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Distilleries, etc.
But these did not suffice, and in the year 1819 Norman Anderson erected a building for the manu- facture of whisky, commonly known as a still-house. The business proved remunerative, and in a short time almost every brook in the township furnished water to distil the beverage, which became rather a popular drink from its stimulating powers and the exhilarating effects upon the human system. Too many, however,
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engaged in its manufacture. The supply was too great for the demand; and in consequence the trade languished, and soon came into disrepute. Immigrants constantly arrived; wealth and intelligence increased, and prosperity was visible on every side. The old Eckley meeting-house did not stand alone as the only place of worship, for before this period school-houses had made their appearance, and answered the double purpose of holding schools and as places of worship. As improvement proceeded, the intercourse between the people became more easy. The old or married folks visited each other, and talked over the affairs of the neighborhoood.
Popular Amusements.
Log-rollings, corn-huskings, and flax-pullings were fashionable, and were the chief means of bringing the young together. The beaux would do the work during the day, and at night the belles would come, and to- gether they would "trip the light fantastic toe" to the music of the violin. At corn-huskings the ladies did not consider it beneath their dignity to take part, and all looked upon these gatherings with delight, as affording opportunities for rustic lovers to exchange words and glances, which was not looked upon by their associates as violative of any rule of etiquette. The dance formed part of the programme upon such occasions, and with their plays and social games which had been handed down from time immemorial, inter- spersed with "hoe downs" and "break-downs," as they were called, formed the amusements. These gather- ings served to extend acquaintance-to make more sociable the young, and might have been the means of making more than two hearts happy.
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The Town of Williamsburg.
In the year 1829, a town was projected by Robert Williams, two miles west of the present village of Hayesville, and the name of Williamsburg given it. But its fitful existence was soon over, and for one year more Vermillion Township was without a town.
Customs, Churches, Schools, etc.
It is true that the manners of the people were not as refined as those who inhabited our Eastern towns, nor was the moral discipline so rigid. They indulged in a few excesses, and tried their powers at "fistiana" on election day; but these all passed off with the excitement of the occasion, and in fact they were honest and useful members of society. Churches were soon built. The United Presbyterians erected the first one; the Methodists the second; in 1838 the Presbyterian was built, and in 1842 the Baptist church was erected. Schools were also established, and the youth were taught the rudiments of educa- tion. Select schools were formed for the benefit of those thought to be beyond the tuition of the common school teacher-especially for young ladies, as one was established for them in the year 1841. Such of the young men as were desirous of acquiring a more extensive education were sent off to other schools.
Vermillion Institute.
After things had gone on in this manner some time, the idea of establishing a high school in Hayes- ville began to be agitated. The citizens began to feel the expense of sending their children away, as well as to realize the advantage of such an institution
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to the interests of the town. Accordingly, in 1843, a high school went into operation, having for its prin- cipal the Rev. Lewis Granger, a man of much learn- ing. The school prospered, and the hopes of the most sanguine of its patrons were fulfilled, and steps were immediately taken for the erection of suitable buildings. In the winter of 1844-45, a charter was granted by the Ohio Legislature for a high school, and the name of Vermillion Institute was bestowed upon it, and that was the beginning of a school which, at the present time, is as popular as any institution of its kind in Ohio. The construction of buildings was soon undertaken, and upon the 4th day of July, 1845, the corner-stone of the edifice was laid in the presence of a large concourse of people. The ceremonies were conducted by Rev. Mr. Granger, who pronounced an oration upon the occasion, and the Jeromeville band discoursed sweet music, which added a charm to the exercises, and heightened the pleasures of the day. The school was got under way by the selection of Rev. J. L. McLean as President, with a corps of able assistants. It was to be a college, where the indus- trious young man could lay the foundation of future greatness, and receive all the scholastic education necessary to the completion of a collegiate course. This plan did not long continue. The machinery would not work, and Vermillion Institute became an academy; where, although students might become apt scholars-where they might be fitted to occupy any station in life-but where the one grand object of many an ambitious student, the diploma, could not be obtained. After this arrangement was effected, the institution went on with a varied career-some- times bounding upon the highest wave of popularity-
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and at others almost borne down by storms of adver- sity. At length, by judicious management, a new impetus was given it, and thenceforward Vermillion Institute has been ranked among the advantages not only of our county, but also as among the flourishing institutions of our noble "Buckeye State." As an evidence of its prosperity, look at the catalogues that have been issued during the last six years, and for its popularity, at its representatives not only from every section of Ohio, but from other States. Numerous are the benefits derived from it. It adds much to the busi- ness of the place, and breaks the dull monotony that would envelop the community if students, with their buoyant spirits, were not present to give vent to the exuberant feelings of youth. It has also broken the bands of that ignorance which binds the garb of super- stition around a people, and among all creates a thirst for knowledge. Numbers of youth enter and depart annually, wise in what they have learned, and happy in the associations in which they have mingled.
