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Mr. Webster is yet young, a man of high moral stand- ing, and an ardent supporter of every movement looking towards the right. He is a prominent member of the Republican party. Sharing the confidence and good will of all, he enjoys that true respect of his fellows that only follows a life of strict integrity.
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Zenas Barnum built a forge on the west side of the river, where Gates' saw-mill was afterwards built in 1818, and carried on the business of manufacturing wrought iron until 1832. He then removed to Rock- port, where he died many years ago.
Elias Man came to Elyria in 1819. He married a daughter of Major David Beebe. of Ridgeville and removed to Amherst, where he lived to a good old age.
John Gonld and Ebenezer Perry settled on the east side of the river, on the ground now occupied by the cemetery. Both died many years ago.
ELYRIA VILLAGE. INCORPORATED IN 1833.
Section first of an act to incorporate the town of Elyria, reads as follows:
Be it enacted hy the General Assembly of the State of Ohio, That all that part of the township of Elyria, in the county of Lorain, which is included within the branches of Black river, be and the same is hereby created a town corporate, and shall hereafter be known and dis- tinguished by the name of the Town of Elyria. The above was passed February 23, 1833. Signed,
DAVID T. DISNEY, Speaker of the House of Representatives. SAMUEL P. MILLER, President of the Senate.
We are unable to find the record of elections prior to April 6, 1842. At this date an election was held and the following gentlemen were chosen, viz: Orren Cowles, mayor; Benjamin F. Robinson, re- corder; Archibald S. Park, Thompson Miles, Israel Everden, Ansel Keith, and T. Crane, trustees; and Samuel Goodwin, treasurer. 1843: Nahum B. Gates, mayor; Austin C. Penfield, recorder; Herrick Parker, T. Crane, I. Everden, Orville L. Mason and William Olcott, trustees; treasurer re-elected. 1844: Oliver R. Ryder, mayor; I. Everden, O. L. Mason, C. S. Goodwin, and Norman Crandall, trustees; recorder re-elected: Horace C. Starr, treasurer. 1845: officers re-elected entire. 1846: Albert A. Bliss, mayor; O. L. Mason, O. Cowles, T. Crane, N. B. Gates and William Olcott, trustees; recorder and treasurer re- elected. 1847: IIeman Ely. Jr., mayor; M. R. Keith, recorder, B. F. Robinson, W. F. Lockwood, A. Wooster, A. Culver and Milo Bennett, trustees; H. C. Starr, treasurer. We pass to a recent date. 1876: John HI. Boynton, mayor; Jolm Cbilds, George H. Ely, E. G. Johnson and Charles Spitzenburg, trustees. 1877: N. B. Gates, mayor; council, John Childs, George II. Ely, E. G. Johnson, Charles Spitzenburg, William Allen and George R. Starr. 1878: N. B. Gates, mayor; council same as before, adding John W. Hart and D. J. Nye.
In making out the foregoing list of officers we have copied from the records as kept by the recorder, hence we are not responsible for the omission of first names.
Soon after the commencement of the settlement, Mr. Ely saw the necessity of having bridges across both branches of the river, and contracted with Maj. Calvin Hoadley to build them. They were completed in the fall of 1818. Their location was substantially on the sites of the present stone and iron bridges.
In the summer of 1819 Chester Wright erected a distillery, one of those, at that day, popular institu-
tions. This stood on the east side of the east branch of the river, near the spring in the rear of the sand pits. Enos Mann and others afterwards carried on this distillery. Long years since it went into decay and now not a vestige of it remains.
At a very early date, a carding and fulling mill was in operation. It was located on the site of Messrs. Topliff and Ely's extensive manufactory. Gardner Howe at first carried it on, who was succeeded by John L. Butler, and he, in turn, by Herrick Parker. The spinning wheel and hand-loom having become things of the past, Mr. Parker converted it into a woolen manufactory, but does not seem to have been successful, as the work was abandoned some twenty years ago.
The grist and saw mills, built by Mr. Ely at the time of the first settlement, near the east branch bridge, have been succeeded by others, with more modern improvements, which are still in operation.
