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Tow Mills. - The tow mills at Montgomery City, located in the northern part of town, were built in August, 1881, by Vestal, Harris & Co., of Indiana. The citizens gave a bonus of $500 to the propri- etors. In 1882 the firm became Vestal, Stewart & Co. The mills are run by steam, and the engine is of 60-horse power. They manu- facture annually about $20,000 worth of upholstery and paper tow, and ship to various markets in the United States, including San Fran- cisco. The raw material is chiefly purchased from Montgomery county farmers.
NEWSPAPERS.
The first newspaper in Montgomery City, as well as the first in Montgomery county, was established in the fall of 1857, and the first copy issued November 1 of that year. It was called the Montgomery City Journal, and its editor and proprietor was James M. Robinson, who built the log house before referred to. Mr. Robinson moved the press and material for his office here from Louisiana, Mo. The office was on Allen street, north of the railroad track, and one door west
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from Bryan's store. The foreman was Robert S. Buchanan, now an editor at North Loup, Nebraska, and one of the printers was a Mr . Jewell, afterward a minister and editor of the Carrollton Democrat and The Triple Link, an Odd Fellows' paper.
The Journal was a four-page, seven-column paper, independent in politics, and was published more to advertise the town than for any other purpose. At last Mr. Robinson in March, 1858, disposed of the office material to his foreman, one Adam Harper, who had come from the Presbyterian office. Harper ran the paper until perhaps in 1860, when it was purchased by Wm. C. Lovelace and removed to Danville, and the name changed to the Chronicle.
January 10, 1866, R. E. Verdier issued at Montgomery City the first number of the Montgomery County Independent. The office was in Verdier's residence, adjoining the railroad hotel on the east. The paper was a six-column folio, 22x32 in size. At that time it was the only paper printed in the county, and had about 500 subscribers. It was independent in politics, with Democratic leanings. The press was brought from Mexico by Thomas W. Parker, who was superintendent of the paper.
In January, 1867, the Independent enlarged to a seven-column sheet, size 24x36, and came out as a staunch Democratic sheet. This did not please many of the patrons, who withdrew their support, and in July following the paper suspended.
On the 1st of January, 1868, Thomas W. Parker and W. A. Mar- tin started the Democratic Picket Guard, a six-column Democratic weekly, 22x32 in size. In six months Parker withdrew, and was suc- ceeded by Park Henshaw. In August the Picket Guard left its post, being abandoned by its friends, and was mustered out. In the fall of the same year W. L. Gatewood foreclosed a mortgage which he held on the office and sold the material to J. B. Ellis, who issued the first number of a Democratic journal called the Montgomery Standard, March 4, 1869. The paper was 24x36 in size, and all printed at home. Sometime in the fall of 1872 Ellis sold the paper to W. S. Bryan, who enlarged it to an eight-column sheet, and published it until in August, 1875, when he sold to R. W. Jones and A. O. Sanders. The latter sold to the present editor and publisher, John W. Jacks, May 1, 1880.
THE RAY.
The first edition of this paper appeared December 7, 1871. It was published in Danville, and had its office in an old brick school-house.
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The original proprietor and editor was Col. L. A. Thompson, who has ever since conducted the paper in both capacities. The paper was a six-column folio, and the subscription price was $1.50. The paper has always been Republican in politics, and in 1872, its first political campaign, it supported Grant for President, John B. Hen- derson for governor, T. J. C. Fagg for Congress, and the Republican county ticket, with S. C. Baker for representative. The paper was enlarged May 9, 1873, to a seven-column folio. October 2, 1875, the office and fixtures of The Ray were removed to Montgomery City, and put up in the room that it now occupies. Much of the time it has been the only Republican paper in the county, and al- though in a city, county, and district overwhelmingly Democratic, it has always maintained its rights fearlessly, and yet it has had a liberal patronage from the most intelligent Democrats. Annually, during the week of the fair, a full sized daily edition is published called The Ray Fair Daily. Although not a seeker for controversy on any opinion of public interest, it fears nobody's pen, and has with rare exceptions been let alone. The name of the paper is purely original and was chosen with a view to newness; the two words of three letters each convey the desired idea of the publication, and were selected after some thought. The is as much a part of the name as Ray, and is properly printed with the same emphasis.
FAIR ASSOCIATION.
The first meeting to organize the Montgomery County Agricultural and Mechanical Association was held December 15, 1866. A. O. Forshey was chairman, and J. R. Hance, secretary. The Association started with a capital stock of $10,000, in 500 shares, of $20 each. The first officers were Henry Clark, president; I. F. Goodrich, vice-president ; O. L. Cross, secretary ; John W. Ham, treasurer ; J. L. Pegram, marshal. The directors were Henry Clark, J. H. Gordon, Thos. Ferguson, W. L. Gatewood, I. F. Goodrich, J. S. Flood, J. W. Culbertson, E. B. Overstreet, and J. M. Owings.
