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It is said that the first marriage in the place was that of Dr. Long and Miss Frances Miller.
The first physicians were Drs. Lawton and Hicks. Lawton went to Booneville, and from thence to St. Louis, where he died. Hicks died in Marshall, as has been often stated, in 1849, of cholera. The first attor- neys were Ramage, Trigg, McNutt, Shepherd, and Bryant.
The first cemetery used was the burying ground of Jerry Odell, north and east of the main part of town. In about 1857, Col. Geo. W. Allen established one, now to be seen between the Chicago & Alton railroad depot and the business portion of town. This was used during the war, and here the soldiers who died at Marshall were buried. Near this is the place where Dr. Benson and Flannigan were shot. This ground is fast being occupied. Houses are being built and gardens are growing over the dust of those buried there, and doubtless in fifty years from this date, when the next history of Saline county is written, the historian shall write of the mammoth business enterprises carried on and the gigantic business houses established upon the site of the second burying ground of Mar- shall.
When the public county buildings were put up Wm. Hook built the court house, Mr. Simmons did the iron work and "Black " Johnson the rock work on the first jail, a stone structure.
The town was first incorporated in 1866. In order to take in more ter-
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ritory, February 10, 1870, it was re-incorporated, or incorporated regu- larly. Robert S. Sandidge was the first chairman of the board of trus- tees, and acting mayor. The town was again incorporated as a city of the fourth class, March 20, 1878, and under this organization A. A. New- man was the first mayor, being elected in 1878. The first post-office was established in 1840, and John Hood was the first postmaster. The pres- ent town officers are: Mayor, C. T. Shannon. Aldermen-first ward, C. G. Page and W. D. Bush; second ward, Andrew Holmes and I. N. Sergeant; third ward, A. A. Newman and James Tippin. Chairman of : the board, A. A. Newman. City Clerk, Ed. T. Orear; City Attorney, J. M. Yantis; City Collector, Thos. Boatright; Marshal, Sail C. Aulger; Street Commissioner, Peter Holmes.
During the civil war, the place was almost constantly garrisoned by Federal troops, after the spring of 1862. There were many outrages per- petrated on the citizens of both Union and secession sympathies. Two or three stores kept open during the struggle, but the proprietors ran great risk. The Federals preyed upon prominent Confederate sympathizers- the families of Judge Bryant, Mrs. Sheridan, Mrs. Shroyer, and others. The Confederates retaliated upon the households of Judge David Landon, William Membry, Snell, and others. The women of these families often had to cook and wait upon the soldiers of both sides. Many of the men became fugitives; of these, the most, by far, were Confederates in sympa- thy. The guerrillas, upon one occasion, visited the family of Judge Lan- don, a union man, and, with drawn revolvers, confronted him. His wife believes he was only saved by her prayers. The militia hunted Judge Bryant and other citizens as if they had been wolves.
Certain buildings in town, one of them the present store-house of Paddy Flynn, were struck by Shelby's cannon-balls, when "old Joe" cannonaded the place in his fight with Gen. Brown, in October, 1863.
Since the war, Marshall has greatly improved, especially since the completion of the Chicago and Alton railroad, in 1868. It now has a population of over 3,000. It has a fine public school building, a good col- ored school building, and has an excellent corps of teachers. Its churches are mentioned elsewhere. Two large steam flouring mills, a grain eleva- tor, and a good variety of business houses, add greatly to the prosperity of the place.
THE BANKS OF MARSHALL.
There is a large amount of financial business transacted in the place. The surrounding country is very wealthy, and the deposits of the three banks of the place are extraordinarily large. A short sketch of these banks is worthy to be given.
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BANKING-HOUSE OF WOOD & HUSTON.
This house commenced the banking business in Marshall, February 14, 1874. The bank is, and has been from the first, owned and con- ducted by Will H. Wood and Joseph Huston. It commenced business with a capital of $20,000, which has been increased to $80,000. Business has gradually increased every year. The following is the official report of the condition of the bank, at the close of business on the 30th day of April, 1881 :
RESOURCES.
Loans, undoubtedly good on personal or collateral security.
$154,232 88
Loans and discounts, undoubtedly good on real estate security
53,974 00
Overdrafts by solvent customers.
1,092 49
United States bonds on hand.
