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THE DU POY M'F'G CO.
This is a corporation under the laws of Ohio, with a capital of $5,000. It was organized for the manufacture and sale of the "Pride of America," a combined separator and elevator, a novel piece of machinery which will do all the work of a fanning inill, and perform a great many operations which no fanning mill is capable of. To illustrate, take one bushel of clover seed, one of timothy seed and one of red top, mix them altogether and turn through the machine once and they will come out sepa- rated and elev- ated into sacks. Or, take one bushel of first- class wheat, one of second- class wheat, one of cockle or cheat, mix and run through the machine an j the wheat will come out grad- ed ready for the market. The machine will separate plantain seed from clover seed, deck seed from clover seed, or any foreign mixture which may be in the clover. It will clean seed from mow chaff and separate different seed mixed in chaff by once passing it through. The machine is unequaled for simplicity, durability and capac- ity. Is small, and handy, and takes up but little room in the barn.
These machines are all hand made, and while particular care has been tak- en to have every working part strong
and perfect, it has been deemed su- perfluous to add to their expense by elegant finish. Varnish, bright colors and gilt stripes induce many people to buy, when they know that they are paying five to ten dollars for fancy painting, which a single season will obliterate The "Pride of America" is well painted, but is made for use, not to look at. The company bas many enthusiastic testimonials from leading farmers, but which we have Hot space to reproduce. But boiled down in a nutshell they say: "It works likemag- ic." "It is the most satisfac- tory piece of machinery ever placed on
a farm." "Every practical man will have one as soon as he sees it work."
The machines are sold at the very low price of $25. and any thorough farm - er can save that amount in from one to two seasons in grading his grain and cleaning up stuff that is usually wasted. The present officers of the company are:
B. DuPoy, Pres. and Mgr.
E. G Laskey, Vice Pres.
W. K. Evans, Treas, F. L. Sheats, Sec'y.
Board of Directors: Housley, Evans, Du Poy, Laskey and Sheats.
John Lucas, agent, also agent for Pianos, Organs, Sewing Machines, and all kinds of repairs for the same, Grand Rapids, Ohio.
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Edward M. Box, SALOON and BILLIARDS.
The above is a decidedly poor portrait, but Ed. isn't proud if he is handsome, and says "Let'er go." Ed. Box has been in business here for himself something over a year,and has the respect of even that class who are decidedly opposed to his business. A strictly sober man, he conducts his busi- ness in a quiet, gentlemanly manner; always conforming to the laws of the State and ordinances of the village. The people have so much confidence in Ed. that last spring they elected him a member of the village council.
People desiring liquors for medicinal or family use can buy them of Mr. Box in perfect confidence. Every bill of liquors purchased by him is subjected to chemical test, and if it does not conform to the Ohio Pure Food laws it goes back with a whirl, and that house løses his trade. Ed.'s furniture is a little bit off in the matter of varnish, gilt and ginger bread trimmings, but when it comes to first-class goods at a reasonable price there's no better place to go. Mr. Box also carries a line of tobaccos and cigars, canned lunch goods and delicacies.
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Harness and Saddlery. Eighteen Years Experience.
Nothing but High Grade Oak-tanned stock used. All work guaranteed. All of the latest designs and improve- ments.
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Frank Adams is a man who keeps strictly up to the times in his trade. He has an enviable reputation for su- perior work, and, when horsemen want something reliable, handsome and up-to-date, Frank gets the order. He carries everything in the way of
Whips, Robes, Dusters, Fly-nets, Etc., Etc.
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THE GRAND RAPIDS AMUSE- MENT CO.
