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The founders of the church are shown by the subscrip- tions for erecting the house of worship : Aldert Kiersteden, Abram Kiersteden, Ann Garton, Augustinus Vander Mer- ken, Andrew Oliver, Andris Van Leuven, Jr., Aumnatje Smith, Benjamin Davis, Benjamin De Puy, Christophel Davis, Charles Brodhead, Jr., Catherine Nottingham, Cor- nelius Brink, Dyrek Keyser, Dyrek Bos, Daniel Brodhead, Egbert Brink, Alexander Ennist, Elsie Hasbrouck, Valen- tine Smith, Gysbert Krom, Gerret Du Bois, Hendrick Krom, Hendricus Nieuwkerk, Johannes De Witr, Jan Roberson, John Brodhead, Jacob Kelder, Jan Elting, Ja- cobus Tack. Isaac Van Kempen, Jan Roosa, Jr., Albert Pawling, Augustiuns Keator, Abram Constaple, Andris Sprinsteen, Abraham Klaarwater, Alida Okely, Alida Tack, Barent Merkle, Cornelius Tack, Charles Bingham, Cornelius De Puy, Cornelius Hine, Catherina Du Bois, Daniel Brodhead, Jr., Dinah Hoffman, Elizabeth Mourits, Alexander Tomson, Elizabeth Sheers, Frederick Davis, Frederick Schoonmaker, Gradus Nieuwkerk, Geertie Oos- terhoudt, Hendrick Krom, Jr., Hendrick Roosa, Jacob Keyser, Jacob Middagh, Johannis Vandermerken, Jan Nieuwkerk, Johannis Krom, Johannis Van Leuven, Johan- nis De Puy, Jr., Johannis Keator, Johannis De Puy, Jan Van Leuven, Jwyan Tappen, James Elm, Jacobus Bush, Jr., Jacob Hasbrouck, Johannis Hardenbergh, Isaac Has- bronck, Jr., Isane Hasbrouck, Louis Bevier, Jr., Lambert Brink, Martin Boogaert, Melgart Keator, Matthewes Can- tine, Martin- Mildagh, Margaret Nottingham, Matthew Algar, Maria Hasbrouck, Nicholas Robartus, Nicholas Vandemerken, Peter Cantine, Richard Louusberey, Rich- ard Stokes, Stephen Nottingham, Samuel Davis, Solomon
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Van Wagenen, Thomas Vande Merken, Thomas Vander- merken, Jr., Thomas Sammons, Teunis Kool, Weasel Brodhead, William Eunist, William Fine, Wintie Brod- head, Jan Krom, Jeremiah Vander Merken, Jacob Vander- Merken, John Beatty, Jacob Keator, Jacob Hasbrouck, .Jr., Jan Crispell, Jr., Jannetje Okely, Lonis Bevier, Leendert Hardenbergh, Mary Van Leuven, Martin De Lamater, Mathewes Nieuwkerk, Marynus Chambers, Mattys Blan- jan, Moses Depuy, Margrita Hardenbergh, Nicholas Low, Nicholas Keator, Nicholas Keyser, Petrus Edmendus El- meudorph, Richard Pick, Samuel Mourits, Simon Van Wagenen, Samuel Cock, Thomas Jansen, Teunis Klaar- water, Thomas Van Keuren, Thomas Bush, Tryntje Van Wagenen, William Nottingham, William McGinnis, Wil- helmus Merkle.
The house of worship, erected at this time, stood near the present dwelling of Cornelius Olwes, in the old burial- place, somewhat back from the road, and near the north side. At this time the church also bought a house and lot for a parsonage a short distance north, but during the union with Rochester the pastor lived at that place, and the Marbletown congregation paid one-third of the expense in building and maintaining the Rochester parsonage. The Marbletown Church had little or no use for their own par- sonage, and it was sold to Mr. David Bevier, and the present parsonage, owned by the church, north of Stone Ridge, was bought Dec. 10, 1788.
We give four baptisms from the records of 1746: Isaac, son of Velde Keller and Christina Schmidt ; Edward, son of Richard Shook and Mary Asihecf ;* Maria, daughter of Williata Nottingham and Elizabeth Cantine ; Peter, son of Petrus Vandenbergh and Keziah Bray.
