NATIONAL HOTEL (Opposite the Union Depot,) J. H. DAVIDSON, Prop'r. COLUMBUS, O. Parties visiting the city will find this hotel a pleasant place to stop at. BAGGAGE TAKEN FROM THE DEPOT FREE OF CHARGE.

BUGGIES AND CARRIAGES The undersigned, having opened a Repository, at No. 21 West Broad Street, FOR THE SALE OF EASTERN-MADE BUGGIES AND CARRIAGES, Is prepared to furnish any style of Buggy or Carriage desired, at lower prices than can be purchased in this market. E. M. WILLIAMS. Also, second-hand work for sale cheap.

R. T. COOK. Saddle and Harness Maker No. 96 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio, Over U. S. Express Office, next door to Geo. McDonald's Grocery. Saddles, Bridles, and Harness of every description constantly on hand and manufactured to order, of the last material. First-class workmen only employed. All work warranted. Repairing done promptly.

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AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES - 451 The society held annual fairs in the month of September for several years. Dr. I. G. Jones succeeded Dr. Latham as president in 1848, and was frequently re-elected. Though the society has not been in a flourishing condition for some years past, it was at an early day a most useful organization in promoting the cultivation of fine fruits and flowers. It is to be hoped that it will soon be reorganized, and resume its pristine vigor and usefulness. Present officers: Henry C. Noble, president; Dr. W. E. Ids, vice-president; Wm. G. Deshler, treasurer. TILE SAMUEL BARR FUND.—The following article, copied from a city daily paper of April 20, 1872, gives a statement of facts, the most interesting at this time, in the history of the society: About 1852, the Columbus Horticultural Society received of Samuel Barr it conveyance of ten acres of land for two hundred dollars, on condition of establishing and keeping up n. public park and garden on the premises for five years. The society made the effort, and spent several hundred dollars in the endeavor, but the enterprise, after languishing for some years, ceased. The society continued to use the ground and paid taxes thereon until 1808, when it was sold for $2,600 to Mrs. JaNe Bell, who, the next year, after cutting down the beautiful grove, sold it to the Franklin County Agricultural Society for it part of their present grounds. The heirs of Samuel Barr, in 1870, brought suit for the land, or the value of it, on the ground of it failure on the part of the Columbus Horticultural Society to perform the condition of the deed. The society answered that it had performed the condition in good faith, and set up a history of all the transactions. In this stake of the case it has remained for nearly two years. It was then proposed to settle the matter by constituting a fund of the money to the extent of $3,000, to he known its "The Samuel Barr Fund, for the Promotion of Horticulture," to be held and kept invested by the Columbus Horticultural Society, and to be kept tip against any losses to that amount, and the net income of $3,000 to be applied at the discretion of said society for horticultural purposes, in the purchase of books, periodicals, and such other manner as said society should order. One of the purposes had in view in proposing this settlement, was to purchase a first-class horticultural library of such books as no private individual would feel able and willing to buy, and form an alcove as a part of the new city library. This proposition was accepted by the heirs of Samuel Barr, and a final adjustment of the common pleas court entered at the late term to the foregoing effect. As the Columbus Horticultural Society is not in very active condition, the responsibility of this whole matter has hen assumed by myself as president; but I am sure it will meet with the hearty approval of all members, as it secures a handsome sum us it fund for horticultural purposes, and does honor to one who assisted largely in the means from which the bun was derived. HENRY C. NOBLE, President horticultural Society. 452 - ADVERTISEMENTS.