The first fair was begun Tuesday, October 22, 1867, and continued three days.
The grounds of the Association were purchased March 7, 1867, of B. P. Curd, and comprise 20 acres off the west side of east half section 30, township 45, range 5, and are one-fourth of a mile long north and south, and one-eighth of a mile wide east and west. Mr. Curd took $200 worth of stock at $40 an acre. The officers for 1884 were, James Lail, president ; J. F. (Dick) Smith, vice-president ; Jas. R.
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Hance, secretary ; O. H. Winegar, general manager; Alfred Davault, chief marshal.
CHURCHES OF MONTGOMERY CITY.
Baptist Church. - The first Baptist Church was organized at Elk- horn school house, by S. T. Johnson, David W. Nowlin, and Walter McQuie, Sr., in September, 1856. In 1864 it was moved to Mont- gomery City, where it held meetings in the college until 1868, when the Union Church building, between the Baptists and Methodists, was completed. In 1880 the present church, a frame building, was erected, at a cost of $1,800. The building stands on the corner of Sturgeon street and Spinsby avenue. It was dedicated February 15, 1880, by W. Pope Yeaman, D. D. William Hopkins, Betsy A. Hopkins and Patsy Hudnal were among the first members. The first pastor after organization was Walter McQuie, Sr .; second, David W. Nowlin ; third, M. T. Bibb ; fourth, E. V. Beales ; fifth, William H. Burnham ; sixth, J. W. Swift; seventh, M. L. Bibb; eighth, M. T. Bibb ; ninth, R. S. Duncan ; the present pastor being T. R. Bowles. The church has a membership of 108, and the Sabbath-school in connection has 75 scholars, A. C. Hudson being superintendent.
M. E. Church South. - This church was organized in the fall of 1859. The original members were Thomas McCleary ( class leader), Peter H. and Sally Bratton, Mrs. Frances G. Robinson, Laura E. Robinson. The organization was effected at the college building, under direction of Rev. John Cook: The first sermon preached in Montgomery City by a Methodist minister was by George Smith, in Mullen & Bartlett's building, opposite the depot, in the year 1857. Soon after W. A. McNeiley held meetings in the freight depot and at the houses of Thomas Callaway and Mrs. Busby. The church build- ing was erected in 1868, in partnership with the Baptists, on two lots dedicated for that purpose by Benjamin P. Curd and wife. Late in the fall of 1878 the share of the Baptists was purchased for $125. The first dedication was conducted by Rev. John D. Vincil. In 1880 the church was rebuilt, the entire cost of its construction exceeding $1,500. Soon after its completion it was dedicated by Rev. H. H. Craig. It is believed that the following is a complete list of the pastors that have ministered to this congregation since the beginning : John Cook, Bascom Watson, George Smith, Father M. L. Eads, H. H. Craig, Thompson Penn, J. Y. Blakey, J. F. Shore, - Loving, - Paine, Henry Kay, L. F. Linn, Henry Kay, and Mr. Lewis, the present pastor. The present membership is 151. The Sabbath-school has a
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membership of 100 scholars, the superintendent being L. W. English. The district conference was held at the church in January, 1870.
Episcopal Church. - The Church of the Holy Comforter, of Montgomery City, was organized about the year 1859. A few of the original members were Mrs. Addie Worley, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Fannie Sharp. Not much of the early history of this church can be learned. At present there are nine regular communicants and 11 members. Services are held twice a month. The Sabbath-school in connection has about 20 scholars. In the absence of the rector Mrs. Addie Worley officiates as superintendent. Miss Anna L. Sharp is clerk of the church. Since 1869 the pastors have been Revs. J. E. Jackson, J. N. Chestnut, A. L. Sharp, Joseph R. Gray, C. De L. Allen, who died November 2, 1881, P. Wagner and George Moore.
