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400 - DARKE COUNTY tion in the Thomas building on South Broadway. Mr. Kemble had had a varied experience in life as a soldier and a typo, having seen service in the Civil war as well as on the plains of the west, and having set type on some of the leading city papers of the country. When he returned to Greenville he was well qualified for his task and by industry, tenacity and shrewd financial management succeeded in establishing the first permanent daily paper. In 1892 he resumed the publication of the Weekly Tribune, which has appeared regularly ever since, increasing in pretige and circulation. It now has eight pages 18x24 inches in size. Mr. Kemble was a clear, concise, able and forceful writer, and a keen newspaper man. He died on January 25, 1913, and the Tribune property passed into the hands of George Grosshans, an experienced newspaper man and estimable citizen. Mr. Grosshans is stanchly Republican, liberal in policy in the publication of news items, broad in sympathy, aggressive in public affairs and friendly to advance moral causes. The daily is published with from four to six pages, size 17x24 inches. The office is equipped with a linotype machine and a good rotary press. In June, 1914, as the result of foreclosure proceedings, the Tribune was restored to the Kemble heirs, who now publish it at the new office on South Broadway. The Advocate. The Democratic Advocate was established by Wm. A. Browne, Sr., formerly of Covington, Ohio, and Wm. Linn, of Versailles, as a weekly Democratic paper in 1883, the first issue appearing on May 23, of that year. The county had been strongly Democratic since 1857, with majorities mostly varying from 1,200 to 1,500, but a faction had arisen in the party on the question of the election of Chas. M. Anderson to congress. The Democrat refused to favor the election of Mr. Anderson, and as he represented a strong following it was decided to establish a new paper with the result that the Advocate was started as above stated. From its appearance it became a formidable rival of the older paper and continued so to this day. Mr. Linn retired from the partnership in about two years, since which time the paper has continued in the Browne family. The Daily Advocate was started January 3, 1893, as a four page daily and soon grew in favor and prestige, proving the advantage of pub- DARKE COUNTY - 401 lishing a daily and weekly paper from the same office. It is especially noted for the large number of local news items, featured articles and aggressive policy on local questions. The office is one of the best equipped in Darke county, containing two modern linotype machines and a large duplex flat bed perfecting press with a capacity of 6,500 per hour. Each machine is run by an individual electric motor. The daily now has eight pages 18x24 inches in size, and the weekly is of the same size. The latter appears each Thursday. Mr. Browne has been associated with newspapers since he was twelve years of age, and knows the business like a book. His sons, William and Walter E., have likewise had extended experience in the business, and are able assistants in editing and publishing both papers. The office was first located on the upper floor of the Matchett room on the corner of Broadway and Third street. Later the paper was issued for several years from the Meeker building on East Third street near Walnut. In 1909 Mr. Browne purchased the two-story brick room at 307 Broadway in order to get proper accommodations for his large presses and increasing equipment and the papers are now issued from this excellent office. A German newspaper was established in Greenville about 1886, under the title "The Deutsche Umschau," and continued to be issued for some twenty years. It was published for some time by a Mr. Feichtinger and later by A. T. Knorr and Wm. Triebold. The paper contained eight pages size 15x22 inches and was put forth in a creditable manner. On account of the rapidly decreasing number of citizens who read German only, the paper was finally discontinued and the office and equipment moved to Toledo, where there was a larger German constituency. Temperance Papers. Papers advocating the cause of temperance and prohibitition have been published in the county at different times. Probably the first of these was the "Crystal Fountain," a semi-weekly publication of eight pages about 8x12 inches in size, started in May, 1857, by Joseph G. Jones, at 50 cents per year, with the motto "Moral suasion for the drunkard—legal suasion for the drunkard maker." The "Sons of Temperance" flourished and great changes were effected in public (26) 402 - DARKE COUNTY sentiment on the drink question. The temperance movement of 1877, resulted in the enlistment of many new advocates for the cause, probably the most prominent of whom was George Calderwood, who, in the fall of 1879, started the "Daily Gazette" in behalf of the cause with beneficial effect on the following spring election. "The American Prohibitionist" was also issued for a few months from Calderwood's office, but was later removed to Columbus, O. "The Transcript," a weekly paper advocating the principles of the Prohibition party, was established by Frank H. lobes in February, 1891. It was published in the Jobes room, South Broadway. The paper was ably edited and neatly printed, but the limited field of circulation made the venture unprofitable and it was discontinued after two years. "The Ohio Populist," edited by W. B. Cline and P. T. Fishback, was issued from this office for a while beginning in May, 1896. It championed the free coinage of silver and the Populistic propaganda of the Omaha platform. Newspapers Published Outside of Greenville. "The Versailles Policy"—The oldest and largest weekly paper published in Darke county outside of Greenville is the Versailles Policy, which was founded in 1875 by Cook and Wade under the name of "Versailles Independent." Later its proprietors were Hathaway, then Bidlack and Linn, who changed the name to 'The Versailles Policy." About 1883 Wm. Linn came to Greenville and entered into a partnership with W. A. Browne, Sr., to publish the new "Democratic Advocate," and the Policy passed into the hands of W. J. Swisher, who published it until August 1, 1889, when it came into the ownership of D. W. K. Martin, the present publisher. At the time Mr. Martin became owner of the Policy it was a five column quarto, but under his ownership it has been enlarged from time to time to meet the requirements of a growing community so that now it is an eight page 18x24 inch, seven column paper built on modern lines and having a large subscription list. In almost a quarter of a century ownership Mr. Martin has proved himself an exceptionally good editor and proprietor, and his paper has proven a valuable factor in promoting the business, social and general DARKE COUNTY - 403 interests of the thriving village of Versailles and vicinity as well as the interests of the Democratic party. "The Versailles Leader" was established in 1903 as an independent newspaper by Nathan F. Fahnestock. It is an eigth page 15x22 inch paper, and is published on Tuesday and Friday of each week at $1.00 per year. Mr. Fahnestock is a virile writer and aggressive publisher and his paper has attracted considerable attention and won praise from patrons who desire an independent and public spirited advocate. The fact that such a paper has been published for more than ten years in a strongly Democratic community indicates that the editor is aggressive, persevering and determined to serve the public needs. Arcanum has had the benefit of a local press for over thirty years. The Arcanum Visitor, an independent weekly, was printed about 1876 to 1878 by a man named Wasson and in 1880 Samuel R. Kemble founded the Tribune which lie published for nearly ten years. In 1888, the "Arcanum Enterprise" was launched and has been issued for over a quarter of a century. It is a staunch Democratic sheet and is owned and edited by C. R. Musson, an experienced newspaper man. It contains eight pages 13x20 inches in size and is issued every Thursday for $1.00 per year. The Arcanum Times is an independent eight page paper of standard size, and appears regularly on Thursday. It was established in 1899 and is owned and edited by Smith and Heeter. Like Arcanum, Ansonia has had a newspaper since 1880. About that time John S. Royer, a prominent educator and writer, founded the Ansonia Mirror. The ownership of this paper passed to Frank H. Jobes, who continued to publish it from September 1, 1884 to the end of 1890. It was a well edited and newsy sheet with high ethical ideals and was very acceptable to the people of Brown township and vicinity. This paper was discontinued, however, in 1891, when Mr. Jobes moved the plant to Greenville, where he established The Transcript, following which the "Ansonia Herald" appeared. This paper was published for a while by S. H. Light and Son, who sold it to Collett and Allbaugh. It then appeared for two or three years as "The Climax," but was finally discontinued. In 1899 the Herald was re-established by the Lights, who continued to publish it for some ten years when it passed to the ownership of the Herald Printing 404 - DARKE COUNTY Company, under the editorship of Hiltor R. Millett, whose biography appears in Vol. H. This sheet contains eight pages, size 16x22 and is published every Thursday as an independent newspaper at $1.00 per year, giving Ansonia the benefit of a progressive local press at a cheap price. The eastern section of the county is ably served with news twice a week, on Wednesday and Saturday, by the Bradford Morning Sentinel, an independent Republican paper of eight pages published by A. F. Little. This sheet was also founded in 1880 and has proved to be a force in Bradford and vicinity. It contains a large amount of local items and advertisements and is well edited. The New Madison Herald is an eight page independent paper published every Friday by O. G. Murray. It was established in 1894 by Smith and Davis, and was purchased in July 1895 by C. E. Wenger, who published it for some time. An examination of its columns reveals the fact that local enterprise and public spirit are valuable assets in a community, doing much to build up its best interests. Several newspaper men were of prominence, notably John Hathaway, for many years foreman of the composing room of the The Hollandsburg News was established in 1907, and is now entering on the eighth year of its history. It is a standard size eight page weekly, and is published every Thursday at $1.00 per year by the Williams Company, under the editorship of Dale C. Williams. Harrison and Irelan were the former proprietors. This paper is served by the Western Newspaper Union and -is a remarkable illustration of what grit and enterprise can do in a small town to promote its best interests. Besides these papers the Union City Eagle and Times, published just across the state line, have some circulation in the county, and help to foster that healthy local pride which tends to strengthen and build up a community. It is doubtful if any other county in Ohio of similar population and condition has as many local papers as Darke county. This indicates an intelligent and progressive citizenship and augurs well for the future of the county. CHAPTER XIX FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. Banks. The history of the development of banks and financial institutions in the Nation, State and County is closely interwoven with the history of social progress. Banks are indispensable to the merchant, manufacturer and farmer for the proper transaction of their business affairs, and building associations are a great aid to the small depositor and home builder. The presence of well established institutions of this kind in a community is an almost infallible indication of stability and prosperity. In spite of the present unpopularity of Wall Street and the excessive number of multi-millionaires, people have generally come to acknowledge that money and monetary establishments are essential to advanced civil' ization, and a financial education is deemed desirable by those who conduct even a small business. Farmers' National Bank. The scarcity of money in the early history of the State and county has already been noted, furs and farm produce being the local medium of exchange. Along in the "thirties and "forties" loans were made and notes discounted by private individuals, among whom John Hufnagle and H. W. Emerson were well known. The gradual but substantial development of the county and the steady growth of the county seat, however, soon called for regular banking facilities and in October, 1853, the Farmers' Bank was organized by J. W. Frizell and J. L. Winner, with a capital of $30,000.00. This bank passed safely through all the financial disturbances just prior