On Sept. 9, 1896, a number of the leading business men of the village associated themselves together as a body corporate under the laws of Ohio, with a capital of $5,000. The object of the association being to advertise the village as a summer resort and to provide for the accom- modation of excursionists, fishing, boating and pic-nic parties, and for conventions and assemblages of proper character; also, to provide en- tertainments for the people of the village and vicinity. In pursuance of these designs the company leased for five years, with privelege of pur- chase,a tract of land bordering upon the slack water just west of the village. and having a river front of about one- third of a mile. The grounds contain about thirty-six acres, are well shaded, underdrained with tile, and well sodded. The company has graded a half mile track for driving and bleyeles; have drilled two wells which furnish plenty of pure cool water,and are daily making improve- ments. As a boating and fishing re- sort these grounds are unsurpassed in Ohio. The slackwater forms a lake eighteen miles in length by about one-third of a mile in width. Just a few rods from the grounds is the State Dam, below which are the pools and rapids abounding in black bass, lake bass, rock bass, sagoes, pickerel and other fish. The view from the grounds is beautiful in the extreme, taking in the islands, the rapids, the village, the wooded banks and the clear expanse of ri ppling waters. Except when otherwise an- nounced, the grounds are free to all
persons or assemblages of assured re- spectability, but no traffic of any des- cription can be carried on without permit. Tents or cottages may be erected upon the grounds, in such location as the superintendent may approve, and may remain for the whole or part of the season, but a nominal fee will be charged for such privileges.
Quite a number of gentlemen resid- ing in the neighboring towns, and in the city of Toledo, have made appli- cation for sites for cottages, and those desiring a choice of location should give the matter prompt attention. There is no more desirable place in the country, none so convenient, and none where the expense is ot so little moment.
Individuals or societies desiring the use of the grounds should apply to the secretary several days in ad- vance, in order that they may not select a day upon which the full use of the accessories have been secured by others. Those desiring stand or exhibition privileges should make their applications as early as possible, because such applications are consid- ered in the order in which they are received.
No rowdyism, no disreputable per- sons, and no intoxicating liquors will be allowed upon the grounds under any circumstances,
The present officers of the company are:
Azor Thurston, Pres. John Huffman, Vice Pres. R. A. Housley, Treas. E. A. McLain, Sec'y . Claude Inman, Supt.
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The Schools.
The early settlers were nearly all people of intelligence and education, and, as a natural result of such pro- genators the community has always børne a reputation for superior enter- prise in educational matters. As heretofore stated the first school was opened in the wilderness 66 years ago by Charlotte Howard, and who continued as teacher for several years. In 1832, districts were formed, but no particular chronicle of the schools is to be found until the early "fifties" when an attempt at graded schools was inaugurated. E. W. Lenderson teaching the "High" school in the building afterwards used by Louisa Bortle as a residence, and Miss Lacey teaching the primary in a little log house that stood upou the lot at the south-east corner of Front and West streets. David Donaldson later took charge of the combined schools. In 1858 a large two story frame building was erected on the east side of Beaver street, and in 1859 the special school district was organized. D. A. Avery was elected superintendant, and serv- ed five years, Mary E. Lacey taught the primary department. The pres- ent fine building was erected in 1876-7 and which at that date was a grand undertaking før a village of 400 in- habitants. This building is now much too small and another must be erected soon.
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The Churches.
We are indebted to the "Commemo- rative Record" of Wood County for these facts: "In 1833 the first Method-
ist class was organized, with Samuel VanHorn as leader. The other mem- bers of the class were: Jacob and Catherine Macklin. Mrs. VanHorn, Sarah Arnold, Annie Donaldson and Mrs. Rice, who was the mother of Samuel and Thomas Junkins. This class was known as the Gilead Mis- sion During 1834 Elam Day was the pastor. In 1834 Cyrus Brooks. In 1837 this mission became a regular part of the Perrysburg circuit. In 1848 the first church was built by the combined efforts of the Methodist and Presbyterian societies, neither being able to erect a building alone. In fact both were able to build but half a church, as Col. James Mc- Geehan paid one half the cost indivi- dually. Up to 1880 each of the socie- tien occupied this building upon al- ternate Sabbaths, but at that date the Methodist society erected their present brick structure on Second street, and the Presbyterians became owners of the old structure, which had been considerably enlarged and improved. The Methodist society own a very fair parsonage, and the present resident pastor is Rev. S. J. Colgan.