The following inventory, taken in 1792, shows the value of the church property at that date:
£
d.
The parsonage 233 acres of land 300
00
The old church and burin'-place ...
85
00 0
The new church
92
00
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Bonds and notes
123 5
16
83 10
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19
£
Yearly revenue of parsonage. 12 0
" other estate ...
5 19 5
From 1738 to 1:49 four churches were united in et- ploying the same minister,-Marbletown, Rochester, New Paltz, and Shawangunk. From 1750 to 1795 three churches -- Marbletown, Rochester, and Wawarsing-were rented. From 1796 to 1814, Marbletown and Shokan joined in the support of one minister. From 1815 to 1826 Marbletown, Hurley, and Shokan were united in the same way. In this last vamed year Rev. Christian T. Paulison was settled as pastor of the Marbletown Church.
The first house of worship was 54 by 44, with a seating capacity of 250. After the union between the Cietus and Conferentie parties, as explained below, the materials of the conferential house were used to build the second editiee of the naited church on the site well known in later years as the place of Jantes Young, and just in the rear of his dwelling house. This is the " new house" mentioned in the inventory above.
List of Ministers .- Jacobus Frelinghuysen was called Feb. 6, 1751. He had probably lectured in the congrega- tion, and proved hinself acceptable. To secure ordination he sailed for Holland, May 22, 1751, expecting to return in the spring of 1752. The professors in Holland required further study, and he was ordained in 1753. He sailed for this country immediately after. The ship was lost at sea, and the church was informed of his death Oet. 22, 1753.
Henricus Frelinghuysen, brother of Jacobus, and also brother of the pastor at Albany, was called Dec. 3, 1753. A protracted correspondence ensued with the Classis of Amsterdam to secure permission for his ordination in this country. He was licensed to preach and catechise in 1754, and was ordained in 1757 by the Cortus. It is inferred that this was by the permission of the Classis of Amster- dam. The termination of his pastorate was sudden and peculiarly afflicting. Ile died at Napanoch, of smallpox, and was buried two weeks from the day of his ordination, at Marbletown.
Our limits permit only a catalogue of the remaining ministers, many of whom are mentioned in connection with other churches : Revs. D. Romeyn, 1766-75; J. R. Har- denbergh, 1781-86; A. Van Horne, 1789-95; S. Goet- chius, 1796-1814 ; John H. Carle, 1814-26; C. T. Pauli- son, 1820-29; C. L. Van Dyck, 1829-53 ; John L. Me- Nair, 1855-59; W. A. Shaw, 1859-60 ; John L. MeNair, 1860-67; W. W. Brush, 1868-72 ; V. M. Hulbert, D.D., installed in 1372, continues the present pastor (March, 1880).
The present officers are Rev. V. M. Hulbert, D.D., President of Consistory ; Elders, D. S. Schoonmaker, George W. Baker, Edgar Krum, James Sahler, Jr. ; Dea- cons, Frederic Van Wagenen, Thomas B. Westbrook, James K. Teneyck, Theodore Wilklow.
The corner-stone of the present house of worship at Stone Rilge was laid June 17, 1851. The services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. C. L. Van Dyck, assisted by Rev. V. M. Hulbert, then of Flatbush, who offered prayer ; by Rev. Ilenry W. Smuller, of Kingston, who de- livered an address; by Rev. M. L. Schenck, of Plattekill, who made the concluding prayer; and by Rev. William Brush, who pronounced the benediction. The house was dedicated in 1852. It has since been improved. The society are still in possession of their old parsonage, bought Dec. 10, 1788, with its ample plat of ground and its sub- stantial residence built many years ago.
Documents connected with Marbletoun Church .-- A meet- ing of " Cletus" was held at the house of Louis Bevier Oct. 4, 1763. An original copy of the minutes of their sessions is in possession of Mr. Louis Bevier, now residing at the same homestead where these discussions occurred more than a century ago.