Continued improvement of the Township.
The hand of improvement has certainly been here employed, and in a comparatively short time has all this taken place. District schools have sprung up on all sides, and churches are to be seen in every part of the township. The forest has fallen beneath the woodman's axe, and the fields once covered by its branches now yield to the labor of the husbandman. Mills have been erected for the purpose of making flour for home consumption and for market; and steam, unthought of by the pioneer, is now employed in converting into lumber of every kind the logs and trees they labored to destroy. All this has taken
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place since 1811. Our people live easier and are far wealthier than they were then. Markets for the purchase of every kind have been opened upon every hand, whereas then they had none. The manners of the people and the fashions of dress have undergone a revolution. Corn-huskings, flax-pullings, and the old festive games have been laid aside for the more accomplished social amusements of modern times. The still-houses have vanished, until but one remains within the borders of Vermillion to show curious minds how whisky is made. Those who first broke the silence that reigned in 1811 have disappeared- some to make new settlements farther west, and others have gone the way of all things earthly. Some were cut off in the midst of their toil, and were buried amid the scenes of their labors. Some lived to see what was once a wilderness a land smiling with peace and plenty, peopled with intelligent beings, and went down to the tomb full of years. Of all those who came to reclaim this region from the savage in 1811-12, but one remains among us. Time has passed his frosty hand over his temples, and bent that form which once withstood the hardships of a pioneer life, and wrinkled his honest brow. He can look back to that eventful year, and see where he stood then and where he stands now. He saw the first house built, and saw the forest fall upon the approach of civilization. The scream of the panther and the howl of the wolf startled him where he now, as the seasons appear, looks upon cultivated fields, and hears the din of the busy world. He saw the grave close upon the mortal remains of the first person who died here, and heard the requiem sung at the funeral of the last. What scenes has he witnessed-what
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memories he can recall! He witnessed the first organization of the county and township-the first dispensation of justice-and saw the corn pounded into meal for the use of the settlers. Long may he live, to remind the rising generation of the hardships and dangers our pioneer fathers encountered in first settling the township, and to show by this humble beginning, compared with the present state of im- provement, how much honest labor, careful industry, and thrifty management, can accomplish.
