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Franklin township contains two villages-Loenst Grove and Palestine; three churches-the Methodist Episcopal church at Locust Grove, Conaway Chapel, (M. E.) and the United Brethren church at Loenst Grove, eleven school houses, two post offices- Locust Grove and Poplar Grove-and one grist mill, that of M. II. Newman, situated on Scioto Brush Creek. The present Jus- tices are James Copeland and Phillip Leightley ; Constables, Sam- uel Johnson and James Mustard.
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
M. II. Newman, Darius Murphy, Nimrod Conaway, Isaac L. Rarick, Wm. S. Copeland, James Herdman, James Ferguson, Wm. W. Crowthers, J. L. Wright, James Copas and Thomas Beaver.
TOWNS .- LOCUST GROVE.
Curtis Cannon settled in the vicinity of the now village of Locust Grove, about 1810, and kept a hotel where Jesse Kendall now resides ; he also built a tannery, the first in this part of the country. Urban W. Cannon, son of Curtis, built a hotel about 1830, and planted a locust grove, opposite the present hotel of D. S. Eylar. This was in the palmy days of stage coaching, and "Cannon's IIotel" was a noted point on the line from Maysville, Ky., to Zanesville, O., and Gen. Jackson, more than onee, receiv- ed the hospitalities of this house on his way to and from the Na- tion's Capital.
In the year - Mr. Cannon laid out a town, which re- ceived its name from the locust grove above memioned. The first store-honse was built and first store kept by L. M. Cannon, abont 1833-4.
PALESTINE.
This is the name of a small village in the southern part of Franklin township. It was laid out in 1837, by Peter Wicker . ham, but contains only a few dwelling houses, a small store, wagon-shop and blacksmith shop.
CHURCHES .-- LOCUST GROVE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
The first Methodist class was composed of Jacob Newland, Anna Newland, Peter Andrews, Margaret Pemberton, Cornelius Kane, Elizabet 1 Kane, David Newman, Win. Hamilton, Eliza-
beth Thomas, Jacoh Tener and Catherine Tener. Jacob New- land was the Leader.
Meetings were held at the house of Jacob Tener until about 1828, when a log church was built. This served the purpose un- til 1854, when a new building was erected at. Locust Grove, a frame 35x50 feet. which is still used by the congregation. There are at present about 60 members. The Leaders are Henry Ilam- ilton and Jesse Kendall.
UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH.
This church was organized in 1856 by Rev. Mr. Bowers, with three members, viz: Southey Copes and wife and Samuel Mattocks. In the year 1858, a church was built in Locust Grove, 1.rick, 30x40. There are at present eleven members, and the Rev. Mr. Shade is the pastor, with Mr. Shelton as Leader.
LOCUST GROVE LODGE F. & A. M., NO. 365.
Dispensation granted June 4, 1866; organized June 26, 1866 the meeting organized by appointing J. R. Copeland, Presiden !. and Newton Richards, Secretary. Present at the meeting : S. I .. Parker, G. W. Reddick, James A. Murphy, Jesse Kendall, New- ton Richards, J. R. Copeland, D. S. Eylar and T. J. Holliday.
Officers under the dispensation : Silas E. Parker, W. M. ; Geo. W. lleddiek, S. W. ; James A. Murphy, J. W.
Charter granted by the Grand Lodge of Ohio, at Toledo, Oct. 17, 1866; charter members : Silas E. Parker, George W. Reddick, James A, Murphy, David S. Eylar, James T. Holliday, Jesse Kendall, T. S. F. Collius, J. R. Copeland, Newton Richards. First officers elected under the charter, Nov. 22, 1866: James A. Murphy, W. M. ; David Thomas, S. W. ; D. S. Eylar, J. W. ; Jesse Kendall, Treas .; Newton Richards, Sec. ; J. W. Tarlton, S. D .; Isaac East, J. D .; T. S. F. Collins, Tyler ; J. R. Copeland, W. C. Elliott, Stewards.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH .- J. S. BERRY.
