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One of the gayest seasons, when the social circle of ye olden time was in the zenith of its glory, was upon the time that. Henry Clay and Judge MeLennan visited the city. Parties and receptions followed.
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The ladies sent to Philadelphia for their gowns of rich brocade, silk and lace, which are yet heirlooms in many of the old fam- ilies, and are brought out on festive occa- sions. The gentlemen were also in gay at- tire, and wore blue broadcloth coats, ruffled shirts, buff vests and small clothes with silken hose. Their manners were most gal- lant and courteous, and they were cele- brated in a later day and known as gen- tlemen of the "old school." Captain Spencer was one of the noted gallants, and his sisters were famous musicians, Mrs. Scull being the happy recipient of the first piano ever brought over the mountains.
One of the greatest social events of the year was the Washington Ball, given on February 22, in the old Washington Hall that stood on the site of the present Mc- Conville Hotel. The ballroom was made resplendent with mirrors and flags, and the floor was waxed in the perfection of smoothness for the minuet, the greatest honor among the belles being the opening of the ball. Upon this auspicions occasion General Stokely was the honored guest, and upon him devolved the important feat of opening the ball. The maidens fair had assembled in all their pomp of brocade, powder and hoops, and each was on the qui vive as to who should be chosen as the general's partner. With merry banter and repartee they left their dressing room, and as the custom of the day walked into the ballroom and were seated in a row by the wall; the gentlemen being already assem- bled, the decisive moment was
at hand. The general, equal to the occasion, passed down the room, the target of bright eyes, and with low obeisance, extended his hand to Miss Elizabeth Collier, and led off the dance, opening one of the gayest balls in the annals of the city.
Among other prominent families who have contributed to the business enter- prises and social pleasures of the city were the Roberts, Dohrmans, Gallaghers, Means, Junkins, Parks, Doyles, O'Neals, MeDon- alds, MeFeelys, MeDevitts, McGowans, Wolcotts, MeCooks, Allisons, Johnsons,
Ragans, Sutherlands, Warners, Jewetts, Reids, Stewarts, Filsons, Donaldsons, Kil- gores, Davidsons, Elliotts, Spauldings, Dotys, and many others whose names would fill a volume.
CITY LIGHTING.
Steubenville has the reputation of being the best lighted eity in the Union, and there is little doubt that such is the case. On March 23, 1850, an act was passed incor- porating the Steubenville Gas Light and Coke Company, the incorporators being Benjamin P. Drennen, Christopher C. Wol- cott, James H. Warner, John Andrews and James Means. The subscription books were opened at John Andrews's counting room on April 25, and on May 4 following a board of directors was elected, consisting of John Andrews, president; Roderick S. Moody, secretary; D. L. Collier, Thomas Johnson, Francis G. Macey and John Lock- wood. A lot was purchased at the north- west corner of High and Adams Streets, and work of building was begun by John Lockwood & Co. in October, 1850. The first superintendent was Thomas Jones, and he was followed by Louis A. Walker, Andrew J. Carroll, Joseph Gwynn, J. Charles Ross and J. Rothery. The mains were first laid np High Street to Market, up Market to Fifth and np Third to Wash- ington, subsequently taking in all the older portions of the city, with some fourteen miles of pipe. The Steubenville coal was suited to the manufacture of gas, and the sale of coke and other byproducts of the retorts added considerably to the income. By the fall of 1886 electrie lighting was coming into vogue in the larger cities, and not to be behind the Steubenville Electric Light and Power Company was organized and a plant constructed on the Zink lot, near the foot of North Street. The new light met with favor, and the gas company having an mexpired contract with the city. the new company offered to place arc lights at the principal street intersections at the nominal price of $1 per year, with the ex-
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pectation of getting a more profitable con- tract when that with the old company should expire. It was evident that the latter must do something or go out of busi- ness. Accordingly it was decided to enlarge the plant with a complete electrical outfit, and in July, 1889, the company was reor- ganized under the name of the Steubenville Gas and Electric Company, which pur- chased the assets of the other corporation, including its street car business. The works were fitted up with the most ap- proved machinery and the street car cor- poration came under control of the same persons. This lasted about ten years, when, as related elsewhere, Philadelphia capitalists took over the whole plant, in- cluding the car lines, making further exten- sions and improvements. As natural gas and electricity came into general use as illuminants the manufacture of coal gas was abandoned as unprofitable. There are now 281 publie are lights in the city, he- sides numerous private ones at entrances of business blocks, while thousands of in- candescents make the streets as light as day.
