History of Van Wert and Mercer counties, Ohio, with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers, Part 82

Author: Sutton, R., & Co., Wapakoneta, Ohio, pub
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Wapakoneta, Ohio : R. Sutton
Number of Pages: 878

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Godfrey. Thomas J .. Dec. 10. IN59

Armstrong, S. A., Aug. 30, 1873. Alexander, C. W., Feb. 22, 1873. Gast, Matthias, June 1, 1864. Hombeek. C. H., Jan. 1. 1 -78. Hedges, & P. Jan. 14. 1.75. Howel, J. J., Aug. 23. 1-7%. Johnston, J. W., March 7. 1800. Lorsheter, F .. Nov. 17. 1975. Le Blond, C. M., May 8, 1%;6. Lous, J. Baptiste. Dec. 20, 1976. Lorce. J. W., June 20. 14-0. Landfair, Edward, Nov. 25. 1874. Lipps, W. N., Jan. 24, 196%. Mucho, Hiram, Dec. 25. 1-6C. Me Daniel. Gen. R., Muy Bo. Ists. Min-all. A. W., May 25. 1975. MeAfe, J. P., March 29, 1-79.

1×32. Samuel Ruckman.

1933. W. B. Hedges.

1834. Samuel MeKec.

1835. Alexander Grant.

1879. Hon. James HI. Day.

Out.

Americus V. Rice, 1875

1879

1×30. Christopher Wood.

1855. Benjamin Linzce.

1846. G. W. Timmons.

1872. T. G. Touvelle.

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Miller, C. G. O., Feb. 2, 1×80.

Rolph, O. O., Der. 19, 1876.

Manuell, W .. April 11, 1863.

Scheid, T., Feb. 22, 1875.

Murphy, A. J., May 26, 1873.

Seranton, Stafford. April 11, 1874.

Phillips, J. J. Aug. 20, 1812.

Sdeinek. Christian, May 26, 1859.

Perwessel J. B .. Nov. 22, IST1.

Steinheimer, Chr., Dee. I8, 1869.

Phelps, Elisha, April 4, 1859.

Touvelle, T. G., May 9. Isi2.

Protzman, J. J., Oct. 8, 1869. Wehrkamp, B., Jan. 31, 1s65.

Reinhart, G. A., June 19, 1871. Whitely. I. M., Ang. 19, 1880.

Robinson, P. F., March 20, 1876. Worms, George M., March 29, 1877.

We here give the date of the first commission. Many were recom- missioned after a service of three years.

COUNTY SURVEYORS.

1827. Justin Hamilton.

1×33. Robert Grant.

1849. Samuel Thompson. 1×50. J. Crow. 1852. Smith H. Clark.

1-36. Robert Young.

1854. A. J. Linzce.

1837. Justin Hamilton.

. 1558. M. Schuyler.

1×59. J. S. Huston.

1×73. J. F. Randabaugh.

1843. Odell Thomas.

1876. M. Sehuyler.

1878. M. Schuyler.

CORONERS.

1837. I. D. McMahon. 1540. A. F. Stedman. 1341. George Allen.

1857. G. W. Timmonds. 1×60. Adam Baker.

1862. John W. Crockett.

1848. Thomas Brown.

1866. Jacob Hight.

1850. Jacob Broadwell.

1870. A. J. Murphy.

1851. John S. Brown.

1874. S. R. Wilson.

1852. Gustavus Darnold.

1878. F. C. Le Blond, Jr.

MERCER COUNTY INFIRMARY.

July 19, 1863. George Speaker, Christian Schunck, and Adam Baker purchased of William Hale and Elizabeth his wife, the following de- scribed premises, for the purpose of establishing the County Infirmary.

The northeast fractional quarter of section No. 3, township No. 6 south, range No. 2 east. containing 165 acres and 13 hundredths, less one- half acre, of the northeast corner for school purposes; consideration money, $3500. This is the same tract of land which was entered by Uriah Mead, and after his death Thomas Coates married the widow (Mrs. Mead), bought the farm and sold it to William Hale, and he to the Infirmary Directors.

