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School Affairs .- A petition signed by fifty- eight residents of the newly incorporated town was presented to the township board of education, March 2, 1889, by J. S. Enos, J. H. Simon and T. J. Campbell, asking that certain territory em- bracing the village be set off as a special school district. The petition was granted, and on March 16, that year, T. J. Campbell, J. H. Simon and J. S. Enos, were elected directors. Old District No 7 now became the Bloomdale District, with its school house, a two-story brick building, which is now the residence of W. S. Richard. In 1890. R. A. Emerson. C. F. Simon, D. N. Easley and A. B. Probert were chosen directors, Campbell and Enos holding over. J. E. Todd was re-employed in May, with his wife, as teacher of the primary schools, and Emma Ridgley of the intermediate department. J. W. Smith appears to have been a director at this time, while in April, 1801. S. A. Linhart was a member vice Campbell. In June. J. W. Simon was appointed teacher of the grammar school,
in April. 1892, A. M. Fasig took Enos' place as director, and in April. 1893. W. E. Sadler took Probert's place. The issue of bonds for $12.000 was authorized in 1893, S. A. Linhart. A. M. Fassig and J. W. Smith were appointed a build- ing committee, while the contract was awarded to George Brake, of Findlay, for $11,400. T. J. Campbell and Jerry Loman became directors in the spring of 1893, vice Sadler (retired and Easley (killed accidentally). The school affairs were transacted by the old board until April, 1895. when Mrs. Stouffer was elected vice Capt. Fasig. C. F. Simon, J. W. Smith. S. A. Linhart, Jerry Loman and T. J. Campbell. The numeration is nearly 200.
The Post Office was established September 31, 1877, with R. A. Emerson, master. His successors were: John Kelly, appointed in July, 1885; J. T. Bushong, in October. 1886, and Jere- miah Miller, in August, 1889. J. T. Bushong. the present master, was appointed August 14. 1893. The history of the beginnings of this of- fice is given under the heading . Eagleville." in this chapter.
The Exchange Bank was established in July. 1891, by T. J. and O. E. Campbell. The bank building was erected in 1893 (on the corner of Main and Walnut streets), being the first modern business block erected in the town, and the larg- est brick building erected specially for banking and commercial purposes, south of Bowling Green and east of North Baltimore.
The Merchants' Protective Association was organized in May, 1895, to guard against that class of customers who transfer their patronage. when it is inconvenient to pay the bills presented by the trader with whom they formerly dealt. The original signers of the constitution were Ullery & Shue, Pisel & McKenna, R. A. Emer- son, J. A. Cramer and Miller & Purkey.
Industries. - The steam flouring-mill and lumber-mills are the principal manufacturing in- dustries. The Baltimore & Ohio railroad. com- pleted to this point in 1874. with the north and south lines crossing at Welker and Fostoria, offers complete transportation facilities.
A Famous MMilitia Company. - The Bicom- dale Rifles, or Company H. 2d O. N. G .. was organized on May 7, 1885, with A. B Probert, captain: W. W. Emerson and J. J. Ullery, lieutenants: J. Loman, first sergeant. Joseph Enos, J. B. Frey, Stephen Davis and Joseph Linhart, sergeants; G. W Elliott. Samuel Linhart, Charles Overholt, James Smith, Joseph Cramer, C. G. Bronson, J Strawbride . and F. Slaughterback, corporals; and M. Prolert
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and Charles Shafer, musicians. The privates of the command at that time were Willard Baird. James Beam, Jolin Beam, Warren O. Bryant, J. D. Baldwin, W. H. Cramer, D. L. Cramer, J. M. Davis, C. W. Eckman, R. A. Emerson, M. H. Elliott, H. M. Hasler, John Kelly, H. M. Krieger, Jackson Loman, O. McMurray, James Mason, Robert McKee, Jonathan Myers, A. Over- holt, Landis Robbins, Edward Robbins, Allen Robbins, George Rice, James Rosendale, Wilson Richard, Oscar Sheats, Willis Simon, Charles Simon, John Simon, Delton Simon, Moses Si- mon, D. Strawbridge, W. Sadler, A. J. Shue, Ed. Stillwell, W. Slotterback, Samuel Singer, F. Swineliart, Henry Shell, Charles Shirk, M. C. Thompson, John Taylor, George Urie, Ed. Vick- ers, Emar Wineland, Frank Wineland, John Wineland. W. Wineland and W. S. Wagner. Capt. Probert was promoted to lieutenant- colonel of the 2d Regiment, March 17, 1887, and E. S. Bryant was elected captain in April follow- ing, and served until April 24, 1893, when he was promoted to lieutenant-colonel, vice Probert, re- tired, and A. M. Fasig, who was elected captain May 2, 1893, had been an honorary member be- fore that time. In June, 1894, the scattered members were called together within two hours and en route to Wheeling Creek to join other commands in protecting property.