The minutes are in Dutch, and somewhat difficult of translation. The following ministers were present : Dominies, John Leyd, HI. Goetchius, Verbryk, Marinus, Shunema, Romeyn, M. Goetschius, and Van Harlingen. The elders were Hendrick Vandeusen, Gerret Leydecker, Johannis Blauvelt, Jonas Freer, Simon Van Arsdalen, and Jae-b Vandevere. Elders from churches without pastors : Levi
# Name doubtful.
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Pawling, Marbletown, Rochester, Wawarsing; Jacob Du Bois, Fishkill; Peter Van Kleek, Poughkeepsie. The pro- ceedings were opened by religious exercises, conducted by Dominic Leyd and Dominie Verbry k.
There were three sessions held : "First session, Post Meridian ; second session, Aute Meridian; third session, Post Meridian." The minutes of preceding meeting of the ordinary and of the extraordinary " Cletus," held at Ack- quecknonk, April 6, 1763, were read and approved. A let- ter was read from Dominie Jackson Vrooman. Some one from Gravesend addressed the assembly, and received a vote of thanks. There was also a letter from the Classis of Ami- sterdam read and referred to Elder Heer Hardenbergh, and various items of business were attended to. Petrus Smedes jaid before the body certain matters relating to the church at. Kingston. Candidates for the ministry were examined in Hebrew upon the 23d Psalm and upon the 14th Psalm, and in Greek upon the 1st chapter of Luke. To Martinus Schoonmaker was assigned 1 Timothy iv. 6, to Henricus Schoonmaker 1 John ini. 4 (perhaps), to Benjamin Du- Bois, 1 Timothy i. 5, for, it is presumed, exegesis or trial sernions.
Mr. Louis Bevier also has a copy of a letter from the Classis of Amsterdam, in reply to communications from the Cutus, answering among others one from the above " Cotus" held at Marbletown. Our limits will not permit copying this and other papers at length, but they are evi- dently of mmel historic value, and these notes upon them may show the propriety of their future publication in full.
Louis Bevier also translates and kindly furnishes the fol- lowing letter of convendatiou written from the church to Holland with reference to their first candidate for the min- istry, the lamented young F'relinghuysen. It is believed that it has never before been published :
"To the Very Reverend Classis, to which this our Petition shall be shown, the Consistories of the three Reformed Low Dutch Churebes of Marbletown, Rochester, anl Wawarsiug send Greeting :
"Very Reverend und Learned Sirs :- Itow great and expressive are the promises of the spread of God's kingdom in the days of the New Testament, which abound in God's Holy Word : As that from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same, Ilis Raine shall be great among the Gratiles, and in every place incense shall be offered into his uatse, and a pure offering ; nul that the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord, as the waters cover ile
"And it has come to pass that the Vine of the Reformed Lowduteh Churel: of Jesus Christ has sent out of Europe, from the sun's upris- Ing. to America, of the sun's setting, one branch and shoot which has fille I the land in many places ; and also to us who dwell at Marble- town, Rochester, and Wawarsing have its roots extended.
" We have, in pust times, bern served by the Reverend ministers who have been settled at Kingston in Esopus ; and in later years by the Reverend G. W. Mancius, Ruler, Overseer, Shepherd, and Teacher in the church of Jesus Christ, at Kingston ..
" Hat that our more scattered neighbors might enjoy the preaching of time's word and the administration of the holy sacraments by his Reverend servant, our churches being increased in number of mem- here and being able through the blessing of God to support a Ruler, Porteer, shepherd, and Teacher of their own, we have sought aud Faite 1 our dismission from the church of Kingston, and have with · Ividad voice called for our Ruler, Overseer, Shepherd, and Teacher tar tus Frelinghuysen, a young disciple of very good hopes and ex- ," Lutions, as our call under our hands und seals will show. There- ! ! our hutable request to the ve y Reverend Classis, to which this petition shall, in our beball, introduce the Reverend Gentleman, Is that you will be pleased to ordain him to the Holy Ministry in
accordance with the usages of the Reformed Low Dutch Church, so that he may speedily come to us, for we shall during the time of his absence be without a Ruler and Shepherd.
We humbly ask that his studying in America, and yet more, bis being called whilst a student, mny be overlocked, if his abilities, gen- eral knowledge, and theology shall be found sufficient by the very Reverend Classis.