After the year 1869 the members composing the congregation of the Church of the Holy Comforter worshiped without a permanent place. The rector was Rev. J. E. Jackson. Subsequently they met in Library Hall, under the Rev. J. N. Chestnut, and for four years in a chapel fitted up for them and rented from Mr. Thos. Ferguson, on the corner of Allen and Second streets. After Mr. Chestnut the Rev. A. T. Sharp was in charge for a few months, and during his ministry preparations were begun for the erection of a new and permanent church building. Two beautiful lots of land, on the corner of Walsh and Allen streets (block 8, Knapp's addition ), were donated by Dr. H. W. Pocoke, and through the exertions of Mrs. Fannie Sharp and Mrs. Addie Worley, constituting the soliciting committee, about $1,500 was raised by subscription and otherwise as a building fund. A. H. Worley, S. T. Sharp and Dr. Horace W. Pocoke, composing a building committee, contracted for the erection of a church with D. C. Wright, of Mexico, an architect and builder, and the work was begun June 10, 1879, and completed October 11 following. October 26 it was occupied by the Sunday-school, with Dr. Pocoke as super- intendent, and Mrs. Fannie Sharp, Mrs. Addie Worley and Mrs. Carlyle as teachers, with about 30 scholars. The church was dedi- cated November 30, 1879, by the Rt. Rev. Bishop Robertson, assisted by Joseph R. Gray, the then minister in charge, and the building committee.
Presbyterian Church .- This church was organized the first Sab- bath in June, 1860, by J. Harrison, D. D., and S. D. Longhead who were appointed by the Jefferson City Presbytery . the previous May. The original members were Mesdames Caroline M. Hoss, Francis Bryan, Margaret Alexander, Maria Baird, Elizabeth Watkins, Ann
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Case, Mary C. Jasper, Rachel D. Bruner, J. A. Schultz, Mary C. Yeater, Nancy Hagan, Prudence B. Otta, Angura C. Sailor ; Misses Emma Drake and Esther W. Drake, and Wm. J. Baird, Edward Case and A. J. Yeater, the last two named being the first elders. The first accession by profession of faith was Miss Mandy M. Taylor, the same day of the organization. The church was built about 1866, by E. B. Overstreet, the deed for the ground being presented by B. P. Curd and wife. The building cost about $4,500. It was dedicated by Rev. J. H. Brookes, of St. Louis. The pastors have been S. D. Longhead, R. S. Symington, T. C. Smith, B. T. Lacy, E. W. Burke, Howison, H. M. Sydenstricker and T. Gallaher. The pre- sent membership is 60. No record of meetings between February 24, 1861, and December 25, 1864, and between February 26, 1865, and January 28, 1866, are to be found ; but it is known that Anna Gordon and Lucy Gordon united with the church in 1863. The Sabbath-school has 50 scholars, with J. R. Hance as superintendent.
Christian Church. - The Christian Church of Montgomery City was organized with 21 members, in April, 1880, by Elder J. H. Har- din, who was at this time State Sunday-school Evangelist. Promi- nent among the first members were E. D. Bethel and wife, J. A. Simpson and wife, W. D. Clare and wife, and Sisters Bodine, Carson, McCanns, Herron, Gatewood, Abrams, Caldwell, Sharp, Summers, Vernette and others. Frank W. Allen was the first pastor and preached acceptably to the church until the spring of 1881, when Elder Jacob Hugly was employed, the State board assisting the church in paying his salary. At the close of the year, Elder Hugly resigned and Dr. William Barbee, of Kentucky, was employed, but was soon chosen to take charge of Woodlawn College, Independence, Mo., and the church was again left without a pastor, until the spring of 1883, when Elder W. T. Sallee was called, and is still serving the church.
In the year 1871, Elder Thomas Bates, a student from the Kentucky University, organized a little band of Disciples in the Methodist Church, Elder J. H. Thomas being employed to preach. In the fall of 1872, the congregation gave $500 to the college for the privilege of preaching there for a term of years, Elder Timothy Ford and J. H. Healington preaching. After a time, as the college was so re- mote, services were held in Library hall. About the year 1879, the members living out of town asked for letters and organized and built what is known as Two-Mile Branch Church. The church building is a frame and was built in 1880. The building, lots and furniture cost about $1,800. It was dedicated in October, 1881, by Elder Hardin.
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The present membership is 50. The Sabbath-school in connection with the church numbers 35 members ; J. W. Jacks is superinten- dent.
Catholic Church. - There is a Catholic Church at Montgomery City with a large membership, its accomplished pastor being Rev. Father Head. A history of this church was promised us but we have been unable to secure it.
PUBLIC SCHOOL.
The Montgomery City public school (white) is taught in the old college building, but a new school-house appropriate to the circum- stances is contemplated. The faculty for 1884-85 is composed of A. L. Jenness, principal and teacher in the high school department ; Miss Mildred A. Nowlin, teacher of " A " grammar grade ; Miss Jane Bryan, teacher in " B" grammar grade ; Miss Lilian B. Jones, teacher in "C" and " D" grammar grade ; Miss Narcissa Skinner, teacher in " A " and " B" primary, and Miss Mary Martin, teacher in "C" and " D " primary.
