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Hurley 4. Hilson
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cars. After disposing of the agency and garage to the present owners, Russell Brothers, Mr. Wilson purchased a half interest in a furniture and undertaking business at Warren, known as the Gibson-Sherman Com- pany, Ltd., the Shermans having retired. He continued in this business about six years and during that time built another large garage in Warren in the 400 block on Pennsylvania Avenue, a two-story brick building, 50 x 150 feet, which was later sold to the Overland-Warren Company. In the spring of 1919, Mr. Wilson sold his interest in the furniture and un- dertaking business to his partner, L. P. Gibson, now deceased. He then came to North East and purchased the undertaking business of James P. Stull, which is located at Clay and Lake streets.
On Oct. 22, 1898, Mr. Wilson was married to Miss Belle L. Casie, of Youngsville, Pa., the daughter of Thomas and Jane (Timmons) Casie, natives of New York. To Mr. and Mrs. Wilson four children were born: Mrs. Mildred R. McCuine, Warren, Pa .; Marguerite C., Dean M., and Martha J., who live at North East.
Mr. Wilson is a Republican, a member of the United Brethren Church of Warren, is a charter member of the Lions' Club, the North East Golf Club and the North East Business Men's Club. He is identified with the Elks, Warren, Pa .; Knights of Pythias, Warren; F. & A. M., 399, North East; Mount Olivet Commandery, No. 30, Erie; Royal Arch Chapter No. 215, Erie; Scottish Rite Bodies of Erie; Zem Zem Shrine Temple, Erie; and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, No. 1073, North East. Mr. Wilson is accounted one of the reliable business men of Erie County and has a wide acquaintance.
Mrs. Harriet Acheson Marks, who resides at 119 Parker Street, War- ren, Pa., is a member of a well known pioneer family of Erie County. She was born in Erie, Dec. 10, 1873, and is the daughter of James and Mary (Robinson) Acheson.
James Acheson, deceased, was a native of Erie, and the son of James Acheson, who was the founder of the South Erie Iron Works. He was as- sociated with Adam Acheson and Reinhard Liebel. Mr. Achison died Nov. 14, 1887, and his wife died Aug. 22, 1893. Mr. and Mrs. Acheson were the parents of six children: Joseph, deceased, was a veteran of the Span- ish American War; James, lives at Grand Rapids, Minn .; Jennie, lives in Cleveland, Ohio; Walter, lives at Benton Harbor, Mich .; and Harriet M., the subject of this sketch. An adopted son, Monrice Acheson Port, who
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lives at Edinboro, is a veteran of the World War, having served in France with the 81st Division.
Harriet M. Acheson was reared and educated in Erie and on Sept. 11, 1893, was married to William Wallace Marks, a native of Erie and the son of William Wallace and Mercy A. Marks. To them three sons were born: Allan Kenneth, served during the World War with the 105th Ambulance Company, 27th Division, lives in Syracuse, N. Y .; William Harold, served throughout the World War as a first sergeant in the 11th Cavalry at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., later first lieutenant in cavalry of National Guard of Rochester, N. Y., lives at Rochester, N. Y .; and James Dudley, who is a student at the University of Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Marks is a member of the First Methodist Church.
G. R. Mitchell, a member of the firm of Mitchell and Dill Company, authorized Ford dealers, is among the enterprising and successful young business men of North East. He was born at Johnstown, Pa., Oct. 5, 1889, and is the son of John A. and Phoebe (Thomas) Mitchell.
John A. Mitchell was born at New Paris, Pa., in 1849. He worked at the carpenter trade during his entire life and died in 1924. His wife is also deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell had six children.
G. R. Mitchell attended the public schools of Lorain, Ohio, and when a young man entered the employ of John W. Schmauch, Ford dealer of that city. He remained in his employ until 1924 when he removed to North East and purchased an interest in the present business, which is known as the Mitchell & Dill Company. He is president of the firm which is among the leading Ford sales and service stations in Erie County.
On April 25, 1916, Mr. Mitchell was married at Amherst, Ohio, to Miss Elizabeth Schmauch. They have no children.
