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APPENDIX.
TOLEDO POST, G. A. P.
January 11, 1888, Toledo Post, No.107, Grand Army of the Republic, was instituted by Comrade H. P. Lloyd of Cincinnati. It was composed of 105 members, of' whom 89 were from Forsyth Post, No. 15, and 16 were new members of the order. The officers of the Post then were:
LaFayette Lyttle, Post Commander.
Albert Claypool, Senior Vice Commander.
Robert G. W. Foster, Junior Vice Commander.
William Dustin, Adjutant.
Henry G. Norton, Quartermaster.
Dr. J. T. Woods, Surgeon.
Leroy E. Clarke, Chaplain.
Fred J. Wolfert, Officer of the Day.
William C. Mettler, Officer of the Guard.
A. D. Stewart, Sergeant Major.
Benjamin F. Griffin, Quartermaster Sergeant.
Trustees-M. J. Enright, F. B. Shoemaker, Edwin Goldsmith.
Committees. Relief-James Melvin. C. M. Montgomery, F. J. Wolfert. Employment-Wm. Corlett, J. C. Bowels, R. G. Bacon. Cemetery-R. G. W. Foster, L. E. Clarke, S. W. Cass. Applications-J. H. Ainsworth, I. A. Stipp, H. P. Fowler. Admission to Military homes, &c.-Edwin Goldsmith, Nat. Haughton, J. S. Kountz. Chairman Committee on Social Sessions- P. H. Dowling.
MEMBERS.
Ainsworth, J. H., sergt., co. G, 12th Ind. V. I.
Austin, D. R., 1st lieut., 100th O. V. I.
Alcorn, W. W., private, co. A, 14th O. V. I.
Abbott, Willard, corporal, 13th N. Y. V. I.
Barkdull, W. H., musician, co. B. 170th O. V. I.
Barkdull, T. H., private, co. B, 170th O. V. I.
Brown, Edward O., major, A. D. C. U. S. A.
Bacon, R. G., 1st lieut., co. H, 38th U. S. C. I.
Bell, John B., maj. and bvt. lieut.-col. 15th Mich. V.T.
Bigelow, H. W., captain, co. H, 14th O. V. I.
Bunker, Henry S., commissary, 96th O. V. I.
Brown, Calvin S., private, co. G, Iowa V. C.
Bowman, J. H., private, co. G, 4th U. S. I.
Bliven, Charles E., brevet major U. S. V.
Booth, M. D., private, co. H, 3d O. V. C.
Bodman, Lewis H., medical cadet, U. S. A.
Clarke, W. J., paymaster steward, U. S. N.
Clarke, R. W., captain, co. C 120th N. Y. V. I.
Clark, L. E., private, co. 1, 14th O. V. I.
Claypool, Albert, corporal co. B, 13th O. V. C.
Cass, Samuel W., corporal, bat. H, 1st O. V. L. A.
Corlett, William, private, bat. H, 1st O. V. L. A.
Collamore, G. A.. surgeon, 100th O. V. I.
Doolittle, C. C., brig. and brevet maj.-gen'l U. S. V.
Dowling, P. H., captain, co. C, 111th O. V. I.
DeVilbiss, Allen, hosp. stew., co. A, 100th Ind. V. I.
Dustin, William, 1st lieut., 19th bat. O. V. L. A.
DeGraff, Henry, lieut., 7th Mich. V. C.
Enriglat, M. J., 2d lieut., co. H, 111th O. V. I.
Faskin, John E., lieut.-col. 87th and 130th O. V. I.
Fuller, John W., brig. and brevet maj.-gen'l U. S. V.
Foster, P. G. W.. private, co. B, 17th Me. V. I.
Fowler, H. P., 2d lieut., co. E, 1st Mass. H. A.
Frank, Simon H., 1st sergt., bat. G, 1st Mich. L. A.
Flower, S. W., quartermaster, 10th N. Y. V. H. A.
Goldsmith, Edwin, adjt., 100th Ind. V. I.
Griffin, B. F., private, co. G, 128th O. V. I.
Gosline, W. A., q. m. sergt., 103d O. V. I.
