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Soon after Allen's store was opened. William Al exander kopt a small store for a short time on the lot where David Marshall now lives.
Jonathan Hays kopt the first tavern, soon after the town was laid out, in a little two-story log build ing which stood on the lot now owned by William Riddle. He was a hatter and worked at his trade. William Wilson kept tavern in the same house a few years later, and Sammel Dobbs kept public house where White's Hotel now stands.
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Abraham Beam dug the first woll - that now op- posite C. C. Sullivan's. He was the first blacksmith in Prospect. A man named Brady hat worked at the business, however, on the northwest corner of the cross roads years before the village sprang into be- ing. The first shoe-maker was a young man named Isaac Wedger.
Some of the first settlers of the town were Abra- ham Brower and his sons Peter. Joshua and Daniel, John and Thomas Dodds. William Alexander, Sammel Dodds, David Davis, Thomas Sullivan. Lewis and Benjamin Roth.
Benjamin Roth, locksmith, came here in 1534 and erected a log house. Lewis Roth came in 1536. put up a blacksmith shop of howed logs and followed his trade fifteen years. He then removed to a farm, but came back to the town later and still resides here. Mr. Roth has done many good things for the place. besides having brought up four sons who are now in professional life-three of them clergymen and one of them an attorney.
One of the early residents of Prospect was an ec- centric character, named Henry Thomas, who lived in a shanty, in the hollow south of where Riddle's store now stands. He was a man of small size and queer looks. The oddity of his appearance was in- creased by a cap. which he always wore, which was made from pieces of tanned skin from half a dozen animals of different kinds. Thomas mnade powder on a small scale and dried it in a kettle. Once his en- tire stock of explosives " went off" suddenly with a great deal of flashing and fizzling just as one of the neighbors had dropped in to get a drink of whisky -- an article which Thomas usually kept on hand. It is said that the thirsty neighbor was the most terrified man ever seen in Prospect.
Prospect presented a very lively appearance in the days of stages. The Franklin road was then the main thorough fare from Pittsburgh to the lake.
The growth of the town was rather slow, but in 1546 it had sufficient population. so that it was deemed advisable to incorporate it. Therefore the village was made a borough, and Lewis Roth elected the first Burgess In 1852, the limits of the borough were considerably extended.
It is doubtful whether any part of the count+ in proportion to its population has furnished more : ib- lic men and office-holders than Prospect. From this town there have been three Representatives to the State Legislature-Dr. D. H. B. Brower. W. W. Dodds and Henry Pillow; five ministers of the Gos. pel-H. W. Roth. D. L. Roth, Theophilus Roth. G. W. Critchlow and William Shanor: two County Superintendents of schools - I-aar Black and Rev. A. H. Waters: one Clerk of Courts-James S. Ken
vedy: one County Sheriff- - Harvey Thompson; one County Commissioner - W. W. Dodds: one County Anditor Thomas M. Forrester: one Associate Judge -W. W. Dodds; four lawyers J. Q. A. Sullivan, John M Roth, Enos Shanor and James A. Reed. I-aae Black, the first County Superintendent of Schools, worked with faithfulness and zeal for the improvement of the common schools. For a salary of $300, supplemented by his love for the work, he visited all the schools in the county and accomplished a great work in improving their condition. He is now in Michigan, where he went as a missionary among the Indians.
John Martine ourt came from Pittsburgh to Pros- pect in 1St4 and was in partnership with William AHon. in the mercantile business. and afterward with Robert Allen in a store and the stage business. He next went to Clarion County, where he managed fur- naves: then returned and bought a farm west of Prospect, from which he removed to Pittsburgh for a short time. In 1869, he returned, bought the old Allen property, retitted and refurnished it and con- verted it into the now popular Prospect Hotel. He died in 1881. He was born in France in 1807. Mr. Martincourt held several positions of trust and im- portance while he was a citizen of Prospect.
