History of Mercer County, Pennsylvania : its past and present, Part 59

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Free Methodist Church .- This congregation was organized in 1885, by Rev. J. H. Bentley, although a farmer named Davis, from Prospect, Mercer County, was the first one to begin active agitation of the subject. The present struct- ure was built in 1887, at a cost of $1,200, and is a frame, neat and convenient. The church is weak in membership, numbering only twenty-two, but the out- look is promising. Following Rev. Bentley in the pastorate came the present pastor, Rev. W. B. Roupe.

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The Reformed Church was organized in July, 1887, by Rev. Sumpe, with some sixteen members, among whom were Fred Castbohm, Lewis Castbohm, Henry Castbohm, John Coffler, Charles Molston, William Reichard, Benja- min Reichard, William Swartzbeck, Dr. J. H. Twitmyer and William Graber. Meetings are held in the United Brethren Church.

SOCIETIES AND ASSOCIATIONS.

Adoniram Lodge No. 739, I. O. O. F., was instituted November 10, 1870, in the second story of Bebout's drug store, on Mercer Avenue, by D. D. G. M. J. E. Millhouse, from Greenville. The charter members were H. Buchanan, W. I. Bebout, W. S. Bebout, Thomas B. Beil, A. T. Clark, James Crawford, James A. Curry, J. T. Carmichael, Robert Dunham, Henry Jaxtheimer, George W. Deeter, Eli W. Hawk, Seth Hull, Robert Hunter, G. C. Hofius, Daniel Groscost, Martin Achre, Fred Patterson, John W. Wick, Hiram P. Ramsey and R. H. Law. The first officers were: N. G., W. S. Bebout; V. G., W. I. Bebout; secretary, Daniel Groscost; treasurer, J. W. Wick. The fol- lowing have been Noble Grands: W. I. Bebout, Eli W. Hawk, Daniel Gros- cost, Fred Patterson, John W. Wick, George D. Hofius, Samuel Dunham, Thomas Downing, T. O. Hazen, George Moyer, A. C. Hewitt, J. H. Groscost, F. B. Pauly, W. F. Hazen, Charles H. Peters, Joshua Buck, John Williard, C. W. Rapp, A. L. Metzger, George W. Deeter, D. A. McKnight, B. A. Jones, L. M. Jaxtheimer, C. E. Stamm, Jacob Snyder, J. M. Kohn, G. M. Dull, F. C. Raning, U. S. Alderman, B. F. Sherman, C. C. Jones, J. W. Bell, Andrew J. Nickle and J. A. Sturgis. The secretaries have been Fred Patterson, J. W. Wick, George D. Hofius, Samuel Dunham, T. O. Hazen, J. H. Groscost, F. B. Cauly and Samuel Dunham, who has held the position for the past ten years. The lodge at one time owned a hall of its own in McMil- lan's Block, but this was destroyed by fire in 1874, since which time meetings have been held in the A. O. U. W. hall in Fisher's Block. The membership of the lodge is sixty.

Sharpsville Lodge No. 517, F. & A. M., was granted a charter September '4, 1872, and its first regular meeting was held October 21, same year. Iis charter members were J. R. Lytle, George Fuller, T. M. Ford, Joseph Roys, J. J. Hofius, H. C. Harshaw, William McIntyre, Ivans Rambo, A. D. Palmer, J. J. Richards, John Gilchrist, James Gilchrist. The first officers were: W. M., James R. Lytle; S. W., Jonathan J. Hofius; J. W., Alfred D. Palmer; treasurer, George Fuller; secretary, H. C. Harshaw; S. D., James J. Rich- ards; J. D., Theodore M. Ford; purser, William McIntyre; S. M. C., John Gilchrist; J. M. C., Joseph Roys; guide, Ivans Rambo; tyler, James Gilchrist. The succeeding presiding officers have been Ivans Rambo, J. J. Hofius, T. M. Ford, H. C. Harshaw, Thomas Downing, J. J. Richards, W. S. Bebout, J. R. Gemmill and W. W. Kitch, while the secretaries have been J. R. Lytle, George D. Hofius, W. S. Bebout and T. M. Ford. Meetings are held on the first Monday evenings of each month, in Masonic Hall, on Mercer Avenue. The membership at present numbers twenty-seven.