Goodnow, Edgar W., 1st lieut., co. F, 4th Mass. V. C.
Garver, Emil, sergt., co. F, 19th O. V. I.
Goodwin, Edward M., captain, A. A. surg., U. S. N.
Holloway, George, private, bat. H, 1st O. V. L. A.
Haughton, Nathaniel, lieut.-col., 25th O. V. I.
Harris, James, 1st lieut., bat. H, O. V. L. A.
Hoerr, Louis, private, co. I, 9th O. V. I.
Hamilton, J. K., captain, co. B, 113th O. V. I.
Hull, Geo. B., 2d lieut., co. C, 185th O. V. I.
Hall, James M., private, co. G, 3d U. S. J.
Hartley, Geo. W., private, co. G, 7th Mich S. S.
Hussey, Cyrus, lieut.-col., 192d O. V. I.
House, N. W., 2d lieut., co. K, 1st Mich. V. T.
Jones, Chas. H., private, co. A, 14th O. V. I.
Kumler, John F., 1st sergt., co. A, Sad O. V. I.
Knights, James D., sergt., co. E, 100th O. V. I.
Kountz, John S., drummer, co. G, 37th O. V. I.
Kellogg, J. T., 1st lieut., co. H, 138th Ind. V. I.
Lyttle, LaFayette, captain and bvt. major, 35th and 94th N. Y. V. I.
Lindsay, Cary D., 1st lient., 67th O. V. I.
Lasalle, J., captain, co. C, 82d Ill. V. I.
Lee, John C., colonel, 55th and 164th O. V. I.
Montgomery, C. M., private, bat. I, 14th N. Y. V. H. A.
Merrell, John H., sergt., bat. H, 1st O. V. L. A.
Motter, Louis, sergt., co. E, 3d O. V. C.
Mettler, Wm. C., private, co. H, 101st O. V. I.
Melvin, James, 1st sergt., co. C, 33d Mass. V. I.
McLyman, Wm. H., captain, U. S. V.
McKecknie, W. E., 2d lieut. 167th O. V. I.
Millard, I. I., private, co. I, 15th O. V. I.
Martin, Predom, corporal, 130th O. V. I.
Norton, H. G., 1st lieut. and adjt. 137th U. S. C. T.
Puck, John H., private, co. C, 37th O. V. I.
Parsons, John E., colonel, 187th Pa. V. I.
Pierce, H. L., private, 7th Vt. V. I.
Potter, E. D., Jr., private, co. A, 84th O. V. I.
Pugsley, Isaac P., A. A. Paymaster, U. S. N.
Peck, O. L., 2d lieut., co. B, 101st O. V. I.
Parmelee, Myron H., drummer. co. A, 130th O. V. I.
Quiggle, R. U., private, co. H, 130th O. V. I.
Romeis, John C., private, co. C, 5th O. V. I.
Root, E. I., corporal, co. I, 4th O. V. I.
Stewart, A. D., sergt., co. G, O. V. I.
Shaw, Daniel C., private, co. 1, 13th Ill. V. I.
Stipp, J. A., private, co. I, 8th O. V. C.
Spain, James H, sergt., co. H, 164th N. Y. V. I.
Shoemaker, F. B., 2d lieut., co. C, 130th O. V. I.
Sawtelle, W. H., private, co. B, 18th Ind. Bat.
Smith, W. H. H., 1st lieut., 21st bat. O. V. L. A.
Schooley, E. W., corporal, co. A, 68th O. V. I.
Sheldon, D. D., 1st sergt., co. I, 192d N. Y. V. I.
Thomas, Geo. W., 1st lieut., bat. I, 3d N. Y. V. L. A.
Thorn, Samuel S., surgeon, 130th O. V. I.
Terry, T. B., sergt., co. B, 3d O. V. C.
Thomas, John H., private, co. F, 206th Pa. Res.
Ullrich, Adam, sergt., co. E, 111th O. V. I.
Wolcott. J. L., 2d lieut., 67th O. V. I.
Warn, M. C., 2d lieut., co. C, 26th Pa. V. I.
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Waring, S. H., corporal, co. E, 84th O. V. I.