Prospect Post Office was established about 1833. Postmasters: Dr. M. W. Spear. David Marshall, Lewis Roth, J. K. Kennedy, C C. Sullivan, A. W. McCullough and S. S. Forrester.
William Morrow. tanner, came to Prospect in 1860: learned his trade of Andrew Donglass and has since worked at it most of the time in this place.
S. S. Forrester. merchant, began business in Pros- pect in 1865, in partnership with William Riddle. In 1567 he engaged in the same business in Porters- ville with R. Shanor, and continued there until 1569. when he returned to Prospect and resumed business with Mr. Riddle. Since 1871. he has been running a store alone.
C. C. Sullivan, merchant, commenced business in 1867, the firm then being Kennedy & Sullivan, after- ward changed to Ridal & Sullivan. Since 1575, he has been conducting the business alone.
A Bowers, proprietor of the marble works, came to Prospect in [S69, and worked for G. W. Roed, whom he succeeded in business about eight years ago.
The first drug store in Prospect was started in 1574. by J. H MeLure.
Henry Young, manufacturer and dealer in furni ture and undertaking goods, bought out Riddle & Sullivan in 1577, and moved here from Evansburg. where he had followed the same business five years. Since cuming here, he has erected a new store and shop. and made extensive improvements.
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William F. Honshaw, backsmith, carriagesmith and wagon-maker, engaged in business here in 1875. A steam grist mill and a steam saw mill wore built by Martin & Roth in 1572, and subsequently owned by Edmundson & Haller, thon by Martin & Edmundson. These mills were burned in October, ISSO. The present steam flouring mill of William Ralston was erected in ISSE S2.
THE FOURTH IN 1825.
From an old Butler paper we learn that there was a Fourth of July celebration hold at Prospect, July I. 1528. The Butler Hornets met at the house of Jon- athan Hays, and after going through sundry mili tary evolutions, partook of a sumptuous dinner pre- pared for the occasion. Edward White was Presi dent of the Day, and Alexander Graham was Vice President: Thomas Forrester was Secretary, and road the Declaration of Independence. George A. Kirk patrick delivered a short oration ; the usual toasts were offered, and among others. this one:
"Charles Carroll -- The last survivor of the Decla- ration of Independence -cahn and sorene be his pathway to the grave."
PROSPECT'S SAVINGS BANK.
This institution was organized May 1. 1571. with David Marshall. President, and J. M. Lioghuer, Cashier. The following were the directors: David Marshall, George Beam. John Euslon, William Dick. William B Riddle, John Martincourt and Joseph Al- len. The directors are now David Marshall. Will iam Diek and W. R. Riddle : the President and the Cashier are the same as at first. The bank is doing a steady, prosperous business.
PROSPECT U. P. CHURCH.
This is the oldest religions organization in Pros- peet. The first preaching by a minister of the Asso. ciate Reformed Church was in 1923 21, by Rev. Ferguson. At first, meetings were held in the grove. In 1525, a log church was erected. Rey. Greer preached. 1827 33, and during succeeding years Revs. Sturgeon. Stark. Connor and others acted as supplies. In 1835, a church was organized and com- munion held under the ministration of Rev. Dr. John T. Pressley. The members of the session were James Hall. Benjamin MeCormack, Hugh Stevenson. Joseph Dodds and George Matthews. In May. 1837. Dr. Pressley and Rev. McConnell held communion Rev. William Findley was called to pastorate in 1536. and installed in 1837. In 1838, a brick church was erected, which continued to be the place of wor- ship until the present house was built in 1867 65. Rev. William Findley continued as pastor a long
Time. After the close of his labors, there was a va- caney of two years, and in ISSS the present pastor, Rov. James A. Clark. was installed. The present membership is 115. Before the war, the church numbered 175 members.
PROSPECT EMANUEL'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Rev. Gottlieb Bassler came to this place and preached in the Associate Reformed Church Devem- ber 1, 1812. The following day, a meeting was held at the house of Benjamin C. Roth, at which time it was resolved to form an English Lutheran Church. A committee was appointed to draft a constitution. The constitution being duly drawn up, it was ae- cepted January 2, 1813. and signed by the following: David Roth, President ; Robert Scott. Secretary : Lewis Roth. J. J. Shanor, Benjamin C. Roth and David Barkley.
