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About 1812 an oil-mill was established in this town- ship. The raising of flax, both for the fibre and oil, was for many years carried on extensively in this and adjacent townships.
LODGES AND SOCIETIES.
Grotto Lodge, No. 69. I. O. O. F., of Centreton. -- This lodge was instituted Dec. 30, 1847, with the following charter members: J. Sheppard Whittaker, James HI. Trenchard, James Johnson, George W. Husted, and Simon Hawthorn.
The first officers were J. Sheppard Whittaker, N. G .; James 11. Trenchard, V. G .; James Johnson, Sec. ; George W. Hu-ted, A. See. ; Simon Hawthorn, Treas.
The following have been the successive Noble Grands :
Il. Tronchard.
Israel Brown.
Simon Hawthorn.
Thomas Murphy.
Edmund Dubois. William W. Gulder,
Sumuel Goldor.
John H. Thorp.
Ethan Trenchard.
Hobert Golway.
John W. Ilusted.
Jacob Ballinger.
Elwell Nichols
James Burroughs.
Ephraim Garrisou.
Adamı Kandle.
George N. Rogers.
George II. Deal.
Theodoro Rogers.
Thomas W. Husted.
Frederick Fox.
James Craig.
James S. Simkins.
Joseph P. Simkins.
Hiram Hughes.
Jullus Wilcox.
11. C. Allen.
David N. Creamer.
Jacob R. Shimp.
R. R. Miller.
Gideon B. Carmau.
Petor Nichols.
Robert E!well.
Thomas Reeve, Jr.
Daniel H. Myhew.
Luke Sooy.
William B. Treuchard.
ThiDas MI. Barracliff.
Clark Iredell.
George C. Shell.
Willjajo IL. Iezard.
Jolın H. Davis.
Albert J. Harker.
Isnac Sigars.
Allen S. Carman.
Willian. 31. Ott.
The officers in September, 1882, were Samuel Cal- | kin, N. G .; Frank Seabrook, V. G .; J. W. Golder, Sec. ; Frederick Fox, Treas.
Elmer Lodge, K .. of P .-- This lodge was instituted Feb. 16, 1875. The first officers were Seth Loper,
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HISTORY OF SALEM COUNTY.
C. C .; Andrews Ridgway. V. C .; Dr. William H. Iszard, P. C .; John Thorp, Sec. ; Abraham Cothern. M. of I'. The present officers (September, 1542) are Henry Ackley, C. C .; Adam Kandle, V. C .; Thomas C. Curry, P. C. ; Joseph M. Hitchner, Sec.
Union Grove Division, No. 74, S. of T .- Union Grove Division of the Sons of Temperance was or- ganized at Elmer, Aug. 28, 1817, with the following charter members : Joseph Newkirk, Moses Richman, Jr., Joseph Jones, J. F. Langley, William Becket. Richard B. Heward, Charles II. Greg, Samuel D. Hitchner, David Sithens, John Mayhew, Joseph A. Swing, and Jeremiah MI. Everingham. The follow- ing officers were serving in September, ISS2: Julia , the rum tratlic. Woolman, W. P .; Susan Peachy, W. A .: Louisa Garwood, R. S .; Edmund Newkirk, F. S .; Randolph McFarland, Treas.
Zelo Lodge, No. 149, I. O. O. F .- This lodge was instituted Aug. 25, IS70, with the following charter members and officers : 11. S. Dubois, N. G. ; William S. Cassady, V. G .; William IT. Iszard, Sec .; Henry Coombs, Asst. See. ; R. M. Ilitchner, Treas. The present officers are T. G. Stephenson, N. G. ; A. L. Steer, V. G .; William H. Kirby, Sec .; A. Cochran, Treas.
A Sad Tragedy .- On Jan. 7, 1853, in Pittsgrove, a most distressing casualty occurred in the family of Mr. Elam Foster. While talking about the ap- proaching execution of Treadway at Salem, a little son inquired of his father how people were hanged. The father took a handkerchief and putting it around his son's neck showed him. Some time afterward-, in the absence of his parents, the boy took a handker- chief and proceeded to experiment with an infant sis- ter lying in the cradle, and su-pended her until she was dead.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.
