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CHAPTER II.
SECRET SOCIETIES.
MASONIC RECORDS
TOLEDO LODGE, NO. 144.
Organized January 1, 1847. Charter members: Levi S. Lownsbury, Robert H. Timpany, Jacob Landman, Robert N. Lawton, Daniel McBain, Henry W. Goettel, Thomas D. Thomas, Thomas S. Haskins, Thomas Dunlap, Myron H. Tilden, Jerome Myers, Abel W. Fairbanks, and David Plough.
First Officers : W. M., Levi S. Lownsbury ; S. W., Daniel McBain ; J. W., Thomas D. Thomas ; Treas., H. W., Goettel ; Secretary, J. Landman.
The following have since been Masters of the Lodge: Daniel McBain, E. B. Dodd, R. H. Timpany, Andrew J. Field, Denison Steele, Alex. H. Newcomb, Reuben C. Lemmon, E. R. Finch, Chas. M. Lang, John C. Romeis, Albion E. Lang, Win. D. Burgess, John M. McKee and Wm. Beatty.
Present Officers (1887) : W. M.. Henry Barfield ; S. W., Chas. T. Lewis ; J. W., John H. Lloyd ; Treasurer, Ira A. Richardson ; Secretary, James D. Knight ; S. D., S. S. Walker; J. D., Frank H. Tanner ; Tyler, Richard Tapper.
RUBICON LODGE, NO. 237.
Organized January 31, 1853. Charter members : Robert H. Timpany, Ezra Bliss, Thomas Dunlap, Hez. L. Hosmer, John Kaufman, Wm. H. Hall, Willard W. Howe, and Jas. Love.
First Officers: W. M., R. H. Timpany; S. W., Ezra Bliss ; J. W., Thomas Dunlap; Treasurer, John Kaufman ; Secretary, Hez. L. Hosmer.
The following have since held the office of Worshipful Master : Hezekiah L. Hosmer, Thomas Dunlap, John W. McKim, Ransom E. Richards, David P. Chamberlin, Wm. K. Mandeville, Leander Burdick, Henry P. Fowler, Merton C. Robinson, Graff M. Acklin, Wm. C. Cheney.
Present Officers (1887) : W. M., Mert. C. Robinson ; S. W., Harry C. Cotter; J. W., Frank L. Gregory ; Chaplain, J. Cooper Price ; Treasurer, John J. Barker ; Secretary, Jerome H. Russell; S. D., J. M. Bessey ; J. D., Geo. P. Roulet.
SANFORD L. COLLINS LODGE, NO. 396.
Organized August 8, 1867. Charter members: John Stevens, John B. Carson, Win. H. Smith, Josiah D. Cook, E. B. Searles, Robert U. Bowes, Herman C. Hahn, Jesse S. Norton, Chas. B. Benedict, Louis II. Pike, Chas. C. Miller, Harry Haynes, John R. Miner, Edward C. Smith, John G. Norton, William T. Walker, David R. Austin, Wm. B. Welles, Geo. E. Welles, Robert Crum, Dan. A. Collins, John W. Bond, William W. Jones, James H. Beatty, Allen T. Babbitt, Henry J. Chase and Daniel F. DeWolf.
First Officers: W. M., John G. Norton; S. W., Louis H. Pike; J. W., David R. Austin; Treasurer, John Stevens ; Secretary, C. B. Benedict.
Masters since organization : Louis H. Pike, George E. Welles, Jerome L. Stratton, Charles T. Wales, Sam. H. Austin, Edward T. Waite, John Paul Jones, LaFayette Lyttle, Barton Smith.
Present Officers (1887): W. M., Walter A. Hodge; S. W., Joseph M. Spencer; J. W., Jesse Norton; Chaplain, Chas. T. Stout; Treasurer, William T. Walker; Secretary, David D. Sheldon ; S. D., Arthur P. Crane ; J. D., Latimer Thompson.
COLLINGWOOD LODGE, No. 457, TREMAINESVILLE.
Instituted 1871.
Officers, 1887: W. M., George S. Dixon; S. W., Thomas Russell; J. W., S. S. Blanchard ; Treasurer, J. L. Henry ; Secretary, James Van Wormer; S. D., Wm. H. Southard ; J. D., J. W. Vance; Tyler, S. B. Kies.
FORT MEIGS CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS.
Organized at Perrysburg, Wood County, in 1846, where it remained until about the year 1850, when the growing importance of Toledo being apparent, and a Chapter being needed here, it was deemed best to remove the one at Perrysburg to Toledo. The early history is very obscure from its organization tip to 1853, owing to the records having been destroyed by fire soon after its removal to Toledo. The petitioners for a charter in 1846, were Thomas Clark, H. L. Hosmer, Paul Hawes, Alex. Anderson, John Bates, Andrew Young, Daniel Knowles, Ephraim Wood and L. S. Lownsbury.
The first Officers were : H. P., Hezekiah L. Hosmer; K., John Bates ; S., Daniel Knowles; Treasurer, Eph. Wood ; Secretary, Andrew Young.
Officers, 1887: M. E. H. P., Leander Burdick ; E. K. Albert C. Osborne ; E. S., Charles M. Lang ; C. of H.,, Eldred W. Eastell ; P. S., Graff M. Acklin ; R. A. C., Lucius A. Chase; G. M. 3d Veil, George B. Shultz; G. M. 2d Veil, Clifford Buxton; G. M. 1st Veil, S. H. Lloyd ; Treasurer, Wm. T. Walker; Secretary, David D. Sheldon.
TOLEDO COUNCIL, NO. 33, R. AND S. M.
Instituted 1868.
Officers, 1887: T. I. M., Geo. B. Hull; D. M., Arthur P. Crane ; P. C. of W., Lucius A. Chase ; Treasurer, Wm. T. Walker; Recorder, David D. Sheldon ; Capt. of G., Joseph J. Lloyd ; Cond. of C.,
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Peter B. Laidlaw ; Steward, Clifford Buxton ; Sentinel, Richard Tapper.
TOLEDO COMMANDERY K. T., No. 7.
Organized by dispensation, June 1, 1847. The first -Knight created was Hezekiah L. Hosmer, now of San Francisco, California, who afterwards was for many years its Commander. A charter was granted to this Commandery the following year. The records from 1850 to 1857 were destroyed by fire. A new charter was granted in 1859.
The first Officers elected were for 1848-49: E. Commander, W. L. Harris ; Gen., H. L. Hosmer; Capt. Gen., D. H. Wheeler; Prelate, L. S. Lownsbury ; S. Warden, W. H. Newton; J. Warden. Daniel Segur; Treasurer, W. J. Daniels; Recorder, Henry Bennett; S. Bearer, Thomas Clarke ; Sw. Bearer, Benj. Joy ; Warden, W. W. Winter; Sentinel, F. Corlett.
Officers for 1887: E. Commander, Barton Smith ; Generalissimo, George B. Hull; Capt. Gen., John V. Shoemaker ; Prelate, J. Cooper Price ; Sen. Warden, Clarence E. Armstrong; Junior Warden, Charles T. Lewis; Treasurer, John Daiber ; Recorder, James D. Knights ; Standard Bearer, Jos. M. Spencer; Sword Bearer, A. C. Osborne ; Warden, Frank R. Williams.
SCOTTISH RITE MASONS.
The three bodies of Scottish Rite Masons were organized in Toledo in the years 1880 and 1881. The charter members were: C. E. Bliven, R. H. Warriner, D. P. Chamberlin, W. C. Cheney, J. C. Price, G. W. Hart, E. H. Norton, Albert Moore, L. Burdick, H. Haynes, H. H. Queen, D. R. Austin, W. T. Walker, H. W. Bigelow, H. M. Schnetzler, W. W. Ainsworth, E. T. Waite, R. C. Lemmon, C. E. Armstrong, J. P. Jones, Elmer T. Martin, C. R. Messinger, D. J. Caine.
MIAMI GRAND LODGE OF PERFECTION,
Scottish Rite Masons. Chartered 1880.
Officers, 1887: T. P. G. M., Barton Smith, 32'; H. of T. G. M., Lafayette Lyttle, 32°; V. S. G.. W., J. A. Stipp, 32°; V. J. G. W., Daniel J. Caine, 32°; G. Treasurer, Geo. W. Hart, 33°; G. Sec., Merwin Jackson, 32°; G.M. of C., Joseph M. Spencer, 32°; G. C. of G., E. L. Southard, 32°; G. O., E. M. Colver, 32°; G. H. B., W. C. Cheney, 32°; G. Tyler, Richard Tapper, 18°.