The first meeting of the council was hold Febru- ary 27. 1813 : Thomas Garvey. President ; Rev. G. Bassler. Secretary : Adam Albert. Jr .. Treasurer : C. D. Roth, Robert Scott and B. C. Roth, members of the council.
During IS13, services were held in the school- house and in the Associate Reformed Church. May 21, 1813, the first communion services were held, and thirty-four members partook of the Lord's Supper. A building was purchased of G. P. Robinson for $300, and fitted up for a place of public worship. The German Lutheran and Reformed Congregation paid one half of the expenses. In 1816. it was resolved to build a church. Work was commenced the fol- lowing year, and the building was finished in IS19. It is a good and substantial brick editice : the house was dedicated March 9. 1519. Sermon by Rev. Ziegler. On that day, money was raised sufficient to pay off the remaining indebt.dness.
Rev. Bassler continued as pastor until 1855. The pastors have since been as follows: Rev. A. H. Waters. 1555 66 ; Rev. Lewis Hippee. 1866 73 ; Rov. S. H Swingle, 1574 79 ; Rov. ( W. Critchlow, 1879, now in charge. The membership is 153. The house is now owned by the English Lutherans and the German congregation.
GERMAN REPORMED AND LUTHERAN CONGREGATION.
This is a German organization, formed in ISTi by Rev. stohn Issouse of the Lutheran denomination. Daniel Heck. Peter Klinger and Christian West were the first Elders. The original number of members was twenty eight. The ministers have been Rev. Herman Mantz, a well beloved pastor who died here, Rev. William Brecht: Rev. Lachenmeyer; Rov. I. A. Waltberger, and Rey. I. W. Dechant. Rev. (. ... Limberg (1865) is the present pastor.
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BETHEL METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
This church was organized by Rev. Samnel Cronse in 1844. There had been Methodist preach- ing at various private houses for some years previous to this date. George A. Kirkpatrick was leader pre- vious to the organization. Alexander Bryson was class-leader in 1841. Meetings were held in the Cumberland Presbyterian house, at the schoolhouse and elsewhere. In 1861, under the ministration of Rov. Baker, the present house of worship was erected. It was dedicated with sermon by Rev. S. Crouse. The building cost $1,600. The church now numbers tifty members-about the same as at the organization. Under Rev. Crouse, and later, under Rovs. Mansur and Orben. there were interesting revivals. The cir- enit is composed of Harmony. Prospect and Petersville.
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
This organization is quite an old one, having been in existence some years prior to the erection of the house of worship in 1850. Rev. Joseph Bowman was the first pastor. He preached until 1863. then went to the army. After his return, he continued his labors here a short time, and was followed by Revs. (allagher, Wall. Norris, Morris and others. Rev. Samuel Bowman, who died in [SS0. preached several years. The last minister here was Rev. F. W. Silvius. The congregation has always been small.
Thomas Criteblow erected the church building. It has been twice repaired-in 1868 and in ISSI.
ODD FELLOWS.
Rustic Lodge. No. 882, I. O. O. F .. Prospect, Penn., was instituted July 22, 1874, with the following charter members: Levi Beighle. John H. MeLure, John B. Stevenson, Henry Garwig, Adam Webber, Allen Dunn, H. P. Stevenson, Joseph W. Sheerer, John S. Moore, Josiah M. Stevenson, Isaac McNees, Henry Bright. James Porter, R. M. Martin. Caleb Edmundson, John Grossman, Joseph MI. White, I. N. Beighle, Greer McCandless, James Stevenson. William Burns. G. Brotchie, (+. W. Beighle.
