History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, Ohio, and incidentially historical collection pertaining to border warfare and the early settlement of the adjacent portion of the Ohio Valley, Part 94

Author: Caldwell, J. A. (John Alexander) 1n; Newton, J. H., ed; Ohio Genealogical Society. 1n
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: Wheeling, W. Va. : Historical Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 728

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Already measures were on foot for a new house of worship. Two lots were purchased in a more eligible location. The old site was subject to overflow. Indeed, in the great flood of 1852, the floor of the old church was covered to a depth of more than

five feet. The foundation of the new house was already laid. But in the midst of his usefulness, so great in the present, and greater still in prospect, Mr. Glasier fell a victim to his own ardor. Going to Pittsburgh August 24, to assist W. S. Gray in a meeting, he was stricken with typhoid dysentery, of which he died September 8, 1866, aged nearly thirty years. His faithful wife, and his firm friend Jabez Hall, of Wheeling, ministered to him during the last days, and Mr. Jacob Heatherington, and James G. Archer, of Bellaire, were present to catch his last words. They were words to the church he loved-words of ex- hortation that they should be faithful to their vows, complete the labor of building and carry on the work he was called to leave. Mr. Gray and several of his congregation came down with the remains to Bellaire. President W. K. Pendleton, of Bethany, preached the funeral discourse. The whole town was in mourning. Presbyterians, Methodists, Catholics, and even profane, irreligions meu, came to mingle their tears over the re- mains of one they had known and loved. Mr. Hall and his church came down in a body from Wheeling. Mr. Gaston, of the Presbyterian, and Mr. Brown, of the Methodist church, as- sisted in the services. The house was filled with women alone. Men crowded about the windows, filled the yard and thronged the street. On Monday, September 10, the remains were con- veyed to Bedford for interment. Mrs. Glasier, who, with their daughter, resides in Cleveland, continues to cherish the tenderest memories of her departed husband.

The death of Mr. Glasier was a severe blow to the hearts and hopes of the church, but it did not crush them. Men come and go ; principles are eternal. In November following, the church called H. D. Carlton, who in the meeting of the previous spring had rendered such valnable aid, into their service. His ministry continued until December, 1869, with marked acceptance, and solid results. Fifty-five were added to the church upon profes- sion, besides other accessions. The church, rallying under Mr. Carlton's leadership, resumed the work of building. The house was so far completed as to be ready to occupy, Sunday, August 7, 1870; President W. K. Pendleton preached the dedication ser- mon from John 17:3. The old house is now occupied by the second ward schools. The new house, which cost about $20,000, is substantially built of brick, with basement for Sunday School, and audience room above. The main audience room, which is the most commodious in the city, has a seating capacity of seven hundred.

IV. The closing period of this sketch is too recent to demand any extended notice. Jesse H. Berry had been called to the pas- toral care of the church in July, 1870. He remained with the church until April, 1872. There were seventy-one added to the church during his ministry.

In December, 1870, the revivalist, Knowles Shaw, celebrated as much for his rare power of song as for his ability as a preacher, conducted a meeting with considerable success. From 1872 to 1875, I. J. Spencer, a student at Bethany, preached a portion of the time for the church. Graduating in June, 1875, he gave his entire time to the church, until the fall of 1877. His ministry was attended with marked success ; during the two years he lived in Bellaire over ninety were added to the congregation. Through the liberality of Jacob Heatherington, the tower was completed and the audience-room carpeted and frescoed. The primary class-room in the basement was also finished and other improvements made.

Accepting a call to Baltimore, Mr. Spencer resigned in the fall of 1877. The church had only irregular supplies for a ycar. H. D. Carlton, pastor of the church from 1866-9, held a meet- ing during the winter of '78, with several accessions to the church. In October, 1878, B. S. Dean accepted a call from the church, and began his work in Bellaire, During the first year of his ministry, which is just closed, over forty have been added to the church.

The total enrollment of the church from the beginning, has been nearly seven hundred. The present membership is two hundred and fory-three. Average sunday school attendance. one hundred and eighty-five.

The officers are:

PASTOR-B. S. Dean.

ELDERS-John Archer, W. J. Mills, Theobald Klee, R. W. Nelson.

DEACONS-Wm. Heatherington, Mahlon Craft, J. W. Huston, T. A. Rodefer, W. R. Gunn, George Mertz.