The armory was built in 1887-88 at a cost of $1, 500, and dedicated in May of that year.
In 1893 the company won the first prize of- fered by the regiment. The score of the com- pany in the sharp-shooting competition of 1894 was 385 out of a possible score of 500 at 200 and 300 yards. Four of this company are members of the regimental team. The silver trophy is an elaborate one.
1 Churches .- The Methodist Episcopal Church was established October 3. 1885, when E. D. Beam was chosen leader of the class. The mem- bers were: C. E. Beam, D. N. Easley, R. Easley, Dr. W. A. Dickey. Josephine Dickey, Ellinda Urie, J. W. Myers, Elmira Myers, J. A. Myers, Matilda Myers, Thomas Campell, Susan Campell, Catherine Wineland, L. S. Hamilton, Joseph Enos, M. Enos, B. Z. Cotant, S. E. Cotant, N. Cotant, Samuel Hyter. R. Hyter, Prudence Fisher and Maria Shue. The presiding elders of the district, since 1885, have been L. C. Webster and A. C. Barnes. L. A. Belt is the present elder. The preachers-in-charge have been: Rev. Isaac N. Kalb, Peter Biggs and Jason Young, who preceded Rev. Frank E. Higbie, the present pastor. The office of secretary has been filled by William Werner, J. N. Jamison and J.
R. Purkey; G. W. Hill being the present secre- tary. The church of this denomination, begun in ISS7, was completed early in 1883, at a cost of $3,300 for land and building, and dedicated March 4, 1888, by the late Rev. William H. Gibson, of Tiffin.
The Lutheran Churchi, of which Rev. A. C. Martin is the present pastor, is also a new organ- ization at this point.
The United Brethren Church, presided over by Rev. J. E. Hill, is also a modern organization. claiming a small membership.
The Radical United Brethren Church was organized March 27, 1892, with the following members: A. S. and Maggie Brown. Elizabeth Duffield, Cora Brewer, J. F. Smith, David George, J. N .. R. A. and Ellen Emerson, E. and Hattie Wineland. The church was built in 1893. at a cost, for land and house, of $2,000. Rev. H. C. De Rodes was the first pastor, Rev. J. A. Ferguson the second, while Rev. J. A. Witham and Rev. Anna Witham are now enjoying a joint pastorate.
Societies .- Urie Post, ITO, G. A. R. was chartered September 9, ISSI, with the following named members: J. Loman, M. G. Snyder. D. Wineland, W. S. Richard, J. R. Deihl. R. R. Strawbridge, M. Shafer, F. Bley, G. Browneller. Charles Richard, A. A. Fulmer, A. J. Collins. E. P. Emerson, G. Brandeberry. W. W. Emer- son, J. Andress, J. C. Brandeberry, G. W. Slotterback, J. F. Linhart and J. Hiller. The commanders for the fifteen years ending Decem- ber 31, 1895, were M. Shafer (ISS!), John Hiller, 1882, 1884 and 1890; A. B. Probert. 1883, 1885; Jerry Loman, 1886; Joseph Eckles. 1 887 and 1888; W. S. Richard, 1889; J. P. Red- fern, 1891; T. J. Campbell, 1892; R. Straw- bridge, 1893; John Wagner, 1894; and A. B. Probert, 1895. The adjutant's office has been filled by Jerry Loman, ISS1, to January, 1885. 1893 and 1895: J. Enos, 1885; M. G. Snyder. 1886; C. E. Simon, 1887; A. B. Probert, 1888. 1892 and 1894: T. J. Campbell, 1889 and 1891: R. Strawbridge, 1890.
