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Dull & Thomas, one cottage 5.485 00
The erection of the bnikling was awarded
J. H. Morrison & Co. J. F. Buek, of Lan- caster, was employed as Superintendent, at a salary of $1,000 per year. John Shirtzer was hired for $400 to work a year on the farm. Contracts were made to provide the buikling with gas and steam-heating apparatus. The entire cost of constructing the buildings was 853.094.02, and the expense of conducting the home for the first year was $9,025.75. The building was formally opened for the reception of children during the spring of 1877. The following is the report for the six months end- ing November 1. 1877:
Total children from Stark County. .
At the Home from Stark. Nov. 1
Total from Columbiana C'o. 51
At the Home from Columbiana. Nov. 1 11
Punctuality of attendance, Stark County 62.48
Punctuality of attendance. Columbiana Co. 37.52
Total number in the Home 169
Died .
Sent to Ohio Reform School.
Discharged
Excepted. 1
Sent to Imbecile School :
Returned to friends
Adopted
Indentured
Leaving in Home Nov. 1. 1877 .. 104
In pursuance of Section 5of the above enaet- ment, it was found that Stark should pay three- fifths of the cost of constructing the building. and Columbiana two-fifths. The expense of each county in conducting the home is ascer-
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tained from the percentage of children from such county during the year. The number of children receiving the care of the institution has slowly increased. The erection of the home and its subsequent management have met with considerable opposition and discourage- ment. yet the institution, at present. is cer- tainly doing good work, and reflects great credit on the eleemosynary spirit of Stark County.
It may be an item of some interest to our readers to know the names of the different post offices in the county. when established, etc. We give below a list of them, as furnished by the Post Office Department at Washington to . Dr. Slusser, who has kindly placed them at our disposal. They are as follows:
Post Office When established. Name of first Postmaster.
Canton .. .. January 1, 1809.
Samuel Coulter.
Paris
August 2', 1822. Daniel Burgett.
Lake ... December 12, 1823 Joseph T. Holloway.
Waynesburg May 19, 1824. George Beatty
Greentown .. January 27, 1827 Bradley C. Goodwill.
Osnaburg December 24, 1827.
Christian Knotze
Minerva February 8, 1x28
John Pool.
Bethlehem *. .. February 8, 1828
Thomas Hurford.
Navarro. .August 14, 1843.
George W. Swearingen. Jacob Wolfe.
Canal Fulton ..... October 18, 1830.
John Robinson.
New Franklin ... Frbruary 20, 1832.
Jesse Shoard
North Industry .. April 6, 1832
B. C. Goodwill.
East Greenville .. December 7, 1832
.Jacob Gregor.
Marlborough ...... February 8, 1833
Abraham Brooke.
Jobvillet ..
.. February 21, 1833.
.Job Johnson.
Monnt Union ..... January 30, 1835
.Joh Johnson.
Magnolia ........... May 26, 1836.
John W. Smith.
New Baltimore ... February 18, 1837
William llaines.
Louisville .March 11, 1837
Mapleton ...
.May 12, 1837.
William Criswell.
Hartville .. November 4, 1837
Jobn D. Willis.
Limaville. March 14, 1839,
John G. Muts ..
West Brookfield. May 1, 1843.
Valentine Bohn.
l'airo ... April 9, 1850.
Abraham G. Bair.
Alliance ... December 31, 1851
David G Hes'er.
McDonaldsville .. April 26, 1852.
Benjaının F. Williams.
McDonaldaville .. Discontin'd Oct 14, 1852.
Maximo ... ........ February 15, 1853.
Jacob C. Fry.
North Lawrence.June 6, 1854
Jacob John.
Sonth Rome .. .. Tune 6, 1854
Adam Koons.
South Bome ....... October 4, 1858
Pierce .....
June 8, 1854,
Jobn ('roft.
Freeburg. March 29, 1855.
John S Cook.
McDonaldsville .. December 29, 1857
Samuel Litchlennater .** Robertsville ...... December 1, 1862.
Wilmet
.June 7, 1 -66 . Charles W. Keotz.
Richville ... January 12, 1872 .John Martin.
Justus .. February 3, 1874
Henry Morgantbaler Jr.
Crystal Springs .. Angust 19, 1874.
„James W. Reed.