A glorious township this of ours, and a fortunate people are we! The epidemic has swept by with its poisonous breath; nor has famine, with its long, skinny finger, pointed at us. It has been blessed with health, prosperity, and peace. Some places with their scenery may please better the fanciful dreams of the romantic; others may have greater at- tractions for the aristocratic; but for comfort, ease, and enjoyment, there are few that surpass ours. When fifty years more shall have been added to the flight of time, and will have passed away with their joys and sorrows, hopes and fears, who can tell what an aspect Vermillion Township will then present? We may imagine what a prospect may be spread out to the view, but none can foretell it truly. The springs will still bubble forth their crystal waters the streams still ripple over their pebbly beds, and the hills and the valleys will remain; but the forests will have dis- appeared, and the golden grain will wave upon the spot the oak has shaded. Society will present a dif- ferent character, and those who walked these streets in other days will be forgotten. This institution of learning will have passed into other hands, and the bell which calls us daily together will summon others
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to their duties, and these faces now so joyous and happy, blooming with health and youth, will have faded, and some will "death's dark stream have fer- ried o'er." All will be greatly changed, but he who lives in the year 1910 will find the same spirit which impelled the pioneer to penetrate the timbered lands of this township in 1811, dotting the western plains with towns and villages, and causing the soil to yield to labor its increase. This trait of American char- acter cannot be plucked out or obliterated. As well might puny man in his arrogance command the sea to retire from the rock it has dashed against for a thousand years, as to prevent the spread of American industry, or to confine within narrow limits the influ- ence of American institutions. When all that broad domain of ours, which lies toward the setting sun, shall no more echo to the tread of the buffalo, or re- sound with the war-whoop of the savage, then shall it be filled with wealth, abound in intelligence, and its citizens be as free and happy as we are to-day in old Vermillion.
EXTRACTS FROM THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF VERMILLION TOWNSHIP.
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1832.
Clerk: John Finley-Trustees: Stephen Smith, Jared Irwin, and Daniel S. Porter-Treasurer: John Cox.
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1833.
Clerk : Wm. W. Irwin-Trustees: Jared Irwin, Daniel Porter, and John Finley-Township Treasurer and Treasurer of Sec- tion 16 : John Cox.
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1834.
Clerk : Wm. W. Irwin-Trustees : Ephraim Eckley, John Finley, and John Harman-Treasurer : John Scott.
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ELECTION OF APRIL, 1835. Clerk : E. R. Eckley -Trustees : David Stevens, Thomas McGuire, and Joseph Workman-Treasurer : John Scott.
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1836.
Clerk : E. R. Eckley -Trustees : Uriah Johnson, Robert Cowan, and Henry Sigler-Treasurer : John Scott.
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1837.
Clerk : Wm. W. Irwin - Trustees : Robert Cowan, John Porter, and John Harman-Treasurer : John Scott.
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1838.
Clerk : Daniel Eckley-Trustees : David Stevens, Wm. Scott, and Robert Cowan-Treasurer : John Scott.
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1839.
Clerk : David Ciphers-Trustees: William Scott, Joseph Strickland, and James McCrory-Treasurer: John Scott.
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1840.
Clerk: Joseph R. Buck-Trustees: James McCrory, Joseph Strickland, and Elisha Barnes-Treasurer: John Cox.
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1841.
Clerk : Samuel J. Kirkwood, (now Governor of Iowa)-Trus- tees: Elisha Barnes, George Buchanan and Wm. Ryland-Trea- surer: John Cox.
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1842.
Clerk: John Harman - Trustees: Elisha Barnes, George Buchanan, and Wm. Ryland-Treasurer : A. Armentrout.
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1843.
Clerk: John Harman - Trustees: Elisha Barnes, George Buchanan, and William Ryland-Treasurer: A. Armentrout.
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1844.
Clerk: John H. Cox - Trustees: Elisha Barnes, George' Buchanan, and William Ryland-Treasurer: A. Armentrout.
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Militia Roll of Vermillion Township for 1844, as returned by A. H. Anderson, Assessor.
Adams John
Ciphers, James
Ault, Adam
Connelly, James
Anderson, William Armentrout, Daniel Anderson, A. H.
Cosner, Joseph
Burns, John
Clotfelter, Joseph Craig, William
Beck, Jacob
Cubbison, Alexander Clayton, Henry
Boker, John
Dawson, Robert
Bault, Joseph R. Budd, Samuel
Dawson, Joseph
Barnes, John
Dalton, William
Bonebright, John
Dougherty, John Draggo, Alpheus Davidson, James
Berlin, William
Eichelberger, Godfrey
Bennett, Peter, Jr.