NORTHERN LIGHT COUNCIL, PRINCES OF JERUSALEM.
Chartered September 20, 1881.
M. E. S. P. G. M.-C. E. Armstrong, 32°.
G H. P. D. G. M.-J. C. Price, 32°.
M. E. S. G. W.--Harry Haynes, 32°.
M. E. J. G. W.-A. C. Osborne, 32°.
V. G. Treas.-George W. Hart, 33°.
V. G. Sec.-Merwin Jackson, 32°.
V. G. M. of C. -Joseph M. Spencer, 32°.
V. G. A.-W. W. Ainsworth, 32°.
V. G. M. of E.--Sebre H. Waring, 32°.
G. Tyler-Richard Tapper, 18°.
FORT INDUSTRY CHAPTER, ROSE-CROIX, DE H. R. D. M.
Chartered September 20, 1881.
M. W and P. M.-Henry W. Bigelow, 33°.
M. E. and P. K. S. W.-Daniel J. Caine, 32°.
M. E. and P. K. J. W.-John V. Shoemaker, 32°.
R. and P. K. O.-Wm. K. Boone, 32°.
R. P. K. Treas.-George W. Hart, 33°.
R. and P. K. Sec.-Merwin Jackson, 32°.
R. P. K. M. of C.-J. Cooper Price, 32°.
R. and P. K. C. of G.-Lewis J. Seek, 32°.
G. Tyler-Richard Tapper, 18°.
MASONIC EXECUTIVE BOARD.
Organized December 1, 1867. It consists of one representative from each Masonic Body in the City, and has full charge of the general and joint expenses of the several bodies. The Board for 1887, consisted of:
Toledo Lodge-John C. Romeis.
Rubicon Lodge -H. P. Fowler.
S. L. Collins Lodge-A. C. Osborne.
Fort Meigs Chapter - Ira A. Richardson.
Toledo Commandery-H. C. Cotter.
A. A. Rite-G. W. Hart.
They receive and disburse about $2,500 per year.
JOINT CHARITY COMMITTEE, 1887.
Toledo Lodge-Gustave Herman.
Rubicon Lodge-James Draper.
S. L. Collins Lodge-Charles M. Montgomery.
TOLEDO MASONIC MONUMENT ASSOCIATION.
This body was organized in 1871, and purchased grounds in Forest Cemetery for the interment of poor and stranger Masons, who might chance to die in Toledo. Mainly through the exertions of R. E. Richards, Secretary and Treasurer of the Board, the sum of 81,000 was raised, with which, in 1876, a fine monument was erected upon the lot. The property is under control of a Board, consisting of the Masters of the City Lodges.
N. W. O. MASONIC RELIEF ASSOCIATION.
Organized April 22, 1871.
First Officers: President-C. H. Swain ; Vice President-R. U. Bowes; Secretary and TreasurerR. E. Richard.
Officers for 1887: President, W. T. Walker; Vice President, Ira A. Richardson ; Secretary, W. W. Alcorn ; Treasurer, Leander Burdick.
MUTUAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION FOR MASONS' WIVES.
Organized March 28, 1878.
First Officers : President, D. P. Chamberlin ; Vice President, D. R. Austin ; Secretary and Treasurer, R. E. Richards.
Officers for 1887: President, Mrs. Martha J. Thurstin; Vice President, Mrs. E. Couldwell; Secretary and Treasurer, Alex. H. Newcomb; Medical Examiner, H. M. Schnetzler.
TOLEDO MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION.
Organized under charter, February, 1868. Authorized capital, $100,000. IncorporatorsR. C. Lemmon, L. H. Pike, D. R. Austin, S. L. Collins, John G. Norton, D. P. Chamberlin, John Stevens, Leander Burdick, W. W. Bolles,
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W. W. Jones, C. H. Swain, A. H. Newcomb, E. R. Finch, John Sinclair, and Denison Steele.
First Officers : President, John B. Carson ; Vice President, R. C. Lemmon ; Treasurer, Wm. H. Smith ; Secretary, Leander Burdick. Mr. Burdick acted as Secretary until succeeded in 1881 by Ransom E. Richards, who held the position until his death in 1880, when W. T. Walker was appointed.
The Officers for 1886 were as follows: President R. C. Lemmon; Vice President, Leander Burdick; Treasurer, J. J. Barker; Secretary, W. T. Walker. Directors: R. C. Lemmon, W. T. Walker C. A. King, W. W. Jones, L. Burdick, J. J. Barker, D. P. Chamberlin, G. M. Acklin, A. H. Newcomb. Finance Committee : A. H. Newcomb, G. M. Acklin, L. Burdick.
GRAND LECTURERS-THIRD DISTRICT.
This District comprises the Counties of Lucas, Fulton, Williams,. Paulding, Van Wert, Defiance, Henry, Allen, Wood, Ottawa, Sandusky, Putnam, Hancock, Seneca and Wyandotte. A. H. Newcomb was Grand Lecturer from 1857 to 1869; R. C. Lemmon from 1869 to 1875; and R. E. Richards from the latter date until his death, in 1886.
RANSOM ERASTUS RICHARDS was born in Canadice, Ontario County, New York, October 13, 1833. He was a son of William and Eliza (Davis) Richards, whose families are traced to the Pilgrim Fathers, and were natives of Connecticut. The son's early life was associated with the beautiful scenery of the "Genesee Country," which ever had a strong hold on his memory. His mother died when he was four years old, the place ere long being supplied by a faithful successor in charge of the household. In February, 1842, the family removed to Ohio, the journey being made in a covered wagon, drawn by four horses. They settled in the Township of Chesterfield, then Lucas, now Fulton County, where the ensuing 10 years were spent amid the toils, hardships and joys incident to the reduction of the wilderness to fruitful fields, in all of which the son bore his full share, contributing to the severe labor thus demanded the full measure of a pioneer Boy. Toledo was the nearest market, where also, was the nearest Grist-Mill (Raymond's), to which Ransom took the "grist," the round trip occupying four days. Early in life he evinced a decided taste for literary work, and while yet a boy wrote creditable articles. School privileges were then small. Beside the usual District accommodations, he attended a School at Sylvania during 1850-51, taught by Mr. A. B.West (yet a resident ofthat Township), where he made good use of his opportunity, delivering the valedictory at the close of the term. His first published production, a prose sketch, entitled "A Golden Sunset," appeared in the Perrysburg Star; and his first poem ("The Western Wilds") in the Toledo Republican. In 1851, his father thought best to remove nearer to market, and purchased 160 acres of land in the vicinity of Toledo, which proved a judicious movement. When 19 years of age (in 1852), in accordance with his long-cherished plan, but against his father's advice, Ransom became an apprentice in the office of the Toledo Commercial-Republican, then published by James Myers and Josiah Riley, his time being divided between type-setting and the outside business of the establishment. Before the close of the first year, his health became impaired, obliging him to relinquish work. While in the office, he did something as reporter for the paper, and copied the Telegraph reports as read to him by the Operator. While there he was associated with Charles F. Browne ("Artemus Ward") and Charles R. Bennett, both since widely known. In the Spring of 1853 he became connected with the Toledo Blade, as Local and Commercial Reporter; but ill health compelled a change of employment and climate, when he went to Mackinaw, there engaging as clerk in the store of Fred. Hoyt. Returning to Toledo he resumed his former connection with the Blade, then conducted by Joseph R. Williams, but ere long was forced finally to abandon his favorite work, save, as in subsequent years, he contributed letters and articles for the press. In 1855 he prepared and published a Business Directory of Toledo. Subsequently, he engaged in Agriculture on a 40-acre farm, now adjoining Woodlawn Cemetery, where he continued until 1876. He then removed to 45 Parkwood Avenue, where he died. From 1867 to 1871 he devoted some attention to real estate. It was as a member of the Masonic Order, that Mr. Richards became most widely known. Probably no one was more active in that direction than was he. Initiated December 20, 1858, as a member of Rubicon Lodge, No. 237, Toledo, he passed to the degree of Fellow Craft, January 10, 1859; was raised to Sublime Degree of Master Mason on the 29th same month; and was Worshipful Master of the Lodge for nine years. He became a member of Fort Meigs Chapter No. 2, R. A. M., February 13, 1866; was a member of Toledo Council, No. 33, R. and S. M..; and united with Toledo Commandery, No. 7, Knights Templar, June 3, 1881. In 1871 he was instrumental in organizing the Northwestern Ohio Masonic Relief Association and (with the exception of one year) held the position of Secretary from its organization to the time of his death. He also was Grand Lecturer fbr the Third District of Ohio, and member of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Temple Association. He was Representative of the Grand Lodges of Missouri and New Jersey, and was Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence for the Grand Lodge of Ohio for five years preceding his death. In 1870 he published a valuable history of Early
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Masonry in Northwestern Ohio. With other members of the Knights Templar he attended the conclave of the Grand Commandery of the United States at San Francisco. Beyond the jurisdiction of Ohio, he was known to the Masonic fraternity as the Foreign Correspondent of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, which position he held for several years, and in which he fully met the expectations of all who had knowledge of his service as shown by subsequent expressions made by the fraternity. In April, 1886, Mr. Richards made a trip to Florida, when he contracted a severe cold, from which he never recovered, and suddenly died, April 15th, of apoplexy of the lungs. His death caused very general sorrow among members of the Masonic order, as with his large circle of personal friends outside that fraternity. The funeral services were held on Sunday, April 18th, being conducted by Rubicon Lodge, presided over by Worshipful Master W. C. Cheney. The ceremonies were conducted by Past Grand Worshipful Master R. C. Lemmon, assisted by Chaplain J. Cooper Price. The large procession constituted a fitting testimony to the good name of the deceased. The fraternity of the State was represented by delegates from many sections. The burial ritual then used was compiled by the deceased, Judge Lemmon and one or two others, and adopted by the Grand Lodge of Ohio. The remains were deposited in Woodlawn Cemetery, on land once part of his father's farm, and which when a boy he aided in cultivating. Mr. Richards was married December 13, 1855, with Miss Maryette S., daughter of Dr. B. H. Bush, a pioneer Physician of Lucas County, who, with three sons, survived him, the latter being Millard F., born October 8, 1856; Arthur B., born June 11, 1860, was married with Miss Mary Belle Price, October 30, 1881, and died September 25, 1887; and Elmer E., born November 25, 1863, was married with Miss Lucy W. Stone, October 14, 1887, at Norwalk, Ohio.