The following is a summary of the report of the white school for the Montgomery City district for the years 1883-84 : -
School population between six and 20 years, 490 ; number of pupils enrolled, 403 ; average number attending, 228; per cent of enroll- ment on school population, 82 ; per cent of attendance on enrollment, 56.5 ; total number of days present, 36,057; total number of days in session, 160; total number of days taught, 158 ; number of regular teachers, 6 ; number of pupils to teacher, 67 ; cost of tuition per pupil enrolled per year, $4.96; cost of tuition per pupil attending per year, $8.77 ; average salary per teacher, $41.66; amount paid teachers, $2,000.00 ; number of school rooms, 6; number of seats, 300; amount paid janitor, $120.00.
SECRET ORDERS.
Montgomery City Lodge No. 246, A. F. & A. M. - The dis- pensation of this lodge was granted in May, 1864, and the char- ter bears date May 26, 1865. The first officers and charter mem- bers were: J. F. Tippett, master; S. C. Baker and M. Moore, wardens ; Wm. C. Peveler, treasurer ; C. A. McConklin, secretary ; T. P. Hensley and B. R. Hensley, deacons ; J. H. Peveler, tyler. The lodge has a membership of 45, and the present officers are : W. Drury, master; Frank Field and Wm. Temple, wardens ; M. N. Mas- terson, treasurer ; A. C. Devinna, secretary ; J. F. Tippett and Jno.
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Vogt, deacons ; D. Snethen and Walter Caldwell, stewards ; J. W. Norman, tyler.
Montgomery City Royal Arch Chapter No. 84- Was instituted by R. E. Anderson and Frank Gouley. The charter and dispensation are dated October 8, 1874. The charter members and first officers were : H. W. Pocoke, high priest; John F. Tippett, king ; R. W. Jones, scribe ; B. S. Barnes, principal sojourner; C. P. Evered, sec- retary ; J. C. McNeiley, W. W. Jordan and S. S. Nowlin, masters of the veils ; M. N. Mallerson, treasurer ; A. Vogt, secretary ; Walter Caldwell, guard ; F. H. Harrington, J. W. Buck, M. M. Moore, E. B. Overstreet and Cresap Barker. The present membership is 38, and the following are the officers : G. W. Varnum, high priest ; Andrew Kirn, scribe ; H. W. Pocoke, king ; John Tippett, captain of the host ; A. C. Devinna, principal sojourner ; Frank Field, royal arch captain ; W. H. Goodlove, C. P. Evered and Frank Sabourin, masters of the veils ; M. N. Mallerson, treasurer ; A. Vogt, secretary ; Walter Cald- well, guard.
Relief Lodge No. 142, A. O. U. W. - Was instituted by P. P. Ellis, of New Florence. The charter was granted June 25, 1879. The first officers and charter members were : H. W. Pocoke, past mas- ter workman ; Henry Kay, master workman ; Fletcher Emley, fore- man ; A. H. Worley, overseer ; David W. Graves, recorder ; Irvin P. Powell, financier; L. A. Thompson, guide ; John Best and L. E. Washington, wardens ; H. W. Pocoke, medical examiner. The pres- ent officers are : L. E. Washington, past master workman ; Jno. W. Jacks, master workman ; I. C. Short, foreman ; I. P .. Powell, over- seer; Henry Kay, financier ; J. J. Willie, receiver ; S. M. Ford, guide ; J. H. Carr and W. T. Taylor, wardens ; A. L. Jenness, recorder. The present number of members is 36.
Montgomery Lodge No. 123, I. O. O. F .- Nothing of the history of Montgomery Lodge, No. 123, I. O. O. F., has been learned except that it was organized in the fall of 1858, and that it surrendered its charter June 15, 1861. The lodge meets in a brick hall built in 1882. The names of the charter members and first officers, for what reason the charter was returned, when it was re-issued, etc., and other items of interest pertaining to its history have not been fur- nished, although promised us.
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BIOGRAPHICAL.
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W. B. ADAMS, M. D. (Physician and Surgeon, Montgomery City).
