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COL. GEORGE TOD PERKINS,- son of Col. Simon and Grace Ingersoll (Tod) Perkins, was born in Akron, May 5, 1836; educated in Akron schools and at Marietta Col- lege ; April, 1861, enlisted as private in Nineteenth Regt. O. V. I. (three months), and as Second Lieutenant of Co. B., participating in the West Virginia campaign; in August, 1862, re-enlisted in the 105th O. V. I., becon- ing its major ; commanded part of regiment in the sanguinary battle of Perrysville, Ky., October 8, 1862, two of his captains being killed, four other officers wounded, 47 men killed and 212 wounded ; participated in the battles of Hoover's Gap, Chicka- mauga, Chattanooga, Mission Ridge, Kenesaw Mountain and the siege of Atlanta; marched with Sherman from " Atlanta to the Sea;" promoted to Lieutenant Colonel July 16, 1863, to Colonel, February 18, 1864, and mustered out with regiment at Wash- ington, June 3, 1865 ; secretary of Tap- lin, Rice & Co. from 1867 to 1870 ; presi- dent of Bank of Akron, 1870 to 1876; cashier of same till consolidation with Second National Bank, in March, 1888, and still acting in that capacity ; president of the B. F. Goodrich Com-
COL. GEORGE TOD PERKINS.
pany and the Goodrich Hard Rubber Company ; Married to Miss Mary F. Rawson, October 6, 1865; three chil- dren, one of whom, only, is is now living-Mary, married to Charles B. Raymond, of Akron, May 21, 1890.
At the close of Mr. Greeley's address, Hon. John R. Buchtel was loudly called for, who responded in one his off-hand unreport- able speeches. Mr. Buchtel closed his remarks by feelingly thanking those who had contributed to the Institution, and said that he hoped, and trusted, and prayed, that those having children would educate them here, and pledged himself that the College should be an honor and pride to Akron and the State-first-class in every respect. "We don't intend," said Mr. Buchtel, "to pull a shingle from off a single church, but will unite in suppressing evil, and in building up the morals and character of the city."
In the evening an immense reception was given to Mr. Greeley, at Mr. Buchtel's residence, corner of East Market and
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Union streets. The trustees of the College were present in a body in behalf of whom, Edwin P. Green, Esq., thanked Mr. Greeley for his address and kindly interest in their enterprise. During the evening there were toasts and speeches as follows: "The City of Akron:" Response by Nathaniel W. Goodhue, Esq .; "The Common Schools of Akron:" Response by Newell D. Tibbals, Esq .; "The Centenary of Universalism in America:" Responded to by Mr. Greeley, at considerable length, defining the religious doctrines of the denomination, and his own reasons for adhering thereto, closing by bidding all to hope that, in the time to come, would acts be done in Love and Faith, as they were done when John Murray first commenced to preach that faith in America in 1770.
Other toasts: The "Bands of Akron:" Response, by J. Park Alexander; "Buchtel College:" Response by H. D. Persons, of Cambridge, Pa .; "The Relation of Common Schools to Higher Institutions of Learning:" Response by Dr. N. S. Townshend, of Elyria.
SULLIVAN H. MCCOLLESTER, D. D., of Scotch descent, was born in Marlboro, N. H., December 18, 1826; graduated as A. B. from Nor- wich University in 1851 ; taking div- inity course at Harvard Univer- sity, was ordained to the Chris- tian ministry in 1854; was prin- cipal of Walpole Academy two years; Mount Cæsar Seminary five years ; Westmoreland Valley Seminary three years; Westbrook Seminary and Female College eight years ; commissioner of New Hampshire public schools and president Board of Education three years, during this time preaching Sundays, organizing a church and causing a house of worship to be erected at Swanzey, N. H., and also one on the grounds of the Westbrook (Maine) Seminary. After a remarkably successful pas- torate over the Universalist Church, at Nashua, N. H., was in 1872 called to Akron as the first president of Buchtel College, which position he ably filled six years ; also organizing the Universalist Church in Akron and acceptably filling its pulpit two years. After leaving the college he organized a strong church at Bellows Falls, Vt., and three years later one at Dover, N. H., securing the build- ing of a fine edifice for each. Mr. McCollester with his family has five times made the tour of Europe-in 1866, '69, '78, '86 and '89-visiting Italy, Greece, Palestine, Asia Minor, and many other countries, his last trip extending entirely around the world. He received his A. M. in course and
REV .. S. H. M'COLLESTER, D. D.