Sharpsville Lodge No. 71, A. O. U. W., was organized April 3, 1874, by D. D. G. M. W., E. Harvey. The first officers of the lodge were: P. M. W., B. R. Welch; M. W., Harvey Logan; Foreman, S. B. Jones; O., J. W. Wick; Rec., J. L. Deeter; Fin., T. O. Hazen; Rec., Seth Hofius. Following are the presiding officers in succession: T. O. Hazen, J. E. Swapp, J. D. Hadley, G. C. Carnes, Dr. J. H. Twitmyer, C. H. Peters, S. W. Johnston, J. R. Trout, O. Byers, T. G. Robinson, Joseph Byerly. L. H. Redrick, Edward Hecker, C. R. Frasier, H. Sandhagan, James Milne, Henry Mertz, J. R.

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Gemmill, C. W. Hazen, E. W. Hawk, J. R. Rockwitt, R. D. Gill, Charles Dettman. The recorders have been J. L. Deeter, J. W. Fuller, S. W. John- ston, C. H. Peters and T. O. Hazen, who has served since 1877. Meetings are held every Tuesday evening in the A. O. U. W. Hall, in Fisher's Block. The memberbership of the lodge is sixty-three. There is over $200 in the treasury, and the affairs of the lodge are in a very prosperous condition.

Sharpsville Council No. 27, R. T. of T., was instituted January 22, 1879, by C. L. Fisher, Grand Lecturer of the order. The charter members were J. H. Logan, James Titus, George M. Dull, Thomas Eagan, A. C. Patton, James Hunter, Worth E. Kelly, P. J. Bartleson, S. M. Vance, L. W. Woodruff, O. H. Jessup, Leah E. Palmer, Maggie E. Hough, Mary S. Logan, Fannie E. Hopkins, Ada M. Gowdy, Lizzie Hewitt, Mary McClure, Maggie M. Bartleson, Alice M. Pierce, Phoebe Ford, Hannah Dull, Sarah A. Carnes, Sadie E. Stephenson, Eva Bolton, Lydia Young, Melinda Showers, Aggie H. Logan, Hattie M. Woodruff, Anna L. Jessup, Florence A. Albin and Lucy M. Albin. The first officers of the council were: S. C., A. D. Palmer; V. C., N. Showers; P. C., Walter Pierce: chaplain, Rev. S. Hough; R. S., L. B. McCord; F. S., T. M. Ford; treasurer, C. M. Hopkins; herald, Mrs. Sarah M. Oliphant; deputy herald, Mrs. Leah E. Palmer; guard, Mrs. U. Fuller; sentinel, Mel- ville Oliphant; medical examiner, Dr. T. M Brown. Since then there have been installed the following presiding officers: P. J. Bartleson, N. Showers, Samuel Hough, George M. Dull, L. W. Woodruff, T. M. Ford, O. H. Jessup, James Titus, J. W. Jackson, C. L. Truesdale, W. W. Saylor, Isaac A. Beggs and Maria Truesdale, while the secretaries have been P. J. Bartleson, record- ing, and Thomas Eagan, T. M. Ford and Isaac A. Beggs, financial. Meet- ings are held on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month in Masonic Hall. The membership at present numbers fifty, the expenses of each of which amount to about $4.00 per annum.

