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During the winter of 1873-74, Parker Pillsbury, acting upon the grand principle of free speech and independent thought laid down in the platform of the society, expressed his honest and earnest convictions upon the woman question, especially upon the true relations of the sexes, the present marriage system, etc. They proved to be so radical, and the demands for woman's absolute freedom from the lust and bondage of man were so strong and emphatic, that many of the members claimed to feel greatly offended, and at once changed from warm friends to the most bitter and intolerant foes of Mr. Pillsbury. From that time the so-
ciety began to crumble, and was soon practically dead as an organization. The church-building is now (1879) occu- pied as the printing-office of the National Greenbacker.
Church of our Saviour ( Episcopal) .- In 1857, Miss Anna M. Reed, of Huntington, Pa., while visiting her brother at Salem (after deliberating and consulting friends respecting the establishment of an Episcopal society in that place), assisted by Mrs. Mary B. Reed, canvassed the town, and found a number of persons who were willing to join them. Lay services were held at the house of Capt. Stephen Whitney for several Sundays. Afterwards a room was rented in the south end of Broadway Block, where the first regular service in Salem was held, Rev. A. T. McMur- phy officiating.
The Right Rev. C. P. McIlvaine, bishop of the diocese, preached at the town-hall, April 3, 1858, when the rite of confirmation was administered to seven persons. The first vestry was elected March 3, 1859. A call was extended to the Rev. - Hollis, who accepted, and after his retire- ment the Rev. Mr. Morrell, of Massillon, preached occasion- ally. A call was extended, Dec. 2, 1862, to the Rev. A. T. McMurphy, who accepted, and served until Dec. 1, 1868, since which time the parish has remained vacant and tbe services have been intermittent.
Evangelical Lutheran Church .- A number of people in the village of Salem and vicinity who were interested in the doctrines of the Lutheran Church met in September, 1877, under the preaching of the Rev. Win. B. Roller, from Greene, Mahoning County. Services were regularly held on the Sabbath until Jan. 6, 1878, when a church was organized, consisting of twenty persons, and the Rev. Wm. B. Roller called to be their pastor. Services are held in the Episcopal church-edifice. The society has 40 mem- bers.
A Sunday-school was organized in April, 1878, with Wm. B. Roller as superintendent. It has an average at- tendance of 40 pupils.
African Methodist Episcopal Church .- This church was organized in 1867 by Father Gross, who was its first pastor. He was succeeded by Revs. William Pettigrew, Joseph Bell, B. F. Zee, Cornelius Asbury, George Sampson, T. A. Thompson, and John E. Russell, who is the present pastor. The church at present has about 30 members. . A Sun- day-school is connected with' the society, Mrs. Hanual Fogg, one of the Society of Friends, officiating as superin- tendent. The school has 40 pupils. The society purchased, about the year 1867, the church-edifice of the Second Bap- tist church, located on Green Street.
BURYING-GROUNDS.
The first burying-ground of the Friends was located south of the old brick church, and was abandoned in 1817 or '18. Upon the sale of the property to J. T. Brooks, many of the remains were removed to the cemetery on De- pot Street. A lot of two acres was afterwards-about 1818-purchased of John Strawn, and is situated on De- pot Street, below the Baptist burying-ground. This lot is still used.
Baptist Burying-ground .- Lots 55 and 56, ou Depot Street, were deeded to the trustees of the Baptist church,
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in 1809, for church and burying-purposes. The ground is still used to some extent as a burial-place.
Methodist Burying-ground .- A plat of ground, contain- ing about an acre and a half, was purchased about 1830, and was. used for burial-purposes from that time until about 1860. Many of the remains have been removed to Hope Cemetery. This burying-ground is situated on what is now Howard Street, at the foot of Fourth.
Presbyterian, Salem, and Hope Cemeteries .- About 1833 the Presbyterian society purchased a triangular piece of land on the west side of Canfield road, containing about one acre.