REUBEN WOOLMAN.
Reuben Woolman, the subject of this biographical sketch, is the son of a tanner, and of English anees- try. His grandfather came to Salem from Burling- ton County in 1805. Ile was born in the village of Woodstown, N. J., Oct. 16, 1837, and received his educational training at home, with the exception of a term at Swain's boarding-school, in Chester County, Pa. In 1857 he began active life as a teacher in Salem County, and continued thus employed for a period of two years.
He was, in 1862, married to Miss Rebecca W., daughter of Richard Matlack, of Eldridge's Hill, 'Salem Co. Their children are Maribell, Julia T., Hamlin, Alexis E., John MI., Joseph, and Abbie.
was for four years clerk of the Preparative Friends'
Meeting, and for six years of the Monthly Meeting, and for many years superintendent of First Day Meet- ing at Woodstown. Hle is a trustee of the Walnut Grove School, in Upper Pitt-grove township, as also of the Bacon Academy, of Woodstown, which paxi- tion has been held for several years.
Mr. Woolman was a faithful supporter of the Pe- publican party until 1878. Au honest, earnest lover of the human race. his maiden ballot was cast against slavery, and while a vestige of that institution re- mained he never failed by voice or vote to oppose it. When, however, that contest was over he did not lay down his armor, but enlisted in the warfare agains!
For a long time Mr. Woolman labored on in the belief that the party of his choice would array itself against the "gigantic crime of crimes." Finding himself again and again disappointed, he severed his allegiance from his party in 1878, and, with a few others, became the nucleus of the Prohibition party in his eounty. A ticket was nominated that fall, and Mr. Woolman was chosen as their candidate for As- sembly in the First District of the county. The next year, contrary to his wishes, he was again nominated for the -ame office, and the greatly increased vote proved the confidence of the people in his ability and integrity.
In the following year, 1880, he was made the nom. inee of his party for Congress. Two years later he again served the cause of temperance hy permitting himself to be renominated. He received at that elec- tion nearly six times as many ballots as were cast for him two years before. During the five years that he has labored with the Temperance party in his State and county he has always proved mild and conser- vative in counsel, but positive and unswerving in action.
MICHAEL POTTER.
Mr. Potter is the son of Henry Oxinboker, who emigrated from Germany to America, and his wife, Christine Mooney, who was a resident of the northern part of New Jersey. The former was a potter by trade and known as " Henry the Potter," from which his later name was derived. Their son Michael was born in 1784, and is consequently in his one hun- dredth year. Hle ereeted his present home in 1811, and has since that date resided on the same spot. During that year he was married to his wife, Lydia, who died June 25, 1863. To this marriage were born the following children : John W. Potter (deceased), Matthias R. Potter, Jacob Potter, Henry Potter, Emeline Pancoast, Hannah Kandle (deceased), Ephraim K. Potter (deceased), Charlotte Sharp. Lydia A. Clark, Michael Potter, Jr., and Jamies K. Potter.
The ensuing table, computed by one of his friends,
Mr. Woolman in his religious predilection adheres to the creed and worship of the Society of Friends. Ile 'perpetuates some most interesting facts regarding his family and descendants.
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Reuben Hoolman.
Micheal Tother
R. M. HITCHNER.
la? Atkinson
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TOWNSHIP OF QUINTON.
Children. g. c. g. g. c. Living lead.
Michael Patter, Sr.
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1
I.ydie l'atter
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! W. Potter ....
3
3
3
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Hanush Kat.dje.
11
13
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Henry Potter
4
3
3
E. K. l'otter.
2
6
4
Charlotte Sharp.
Lydia A. Clark
2
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19
1
J. K. Potter
3
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90
81
101
44
Of hla living representatives there are himself.
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Sons and daughte !. ..
Sous-in-law and daughter .- in-law.
Grandchildren.
Great-grandchildren
81
Great-great-grandchildren
Total living ..
101
Total dead.
94
Grand total descendants.