his D. D. from St. Lawrence Univer- sity ; is now domiciled at "Maple- side," in his native town, preaching Sundays, lecturing winters, and gen- erally engaged in literary work, being the author of "After Thoughts in Foreign Lands and Capital Cities," "Round the World in Old and New Paths, " and other popular works, having also represented his native town in the Legislature two years. Mr. McCollester was married to Miss Sophia F. Knight at Dum- merston, Vt., in 1853. Of the four children born to them only one sur- vives-Rev. Lee S. McCollester, now pastor of the Universalist Church in Detroit, Mich.
In response to loud and long repeated calls, Mr. Buchtel made a brief speech, thanking his friends and neighbors for their kind expressions for both himself and the College bearing his name.
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The institution was to be in no sense sectarian, and he was proud to think that it would not graduate Methodists, nor Baptists, nor Congregationalists, nor Universalists, but men and women too; and he was willing to sacrifice all he possessed-even his very life -for the success of the College. One end of the College was for gentlemen and the other end, just exactly like it, for ladies. He believed in educating all, without regard to sex or color.
THE COLLEGE IN OPERATION.
The building was so rapidly proceeded with that it was first occupied in September, 1872, but little more than a year after the laying of the corner-stone, and within about three years from the first inception of the project.
The services of Rev. Sullivan H. McCollester, of New Hamp- shire, were secured as president of the College, with the following Faculty: Rev. S. H. McCollester, A. M., Professor of Mental and Moral Philosophy ; Nehemiah White, Professor of Languages ; S. F. Peckham, A. M., Professor of Natural Science; Carl F. Kolbe, A. M., Professor of Modern Languages ; Miss Hattie F. Spaulding, L. A., Professor of Rhetoric and English Literature ; Alfred Welsh, A. B., Professor of Mathematics ; H. D. Persons, Professor in Nor- mal Department ; Gustav. Sigel, Professor of Music; Miss Hattie L. Lowden, Teacher in English. One member of the original faculty, only, Professor Kolbe, is now officially connected with the College.
EVERETT L. REXFORD, D. D., -- born in Harmony, Chautauqua County, N. Y., April 24, 1842, his father being a Baptist minister ; educated in Jamestown Academy and St. Lawrence University, at Can- ton, N. Y., graduating from the latter. in 1865 ; commenced his ministry in the First Universalist Church in Cincinnati in September, 1865, con- tinuing three years ; was then pastor of the Columbus Universalist Church five years ; in 1874, after three months' trial (during which the Columbus pulpit was held open for his return, should he elect to do so), he assumed the pastorate of the Universalist Church in San Fran- cisco, Cal., where he remained until called to the presidency of Buchtel College in 1878, which responsible position he ably filled two years, also officiating as pastor of the First
Universalist Church of Akron, both of which positions he resigned to accept the pastorate of the newly formed Universalist Church of Detroit, Mich., where he remained eight years, resigning to become the pastor of a Universalist society in Boston, Mass., where he still remains. The honorary degree of D. D. was
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conferred upon him by Buchtel Col- lege in 1874. October 5,1865, Mr. Rex- ford was married to Miss Julia .George, daughter of the late Isaac George, of Dunkirk, N. Y., who bore him one daughter, Mary Elizabeth, his second marriage being with Miss Amanda Pleasant, daughter of Daniel G. Pleasant, of Bowling Green, Ky.