Eighinger, George
Bennett, Michael
Eighinger, David
Bennett, Abraham
Eighinger, Andrew
Bennett, Peter
Ewing, Titus
Boetcher, Charles
Ewing, Henry
Boetcher, Martin
Ewing, Samuel
Boetcher, Frederick
Ewing, John
Becktel, Isaac Budd, Joshua Baty, William Bushnell, Thomas Bahn, Adam
Folwell, Thomas
Franks, David
Findley, Jonathan
Buchanan, George
Greenland, Thomas
Galloway, William
Galloway, Thomas H.
Goudy, Elisha
Critchet, Benj. H.
Gastor, William
Crawford, Andrew
Green, William
Harlan, Daniel
Huff, Jacob
Henshler, Christian
Hoagland, Isaac
Harman, Daniel Hutchison, James
Harper, Thomas
Hammett, James M.
Hayes, George L. Holsinger, Samuel
Craig, Samuel Clapper, John
Horne, Andrew
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Clark, Washington Carpenter, Robert Cale, John Campbell, Joshua Christy, Levi Cole, Benjamin Ciphers, Jacob Campbell, James Craig, Daniel
Goudy, Moses
Brant, Henry Ballentine, William Brown, Henry Buck, J. R.
Giffin, Wilson
Ferrell, Joseph
Bonebright, William Butler, Uriah
Colmerry, Alexander
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Hilteleand, Isaac Herman, Samuel Harper, William Imhoff, Robert Irwin, Matthew Johnson, Abraham Johnson, Charles W. Johnson, Thomas B. Johnson, John B. Jarvis, John Johnson, Washington Kyle, Samuel Kelley, Patrick
Krabill, John Karnehan, Madison
Krabill, Jacob Kohder, Henry Kover, Jacob Leiter, Christopher Little, Daniel Latschaw, John Leiter, John
McCready, Robert McCormack, Joseph McNulty, Findlay Mann, William Murphy, William Metcalf, Samuel McQuillen, Wm. McQuillen, David Moore, Joseph Matthews, Samuel McCready, John Musser, Joseph McKnight, James Myers, George Miller, Jacob Moats, David Neely, James Neff, Michael North, William Newman, James Obl, Jacob Provines, John Palmer, George Pinkstock, Christian Pressler, Jacob Purdy, Gilbert Potter, George
Robison, Samuel Risser, Abraham Reed, George Reading, Phillip Robison, Francis Roller, Benjamin Smith, James B. Sharick, John Speelman, Daniel
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Shriver, George W. Saylor, John Sheneberger, Solomon
Sheneberger, John
Sheneberger, Joseph
Sheneberger, Michael
Stout, William Skilling, Michael Spiece, Henry
Speelman, William Sheriff, Jacob
Shrock, Phillip
Stevens, Abraham
Sigler, Anthony
Sigler, Robert
Spitler, Samuel
Scott, Winfield
Stover, John
Stevens, Jobn D.
Smith, William
Smalley, Benjamin
Saylor, William Smith, S. P. Scott, John Thurber, Samuel
Vangilder, Jeremiah
Vangilder, John Vesper, Christian Vanzile, Alfred Vanzile, Azariah
Vangilder, George Walker, Thomas Williams, James H. Wilson, John Wilson, Robert Woods, William Williams, James Weddle, Daniel Watson, Isaac.
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ELECTION OF APRIL, 1845.
Clerk : J. S. Black-Trustees: John Harmon, David Ciphers, and James M. Hammett-Treasurer : A. Armentrout.
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1846.
Clerk : J. S. Black-Trustees : Jacob Risser, David Ciphers, and John Burns-Treasurer: A. Armentrout.
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1847.
Clerk : J. S. Black-Trustees : Jacob Risser, David Ciphers, and John Burns-Treasurer: John H. Cox.
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1848.
Clerk : William McNeil-Trustees : Jacob Risser, R. Cowan, and C. Miller-Treasurer : John H. Cox.