The Presbyterian Society was or- ganized in Sept. 1848 with Rev. Philip Condit as pastor and Alex Peugh and James 'I'. Martin as elders. The first. members included the elders named and their wives, John Carson and wife, Wm. Martin, Sr., John Row- land, Jr., Samuel Kirkendale and their wives, also Sarah Marks and Sarah Arnold. In 1853, J. M. Grabb was pastor; in 1856,J. H. Layman; in 1858, J. W. Hamilton, in 1860, W. H. Reed; in 1862, D. H. Richardson; in 1865, Robt. Edgar; in 1870,J. E. Vance;
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in 1875 M. L Donahey ; in 1882 A. E. Baichley ; in 1886 Thos. E. Burrows; in 1894 J. B. Hawkins, and since then to this date C. L. Herald. The Pres- byterian society owns a very good parsonage.
The United Brethren society have the largest and one of the best church buildings in the village, and are talk- ing of a parsonage. Rev. White is the present pastor. Since the split in this church the local society is not 80 strong as formerly.
Each of the church societies has a well conducted and well attended Sabbath School.
The Fraternal Societies.
Grand Rapids Lodge No. 289 F. & A. M. was chartered in Oct. 1856, with . Alva Gillett, Samuel Blythe. A. J. Gardner, O. C. Carr, John Edgar, S. A. Bacon, S. H. Steadman, Daniel Barton, Emilius Wood and E. R. Wood as charter members. The first officers were: 8. A. Bacon, W. M .; A. J. Gardner, S. W., and Alva Gillett, J. W. Since its organization this lodge has divided its membership and territory with Deshler. Weston, Tomogany, Waterville and Liberty Center. But at this date has a mem- bership of 52, owns it lodge room, and has about $1,000 in the treasury. 'The present officers are: Azor Thurston, W. M .; C. E. Mawer, S. W .; C. O. Brewster, J. W .; Eli. Culbertson, Treas .; John Bamer, Secy .; Geo. A. Bell, S. D .: Chas. Patton, J. D .; T. J. Sterling and B. Du Poy, Stewards, E. H. Hopkins, Tyler.
Turkey Foot Lodge No. 529 I. O. O. F. was chartered July 27, 1872 with
with the following members: D. W. Peugh, T. J. Lake, Lewis Bortle, R. Parke, John A. Lake, A. Mead, Hamilton Lake. Thomas Scott, J. W. Yantiss, J. N. Yantiss, Jacob Yantiss. The first Nobel Grand was D. W. Peugh, and the Recording Secretary, T. J. Lake. The society has about 60 members; owns its lodge room, which is finely furnished, and is in a gener- ally flourishing condition.
Raplds Encampment, No. 240, I.O. O. F., was chartered May 2, 1888, with Axor Thurston, J. A. Backus, R. A. Housley, Eli Culbertson, G. L. Hold- er, J. K. Henderson, W. E. Kerr, John H. Stover, R. B. Baltz, Lewis Bortle, E. H. Hopkins, Wm. Mc- Cauley, J. B. Foor, M. A. Ducat, R. J. Eger and C. M. Fiser, members. J. A. Backus was first patriarch and J. K. Henderson first scribe The Camp has about 50 members at this date, and is in excellent condition financially and otherwise.
Grand Rapids Lodge No. 289 K. of P., was chartered April 20, 1888, with G. F. Markloft, A. Pilliod, W. B. Carr, W. A. Watson, Fred Heeter, S. T. Laskey and others as members, G. F. Markloff was first Chancellor Commander, and S. T. Laskey, K of B. & S. The lodge has about 30 mem - bers, and a well furnished lodge room.
Bond Post No. 24, G. A. R , was or- ganized Dec. 8, 1879, with John Mc- Lain, B. F. Kerr, W. R. Barton, R. A. Snively. B. G. Robinson, E. Don- aldson and others. John McLain was the first commander and R. A. Snively, adjutant. The post has still & fair membership, but the sickle of Time is rapidly thinning the ranks of the veterans.
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R. A. HOUSLEY.
