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HENDRYSBURG,
The foremost village in the township, was laid out by Charles Hendry in 1828. Mr. Hendry had erected a steam flour mill at Hendrysburg, which attracted many people to the town, and
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many houses were erected along the line of the National Road and extended over a quarter of a section. The old log houses first constructed have been removed and frame and brick build- ings have taken their places. It is claimed the first building, other than the log cabins, was built by William Tidball. This house was subsequently used as a tavern.
THE FIRST MILLS.
In 1843, a woolen mill was erected, and successfully operated for a number of years. In 1860. the mill was converted into a dis- tillery, and operated by Christopher Shaffer.
When the first grist mill built by Hendry was burned, a much larger mill was con- structed by Christopher Shaffer in 1849-50. This mill had a capacity of 100 barrels of flour per day. Four years later Combs & McCartney built another flour mill at the east end of the village.
Hendrysburg is not an incorporated village, but is governed by township officials.
THE SCHOOLS.
The first school house was built in 1839, in the east end of town, and was taught by David Tidball. Previous to this, private schools were taught in the residences of William Tidball, Robert Barclay, and Mr. McGinnis. These gentlemen served as teach- ers for many years. There was also a private school conducted in the old Disciples' Church. In 1870, the present school building was erected, and the school has since been con- chicted as a graded school. The present corps of teachers consists of W. H. Murphy, super- intendent ; J. M. Burson, assistant ; and Pearl Douglass, primary teacher. The enrollment is 140.
The School Board in 1902 consists of A. O. Campbell, O. H. Groves, John Wilson, John Rore, Frank Sample, Ed. Wheaton and S. W. Perkins.
Hendrysburg has been noted for the longevity of many of its citizens. Among the
number who have passed their goth birthday are Joseph Dillon, Mrs. Ridgeway, Mr. Ches- sell and Mr. Hill. This, in a little community of less than 400, is remarkable.
The postmaster of Hendrysburg is C. H. James, Esq., who is withal a prominent attorney-at-law.
THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Of Hendrysburg was organized in 1835, by Rev. Thomas Ruckle, with 12 original mem- bers, viz :- Andrew Barnett and family, Jolin Gilbert and wife, Andrew Foreman, Jonathan Dunn, Daniel Renner, James Hutchison, and John Casey and family. For the first few years, they met for worship in an old log cabin, one-fourth mile cast of town. In March, 1836, Brice Murphy deeded the society a lot, on which was erected a brick church, dedicated in 1838 by Rev. Edward Smith. The original trustees were Andrew Foreman, Jonathan Dunn, William Porter, John Gil- bert, John W. Ayers, Moses Melton and John Casey. In 1869 the society erected a new frame church, dedicated May, 1870, by Rev. II. W. Baker, size 40 by 52 feet, costing, with some repairs, about $3,000. At one time, Ann Archibald, a returned missionary, conducted services for some time for her brother who was the pastor. A number of former pastors later became presiding elders, among whom the present one, M. J. Slutz. The present pastor is Rev. Harlan Appleton; officials,-W. W. Groves, E. G. Moore, R. P. Majors, L. D. Jones, J. W. Acton, J. F. Lloyd and Etta Hamilton; Sunday school superintendent,- W. W. Groves; other officials, --- C. H. James and E. Kate Gray.
SECRET SOCIETIES.
Kirkwood Lodge, No. 446, F. & A. M .. was removed from Fairview, December, 1894, and a new hall was dedicated August 16, 1895. The officers at that time were: W. M., C. M. Ault; S. W., C. H. James; J. W., A. H. Lynn; secretary, W. M. Sells. The number of members is qo. The present officers are:
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W. M., J. M. Majors; S. W., Z. H. Howell; J. W., Dr. C. L. Rosengrant; treasurer, C. H. James; secretary, H. H. Murphy.