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AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES.453 FRANKLIN COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. This society was organized at a meeting of citizens of Franklin county, held at the City Hall, in Columbus, September 6, 1851. A constitution was adopted, which provided for the annual election of a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and five managers—all these officers to constitute a board of directors. It also provided for annual county fairs, and that each member should pay an annual fee of one dollar into the treasury. The following were the officers elected at this first meeting. President, Samuel Medary ; vice-president, Samuel Brush; treasurer, G. M. Peters; secretary, William Dennison, Jr.; managers, Pliny Curtis, David Taylor, Joseph O'Harra, William L. Miner, and W. H. Rarey. At a subsequent meeting of the society, by-laws were adopted. Mr. Peters having resigned as treasurer, Robert Hume was elected in his place. The first county fair was held in October, I851, on the State Fair grounds, near Franklinton. The report of the treasurer, Mr. Hume, in May, 1852, will show the financial condition of the society at the start. He reported: Cash received of 339 members ................................. $339 00 Cash received from county treasurer ......................... 200 00 Cash received from sale of admission tickets to the      county fair ............................................................ 59 50 Total........................................................................... $598 50 Cash paid for premiums and expenses ....................... 329 36 Cash balance in treasury ............................................$269 14 The directors now determined upon having fair grounds of their own. Accordingly, in July, I852, they purchased of Samuel Barr eight acres of land, lying about three miles east of the State-house. This tract formed the nucleus of the present county fair grounds. The annual county fairs have, since the purchase, been held on that tract. Some time in the same year the directors made a rule or order that the payment of twenty dollars toward the purchase and improvement of the fair grounds should, without any other fee or assessment, constitute a life membership. The first life-members under this rule were: Samuel Brush, Benjamin Blake, Robert Hume, M. L. Sullivant, W. H. Rarey, Lucien Battles, and Adin G. Hibbs. 454 - ADVERTISEMENTS. S. W .ANDREWS, Attorney and Counselor at Law, Columbus, O. Will practice in the Courts of Franklin County and Supreme Court of Ohio. Prompt and Careful attention given to all Legal Business intrusted to my care. Office, Northeast Corner of High and Broad Streers. GEORGE McDONALD & CO., Grocers, No. 98 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio. W. H. KILLMER, Dealer in Fruits, Confectioneries, Tobacco, and Cigars, No. 180 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio, L. L. SMITH, Dealer in Flour, Grain, and Mill Feed, No. 68 South Fourth Street, Columbus, Ohio. Cash paid for Grain. LOUIS KAHAN, Merchant Tailor, 100 & 102 South Hiqh St. (four doors South of State), Columbus, Ohio. A Fine Stock of Read-made Clothing, Hats, Caps, and Gents' Furnishing Goods always on haned. ADELBERT W. GRAHAM, Attorney at Law, No. 187 South High Street (Parsons' Building), Columbus, Ohio. DR. J. H. CRETHERS, : : : DRUGGIST, COLUMBUS, OHIO. B. F. BOWEN, : : : SURVEYOR AND CIVIL ENGINEER, No. 90 South High Street., Columbus, Ohio. F. B. MACHOLD, Dealer in Cigars, Tobacco, etc., 108 South High Street (Between First National Bank and Naughton Building), Columbus. M. S. HUNTER, Dealer in COAL, No. 23 East Spring Street. E. H. FOOKS, Retail Dealer in CIGARS AND TOBACCO, N. 150 North Hight Street, Columbus, Ohio. WILLIAM FASSIG, Manufacturer and Dealer in Boots and Shoes, 132 North High Street, Columbus, O. M. A. PRITCHARD & CO., Dealers in Potatoes, Apples, Cider, and. all kinds of Produce, 39 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio. HERMAN KEPLER, Watch and Clock Repairer, 24 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio. P. CONROY,  : : : : : GROCER, 149 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio. D. BROWN, : : : : : : FLOUR AND FEED, 36 and 34 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio. RELIGIOUS SOCIETIES - 455 The total number of acres now in the tract, and used as a fair ground, is ninety-three. Officers for I873: Judge John Al. Pugh, president; J. M. Fuson, vice-president; C. S. Glenn, secretary, and E. K. Stewart, treasurer. Managers : G. S. Innis, C. P. Landon, D. L. Holden, J. C. Lunn, James Taylor, O. P. Chaney, W. T. Rees, W. S. Schrum, W. A. Crum, J. M. Briggs, Jacob E. Davis, W. C. Brown, N. A. Sims, E. L. Hinman, Thomas Robinson, and David Postle. TRINITY GUILD.—This is an organization of young men of the parish of Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church of this city, for promoting the interests of that church. It was formed at a meeting held in November, 1872, in the chapel of Trinity Church, at which the rector, Rev. Rufus W. Clarke, presided as temporary chairman, and Arthur Smythe officiated as temporary secretary. The object of' the meeting having been stated, addresses were made by Rev. Mr. Clarke, C. E. Burr, Gen. J. G. Mitchell, Capt. Robert Smith, S. E. Browne, and others. The meeting then proceeded to the permanent organization of Trinity Guild. The ministers and superintendents of the two Sunday-schools and one member of the guild constitute the executive committee, having the general charge of the working of the society. The following are the officers: John G. Mitchell, president; J. H. Outhwaite, vice-president; Charles Wetmore, corresponding secretary; S. M. Smith, Jr., recording secretary; G. A. Owens, treasurer; E. E. Coolidge, member of the executive committee. YOUNG MEN'S CATHOLIC ASSOCIATION.—The Young Men's Catholic Association had its beginning on the I6th of April, 1871. Its organization is due to the efforts made by the Rev. J. A. Rotchford, at present located in New York city. It has for its object the spiritual and mental improvement of its members. The present membership numbers sixty. The regular meetings of the association are held in the evening of the first Monday of each month, at its reading-room in the i1 Westbote" building. There is also a library of three hundred volumes in the rooms of the association. The officers at present are: Edward F. Keefe, prefect; Michael Connors, second prefect; T. J. Madigan, third prefect; John C. Colyan, treasurer, and L. G. Byrne, secretary. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.—Officers: Isaac C. Aston, president; A. Henry, vice-president; William Begg, recording secretary; C. A. Bowe, corresponding secretary; L. C. Booker, treasurer. Executive Committee : Rev. J. M. Richmond, 456 - ADVERTISEMENTS.

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BLACK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY 22 Washington Street, Corner of Stone Street; Organized April 1, 1872. WATERTOWN, N. Y. Cash Capital, $250,000.00 Surplus, $27,668.92. STATEMENT, AUGUST 1, 1872. Capital (April 1, 1872) ........................................................................ $250, 000.00 (Invested in Bonds and Mortgages, and Real Estate.) RECEIPTS. Premiums.................................................................. $81,325.70   Rents and Accrued Interest .........................7,878.62 88,899.32 $288,899.32 DISBURSEMENTS. Expenses...................................$11,150.00 Total Losses ...........................................................80.42 $11,230.42 Net Assets ..........................................................................................$277,668.92 Liabilities None. L. PADDOCK, President. ORIN C. FROST, Secretary. DANIEL C. OSMUN, General Agent. GILDEROY LORD, 1st Vice-President. JNO. L. BAKER, 2d Vice-President. GEO, F. PADDOCK, Treasurer. J. W. CHAPIN, AGENT. OFFICE, NORTH ROOM, OPERA BLOCK.

B. F. REES, President, JAS. A. SILCOX, Secretary. S. S. RICKLY, Treasurer. COLUMBUS SEWER PIPE CO. COLUMBUS, OHIO, MANUFACTURE HIGHLY VITRIFIED SEWER PIPES, From 3 to 24 Inch Calibre, with Elbows, Branches, Curves, and Traps FOR EACH SIZE OF FIFE