ELECTION OF. APRIL, 1849.
Clerk : William McNeil-Trustees : Robert Cowan, Christian Miller, and David Fox-Treasurer : John H. Cox.
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1850.
Clerk: William McNeil-Trustees : Robert Cowan, C. Miller, and E. Davis-Treasurer : T. J. Cox.
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1851.
Clerk: J. R. Buck-Trustees : Robert Cowan, Christian Mil- ler, and William McNeil-Treasurer : T. J. Cox.
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1852.
Clerk: Sterling G. Bushnell-Trustees: Robert Cowan, David Ciphers, and Archibald Gillis-Treasurer: Thomas J. Cox.
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1853.
Clerk: William Porter-Trustees : William Galloway, George Buchanan, and Samuel Gibson-Treasurer : Thos. J. Cox.
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1854.
Clerk : William Porter-Trustees : William Galloway, Samuel Gibson, and George Buchanan-Treasurer: Joseph Kinninger.
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ELECTION OF APRIL, 1855.
Clerk: William Gastor-Trustees : Wm. Craig, Joseph Strick- land, and W. D. Swearingen-Treasurer: Joseph Kinninger.
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1856.
Clerk: William Gastor-Trustees: George Buchanan, Robert Williams, and Samuel Craig-Treasurer: Joseph Kinninger.
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1857.
Clerk: James Yocum-Trustees: Robert Wilson, Thos. John- son, and John S. Grabill-Treasurer: Joseph Kinninger.
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1858.
Clerk: James Sanderson-Trustees : McClure Davis, Robert Cowan, and Stephen Ewing-Treasurer: Joseph Kinninger.
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1859.
Clerk: James Sanderson-Trustees: William L. Smith, John Lemmon, and Archibald Gillis-Treasurer: Joseph Kinninger.
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1860.
Clerk : James Sanderson-Trustees: Joseph Strickland, Ste- phen Ewing, and Thomas Crone-Treasurer : Wade Armentrout.
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1861.
Clerk: D. K. Hull-Trustees: Joseph Strickland, Thomas Crone, and William Ewing-Treasurer: Wade Armentrout.
ELECTION OF APRIL, 1862.
Clerk: D. K. Hull -Trustees: William Ewing, Benjamin Smalley, and Andrew Scott-Treasurer: Wade Armentrout.
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JUSTICES OF THE PEACE. -
1828. William McCrory, elected.
1831. William W. Irwin, elected.
1831. Jared Irwin, elected.
1834. Robert Cowan, elected.
1837. John Harman, elected.
1837. Robert Cowan, re-elected.
1838. Peter Eckley, elected.
1840. John Harman, re-elected.
1840. Robert Cowan, re-elected.
1841. Joseph Strickland, Jr., elected.
1841. Archibald Gillis, elected.
1842. Andrew Scott, elected.
1842. David Ciphers, elected.
1843. John Harman, re-elected.
1844. Oliver Sloan, elected.
1845. David Ciphers, re-elected.
1846. John Harman, re-elected.
1846. George Buchanan, re-elected.
1848. David Ciphers, re-elected.
1849. John J. Gurley, elected.
1849. George Buchanan, re-elected.
1851. John M. Rowland, elected.
1851. David Ciphers, re-elected.
1852. George Buchanan, re-elected.
1854. William S. Strickland, re-elected.
1854. N. G. Swearingen, elected.
1855. James B. Smith, elected.
1857. J. Kinninger, elected and resigned.
1858. William S. Strickland, elected.
1858. James B. Smith, re-elected.
1861. McClure Davis, elected ..
1861. William S. Strickland, re-elected.
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CHURCHES IN VERMILLION TOWNSHIP.
Aside from those in the town of Hayesville, there are three.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
There is a church building belonging to this de- nomination on the land of McClure Davis, within about a mile and a half of the south line of the town- ship, which was erected in 1852. The building is known by the name of "Hammond's Meeting-House." The pulpit is supplied during the current year by Rev. Mr. Starr and Rev. Mr. Spafford.