The Salem Cemetery was laid out Dec. 6, 1853, and contains about two and a half acres. Aug. 3, 1864, five acres were purchased, at a cost of $275 per acre, and were also laid out into lots. With the exception of the Presbyterian cemetery, the grounds were owned by Jacob Heaton, by whom they have been divided into lots. The last purchase was on the north side of the Salem and Pres- byterian grounds, and is called the " Hope Cemetery."
FIRST HOTELS.
Price Blake, in his log cabin, built upon the rear part of the Wilson lot in 1305 or 1806, entertained strangers upon occasion, but the first regular hotel was built of logs by William Heacock in 1809, on the corner of Main and Howard Streets, in which situation a house of entertain- ment has been continued to the present time. This hotel was of logs, and was subsequently purchased by Henry Mall, who kept it many years, and a portion is included in what is now known as the Tolerton House.
John Webb built a brick dwelling and hotel, about 1814 or 1815, on the corner of Howard and Main Streets, oppo- site Heacock's, which was kept many years, and was subse- quently occupied by Simcon Jennings as a residence and office.
Isaac Wilson built a hotel of brick on the vacant lot opposite Jacob Heaton's residence (date unknown), which was kept by Henry Mall and others, and subsequently was torn down. Temperance hotels were kept by Lyman Knapp and Aaron Hise, and others have kept hotels ut different times.
TOWN-HOUSE.
On the 11th of April, 1836, a resolution was offered in the town-council, " That a committee of three be appointed to ascertain whether a suitable lot can be procured for the purpose of erecting a town-house ; and if practicable, upon what terms such lot can be procured. Whereupon, Sam- uel Reynolds, Samuel C. Trescott, and Joseph Gouldbourn were appointed a committee, and directed to report as soon as practicable."
April 6, 1847, a committee of the town-council was appointed " to procure a deed from the Friends for the town-lot, known as the . Market Lot,' if no obstacle appeared to the article which was given to the town-council of Salem." May 5th of the same year a committee was appointed to ascertain the probable cost of a market-house and council-room. A . committee was instructed, Jan. 3, 1849, to advertise for sealed proposals for the erection of a town-house, and February 20th the contract was let to
Webster, Kirkbride, Flitcraft & Keene, and the building was erected that season.
LIBERTY HALL.
A carpenter shop about 18 by 48 feet in size was built by Samuel Reynolds about the year 1840, the upper room of which was the general meeting-place of the people of the town for discussion of all subjects. When the agitation of the slavery question became so warmly discussed in the churches that difficulties arose, and the churches and school-houses were closed to the defenders of universal brotherhood, they went to the room over the carpenter's shop. This building was christened " Liberty Hall," and was the cradle of the society which was evolved from that whirlpool of opinion caused by the counter-currents of thought respecting the slavery question. For many years it was kept as a place for discussions and caucus meetings, and within it a course of lectures was planned in which the best talent of the country was engaged. This course of lectures was delivered in the town-hall, and Wendell Phillips, Abby Kelly, John Pierpont, and William Lloyd Garrison were among the many speakers.
SOCIETIES.
Perry Lodge, F. and A. M., No. 185 .- 'This lodge was chartered at Cincinnati, Oct. 15, 1850. The charter- members were Emor T. Weaver, John Morrison, Daniel K. Bertloett, Ephraim Greiner, J. S. Thoman, Allen Coul- son, William Smick, and Philip Fetzer.
The present room of the society in West Block was fitted up in 1869. Prior to that time meetings had been held in what is now the Republican block.
Stated communications are held Wednesday evenings about once a month. The officers for 1879 are as follows : Thomas J. Walton, W. M .; James Boyle, S. W .; S. D. Wilson, J. W .; Allan Boyle, Treas .; Eli Sturgeon, Sec .; Lewis H. Kirkbride, S. D .; N. B. Garrigues, J. D .; John H. Gibbs, Tyler ; Nathan Hunt and Robert Hole, Stewards. The Lodge numbers at present 110 members.
Salem Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, No. 94 .- This chapter was chartered at Toledo, Oct. 13, 1866, with the following members : Charles H. Garrigues, Shubad Avery, Thomas E. Vickers, J. A. Boone, Lewis P. Brown, Emor H. Price, George W. Gibbs, Miller Smith, James Davis, and John C. Harwood.