to the Civil War and was organized April 3, 1863, into a national bank under the title of the Farmers' National Bank which it bears today. The first officers of this bank were Washington A. Weston, president, and John L. Winner, cashier. With these gentlemen, H. W. Emerson, G. W. Studabaker and J. W. Frizell were associated as directors, assuring from the beginning a strong and reliable management of the bank's affairs. Previous to this time Mr. Winner had been successively engaged in the hotel, drug and 406 - DARKE COUNTY dry goods business and had served in the Ohio legislature; Mr. Weston likewise had an extended business experience in Piqua, Covington and Dayton, had established the first hardware store in Greenville in 1848, and had served in the state legislature; Mr. Emerson had been a brigadier-general of Ohio militia, a justice of the peace, and a promiennt broker; Mr. Frizell had been a school teacher, a lawyer and clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, while Mr. Studabaker had been a prosperous farmer and stock buyer. T. S. Waring succeeded J. L. Winner as cashier in 1873, when the latter purchased the Exchange Bank, an institution which had. been established by Frank McWhinney in 1869, and continued in business until 1880, when it was closed. James M. Lansdowne, who had served as cashier of the Exchange Bank throughout its history, became cashier of the Farmers' National Bank in the fall of 1889 and served until his death in 1898. Geo. W. Sigafoos who was serving his second term as county auditor, resigned that position and became cashier January 31, 1901, and is still serving in that capacity. Howard S. Kolp is assistant cashier; Conrad Kipp is president, H. Ed Hufnagle, vice-president, and D. W. Bowman, S. Corwin Riegel and Joseph Menke members of the board of trustees. This bank is a member of the American and state banking associations, and is reported in the Bankers' Register in January, 1913, with a paid-up capital of $84,000.00 surplus and undivided profits of $140,000.00, deposits $450,000.00. This bank is located on the southwest corner of Broadway and the public square in a handsome stone faced building erected in 1882, and is doing a substantial business. Greenville National Bank. The Greenville National Bank is the successor of the Bank of Greenville, which was organized by Hufnagle, Allen & Co., February 22, 1876, with a capital stock of $200,000.00, the stockholders being held individually liable. The first officers were John Hufnagle, president; Judge Wm. Allen, vice-president, and L. L. Bell, cashier. The directors were John Hufnagle, Judge James M. Meeker, John Devor and L. L. Bell. Messrs. Hufnagle, Meeker and Bell were large owners of real estate in the county. Judge Allen was a prominent attorney and had served the Fourth District in Congress DARKE COUNTY - 407 during the thirty-sixth and thirty-seventh terms, and John Devor was prominently connected with the Greenville Artificial Gas Company. In 1885 this bank was re-organized under the state law as the Greenville Bank Company, and opened up for business on August 10th, with a capital of $31,500 and over $100,000.00 of deposits. The officials elected at that time were Wm. S. Turpen, president; R. B. Jamison, vice-president; Geo. H. Martz, cashier and F. T. Conkling, teller. E. W. Otwell and John C. Clark served as directors with Turpen, Jamison and Martz. Frank T. Conkling who had been with the bank since its organization in 1876, was made cashier in 1893, and served in this capacity until his death in the summer of 1913. In the thirty-seven years of his connection with this bank he made for himself a fine record as a financier with a reputation extending throughout the county. The Greenville Bank Company was made a National bank February 10, 1904. The Bankers' Register in January, 1913, gives it a paid-up capital of $100,000.00, surplus and undivided profits $179,000.00, deposits $400,000.00, loans and discounts, stocks, bonds and securities $580,000.00. Adelbert Martz. who had been with the bank for over twenty years, was made cashier to succeed F. T. Conkling, deceased, on July 4. 1913. The other officers now are: John H. Koester, president; T. A. Lecklider, vice-president; Thos. Lecklider, Jr., assistant cashier A. T. Marker, teller. The directors are: W. A. Browne, Sr., J. H. Koester, T. A. Lecklider, H. A. Snorf, M. A. Maher, J. C. Elliott and W. E. Nelson. This bank has been located on the northwest corner of Broadway and Fourth street in Greenville, since its organization. The Second National Bank. The Second National Bank of Greenville, Ohio, was organized May 14, 1883, was granted its charter July 3, 1883, and opened for business on July 31, of that year. The first officers were Wm. K. Kerlin, president; Robert A. Shuffleton, cashier: David L. Meeker, John Devor, J. H. Martin, Henry St. Clair and Augustus F. Koop, directors. The financial standing and business qualifications of these men insured a success of the enterprise from the beginning. Mr. Kerlin had been a prosperous farmer and had served two terms as county treasurer; R. A. Shuffleton had been a successful hardware merchant and man of business; D. L. Meeker had been a suc- 408 - DARKE COUNTY cessful attorney, and had served two terms as probate judge; John H. Martin had served as county clerk and had had considerable business experience; Henry St. Clair had established the first wholesale grocery in Darke county, and was laying the foundation of the largest private fortune in the county; and A. T. Koop had been for several years a prosperous hardware man, and was well and favorably known in the community. He succeeded R. A. Shuffleton as cashier and served about ten years. This bank has continued to do a good business since its establishment and has a conservative reputation. It is a member of both the American and State Bankers' Associations, and is rated in the Bankers' Register of January, 1913, as follows: Paid-up capital, $100,000.00, surplus and undivided profit $115,000.00; deposits, $300,000.00; loans and discounts, stocks, bonds and securities. $390.000.00. The present officers are Jas. A. Ries, president: D. WT. Bowman, vice-president; S. A. Hostetter, cashier: Gales L. Helm and W. B. Marshall, assistant cashiers; Rolla W. Culbertson, clerk. The directors are J. A. Ries, D. W. Bowman, S. A. Hostetter, W. B. Pickering, A. J. Landis, E. E. Ortlepp and E. Culbertson. This bank is located on the east side of Broadway, two doors north of Fourth street. The Citizens' Bank. This is a private bank and was established January 1, 1902, by Westerfield Bros., well known and prosperous wholesale merchants and Chas. Schreel, a man of considerable business ability, all men of well known integrity and financial responsibility. In its twelve years of business it has transacted considerable business and is rated by the Bankers' Register of 1913 as having a financial responsibility of $150,000.00. Its present officers are Enoch W. Westerfield, president: Marion W. Westerfield, vice-president; S. O. Westerfield, cashier; Wm. H. Tillman, assistant cashier. It is located in the Westerfield building on South Broadway. opposite Martin street. The increase of the towns in the county in size and the gradual expansion of business and financial transactions in recent years has called for the establishment of more banks at convenient points. In response to this demand, banks have been established in recent years at Versailles, New Mad- DARKE COUNTY - 409 ison, Arcanum, Ansonia, Gettysburg, Rossburg and Pittsburg. According to the Bankers' Register of January, 1913. these banks were rated as follows: Versailles. First National Bank. Established 1891. President, R. W.1V. D; vice-president, D. F. Douglas; cashier, C. B. Douglas. Paid-up capital, $30,000. Surplus and undivided profits, $8,000. Deposits, $175,000. Loans and discounts, stock, bonds and securities, $150,000. Peoples' Bank Company (State Bank). Established 1897. Member American and State Bankers' Associations. Presi dent, L. C. Klipstine; vice-president, Joseph Manier, Sr.; cashier, E. C. Manier, and assistant cashier, A. F. Prakel. Paid-up capital, $40,000. Surplus and undivided profits. $10.000. Deposits. 175.000. Loans and discodiscouscouks, bonds and securities, $175,000. New Madison. Farmers' Banking Company (private). Established 1889. Member of American and State Banking Associations. President, ______ Richie; vice-president, W. R. Hageman; cashier, J. D. King; assistant cashier, C. Hartman. Paid-up capital, $30,000. Surplus and undivided profits, 56,100. Ansonia. Citizens' Bank Company (state bank). Established 1903. Member State Bankers' Association. T. J. Hostetter, vice-president and assistant cashier; F. S. Kiser, cashier. PairlPaiduptal, $25,000. Surplus and undivided profits, $5,00). Deposits, $74,000. Loans, discounts, stocks, bonds and ecurities, $66,000. First National Bank. Established 1908. Member of State Bankers' Association. President, E. E. Vance; vice-president, J. W. Hufnagle; cashier, A. J. Comstock. Paid-up capital, $25,000. Surplus and undivided profits, $1,500. Deposits, $105,000. Loans and discounts, stocks, bonds and securities, $101,000. Arcanum. First National lank. Established 1893. Member of American and State Bankers' Associations. President, M. M. Smith; vice-president, H. J. Niswonger; cashier, C. C. Taylor; assistant cashier, G. F. Riegle. Paid-up capital, $50,000. Surplus and undivided profits, $30,000. Deposits, $213,000. 410 - DARKE COUNTY Cash and due from banks, $49,000. Loans and discounts, stocks, bonds and securities, $242,000. Farmers' National Bank. Established 1902. President, W. J. Dull; vice-president, Ed Ammon; cashier, O. O. Smith; assistant cashier, L. L. Muller. Paid-up capital, $50,000. Surplus and undivided profits, $24,000. Deposits, $212,000. Cash and due from banks, $46,000. Loans and discounts, stocks, bonds and securities, $240,000. Gettysburg. Citizens' National Bank. President, A. F. Myers; cashier, F. P. Lehman; assistant cashier, A. W. Fair. Paid-up capital, $30,000. Surplus and undivided profits, $19,000. Deposits, $119,000. Cash and due from banks, $50,000. Loans and discounts, stocks, bonds, securities, $134,000. Pitsburg. First National Bank. Established 1909. Member of State Bankers' Association. President, G. Reisley; vice-president, C. O. Niswonger; cashier, G. S. Dennison; assistant cashier, C. O. Niswonger. Paid-up capital, $25,000. Surplus and undivided profits, $4,000. Deposits, $60,000. Cash and due from banks, $12,000. Loans and discounts, stocks, bonds and securities, $75,000. Rossburg. Farmers' Bank (State bank). Established 1904. Member of State Bankers' Association. President, Geo. N. Edger; vice-president, E. H. Black; cashier, H. H. Davis. Paid-up capital, $12,000. Surplus and undivided profits, $2,100. Deposits, $60,000. Loans and discounts, stocks, bonds and securities, $45,000. BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS. The Greenville Building Company. Building and Loan Associations are corporations sprung up among the people themselves, organized under state laws, run by the people and for their sole benefit with the chief object of encouraging saving and homewinning. The first building and loan association was organized during the big building boom late in the "sixties." J. T. Martz and George Martz acted as secretary of this company which later discontinued. DARKE COUNTY - 411 The history of The Greenville Building Company dates back to the year 1883, when in May Messrs. William Schnaus, Christian Knoderer, C. M. Anderson, Jno. C. Turpen, William H. Hart, William Thompson, L. F. Limbert, A. F. Koop, M. G. Wilson, J. K. Riffel and B. F. Weaver signed articles of incorporation, L. E. Chenoweth acting as notary public, and Jno. H. Martin, clerk of the Common Pleas Court, certifying to the latters' commission of authority. The board of directors organized June 15, 1883, by electing Geo. W. Moore as president, L. F. Limbert, secretary and William Schnaus, treasurer. Mr. Geo. W. Moore, who as senator from this district, had taken a particular interest in legislation affecting building companies, was continuously elected president until 1900, when he was succeeded by Geo. W. Sigafoos, and he in turn by William Thompson, who served from 1902-03. In 1903 G. F. Schmermund was elected president of the board of directors and still serves in that capacity. L. F. Limbert was re-elected secretary in June, 1884, and was succeeded in September of that year by P. H. Maher. J. B. Kolp was elected secretary in June, 1885, and served four years, being succeeded by Geo. A. Jobes, who acted as secretary for eleven consecutive years. The present secretary, Geo. A. Katzenberger, was elected to that position in June, 1900. The treasurer, William Schnaus, served two years and was succeeded by William Thompson, who served until 1889. C. C. Stoltz