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Marietta Zeitung .- The first journal published in the German language wa issued Aug 1856 by Wm. Lorey, DER MARIETTA DEMOKRAT. It was short live and was followed by other German papers which soon ceased publication. The Zeit ung was started Oct. '68 by E. Winchester, who in March '69 sold out to Jaco Mueller the present proprietor. As this is the only German publication within
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The Iterater Co. was organized by J. L. Mills, J. B. Arbour, and W. C. Frost, May '98 and four months later commenced The Iterater with a 5,000 free cir- culation. This was discontinued after a few months but the job office in successful operation has recently been removed to the New Peddinghaus block 215 Second st.
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Religious Matters .- Through the influence of Rev. Dr. Cutter one section of each tp, in the Ohio Co. tract was donated for the support of religion and Daniel Story came to Marietta in the spring of 1789 to officiate both as minister and teacher using the second floor of the N. W Block-House. Dr, Cutter had given occasional sermons in the mean time, and Rev. Wm. Beck preached on July 17. 1788. The first Sunday school north of the Ohio was organized by Mrs. Mary Lake in 1791, in the stockade.
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The First Congregational Church was organized Dec. 6, 1796, with 32 mem- bers and Rev. Story who had returned to Mass, early in '97 was recalled as pastor, serving until March 1804. He died Sept. following and was buried in Mound Ceme- tery. Muskingum Academy building, erected 1798, served as a Congregational Chapel till the present church was dedicated Mar, 8, 1809, it having been commenc- ed two years before. This structure cost $7,300 and with some alterations remains today as built over 90 years ago,
- S. P. Robbins became pastor in 1805, serving until his death in '23, A number of its pastors have been teachers, S. G. Bingham having been the leading spirit in starting Marietta college. A permanent S. S. was started by this church in 1817 and missions have been held at Harmar and other places most of the time since, sev- eral new churches having come from this. The present membership is about 400, under the leadership of J. R. Nichols, a graduate of Oberlin, who was called to the
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pastorate from Medina, O. in '97. W. R. Blackmer, of Belchertown, Mass. a recent graduate of Hartford Theological Seminary was called as assistant pastor July 1900 as with the several missions the church is too much scattered for one pastor to do it justice.
The First Baptist Church was organized Sept. 6, 1818 in the eatern part of this tp. and for some time meetings were held at private houses. Jas. McAboy was pastor for seven years and in '23 meetings were commenced in the village but it was- not until '36 that a church was built. This burned down in '55 while the present structure was building. From the membership of the First Baptist society five- other Baptist Churches have organized. During the ministry of Dr. L. G. Leonard in '55-6 about 150 souls were added to the membership and within the present year some 130 have joined making the membership now about 460. L. Kirtley, D. D, who graduated from Crozier Theo. Sem. in '75, was called from Peoria, Ill., Nov. 1899, succeeding Dr. Geo. R. Gear who had been pastor for over 20 years. Dr Gear is a native of this city his father having been pastor of this church 1838-43.
St. Luke's Episcopal .- Rt. Rev. Philander Chase, bishop of the diocese of Ohio, administered the right of confirmation to seven persons here Aug. 9, 1820 and five years later Judge Arius Nye organized .St. Luke's church with 6 members. This was incorporated Jan. 9, '33 John T. Wheat was inaugurated rector Apr. 14, 33; C. F. Hansel succeeded in '36; B. J. Boner, D W. Talford and Edward Win- throp cover the time up to Sept. 1850 when John Boyd, D. D. was called and still continues in charge after half a century of harmonious work with his people. He is. a graduate of Kenyon college, class of 1844, and his rectorship here is perhaps the longest known in this state. The present membership of St. Luke's is about 170. The building, illustrated on page 45 was erected in 1857.
Gilman Avenue M. E. - Methodism in Harmar was permantly planted in 1833, by the organization of the Crawford M. E Church, under the preaching of John
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Crawford, a zealous worker in the cause. The building now owned by the Christian church was erected soon afterward and continued as the place for meetings until the Gilman Avenue church was built. This was dedicated May 5, 1895. The lot was purchased some ten years since and the parsonage erected soon afterwards. F. R. Crooks who served as pastor 1893.'8 was active in the erection of the handsome church home which with the lot and parsonage cost about $8,000. The present mem- bership is about 375, in charge of A. J. Hawk. a graduate of the Ohio University, who has been 18 years in the ministry, coming to Marietta a year since.