Mr. Potter for forty years followed the business of floating lumber, an occupation which developed ex- traordinary powers of endurance, and conferred upon him a reputation as the most agile and skillful wrest- Ier of his day. He was a militia officer in the Third Company of the Salem Brigade during the war of 1812, but not called into active service. He has lived through the term of every President of the United States with the exception of the present one, and has seen the administration of twenty-one Presidents. He was born three years and two months before the adoption of the Constitution, and has handled many dollars of the Continental money, some of which he has retained. Mr. Potter is in his political creed a thorough Democrat, and as firm an exponent of the principles of the party as when he first voted the ticket. He is in his religious belief a Methodist, and was for more than sixty years sexton of the church of which he is still a member. He has been accustomed to wel- come his numerous family on the anniversary of his birth, and on these occasions exhibits unusual vigor of mind and body.
ROBERT M. HITCHNER.
Squire Hitchner is the son of David Ifitchner, a farmer, whose ancestors were of German descent, and was born at Elmer ( formerly Pittstown), Salem Co., Feb. 20, 1828. Ilis education was derived from the common schools of the neighborhood, after which he engaged in the labor of the farm. At the age of nineteen he became a teacher, and for six successive years followed this pursuit during the winter months. He was in 1850 married to Miss Elizabeth A., daugh . ter of Samuel Garrison, and is the father of children, -Joseph M., who was educated at the South Jersey Institute, in Bridgeton, and has been for ten years telegraph operator and agent of the West Jersey Railroad Company at Elmer Station; John F., a farmer, married to Mi-s Rebecca Garwood, whose children are Elsie and Blanche ; and Phobe C., mar- ried to Omer II. Newkirk. Squire Hitchner, who is .
in his political faith a strong Democrat, has found time, aside from hi- farming employments, to devote to the public service, and has in his various official positions acquitted himself with ability. He ha- served as notary public, commissioner of deeds, ju -- tice of the peace for a period of twenty consecutive years, and hell various township offices. He has also been surveyor and conveyancer since his twenty- first year. His business capacity and legal knowl- edge are frequently called into requisition in the ad- justment of estates. Squire Hitehner has not only witnessed, but participated in the growth and devel- opment of his native town, and been an extensive dealer in real estate. His enterprise and business capacity have placed him among the foremost citi- zens of his township.
CHARLES P. ATKINSON.
Charles P. Atkinson, son of Abbot and Mary At- kinson, was born in Deerfield, Cumberland Co., Jan. 29, 1827. His ancestors belonged to the Society of Friends. His father was of English descent, and by occupation a farmer. His education, previous to en- tering upon his medical studies, was obtained in the schools of his neighborhood. In the spring of 1865 he graduated from the Philadelphia University of Medicine and Surgery. He immediately began, and still continues, the practice of his profession. In IS50 he married Phobe, daughter of David and Ruth Van Meter, of Pittsgrove township. They have three children .- Ruth Anna, Charles Summer- field, and Frank T. Charles S. married Mary E., daughter of Thompson N. Garton, by whom he has one daughter named Reginia.
In the spring of 1878, Dr. Atkinson became inter- ested in the study of politics. A convert to the prin- ciples of the Greenback party, he was by them nominated the next fall for the Assembly. In IS81 he was their candidate for the State Senate, and for four years has been chairman of their county organi- zation. Both as a worker and as a writer in the Greenback cause, he has proved himself a man of spirit and ability. Hle has been for torty-one years a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His family at the present time are all re- siding with him at Palatine, Salem Co.
CHAPTER LXXIII.
TOWNSHIP OF QUINTON.1
Statistical .- Quinton contains 13,523 acres, and its farms number 127. In 1880 it had a population of 1392. Its financial statistics in 1881 were as follows :
1 By ST. O. Ruifr.
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M Potter. Jr.
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lacob Potirr ...
Emeline Pancoast ...
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HISTORY OF SALEM COUNTY.
Valuation of real estate. $565.677 : valuation of per- sonal property. : 220.222; total debt. $113.699 ; voters. 201; poll tax, $833; school tax, >1689: county tax, $1553.