During the first year there were seven students in the classical course-six of whom were designated as Freshmen and one Jun- ior, all entering for the regular course of four years. For the
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Philosophical course of two years there were 39 students, and for the Academical course, 171-total 217, of whom 98 were ladies, 119 were gentlemen. It will thus be seen thatfrom the start the sexes fairly balanced each other in the race for knowledge, which con- dition has been substantially maintained to the present time, the catalogue for 1890-91 listing 130 gentlemen and 143 ladies-273. students in all, and experience has demonstrated that the founders of the College acted wisely in providing for the co-education of the sexes on equal terms.
Dr. McCollester tendered his resignation as president in June, 1877, but its acceptance was declined by the Board of Trustees. until June, 1878, when he was succeeded by Dr. Everett L. Rex- ford, a graduate of the Theological School of St. Lawrence Univer- sity, at Canton, New York, and a preacher of considerable emi- nence. Dr. Rexford, besides ably filling the presidential chair of the College for two years, also officiated as pastor of the Univer- salist Church of Akron, resigning both positions, in 1880, to assunie the pastorate of a new Universalist parish in Detroit, Mich., being now pastor of a Universalist Church in Boston, Mass.
Dr. Rexford's successor was Rev. Orello Cone, A. M., D. D., for fifteen years Professor of Bibilical Languages and Literature of St. Lawrence University, at Canton, N. Y., who assumed the presi- dency of the College in 1880, his administration, during his eleven years incumbency, having been deservedly popular and successful.
REV. ORELLO CONE, D. D.,- born in Lincklaen, Chenango County, N. Y., November 16, 1835 ; taught in public schools, securing an education by his own exertions and earnings; in 1858 engaged as teacher in St. Paul's Episcopal Col- lege, at Palmyra, Mo., remaining three years; soon after entered the Universalist ministry, preaching two years in Little Falls, N. Y .; in 1865 was elected to the Chair of Biblical Languages and Literature in the Theological School at Canton, N. Y., where he remained until called to the presidency of Buchtel College in Akron in 1880, which position, after eleven years of eminently satisfac- tory service, he still occupies. In addition to his college duties, Dr. Cone has done considerable literary work, having written many articles for reviews, a volume' on "Salva- tion," published in 1889, his latest and most important work being " Gospel Criticism and Historical Christianity, " issued from the press of G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York, in April, 1891. Dr. Cone was married to Miss Mariamne N. Pepper, at Little Falls, N. Y., October 3, 1864, who has
REV. ORELLO CONE, D. D.
borne him two children-Edwin F., born October 4, 1867, now studying chemistry in Case School, Cleveland, after being graduated from Buchtel College, and Wm. Channing, who- died in childhood.
COLLEGE FACULTY, INSTRUCTORS, ETC.
We have not the space to name all of the professors and teachers who have officiated in the several departments and classes of the College during the nineteen years of its existence, but it
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may be said, generally, that each and all have done well. The present roster, for 1891-92, is as follows:
Rev. Orello Cone, D. D., President, Messenger-Professor of Mental and Moral Philosophy ; Charles M. Knight, A. M., Buchtel- Professor of Physics and Chemistry; Carl F. Kolbe, A. M., Ph. D., Hilton-Professor of Modern Languages ; William D. Shipman, A. M., Professor of Greek Language and Literature and Philolog- ical Science; Charles C. Bates, A. M., Professor of Latin Lan- guage and Literature and Secretary of Faculty ; Edward W. Clay- pole, B. A., D. Sc. (Lond.), F. G. S. S. L. & A., Professor of Natural Science ; Mary B. Jewett, A. B., Pierce-Professor of English Lit- erature and Logic ; Hermas V. Egbert, A. M., Ainsworth-Pro- fessor of Mathematics and Astronomy ; Willard