MASONS-(COLORED).
AMAZON LODGE, NO. 4.
W. M., John T. Higdon ; S. W., A. M. Clements; J. W., H. Harris; Secretary, John Hall ; Treasurer, J. H. Wadkins.
COUNCIL OF R. AND S.
T. Ill. M., (vacancy); E. M., A. King; Recorder, George Fields ; Treasurer, J. R. Moore.
EUCLID LODGE, NO. 5.
W. M., George Remley ; S. W., G. W. Escue ; J. W., D. Moulton ; Secretary, John Kneeland ; Treasurer, George Fields.
MAUMEE CHAPTER, NO. 6, R. A. M.
H. P., G. F. Richmond; K., Henry Harris ; Scribe, D. Moulton ; Secretary, 0. G. Fields ; Treasurer, J. R. Moore.
ST. JOHN'S COMMANDERY, No. 5, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
E. C., John Watkins ; G. L., G. W. Escue ; Secretary, O. G. Fields ; Treasurer, J. R. Moore.
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS.
WAPAUKONICA LODGE, No. 38, was instituted May 19, 1845, by Past Grand Master David Churchill, of Cincinnati. The charter members were C. H. Ludlow, C. G. Keeler, C. A. King, John Brownlee, Horace Saxton, F. Kreiger, L. Watkins and D. B. Smith. The Grand Master, D. L. Snellbacer.
The first Officers were : L. Watkins, N. G.; C. A. King, V. G.; C. G. Keeler, Sec.; T. C. Evarts, Treas.; H. Saxton, Con.; F. Cruger, O. S. G.
Officers for the term ending December, 1886: .J. S. Foster, N. G.; F. Bigelow, V. G.; J. C. Prentiss, R. S.; A. W. Boardman, P. S.; G. W. Stough, Treas.; W. E. Caywood, Con.; C. Metzger, 1. G.; E. Hedegard, O.S.G.
Present membership, 200. This Lodge is the parent of all others in the City.
ROBERT BLUM LODGE, No. 413. Instituted June 3, 1869, with 16 charter members, to wit: John Schrink, Geo. W. Speyer, Chas. Oeckel, John Homberger, H. Thorner, Wm. Clouse, Geo. J. Scheuerman, F. Voigt, C. M. Schiely, J. Meyer, Geo. Weber, Henry Hug, F. Burwick, Chas. Rossman, H. Mayer and E. R. Minneker.
First Officers : John Schrink, N. G.; Geo. Speyer, V. G.; Chas. Oeckel, R. Sec.; John Homberger, Treas.; Chas. Rossman, Warden ; Frank Voigt, Con.; Henry Mayer, I. G.; Thos. Blackwell, 0. G.; C. M. Schiely, R. S. N. G.; Geo. J. Scheuerman, L. S. N. G.; Henry Hug, R. S. V. G.; E. R. Minneker, L. S. V. G.; F. Burwick, R. S. S.; J. Mayer, L. S. S.
Officers, December, 1886: Jacob Bollin, N. G.; Theo. J. Zeims, V. G.; P. M. Gress, R. Sec.; I. Leppert, P. Sec.; C. Unbehaun, Treas.; Marx Carll, Warden ; Casper Allgeiers, Con.; F. Kreiger, I. G.; E. Hedegard, O. G.; F. Young, R. S. N. G.; L. Kuhman, L. S. N. G.; Chas. Witthun, R. S. V. G.; Fred Dohse, L. S. V. G.; Jacob Mayer, R. S. S.; John Geigel, L. S. S.; Fred Young, Property Trustee ; J. Dilger, John Tollman, Fred Grasser, Trustees.
MAUMEE VALLEY LODGE, No. 515. Instituted June 14, 1872, by Belden Seymour, Past Grand Master. Charter members were: W. C. Earl, W. W. Earl, F. W. Brooks, Fred Raitz, Robert Raitz, E. W. Klinck, Geo. Marquardt, W. W. Woodruff, M. C. Conley, E. H. Koerhman, John Ehni, Henry Hugh. Fred Lanman and John Negley.
First Officers : F. W. Brooks, N. G.; F. Raitz, V. G.; E. W. Klinck, R. Sec.; Geo. Marquardt, P. Sec.; F. Lanman. Treas.
Officers, December, 1886: Jacob F. Kehler, N. G.; J. T. Crooks, V. G.; Ernest Gertz, R. Sec.; Geo. P. Teare, P. Sec.; J. C. Messer, Treas.
AURORA LODGE, No. 3, DAUGHTERS OF REBECCA. Instituted November 5, 1869, by Grand Master James Turner and Grand Secretary W. C. Earl. Charter members: Mesdames F. Rosenbush, J. Homberger, W. H. Ross, W. W. Alcorn, D. Edsill, J. Faskin, J. A. Chase,
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H. M. Hall. J. A. Green, E. W. Hays, J. Langenderfer, W. C. Cheney, T. Corlett, G. W. Stough, R. Baldwin, and S. B. Roshong ; and Messrs. J. A. Chase, W. W. Alcorn, H. M. Hall F. Rosenbush, E. W. Hays, Wm. Corlett, G. W. Stough, E. Avery, J. Homberger, W. R. Ross, W. W. Earl, H. S. Bunker, J. A. Green, J. Faskin, C. R. Baldwin and W. C. Cheney.
First Officers : G. W. Stough, N. G.; Mrs. F. Rosenbush, V. G.; H. M. Hall, R. Sec.; J. A. Chase, F. Sec.; T. Corlett, Treas.; C. R. Baldwin, Warden ; W. H. Ross, I. G.; T. Blackwell, 0. G.; Mrs. Roshong, Con.; W. C. Cheney, Chaplain ; Mrs. C. R. Baldwin, R. S. N. G.; Mrs. Kellenberger, L. S. N. G.; Mrs. J. A. Green, R. S. V. G.; Mrs. G. W. Stough, L. S. V. G.