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS, ETC.
While Steubenville celebrated the semi- centennial of the nation in 1826, it was re- solved to have a much more imposing cele- bration on July 4, 1876. A grand triumphal arch was erected at the intersection of Fourth and Market Streets, while the en- tire city was literally smothered with flags, bunting and flowers. There was an impos- ing procession, both military and civic, in which agriculture and all trades and pro- fessions were represented. The celebra- tion began with an illumination of the court house and other buildings at mid- night on July 3, and continued until the fol- lowing midnight. A heavy storm came up during the progress of the procession, but the exercises were carried out during the afternoon and evening. The Declaration of Independence was read by Col. W. R. Lloyd, and addresses were made by Messrs.
Trainer, Gaston, Hays, Daton, Coulter, Milligan and others, and a poem by Rev. S. J. Stewart.
The year 1878 was marked by a terrible railroad disaster west of Mingo. Passen- ger train No. 6 left Steubenville in the early morning of August 7, and while run- ning at a high rate of speed along the dump just beyond Cross Creek bridge col- lided with a freight train coming east. The immediate cause of the collision appears to have been the stopping of the watch of Sterling, the conductor of the freight train, who left New Alexander station supposing he had time to reach Mingo before the ar- rival of No. 6. Both engines, a postal car, baggage car and first coach were demol- ished. Fourteen persons were killed out- right, three died afterwards, and between thirty and forty others suffered injuries more or less serious. The city for the next two or three days was almost like a char- nel house.
The principal event of 1879 was the great Tri-State reunion, elsewhere de- scribed. This was preceded by the Loan Exhibition, held for two weeks in the court house, beginning on May 15. The gross re- ceipts were $4,500 and the profits $2,200. "There was a magnificent display of costly and unique articles from all parts of the country. The general committee was com- posed of Dr. E. Pearce, president; Mrs. J. W. Holliday, vice president ; W. HI. Hun- ter, secretary; Robert McGowan, treas- urer; John H. Lindsay, W. A. Long, J. W. Evans, . H. D. Worthington, James Mc- Conville, Charles Gallagher, Robert Sher- rard. Samuel Johnson, M. L. Miller, R. C. Hawkins, R. Gardner, George Maxwell, W. H. Wallace, Jones Munker, J. B. Doyle, M. R. Andrews. D. W. Matlack, J. F. Sar- ratt, T. M. Simpson, Mrs. W. D. McGregor, Mrs. W. Peters, Mrs. William Grimes, Mrs. R. L. Brownlee, Mrs. K. Crumrine, Mrs. E. Pearce, Mrs. T. B. Coulter, Mrs. W. H. Harden, Mrs. George Sharp, Mrs. Joseph Means. Mrs. C. Tolle, Miss E. Spaulding, Miss Hannah Gill, Miss Julia Galloway,
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Miss Virginia Means, Mrs. W. R. Zink and many others, who gave faithful labor ou the sub-committee.
Among the early places of amusement in the city were Stiers's Hall, on the south- west corner of Sixth and Market Streets, and old Kilgore Hall, on the south side of Market, below Fourth. About 1855 Kil- gore's new hall was erected on the north side of Market Street, west of Fifth, which did service for many years and in which Carlotta Patti, Gottschalk, Wilhelmji, Ru- binstein and many other performers of note appeared. Public entertainments were not as numerous in those days as at pres- ent, but the average quality was certainly higher. The property subsequently passed into the hands of J. W. Gray and II. G. Garrett, and finally to the latter gen- tleman, who practically doubled its size, giving an interior of 120x60 feet, with full equipment of stage dressing rooms, etc. This served the purpose of larger enter. tainments until the erection of the new city building and opera house in 1882. After that it passed through various phases and is now the home of the National Theater, devoted chiefly to vaudeville.