Sept. 11, 1563. B. F. Sewald, George W. Mosier, and Thomas Upton were appointed Directors of the Infirmary by the Board of Commission- ers to take charge of the property until their successors would be duly elected.

Jan. 31, 1863. The directors erected an additional house, which cost · $1550, the work being finished by Frederick Beckman. The building was a frame attached to the main building, 30 by 42 feet, with a hall through the centre twelve feet wide, with four sleeping-rooms.

July 22, 1871. Contracted for a house according to plans and speci- fications, to cost $$278.

March 21, 1873. A barn was erected by William Long, which cost $1000, the size being 46 hy 72 feet.

The commissioners also purchased on Oct. 24, 1877, of David N. Gray the east half of the southeast quarter, and the northwest quarter of the southeast and the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 3, township No. 6, range 2 cast, containing 160 acres, for $1000, in Jef- ferson Town-hip.

Feb. 12, 1876. T. J. Tolan and son submitted plans and specifications, which were awarded to J. S. Smith, of Fort Wayne.

March 30, 1876. The wants and comforts of the inmates required new and more convenient rooms, and the directors awarded the contract on March 30, IST4. to J. S. Smith for $7270, which was finished and completed to the satisfaction of the director-, Oct. 13, 1x;6. While this building is both unique and ornamental, it speaks in unmistakable but silent language that Mercer County will take care of the suffering and indigent poor.

The following citizens have filled the office of Infirmary Director, with the year prefixed of their entering upon their office duties :-

1463. B. F. Sewalde.

1871. Philo Le Blond.

1863. G. W. Mower. 1872. George Petre (resigned).

1863. Thomas Upton.

1972. Abner Davis.

1861. Thomas Upton.

1873. Joseph Anderson.

1×65. G. W. Moser.

1874. George Petre.

ING. B. F. Sewalde.

1875. B. Wehrskamp.

1867. B. Wehr-kamup.

1876. Alexander Partner.

1864. Abner Davis.

1877. JJacob Dumbault.

1869. B. Wehr-kamp.

1878. B. Wehrskamp.

1869. George Petre.

1879. Alexander Partner.

1870. Joseph Anders.

1880. Jacob Dumbauld.

1871. Abner Davis (resigned).

Dr. J. N. Hetzler was appointed the Infirmary physician when it was established; but when his country called for his services in the late rebellion, he entered the army in 1861-65, during which time Dr. David Rush attended to the medical duties of the Infirmary. On the return of Dr. Hetzler he resumed his position, and fills it with credit to the county and with honor to himself.

James Schunk was appointed superintendent at its organization, and filled the office acceptably until 1869, when Dr. C. B. Steinman was elected, and has filled it to the present time. The court-house and jail will be found treated under the description of Celina.

MINISTERS LICENSED TO SOLEMNIZE MARRIAGES BY THE COURT OF MERCER COUNTY, FROM Dec. 19, 1820.

Adams, Wm., April 11, 1943. Hernestell, And., March 3. 1848. Hearn, William, March 10. 1867.

Armett. W. W., Aug. 10, 1839.

Albrecht, Joseph, May 7. 1851. Hook, Elisha, Nov. 15. 1$46. Brower, Samuel M., June 14, 1852. Helfenstein, Albert, March 30. 1856.