RELIGIOUS SOCIETIES - 457 Hoge Chapel; S. M. Hotchkiss, High Street Congregational Church; C. R. Dunbar, Baptist Church; A. Davy, Christian Church ; G. S. Weaver, Christie Chapel. The presidcnt, vice-president, secretaries, and treasurer are ex-officio members of the exccutive committee. We were unable to obtain any other information in regard to this organization, although we made frequent attempts to do so. ST. BONIFACE CATHOLIC BUILDING SOCIETY.—Organized in 1865. Thc object of the society is the liquidation of the debt of St. Mary's Church congregation. It has a membership numbering about one hundred and fifty. The meetings of the society are held at the school-house connected with the church. Officers for 1873: Anton Hartung, president; John Bachr, secretary; and Charles Echardt, treasurer. Sr. ALOYSIUS YOUNG MEN'S SOCIETY.—Organized in 1847, by Rev. Father Schonat. It is composed, as the name indicates, of young men who are connected with the Holy Cross congregation. The object of the society is mutual improvement, social acquaintance, and to assist, by a small monthly contribution, to ornament Holy Cross Church. The society has a library containing 250 volumes, the principal part of which was donated by the St. Stanislaus Kostka Debating Society, now disbanded. The present number of members is seventy-two. Officers for I873: Very Rev. J. B. Hemsteger, V. G., president; William Hindershid, vice-president; Charles Trommel and Martin Theado, secretaries; Peter Walter, treasurer; executive committee, William Schneider and Valentine Kiefer. BOYS OF St. STANISLAUS.- -This little sodality was organized September 2, 1872. It has been established chiefly for boys who have not made their first communion. It object is to keep up among its youthful members the spirit of innocence and piety, by honoring, in a spccial manner, the holy child Jesus, and by placing them under the protection of His blessed mother and St. Stanislaus. The sodality has eighty-five members. It meets at two P. t, every Sunday afternoon. A Sister of Notre Dame has charge of this sodality. It has also a president and four councilors. chosen by vote from among the members. Its spiritual director is the Rev. J. A. Murray. ST. PATRICK'S SCHOOL SOCIETY.—This society was organized about twenty-five years ago, by the Right Rev. C. H. Borgess, then pastor of Holy Cross Church. Its object is the support of the schools of St. Patrick's Church. The number of members is one hundred and thirty, who meet on the third Sunday in each month, in room No. 1 of St. Patrick's school- 458 - ADVERTISEMENTS.

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RELIGIOUS SOCIETIES - 459 house. The officers are John Caren, president; Patrick Bresnahan, vice-president; James O'Donnell, secretary; Rev. J. A. Murray, spiritual director and treasurer. ST. PIUS CHURCH ASSOCIATION.— This society was organized July 21, 1872. The object is the liquidation of the debt of the Holy Cross congregation. It consists of members of the cngregation,, and numbers about three hundred, who each pay monthly dues of twenty-five cents. The association holds regular meetings on the third Sunday in each month. Very Rev. J. B. Hemsteger, V. G., is its president, and John Getren, secretary. ST. ELIZABETH ORPHAN SOCIETY.—Throughh the instrumentality of Very Rev. J. B. Hemsteger, V. G., pastor of Holy Cross Church, this society was organized in April, 1860. Its object; as the name indicates, is to provide for orphans. The number of members is sixty-eight. It meets on every third Sunday of each month, in the school-house connected with the church. Its president is Mary S. Bauman, and its secretary, Elizabeth Engler. ST. KATHARINE'SS LADIES' SOCIETY.—This is the first society organized in Holy Cross Church congregation. Its object is to ornament and beautify the altars of the church, and provide vestments for the use of the officiating clergy. It was formed July 16, 1843, mainly through the influence and exertions of Rev. William Schonat, then pastor, of the congregation. Itconsistss of one hundred and twenty members, and meets on the last Sunday in each month, at the school-house connected with the church. The officers are: Very Rev. J. B. HEmsteger, V. G., president, and M. Anna Weiss, secretary. THE THIRD ORDER —An organization known by this name is connected with St. Francis' Hospital. Its object is prayer. It has sixty-five members. Rev. Bernard Hildebrand is its president. It meets on the first Sunday in every month, at the chapel of St. Francis. Sr. MARY'S SODALITY OF MARRIED LADIES.—An organization as a society of married ladies, and known by the name of St. Mary's Sodality of Married Ladies, was instituted in 1863, by Very Rev. J. B. Hemsteger, V. G. The object is the promotion of Christian virtues. The number of members is eighty. It meets every Thursday, at the Chapel of the Sisters of Notre Dame, on Rich street. Sister Mary Ligouri, president.. ST. MARY'S SODALITY OF YOUNG LADIES.—Thiss Society, known as St. Mary's Sodality, consists entirely of young ladies of Holy Cross Church congregation. It was instituted December 6, 1863, by Very Rev. J. B. Hemsteger, V. G. The object is the 460 - ADVERTISEMENTS.

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RELIGIOUS SOCIETIES - 461 promotion of piety and other Christian virtues. The numbcr of members is seventy-one. It meets on the first and third Sundays of each month, in thc Chapel of the Sisters of Notre Dame, on Rich street. Very Rev. J. B. Hemsteger, V. G., is president, and Mary Briegaman, secretary. SOCIETY OF THE HOLY INFANCY OF JESUS.—This society is composed of the children of Holy Cross congregation. It has 502 members. It was organized in May, 1860, by the pastor of the church. Its object is to aid missionaries in baptizing and educating heathen children. Very Rev. J. B. Hemsteger, V. G., is president and secretary of the society. Sr. MARY YOUNG LADIES' SOCIETY.—This society is composed of young ladies attending Holy Cross Church. It was organized August I, I854, by Rev. C. H. Borgess, at that time pastor of the church. Its objcct is to provide flowers and other useful articles to ornament and furnish the interior of the church. It numbers seventy-eight members, and meets every second Sunday in each month, at the school-house, near the church. The officers are: Mary Scholl, president, and Elizabeth Autlitz, secretary. SOCIETY OF THE CHILDREN OF MARY.—This society consists of children attending Holy Cross Church school, under the care of the Sisters of Notre Dame. It has sixty members, and meets on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Sister Julia, president. SODALITY OF ST. ALOYSIUS.—This sodality, under the special protection of our Lady of the Sacred Heart and St. Joseph, was organized June I6, 1872. It has been established for the spiritual advantage of boys who have made their first communion and are under eighteen years of age. Its object is to keep up in its members the spirit of piety and fervor in attending to their spiritual duties. 'They are especially devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary by endeavoring to imitate the virtues of their glorious patron, St. Aloysius. The number of members is eighty, who meet at two P. M. every Sunday afternoon. A Sister of Notre Dame presides over this sodality, when its spiritual director, the Rev. J. A. Murray, is absent. Its officers are a president, vice-president, and four councilors, chosen by a vote of the members, and elected every six months. The members are distinguished by a medal of St. Aloysius and a badge of blue ribbon. ST. MARY'S SOCIETY.—Organized in 1867 by Rev. F. X. Specht. The object of the society is the decorating and beautifying of St. Mary's Catholic Church. 462 - ADVERTISEMENTS.