As early as December, 1834, the County Commissioners directed the Auditor to cause to be published in all the newspapers in the county a notice to the effect that the Commis. sioners would " pay $10 for the best plan for a poor house, or the plan which may be adopted
by the board, to be submitted on the 2d of February, 1835." The 2d came, but only two of the Commissioners were present, and the matter was postponed until the next regular session. It seems, however, that this was not the first move in this direction. as on the 17th of December. 1833. it was decided that the county must have a home for the poor. At this time, they bought of John Shorb and John Saxton a farm of abont 150 acres, being a part of the northwest quarter of Section 33, Town- ship 11, Range S, paying for the same 82,- 000. Beyond a doubt, the subject had been broached and discussed at earlier meetings of the board, but this was the first decided move- ment toward the carrying-out of the plan. In June. 1835, John Shank was employed to dig a well on the farm, which he did at the rate of $1.50 per foot. At this time, a tax of 3 of a mill was levied on the taxable property of the county, for the purpose of paying for the poor farm and erecting the necessary public buildings. In August, 1836, the board bor- rowed $1,000 of the Canton Bank, the same to be used toward the erection of the poor house. After examining several proposais, Abraham Lind was finally employed to construct the building, and. on the 14th.of July. 1837, it was taken, completed. from his control. The writer of this chapter could not learn the con- tract price of constructing the building. There was some misunderstanding regarding the cost of the building, as, in July, 1837. the board ordered an extra allowance of $2.000 given to Mr. Lind: but. in September, this order was rescinded, and the whole subject of settlement between the contractor and the board was left to the following committee of arbitrators: Lot Goodspeed, Jacob Bahney. Benjamin Bli- ler, Jolm Gruble and Peter Troxell. The terms agreed upon are not recorded. Since this early day. various improvements and ad- ditions have been made to the farm and build- ing. until at present the institution has quite an imposing appearance. The following is taken from a late number of the Canton R'e- pository:
The infirmary is situated about two miles north of the city, the buildings being several hundred yards back from the road. They are reached by a neatly kept lane, bounded on each side by white washed fences, and the visitor is first impressed by
" Changed to Navarie.
+ Changed to Mount Union.
: Discontinued.
Established.
** Re-established.
Peter Adolff
Solomon A Gorga ..
Barry ville. May 28, 1830.
Åter Fritzenheisen
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the air of neatness and order that everywhere pre- vails. The grass along the roadside and the lawn before the building is smoothly cut. and free from any signs of rubbish. The main portion of the building extends from north to south, with a wing at each extremity running backward. The main portion is 100 feet long, the north wing 112 and the south wing 100. It is two stories high, with a large double verandah running along the north and south sides. It was erceted in 1837, and at the time of its completion must have been suthiciently ample in all respects for the use to which it was adopted, as well as a work of merit, from an architectural point of view: but such a length of time has elapsed since then, and the increasing demand for room growing proportionately with the increase in population. now makes it confined and inadequate to the de mands upon it. The noticeable feature, remarked by all who visit it. is the superior manner in which it is governed and everything relative to it con- ducted.
The main portion of the building on the first floor is devoted to the private use of the Superin- tendent and his family, dining rooms in several departments, public rooms, as the office and room for the reception of visitors, rooms for household work and to other uses. In the basement of the main portion, which is on a level with the ground. are kitchens, storerooms and various other depart ments. The second floor is devoted to sleeping apartments. The north wing is reserved for the insane, corriders running the entire length of it on both floors, lined on each side by the various rooms. .
On the first floor are the dining rooms, sitting rooms and some sleeping apartments The wing is not entirely devoted to the insane, the large number of inmates necessitating a portion of the space being given to the other inmates. It is divided into male and female departments, communicating with each other by an iron door, generally locked, but during the day in warm weather open, to create as much draft as possible. The south wing is for the better class of inmates, and corresponds in general to that of the north.
The grounds comprise 230 acres of as good land as can be found. It is kept in the best condition
and yields abundantly. In addition to the various smaller buildings devoted to their several uses, there is a large. handsome barn, completed last summer. and being 115x56 feet in size. As an idea of the quantity produced by the farm, the following yield of last year is given: 1,950 bushels of wheat, 3,000 bushels of corn, 1,700 bushels of oats, 1,500 bushels of potatoes and 110 tons of hay.