Few men in this section have as large an acquaintance as "Dick" Housley, the genial proprietor of the Grand Rapids Bending Works. We haven't the space to go into detail, but will say that he is a Buckeye, born in Medina county in July '44, and moved to Wood county in '54. He was educated in the common schools and worked on the farm until '62 when he enlisted, first in the 86th and, later in the 182nd O. V. I., and served until July '65. After the war he spent some eight or nine years in the west in railroad contract work, and the like, and in which he got the experience and the other fellows got the money. About twenty years ago he came to the Rapids and opened a
small grocery and meat market, and which be nursed tenderly until it grew into the biggest business, of its kind, for miles around. For several year- he was among the heaviest shippers of live stock io this section. Five or six years ago he purchased the Peugh planing mill; later he added the saw mill, and last year the bending works, making the largest plant of this kind in North western Ohio. Some months ago he sold the grocery and provision business, and took the personal management of the bending works. Dick owns several hundred acres of good farm land. and has about the same value in town property, but has got into a nabit of hustling, and keeps at it just for fun.
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THOMAS D. AVERY.
Was born September 24, 1838, at Mystic River, Connecticut, being the first of the nine children born to Dudley A. and Mary A. (Edwards) Avery. The Averys are of English ancestry, the forefathers of the Ameri- can branch landing with the pilgrims on Plymouth Rock, Dec. 11, 1620, and settled with the Windsor Colony in what is now New London county, Connecticut, in 1636; being the first permanent settlement in the state. The Edwards family, also of English ancestry, are closely identified with the early history of the American Colonies, and of the branch settling
at Windsor, Connecticut, was the celebrated Jonathan Edwards, who was born there in 1703
Dudly Austin Avery, the father of our subject, was the oldest of the children of Dudley and Prudence Avery, who were the first of the family to settle in Ohio. They came in 1837, and soon after bought land in Huron county, and where they spent the remainder of their days.
In 1853, Dudley A. Avery and family came to Ohio and for a time stopped in Huron county, but soon after removed to Wood county, where they made a permanent settlement. In
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educational circles Mr. D. A. Avery was one of the best known men in the county. He was superintendent of the schools at Grand Rapids, Wes- ton and other points for many years, and was repeatedly appointed a mem- ber of the County Board of Examin- ers. He died November 29, 1890. Mrs. Mary A. (Edwards) Avery died January 29, 1887.
Thomas D. Avery, our subject, re- ceived the greater portion of his ed- ucation in the Nutmeg state, being fifteen years of age when the family removed to Ohio. He attended school in Ohio one or two terms, perhaps, but was principally engaged in work upon the farm until May 1860, when he married Catharine Housley, daugh- ter of Daniel and Sophia (Schlutte) Housley. Shortly after marriage the young couple went to the state of Illinois, where "Tom" engaged in farming until the war broke out. He enlisted in the 57th Illinois Infantry, which was of the 3rd Brigade. 4th Division, 15th Army Corps, under Gen. John A. Logan. When the war was over, Tom returned to Wood county, Ohio, and purchased a piece of land in Plain township, and which he still owns. For the next twelve to fifteen years he was engaged in farming and teaching. In 1880 he came to the Rapids to assist his bother-in-law, Mr. R. A. Housley in a general grocery and provision busi- ness, including fresh meats. He continued this employment until the early part of the present year, when the Katon Brothers purchased the business, and he accepted a position with them.
Mr. and Mrs. Avery have been res-
idents of Grand Rapids about seven- teen years, and have commanded the highest esteem of the entire com- munity, Mr. Avery is treasurer of the township, and has served in that capacity, consecutively, for the past nine years. He is a member of the school board, and has in the past been president and treasurer of that body. He and Mrs. Avery are among the most prominent members of the Presbyterian church, and he has been a ruling elder for many years. He has also served twelve to fourteen years as superintendent of the Sab- bath School.
In fraternal circles he is a member of Bond Post, G. A. R., in which he has seryed in several capacities, in- cluding that of commander. He 's an Odd Fellow and has passed all the chairs of lodge and camp.
It is safe to say that no community can boast of a better citizen than Thomas D. Avery.