CLERK-J. F. Rodeter.

ST. JOHN'S CATHOLIC CHURCH.

The first resident Catholic priest in Bellaire, was Rev. Michael

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Kennedy, who arrived in the winter of 1855. Services were held in the house of Mr. Arthur Sherry, whose little parlor was suffi- cient room for the small number of Catholics who then made their home in Bellaire. The first entry by Father Kennedy in the "Baptismal Records," is the baptism of James, son of Mich- ael and Eleanor White, December 25, 1855. The first marriage recorded is that of Michael Keegan, and Eleanor Sullivan, De- cember 26, 1855,

It was soon found that Bellaire could not support a clergy- man, and Father Kennedy was transferred to Piqua, O., and afterwards to Chillicothe, Ohio, where his health failed, and he died while a Professor at Mt. St. Mary's Seminary, Cincinnati. He had been pastor of Bellaire about six months.

The Catholics of Bellaire then became dependent for spiritual ministrations on Rev, John M. Jacquet, then residing at Beaver Settlement, Noble county, Ohio. Mass was celebrated then but once a month on Snuday, as besides Beaver and Bellaire, all towns on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, from the Ohio river to Zanesville, were the mission of humble and apostolic Father Jacquet.

In 1857, Father Jacquet purchased property ou Guernsey street, and began the erection of the present St. John's Catholic church. The following were the first subscribers: Archbishop Purcell, $100; John M. Sullivan, one lot worth $250, and $50 in cash ; Arthur Sherry, $50; Patrick Welby, $10; Thos. Reilly, $12; John Carey, $17; Simon Tolin, $10; Michael Squsky, $15; Pat. Cloako, $15; Michael Cavanagle, $10; Michael Owens, 810. The total amount collected in Bellaire and on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, was $1,363.70.

Father Jacquet next purchased the present Catholic Ceme- tery, and organized the first parochial Catholic school, and placed Miss Maggie Walsh in charge, who taught almost con- tinuously from 1858 to 1878.

In January, 1869, Rev. P. J. Duly relieved Father Jacquet of a portion of his vast mission, and took up his residence in Bel- laire. In addition to Bellaire, he was also in charge of Martin's Ferry and all stations on Baltimore and Ohio railroad west of Bellaire, as far as Belmont. Father Duly built and paid for the present neat pastoral residence, and having been long a victim of consumption, he fell under its destroying influence in 1870.

In December, 1870, Rev. Thomas Malen was appointed pastor, and retired in July, 1871, when Rev. P. H. D. Steyle was ap- pointed, and remained pastor till July, 1878. During his stay of seven years, Father Steyle built an addition to the church, erected the spire, and placed the bell therein, enlarged the school house, and made other improvements.

In Jnly, 1878, Rev. D. B. Cull was appointed by Rt. Rev. S. H. Rosecrans, Bishop of Columbus, pastor of Bellaire, and is in charge at the present writing. The congregation has over one thousand communicants, and is yearly increasing so that their present church building is already too small for the members who gather to worship within its walls. The school has over two hundred children taught by the Sisters of Charity.

THE FIRST GERMAN EVANGELICAL CHURCH,

The history of this church would fill a page, but whether it would prove of interest to the general reader or benefit in any way the little band which cling at the foot of the cross here, is a question, A number of Germans, feeling a desire to organize a society by which they might worship God together in their own tongne, met and effected organization. They held their meet- ings in various places, and were irregularly supplied with differ- ent ministers. Like other congregations it met by its obstacles. and we are informed experienced divisions and contendings. Some split off from them and joined other churches. But not- withstanding its losses in this respect, the congregation in 1874, erected a church edifice of brick 40x75, including parsonage, (which is all together) and moved on in worship, increasing slowly. The present membership is 40. The church building cost $7,500, the debt of which is not yet all liquidated. Among the permanent ministers were R. Sanl, a Presbyterian minister who succeeded in prosyliting to his faith many of the members, and carried them over to the Presbyterian church, He was fol- lowed by Miller, Naw and Noll. The congregation is without a minister at present. They have a Sabbath School of about 120 enrolled.

FIRST AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

This church is situated on west side of Franklin street. Rev. Marah conducts the services every Sabbath at half past 10 A. M.

In connection with the church exercises, they have a flourishing Sabbath School numbering about 60 scholars,

SECOND AFRICAN METHODIST CHURCH.