was elected treasurer in June, 1889, but resigned in December of the same year, James L. Lansdowne being chosen to fill the vacancy and serving until his death in November, 1899. The present treasurer, Dr. A. J. Marling, was elected November 13, 1899. and continuously re-elected annually since that time. W. Y. Stubbs has acted as attorney for the association continuously since 1888, and John Rentz has served as vice-president since 1905. During the past fifteen years the company has grown very rapidly. its assets increasing from about sixty thousand dollars to $240.000. The contingent or surplus fund for possible losses was $1,100 in 1900, and is now about $6,000. The company has always paid 6 per cent, dividends or more, and has had no losses on real estate for about fifteen years, nor has it in that time been required to take in any real estate 412 - DARKE COUNTY under foreclosure proceedings. The company has about nine hundred depositors who are well pleased with the security of their savings and income off of their investment, and the 150 people who have secured loans from the association find the board of directors fair and lenient in their treatment. The association is examined annually by three citizens, and the state bureau sends official examiners to go over the books and verify the annual statement made by the secretary to the State of Ohio. Officers are under bond and directors do such service without remuneration. This association also issues certificates of deposit paying three per cent, interest from date of deposit. The present board of directors consists of G. F. Schmermund, John Rentz, Dr. A. J. Marling, W. Y. Stubbs, Geo. W. Sigafoos, Omer S. Broderick, Geo. G. Hildebrand, William E. Halley and Geo. A. Katzenberger, and all have the best interests of the company at heart. Citizens' Loan and Savings Association, The Citizens' Loan and Savings Association of Greenville was organized in 1898 by Frank Conklin, j. P. Duffey, P. H. Maher, J. C. Clark, Conrad Kipp and W. A. Browne, Sr. Thos. Maher was the first secretary. This association is not incorporated, but is managed by a board of men of large experience in business, law and finance. Its offices were in the Roland building, corner Fourth and Broadway, for several years, but have been located for about a year in the new Krickenberger building, No. 1124 West Fourth street. The fiscal year begins the first Saturday in March and ends the last Saturday in February, and dividends are declared on stock of record the first Tuesday in March annually. Any amount is received on deposit at any time and shares in the earnings from date of deposit. This company has always paid 6 per cent, dividends which are allowed to accumulate and share in the profits. The following is a statement of the standing of the company at the close of business January 31, 1914: DARKE COUNTY - 413 |
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Cash on hand Pass book loans Mortgage loans (face) Insurance, taxes, etc., paid. Accrued interest |
$145.96 5,587.54 149,703.03 270.00 3,000.00 $158,706.53 |
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Depositors' shares Contingent fund Undivided profits |
$150,668.13 476.98 -7,561.42 $158,706.53 |
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When compared with the report of March 1, 1913, this statement shows a gain of $40,000.00. At present the affairs of the association are managed by the following well known citizens: P. H. Maher, president; Conrad Kipp, vice-president; O. R. Krickenberger, secretary and attorney; Adelbert Martz, treasurer. Board of managers, W. A. Browne, Sr., Conrad Kipp, P. H. Maher, James Boyer, O. R. Krickenberger, John B. Maher and Adelbert Martz, Other Associations. The Versailles Building and Loan Company, of Versailles. Ohio, was incorporated on the 13th day of December, A. d. 1887, with a capital stock of $300,000.00, which was afterward. January the 2d, 1911, increased to $1,000,000.00. The names of the incorporators were: John W. Starbuck. Thos. Fahnestock, Wm. H. Rike, j. C. Turpen, J. G. Stierle, Felix Manier, E. G. Frankman, I. C. Williamson and T. M. Reed. The names of the officers at present are : Gen. H. Worch, president; H. A. Frankman, vice-president; Emery Zechar, treasurer; A. Calderwood, secretary and attorney; board of directors, Geo. H. Worch, H. A. Frankman, Con. Cashman, A. J. Reed, Nick Alexander, Leonard Marker and Joseph Manier, Jr. Financial statement at the close of business December 31, 1913: 414 - DARKE COUNTY |
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Cash on hand Loans on mortgages Furniture and fixtures Insurance and taxes due Bonds Deposits in other B. & L.'s Total |
$ 11,885.31 216,714.20 422.11 300.35 3,000.00 5,000.00 $237,321.97 |
Liabilities. |
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Dues on running S Loan credits Paid-up stock and dividends Deposits and accrued interest Reserve fund Undivided profit fund Unfinished leans Total |
$ 43,104.74 21,295.75 128,315.41 36,502.99 5,018.54 2,084.54 1,000.00 $237,321.97 |
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The Arcanum Building and Loan Association was incorporated August 22, 1885, and its authorized capital is $200,000.00. The officers are as follows: President, W. J. Edwards; treasurer, E. B. Hawley; secretary, G. T. Reigle and attorney, Kirk Hoffman. Its assets are about $15,000.00, and its rate of dividend 4 per cent. The New Madison Loan and Building Association was incorporated April 5, 1895, and has an authorized capital of $200,000.00. W. R. Hageman is president, J. D. King treasurer, and Cora Hartman, secretary. Assets are about $20,000.00, and its rate of dividend 5 per cent. CHAPTER XX. DARKE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. From what has been said about the depth, composition and fertility of the soil of Darke county, the abundance of small streams, the gently rolling uplands, the beautiful valleys and the prairies, and level expanses of alluvial formation, it might readily be surmised that this county was early destined to be in the forefront of all the counties of the state in the production of agricultural products. The large area of the county and the presence of a goodly number of farmers of German descent also contributed materially to the same result. Before the first half century of its history had passed such progress had been made in agriculture that popular sentiment clamored for an annual exhibition of the products of the farm at a properly appointed time and place for the instruction, encouragement and entertainment of the rural population. Accordingly, on November 16, 1852, some thirty residents of the county met at the court house and organized the first County Agricultural Society. I. N. Gard was appointed the first president, Noah Arnold the secretary, and Alfred Kitchen the treasurer of this society. Within a year the society numbered 320 members. It seems that a few acres were rented on the southwest side of Greenville on the present site of Oakview suburb where the first fair was held on the 7th, and 8th of September, 1853. Temporary sheds, halls, stables and fences were built of wide poplar boards, which were removed and sold to the highest bidder after the fair was over. Extensive and liberal premiums for that time were offered and the grounds were adequately appointed for the occasion, reflecting great credit upon the committee having this work in charge. The display of stock was especially notable at this first fair, although the progressive farmer of today might look with amusement upon the live stock exhibited by his forbears at that time, and be bored with the performance of the "wonderful" trotter with a record of "two-forty." Fairs were held annually thereafter. The board of directors elected in the fall of 1857 organized as follows: Moses 416 - DARKE COUNTY Hart, president; J. W. Shively, vice-president; M. Sapyd, secretary; Joseph Bryson, treasurer; George Elston, Isaac Funk and Reuben Lowery, managers. A constitution and by-laws were framed and adopted, the purchase of a substantial set of record books authorized, and progressive measures taken by this board preparatory to a successful exhibition in the following fall. Special features were introduced, such as a "boys' riding match" and a fine display of militia in full uniform under command of Gen. Craner. The records for this fair show total receipts from all sources of $1,594.99; premiums paid, $384.75; balance in treasury January 3, 1859, $275.19. The annual election at the above fair resulted as follows: J. Townsend, president; Dr. Jas. Rubey, vice-president; M. Spayd, secretary; Geo. Studabaker, treasurer; Geo. Keister, John Plessinger, John McClure, Jas. Grimes and Jas. Anlett, managers. The conditions prevailing about this time are vividly portrayed by the "Darke County Boy" as follows: "I do not know anything about the Darke County Fair of late years, but in my young days 'Fair Week' was the biggest event of the season. "No difference how hot, dusty, muddy, or cold, the people came from every direction. "Joe Hollihan, Joe Zimmerman and Sam Neff were the gate keepers. I believe Warren Ratliff was a gate keeper later on. By business was to sell boiled eggs. They generally cost me 8 cents a dozen, and I sold them two for 5 cents, with salt, pepper and crackers `thrown in.' I simply coined money hand-over-fist. One day I made 60 cents clear of all expense. Oh, but I was rich! I had money to burn, but I didn't burn it. One fair week I cleared enough to buy a fur cap, a pair of gloves and a pair of store pants. I couldn't wait for winter to wear my fur cap, but put it on in the fall, and strange to say, wore it all winter, just the same. "Sam Cable was there with watermelons (I mean at the fair), Frank Scribner had his spruce beer stand, Sam Musser had his grocery of cheese, dried beef, crackers and `sick.' Andy McKann had a grocery and Bill Crandall had a eating house. "There was a `nigger show' and a sideshow. Several barrels of cider were on `tap.' There was a balloon ascension and Ann Platt went up in it. She had a stage name: I have DARKE COUNTY - 417 forgotten it, but it was Ann, just the same. If she isn't dead she must be nearly a hundred years old. “Charley Wakeman was in the sideshow. fie was advertised as `Professor Blake, of London.' His principal acts were to drive pins into his leg and swallow a 22 inch sword. He put beans into his nostrils and ears and stuck them down the back of his neck, and drew them all out of his mouth. It was wonderful !" In 1859 the grounds were considerably enlarged and a premium list was prepared, published in pamphlet form and distributed, contributing materially to the success of the fair which was held on October 4, 5 and 6 of that year. The receipts for tickets at this fair were $1,332.23 and the total receipts, including the balance in the treasury from the last exhibition, $2,376.86. The balance on hand January 2, 1860. was $869.73. The success of this fair encouraged the expenditure of a goodly sum for the improvement of the grounds for the next exhibition, but the high political excitement prevailing in the fall of 1860 interfered with the success of the fair and caused a deficit of about $200. The officers elected for the following year were H. B. Vail, president; Levi Graver, vice-president; Noah Arnold, secretary; Robert Drew, Jas. McCabe. Nicholas York, John Stoltz and George Shively, managers. The fair of 1861 was held on October 2, 3, 4, 5, and although $450 had been borrowed to finance it the receipts were sufficient to defray the expense incurred and put the society on a good footing. The new board chosen after this fair was constituted as follows: Wm. Turpen, president; John Stoltz, vice-president; J. E. Matchett, secretary; J. F. Bertch, treasurer, and J. Townsend, George Shively, A. R. Doty, C. C. Walker and David Thompson, managers. On account of the excitement prevailing during the progress of the Civil War and the absence of so many young men in the army no fair was held in 1862-1863 and 1864, but upon the cessation of hostilities interest and enthusiasm were revived in the summer of 1865 and a successful fair was held in the old grounds on the 28th, 29th and 30th of September. This had been made possible by a temporary loan of $1,000.00 from public spirited citizens and the results justified the wisdom of this procedure, as there was a large attendance at this fair and there was a net balance of over a hundred dollars after all expenses had been defrayed. (27) 418 - DARKE COUNTY The annual fair continued to grow in popularity and in 1861 the site which had been formerly rented was purchased from Dawes and Turpen for $2,000 and 48,000 feet of lumber ordered bought for inclosing the grounds, thus putting the institution on a more permanent and substantial footing. In 1868 negotiations were made for the