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Smith, millinery; C. Steffens, hotel; P. B. Stouffer, drugs; Sutherland & Dutton, First National Bank; Thede & Dammann, grain; R. F. Tidd, blacksmith; Weatherill & Morsch, hardware; Wood & Anderson, gro- cery; Alexander Young, restaurant.
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Manning's school building is a frame strnc- ture in the northeast part of town, and was built in 1883 at a cost of $7,000. It is two stories in height, and contains six rooms. Four teachers were employed at first, and now six are found necessary. The corps for 1886-'87 is as follows: C. W. Durett, prin- eipal; Sarah Garrett, assistant; Mrs. Alice Engelman, grammar; Lola Robinson, inter- mediate; Gertrude Chandler, second primary ; Eva Maxwell, first primary. The number of persons of school age in the district is 263; average attendance in 1885-'86, 216; total enrollment, 259. The present School Board includes J. S. Ferguson (President), B. I. Salinger, U. L. Patton, J. B. Henshaw, James Matteson and D. W. Sutherland. John B. Ingledne is Secretary of the Board, and O. E. Dutton, Treasurer.
CHURCHES.
Methodist Episcopal Church .- A Meth- odist class was formed in a school-house in this vicinity as early as 1878 with seventeen members. Rev. Charles Martin was first assigned to the charge. Rev. Lewis came in 1880; Rev. John Elliott in 1881 and 1882, Rev. W. E. Harvey in 1883 and 1884, and Rev. I. II. Elliott in 1885 and 1886. In 1884 the society built its ehureli at the north- east corner of Center and Second streets. It is a frame structure, costing $2,400, and will seat 250. There is a tower, but as yet no bell. The membership of the church did not increase until the fall of 1885, when Rev.
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Elliott conducted a very successful revival and admitted about 100 to membership. Another revival was conducted in the autunm of 1886 by Mrs. E. G. Libby. The member- ship is now between 150 and 160. F. C. Grossman is superintendent of the Sunday- school, which has a usual attendance of 100. The stewards of the church are: Jolm Parker and John Shoemaker; Trustees, Jolin Parker, F. W. Arney, E. C. Sharp and John B. Ingle- due.
Presbyterian Church .- The first services of this denomination were held September 23, 1881, by Rev. T. S. Bailey, of Carroll, in the unfinished room of the Farmers' and Traders' Bank. Six members of the Presby- terian faith were present. May 27, 1882, a petition to organize was presented to the Presbytery signed by A. W. Sutherland, G. M. Barber, Robert Macklin, H. Bell, D. W. Sutherland and Annie Sutherland. May 28, 1882, Rev. A. K. Baird preached and organ- ized the church in due form with sixteen members. S. S. Wilson, A. W. Simpkins and G. M. Barber were elected ruling elders. August 10, 1882, a building committee, con- sisting of D. W. Sutherland, Robert Macklin, H. Bell and M. L. Branson, was appointed to have charge of the erection of a house of worship. The building was completed in the summer of 1883 at a cost of $2,200, and dedicated August 23. The membership is now about fifty. The pastors have been as follows: Rev. E. A. Elfeld, beginning De- cember, 1881; H. H. Cullen, April 1, 1882; C. S. MeElhinney, May, 1883; C. E. Laugh- lin, October, 1883; A. W. Thompson, April, 1885. G. M. Barber is superintendent of the Sunday-school, which has an attendance of from eighty to one hundred. The elders of the church are: J. L. Stottler, A. W. Simpkins, G. M. Barber and A. Green; Trus- tees, S. M. Towne, II. Bell, A. W. Simpkins
and J. B. Henshaw; Secretary, O. H. Patter- son.
Catholic Church .- The first mass was said in 1882 by Father John Fendrich (of Arca- dia, now Carroll), in 1882. Father Shulte then came here from Templeton, and now Father O'Connor, of Carroll, holds services the first Monday of each month. About thirty families belong to this parish. A elinreh has just been completed at a cost of $1,000. It is in the east part of town, 24 x 48 feet in size, and will seat 200.
Christian Church .- This was organized in the spring of 1885 with twenty-seven mem- bers, and now has sixty-five. Having no house of worship, services are held at the school-house. Rev. H. E. Higbee was in charge the first year, and Rev. O. II. Truman commenced to fill the pulpit November 1, 1886. F. W. Arney is superintendent of the Sunday-school, the average attendance of which is fifty. George S. Niekle is elder of the church, and P. A. Emery and F. W. Arney, deacons.