Mr. Mitchell is a Republican, a member of the Congregational Church and belongs to the Masonic and Elk Lodges and the North East Club.
E. J. Wright, popular garage owner of Albion, is a native of Erie County, and one of its successful business men. He was born in Girard Township, Sept. 18, 1878, and is the son of L. J. and Sophia (Voltz) Wright.
L. J. Wright, deceased, was a prosperous farmer and stockman of Erie County. He spent his entire life in Girard Township, and died Oct. 13, 1924. His wife, a native of Erie, died Feb. 20, 1924. They had four children: E.
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J., the subject of this sketch; E. R., lives at Coffeyville, Kan .; W. S., lives at Coffeyville; and Donald, lives at Girard.
E. J. Wright grew up on his father's farm and was educated in the public schools of Girard Township. Since 1917 he has been engaged in the automobile business at Albion with P. E. Irwin, and until 1924 they were local agents for the Willys-Knight automobile. They now operate a first class repair shop and carry a complete line of automobile accessories. They have been very successful and are well known throughout the county.
On April 10, 1901, Mr. Wright was married to Miss Mae Jenkins, a native of Conneaut Township, and a daughter of George and Minerva (Watson) Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins lives at Meadville, Pa. His wife is de- ceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Wright have been born two children: Garold, born Jan. 14, 1902, lives at home; and Garnet, born Feb. 11, 1905, was graduated from Edinboro State Normal School in 1925.
Mr. Wright is a Republican and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Ray W. Britton, vice-president and treasurer of the Firch Baking Company, ranks among the successful business men of Erie. He was born at Guys Mills, Pa., Dec. 13, 1886, and is the son of Edgar and Elatha (Oakes) Britton.
Edgar Britton, retired, was born at Espyville, Pa., in 1856. He was a prosperous farmer of Crawford County for many years. His wife, is also a native of Pennsylvania, born at Mount Hope in 1856. Mr. and Mrs. Britton are the parents of six children.
Ray W. Britton was educated in the schools of Guys Mills and Edin- boro Normal and Grove City College, after which he taught school for six years. He was then associated with the Washburn-Crosby Company and located in their Buffalo office. Two years later he engaged in the wholesale and retail coal business at Erie, and in 1916 became interested in the bakery business. The company was originally known as the Old Home Baking Company, and in 1920 was reorganized as the Firch Baking Company. The officers are: J. B. Dwyer, president; Mr. Britton, vice- president and treasurer; and Francis Norman, secretary. The Firch Bak- ing Company has developed into the leading business of its kind in Erie, and employs 75 people. Twenty-six trucks are in operation and territory within 50 miles of Erie is served by this concern.
On Dec. 30, 1913, Mr. Britton was united in marriage with Miss Freda
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Berlin, of Knox, Pa., and a daughter of J. C. and Wilda (Ochs) Berlin. They have two children: Betty Berlin, born Aug. 8, 1919; and John Edgar, born June 4, 1921.
Mr. Britton and his family hold membership in the Congregational Church. He is a 32nd degree Mason, and belongs to the Knights of Pythias, the Kiwanis Club, the Y. M. C. A., the Chamber of Commerce, and the Elks Lodge. He is an energetic and industrious man, highly esteemed throughout the county.
Jacob Schaffner is well and favorably known in Erie, where he is identified with the Schaffner Brothers Company, wholesale meat dealers. He is a native of Hesloch, Germany, born Jan. 4, 1868, and the son of Henry and Regina (Sedel) Schaffner.
Henry Schaffner, a meat dealer during his life in Germany, died there in 1893 at the age of 56 years. In 1898 his wife came to the United States and settled in Erie, where she died in 1912. Four children of Mr. and Mrs. Schaffner are living as follows: Morris, a sketch of whom ap- pears in this history; Jacob, the subject of this sketch; Mrs. Jennie Phil- lips, resides in Erie; and Pauline Schaffner, who also resides in this city.