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RELIGIOUS SOCIETIES - 463 Officers for I873: Anna Hack, president; Elizabeth Ranft, secretary, and Anna Brun, treasurer. ST. AGNES SOCIETY.—Organized in 1872 by Rev. F. X. Specht, with the same object as the St. Mary's Society. Officers for 1873: Bertha Lauber, president; Mary Brun, secretary ; Mary Neumayer, treasurer. SODALITY OF THE CHILD JESUS.—This society, composed of little girls who have not made their first communion, was organized by the Sisters of Notre Dame, in 1854. Its object is the greater glory of God by honoring in a special manner the Holy Infancy of Jesus. The number of members is one hundred; who meet every Sunday afternoon. They wear a medal of the Infant Jesus and a red ribbon. A Sister of Notre Dame presides over the sodality. SODALITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION.—The object of this sodality, organized December 8, 186I, is to assemble and place young girls under the protecting folds of the mantle of the Immaculate Virgin, and to cultivate in their hearts a tender devotion toward her, by binding them by rule to be faithful in their religious duties, constant in good work and private devotions, and thereby secure their eternal salvation. This sodality numbers one hundred and twenty members, meeting after vespers on the first and third Sundays of each month, in St. Patrick's school-house. They are distinguished by a medal of the Blessed Virgin and a white ribbon. Their day of general communion is the first Sunday of the month. The meetings of the sodality are presided over by a Sister of Notre Dame. She is assisted by a president and councilors, whose number varies as the number of members. The officers are elected annually by vote of the members. SODALITY OF THE MATERNITY OF THE B. V.—This sodality was organized in 1864. Its object is to unite married ladies and mothers under the protection of St. Joseph, by teaching them to make their homes happy and peaceful, to properly educate their children, and thus secure their own and their families' temporal and eternal welfare. The number of members is eighty-five, meeting every alternate Wednesday at three P. H. in St. Patrick's school-house. The third Sunday in each month is their day of general communion. Their badge of distinction is a silver medal of the Blessed Virgin and a blue ribbon. A Sister of Notre Dame takes charge of the sodality, assisted by officers, chosen annually by vote of the members. SODALITY OF THE CHILDREN OF MARY.—The object of this sodality, organized in 1860, is to cultivate, in the minds of young girls, a tender and affectionate devotion toward the Immaculate 464 - ADVERTISEMENTS.

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RELIGIOUS SOCIETIES - 465 Mother of God, and to prepare them to enter, at the age of eighteen, the Sodality of the Immaculate Conception. The Sodality of the Children of Mary was established at Home by the Jesuit fathers. It enjoys all the privileges and indulgences granted to the sodality of the Immaculate Conception. SODALITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION.—This is a branch of the Sodality of the Children of Mary. It consists of sixty members, distinguished by a medal of the Blessed Virgin and a blue ribbon. The sodality meets at two P. re. every Sunday at the school-house. It is in charge of a sister of Notre Dame, assisted by officers, who are members and are elected every six months by the sodality. SODALITY OF THE HOLY ANGELS.—This sodality was organized by the Sisters of Notre Dame in I860. Its object is to keep united, in a spirit of innocence and purity, little girls who, having made their first communion, are too young to be admitted into the Sodality of the Children of Mary. The number of members is sixty, who meet in the school-house at two P. M. every Sunday. A sister has charge of the sodality, assisted by a president and vice-president, elected by vote. The girls are admitted at the age of eleven years, and are promoted to Children of Mary at fourteen, if found deserving. ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC WIDOWS AND ORPHANS' ASSOCIATION.-The name of this society indicates its charitable purpose. It was organized April 3, I848, and is composed of German Catholics. Its first officers were: B. Baumgard, president; John Getren, vice-president; Jacob Kronenbitter, secretary; John Pirrung, treasurer; A. Woelfel, John Ender, and F. Lichtenager, relief committee, Since its formation the society has done a great deal of good to the poor of the city, extending its charity to all, though mainly intended for the aid of the German Catholic poor. The number of members is one hundred and thirty. The amount in the treasury is about $540. There is a strong movement among the members to make arrangements, at as early a day as possible, for the purchase of a suitable lot of ground, and the erection of an orphan asylum. Such an institution is much needed in the city, and it is to be hoped the association will speedily succeed in establishing one. The present officers are: John F. Zimmer, president; Nicholaus Brehl, vice-president; John Saile, secretary; Sebastian Veit, treasurer; Anton Brunel, Frank Wagner, and Valentine Blossauer, relief committee. 466 - ADVERTISEMENTS.