Roman Catholic. - It is recorded that a Jesuit missionary, (with the French explorers who buried leaden plates here claiming all this territory for France) offer- ed the holy sacrifice of the Mass here Aug. 16, 1749. Father Lee said Mass at the residence of Felix McGuire, Fifth and Hart sts. early in the century and in 1830, Father Russel from Wheeling lectured on "The Church" in the courthouse. Prior to 1838 Rt. Rev. Jno. B. Purcell purchased a store building and lot where the pres- ent St. Marys stands, using the second story as a chapei and Jas. McCaffrey was made pastor in that year, continuing in charge eleven years. Robt. I. Lawrence was here six months, and Peter Perry, coming Apr. 1850, commenced the erection of a new church, built at a cost of $8,000 about one half of which had been paid. It was still uncompleted when he was succeeded by R. P. O'Neil Sept '55; R. B Hardy came Apr. '56, and O. A. Walker, who founded the parochial school, a year later. J. D Ryan came in 1862 remaining until his death in Aug 1870, when Chas. F. Shelhammer had charge for three years. Peter Thurheimer came Oct. '75 and J. F. Campbell became pastor Sept. '78, succeeded by Jnc. B. Kuehn Nov. '79, Tbe church spire was completed, a chime of bells put in and Father Kuhn continued as pastor until his death July '92. and was succeeded by F. M Woesman who came to the charge Aug. 1892, since when a new parochial building has been erected (see schools)and various other improvements inaugurated. The Putnam Hall property at. Fourth and Wooster sts. has been purchased recently for $15,750, and the congrega- tion contemplates at no distant day to erect a handsome and commodious church on
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First M. E .- Methodism began in Marietta when Robt. Manley preached June 20. 1799, and formed a class. The work then remained inactive till 1808-10 when revivals progressed and many were converted. A Methodist church was built in 1815, but Centenary was not erected till 1839 and Whitney Chapel twenty years later. These two consolidated in 1879 making what is now the First M. E. Church. The building was commenced in 1883 and dedicated July 19, '85. The in- terior has since been remodeled, beautified and with the luxurious surrounding shade- trees it makes a comfortable church home. The membership of about 500 is in charge of W. D. Cherington D. D. since Oct. '99. He is a graduate of the Ohio Wesleyan University, and from Drew Theological Seminary 1873.
St. Paul's Evangelical. - About 1833 a number of German families located in Marietta and a movement was soon after agitated to have a German church which was consummated in the formation of St. Paul's in 1839 Private houses served for places of worship at first, later the C. H. was used and in the fall of 1849 the brick building which stands at Fifth and Scammel sts. was dedicated. The present mem- bership is about 150 with F. Samuel Mueller in charge. He graduated from Eden Theo. Sem. of St. Louis, taking a post graduate course from McCormick Seminary of Chicago and coming to Marietta in 1899. Cut of church on page 42.
German M. E. Church .- A class of German Methodists was organized at Marietta, June 1839. Chas. Best and E. Riemenschneider were on this cir- cuit that year and G. Danker came in 1840. In 1841 while H. Koeneke was pastor the frame church of the English M. E. was purchased for $800. This gave place in 1874 to the handsome brick, cor. Third and Wooster illustrat- ed herewith, which with its appurten- ances cost $7.300. The adjoining par- sonage cost $1,500. The congregation is in a flourishing condition numbering about 160. The present pastor, H. Hertzer, formerly of Columbus, O , was chosen in 1899. He has been in the ministry for the last 45 yrs.
St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran. -The German Evangelical church which was started in 1839. divided in 1858 the larger portion forming St. Luke's. The younger English speak- ing element, desiring to have services in that language. formed a mission so- ciety and joined the Miama Synod and the entire church now contemplates af- GERMAN M. E. CHURCH. filiating with that synod. The old Grecian Temple style of building which the society has occupied, shown on page forty-six, was unique and the only structure in Marietta built upon the cardinal points of compass. The present membership is about 300 and as the building was too small to accommodate the in- creasing congre-gation it has been torn down and a new one is now building at a cost of about $25,000. W. E. Brinkman, pastor, a graduate of Chicago Theo. Sem., and post graduate of the Divinity School of Chicago, was called to St. Luke's in 1899.