Throughout the entire building all is neatness and order, the walls and ceilings being nicely white- washed, and the wood work showing frequent appli- eations of sponge and water. Those who are able among the inmates are assigned work suitable for them; the men being employed on the farm and out-door work generally, while the females are sup- plied with duties about the house. The aged and infirm, and those in any manner disqualified for labor, are to be seen sitting around in various places, on the many seats conveniently provided, or slowly walking from place to place. There are now 172 inmates in the infirmary, while the building contain- eighty rooms. The first inmate was Samuel Miller. aged twenty-five, from Massillon, who died in No- vember 1875; the last entered, Mrs. Preast, from Canton. The oldest inmate is Tim Simmons, aged one hundred and three, who came from Alliance about two years ago. Mr. Samuel Cromer the Su- perintendent, has occupied that position for the past ten year -.
At the March session of the Board in 1835, an order was issued appropriating $125 to aid in defraying the expense of transporting a fire- engine from Philadelphia to Canton, for use in the latter town. From the fact that the uses of steam at that day were comparatively unknown, and steam engines at best were but rude affairs compared with those at present. this movement of the citizens was not only a noteworthy one, but it must have been as much of an experiment as anything else. What the sequel was cannot be learned.
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7
NAMES OF COUNTY OFFICERS FROM THE
Year.
CLERK.
SHERIFF.
TREASURER.
AUDITOR
RECORDER.
CORONER.
PR'G ATTORNEY
1809
J. McGuin.
James Campbell.
Wm Raynolds ..
1810
Thos. C. Shields .. D. L. MeClure ...
W'm. Reynolds ...
1811
D. L Mcclure ...
W'm Raynolds, Jr
1812
D. L. McClure
1813
D. L. McClure ..
J. H. Hallock.
1814
D. L. McClnre ..
D L. McClure ...
J. H Hallock
1815
Moses Andrews .. William Fogle ...
J. W. Lathrop.
1816
Moses Andrews.
J. W. Lathrop
1817
Moses Andrews.
1818
Moses Andrews ..
1819
John Augustine ..
1820 1821
John Angustine ..
J. W. Lathrop
1822
John Augustine.
1823
John Angustine ..
1824
John Myers.
Timothy Rred.
William Fogle ..
Alpheus Brown ..
John Clark.
William Fogle
Alpheus Brown ..
1828
John Cask y
William Fogle.
Alphens Brown ..
1829
Hemy Guise
William Fogle.
Alphens Brown.
William Roberts.
1831 1832
Henry Guise
John Ronfield.
Alpheus Brown .. William Bryce.
Abraham Lind ..
Dwight Jarvis ..
1833
George N. Webb John Savton ...
Harmon Stidger. D. Raffensperger William Dunbar Dan' Gottshall ... Arnold Lynch
Arnold Lynch
Elijah Crism in .....
Samuel Labm ..
1837 1838
D. Raffensperger William Dunbar Dan'l Gott-hall ...
Arnold Lynch.
Elijah Crisman.
Samuel Lahm .. Samuel Labm ..
1839
Arnold Lynch
Peter Barges.
J. D. Brown ..
1840
Jahn Brandon ... R. H. McCall.
Alex. McCully ... Arnold Lynch.
Peter Barges
J. D. Brown ..
1841
John Rrandon ... R. H. Met'all ...
R. H. McCall.
Alex. McCully ... John Bauer.
Peter Barges
.I. D. Brown
1842 1843 1844 1845
H. Shanafelt.
..... . J. Keplinger.
Alex MeCully ... John Baner
James Daltahen .... James Armstrong ..
1846
George N. Webb. J. Keplinger.
W. H Burke ...... George Tleld.
David Hahn
S. Myers.
1848
George N. Webb. G. P. McCadden .. W. H Burke ......
George Held.
David Hahu
S. Myers ..
1849
George N Webb. G. P. MeCadden .. Isaac Stadden ...
George lleld
David Hahn ...
W. F. Evans
1850 1852
A. J. Stahl
Peter Deshong ... G. P. McCadden .. A McGregor ......
Peter Chance
D. H. Harman
W. F. Evans.
1852
Peter Chance.
n H Harman
W. F. Evans
1853
L. Anderson
Peter Deshong ... U. R. Feather ..... Heury Cock
Henry Cock.
Peter Chance.
William Barber ....
Joseph Frease ..
1855
1,. Anderson
R. A Dunbar .....
Henry Cock ..
Peter Chance ...