German Lutheran Church .- The German Lutheran church was organized in 1885, but has no house of worship. Rev. William Mallon holds services every two weeks.
SOCIETIES.
Manual Lodge, No. 450, A. F. && A. M., was organized June 29, 1883, and chartered June 4, 1884. It has now twenty-eight members. Meetings are held on Monday evening, on or before each full moon, over the First National Bank. The officers for 1886 are: H. W. Reed, Worshipful Master; W. J. Morrow, Senior Warden; V. Roush, Junior Warden; O. E. Dutton, Secretary ; D. W. Sutherland, Treasurer.
Manning Lodge, No. 12ยบ, I. O. O. F., was organized in May, 1883. It has thirty- three members, and meets every Tuesday
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evening. The leading officers are: W. E. and John Noble, of Shelby County. The Guild, Noble Grand; George Tank, Vice- Grand; F. Moershell, Secretary; John Hoff- man, Treasurer.
McPherson Post, No. 33, G. A. R., was mustered March 17, 1881, with fifteen mem- bers. S. E. Whitcher was the first com- mander. The post has now thirty members, and meets the first and fourth Saturdays of each month. The present officers are: J. II. Kuhn, Commander; F. C. Murkel, Senior Vice-Commander; A. L. Sanborn, Junior Vice-Commander; L. P. Brigham, Adjutant; I'. Beal, Quartermaster.
Manning Lodge, No. 262, A. O. U. W., was organized in February, 1885, with eighteen members. There are now fifteen. Meetings are held on the first and third Sat- urdays of each month. J. L. Stottler is Master Workman; V. Roush, Financier; J. S. Ferguson, Recorder, and L. P. Brig- ham, Receiver.
The Manning Union Fair and Driving Park Association was organized in 1883, with a capital stock of $10,000, which was taken by abont 250 citizens of the four coun- ties comprising a square area of which Man- ning is nearly the center-Shelby, Audubon, Carroll and Crawford. The stock is about half paid np. The association bought forty acres adjoining Manning on the south, at 860 an aere, and have improved the grounds with suitable buildings, etc. Four annual fairs have been held, beginning with 1883, and in addition a horse fair is held in June each year. The fairs of 1885 and 1886 were sneeessful in every respect, there being a surplus after meeting all demands. The directors are: Samuel Bingham, E. M. Kel- ley and Heury Grube, of Carroll County; Peter Miller and C. E. Arney, of Crawford County; James Bartley and William John- son, of Audubon County, and E. Shafenberg
officers are: U. L. Patton, President; H. D. Radeleff, Vice-President; W. J. Morrow, Secretary; W. C. Henshaw, Assistant Seere- tary; J. B. Henshaw, Treasurer; S. E. Whitcher, Chief Marshal; H. Foote, Super- intendent of Grounds.
The Manning Public Library was begun in November, 1886, with fifty volumes as a nucleus. The books are at present kept in the postoffice. There are about fifty mem- bers of the association.
The Manning German Bund was organ- ized in 1883, and has ten pieces. Fred Blokker is leader.
The Manning Cornet Band was organ- ized in 1884, and has twelve pieces. H. W. Reed is leader.
COON RAPIDS.
O. J. Niles entered the land on which Coon Rapids now stands, in Union Town- ship, in 1855. Mr. Niles was from Western Michigan, and probably of Yankee birth. He was a peculiar character in many respects, and was considered an oracle of wisdom by the first settlers. He was elected a justice of the peace, and frequently acted as agent for the settlers in purchasing household sup- plies at Des Moines. He lived in a 16 x 36 log house, the site of Mr. Shute's present residence. It is related that a man named Tuttle, of Tuttle's Grove, felt a grievance over a horse trade he had made with Samuel Wilson, and stated the details of the trans- action to 'Squire Niles. The 'squire listened patiently, and at the close advised Mr. Tuttle that the law in the case was so complicated that he couldn't obtain justice ! Some sus- picious persons, always inquiring as to the relations of cause to effect, remarked that Wilson was a splendid shot, and Niles was very fond of venison.