Sharpsville Post No. 234, G. A. R., Department of Pennsylvania, was instituted October 10, 1881, in the A. O. U. W. Hall, by J. H. Payne, of Butler County. The charter members were B. J. Outsler, C. E. Stamm. Henry Duvall, Herbert Duvall, S. C. Foster, James Buchanan, Fred Patter -. son, Andrew J. Sturgis, Dan Barnacle, Isaac Byerly, David A. McKnight, S. W. Johnston, G. W. Hildebrand, James Bentley, M. R. Zahniser, S. M. Vance, L. W. Woodruff, W. T. McMullen, Jonas J. Pierce, Robert Dunham, Thomas Levitt, Wesley E. Moyer, G. M. Dull, Samuel Dunham and J. J. Maisenberger. The first officers were: P. C., Samuel Dunham; S. V. C .. G. M. Dull; J. V. C., Herbert Duvall; adjutant. Charles Stamm; Q. M., Fred Patterson; chaplain, Robert Dunham; O. D., M. R. Zahniser; O. G., W. E. Moyer; surgeon, Dr. S. W. Johnson. Meetings are held every Wednesday evening in Park Hall. There are at present thirty-nine members in good standing. The annual expenses of the post are about $75 per annum.

The Protected Home Circle was organized in September, 1886, by Rev. H. C. Hall, of Sharon, the supreme president. The charter members were Rev. H. Madtes, Mrs. J. D. Hadley, Gilman Miller, F. A. Jewell, Dr. J. M. Scoville, Mrs. S. W. Johnston, W. C. Hadley, J. D. Hadley, J. L. Fillman, I. A. Beggs. A. W. Smith, S. W. Johnston, D. T. Watson. The first officers were: President, J. D. Hadley; vice-president, J. L. Fillman; accountant, J. W. Smith; treasurer, Mrs. J. D. Hadley; guardian, F. A. Jewell; chap- lain, Rev. H. Madtes; medical director, Dr. J. M. Scoville. Since then the presiding officer has been J. L. Fillman, and the accountant J. W. Smith. Meetings are held in the A. O. U. W. Hall, on the first and third Thursdays of each month. The members number thirty, and the circle is in good condition.

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Tempo Lodge No. 163, K. of P., was organized May 4, 1887, by D. D. G. C. Thomas Perry. Its charter members were Samuel Dunham, J. E. Cole, J. H. Groscost, Calvin Hadley, Andrew Nickle, G. B. Troutman, Will- iam Hawk, H. W. Downing, Thomas Orr, J. K. Barlett, J. A. Sturgis, C. E. Stamm, John Shell, E. M. Peters, C. M. Smith, C. R. Frazier, J. J. Bennie, V. H. Dunham, W. S. McFarland, John Orr, William Peate. The presid- ing officers of the lodge have been C. E. Stamm, Andrew Nickle and J. E. Cole; the secretaries, C. M. Smith and J. H. Groscost. The first corps of officers in full was: P. C., Samuel Dunham; C. C., C. E. Stamm; V. C., Andrew Nickle; M. of F., F. C. Hadley; M. of Ex., H. W. Downing; K. of R. & S., C. M. Smith. Meetings are held each Wednesday evening in the A. O. U. W. Hall. The membership of the Lodge is forty, and the number is steadily increasing.

Riverside Cemetery Association was organized April 5, 1872, through the instrumentality of Gen. James Pierce, for the purpose of selecting and maintain- ing a suitable and decent burial place for Sharpsville and vicinity. The first members of it were James Pierce, David Agnew, Jonas J. Pierce, James H. Stokes, Isaac Lynch, J. McDowell, W. S. Bebout, R. Templeton, J. W. Wick and George D. Kelly. The grounds chosen are situated east of the borough, bordered on the north by Shenango River, on the west by the borough itself, on the south and also on the east by Hickory Township. The cemetery is a wooded hillside, and is laid out with walks and drives, forming an exceed- ingly attractive spot for the burial of the dead. Since the organization of the association it has been presided over by James Pierce and Jonas J. Pierce, while the secretaries have been David Agnew, T. M. Ford and Scott Pierce. Its membership is 146, and the condition of both the association and the cemetery is good.