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Harmar Congregational was organized Jan. 1, 1840. by J. H. Linslev. D. D., Pres. of Marietta college, with 37 members, 25 of whom were from the Marietta. church. For eight years services were held in the Town Hall. illustrated on page 54. The church building was dedicated Nov. 27, 1847, a large lot having been don- ated by David Putnam who died in '56. A lecture room was added in '68 and the L. built in 95 nearly doubled the seating capacity. A neat parsonage was erected in '96. The present membership is about 200. Milo Hickok was installed first pastor, serving to '44; Gideon Dana served five years, David Gould five, William Wakefield seventeen, J. H. Jenkins nine, H. C. Haskell six, D F. Harris six, Silas Smith two, Jonathan Smith two and Virgil Boyer, a graduate of Oberlin Theological Semin- ary came in 97. Cut of church on later page.
The First Unitarian Church was organized Feb 3, 1855 and the following season a commodious building was erected at Third and Putnam sts, principally through the liberality of Nahum Ward, see illustration on page 30. Many distin- guished preachers of this century have spoken from its pulpit among whom were Ralph Waldo Emerson, Edward Everett Hale, and others. The present member- ship is about 100. E. A. Coil who was pastor of a leading church in Cincinnati came to this charge Sept. 1, 1895.
United Brethren Church .- During the winter of 1857-8 a great revival was held by the Wesleyan Methodists of Marietta and at the close of the services the majority of the converts voted to have the church organization affiliate with the United Brethren Conference which was consummated at the next session. Some four years since a neat chapel was erected on Wooster st., above Sixth, which makes a comfortable church home for the society. now in charge of C J. Fox, of Trumbull Co. O, who has been six years in the ministry and pastor here since Oct. 1, '99. The present membership is about 130.
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I'ne First Presbyterian. - Presbyterianism was started in Marietta in 1804, when 35 persons withdrew from the Congregational society and formed a church,
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calling Stephen Lindley as pastor. This was incorporated in 1813 as the "Second Religious Society." but after a time became dormant. In 1841 Wm Wallace organ- ized another Presbyterian church, which was later removed to Beech Grove where it still exists. The Fourth st. Church, now known as the First Presbyterian, was organized with 52 members in 1865, mainly through the efforts of H. W. Ballantine. The building now used by the Central Christian Church was commenced at once and dedicated in 1867. This having become too small the handsome new stone structure, illustrated herewith, was erected in the panic times of 1896 at a cost of about $25,000 With present prices of labor and material it would cost much more and with the lot is probably worth $35,000. The membership now is about 280 W. E. Roe a graduate of Union Theo. Sem. N. Y., class of 1886, was installed pastor here July 23, 1892.
The African Methodist .- Definite dates for this church have not been obtain- able. Meetings were held at the residence of Emeline Strawder on Charles st. as early as 1860 and later in the lecture room of the Baptist church. In 1865 the class purchased the building now occupied on Third st. below Greene, formerly the Old School Presbyterian church. The church is in a prosperous condition under the charge of J. C. Turner, who came to Marietta, Sept. '99.
The First Disciple Church was organized in 1890 under the leadership of Joseph Dutton who served as pastor for a time Meetings were held in the court- room till '94 when this society purchased the Crawford M. E. church property which fronts the Fort school grounds, taking possession Jan, '95 The next year several members left this church to assist in forming the Central Christian. It has no reg- ular pastor but Jesse W. Reard of Belmont preaches occasionally. John Cochran is church clerk.
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The Wesleyan Methodist Church .- Services were first held in a building on Third Street, above Scammel. About seven years ago, during the eldership of Amos Lawrence, the present church building on Second st between Sacria Via and Montgomery, was erected. The building is neat and comfortable and the member- ship about 90. J. E. Artis pastor, has been 23 years in the ministry, coming to this charge in 1894.
Central Christian .- This religious society was organized in Aug. 1897. The old building of the First Presbyterians was purchased and J. H. Bristor was chosen first pastor. He served but a short time and in May '98 Edward Bower took charge continuing till Sept. '99. The present minister Solomon Metzler has been nineteen years in the ministry, coming from Wauseon, O. to accept this charge, Jan. 1, 1900. The Central Christian church has had a continual and steady growth and numbers about 110 members.