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A mail route was established in 1858 between Panora and Sioux City, with inter- mediate offices at Carrollton and Denison. In 1861 a man named Winfred bought five acres on the river for a mill-site, and started to improve the same. The settlers were so enthusiastic over the prospect of a mill in their vicinity that they held their Fourth of July celebration that year on the proposed mill-site. When Father Abraham called for 300,000 loyal volunteers, Winfred's men deserted his service for that of the Govern- ment, and work was suspended on the mill. In 1863 Crockett Ribble, County Treasurer, bonght the site and commenced to improve it, with financial assistance from the county. A Mr. Frizzell set up a store to supply the men with tobacco and other "necessaries," and John J. Mccollum started a blacksmith shop.
A petition was sent to Washington for a postoffice to be called Fairview, with Frizzell for postmaster. The authorities replied that there was already one Fairview in the State, and requested the petitioners to select another name. "Niles' Grove" and " Ribbleton " were discussed, but Coon Rapids was the name finally agreed upon, in accordance with the suggestion of Jacob Cretsinger. William Minnich bought land in 1865 and laid out a town, and built the house where William Schnepps now lives, to rent as a store. The first occupants were Shoemaker & Endicott; and " Frank" used to furnish music and act as caller, both, at the frequent dancing parties; and " The Old Gray IIoss " was the favorite tune.
On one of Shoemaker's trips to Des Moines after goods he surprised the natives by return- ing under a plug hat, which disappeared after the next Fourth of July celebration at Car- rollton. Ribble and McCrea were the next occupants, and William Minnich built the hotel, since called " Fort Sumter."
The old town of Coon Rapids never had to exceed fifteen houses. The census of 1880 credits the place with fifty-four inhabitants. When, in 1881, the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad was laid through the south- ern part of Carroll County and passed near Coon Rapids, a new town was laid out by the Western Town Lot Company, about one-fourth of a mile west of the primitive village, and houses went as if by magic. So many were building that it is impossible to say who was first. The most of the growth occurred in 1882 and '83. The census of 1885 gives Coon Rapids 729 inhabitants. The town has excellent prospects for further growth, and already does a good business with the sur- rounding country.
INCORPORATION.
Coon Rapids was incorporated four years ago, the election to decide upon the step having been held December 19, 1882. Officers were elected in January following, and J. H. Lonthan was the first mayor. The officers for 1886-'87 are: Mayor, T. C. Reid; Recorder, D. M. Grove; Councilnen, A. R. llatfield, C. E. Morris, B. H. Shute, Il. L. Miller, Henry Wallace and I. L. Dermond; Treasurer, J. IT. Lonthan; Assessor, Theophi- lus George; Marshal, James Mulford; Street Commissioner, George Miller.
THE CYCLONE.
The destructive visitation of April 14, 1886, . will never be forgotten by the present inhabi- tants of Coon Rapids, as it did immense damn- age to the town, destroying everything in its path. The day was warm and depressing, but there were no other indications of a storm until four p. M., when it grew dark and threatening. Ilalf an hour later a light rain and a little hail fell. A few minutes more and the clouds lowered, grew very dark, and away south the coming cyclone could be seen. As it grew
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more distinet, and was seen to be heading for the town, the people ran to such caves as conld be found for protection. A train of twenty loaded ears was first attacked by the eyclone, and sixteen ears were easily toppled over like paper, as well as an equal number of empty gravel ears on a side track. Passing north, the storm just missed the business portion of Coon Rapids, the Enterprise office being the only business building injured, and spent its fury on the residence portion of the town. In all, thirty-two buildings were wholly or partly destroyed. The total loss, not including that of the railroad company, which was large, was about $50,000. A boy, Harry Raygor, was so injured by a falling brick that he died a few hours later. Five miles south of town, three dwellings and several barns were destroyed. Just north of Coon Rapids the cyclone lifted, and no further damage was done in its onward path.
PROFESSIONAL.
The first attorney to locate at Coon Rapids was S. Preston. Besides him, T. C. Reid, L. W. Morgan and E. HI. Hurd are now praetie- ing here. Dr. E. V. Blateliley was the first physician. Those now residing and practic- ing here are Drs. Root, Stearns and Hunt.
BANKS.