leasing of five additional acres adjoining, the south side of the original ground from Isaac Rush. In 1870 it was agreed to charge an entry fee of ten per cent. on all premiums of five dollars and over to be collected when the entries were made, and the price of family tickets was fixed at $1.00 each, single day tickets 25 cents with an additional daily charge of 20 cents for wagons of 50 cents for the entire fair. During the summer a substantial picket fence and several buildings were erected and preparation made for a big fair. These improvements with enlarged entries of fine stock and agricultural implements conspired with the unusually fine weather to attract a large crowd of visitors from near and far—the number of attendants on the third day being estimated at 7,500 people. Following this fair Geo. D. Miller was elected president; Geo. W. Brawley, vice-president, and Jas. Hopper, John M. Hall, Amos Hahn and George Elston, managers. The fair held early in October, 1871, seems even to have eclipsed that of the former fall with an estimated attendance of from eight to ten thousand people on the second day. H. Mills was chosen president, A. H. Van Dyke, vice-president and J. D. Miller, J. T. Martz, Jas. McCable and N. Arnold, managers, to prepare for the next fair. The steady development of Darke county, the increase in population, the growing popularity of the annual fair and the general substantial character of the men chosen to manage the business of the fairs assured an increasing yearly attendance and necessitated the purchase of larger grounds. Accordingly, early in 1873 the fair board was authorized by the county commissioners to sell the grounds and purchase a larger tract. As a result of this action the original grounds of some seventeen acres were soon sold to J. W. Sater and on June 7, 1873, a new site, comprising forty acres lying just south of "Huntertown," and between the old Eaton and Jefferson pikes, was purchased from Cornelius O'Brien and J. T. Martz for five thousand dollars. Considerable expense was incurred in fencing and improving this newly purchased site, but the enterprise of the board met a hearty response DARKE COUNTY - 419 from the people, who turned out in goodly numbers duriiduringfive days of the fair. In 1874 the fair was held during the first days of SepteSeptemnd was characterized by an unusual number of entries, a fine speed program including several noted horses from other places, a ladies' equestrian performance and an unsuccessful attempt to make a balloon ascension. The estimated attendance on the third day was twelve thousand. In 1875 John Townsend was president; Thos. McCowen-president; Michael Noggle, J. C. Turpen, I. N. Shively and A. F. Koop, managers. J. T. Martz continued as secretary, and A. F. Koop was chosen treasurer. The fair wasais hmewhat later than in 1874, the weather was chilly on the opening day, but became milder by the third day. Two successful balloon ascensions were made during the fair and the public wagers of money on the horse races called forth the disapproval of the masses in attendance as a scandal previously unknown. In 1876, G. W. Studebaker, Sr., J. N. Lowery, E. Lecklider and N. M. Wilson became the new managers and J. C. Turpen was chosen secretary. Successful fairs were held in 1876, 1877 and 1878 under practically the same management. In 1879 S. Rynearson was chosen a new manager and Wm. Sullivan appointed secretary. Heretofore, it seems, the race track had been but a fourth of a mile in length, but was at this time enlarged to one-half a mile and numerous other improvements were made. Governor Bishop spoke on the third day of the fair, September 18, and drew a large crowd. The receipts of this fair were nearly $5,700.00. Since 1880 the following persons have served as president of the board: Thos. McCown, John Townsend, H. C. Coblentz, W. C. Elston, J. P. Meeker, J. M. Brown, L. N. Reed and M. L. Weisenberger, all men of unusual ability and representative of the large class of successful farmers who have placed Darke county in the front line as an agricultural section. The following well known, capable and experienced farmers, professional and business men have acted in the important capacity as secretary of the board since 1880: Wm. Sullivan, Jasper N. Lowery, J. E. Matchett, John C. Turpen, John P. Lucas, T. C. Maher, F. M. Eidson, O. E. Harrison, J. A. Tillman, I. M. Hall and Frank Plessinger. Among the names of those who have served on the hoard 420 - DARKE COUNTY during this period we note some of the most progressive and prosperous farmers of the county. Since the purchase of the present grounds in 1973 vast improvements have been made from time to time to accommodate the increasing crowds and cater to the convenience of attendants. It has been the policy of the board to make these improvements as fast as financial conditions allowed. As a result we note today the following substantial and commodious buildings on the ground: Besides the large string of stables and pens, a gate keeper's residence, a Floral and Art Hall, a Fruit Hall, a Dining Hall, Officers' Quarters, a Memorial Hall (erected in 1902 by Frank McWhinney as a place of rest and convenience for women and children), separate buildings for poultry, sheep, hogs and cattle and an immense steel and concrete frame amphitheater, size about 240 by 63 feet erected in 1910, at a cost of over $26,000.00, and having a seating capacity of some 3,000. Through the co-operation of the Greenville Driving Club, the track has recently been reconstructed and improved, making it one of the fine courses of the state. Two tracts have recently been purchased, one in 1908, the other in 1914, and added to the northern side of the grounds, making the present extent of the grounds 53 67-100 acres, with an estimated property valuation of $62,000.00. The "Premium List" of 1913 includes the following comprehensive divisions: Class A. Horses. Comprising the following breeds: Standards, Roadsters, General Purpose, Coach, Clydesdale, Percherons, Belgians, Grade Draft, Saddle Horses, Matched Horses, Farm Teams, Ponies, Mules. Class B. Cattle. Including Shorthorns, Herefords, Polled Durhams, Aberdeen Angus, Galloway, Jerseys, Red Polled, Holsteins, Guernsey and Ayrshires. Class C. Sheep. Including Shropshires, Southdowns, Oxforddowns, Hampshiredowns, Catswolds, Lincolns, Dorset, Cheviot, Delaines, Rambouillet and Merinos. Class D. Swine. Including Poland Chinas, Berkshires, Chester Whites, Duroc Jerseys, Hampshires and other breeds. Class E. Poultry. Including 20 classes as follows: Americans, Asiatics, English, Mediterranean, Polish, Hamburgs, French, Games, Oriental Games, Game Bantams, Oriental Bantams, Miscellaneous, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese. Pigeons, DARKE COUNTY - 421 Pet Stock, Guineas, Breeding Pens and Pen Show Games and Bantams. Class F. Farm Implements. Class G. Grain and Seeds. Confined to Darke county. Class H. Farm and Garden. Including well known vegetables and garden truck. Class I. Fruits. Including Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Grapes and Quinces. Class J. Canned Goods. Including Fruits and Vegetables, Preserves, Jellies, Jams, Fruit Butters, Pickles, Dried Fruits and Vegetables. Class K. Culinary and Dairy. Class L. Domestic Manufacture. Including Household Fabrics, Knitting, Crochet, Needlework, Embroidery, Drawn-work, Silk Embroidery, Laces, Decorative Art Work, Pyrography, Basketry, Wood Carving, Arts and Crafts, Jewelry, Tooled Leather, Stenciling, etc. Class M. Painting and Drawing. Including Oil Painting, Tapestry, Water Colors, Crayons, Ink and Pencil, China and Porcelain. Class N. Cut Flowers and Plants. In recent years extensive educational exhibits have been made for the encouragement of the schools of the county, which in 1913 showed the following enumeration: 18 city and village schools, 49 specials, and 134 township and subdistrict schools with a total enrollment of about 10,000 pupils. The exhibits are included in two departments, viz.: Arts and Agriculture. The former comprises four classes covering the various high, grade and elementary public schools of the county. Premiums are offered in these departments on the best papers, drawings, displays, maps, penmanship, manual arts work, etc., produced by the pupils. The Department of Agriculture was recently established with an aim of interesting young men and women in the study and improvement of various breeds of domesticated animals; the culture of grain and vegetables and the judging of the same; also the ability to prepare food properly after judicious selection; the ability to design different articles of wearing apparel and sew, fit and embroider the same. Two hundred dollars ($200.00) was set apart for premiums in this department, which marks a new, extremely practical and much needed addition to the work of the board. The year 1913 was one of the most prosperous in the his- 422 - DARKE COUNTY tory of the fair, the gate receipts being $10,261.00, the grandstand admissions $1,701.10, booth rents and privilege permits $4,074.92, and the total receipts from all sources including per capita allowance, tax levy, cash in treasury at beginning of year, amount borrowed, etc., $22,783.38. The receipts indicated that the attendance on the principal days was the largest in the history of the fair. The Darke county fair has certainly been well managed in most respects for many years and stands near the top of all the county fairs in the state of Ohio. However, certain forces are in operation here as in county fairs generally which call for the serious consideration of right minded people. Perhaps it would be unfair to hold the board responsible for all irregularities that are practiced about the grounds during the crowded, busy days of the fair week. In the year 1912, Paul L. Vogt, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology of Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, made a rural survey of Darke, Montgomery, Preble and Butler counties, which brought out much interesting information. In commenting upon the conditions prevailing at the county fairs he made these thought stirring remarks: "At the last county fair in Butler county there were excellent exhibits from the experiment station, and from the farms in the different parts of the county; but in addition to these were to be found the side shows and amusements whose presence at a county fair may be seriously questioned. Farmers and their wives seeing the preliminary exhibits of these shows turned aside in disgust and did not patronize them. They were an insult to their dignity and to their ideals of morality. These relics of a ruder age should be omitted from the schedule of a modern gathering, and the farmers, for whom the fair is primarily intended, should see to it that their desires in matters of this kind be respected. The cheap, questionable show is a side issue and detracts from true progress in fair exhibits." "The same thing may be said of racing, as it is conducted at the fairs at the present time. Racing is on a professional basis and is carried on among horsemen who transport their horses from county to county to take part in the races for the sake of winning the large prize offered. The races have little direct relation to stock improvement, and in too many cases must be classed with the saloon, the gambling den and the dive in their moral influence." These are strong words but seem to be justified as the State Agricultural Commission DARKE COUNTY - 423 has recently sent out a sweeping order to the effect that any county fair in the state which hereafter tolerates gambling; or the sale of liquor will forfeit the per capita award of $800.00 granted by the state and the right to receive a maximum of $1,500.00 from the county. In an announcement the commission says: "This order applies to intoxicating liquor of any kind and to pooling or individual gambling on horse racing, to cane ring, throwing contests and all other games into which the gambling element enters. "The principal object of county fairs—to encourage agriculture pursuit and to dissiminate knowledge along that line is almost forgotten today, and cheap amusements of a demoralizing character seem to predominate. We propose to restore county fairs to their original sphere as educational institutions." To what extent the conditions above set forth prevail at the Darke county fair the writer does not state. The conclusions reached are certainly correct and the purpose of the commission is worthy of hearty approval and should appeal forcibly to the fair boards throughout Ohio. The fair, like any other public institution, deserves the patronage of the great middle class only so long. as it endeavors to carry out the commendable purposes of its organization. It should establish high standards and elevate the moral and intellectual tone of the community. If