The City Mission was organized under the auspices of the city churches on July 1, 1900. Meeting are held every evening and twice on Sunday, the different pastors and prominent laymen taking turns in conducting the services. The officers are, A. B. Bouquard, Chm .; Miss F. Wittlig. Sec .; Chas. Newton, Treas .; Mrs. N, H. Dye, Press Com.
Woman's Christian Temperance Union was organized in 1878 with 33 chart- er members. Its object is to educate public sentiment to the standard of total ab stinence, the members using their influence for temperance, purity and spiritual strength. Meetings are held every Thursday at 2o'clock in the First M. E. Church. The officers are Mrs. Mary D. Ogle, Pres .; Mrs. J. W. Sturgiss, Cor. Sec .; Mrs. Eunice Steen., Rec. Sec .; Mrs. N. H. Dye, Treas.
Secret & Social Societies.
The societies of a city, each have a bearing upon its desirability as a home, for many persons are attracted to their lodge centre as others are to a church home, in fact it is more and more becoming recognized that the standard fraternities are a national blessing and while they avoid sectarian teachings or political environments they go hand in hand with the churches in relieving the needy, visiting the afflict- ed, in teaching intellectual advancement and good Samaritan work.
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Free Masonry, the history of which dates back to the misty past, was working in the provinces when the revolution with the mother country broke out and Major- General Joseph Warren, M. D., in command of the colonial forces, who was "Grand Master of Masons in Boston," was killed in the battle of Bunker Hill. This aroused the masons who were particularly active in volunteering and July 24, 1775 "St. John's Regimental Lodge" was chartered by the Provincial Grand Lodge" of N. Y. The next to be formed for army work was among the troops from Roxbury, Mass. They applied to John Rowe, Grand Master of Mass. wbo issued a charter to
AMERICAN UNION LODGE No. ] as follows; "John Rowe, Grand Master, to Joel Clark, Greeting; By virtue of authority vested in me, I hereby reposing special trust and confidence in your knowledge and skill of the ancient craft do appoint and constitute you Master of the American Union Lodge. now erected in Roxbury, or wherever your body shall remove on the continent of America, provided it is where no grand lodge is appointed. You are to promote in your lodge the utmost harmony and brotherly love and to keep up to the constitution, for the reputation of the craft. In your makings you are to be very cautious of the moral character of such persons and also of visitors who desire to become members of your lodge. You are to transmit to the grand lodge a fair account of the choice of your officers. Any matters coming before your lodge that cannot be adjusted you are to lay the same before the grand lodge for decision. As often as the grand lodge meets you are to attend with your two wardens and will be notified of the time and place. In order to support the grand lodge your lodge is to pay into the hands of the grand secretary, the sum of twelve shillings each quarterly night, all of which you will pay due regard to. This communication to remain in full force and virtue until recalled by me or my successor in office. Given under my hand and the hands of the grand wardens (the seal of the grand lodge first affixed) this the fifteenth day of Feb. A. M. 5776, of Salvation 1776. By order of John Rowe, Grand Master; Richard Dudley, D. G. M .. William Burbeck, S. G. W .; William Hoskins, Grand Secretary.
The seal of this lodge suggested by Benjamin Franklin was made of 13 links around the square and compass and connected at the top by clasped hands. Am. Union moved with the Colonial army, meeting in N. Y. Aug. 13. 1776, and in the battle of Long Island two weeks later its master was taken prisoner and several of its members killed. When it convened on its third anniversary, in Conn Samuel .H. Parsons was elected master and June 24, 1779. at the Robinson House on the Hudson it was visited by Gen'l Washington, and again at Morristown, N. J. Dec. following. Capt. Heart was chosen master in 1780 and after the lodge ceased work in the army he held the charter, still having it with him when he was given charge of the garrison at Ft. Harmar in 1790 and on June 28th at Campus Martius, with this charter as authority the lodge was reorganized. being the first Masonic lodge in the N. W. Territory: present Jonathan Heart W. M .: W. Benj. Tupper, S W .; Rufus Putnam. J. W .; Thos. Stanley. Wm. Burnham. Griffin Greene, Wm. Mills, Robert Oliver, Wm. Stacy. Aug. 2, 1790 it was visited by Maj. Dougherty who after erect- ing Ft. Harmar had built Ft. Washington at Cincinnati and was now on his way east. Master Heart was killed at St. Clair's defeat Nov. 4. 1791.