No worthy history of Montgomery county could be written without including more than a passing mention of the subject of the present sketch. Dr. Adams is by profession and a lifetime of active practice a physician, but his activity and usefulness have not been confined alone to his profession. A physician of prominence he has been and is at the present time one of the prominent citizens of the county in public affairs and in the measure of promoting its material and gen- eral interests. Dr. Adams is a native Missourian, born in the Floris- ant valley, in St. Louis county, October 28, 1818. On his father's side he came of an old and respected Virginia family, but his mother's people, the Allens, were originally of New England - Connecticut. His father, Burrill B. Adams, came out from Virginia when a young man and located at St. Louis, becoming the principal manager of Judge Tucker's business at that place. While there he was married to Miss Harriet Allen, and in 1823 removed to St. Charles county. Six years later he moved to Franklin county, and in 1844 settled in Mont- gomery county, locating near Winter's Mill, but afterwards removed to Danville, where he resided for many years, and until his death. He died in 1881 in the eighty-second year of his age. He was one of the well-known and estimable citizens of the county. His wife, Dr. Adams' mother, had preceded him to the grave by nearly 30 years. They had a family of six children, of whom Dr. Adams was the eldest. The others were: Bevely T., now of Danville ; Joshua B., of Jefferson City ; James B., of Wright county ; Carter C., who died in 1872; two others who died in tender years, and Sophia F., a maiden lady of the county. Dr. Adams was principally reared in Franklin county, and after taking a course in the common schools in that county, entered Marion College when 19 years of age, where he took a course of three years, familiarizing himself during this time with the higher English branches and obtaining a general knowledge of Latin and Greek. After quitting college, in 1843, he immediately entered upon the study of medicine under Dr. J. I. T. McIlroy, a leading physician of Ralls county, under whom he prosecuted a regular pre- paratory course of study for medical college In 1844 he matricu- lated at the medical department of the State University, and was a graduate in the class of 1846, the first medical class graduated by that institution. Following this he located at Danville and began the active practice of his profession. With his marked natural adapt- ability for the practice of medicine and his thorough medical training, together with his well known industry and professional zeal, he soon
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became established as one of the prominent and successful physicians of the county ; he had the leading practice at Danville up to the outbreak of the war (by which event he was withdrawn from his profession for awhile ), and after the return of peace he resumed the practice at that place and continued there until three years ago, when he was influenced by other considerations to make his home at Montgomery City. He still retains a large share of his old practice in and around Danville. Dr. Adams took an active and somewhat prominent part in the affairs of the war in this section of the State. He has always had a warm sympathy for those who, by no fault of their own, seem not to have an equal chance with their fellows in the race of life. In other words, he is, and has always been, in feeling and sympathy, and with material help, so far as he could aid them, for the unfortu- nate and oppressed, whenever and wherever found. Hence, when the Republican party sprang into life out of the moral sentiment of the country against the wrongs of slavery, out of the moral sense of the world, of humanity, itself, it may be said, he naturally identified himself with that party, among the first. He was bold, fearless and outspoken in the expression of his opinions. But such was the mani- fest honesty and sincerity of his convictions, and such his high char- acter and the esteem in which he was held personally and otherwise, that he suffered little or no inconvenience among his neighbors for his political opinions. Esteeming his neighbors himself as much as any one, and believing that it was as much for the good of the slave- holders as for the slaves that slavery should be destroyed, he respected the rights and interests of all, and until the war came on which ren- dered prompt action necessary, believed that emancipation should be effected by gradual, conservative methods. Holding the views he did, he came to be regarded as one of the prominent Republicans of North Missouri. As early as 1856 he was nominated a candidate on the first Republican State ticket ever ran in the State for the office of Secretary of State, the ticket headed by Gen. Jas. B. Gardenhire for Governor. When the war burst upon the country he promptly dropped everything else and busied himself with enrolling volunteers for the Union service. In a short time he was appointed a member of the board of enrollment for the Ninth Congressional district. After this he became provost-marshal for this district, with headquar- ters at Mexico until 1864, and then at St. Charles until the close of the war. However, in 1864, he was elected a member of the State constitutional convention, called to wipe out the slave provisions of the old State constitution, and to lodge the government of the State securely in the hands of its loyal citizens - those who were not seek- ing to take it out of the Union either by bayonet or ballot. Dr. Adams was a member of the State convention and won the general indorsement of the Union element of the State by his manly, fear- less course in that body. After this he was elected a member of the Legislature from Montgomery county, and afterwards, in 1866, was elected to represent the district composed of the counties of Mont- gomery, Lincoln and Pike in the State Senate, defeating Hon. R. A.
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Campbell. The war over, and the results of the war firmly se- cured by constitutional and legislative enactments, Dr. Adams has since taken only the ordinary interest of a private citizen in political affairs. On the 14th of February, 1852, he was married to Miss Susan B. Drury, a daughter of Charles J. Drury, the first merchant to engage in business at Danville. She is now deceased. They reared a family of six children : Charles J., now of Colorado ; Julia S., Dollie, Leigh Hunt, William B. and Ernest R. or "Ben." Dr. Adams has a comfortable residence property at Montgomery City, and other property in the country. He is one of the respected and influential citizens of the county.
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