51,407 95
Other bonds and stock at their present cash market price.
000 00
Due from other banks, good on sight draft.
69,198 30
Real estate at present cash market value
5,000 00
Furniture and fixtures.
1,000 00
Checks and other cash items.
6,300 06
Bills of national banks and legal tender United States notes.
6,500 00
Gold coin
4,800 00
Silver, and other fractional coin and currency
1,794 90
Exchange, maturing and matured.
000 00
Total
$ 355,300 58
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in.
$ 50,000 00
Surplus funds on had
20,000 00
Deposits subject to draft at sight.
271,477 94
Deposits subject to drafts at given dates
5,970 85
Due other banks and bankers.
375 96
Interest and exchange.
7,475 83
Total
$ 355,300 58
THE FARMERS' SAVINGS BANK.
This bank was first organized at Waverly, Lafayette county, in July, 1870. The incorporators were Chris. Catron, G. C. Fletcher, N. Corder, J. Corder, D. J. Waters, P. L. Peak, T. J. Fletcher, B. F. Coffey, J. A. Gordon, and J. W. Goodwin. G. C. Fletcher was the first president, and James A. Gordon the first cashier. These gentlemen are still in their original positions. The bank moved to Marshall, March 1, 1879. It now has a paid up capital of $50,000 and a surplus of $10,000. It has always paid adividend of not less than ten per cent. The following is its last sworn statement, at close of business on the 30th day of April, 1881:
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RESOURCES.
Loans good on personal or collateral security. $143,695 75
Loans on real estate security . 34,283 05
Overdrafts by solvent customers. 1,538 97
United States bonds . 15,000 00
Due from other banks good on sight draft
20,352 73
Real estate at cash value
9,496 65
Furniture and fixtures
1,250 00
Checks and other cash items.
2,239 04
National bank bills and United States notes.
6,240 00
Gold coin. .
3,360 00
Silver and fractional currency .
1,247 50
Total
$238,703 69
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in
$ 50,000 00
Surplus .
19,583 30
Deposits subject to payment on demand.
125,823 71
Deposits subject to draft at given dates 11,749 45
Due other banks
31,547 23
Total.
$238,703 69
BANKING HOUSE OF CORDELL & DUNNICA.
The first bank in Marshall was that of Dunnica, Cordell & Co., com- posed of W. F. Dunnica, J. H. Cordell, and J. H. Eakin, succeeded by Cordell & Montague, with J. H. Cordell and E. D. Montague as partners. Cordell & Montague were succeeded by the Saline County Bank in 1874, W. W. Field being the president, and J. H. Cordell the cashier. March 6, 1877, the Saline County Bank wound up its business, selling its real estate to the Farmers' Savings, and on the same day the firm of Cordell & Dunnica, composed of J. H. Cordell and W. F. Dunnica began business, which is still continued, with a paid-up capital of $30,000.
Following is its last official statement at the close of business on the 30th day of April, 1881:
RESOURCES.
Loans undoubtedly good on personal or collateral security ... $103,201 03 Loans and discounts undoubtedly good on real estate security 000 00
Overdrafts by solvent customers. 5,071 17
United States Bonds on hand. 3,000 00
Other bonds and stock at their present cash market price. 0,000 00
Due from other banks, good on sight draft.
14,677 56
Real estate at present cash market value 2,500 00
Furniture and fixtures. 565 00
Checks and other cash items. 11,574 90
Bills of national banks and legal tender U. S. notes
4,844 00
Gold coin
1,034 70
Silver and other fractional coin and currency 673 15
Exchange maturing and matured
324 08
Total
$147,465 59
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LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in .
$20,000 00
Surplus funds on hand
2,566 64
Deposits subject to drafts-at sight.
93,059 39
Deposits subject to drafts at given dates .
8,182 50
Due other banks and bankers
23.657 06
Total
$147,465 59
PAST CONDITION OF THE MARSHALL BANKS.
Below is given the amounts of deposits and discounts of the three banks of this place, as published from time to time, and covering a period of a little less than two years:
JUNE 1, 1879.
DEPOSITS.
Wood & Huston.
$158,590.00
DISCOUNTS. $ 67,393.00
Farmers' Savings Bank
89,324.43
$3,269.65
Cordell & Dunnica.
