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First Children's Home.
CHILDREN'S HOME.
a total of 7.015 which in 1890 had increased to 10,050 and the census of 1900 will give 16,000 or more making a very creditable increase for the past decade.
MAYORS .- In completing the record of Mayors since the publication of the city ordinances we find the election of Jewett Palmer in 1894, Edward Meisenhelder 96, Chas. Richardson '98 and W. E. Sykes Apr. 2, 1900. His Honor W. E. Sykes was born in Clarington, O., June 6, 1871. graduated in civil engineering '91, taught mathematics in Scio College 2 years, graduating from the classic dept. of Marietta College in 1896 and in law from the Ohio State University in 1898.
CITY COUNCILMEN -The legislative affairs of the city are in charge of twelve councilmen of whom one is elected each year, from each of the six wards, to serve for two years. The elections since the city ordinance book was compiled in 1893 have resulted as follows: D. W. Davis, 94,98; James McClure, 94-6; Jacob Rech 94-5; Leander Chapin, Fred Meister, Philip Peters, Frank Weber 94. Philip Bach- man 95-7: J. P. Marsch 95,1900; S. J. Hathaway, Edward Meisenhelder, Chas. Clark, Dan'l Biszantz 95. S. E. Garrison, 96-8; B. F. Wood, 96-8; J. C. Hardy, Wm. Henry, J. N. Price, 96. E. A. Cochlan, Jacob Wittlig, M. H. Haddox, J. W. Trautman, Douglas Pfaff 97. Henry Blume, O. A. Lambert, Wm. Loffland 98. B. F. Gossett, W. D. Strain, B Eveleigh, Adam Lorenz, George Storck, H. N. Curtis 99. S. H. Plumer. S. A. Coffman, J. L. Toler, Wm. L. Kerns, L J Cutter 1900 These public spirited men are expected to give their time freely in looking after the city affairs and as it is impossible to please everybody, must take the kicks and cuffs as well as the praises for progressive legislation. Dr. Curtis the president, is a native Mariet- tian, graduated from N. Y. Homoeopathic Medical College Hospital in 81 and has since been practicing in the city.
OTHER OFFICIALS -Louis Mueller held the office of city clerk from 1891 until he resigned Nov. 12, '95, and Carl Becker was chosen as h's successor and still holds the office. Mr. Becker was born in Marietta in 1869, educated at the public
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schools and was a musician before accepting the clerkship. The county Treasurer is EX.OFFICIO CITY TREASURER. E. Frank Gates continued as CITY ENGINEER until Wm. P. Mason was elected in 96, giving place to Gates in 98 and being re- elected in 1900. Mr. Mason is a native of Stafford, O. He graduated in civil engin- eering from Bethany College in 1875, and has largely engaged in R. R. construction work for twenty years past. He reports the city's separate sewerage system which was largely built in 1896, as being quite complete. The surface system of the graded streets takes away considerable of the storm pressure. The Goose Run storm water sewer is nine feet in diameter. This is nearly complete from Third st. to the Mus- kingum just below Lock No. 1.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER and CITY MARSHAL are noted under their depart- ments, CITY COMMISSIONER C. J. Best has continued to look after the streets since 1891. Wm. Harris was chosen WHARF MASTER 1894, G. W. Deedrick '95, F. H. Harding 1900.
Electric Lighting. - When it was decided to join in the procession for up-to- date illumination Marietta's officials concluded that it would be cheaper in the end for the city to acquire its own plant, and July 10th 1889, the line was opened with 57, 2,000 c. p. arc lights which up to the present year had been increased to 112, above the normal capacity of the dynamos. The old plant consisted of 100 h. p, Buckeye engine and a 100 h. p. boiler which with the addition of a 40 arc light dynamo, purchased in 1892, brought the cost of the works up to about $18,000. In Feb, 1895 a 300 light incandescent dynamo with 40 h. p. boiler was put in to light the city hall at a cost of $2,800. These will be left where they now stand, in the rear part of the city hall, while the large engine and boilers go to the new power house at Butler and Front streets. This excellent two-story building, a cut of which appears elsewhere, is 40x78 ft., furnishing room for two new boilers of 215 h. p. each, which were manufactured at the Marietta Boiler Works. A new Cross-Compound engine of 250 h. p. will drive the 270 arc light dynamo. A proposition has been made by citizens to furnish twelve incandescent arches, provided the city will put the old engine in place to furnish power and 1,000 alternating current dynamo for the same, and this if met will make an excellent advertisement to the city "whose light cannot be hid." That this department has run economically is shown by a summary of five years which gives the average net cost of lights at $34.30 per year. Thos. Hancock Electrical engineer has resided in Marietta for 30 years past and has the superintendency of the city halland electriclines. Douglas Scott engineer of machinery is assisted by Albert Rogers; Geo. Gephart trimmer, and Robt. Davis, lineman, complete the force.
