, Shaw Brothers, A. A. Lusk, J. W. Cullar, and T. A. Garree. The pioneer physician was Dr. J. B. Phipps. Babler & Williams opened the first hardware store in 1881, and was succeeded in its ownership by H. J. Babler. The City Flouring Mill, now owned by a stock company, was built by Jacob Phleger. The El Dorado House was opened in 1881 by T. A. Dale, and the City Hotel about the same time, by J. S. Jennings. The Palace Hotel was opened in the spring of 1882, by R. N. Cox, now clerk of the Cedar Circuit Court. The Grand Central, Southern, Forest Grove and other hotels and large boarding houses followed. About all varieties of business are represented here, and the town presents a fine opening for capital. As a town of homes, it is remarkably attractive. As a rule, resi- dence lots are larger than in most towns and cities in this country, the citizens vying with each other as to which shall have the most attractive home, a commendable thing, since it makes this not only one of the prettiest, but one of the cleanest cities in the State.
Population and Business. - El Dorado Springs now has a pop- ulation of 3,000 to 4,000. There are eight dry goods stores, four drug stores, two hardware, two furniture, two feed and two
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second-hand stores, one bank, one flouring mill, one feed-mill, four livery stables, three meat markets, one harness shop, one bookstore, two jewelers, two photographers, one tailor shop, two milliners, two dairies, four blacksmith, wagon and repair shops, several carpenter shops, five real estate and insurance offices, and a full representation of all trades and professions. The following merchants and mercantile firms of different kinds were trading here in the spring of 1889:
Smith & Simpson, Shaw Bros., J. B. Warren, Son & Co., James T. Wood, Geo. Wagner, C. C. Davidson & Co., A. C. Davidson, Hackler & Son, E. & S. D. Alexander, H. J. Babler, J. F. Boyd & Co., Sue Baird, Bechtel & Cook, J. L. Cullar, Jno. Davis, Fristoe & Atchison, Hibler & Son, Harrison & McLain, Hainline & Pound, J. C. Hardman, J. R. Jones, J. S. McSherry, M. O. Patrick, L. B. Prouty, A. J. Petter, James W, Roby, S. A. Ringer, Robinson & Stephens, Smith, Warren & Co., M. A. Stephenson, J. Schmidt & Bro., Shaw & Allee.
The Cruce Banking Company is a fixture, and its public spirit and generosity have largely contributed to the making of El Dorado. All the citizens of the community have full confi- dence in this banking institution. The bank was organized four years ago, with a capital stock of $12,000, and now has a surplus of $12,000, besides a handsome banking house. At its organiza- tion, this was a private bank, but was incorporated in January, 1885. Its officers are: D. R. D. Dobyns, president; N. H. Cruce, cashier; W. P. Cruce, assistant cashier; and they, with I. S. Cruce and Richard Cruce, constitute the board of directors.
General Interests .- The advance in new improvements is remarkable. The general appearance of the place is that of a thrifty, prosperous and progressive town with a great future before it. Real estate commands good prices. Business is live- lier than in almost any other town of its size in the State. There has been established here a good produce market, of which the farmers for many miles around take advantage. El Dorado has a set of unusually wide-awake business men, and all kinds of business is very successful. There have been but few failures. The Kansas City, Nevada & El Dorado Railroad Company has graded about seven miles of its road from El Dorado Springs to
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Nevada, which it expects to complete soon. This road will probably be extended south from El Dorado to connect with some other point.
From a business point of view, a leading factor is the El Dorado Roller Mills, which were built originally in 1882, before the town was a year old. In time, the old mill became too small. The old miller retired from the field, and other hands took hold. The mill was rebuilt in 1888. The building is of stone, 33x50 feet, three stories high, and has a large daily capacity for turning out its product. The machinery is new, and of the best. The mill is operated by the El Dorado Milling Co., of which C. K. Reifsnider, an energetic man of St. Louis, is president; Mrs. C. K. Reifsnider, his wife, vice-president, and M. L. Ward, of El Dorado Springs, secretary and treasurer.
Societies .- Col. Lennard Post No. 251, G. A. R., was organ- ized in 1885, and has about 100 members. Its officers are: B. C. McDuffee, Com .; Joseph Hess, Sr. V. C .; M. W. Parker, Jr. V. C .; P. B. Smith, surgeon; George W. Sansom, chaplain; Henry Mount, Q. M .; W. R. Scott, adjutant; H. J. Dutton, Q. M. S .; D. S. Peters, sergeant-major; J. T. Richardson, O. of D. ;- Will- iam Mitchell, O. of G.
Clintonville Lodge No. 482, A. F. & A. M., was organized originally at Clintonville about 1872. It was re-organized at El Dorado, May 13, 1886. The following are its officers: G. J. Sherman, W. M .; A. J. Adcock, Sr. W .; S. S. Plunkett, secre- tary; J. Ingram, J. D .; D. Rogers, J. W .; J. B. Warren, Treas.
El Dorado Lodge No. 433, I. O. O. F., was organized Janu- ary, 1883, and is thus officered: R. H. Warren, N. G .; J. H. Jackson, V. G .; E. Poland, secretary ; E. S. Robinson, treasurer; K. B. Phipps, W .; R. C. Phillips, Con .; William Thompson, I. G .; Granville Thompson, O. G.
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