This congregation has just completed a new church on west side Belmont street. Services are conducted by Rev. Jesse Har- grove every other Sabbath. Membership about 40.

SECRET SOCIETIES.

BELLAIRE LODGE NO. 267 A. F. & A. M.

Organized and worked under a dispensation for six months before being chartered. Its charter was granted at a session of Grand Lodge of Ohio, held in Mansfield, Richland county, Ohio, October, 1855. Its charter members were as follows: George W. Anderson, Joel Strahl, Joseph Johnston, J. M. Spangler, Thomas Fulton, J. H. Porterfield, Robert Darrah, Jr., Robert G. Neel, John Kelly, E. P. Birdsong, William H. Allen and H. M. Dolby. Its first officers were :

George W. Anderson, W. M. Joel Strahl, S. W. Joseph Johnston, J. W.

This lodge owns the property in which its meetings are held, and is in a prosperous condition. Andrew Talmie, W. M. J. E. Strahl, S. W. Adolphus Johnston. J. W. Fred Hoffman, Secretary, Christian Beppus, Treasurer. F. J. Smith, S. D. M. Nelson, J. D. Joel Strahl, Tyler.

Stated communications on Monday evening, on or next pre- ceding the full moon in each month.

BELLAIRE LODGE OF 1. 0. 0 F., NO. 97%.

Was organized July 26, 1866, and incorporated January 24, 1871. Its charter members consisted of the following named gentle- men :

John Muth, Christian Bippus, D. K. Sanford, H. M. Ingler, George Kern, Joseph Mercer, Elias Dew, Ralph Heatherington, Wm. Thurber and George H. Muth.

Hall in Central Block, Union street, Nights of meeting, every Tuesday evening. This Lodge is in a prosperous condi- tion and working successfully. It numbers 65 members. It owns property on Belmont street. The present officers are as follows:

William Fish, Noble Grand, Frederick Bickel, Vice Grand. George D. Heatherington, Secretary. C. S. S. Baron, Treasurer.

BELMONT GROVE, NO. 19, U. A. O. D.

This lodge of United Ancient Order of Druids was organ- ized in May, 1867, and a charter granted at a session of "Grand Grove of the State of Ohio." The charter members : George Kern, Angust Schramm, Charles Henry, Frederick Rodewig, Frederick Brand. Charles Brockman, Christian Bippns.

The present officers of this society are as follows :

Frederick Hecker. N. A. Henry Ebbeghaus, V. A. Frederick Snyder, Secretary. Frederick Boesher, Treasurer.

Meets in Sheets' Block, corner Union and Thirty-second streets. Meeting nights, every second and fourth Wednesday evening in each month.

BELLAIRE CHAPTER OF R. A. M.

This lodge was organized on a warrant of dispensation, which was granted in October, 1867. Its charter members were : E. G. Morgan, William J. Kelley, John Kelley, J. S. Lockwood, J. H. Coleman, Uriah Vinning, John C. Shimmon, William Green- field, R. R. Cowen and M. P. Smith.

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Its charter was granted in October, 1868. The present officers are as follows :

A. Tolmie, Sr., High Priest. Wm. McMasters, King. J. J. Powell, Scribe. J. A. Greenfield, C. O. H. C. H. Strahl, P. S. J. T. Lane, Secretary. Joseph Mercer, Treasurer.

Stated meetings on Friday evening on or next preceding the full moon in each month. Hall in Belmont Lodge room.

EUREKA GROVE NO. 23 U. A. O D.

In May, 1868, Eureka Grove Lodge of United Ancient Order Druids was organized and charter granted. Its charter mem- bers-I. N. Grafton, Thomas Rosser, L. H. Hall, Levi Cassell, John Robinson, John Crimmell, Francis Turner, H. M. Ingler, Samuel Scofield, Henry Carr and C. S. S. Baron. The present officers are as follows :

Charles Hankey, N. A. J. S. Carter, V. A. Charles McClain, Secretary. W. S. Ault, Treasurer. James Kyle, I. G.

Hall in Sheets' Block, corner Thirty-Second and Union streets. Meets every second and fourth Saturday evenings in each month.