it does not continue to do these things it will decline rapidly in patronage and influence, and its doom will be sealed. The writer is inclined to think that the moral tone of the Darke county fair is healthier than it was a few years since and looks for a re-adjustment to meet the demands of the more thoughtful class of patrons who desire to see it conducted along progressive moral lines. On account of the intense and sustained interest manifested by the general populace of the county as well as by former residents, it is impossible to estimate the influence of the annual county fair. By studying and judiciously meeting the wants of the rural population the boards have thus far been able to keep up the interest of the people. Whether the annual fair has passed its meridian and is now on the wane or is really a permanent institution, remains to be seen. There is probably not another county fair in Ohio equal to ours in legitimate attractions and proportionate attendance. In order to increase the usefulness of the grounds some satisfactory arrangement might be made with the citizens of Green- 424 - DARKE COUNTY ville whereby the grounds would be kept open during the entire summer season as a park, thereby multiplying the value of the grounds as a place of legitimate recreation many fold. The fair ground would also make almost an ideal Chautauqua site for the use of the people of the entire county. The substantial character of the present membership of the board lends encouragement to the hope that they will respond to the quickened and enlightened public sentiment in these matters, and thus insure a still greater financial success and truer social service than ever attained heretofore. The present membership of the board is as follows: M. L. Weisenberger, president; L. M. Reed, vice-president; Frank Plessinger, secretary; Ed Ammon, treasurer; Norman Tea-ford, George Worch, J. E. Folkerth, Albert Harter, J. H. Dunham, T. C. Maher. CHAPTER XXI. PATRIOTIC TEMPERANCE AND OTHER SOCIETIES. Jobes Post No. 157 Grand Army of the Republic. Jobes Post G. A. R. was formally organized November 7, 1881, to succeed the Greenville Memorial Association, which, it seems, had previously looked after the marking of deceased soldiers' graves and transacted business pertaining to the welfare of the veterans of the Civil War. On the evening above mentioned twenty-two soldiers who had served in the late conflict, assembled in the city hall, Greenville, 0., and were mustered in by Col. Brown, of Toledo, O., as charter members: Frank Devor, S. C. Wolf, John Goloener, A. C. Harter, Jeremiah Jamison, Harvey House, J. H. Ries, J. L. Bascom, John O'Conner, D. D. Hunter, J. Tip King, George Gent, L. G. Dills, J. C. Craig, Daniel Murphy, W. C. Weaver, A. J. Arnold, H. N. Arnold, Jas. Gerard, Wm. Dean, I. G. Hiller and Martin Rentzler. At this meeting John O'Conner was elected post commander and J. T. King, adjutant. This post was named for Allen T. Jobes, a color-bearer of the 69th Regiment, who was shot while bearing the stars and stripes at the battle of Jonesboro, Ga., September 1, 1864. The first post room was fitted up in Arnold's hall on Broadway, near Third street, and meetings were held here until 1895 when Frank McWhinney, a comrade and well known citizen, tendered the use of the second floor of his brick business room on West Fifth street for the use of the post without charge as long as enough members are left to form a quorum. This new room was appropriately furnished and decorated and was formally dedicated on Monday, April 14, 1894, the twenty-ninth anniversary of the surrender of Lee at Appomattox. The dedicatory services were held in the Christian Tabernacle just across the street, at which appropriate addresses were made by Hon. C. M. Anderson, T. C. Miller and Rev. J. P. McLean, of the Universalist church in behalf of the G. A. R.; by W. Y. Stubbs and F. H. 426 - DARKE COUNTY Jobes on behalf of Brandon Camp, Sons of Veterans, and by Mollie V. Foster on behalf of the Womans' Relief Corps. For nearly twenty years weekly camp-fires have been kindled in this commodious and convenient hall. Numerous recruits have been mustered in from time to time, but the ranks of the veterans have been greatly decimated by the Grim Reaper during this period. Notwithstanding these losses the Post has continued active and still has about one hundred members enrolled. Other Posts were organized in the county, at Versailles, Arcanum, Ansonia, Palestine, but most of these have been practically discontinued for some time. The following members have served as commander of Jobes Post since its organization: John O'Conner, John Ries, A. C. Harter, Thomas Lines, A. H. Brandon, S. M. Guy, Isaac G. Hiller, S. W. Bishop, John Barnell, Wm. Dean, W. J. Martin, W. L. Reece, I. N. Smith, Henry Livingston, J. S. Walker, C. W. Rarrick, F. R. Gaskill, Adam Horine, Jason Penny, B. F. Wenger, J. C. Elliott, W. A. Hopkins, J. W. Larimer and Peter Dickey. The officers elected for 1914 are: Commander, Peter Dickey; senior vice, Joseph Walker; junior vice, B. F. Wenger; Sargeant, Dr. Rarick; chaplain, I. N. Smith; officer of the day, Mr. Bidwell; guard, J. W. Larimer; janitor, G. W. Halley; trustee, Samuel Harnish. Enrollment of Members of Jobes Post, No. 157, Department of Ohio, G. A. R., Since Organization November 7, 1881. to December 31. 1913. |
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17 Arnold, A. J., Co. D. 152, O. V. I. 18 Arnold, H. Newton, Co. H, 94, O. V. I. 27 Anderson, Charles M., Co. B, 71, O. V. I. 129 Alspaugh, Henry, Co. G, 44, O. V. I. 248 Allen, Joseph F., Co. E, 3, O. V. I. 265 Adams, James B., Co. G, 183, O. V. I. 346 Albright, Henderson, Co. A, 152, O. V. I. 347 Albright, Philip S., Co. B, 110, O. V. I. 355 Albright, Wm. K., Co. K, 78, O. V. I. 443 Atkinson, Henry, Co. C, 49, Ky. V. I. 479 Allen, Lawson, Co. I, 131, O. V. I. 488 Albright, Johnson, Co. A, 152, O. V. I. |
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498 Ammon, Edward, Co. B, 8, O. V. I. 8 Bascom, Linus J., Co. H, 1, Mo. Art 23 Brandon, A. H., Co. B, 71, o. V. I. 24 Bennett, J. L., 6, Wis. Lt. Art. 26 Beers, Theodore, Co. D, 69, O. V. I. 77 Beers, Joseph, Co. D, 69, O. V. I. 79 Balser, Henry, Co. H, 152, O. V. I. 80 Bowman, Jonathan, Co. D, 69, O. V. I. 81 Brown, Jesse P., Co. H, 48, O. V. I. 117 Bishop, Samuel W., Co. G, 44, O. V. I. 122 Barnell, John, Co. A, 178, O. V. I. 133 Brown, Ahiijah, Co. G, 110, O. V. I. 142 Bell, William H., Co. K, 34, O. V. I. 160 Berger, Charles W., Co. F, 60, O. V. I. 178 Boomershine, Eli H., Co. F, 152, O. V. I. 181 Brooks, John, Co. I, 94, O. V. I. 191 Bell, John J., Co. E, 16, Ind. V. I. 193 Brown, Joseph, Co. F, 37, Ky. M. I. 202 Bliss, Nathaniel, Co. B, 110, O. V. I. 212 Beanblossom, Enos, Co. E, 45, O. V. I. 225 Bunger, Andrew E., Co. B, 156, O. V. I. 247 Beck, Cas. A., Chap. 26, Pa. V. I. 287 Baird, Andrew, Co. B, 146, O. V. I. 294 Butt, John, Co. B, 152, O. V. I. 295 Brown, Benjamin, Co. G, 40, O. V. I. 299 Burtch, J. F., Co. H, 152, O. V. I. 300 Bryson. Joseph, Co. D, 152, O. V. I. 306 Brown, Alexander, Co. B, 152, O. V. I. 316 Barks, Samuel, Co. H, 1st Mo. Cay. 333 Boltin, Morrison, Co. D, 69, O. V. I. 348 Barnhardt, Lorenzo D., Co. B,110, O.V.I. 352 Boreman, Henry, Co. K, 106, O. V. I. 363 Beers, Thomas, Co. D, 69, O. V. I. 366 Burns, John C., Co. I, 152, O. V. I. 370 Bender, Elias, Co. B, 110, O. V. I. 373 Burkholder, Hiram, Co. F, 100, Ind. V. I. 375 Broderick, James W., Co. C, 44, O. V. I. 416 Biddle, William,. Co. I, 94, O. V. I. 424 Beireis, George, Co. E, 5, O. V. I. 436 Breaden, Andrew, Co. C, 114, O. V. I. 456 Brock, William P., Co. B, 110, O. V. I. 461 Briney, Adam, Co. B, 110, O. V. I. |
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466 Baumgartner, J. B., Co. C, 44, O. V. I. 468 Bidwell, Abraham., Co. M, 8, O. V. Cav. 483 Bloom, Thomas J., Co. E, 87, O. V. I. 486 Beam, Daniel C., Co. G, 152, O. V. I. 496 Brock, Allen, Co. A, 152, O. V. I. 506 Bechtolt, Joseph, Co. G, 152, O. V. I. and CO A. 39, O. V. I. 511 Baum, Christopher, Co. I, 152, O. V. I. 14 Craig, J. C., Co. D, 152, O. V. I. 52 Crawford, James M., Co. H, 83, O. V. I. 60 Cunningham, Levi R., Co. G, 40, O. V. I. 70 Cochran, A. M., Co. G, 48, O. V. I. 76 Cole, Henry M., Co. G, 152, O. V. I. 90 Collett, Henry, Co. I, 40, O. V. I. 96 Carr, James M., Co. E, 69, O. V. I. 105 Cain, Albert, Co. B, 38, O. V. I. 106 Calderwood, Andrew R., Co. I, 40, O.V.I. 132 Cordell, Edward M., Co. F, 34, O. V. I. 159 Cromer, P. R., Co. I, 94, O. V. I. 175 Chenoweth, Joel T., Co. E, 69, O. V. I. 176 Coppick, Henry H., Co. G, 193, O. V. I. 186 Crick, Simeon E., Co. E, 69, O. V. I. 199 Chenoweth, Levi E., Co. I, 69, O. V. I. 238 Caldwell, James E., Co. K, 184, O. V. I. 251 Couk, John, Co. B, 152, O. V. I. 263 Clark, J. S., Co. C, 187, O. V. I. 307 Cochran, Samuel H., Co. G, 44, O.V. I. 309 Cordell, I. H., Co. A, 1st O. H. Art. 330 Carter, William, Co. K, 94, O. V. I. 396 Crick, John T., Co. C, 33, O. V. I. 413 Calderwood, John R., Co. I, 152, O. V. I. 414 Cavanaugh, Patrick, Co. A, 82, O. V. I. 449 Coombs, Wm. T., Co. E, 44, O. V. I. 458 Condon, John, Co. A, 152, O. V. I. 472 Corya, Wm. T., Co. D, 44, Ind. V. I. 1 Devor, Frank, Co. H, 34, O. V. I. 13 Dills, L. G., Co. B, 32, O. V. I. 20 Dean, William, Co. H, 115, O. V. I. 49 Deardourff, John W., Co. C, 50, O. V. I. 50 Deardourff, David, Co. C, 50, O. V. I. 118 Deerwachter, John F., Co. C, 14, Ill. V. I. 146 Deitz, John, Co. D, 82, O. V. I. |
12-14-1905 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...* ... 4-20-1904 2-16-1909 ... 11 —1909 ...* 6-7-1891 ... 2-13-1913 ... ... ...* ... ... ... ... ...* 9-10-1895 7-1-1913 ...* ... ...* ... 9-27-1911 ... ... ... ... 9-29-1913 4-23-1909 ... 6-22-1891 |
DARKE COUNTY - 429 |
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151 Dunkle, Simon P., Co. H, 131, O. V. I. 153 Deitz, Fred, Co. D, 82, O. V. I. 155 Dill, John W., Co. D., 93, O. V. I. 165 Deeter, Daniel T., Co. A, 8, O. V. Cav. 167 Dalrymple, C. L., Co. G, 121, O. V. I. 187 Deeter, Josiah B., Co. C, 23, O. V. I. 190 Dunker, Wm. H., Co. I, 125, O. V. I. 208 Dowler, T. J., Co. B, 156, O. V. I. 249 Dye, Smith, Co. F, 94, O. V. I. 270 Dean, James, Co. I, 94, O. V. I. 281 Denise, Obadiah, Co. F, 94, O. V. I. 284 DuBoise, Nathan L., Co. K, 34, O. V. I. 290 Denise, Aaron, Co. G, 40, O. V. I. 317 Dangler, Leonard, Co. G, 152, O. V. I. 397 Dickey, Peter, Co. C, 51, O. V. I. 405 Davis, A. J., Co. B, 89, Ind. V. I. 431 Deifenbaugh, Daniel, Co. B, 35, O. V. I. 488 Deetrick, Abraham, Co. I, 7, W. Va. V. I. 42 Eidson, Frank M., Co. K, 11, O. V. I. 82 Erisman, Daniel, Co. G, 44, O. V. I. 135 Edsall, Milton P., Co. G,44, O. V. I. 184 Eubanks, Aaron, Co. D, 34, O. V. I. 230 Espy, Wm. P., Co. B, 152, O. V. I. 236 Elliott, James C., Co. A, 156, O. V. I 388 Eicholtz, Matthais, Co. L, 8, O. V. Cav. 455 Etter, Levi, Co. E, 48, O. V. I. 464 Edington, G. W., Co. I, 152, O. V. I. 493 Eichelberger, Joseph, Co. K, 34, O. V. I. 28 Fryberger, John, Co. C, 187, O. V. I. 66 Froebe, Philip, Co. D, 58, O. V. I. 87 Fleming, Henry D., Co. K, 34, O. V. I. 161 Ford, Royston, Co. I, 152, O. V. I. 222 Fox, Henry, Co. E, 24, O. V. I. 257 Foster, John S., Independent Co., 4, O. V. Cav 273 Firestine. Henry, 8, O. Battery. 282 Frank, Daniel. Co. F, 69, O. V. I. 292 Fryer, Clark, Co. H, 152, O. V. I. 301 Fulkerth Jacob, Co. G, 44, O. V. I. 329 Farra, John, Co. G, 8th Ind. V. I. 364 Fry, John, Co. G, 8th, O. V. Cav. 432 Fleming. A. B., Co. F, 18, O. V. I. 3 Goleanor, John, Co. H, 23, O. V. I. |
... ...* ...* ... ...* ... ... 3-18-1898 9-29-1913 5-19-1903 10- 2-1911 ... ... ...* ... 2-10-1902 ... ... 12- 6-1900 ... ... ... 4-21-1903 ... 4-29-1904 ... 4-13-1912 ... ...* ... 1-23-1900 1-1-1913 ... ...* 6-28-1906 ... ...* ...* 4-19-1893 4-23-1895 1-23-1900 ...* |
430 - DARKE COUNTY |
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12 Gent, George, Co. F, 27, I11. V. I. 19 Girard, James, Co. G, 10, Ind. V. I. 32 Gaskill, Frank R., Co. B, 7, O. V. I. 55 Gruver, John A., Co. C, 13, O. V. I. 101 Guy, Samuel M., Co. F, 94, O. V. I. 116 Goetz, Wm. W., Co. A, 77, Pa. V. I. 119 Garver, L. C., Co. K, 34, O. V. I. 211 Gorsuch, Wesley, Co. I, 94, O. V. I. 242 Gilert, Henry, Co. C, 152, O. V. I. 275 Goetz, Joseph, 8th O. V. Cav. 293 Garbig, George, Co. A, 8th O. V. Cav. 308 Gorsuch, Jonathan, Co. H, 34, O. V. I. 325 Gauvey, G. B., Co. I, 63, O. V. I. 425 Greenwalt, Wesley, Co. F, 94. O. V. I. 458 Gottschall, Jacob, Co. C, 152, O. V. I. 462 Gibson, J. M., Co. G, 196, O. V. I. 494 Graham, W. B., Co. A, 100, O. V. I. 495 Gift, W. H., Co. E, 187, O. V. I. 497 Gower, T. B., Co. G, 8, O. V. Cav. 4 Harter, A. C., Co. A, 27, Mo. V. I. 6 House, Harvey, Co. D, 69, O. V. I. 15 Hunter, Daniel D., Co. K, 94, O. V. I. 21 Hiller, Isaac G., Co. F, 94, O. V. I. 45 Henkle, Clark, Co. A, 94, O. V. I. 72 Hartle, Abram, Co. K, 152, O. V. I. 85 Hughes, Chauncey, Co. A, 18, O. V. I. 97 Harter, Elam, Co. H, 110, O. V. I. 102 Herrell, George W., Co. K, 1, O. V. I. 108 Hood, William, Co. A, 44, O. V. I. 111 Haves, John C., Co. I, 94, O. V. I. 128 Hecker, Willoughby J., Co. F, 94, O. V. I. 140 Hickox, Eli J., Co. D, 69, O. V. I. 149 Hamiton, Gavin W., Co. C, 11, O. V. I. 152 Haworth, Oren, Co. D, 94, O. V. I. 162 Hogston, John W., Co. G, 35, Ind. Vol. I. 164 Hoffman, William, Co. E, 8, O. V. Cav. 171 Henderson, G. A., Co. H, 18, Wis. V. I. 185 Hyde, Alf. H., musician, 152, O. V. I. 189 Harrison. Geo. W., Co. C, 44, O. V. I. 214 Hartzell, Philip J., Co. C., 152, O. V. I. 218 Harmon, Hanson, Co. I, 10, U. S. Reg. 227 Hopkins, Wilson A., Co. A, 154, O. V. I. |