Mancruetta Lodge, No. 360, I. O. O. F., was first instituted in the "fifties" but sur- rendered its charter during the Rebellion, and was re-organized May 12, 1876. The first officers were: N. G., W. S. Henderson; V. G., Job Dillon; secretary, R. A. Heaney; treas- urer, John Davidson. The present officers are : N. G., J. C. Rosamond; V. G., E. M. Acton; secretary, W. M. Sells; treasurer, A. E. James; trustees,-C. H. James, financial trustee, and C. W. Virtue and W. C. Wesley. The lodge has a membership of 60, and is in splendid financial condition.
SEWELLSVILLE.
The present population of Sewellsville is about 125. The town was never incorporated. The settlement was formerly known as "Union," after the name of an old log meeting house, which was built near a famous spring of cold water which served as a watering place for the pioneers in all that section of country. The first settler was Francis Hall, who built a cabin on section 20, and he was followed by Alexander McBratney, Robert Griffin, Basil Ridgeway, Thomas and William Green, Jesse Pennington, Philip Lykes, John Hunter, who settled on section 35, between 1807 and 1812, and William Frizzell and Thomas Miller, who settled on section 28 in 1809. In 1810, there were three settlers on section 34, namely,- David Shay, Henry Phillips and Mead Jarvis. The village proper is midway between Robin- son's fork and Skull fork of the Stillwater.
In 1831, upon petition of certain citizens, a post office was granted and the name of the village was changed to Sewellsville, after Peter Sewell, the first postmaster. The successors of Mr. Sewell in the post office were: William Jarvis, John Anderson, J. R. Ball, Isaiah Mitchell, John Widdoes, Joshua Young and the present incumbent, A. J. Wheaton. A number of postmasters who served between 1880 and 1900 are necessarily omitted.
THE KIRKWOOD METIIODIST EPISCOPAL CITURCH
Is the only church in Sewellsville. It was organized in 1818 by Rev. Thomas Ruckle, who preached in a little log cabin, near where the present church now stands. This building was also used as a school house. Previous to the organization, a class meeting was held at the home of Basil Ridgeway, and some of the members of the class were Thomas Frizzell, Mead Jarvis, Thomas Miller and Zachariah Marsh. Some of the early ministers were John Carper, William Knox, Thomas Taylor, Daniel Limerick, Pardon Cook and John Mc- Pherson, a local preacher.
During the winter of 1836-37, there was a noted revival at which 100 professed con- version and united with the church. This great meeting was successfully conducted largely through the efforts of a local preacher, named Charlie Waddell. Some of the prin- cipal ministers who have served this congrega- tion are: C. D. Battelle, S. R. Brockunier, N. C. Worthington, Charles Thorne, R. S. Strahl and M. J. Slutz. The church prop- erty is valued at $2,000. The membership is about 140. The present pastor is Harland Appleton.
The following constitute the official board : Stewards,-A. J. Wheaton, G. W. Warrick and George E. Bell; trustees,-L. J. Goodman, P. L. Bell, A. J. Wheaton, G. W. Warrick, L. G. Bell, Charles Shirader, D. A. Reynolds and F. O. Clay; Sunday school officials,- A. J. Wheaton, superintendent; R. T. Arm- strong, assistant superintendent; Lessie Friz- zell, secretary; Mattie Shepherd, chorister; L. J. Frizzell, librarian.
SCHOOL NO. II.
As heretofore stated, the first school was held in a log cabin which served likewise as a church. It had split puncheons for seats, with- out backs. The first teacher of whom we have any record was David Harris, who was sub- sequently Probate judge of Belmont County. Mr. Harris built a cabin and opened a school
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in the autumn of 1829. Some of his success- ors were John Barry, Angeline McPherson and D. Moore. After the passage of the Ohio State school law, section 12 was set apart for school purposes. Among the leading teachers in Sewellsville from 1847 were D. Moore, Charles Gordon, Mary Penn, Annie R. Living- stone, Eliza J. Kennon and Howard Anderson. T. M. Sewell also taught a select school in 1869. The present school house was built in
1869 at a cost of $1,400. The superin- tendent in 1902 is S. A. Kupfer. The school at present numbers 34. The directors are: Edgar Wheaton, Elliott Frizzell and Leander Frizzell.