The Iron Banking Company was established in 1873 by Gen. James Pierce & Sons, L. Hefling and J. W. Ormsby, with a capital stock of $50,000. Its first officers consisted of: President, James Pierce; cashier, L. Hefling. In 1883 it was reorganized with Frank Pierce as president, and C. E. Agnew as cashier. Nine years prior to the reorganization Gen. Pierce had died. The new firm consisted of Walter Pierce, Wallace Pierce, Frank Pierce, James B. Pierce and C. E. Agnew, its present stockholders; Frank Pierce is president, and C. E. Agnew cashier. It is a bank of deposit, and the stockholders are personally liable for the business generally, to the extent of $200,000.

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CHAPTER XXII.

BOROUGHS OF SANDY LAKE AND STONEBORO-BROWNSVILLE LAID OUT-THE VILLAGE INCORPORATED-NAME CHANGED TO SANDY LAKE-DERIVATION OF NAME-DESCRIPTION OF THE LAKE-FIRST SETTLER ON THE TOWN SITE- FIRST THINGS-SCHOOLS-CHURCHES-SOCIETIES-BANKS-MANUFACTURES- POPULATION.

STONEBORO-NEGRO COLONY-SALE OF SITE-TOWN LAID OUT-CHAPTER OF FIRST THINGS-SCHOOLS-INCORPORATION AND BOROUGH OFFICERS-CHURCHES- SECRET SOCIETIES-MANUFACTURES-POPULATION.

TN 1849 Thomas J. Brown laid out, in Sandy Lake Township, a village which, in honor of its founder, was called Brownsville. A rapid growth occurring, the village was incorporated as a borough on August 20, 1859. The petitioners for the right of incorporation were Alexander Brown, A. Voor- hies, A. G. Brown, E. C. Voorhies; J. McElwain, E. Thompson, James Brown, John Snow, John M. Kitch, A. Wilson, Robert Dunn, Adam Kerr, Hugh Beard, A. F. Brown, T. H. Fulton, C. H. Brown, J. F. Noble, M. W. . Humason, James McKinney, John T. Cox, Anthony Runkle, E. X. Giebner, Benjamin Card, T. J. Bealse, Jonas Blatt, J. P. Cummings, C. W. Humason and J. M. Hinkson.

A difficulty soon arose. It was discovered that there was another Browns- ville within the State, which fact caused confusion in the distribution of mails. In consequence of this difficulty the name of the borough was changed to that of Sandy Lake on November 16, 1868.

The borough takes its present name from the beautiful sheet of water near which it is located. This lake is about a mile in length, and has an average width of probably 250 or 300 yards. The water is clear and deep. Its myriad specimens of the finny tribe were once eagerly sought by the sportsman, but the drainage into it of the water from the coal mines, impregnated with sulphur, has quite exterminated those creatures. When the lake was first discovered by the white man is not known. It was visited by whites as early as 1753, when Washington made his tour of inspection through that portion of the country.

Sandy Lake was laid out on land which belonged to Alexander Brown, the first settler in that region. He located in the year 1800. His wife died three years later-the first death that occurred in the township. His son, Alexander, born September 1st, 1802, is said to have been the first native white child in the township. From this original settler sprang a numerous progeny, who have remained prominent factors in the subsequent development of the place. In this number were Alexander, Thomas J. and James F., all of whom participated in the growth of the community.

Robert Dunn, son of Allen Dunn, a north suburban resident, built the first blacksmith shop. This occurred in 1825. He continued at the business for more than a quarter of a century. Martin Davis had, two years earlier, viz., 1823, established a shop a mile and a half north of the settlement.

At that early date shoemakers had not found the village. Three miles south, however, in Sandy Lake Township, William Egbert had a shop, at which he did such work as the surrounding country demanded. A grandson of his ultimately became a prominent physician, and now resides in Franklin, Penn.

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Alexander Brown built the first grist-mill about 1820, just north of town, near the bridge. Some ten years later a second was erected by his sons. These structures, together with the consequent buildings they necessitated, and the gen- eral thrift they produced, may be regarded as the origin of this beautiful borough. But this was not sufficient. Half a dozen years later witnessed the existence of a saw-mill, a fulling mill, an oil mill and a woolen mill. These have all served their purpose and disappeared. .