Brock, Wesley, Nov. 8, 1936. Hullian, David, Dec. 15. 1812. Braudblebery, C. G., May 28, 1841. Barker, Hallet, April 25, 1834. Boggs, James, July 30, 1838. Beatty, S. W., Ang. 31. 1841. Brown. M. F. S., April 20, 1845. Buck, Evander, June 21, 1845. Burger, J. George, Dec. 19. 1:46. Harmont, Alex., Aug. 26. 1×45. Hambergen, Max, May 3. 1×48. Jewett, J. R., Oct. 16, 1$45. Kearch, Matthias, Ort. 31. 1846. Komplen. Andrew, Ang. 10, 1549. Louke, J. H., May 6. 1:35. Leval. R. H .. April 7, 1850. MeLav, James, April 20. 1849. McNall, James, Oct. 9, IS13. McDaniel. John, Sept. 4. 1 51. Rosebury, Philip R., Nov. 6. 1847. Siepel, Adam H., April 17, 1850. Streckpass, I. G., Oct. 12. 1847. Thomas. Evan, March 26, 1816. Templeton, Milo, Oct. 20. 1 -46. Thomas, Charles, Nov. 9, 1837. Williams, Edward, May 19. 1831. Whitman, John, June 21. 1 45. Whetstone. Simon, Oct. 25, 1850. Wilhelm. P., April 20. 1>51. Wilcox, Ralph. Sept. 18. I.H. Yourtre, Levi, Feb. 19, 1848.

Brockens, H., Sept. 5. 1943. Childs, Thomas P., April 5, 1813. Conrade. F. A .. Feb. 20, 1:45. Carpenter, A., June 21, 1×15. Cannon. James, Oct. 29, 1 -42. Chaffee, William, Nov. 19. 1$50. Day, Elam, April 12, 1833. Frysinger, John, Feb. 15, 1867. Fuson, William, Dec. 19. 1820. Freeman, Alex., March 10, 1840. Fereliner, J., Nov. 13, 1813. Goode. P. G., May 8, 1550. Graham, John. Nov. 6, 1846. Giberson, Samuel, Nov. 12. 1840. Ga-kenheimer, D., Nov. 4. 1850. Ganter, Sebastian, Nov. 13, 1549.

TEACHERS' COUNTY INSTITUTE

was organized in 1859, and has hell annual meetings since that date. Their meetings were in the fall for two years, but afterwards at the holidays; but at the present time they alternate between fall and the holidays.

Every teacher is a member who joins, and the Institute elects honorary members. It discusses educational topies, and lectures on scientific -nh. jeets, especially those having in view the elevation of the school system to the highest possible stand-point. It has continued for the last two sessions for two weeks each, and thereby accomplishes the greatest good

State school commissioners, elected from other countries, attend the meetings of the Institute, and impart, as well as receive, practical infor- mation. And it is due to these commissioners, as well as the county Institute, that we should notice them. Messes. A. P. Rickoff; Wm. P. Stone, W. C. Culver, S. F. DeFord, Ansell Smyth, W. W. White, T. W. Harvey, C. C. Smart and J. W. Burny were the active workers in its early history, being resident county teachers.

Hon. T. d. Godfrey is the only person who has attended every session of the Institute, and after twenty-one consecutive years he looks back

1835. Justin Hamilton.

1845. Cyrentis Elliott.

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and enjoys with infinite pleasure the satisfaction which arises in the mind conscious of having performed a meritorions act.

At the annual meeting of the Mercer County Institute, held at Celina, Aug. 16, 1880, and continued two weeks, one hundred and fifty-three teachers, with three instructors, were present. Van Buren Baker, C. W. Bennet, W. W. Ross, and J. J. Burns, delivered lectures during its session.

The following officers were elected: Hon. T. J. Godfrey, President; W. F. MeDaniel, Vice-President ; B. M. Clendening, Recording Seere- tary; Mrs. Boone Tonvelle, Corresponding Secretary ; Mrs. A. Landfair, Treasurer ; and Mrs. B. Touvelle, B. F. Kinzer and Mrs. Amelia C. Kable, Executive Committee. Ninety-nine certificates were granted by the County Board of School Examiners.

CELINA CIRCUIT.

Robert Finley, father of Rev. James B. Finley, organized a class at St. Marys, in 1829, and also at Shane's Crossing and Willshire the same year. Rev. John Wood and Rev. Abraham Miller were sent as mission- aries the same year to the northwestern territory.