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MISCELLANEOUS SOCIETIES - 467 FRANKLIN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION.—At a meeting of the Franklin County Bar in January, I869, a committee was appointed to prepare and report a minimum fee-bill, The committee reported at a subsequent meeting, held on the 3d of February ensuing. The report was adopted, and Messrs. Otto Dresel, Geo. L. Converse, L. J. Critchfield, C. N. Olds, Llewellyn Baber, Wm. R. Rankin, and Thomas Sparrow were appointed a committee to prepare a constitution for the government of an organization to be known as the Franklin County Bar Association. This committee reported a constitution, which was adopted at a meeting held on the 20th of April, 1869. The constitution states the objects of the association are to promote harmony, good feeling, and a closer union among the members of the bar; to maintain professional honor and dignity; to encourage the highest attainments in legal knowledge, and to promote generally the professional interests of its members. One of the articles of the constitution requires the association, as soon as practicable, to provide a room, which shall be comfortably furnished and kept open during such hours as shall be fixed, and provided with such books, periodicals, etc., as may be purchased for that purpose; the judges of the court are to be invited to make such room their chambers, and the same is also to be used for the meetings and other purposes of the association. The first officers of the association were : Judge J. Wm. Baldwin, president; Judge H. B. Albery, vice-president; George K. Nash, secretary; Col. James Watson, treasurer; executive committee, Henry C. Noble, Otto Dresel, C. N. Olds; board of trustees, J. D. Burnett, Col. L. Baber, Morton E. Brasee, Col. J. T. Holmes, Gen. J. G. Mitchell. Soon after its adoption, the constitution was printed in a pamphlet, containing the names of fifty-three members of the association, practicing lawyers of this county. The association has a fund of $194.75 in its treasury. Its officers are: President, Henry C. Noble; vice-president, L. Baber; secretary, E. L. De Witt; treasurer, James Watson; examining committee, J. Wm. Baldwin, C. N. Olds, and Otto Dresel ; trustees, John D. Burnett, John G. Mitchell, E. L. Taylor, J. T. Holmes, and E. T. De Laney (expelled from the bar since his election to the office of trustee). COLUMBUS TURNVEREIN.—This association was incorporated March 11, 1867, with the following officers of the incorporation: Trustees, George Hessenaur, John Bickel, and Robert Clemen; clerk, John Alten. The object of the society, as expressed in its certificate of in- MISCELLANEOUS SOCIETIES - 469 corporation, is to engage in gymnastic exercises, and the cultivation and training of body and mind. A memorable event in the history of the Columbus Turnverein was the Turnbezirk of the Ohio Valley district, held under its auspices, in this city, on the I8th, 19th, and 20th of August, I872. The city, on Saturday, the 18th, the first day of the reunion, was arrayed in holiday attire—banners, flags, flowers, and evergreens being intertwined and wreathed in beautiful festoons, or suffered to freely wave and float on the passing breeze. Turner Hall was especially decorated for the occasion. Amid festoons of evergreens, American and German flags, pictures, and shields bearing the coats of arms of the different States of Germany, ornamented the interior of the hall. There were delegations present from Indianapolis, Dayton, Cincinnati, Hamilton, Piqua, Louisville, and other places, numbering several hundreds. The hall was brilliantly illuminated on Saturday evening, and from it marched a torch-light procession of two or three hundred Turners, through several streets, headed by a band, each man carrying a Chinese lantern. This gathering being mainly for an exhibition of progress and proficiency in the exercises of the Turner organization, a meeting was held at the hall, on Sunday morning, in relation to the contest for prizes on the following day. This meeting was called to order by Charles F. Reis, speaker of the Columbus Turners, and an address of welcome was delivered by Henry Olnhauser, of this city. Committees were appointed to award the prizes in gymnastic and literary exercises. There were literary exercises in the City Park, on Sunday afternoon, and a concert at the City Hall in the evening. On Monday, there was a procession of Turners and other German societies of the city from Turner Hall to the City Park, where there was a grand social picnic, and where the contest for prizes in the gymnastic exercises took place. Diplomas and wreaths were awarded to the victors in these contests. Other and varied exercises rendered the occasion one of real and high enjoyment. Balls at Wenger's and Turner Halls crowned the programme. The present officers of the Columbus Turnverein are: President, Charles F. Reis; vice-president, A. Robsaman; treasurer, Conrad Born; teacher, C. Peppler; secretaries, E. Cramer, and C. Yohnson; trustees, F. Crum, F. Theobald, and C. H. Campen. BREWERS' ASSOCIATION.—The organization of brewers of this city, although it originally included non-residents of Columbus, is a branch of the Brewers' Union of the United States, which holds annual meetings in different cities. Its object is to guard and advance the general interests of the brewing fraternity. MISCELLANEOUS SOCIETIES - 471 The officers of the Brewers' Association of Columbus are: Conrad Born, Sen., president; Nicholaus Schlee, treasurer; Lewis P. Hoster, secretary. The association meets in Hessenauer's Hall, once every three months—on the first Monday in February, Ray, August, and November. ASSOCIATION OF THE 133D REGIMENT, O. V. I.— This organization, composed of the surviving members of the 133d regiment Ohio volunteer infantry, was formed on the 16th August, 1871. It has for its object the renewing of the associations formed during military service in the late war, and the remembrance of their fallen comrades. The association has a membership numbering 132, who meet together once a year, in a general reunion, at the county fair grounds. The next meeting of the society will take place on Wednesday, the 20th of August, 1873, which is the anniversary of the day on which the regiment was mustered out of service. The officers of the association at present are: Colonel William Ewing, president; Major C. P. Landon, vice-president; Lieutenant C. N. Bancroft and Captain E. W. Poe, secretaries; Sergeant A. Ritson, treasurer; executive committee, Joseph Robbins, Dr. L. S. Rafferty, George Wagner, H. C. Tipton, H. A. Guitner, John L. B. Wiswell, Edwin Harris, S. M. Sherman, — Leavitt, Henry Plimpton, and J. H. Fearn. FIRST GERMAN TARGET CLUB OF COLUMBUS.—Incorporated December 29, 1854. Object.--to promote and cultivate scientifically the art of target shooting. Capital stock $1,000, divided into shares of $5 each. First board of trustees under the incorporation: Chr. Siebert, V. Hettesheimer, George Kammaeher; clerk, Charles Klie. The club procured about three acres of ground east of the garden now called the Columbus Nursery, and about one mile and a half south of the State-house. The lot was handsomely laid off with graveled walks, and planted with choice flowers and shrubbery. The targets were placed against an embankment, whose construction cost $250. Annual target shooting-matches are held usually in September, at which of-hand and rest shooting are practiced, and prizes distributed. These matches are attended by the best shots from other Ohio cities. The present officers of the club are: Christian Siebert, president; Nicholaus Schlee, secretary; Ferdinand A. Lesquereux, treasurer; 1st shooting master, Charles Cullman; 2d shooting master, Ferdinand A. Lesquereux. 472 - ADVERTISEMENTS