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JAMES PURDY
Has been more intimately connected with the history of Grand Rapids than any other person. In a pam- phlet published by him in 1882, at which date he was in his 90th year, he says that in 1822 he had been trav- eling through some parts of the west, his home being in Canandaigua, N. Y .; that he expected to settle in south- western Indiana, but found the place did not suit bim, and he con- cluded to return to New York. To return up the Ohio river by boat, as he came, would be monotinous, so he packed his surplus clothing in a knap-sack and started for Ft. Wayne, traveling on the Indian trails. He states that the fort at Ft. Wayne was still in the charge of an officer, that the town consisted of a large number of log houses, and that the surround- ing lands had not yet come into the market. Without going into detail of the long and tedious tramp, it was after sunset of the 23rd of December when he arrived at the mouth of Turkeyfoot (north side of the river). In crossing he broke through the ice into water waist deep; it was bitter cold, and when he reached the house of Peter Manor, at the head of the rapids, he was in a half frozen con- dition. The next morning he contin- ued his journey. This was Mr. Purdy's first view of the Grand Rap- ids of the Maumee. Fourteen years later he was riparian owner of the south side of the tumbling waters. And here we may sta te that the pro- ceedings of the owners of the north · and south sides were quite similar. In 1822, Mr. Manor constructed a mill race and erected a saw mill. In 1834
he laid out the town of Providence, and in 1835 he sold his section of land for $60,000. In 1836, believing that he had been cheated in some way by the purchasers, he filed a bill to set aside the contract. Before the suit came to trial the monetary crash of 1837 so altered the value of property that the purchasers were glad to give it up. (Elsewhere detail of Mr. Purdy's transactions will be found.) Soon after this the construction of the canal commenced and the town of Providence prospered. Quite a number of good buildings were put up on the south side of Main street, and near the river, including a good hotel. But, with one or two excep- tions, they were all distroyed by fire in one night, and the town never re- covered from the disaster. The hotel escaped, and manv readers wil! re- member the old American House, which was occupied up to, perhaps, thirty years ago.
Mr. Purdy states that in 1836, "Gilead" was an active place of busi- ness. Large quantities of goods were transported in wagons over the por- tage from the Bay to the head of the Rapids. William Pratt had a ware- house on the river bank just above the mouth of the present sidecut, and from this warehouse goods were tak- en up the river to Ft. Wayne and other points by pirogues and keel boats, which on their return brought furs and pelts. After Mr. Purdy made the purchase, in 1836, a steam- boat was brought up over the rapids by horse power, and it ran between Gilead and Ft. Wayne when the water was sufficient, and at other times only to Flat Rock or Defiance.
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This, with $5,000 expended in making improvements on the water power, gave an impetus to business. During this time, also, the Maumee canal was located and excavated from the head of the rapids to Maumee, where it locked down into the river. As elsewhere stated, Mr. Purdy had built a dam from the south shore te a point near the lower end of Island No. 1. The state now built a tem- porary dam from the island to the north shore, in order to furnish water for the Maumee canal, and for the purpose of selling water for various hydraulic purposes. And now a war was inaugurated between Mr. Purdy and the State Board of Public Works: Being seized in fee of the land on the south shore, and of an island in the middle of the river as riparian pro- prietor, Purdy claimed the exclusive right to three-fourths of the channel and of the use of the water therein flowing. The Board claimed that the river having been declared navigable by statute, the state had an absolute right to the use of the water. Purdy admitted that they nad a right to the use of the water for purposes of navi- gation, or other public use, provided they paid the proprietor the damage which might accrue; but denied the right to take it to lease for private use. Thus the wrangle went on until 1844, when the Miami & Erie canal was about completed, and the state began to prepare for the erection of a permanent dam. A coffer dam was thrown across from the Pratt bottoms to Island No. 1 and the water shut off entirely from Purdy's mill. This enraged the Beaver Creek farmers who were dependent upon the mill,
and they came nights and cut the dam; and this was kept up until the state found it necessary to station arm- ed guards until the permanent dam was in. As soon as the crib dam was in the guards were withdrawn, and that very night a section was cut out. Finally, however, a compromise was effected, and in the legislature of '45 and 6 an act was passed for the con- . struction of the Gilead canal. Three years later the canal was completed at a cost to the state of about $20,000. Mr. Purdy's damages, including dis- truction of mill dam and interruption of business for four years was assess- ed, by a committee appointed by the state, at $5,000.