The first officers were Greer McCandless, N. G. : H. P. Stevenson, V. ( .; I. N. Beighie, Sec. ; William Burns, Asst. Sec .; A. Webber. Treas. The list of Noble Grands since the organization is as follows: Greer McCandless, H. P. Stevenson. R. M. Martin, J. W. Dodds, C. W. Bentrim. A. Bowers. L. H. Ed- mundson, A. F. Shanor. N. S. Grossman, T. B. Stevenson, Lewis Bolton, Henry Garwig, C. P. John- son. Sixty-seven members have been admitted since the lodge was formed. Forty is the present member- ship: 8563.50 have been paid in sick and funeral benefits since the organization. The value of the property of the lodge, as per last statement. is $505.62.
WORKMEN.
Resolute Lodge, No. 84, A. O. U. W., Prospect, Penn .. was organized November 10, 1874. D. C. Roth, S. S. Roth. J. C. Heater, Charles Warren, George W. Fisher, Samnel Bowman, J. S. Wilson, F. S. Riddle, W. N. Clark, Jonathan Clutton, John W. Forrester, H. H. Dick, W. C. Douglass, Syl. Campbell, John Mebure, A. Bowers, S. W. Hays, D. K. Melvin, Reuben Shanor were the charter members. The first officers elected were: Renben Shanor, P. 31. W .; Jonathan Chitton, M W .; John W. Forrester. Foreman: F. S. Riddle, Overseer; D. C. Roth, Guide; H. H. Dick. Recorder: W. N. Clark, Receiver: James Heater. Watchman. The Master Workmen since the organization have been: J. Clutton, R. Shanor. W. N. Clark, S. Bowman, S. W. Hays, Samuel Bolton, Martin Heyl. J. W. Hoyl. J ME. Lieghner. A. Bowers, C. P. Johnson, Lewis Bolton, G W. Critchlow, J. O. Dodds, A. Webber. John McLare. Forty-one have been admitted to membership since the lodge was organized. The number of members is now thirty. two. There have been three deaths, as follows: Charles P. Warren, Rev. Samuel Bowman and William S. Rinker, upon each of whom the Grand Lodge paid the policy of $2,000.
The Odd Fellows and the Workmen both meet in the hall over White's Hotel. the former Saturday evening and the latter Monday evening of each week .*
1'ROSPEUT GRANGE.
Prospect Grange, No. 126, was organized March 4, 1874. with thirteen charter members, namely: David Marshall, James Findlay, Thomas Galloway, Isaac Gal- loway, George Beighle, V. S. Grossman, Adam Webber, Henry Heyl. D. W. Forrester, Mrs. B. Linnens, Mrs. Seigfried, Miss Lida Webber and Miss Kate Grine. The first officers were Thomas Galloway, Master, and D. W. Forrester, Secretary. Since its organization, forty-seven have been admitted to membership in the (frange. The present number of members is ten.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
Borough of Prospect. - 1816, Samuel Piper: 1850. Jacob Phipps: 1551. Enos MeLure: 1552, John Greer: 1852, William W. Dodds: 1557, Henry Pil- lon: 1557, John Greer; IS62, John Greer: 1562. Henry Pillon: 1567. Joseph Allen; 1567, Samuel Riddle: 1872, Samnel Riddle: 1573, Abraham Shanor; IS74, John Martincourt: 1577. Sanmel Riddle: 1879. John Martincourt; ISS2. John Heyl: 1852. Samuel Riddle.
MOUNT CHESTNUT.
This village was laid out by John Negley, Sr .. on his land. in 1550. James D. Anderson was the "Contri' ute i by A B. wirs
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pioneer settler of the village He began in the woods, its present dimensions. The surface of this town. built a house and opened a stor . The building which he erected has been the residence of J. J. Stevenson since 1555. Jesse Datter built the second house in the place, opposite Anderson's, and engaged in shoe- making.
The first blacksmith was J. d. Stevenson. Joseph Đafford, gunsmith, was one of the first settlers of the village, and followed his trade hore several years. At present Mount Chostunt contains one general store, one shoe store, one hotel. one blacksmith shop and one church.