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MISCELLANEOUS SOCIETIES - 473 TEMPERANCE SOCIETIES. GOLDEN LIGHT LODGE, No. 559, INDEPENDENT ORDER OF GOOD TEMPLARS, was instituted January 21, 1870, by J. B. King, G. W. S. The object of the Good Templars is very well expressed in their platform, as follows: 1. Total abstinence from all intoxicating liquors as a beverage. 2. No license in any form, or under any circumstances, for the sale of liquors to be used as a beverage. This lodge has a membership numbering one hundred and five, and their meetings are held every Friday evening in Sessions' Hall. Officers for 1873: J. J. Davis, W. C. T.; Hannah Barnett, W. V. T.; A. Johnston, W. R. S.; Wm. Evans, W. A. S.; Thomas W. Grant, W. F. S.; Hugh Earl, W. T.; George W. Fisk, W. M.; Annie White, W. D. M.; Zados Griffith, W. Chaplain; Lucy Hames, W. J. U.; Thomas Earl, W. O. T.; Addie Hames, W. R. H. S.; Mattie Powell, W. L. H. S.; John A. Dunn, past W. C. T.; John Chamberlain, lodge deputy. BABBLING BROOK LODGE, INDEPENDENT ORDER OF GOOD TEMPLARS, was organized August 12, 1872, in Sessions' Hall, twenty-seven persons becoming members. The object of the organization is to discourage the manufacture- and use of intoxicating liquors; to help save the fallen, and to prevent others from entering the vice of intemperance. The order extends over the whole of the United States and parts of Europe. The next session of the Grand Lodge of Good Templars of the United States will meet in this city, in October, 1873. The meetings of the lodge are now held at the Odd Fellows' Temple every Wednesday evening. The society has a membership numbering 125. Officers for 1873: Wm. D. Barker, L. D.; Wm. Davis, W. C. T.; James Bibby, W. C. T.; Emma C. Cook, W. V. T.; Prof. John Loyd, R. S.; Bell Barker, W. R. S.; J. H. Green, W. F. S.; Edwin Cook, W. T.; Thomas Hames, W. M.; Albert Walrath, W. I. U.; Joseph Cook, W. O. U.; and W. D. Barker, W. C. Trustees: William D. Barker, J. H. Green, and Joseph Cook. EUREKA DEGREE TEMPLE, No. 1.—This is a higher order of Good Templars, with the same object as the Golden Light and Babbling Brook Lodges. It was instituted by John A. Dunn, G. W. M., December 30, I872. It is as yet in its infancy. The meetings of the degree arc held at Sessions' Hall. Officers for 1873: Hugh Earl, W. D. T.; Annie M. White, W. D. V. T.; Mattie Powell, W. D. R. S.; Emma Cook, W. D. A. S.; Wm. D. Barker, W. D. F. S.; Lewis Fink, W. C.; Belle 474 - ADVERTISEMENTS

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COLUMBUS RAILROADS - 475 Barker, W. D. J. G.; Thomas Hames, W. D. S.: Edwin Cook, W. D. M.; Lucy Hames, W. D. A. m. ; Hannah Barnett, W. D. B. H. S.; Mary J. Barker, W. D. L. H. S. PURE FOUNT TEMPLE OF HONOR, No. 3.—This society was organized March 22, 1869, in Franklinton, now part of this city, under a dispensation granted by John F. Spencer, S. W. T. Charter members: Sylvester Condon, John A. Romosier, John D. Dean, John Cloud, Presley Charles, Read Crain, Franklin Flaming, Middleton Poole, George Deardurff, and Henry Linnimann. The society has a membership numbering twenty-five. Its meetings are held at Temple Hall, every Tuesday evening. Officers for 1873: Middleton Poole, W. C. T.; David O. Mull, W. V. T.; Read Crain, W. R.; George Wilcox, W. A. B.; Thos. Fleming, W. F. B.; George Sinclair, W. T.; Frederick Mull, W. U.; John Wilcox, W. D. U.; Joseph Davidson, W. G.; John Sinclair, W. S., and Sylvester Condon, P. W. C. T. ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC TOTAL ABSTINENCE AND BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.—This society was organized July 29, 1867. Its object is twofold—the suppression of intemperance, and the mutual benefit of the members. It has about forty members, who meet every Sunday after vespers, in school-room No. 1 of St. Patrick's school-house. Its officers are: Michael Fahey, president; John Scanlan, vice-president; H. J. McMahon, recording secretary; William J. Scanlan, corresponding secretary; John Irwin, financial secretary; Felix Sheridan, treasurer; Right Rev. S. H. Rosecrans, spiritual director. CHAPTER XVIII. THE COLUMBUS RAILROADS. So important, complicated, and extensive have become the business and interests of the railroads centering in this city, that but little attention can be paid to their early history, beyond the facts stated in noticing their present condition and connections. Space can be given to a few interesting items only in our early railroad history. The Columbus and Xenia was the first railroad built leading out of Columbus. The company was chartered by a spacial act passed March 12, I844; but the road was not constructed till 1848 and I849. The first passenger train passed over it February 20, 1850. Shortly after this date, the legislature, then in COLUMBUS RAILROADS - 477 session, on invitation, took an excursion over the road and the Little Miami to Cincinnati and back. The second Columbus railroad put in operation was the road from Columbus to Cleveland, called the Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati Railroad. The company's original charter was dated March 14, 1836, but fifteen years elapsed before the road was built. A grand excursion train passed over it from Columbus to Cleveland on the 21st of February, 1851, conveying thither the State legislature, the city authorities of Columbus and Cincinnati, and many other citizens, and returning them to this city after a day's visit to Cleveland. The Central Ohio was the third railroad opened out from Columbus. The company's special charter bears date February 8, 1847, but the road was not ready for the passage of trains between Columbus and Zanesville till January 18, 1853. The legislature, the city authorities of Columbus, and other citizens enjoyed an excursion to Zanesville and back on the same day. Our first era of railroad enterprise was closed by the opening up of the Columbus, Piqua and Indiana road. The charter of the company for building this road is dated February 23, 1849. The first train passed over the road from Columbus to Urbana, July 4, 1853, and in the fall of that year trains ran from Columbus to Piqua. These roads, with the Hocking Valley and the Columbus and Springfield, all form trunk lines, having branches and forming connections that enable them to penetrate every considerable portion of the country, and bring our city into direct and immediate communication with every important town, port, and city in the United States and .British America. These facilities of transportation and intercourse, joined to those that will be afforded by the coal, mineral, and other roads in prospect and certain to be speedily constructed, will make Columbus a railroad center unsurpassed by few, if by any, in the West. THE CENTRAL OHIO RAILROAD. [This road is leased to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, and is known as the "Central Ohio Division of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad." The Central road is all in Ohio.] The building of this road was a project originating at Zanesville. The company was formed under a special law passed February 8, 1847, for building a railroad from the city of Columbus, through Newark and Zanesville, " to such point on the Ohio river as the directors may select." The company was organized at Zanesville, August 24 1847, by the election of directors and other officers—Solomon Sturges 478 - ADVERTISEMENTS.