The subject of this sketch, is of English descent, but at what time his ancestors came to this country we don't know. The ear- liest authentic information we cau gather of them, is of his grand father, Thomas Berry, who lived in Baltimore, where be was married about 1812 or '13. He served in the war of 1812, was at the fight at Bladensburg, and participated in the military opera- tions around Baltimore and Washington City. In 1818 he emi- grated to what was then the West, and settled near Greenfield, Highland county, O. Here, in 1832, his wife died. He remained there until 1840, when he removed to Indiana, and located near a village called Albany, in Delaware county of that State. After settling in Indiana, he married a second wife, by whom he had one child, a daughter, named Elizabeth. Ile died at the advanced age of 80 years. Thomas Berry, by his first marriage, reared a family of six children, four sons aud two daughters, John, Caro- line, Margaret, William, Thomas and Richard. William and Thomas are deceased, the others still survive. John, the oldest, in this family of children, was born in Baltimore in 1816. Ile is the father of J. S. Berry, the subject of our sketch. He came with his parents, when two years of age, to Highland county, where he grew to years of maturity and has since lived. After remaining at home until the age of sixteen, he went to Leesburg. in the same county, to learn the tanning business. While work- ing at his trade in this place, he married Mary Ellen, only daughter of James and Phebe Stewart. After his marriage, 1: bought a farm near Sugar Tree Ridge, to which he moved, whet he farmed through the summer and taught school during 1] winter months, until 1855, when he sold out with the intention . moving West. But before starting, he had one of his legs so bad ly broken, tlint he was for a long time disabled from active bus ness. This accident cansed him to abandon his contemplate. removal to the West, and he bought a farm and tannery in llam er township, Highland county, where he now resides, and carries on the farming and tanning business. In 1875, he suf- fered a sad bereavement in the death of his wife. She was born in 1824 and died April 11, 1875. She had been an exem- plary and consistent member of tho Christian church nearly all the days of her life. She was a devoted wife, a kind mother and a good Christian woman. In January, 1880, he married for a sec- ond wife, a Mrs. Gibler. Mr. Berry is a gentleman of the striet- est integrity, respected and esteemed by all who know him. He has served the people of his township many years as JJustice of the Peace, which office he still holds. In religious principles he is a Quaker or Friend, and a consistent member of that church. By his first. marriage he veared a family of eight children, besides a child that died in infancy, named l'hebe A., James S., William N., Margaret E., Jesse R., Rachel E., Thomas R., Cynthia B. and Sarah J., who died. Phebe A. was born Dec. 25, 1842; married Perry King. They live in Lynchburg, Highland county, where Mr. King is engaged as principal of the Union Schools at that place. James S., born April 26, 1844, married Sarah Murphy, Oct. 9, 1873. William N., born Nov. 23, 1846, married Mary Hawk. He resides in White Oak township, Highland county ; engaged in farming. Jesse R., born July 2, 1852, is numarried : resides in Locust Grove ; engaged in the practice of medicine with Dr. J. S. Berry, Rachel E., born Oct. 11, 1855 ; married
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HISTORICAL SKETCH OF ADAMS COUNTY, OHIO.
John Rhond4; resides wear Berryville, Washington township, Highland county, where Mr. Rhoads is engaged in forming. Thomas R., born March 6. IS5S; unmarried : is attending college al Wihoington, Clinton county. O. Cynthia B., born July 1, Istal, is engaged in teaching dear lynchburg. Clinton county, (). Sarah J., born Jan., 1863, died in infancy. Dr. James S. Berry, who is the principal subject of this sketch, was born in Highland county. O., where he received his early education and grew to years of manhood. lle worked on the farm during summer nud attended school in winter. Having improved his opportunities, he found himself, at the age of eighteen, qualitied to teach. He followed teaching some years, devoting a part of the time to at- tending schools of'n higher grado than thoso he had hitherto had access to. thus prepared with a good education, he, in 1867, commenced the study of medicine with Dr. Henry Whisler, of New Market. Highland county, O. He attended the lectures nt Starling Medical College, Columbus, O., for the terms of 1868-69, :1 1:69-70. graduating March 1. 1870. In April, immediately follow ing. he located at Locust Grove, and commeneed tho prac- tice of hi- profession, which has hecome a lucrative one. lle also holds the office of Notary Public of the village. As before stated, Dr. Berry was married Oct. 9. 1873, to Miss Sarah A., eldest daughter of Capt. James A. Murphy, of Locust Grove. Their mion has been blest by Iwo bright, pleasant, interesting chil- dren, Charlie, who was born Sept. 25, 1871, and Amina, born March 29, 1877. Dr. Berry and his pleasant family nre located on a beautiful high point in the village, in n pretty house, as will be seen by the view of it, that appears in this volume, enjoying the comforts of their delightful home.
EARLY INCIDENTS.