The old red mill at the east falls was built by Mr. Ely, as early as 1824. In February, 1832, there was a great freshet, caused by heavy rains, which caused the breaking up of the ice. It swept away every mill dam above Elyria, gathering force at each, and came down almost like a wall of waters, bearing along large trees, which had been torn up by the roots. Nearly half of the red mill standing over the water was swept away, and all of the running gear, including the mill stones, and made a complete wreck of the lower por- tion of the mill. That part of the building next the water, settled a foot or more, and the whole structure came near falling into the stream. It was soon re- paired, and has, until recently, done a large business, both as a custom and merchants' mill. It is not now in operation.
The Lorain Iron Company was established in 1832, on the west side of the river, near the west falls. IIeman Ely furnished the capital, and built the necessary works. It was, at one time, an extensive affair, employing one hundred, or more, men. It was not a success, tinancially, and was eventually abandoned. Its failure was probably due to the fact that it used bog ore, which was not very rich in iron. Had the iron mines of Lake Superior been then known, it would doubtless have been in operation at the present time.
Below the "old red mill." was a second one, which was burned down, and between the two, a gentleman named Clark, put in operation an axe manufactory. This business was carried on for a number of years, and turned out a very good class of work. This has, long since, ceased to be. Mr. N. B. Gates, for many years, run a saw-mill, and carried on a sash and blind manufactory, on the west branch, above the falls. As timber became scarce, it was abandoned, not being profitable.
ELYRIA NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY.
Sometime during the year 1844, the above society was organized. It rented a large hall in the Ely
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block, furnished each side of it with glass cases, for the reception of specimens-a platform and desk occupy- ing the front of the room. It was also supplied with seats, to accomodate about three hundred persons. The glass cases were generally filled with choice spec- imens, illustrating geology, mineralogy, conchology, ornithology, and botany. Many Indian relies were also collected, together with a small library. In this room, weekly public free lectures were given for about four years, except during the month of August. The lecturers were mostly residents of Elyria, among whom were Drs. N. S. Townshend, Eber W. Hubbard, and L. D. Griswold; Joel Tiffany, A. A. Bliss, P. Bliss, and Woolsey Wells, attorneys; Rev. D. 1. Grosvenor; and H. A. Tenney, editor, and others, not recollected. The lecturers were all volunteers, and performed their duties withont compensation. During the existence of the association, several dis- tinguished scientists from abroad were employed, who delivered courses of lectures upon chemistry and geology. For nearly four years, the hall was filled, weekly, by the young and middle-aged citizens of Elyria, who were constant attendants upon the lectures. No one can properly estimate the influence for good, especially upon the young people of our village, resulting from these lectures. Elyria has ever been celebrated for the literary and scientific culture of its inhabitants, and it is believed that, its reputation is, to a great extent. due to the influence of this society.
After about four years of prosperity, several gen- tlemen, who had been prominent in conducting its affairs, removed from town, the regular lectures were discontinued, and it gradually fell into decay. In 1852, a fire consumed the block and what specimens remained in the room.
CHURCHES IN ELYRIA.
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH *
Was organized in the log school house cast of the river, on Thursday, the 25th of November, 1824. There were present on the occasion, Rev. AAlfred II. Betts, a minister of the Presbytery of fluron, and the Revs. Daniel W. Lathrop. Joseph Treat, and Caleb Pitkin, of the Missionary Society of Connectient.
The following persons presented themselves for examination, viz: Inther Lane, Celia Ely and Pamelia Beebe, from the First church in West Springfield, Massachusetts; Abbe W. Lathrop, from the First Presbyterian church in Brooklyn, Long Island; William Smith, from the church in Sheffield; Samnel Brooks, Hezekiah Brooks, Lydia Brooks, Sophia Brooks, Hannah Brooks, Hannah Johnson and Irene Johnson, of the Presbyterian church in Carlisle; and Harriet Hamlin, Julia West, Pearly Douglas, Ann Palmer and Pamelia Manter, who had never before made a public profession of religion.
The building, occupied exclusively as a church, stood on the northeast corner of of the public square, and is the same now occupied by Snearer & Waldeck as a cabinet shop.