H. Van Orman, Adjunct-Professor of Mathematics; Judge Charles R. Grant, Instructor in Law ; Dr. A. L. Butterfield, Ryder-Professor of Elocution and Rhetoric ; Jennie Gifford, A. M., Principal of Pre- paratory Department and Teacher of Science and School Manage- ment; Dora E. Merrill, Instructor in English History and Teacher in Normal Work; Mary E. Stockman, L. A., Teacher in English and Latin ; Martha A. Bortle, Teacher in English and Rhetorical Work ; Edwin L. Findley, A. B., Teacher in Greek and Latin ; Ernest Danglade, B. S., Assistant in Chemistry ; Mattie Fiery, Teacher of Piano and Theory ; Louise Von Feilitzsch, Teacher of Vocal Music ; Gustav Sigel, Teacher of Violin, 'Cello and Zither ; Miss Minnie Fuller, Teacher of Painting and Drawing. GYMNA- SIUM OFFICERS: Albert A. Kohler, A.B. M. D., Director and Exani- iner for Men; Katharine Kurt, M. D., Examiner for Women; Agnes Claypole, Instructor for Women; Albert Hoover, M. D., Oculist.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Hon. John R. Buchtel, Akron; Judge Edwin P. Green, Akron; Col. George T. Perkins, Akron; Albert B. Tinker, Akron; Jonas J. Pierce, Sharpsville, Pa .; Hon. Sanford M. Burnham, Akron; Judge Alvin C. Voris, Akron; William H. Slade, Columbus; Joy H. Pendleton, Akron; Arthur A. Stearns, A. M., Cleveland; John F. Eddy, Bay City, Mich .; Hon. Geo. W. Crouse, Akron; Rev. J. F. Rice, Coe Ridge; Judge Newell D. Tibbals, Akron; Ferdinand Schumacher, Akron; Rev. Andrew Willson, Ravenna; Joseph Hidy, Jr., Ph. B., Washington C. H .; Dayton A. Doyle, A. B., LL. B., Akron.
OFFICERS OF THE BOARD: Hon. John R. Buchtel, President; Charles R. Olin, Secretary; Joy H. Pendleton, Treasurer. EXECU- TIVE COMMITTEE: Hon. John R. Buchtel, Col. George T. Perkins, Albert B. Tinker, Ferd. Schumacher and Joy H. Pendleton. COM- MITTEE ON INSTRUCTION: Judge Newell D. Tibbals, Judge Alvin C. Voris, Hon. S. M. Burnham.
COURSES OF STUDY.
At the opening of the College, two courses of study were established-philosophical and classical. To these has since been added a scientific course, and the College now gives instruction in three courses of four years each-a classical course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts; a philosophical course to Bachelor of Philosophy, and a scientific course to Bachelor of Science.
In connection with the College there has been established and maintained a preparatory school, having courses of study arranged
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with particular reference to the preparation of students for enter- ing this college, but at the same time so general that students completing a course in the preparatory school may enter other col- leges, should they prefer to do so.
OTHER VALUABLE FEATURES.
The Department of Music affords superior advantages for the study of both vocal and instrumental music; the Department of Art gives to students every advantage found in the larger Art Schools of the country; Mathematical Instruments, Philosophical and Chemical apparatus, Astronomical appliances, etc., are of the very best; while the College museum contains a fair collection of animal and mineral specimens and curios, and the College Library and Reading Room, a well-selected collection of books, and a large variety of the current periodicals of the day.
WEENER ANS
Crouse Gymnasium-named in honor of principal contrib- utor to building fund-Hon. George W. Crouse, of Akron-Erected in 1888.
THE CROUSE GYMNASIUM.
Largely through the liberality of Hon. Geo. W. Crouse, a fine structure, 53x100 feet in size, and of elegant design, has been placed upon the college grounds, a short distance westerly from the main building, at a cost of $22,000, In the basement is a bowling-alley, with bathing rooms, dressing rooms, etc., and on the main floor, besides rooms for the instructors, is a hall 48x84 feet, with a gallery 11 feet above the floor for the accommodation of such visitors as are, in the discretion of the instructor, permitted to witness the exercises, -- the gymnasium, with its thorough equip- ment, affording abundant means for the healthful exercise and muscular development of the students.