We are indebted to McDonald's sketches for the state- ments liere given : Gen. Massic, while engaged in the winter of 1803 -- 94, in surveying on Cæsar's Creek in Ross or Ilighland conuty, late one evening came upon tracks of Indians in the snow. Some of his men were sent to search out the Indian encampment, while others were sent to hunt up the assistant surveyors, in order to collect the wholo force together, and be ready for any emergency that might arise. The Indian encampment was found, but it was concluded to be too hnzardons an enterprise to attack it, and the surveying party decided to suspend their work and make a rapid retreat to their station at Manchester. Their line of march for home was at once commenced, and they traveled until ten or eleven o'clock at night, when they halted till moru- ing, and the march was ngain resumed, traveling in a Southern direction. About noon they came to a fresh trail, crossing their route d'agonally, and made by four horsemen and eight or ten footmen. After traveling a few miles further the trail was struck again. Upon consultation betwecu Massic and his men, it was concluded that these Indinns knew nothing of the surveying party, and it was decided to follow them as long as they kept in the direction they were then going. The pursuit of the Indians was kept up until dusk, as fast as the men could walk, but with- out overtaking them. The party then halted for consultation. In a few minutes the Indians were heard at work with tomahawks, within two or three hnudred yards cutting wood and tent poles. After a short consultation it was decided to wait till morning, and then attack the savages in their camp. Two or three mien were then sent to reconnoiter their camp and bring away their horses, which was done, and then preparations were made to lic down for the night; but Massic, more thoughtfully than the rest, 1.Ad them that there would be more risk in waiting till morning rit to attack them uow; that they were probably pursued by Faalians that they had passed, and by waiting uutil morning night be caught between two fires and be destroyed. llis · was followed and it was decide.l to attack immediately.
It was now about two hours after dark. The day had been warm, and the snow which was about eight inches deep, had melted and became soft, but when night came on, it began to freeze rapidly, and by this time there was a hard crust on the top. In this situation a man could be heard walking three hundred yards as he broke the crust beneath his feet.
The men were formed in a line in single file, with the ram- rods of their guns in their hands to steady themselves in walking. They then commenced moving toward the Indian camp in the following mnuner : The foremost man would walk about twenty xtepe and linlt ; then the next in the line would move on, stepping .. the the tracks of the first to avoid noise in breaking the crust of the snow. In this cautious and silent manner, they crept within twenty yards of the Indian camp, when an unexpected in- terruption presented itself by a deep ravine between Massie and hi- party nnd the Indian encampment. The Indians were sing- Ing and amusing themselves around their fires unconscious of danger. - Massie and his men were concealed from the light of their fires by the low ground of the ravine. After halting a fer- moments on the bank Massie discovered a few paces above him a large log which had fallen across the gully. On this log he de- termined to cross. Seven or eight of the men, on their hands and knees, had crossed over and crouched low, had got within twelve or fifteen paces of the Indians, when too many got on the log at one time, and as it was old and rotten. it broke with a lond crash that startled the Indlang. The whites who had crossed over
immediately fired into the cump shouting us they ran. The Indians ted, und though none were killed, there were found blood upon the clothing aud blankets they left in their camp No attempt was made to pursue them. Their enmp was pinn- dered of the horses and arms, making altogether considerable booty. The minreh was at once resuined, the party traveling the rest of the night and until noon the next day. Wearied and Imugry, they then halted to prepare some dinner and rest n little. After taking some refreshments they loitered about the fires a short time and then resumed their march through snow and brush. reaching Manchester about midnight, after a fatigning innych of two days and nights from the head of Caesar's fereck.
On the last day of their march about a mile North of where West Union now stands, one of the men who rodo oue of tho horses and carried a bag of Indian plunder, dropped it and did not miss it until they arrived at Manchester. Two of the men next day took fresh horses and rode back to look for the lost plunder. They found the bag some distance South of the hill and concluded they would go to the brow of it to look over for decr. When they reached it they foun:l where a large party of Indians who had followed to the top of the hill had stopped to cat their brenkfast. Ilad those Indians pursued the trnil one Imudred yards farther they would have found the bng and lain in wait for the whites to return, and would, doubtless, hnve killed or taken those who returned for it. This was truly a narrow escape.