The officers of the church are, J. B. Smith, Steward; Class Leaders, Benjamin Cole and H. B. Davis; J. B. Smith, Benjamin Cole, McClure Davis, Z. Baker, Wm. Lattimore, H. B. Davis, and John Van Gilder. The present membership amounts to about forty.
GERMAN EVANGELICAL.
This church, in the pleasant and flourishing " Risser Settlement," was reorganized in 1860. The house was built in 1847 by the Mennonites, a denomination that embraced about fifteen families. Rev. John Risser was the first pastor, but resigned after about three years' service. The church officers were Christian Herschler and John Latschar. After this one-half interest in the house was sold to the Germans of other denominations, and were served by Lutheran ministers until 1860. The name of its present pastor is Rev. M. Kroenlein. The church officers are C. Vesper, Andrew Rohletter, F. Long, and G. Smith. Number of members about sixty. The dimensions of the house are 28 by 36 feet, and will accommodate about one hundred and seventy-five persons with seats.
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CHURCH OF GOD.
A church of this name, more generally known as Winebrenarian, was organized in Vermillion Town- ship, in 1835, with about twenty members. Rev. Thomas Hickernell and Rev. Jacob Keller were the first pastors. Michael Stevens and Archibald McGrew were the first elders. The church building is near the east line of Vermillion Township. Its dimensions are 30 by 40 feet, and will accommodate a congregation of three hundred and fifty. The membership now amounts to eighty. Rev. L. B. Hertman is the present pastor; Benjamin Roller, elder, and Abraham Stevens, deacon.
REMINISCENCES OF THE PIONEERS OF VERMILLION TOWNSHIP.
HENRY ANDRESS.
Henry Andress, an emigrant from Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, removed with his family to Montgomery Township, in September, 1826. He is now a resident of Vermillion. As incidents of public importance which occurred within his knowledge are related by others, his reminiscences are omitted.
STERLING G. BUSHNELL.
Sterling G. Bushnell immigrated to the farm now occupied by his son Thomas, one mile east of Hayes- ville, May 20, 1821. The family of sons and daugh- ters then consisted of William, Sedelia, Collins, Jo- tham, Huldah, Rosella, Homer, Olive, and Thomas.
At this date (1821) the place now occupied by the original town of Hayesville was an entire wilderness, without a dwelling or family. Linus Hayes dwelt in
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a log cabin on the site now occupied by his widow on the main street, and which was subsequently embraced in an addition to the town.
About 1823 or 1824 a very small cabin and black- smith-shop were erected on the lot now owned by Dr. Armstrong, on the northwest corner of the principal streets. These buildings (if they could be dignified with the name) were the first erected within what was the original town. The first building in which ยท goods were sold was upon the same lot, erected by Mr. John Cox, who filled it with the first stock of goods that were brought to the town.
The first wheat, within the recollection of Mr. Bushnell, offered for cash, was about 1822 or 1823, at the mill built by Lake and Bentley, and at the time referred to owned by Lake and Larwill, and which mill was better known in recent times as Goudy's mill, in the southeast part of Vermillion Township. One hundred bushels were offered on this occasion for twenty-five dollars, but Mr. Bushnell is not positive whether the offer was accepted.
First Sale of Lots in Hayesville. Power of Whisky.
The original proprietors of the town of Hayesville were Rev. John Cox and Linus Hayes. As the Lou- donville and Ashland, and Wooster and Mansfield roads crossed at this point, Mr. Cox concluded that it might be the site of a future town. He accordingly gave notice of a sale of lots, and on the day named a considerable number assembled to attend the sale. The business opened in the forenoon, and the auc- tioneer, John Shriver, expended his "yelloquence" in vain on the advantages offered, for no bids whatever could be obtained. At noon Mr. Cox despaired of
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