J. F. Kirk
1856
John Lahm
R. A. Dunbar ...
Henry Cock.
Peter Chance.
J F Kirk.
J. D. Brown.
1858
John Lahm.
J. D. Brown
1859
W. F. Evans
J. D. Brown.
1860
W. F. Evans
S. Myers ..
S. Myers
1862
W F. Evans
Peter Chance ..... G. W Lawrence J. Keplinger
C. L. Reifsmiler ..
Rodnian Lovett ..
C. F. Manderson.
1865
A. Heldenbrand .. Peter Chance .....
C. F. Manderson ..
1866
A. Heldenbrand .. Peter Chance.
John Steel ..
H C. Ellison
J. Keplinger.
J. F. Kirk
W. A. Lynch
1867
A. Heldenhrand .. R. A. Dunbar ....
H. C. Ellison
J. Keplinger
J. F. Kirk
W. A. Lynch ....
1868
A. Heldenbrand .. R. A. Dunbar .....
I. C. Ellison
J. Keplinger
Daniel Dewalt
W. Mckinley, Jr ..
1869
A. Heldenbrand R. A. Dunbar ..... Ira M Allen. ..
Ed A. Lee.
M E. Wilcox
1871
E. W. Page ....
W. A. Lynch
1872
E. W Page
T. E. Mentzer.
1873
E. W. Page
J. E. Mentzer.
.J. J. Parker.
1874 E. W. Page
H. Alterkruse.
R. A. Shields ....
1875
E. W. Page
J. P Rouch .. .... J. P. Ronch ..
S S. Grib ..
J. A. Soverbeck P. Manley.
1876 E W. Page ..
R. A. Shields .. .
1877 John T. Hayes.
J. P. Rouch .. .
T. Sullivan ..
J. A. Soverbeck .. P. Manley ..
1878
John T Hayes ..
J. P. Ronch.
T. Sullivan.
Wm. A. Creach .. J. W. Barnaby
1879 John T. Haves ... H. Alterkruse ...
1880 Benj. D. Wilson .. H. Alterkruse ....
T. Sullivan ...
J. N. Rumsry ..... J. W. Barnaby ..
George Cock
Henry Harter ..
18.57
John Lahm.
Samuel Beatty ... J. S. Rider.
Thos. McCall.
T. W. Saxton.
J. Keplinger
A. A. Bates.
Rodman Lovett.
1861
W. F. Evans.
Daniel Sayler .... G W. Lawrence T. W. Saxton.
A A. Bates.
Rudman Lovett.
G. E. Baldwin.
1863
W. F. Evans.
G. E. Raldwin .. .
1864
W. F. Evans
U. R. Feather ..... Flenry Cock
C. L. Reifemiler ..
... D. V. Clark
U. R Feather ..... H. C. Ellison
Jolın Strel
H. ( Ellison
M. E. Wilcox
Daniel Dewalt
W. McKinley, Jr ...
1870
Daniel Dewalt
W. A. Lynch.
Ed. A. Lee.
M E. Wilcox.
Daniel Dewalt.
M. E. Wilcox
M. E. Wilcox
William Baxter .. George Fessler ... Ed A. Lee
George Frssler ... J. A. Soverbeck .. M. E. Wilcox ..
H. Alterkruse ..
R. A. Shields ...
R. H Anderson
B. A . Shields .....
J A. Sonerbeck .. P. Manley
R. H. Anderson .....
Phillip Shilling ..... Henry Harter. .
T. Sullivan ...
Alex. McCully ... John Baner ..
James Doltahen ....
J. D Brown ..
D. Raffensperger John Brandon ... R. H. McCall
W. H. Burke ...... George Held.
James Dallaghan ... . James Armstrong
H. S' anafelt .. .. J Keplinger
W. H. Burke ...... George Hlukl.
James Dallaghan ... S. Myers.
1847
George N. Webh. J. Keplinger.
George Held
David Hahn
.. S Myers
W. F. Evans ..
1854
L. Anderson
Peter Deshong ... L'. R. Frather ..... A. McGregor.
Peter Chance.
William Barher
J. D. Brown ..
Thos McCall.
J Keplinger
William Merwin ...
John Shepley.
John >hepley.
Samuel Beatty ... J. S Rider.
Daniel Sayler .... G. W. Lawrence J. Keplinger.
A. A. Bates,
Rodman Lovett.