Officers, December, 1886: Mrs. R. Burge, N. H.; Mrs. D. C. Hiett, V. G.; J. C. Prentiss, I. S.; W. O. Hoist, F. S.; Mrs. A. Arndt, Treas.; Mrs. P. Stevens, Con.; Miss Burge, Warden; Miss Anna Steincamp, Chaplain ; Geo. Gale, R. S. N. G.; Mrs. R. Hawkins, L. S. N. G.; Mrs. Valentine, R. S. V. G.; Mrs. J. A. Hazlewood, L. S. V. G.
CANTON IMPERIAL, NO. 22, PATRIARCHS MILITANT, I. O. O. F. Instituted January 22, 1886.
Officers in December, 1886: M Bartlett, Commandant ; W. F. Van Loo. Lieutenant; Dr. Herbert A. Chase, Ensign ; C. P. Barnum Clerk ; John Morgan, Treas.; H. H. Stebbins, Past Commandant.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
Tenet of the Order.-Founded on naught but the purest and sincerest motives; its aim is to alleviate the sufferings of a Brother, succor the unfortunate, zealously watch at the bedside of the sick, soothe the dying pillow, perform the last sad rites at the grave of a Brother, offering consolation to the afflicted, and caring for the Widow and Orphan. Having these principles in view, they will endeavor to exemplify them by practical tests ; and if, by the Grace of God. it shall successfully carry out this object, they will feel that their mission has not been in vain.
The order in Toledo is represented by eight subordinate Lodges, three Divisions of the Uniform Rank and two Sections of the Endowment Rank.
Toledo Lodge No. 20.-Instituted December 29, 1869. Officers, for first term. 1869-V. P., James H. Boggis: W. C., Joseph W. Cummings; V. C., John P. Jones; R. S., John B. Langdon ; F. S., M. O. Merrill ; B., P. H. Foster; G., E. S. Dodd ; I. S., Wm. W. Alcorn ; O. S., Henry S. Bunker.
Officers, 1887-D. D. G. C., J. H. Tripp ; P. C., J. Marker; C. C., Charles O. Downes ; V. C., T. O. Wade ; P., W. J. Hill; K. of R. and S., P. F. Scannell.
William Tell Lodge, No. 105 (German).-Instituted February 13, 1877. Officers, first tern-P. C., John H. Perkins; C. C., Leo Felix ; V. C., Frederick Kountz ; P., Henry Munch ; M. of E., Frederick Welshofer; M. of F., A. Gates; M. of A., A. Wagner; I. G., Louis Rachow ; 0. G., Frederick lngold.
Officers, 1887-P. C., H. Hoerlin ; C. C., A. I. Mayer; V. C., J. Strohhaecker; P., R. Lutz; K. of R. and S., H. Ruehlin.
Charles Sumner Lodge, No. 137.-Instituted March 21, 1882. Officers, first term-P. C., Thomas J. Collins; C. C., C. E. Livingston ; V. C., J. W. Green ; P., George W. Bealey ; M. of E., F. T. Van Fleet; M. of F., J. W. Hepburn ; M. of A., E. L. Chase.
Officers. 1887-P. C., Irvin Belford ; C. C., John N. Miller; V. C., Louis Volk ; P., James Austin, Jr.; K. of R. and S., W. Keen.
Anthony Wayne Lodge, No. 141.-Instituted March 30, 1882. Officers, first term-P. C., Daniel O'Shea ; C. C., Matthew Bartlett; V. C., Robert Mote; P., F. P. Wilson ; M. of E., Floyd Jennison; M. of F., Lucius Brown; K. of R. and S., D. W. McAleese ; M. of A., Benjamin Raitz.
Officers. 1887-P. C., George F. Weeber ; C. C., W. C. Worrell ; V. C., C. A. Hoyt; P., T. Leroux ; K. of R. and S., F. L. Weaver.
Lucas Lodge, No. 148-Instituted October 24, 1882. Officers, first term : P. C., George H. McMullen ; C. C., John C. Prentis ; V. C., John Parker; P., O. S. Brigham ; M. of E., C. E. Upton; M. of F., A. L. Brown ; K. of R. and S., B. F. Gallatin; M. of A., Geo. Felt; I. G., Win. Vandenburg; O. G., Charles S. Jones.
Officers, 1887-P. C., G. D. O'Neil; C. C., H. E. Brown: V. C., G. D. Dale; P., C. E. Upton; K. of R. and S., E. O. Gifford.
Concord Lodge, No. 149.-Instituted November 7, 1882.-Officers, first term: P. C., Oliver Hall, Jr.; C. C., John Drummond ; V.C., Louis Van Noorden; P., A. J. Teal ; M. of E., Geo. H. Heartley ; M. of F., H. Potter ; K. of R. and S., G. W. Rolland ; M. of A., G. W. Clay ; I. G., H. O. Hamlin ; O. G., W. H. Ross.
Officers, 1887-P. C., Thomas Kewley; C. C., D. C. Hight ; V. C., John Quaif ; P., C. T. Bischoff; K. of R. and S., J. H. Barnes.
Harrison Lodge, No. 185.-Instituted May 22, 1884. Officers, first term: P. C., Isaac T. Merrill; C. C., Samuel Kohn ; V. C., W. D. Jordan ; P.. R. Opitz ; M. of E., H. Nellis; M. of F., E. B. Skinner; K. of R. and S., J. E. Swinburn ; M. of A., S. W. Skinner, Jr.; I. G.. P. Lyons.
Officers, 1887-P. C., Thomas McBeth ; C. C., S. D. Dare ; V. C., J. Kohn ; P. J., E. Eaton ; K. of R. and S., J. S. Hattenhach.
Steedman Lodge, No. 208.-Officers. 1887-P. C., G. H. Kirchwehn ; C. C., J. W. Shoen ; V. C., M. B. Haines; P., N. T. Elliott; K. of R. and S., E. A. Brown.
UNIFORM RANK.
Toledo Division, No. 16.-Instituted June 22, 1882. Officers, 1887 -Sir Knight Commander, A. R. Rogers; Sir Knight Lieutenant, J. D. Batch ; Sir Knight Herald, G. Hofer; Sir Knight Recorder, ,J. D. Batch ; Sir Knight Treasurer, Jacob Hoffman.
Miami Division, No, :35.-Instituted January 1, 1884. Officers, 1887-Sir Knight Commander, C. B. Murphy; Sir Knight Lieutenant, C. B. Greene; Sir Knight Herald, L. Van Noorden ; Sir Knight Recorder, J. H. Barnes'; Sir Knight Treasurer, Charles Mathias.
Custer Division, No. 39.-Instituted June 5, 1884. Officers, 1887-Sir Knight Commander, J. M. Weier; Sir Knight Lieutenant, Lucius Brown; Sir Knight Herald, J. H Tripp; Sir Knight Recorder, Jacob Kohn ; Sir Knight Treasurer, J. W. King.
ENDOWMENT RANK.
There are in Toledo two Sections of the Endowment Rank. January 1, 1586, the total of certificates in force of the four Classes participating, numbered 14,460. Of 1,944 deaths, to that date, 791 were in First Class; 1,069 in Second ; 23 in Third ; and 61 in Fourth Class; and the total of benefits paid, $3,078,616.85. Amount paid during quarter ending December 31, 1885, $91,000. ranging from $1,000, the minimum, to $3,000, the maximum of benefits.
Section 277.-Officers, 1887: President, P. F. Scannell ; Vice President, J. A. Meminger; Secretary, W. S. Shepard ; Medical Examiner, Dr. C. H. Reed.
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Section 650.-Officers, 1887: President, Samuel Kohn ; Vice President, Daniel O'Shea ; Secretary, J. H. Mack ; Medical Examiner, Dr. G. A. Hollister.
Section 752.-Officers, 1887: President, W. Sode.man ; Vice President, J. M. Bridenbaugh ; Secretary, Geo. H. McMullen ; Medical Examiner, Dr. O. S. Brigham.
KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN RULE.
The Knights of the Golden Rule is a Beneficial Order, and was organized in the City of Cincinnati, O., August 16, 1879, and subsequently incorporated under the laws of' Kentucky. The order has local organizations, called Castles and Castlets, in 24 States, and State organizations, called Grand Chapters, in eight States. The Order combines Fraternity with Mutual Aid. The combined membership of the classes is about 7,000. The Order has collected and paid to the families of deceased members since its organization, $750,000.