There are no mills and factories in Sewells- ville. The principal business of the town is conducted by merchants.
Some of the old citizens are Prof. T. M. Sewell, Nimrod Frizzell and L. J. Goodman.
CHAPTER XXI.
FLUSHING TOWNSHIP.
TOWNSHIP ORGANIZATION-TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS AND THE POPULATION- THE EARLY SETTLERS-REMINISCENCES-THE CHURCHES-THE VILLAGE OF FLUSHING-VIL- LAGE OFFICERS -- THE SCHOOLS-THE BANKS-THE CHURCHES-SECRET SOCIETIES -THE FLUSHING HOSPITAL-THE PRESS.
Flushing township borders upon Harrison County on the north and Guernsey County on the west. It contains 30 sections of land, is 10 miles in length and three miles in width. The soil for the most part is strong limestone and very fertile to the highest summits. The topography of the country is hilly, reaching an elevation of 1,329 feet above the sea level; nevertheless, the fields upon the topmost hills are crowned with abundant crops. Fruit and grain growing and sheep husbandry are suc- cessfully carried on by the farmers of this township, who are for the most part intelligent and well-to-do men, who reside in homes of comfort and plenty.
A high ridge in the eastern section of the township forms a dividing line between the waters of Wheeling Creek running east, and the Big Stillwater coursing westward.
TOWNSHIP ORGANIZATION.
The township was organized in 1817 by the election of Enos West, James Wright and Isaac Branson, trustees, with Edward Bethel, clerk, and Samuel Holloway, treasurer. The first justices of the peace were James Judkins, James Crozier and Henry Lang.
In those pioneer days, there were numerous officers elected whose services are not now in request, viz .- fence viewers, house apprais-
ers, and overseers of the poor. The men elected to these positions at the organization of the county were: Abraham Brokaw, and John Lewis, fence viewers; Josiah Wicker- sham and Samuel Pickering, house apprais- ers; William Kirk and John Howell, over- seers of the poor.
TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS AND THE POPULATION.
In 1887, the township was divided into two voting precincts, namely,-Flushing and Bel- mont Ridge. The year following there were elected as trustees: Samuel Fisher, Hiram Howell and J. L. Chandler ; as justices of the peace. W. G. Cash, Levi Starkey and John Moore. In the same year Elihu Hollingsworth was elected treasurer and Levi Starkey, clerk. with W. J. Vance, assessor.
The township officers in 1902 are : Trustees, T. F. Bethel, A. B. Fisher and James Dunn; justices of the peace,-Harry D. Gilbert, W. F. Hayes and Levi Starkey; clerk,- C. D. Krim; treasurer, -H. F. Oglevee.
The population of Flushing township in 1900 is 2,141, a gain of 451 over the census of 1890. This gain is largely due to the entrance of miners into the township for the operation of the extensive coal mines. Since the opening of the Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Railway. these mines have been operated for commercial purposes.
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The assessor's returns show an increase on the tax duplicate of $9,167 over the returns of 1901, while the tax levy is reduced from 1.72 to 1.46.
THE EARLY SETTLERS.
Among the early settlers of Flushing town- ship were George Brokaw, Sr., Darling Con- row, James Bethel, Elihu and Levi Hollings- worth, Isaac and Jacob Holloway, Asa and David Branson, Jonathan Cash, Isaac Kirk, Levi Starkey, Stephen Hobson and Elisha Ellis. The children and grandchildren of these hardy pioneers have contributed largely to the growth and prosperity of the township, and their names are still conspicuous among the honored and influential citizens of the county.
REMINISCENCES.
It was related by George Brokaw, one of the early pioneers of Flushing township, that in boyhood days their principal breadstuff was corn crushed into coarse meal by a rude, iron wedge that was used for splitting rails, and the mortar was a round hole burned in a con- venient stump.