In 1834, a wooden church edifice was erected on lot No. 247 East Second street. This was completed, and on February 12, of the same year, was dedicated to the service of Almighty God. On the same day, the Rev. James Il. Eells was ordained pastor of the church. This building is now owned by Mrs. Sarah W., widow of the Rev. D. A. Grosvenor, and is occupied as a dwelling.
The massive and beautiful stone church on the corner of Second and Court streets was completed in the spring of 1848, and dedicated May 12, of that year, at a total cost of twelve thousand five hundred and eighty-eight dollars and sixty-five cents. The clock which occupies the tower of this church was put up some years later, and cost three hundred dollars; the bell, six hundred dollars, and the fine organ, fourteen hundred dollars. A neat stone chapel was erected just south of the church in 1853.
The following list shows the pastors who have ministered to the church, with the date they were severally installed:
June 29, 1825, Rev. Daniel W. Lathrop; February 2. 1831, Rev. John J. Shipherd; February 11, 1533, Rev. James H. Eells; September 26, 1×37, Rev. Lewis H. Loss; February 9, 1843, Rev. David A. Grosvenor; Novein- ber 4, 1852, Rev. F. M. Hopkins; April 4, 1855, Rev. Francis A. Wilber; July 2, 1867, Rev. Fergus L. Kenyon; March 1, 1872, Rev. C. H. Wheeler; August 21, 1822, Rev. E. E. Williams: present pastor was employed and installed December 9, 1873.
The present officers of the church. many of whom have grown grey in its service, are as follows:
Deucons-Elijah De Witt (Emeritus), Joseph Swift, Jr., Edward W. West, Isaac S. Metcalf.
Standing Committee-Thomas L. Nelson. Heman Ely, Edward W. West, Elijah DeWitt, Joseph Swift, Jr., and Reuben M. Carter. Clerk- Isaac S. Metcalf.
Ladies' Committee-Mrs. Heman Ely, Mrs. J. J. Monroe, Miss Eliza J. Hall.
Chorister-John W. Ilulburt.
Organist-Miss Ann M. Crandall.
Superintendent of Sabbath School-lleman Ely.
Assistant Superintendent-H. M. Parker.
Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. T. L. Nelson.
Committee on Missionary, Sunday School and Bible Society Collections -- Elijah DeWitt, Heman Ely, E. W. West, Joseph Swift, Jr., and I. S. Metcalf.
Officers of the Society-Nahum B. Gates, president; I. S. Metcalf, secre- tary and treasurer. Trustees-Heman Ely, Artemas Beebe, Thomas L. Nelson, John W. Hulburt and Joseph Swift, Jr.
In the Sabbath school, the total enrollment is six hundred and twenty-five; average attendance. three hundred and seventy-five. There are also sustained by the church six mission schools, with an attendance of from thirty to sixty each.
"The present membership of the church is two hundred and ninety.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
The following brief sketch of this religious society is prepared from data furnished by Clark Eldred and Mrs. W. O. Cahoon. Occasional services were held in Elyria, at the houses of the settlers, by preachers of this faith, soon after the settlement, prior to 1820.
* Derived mostly from the church records, and from conversation with the Hon. Heman Ely.
SI ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, ELYRIA , OHIO ARTHUR M BACKUS, RECTOR
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From 1820 to 1823, Elyria was included in Huron circuit and was supplied by the following ministers: In 1820 and 1821, Dennis Goddard; 1822, Philip Green; 1823, N. and John Warner.
From 1824 to 1831, Elyria was included in Black river circuit, and supplied by the following ministers: 1824, Zarahı Coston; 1825, James Taylor; 1826, E. H. Field; 1827, larry 0. "Sheklon: 1828, Shadrack Ruark: 1829, John C. Havens: 1830, E. S. Carpenter and H. Colelazer; 1831, E. S. Carpenter and E. C. Gavitt.