Stated convocations are held in Masonic Hall, Thursday evenings, about once a month.
The officers for the year 1879 are as follows: R. V. Hampson, M. E. H. P .; Robert Hole, E. K .; Nathan Hunt, E. S .; Thomas J. Walton, C. H .; Lewis H. Kirk- bride, P. S .; Davis T. Ruth, R. A. C .; James Davis, G. M. 3d V .; James D. Tolerton, G. M. 2d V .; James Boyle, G. M. 1st V .; Thomas C. Boone, Treas .; Robert Grim- mesey, Sec. ; John H. Gibbs, S. and G.
The Chapter numbers about 60 members.
Independent Order of Odd-Fellows .- The Grand Lodge of the State of Ohio, by authority of a charter granted by the Grand Lodge of the United States, granted a warrant, or dispensation, to Zachariah Bartlett, Cyrus W. Greiner, Amos H. Levan, Henry Rankins, and 8. J. Webb to con- stitute a lodge to be hailed by the title of Amity Lodge,
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No. 124, in the town of Salem, Columbiana Co., Ohio. This dispensation bears date July 22, 1848. The Lodge was instituted Dec. 28, 1848. The charter was signed by Edson B. Olds, M. W. G. M., and Isaac Hefley, R. W. G. Rec. Sec.
The present officers are Samuel L. Fawcett, N. G .; Joshua C. Vaughn, V. G .; Past Grand M. L. Edwards, Rec. Sec. ; Past Grand D. B. Burford, Perm. Sec .; Past Grand Wil- liam Eustman, Treas. ; Past Grand J. B. Byard, W.
Present membership, 133.
This Lodge has flourished under adverse circumstances, and has long been one of the best Lodges in the State.
Good- Will Encampment of Patriarchs, No. 111, I. O. O. F .- This encampment was instituted by authority of the Grand Encampment of the State of Ohio, Aug. 1, 1868. The charter-members were C. C. Mulford, D. B. Burford, J. R. Vernon, T. B. Cooper, T. F. Teegarden, Henry E. Frost, Daniel Frazer. James H. Turner, M. W. C. P .; William M. Hubble, M. W. C. S.
The present officers (1879) are William Eastman, W. C. P .; Nathaniel Folk, S. W .; C. F. Lease; J .; C. Bon- sall, Scribe; D. B. Brisford, Treasurer. The present number of members is 58.
Boyd Lodge, F. and A. M. (colored) .- This Lodge was organized in 1862 with the following charter-members : George Wiley, Frank Johnson, George Arnold, Frederick Thompson, Richard Brightwell, Robert L. Hazel, George W. S. Lucas, Addison White, Charles Hill. The society continued till 1876, and then adjourned without date. There were about 30 members.
Home Lodge, Daughters of Rebecca, 1. O. O. F., No. 108. -This Lodge was instituted, May 16, 1878, by authority of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, of which W. C. Cappeller was M. W. G. Master, and W. C. Earl, M. W. G. Secretary. The following persons were charter-members: Rose Hey- cock, E. M. Wallace, Sarah C. Edwards, R. T. Bayard, E. A. Mendenhall, R. P. Bonsall, L. A. Fugate, M. T. Kes- selmire, M. A. Folk, Annie B. Woods, S. B. Lease, Lizzie N. Judd, Mary Snook, C. Creighton, B. A. Farquhar, M. W. Donaldson, Maria Clemmer, D. B. Burford, M. L. Edwards, J. Donaldson, J. B. Bayard, Isaac Mendenhall, C. F. Kesselmire, N. Folk, Charles Bonsall, F. McClurg, J. Snook, William Oldham, Daniel Frazier, J. M. Hole, E. A. Vaughn, J. S. Clemmer, and J. W. Wallace.
The present officers of the society (1879) are Sarah C. Edwards, N. G .; Maria Clemmer, V. G .; M. A. Folk, Rec. Sec .; Annie B. Woods, Financial Sec. ; S. B. Leave, Treasurer.