31,305.16
20,456.07
$278,219.59
$171,113.72
DECEMBER, 1879.
Wood & Huston
$177,500.00
$125,800.00
Farmers' Savings Bank .
103,930.54
111,398.15
Cordell & Dunnica.
51,074.02
49,877.37
$332,504.56
$287,075.52
JULY 3, 1880.
Wood & Huston ..
$251,790.00
$105,435.00
Farmers' Savings Bank
143.069.83
115,634.10
Cordell & Dunnica.
102,985.73
37,163.27
$497,745.56
$258,232.37
DECEMBER 31, 1880.
Wood & Huston.
$274,320.00
$195,300.00
Farmers' Savings Bank
139,071.10
150,656.80
Cordell & Dunnica.
88,631.41
99,659.24
$502,022.51
$445,616.04
APRIL 30, 1881.
Wood & Huston
$277,447.00
$208,206.00
Farmers' Savings Bank
137,573.16
177,978.70
Cordell & Dunnica.
101,241.89
103,201.03
$516.262.05
$489,385.73
It will be seen from these figures, which are official and correct, that the increase in deposits has been nearly a hundred per cent., and the in- crease in discounts has been little less than two hundred per cent., in a short space of less than two years.
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OTHER BANKS OF THE COUNTY ..
The condition of the other banks of the county at the time of their last reports, April 30, 1881, are here given:
MIAMI SAVINGS BANK.
Deposits. $106,357
Discounts
126,969
'BANK OF SLATER.
Deposits $130,000
Discounts
116,326
BROWNSVILLE SAVINGS BANK.
Deposits
$166,109
Discounts
165,100
BANK OF MISSOURI, ARROW ROCK.
Deposits $ 64,966
Discounts
17,429
THE CHURCHES OF MARSHALL.
M. E. CHURCH, SOUTH.
The Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was organized in 1842. The first members were Rev. John Hood and wife, Dr. John Hicks (or Hix) and wife, John A. Trigg, Mrs. Rebecca Trigg, Fleming H. Brown, Benoni Robion, and Thomas Davis. The first church building was erected where the Baptist Church now is, on Lafayette street, north of the northwest corner of the square. It was a frame. It still stands, in the rear of the Baptist Church, and is occupied as a dwelling house. During the war and after the fight at Marshall between Shelby and Brown, it was used as a Confederate hospital. It was dedicated by Rev. T. P. Akers. The second church was the present, which was begun in 1870. It was dedicated in October, 1876, by Bishop E. M. Marvin. The church is of brick, and cost, including the site, about $9,000. The pastors of this church were in its first days Benj. Johnson, - Jones, Wm. Prots man, Thomas Finney, Thomas Wallace, and others, who were "circuit riders." The pastors proper have been: Rev. M. G. Williams, I. C. Shack elford, W. F. Camp, S. M. Godby, W. M. Page, W. B. Palmore, and E. G. Frazier, present pastor. Present membership, about 200.
The basement of the church building is usually rented out for school purposes, and is rarely used for religious exercises, which are uniformly conducted in the auditorium overhead; this is reached from the central doorway and a stairway through the vestibule, and also by way of a door and stairway in the tower. The choir occupies a gallery containing seats and a fine organ, situated over the vestibule.
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CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
This church was organized in 1851, the original members being C. H. Hickman and wife, A. F. Bruce and wife, B. F. Downs and wife, - Bowen and wife, Bettie Odell, S. Harris and wife, Mrs. Barbara Smith, Mrs. Georgia Bruce, and others. A frame church was built in the year 1852, at a cost of $2,000, It was dedicated the same year by Rev. D. P. Henderson. It is still standing. The pastors have been Elders J. W. McGarvey, - Stewart, George Plattenburg, W. H. Robinson, O. Spencer, John Duncan, R. N. Davis, R. M. Messick. Present member- ship, 300.