THE LAST INDIAN FIGHT,
We quote from McDonald's sketelies : "In the year 1795 while Wayne was in treaty with the Indians, a company came out from Manchester on the Ohio river to explore the North-western ter. ritory, and especially the Scioto. Gen. Massie was in this little band. After procceding several days cautiously, they fell on Paint ereck, near the falls. Here they found fresh Indian signs nud had not traveled far before they heard the bells of horses' Some of the company were what were called new hands, and pre- vious to this wanted much to smell ludian powder. One of the company, who had fought in the Revolutionary War, and also with the Indians, said to one of these vnunting fellows : "If you do you will run, or I am much mistaken. " A council was now called. Some of the most experienced thought it was too late to retreat. and thought it best to take the enemy by surprise. Gen. Massic, Fallenbach, nud R. W. Fiulcy, were to lead on the company, and Capt. Petty was to bring up the rear. The Indians were cucamped on P'nint ereck, precisely at what is called Reeve's crossing. They come on them by surprise, and out of forty men about twenty of them fought. Those who wanted to smell powder so much ran the other way and hid behind logs; and Capt Petty reported afterwards that they had the agne, they were so much frightened. The battle was soon ended in favor of the whites, for the Indians fled across the creek and left all they had but their guus. Several were killed nud wonuded, and one white man, a Mr. Robinson was shot through the body and died immediately. These Indians had oue male prisoner with them, who made his escape to the whites and was brought home to his relatives. As soon as the company could gather np all the horses nud skins and other plunder, they retreated for the settle- ment at Manchester, on the Ohio River. Night overtook them on the waters of Scioto Brush creek, and as they expected to be followed by the Indians they made preparations for the skirmish. The next morning, nn hour before day, the attack was made with vigor on the part of the Indians, aud was resisted as man- fully ou the part of the whites. There being a sink hole near, those bragging cowards got down into it to prevent the balls from hitting them. Several horses were killed, and one man, a Mr. Giltlan, shot through the thigh. After an honr's contest the Indians retreated, and the company arrived at the place they started from, having lost one man killed and one man wounded. Thus ended the exploring of the valley of the Seioto this year.'
This was the last Indian fight that took place during the old Indian war, and the last fight ever occurred in Adams county, or on the waters of the Scioto. The loention of this fight was in Franklin township, about three miles North-cast of Locust Grove, on the Washington branch of Scioto Brush creek, at a spring called Washingtou's Spring. This creek and spring re- ceived their names from Mrs. Betty Wetherton, a widow lady who was among the first to settle there. The premises on which this eveut took place are now the premises of Mrs. Sarah Moo- maw, widow of John Moomaw, now deccase:l. The house stand' on the east bank of the stream near this spring which supplies the water for the household.
CHAPTER XXIX.
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP.
. WAMSLEYVILLE LODGE I. O. O. F .- This Lodge of I. O. O. F., No. 653, was instituted Ang. 3, 1876, under a charter from the Grand Lodge of Ohio. The ceremonies were conducted by W. S. Cappeller, Grand Master, of Cincinnati, O.
The following named Brothers are the charter members : A. J. Jouca; J. Freeman, Robert Newman, Jas. Jones, W. T. Wals- Joy, Geo. Wamsley aud F. R. Turtle.
On the night of their first meeting, there were seven mem. bers initiated, making fourteen.
W. T. Wamisley was made first N. G.
The Lodge has steudily increased since the installation, and hans nt this time forty members in good standing. There has been no denths in the Lodge, and but little sickness. Tho mert- ings are held in the building formerly known ns the A. J. Jones & Co. property, hut now owned by the Odd Fellows.
MIKIGS TOWNSHIP.
I. O. O. F. LONGE OF JACKSONVILLE .- Jacksonvillo Lodge, No. 537, I. O. O. F., located at Jacksonville, was instituted June 7th, 1873, by J. II. Kinend, D. G. M.
The charter members were, Geo. W. Nixon, S. J. McAdow M. I. Foster, C. F. Ilalt, John Bunn, Geo. A. Thomas, R. Il. Wilson, J. S. Young and J. W. Reid. On the night of the iusti- tution there were seven initiates. The first elective officers of the Lodge were Geo. W. Nixon, Noble Grand ; S. J. McAdow, Vice Grand ; M. I. Foster, Rec. Sec .; Geo. A. Thomas, Per. Scc. ; and Dr. Juo. Buna, Treas. The growth of the Lodge has been substantial but not rapid.
The total membership foots up sixty-nine, eighteen of whom have withdrawn, the greater number withdrawing for the pur- pose of becoming charter members of West Union and Wamsley- ville Lodges. The lodge has sustained the loss of but one of its members by death since its organization, that of D. J. Bryan, a worthy member of the Scarlet Degree, who was buried according to the rites of the order at Unity Cemetery.
The present membership of the Lodge is fifty (forty-five ac- tive and five dormant). Financially, the Lodge is in a prosper- ous condition, having about $1,000 in its treasury.
The present elective officers are W. F. Kilpatrick, Noble Grand; Isaac W. Thomas, Vice Grand ; L. O. Thoroman, Rec. Sec. ; Joseph Thurman, Per Sec., and Dr. J. M. Wittenmyer, Treas- urcr.
MINERAL SPRINGS-MEIGS TOWNSHIP .- This is not a regu- larly Inid town, but receives its note and name, from two springs that by their medicinnl virtues, have attracted to them large numbers of invalids from different places.