1834
George N. Webb. Juba Saxton
George N. Welib Abraham Lind ... ' Alphens Brown .. D. Raffensperger ... Henry Sluisser
Elijah Cri-man.
George W. Belder ..
1835
George N. Webb. Abraham Lind ... Dan't Gott-hall ... D. Raffen-perger ...
Elijah Crisman ...
Samuel Lahm ....
1836
John Augustine ..
John Layton
John Clark
Alpheus Brown.
1826 1827
Timothy Reed ...
William Roberts
1830
Henry Guise
John Bonfield
Alpheus Brown .. William Bryce.
Alphous Brown .. William Bryce.
Abrahanı Lind
Dwight Jarvis ...
Alphens Brown ..! D. Raffensperger ... Henry EIusser ..
George W. Belden ..
D. Raffensperger William Dunbar Dan'i Gottshall ... D. Raffensperger William Dunbar
Dan'] Gottshall ... Arnold Lynch
Peter Barge8.
John Rrandon ...
J. W. Lathrop
John Layton.
1825
J. McGuin
James Campbell
Wm. Raynolds ...
John Patton
MoseM Andrews
J. W. Lathrop.
J. W .- Lathrop ..
J. W. Lathrop.
J. W. Lathrop.
John Augustine ..
G. N. Webb
G N. Webb.
John Caak y.
U. R Feather ....
U. R. Feather.
Samuel Reatty ... J. S. Rider
Samuel Beatty ... J. S. Rider
.I. Keplinger.
.C. L. Reifsmiler ..... D. V. Clark
A. Heldenbrand .. R. A. Dunbar. ... Ira M. Allen ...
William Baxter .. Ira M. Allen.
William Baxter .. Ira M. Allen
J. l. Parker ...
William Baxter .. George Fessler ... Ed. A Lee.
Peter Chance ..... G. W. Lawrence Henry Cock.
.Joseph Frease
Peter Deshon” ... G. P. McCadden .. Isaac Stadden. ...
A. J. Stahl
NOTE .- This list shows the dates of election, nut those of entering upon duty.
HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY.
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ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNTY, IN 1809, TO 1875.
Year.
SURVEYOR
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
PROBATE JUDGE.
COMMON PLEAS JUDGE
1809
Among the early J. Latimer.
J. Nichols.
S. Contter.
Office of Probate Judge Calvin Pense.
1810
Surveyors were J. Latimer.
J. Nichols
S. Coulter.
established 1851.
Benjamin Ruggles,
1811
Daniel McClure, J. Latimer.
J. Nichols ..
8. Coulter.
Benjamin Ruggles.
1812
Alex. Porter, J. Latimer.
H. Eberhard
W. Fogle
Benjamin Ruggles.
1813
M. Oswalt, .I. J. Latimer
IT. Eberhard.
W. Fogle.
Benjamin Rug. les
1514
F. Leopard, R J. Latimer.
Il. Eberhard.
W. Fogle
Benjamin Rugglea. George Todd.
1816
others.
W. Alban.
J. Kryder.
J. Drennan*
Benjamin Tappan.
1817
W. Allan
J. Saxton ..
John S148
Ben?amin Tappan.
1818
W' Allan.
J Saxton.
John Smes
Benjamin Tappar.
1819
% Harris.
J. Saxton
I. BowerH
Benjamin Tappan.
1820
S. Harris
J. Saxton.
1. Bowers.
Benjamin Tappar.
1821
S. Harris.
J. Saxton
J. Bower
Benjamin Tappatr.
1822
S. Harris
John Sluse,
J Bowera.
Benjamin Tappan.
1×23
S. Harrin.
T. Bower
J. H. Hallock.
1824
S. Harris
J. Bowers J. Bowerr
J. H Hallock.
1827
P. Mottice.
J. Hizle't
J H Hallock.
1828
P. Motrice.
J. Hazleit
4. Stomp
J. H. Hallock.
1830
J. Sorrich.
i Hazlett
N Mump
J. H. Hallock.
1-31
J. Surrich.
Hazlett
N. Stump.
J. H Hallock.
1×32
J. Sorrich
.J Ja zleit.
N Smmp
J. H Hallock.
1833
J. Downing
1. Hazlett
N Stump.
J. I. Hallock
1×34
J. Downing
J. Norrich
N Stump.
.J. Il. Hallock.