Urie Women's Relief Corps, No. 168, was in- stituted by Sarah Schuyler. It was chartered November 11, 1887, with Chastine Probert I) president: Fannie J. Redfern 5:, S. V. P. : Deb- bie Eckles, J. V. P .; Elvira Barnes, chaplau: Rosa Loman (2), treasurer: Frankie Bennett, sec- tetary; Harriet Miller, conductor; and An Kelly, guard. The other members were E'indi Urie, Catherine, Amanda, Mary and Hettie Wineland, Eva E. (6), and Effie Bryant. Amanda Campbell, Eliza and Mary Pisel, Ruth
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Chilcote, Elsie Beam, Christina Snyder, Belle McKee, Loraine Horn (4), and Jennie Swinehart. The presidents in order of service are numbered above, except Nettie L. Redfern, who was the third incumbent. The office of secretary has been filled by Frankie Bennett, Nettie Redfern, Chastine Probert, Ella McKenna, and the pres- ent secretary, Mrs. Nettie L. Redfern.
T. J. Campbell Camp was chartered Novem- ber 13, 1889, with thirteen members.
General Steedman Council No. 66. O. U. A. M., was chartered October 12, 1892, with thirty members. As organized on June 24, that year, it claimed the following named officers: J. F. Wineland, C .; D. C. Strawbridge, V. C .; J. C. Easley, recorder; and W. A. Hurrell, assistant secretary. The councillors elected since the be- ginning of 1893 are: J. L. McLachan and L. A. Chilcote, 1893; W. E. Sadler and T. J. Loman, 1894; S. M. Cramer, 1895. In June. 1893. W. A. Hurrell was elected recording secretary; J. D. Alexander, in January, 1894; and J. H. Bushong, in January, 1895. The membership showed an increase of four, or a total of thirty-four in June, 1895.
Bioomdale Lodge, No. 278, K. of P., was chartered February 22, ISSS, with the following nained members: I. F. Hartsell, N. E. Davis. F. K. Stacy, Z. T. Housman, Daniel Wineland. Jerry Loman, J. R. Redfern. A. M. Fasig, E. R. Bryant, A. B. Goodyear, W. T. Thomas, S. A. Linhart, J. S. Viers, Frank Swinehart, J. P. Beam, J. E. Wineland, Dan McKinna, C. S. Shafer, W. P. Miller, Charles Ullery, George W. Fries, C. G. Bronson, Win. Wineland, J. S. Schoonover, R. A. McKee, L. V. Robbins, Silas Swindler, H. S. McKee, A. J. Shue, A. W. Adams, W. H. Mork, E. B. Rosendale and G. E. Rice. The past chancellors are named as fol- lows: I. T. Hartsell, E. R. Bryant, N. E. Davis, A. M. Fasig, W. P. Miller, J. P. Beam, D. T. McKinna, J. E. Wineland, S. A. Linhart, J. M. McLochen, W. G. Elliott. W. B. Sweet and H. H. McClaran, while the office of keeper of rec- ords and seal has been filled by S. A. Linhart, C. S. Shafer, H. S. McKee and R. A. McKee. There were seventy members reported June. 1895.
Bloom Lodge, No. 406, I. O. O. F., was chartered May 15, 1868, with S. B. Emerson. E. J. Rosendale, R. B. Robins. J. J. Ullery, Will- iam McMurray, Israel Simon, William Leathers, Joel Weaver and Chancey Beach. The old lodge building at Eagleville, two miles north of Bloom- dale, is now owned by Rolla Keeran.
Bloomdale Lodge, No. 309. D. of R .. was chartered May 23. 1890, with the following mem-
bers: E. S. Bryant, Effie Bryant, Andrew Shue. Maria Shue, H. G. Horn, Loraine Horn, W. C. Bryant, Ella Bryant, Frank and Amanda Wineland, Ed S. Beam, Eisie Beam, Daniel and Maria Wineland, T. J. Campbell, Emeline Camp- bell and George H. Riley.
Bloomdale Lodge, 46, I. O. G. T., was chart- ered December 9, 1893, with Dr. G. H. Riley and twenty-seven other members.
BAIRDSTOWN.
This place was platted for Josiah Baird. and the plat recorded in October. 1874. From April, 1876, to February, 1877, thirty-eight frame and two brick houses were erected 10 the village. O. H. Gibson's sawmill, hard- ware and measure factory, Dr. Colter's drug store, G. W. Ogden's general store and grist- mill leased from Baird), John Baird's hotel Wm. Koon's blacksmith shop, Fay Bros. ' carri- age and wagon shop. Lewis Ileaton's saloon, George Mureatz's shoe shop, M. Limbar's tin- shop, Myers & Co., and E. Simon's sawmills, W. H Gibson & Co. (Rev. Gen. Gibson who died in 1895 at Tiffin), shingle, heading, and stave mills, grain warehouse, stone quarry and limekiln, and smaller works. In 1877, Dewey, Lane & Co's heading, hoop and stave factory, brick kilns, and kindred industries were established. The Si- mon mill was opened in 1872.