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JOHN SCHNEIDER, No. 155 South High Street, Would inform the public that he always keeps on hand a large and fine selection of WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELRY, Which he will sell at lowest prices. Special attention is called to his assortment of SPECTACLES. Any one needing spectacles may be a sured to find a pair, perfectly suited to his eyes, at most reasonable prices. He also keeps on hand, and sells as low as the lowest, a fine selection of Silver-Plated Ware, Cutlery, etc. Watches and Spectacles repaired on short notice. Do n't forget the place. JOHN SCHNEIDER.

GEORGE VANDEUSON, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Hocking and Straitsville Coal, No. 129 North High Street, COLUMBUS, O.

COLUMBUS RAILROADS - 479 president. In September, 1848, John H. Sullivan was elected president; and in May, 1850, the road was put under contract from Zanesville to Newark, and in November following, the remainder of the line from Newark to Columbus was contracted fir. Delays incident to such work occurred, so that the road from Zanesville to Newark was not opened for the passage of trains till the 26th of January, 1852, and from Newark to Columbus not until the 18th of January, 1853.' Although the country from Zanesville to Columbus is generally of a favorable character for a railroad, there was some quite heavy work. Section 13, near Claypool's Mills, in Muskingum county, had about 60,000 yards of embankment; section 17, at Black Hand, a solid rock excavation 700 feet long and 64 feet deep at the deepest place; section 52, at Walnut creek, in Franklin county, some 300,000 yards of embankment, besides a large amount of trestle-work, and section 56, at Alain creek, near Columbus, required a deep cutting, embankment, and a bridge over the creek. With the above exceptions and the necessary bridging, including an iron bridge over the Muskingum river at Zanesville, nothing very formidable was encountered. While the work on the line west of Zanesville was being forwarded, surveys of different routes were made cast to the Ohio river. In 1852, thirty-one sections east of Zanesville were let, upon which work commenced immediately, and during that year the remaining portion of the road to the river was contracted for. The first thirty-one miles were so far advanced in May, 1854, that the road was opened to Cambridge, and the remainder of the line to the river in November, 1854, so that trains passed over it. Some very heavy work had to be done on this part of the road. Section 16, east of Zanesville, required a deep cutting, in which continual slips occurred, and it has not yet been brought down to grade. The tunnel at Cambridge was another troublesome affair, being composed of such material as to decompose and fall by the action of the atmosphere. About one-half of its length had to be made an open cut before it could be arched, so as to be permanent. From Cambridge to the Ohio river considerable heavy work became a necessity. The Barnesville trestle, so called, was a difficult affair, and was not completed till October, 1872. The foundation for the embankment, being of such material as to be subject to continual slides, was a very expensive job. Some parts of the Barnesville grade have been attended with much labor and expense in keeping them up, owing to the tendency of the earth to slip and slide. The grade there, for some five 480 - ADVERTISEMENTS.