The name of the local organization at Toledo is Castle Oliver, No. 25, K. G. R. Its officers for 1887 were as follows:
Commander, F. J. Oblinger; Vice Commander, R. F. Worts ; Recording Secretary, George C. Pepper ; Financial Secretary, John W. Smith; Treasurer, John D. Irving; Prelate, R. G. Dawkins ; Priest, Samuel Emery; Master-at-Arms, J. B. Menhennick; Herald, J. E. Hime ; Warder, George L. Wagner ; Sentinel, J. V. Kneirim ; Examining Physicians, Drs. F. A. Kitchen and S. S. Thorn.
ORDER OF CHOSEN FRIENDS.
This is a Fraternal Benevolent Society, having signs and passwords, that its membership may be better protected in their work of giving aid to the distressed and protection to the weak. It was established in Indianapolis, Indiana, in May, 1879. Its chief object is "to unite in bonds of fraternity, aid and protection all acceptable white persons of good character, steady habits, sound bodily health and reputable calling." For the benefit of members a relief fund is provided by payment of regular dues, whereby members arriving at the age of 75 years or becoming disabled, may receive $3,000, or his family be paid that sum upon his death.
Toledo Council, No. 35, of this Order, was instituted July 23, 1883, by Deputy Grand Master, Friend Rotherstein, of California, with 18 charter members, who elected the following officers : Chief Councillor, E. H. Alley; Vice Councillor, Dr. C. L. Van Pelt; Secretary, Julius Newman; Treasurer, Phillip Zimmer; Prelate, H. Clark. Trustees-S. .ballet, M. Goodman and H. Weitzel.
The officers in 1886 were: Past Chief Councillor, Edward Herskovits; Chief Councillor, Marx Carll; Vice Councillor, S. W. Sherman ; Secretary, George W. Snow; Treasurer, I. Hubert; Prelate, H. A. Eldred; Marshal, Wm. Weingardt - Warden, Mendel Mendelsohn. Trustees-H. B. Wood, S. W. Sherman and Ph. Zimmer. Membership, 1886, 28.
THE AMERICAN LEGION OF HONOR.
This organization is composed of Supreme, Grand and Subordinate Councils ; is a secret Benevolent Society, which was started in Boston, in 1878, and incorporated tinder the laws of Massachusetts, March 11, 1879, Its objects are: To unite fraternally all white persons of sound bodily health and good moral character, who are socially acceptable and between 18 and 50 years of age; to give all moral and material aid within its power to its members and those dependent upon them ; to educate its members, morally, socially and intellectually; to establish a fund for the relief of sick and distressed members; and to establish a benefit fund, not exceeding $5,000, for the family, orphans or dependents, as the member may direct.
The aggregate membership of the Order in the United States and Canada, in good standing, on the 30th June, 1885, was 57,421, of whom 6,093 were females. The benefit (or insurance) ranges from $500 to $5,000. These degrees refer solely to the amount of benefit, and have nothing to do with the social rank of members. The Order has paid, since its organization, a little over $5,500,000 to the orphans and widows of, and dependents upon, deceased members.
Supreme Council officers are elected biennially, and Grand and Subordinate Council officers annually. Subordinate Council officers are chosen from the members; Grand Council officers from representatives of Subordinate Councils ; and Supreme Council officers from representatives from Grand Councils ; thus giving each Subordinate Council indirect representation in the choice of Supreme officers, and direct representation in the choice of Grand Council officers.
" Lucas Council, No. 59," located at Toledo, was organized December 22, 1879. It now numbers about 80 members, and is working under jurisdiction of a Grand Council established in Ohio in 1881. Two deaths only have occurred in Lucas Council, viz. : That of James B. Richards, April 2, 1883; and of Henry A. Chamberlin, February 18, 1884. The benefit paid in the case of the former, was $3,000; and in that of the latter, $5,000.
The first principal officers of Lucas Council, were as follows: Commander, T. J. Southard, December, 1879, to July, 1880; Past Commander, Calvin Barker, December, 1.879 ; Vice Commander, Mrs. Anna P. Van Hoesen, one year; Orator, Mrs. Carrie R, Goodwin, one year; Secretary, Richard M. McKee, three years; Collector, John M. McKee ; Treasurer, Albion E. Lang. Intermediate Commanders have been : Geo. B. Brown, July, 1880, to December, 1881 ; E. M. Goodwin, for 1882; R. M. McKee, for 1883 ; H. A. Chamberlin, from January to February, 1884 (when he died); Edgar H. Van Hoesen, from February, 1884, to December, 1884 ; Alfred W. Gleason, for 1885.
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For 1886, the principal officers were : Commander, Wesley S. Thurstin; Past Commander, A. W. Gleason ; Vice Commander, Mrs. R. M. McKee; Orator, Chas. N. Smith ; Secretary, Joseph M. Johnson; Collector, Thos. M. Barkdull ; Treasurer, George P. Kirby.
ROYAL ARCANUM.
The Order known as " Royal Arcanum," was organized under the laws of Massachusetts, November 5, 1877. It is a mutual beneficiary Brotherhood, of which the objects are: 1st. To unite fraternally all men of sound bodily health and good moral character, between 21 and 55 years of age; 2. To educate its members socially, morally and intellectually; 3. To establish a fund for the relief' of sick and distressed members, and to provide for the widows and orphans of the same, to the extent of $3,000.
Toledo Council, No. 21, R. A., was instituted October 29, 1877, with the following officers: W. S. Plumer, Regent; E. H. Van Hones, Past Regent; S. M. Owen, Vice Regent; S. L. Fraser, Secretary; John M. McKee, Collector ; Charles H. Jones, Treasurer; S. S. Mallory, Guide; M. D. Booth, Warden; M. E. Loose, Sentry.
The officers of the Council for 1887 were: Regent, Richard M. McKee; Secretary, C. D. Van Hoesen ; Treasurer, E. H. Van Hoesen ; Collector, Geo. H Stockton.
The intermediate presiding; officers were E. H. Van Hoesen, S. M. Young, W. A. Brigham, S. L. Fraser, Geo. W. Boos. Win. A. Geroe, A. W. Gleason and Harvey Scribner.
Toledo Council aims to be the largest and best Council in the State.
SONS OF MALTA.
An organization known as " Sons of Malta," and nominally secret in its operations, existed in 1859 and thereabouts, of which there was a "Lodge " at Toledo. The order was understood to claim an origin with the persecuted Saints of the Isle of Malta, in the 15th century.
The Toledo organization bore the name of "Miami Lodge, -No. 71, Sons of ,Malta," with the following officers: W. G. C., James B. Steedman ; V. G. C., Geo. Walbridge; W. C., Geo. P. Este; S. and T., Robert H. Bell ; V. C., E. B. Bronson.
The precise character and object of this organization were never definitely settled in the public mind ; but the more general impression seemed to be, that it was largely for the cultivation and practice of the ludicrous in thought, language and action.
TOLEDO WOMAN SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION.
In March, 1869, Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Miss Susan B. Anthony visited Toledo, as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Israel Hall. A reception given these ladies by their hosts, was largely attended by thoughtful and cultured people of Toledo. On that occasion the visiting ladies presented to the company the disabilities of women and urged associate efforts to secure for them legal and political equality. The result of such discussion was a meeting at Hunker's Hall, March 9th, of which Mrs. Emma Ashley was Chairman, and Mrs. Jeannette Dunlap Secretary. Mrs. Julia Harris (sister of President Fillmore), Mrs. M. J. Barker, Mr. Wm. C. Earl, Major E. S. Dodd, and Mrs. Martha Stebbins were appointed to prepare a constitution for the Toledo Woman Suffrage Association, which was adopted at a subsequent meeting. Its preamble states, that, "Regarding equal rights as the natural inheritance of all, and believing that the best interests of humanity may be most efficiently promoted by abolishing those false distinctions between the sexes, which have descended from past ages as relics of barbarism, we do hereby u mite under the following rules of organization, for the purpose of equalizing the rights of the sexes." Article second of the constitution recited as the object of the Association, " to aid by all proper means, in raising woman from her condition of dependence, and in placing her in all respects before the law in possession of the same rights that are conceded to man; and as a primary means to this end it will insist upon giving her the right to the ballot."