The two buildings, including the rooms of the students, are heated by steam and lighted by gas generated upon the premises, and the College has a well-equipped kitchen and dining hall for
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those who desire to board upon the premises, besides furnishing facilities for the organization of boarding clubs for the conven- ience of such students as wish to avail themselves of that comparatively inexpensive mode of subsistence.
SANFORD M. BURNHAM,-born in Genessee County, N. Y., Janu- ary 23, 1824; common school and academic education; in 1844 taught school in Madison, Lake County, Ohio; then took a course of commer- cial study in Buffalo, afterwards, for a time, teaching penmanship; in 1848 settled in Akron, clerking in ware- house of Rattle & Tappan on Ohio Canal, and in iron store of Mr. Tap- pan and his successor until 1855; then engaged with Austin Powder Company as book-keeper for two years, also for a time a book-keeper at Franklin Mills (now Kent); in 1858, engaged as Deputy Auditor, for Auditor George W. Crouse, also deputy for Treasurer S. S. Wilson, serving in both nearly four years; ill February 1863 was appointed Audi- tor to fill vacancy, two weeks later becoming Auditor in fact by virtue of his election thereto the previous October. After nearly nine years continuous service-four terms and a fraction-as Auditor, in 1872 Mr. B. was elected as Representative to the State Legislature, ably serving one full term of two years; on his return was made secretary and a. member of the Board of Trustees of Buchtel College; in 1873 was elected a director and secretary of the Web- ster, Camp & Lane Machine Com-
SANFORD M. BURNHAM.
pany, holding the position 14 years, and is now engaged in the insur- ance business. Mr. B. was married November 5, 1848, to Miss Anna M. Row, of Medina County, who has borne him six children, three only of whom are living-Lillie M. (now Mrs. A. T. Saunders); Charles S. and Clif- ford D, the latter now residing in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
PROFESSORSHIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS, ETC.
By means of its fifty endowed scholarships, of $1,000 each, the college is enabled to extend its advantages to such worthy students as are in need of financial aid, in securing a liberal education; has five endowed professorships; an endowed fund of $5,385, the income from which is annually distributed for prizes for excel- lence in reading, recitation, etc., and an alumni prize fund for the payment of tuition fees for the student making the highest average record in the Senior, Preparatory and Freshman classes.
The endowed professorships are as follows: The Messenger Professorship of Mental and Moral Philosophy, by Mrs. Lydia A. E. Messenger, of Akron, in honor of her deceased husband, Rev. George Messenger, $25,000; The Hilton Professorship of Modern Languages, by John Hilton, of Akron, $25,000; The Pierce Profess- orship of Rhetoric and English Literature, by Mrs. Chloe Pierce, of Sharpsville, Pa., $20,000; The Buchtel Professorship of Physics and Chemistry, by Mrs. Elizabeth Buchtel, of Akron, $20,000; The Ainsworth Professorship of Mathematics and Astronomy, by Henry Ainsworth, of Lodi, $30,000; The Ryder Professorship of Elocution and Rhetoric, by William H. Ryder, of Chicago, $35,385;
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The Messenger Fund of $30,000, by Mrs. Lydia A. E. Messenger, of Akron; The Isaac and Lovina Kelly Fund of $35,788, by Isaac Kelley, of Mill Village, Pa. A Theological Department is also in contemplation towards the endowment of which the sum of $10,000 has already been contributed.