Jacob Schaffner was reared and educated in his native land and in 1884 came to America and settled in Cleveland. Three years later he re- moved to Erie with his brother and they established a wholesale and re- tail meat business at 1317 Peach Street. The following year they devoted themselves exclusively to the wholesale trade and in 1906 purchased an entire block on East 15th Street, breaking ground for the erection of the great plant which they now occupy. The most approved methods of arti- ficial refrigeration are in use, the cellars and coolers giving ample assur- ance that all meat products will be handled with every safeguard as to cleanliness and general sanitary conditions. A large trade is also done in manufactured meat. In 1906 the business was incorporated with the fol- lowing officers: Morris Schaffner, president ; Jacob Schaffner, vice presi- dent; Milton Schaffner, treasurer; and Henry G. Schaffner, secretary.
Mr. Schaffner was married Oct. 4, 1893, to Miss Sarah O. Oppen- heimer, who was born in Erie, the daughter of Isaac and Balbina Oppen- heimer, natives of Holland and Germany respectively, and both now de- ceased. Mr. and Mrs. Schaffner have two children: Henry G., married Matilda Steinfeldt of New York, and they have three children, Betty S., Jane, and Jack ; and Helen, the daughter, married Abe Kron, of Erie.
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Mr. Schaffner has been vice president of the West Eighth Street Temple and president of B'nai B'rith. He is a director of the Kiwanis Club at present.
J. P. Kearney. A man of enterprise and marked ability, J. P. Kearney holds a noteworthy position among the leading business men of Erie, be- ing widely and favorably known as manager of the H. R. Mallinson & Com- pany, Inc. The Erie factory of this concern is the largest, with branch factories at Astoria, L. I., Allentown, Pa., Patterson, N. J., Hoboken, N. J., and Trenton, N. J.
J. P. Kearney is a native of Manchester, Conn., and is the son of P. F. and Mary (Carney) Kearney. P. F. Kearney, deceased, was associated with the Cheney Silk Company for 45 years and lived in Connecticut.
J. P. Kearney was educated in the public schools of Hartford, Conn., and when a young man entered the employ of the Cheney Silk Company, and remained with that firm for four years. He was then connected with the Migel Silk Company in New York City for a number of years and in 1911 was transferred to Erie to represent the company, which was later purchased by the H. R. Mallinson & Company, Inc. They are manufac- turers of the well known "Pussy Willow" silks, and originators and cre- ators of the newest ideas in silks. Raw silk from the Orient is developed by this manufacturing plant into the finished product, and the Mallinson Company is known throughout the world.
On April 30, 1905, Mr. Kearney was married to Miss Cecelia Gutting of New York City.
Mr. Kearney is a Republican, a member of the Catholic Church, and belongs to the Erie Club, Rotary, Kahkwa, Chamber of Commerce, and Elks Lodge. He served as president of the Rotary Club during the years 1921-22. The Kearney residence is at 1215 West 9th Street.
George Benzing, of the Benzing Merkle Floor Company, ranks among the progressive and enterprising business men of Erie. He was born at Albion, N. Y., Jan. 2, 1881, and is a son of John and Frederica (Fauth) Benzing.
John Benzing was a native of Germany and came to this country in 1860. He was a wood turner by trade. There were six children in the Benzing family as follows: Fannie, married George Colburn, lives at Albion, N. Y .; Minnie, married Joseph Bielstein, lives in Buffalo; Hattie,
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married John Gottmein, lives in Buffalo; Catherine, married Morton Hutchinson, lives at Lancaster, N. Y .; John, lives in Buffalo; and George, the subject of this sketch.
George Benzing attended the public schools of Buffalo and after com- pleting his schooling was employed by the Stevens Floor Company of Buf- falo for 12 years. He came to Erie Feb. 12, 1912, at which time he estab- lished. his present business. The Benzing Merkle Floor Company special- izes in the laying and finishing of hardwood floors and metal weather strips. They were the contractors for this kind of work in the local public schools, as well as Saint John Kanty College, Methodist Episcopal Church, and the Erie Baptist Church and a number of residences in Erie and out of town.