The original organization of this church was broken up during the war, and was re-organized in 1866, by Elder Geo. Plattenburg, with about thirty members. During the year 1880, this church, by an almost unanimous vote, decided that it would not tolerate the signing of dram- shop petitions by its members. The church, at this time, is in a flourish- ing condition under the charge of its present pastor. Its officers at pres- ent are Dr. W. S. Holland, G. C. Fletcher, Dr. M. T. Chastain, W. D. Woodson, elders. The deacons are W. H. Fletcher, Wm. Walker, Daniel Folck, and John Coyle.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
This church, often called the Northern Methodist, was organized in October, 1865. The original members were D. Buie, John Hood, Jennie and Sallie Hood, W. A. Hulse, David Landon, F. G. Landon, and C. M. Landon. Services are held in a frame church, built in -- at a cost of $3,300. The pastors have been: S. Alexander, J. R. Sasseen, W. Stevens, H. R. Miller (assistant), A. P. Salloway, G. T. Smiley (assistant), A. P. Colton, F. Oechsle, Stanford Ing, J. S. Porter, and the present pas- tor, John H. Gillespie. Present membership, fifty. This society was, for a long time, embarrassed with a heavy debt, but is free now and is in a fair way to reap a rich reward.
THE OLD-SCHOOL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The first organization of this church was some time prior to the year 1846, and after 1840. Some of the first members were Stephen Smith, Mr. Martin, Joseph N. Laurie, and their wives, and Daniel Snoddy. The first preacher was Rev. Gary Hickman, and after him came Revs. - Keynolds, Wm. C. McPheeters, Pauling, Cambern, and Clark. The ruling elders were Daniel Snoddy, who died of cholera, in 1849; Joseph N. Lau- rie, and Thompson G. Miller.
At first, the congregation met in the court-house, but at last Wm. B. Sappington gave the church a lot, and another was purchased on the south side of the southeast corner of the public square, being a double corner lot, and, in 1860, a fine frame church building, 40x90 feet in size,
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and costing about $2,500, was built thereon. Although there was an indebtedness of about $900 on the church at the time, the church was dedicated the same year, by Rev. Mr. Painter, of Booneville. Rev. James Clark was the first pastor after the church was finished. He died in Iowa, in 1879.
During the war, preaching was very irregular, and at last discontinued entirely, and the organization broken up. The church records were in the court-house when it was destroyed, by Col. Jackson's Confederates, in 1864, and were burned with it. At the Marshall fight, in 1863, one of Shelby's cannon balls passed through the church, and another struck it. The soldiers often used the church for sleeping quarters.
New Organization .- After the war, viz., January 11, 1869, the church was re-organized, by Rev. J. H. Quarles, of Lexington, Missouri. The original members were seventeen in number, some of whom were J. H. Cordell, George and Sophia Rehm, Mrs. Sabina Shroyer, Mrs. Mary Wilson, Miss Mary Allen, Dr. and Mrs. E. S. Clarkson, and Mrs. Sallie A. Mack. The pastors of this church have been, since the re-organiza- tion, Dr. J. L. Yantis, E. M. Yantis, John Montgomery, B. H. Charles, A. W. Nesbitt, and L. P. Bowen. The elders, J. H. Cordell, George Rehm, T. G. Ehrnman, G. M. Francisco, Dr. C. L. Hall, and J. L. Wood- bridge. The present membership is about 125.
In the year 1870, the congregation sold the lots and the church building on the southeast corner of the square, and with the proceeds, and addi- tional subscription, began the erection, upon another lot, of a new church of stone, which was finished in the spring of 1872. Its entire cost was about $8,000. It has not yet been dedicated, but it is expected that it will be in a short time. The old church is still in existence, and stands now south of the public square, where it has been used, until lately, as a school-house. The new one is the only building of the kind in the place, and bids fair to last for a generation, even though it now begins to wear an antiquated appearance, with its ancient style of architecture, its but- tresses, its towers, and its Gothic openings. And long may it stand, with all of its grandeur, and yet with all of its picturesqueness and its beauty.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MARSHALL.
The brethren and sisters of Marshall, Saline county, Missouri, met according to notice given at the last meeting of the Saline Association, on the 30th of January, 1868, with a view to be constituted into a church.
The presbytery was composed of Rev. Wm. M. Bell, of Miami Bap- tist Church, Rev. J. C. Hamner, of Miami Church, Dea. N. J. Smith, of Miami Church, Rev. J. Kingdon, and Rev. S. W. Marsdon, D. D., of St. Louis, Dea. James H. Huey, of Union Church, and Rev. C. Ingham, of Old Path Church.
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It was organized by the election of Rev. Wm. M. Bell, moderator, and S. W. Marsdon, clerk.