Thomas J. Brown began the hotel business by erecting a structure in 1835, for simple boarding purposes. It was subsequently converted into a regular hotel. John Brownlee is said to have been the first hotel-keeper in the place. A complete list of licensed houses will be found in the chapter on Internal Affairs.

The first wagon-shop was run by William Dickey, prior to 1840. Alexander Hays was a grocer as early as 1837, his building then being the one also oc- cupied by Thomas J. Brown. The Brown brothers were next to engage in mer- cantile business.

In the list of early physicians were the names of Drs. Brainard and John Vath. Concerning them not much can be said. Dr. Vath is said to have been somewhat eclectic in his practice, and was quite successful. Some reference is made to him in the Medical chapter.

Schools .- The first teacher in what is now Sandy Lake was Allen Dunn, who conducted a school in a log cabin owned by Alexander Brown, Sr., more than sixty years ago. The first school-house was erected shortly before the public school system was established. It was made out of pine lumber four inches in thickness, and was located near where Austin Potter's green-house is standing. It was built by subscription. Among the donors to this worthy enterprise were the Brown family, Eli Butler, Robert Dunn and Homer Bailey. Anson D. Williams and Desire and Loraine Bailey were among the earliest teachers in this house. A second building was erected some time after 1850 on the same hill but a few rods north. This served the purpose until 1868, when the present substantial building was put up. A part of the old building forms a section of Austin Potter's barn.

The present site . was purchased of the Browns at a cost of $400. The original structure cost $2,500, and the wing which was subsequently added cost $1,300 more. The first teachers in this building were Miss Anna M. Car- ver as principal. and Mrs. S. D. Owen as primary instructor. Since the erec- tion of this building the school has taken on new life, and under the principal- ship of M. E. Hess, 1887-88, a catalogue giving the course of instructions was issued. It was during the management of A. J. Devereaux that the school was graded, and it is now divided into five departments. The follow- ing persons have been principals: Prof. McClelland, G. W. Mayes, Robert Glenn, J. M. Dight, George E. Patterson, C. I. Mullen, W. H. McMullen, L. D. Brown, A. J. Devereaux, W. J. McClintock and M. E. Hess.

Churches .- The Presbyterian Church, the oldest in the borough, was organ- ized October 3, 1835. Its first members were Theodore Bailey, Loraine Bai- ley, Homer Bailey, Minerva Bailey, Myron Bailey, Charity Bailey, Freelove Barker, Sallie Bierce, Eli Butler, Desire Bailey, Alexander Brown, Elizabeth Brown and William C. Bogart. The first elders consisted of Alexander Brown, Homer Bailey and Eli Butler. The building now occupied by the church was not erected until 1841. It is a substantial frame, 10x50 feet in size. The first pastor was Rev. Robert Glenn, who labored in the church as stated sup- ply for eleven years. Following him came Rev. J. W. McCune, two years; Rev. John G. Condit, two years; Rev. John Rice, five years; Rev. James Laf-

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ferty, two years; Rev. Joseph M. Duff, two years; Rev. Samuel Glenn, two years; Rev. J. Logan Sample, three years, and the present pastor, Rev. E. A. Nelson. The congregation is now in a flourishing condition, free from debt, and with a membership of 140. Its present officers are: Elders, T. S. Bailey, Thomas Clingan, E. M. McGinnis, John Gilmore, S. A. McClure and James DeFrance; trustees, A. G. Hoovler, James Yanney, Joseph Bowers and Will- iam DeFrance. There is a Sunday-school enrolling 100 pupils connected with the congregation. There are also two missionary societies maintained by the ladies of the church, the Ladies and the Young Ladies. Of the former Mrs. Phobe Snider is president; Mrs. Mary Clingan, vice-president, and Mrs. A. G. Hoovler, treasurer; while the president of the latter is Miss Anna McDon- ald, and its secretary, Miss Maggie Clingan.