From 1832 to 1842, it was known as Elyria circuit:
1832, William Runnels and George Elliot: 1833, William Runnels and J, Kinnear; 1834, A. Billings and A. A. Brewster; 1835, A. Billings and J. Wilkinson; 1836, J. Wheeler and T. Barkdull; 1837, S. M. Allen and J. Iludson; 1838, John M, Goshorn; 1839, James Brewster; 1840, Joseph Jones and John Brakefield: 1841, Cyrus Sawyer and S. B. Guyberson; 1812, E. C. Gavitt and Peter Sharp.
From 1842 to the present time, Elyria has been an independent station, and supplied as follows:
1843 and 1844, William Runnels: 1845 and 1846, Lorenzo Warner; 1847 and 1848, William B. Disbro; 1819, 1850 and 1851, Wm. C. Pierce: 1851 to 1853, Samuel L. Yourtee; 1853 to 1855, James M. Morrow; 1855 to 1856, Uri Richards; 1856 to 1858, M. K. Hard; 1858 to 1859, Thomas Barkdull; 1859 to 1500, J. A Kellum; 1860 to 1862, C. H. Owens; 1862 to 1863, Wm. B. Disbro: 1863 to 1865; E. II. Bush; 1865 to 1867, Gaylord H. Hartupre; 1867 to 1868, J. S. Broadwell; 1868 to 1871, John A. Mudge; 1871 to 1873, J. W. Mendenhall; 1873 to 1876, A. J. Lyon; 1876 to the present time, J. H. McConnell.
In May, 1824, a class was formed, composed of the following persons: Hiram Emmons (who was first class leader) and wife, Clark Elfred and wife, George 11. Gilbert and wife, Heber G. Sekins and wife, Sally Gilbert, and some others whose names cannot be ascertained. Soon after the year 1824, a church edifice was created by this class and outside friends. It was a comfortable wooden structure, and stood near the site of the present Methodist Episcopal church.
The present brick church was ereeted in 1850, at a cost of five thousand dollars. The society is now taking measures to buikl a new and more commo- dious church editice.
The old church building was converted into a dwelling house, and is occupied by Clayton Johnson. It has been so modernized and improved in its archi- tecture that no person would recognize it.
A lot for a parsonage was purchased in 1831, and soon after a house was put up for the use of the pastor. The parsonage trustees, at that time, were: Lewis Ely, George G. Gilbert, Hiram Emmons, Wil- liam Peters, Henry B. Tenis, Jonah Bradley, Clark Eldred, Charles Abbey and Jabez Ilamlin. The first parsonage has since been soll, and a new and better one erected.
The present parsonage trustees are: Levi Morse, John C. llonghton, Jerome Manville, Waterman Morse, T. L. Taylor, C. M. Eldred, 1. J. Carpenter and Joseph Biggs.
Trustees of the Church-Seymour W. Baldwin, William Snearer, Levi Morse, William Bennington and A. C. Phipps.
Stewards-O. Bowen, Levi Morse, E. C. Griswold and IIiram Patterson. Recording Steward-S. B. Spragne.
District Steward- Hiram Patterson.
There is a large and flourishing Sunday school in connection with the church, of which S. B. Sprague s superintendent.
ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH.
The Protestant Episcopal Church in Elyria was or- ganized in 1837 under the superintendence of the Rev. Anson Clark, missionary, with the aid of the missionary committee of the diocese of Ohio.
The following are the names of those who first signed the articles of association: Orrin Cowles, Jane C. Cowles, M. Augustus Cowles, E. II. Leonard, Sarah W. Leonard, Drake Andrews, Lucy Andrews, Chauncey Prindle, Nancy Prindle, Aaron Andrews, Ennice W. Andrews, Maria Prindle, Julia Vandeberg, Caroline Leonard, L. D. Griswold, Jernsha II. Gris- wold, Caroline Byington, Ruth Minot, Perley Blakes- ley, Mary Blakesley, William Babbitt, and Mary Babbitt.
The first meeting of the parish was held at the house of Orrin Cowles, Rev. Anson Clark, presiding, and Eliphalet II. Leonard, secretary. At this meet- ing the name, style and title of St. Andrew's Church was adopted, and the following persons elected ward- ens and vestrymen: Drake Andrews, senior warden; Orrin Cowles, junior warden; vestrymen, Chauncey Prindle, E. Il. Leonard, and L. D. Griswold.