KERN LODGE NO. 428 I. O. O. F

Was organized July 8, 1869. Charter members-George Kern, Christian Bippus, Charles Brockman, August Briel, Joseph Mitchel, August Schramm, Peter Schramm, William Kreiter, Adam Lampel, Godfrey Reich, Michael Zorn, Fred Bashaw, Adam Long, Herman Hartenstein, August Bair, Her- man Gratz, Louis Grealy. The present officers are as follows : Noble Grand-Frederick Eberle. Vice Grand-Andrew Seheck. Secretary-Louis Long. Treasurer-August Baker.

This society holds regular sessions in Central Block, Union street, every Saturday evening.

BELLAIRE ENCAMPMENT I. O. O. F.

Was instituted July, 1869. C. S. S. Baron, William A. Lilly, Abraham Grafton, John D. Summons, William C. Cochran, I. N. Grafton, John B. Gorby, A. L. Baron, W. P. Lane, J. W. James, Joseph Mitchell, E. H. Williams and William Hipkins composed the charter members. It received its charter July, 1869. It has a membership of about 33. The present officers are as follows:

William Blainey, C. P. James Fitton, H. P. Frederick Bickel, S. W. Charles Brockman, J. W. C. D. Bowser, S. A. Bricker, Treasurer.

Hall on Union street. Meets first and third Fridays in each month.

WASHINGTON S. A. CHAPTER NO. 9, U. A. O. D.

Washington Supreme Arch Chapter United Ancient Order of Druids, was organized and charter granted by the Grand Council of United States, at a session held in Cleveland in August, 1869. Charter members-Andrew Roeder, Christian Bippus, Charles Henry, George Kern, Harry Richardson, L. H. Hall, Thomas Rosser, Joseph Mitchell, Levi Cassell and Williamn Crider. Present officers are as follows :

Andrew Schiek, E. S. A. Frederick Hecker, D. D. Andrew Roeder, Secretary. George Kern, Treasurer. Harry Richardson, G. E. Adam Long, S. E. Hall in Sheets' Block, corner Thirty-second and Union streets. Meets first Monday in each month.

IONIC LODGE NO. 438, A. F. & A. M.

Was organized, and a warrant of dispensation granted in Oe- tober, 1869. Its charter members were: Benjamin R. Cowen, Jas. S. Smith, M. N. Mercer, M. W. Junkins, A. Grafton, T. K.

Crozier, G. R. Greer, David Rankin, J. B. Darrah, J. T. Mercer, N. B. Scott, G. W. Hoge and Daniel Westlake. In 1870, at a meeting of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, at Springfield, Ohio, The present officers are as follows:

I. N. Grafton, W. M. B. F. Cockayne, S. W. John Crozier, J. W. F. C. Husband, Treasurer. W. S. Cunningham, Secretary. James Grafton, S. D. D. K. Miller, J. D. A. Koltz, Tyler.

Stated communications on Thursday evening on or next pre- ceding the full moon in each month. Meets in the lodge room of Bellaire Lodge.

RED CLOUD LODGE NO. 56.

The Red Cloud Lodge No. 56, Improved Order of Red Men, was organized on February 27, 1871. The charter members are: Theo. Gochter, J. S. Squiggins, A. C. Leasure, C. Bippus, J. H. Dunning, O. C. Bray, A. S. Clahan, W. M. Thateher, A. G. Sanders, George Adbert, Thomas Bray, J. P. Kelly, R. Crozier, T. Bamford, Fred. Christy, George Kern, O. T. Blackburn, J. C. Wiedman, G. W. Hoge, P. Bramford, John Nelson, O. P. Cris- well, H. D. Meek, N. A. Lilly, J. B. Darrah, A. Balzell, C. Bal- zell, W. Crozier and G. W. Romick. Primitive officers were :

O. C. Bray, Sachem. Adam C. Leasure, Senior Sacamore. Alex. Clohn, Junior Sacamore. T. Gachter, Prophet. J. H. Dunning, Keeper of Wampum. James T. Kelly, Chief of Records.

Present membership is 48. Lodge is worth about $750.00. Object of the institution is charity to its members. The present officers are :

J. C. Weidman, Sachem. Wm. McElhany, Senior Sacamore. Henry Ulrich, Junior Sacamore. Daniel Theobold, Chief of Records. George Kern, Keeper of Wampum. Meets every Monday in Central Bloek, Union street.

BLACK PRINCE LODGE, NO. 57. K. OF P.