The erection of the Manly Foster block, on the west side of Fourth Street, below Market, provided a hall in the third story, with a capacity of 350 people. In 1877 it became the home of the Philharmonic So- ciety, which occupied it for several years and leased it for miscellaneous purposes. It is now a portion of the Elks clubhouse. The completion of the new court house in 1874 also afforded a large room for public meetings of a general character, but the opening of the City Opera House generally displaced all others for the time being. The Turner building, on Sonth Third Street, contained a large hall suitable for dances, fetes and other gatherings, and among the minor halls were the Pearce on North Fourth Street, armory on North Sixth. Walker's on Market, Floto's on Fourth and others of a semi-public character. The next auditorium of any size was furnished in the new High School building and since
then by the Y. M. C. A. The Airdome, a roofless summer theater on North Third Street, furnishes accommodations during hot weather, and during the last few years the moving picture craze has converted numerous storerooms into places for that sort of entertainment.
The dates of the erection of some of the older business blocks still standing are given as follows: 1829 and 1830 the Kil- gore and Spencer, now Sinclair blocks, cor- ner of Fourth and Market Streets; 1829 and 1848, Turnbull, Market, west of Fourth; 1850, Scott's, South Fourth; 1846- 1847, Stiers, now Steubenville Hardware, Sixth and Market; 1856, Collins, Market; Russell, Sixth and Market; 1865, Mears, lower Market; 1866, McConville, Fourth and Market; 1874, Commercial Bank, Fourth and Market; 1870, Barclay, Sixth and Market; 1865, Watson, Market, west of Bank Alley; 1874, Walker's Market; 1872, Schaefer-Bullock, North Third; 1872, Pittsburgh Hotel; 1875, Davidson-McCon- ville, North Fourth; 1877, Johnson, Fifth and Market; Specht, North Fourth; 1879, Raney, Sheal & Co., North Fourth; 1887, McConville Hotel; 1894, Lindsey and Falk, South Fourth; 1907, Erwin & Robinson, North Fourth.
In 1879 Steubenville had three military companies, A, B and C of the Second Regi- ment. Ohio National Guard, and had an armory on North Sixth Street, furnished by the city, which was opened in Septem- ber, 1877. The B and C companies were disbanded that year, but Company A, orig- inally the Jefferson, and afterwards the Baron Guards, continued some time longer. A company of cadets was also organized in September of that year, but the military spirit evidently waned, for the companies soon after disbanded. The Schwabenverein acquired the armory property and has since erected a new building thereon. A company of cadets has recently been organ- ized, in which considerable interest is manifested.
As the year 1897 approached there was a general desire that the centennial of the
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legal organization of the county and the founding of the city should be observed in an adequate and fitting manner, and at the same time make an effort to collect and preserve historical data covering the pe- riod from the time that this valley first be- eame known to the white man. In further- ance of this idea the Bezaleel Wells His- torical Society was incorporated on March 7, 1893, by Rev. A. M. Reid, Davison Fil- son, Joseph B. Doyle, Thomas P. Spencer, George W. MeCook, George A. Maxwell, Robert McGowan, D. J. Sinclair, W. MeD. Miller and William R. Johnson. Little was done during that year except in the way of preparing constitution and other prelim- inary work, and on February 1, 1894, the following permanent officers were elected: President, D. Filson ; vice president, Rob- ert Sherrard; recording secretary, J. B. Doyle; corresponding secretary, W. H. Hunter; treasurer, D. J. Sinclair; trustees, George W. MeCook, Winfield Scott, Charles Gallagher, A. C. Anlt and E. M. Crawford, with R. E. Roberts, Frank Stokes and A. M. Reid subsequently added, the last named becoming vice president on the death of Mr. Sherrard. Between that time and 1897 considerable historical data were collected and interest created in the forth- coming celebration to be held on August 25, the anniversary of the first sale of lots. On January 7, of motion of Hon. J. A. Mansfield, a committee was appointed, con- sisting of Messrs, Mansfield, Scott, Oliver, Maxwell and Doyle, to inaugurate the een- tennial movement and enlist the commu- nity as a whole in the enterprise, Public meetings were called, and George W. Me- Cook was made president of the centennial organization, Charles Gallagher vice presi- dent, D. W. Matlack secretary, Frank H. Kerr corresponding secretary, and D. J. Sinclair treasurer. An exeentive commit- tee was selected as follows: George A. Maxwell, chairman ; Robert MeGowan, J. J. Gill, S. Laubheim, Hugh MeGinis, C. H. Steele. Winfield Scott, William Vermillion, D. U. MeCullongh. Other members of the general committee were: J. M. Cook, W. B.