1536
John Whitacre
P. Stimmel
J. Forrich
N. Stump.
J. H. Hallork.
1837
John Whitacre
P. Stimmel
G. Kreighbaum ..
N. Stomp.
G. W. Belden.
1-38
John Whitacre.
P. Stimme).
G. Krejghbaum.
J. Smith
G. W. BrideD.
1×40
Michael Stump ...
P. Stimmel
W. Dillon
J. Bretz
G. W. Belden.
1×11
Michael Stump.
P. Stimmel
W. Dillon.
.I. Bretz.
G. W. Beldeo.
1:42
Micha. 1 Stump ...
G. Howenstine.
W. Ditlon ..
J Bretz ..
G. W Belden.
1813
Andrew Lynch
G. Howenstine
W. Dillon
J. Rretz.
G. W. Belden.
1×44
Andrew Lynch.
G. Howenstine
W. Dillon,
J. Gia Jatin
John Prarce.
1845
Andrew Lynch.
G. Howenstine
W. Dillon.
J. Gallatin
John Prarce.
184x
Arnold Lynch.
J. B. Hoover.
J Schlott.
J. Gallatin
John Pearce.
1849
John Whitacre.
J. Kurtz.
M. Sheplar
J. Gallatin
John Prarce.
1×34
Julio Whitacre.
J. Kurtz
M. Sheplar
J. Kurtz
John Pearce.
1851
John Whitacre
J. Kurtz
31 Sheplar
" Smith.
George W. Raff.
G W. Belden.
1853
John Whitacre ...
J. G. Lester.
31 Shepar.
s. Smith
George W. Raff.
G. W. Belden.
1854
John Whitacre ...
L. Alexander.
31. Sheplar.
J. G. Lester.
Isaac Hazlett
G. W Belden.
1×55
John Whitacre.
1 .. Alexander
C. M. Russell
J. G. Lester
Isaac Hazlet
John Clark. +
1856
1.bn Whitacre
1. Estep.
C. M Rusa-l
J. G. Lester.
Tranc Haylett
L. W Potter.
1×17
John Whitacre ..
I. Estep
C. M. Russt-il
1 .. Alexander.
W. H Burke.
L., W Potter.
185% J G Willard.
E. Teeters
A Stahl
L. Alexander
W. H. Burke
J. A. Ambler.$
1859
.. G. Willard
E. Teeters
A. Stahl
L. Alexander
W. Il Burke.
J. A. Anılder.
1861
John Whitacre ..
E. Treters
S. Smith
G. Wolf.
J. W Underhill
J. A. Amhler.
In1.2
John Whitacre.
A. Stabl ..
S. Smith
G. Wolf ..
J. W. Underhill ..
J. A Milder.
1864
J. G. Williams,
1. Stahl ..
S. Spiith
G. Wolf.
J. W. Uoderhill ..
J. A. Ambler.
1815 J. G. Williams
R. R. Porter
S. Smith
G. Wolf.
J. W. Underhill
1866 J. G. Williams.
J. G. Williams
R. R. Porter.
1 .. Sharfer.
R. Lee
J. W. Underhill.
Joseph Frease.
INN
J. G. Williams.
R. R. Porter
L. Shaofer
R. Ler
1. W. Underhill.
Joseph Frease.
1×69
.J. G. Williams
R. R. Porter.
L. Shaefer.
R. Lpp
J. W. Underhill. Joseph Frease.
1870
R. K. Wilson ...
R. R Porter
J. M. Trubry
R. Lee
J. W. U'nderhill.
Josephı Frease.
1871 R. E. Wilson ..
C. ZollATH.
J. M Trubey
R. Lee
J. W. Underhill.
Joseph Frense.
1872 R. E. Wilson,
C. Zollats
J. M Truby
J. WIHM!
1. Heldenbrand. Joseph Frease.
18;3 J G Williard.
C. Zollars
L. Raber.
J. ]'orman
J. W. od
A HI-Idenbrand.
Joseph Fresae.
1875
J. G Williard.
L. Raher.
1. Poorman
J Woud
1. Heldent rand
Joseph Freage.
1676 John Holl.
& Raber
מי Poorm( .1
J. Wood
\ Heldenbrand
Joseph Freaac
1877
John Holl.
L. Raher.
1. Poorman.
J Wood.
1. Heldenbrand
S. Meyer.
1-78 John HoD.