City Water Works .- Marietta was practically without a water system prior to the fall of 1891, and the fire department had to depend upon cisterns when outside the reach of the river. On Sept. 1, of that year a complete system was opened up and now comprises about 25 miles of mains distributed systematically throughout the city. The pumping station is conveniently located on the banks of the Ohio at the foot of seventh street above all city sewerage the water being forced through a 12-in. main to the mammoth tanks, having a capacity of 750,000 gallons each. These tanks are located on a suburban elevation which gives hydraulic pressure from alti- tude and are sufficient for only present demand. From year to year since its advent the board has inaugurated necessary improvements and in '94 changed from the double system to the gravity plan. Under the latter the settling tanks are always
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full but the water has hardly time for areation and the deposit of sediment before going to consumers. The pressure is uniform at 75 to 100 lbs. to the square inch. The west side is included in the service. W. B. Webster has officiated as engineer for five years past and is assisted by Wm. Evelsizer, Jr. and Ray S. Guthrie, The water commissioners are J. H. McConnell, president, John Mills, John Kaiser; J. S. H. Torner, superintendent. C. H. Jordan, a native of this county serves as clerk of the board.
Fire Dept .- The fire department shows a history of progress from the bucket brigade of 50 years ago, succeeded by the old hand engine some 45 years since. Fol- lowing it the Defiance hand engine which was sold last year, was purchased. Before the city water plant was put in two modern fire engines were purchased which are ornamental and at all times kept ready for an emergency, but with a constant pres- sure of 90 lbs. in the mains, the hose carts serve for any usual conflagration and are handled much easier than the engines. Up to Dec. 1st '94 a volunteer force manned the department, then a paid crew was put in and its record of efficiency has been such as to prove the wisdom of that move. Six men are constantly on duty in day time and eight at night while the chief and his assistant expect to be present at all fires, the chief also caring for the business of the department. Besides the hand- some quarters found in the city hall, three hose houses are maintained. Hose wagon No. 1 is kept at the City Hall and No. 2 on the west side. Some 4,000 ft. of hose are available. No. 1 has a large extension ladder and two scaling ladders are carried by No. 2; each have Babcock extinguishers, trained horses, the Gamewell fire alarm system and other modern devices. Earl C. Davis is Chief; Geo. Bell, Asst .; Driver No. 1, Jos. O'Neal. 2nd Pipeman Fred Miraben. Driver No. 2 Asbury Dye; and 2nd Pipeman Wm. Callahan. Practice drills are held three times a day and the horses maneuver with the precision of veterans. Henry Cisler was chosen chief in 1893; A .D. Alderman'94; Dan'l Biszantz '97 and Earl Davis April 1900. Mr. Davis is a native Mariettian and has been with the department since '94.
Police Dept .- As Marietta is a very orderly place for one of its size and pro- gressive business, a large police force is not necessary. The force is in charge of the mayor and the marshal acts as chief, the present incumbent having been contin- uously in the office since 1878 with the exception of 1896-7 which was filled by James Parlin. Marshal Jacob H. Dye is a native of Marietta, was educated in her public schools, with others is engaged in real estate transactions, and is interested in the city's continued welfare. His long service has given him a great experience in his line. The patrolmen are James A. Roney, Chas. A. Ray, Rollo G. Putnam, Geo F. Slobohm, Chas. M. Coffman, Paul Goerlitz, Frank Kerns and Amos Wright. The city hall police are Scott Dayis, Fred Moser and Wm. M. Meister. Headquarters are now being fitted up in the new Electric Power house, corner Butler and Front sts.
Health Dept .- Marietta believes in good sanitary regulations and since 1890 has had a fully organized health board which meets every two weeks, the present board is W. E. Sykes, pres., Dr. John McClure health officer, Dr. A. I. Dorr, R. A. Underwood, Philip Spies, W. A. Hall, John A. McCall, Herman Fischer John Gregory sanitary policeman, Dr. J. L. Mason clerk of the board.