The Coon Rapids Bank was opened in June, 1882, by Lyons & Cooney. In the au- tuinn of 1886 John Cooney became sole pro- prietor by purchasing Mr. Lyons' interest. The City Bank was established in the autumn of 1882, by H. L. Miller & Co., the present proprietors.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
The following firms are in business at Coon Rapids in December, 1886:
J. II. Adams, Merrill Hotel; W. II. Asher
& Co., general store; J. Bates & Co., drugs; Beed Brothers, elevator; E. J. Bradley, Inm- ber; A. Brutsche, general store; C. L. Cady, barber; John Cooney, bank; Cumpston & Co., drugs; L. A. Cushman, barber; Dale & George, elevator: I. L. Dermond & Bro., grocery; B. F. Erb, drugs; George Foreman, mill; H. Frisbie, livery; E. & W. Garst, gen- eral store; A. M. Graham, meat market; A. R. Hatfield, general store; S. D. Henry, pub- lisher of the Enterprise; L. Hoffman, tailor; Holliday & Harris, insurance; O. D. Hongh- ton, butcher; S. E. HInse, lumber; M. H. Ish, grocery; W. J. Jaekley, billiard hall; Jones Bros., hardware; F. C. Jones, post- office; W. Law, blacksmith; J. H. Louthan, harness shop: William MeNabb, meat mar- ket; II. L. Miller & Co., bank; C. E. Morris, grocery; Mrs. J. D. Parrott, millinery; L. L. Peek, bakery and billiard hall; E. A. Rogers, photographer: Seott & Son, black- smiths; Steele & Johnson, furniture; A. R. Taylor, hardware; O. C. Triplett, restaurant; J. E. Tucker, jeweler; Henry Wallace, blaek- smith; J. F. Yetter, harness: G. W. Zollin- ger, confectionery.
SCHOOL.
The first graded school building was put up in 1883. It was a two-story frame, eon- taining four rooms; was on the hill north of the main part of town, and cost $3,400. The cyelone of April 14, 1886, destroyed this, and the same year the present build- ing was erected. It was completed in No- vember, at a cost of $4,000. It is a two-story frame, painted stone-color, and contains five rooms. Four teachers are employed, those for 1886-'87 being: D. M. Grove, principal; Anna Hurd, grammar; Mary Stongh, inter- mediate; Adda Dermond, primary. The en- rollment is over 200; average attendance, 180; and the annual expenditures for school
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purposes about $2,000. The present school board includes John Cooney (President), John A. Smith, A. C. Taylor, II. L. Miller and B. H. Shnte. C. E. Morris is Secretary of the Board, and A. L. Stough, Treasurer.
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Methodist Episcopal Church .- Rev. Mer- son organized the church in 1867, with a small membership. After him Rev. Thomas Ilamilton preached here at intervals until 1869. For the next four years the society here was inactive. Rev. Selby came in 1873, Rev. Campbell in 1874, and Revs. F. Todd and Manasy then supplied the church ir- regularly until 1878. In that year Rev. John Elliott took charge; in 1880, Rev. Stewart: 1881, Rev. Morrow; 1882, Rev. Milligan: 1883, Revs. Hall and Henderson; 1884, Rev. W. Stevenson: 1885, Rev. W. F. Douglas; 1886, Rev. J. Webb. The first class was formed in 1873, by Rev. Selby, and Alexander McCrea was appointed leader and steward. N. Ilarris is now leader. J. M. George and John Cooney are stewards. John Cooney, J. M. George, A. Cretsinger. N. Harris, A. C. Taylor, O. D. Houghton and Edward Dale are trustees. A. C. Taylor, Edward Dale and M. II. Ish are the building committee for the church, the foundation of which was commenced October 28, 1886. It will be 34 x 55 feet in size. The present membership of the church is fifty-five.
The First Presbyterian Church .- May 14, 1883, Rev. T. S. Bailey, Synodical Missionary for the Synod of Iowa, organized the First Presbyterian Church of Coon Rapids, Iowa. It consisted of sixteen members, as follows: Dr. J. Garst, Dr. T. C. McMillan, Mrs. J. W. Kay, Miss Mamie Kay, Mrs. D. R. Gra- ham, Mrs. B. C. Beed, Mr. John Beed, Mrs. John Beed, Miss Emma Beed, Mr. B. II. Shute, Mrs. B. H. Shute, Mrs. Warren Fell, Mrs. E.