... 4-25-1910 4-13-1905 ... ... ... 2-17-1899 7-19-1908 7-6-1909 ... ... ... ... 2-19-1909 10-3-1906 ... ... 9-29-1913 ... ... 1-25-1897 10-14-1910 ...* 4-14-1907 4-1-1885 ...* ...* 5-17-1892 ... 3-10-1893 1-11-1913 11-21-1889 6-30-1894 ... ... 11-9-1899 ... 5-1-1890 ... 6-16-1904 ... 4-23-1910 |
DARKE COUNTY - 431 |
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255 Harris, Charles A., Co. C, 120, O. V. I. 260 Holzapple, John, Co. A, 65, O. V. I. 278 Haines, Wilson, Co. B, 32, O. V. I. 280 Houk, James A., Co. A, 152, O. V. I. 285 Harnish, Samuel, Co. H, 152, O. V. I. 288 Halley, George W., Co. A, 11, O. V. I. 302 Hartzell, Jonas, Co. D, 69, O. V. I. 314 Hardman, Solomon, Co. D, 69, O. V. I. 322 Hervey, Jonathan C., 1st H. Art., O. V. I. 356 Hall, Joseph N., Co. G, 193, O. V. I. 365 Harless, Abe G., Co. G, 152, O. V. I. 384 Holderman, Felix, Co. B, 110, O. V. I. 385 Holderman, Joseph, Co. H, 55, O. V. I. 395 Harmon, William, Co. I, 152, O. V. I. 404 Horine, Adam, Co. H, 110, O. V. I. 417 Hartman, David M., Co. K, 11, O. V. I. 452 Hercules, Philip, Co. E, 40, O. V. I. 453 Henneigh, Martin, Co. B, 74, Pa. V. I. 460 Horner, Robert E., Co. C, 152, O. V. I. 471 Hicks, Jonathan A., Co. E, 71, O. V. I. 480 Herr, Martin M., Co. D, 3, O. V. I. 38 Irwin, Thomas, Co. C, 187, O. V. I. 258 Irwin, Stephen, Co. K, 13, O. V. Cav. 55 Jemison, Jerry, Co. K, 34, O. V. I. 33 Johnson, A. M., Co. F, 116, Ind. V. I. 64 Jobes, Dr. John A., surgeon, 152, O. V. I. 109 Jarber, Charles, Co. D, 69, O. V. I. 156 Jackson, Henry A., Co. H, 99, O. V. I. 204 Jacobs, Daniel, Co. H, 84, Ind. V. I. 374 Jones, Wiley B., Co. E, 11, Ind. V. I. 445 Jay, Isaac A., Co. F, 94, O. V. I. 11 King, James Tip, Co. C, 11, O. V. I. 361 Kemble, Samuel R., Co. G, 193, O. V. I. 29 Lines, Thomas, Co. C, 11, O. V. I. 30 Ludy, Samuel, Co. A, 32, O. V. I. 35 Laurimore, Add, Co. D, 69, O. V. I. 51 Lansdowne, James M., Co. A, 152, O. V. I. 53 Long, John, Co. G, 3, Pa. V. I. 91 Larimer, John W., Co. B, 17, O. V. I. 182 Luker, Charles, Co. 1, 152, O. V. I. 183 Laurimore, Mart. W., Co. K, 34, O. V. I. 188 Livingston, Henry, Co. B, 6, Ind. V. Cav. |
... 9-20-1902 ... ...* ... ... 9-19-1913 ... ... 8-27-1902 ... ... ... ... ... ... 2-7-1908 ... ... ... ... 6-10-1884 ...* ... 8-21-1911 5-15-1893 5-23-1902 ... ... ... 1-6-1913 ... 1-23-1903 2-5-1894 ... 1-17-1885 10-30-1899 ... ... 1-26-1913 ... ... |
432 - DARKE COUNTY |
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200 Lee, William R., Co. D, 81, O. V. I. 210 Lamertson, Nelson, Co. I, 69, O. V. I. 213 Lynch, Dr. William, Co. H, 152, O. V. I. 217 L, Joseph, Co. A, 18, O. V. I. 231 Leftwich, Charles R., Co. F, 156, O. V. I. 237 Lowery, Jap N., Co. I, 152, O. V. I. 267 Lightheiser, William, Co. B, 110, O. V. I. 371 Langston, David Co. G, 147, O. V. I. 420 Lannix, Samuel, Co. F, 152, O. V. I. 435 Little, George T., Co. D, 5, N. Y. V. I. 450 Leven, John, Co. K, 124, Ind. V. I. 469 Leven, Henry R., Co. B, 142, Ind. V. I. 503 Lantz, Henry R., Co. F, 16, O. V. I. 10 Murphy, Daniel, Co. F, 116, Pa. V. I. 36 Martin, W. H., 8th O. V. Cav. 37 Martin, J. R., Co. K, 94, O. V. I. 39 McNeal, James. Co. G, 152, O. V. I. 46 Matchett, Dr. Wm. H., surgeon, 40, O. V. 58 Marquette, David. Co. F, 94, O. V. I. 68 Martin, Jerry M., Co. I, 94, O. V. I. 69 Mackley, Eli, Co. K, 34, O. V. I. 75 Miller, William, Co. D, 69, O. V. I. 89 Martin, W. I., Co. K, 94, O. V. Cav. 93 Miller, Wm. R., Co. K, 15, O. V. I. 112 Miller, Allen T., Co. K, 34, O. V. I. 126 McClosky, Wm., Co. K, 139, N. Y. V. I. 137 Morningstar, Wm. H., Co. C, 152, O. V. I. 139 Miller, Thos. B., Co. C, 184, O. V. I. 157 McCoy, Thos. B., Co. B, 82, O. V. I. 168 McClellan, Geo. W., Co. E, 69, O. V. I. 174 Miller, Thomas C., Co. B, 110, O. V. I. 195 Morris, Theodore H., Co. H, 50, O. V. I. 196 Mills, Harod, Co. H, 152, O. V. I. 197 Mote, Irvin, Co. G, 44, O. V. I. 198 Manor, Benj. F., Co. H, 152, O. V. I. 205 Mote, Joseph, Co. E, 48, O. V. I. 215 McConnell, Wm. P., Co. F, 94, O. V. I. 226 McWhinney, Frank, Co. B, 156, O. V. I. 268 Martin, John T., Co. A, 30, O. V. I. 272 McCabe, James F., Co. K, 34, O. V. I. 274 Meeks, Jeremiah, Co. G, 152, O. V. I. 289 Moore, Henry A., Co. C, 152, O. V. I. |
... ... ... ... ... 11- 9-1891 3-10-1907 6-13-1895 3-3-1905 ... ... ... 2-25-1911 ...* ... ... 2-10-1913 8-28-1898 ...* 3-3-1908 11-21-1889 ...* ... ... ... ... 12-28-1886 ... 9-14-1891 ... ... ... 10-6-1894 2-16-1910 12-18-1913 ...* 5- 2-1895 6-10-1910 ... 4-17-1892 8-12-1895 8-18-1896 |
DARKE COUNTY - 433 |
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315 McKee, James, Co. G, 152, O. V. I. 318 McKee, Thomas, Co. I, 94, O. V. I. 341 Muck, John J., Co. I, 63, O. V. I. 344 McQua, John,, Co. B, 150, O. V. I. 354 Murphy, Frank, Co. G, 27, Pa. V. Militia 358 Marshall, Wm. G., Co. K, 94, O. V. I. 362 Morningstar, B. F., Co. K, 34, O. V. I. 394 Medlam, George, Co. B, 71, O. V. I. 407 Miley, Daniel, Co. D, 40, Ind. V. I. 412 Morris, Theodore H., Co. H, 50, O. V. I. 415 Mills, Franklin, Co. F, 131, O. V. I. 437 Morrison, Silas, Co. B, 110, O. V. I. 444 Marcum, Thomas, Co. D, 58, O. V. I. 463 Michael, L. J., Co. G, 47, O. V. I. 482 Marshall, O. H., Co. D, 74, O. V. I. 492 Mullenix, Henry, Co. G, 44, O. V. I. 499 Mundhenk, James B., Co. K, 131, O. V. I. 512 Miller, Geo. W., Co. E, 187, O. V. I. 513 Miller, David H., Co. F, 94, O. V. I. 54 Neff, Samuel, Co. D, 69, O. V. I. 63 Neargardner, Co. G, 1st O. V. Cav. 65 Niles, Ephraim, Co. A, 110, O. V. I. 120 Nealeigh, Daniel, Co. A, 152, O. V. I. 207 North, Thomas J., Co. A, 82, O. V. I. 235 Neiswonger, Daniel, Co. C, 187, O. V. I. 241 Noller, Fredrick, Co. C, 152, O. V. I. 296 Yeeley, John H., Co. C, 131, O. V. I. 409 Ngle,NaCharles, Co. M, 1st Pa. L. A. 508 Nixon, Robert H., Co. D, 195, O. V. I. 9 O'Conor, John, Co. G, 110, O. V. I. 48 O’Brien, Cornelius, Co. I, 152, O. V. I. 59 Oliver, Frank M., Co. G, 40, O. V. I. 88 Oliver, J. S., Co. K, 34, O. V. I. 41 Pitzenberger, Jacob, Co. R, 2, O. V. Cav. 47 Potter, Edwin, Co. H, 152, O. V. I. 83 Perry, George W., Co. F, 94, O. V. I. 143 Polley, James E., Co. K, 34, O. V. I. 229 Penny, Jason H., Co. E, 48, O. V. I. 310 Penny, Wm. M., Co. A, 5th O. V. Cav. 312 Price, Abraham, Co. D, 167, O. V. I. 393 Patchett, Abram, Co. B, 26, Mo. V. I. 459 Peiffer, Jacob, Co. C, 152, O. V. I. |
1- 8-1903 ... 2-23-1905 ... ... ... 10-29-1904 9-28-1896 ... ... 3-14-1903 ... ...* ... 3-30-1912 ... ... ... ...* 2-28-1912 ... ... ... 7-13-1900 11-1-1905 12-4-1903 4-19-1896 12-10-1907 ... 3- 3-1910 7-26-1907 ...* ...* ...* ...* 10-25-1900 ... ... 9- 8-1903 12-22-1913 ... ... |
434 - DARKE COUNTY |
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473 Parson, N. S., Co. F, 55, Pa. V. I. 7 Reis, John H., 8th O. Battery 22 Rentzler, Martin, Co. G, 44, O. V. I. 40 Reinheimer, Alfred, Co. F, 116, Pa. V. I. 57 Rarick, Dr. Chas. W., Co. H, 100, Ind. V. I. 71 Rinhardt, John F., Co. D, 69, O. V. I. 84 Redman, J. B., Co. C, 94, O. V. I. 98 Rynearson. Sylvester, Co. C, 15, Iowa V. I. 99 Rasor, Nathan, Co. F, 74, O. V. I. 103 Ratliff, David, Co. I, 152, O. V. I. 123 Russell, W. V., Co. C, 89, Ind. V. I. 134 Ruey, J. W., Co. B, 7th U. S. Cav. 136 Ray, Christian, Co. C, 50, O. V. I. 138 Reynolds, W. C., Co. C, 185, O. V. I. 144 Ridenour, Wm., Co. A, 152, O. V. I. 147 Ryan, Daniel, Co. F, 94, O. V. I. 157 Reck, E. O., Co. G, 8, O. V. I. 179 Reigle, Geo. W., Co. I, 152, O. V. I. 192 Reppeto, Wm. H., Co. B, 29, Ill. V. I. 261 Ratliff, Elijah, Co. H, 152, O. V. I. 262 Ratliff, F. W., 8th O. Battery 264 Reece, W. L., Co. I, 135, O. V. I. 286 Reck, Wm. L., Co. C, 152, O. V. I. 297 Reck, F. W., Co. C, 152,O. V. I. 304 Ryan, Frank, Co. K, 34, O. V. I. 305 Ruth, Jesse, Co. D, 26, O. V. I. 311 Randall, Charles T., Co. B, 180, O. V. I. 321 Reeder, John, Co. G, 40, O. V. I. 323 Rodebaugh, Simon, Co. B, 110, O. V. I. 326 Rohr, William, Co. I, 94, O. V. I. 376 Ross, S. H., Co. G, 44, O. V. I. 411 Reis, E. B., Co. D, 22, O. V. I. 427 Rickman, J. M., Co. K, 54, Mass. V. I. 429 Reinochle, Rev. H. H., Co. C, 152, Ind. V. I. 447 Rightinger, Geo. W., Co. M, 11, Ind. V. C. 448 Renshaw, Samuel, 8th O. Battery 474 Reck, Wilkins, Co. C, 152, O. V. I. 475 Rockey, Thomas, Co. D, 94, O. V. I. 478 Randall, Cyrus D., Co. C, 2, O. V. I. 509 Reigle, Emanuel, Co. D, 58, O. V. 31 Seibert, John, Co. C, 187, O. V. I. 43 Smith, Jno. W., Co. 1, 40, O. V. I. |
... 3-22-1905 6-19-1908 11-26-1891 ... 6-29-1914 ... 1- 3-1912 ...* ... ...* ... 5-1-1903 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 9-6-1909 ... ... 10-16-1912 7- 4-1908 ...* ... ...* ... 1-27-1901 ... ...* ...* ...* ... 3-27-1907 ...* 3-30-1912 11-12-1893 ...* |
DARKE COUNTY -435 |
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56 Seitz, George, Co. F, 159, O. Mil. G'd. Inf. 67 Schuler, Joseph, Co. G, 1, K. V. I. 73 Snyder, Henry C., Co. G, 8, O. V. Cav. 86 Snyder, John, Co. K, 34, O. V. I. 92 Smith, Perry P., Co. H, 152, O. V. I. 94 Slade, Hamilton, Co. B, 110, O. V. I. 107 Stocker, Jacob, Co. E, 93, O. V. I. 113 Steiger, Jacob, Co. C, 94, O. V. I. 115 Snyder, Augustus, Co. K, 34, O. V. I. 150 Scherer, Ludwic, Co. A, 78, O. V. I. 163 Shay, John, Co. A, 69, O. V. I. 166 Speelman, Charles T., Co. E, 40, O. V. I. 169 Stevenson, Estep. Co. F, 94, O. V. I. 173 Snyder, Daniel, Co. C, 187, O. V. I. 201 Smith, Isaac N., Co. B, 149, O. V. I. 228 Shuffleton, Robert S., Co. D, 85, O. V. I. 232 Slonaker, H. Jacob, Co. F, 165, O. V. I. 239 Smith, J. W., Co. C, 44, O. V. I. 243 Sullivan, William, Co. C, 44, O. V. I. 252 Smith, John D., Co. A, 35, O. V. I. 266 Smith, John, Co. A, 42, O. V. I. 276 Sawyer, Henry A., Co. K, 24, Wis. V. I. 277 Stull, John Wash., Co. G, 128, Penn. V. Cav. 283 Sheppard, Asa B., Co. B, 110, O. V. I. 298 Sheppard, Geo. W., Co. K, 34, O. V. I. 313 Schreel, John H., Co. E, 71, O. V. I. 320 Stewart, David M., Co. D, 73, O. V. I. 334 Snouse, John, Co. G, 44, O. V. I. 381 Smith, L. D., Co. D, 151, Pa. V. I. 382 Sater, John W., Co. C, 20, O. V. I. 390 Smith, Peter, Co. D, 62., O. V. I. 392 Sebring, McKendre, Co. H, 95, O. V. I. 408 Swartzcope, M. F., Co. A, 31, I11. V. I. 418 Sater, Columbus C., Co. B, 19, Ind. V. I. 454 Shields, William, Co. G, 8, O. V. Cav. 457 Schreel, Charles, Co. E, 71, O. V. I. 476 Shelley, Thos, J., Co. D, 81, O. V. I. 477 Scott, A. A., Co. G, 40, O. V. I. 501 Snell, Jacob H., Co. A, 193, O. V. I. 505 Shilt, Perry, Co. C, 152, O. V. I. 510 Shields, Isaac N., Co. B, 110, O. V. I 34 Turner, Joseph R., Co. K, 93, O. V. I. |
... ...* ... ...* 3- 6-1900 3- 6-1913 ... ...* ... 3-10-1904 ... ...* April, 1913 ... ... ... 10-15-1902 9-25-1891 9-25-1891 5-19-1896 4-25-1899 6- 5-1914 7- 8-1909 ...* ...* ...* ... ... ... 3-23-1897 9-12-1909 ... 3-21-1901 ... ... 4-22-1911 ... 1-28-1914 6-12-1909 ... ... ... |
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110 Todd, W. J., Q. M. 8th O. Battery 131 Traebing, Philip M., Co. L, 8th O. V. Cav. 145 Taylor, A. O., Co. F, 24, Mfch. V. I. 148 Tucker, James Harvey, Co. E, 5, O. V. Cav. 177 Tucker, F. C., Co. G, 110, O. V. I. 233 Tombers, Albert, Co. H, 100, N. Y. V. I. 244 Tharp, James, Co. K, 76, O. V. I. 271 Tedford, Chas. E., Co. E, Tenn. M. I. 291 Tate, Rev. Wm. H. H., Co. G, 44, O. V. I. 335 Thorn, John H., Co. I, 152, O. V. I. 343 Thompson, Samuel L., Co. F, 1st O. V. I. 436 Toman, Philip S., 8th Ind. Battery 490 Thatcher, Nathaniel, Co. E, 87, O. V. I. 499 Title, David, Co. H, 110, O. V. I. 502 Thatcher, Elijah, Co. A, 152, O. V. I. 514 Turrell, Charles H., Co. B, 110, O. V. I. 25 Ullery, Ed. A., Co. I, 153, O. V. I. 62 Ungericht, Conrad, Co. C, 187, O. V. I. 125 Ullery, Samuel W., Co. G, 110, O. V. I. 406 Ullom, Marcus, Co. B, 156, O. V. I. 440 Ullom, Ellis, Co. H, 110, O. V. I. 100 Vance, Thomas W., Co. C, 110, O. V. I. 127 Veitz, John W., Co. I, 152, O. V. I. 465 Vance, J. Harvey, Co. I, 152, O. V. I. 2 Wolf, Samuel C., Co. K, 34, O. V. I. 16 Weaver, W. C., Co. B, 4, U. S. C. 61 Witters, Jacob L., Co. E, 17, O. V. I. 74 Wheeler, Charles W., Co. E, 40, O. V. I. 78 Waggoner, John P., Co. D, 46, I11. V. I. 95 Wright, Edward H., Co. C, 74, O. V. I. 104 Wyley, Rev. J. L., Co. F., 1st Iowa V. I. 114 Williams, Samuel, 8th O. Battery 124 White, J. E., 8th O. Battery 130 Wenger, A. J., Co. K, 34, O. V. I. 172 Wilson, Augustus N., Co. E, 69, O. V. I. 180 Wenger, B. F., Co. G, 152, O. V. I. 194 Warvel, Nathan S., Co. G, 152, O. V. I. 216 Welker, John, Co. A, 54, Ind. V. 221 Wissenger, Geo. W., Co. I, 94, O. V. I 224 Weaver, Abraham, Co. I, 63, O. V. I. 234 Wright, Geo. M., Co. H., 94, O. V. I. 246 Webber, William, Co. A, 41, O. V. I. |