On February 1, 1925, Mr. Benzing dissolved partnership with Mr. Merkle and is engaged in the same business under the firm name the Benz- ing-Merkle Floor Company, and has taken as a partner P. M. Baublitz. The business is located at 924 West 23rd Street.
On June 27, 1906, Mr. Benzing was united in marriage with Miss Muriel Thompson Cook, of Buffalo, and the daughter of Theodore and Isabel Cook. They have three children: Burton, born Sept. 22, 1907, en- gaged in business with his father; Muriel Alice, born Aug. 1, 1914; and Shirley-Jane, born Oct. 13th, 1924.
Mr. Benzing is a member of the Presbyterian Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, Knights of Malta. He is a Republican, and a sub- stantial citizen of his community.
Wayne A. Gleeten, well known and successful attorney of Erie, who is recognized as one of the representative members of the bar of Erie County, was born at Edinboro, Pa., Oct. 18, 1887, and is the son of M. V. and Caroline (Skinner) Gleeten.
M. V. Gleeten, who now lives retired at Edinboro, has been a success- ful farmer of Erie County for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Gleeten are natives of that place and the parents of the following children: Donna, married M. Williamson, lives at Waterford, Pa .; Blanche, married M. White, lives at Waterford, Pa .; Mrs. Elizabeth Eastman, lives in Erie; Drew, lives at Edinboro, Pa .; Bruce, lives at Opportunity, Wash .; Paul R., lives at Spokane, Wash .; and Wayne A., the subject of this sketch.
Wayne A. Gleeten was educated in the public schools of Edinboro, and was graduated from Edinboro Normal College and the College and Law
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School of the University of Pittsburgh. He is a member of Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity. After being admitted to the bar he engaged in the practice of law in Erie, where he has met with success. His offices are in the Masonic Temple Building.
Mr. Gleeten is a member of the Masonic Lodge at Edinboro. He is an excellent citizen and an asset to his community.
Harry L. Smith, secretary of the C. F. Adams Company, is a well known and successful business man of Erie. He was born at Allegheny City, Pa., Oct. 5, 1863, and is the son of William T. and Martha M. (Run- yan) Smith.
William T. Smith, who now lives retired in Chicago, was for many years a master mechanic on the Pennsylvania Railroad. He lived in Erie and was a member of the city council for a number of years. His wife died in 1923. They had seven children.
Harry L. Smith attended the schools of Erie and entered the employ of the C. F. Adams Company in Erie, in the capacity of a clerk 30 years ago and during his long years of service with the company has risen to the position of secretary.
On Sept. 19, 1883, Mr. Smith was united in marriage with Miss Ida B. Faulkner, of Erie.
Mr. Smith is identified with the Democratic party in politics, is a member of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he is stew- ard, he is a Knight Templar as well as a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Shrine. He is president of the Mutual Building and Loan Associa- tion. Mr. Smith is a man of integrity and stands high in his community.
Martin L. Anstead, professor of violin, is among the widely known musicians of Erie. He was born at Potsdam, N. Y., Aug. 23, 1877, and is a son of Martin L. and Mary (Champney) Anstead.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin L. Anstead were natives of Potsdam, N. Y. He is deceased and his widow resides with her son, Martin L. They had six children: Alvin H .; Martin L., the subject of this sketch; Georgia, de- ceased; Netta, married George Zessinger, Erie; Ella, married Doctor Hurd, Erie; and Ethel, married Theodore Miller, Erie.
Martin L. Anstead was educated in the public schools of Potsdam and Potsdam Normal School, where he spent three years as a teacher of music. In 1910 he came to Erie and that year organized the Colonial Theatre Or-
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chestra, also the first high school orchestra of Erie. Mr. Anstead has conducted a studio in the city since that time. He is first violinist in the Erie Symphony Orchestra of which he has been a member since its or- ganization. Mr. Anstead's studio is in the Union Building, 1113 State Street.
Mr. Anstead has a daughter, Mary L., who was graduated from Aca- demy High School in 1923 and later from Erie Business College.
Mr. Anstead is a Republican and a member of the Central Presby- terian Church.