In 1830. Rev. James B. Austin was sent as a missionary to the north- west territory, and in 1431 Rev. John Hill, son-in-law of Bishop Soule, was appointed a missionary.

In 1832, Rev. Jesse Prior was the missionary, and Rev. W. II. Raper the presiding elder. This year the mission extended as far as Elida, and included all the Methodist churches in the counties of Mercer, Van Wert, Putnam, Allen, and Auglaize. The work was called St. Marys Mission.

In 1833, Rev. James W. Finley and Rev. John Alexander were the missionaries. The first quarterly conference was held in Lima, Oct. 19 and 20. Rev. W. H. Raper, presiding elder.

In 1834, the Rev. Philip Warham was the missionary, and Rev. Leon- ard B. Guerney the presiding elder.

No records can be found of the year 1835, but from the best informa- tion which can be obtained, Rev. John O. Conoway was the missionary.

In 1836, Rev. Isaac Bennet and Rev. John Stanley were the mission- aries, and Rev. John Jaynes the presiding elder.

In 1837, Rev. Jonathan Hudson and Rev. John F. Longman were the missionaries, and Rev. John Jaynes the presiding elder.

In 1838, Rev. George Armstrong was the missionary, and Rev. Elmer Yocum the presiding elder. At this date the mission included the fol- Jowing fourteen stations, viz., Van Wert, Willshire, Shanesville, Mercer, Mendon, Harpers, Bethel, Eight Mile, Sugar Ridge, Tomlinson, Spriggs, Duck Creek, and St. Marys, and Guilford.

The work called St. Mary's Mission was in Michigan Conference. Rev. Greenburg Vincent was the preacher in charge.

In 1839, Rev. Martin Welsh and Rev. Liberty Prentice were the mis- sionaries, and Hev. Elmore Yocum the presiding elder.

In 1840, Rev. A. B. Waumbaugh was the preacher, and Rev. William S. Morrow the presiding elder.

In 1841, Rev. Jacob A. Bacon was the preacher, and Rev. W. S. Mor- row presiding elder.

In 1842, Rev. Edward Williams and Rev. James W. MeNaah were the preachers, and Rev. W. S. Morrow presiding eller.

In 1843, Rev. Samuel Beatty and Rev. Amos Wilson were the preachers, and Rev. W. S. Morrow presiding elder.

In 1-44-5, Rev. Alexander Harmout and Rev. C. II. Owens were the preachers. -

In 1846, Celina circuit was brought back to St. Marys circuit, and the Rev. John R. Jewett and Rev. James MeBarr were the preachers, but after a season Rev. James Barr removed, and Rev. Thomas W. Bowile was substituted. Rev. S. P. Shaw was the presiding elder.

In 1847, the work was called St. Mary's Circuit and Willshire Mission. Rev. C. B. Grandebury and Rev. Elisha Hock were the preachers, and Rev. S. P. Shaw the presiding elder.

In 1818, Rev. Samuel L. Youitee was the preacher, and Rev. Westley Brock the presiding elder.

In 1849, Rev. Samnel P. Gniberson was the preacher, and Rev. West. ley Brock the presiding eller.

In 1850, Rev. N. O. Conn and Rev. S. P. Guiberson were the preachers, and Rev. Westley Brock the presiding elder.

In 1851, Rev. Ralph Wilcox the preacher, and Rev. Westley Brock the presiding eller.

In 1852, Rev. Joseph Wykes the preacher, and Rev. H. M. Sheaffer presiding elder.

In 1853, St. Marys was made a station, and Celina cirenit was formed. Rev. Gershern Lease preacher, and Rev. HI. M. Sheaffer presiding eller.

In 1854, Rev. Westley Brock the preacher, and Rev. H. M. Sheaffer presiding elder.

In 1855, Rev. G. O. McPherson the preacher, and Rev. H. M. Sheaffer presiding elder.

In 1856, Rev. G. O. MePherson the preacher, and Rev. E. C. Garret, presiding elder.

In 1857, Rev. Samuel Boggs the preacher, and Rev. E. C. Garret pre- siding elder.