Woods, J. T., surgeon, 96th O. V. I.
Woolson, A. M., sergt.-maj., 1st O. V. H. A.
Wolfert, F. J., private, co. C, 55th O. V. I.
Watson, Pliny, 1st lieut., co. K. 55th O. V. I.
Waite, Richard, captain, co. A, 130th O. V. I.
Waite, Norman, major, 189th O. V. I.
Wilcox, M. I., quartermaster, 130th O. V. I.
Wood, Harrison. 1st lieut., co. A, 14th O. V. I.
Whittlesey, R. D., 1st lieut., bat. G. 1st O. V. I. A.
Young, Chas. L., bvt. lieut.-col. 70th N. Y. V. I. and Vol. Gen. Staff.
Young, Horatio S., sergt., co. C, 130th O. V. I.
ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
A Branch of the Society of the Army of the Potomac was organized in Toledo, May 5,1885. The objects are to cherish the memories and associations of that Army ; to strengthen the ties of fraternal fellowship and sympathy formed from companionship therein ; to perpetuate the name and fame of those who have fallen, either on the field of battle or in any line of duty with it; to collect and preserve the record of its great achievements, its numerous and well contested battles, its campaigns, marches and skirmishes; and as an incentive to the organization of such Branch Societies throughout the West. A constitution and bylaws were adopted, and the following officers were elected to serve for one year, 1885-86: President, General Nat. Haughton ; Vice President, Surgeon S. F. Forbes; Secretary, Lieut. C. D. Lindsay ; Treasurer, Wm. Corlett.
Several interesting meetings were held during the year, and a committee was appointed to procure a tablet for Memorial Hall, to commemorate the gallant dead of the Army of the Potomac.
The officers elected for the year 1886-87 were as follows : President, General C. C. Doolittle ; Vice President, General C. L. Young; Secretary, Lieutenant C. D. Lindsay ; Treasurer, Wm. Corlett.
The officers elected for the year 1887-88 are President, General C. L. Young; Vice President, Dr. Albert Claypool; Secretary, Lieutenant C. D. Lindsay; Treasurer, C. M. Montgomery.
MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.
Andrews, N. J., 4th N. Y. Art.
Bailey, B. C., 94th N. Y. V. I.
Brown, J. W., 164th O. V. I.
Brown, H. A., 10th Mass. V. I.
Brown, E. O., U. S. A.
Bowen, G. W., 16th Mich. V. I.
Bacon, R. G., 148th N. Y. V. I. and 38th U. S. C. T.
Bishop, W. H., 1st Conn. Cav.
Bartow, James R., 15th N. Y. Cav.
Booth, John G., 34th N. Y. V. I.
Beeley, Joseph L., 67th O. V. I.
Baker, H. L., 94th N. Y. V. I. Cheney, W. C., 130th O. V. 1.
Corlett, William, Bat. H, 1st O. V. L. A.
Conger, Charles H., 25th O. V. I.
Cool, George E., 34th N. Y. V. I.
Chamberlain, D. P., Surgeon 4th Mich. V. I.
Claypool, Albert, 13th O. V. C.
Caughlin, Charles. 49th Pa. V. I.
Clarke, Richard W., 72d and 120th N. Y. V. I.
Cherry, Charles W., 130th O. V. I.
Christie, H. C., 58th Pa. V. I.
Collins, T. J., 5th O. V. C.
Cooper, George I., Bat. H, 1st O. V. A.
Cranker, Peter, 67th O. V. V. I.
Comly, James M., 23d O. V. I.
Clarke, W. R., Bat. H, 1st O. V. L. A.
Chance, Jesse C., 25th O. V. I. and 13th U. S. Inf.
Doolittle, Charles C., 4th Mich. V. I.
DeGraff, Henry, 7th Mich. Cav.
Dyer, E. M., 67th O. V. V. I.
Englehart, Jacob, 130th O. V. I.
Faskin, John, 67th O. V. V. I.
Fraser, George S., 25th O. V. I.
Foster, R. G. W., 17th Me. V. I.
Fisher, A. W., 57th Pa. V. I.
Forbes, Samuel F., 67th O. V. V. I.