When wheat was grown, it was carried on horseback to McColloch's Mills, in Virginia, 15 miles distant ; and when ground into flour was carried back in the same primitive way, two days being occupied in the journey.
Mr. Brokaw was the father of seven boys and four girls, and when ready to begin work, a unique scene was presented. He would blow the old tin horn, and the seven boys attired in blue jeans pantaloons and red wamuses, would gather about him and proceed to work. If the work was plowing, the father would lead and seven furrows would be turned behind him. 'In splitting rails, eight mauls would be wielded in unison, and in building fences, the father laid the worm and the seven sons laid 111) the rails. Mr. Brokaw passed his 95th birthday, and proudly boasted he had never taken any "doctor's stuff" or wore a pair of "boots." In politics, Mr. Brokaw was a stanch Democrat, and it is said that his vote was the
only Democratic ballot cast in the township at several elections.
Ginseng and snakeroot were commodities much sought after in those days. The former commanded 10 cents and the latter 25 cents per pound. Farmers' wives and children were kept busy gathering these roots, which were exchanged for powder and lead, the former of which sold for $1.50 per pound, and the latter for 25 cents per pound. It is needless to add there was no useless waste of ammuni- tion in target . shooting by the pioneer boys. Another commodity in great request was salt, which was brought on pack horses from Vir- ginia, and sold for $8 per bushel.
THE CHURCHES.
Outside of the village of Flushing, there are three churches in Flushing township, namely, the Methodist Episcopal Church at Belmont Ridge, the Stillwater Presbyterian, and the Stillwater Baptist at Rock Hill.
As an evidence of the zeal of the pioneers in religious matters, it is said the weather never deterred them from attending service. They would travel upon foot, sometimes for a dis- tance of several miles; the young women and children would carry their shoes in their hands until they came within sight of the church, when, sitting upon a convenient log, they shod themselves for the meeting; after meeting, they unshod themselves for the walk home. If shoes, stockings and bonnets could not be had, the meeting was attended bareheaded and bare- footed.
Who will deny that in those days of primi- tive simplicity, when the worshipers were clad in red flannel and linsey-woolsey, there was not more zeal and enthusiasm in the service of God, than in our richly dressed congregations of today ?
The Methodist Episcopal Church of Belmont Ridge .- This old church was built in 1831. Previous to that, services were held by the noted divine, Rev. James Findley, in the home of Samuel Burroughs. In 1811, George Win- rod moved to section 14, where regular preach-
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ing services and class meetings were held, there and in the home of Dr. Watkins, until the con- struction of the church. The church has ever been a station, served in the olden times by "circuit riders." Some of the old-time preach- ers were: Revs. John Graham, John McMa- hon, Samuel Hamilton, Samuel Young, Wil- liam Lamden, William Tipton, James Moore, John Minor and Samuel Brockunier.
The present pastor is Rev. Battelle McCarty, and the official board consists of Henry Cash, William VanFossen, Jacob Brown, Harry Wood, WV. G. Cash, Clyde Huffman, A. Hinds and Miss Adda VanFossen. The membership enrolled numbers 65.
The Stillwater Presbyterian Church was or- ganized in 1832 by Rev. Salmon Cowles, with a membership of 19. During the agitation of the slavery question in the early "fifties," the opponents of slavery seceded, and established a church elsewhere. However, when slavery was abolished, and the political issues were buried, the schism was healed and the church was reunited. Some of the first members were the families of John Price, John Todd, Thomas Morrow, William Smith, George Todd, Joseph Moore, Arthur Sheets and WV. H. Beatty. The following are the elders for 1902: A. H. Lehman, M. F. Price, Job Reynolds and John J. Todd. The church is at present without a pastor.
The Stillwater Baptist Church was dedicated November 22, 1835. Its first pastor was Rev. R. H. Sedgwick, who continued as pastor for five years. About the year 1850, the church built a new structure to accommodate the in- creasing membership. It has received into its fellowship in all upwards of 500 persons by baptism. Its present membership is upwards of 150. Since its organization, the church has dismissed a sufficient number of members to form churches at Corinth, Enon, Moorefield and, in part, Morristown.