In 1858, Rev. Boggs and Rev. Garret continued.

In 1×59. Rev. James F. Mounts and Rev. Amos Lee were the preachers, and Rev. E. C. Garret was prosiding elder.

In 1860, Rev. Lemuel Herbert and Rev. James F. Mounts were the preachers, and Rev. II. M. Shaeffer the presiding elder.

In 1861, Rev. P. A. Brown and Rev. Caleb Hill were the preachers. and Rev. H. M. Sheaffer the presiding eller, and were continued as such in 1862.

In 1863, Rev. David Bull and Rev. A. J. Frisbee were the preacher-, and Rev. H. M. Sheaffer the presiding eller.

In 1864, Rev. David Bull and Rev. Amos Lee were the preachers, an 1 Rev. F. Merritt presiding elder.

In 1865, Rev. Enoch G. Longsworth and Rev. Harrison Malty were the preachers, and Rev. F. Merritt the presiding elder.

In 1866, Rev. Enoch G. Longsworth and Rev. John F. Miller were the preachers, and Rev. Merrit presiding elder. This year the circuit was changed to that of Shanesville.

In 1867, Rev. Cornelius Wener was the preacher, and Rev. F. Merritt, presiding elder. The name changed to Celina circuit.

In 1868, Rev. John C. Clemens appointed preacher, and Rev. S. L. Roberts presiding elder.

In 1869, Rev. O. A. Palmer, the preacher, and Rev. S. L. Roberts, presiding elder.

In 1870-1-2, Rev. P. Le Masters appointed preacher in charge of the circuit, embracing Celina, Newcomb, Montezuma, Coldwater, and Hope- well. Rev. S. L. Roberts presiding eller.

1873-4-5, Rev. J. S. MeKean, preacher in charge, and Rev. Ales. Harmont presiding elder.

1876. Rev. Reuben Ranth. preacher in charge, and Rev. Alexander Harmont presiding elder,-Celina being a half station.

1877-8, Rev. Peter Biggs, preacher in charge, and Rev. E. Berry pre- siding elder.

1879-80, Rev. Caleb Hill, preacher in charge, and Rev. E. Berry pre- siding elder.

1880, Rev. L. E. Prentiss, preacher in charge, and Rev. C. L. Allbright presiding elder.

CHURCHES.

First Methodist Episcopal Church.

The first church was held in a frame building used by the Preshy- terians, Baptists, and Methodists.

The second church was created in 1856, and built under the labors of Rev. G. V. MePherson, and burned down in March, 1961.

The third church was erected in 1962, under the labors of Rev. P. A. Browne-size 40 x 50; a frame building, with steeple and bell, and a membership of eighty-two, ou Fulton Street, east of Main.

The parsonage was built in IS78, under the lahors of Rev. Peter Biges. The church and parsonage are valued at five thousand dollars. It is situated also ou Fulton Street.

Church of God.

This denomination has several congregations and churches within the county, and distributed as follows :-

First church organized at Berry's, about two miles north of Celina, in 1858, and a Bethel built by Elder J. A. Dobson.

Second church, four miles northeast of Celina, known as " Fairview," organized in 1865, and a Bethel built immediately thereafter.

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Third church at Neptune, organized in 1867 by Elder W. P. Small, and a Bethel built by D. S. Warner.

Fourth church in Hopewell, known as " Pleasant View," organized in 1875, and a Bethel built by Efter C. N. Belman.

Fifth church in Mercer, organized in 1879 by Elder J. H. MeNutt. . Sixth church, one mile north of Macedon, organized in 1876, by Elder C. N. Belman.

Seventh church, a few miles west of St. Marys, on county line, or- ganized in 1876 by Elder C. N. Belman.

The denomination has now five buildings within the county, and an aggregate membership of 630.

Elder Belman reports the Church in a highly prosperous and satisfac- tory condition at the present time.

Roman Catholic Church.