C. R. Forbes is one of Albion's pioneer business men and ranks among the representative citizens of Erie County. He was born in Conneaut Township, June 13, 1856, and is the son of Albert T. and Olive (Cornell) Forbes.
Albert T. Forbes was born in Crawford County, Pa., Nov. 22, 1825, and died Oct. 4, 1873. He was a successful farmer during his life and a prominent citizen. His wife was born in Crawford County, May 8, 1835, and is also deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Forbes the following children were born: C. R., the subject of this sketch; Almira L., born April 25, 1858, deceased, was the wife of O. H. Hewitt, who lives in Conneaut Township, Erie County ; Harley J., born July 25, 1862, a farmer, lives in Conneaut Township, married Lynn Christy, deceased, and he later married Lydia Rood, and they have three children, Royce, with the Bessimer R. R., lives in Albion, married Miss Josephine Smith; they have two children, Edna and Dale; Dorothy, who married Matt Niskanen, and Isabel, at home; and George Lee, born Oct. 24, 1873, deceased, was the husband of Mary Joslyn, who lives at North Girard, Pa., and they had four children, Myrtle, de- ceased; Nellie, marrierd Marcus Hites, and they have two children, Els- more and Lorretta; Harry, married Mary Yarington and they have one child, and live at North Girard, and Nora, married Albert Hayes, lives in Erie, and has one child. A half-brother of C. R. Forbes, Robert M. Forbes, lives in Erie. He was married to Florence King and they have three chil- dren, Lawrence, Mildred, and Bernice.
C. R. Forbes is the grandson of B. J. and Hannah (Farley) Forbes, who were among the early settlers of Erie County. The former died in 1879 and the latter in 1869.
C. R. Forbes attended the district schools of Erie County and making the most of the advantages offered, he soon became a successful con-
REV. W. S. RANDALL
A. T. FORBES
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tractor and builder, which he followed from 1880 until 1918. His business interests extended throughout Erie and Crawford Counties, Pa., and in Ashtabula County, Ohio. Mr. Forbes has numerous business interests and is local agent for the Glens Falls (N. Y.) Insurance Company, the Lebanon Mutual Insurance Company, of Lebanon, Pa., the Pennsylvania Mutual In- surance Company of Chester, Pa., the Crawford Mutual Insurance Com- pany of Meadville, Pa., and the Ocean Accident & Guarantee Corporation, Ltd., of New York. He is identified with the Forbes & Spaulding Motor Company of Corry, being president of the firm; served as president for seven years of the Harbor Creek Mutual Insurance Company ; is a director and was one of the organizers of the First National Bank of Albion; is treasurer and one of the organizers of the Albion Telephone Company ; is a stockholder in the Masonic Temple Association; is a stockholder of the Albion Cemetery Association ; and served as humane officer for 20 years.
On Jan. 1, 1881, Mr. Forbes was united in marriage with Miss Ollie Randall, a native of Conneaut Township, Erie County, born Jan. 2, 1862, the daughter of Rev. W. S. and Jane (Hewitt) Randall, natives of Erie County. Rev. W. S. Randall died Jan. 3, 1907, and his wife died July 4, 1863. They had seven children, as follows: N. W., deceased; Flora A., the widow of R. Rogers, deceased, and her second husband was John Hen- derson, deceased, and she lives at Tulsa, Okla .; Mary A., married A. Flower, lives at Conneaut, Ohio; Lillian C., married E. E. Keep, both died at Bowl- ing Green, Ohio; Mina J., married S. A. Merriman, of Conneaut, Ohio, both deceased; Carrie S., married LeRoy Baker, lives at Conneaut, Ohio; and Mrs. Forbes. A half-sister, Bertha L. Randall, married E. C. Keep. She lives in Elk Creek Township, Erie County.