Geographical and Descriptive .- Quinton is situ- ated in the southern part of the county, and is bounded north by Mannington, northeast by Upper Alloways Creck, southeast by Stow Creek ( Cumber- Jand County), and southwest and west by Lower Alloway» Creek.
The length of Quinton from northwest to south- east is about eight miles ; its, breadth is about three miles and a half. The soil is of the clayey and sandy loam common to this section of the county, and a variety of vegetables, cereals, and fruits are success- fully grown. In various localities are sand- and gravel-pits and mari-beds. The surface is generally Jevel, but is marked in the centre by slight eminences, known as Borden's and Turnip Hills.
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a young mian, in 1675, he landed at Fort El-borg (in Elsinboro) from the ship " Joseph and Benjamin." He was a man of ability, and at different times reu- dered great assistance to the Proprietor. In 1082 he married Mary Grover, at Salem. They had three children. Mr. Johnson died in 1719, and his property passed to his son, Robert Johnson. It has passed out of the possession of the family, and is now mostly owned by Thomas Yorke, Samuel Kelty, and Hires & Co.
Adjoining the Johnson tract John Chandler owned two hundred and fifty aeres, which he obtained by purchase from Fenwick.
South of the Chandler tract, and extending to the Cumberland County line. Nathaniel C. Hancock owned one thiou-and acres.
East of Quinton's Bridge, one or more members of the Walker family bought a goodly tract, part of which is in the possession of one branch of the family at this time.
South of the village, in the latter part of the last century, Capt. William Smith possessed considerable
land, which he had inherited from his father, a goo! share of which is now owned by his descendant .. Capt. William Smith commanded a company of the American militia which led the advance when the British troops quartered at Judge Smith's house, on the north side of Quinton's Bridge, were attacked by order of Cols. Hand and Holme. He was forced to retreat, however, there being a greater number of the enemy's troops in ambuscade than his commander anticipated, but he accomplished his retreat with credit, and to the satisfaction of his superior officer -. IJis horse was shot and killed under him during the engagement.
Among those owning land on the north side of the creek, bordering on the line between Quinton and Lower Alloways Creek townships, was William Tyler, who, as early as 1884, purchased seven hundred and fifty acres of Edward and Priscilla Fenwick Champ- ney, which remained in possession of the Tyler family for five generations.
Alloways Creek crosses the northern part, and Stow Creek is formed ou its southern border by the junction . Tyler was a native of England. He brought with of Horse and Sarah Runs with the stream which is . him the following certificate of character and stand- its source proper. Deep Hun just cuts its enstern border, north of its centre, and other small streams aid in its drainage. ing: " Whereas William Tyler, of Walton, in the county of Somerset, yeoman, intends to transport himself and family into the province of Pennsylva- Settlement .:-- Tobias Quinton, in honor of whom this township was named, was one of the early emi- grants to Fenwick's colony. He purchased a large tract of land, embracing the present village of Quinton south of Alloways Creek, and another extensive tract adjoining. He died in 1705, leaving a son, Edward. nia, in America, if the Lord will, and has desired a certificate on his behalf. We. therefore, whose names are subscribed, do hereby certify that the said Wi !. liam Tyler hath professed the truth for several years past, and that we do not know but that his conversa- tion bath been answerable to his profession, and that we do know that he hath been ready and willing to contribute to the service of truth, as opportunity
Farther down the stream Richard Johnson bought five hundred acres, and he owned other considerable tracts at Salem and elsewhere in the county. When , bath offered and occasion required, and that as to his
dealings with the world he has been punctual and of good report as far as any of us know or have heard, and we know nothing of debts or other entangle- ments on his part, but that he may with clearness pro-ecute his intended voyage. In testimony whereof we have hereunto subscribed our hands. Dated the eleventh day of the Seventh month, called September, in the year 1685. Signed by Edward Chanyles, Wil- liam Lidden, Thomas Howell, Jolin W. Ridder, and ten others."
He was a farmer and tanner, and is thought to have died in 1701, his will having been made early in 1700, and witnessed by William Hall and John Firth. His descendants became well-known citizens of Quinton and adjoining townships.