In the summer of 1839, Rev. Mr. Clark resigned the charge, and during the next year the first church editice was erected at a cost of one thousand five hun- dred dollars.
In 1841, Rev. Ilugh Kelley was called to the charge of the parish, and resigning in 1842, was followed by the Rev. George S. Davis who remained until 1845. From this time for a series of years the church was without a settled rector. In consequence of this and the death and removal of several leading members the church gradually declined.
In May, 1851, the first rector, Rev. Anson Clark, was recalled, and found but little remaining except the church edifice, but a congregation was soon col- lected, and among these were fifteen communicants.
In October, 1853, Mr. Clark resigned, leaving twenty-six communicants who worked faithfully and earnestly in the church for its permanent growth. After a short interval the Rev. Francis Granger be- came rector, and continued as such until Easter, 1857. In May following. the Rev. B. T. Noakes assumed charge and remained until May 1, 1860, when he resigned on account of failing health. During the time he was rector the church edifice was greatly en- larged; a parsonage built ; sixty-four persons added to the church, and forty confirmed. In June, 1860, the Rev. Richard L. Chittenden assumed charge of the parish, remaining until December, 1862, when he left to accept a commission as chaplain of the forty-third regiment Ohio volunteer infantry, then in Tennessee. In February, 1864, he resigned his rectorship. Dur- ing the interval of his absence the Rev. William C. French, of Oberlin, held afternoon services for a period of some ten months, and visiting clergymen occasion- ally supplied the pulpit until July, 1865. In Angust, 1865, Rev. Mr. Chittenden resumed charge, but in
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consequence of failing health, resigned in June, 1868. In July, of that year, Rev. S. A. Bronson, professor in the Diocesan Theological Seminary took charge, temporarily, of the parish, and continued until Easter, 1869, when the Rev. R. L. Chittenden assumed charge and remained until Easter, 1870. He was succeeded in June following by the Rev. B. T. Noakes, who remained until February, 1876. During his rectorate the present beautiful church edifice was ereeted and informally dedicated on the nineteenth Sunday after Trinity, 1822. It was afterwards consecrated by Bishop Gillespie of the Diocese of Western Michigan, in the absence from the country of the Bishop of the Diocese, in July, 1875. It cost thirteen thousand dollars. The organ was made by look & Hastings, of Boston, Mass .. and cost one thousand six hundred dollars.
After the resignation of Rev. B. T. Noakes the Rev. John Coleman officiated during the months of March and April, 1876. The Rev. William Hyde became rector May 1, 1876, and resigned June 1, 1877. The present rector, Rev. Arthur M. Backus, entered upon his duties July 1, 1877.
The present officers are L. D. Griswold, senior warden; William JJewett, junior warden: J. D. Faxon, R. Il. Hill, J. C. McDonald, H. C. Starr, and G. S. Davis, vestrymen. Present number of communi- cants, one hundred. Total enrollment of Sunday school scholars one hundred and forty.
We are indebted to the Rev. A. M. Backus for the foregoing data.
BAPTIST CHURCHI.
[Compiled principally from the memorial sermon delivered by the Rev. L. Andress, November 16, 1876.]
In the latter part of June, 1836, the Rev. Daniel (. Waite, who had but recently graduated at Hamil- ton, N. Y .. came west in search of a field for gospel labor. Arriving at Cleveland, Ohio, he was, on eon- sultation with the Rev. Levi Tucker, directed to Elyria, where he held the first meeting in July following. This was in the court house, and after a few meetings held there, they were transferred to the old yellow school house, then standing on the west side of the publie square. On the 26th of November ensuing, the following persons united in constituting the First Baptist Church in Elyria: Daniel C. Waite, pastor; Luther Hartson, sen., Luther Hartson, jr., Mrs. Mercy Brooks, Miss Margaret Wright, Lucins and Sally Andress-seven in all. Mr. Waite contin- ned as pastor until January, 1837. From that time until the following September there was no settled pastor, but occasional preaching. Rev. Mr. Ilillis, the next pastor, assumed the pastorate in September.