To C. R. and Ollie (Randall) Forbes three children were born: J. K., born Oct. 1, 1884, died Nov. 12, 1906, married Iva Meyers, and they had a son, Lloyd C .; Ray W., born June 18, 1889, was a veteran of the World War, died Aug. 17, 1920, buried at Albion, Pa., and Mabel L., born April 8, 1899, married Nov. 11, 1918, to Milton Spaulding who is manager of the Ford automobile agency at Corry Pa. They have two daughters, Lillian Caroline Spaulding, born in August, 1921, and Martha Rae, born May 31, 1925. J. K. and Ray W. Forbes are buried at Albion, Pa.
In politics, Mr. Forbes is identified with the Democratic party. He is a member of F. & A. M., No. 304, Albion, and was worshipful master in 1895 and 1918; is a member of Mt. Olivett, No. 30, K. T. Commandery of Erie; Lodge of Perfection, Erie; Independent Order of Odd Fellows, No.
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376; Past District Deputy Encampment of I. O. O. F., Albion; Knights of Pythias, Lundy's Lane, No. 497; and the Masonic Temple Club. He is Past Grand Captain of the State Police of Pennsylvania and Ohio and Deputy Grand Captain at the present time. Mr. Forbes is an active member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Albion. He and his family are highly esteemed citizens of their community and have many friends and acquaintances in Erie County. He served two terms of three years each on the city council of Albion.
Henry Carl Herbolsheimer, principal of Fair- view High School, is among the representative citi- zens of Erie County. He was born at Napoleon, Ohio, Dec. 21, 1889, and is the son of William and Irene (Franz) Herbolsheimer. The father is de- ceased, and his widow resides at Napoleon, Ohio.
H. C. Herbolsheimer received his early educa- tion in the public and high schools of Holgate, Ohio, and was graduated from Defiance College, Ohio, in 1914. He later attended Ohio State University and is working towards his master's degree at Chicago University. He holds state life certificate from states of Ohio and Penn- sylvania. Mr. Herbolsheimer began his teaching career at Napoleon, where he was an instructor in mathematics and science for one year. The following three years were spent as principal of Marengo (Ill.) High School, and at the outbreak of the World War he enlisted in the navy and attended the officers' school at Chicago. Mr. Herbolsheimer suffered an attack of influenza while in service and was discharged Dec. 17, 1918. He has since been located at Fairview as high school principal and in- structor of history and mathematics.
On Aug. 27, 1915, Mr. Herbolsheimer was united in marriage with Miss Maud Luther, a native of Girard, Pa., and the daughter of Conrad and Florence (Silverthorn) Luther, early settlers of Erie County. They have two daughters, Florence and Gloria Herbolsheimer.
Mr. Herbolsheimer is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian church and belongs to the Masonic lodge. He holds state life certificates from the states of Ohio and Pennsylvania. He is thoroughly capable in his work and is intensely interested in every movement for civic im- provement.
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Fairview Schools .- In tracing the history of the schools of Fairview we must go back to the time when the first settlers cut their way through the tangled masses of forests. The first schoolhouse, or rather cabin, was located on the property of William Sturgeon. It was used for two winters, taught first by John Hayes, then by Squire McCreary. This was about the year 1810. In 1812 William Sturgeon erected a regular building on the pres- ent site of the former home of Perry Sturgeon. This school was taught by Jacob Erickson and John Hayes. About 1825 another schoolhouse was built where the cement works of Jacob Fitting now stands. This was a log building painted bright red. The first teacher was Moses Johnson, who was chastised by the school board for going out at recess to play ball with the boys. He said the school board would make no such rules for him and he resigned. He was followed by Mr. Jenness. In 1844 two new frame buildings were completed and this one was abandoned. The first was built in the rear of where the Presbyterian church now stands and the second was at the east end of the village, located on the present site of the home of Lorenzo Newhouse. School was held in these until the Academy was built. Among the teachers of the two schools were Roy McCoy, Ase McCoy, J. C. Sturdevant, Mr. Mclaughlin, Minnie Sterrett, Elizabeth Eaton, and Mrs. Jennie Warner Mills. The schools were well attended, as a record of Mr. Ase McCoy showed a roll call of 85 pupils in the first school. At that time he taught from 8:30 in the morning until dark.
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