The chief officers of the Society have been as follows: President-Mrs. Emma Ashley, 1869; Mrs. Elizabeth R. Collins, 1870-71; Mrs. S. R. L. Williams, 1872-6; Mrs. Rosa L. Segur, 1877-9 ; Mrs. Julia Cole, 1880-82; Mrs. S. S. Bissell, 1883 ; Mrs. E. R. Collins, 1884; Mrs. E S. Fray, and Mrs. Mary J. Cravens, 1885 (the former having removed to Rochester, New York, during the year). Vice Presidents: 1869Mrs. Martha Stebbins; 1870- Mrs. Julia Harris ; 1871-Mrs. S. R. L. Williams; 1872-3-Mrs. S. S. Bissell ; 1874-5 --Mrs. Ellen S. Fray; 1876-9-Mrs. Fray, Richard Mott, William H. Scott and Charles Cravens; 1880-82--Mrs. Fray ; 1883-4-Mrs. M. J. Barker ; 1885-Mrs. Williams; 1886-88-Mrs. Mary J. Cravens.
Among those who rendered valuable service to the Association from its start, were Dr. S. F. Forbes, Mrs. Dr. S. Bailey, and Mrs. - Bond, who drafted the by-laws; Mrs. Louise Barlow, William H. Gorrill, Miss Mary Hall, Judge F. A. Jones, who engaged in debates; and the following in executive and other official positions-Dr. Oscar White, Major E. S. Dodd, Mrs. O. B. Hall, Mrs. P. B. Truax, Mrs. C. S. Forsyth, Mrs. Georgia Sheppard, Miss Josephine Cook, Miss Maria White, Miss Charlotte L. Williams, Miss Anna C. Mott, Mrs. J. P. Ainger, Mr. and Mrs. Bateson, Mrs. Anne E. Howe, Mrs. S. D. Curtis, Mrs. Harvey Bissell, Mrs. M. Berra, Mrs. Emma Beckwith, Mrs. E. N. Bailey, Mrs. Jenney, Mrs. Mary B. Gleason, Mrs. C. Morgan, Mrs. Mary E. Moulton, Mrs. Don Allen, Mrs. Julia B. Comstock, Mrs. M. M. Cronise; Misses
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Sarah R. Folger, Mary Smead and Marian Smead ; Mr. Chas. S. Ashley, A. Comstock, M. D., Mr. P. C. Hudson, Mr. Geo. P. Kirby, Mr. R. H. Miller and Mr. F. L. Maguire.
During the year 1869, the Association held its meetings in the parlors of different members. In 1870, Hon. Richard Mott tendered the use of room 9, Fort Industry Block, where it has since had its home. The plan of work has been to advance the legal, political, industrial, educational, social and religious equality of woman in every way which at the time seemed feasible. When the State Constitutional Convention was in session in 1874, petitions were forwarded to it, members interviewed and delegates sent to Cincinnati to obtain a provision excluding the word "male" from the Constitution. The Legislature of Ohio has been repeatedly petitioned for amendments admitting women to School and Municipal suffrage ; also, for amendments of laws of dower and courtesy. Tracts have been gratuitously distributed, Conventions attended and the State Association entertained. At regular monthly meetings, open to the public, original and selected essays pertinent to the reform, were read ; also, a synopsis of every known effort to elevate woman, contributions donated to aid the cause in other States, and the memories of the dead who died laboring for the same end, publicly honored.
In 1871, Mr. Bateson, proprietor of the Toledo Sunday Journal, tendered the Association a column of its space for the publication of matter advocating the reform. Mrs. S. R. L. Williams became the Editor of that department, which was subsequently enlarged to an entire page. In 1876, to commemorate the Centennial Jubilee, the Ballot Box, a monthly journal, was established, under the auspices of the Association and the editorial conduct of Mrs. Williams. In 1878, the paper was transferred to Mrs. M. J. Gage, of Syracuse, New York, and was made the organ of the National Woman Suffrage Association.
NEW CENTURY LITERARY CLUB.
In November, 1876, a few members of the Toledo Woman Suffrage Association, students and lovers of literature, conceived the idea of establishing a permanent literary organization in Toledo, to commemorate the centennial year.
A preliminary meeting was held at room 9, Fort Industry Block, the home of the Toledo Woman Suffrage Association, and Mrs. S. R. L. Williams, Rosa L. Segur, E. R. Collins, E. S. Fray, M. B. Gleason, S. S. Bissell and Miss A. C. Mott became its incorporators.
Invitations were extended to citizens in harmony with the proposed Society, and numerous meetings were held in the parlors of Mrs. Mary B. Gleason, where the organization was permanently effected the third week of January, 1877, with the following membership roll:
Mesdames S. R. L. Williams, Rosa L. Segur, Elizabeth R. Collins, Sarah S. Bissell, Mary B. Gleason, Ellen S. Fray, Catharine Donaldson, M. D. Curtis, Fannie D. Jermain, Amelia M. Landis, Elizabeth Moulton, Kate B. Sherwood. Elizabeth Walbridge, Rebecca W. Cooper, Martha A. Stebbins, Misses Emily S. Bouton, Julia Bouton, Charlotte L. Williams, Maria White, Anna C. Mott, Lucia R. Robbins, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Battelle, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Macomber, Mr. and Mrs. J. Kent Hamilton, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Cravens, Mr. Frank J. Scott.
In honor of the birth of the new century of the Great Republic, the Society was named "The New Century- Literary Club." Its object is literary recreation and culture. It has held semi-monthly meetings at the homes of its members, eight months of each year, from October to June. One original essay has been presented at each meeting, sometimes two or more, upon topics pertaining to literature, belle lettres, history, biography, and social and political science. The leading paper is followed by discussion, and the exercises are enlivened by music and recitations. Intellectual progress is characteristic of its life, which promises to reach its centennial anniversary.
The membership list has at different times been increased, as follows:
Hon. Richard Mott became the first Honorary Member, although he has ever faithfully performed the duties of an active one; other members being Mr. and Mrs. James M. Brown, Miss Elizabeth and Mr. C. H. Sawyer; Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Streeter, Dr. M. H. and Mrs. Parmelee, Rev. G. L. and Mrs. Beiler, Mr. Clarence Brown, Mr. J. G. Gould, Dr. W. T. Rowsey, Prof. M. Friedburg. Rev. H. M. Bacon, Mr. Wm. H. Maher, Mr. L. K. Parks, Mr. H B. Tillinghast, Dr. A. Claypool, Rev. S. C. Northcott, Mr. D. R. Locke, Mrs. Harriet Kinnear, Mrs. A. M. C. Barnes, Mrs. E. M. Irving, Mrs. P. J. Ketcham, Mrs. P. J. Campbell, Miss Ada Ritchie, Miss Emily J. Raymond.
The leading officers of the Club have been:
1877-President, Mrs. Elizabeth Walbridge; Secretary, Mrs. Emma Battelle ; Chairman Ex. Com., Miss E. S. Bouton.
1878-President, Mr. R. M. Streeter; Secretary, Mrs. E. R. Collins; Chairman Ex. Com., Miss E. S. Bouton.
1879-President, Miss E. S. Bouton ; Secretary, Mr. Clarence Brown ; Chairman Ex. Com., Mr. R. M. Streeter.
1880-President, Mr. A. E. Macomber; Secretary, Mrs. A. M. C. Barnes; Chairman Ex. Com., Mr. J. G. Gould.
1881-President, Mrs. Elizabeth Walbridge ; Secretary, Mr. Wm. H. Maher ; Chairman Ex. Com., Miss E. S. Bouton.
1882-President, Rev. Dr. Chas. Cravens; Secretary, Mrs. Rosa L. Segur ; Chairman Ex. Com., Mr. Wm. H. Maher.
1883-President, Mrs. Rosa L. Segur ; Secretary, Mr. J. G. Gould; Chairman Ex. Com., Mr. Wm. H. Maher.
1884-President, Mr. Wm. H. Maher; Secretary, Mrs. P. J. Ketcham ; Chairman Ex. Com., Mr. Clarence Brown.
1885-This year the Club honored itself by choosing Hon. Richard Mott as its presiding officer, the Secretary being re-elected, and Mr. J. B. Battelle chosen Chairman of the Executive Committee.
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1886-President, Mrs. A. M. C. Barnes ; Secretary, F. J. Scott ; Chairman of Executive Committee, J. G. Gould.
1887-President, J. ,B.; Battelle; Secretary, F. J. Scott; Chairman of Executive Committee, Mrs. R. L. Segur.