Donaldson, H. N. Mertz, H. H. MeFadden, Isaac MeCullongh, G. B. Boren, R. E. Rob- erts. J. T. Hodgens, E. M. Crawford, Charles Waddell, Jolm Underwood, J. D. Rothacker, R. M. Crabbs, I. N. Croskey, S. Z. Alexander, R. A. Bryant, David Simp- son, C. H. Stoll, S. B. Taylor, John Francey, J. A. Mansfield, J. B. Doyle, Davison Filson and J. F. Oliver, William Riley, Thomas Sharp, William Winters and C. N. Brown.
Sub-committees were organized as fol- lows, the chairmen largely constituting the general meeting, which was held each Mon- day evening for six months:
Ladies' committee -- President, Mrs. D. J. Sinclair; secretary, Dr. Nettie Erskine; treasurer, Mrs. Dr. John Pearce; viee presidents, Mesdames T. B. Wright, Ida Elliott, V. MeEldowney, W. R. Zink, John M. Cook, Miss Jessie McKee,
Military-Dr. John Pearce, chairman; A. C. Blackburn, W. F. Ridgley, J. F. Oliver, R. G. Richards, Charles Gallagher, J. D. Porter, James Lavery, B. N. Lind- sey, J. F. Sarratt, E. H. Sprague and John Stewart.
Stanton Memorial-H. G. Dohrman, II. L. M. Doty, Corresponding secretary; W. C. Bracken, J. B. Doyle, Il. B. Grier, H. H. McFadden. R. J. Morrison, J. F. Oliver, Dr. A. M. Reid, T. M. Simpson.
Log Cabin-J. C. Ault, B. H. Maxwell, C. P. Filson.
Invitation-J. L. Means, R. G. Richards, Dr. A. M. Reid, Judge J. A. Mansfield.
Advertising-Sig Laubheim, Frank HI. Kerr, H. G. Dohrman, W. M. Trainer.
Transportation-J. M. Reynolds, G. A. Maxwell, G. W. MeCook.
Programme-Charles Gallagher, G. A. Maxwell, G. W. MeCook.
Printing-W. H. Hunter.
Finance -Robert MeGowan, J. J. Gill, Thomas Johnson, Charles Gallagher.
Educational-H. N. Mertz, Dr. R. Laugh- lin, Rov. W. B. Irwin, Dr. J. C. M. Floyd, Rov. Father Hartley, Rev. Father Thomp- son.
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Church History-Dr. A. M. Reid, Rev. W. B. Irwin, W. H. Hunter.
Decoration-Dr. B. J. C. Armstrong, Ed- ward Nicholson, D. J. Sinclair.
Bureau of Information and Public Com- fort-W. M. Trainer.
Fireworks-F. C. Chambers, Robert Me- Gowan, C. S. Moony, Homer Permar, James Moody, Charles Caldwell, Charles Irwin, Harvey Smith, John Saulters, Fred Kaufman, William Kaufman.
Soliciting-Joseph Basler, Joseph P. Bickar, B. W. Mettenberger, Charles Mc- Connaughey.
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It was decided to hold a three-day cele- bration, Tuesday the 24th to be devoted to . the memory of E. M. Stanton, Steuben- ville's greatest citizen; Wednesday the 25th Pioneer day and Tuesday the 26th Military day. The approximate site of Fort Steuben, the original land office, Stan- ton's birthplace and other appropriate sites were appropriately marked and the decorations exceeded anything ever before attempted in the city. Flags, bunting, floral designs, Chinese and Japanese lan- terns and every conceivable device made the city a wave of fluttering color, while every public building, every street and numberless private dwellings were crowded with visitors. Portraits of Baron Steu- ben, Thomas Jefferson, Bezaleel Wells, James Ross, E. M. Stanton and others whose names were identified with the his- tory of county and city were everywhere in evidence, and much of the excellent effect of these and other decorations was due to C. P. Filson, our local artist. "Welcome" was the prominent word in the decorations, indicating the hospitality of the city to thousands of visitors. Four triumphal arches spanned the main streets, and on the court house square was a log cabin built entirely without nails, in which was a col- lection of interesting pioneer relics. Other similar exhibitions were held at other points in the city. During the celebration a brigade of the Seventeenth infantry, U. S. A., Col. L. M. O'Brien, and the Eighth regiment of infantry of the O. N. G., Col.