The first sabbath in January, 1838, was the com- mencement of a series of meetings which resulted in a general awakening and an addition of twenty-six to the church. At the close of these meetings measures were put in operation for the building of a church edifiee, which was completed perhaps one and a half years later. Rev. Mr. Hillis resigned from physical
infirmities in June, 1838, and the Rev. Silas Tucker succeeded him. He remained until November, 1840, when he resigned. Rev. Joseph Elliot, of Pontiac, Mich .. followed him. He commenced his labors the February following, and continued for three years. These were the most prosperons of any equal period in the history of the church as far as increase of mem- bership is concerned. In November, 1842, the Rev. Elijah Weaver, an evangelist, of Wall Lake, Mich., assisted in a series of meetings which continued four weeks.
From June, 1842, to June, 1843, one hundred and ten members were added to the church. The entire list of pastors after Mr. Elliot, who served three years, is as follows: IL. Silliman, D. Bernard, D. Eldridge, N. S. Barton, L. Ramstead, A. Heath, Rev. Mr. Hayhurst, George E. Leonard, H. H. Baw- den, M. L. Bickford and Rev. W. A. Depew, who has recently resigned his pastorate. He assumed charge in March, 1877. The present membership is one hundred and fifty: enrollment in Sabbath school, one hundred and twenty-five. Miss L. S. Carter is superintendent of the Sabbath school.
The officers of the church are Henry E. Mussey, T. W. Laundon, Cyrus Wheeler, Thomas Biggs and J. W. Rockwell, trustees; Thomas Biggs, and J. W. Rockwell, deacons; Amos Maxted, clerk.
The entire property of the church, including the church edifice, parsonage, organ, etc., is valued at thirteen thousand five hundred dollars.
GERMAN EVANGELICAL LUTHIERAN .- ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.
The first members were Daniel Haag, Louis IIase- rodt, Edward Boese, John Duchtler, J. G. Bochm, Henry Rembach, and Ernest Schmittgen.
Ministers of the Church .- 11. Juengel, A. Heit- mneller, II. W. Lothmann, C. C. Schmidt, and J. A. Schmidt, present pastor.
The church building was dedicated on the 16th of March, 1868. It cost four thousand, five hundred dollars.
The congregation was organized before the church was built, under the ministry of the Rev. H. W. Lothmann, and services were held in the Presbyterian chapel, court house, and other places. Present mem- bership, eighty to ninety families. Connected with the church is a parochial school, numbering eighty pupils. This is taught by the pastor, Rev. J. A. Schmidt.
UNITED EVANGELICAL .- ST. PAUL'S CHURCHI. (GERMAN.)
The trustees of this church, consisting of Henry Fowle, president; Paul Krause, secretary; and Got- lieb Mobeus, treasurer, on the 16th day of October, 1871, purchased of the vestry of St. Andrew's Church the building and lot then occupied by the latter named body, paying therefor the sum of two thon- sand, two hundred and fifty dollars.
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Rev. Mr. Deering was the minister of this parish from October, 1871 to July, 1872; Rev. Mr. Walt- berger from July, 1872, to January 1873; Rev. Mr. Deering from January, 1873, to May 26, 1873; Rev. Mr. Rein from May 26, 1873, to November, 1873; Rev. Mr. Schelloha from November, 1873, to Oeto- ber, 1875; Rev. Mr. Seybold from October, 1875, to September, 1877; Rev. Mr. Schattle from September, 1877, to September, 1878. Rev. Mr. Sputhulf took charge September, 1878, and is the present minister of the parish.
The following constitute the board of trustees: Paul Kranse, president; George Dachtler, secretary; and Fred Dachtler, treasurer.
At the organization of the church there were twenty-five families, and the present membership embraces thirty-five families.
DISCIPLE CHURCH.
This church was formed in 1832. Among the early preachers of the denomination were Sidney Rigdon, Rev. Mr. Clapp, William Hayden, and Rev's Messrs. Green, Moody, and Jones. It, at one time, embraced forty members, among whom were Dr. John F. Butler, H. Redington, Asahel Parmely, Herrick Parker, and others. Many of the members removed to other localities, some died, and the church, many years ago, ceased its labors.
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