This Lodge is in a fine working condition, and has a membership of 48.
Pure Fountain Division, S. of T .- This society was organized as No. 274 of the State of Ohio, April 28, 1853. While most temperance societies have experienced the changes of growth, progress, and decline of organization and reorganization, this society has held an active existence continuously since its formation, and has been the means of accomplishing much good. It numbers about 75 members. The officers of the present year (1879) are M. L. Edwards, P. W. P .; A. Randolph, W. P .; G. W. H. Roberts, W. A .; A. R. Silver, Treasurer; J. B. Boston, Chaplain; E. Baum,
R. S .; Florence Eastman, A. R. S .; James Leach, Con- ductor; Anna Garwood, A. C .; Joshua Leaf, I. S; William Wright, O. S. ; George E. Ash, Chorister.
Knights of Pythias-Social Friends', No. 30 .- This Lodge was instituted Feb. 3, 1871. The present officers are as follows : J. B. Beard, P. C .; Robert McCammon, C. C. ; John Viegle, V. C. ; J. H. Cowan, P .; J. H. Kaiser, M. of E .; C. F. Kesselmire, M. of F .; S. E. Arter, K. of R. and S .; J. K. Pickett, M. of A .; C. C. Mulford, Rep. to G. L. ; Dr. J. A. Black, I. G .; M. Nusbaum, O. G.
The meetings of this society are held in its castle-hall, in Whinnery's Block, every Tuesday evening. There are 75 members.
Grand Army of the Republic-Prescott Post, No. 10. -This Post was instituted May 11, 1868, with charter- members as follows: Thomas C. Bouvell, J. L. Snider, John S. Clemmer, M. L. Edwards, Allen G. Thomas, H. W. Cheeseman, Albert Corlish, Jesse A. Ask, C. F. Lusco, A. B. Wright, T. A. Sharpnack, George W. Gibbs, John B. Matthews.
The meetings of the society are held at Summer's Block, on Broadway. The officers for 1879 are as follows : J. C. Baker, P. C .; T. W. Webster, S. V. C .; D. G. Siple, J. V. C .; J. D. Hillis, Q. M .; J. D. Hellman, C .; C. F. Lease, Adjutant.
SALEM BAND.
A band was organized in this place, called the "Salem Whig Band," in 1840, and continued in existence until 1846. A free concert was given in the district school- house, June 11, 1842, in which twenty-two pieces were rendered. The members of the band now living in the town are John Hinshelwood, Thomas Sharpnack, Philip Matthews, Jesse Hise, and Lewis Keene.
About the year 1854 or 1855 a band was organised for the Presidential campaign of 1856, and continued in exist- ence for a year or two, the members furnishing their own instruments and instructor.
In the spring of 1859 a new organization was perfected, and new instruments purchased, the citizens contributing about $30 for that purpose. This band played through the Presidential campaign of 1860, and in the fall of 1861 three or four of their number enlisted in the band of the 19th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. After their return from the army the band practiced but little, and only for occa- sions of public interest, until 1865, when the present band was organized, under the name of the "Salem Cornet Band." N. B. Garrigues was chosen leader, and has continued in that position until the present time through several reor- ganizations.
In 1866, with aid received from the citizens and about $200 realized from concerts, the band purchased a set of German-silver instruments. Prof. D. Marble, of Akron, Ohio, was engaged as instructer.
In 1869 the band, upon invitation, accompanied a party of excursionists in a trip to Lake Superior, visiting Thunder Bay, Fort William, Isle Royal, the copper district, Eagle Harbor, the Pictured Rocks, and Marquette. In 1870 uni- forms were bought at an expense of $700 or $800, of which about $275 were contributed by citizens. Jan. 3, 1875, a new set of instruments, nine in number, was purchased
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by the band at a cost of $542.25. A concert was given in Concert Hall by the band, assisted by Miss Abbie Whin- nery-who had just returned from Europe a finished so- loist-and Miss Celestia Wattles, of the Conservatory of Music, Oberlin, Ohio. The net profit of the concert was $260. The organization was then in a prosperous con- dition, and aoquired an extended reputation for musical ability. It is still led by N. B. Garrigues.