C. V. Hard, were encamped on Pleasant Heights. A brigade of the naval reserves from Toledo, Lieut. Com. Myer Greeland, was also camped in the city. Duquesne Greys, of Pittsburgh, Capt. W. L. Adams, commanding; Washington Infantry, of Pittsburgh, Capt. E. R. Geilfuss command- ing; Sheridan Sabres, Wilkinsburg, Pa., Capt. L. M. Eagye commanding, were also present.
On Tuesday morning school children from all parts of the county began as- sembling to celebrate Stanton day. At 10 o'clock there was a formal opening at the Opera House, with Capt. J. F. Oliver in the chair. After an invocation by Rev. E. W. Cowling, rector of St. Stephen's parish, Prof. D. W. Matlack introduced Dr. W. H. Venable, of Cincinnati, one of Ohio's lead- ing educators, who delivered a scholarly address on Ohio men and Ohio ideas.
At 1 o'clock in the afternoon the school children of the county assembled at the court house and different school buildings and marched to their places in the proces- sion, each scholar carrying an American flag. The general parade was under the direction of Chief Marshal J. L. Selah, and with a platoon of police and local and visit- ing bands, formed in the following order: School children, judges and members of the bar, county and visiting officials within the original limits of Jefferson county, board of education, clergy, Wells Historical Society, Centennial Committee, Jefferson County Medical Society, Stanton Post, G. A. R., with drum corps; citizens on foot and in carriages, city officials, ambulance. This division was preceded by Stanton relatives, distinguished guests and mili- tary. The procession marched to the birth- place of Mr. Stanton, on Market street, where a dense crowd was gathered, and after the "Star Spangled Banner" by the Seventeenth Infantry band, Captain Oliver called the assemblage to order and, after invocation by Rev. L. N. Stewart, in- troduced Gen. Daniel E. Sickels, who delivered a graphic review of Mr. Stan- ton's career. As before stated, the birth-
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place of Stanton is a two-story brick, set back from Market street, near Sixth, with a small enclosed yard between the house and the sidewalk. In after years a three- story business house was built in front of the old house, and on the front of the lat- ter building had been placed a bronze tah- let bearing these words :
EDWIN M. STANTON ATTORNEY-GENERAL. SECRETARY OF WAR JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT Born here 19th December, 1814 Erected by the School Children of Jefferson County.
It may be remarked that a banner was awarded to the Irondale school for the largest contribution in proportion to its en- rollment outside the city. At the conclu- sion of his address General Sickles pulled the cord which allowed the flag to fall from the tablet, which was greeted by enthusias- tic cheers as the plate was exposed to view. Hon. R. Tayler, then representative in Con- gress, now judge of the United States court at Cleveland, gave a most able analy- sis of Stanton's character. The exercises concluded with the singing of "America" by the school children, and benediction by Rev. A. M. Reid.
At 7:30 p. m. a memorial meeting was held by the bar in the opera house, Dio Rogers presiding, at which a eulogy was delivered by Hon. J. H. S. Trainer, a con- temporary of Mr. Stanton. Following this a colonial reception was held in the court room which was the brilliant social event of the entire demonstration. It was in charge of the following ladies: Mrs. D. J. Sinclair, Mrs. Arnold Dohrman, Mrs. E. S. Wood, Mrs. Mary K. Means, Miss Agnes Wells, Mrs. Geo. W. MeCook, Mrs. W. R. Zink, Mrs. Dr. John Pearce, Mrs. Ida Means, Mrs. M. M. K. White, Baroness Lagerfelt, Mrs. John M. Cook. Mrs. R. Gardner, Mrs. Charles Gallagher, Miss Ellen Davidson, Mrs. G. G. Gaston, Mrs. Geo. Henry, Miss Laura Parks, Mrs. T. B. Wright. Mrs. Ida Elliott, Mrs. H. G. Dohr- man, Mrs. Dr. F. S. Maxwell, Mrs. Judge Mansfield, Dr. Nettie Erskine.