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253 Winget, John P., Co. K, 34, O. V. I. 259 Wright, Alexander, Co. G, 110, O. V. I. 303 Walker, Joseph S., Co. K, 34, O. V. I. 327 Wise, Jacob, Co. H, 152, O. V. I. 332 Warner, Jessie, Co. C, 187, O. V. I. 359 Wiles, W. R., Co. C. 104, O. V. I. 379 Williams, Henry, Co. K, 53, O. V. I. 386 Wagner, Joel, Co. I, 69, O. V. I. 387 Wogerman, C., Co. B, 71, O. V. I. 410 Wilson, Civilian K., Co. D., 69, O. V. I. 481 Woodbury, John S., Co. H, 152, O. V. I. 491 Wertz, Richard, Co. D, 8th O. V. Cav. 504 Wenger, Isaiah S., Co. G, 152, O. V. I. 505 Waddell, James H., Co. E., 20, O. V. I. 209 Yost, Peter, Co. I, 152, O. V. I. 328 Youart, Wm. H., Co. C, 152, O. V. I. 451 Yea, Wm. H., Co. B, 40, O. V. I. 158 Zeller, Dr. B. F., Co. F, 8th O. V. Cav. 170 Zimmerman, Abraham, Co. G, 44, O. V. I. 319 Zeigler, Gen. Geo. M., Co. C, 47, O. V. I. *Deceased, date not on Post record. |
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Woman's Relief Corps. A Woman's Relief Corps was organized as an auxiliary t, lobes Post shortly after the latter body was instituted, and has continued in active service to this date. It has been an invaluable aid and inspiration to the old soldiers and deserves great praise for its works of friendship, charity and love. The officers of the Corps elected for 1914 are: President. Alice Nelson; senior vice-president, Mary Hartzell; junior vice-president, Mary Cochran; treasurer, Anna Snyder; chaplain, Uranie Snyder; conductor, Susie Snouse; guard, Nancy Albright; assistant guard, Nina Ridenous; color bearers, Eliza Wagner, Margaret Katzenberger and Delia Calderwood : delegate, Alice Nelson. The newly installed president named the following standing committees for the year 1914: Relief Committee—Mary Culbertson, Nancy Albright, Mary Hartzell, Clara Dickey, Eliza Waggoner and Mary Cochran. Executive Committee Uranic Snyder, Anna Snyder, Mar- 438 - DARKE COUNTY garet Katzenberger, Dema Woodbury, Nina Riednour, Mary Bidwell, Katharine Bieries, Mary Knox and Eliza Wagner. Conference Committee—Mary Cochran, Clara Dickey, Susan Elliott, Martha Schultz and Margaret Ryan. Auditing Committee—Dosia Wagoner, Susan Elliott, Josie Williams and Lousetta Eidson. Home and Employment—Lousetta Eidson, Hettie Studabaker, Mollie Williams, Mary Neighley, Martha Lewis, Allie Smith and Tena Snyder. Flower Committee—Margaret Katzenberger, Usebia Seibert,- Nancy Hahn, Rhoda Tucker, Anna Ruder and Sarah Barnhart. Sandusky Soldiers' Home Committee—Susie Snouse, Uranie Snyder and Katie Katzenberger. Press Correspondent—Mary Culbertson. Sons of Veterans. A lodge of Sons of Veterans was mustered in in the eighties under the name of Brandon Camp. Although quite active for several years and a valuable assistant in conducting the yearly memorial services, it finally disposed of its arms and property and surrendered its charter. Women's Christian Temperance Union and Kindred Organizations. From the testimony of early settlers and numerous published articles, it is well known that the drinking of intoxicating liquors, especially whiskey, was quite common in pioneer days. The jug was prominently displayed in practically every cabin, was passed around freely at log-rollings, barn-raisings, husking-bees, in the harvest field and on nearly all occasions where men came together at social gatherings or for hard labor with their hands. Even ministers of the gospel kept liquor in their homes, and consumed it with meals, while professional men generally held to the old English idea that a man could not be a gentleman unless he used intoxicating beverages. A strong endorsement was also given to the practice by the family physicians who prescribed it for malaria, rheumatism, consumption. colds and nearly all the prevailing diseases. The mothers likewise prescribed it freely in all kinds of sickness and used it in various sorts of pies and pastries. We have already noticed the prevalence DARKE COUNTY - 439 of brawls and rowdyism about the taverns and bars of the county seat and mentioned the unsavory reputation of Greenville for the number of hard drinkers and gamblers in those days. However, these conditions were not to continue indefinitely as moral and discriminating men began to see the evil effects of these pernicious customs. Individual and sporadic attempts were made at an early date to stir up sentiment against the common practice but with little effect. Later men began to organize and refused to furnish liquor to men in the harvest field, at butcherings and in similar occasions. About 1838, Samuel Cole, Peter Kimber and Father Murphy, residing near Coleville, began a movement in this direction. The "Washingtonians" seem to have organized the first strong movement of protest, in 1842. Such prominent men as Gen. Hiram Bell, Dr. Gilpatrick, and Judge Beers thoroughly canvassed the county and held discussions on the temperance question. Dr. I. N. Gard also lent encouragement to the movement as a result of which every village in the county became organized and Greenville was stirred as never before. Temperance, in the sense of moderation, had been preached before, but the idea of total abstinence was new to the pioneers and was opposed by large numbers of well meaning men, thus showing the strong effect of early education and custom on the masses. This movement seems to have largely spent its force and was succeeded in 1855 by the "Sons of Temperance," which organization gained a membership exceeding two hundred in Greenville alone and was instrumental in moulding public opinion to a large degree for a few years. From 1868 to 1870 the Independent Order Grand Templars flourished and enrolled nearly two hundred members. It was succeeded by the Young Templars, who were organized August 17, 1870, under such leaders as Dr. Sharp, E. Matchett and Mrs. D. Adams. On June 19, 1871, a lodge of the Sons of Temperance was organized by A. M. Collins, state deputy of Ohio, at which time the following officers were elected and installed: Rev. William McCaughey, W. P. Lottie Tomilson, Assistant W. P. Mary Webb, W. A. Dr. C. Otwell, Deputy. J. H. Morningstar, R. S. Dianna Seitz, Assistant R. S John Frybarger, F. S. 440 - DARKE COUNTY William M. Harper, Treasurer. Rev. H. S. Bradley, Captain. W. R. Reed, Conductor. Sallie Hamilton, Assistant Conductor. Clara Tomilson, I. G. E. B. Seitz, O. G. One hundred and eight members were enrolled in this organization. In February, 1874, the "crusade" struck Greenville. Some seventy ladies, many of them prominent workers in the churches, banded together and went from saloon to saloon, knelt in prayer and plead with the proprietors and bartenders to close their places and quit the liquor business. Outdoor meetings and parades were held regardless of the weather and public opinion was influenced to such an extent that all the saloons were closed until after the spring elections. Three years later renewed interest was manifested and many were converted to the cause of temperance, including George Calderwood, who afterwards published a paper in the interest of the cause and became a temperance lecturer of wide reputation. Again in the eighties temperance sentiment was greatly stirred by the "Murphy movement." Great meetings were held in the Mozart hall which had recently been constructed on West Fourth street, at which large numbers of old and young pledged themselves for life to total abstinence. As will be noted, all these movements were of temporary duration. On February 19, 1880, however, there was formed in Greenville, an organization of a more permanent nature, which still exists after over thirty-four years of earnest labor in the cause of temperance. This organization is known as the "Women's Christian Temperance Union," and has probably accomplished more in the field of systematic and progressive temperance work than all previous organizations together. The first officers were: President, Mrs. May Ferguson; vice presidents, Mesdames Martin, Adams, Webb, Eastman, Gross and Frances Clark; secretary, Mrs. Ella Matchett; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Bowman: On December 6, 1887, the women of the county who were especially interested in temperance held a convention at the M. E. church in Greenville for the purpose of effecting a county organization of the W. C. T. U. The convention was called to order by the district president, Mrs. M. C. Harpersett, of Urbana, Ohio. After devotional exercises and ad- DARKE COUNTY - 441 dresses an election was held at which the following officers were chosen: President, Mrs. O. A. Newton; county organizer, Mrs. L. A. Macklin; recording secretary, Miss Clarissa Sinks; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Abbie D. Lecklider; treasurer, Mrs. John C. Turpen. The object of the union as set forth in the constitution is "to arouse the women of this county to engage in an effort for the promotion of temperance in every place and family, and to strengthen, encourage and assist each other in this important work." Prominent among the workers in the organization, besides those already mentioned have been Mesdames Linda Mace, A. B. Maurer, J. W. Cassatt, L. Clawson, Mary Webb, M. E. Bowman, Deborah R. Adams, W. S. Richeson, Enoch Westerfield, Alex. Kerr, J. G. Reid, J. C. Weaver, W. B. Hough, Jno. H. Martin, John Martz, Aaron Brandon, Noah Tillman, C. A. Nelson, Kitty Vaughn, Robert Jamison, John Klefecker, Charles Schreel, Ella Matchett, Hattie Guy, George W. Studebaker, Bert Martz, Stella Tillman, Will Cochran, George W. Hartzell, Mary Lockett, J. N. Reigle, Lydia Morrison, R. T. Humphreys, Mary T. Horn, D. W. Spidel, Cora Stokelv, A. T. Landis, H. P. Hartzell, Charles Minnich, T. H. Monger, Cora Mong. W. D. Brumbaugh, Della Winget, Mattie Klinger, Alice Kunkel, Mary Martin, Lizzie Martin, Anna Guthridge, besides the wives of several ministers and others who have moved elsewhere. The Greenville organization is strong and active today, and is administered by the following officers and committees: President—Mrs. Celia Hershey. Secretary—Mrs. Catherine Teagarden. Treasurer—Mrs. Mary Horn. Antinarcotics—Mrs. Linda Mace. Christian Citizenship—Edith Overholser. Flower Mission—Laura Mathews. Fair Literature—Mrs. Mary Hartzell. Literature—Mrs. Lola Aukerman. Mother's Meeting—Mrs. Daisy Martin. Mercy—Mrs. Jennie Halley. Prison Work—Mrs. Florence Moore. Press Reporter—Mrs. Minnie Colegrove. Parliamentarian—Alice Kunkel. Socials and Red Letter Days—Mrs. Josie Williams amd Mrs. Laura Westerfield. Sabbath Observance—Mrs. Pearl Owens. 442 - DARKE COUNTY Sabbath Work—Mrs. Emma Somers. Temperance and Mission—Mrs. Cora Landis The officers of the county organization are: President—Mrs. Emma Mathews. Vice President—Laura Westerfield. Corresponding Secretary—Mary Mansfield. Recording Secretary—Ella Lowry, New Madison. Treasurer—W. W. Fowler, Union City. Advisory Committee—Mrs. Florence Jobes, Mrs. Nellie Sellers, Arcanum, Mrs. W. B. Rice, Gordon, Mrs. Dessie White,. Hollansburg, Mrs. Florence Boyd. Besides the W. C. T. U. an active Prohibition Club was recently organized in Greenville. The following are now the officers : President—W. C. Mote. Vice President—Mr. D. P. Whitesell. Secretary—Mrs. Emma Mathews. Treasurer—Mr. George Mace. Recorder—Mrs. L. C. Somers. The vote for Daniel Poling, candidate for Governor of Ohio on the Prohibition ticket in the fall of 1912 was nearly twelve hundred. Perhaps the most striking evidence of the growth of the temperance sentiment throughout the county in recent years was afforded by the election held under the Rose County local option law on Friday, October 16, 1908. The opposing forces were strongly organized, the "dry" forces being led by Rev. L. E. Smith of the Baptist church, whom they had employed to superintend the campaign. The county was covered and guarded by an army of workers, both men and women, who kept the local "Anti-Saloon League" posted on every move and canvassed thoroughly every district. As a result the vote cast was the largest in the history of the county up to that time, the total being nearly eleven thousand—more than a thousand votes over that cast in the Herrick-Patterson campaign of 1905 in which the liquor question entered prominently. The result showed a majority of two hundred and eighty-four in favor of the temperance people who carried eleven in the incorporated villages and were especially strong in the rural precincts. Greenville, Versailles, Union City, New Madison, Yorkshire, and Osgood showed comparative small "wet" majorities in this election. At the next local option the decision was reversed at The polls but it is DARKE COUNTY - 443 readily seen, and