Blaek Prince Lodge was organized Mareh 12, 1874. J. B. Darrah, E. F. Satterfield, W. A. Mclaughlin, C. Bippus, Alex. Clohan, A. Roeder, T. S. Cooper, D. S, Criswell, A. Johnson, J. Hahn, J. J. Powell, Fred. Bickel, J. S. Carter, O. T. Blackburn, A. Sheck, R. Criswell, Wm. Wheeler, E. L. Feely, W. S. Carroll, T. M. Godfrey, A. Ault, A. S. Feely, H. Landkrohn, H. Ulrich, J. Dunning. J. Hipkins, P. O. Criswell, A. McClain and H. Det- wiler, composed the charter members.

The first officers of this institution were as follows : William McLaughlin, C. C. P. O. Criswell, V. C. A. Sheck, K. of R. and S. A. Roeder, K. of E. A. Ault, M. of F. C. Bippus, P. C. J. Grafton, M. of A. J. Carter, J. G. George Trisler, O. G.

The following list of officers comprise the present officiating capacity of the lodge :

D. C. Stewart, P. C.

C. L. Shuttleworth, C. C. James N. Burk, V. C.

Wm. Blackburn, P. George Hartenstein, M. of A.

N. L. Marsh, K. of R. and S.

O. T. Blackburn, M. of E. William Rodewig, I. G. George Squiggins, O. G. Lodge meets every Thursday night in Central Block, Union street.

BELLAIRE LIEDERKRANZ SOCIETY.

This society is an organization formed expressly for the cul- tivation of the voice in singing. In October, 1876, it was origi- nated by fifteen or twenty men in the market house. After making several moves it finally secured Zilch's opera hall, Union

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street, where it still meets every Sunday at 2 P. M. The first officers were :

Solomon Arbenz, President.

John Zilch, Secretary.

Present officers -- Henry Bonarius, President ; Ernst D. Let- tan, Secretary.

BELMONT LODGE NO. 1761, I. O. O. F., (Colored).

Organized in 1876 with 29 members. It has a membership of 30 in good standing. Meets in Sheet's block every Monday evening. Worth $216. Officers for 1879: Noble Grand, John Preston ; Vice Grand, Fred Gaines; Secretary. Spotwood Green ; Treasurer, Emanuel Baily.

BELMONT TURNERS' SOCIETY.

A permanent organization of this society was effected Octo- ber 15, 1876. The first officers were :

Speaker-John Zilch.

Second Speaker-George Goecke. Secretary-Fred. Yalinke. Treasurer-Louis La Roche. Warden-John Turner. Turn-Teacher-Kilian Fisher.

Assistant Turn-Teacher-Charles Henry.

The present officers consist in the following named gentle- men :

Speaker-Fred. Rodewig. Assistant Speaker-Charlie Henk. Secretary-Christian Smith. Treasurer-Fred. Hecker. Warden-Charlie Compart.

This society mects for the present in Charlie Henke's resi- dence. Membership, 36. Have now in process of building a neat and comfortable hall.

THE HECLA CLUB.

Probably it would not be amiss to mention in connection with the "institutions" of Bellaire, Ohio, the organization known as the Hecla Club. This club was organized on the 23d day of September, 1878, since which time it has achieved quite a local reputation. The object of the club is to provide an attractive place for the young people of the city to pass their evenings wherein they can improve themselves intellectually by indulg- ing in debates, essays and dramatic performances. The club was organized upon a joint stock plan, which, so far, has suc- ceeded admirably. The wealth of the club is steadily on the increase, and, as its members are directed by an excellent con- stitution, it bids fair to become a permanent fixture in the city. The following officers have been elected to serve during the year 1879 :

President-W. C. C. Grafton. Vice President-Fred, Clinton. Secretary -J. A. Greenfield. Treasurer-Charles Gill.

EARLY BURIAL PLACE.

The first burial place, it is thought, used by the people in this immediate vicinity, was the ground now occupied by Col. John H. Sullivan's coal bank, It was styled "Davis' Burying Ground." There were about three acres in the enclosure. Mr. Nicoll says the first time he remembers of seeing this spot was in about 1820, Ile attended a funeral of a man, who died near Dillie's Bottom, and was brought to this spot for interment. There was theu quite a number of persons buried there. The graves were marked with rough sandstone, upon which, (a few at least) had letters ent. giving the initials and perhaps the date. Jacob Davis and his wife were buried in this spot. Their graves were unmarked, and their dust has remained undisturbed. In 1854, the remains of those that could be found were taken up and placed in the new cemetery, or interred in different places. Mr. Nicoll thinks this spot was occupied as a burial place as early as 1810, if not carlier. judging from its appearance when he first visited it.