Fowler, Henry P., 1st Mass. H. A.
Gaetschenberger. F. A., 130th O. V. I.
Greer, Jacob, 33d N. Y. V. I.
Geddes, L. W., 25th O. V. I.
Hoyt, William L., 25th O. V. I.
Hall, James M., 3d U. S. I.
Harris, James, Bat. H, O. V. L. A.
Heck, Charles L., 2d Maryland V.
Hawkes, Erastus P., 5th Mich. Cav.
Hoag, Francis, N. Y. H. A.
Hall, James W., 25th O. V. V. I.
House, N. W., 1st Mich. V. I.
Hime, J. E., 7th O. V. I.
Hardie, James, 13th O. V. C.
Haynes, Quade C., 1st Mich. V. I.
Haughton. Nat., 25th O. V. I.
Hall, Cecil A., Bat. H, 1st O. V. L. A.
Jay, Sidney W., U. S. Artillery
Jones, N. H., 5th N. Y. V.
Keruck, J. W., 5th Mich. Cav.
Kissinger, S. S., 65th N. Y. V. I.
Kummero, Ernest, 25th O. V. I.
Klein, Henry, 149th O. N. G.
Kaney, J. G., 123d Pa. V. I.
Klitter, John, 9th Conn. V. V. I.
King, Jabez W., 2d Maine V. I.
Luke, William, 54th Pa. V. I.
Labadie, Louis, 67th O. V. V. I.
Lindsay, C. D., 67th O. V. V. I.
Lehany, Thomas, 67th O. V. V. I.
Lyttle, LaFayette, 94th N. Y. V. I.
Loeb, Daniel, 72d N. Y. V. I.
LaSalle, J., 82d Ill. V. I.
Lovett, Dennis, 67th O. V. V. I.
Lee, John C., 55th O. V. I.
Montgomery, C. M., 14th N. Y. H. A.
Marshall, J. W., 187th N. Y. V. I.
Newton, Robert, 5th U. S. Cav.
Peet, John H., 4th N. Y. H. A.
Pray, J. L., Bat. H, 1st O. V. A. and Signal Corps.
Pool, Charles C., 149th N. Y. V. I.
Parmelee, Wm. E., Jr., Bat. H, 1st O. V. L. A.
Parsons, John E.,149th and 187th Pa. V. and A. A. G.
Roraback, T. Z., 122d N. Y. S. V.
Reeve, Lewis, 1st Mich. Cav.
Rowsey, Charles A., 67th O. V. V. I.
Rowley, Horace, 17th Vermont V. I.
Skinner, S. W., 1st Conn. H. A.
Shay, Lewis, 130th O. V. I.
Stritmater, J. M., 100th Pa. V. I.
Scott, W. P., 25th O. V. V. I.
Smith, W. F., 4th O. V. I.
Spain, James H., 164th N. Y. V. I.
Swartz, Otto, 5th Pa. Cav.
Smith, Wm. H. H., Bat. H, 1st O. V. L. A.
Sheldon, D. D., 18th N. Y. V. I.
Schaefer, Charles P., 67th O. V. V. I.
Stewart, A. D., 25th O. V. I,
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Turley, William, 1st N. Y. L. A.
Turner, John, 67th O. V. V. I.
Thornburg, T. H., 8th O. V. I.
Triquart, Peter, 25th O. V. V. I.
Thomas, George W., Bat. I, 3d N. V . A.
Worts, J. J., 25th O. V. V. I.
Weber, Alex., 67th O. V. V. I.
Worts, George, 67th O. V. I.
Woodbury, A., 67th O. V. V. I.
Wolfert, T. J., 55th O. V. I.
Wilson, R. F., 10th Pa. Reserves.
Whitney, Henry M. U. S. Cav.
White, John G., 155th N. Y. V. I.
Young, Charles L., 70th N. V. V. and Gen. Staff.
EIGHTEENTH UNITED STATES INFANTRY.
The following named members of this command were from Toledo:
Frank T. Bennett-Quartermaster Sergeant, Second Lieutenant, First Lieutenant, Captain ; now Major Second United States Cavalry.