City Hall .- The city building is supposed to have cost over $100,000 but as the books were burned no audit was ever had and it would not be assessed to-day for more than half that amount. In 1894 it was remodeled at a cost of $17,000 making a commodious and complete opera house, which seats an audience of 1,500 and brings a steady revenue to the municipality.
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PUTNAM PLACE.
UNITARIAN CHURCH.
SOLDIER'S MONUMENT. securing homes clear from the water.
Marietta City .- The present Marietta is replete with historical interest as noted else- where and its picturesque surroundings are hard to excel. It is exceedingly rare to find a city of this size with as many modern business blocks and beautiful not to say sumptuous rest- dences. Our compiler is notedly sparing of the use of superlatives, but when our well paved streets, unique terraced and abounding grassy lawns are considered with the beautiful and costly styles of residence architecture presented he might truthfully say that Marietta is unex- celled for magnificent homes and picturesque surroundings. It is especially fortunate in its location on the Ohio at the mouth of the Musk- ingum, but as with every other place, has some unpleasant feature and the only one of impor- tance that is known of here is the overflow of Front and parts of Second streets at high tide. The ground rises notably on other streets and at a little distance from the river is aboye high water mark. Our business men have learned to take the matter philosophically howeyer and when a rare inundation does occur, move up a story or two until the waters abate. A large share of the residence section is entirely above the high water mark and there is no difficulty in
It is estimated that more than one-third of the men of Marietta are in some way connected with the oil interests! and to a greater or less degree dependent upon it. or the support of themselves and families. An army of perhaps 20,000 men is connected with the various petroleum industries in this field and while it yet ap- ears to be upon a substantial basis it is but prudent that a great variety of other nanufactories be encouraged to locate here so that Marietta may not be dependent in any one condition but able to continue steadily forward in the event of a decline n an unexpected channel. Under miscellaneous manufacturing, transportation educational and other interests, this pamphlet will not only show that this is an admirable city for pleasant homes and good schools but has great commercial and ndustrial facilities, which needs only to be made known to the world in order to nake a metropolitan city at the mouth of the Muskingum, in the near future.
Marietta Sanitarium .- With the constant influx of transients and the steadily growing population of this city Dr. O. A. Lambert believed that the facilities for urkish baths and other sanitary matters should be improved and last year he pre- vailed upon Dr. V. M. George, who has conducted a private hospital in Zanesville or ten years past to remove to Marietta. Dr. George attended the Miama Medical College in 1882-3 and later perfected his studies in the Swedish movement. In 896 he graduated from the Chicago University and is a scientific masseur. He is
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assisted by his wife and his son Talmage. The sanitarium, on 2d floor of the block S. E. corner Front and Butler sts., shown among our engravings. is fitted with electrical and hot air appliances, a full system of Turkish and Russian baths, and all necessary massage treatment is to be had here in its best form. From one to two score of people visit this health resort daily and the crying need now is for additional room, which the proprietors of the sanitarium Drs. Lambert & George are trying to obtain. Patients get good and cheap accommodations at the St. Cloud or St. James hotels adjoining, but a movement is about to be inaugurated to build a large sanitarium with all modern conveniences and appliances for the treatment of chronic diseases.
Grace Hospital .- For many years the lack of some place to which the injured and sick could be removed and isolated was badly felt in Marietta. With this pur- pose in view, Dr. O. M. Willis purchased a large brick structure on upper Third street had it remodeled and fitted with all modern conveniences, and on June 6th 1899 opened a hospital The use of it was placed at the disposal of all physicians and surgeons in Marietta for their patients. In the first year about 130 patient: were cared for, the leading physicians encouraging the enterprise. At present four regular nurses are employed and twelve beds are at all times ready for use.
GRACE HOSPITAL
GRACE HOSPITAL.
The Woman's Home .- A home for the deserving aged women of this vicinit was first suggested by Mrs. Wm. R. Putnam, but was not incorporated till July 188 Mrs. Catharine Fay Ewing was the leading spirit in securing funds and in 1883 for lots of land were donated, three of which were sold and the Home, illustrated her
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with was built upon the fourth. It was largely furnished by special donation and was opened Nov. 85. Fortunately but few have needed to take advantage of its com- forts. Applicants for admission pay $150 which guarantees good care in the decline of life. At present it has but five members. The officers are Mrs. R. B. Cook acting Pres .; Mrs. E. E. Phillips, Treas .; Mrs. C. H. Turner, Cor. Sec .; Mrs. J. P. Lang. Per .. Sec .; Mrs. L. E. Nugent, Matron. .