GREENWOOD CEMETERY.

The Greenwood Cemetery is beautifully located on the west- ern hill, about half a mile from the city. The site for the cemetry is well chosen. The disposition of the human body after death, has, in all ages engaged the thoughts of

mankind, and when a city was inevitably to spring up here steps were taken to secure a suitable place for the interment of the dead. A cemetery association was formed, consisting of about fifty members, who purchased four acres from Sullivan & Co. for $800, on the 12th of January, 1859. This piece of ground was laid off into lots, avenues and alleys, and lots sold at differ- ent prices. The officers of this association were :

President-James Nicoll.

Clerk-E. G. Morgan.

Treasurer-Alexander Hammond.

Trustees-B. R, Cowen, Joseph McMurry, R. H. Long, George Criswell, John Hattery.

These gentlemen were elected during the organization of the cemetery association in 1859, and remained as such until Janu- ary 29, 1869, when another election was held, resulting as fol- lows :

President-A. W. Anderson.

Clerk-John Hattery.

Treasurer-Harrison Bute.

Trustees-J. S. Cratty, E. G. Morgan, James Nicoll, James B. Darrah, Frank Turner.

There has been no change desired since that time by the as- sociation, and of course no change has taken place, save in the vacancy of one of the trustees, Mr. Turner, who removed from the city in 1875, which was filled by the election of Gen. G. W. Hoge.

Special care and attention is given this sacred spot to keep it beautiful as a garden, and nothing allowed to grow in the ground but what will beautify and ornament the place. Here and there are found monuments almost embosomed in exquisite shrub- bery, and around the base of others is found the ivy, or the beau - tiful rose and flower, fresh and indicative of purity, bloom- ing grandly and influencing the air with its sweetness.

GERMAN CEMETERY

The German Cemetery is located about one mile northwest of the city in a pleasant site. The cemetery association was or- ganized Angust. 27, 1862. George Kern, President: Frederick Rodewig, Secretary. Trustees -F. Rodewig, George Kern. George Zewig.

JOURNALISM.

Journalism in the city of Bellaire has been varied and by no means uninteresting. The first periodical appearing from the press in this city was the Bellaire Times. This paper was is- sued by Robert Duncan, who established the same in 1853. Duncan was succeeded on the Times by Dr. Joseph Gaston. with Dr. M. W. Junkins as local.

In 1857 the Bellaire Intelligencer made its appearance. This periodical was started by P. R. Bartlesou. It was short-lived. and died in the zenith of its reputation, being issued only a few months.

H, E. Purdy ventured next in journalism, full of zeal and lit- erary ambition. He styled his paper the Democratic Era. The first number appearing some time in 1858. His office was in the old shoe-factory school building. It lived until 1859 and then suspended. It is said the paper was a spicy and creditable little sheet. Several years then elapsed before another attempt at the newspaper business in the place was made, In 1868. Daniel Long came forth and published a small paper, which he called the Bellaire Advertiser. It lasted until 1870.

On the 28th day of April, of the same year, the Independent and Standard were simultaneously issned from the press. The Independent was published by a stock company, and was con- ducted and edited by John B. Longley, who retained the posi- tion as editor, with the exception of two years he spent in the office of County Auditor. During this period the paper was edited by the present proprietor and Dr. M. W. Junkins. On the 19th of November, 1877, James F. Anderson purchased the office and has been condneting the Independent ever since.

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History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, Ohio, and incidentially historical collection pertaining to border warfare and the early settlement of the adjacent portion of the Ohio Valley, Part 94

Author: Caldwell, J. A. (John Alexander) 1n; Newton, J. H., ed; Ohio Genealogical Society. 1n Publication date: 1880 Publisher: Wheeling, W. Va. : Historical Pub. Co. Number of Pages: 728

Author: Caldwell, J. A. (John Alexander) 1n; Newton, J. H., ed; Ohio Genealogical Society. 1n
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: Wheeling, W. Va. : Historical Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 728