For a time there were two stores here. The pres ent merchant, William Watson, began business in 1876.
A post office established by Mr. Anderson was discontinued after ho soll ont. In 1862. it was ro- established. J J. Stevenson. Postmaster. Mr. Steven. sou was succeeded in the office by William Watson in Jannary. ISSO.
MOUNT CHESTNUT UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Rev. William Brandon was appointed by the Presbytery to form a congregation here. The organi- zation was effected at a meeting hell in Joseph Balph's barn. in the summer of 1557. High and James Stevenson, from the Prospect Church, were the first Elders. Subsequently. John Miller and John M. Dunn were elected to the office.
The barn was the place of worship during two summers. In the winter, meetings were held in the schoolhouse. In 1558, a brick house. 10x 15 feet, was erected. In 1879, it was renovated and improved. and is now well-furnished. The congregation is small. Rev. James A. Clark (1555 IS76) was the first pastor. He was succeeded by Rov. T. W. Young, who is now in charge.
CHAPTER XXXVI
CENTRE.
Location - Organization - Rosotrees - Selftement - The Pioneers -Adventures and Hardship The Med pulle : Melman ml Thompson Families-Promment Later Seither A Dairesi Accident-Industries-Village of Umorville bet tous Mitters
ENTRE TOWNSHIP. as its name would indicate. is located in the center of Butler County, and derives its name from this fact. It is bonoded by Clay on the north, Butler on the south, and Oakland and Franklin Townships on the east and west re spectively. This is one of the original townships erected in 1804, when the county was divided into thirteen townships. its dimensions then being right miles square. Upon the re organization of the town- ships of the county in 1854. Contre was reduced to
ship is quite rolling in The southern portion, but is all tillable, while in the northern part it is more level, and is accordingly more easily cultivated: agriculture is the principal industry of its inhabitants, who are a most thriving, industrions people.
The soil is generally of clay, in the lower valley however, and along the streams it is of an alluvial character. in other plives, limited quantities of a gravelly loam can be found. Generous crops of wheat, corn, oats, rye and potatoes are produced. and bountiful crops of timothy hay, which forms quite an important product.
As regards mineral products, this town-hip is well supplied with large quantities of bituminons coal which, although it underlies the greater. if not the entire portion of the township, has only been mined for home consumption, except in limited quantities. owing to the lack of convenient means of transporta tion. There are three veins of coal in the township. On J. Campbell's farm is found a vein about four fort thick. locally known as the " mund vein, " because of its being separated in the center by about one foot. of mud One stratum is four feet in thickness on the E. D. Eagal and Heck farms. All of these veins can be worked from the surface at the places designated. The coal has been tested, and found excellent for manufacturing purposes, small quanti- ties having been shipped to Youngstown. Ohio, On the farm of W. C. MrCandless. some twenty foot un der the surface, has been discovered a six foot vein of cannel coal of superior quality, which will no doubt some day yield large returns to the owner.
The first settlements in Centro were made about. 1796. The infial events in its history are legendary. as are the names of those who were first to establish homes within its pro out boundaries. The following account. however, is believed to be essentially correct, and was gleaned from interviews with one of the old- est families in the township. La the year above mentioned, a party of young men, sixty in number. from Allegheny, Westmoreland. Juniata and Cimber- land Counties, came into the township for the pur pose of making permanent settlement . So many years having elapsed. it is impossible to give the de- tails of their efforts, or but a fragmentary list of their names. Among the number, however, was William and David Melankin, Jim, Robert. Courge, James and two William McCandlessos, three broth- ers. Anthony, James and More. Thompson, also three other brothers by the name of Thompson belonging to another family, viz. Matthew, James and John (James, who was a saddler, ultimitely setdod in the borough of Butters. Archibald St Clair, Henry Baumgartner. Adam and Jacob Rudebangh. Valon.
JOSIAH MCCANDLESS,M.D.
MRS. KEZIAH MS CANPLESS.