" And whilst some young men who have studied in this land under the E. Cortus have been hurried into the Holy Ministry in the name and as if by the authority of your Very Revereud Classis which way they were thrust in), this Reverend Gentleman takes the journey to Europe, and is willing to receive a careful examination by your Rev- erend Classis. Since your Reverend Classis has no proponent in this land, we hope and trust that he will be received with favor and for- warded to the Holy ministry.
" This will to the afore written churches such great satisfaction and heartfelt joy in such measure that they will be bound to reverently pray God to hasten this end.
" And we shall at all times with thankful hearts acknowledge the favor of the Very Reverend Classis shown in the assistance to us who respectfully sign ourselves :
" U. Zeer Erwardigen en Hoog Geleerdens, Onderdanige en Zeer cotmoodige Dienaren, De Kerkenraden der drievereenghde Neder- duitsche Gereformeerde Gemeyntens te Mormertown, Rochester on Wawarsing in de County vun Ulster, de provintia of Niew York, in Noord America.
" MORMERTOWN, February 6, 175g, O. S."
CONFERENTLE CHURCH OF MARBLETOWN.
The Dutch Reformed Church here, as elsewhere, was agitated by the discussions between Cotus and Confer- entice. The former desired to ordain their minister, in this country and establish an " assembly" for that purpose. The latter held that the ministers should be ordained in Holland, that the church authorities of the old country should " confer" together over that and other questions of church order. The church of Marbletown, as an ecclesias- tieal organization, adhered to the Cotus. Perhaps there was something of worldly wisdom mingled in this decision, even though they also kept in mind great principles of church government. In ealling young Frelinghuyzen, they had borne his expenses and given him a salary while absent in Ilolland for study and ordination. As he perished at sea, they had not only lost their minister, but their money. In calling his brother the majority were unwilling to incur both these risks a second time. The discussions, however, continued. Leading members, of piety and influence, differed over this question, and found themselves upon opposite sides. The difficulty culminated in an actual di- vision soon after the settlement of Mr. Romeyn, in 1766. The " Conferentie" left, and the Cietus held the old or- ganization. It is evident, however, that nearly half the membership went with the new church. They erected a house of worship, at the present place of James Young, in 1770, and in the rear of his dwelling-house. Their pulpit was filled by stated or temporary supplies, and they did not settle a pastor. Their organization continued until 1786. when a basis of union was devised, and the old church was again united. Their house of worship cost £545 138. 4d. After the union it was taken down, and the materials used to build a house upon the same site for the united church -- in other words, the second house of the old first church.
THE REFORMED CHURCH OF THE CLOVE.
The title-page of the old book of records belonging to this church has the following inscription :
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" Omnia cum Deo et nihil sine eo Omnia cum Christo et nihil sine eo.
" In the naine of God. Amen.
" Blessed are they who do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life and that they may enter Through the gates into the city."
The signers to the petition requesting the Classis to or- ganize this church were Edward Wood, Frederick Elmen- dorph, Jacob Rosekrans, Hubert Ehmendorph, Joseph Clearwater, Daniel Carney, Josiah Thompson, Martin Clear- water, James Gosline, Tjerck Morris, Benjamin Thompson, John D. Bunton, Tennis Johnson, Peter Wood, John Wate, Elias Countryman, Cornelius L. Delawater, John Bodley, David Atkins, James O'Nich, Joseph Hunter, William Schoonmaker, Thomas F. Schoonmaker.
The following notes are furnished by the Rev. Mr. Vroom, and are from a historical address recently delivered by him :
In the end of the last century, about the year 1798, the movement began which resulted in the organization of this church, called the Reformed (Dutch) Church of the Clove. The Rev. Garret Mandeville was called to the churches of Rochester and Wawarsing, and added the Clove to his al- ready extensive parish as a preaching station. Ilis min- istry lasted four years. In 1807 steps were taken to form an independent organization. A petition was drawn up. signed by 23 men, praying the Classis of Ulster to form them into a clintch unconnected with any. They stated that " their object was to promote our holy religion and the extension of the Redeemer's kingdom agreeably to the con stitution of the Reformed Dutch Church, and that they were actuated by pure principles, without designing to injure any of their neighboring churches." They assigned as a special reason " that they had a bad mountainous road and a creek to cross, so that they, and especially their families, could sel- dom attend diviue worship." The Classis appointed a com- mittee to investigate the case, of which the Rev. Stephen Goetschius was chairman. Ou the 25th of January, 1807, the organization was effected by the election and ordina- tion of a Consistory, consisting of Elders Henry Rosckrans and Henry R. Osterhout ; Deacons James Gasline and Frederick S. E'mendorf. For two years they enjoyed the pastoral services of Rev. Ralph Westervelt, who was pastor also of Rochester and Wawar ing.