In the year 1830 a Catholic priest, of the name of Stallo, came from Cincinnati, and settled in the southern part of German Township, where he established a town, and called it after himself-Stallotown ; but in the same year it was changed to Minster.

In 1831 a missionary priest administered the rites of his Church.

In 1832 Prof. Hortsman came to Stallotown as a priest, and from this date we may date the introduction of Catholicism into Mercer County. The first services were held in Mr. Worke's house; but energetic meas- ures were immediately taken to erect a chapel ; and, in 1832, a log chapel was erected 40 x 60 feet, sixteen logs bigh : Prof. Hortsman has to this day the credit of being the architect ; and also acted as priest and phy- sician. The people attended the services of the chapel for fifteen miles around.

To perpetuate the names of the early Catholic pioneers we place on record Stallo, Volke, Bernard, Mese, Brise, Werdeln, Diels, Spracke, Tangeman, Robenkohl, Feldman, and Hortsman.

This year the cholera broke out, and bat few of the citizens were left ; in fact the county was almost depopulated; but, in 1833-4, H. H. Stuve and J. II. Stoneman arrived ; and, in 1918, J. H. Vocker.

Soon after the erection of the log chapel a school-house was erected, and had for its first teacher M. Bochmer. His successor was Francis Spracke.

Prof. Hortsman died in 1847 ; and Fathers Brand, Partet and Hartzog officiated in the log chapel, which stood until 1848, when the present chapel took its place.

The Emlen Institute, which was erected at Carthagena, for the educa- tion of colored people, was purchased by the Society of the Most Pre- cious Blood, and changed into a theological seminary.

In 1845 the Society of the Most Precious Blood was established, the priests of which have the exclusive charge of the Catholic chapels of Mercer, and some in AAuglaize County.

In 1$34 Father Baden, a Catholic missionary, stopped at St. Marys, held service, and administered the rites of the Church.

In 1836 Thomas Stone paid St. Mary's a visit, and from that we may date the origin of the church. Father Zenpent celebrated Mass for the first time, which was held in Mr. Stone's house, which was in Wayne Street, Mr. Murray and family, Mr. George Wise and wife, Mr. Geyer's family, Mr. Black's, and Mr. Whetmore composed the congregation.

The first child christened in the church was Michael Stone, a son of Thomas Stone.

In 1851 the organization of the first Catholic church took place in the house of Mr. George Wise. Mt. Sabat Scott donated a lot on Spring Street, in East St. Marys, upon which a brick church was erected, and dedicated by Archbishop Purcell in 1854.

In 1860 the seminary was opened by Rev. Joseph Dwenger. It is surrounded by nearly 200 acres of cultivated fields, with vineyards and orchards. The president of the seminary, Rev. Henry Drees, with three adjunct professors.

It has a library containing 600 volumes. To qualify a student for the priesthood requires from eight to ten years. In this connection we may state that the library contains some rare, valuable, and excellent works, one of which we will mention. A Eatin Commentary, in two volumes, written in 1423 by San Bonaventius (one year after the discovery of America). The size of each volume is 12 by Is inches, and 4 inches thick. In the end of each volume are rings inserted, through which

chains were put to fasten the precious books to the wall to prevent their being stolen. The library also contains many books printed from that time to the present.

In 1875 the college proper was built-a brick building, 44 by 94 feet, three-stories high.

In Granville and Marion townships there are three convents of the Most Precious Blood. Hummelgram Convent is half a mile from the town of St. Henry, and owns 695 acres, with the improvements. Gruwald Convent is located in the centre of 262 acres, and St. Marys Convent was organized at Philothea, Feb. 5, 1851.

In 1952 a log chapel was erected, which answered the purpose, but on June 10, 1871, a splendid chapel was dedicated, the number of commu- nicants being one hundred and sixty.

In connection with the history of Catholicism we add in this place the history of C. P. P. S., Congregatio Preciossime Sanguinis (Congre- gation of the Precious Blood).