JOSIAII MCCANDLESS, M. D.
Josiah McCandless, M. D., son of William and Nan- ey (Fish) McCandless, was born March 6, 1816, near the place where his life's work was accomplished.
Not being a man of robust constitution, having fin- ished his course in the Butler Academy, he went to Ohio and engaged as clerk. but, having a penchant for the medieal profession, he repaired to Allegheny City, and for three years pursued a course of study with Dr. J. Whittaker, going to that city in 1839. He then returned to his father's house near Unionville and engaged in practice, and some ten years later moved to his residence in Unionville (a view of which can be found on another page), where he remained until his demise, January 5, 1875. As a physician, he was a model of professional honesty, candor and faithfulness. He never flattered or deceived his patients by holding out false hopes, but dealt faithfully for the highest interests of both soul and body. With a clear and acenrate judgment and a kind and sympathizing heart, he ardently devoted himself to his profession. His reputation as a successful practitioner extended farther than his physical powers of endurance warranted him in practicing, and during his long and extensive prac-
tice of about thirty-three years, he literally wore him- self out in doing good to others. His noblest monu- ment is in the grateful hearts of thousands who have been blessed by his professsonal skill and made happy by his kindnesses.
He early took his stand on the side of virtue and truth, and performed his full part in the improvement of society and in the establishment and perpetuation of all the institutions and appliances which enlighten, refine, elevate and bless the social state. He was char- acterized by the most rigid and inflexible honesty and integrity, and by an unyielding firmness in maintaining his own convictions of truth and right.
At an early age, he connected himself with the Pres- byterian Church, of which he ever continued a faithful member, and without ostentation or display, was firm and unwavering in his support of the truth.
June 18, 1854, he was married to Keziah J., daughter of John S. and Martha (Thompson) McCand- less, and she has been a most faithful consort. She was born October 5, 1832. They were blessed with ten children, of whom William C. is a practicing physician at Glade Mills, while Josiah L., Laura K. and Edith J. reside with their mother on the parental estate.
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RESIDENCE OF THE LATE JOSIAH MCCANDLESS M. D.
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tine Whitehead. Christian Flcoger. John Byers. Lewis Wilson, Aaron Moore and his sons Alexander. Robert and James, George and William (these latter settled in what is now Franklin Township). Joseph McGrew. Archibald Fryer. William Freeman. David Wright. William Elliott, Samnel Cook, John Gal- braith, Isaac Curry, James Hoge. Thomas MeCleery. Daniel MeKissick, John and Samnel Cunningham (who stopped in the borough of Butler) John and Robert Scott. Also the following, who settled in what is now Franklin Township : Lewis Wilson. also two of the William MeCandlesses, Henry Mon- teith, Eliakim Anderson, Charles Sullivan. As each was desirous of obtaining the best location, a happy plan was proposed and adopted by all which would forever settle all disputes between them regarding rights of ownership, priority of claim, etc.
They selected all the available and desirable sites and united in erecting cabins thereon. Each of these cabins were then named. some of the names being Stony Hollow. Hickory, Eden. Now Garden, Hor- mitage. The Glen, etc., and strips of paper bearing the various names of the cabins were placed in a hat, and then drawn out by each in turn, the name desig. nating the cabin. This entitled the fortunate or unfortunate possessor to the cabin and the jand that surrounded it. The farms being unsurveyed at this time. it was further agreed that if. when the lines were run, two parties should occupy the same tract. each of which was to contain 400 acres, the one farthest north should relinquish his claim and take the next farm north. that being unsettled, and this compact was faithfully carried out.
The year subsequent to their settlement, they were attacked by the Indians, and all, or nearly all. fed the country and returned to their former habita- tions. The year following. the Indian troubles hay- ing been settled, many of them returned and com- meneed life again in the wilderness: some, however. had their love of frontier life thoroughly satiated. and never returned: still others, after a spice of one. two or three years, returned to their home in the woods, which had been sacredly respected by emi- grants.
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