The village was incorporated August 16, iSS .. on petition of sixty-one inhabitants filed on June 8, that year. The officers elected to serve until April, 1882, were Levi Kistler, mavor: E. A. Ogden, treasurer; A. B. Frankfather. marshal M. C. Briggs, clerk; Z. T. Housman, M. A. Cul- ver. William Kline, James Thompson, W. A Herst and John Wagner, councilmen. The first meeting was held December 29. 1881. At that time, it was resolved that Dr. Housman, M. A. Cul- ver and William Kline be appointed a committee to " investigate the Blazing Stump, and report in regard to its being a suitable place for a mayor's office." The mayors subsequently elected are named as follows: Levi Kistler, 1881-84: 1. T. Housman, 1884-86; George G. Grimes, 1886-90; David Nusbaum, taco; R. M Frey. 1891: Levi Kistler. 1894: and Frank H. Craw . ford, 1806. The clerks have been G. G Grim ... who succeeded to the office of clerk in isst; m May, 1884. A. Hampshire: En 1980, 1) \ Bowl man: in ISS ;. G. G. Crawford: in TS58, W 1. Bonnell: in 1801, Harry M. Snyder in 1804. E. Knodle; and in 1896. J. W. Penned. Jr. The
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election of April, 1895, for members of council resulted as follows: C. W. August, Leander Eckman, Christ Beckley. and Ed. Briggs; the election of spring of 1896 returned John Good- erham, George Houser, and John Haley, for councilmen. Treasurer, Harry M. Snyder; mar- shal, George Wagner. The members of the school board elected in 1895 were: Delton Si- mon, J. H. Wagner. R. M. Frey, Mrs. J. J. Baird, Mrs. Dr. Bell, and Mrs. Bloomfield; in 1896 election: Frank H. Crawford (clerk). M. C. Briggs (president), and R. M. Frey.
The Post Office was established in 1873, with M. G. Heaton, or Benton Leathers, master. M. C. Briggs was appointed in 1881, Abraham Hampshire in 1885, Capt. Adams in 1887. George G. Grimes in 1889, Edgar Knodle in 1890, when it was created a money-order office, and Frank H. Crawford in 1893. The receipts from stamps, money orders and registered letters amount to about $300 annually. In the Press chapter, the newspaper enterprises of George G. Grimes are noticed.
Fires .-- The first fire occurred on July 8. 1 890, and destroyed Herst's saloon and dwelling, and the Briggs & Jones store, which occupied the site of their present buildings. The next took place July 17. 1890, destroying Hearson & Grimes' drug store, where E. Knodle's store now stands. On July 26, the Ogden brick block was destroyed, the postmaster saving the papers, etc., of his office. On July 28, four barns were burned, and the last of the series of fires was recorded. The ruins of the Ogden Block are yet to be seen.
Railroad Incidents. -- The wreck on the Balti- more & Ohio road, at Bairdstown, February 14, 1890, resulted in the death of a few human beings and the destruction of much property. The Baltimore & Ohio railroad . hold-up " of De- cember 7, 1894, resulted in the instant death of Arthur Brown and Henry Rees, and the serious wounding of Henry Harris, all of Auburn, Ind., who were traveling eastward in search of work. Harris stated that, just as the train left Deshler, four inen entered the car, demanded their money and then opened fire with the result described.
Churches. - United Brethren Sharon Church adopted articles of association November 17, 1877. and elected Elias Simon, Elias Monasmith and Isaac Crouse, trustees. The society's church was then completed and offered for use, as a union building, to sister societies, who would bear a proportion of the building expenses. The church was dedicated July 22, 18;7. The sub- scription paper was drafted by Elias Simon, John
Kline and J. F. Harper, in June, 1375, Elias Simon and John Rhoad giving $2oo each. Building cost $3.500. Elias and Margaret Si- mon, John and Catherine Rhoad, Benjamin and Mary Wiley, David Elliott and wife, Joseph C. and Mary Beck, Mr. Black and wife, Elizabeth Long. Thomas Lumbar, and William Kline. There are thirty-five members. Pastors: Revs. Beaver, Isaac Crouse (1877), G. French (ISSo), A. B. Leonard, L. Sharp. N. S. Long, J. W. Powell, J. G. Hofacre, R. French, G. E. Hill, S. H. Roudebaugh, H. L. Snyder, and W. Bar- bour. the present pastor.