A. Miller, Miss Mary Stough, Mr. A. L. Stough and Mrs. J. A. Holmes. Mr. C. A. McElhinny, a licentiate of Iowa Presbytery, and student of Allegheny Theological Semi- nary, preached by previous appointment on the 11th of May, and continued their supply during the summer, when Rev. C. E. Laugh- lin was commissioned by the Board of Home Missions to supply the church half the time from September 23, 1883, for one year. November 25, the new church building being completed at a cost of $2,500, it was dedi- cated to the service of the Lord. Rev. I. N. Crittenden, of Hastings, Michigan, was in- vited to become their supply June 1, 1884, and still remains with them. The church has more than doubled its membership dur- ing the past two years, and numbers now fifty-eight. The present officers are: A. S. Meigs, William Sheaffer, B. Il. Shute and John Beed. Our Union Sabbath-school has 120 members, with Z. W. Steele as superin- tendent. The church was destroyed by a terrible cyclone the 14th of April, 1886, and another new one will soon be completed.
The Christian Church of this place was organized first nearly twenty years ago. A preacher lived here, and held services every month. In 1882 the church was reorganized, with fifteen members, by Rev. J. W. W. Waugh. He preached semi-monthly. Then there was an interim of no services, during which time the society bought the old district school building, and fitted it up at a cost of $350. Rev. J. A. Linder came in 1884 and remained sixteen months. The cyclone de- stroyed the little church, and since then no regular services have been held, but a new church is now building to cost $1,000. The membership is about seventy-tive. The El- ders are John A. Smith and C. T. Cross; Deacons, Z. B. Titus, W. H. Smith and Frank Chevalier.
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The Catholic Church .- The Catholics have a frame church in the northwest part of the town, built two years ago. Father Schulte, of Templeton, holds services here every month. The membership is largely in the country,
SOCIETIES.
Charity Lodge, No. 197, A. F. d A. M., was organized at Carrollton August 22, 1866, and chartered June 5, 1867. When Coon Rapids began to prosper, the lodge was removed to that point. It has now thirty- six members, and meets on Saturday on or before each full moon. It owns a hall over Asher & Co.'s store, valued at $600. in part- nership with the Odd Fellows, and it also owns a liall over C. E. Morris' store, which is rented to the Knights of Pythias and the Grand Army. The officers for 1886 are: S. E. Huse, Worshipful Master; T. C. Reid, Senior Warden; C. V. B. Smith, Junior Warden; I. L. Dermond, Secretary; J. II. Louthan, Treasurer.
Coon Rapids Lodge, No. 459, I. O. O. F., was organized in the autumn of 1882, and has now thirty members. It meets every Tuesday evening at the hall above mentioned as being owned in partnership by the Masons and Odd Fellows. At this writing S. E. Iluse is Noble Grand; William McNabb, Vice-Grand; L. A. Cushiman, Secretary, and D. F. Erb, Treasurer.
Plantagenet Lodge, No. 108, K. P., was organized in 1883. It has twenty-eight members, and meets every Thursday evening. The present officers are: D. M. Grove, Chan- cellor Commander; T. Morgan, Vice-Chan- cellor; S. D. Ilenry, Past Chancellor; A. A. Morr, Reporter; George Cretsinger, Prelate; J. K. Root, Keeper of Records and Seals.
Coon Rapids Lodge, No. 250, .1. O. U. H., was organized in May, 1853, with twenty members. There are now twelve. It meets
the second and fourth Monday of each month at Masonic Hall. The officers are: A. M. Graham, Master Workman; W. F. Sanford, Recorder; V. M. Johnson, Financier; J. Wright, Receiver; Theophilus George, Guide.
Perry Wright Post, No. 188, G. A. R., was mustered June 6, 1882, and its member- ship has increased from thirty to forty-five. It meets Saturday evening after each full moon. Officers: A. C. Taylor. Commander; A. O. Vanakin, Senior Vice-Commander; J. D. Parrott, Junior Vice-Commander; J. D. Henry, Quartermaster; C. E. Morris, Adju- tant; G. W. Smith, Chaplain; T. George, Officer of the Day; W. F. Paxton, Officer of the Guard.