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES.
A meeting of the farmers and others residing in the vicinity of Salem was held Dec. 25, 1841, in the district school-house, for the purpose of considering the propriety of forming an agricultural society.
At this meeting Benjamin Howley presjded, and Charles Weaver was secretary. B. B. Davis, Stacy Hunt, John Fawcett, J. D. Cattell, and Daniel Bonsall were appointed a committee to prepare a constitution to be submitted to the next meeting. At an adjourned meeting, Jan. 8, 1842, a constitution was read and adopted.
At a stated meeting of the society, March 5, 1842, the following officers were elected : President, Joseph Wright ; Vice-President, Daniel Andrews; Treasurer, Benjamin Haw- ley ; Recording Secretary, Jonas D. Cattell; Corresponding Secretary, Joseph Straughn; Executive Committee, John Fawcett, Samuel Mathers, Stacy Hunt .*
From an old " poster" is obtained the following : " Cat- tle-show for 1842. The Salem Agricultural Society will hold their first annual exhibition and cattle-show in Salem on Seventh Day, the 8th of 10th month."
TAIRS AT SALEM.Ť
In 1852 or 1853 a horse-fair association was formed in Salem, and about 30 acres of land leased of the water- works, in the northeast portion of the village, for exhibi- tion purposes. It was designed for the exhibition of all classes of horses; and especially for trials of speed, and a half-mile track was constructed for that purpose. There were about three annual exhibitions held, and considerable interest was manifested. Chas. H. Conwell was the prime mover of and president of the association, with Geo. B. Weaver, Secretary ; T. C. Boone, Treasurer; and Edwin Phillips, Chief Marshal.
In 1855 or 1856 a new organization was formed, styled the " Salem Agricultural, Horticultural, and Mechanical Association," by whom the same grounds were leased. The objects of this association were more varied and em- braced a wider field of enterprise, claiming the attention and patronage of all classes of people. Much interest was manifested therein, and the annual exhibitions were success- ful. These called together large companies of people to witness very fine displays of all kinds of stock, as well as agricultural, horticultural, and mechanical exhibits.
Besides the annual meetings during the summer seasons, there were monthly exhibitions held in the " town-ball," mostly devoted to horticulture. These were seasons of great interest in this branch of the enterprise, and some of the
finest floral exhibitions ever witnessed in this part of the State were had on these occasions. The organisation was in existence five or six years, or until the inauguration of the Rebellion, when more absorbing matters claimed the. attention of the people, and the enterprise was abandoned.
Benjamin Bowen, C. C. Brainard, and Saml. Chessman served the association at different times as president thereof ; T. C .. Boone and Allan Boyle, as Treasurer; and Joseph Fawcett and: Byron Stanton, as Secretaries. Conspicuous as friends of the enterprise were John Gordon, Edward Bonsall, Jacob Heaton, Dr. I. Harris, Maggie Boyle, Edith Weaver, Caroline Stanton, Julia and Susan Myers, Mrs. Rolinson, Mrs. Bowen, Mrs. Jones, and many others.
EARLY MANUFACTURES.
A kiln of brick was burned in 1806 to supply brick for the Friends' meeting-house.
In 1814 a cotton-factory was built of brick, about 100 feet back from Main Street, on what was afterwards known as the Wilson property. John Strawn, John Antrim, Zadock Street, Nathan Hunt, and others were interested in it, and Stacy Hunt was foreman. As horse-power only was used, they could not compete with Eastern companies. Cotton was high and its transportation to Salem difficult, therefore the works were discontinued after a year or two, the building torn down, and the bricks used in the con- struction of the Wilson tavern.