In 1814 the Rev. James Murphy was called to fill his place, and continued his labors till 1825. a period of eleven years. In 1828, Rev. Benjamin B. Westfall became pas- ter, and remained in charge seven years, till 1835. During his ministry the church enjoyed much spiritual prosperity and gained an independent position. In 1837, Rev. R. W. Knight, an Englishman, who came from the Congre- gational body, was installed pastor, and continued nearly three years. He died at Pultneyville, Wayne Co., N. Y., Feb. 9, 1873. In 1840 the Rev. J. B. Alliger, who was a son of this church, accepted a call as his first charge, and remained three years. He was suceceded by Rev. Jamies Lillie, who served two years. In 1846 the Rev. Ephraim De l'uy was called, and continued to labor till 1853, a pe- riod of seven years. His successor was Rev. Charles Evens, who remained three years, till 1856. In 1857 the Rev.
Jacob N. Voorhis came into the pastorate, and labored faith- fully for nine years.
A succession of brief pastorates had been unfavorable to the spiritual enlargement of the congregation. But the time of larger ingatherings had come again. In 1866, Mr. Voorhis removed to Esopus, and the Rev. N. H. Van Arsdale was called in 1867, and held the position for seven years. Upon his removal to Chatham village the' Rev. William H. Vroom was called, in 1874, and still re- mains in charge.
The congregation consists of about 150 families, having about 235 members in full communion. The first church edifice was erected between High Falls and Alligerville, on the hill near the residence of John Sheeley, Esq. When the second edifice was built the site was changed to a point near the Delaware and Hudson Canal, about one and a half miles above fligh Falls. In 1858-59 a brick chapel was built at Alligerville, in which a service has been held every Sabbath afternoon since that time. In 1867 a hand- some brick church was ereeted in High Falls, and soon after the old parsonage property was disposed of, and a property secured for that purpose in the same village. The church has a union interest with the Methodists also in the Clove chapel, built at the foot of the mountain in 1876, and sup- ported largely by the Lake Mohonk Mountain House.
The present officers are William II. Krom, Paris Gray, William II. Harnden, Thomas C. Harnden, Elders ; Thomas Schoonmaker, Festus Stokes, John II. Ten Hagen, Simon R. Keater, Deacons.
Additional items are as follows:
The first baptists recorded were Nov. 3, 1803, Sarah, danghter of David Burhans and his wife, Phobe Shaw ; Rosa, daughter of Jacobus Schoonmaker and his wife, Polly Davis ; Richard, son of Thomas Sheely and his wife, Ann Divis.
The elders chosen in 1813 were Henry Brodhead and Wessel Brodhead, in place of Edward Wood and Simon Depuy ; the deacons, James Gaston, Daniel Carney, in place of Teunis. Johnson, Wessel Brodhead.
This church executed a certificate of incorporation Sept. 29, 1832. The Consistory then comprised Jacob Hasbrouck, Abrahan: Robison, William M. Depuy, John N. Davis, Andries R. Van Wagener, Calvin Hasbrouck, Jacobus A. Roosa.
REFORMED CHURCH OF NORTH MARBLETOWN.
This society is an off-shoot of the old Reformed Church of Marbletown, which is now located at Stone Ridge. At the erection of the last house of worship by the latter body they placed it so far to the south that the northern portion of the congregation decided to organize for themselves. The consent of Classis was obtained, and the formation of the new church took place June 18, 1851, at the school- house. The present hense of worship was built during the year following, and dedicated Aug. 25, 1832. It cost about $3000. The record, say : " The church is built by the side of the spot where the first Reformed Church of Marble- town was founded in 1743, and here is the burial-place of the fathers."