GLIDDEN.
In 1868, a year or two after the railroad came through Carroll County, a depot was built and station fixed at what is now Glid- den. It was named in honor of a director of the railroad company. The next building was A. B. Wattles' store, which has since been torn down. Martin L. Peters built a hotel, now vacant. William Stiles, S. H. Glidden, William Harris, W. E. Potter, M. W. Beach and L. G. Bangs also located here in 1868, and of these Mr. Potter is the only resident survivor. Glidden grew slowly for several years. In 1870 the population was 177. During the next decade the number of inhabitants increased to 584. It has since remained about stationary, the State census in 1885 giving it 522 people. During the last five years a better class of buildings have been put up, and the village has a much more substantial appearance. There are now eight brick buildings in the business part of Glidden.
INCORPORATION.
The village of Glidden received the name of an incorporated town thirteen years ago,
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the exact date being October 2, 1873. The first officers were: Mayor, J. O. Havens; Recorder, William HI. Stiles; Trustees, Sam. Campbell, N. D. Thurman, George Ferguson, D. N. Smith and P. H. Hankins. The offi- eers in 1886 are: Mayor, S. C. Dunkle; Re- corder, W. E. Potter; Trustees, Jesse Mavity, W. H. Platner, I. N. Clink, G. W. McNaught and William Waldron; Marshal, Ed. Barber; Treasurer, L. M. Lyons; Street Commis- sioner, W. H. Platner; Assessor, M. M. Vonstein.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
A hand-engine and 800 feet of hose were purchased eight years ago, for protection against fire. The apparatus is in charge of a volunteer company of sixteen members, which meets monthly in a building just south of the bank, bought by the town for the use of the fire department. Sam. Schnepps is foreman.
The most serious fire in Glidden's history oeeurred on Christmas day, 1883, when nine buildings were destroyed. The conflagration began in a drug store.
POSTMASTERS.
The postoffice of Glidden was established in 1868, with A. B. Wattles as postmaster. Ile has been succeeded in the office by F. M. Harding, Dan. Browning, L. M. Lyons, W. E. Foster and Thomas Rieh.
GLIDDEN BANKS.
George Stafford started the Glidden Bank in 1877, and in 1882 sold to Lambertson & Gabriel. Lambertson died in January, 1884, and now S. C. Dunkle is President, and H. M. Gabriel, Cashier. L. M. Lyons also con- dnets a banking business.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
These firms are doing business in Glidden in December, 1886:
L. H. Banner, boots and shoes; Browning 49
& Browning, general store: J. C. Carnell, restaurant; Frank Chandler, saloon; Dickey & Coder, general store; Dunkle & Gabriel, bank; Gilbert Eaton, furniture; George Fer- guson, hardware; Jacob Ford. blacksmith; W. E. Foster, drugs; Mrs. J. O. Havens, millinery: William Knebler, restaurant; R. A. Lang, grocery: James Lee, hotel: Linn & Smith, hardware: L. M. Lyons, bank; Ben. Masker, shoe shop; Geo. W. McNaught, grocery; John G. Merrings, general store; A. II. Mertz, meat market; R. P. Myers. harness: Homer Nickols, livery; G. W. Par- sons, barber; Potter & Wolcott, agricultural implements; Prill Bros., general store; Henry Pruss, grain and cattle; W. O. Reed, pho- tography; Thomas Rich, postmaster; Schultz & Son, meat market; J. C. Seott & Co., drugs; D. N. Smith, lumber and coal; M. S. Smith, lumber and grain; H. K. Soper, gen- eral store; John Vanghn, saloon; John Waldron, watch-maker; W. F. Waldron, blacksmith.
SCHOOL.
A two-story frame building was erected in 1868, on the highest point in town, for school purposes. It contained two rooms, cost $2,200, and was used until 1879, when the present two-story and basement building was put up, at a cost of $5,000. It has five rooms. Four teachers are employed, M. M. Warner being the principal for the current year. The enrollment is 180; average attendance, 160. The rooms are full, and the annual expendi- tures for school purposes amount to $2,200. The board of directors comprises W. II. Platner (president), John Harris, G. W. MeNaught, J. Mereness, Thomas Ferguson and M. Linn. James Campbell is secretary, and S. C. Dunkle, treasurer.
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