1888-President, Mrs. S. S. Bissell ; Secretary, Mrs. Emma E. Parmelee ; Chairman of Executive Committee, Mr. Geo. I'. Kirkby.
BOATING AND FISHING.
In 1872, 20 gentlemen, residents of Toledo, associated themselves for the provision of conveniences for boating and fishing at Ten Mile Creek, which empties into Maumee Bay, Northeast of Toledo. The result of two years' operations convinced then) that the location was not adapted to their purpose, when steps were taken for other provision for their object.
March 16, 1874, an organization on a larger scale was effected under the name of the "Toledo and Lake Erie Boating and Fishing Association," with the following named directors: Matthew Shoemaker, Stephen H. Standart, Henry J. Chase, James B. Monroe, Edward O. Brown, V. H. Ketcham and Horatio E. Bangs. The following day officers were chosen, viz.; Mr. Shoemaker, President; J. B. Monroe and S. H. Stan dart, Vice Presidents; Frank P. Isherwood, Secretary ; and Fred. B. Shoemaker, Treasurer.
A committee appointed for the purpose made examination of different points on Middle Bass and Put-in Bay Islands, for the most desirable location for the Association, when the Southwest point of Middle Bass Island was selected, and a contract made for a Club-House, which was completed in May following, at a cost of $2,340, each member contributing $25. The site, about an acre in size, was obtained under perpetual lease, without rent, from Wm. Rehberg. In May, the Club-House was opened, under management of J. D. Bourne. The season's experience led to such change in the plan as should provide a summer resort for the families and friends of the members. This included the construction of family cottages in the immediate vicinity of the Club-House, at which the meals of the cottage tenants were to be taken.
The first cottage (that of F. P. Isherwood) was built the same year (1874), to which 22 have been added, many of them being large and commodious, with provision for 120 persons. Among the improvements since made, have been ample dock facilities, a Boat House, and Water Works.
In 1880, the Association was organized under the laws of Ohio. In 1881, an assessment of $100 on each member was made for a new and greatly enlarged Club House, which was completed in June, 1882. Chiefly through efforts of the ladies of the Club, a handsome Chapel has been provided, in which religious services are held during each season. The water supply is ample for the Club House and the several Cottages. In 1879, the Club extended its grounds, by purchasing that portion of the Island lying West of Grove Avenue.
The limit of membership (200) has been full for some time, the value now being $300, or a total of $60,000. The aggregate value of the property of the Association and of the cottages of members, is about $100,000, which is steadily growing through the increase in the number of Cottages and other improvements. It is probably the most successful establishment of the kind in the chain of Lakes. With good steamboat connections with Toledo, Detroit, Sandusky and Cleveland, it is made accessible from every direction, while the range for fishing, boating, bathing and other exercise, is exceptionally fine.
The Association is under a carefully devised system of rules and regulations, which limit its accommodations to members and their families; the latter include minor children and females of the household. Beside these, invited guests of members may be admitted to accommodations not wanted by members. The charges at the Club House for members and families in 1887 were as follows: Single meals, $0.50; two meals, $1.00; one day (three meals), $1.25 ; two days, $2.50; three days and more, $1.00 each. These rates are alike for those lodging in Club House or in Cottages. Invited guests pay for rooms 50 cents per clay extra. Members cannot hold rooms at the Club House for more than one week to the exclusion of other members desiring accommodations. One rule provides that "no intoxicating liquors will be kept for sale or sold on the premises, and all gaming, intoxication and offenses against morality, decency or the laws of the land are prohibited." The Cottages are all taken care of by the Superintendent of the Club House.
The officers of the Club for 1887, were as follows:
President., M. Shoemaker; Vice Presidents, T. C. Rowland, A. L. Kelsey ; Treasurer, C. Cone; Secretarv, Leander Burdick Trustees-1888, A. W. Scott, James Rogers, T. C. Rowland; 1889-C. Cone, W. O. Parker, Rowland Starr ; 1890-Jas. Clark, M. Shoemakes, F. P. Isherwood.
THE LADIES' NATIONAL COVENANT.
As the War of the Rebellion progressed, the currency of the country depreciated, thus enhancing the prices of all articles purchased, and especially those imported from abroad, whereby the pecuniary means of the country were more and more withdrawn to meet such importations, and the resources for the support, of the Government in its unparalleled outlays thus reduced. So serious had this matter become, that in May, 1864, a public meeting of ladies was held in Washington for the purpose of devising measures for relief therefrom, when an organization was effected, to be known as
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" The Ladies' National Covenant," the basis and end of which was set forth in the pledge subscribed by its members, to wit:
For three years or during the War, we pledge ourselves to each other and to the country, not to purchase imported goods where those of American manufacture can be. obtained. We further pledge ourselves to purchase no articles of foreign importation contained in the following list: Dress goods of velvets, silks, grenadines, India crape and organdies, India lace and broche shawls. Furs, wrought laces and embroideries, Jewelry, watches and precious stones. Hair ornaments, fans, artificial flowers and feathers, carpets, furniture, silks and velvets, painted china, ormolu, bronze, marble ornaments and mirrors.
This pledge, while leaving a few absolute necessaries free, cut off the articles of luxury, which were then swelling the importations of the country and correspondingly exhausting the life-blood of its financial resources.
May 19th, a meeting of ladies of Toledo was held, for the purpose of forming a Covenant, auxiliary to the National organization. The pledge above quoted was adopted, and the following officers chosen : President, Mrs. S. R. L. Williams ; Vice President, Mrs. S. A. Raymond; Recording Secretary, Miss Louise Sizer; Corresponding Secretary, Miss Cannie Mott. The practical ends sought by the movement, were the agitation of the subject, with a view to the development of a sound public sentiment on the subject. Through discussion and signatures to the pledge, the object was largely successful. The names of over 500 of the most influential women were soon secured to the Toledo pledge, and an improved sentiment established.
TOLEDO HUMANE SOCIETY.
This Society was organized in January, 1.884, having for its object "Protection from Cruelty for Children and Animals." The first organization having such object, was started in England, about 1825; and the pioneer Society in this country, in 1866, in the City of New York, the same having throughout that period been under the successful management of Mr. Henry Bergh. In 24 different States like organizations have taken place, and eight in Canada. As indicating something of the demand for protection to dumb brutes, it was stated at the time that in the Winter of' 1884-5, 300 Sheep were frozen to death on a single Railway train near Chicago; while not long before 800 Hogs were suffocated in cars. As to animals, three main objects are sought: 1. Merciful treatment, in securing them wholesome food and water, suitable quarters, and protection from abuse, over-loading, over-driving and the tortures of the check-rein. 2. Merciful methods in transportation. 3. Like methods in the taking of life-whether of the "fishes of the sea," the "fowls of the air," or the "beasts of the field." The no less important object of the Society, is protection of Children from cruelty and abuse. Among the particulars in which these demand such protection, are drunkenness on the part of those having charge of Children; forcing them to beg, involving practice in falsehood and deception, personal shame and liability to most demoralizing influences; forcing them to live in an atmosphere of moral impurity, and associate with depraved and loathsome characters; and abandonment of Children by those responsible for their care and protection.
Reports made at the first annual meeting of the Toledo .Humane Society show something of its operations for the year. It had taken 37 Children from homes and influences which were rapidly degrading them, and placed them in different institutions in the City and other parts of the State and in good homes. Of the number, 14 were sent to the Toledo Protestant Orphans' Home; five to St. Vincent (Catholic) Orphan Asylum, Toledo; four to State Industrial School at Delaware ; three to Lutheran Orphan Asylum, East Toledo, and eight in good homes.
In the department of Animals, 153 cases were reported, including excessive beating of horses, 16- over-driving horses. 9 ; over-loading, 17;working disabled horses, 23; working sick horses, 8; starving or abandoning horses, 8; cruelty to cattle, dogs, etc., 8 ; showering horses when over-heated, 2 ; shaving mules' tails in fly time, 2 ; cows suffering from distended udders, 5 ; parties reprimanded and cautioned, 73. At the close of the first year, there were two life-members, 110 active members and eight contributing members. The life-membership fee was $25 ; active membership, $3.00 per year, and contributing membership, any sum less than $3.00.