A great pioneer and industrial parade, under command of W. B. Donaldson, was the event of Wednesday, after which the people gathered at La Belle Park at the upper end of the city where a large speak- er's platform had been erected. Hon. J. J. Gill presided and made a brief introduc- tory speech, after which invocation was offered by Rev. G. W. MacMillan of Rich- mond, followed by a congratulatory ad- dress by Hon. H. L. Chapman. Hon. John M. Cook made an address of welcome, followed by the orator of the day, Hon. Webster Davis. After him came brief ad- dresses by Major MeKisson, of Cleveland, Hon. John J. Sullivan, of Warren, Lieut. Gov. Asa W. Jones, Rev. John J. McCook, of Hartford, Conn .; Adjutant General Axline, Gen. E. R. Eckley, Hon. E. O. Ran- dall, secretary of the Ohio Historical So- ciety and supreme court reporter, Gen. An- son G. MeCook. Thursday was military day, and the procession under command of Chief Marshal R. G. Richards included the visiting organization already mentioned with Duquesne Greys Infantry, Pittsburgh ; Washington, Pa., Infantry, Sheridan Sa- bers, Wilkinsburg, P'a .; Pierpont Post. G. A. R. Pittsburgh; Harry Hale Post, Iron- dale; Stanton Post, city ; survivors 2d O. V. [., and old soldiers of eastern Ohio, West Virginia and western Pennsylvania, under command of Gen. A. G. M.Cook. The campfire at La Belle Park was called to order by Rev. J. A. Thrapp, lieutenant 95th O. V. I., who announced Hon. R. G. Rich- ards as secretary. Rev. R. A. MeKinley offered prayer, and Gen. S. H. Hurst de- livered an eloquent oration. Hon. 1 .. Dan- ford also delivered an address. The cele- bration closed on Thursday night, with a magnificent display of fireworks at the "old fair grounds," now the site of La Belle mill offices.
The proceedings of Stanton Day re- vived interest in a project which had been broached several years before, namely the erection of a monument to Stanton in his native city. Alexander Doyle, the cele- brated sculptor, also a native of Steuben-
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ville, had already offered to donate his services for this purpose, and there was the nucleus of a fund in a small balance left after paying for the tablet contributed by the school children. On August 11, a couple of weeks before the celebration, pa- pers of incorporation were issued to D. J. Sinclair, H. G. Dohrman, J. B. Doyle, D. W. Maltack, F. M. Simpson, John F. Oliver, H. H. MeFadden, J. L. Selah, H. B. Grier and J. H. S. Trainer, and a pre- liminary organization was formed with Messrs. Dohrman and Doyle president and secretary. In October of that year several contributions were received towards the cause, but the subject soon after became dormant and remained so until 1906, when E. F. Andrews, another artist native of Steubenville, presented a life-size portrait of Stanton to the bar association, and by the latter transferred to the county. Ad- dresses were made by Hon. J. A. Mans- field, Hon. A. S. Worthington, Col. John J. MeCook, of New York; Hon. R. G. Rich- ards, Capt. J. H. Oliver, Hon. John M. Cook, Erasmus Wilson, and W. H. Hunter, with other appropriate exercises. As a re- sult of this meeting, the association was called together and reorganized. Liberal contributions were received, including an appropriation of $5,000 by the county and the last stage of the work entered upon. At this writing the model of the monument is practically completed and it will shortly be located at the main entrance to the court house. The bronze figure is somewhat above life size, and represents Mr. Stanton as a lawyer. It stands upon a suitable pedestal, the whole being about eighteen feet high. Following are the present of- ficers of the association, under whose charge the project has been practically brought to completion : President, Geo. W. MeCook; vice-presidents. Gen. Daniel E. Sickles, New York : Augustus S. Worthing- ton, Washington, D. C .; Col. John J. Me- Cook, New York; Hon. Frank H. Kerr; Hon. John M. Cook; secretary, Jos. B. Doyle; treasurer, Robert MeGowan; trustees, George D. Cook, New York ; Hon.
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