The church is at present without a pastor. The pastors who served this society in the past were: Revs. Sedgwick, Storrs, Bush, Jones, McCullom, Dunn, Squibbs, Erwin, G. C. Sedg- wick, Barnes, Siegfried, Boyd and H. E, Ors-
born. About the year 1850, the church built a new and large frame structure in which to worship.
THIE VILLAGE OF FLUSHING.
Flushing is the foremost village in the town- ship, with a population at the last census of 653, as against 528 in 1890. In 1849, the town was incorporated, and it then had a population of 312; but, owing to the loss of the records, the first town officers can not be given.
The assessor's returns for 1902 show an in- crease of $8,235 on the tax duplicate over- the returns of 1901, while the tax levy is but 2.08 as against 2.52 in 1901.
The first house erected in Flushing was built in 1809 by Reese Branson, a silversmith from St. Clairsville, and the old house is still stand- ing, and is occupied by Mrs. Hollingsworth.
VILLAGE OFFICERS.
The village officers in 1902 are: F. M. Cowen, mayor; A. M. Brown, clerk; H. W. Bigley, treasurer; Forest Burgett, marshal; and W. C. Holloway, street commissioner.
The members of the Council are: Peter Gif- fin, R. H. Wiley, William H. Wilson, M. A. Klemm, Fred White and Hamm Glass.
THE SCHOOLS.
The village and district adjoining was made a special school district in 1870. There are II sub-districts, in all, in the township.
The present graded school was organized in 1880 and today it has an enrollment of 160, with A. M. Brown, superintendent, and John Henderson, Miss Deming and Miss Mattie Hollingsworth as assistants. The last-named lady has served as teacher for 22 consecutive years. The members of the School Board are: W. G. Todd, M. A. Klemm and A. B. Fisher.
Jesse Foulke is reported as the first teacher in the village, followed by Levi Starkey ; and he, in turn, was succeeded by a man named Swann and by J. C. Bethel, who taught until 1893.
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THE BANKS.
The First National Bank was organized in 1884, with Jacob Holloway, president, and F. M. Cowen, cashier. The directors were : Isaac Holloway, Stephen Hobson, David Branson, Clark Boyd, Smith Hurst and William Wat- son. In 1898, this bank failed; but all debts were paid with interest.
The Dollar Savings Bank .- After the fail- ure of the First National Bank, the Dollar Savings Bank was organized on July 3, 1899, with W. R. Oglevee, president; T. W. Kirk, vice-president ; and F. M. Cowen, cashier. The directors are : Isaac Bethel, D. R. Humphrey, John A. Vance, M. A. Klemm, H. M. Bigley, T. F. Bethel, J. P. Dunlap and James Parks. The capital stock paid in is $12,600. This bank is alone among the savings banks of the State, in not paying interest on deposits.
The People's Savings & Loan Company was organized February 17, 1888, with an autho- rized capital of $100,000, $77,000 of which has been subscribed. Its officers are: D. R. Humphrey, president; Benjamin Wilson, vice- president ; J. A. Hobson, treasurer, and F. M. Cowen, secretary. The directors are: W. G. Todd, F. H. Oglevee, J. A. Fisher, S. S. Sultz- er and Smith Branson.
A prominent citizen informed the writer that this company had saved for the people of the town $200,000 since its organization. It is composed of 182 members and there is scarcely a family of the village that is not rep- resented in the organization. It has been in- strumental in the building and repair of many houses in the village.
THE CHURCHES.
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Presiding Elder Smith officiating. Rev. Mr. Smith was uncompromising in his hostility to slavery, which created so much feeling in the district, that he resigned his position rather than surrender his principles. In 1842, Rev. Mr. Archibald, then presiding elder, conducted a wonderful revival that stirred the whole community, and over 100 united with the church. Many of the converts were the most influential citizens of the town. One of the old-time class leaders was Jacob Miller, who conducted a class in 1818, which consisted of Jesse Brandenburg and wife, Jeremiah Har- ris, Michael Lewis, Enos West, Mary Brock, Denton Watkins and Robert Kimber. The preacher then in charge was Rev. Michael El- lis.