East of the Tyler purchase, bordering on the creek, Daniel, son of John Smith, of Amblebury, bought one thousand acres. He built and lived on the property that was owned by the late Ann Simp- son. He had three sons. John, the eldest. inherited the homestead. Daniel Smith, Jr., owned a large farin adjoining. He was one of the followers of George Keith, and afterwards became a Baptist. None of the name now owns any portion of the orig- : inal purchase.
1 Much valuable material in this article was contributeit by Thurs.ty Shuurd -.
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TOWNSHIP OF QUINTON.
One of the early English immigrants was Abner ! Penton, who bought one thousand acres of the Pro- prietor.
In the sonth part of the township, bordering on Cumberland County, was a small and scattering settle- ment of the Seventh-Day Baptists. Prominent among these families were the Ayreses, who were perhaps entitled to the credit of leadership among their pe- enliar sect. The Davis family has also been promi- nent in that section during several generations.
Organization .-- The following is the first section of " An Act to set off a new Township in the County of Salem, to be called the Township of Quinton :"
" 1. He it ruacted by the & not . and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey, That all thut part of the township of Upper Alloways Creek, 10 the county of Salem, lying within the boundaries and description for- lowing, to wit : Beginning at a corner where the line of Upper Allo- way's Creek township and Lower Alloways Creek tuwuship meet on the north side of Alloways Creek, near the farm of Thomne J. Hancock, running thence northwardty along the present division lins betweea the eald townships In the corner where the four townships of l'pper Al- lowuy's Creek, Lower All ways Creek, and El-inbore, and the city of salem meet ; thenee eastwardlly aod northeastwarlly, following oo the present dividing line between tho townships of Upper Allowny's Creek and ManDington, crossing the road lending from Salero to Quinton, and to the Quaker Neck road to the middle of the rund leading from salem to Allowaystown, al or near the village of Middletown ; thence lu a southeastwardly courer parallel with the long boundary Hne le tween the lowDahilps of U'pper Alluways Creek and Lower Alloways Creek in a straight line to the division Hor between Salem and Cumberland Coun- tirs ; thence sonthwurdly and westwardly along the enid division line of sold counties to the corner of the townships of Upper Alloways Creek and Lower Alloway's Creek and the county of Choiberland; thence northwest wardly in a straight line on the long boundary line between the said townships of U'pper Alloway's Creek and Lower Alio- ways Creek to the north side of Alloways Creek; thence down sald tteek along the north side thereof, following tho several coorses of the same, to the place of Inginuiog, shall le and bereb) is set off from the township of U'prer Alloway's Creek and tunde a separ. to township to be called and known by the name of 'The Township of Quinton.'"
This aet was approved Feb. 18, 1873.
Civil List .- The first annual township meeting in his father's business career there. A man named Quinton was held March 14, 1873. The following civil list, embracing the period since that date, is | nearly complete, and embodies all the data to be found in the township records :
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE.
1853-74. John G. linnstoeli.
1576-78. Rubert Gri.com.
1673-75. Stephen Smith.
1876-17. Charles Il. Walker.
1573-74. Stephen R. Allen.
1877-80. Isaac Davis.'
1×73-74. Samuel llackelt.
1,73-74. Samue! Patrick.
1878, 18-0-82. Dr. A. G. McPher- BULI.
1873-76. Lowis Scheflite.
! 18:8. P. A. Hannah.
2675-77. Joho Mull.ca.
1879-82. Jnho G. Fowser.
1×75. Phineas Smith.
1871, 1884. Gilbert Ayres.
1-75-79. Charles L. Smith.
ASSESSORS.
1-73-78. Jucial T. Harris. | 1879 -- 2. Lewis Sylvester.
COLLECTORS.
1-73. Charles Ihres.
16%7-78. Stephen Smith.
1871-74. Wllham l'atrick. 1870-82. Robert B. Griscom.
CONSTABLES.
1373-75. Jonathan Platle.
1×8y. Groupe Plerpont.
1.76-77, 1:79. Jonma Imummbury.
1.1. Inbu H. Trude.
1.25. Daniel Whitney.
1984. Theodore M. birciunicre.
CHOSEN FREEHOLDIRS.