Fred. H. Brown (son of Matthew Brown)-First Lieutenant and Quartermaster. Killed by Indians at Fort Phil Kearney massacre, 1866.
Isaac D'Isay-First Lieutenant; mustered out, 1866.
James Louder-Sergeant Company G, Third Battalion ; killed at battle of Chickamauga.
Wm. H. Moore-Sergeant Company D, First Battalion. Now Druggist at Milburn Wagon Works, Toledo.
Homer Sawyer-Sergeant Company D, First Battalion ; lost arm in front of Atlanta.
James Clark-Corporal Company G, First Battalion.
Frank H. Venia-Corporal Company G, Second Battalion ; wounded at Utoy Creek; prisoner at Andersonville.
Lucien Brown-Private Company D, Second Battalion ; wounded at Chickamauga ; prisoner at Andersonville.
Walter Clum-Private Company H, First Battalion ; killed at Pittsburg Landing.
William H. Hoag -Private Company G, Second Battalion.
Charles Jennings-Private Company D, First Battalion.
Edward Lacy-Private Company H, Third Battalion ; killed at Chickamauga.
James Mills-Private Company H, Third Battalion ; died at Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Charles K. Mitchell-Private Company H, Third Battalion ; lost an arm at battle of Utoy Creek.
Daniel Norris-Private Company H, Third Battalion ; died at Nashville, Tennessee.
Joseph Parker-Private Company D, First Battalion.
Horace Sawyer-Private Company H, First Battalion ; wounded at Chickamauga.
John Ten Eyck-Private Company D, First Battalion.
Lewis Ten Eyck-Private Company D, Second Battalion ; wounded at Jonesboro, Georgia.
Amos Twining-Private Company D, Second Battalion ; prisoner at Andersonville.
Wm. Westcott-Private Company D, First Battalion.
SONS OF VETERANS.
This organization, as its title indicates, consists of sons of Soldiers who served in the Union Army during the War of the. Rebellion. Two Camps have been instituted in Toledo.
MARK E. SIBLEY CAMP, No. 1, was mustered August 15, 1882, at the office of Captain B. F. Miller, by Charles W. Goranflo, from Allentown, Pennsylvania. The charter members were : C. W. Goranflo, C. S. Bigelow, L. A. Alexander, Harry B. Bacon, H. S. Dowling, John S. Cross, James A. Livermore, E. T. Walter, George C. Cramer, E. McElroy, George L. Thorne, James H. Sherwood, Reuben Bigelow, Frank S. Plummer, Frank T. Baldwin.
The Camp was named after a son of Mrs. Ruth Sibley, of Toledo, who was a member of Battery H, First Ohio Light Artillery. The officers of the Camp for 1887, were as follows : Captain, J. A. Livermore; First Lieutenant, S. H. Hansen ; Second Lieutenant, Charles Schelling; Orderly Sergeant, L. J. Cook.
ELLSWORTH CAMP, No. 2, was mustered at Grand Army Hall, East Toledo, November 1, 1882, by Charles W. Goranflo, assisted by members of Mark E. Sibley Camp, No. 1. The following were the charter members: W. H. Graham, E. A. Graham, R. F. Danzy, C. Munger, Orlin L. Boice, Frank Munger, Harry Squire, Orrin McDougal, A. Grant, Wm. Soudert, Wm. Barringer, George Edgar, L. J. Gage, G. W. Marshall, H. Brown, F. Gage and Harvey Harris.
Officers of Ellsworth Camp, No. 2, for 1887, were as follows : Captain, Orrin McDougal ; First Lieutenant, Thomas Reid ; Second Lieutenant, Clarence Dowell; Q. M. S., Fred. Kratt; Orderly Sergeant, Wm. Barringer; Chaplain, J. B. Allen; Sergeant Guard, Fred. Riddell ; Corporal Guard, Wm. White; Color Sergeant, I. N. Gardner; Inside Picket, Charles Sutton ; Outside Picket, Jacob Langendorf.
When these Camps were organized, there were two branches of the order of Soils of Veterans in Ohio; but in 1885 these were consolidated, and Mark E. Sibley Camp, No. 1, became Mark E. Sibley Camp, No. 18; and Ellsworth Camp, No. 2, became Ellsworth Camp, No. 62. Both are now in a flourishing condition.