The present Methodist Episcopal congrega- tion occupies a new church edifice, neat in de- sign and finish, that was completed and dedi- cated in 1898 at a cost of $6,900. It stands upon one of the highest elevations in the county. The church was built during the min- istry of Rev. E. E. Parks. The present pas- tor is Rev. M. F. Rainsberger, and the super- intendent of the Sabbath-school is F. M. Cowen. There is an enrollment of 300 mem- bers. The board of stewards consists of Wal- ter Howell, J. C. Howell, F. H. Oglevee and A. D. Fisher. The trustees are: Joseph Parks, Albert Conrow, A. N. Kirk, F. A. Kirk, J. A. Fisher, J. C. Howell and F. M. Cowen. The parsonage trustees are: S. S. Sultzer, Eugene Mead, L. P. Walker, T. W. Kirk and A. P. Fisher.
The Disciples' Church was organized 50 years ago, and the elders that then served the church were Levi Starkey, John Cordner and Kersy Kirk. The ministers ho have since officiated are: Revs. Joseph Walters, Ath- erton, Andrew Linkletter and Foolery, the last Vest Virginia. 1. White. and tis V. G. for to years. named now State evangelist o The resent par or is Rev. the Sunday-school superinte Todd, who has + that pas The c s are : . M. Prov 11. .S.
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The Society of Friends was at one time the strongest religious denomination in Flushing township. The first monthly meeting was es- tablished on the 23rd of October, 1818. How- ever, as a necessary prelude, many meetings for worship were held previous thereto.
The minister who served the people until his death in 1845 was Jacob Branson, a devoted member of the organization of Friends, who moved from Virginia in 1805. The monthly meetings still continue in the old church, but the congregation is much reduced in numbers.
SECRET SOCIETIES.
Flushing Lodge, No. 298, F. & A. M., was organized August 19, 1857, with Luke Voor- hies, W. M .; C. B. Brock, S. W., and John A. Roy, J. W. The charter members were: Franklin Krim, H. Dysart, Mahlon Milburn and Joshua Piggott. The present officers are : D. R. Humphrey, W. M .; M. A. Klemm, S. W .; William Randale, J. W .; T. C. Ransom, secretary, and T. W. Kirk, treasurer. The to- tal membership in 1902 is 50.
Flushing Lodge, No. 291, K. of P., is one of the strongest secret societies in the town- ship. The following are the officers for 1902: A. M. Early, C. C .; W. E. Judkins, V. C .; B. Murphy, prelate; M. Stiff, M. A .; and A. M. Brown, K. of R. The membership numbers 40.
Knights of the Maccabees .- There is also a lodge of Maccabees with G. A. Fish as master of records.
THE FLUSHING HOSPITAL
Under its efficient management has acquired a reputation that extends beyond the limits of the State. Situated in the center of a beautiful hill country, and in the midst of healthful sur-
roundings, it is taxed to accommodate the num- erous applicants for treatment.
The hospital was opened for business in Oc- tober, 1891, and was originally intended for the care and treatment of chronic surgical dis- cases of women. Since its organization, the managers have extended their work to include all kinds of surgery. The hospital is well equipped for the care of surgical cases, with a capacity of 15 beds. They employ from one to four experienced nurses, and care for abont Too cases annually. The staff consists of J. A. Hobson, M. D., chief surgeon; A. B. Hobson, M. D., and V. N. Marsh, M. D.
THE PRESS.
The News-Advertiser was established at Flushing May 1, 1886, by C. H. Judkins, as an advertising venture and changed a few months later to a regular newspaper. It was first pub- lished as a five-column folio and sometimes as six-column, four pages, also eight pages, but since May 1, 1887, as a seven-column, four- page paper.
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