1513. John Anderson. 1576-19. Phineas Smith, ST.
1-74-75. William Shimp.
IS50-82. Lewis Fox, sr.
JUDGE'S OF ELECTION.
1573-75. David P. Smith. 1879-81. Jatoes E. Fox.
18:6. John G. Houiniel.
1882. Leouard Morphy.
1877-78. Lewis Sylvester.
OVERSEERS OF THE POOR.
1:73-75. Jouathun l'latts. 1860. George Pierpont.
1576-17, 1879. Jonas Lonnebury. 18-1. John II. Trudr.
1878. Daniel Whitney. 1882. Theodoro M. Birchmiere.
TOWNSHIP CLERKS.
1876-79. Abner P. Fox. 1881-82. Henry I .. Davis. i
1860. F .. 11. Byrn.
COMMISSIONERS OF APPEAL.
1876. Isaac Davis. 1578-82. Charles B. Reeves.
1856-77. Evan Jenklas. 1879-81. William B. MePherson.
1876-82. John Anderson. 1552. Eli Hitchner.
18.7-78. l'z Ayres.
Public Schools .- Under the operations of the public school system of New Jersey, Quinton town- ship is divided into four school districts, known as Independent District, No. 40; Harmony District, No. 41; Union District, No. 42; and Quinton District, No. 13.
VILLAGES AND HAMLETS.
Quinton's Bridge .- The only village in this town- ship is Quinton's Bridge, located on Alloways Creek, in the northern part.
This is an ancient settlement, which was made famous in the days of the Revolution by events else- where narrated.
An early merchant was Benjamin Allen, who sold his stock at auction about 1815, and who had been in trade there some years, as is supposed. His sne- cessor was Francis Brewster, father of Hon. Benjamin Harris Brewster, who was born in the village during Norman became the village merchant about 1$24, and about 1825 was suceceded by John Il. Lambert and Sinuickson Tuft. Their successors have been as follows, at about the dates mentioned : David English, 1828; Hezekiah Wright, 1832; Jeremialı Dubois and Edward Van Meter, 1836; Ephraim C. IIarris, 1899; Ephraim C. Harris and Stephen Smith, 1840; Stephen and David P. Smith, 1844; David P. Smith, 1849; David P. Smith and George Hires, Jr., ! 1851; George Hires, Jr., 1860. This store has since been owned and managed by the proprietors of the Quinton Glass-Works, or members of that firm.
On the west side of the main street James E. Newell kept a store sixty-five years ago or carlier.
In 1871, Mr. S. C. Sheppard built, and has since occupied, his store on the west side of the street.
A tavern was early kept on the west side of the street by Jeremiah Davis, which one or two old resi- dents remember to have seen illuminated in 1814, in celebration of the declaration of peace between the United States and Great Britain, after the close of the war of 1812-14. On the east side of the street,
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HISTORY OF SALEM COUNTY.
Stephen Smith was an carly tavern-keeper. His ste- cessons were Charles O'Hara, Jeremiah Davis, Ercu- rins Davis, and others about the years following : William Young, 1829: Ruel Bonham, 1831; I-aac Wilson, 1534; Samuel Paulin, 1835; Benjamin Romp- ton, 1856; Joseph Dowell, 1833; John D. Davis. 1541 ; George Bee, 18440; William Smith, 1946; Washington Smith, 1850; William Shimp, 1852; Lewis Fox, 1854; Daniel Keen. 1856; Philip Keen, 1861 : and Daniel Keen from 1864 until the abolition of license, a few years since. It is now kept as a temperance house by Sylvanus Murphy.
Quinton now contains two general stores, the an- cient hostelry above referred to, a wheelwright- and blacksmith-shop, a Methodist Church, a good public school, and the extensive glass-factory of Messrs. Hires & Co.
The population is estimated at nearly five hundred, and is largely made up of the operatives in the glass- works and their families. The village has a cleanly. thrifty, well-to-do appearance, and it is the boast of some of its leading citizens that not a loafer nor idle man resides within its liinits.
CHURCHES.
The Old Baptist Church at Mill Hollow .-- Of this ancient and long-extinct church Thomas Shourds wrote as follows :
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