The original officers of the Society (for 1884) were as follows: President, James M. Brown; 1st Vice President, W. T. Walker; 2d Vice President, O. S. Bond ; 3d Vice President, Henry Kahlo ; 4th Vice President, Mrs. E. H. Van Hoesen ; 5th Vice President, Miss Cannie Mott; Treasurer, E. W. Lenderson; Secretary, J. W. Erwin ; Attorney, Clarence Brown ; Physician, Dr. E. M. Goodwin. The officers for 1886, were-J. M. Brown, President; Vice Presidents, Mrs. Joel W. Kelsey, O. S. Bond, Henry Kahlo, Mrs. E. H. Van Hoesen and Miss Cannie Mott; Secretary, Dr. H. A. Chase; Treasurer, E. W. Lenderson.
TOLEDO WOMAN'S EXCHANGE.
In response to public call, some 50 ladies of Toledo met at the parlors of the Boody House, March 14, 1883, for the organization of an association to be known as the Toledo Woman's Exchange, the object of which was declared to be "to encourage artistic and domestic industries for women, to secure the best market for first-class articles, and to provide a suitable place for their exhibition and sale." Under the constitution, any woman could become a
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member of the Exchange, who should subscribe to its constitution and pay annually, the fee of $3.00, none but members being entitled to send articles for sale. Five Committees were provided for-on Finance, on Artistic Industries, on Domestic Industries, on Edibles, and on Investigation and Employment. These had charge of the entire operations of the Exchange. The contributors of articles fix their own prices thereto, of which 10 per cent. was retained for selling.
The original officers were as follows: President, Miss Janet C. Lewis; First Vice President, Miss Ella E. Daniels: Second Vice President, Miss Carrington; Third Vice President, Miss Helen Baldwin ; Recording Secretary, Mrs. F. J. Hoag; Corresponding Secretary, Miss Tempie Reed ; Treasurer, Miss Matilda Worthington. Subsequently, Mrs. B. E. Bullock was elected Recording Secretary, vice Mrs. Hoag, resigned.
The first year's operations showed the sales to have amounted to $5,458 18; of which $4,912.36 was paid to contributors. After paying expenses, there was left a balance on hand of $416.07. The sales were divided thus: By Artistic Committee, $285.75; by Domestic Committee, $953.53; by Edible Committee, $4,286.57. Of the latter, $2,787.34 was for Cakes sold ; $422.48, for 3,942 loaves of Bread ; $177.63 for 711 dozen Fried Cakes; $275.38, for Fruit and Pickles; $125.99 for 435 Pies; $157.43 for Butter; $119.52 for 593 dozen Biscuits; and $217.80 for Salads, etc.
The Exchange was maintained with varying results, until the Fall of 1887, by the organization which had managed it for four years. It then passed into the hands of Miss Jennie Norton, by whom it is now conducted.
PLACES FOR ENTERTAINMENT.
The first room provided in Toledo, specially for theatrical and other public entertainments, was Union Hall, South side Summit Street, near Oak. It was built in 1850 by Thomas Dunlap. Following that, during the same year, was a like room in what was called Duell Block, Summit Street (North side), between Jefferson and Monroe. The third provision of the kind of as Stickney Hall, 242-244 Summit Street, in 1855, built by Mr. Dunlap. For a period of six years, the latter was the favorite place for public gatherings of most sorts. In it were not, only theatrical and other entertainments, but for much of the time religious services were held there. An incident occurring there will indicate something of the liabilities of such association with the use of the Hall. At one time on the Sabbath, when Rev. E. B. Raffensperger, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, was holding services there, he was much surprised at the close of a prayer offered by him, to find a large portion of his congregation struggling with suppressed laughter. The explanation was soon found in the flitting to and fro on the stage behind him of two or three rabbits, belonging to a stock of trained animals, which were on exhibition the night previous.
The fourth provision made for public entertainment, was what is known as White Hall, No. 217-221 Summit Street. It was built by Mr. A. M. White, of New York, and completed in 1861. For a period of 10 years, this was the principal Public Hall in the City. In 187-, Wheeler's Opera House was built at the Northeast corner of Monroe and St. Clair Streets. It was erected by the family of Lyman Wheeler, and yet continues to be largest and most commodious place of the kind in Toledo.
The latest provision of this sort is Memorial Hall, at the Southwest corner of Adams and Ontario Streets, dedicated February 22, 1887, which is more fully described on pages 261-263 of this work.
Beside those above mentioned there now are in the City a variety of buildings more or less used as places of resort, but chiefly by organizations of various kinds.
MISCELLANEOUS.
A Convention of "Fat Men " was held at Put-in Bay, September 10th and 11th, 1874, at which 50 persons were present, whose weights ranged from 200 to 436, the latter being Thos. Grager, of Clyde, Sandusky County, the next to him (428 lbs.) being J. G. Templeton, of Swanton, Lucas County. Various diverting exercises were had. A supper and a dance took place in the evening at the Put-in Bay House. The officers of the Convention were: President, H. E. O'Hagan, Sandusky; Honorary President, J. G. Templeton ; Vice President, B. H, Boynton, Elyria ; Secretary, Dr. D. P. Chamberlin, Toledo ; Treasurer, T. H. B. Davis, Toledo.
In March, 1842, the Western Emigation Association was organized in Toledo, with the following officers: President, Peter .H. Shaw; Vice President, F. L. Nichols ; Treasurer, Edmund Fitch; Recording Secretary, Robert Jeffrey ; Corresponding Secretary, Truman C. Everts.
At a meeting of the resident Scotchmen of Toledo, held November 30, 1867, in honor of St. Andrew's Day, a "St. Andrew's Society" was organized, with the following officers, to wit : President, A. B. Brownlee; Vice President, James Young; Secretary, John Faskin ; Treasurer, Peter Scott; Managers, Ross, - Carruthers, J. P. Jones, R. McIntosh, and James Wylie.
The Toledo Musical Association, organized in January, 1850, was officered as follows: President, Joel W. Kelsey ; Secretary, Chas. O'Hara; Treasurer, Wm. H. Sizer; Leader, Harrison H. Dodd.
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The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick held an annual meeting February 17, 1859, when the following officers were chosen : President, Dr. T. P. Norris ; 1st Vice President, Patrick Graham ; 2d Vice President, M. M. Goulden ; Recording Secretary, Declan Allen ; Corresponding Secretary, Patrick H. Galloway ; Treasurer, Felix Connolly ; Banner Bearer, Wm. Kehoe ; Messenger, Timothy O'Connor. Executive Committee : Thomas Brophy, Michael Carney, Thos. Tiernan, Thos. Ward, Jos. Fitzpatrick, Bernard Toole, Timothy Bradley, John Keegan, Timothy Bates.
Few pioneers of Northwestern Ohio were as well known, or have been more kindly remembered, than was Andrew (alias" Count ") Coffinbury, a Lawyer who made his home at differ-ent places in this section. Withal, he had quite a " turn " for poetry, of which he produced not a little for the press, while his longer production (" the Forest Rangers ") was published in a volume. Among his shorter pieces, was the following, furnished the Blade in December, 1843:
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hardships of our pioneer life ; the growth of our population ; the development of our vast resources ; the accumulation of wealth ; the building of flourishing Cities ; the establishment of Public Schools; the endowment of Colleges and Universities ; the building of our vast Railway system ; the development of Arts; the advancement of general Education; our contribution to the defense of the Nation's life ; the building and enrichment of a million homes ; the invention and application of labor-saving machinery ; our great improvements in animal industry-all these things are the material of a wonderful history, which we would combine and crystallize in the great industrial Exposition of our first centennial year.
The Exposition will be held about two miles Northeast of the State House, in the City of Columbus, on a beautiful plateau comprising over 100 acres, the property of the State of Ohio. It will be opened with grand and imposing ceremonies, in which the military of Ohio will take an important part. The President of the United States and the members of his Cabinet ; the Governors of each of the States of the Union and their staffs ; the Senators and Representatives in Congress ; the vice President and Supreme Court of the United States ; leading Historians, Poets, Orators, Statesmen, Teachers, Editors, Ministers, Soldiers, and citizens from all sections of the country ; the officers of State and the members of the General Assembly of Ohio, will be each personally and officially invited to be present and participate in the splendid ceremonies of the day.
While it is not the privilege of the compiler to present in this volume the highly valuable evidences of the wonderful advance of Ohio, to be produced on that auspicious occasion, it is deemed proper to make brief mention of the plan of such event, leaving to succeeding historians the record of results.