The Methodist Episcopal Church was organ- ized in January, 1889, and Rev. A. C. Barnes, pre- siding elder, sent Rev. W. D. Thomas hither as preacher-in-charge. The members were Alexan- der Long. W. J. McIntire, William Archer. Etta Archer, A. G. Baird, Estella Rhinehart, George and Mrs. Swinehart, Mary Walker. Amanda Briggs and Jane Koons. A. R. Long was ap- pointed leader, and W. Leathers, M. C. Briggs, A. R. Long. A. G. Baird and W. H. Archer, trustees. Eliphas and Alice Ellinwood were subsequently admitted. Rev. F. M. Houser came in September, 1889. In February, 1890, the Sunday-school was organized with F. H. Crawford. superintendent. In July, 1890. Og- den's Hall, in which services were held, was burned, and in September the erection of the church building was commenced. It was dedi- cated March S. I891. The society embraces sixty-five members, who own a clear church property. F. E. Higby is pastor and Mr. Craw- ford, superintendent.
Bloom Church. The sale, on August 17, 1857, of a small parcel of land in Section 27 was made by John Baird to the Methodist Episcopal Church trustees-Jacob Leathers, Alexander Al- bright, Robert Smith, Solomon Whisler, Jolin Whisler, William Leathers and John Baird.
CYGNET.
This village was surveyed on the northeast corner of the west half of northwest quarter of Sec. 7, T. 3, R. 1I, for Ephraim and Sarah J. Shinabarger, in February, 1883, by D. D. Ames, and named Pleasant View. In May and June. 1885, J. Winans surveyed for Horace S. Wal- bridge. on the old Joshua Yeaman tract, an addi- tion to the village, which he named " Cygnet." Prior to the incorporation of the village it was a busy oil town.
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The bursting of an oil tank, one of the first accidents, took place in September, 1888. It resulted in the death of Wyrick and Mulnix, as well as in the loss of $10,000 worth of property. This was the first case of the kind in the Ohio oil field, and the second in America.
Fires .- In 1887 or thereabouts, the old Yea- man mill, which was moved to Cygnet and con- verted into a planing-mill two years before, was burned, and with it two men. The destruction of the railroad depot was another serious loss. A few destructive fires occurred since. That of January 30, 1891, swept away all the buildings, on the north side of Front street to the T. & O. C. railroad, including the Buckeye Supply Co.'s store, Belknap's confectionery, Myers' drug store, J. A. McCrory's livery, Fenberg's clothing store, and V. Hahn's grocery. The total damage was estimated at $50,000, but the lives of Mr. Maloney, his boy and Francis Slattery, more valuable than the village, were sacrificed. The fire of March 10, 1894. destroyed the business part of the village. east of the T. & O. C., en- tailing a loss estimated at over $25,000. This tract was soon rebuilt, in some cases, brick tak- ing the place of wood in the construction of the houses. The Fenberg brick block, 40 x 50 feet, erected iti 1894, is one of the improvements; James Walsh's boiler and repair shop, and other manufacturing and mercantile buildings were also erected. The Hughes brick block was erected simultaneously with the Fenberg building.
The First Post Office was established, with Reuben Carey, postmaster, in 1885. G. A. Southwick was succeeded in April, 1893, by S. A. Smith, who is now the incumbent.
The Cygnet School District was established April 15, 1895, when the school board of Bloom township set off Sections 6 and 7, in the N. { of the township. as a special district.
The first house on the town plat was built by Reuben Carey, who established a sawmill there in 1883, while James Kelly built on Lot 17, now owned by Reuben Messenger. The first building was sold to George A. Southwick, who, like the first owner, rents it. Judson Thompson built on Lot 18, but the house was moved and an oil well drilled on its site: George R. Goodwin built a house on Lot 1, which is yet standing; Jacob Hendricks built on Lot 2; Edward Bennett pur- chased Lots 3, 4 and 5; Martin Collins built on Lot 5, while the old opera house on Lot 4 was cut into two parts, and one part placed on Lot 3. To-day the main street of Cygnet extends from a point a few blocks west of the railroad to the Whitacre farm. It shows two lines of business
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and dwelling houses, while the parallel and lat- eral streets are not wanting in manufacturing and dwelling houses.