L. Raber.
J Poorman
E. Hazen.
A. Hellebrand.
S. Meyer.
1×79 R. A. WI-e
1 .. Raber.
W. Gnest
E. Hazen
A. IT-Idenbrand.
S. Meyer.
K. A. Wise
Frank Millhop
W' Gurst
E Hazen.
A. Heldenbrani
S. Meyer
1846
Arnold Lynch.
G. Howenstine
J. Schlott
.J Gallatin
John Pearce.
IN47
Arnold Lynch.
G. Howenstine .. .1. Schlott
M. Sheplar.
s Smith George W. Ratt.
G. W. Belden.
185%
John Whitacre.
J. Kurtz
E. Tertera
A. Stahl.
G. Wulf
J. W. I'nderbill
J. A. Ambler.
S. Smith
(1. Wolf
J. W. Underhill
1. A Ambler.
1863
John Whitacre.
A. Stahl ..
.J. PPoorman
.T Wood
A. Heldenbrand.
.Joseph Frente.
J G Williardt.
P. Slimmiel
G Kreighbaum
1.j. Bretz.
) E. Hallock.
1825
P. Mottice
W Christmas.
J 11. Hallork
1×26
11. Mottice.
W. Chistmas.
I. H. Hallock.
1829
P. Mottice
J. Ilazlett.
1:35
J. Downing.
J. Norrich
N. Stump.
1815
Williams
and J. Latimer
1 Kryder.
W. Fogle
NOTE-This list shows the dates of election, not those of entering upon umy. *Pro tem.
+J. W. Church, additional Judge, 1855. 1859, 1861. 1861, 1862.
J. W. Underhill Joseph Frease.
R. R. Porter.
G. W. Lawrence .... R. Lee.
J. Gallatin
John Prarce.
J. H. Hallock.
G. W. Belden.
I$39 Michael Stump
J. G Willard
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HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY.
CHAPTER IV .*
EARLY CHURCH HISTORY -- PIONEER MINISTERS-SCHOOLS-EARLY SCHOOLHOUSES-STATISTICS . - RAILROADS AND CANALS-THEIR EARLY CONSTRUCTION-PERFECT RAIL- ROAD SYSTEM OF THE COUNTY-PROJECTED ROADS.
F "OR the first ten or twenty years after set- tlements began in what is now Stark Con- ty. society was but little divided by sectional lines. In church, polities and social matters, neighborhoods for miles about were closely allied by the necessities of the situation, and the people in the spirit of true democracy in- quired only into the moral worth of the new- comer. The majority of the adults among the early settlers of the county had been members of some one of the Christian churches of their native States or countries, and at the first op- portunity arrangements of more or less per- manent character were made for Christian wor- ship. Sectarian feelings, under the exigencies of the occasion. were lost sight of, or kept strictly in abeyance, and the different religious sects and denominations united to establish and continue religious worship on the Sabbath. Exercises were held in the cabins of the set- tlers. new and unocenpied buiklings. barns, or in any place suited to the convenience of the time. Services commenced with the " singing of a hymn. in which all took part, and were able to keep time and sing in unison without the aid of organ or musical instrument," as we were informed by an aged pioneer. After the singing, a prayer was offered, when a sermon would be read by some one. and exhortations made, after which another hymn was sung, and the congregation dismissed. Says our inform- ant : " Many of those who witnessed these re- ligions exereises in the then wilderness cannot have forgotten the zeal, the good feeling, the solemnity. that was apparent. God smiled graciously on the first settlers and conferred upon them many and rich blessings while em- ployed in rearing homes in these wilds. At the Sabbath prayer-meetings there was a marked reverence. and not a few can date back to those times and places their first and lasting religious impressions."
The churches of Stark County have passed "Contributed by W. H. Perrin.
through great changes since the days of their early organization. Many have died ont, some have, as an organization, changed their creed, and others have sprung up and supplanted the older established ones. Religion itself, we almost fear sometimes, is like everything else we have at the present day-slightly adulterat- ed, and wholly unlike the old genuine article proclaimed in the sermon upon the Mount. It may be, however, that we entertain some old fogy ideas on the subject, now obsolete, and not in keeping with the age in which we live. We will, therefore, leave criticism to those who are more dissatisfied with church management than we are, and will devote our attention t , the organization of churches and church so- cieties in this county.
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