The Methodist Episcopal congregation owes its origin to Rev. Sullivan, who assembled the Methodist families in the neighborhood together in 1864, and began holding religious devotions with them. Among the number of these early members are found the names of Thomas H. Burns, Mrs. T. H. Burns, E. W. Latham, Mrs. Nancy Latham, Samuel Newkirk, Mrs. Sarah Newkirk and Mr. and Mrs. Voorhies. The first exercises were held in the Presbyterian Church. This was occupied for a period, and then the Cove- nanters' Church was secured and used for meeting purposes for about two years. The congregation having by this time become stronger in numbers and wealth, it was determined to erect a house of its own. Accordingly a frame building 30x40 feet in dimensions, now occupied by Carver & Bower as a wagon-shop, was built, and the regular services held therein. In 1878, how- ever, work on the present handsome structure was begun, and in the same year was completed the church now occupied. This is an elegant brick edifice, with an audience room 40x70 feet, chapel and class rooms 30x45, and slated roof. The ground on which it stands was donated by Milton Egbert. The total value of the church property is estimated at $10,000. The following have been pastors of the congregation: Rev. W. Schofield, Rev. - Brown, Rev. S. K. Paden, Rev. John Abbott, Rev. H. Beatty, Rev. John Eckels, Rev. W. Moore, Rev. John Graham, Rev. A. R. Rich, Rev. E. K. Creed, and the present pastor, Rev. O. L. Mead, who began his ministry at the close of 1887. The congregation is in a flourishing condition, having a membership of 240. Its class-leaders at present are Edward H. Stekel, E. X. Giebner, George Fowler and Hugh Bradberry.

The Disciples' Church was organized April 15, 1874, by B. E. Baker. The original members were John Kirk, Ann S. B. Kirk, John Cook, Jacob Davis, J. L. Cross, B. H. Harmon, W. R. Harmon, A. K. Turner, Mary A. Turner, Mrs. J. F. Eberman, Mrs. K. Thompson, Miss C. E. Thompson, Miss E. L. Thompson, Mrs. M. L. Bowers, Mahan Patton, Helen Patton, Matthew Park, Mrs. E. Park, Mrs. Amelia Potter and Mrs. S. F. Harriott. The first elder was John Kirk, while the first deacons selected were John Cook and J. L. Cross. The church structure is a frame building, erected in July, 1881, at a cost of $2,500. The congregation also owns a parsonage, estimated to be worth $1,800. The first pastor of this church was Elder B. E. Baker. Fol- lowing him in order came Elder W. B. Young, Elder Frederick Hoffman, Elder N. L. Atwood, and the present pastor, Elder G. J. Massey. The present officers are A. Turner and John Vogan, elders, and J. L. Cross and S. L. A. Smith, deacons. The congregation numbers sixty members. It is free from debt, has money in the treasury, and is in good condition both spir- itually and temporally.

The Cumberland Presbyterian congregation was organized in April, 1875.