generally acknowledged that the temperance sentiment has increased with the years and is probably stronger today than ever before, largely, no doubt, because of the persistent activity of the various forces above mentioned in conjunction with the work of the state and national temperance organizations and the changed conditions of the times. The Pioneer Association. On July 4, 1870, thirteen pioneers met in hart's Grove and organized the first pioneer association of Darke county. Over sixty years had passed since the first settlers came to Darke county and these patriotic survivors of early days realized that it was time that reliable data relating to the earl%- life of the settlers be secured and preserved in order that future generations might in a measure learn to appreciate the hardships, and sacrifices incident to pioneer life and become acquainted with the customs of those early days. The following pioneers were present and signed the constitution: Henry Arnold, Aaron Hiller, Israel Cox, John S. Hiller, David Studabaker, John Wharry, Josiah D. Elston, James Cloyd, John Martin, Robert Martin, Henry W. Emerson, John Stahl and William F. Bishop. James Cloyd was elected president, John S. Hiller and H. W. Emerson vice presidents, John Wharry secretary and H. Arnold, treasurer. The first big annual basket meeting of the new society vas held in Hart's Grove on July 4, 1871 and was a grand success. It was at this meeting that the ceremonies attending the removal of the remains of the Wilson children were performed as described elsewhere. Yearly meetings were held for several years thereafter at various places, including Morningstar's grove, the fair ground, probate court room and city hall at which interesting addresses were made by such speakers as Hon. G. V. Dorsey, of Piqua. H. K. McConnell, H. W. Emerson, Dr. I. N. Gard. Abner Haines of Eaton, G. D. Hendricks, Hon. Wm. Allen, A. R. Calderwood and others. In the intervening years many names were added to the roll of the society, but on account of the advanced age of the signers, the ranks rapidly depleted and the annual meetings seem to have declined in attendance and interest until the first generation of the descendants of the pioneers took up the work and endeavored to continue it. In 1907 the association reorganized and elected A. H. Gil- 444 - DARKE COUNTY bert, president; James W. Martin, secretary; B. F. Coppess, treasurer. Since that time the annual meetings have been held in the fair grounds in September at which instructive and inspiring addresses have been made by George Martz, Prof. J. T. Martz, Hon. James I. Allread, Allen Andrews, D. L. Gaskill, Oscar Krickenberger, Hon. O. E. Harrison, George W. Manix, Jr., and others. An organization of the "Pupils of the Greenville schools during the fifties and sixties" has been effected and these now hold a joint meeting with the pioneer association. At a special meeting held November 21, 1911, a movement was started having as its aim the erection of a log memorial building in the fair grounds for the purpose of housing pioneer relics and holding the annual meetings. This building is being erected and will, no doubt, be completed before the annual fair of 1914. At this time A. H. Gilbert is presidnt, Z. T. Dorman, vice president and John C. Turpen, treasurer. The names of the pupils of the Greenville schools in the "fifties and sixties" as entered on the roll of the society is as follows: Mary Clew Alter, Greenville, O. ; John Ashley, Lincoln, Ill.; Wilson Arnold, Greenville, 0.; Newton Arnold, Greenville, 0.; W. W. Angel, Bluffton, Id,; Hon. Allen Andrews, .Hamilton, 0.: Judge M. T. Allen, Los Angeles, Cal.; Wade Bier-ley, Harvey Bierley, Wesley Bierley, Rachel Collins Black, Jennie Hiller Bell, Alexander T. Bodel, Clifford Boyd, John Bell, H. L. Brumbacher, Chas. Burdg, William Clew, Adeline Craig Cubertson, William Collins, A. W. Compton, J. S. Clark, Chaney Craig, Dr. David L. Corbin, David Culbertson, John Calderwood, George Coover, Frank Coover, Geo. W. Calderwood, W. L. Collins, Mrs. W. J. Collins, G. P. Calder-wood, G. W. Calkins, Z. T. Dorman, Mary Brown Duboice, Elizabeth Derush Dye, Chester B. Fletcher, L. T. Fitz, Sadie Faror Sater, Charles Frizell, Henry Fox, A. H. Gilbert, Ellen Greenawalt, Esty, James Gorsuch, Helen Peyton Gilbert, Jonathan Gorsuch, Horace Garst, W. J. Gilbert, Plenny Garland, O. E. Garland, Edward Hufnagle, Emily Shepherd Hartzell, B. F. Howard, Celia Lavendar Helm, A. C. Helm, Samuel Hamilton, Helen Webb, Jinks, John Jinks, Volney Jinks, Jennie Krug Kitzmiller, Tip King, Harry Knox, Anna Coover Kenan, S. C. Keltner, Mrs. Jacob Keck, A. Kolp, John Keck, Emma Dorman Lewis, Nancy Calderwood Lecklider, T. C. Lynch, Isaac H. Lynch, Dr. William Lynch, Hon. Chas. DARKE COUNTY - 443 Lindermood, George Lines, James Laurimore, James McAlpine, Allen Miller, Frank Martin, Newton Martin, Dr. Gabriel Miesse, Harry Means, James W. Martin, Americus Miesse, Percy Mackley, Pothena J. Shade Morgan, Lizzie McAlpine, Hirondo Miesse, Andrew McKhann, George Os-wait, Dr. Wm. Otwell, Bart. Otwell, John Porter, Wm. Purdy, Mary J. Hamilton Rush, Robert Roby, James Ries, W. L. Ries, Mary L. Ridan, Hall Robison, John Schnaus, Perry Sharp, J. A. Smith, Alex. Swisher, O. Stines, Celinda Martim Sebring, I. W. Slawter, Lon Shade, J. Sanford Shepherd, Flavins Shepherd, John Sharp, Sarah Coovers Sweet, Phoebe Hamilton Sparks, Susan Mincer Studabaker, Mrs. E. M. Stevenson, Odlin Speece, Philip R. Stover, Geo. W. Seitz, Jack Shade, Martha Wharry Turpen, John C. Turpen, Elizabeth Fletcher Trov, Ed Tomlinson, Lottie Tomlinson, Clara Tomlinson, Helen Creager Tomlinson, Wm. Vantilburg, John Van tilburg Mrs. Mollie Vandvke. Capt. James Wharry, Robert Calvin Wilson, Dottie Webster. The Greenville Historical Society. This association was organized January 23, 1903, for the following purposes: To further the study of local history; to secure a fitting memorial within the site of Fort Greenville commemorating the signing of Wayne's treaty; to co-operate with the curators of the public museum in collecting, preserving and exhibiting articles of historical interest; to acquire, mark, and preserve local historical landmarks. Frazer E. Wilson was elected first president; Dr. George I. Gunckel, vice president; Dr. John E. Monger, secretary and Prof. Jas. J. Martz, treasurer. The. other charter members were George A. Katzenberger, Osborn Wilson and A. C. Robeson. This small group of active workers soon increased the membership of the society and set about to accomplish its objects. Results were soon apparent. In the summer of 1906 the Greenville Treaty Memorial was erected and dedicated, and in the fall of 1907 the Fort Jefferson monument was unveiled as described in the chapter on "Notable Events." Besides these worthy accomplishments the society removed the remains of William P. Dugan, a soldier of the Revolution, from the old Water street cemetery to the soldiers' plot in the New cemetery, secured oil portraits of St. Clair, Wayne 446 - DARKE COUNTY and Little Turtle, and some very valuable collections for the museum. Indirectly it has stimulated the study of local history in the public schools and encouraged the growth and proper use of the public museum by both the schools and the general public. It does not consider its original objects as fully accomplished but hopes to be instrumental in finally securing the erection of a large and suitable treaty- memorial by the United States government, the marking of all the really historical sites in the county, and the establishment o a course of local history study in the high schools of the county. The present officers are: J. J. O'Brien, president; G. A. Katzenberger, vice-president; F. E. Wilson, secretary; William J. Swartz, treasurer. Meetings are held at irregular intervals to hear specially prepared papers on local historical subjects or to plan for the accomplishment of its various objects. The Darke County Medical Association. The first medical society in Darke county was organized July 15, 1848, for the purpose of regulating fees for services, raising the ethical standards of practicing physicians, discouraging quackery, promoting the interest of the profession and planning for better health conditions among the people generally. I. N. Gard was chosen the first president and R. Gilpatrick vice-president, A. Koogler recording secretary, O. G. Potts corresponding secretary and Alfred Ayers, treasurer for the ensuing year. Besides these physicians Doctors J. E. Matchett, Otwell, Baskerville, Stiles, Dorwin, Hostetter, Harter, Larrimore, Howe and Evans were members. Meetings were held at intervals, but finally discontinued until 1855 when the society was revived. At that time the additional names of W. H. Matchett, E. Lynch, S. D. Hager, Blunt, McCandless, Early, Williamson and Lecklider are noticed on the records. Interest again waned and the society was reorganized April 6, 1863, at which time E. Otwell was chosen president, J. C. Williamson vice-president, E. Lynch secretary, J. A. Jobes corresponding secretary and A. Koogler treasurer. Drs. John Ford, Francis Kusnick, S. K. Sour, 1. P. Gordon, C. T. Evans, W. E. Hooven, James Ruby and H. W. Dorwin were received as members during this year, Theo. Luff in 1864 and J. E. DARKE COUNTY - 447 Fackler and O. E. Lucas in 1865. From 1848 to 1869 fifty-four physicians were enrolled as members of the association, of whom seventeen died during that period. The society today is active and well organized and stands in the front ranks of similar associations in Ohio. Meetings are held monthly. The present officers are: President, J. C. Poling; vice-president, G. W. Burnett; secretary-treasurer, J. E. Hunter; delegate, J. E. Monger; alternate, M. M. Corwin; legislation, A. W. Rush; censors, H. A. Snorf, J. S. Niederkorn and O. P. Wolverton. Public health, W. T. Fitzgerald, J. E. Hunter and E. G. Husted. The membership is forty-six, viz.: J. C. Poling and C. 1. Stevens, Ansonia; P. W. Byers, I. H. Hawes and W. A. Jones, Arcanum; A. M. Brandon, Beamsville; Louis Bigler and J. W. Van Lue, Gettysburg; L. R. Emerick, Ithaca ; J. M. Anderson, G. W. Burnett, W. T. Fitzgerald, W. E. Guntrum, J. P. Hunter, E. G. Husted, S. A. Hawes, Wm. Lynch, B. F. Metcalf, J. E. Monger, D. Robeson, A. W. Rush, H. A. Snorf, C. G. Swan, R. H. Spitler, A. F. Sarver, O. P. Wolverton, Greenville; J. E. Detamore, Hill Grove; G. W. Harley, A. W. Meek. W. D. Bishop, Hollansburg; H. C. Reigle, Lightsville; J. T. Patton, New Weston; E. A. Hecker, New Madison; J. D. Hartzell, North Star; W. A. Cromley, Palestine; C. F. Puterbaugh, Painter Creek; J. O. Starr, Pittsburg; E. H. Black and J. M. DeFord, Rossburg; M. M. Corwin, Savona; j. B. Ballinger, W. C. Gutermuth, J. S. Niederkorn, E. G. Reprogle, C. F. Ryan, Versailles; E. A. Fisher, Yorkshire. CHAPTER XXIII. BENCH AND BAR. (By George A. Katzenberger, Attorney.) The judicial system of this country, with its vast complex, but harmonious organization, may justly be regarded as among the most notable achievements of the human intellect. Through its numerous tribunals of every grade, from that of the supreme court of the United States to local justices of the peace, it takes cognizance of every question of constitutional construction, or of personal and property rights, that can arise out of the social conditions or commercial activities of an indefinite number of separate communities, organized as states. and forming a federal union—the foremost nation of all the world. It reaches the daily We of the people. It protects the weak against the strong, the peaceable against violence, the innocent against wrong, the honest against fraud, the industrious against rapacity. By the universal consent of enlightened men, justice is regarded as a divine attribute, and such is its essential nature, therefore, as to impart dignity and purity to all those who are worthily engaged in its administration. The wise and just judge has, therefore, in all ages and societies, been held in universal esteem. The American lawyer can only be admitted to the practice of the profession upon proof of good, moral character and of such proficiency in knowledge of the law as to enable him to render valuable service in the administration of justice. The special law of each state prescribes the character and method of the examination to which each applicant for admission must be subjected, the length of time he must have devoted to the study of the elementary principles if the law and the system of its practice. As the judicial departments of the government, federal and state, can be administered only by those learned in the law and trained in its practice, the legal profession is the one only calling, indispensably necessary to the continuation of our constitutional system. Those called to the performance of legislative or executive functions need not necessarily be (29) |