During the year 1895, many residence build- ings were added to the village, and necessary public improvements made, the most important of which is the main sewer in Main street. Sani- tary laws suggested this long ago, but not until April, 1895, did the friends of progress prove strong enough to elect a council and a set of officers who would carry out such improvements.
The Corporation Officials. - The first officials of Cygnet were: E. A. Guy, mayor; Martin Moran, clerk and treasurer; and A. L. Mercer, a trustee. Jacob Deckman was appointed marshal, and authority was given to build a calaboose. The first meeting was held July 29, 1889. In April, 1890, the hamlet government was changed to a village government. Arthur Campbell was chosen mayor, A. L. Mercer, L. Bowser, Louis Martin, James R. Craun, M. E. O'Connor, and Hugh B. McGivern, councilmen, Charles Struble. clerk, M. J. Grogan, treasurer. A. A. Heltman succeeded Struble as clerk, in May, 1890: E. N. McCoy was appointed street commissioner in May, and B. M. Van Der Veer, clerk in Novem- ber, 1890. In April, 1891, Hugh B. McGivern was elected mayor, W. H. Hawkins and J. F. June, councilmen, and D. S. Vandersall. marshal. L. Bowser, councilman. and the marshal re- signed in February, 1892, and Geo. A. South- wick was appointed vice Bowser. At that time a fire department was organized and a fire engine purchased. The election of April, 1892, resulted in the choice of D. W. Sulte for mayor; C. B. Miller, clerk; M. J. Grogan, treasurer; S. A. Smith, marshal; M. E. O'Connor and L. J. Hart, councilmen, with Messrs. Hartigan, Mackey, Mercer, and June, associates. In 1893, D. W. Sultz was elected inavor; W. M. Haley, clerk: and D. C. Tobin, marshal; while the councilmen were Messrs. O'Connor, Hart, Mercer, Hughes and Hartigan. D. C. Tobin was appointed, vice Grant. in August. In January, 1894. E. Swazey was appointed marshal, vice C. L. Wiley; and. in April. H. V. McGivern was elected mayor: F. W. Hollopeter, marshal; Alva Raymond and A. L. Mercer, councilmen; W. M. Haley, clerk : and M. J. Grogan, treasurer. Messrs. Hughes. Falls. Bowman and Hartigan, with the council- men-elect, formed the board, while, in 1895. Jaines Carmack, James Curtin and S. A. Smith were elected members. Mr. Haley resigned the office of clerk in August. 1895, when Joseph Martin was appointed. On his resignation m December, 1895. John D. Tennant was appointe.1.
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The public improvements for 1895 included a main sewer, built at a cost of $2, 160. The proposition to macadamize this street has been well received. The elections of 1896 resulted as follows: Hugh McGivern, mayor; J. D. Ten- nant, clerk; J. H. Ferguson, marshal; Geo. R. Goodwin, treasurer; D. Bowman, J. S. Curtin, J. S. Carmack, M. J. Walsh, Geo. Grant, and J. A. McCrory, councilmen ; J. H. Ferguson, Abe Loe, Joseph Curtin ( clerk ), and L. S. Whitacre ( treasurer ), while the old members are H. V. McGivern and I. F. June.
Churches .- The Catholic church, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, was completed in 1892, as a mission building of the parish of St. Aloysius, or Bowling Green. The congregation embraces about 200 Catholics. The Church is attended by Father Schreiner, of St. Aloysius parish.
The Methodist Episcopal Society was organ- ized, in 1889, by Rev. Charles Hoag, of Toledo. It claims a fair membership. In 1894 or 1895, Mrs. Brands was elected superintendent of the Sunday-school, and Rev. W. W. Winters ap- pointed preacher-in-charge.
The Radical United Brethren Society was organized, in 1891, by Rev. De Rhodes. In March, 1892, Mrs. Millie Williams began col- lecting a building fund. Madames Ella Henning, Ferney, Surverson and Williams, were appointed trustees. A building was purchased from Reuben Carey, which was fitted up as a house of wor- ship, and is still used for that purpose. Mr. Ferguson, of Six Points, was the pastor until September, 1895, when Mr. De Rhodes came. Mrs. C. Henning is the Sunday-school superin- tendent, and Mrs. M. A. Thomas is secretary. The membership in September, 1895, was limited to a few persons.
The Christian Church was established here in 1840, or about the time that the class at Rudolph was organized. After the village was platted, a meeting-house was built on the east side of the Reason Whitacre farm, which stood until the fall of 1894, when the building was moved to Jerry City.
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