The Mass G L. was informed of all proceedings and a letter from Moses M. Hayes G. M. Dec. 6th, 1791 confirmed the warrant as follows: "The bretheren of the Grand Lodge duly impressed with the affectionate and benevolent expressions in your address. commend the same and are pleased with your laudable undertaking. Your warrant is without doubt a perfect and a good one and in full operation until a grand lodge is founded in your territory when it will become your duty to sur- render it and be rechartered." On the night of March 24. 1801 the house used for a lodge burned up and this charter was probably destroyed by fire, with all jewels, etc. The members again applied to Mass. for authority to work and were granted a duplicate charter by which all rights were re-affirmed, by the G. L. of Mass .; to Dan'ı Story W. M .; Ebenezer Sproat S W .; Ichabod Nve. J. W., of said American Union Lodge. This was signed by Isaiah Thomas, G. M ; Simeon West, D. G. M. For some years 1802-10, meetings were held in the little Ohio Co. office shown on page 16.
After a Masonic grand lodge had been formed in Ohio, that body asked the Marietta lodge to secure a new charter, but some of the brethren contended that
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prominent Masons were present The present executive officers are A. B. Scott, W. M .; N. W. Bergen, S. W .; G B Eyssen, J. W .; J. W. Sturgis, Sec'y; Theo Wag- ner Treas. The present membership is 134. The lodge owns the hall N. E. corner Front and Butler sts. meeting each Monday that occurs on or before the full moon. Washington Lodge was also chartered by the Mass. G L to work in the patriot army, one by North Carolina, and six by the Pennsylvania Grand Lodge, but American Union No, 1 is the only one still in existence that was chartered in the colonial army.
AMERICAN UNION CHAPTER NO 1 was organized in Marietta June 6, 1792 and has had practically the same experience as that given for the Blue Lodge hereto- fore enumerated. Its charter was burned in the same fire and it was re-chartered by the Grand Chapter Jan 1804. Its present charter is dated Oct. 24, 1816. Its first officers were James T. Willard H. P .; David Trowbridge, K .; Wm. Skinner, S .; Levi Barber, Augustus and Sardine Stone, Anaxamander Warner, Oliver Dodge, Peter Howe, and Samuel Hoiet The present officers are Wirt S. Dye, H. P .; O. B. Vincent, K ; C F. Holst, S .: C. R. Richardson C. of H ; A. F. C. Williams, Treas .; J. W. Holden, Sec'y. The membership is about 165. Meets second Friday of each month in rooms Nos. 133 and 135 Putnam St.
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HARMAR LODGE NO. 390 held its first meeting June 8, 1867, and was chartered Oct. 16 following with 13 members. The first officers were Elijah Locker, W. M .; A. S. Curtis, S. W .; S. H. Tidd, J. W .; T. J. Pattin, Treas .; W. H. Smith, Sec. The present officers are F L Alex- ander, W. M .; C. R. Richardson, S. W .; Chas. R. Putnam, J. W .; G. J. Lund, Treas ; G. M. Payne, Sec.
Some of the pushing masons of the city have incorporated the Marietta Masonic Build- ing Co., purchased the lot, Nos. 243-7 Second st., and have commenced the erection of a six-story temple which will cost over $40 000 and be a credit to the city. The front is 58} ft. depth 100 and the height will be over 100 ft. First floor for stores, 2d and 3d offices 4th club and banquet rooms, 5th lodges, and sixth will be erected for Scottish Rite Masonry. J. S. H. Torner is presi- dent of the company and W . E. Sykes, Secretary.
MARIETTA COMMANDERY No. 50, K. T. was chartered Sept. 24, 1891. Its present membership is about 125 and its officers are C. E. Verges, E. C .; Chas. F. Henry. G .; Wm. Reader, C. G .; G. J. Lund, Treas .; and A. W. Tompkins, Recorder. Meetings are held on the first Friday of each month at 133-5 Putnam st.
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