The Church Covenant and Articles of Faith were then read by Rev. J. C. Hamner, and adopted by the brethren and sisters.
The following brethren and sisters then presented their church letters and were enrolled as original members of the church at this place:
Rev. Israel S. Nordyke, John W. Nordyke, Elvira Nordyke, Mary E. Nordyke, Letitia E. Rockhold, Rebecca Willis, Robert H. Willis, Mary E. Willis, Mrs. E. J. Walker, Maggie L. Harris, Ove. E. Harris, Geo. W. Shoemate, Hannah Shoemate, Hannah J. Shoemate, Wm. W. Allen, Ollie Allen, Wm. A. Hazelwood, Chas. M. Hawley and Mary E. Hawley.
Rev. J. C. Hamner was elected as first pastor; Chas. M. Hawley, clerk. Ove. E. Harris and Geo. W. Shoemate were elected deacons, and John W. Nordyke, treasurer.
The rules of order as prepared by Rev. A. P. Williams, D. D., were adopted by the church.
In January, 1872, they purchased the house and site of the M. E. Church, South, and in 1873 erected their new brick building at a cost of about $5,000, which was dedicated the same year, since which time Rev. Wm. M. Bell, Rev. I. B. Dotson, Rev. J. C. Hamner, and Rev. B. G. Tutt have been its pastors; Rev. B. G. Tutt being the present pastor, and one of the best in Missouri. It has a present membership of about 175, and a Sunday-school in connection with it, which was organized about the time the church was organized, and has since been kept up, and has a present membership of 75. The church expenditures for the last year, (1881) were $1,170.
CATHOLIC CHURCH.
St. Peter's Church was organized in the year 1869. The original members were Col. M. Flynn, M. Schreckler, P. Flynn, D. McGrath, Mrs. A. T. Harrison, A. Holmes, N. Mooney, and T. McCaffrey. A brick church was built in 1870, at a cost of $1,200. It was dedicated in June, 1871, by Rt. Rev. P. J. Ryan. The pastors have been E. Hamill and John T. D. Murphy, the first and present resident pastor. The pres- ent membership is 325, comprising persons of four nationalities.
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The date of the organization of this church is August 16, 1871. The original members were W. E., M. L., J. S., and S. J. Burke; W. M. and S. A. Nordyke, Mary Swisher, J. T. and H. Burke, A. M. Utz, M. Odell, J. R. Burke, A. C. Johnson, S. M. and S. A. Oldham, John Gilmore. A brick church was built in the year 1873, at a cost of $4,027.72. It was dedi- cated, October 12, 1873, by Rev. James Morrow. This church has had for pastors, Revs. W. E. Burke, S. W. McCorkle, W. H. Doff, M. B.
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Irvine, P. G. Rea, and, lastly, M. B. Irvine, who has been in charge for one year. Present membership, 91. This little church, because of its small membership, has had a hard struggle at times for existence, but has been true to its promises. It has just passed through a gracious revival, in which there were ninety professions of faith in Christ, and sixty-one were added to the church. It is now in good condition, and its future is hopeful.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Trinity Church was organized in 1872. The original members were E. D. Montage, Wm. Gosline, John R. Vance, Mrs. Emily Montague, Mrs. J. H. Cordell, Mrs. J. V. Chase, Mrs. Robt. Montague, Mrs. Mary Gaines, Mrs. Joseph Field, Mrs. L. Marmaduke, Mrs. Wm. R. Bruce, Dr. and Mrs. B. St. George Tucker. A frame church building was erected in 1874, at a cost of $1,900. It was dedicated the next year by Rt. Rev. C. F. Robertson, D. D. The present membership is seventy-two. A par- sonage was built in 1879. Both church and parsonage are free from debt
COLORED CHURCHES.
There are three colored church organizations and congregations in Mar- shall, one Baptist and two Methodist. All three have comfortable church buildings and a large membership. No reports have been received from the Methodist Churches, whose pastors are Revs. Tays and McDonald.
BAPTIST CHURCH.
Fairview Colored Baptist Church was organized in August, 1876. Some of the original members were Rev. Johnson, Commodore Miller, Harrison Greene, Wm. Carter, and Wilson Colder. A frame church was built the same year and dedicated upon the organization of the church. Its cost was $550. The pastors of this church have been Harrison Greene, Wm. Carter, Wilson Colder, John Brown, and Albert Spears. The pres- ent membership is 115.