Educational Matters.
Private schools were held in Campus Martius soon after the first families came to this place. Rev. Daniel Story having been mentioned as a teacher, Oct. 1790 and before ten years, a committee appointed to encourage advanced educa- tion facilities, recommended that $1.000 be appropriated to found Muskingum Acad- emy and secured lot No. 605, where the Elks building now stands. The assessment. from ministerial lands and other sources, enabled the erection of a building before the beginning of the present century and which in addition to school purposes was used as a chapel until the Congregational church was completed and as an academy util nthe "Collegiate Institute was started." The building was removed to Second.
IN THE COLLEGE CAMPUS.
Marietta College .- No ac- count of Marietta would be com- plete which did not give consid- erable space to Marietta College. For more than sixty-five years it has been an important part of Marietta, adding very largely to its material resources, and stimu- lating its social, intellectual and religious life. It was chartered by the state in February, 1835, and at the opening of the fall term there were five members in the faculty. The first class was graduated in 1838, and since that date a class has been graduated Our B Pach year, the whole number of mote graduates being now over eight gens. hundred. From the first, Mari- bol 359 etta College has maintained a Which high standard of scholarship, of-are pri ten losing students who could find easier entrance elsewhere. ship an Its all und cional charge Selected
graduates have received distinguished recognition in eastern institutions where they have gone for graduate work or professional study. In business, in the profes- sions, in politics and war the college has been and is now ably represented. In 1897 ladies were admitted to all departments on complete equality with the men. At- dich the opening on Sept. 11th, a new departure was made by establishing a military de- Putnam I. L. M. T Po. B men of 1 cuts of partment. Captain J. L. Barbour, a graduate of West Point, has charge of this feature which promises to be very popular with the students. The other depart- ments, preparatory, collegiate, art, music, will be continued as heretofore. Any young man or woman desiring a liberal education under most favorable conditions should enter Marietta College. Its professors and instructors are specialists and un- derstand the art of teaching and stirring enthusiasm in the students. At the last commencement the Board of Trustees elected Professor Alfred T. Perry, of Hart- ford, Conn., as the sixth president of the College. President Perry is a young man Ed the D in close sympathy with young people, distinguished for his ripe scholarship, his ex- perience in executive work, and his enthusiam as an instructor. His two short visits to Marietta won him hosts of friends. He is without question "the right man in the right place." Under his wise administration Marietta College offers superior advantages to those wishing a college education, and will become a still more vital element in the life of the city.
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MARION SCHOOL.
The Public Schools .- In seeking for a new home every person should enquire bout the educational facilities, which in Marietta will stand a critical examination. )ur Board of Education is not dominated by political schemes but is seeking to pro- note the public welfare and has ever had among its members some of our best citi- ens. The enumeration for June 1900 showed 3.895 children of school age an increase f 359 over 1899. The public schools showed an enrollment the past year of 2,514 to which the parochial schools add about 200. Fifty-four regular teachers, six of whom re principals of the various schools, a special teacher for music, one for penman- hip another for German and two training teachers make up the educational corps, ll under Superintendent Henry G. Williams, who has had nineteen years in educa- ional work. He came to Marietta in 1898, from Bellaire, O, where he was in harge of the city schools. He has given the Board satisfaction and has been re- lected for the next three years. The principals of the schools are as follows :- High School, E. D. Meek; Willard, J. A. Stone; Washington, Geo. M. Plumer; Putnam, F. P. Wheeler: Marion, Amelia Weber; Fort, John M. Starling.
The board of education are R. L. Curtis, Pres .; Chas. Meisenhelder, Sec .; Jeo. B. Eyssen, Treas .; W. S. Dye, C. R. Richardson, and Dr. O. M. Willis, all nen of high standing in Marietta. Description of High School, etc., on pages 55-6; uts of buildings on six pages.