It is a question if Mr. Purdy made the most of his opportunities in his manipulation of the Grand Rapids property, as being a non-resident he operated largely through agents, and the property was allowed to deterio- rate. His ownership was beyond any question detrimental to the best interests of the town. Residing more than 100 miles distant, and with other business interests to occupy his attention, the Grand Rapids property was held simply for the rev- enue it would produce. And having independent means he held his vacant realty here at such prices that it was practically out of the market; and so continued for a period of about fifty years.
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B. F. KERR.
For more than thirty years, a period covering more than three-fourths of the corporate existence of the village, Benjamin F. Kerr has been the lead- ing merchant of Grand Rapids. Compared with many of the cities, towns and villages of this wonderful country, the growth of Grand Rapids has been so slow as to excite the gibes and sneers of a few mushroom, and other municipalities of the genus fungi order; but, let it be remember- ed that only sixty-four years ago the only established merchant in Grand Rapids, yea, verily, the only one in a howling wilderness of more than 250
square miles in extent, was Nicholas Gee, who in 1833 placed a wagon load of goods in a little log cabin near what is now the south-west corner of Front and Beaver streets. Now, leav- ing out partnerships, Hinsdale suc- ceeded Gee, Laskey succeeded Hins- dale, and B. F. Kerr succeeded Las- key ; thus Mr. Kerr is the legitimate successor to the first real business enterprise of the village, and has conducted the same før a period near- ly equal to that of his combined pred- ecessors.
Benjamin F. Kerr was born in Richland county, Ohio, February 7,
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1843, son of Jesse and Eliza (Evans) Kerr, who were, respectively, of Scotch and Welsh origin, and natives of Pennsylvania.
In 1848, Jesse Kerr removed with his family from Richland to Lucas county, where he purchased and im- proved a considerable estate. He died July 2nd, 1862, thirty years prior to the death of his wife, which occur- red in 1892.
Our subject was educated in the graded schools of Maumee City, and at the age of eighteen enlisted in Company I. of the 14th O. V. I., a regiment of which every citizen of Ohio has reason to be proud. August 22, 1862, Mr. Kerr was discharged on surgeon's certificate of disability. In February, 1864, he returned to the army, accepting a clerkship with Capt. S. H. Lunt, a disbursing quar- ter-master; in which position he re- mained until November 20th, 1865, serving in the Atlanta campaign. After the surrender at Appomattox he assisted in the removal of the dead from the battle fields of Chick- amauga and Missionary Ridge to the National Cemetery at Chattanooga, this work being in charge of the quarter master's department.
At the close of the war Mr. Kerr purchased an interest in a general store business at Chattanooga, which interest he retained until April 1866, when he sold out and returned home.
In September 1866, he, associated with Lewis Bortle, purchased the general merchandise and grain busi- ness of Laskey & Bro. In February, '75 he purchased Mr. Bortle's interest, and for more than twenty-two years past has been the sole proprietor and
manager of one of the largest business enterprises of this part of the country. In the grain trade he owns and oper- ates two large elevators, one in the Rapids and the other in Elery, Henry county. In the general merchandise business he carries a heavy stock cf staple and fancy dry goods and notions, hats, caps, boots, shoes and clothing, and a full line of family groceries. The house is especially noted for fine foot-wear and clothing; Mr. Kerr having sole control in this section of the output of several lead- ing manufacturers in each of these lines.
Always clearheaded and conserva- tive himself, B. F. Kerr has always conducted his business on the prin- ciple that the great majority of the people are not fools; that they know that goods cannot be handled success- fully without a fair margin of profit; that the best elass of custom is sel- dom gulled by the "Annual Clear- ance," "50% off" and "Below Cost" sales; that people of ordinary com- mon sense seon tire of trading at a place where they can save half a cent on a pound of sugar, and afterwards find they've paid a dollar extra on a suit of clothes; that each family will appreciate the fact that a child or a servant may be sent to his store and will receive the same full value as the most export shopper.
Oct. 24, 1867, Mr. Kerr married Miss Ann S. Pratt, the youngest daughter of Jonas and Susan (Reed- Griffith) Pratt, who were of the pioneers, and of whom detail will be found in that connection. The family at this date consists of five children : Carrie, who married J. K. Williams, of Delphos, Clifton C., who married Miss Zella Kershner, of Fostoria, Jessa May, Frank E. and Glen B., yet at home.
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