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by Rev. J. M. Gallagher, of Jackson Centre, Penn. The first members of the church were C. H. Walker, N. A. Watson, C. C. Armstrong, M. L. Zahniser, Margaret E. Walker, Allie Balliett, S. S. Balliett, Alexander Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Jesse Edmund, Flora Edmund, Lilla McCormick, T. S. Sanford, I. H. Robb, Adam Niece, Ellen Niece, C. Carver, Mrs. C. Carver, Martha Porter, R. A. Long, D. J. Brown, George Kilch, Frank B. Eberman, Frank Niece, Henry Flickinger, Lydia Kilch, Robert Adams, M. A. Balliett, Joseph Infield, S. E. McMichael, Mary Infield, M. C. S. Washa- baugh, Andrew George, Mary R. C. George, Mary A. Adams, S. E. Barnes, Laura Barnes, Jane Amon, T. S. Powell, T. E. Porter, W. H. Milford, C. E. Robb, W. R. Martzall, E. D. Martzall, N. Amon, H. S. Blatt, H. M. Blatt, T. H. Fulton, Eva. Fulton, C. B. Fulton, L. B. Fulton and John B. McMichel. The first officers of the congregation comprised H. S. Blatt, S. S. Balliett, A. George and M. L. Zahniser, elders, and C. Carver, T. E. Porter and N. Amon, trustees. The handsome brick structure at present occupied by the congregation was erected in 1876. It is a very commodious building, 40x75 feet in dimensions, and cost $8,000. Since the organization of the church there have been three pastors in charge. The first, Rev. J. M Norris, died in 1878, and was succeeded by Rev. P. R. Danley, who resigned in 1883, and who was followed by the present pastor, Rev. J. A. Bowman, called in 1884. Under his pastorate the congregation has been increased both in faith and numbers, its membership now being 125. The present officers of the congre- gation are H. S. Blatt, R. D. Pringle, A. George and M. L. Zahniser, elders, and I. H. Robb, George W. Worrell and H. Rogers, trustees. Connected with the church is a flourishing Sunday-school, which is superintended by Mr. A. George, assisted by Mr. W. J. Lyons, and which has an average attendance of eighty pupils, necessitating the maintenance of eight classes. The secretary and treasurer of the school is Mr. G. W. Worrell.

Societies. - Sandy Lake Lodge No. 573, I.O.O. F., was chartered November 17, 1863. Its officers were E. X. Giebner, N. G .; Martin McMillen, V. G. ; A. N. Heard, Sec. ; Samuel Newkirk, Asst. Sec. ; Jason W. Barker, Treas. The first meetings were held in the upper story of Jonas Blatt's wagon-shop, which was occupied for a period of six years. The room above Devore & Stevenson's store, corner of Main and Mercer Steets, was then secured and services held in it. The old Grange Hall, at the north end of Main Street, was then occupied for a season, from which quarters the lodge removed to its present location in the I. O. O. F. Hall, in the Ride Block, which has been furnished and fitted up at an expense of $2,700. In the new room meetings are held every Friday evening. The lodge has a membership of 100.

Big Sandy Lodge No. 514, K. & L. of H., was instituted March, 23, 1882, by Grand Protector L. B. Lockwood, of Franklin, Penn., with the follow- ing charter members: C. Carver, Mrs. C. Carver, J. A. McCormick, Mrs. J. A. McCormick, D. J. Brown, Mrs. D. J. Brown, James Infield, Mrs. James Infield, J. F. Johnston, Mrs. J. F. Johnston, J. L. Cross, Mrs. J. L. Cross, George E. Patton, J. H. McClure, Catharine J. McClure, G. W. Worrell, Mrs .. G. W. Worrell, Mary Lyons, H. S. Blatt, Mrs. H. S. Blatt, Richard Lyons, S. A. McClure, Mrs. S. A. McClure, Hiram Flickner, I. J. Harrison, Mrs. I. J. Harrison, W. J. Lyons, E. C. Waid, Mrs. E. C. Waid, M. L. Zahniser, Mrs. T. M. Cooley, J. F. Rayen, Mrs. J. F. Rayen, N. A. Watson, Mrs. N. A. Watson, H. T. King, A. George, Mrs. A. George, W. H. Harrison and Mrs. W. H. Harrison. The first elected officers consisted of P. P., H. S. Blatt; P., J. A. McCormick; V. P., W. H. Harrison; Sec., S. A. McClure; F. S., W. J. Lyons; Treas., J. L. Cross; Chap., G. W. Worrell; Guide, N. A.

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History of Mercer County, Pennsylvania : its past and present, Part 59

Author: Publication date: 1888 Publisher: Chicago, Ill. : Brown, Runk Number of Pages: 1288

Author:
Publication date: 1888
Publisher: Chicago, Ill. : Brown, Runk
Number of Pages: 1288