CIVIC SOCIETIES.
MASONIC LODGE.
Trilumina Lodge, No. 205, A. F. & A. M., received its dispensation October 19, A. D. 1867, A. F. 5867. Its charter was issued October 15, 1868, A. D., and 5868 A. F. The charter members were H. D. Doak, I. S. Norkyke, G. F. Harrison, and others. The first officers were H. D. Doak, W. M .; I. S. Nordyke, S. W .; G. F. Harrison, J. W. The present officers are D. D. Duggins, W. M .; J. A. Gordon, S. W .; John J. Daws, J. W .; Thos. Boatright, Treasurer; S. K. Selig, Secretary; W. F. Porter, S. D .; A. T.ªSwisher, J. D .; John R. Sparks, Tiler. The present num- ber of members is ninety. The lodge meets in a leased hall on the north- west corner of the square. Trilumina is regarded as one of the best and brightest working lodges in the state.
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ROYAL ARCH MASONS.
Saline Chapter, No. 74, R. A. M., was constituted under its dispensa- tion May 8, 1872. It received its charter October 11, 1872, and was set to work by Xenophon Ryland, of Lexington. The charter members were Adair Wilson, M. T. Chastain, H. D. Doak, F. H. Shrock, J. P. Strother, D. M. Sandidge, R. H. Willis, and others. The first officers were Adair Wilson, H. P .; M. T. Chastain, K .; H. D. Doak, E. S .; F. H. Shrock, C. of. H .; J. P. Strother, P. S .; D. M. Sandidge, R. A. C .; R. H. Willis, G. M. 3d V .; W. M. Walker, G. M. 2d V .: Thos. Boatright, G. M. 1st V. Present officers-James A. Gordon, H. P .; W. M. Walker, K .; M. T. Chastain, E. S .; J. L. Woodbridge, treasurer; S. K. Selig, secretary. Present membership, 41. The hall is leased, and is the same occupied by the Blue Lodge.
ODD FELLOWS.
Marshal Lodge, No. 159, I. O. O. F., was instituted by Elisha Ancell June 18, 1866. The date of its charter is May 22, 1867. The charter members were F. M. Sappington, B. H. Hawpe, D. P. Harrison, James L. Johnson and N. B. Noble. The first officers were B. H. Hawpe, N. G .; F. M. Sappington, V. G .; James S. Johnson, per. secretary; N. B. Noble, rec. secretary ; D. P. Harrison, treasurer. The present officers are E. R. Page, N. G .; Otis Caton, V. G .; W. T. Smith, rec. secretary ; John P. Martin, per. secretary ;- Wronker, treasurer. The present number of members is 37. The lodge meets in a brick hall on the southeast corner of the public square, built in 1868, at a cost of $2,000.
UNITED WORKMEN.
Marshall Lodge, No. 90, A. O. U. W., was instituted in November, 1878, by Rev. John Brooks. The charter members were: L. W. Scott, W. H. Fletcher, L. T. Potter, R. H. Willis, J. E. Bruce, W. D. Merrill, W. M. Hutcheson, M. T. Chastain, J. J. Dawes, T. B. Reed, Thomas Adams, B. F. Naylor, J. A. Justice, H. G. Allen, W. P. Dickinson, W. A. Conway, W. E. Woodson, W. M. Walker, Thomas Conway, J. W. Bry- ant, Jr., J. R. Cason, and others. The first officers were: W. H. Fletcher, P. M. W .; R. H. Willis, M. W .; L. W. Scott, G. F .; B. F. Naylor, O .; Chas. Chastain, guide; J. W. Bryant, R .; T. B. Reed, financier; S. T. Potter, recorder; M. E. Woodson, I. W .; W. Conway, O. W. The present officers are: W. E. Woodson, P. M. W .; M. C. Chaffee, M. W .; F. Hudson, G. F .; Thomas Wayland, O .; S. E. De Rackin, R .; J. J. Dawes, financier; S. T. Potter, recorder; J. A. Justice, I. W .: L. W. Scott, O. W. The present membership is thirty-one. The lodge owns no hall at present. .
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