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COLUMBUS RAILROADS - 481 miles, averages about eighty feet to the mile. From Barnesville east there are deep cuts and rocky points, and in the valley of McMahon's creek, in eighteen miles, some sixteen bridges were built; besides, there was the usual amount of bridging required to be done, and three or four more tunnels. Much was expected by the officers of the company and the people along the road at its opening; but owing to the fact that the road was new, unfinished, unballasted, and without the necessary side-tracks and turn-outs to facilitate the passage of trains, it soon became in such condition, and the damage to machinery so great, that it could not accommodate the business offering , and it got into disrepute. More than this, the amount of capital stock subscribed, with the mortgage bonds issued, was only about -half enough to pay the cost of construction and equipment, and, in consequence, a large floating debt was contracted. Failure to pay its obligations at maturity caused much complaint; and want of confidence by the public rendered it difficult for the company to put the road in condition to do business. It worked on till the fall of 1855, having to depend entirely upon its earnings, which were inadequate for the purpose, to pay debts and improve the road. In August, 1835, Elias Fassett was elected president, but did not take charge till March, 1856. About that time it was determined that the earnings of the road should, for the present, be applied to the expenses of operating and putting it in proper order, delaying any attempt to pay the floating debt from that source. This change of policy operated somewhat favorably, enabling the company to give satisfaction by prompt payment for supplies and labor, and the road began to improve. Arrangements were soon made, by advice of a meeting of the floating-debt creditors, two-thirds or more of the debt being represented, to issue a fourth mortgage, the bonds of which should be applied to funding the debt of the company. The bonds were issued, and about two-thirds of the floating debt retired in this way; but some of the creditors refused to accept them, and commenced legal proceedings to collect their claims. During Mr. Fassett's administration, with all the drawbacks, the earnings of the road increased and the road improved. The interest on the first and second-mortgage bonds was paid till the latter part of 1857, when it was found that the interest could not be longer paid unless the company ran behind in its daily expenses for labor and material. On the 1st of November, 1857, Mr. Fassett resigned the presidency, and H. J. Jewett was elected president, and assumed the management of the road. In the years 1857-58 and 1858-59, the earnings declined. Interest on the bonds could not COLUMBUS RAILROADS - 483 be paid, and the bondholders becoming dissatisfied, instituted proceedings in the Circuit Court of the United States for the Southern District of Ohio, for foreclosure of the first and second mortgages. The road was placed, May 1, 1857, in the bands of H. J. Jewett, as receiver. It remained in this condition till December 1, 1865, during which time the business of the road increased; much of the increase, no doubt, was in consequence of the large amount of transportation required for the government on account of the war from 1861 to 1865. The receiver was enabled to discharge a considerable amount of the company's liabilities of a preferred character. In this time, also, the company perfected a plan for compromising their old debts. The road was sold at judicial sale, and a new organization was effected, the creditors and stockholders assenting to receive stock in the reorganized company at such rates as were agreed upon. The new company took the name of the Central Ohio Railroad Company as Reorganized, with an authorized capital stock of $3,000,000, and first mortgage bonds, $2,500,000. A board of directors was elected November 1, 1865, with H. J. Jewett, president; and on the 1st of December following, the road passed into the hands of the new organization. In November, 1866, a contract was entered into between the company and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, the latter company leasing the road, its property, and equipment, and agreeing to operate it for a term of years, and to pay the company 35 per cent. of its gross earnings. This contract went into effect on the 1st of December, 1866, the Baltimore and Ohio Company taking possession of the road, which, as a matter of convenience for that company, is called the Central Ohio Division of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. This agreement enables the company to pay the interest upon its bonds, provide for the sinking fund, expenses of its corporate organization, and for dividends to its stockholders. Since the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company took charge of the road, it has steadily improved in its road-bed and equipment, and a large amount of rolling-stock has been added. A splendid bridge has been built over the Ohio river at Bellaire and Benwood, West Virginia, which cost about $1,250,000. This bridge is an imposing structure. The following description is taken from the Forty-fifth Annual Report of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company for 1871: “The bridge constructed by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company over the Ohio river at Benwood, West Virginia, was first opened for the passage of trains on the 21st day of June, 1871. The first stone of Ohio shore Pier No. 1, was laid May 2, 484 - ADVERTISEMENTS

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E. SMITH. J. F. BARTLIT SMITH & CO. MANUFACTURERS OF Cast Gas and Water Pipe of All Sizes, BRANCH CASTINGS, ETC. COLUMBUS, O.

S. E. SAMUEL WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, PROPRIETARY, PRESCRIPTIONS PREFUMERY AND FANCY ARTICLES, ETC. Pure, Liquors for Medicinal Purposes only. Prescriptions Carefully Prepared at all Hours. Having had nearly thirty years’ practical experience in the general Drug Business, and a business acquaintance with most of the leading importing and jobbing houses of the East I feel confident that I can offer special inducements to merchants and others visiting the city with a view to purchasing stock. Thanking the public for the liberal heretofore bestowed, I earnestly solicit’s continuance of the same No. 115 N. High Street, Columbus, O.

COLUMBUS RAILROADS - 485 1868, and from that date to the final opening the work was prosecuted without intermission. "Approaches.—The West Virginia approach is by a line diverging from the main stem of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, near Benwood station, and extending with cuts and fills 2,400 feet to the West Virginia abutment. The Ohio approach is by a line diverging from the Central Ohio Division of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, at the company's stock-grounds, and extending by cuts and fills 2,250 feet to the first Ohio abutment. The approach is then continued across the company's grounds and through the city of Bellaire, along First street, by a solid and ornamental arcade work of first-class masonry, extending by 43 arched spans of 33 feet 4 inches each, from center to center of piers, a distance of 1,433 feet 4 inches, and of an average height of 45 feet, to the second Ohio abutment in the city of Bellaire. "Masonry—The masonry consists of solid ashler, and the workmanship is first-class in every respect. The material employed is sandstone, obtained from the Ohio quarries. "The Grafton stone is used for the pier-facing where exposed to the action of the ice. The masonry of the Benwood bridge piers ranges from 40 to 110 feet in height, and of an average height of 77 feet, are fourteen in number, and with the Ohio and West Virginia abutments contain 25,374 cubic yards of masonry; the arcade work contains 14,854 cubic yards; total quantity of masonry, 40,228 cubic yards.. "Superstructure—The spans beginning at the West Virginia abutment are of the following lengths from center to center of masonry: Span No. 1 is 121 feet; Nos. 2 and 3, each 106 feet flinches; Nos. 4, 5, 6, and 7, each 107 feet 6 inches. These spans, from 1 to 7 inclusive, are deck ' Bollman' spans, and were built at the company's shops, Mount Clare. Span No. 8 is 211 feet; No. 9, 212 feet; No. 10, 213 feet; No. 11, 348 feet; No. 12, 241 feet 6 inches; No. 13, 210 feet in length. These spans, from 8 to 13 inclusive, constitute the river or water-way spans, and are of a total length of 1,435 feet 6 inches. Spans Nos. 11 and 12 are the channel spans. These spans are of the ';Linville and Piper' truss, and were built by the Keystone Bridge Company, of Pittsburg, Pa. Span No. 14 is 107 feet; No. 15 is 105 feet in length. These spans are deck ' Bollman,' and were built at the company's shops at Mount Clare. "The total length of open work is 2,411 feet 6 inches. The total length of bridge, from end to end of masonry, is 3,916 feet 10 inches. “The total length of bridge and approaches is 8,566 feet 10 inches." The road is now a first-class road, and is managed with much 486 - ADVERTISEMENTS

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