These springs are situated in the castern part of the county and flow from the eastern base of the mountain, surrounded by beautiful and picturesque scenery. From the summit of the mountains that surround them, benutiful views can be had, reatching over hills and valleys as far as the eye can reach.
They afford a sequestered retreat to the invalid, and a pleas- ant resort for those who seek respite from the cares of business, or desire the refreshing influence of mountain scenery and clim- ate.
A MSTORY OF , THE FIRST DISCOVERY OF THESE SPHINGS AND THE MEDICINAL VIRTUES OF THEIR WATERS, AND THE FAME THEY HAVE ACQUIRED .- It is said that sometime about 1840, as Charles Matheny and John C. Beasley were hunting in the forests, they came to these springs, and Matheny, being very thirsty, drank freely of the water; after resuming his hunt, he presently found it acted strongly on his kidneys. Being afflicted with a kidney disease . he concluded the water would benefit him if nsed regn- larly awhile. 1Ie came back and remained in the vicinity, drink- ing freely of it, and soon found himself completely cured.
Others having occasionally tested these waters with benefi .. ial effects, the increasing numbers of those resorting here for health, became so great that the proprietor, Elias Matheny. who lived in a log cabin, was unable to accommodate them. These parties would bring with them beds and provisions of their own, aud camp the best they could. Mr. Matheny, in 1857, sold his property to W. W. Matheny, who was still unable to make provision to accommodate those desiring to remsin awhile to try the benefits of these waters. He, i- 1861, sold out to llillis Reese who was unable, or did not desire to indur the expense of putting up buildings, suitable to the demands of the public. Ile, in 1867, sold to the present proprietors, Salisbury & McFerson, who immediately set about fitting up an establishment whose ac- commodations should be commensurate with the requirements made upon them.
Iu 1877, A. II. McFerson became sole proprietor. IIc has erected a spacious building, with accommodations for 100 guests. Besides this he has put up neat cottages that will accommodate 100 more. These are nsually all full during the summer months, The curative properties of these waters are fully attested by hun- dreds who have tried them, and have been cither greatly bene- fitted or permanently cured.
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An analysis of a specimen of the water, by E. S. Wayne, of Cincinnati, shows it to be highly charged with gas, and contains 210.35 grains of solid matter to the gallon. The solids are com- posed of Chloride of Magnesia, Sulphate of Lime, C'iloride of Calcium, Chloride of Sodium and Oxide of Iron, and a subse- quent test shows it contains Idoinc.
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HISTORICAL SKETCH OF/ ADAMS COUNTY, OHIO.
SCOTT TOWNSHIP.
ROBERT ANDERSON GLASGOW .- The ancestors of the Glasgow family were natives of Scotland. They lived near the city of Glasgow. From that country they wero driven on account of their religious views, and took refuge in Ireland, in connty Down. Both the great grand-fathers of the subject of this sketch. came to Anicrien about the year 1765, and settled in Virginia, Rock- bridge county, on the banks of the James river. Robert Glas- gow, grand-father of the subject of this sketch, come to Ohio In 1796, nud settled in Scott townshlp, this county, on the farin now owned by Win. McCormick, where he died in 1804, he having been a soldier in the Revolution. His son, Joseph Glasgow, the eldest of five brothers and five sisters, settled at the same time on an adjoining farm, where he died in 1820, he having been a sol- dier in the war of 1812. In his last illness he was treated by an old Indian doctor. He left a widow and eight children, who con- tinned to live on the same farm, until her death, which occurred in 1877, she being ninety years old. Robert A., second son of Joseph and Nancy Glasgow, was born Sept. 19, 1813. In 1834, he was married to Dorcas Finley, by whom he had five children, all of whom died in infancy, except one son, Joseph, who dled at Memphis, Tenn., while serving his country in the War of the Re- bellion. He was married again in 1843, to Jane Smiley, who was born March 20, 1818, near Hamilton, Butler county, O. Her father. John Smiley, was a native of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Glas- gow died Sept. 17, 1879. There were eleven children, of whom six are now living : Maggie, who married Andrew C. Platter, in 1862. She now lives near Holden, Johnson county, Mo. ; they have five children, John S., Arthur, Stewart G., who married M. M. Brown, in 1877; they now live near North Liberty, and have one child, Daisy Pesrl. James Gilmore and Sadie still remain at home. Robert A. and Jane Glasgow have seven grand-children living. Mr. Glasgow's farm is one of the finest stock farms in the county, containing 270 acres. A view of the residence, sur- roundings and fine cattle is seen in this work.
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