The church at its formation consisted of 28 members
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from the old church of Marbletown. The first Consistory comprised the following names : Ellers, Jonathan Brod- head, Daniel Du Bois; Deacons, John C. Markle, William W. Latting.
Pastors .- Rev. B. C. Lippincott, Nov. 1, 1851, to 1866; Rev. John F. Harris (in union with Hurley), 1867 to 1876; Rev. V. M. Hulbert (i. union with the old church at Stone Ridge), 1876 to the present time.
The present officers are : Elders, John Dewitt, James Oliver, M.D., Daniel Brodhead, John M. Myer ; Deacons, Abraham Keator, Stephen Schoonmaker, Cornelius Oliver, Titus Myer. The Sunday-school superintendent is John Dewitt.
The society executed a certificate of incorporation under date of April 21, 1866, and the Consistory then comprised the names of John C. Markle, Andrew Crawford, Gilbert T. Craig, Frederick Basten, Constantine Dewint, Stephen N. Schoonmaker, Matthew N. Oliver, James R. Ten Eyck.
REFORMED CHURCH OF LYONVILLE.
This society was incorporated Nov. 27, 1876. The elders signing the certificate were Henry Kelder, Luke P. Roosa, Henry C. Beatty, John Lyons; the deacons, Moses Van Leuven, James Markle, William T. Roosa, John W. Wager. The certificate was verified before Simon P. Lyons, justice of the peace, and recorded Dee. 1, 1876.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, STONE RIDGE.
This society is the regular successor of the early organi- zation known as Wesly Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, which is stated in the gazetteers to have been or- ganized in 1800 by Messrs. McGinnis, William Peck, and Peter D. Brink, with about 12 members. About the same time the first house of worship is said to have been built. It stood a mile or more north of Stone Ridge, opposite Widow Brink's place and the parsonage of those early times, now owned by Wilson Brink. Of the early labors by the Methodist Church there is but little account to be obtained. The class-papers are not preserved. The few who met in private houses at first and laid in faith and prayer the foundations of the Methodist Church were not conscious of the heportant work they were doing, and left no records to herald their own names or deeds.
This body was incorporated by a certificate executed April 23, 1832. The inspectors of election were John W. Lafever and Levi Benson. The trustees chosen were Cor- nelins C. Cole, Isaac B. Bloom, Abraham G. Hardenbergh, Levi Benson, Samuel Stillwell, Peter Van Vleck, Jacob Nottingham. . The certificate was sworn to before Edward Oniel, commissioner of deeds.
They appear to have filed a new certificate Oct. 16, 1848. Rev. William Bloomer and George W. Bloom presided as inspectors of election, and the trustees chosen were Isaac N. Bloom, George W. Bloom, Peter D. Brink, Cornelius Bogart, Samuel Stillwell. The name of A. G. Harden- Forph appears as witness, and the instrument was recorded April 11, 1849.
The present house of worship at Stone Ridge was built in 1-40. In 1868-60 it was enlarged and improved at a Out of 81000. It now has a seating capacity of 400.
The present parsonage was built in 1859-60, at an expense of 82000.
The pastors of this church for twenty years past have been as follows: 1858, Rev. D. D. Lindsley, two years; 1860, Rev. Uriah Messiter, two years; 1862, Rev. Ana- nias Ackerly, two years; 1864, Rev. William Hall, three years; 1867, Rev. Charles Palmer, three years; 1ST0, Rev. Charles Gorse, three years; 1872, Rev. H. C. Earl, three years; 1875, Rev. J. J. Rowe, three years ; 1878, Rev. W. W. Taylor, who is the present pastor (March, 1880).
The present officers are : Stewards, C. P. Bloom, Green Lockwood, J. J. Woolsey, F. D. L. Montanye, James Oakley, Zachariah Roosa, and E. Myer; Leaders, C. P. Bloomu, Green Lockwood, J. J. Woolsey, F. D. L. Mon- tanye, Dorr Monroe, J. S. Beach, and John Van Leuven. Sunday-school superintendent is Ezra Palen. The member- ship numbers about 185. The trustees are J. S. Beach, C. P. Bloom, Zachariah Roosa, J. H. Palen, Cornelius Bogart, Calvin Palen, and Daniel Rider.
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