HON. NEWELL D. TIBBALS,- born in Deerfield, Portage County, September 18, 1833; grad- uated from Mclain Academy, at Salem, in 1853; read law in office of Otis & Wolcott, in Akron; admitted to bar September 1855, at once open- ing an office in Akron; in 1860 elected Prosecuting Attorney and re-elected in 1862; in 1865 elected Akron's first City Solicitor, serving two terms; State Senator for Summit and Por- tage Counties 1865 to 1867; in 1870, aided in organizing Buchtel College, since continuously serving on its Board of Trustees; in 1875, elected Judge of Court of Common Pleas, second subdivision, Fourth Judicial District, re-elected in 1880, but resigned May 1, 1883, and resumed his law practice. In 1864, Judge Tib- bals served 117 days in front of Washington as fourth sergeant of Co. F., 164th, O. V. I .; on return from Washington, was elected Major of 54th Battalion, O. N. G., and com- missioned by Gov. John Brough; in 1886 was appointed Judge Advocate, Department of Ohio, G. A. R., by Commander A. L. Conger, and in 1890 Aide-de-Camp to Commander-in- Chief Gen. Russell A, Alger. Octo- ber 22, 1856, Judge Tibbals was mar-
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ried to Miss Lucy A. Morse, of Akron, who has borne him seven children, five of whoni are now liv- ing,-Martha A. (now Mrs. Wilson M. Day of Cleveland), Jessie A. (Mrs. Dr. Albert Hoover, of Akron), Newell. L .. Gertrude A., and Ralph Waldo.
Besides his original munificent gift of $31,000, heretofore noted, Hon. John R. Buchtel has from time to time largely added to his benefactions, his last gift, at the annual commencement in June, 1887, being $174,400, swelling the total amount of his donations to fully half a million dollars. Other benefactors have given liber- ally in sums ranging from $70,000 down, all of whom will receive from the past and future beneficiaries of the college their due ineed of praise and gratitude.
The college has graduated 162 students, many of whom are now actively interested in the welfare and prosperity of their alma mater. More than half the alumni are residents of Ohio, and are a very great help to the college; three of the graduates being now members of the faculty, and four others members of the board of trustees. The catalogue for 1890-91 embraces 273 students exclu- sive of art and music.
The College is on a good financial basis, as shown by the sec- retary's report for 1891, as follows:
Total Resources $810,700.11
Total Liabilities 217,018.32
Net Resources $593,681.79-
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A CONTEMPLATED NEW FEATURE.
The present healthy condition of the college, financially and otherwise, and its promise for the future, is highly gratifying to its friends and patrons generally, and most of all to him who gave all he had to its establishment and maintenance, the large-hearted John Richards Buchtel, whose name it so proudly bears.
PROF. ALBERT B. TINKER,-son of Horace and Sophronia (Skin- ner) Tinker, was born in Mantua, Portage County, January 28, 1852; raised on farm, attending common school till 18, in 1870 entering Hiram College, teaching winters; in fall of 1873 entered Buchtel College, gradu- ating in June, 1876; taught school and worked on farm until November, 1878, when he entered the law office of Green & Marvin, in Akron, gradu- ating from the Cincinnati Law School and admitted to the bar in June, 1883. In November, 1879, was elected Financial Secretary of Buch- tel College, which position, together with that of Law Instructor, as M. S. and LL. B., he held until his resig- nation in June, 1891, being also a member of the Board of Trustees and of the Executive Committee, in addi- tion to his College duties continuing his law practice at his office in the Arcade; also efficiently serving as a member of the Akron Board of Healthı from 1885 to 1891, six years. December 25, 1876, Prof. Tinker was married to Miss Georgie Olin, of Windsor, Aslıtabula County, O., who has borne him seven children-Olin Dale, born February 19, 1878; Ger-
PROF. ALBERT B. TINKER.
trude Ella, born March 20, 1879; Frank Burke, born August 20, 1880; Soph- ronia Mary, born June 29, 1882 ; Ruby Georgia, born September 25, 1886, died November 11, 1886; Abby, born June 8, 1888, and Donna Alberta, born June 6, 1890.
SCIENCE BUILDING.
The management of the College have in contemplation the addition of a science department, and the erection of a new and commodious building, to be fitted with the most approved appa- ratus and appliances, at a cost of from $40,000 to $50,000, but the plans are not, at the closing of this chapter (August, 1891), suffi- ciently matured to give them in detail here. It may, however, be properly said that one donation to the project in the sum of $10,000 has already been secured, and one or two similar offers condition- ally made, so that it is confidently believed by the Board of Trustees and officers, that in the near future the full fruition of the project will be realized.
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