Marietta Commercial College .- The Ohio Valley Business College started by I. L. Moore about 1893, was purchased by R. L, Rudy, three years ago. He chang- d the name to the Marietta Commercial College and from the start has had it on a ery progressive basis. It occupies the entire 3rd floor of the Colonial Blk. and has ad an average of about forty students throughout the past year, Benn J. Fergu- on, a native of Mercer, Co. W. Va., purchased the institution in Aug, 1900, and ill continue the enterprise with up to date methods. He is a graduate of the Com. College of the University of Lexington, Ky., and the Phonographic Institute of Cin- innati Until recently he had been teaching in the Mountain State Business Co !-
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ST. MARY'S PAROCIAL SCHOOL.
St. Mary's Parochial .- Under the pastorate of R. P. O'Neil, about 1856, the nucleus to a parochial school fund was started by each member paying 25 cts. per month and a school was maintained for some years, on the first floor of the old store room chapel. A brother of Gen. Phil. Sheridan served as teacher for several years at $15 per month. In 1858, the basement of the church was fitted for pupils and the school held there until it was discontinued in 1862. Father Woesman in 1895, com- menced an earnest effort to re-establish the parochial school and Sept. 6, 1896, Rt. Rev. Bishop John A. Watterson dedicated the commodious parochial school build- ings, cut of which is shown herewith. On this occasion Buell Post and Knights of St. George presented a fine flag. The educational matters are in charge of the St. Dominic Sisters. The first superioress, Frances Lilly, was three years since succeed- ed by Sister M. Austin who with four assistants has charge of furthering the Chris- tian education of more than 200 pupils. The school buildings were enlarged in '98 which gives rooms for dormitories and music rooms and brings the cost up to nearly $10,000. 36
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The Press -A well conducted newspaper is a powerful educator and the press properly comes in this department. THE OHIO GAZETTE TERRITORIAL AND VIR- GINIA HERALD, (this all meant one small weekly) was first issued here in 1801. by Willis Silliman and Elijah Backus. The old stone bed, to this first press in Mari- etta through the purchase of offices had succeeded to the Register and was destroyed by the fire of 1888 Numerous changes had taken place in proprietors and principles and publication had been suspended for several months at a time prior to the advent of the Gazette of 1856 which merged with the Intelligencer. That office was pur- chased by R. M. Stimson, June 1862, the Home News soon afterward, and the name changed to
The Marietta Register. - Ten years later the REGISTER was purchased by E. R. Alderman and J. W. Dumble, the latter selling his share to Mr. Alderman in 1875. In '83, '85, his sons E S. and A. D. became partners in the concern and in '97 it was incorporated as The Marietta Register Co., capital 30,000. The paper was made semi-weekly in '83, tri-weekly '89, and a daily has been issued since '94. The plant was burned in '88 and rebuilt by the firm as it now stands. This is a double- front three story brick as shown in illustration, one side occupied by the Marietta Book Store, the other by Oil Well Supply. The second story is broker Richardson's office and telephone Cos., the third Raynald Lodge K. of P. In rear of the book store is a three story brick 20x80 which is occupied by the fully equipped job print-
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OIL WELL SUPPLY CO .- MARIETTA BOOK STORE.
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ing, bindery and news office of the Register. D. R. Gerken a native Mariettian, who has been for 20 years with the Register is manager of the job office while J. W. Lansley officiates as city editor.
FORT SCHOOL.
The Times .- The first paper printed in Marietta was democratic and the Pilot started in 1826, continued four years as the organ for that party. It was succeeder by the Republican in '31 and had had numerous changes of names and proprietor before the Times was started in '64 by W. C. Hood. S. M. McMillen bought th plant in '71 continuing until he sold to B. J. Mckinney, in '90, who in '98 started : daily but still continues the Weekly Times. Frank Mckinney, a son of the proprie tor, is city editor and the paper is democratic. The Times has a good job office an in its various departments employs about 15 hands.
The Leader, was started in 1881 as a republican paper by F. A. Crippen an W. S. Knox, who a year later sold to T. F. Davis. It was incorporated as "Th Leader Publishing Co." in '90 and published semi-weekly till '94, tri-weekly for year and has been issued as a morning daily with weekly edition since then. Gec bers a M. Cooke who has been the principal owner, editor and successful business manage of the Leader Co., in July sold out to H. V. Speelman, J. W. Crooks, T. J. Mercer C. C. Middleswart, John Kaiser and others. Mr. Speelman, the new editor, is Columbus newspaper man of long training and the new company have added suffic. ent capital to put the paper on an up-to-date progressive plane and make the jot bing facilities meet all reasonable competition.
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