This society was founded in Italy in 1821 by Casper del Buffalo, and approved by Pope Pius VII. the same year. He died in Rome, Dec. 24, 1837, after establishing congregations in Italy and Germany.

In 1844 Salesius Brunner, a priest of the order, accompanied by a few confrères and lay brethren, came to the United States to establish the order. Father Branner settled in Norfolk, Huron County, Ohio, and established several houses in Lawrence County, Ohio. He was accompanied by Rev. John Dan De Bret and John Wittmer, unele of the pastor at Celina. Father Brunner died in Europe in 1859.

In 1×46 the land was bought upon which was erected the monastery of Maria Stein, one mile north of St. Johns, Mercer County, Ohio. It has spread throughout the county, building churches and schools. The first Superior of all societies, and to whom the members owe obedience in spiritual affairs, resides in Rome. His title is General Moderator. Under his authority provisions are formed as in Ohio, and the Rev. Bernard Austerman is styled Procurator.

These societies are established as follows : 1. Convent Maria Stein. 2. Convent Greimand. 3. Convent Hummelgaster, two miles south of St. Henry. 4. Theological Seminary, at Carthagena, eight miles from Celina, Mercer County, Ohio.

The Sisters of the "Congregation of the Precious Blood," who have been in separate religious houses, devote themselves to teaching the girls of the parish and congregation. Their time is occupied in manual labor, manufacturing ornamental work for churches, and literary and scientific studies.

We add the agreement entered into by the association of the Society of the Most Precious Blood :-

We, the undersigned, hereby associate ourselves together to form a company for religious purposes, under the name and style of " the Soci- ety of the Most Precious Blood." The agreement was entered into by Revs. Andrew Kunkler, John Wittmer, Bernard Austerman, Alvis Schel- bert, John Vanderbrook, and Joseph Dwenger, and were incorporated as such July 10, 1866. Sept. 19. 1866, the incorporators met. Rev. An- drew Kunkler was elected President and Rey. Joseph Dwenger Secretary, the incorporators all being present. The officers elect to hold office for one year, or during the pleasure of the society. and the rules that govern Catholic religious societies and orders were declared to be binding. The society adjourned to December 12, 1866.

Convent Egypt, Auglaize County, Ohio.

Dec. 12. 1866, the Society of the Most Precious Blood met, the follow- ing priests being present, and declared to be active and passive mem- bers, besides the incorporators, viz., Revs. Mathias Kreuch, Herbstrill, Englebert, Huff, Henry Dress, Ruchm, Schuly, Erhard, Gluck, A. Gihon Laux, Christian French, Anthony Guggerberger, Sebastian Gaulker, Paul Reuter, Nicholas Gallus, and Peter Wilhelmy ; also, Revs. Maxi- mille Humbarger, Jacob Rugele, Anthony Kramer, Patrick Hemeling, Andrew Steifraler, F. Haan Greeman, Bernard Dickman, Augustine Kuchert, Philip Hirt, Jacob Warte, and Anthony Cassie.

Though the administration of the society is entirely with the priests, get the Brothers and Sisters in the different convents and houses that are canonically full members, shall be so in law in all respecte excepting the administration, so that as long as they observe canonical rules and the legitimate rules of their Superior, all their wants have to be pro-

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vided for; they cannot be expelled on the plea of poverty, ill health, or old age.

The Superior of the Society shall appoint a Sister Superior to govern their internal and domestic arrangements ; also to appoint a local Infe- rior in each convent or house to be responsible to her-the same obe- dience which children owe to their father, so that it is not against the laws of this country. It requires for membership one year's probation.

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History of Van Wert and Mercer counties, Ohio, with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers, Part 82

Author: Sutton, R., & Co., Wapakoneta, Ohio, pub Publication date: 1882 Publisher: Wapakoneta, Ohio : R. Sutton Number of Pages: 878

Author: Sutton, R., & Co., Wapakoneta, Ohio, pub
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Wapakoneta, Ohio : R. Sutton
Number of Pages: 878