About 1825, John Stanley built a frame woolen-factory for custom-work where the " Pickett House" now stands. The first engine used in Salem was in this factory, and was brought from Pittsburgh. The factory was destroyed by fire, and the citizens assisted Mr. Stanley to rebuild, which he did on the corner of Lisbon and Main Streets, where the Baptist church now stands. A few years later he sold to Robert Campbell, who, in 1894, sold to Zadoek Street. Mr. Street continued until 1845, when he sold the prop- erty, including machinery. A woolen-factory had been started about 1830 by a Mr. Allison. In 1840 it was sold to James Brown, by whom it was used for custom-work. The factory was situated in the west end of the town. The business was continued by Mr. Brown until 1850, James Brown, his son, now a merchant on Main Street, doing the last carding.
In 1812, Thomas Hughes had a log cabin and pottery opposite the present residence of James W. Leach. The pottery was sold to Christian Harmon, who continued the business until 1840. Thomas Cohn had a tannery on the northeast corner of the square upon which the " West Block" is situated. In 1834 or '35, Zadock Street built a foundry on what is called Foundry Hill, which derived its name from the enterprise. The works developed into the J. Woodruff & Co. Stove-Works.
Thomas Sharp commenced in 1842 the manufacture of steam-engines. This business afterwards developed into the large establishments which are an honor to the town, and are more fully noted in the pages which follow.
OTHER MANUFACTURES.
Buckeye Engine Company .- In 1851, Simeon and Joel Sharp, Milton Davis, and Joel S. Bonsall commenced busi-
. Compiled from notes in the first number of the first volume of the Village Register, dated April 12, 1842.
t Contributed by Joseph Fawcett.
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ness in the works occupied previously by Thomas Sharp & Brother. In this place they remained one year, when they erected brick buildings on the grounds they now occupy, which were destroyed by fire in April, 1865. The company -known then as the Buckeye Engine-Works-rebuilt dur- ing the same season, and the business increased rapidly. In December, 1870, a company, with a paid-up capital of $251,000, was incorporated under the name " Buckeye Engine Company," with the following officers : Joel Sharp, President; Milton Davis, Vice-President; T. C. Boone, Secretary and Treasurer ; Joel S. Bonsall, Superintendent ; Simeon Sharp, Assistant Superintendent.
The company have in their employ an average of one hundred and forty-five men constantly, and manufacture saw-mills, planing-mill engines, self-acting shingle-machines, lath-machines, and various other machines and engines. They make a specialty of the automatic cut-off engine, which has gained a reputation far and near. Orders are received from every State and Territory in the Union, and foreign shipments have been made.
Silver & Deming Manufacturing Company .- In 1854, S. A. Dole invented a hub-boxing machine. A. R. Silver, who was then foreman in the Woodruff Carriage-Shop, be- came interested in the patent.
In the fall of 1854-55 a small room was rented on High Street, in which one lathe and a blacksmith's forge were placed and manufacture begun. Business increased, and other lathes were added. Mr. Dole invented other machines, and in 1855 the firm rented the south wing of the Buck- eye shop, and employed six or eight men. They remained in this shop about two years, and then purchased the Heaton and Fawcett warehouse, where Mr. Clark's Novelty Works are situated. The demand for their goods increased and compelled them, after the lapse of sixteen years, to seek larger quarters. They then purchased and still occupy the buildings of the Etna Works.
In 1865 the firm became Silver & Deming, who were succeeded in 1874 by a company incorporated with a cap- ital of $150,000. The officers of the company are A. R. Silver, President and Superintendent; J. Deming, Vice- President and Treasurer ; E. M. Silver, Assistant Superin- tendent; W. F. Deming, Secretary. The company gives employment to about seventy-five hands, and makes a specialty of wind-mills. Many different machines are manufactured, prominent among which are horse-powers, saw-gummers, and spoke-tenoning machines. Their repu- tation is national.
Thomas Sharp & Co. Engine- Works .- Thomas Sharp, a son of Joel Sharp, one of the carly settlers in Salem, learned the trade of a carpenter and millwright, worked at his trade at Salem and Cleveland, and in 1842 returned to Salem, his native place, and established the business he still continues.
The first engine constructed in the town for sale was made by Mr. Sharp in 1842. The castings for this engine were brought to Salem in wagons from a Cleveland foundry, and were deposited in an old foundry situated on what is yet known as Foundry Hill.
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