WHO NATIONAL GUARD.
STATE OFFICERS.
Charles L. Young, Brig.-General, Quartermaster General and Commissary-General of Subsistence, January 14. 1878, for two years.
Henry G. Neubert, Colonel, and Chief of Engineers, 1877.
SIXTEENTH REGIMENT INFANTRY.
This command was organized, under the laws of Ohio, in October, 1877, with headquarters at Toledo.
ROSTER OF FIELD AND STAFF.
Colonels.-Henry G. Neubert, November 1, 1877, to March 31, 1881; Jona. D. Norton, May 19, 1881, to June, 1887; Charles M. Keyes, June 8, 1887.
Lieutenant Colonels.-Jona. D. Norton, November 1, 1877, to May 19, 1851 ; John G. Avery, May 19,
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1881, to June 18, 1885 ; Charles M. Keyes, July 13, 1885, to June 8, 1887: Henry S. Bunker, June 29, 1887.
Majors -John J. Woorman, November 1, 1877, to February 17, 1880 ; John G. Avery, July 7, 1880, to May 19, 1881; H. S. Bunker, May 19, 1881, to June 29, 1887; M. B. Lemmon, Junior Major, September 7, 1886.
Adjutants.-David S. Monsarrat, November 17,1877 to May 19, 1878 ; H. S. Bunker, May 10, 1878, to May 19, 1881; W. W. Alcorn July 4, 1881, to January 7, 1880; Isaac T. Merrill, February 11, 1880.
Surgeons.-Joseph T. Woods, November 17, 1877. Assistants-J. M. Shoemaker, November 17, 1877, to March 17, 1880; Wm. Graefe, July 7, 1880, to August 15, 1882; Arthur L. Osborn, August 18. 1882.
Chaplains.-Robert McCune, November 17,1877, to October 24, 1881 ; Edward Anderson, November 1, 1881, to November 24, 1884 ; Patrick S. Slevin, July 28, 1885.
TOLEDO COMPANIES.
Company A.-Walbridge Light Guards. Organized November 1, 1872. Assigned to Regiment in October, 1877.
Captains-A. Romeyn Rogers, November 1, ]872, to October 14, 1874; Jerome B. Thomas, October 27, 1874, to December 29, 1876; Henry A. Brown, December 29, 1870, to June 7, 1879; J. G. Avery, June 30, 1879, to July 7, 1880; Jacob Mc. Weier, July 21, 1880.
Company C.-Toledo Grays. Organized March 15, 1870. Assigned to Regiment October, 1877.
Captains-J. E. Kentigh, March 22, 1877, to March 9, 1878; F. N. Marvin, March 26, 1878, to January 15, 1879; Robinson Locke, March 1, 1879, to July 19, 1882; J. R. Wade, August 18, 1852, to May 20, 1884; J. B. Atkinson, June 9, 1884, to July 28, 1885; P. S. Donnelly, August 12, 1885, to January 5, 1886; J. R. Wade, February 15. 1886.
Company H.-Milburn Guards.
Captains-James K. Milburn, August 17, 1877, to July 16, 1888; Burton Varney, July 30, 1878, to August 27, 1879; W. H. Moore, September 8, 1879, to October 21, 1884 ; A. R. Rogers, October 21, 1884.
The above mentioned Companies are made up of men of exceptionally good standing, who have assumed the positions they hold with the paramount purpose of thereby so placing and qualifying themselves as to be useful to their fellow-citizens in any emergency-whether for National or local defense.
BATTERY D, FIRST REGIMENT ARTILLERY.
This command is one of the oldest now in the State service, having been organized in 1867. It had its inception in the order of the State Adjutant General, under which the members of Battery II, First Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery (serving in the Union Army), were authorized to organize what was designated as First Ohio Independent Battery, which contained many ex-Soldiers of the Union Army during the Rebellion. At the outset, H. A. Perigo was elected First Lieutenant, and Clarence Morris Second Lieutenant. The Battery then had two brass six-pounder Napoleons.
In 1877, the organization was increased in standard to that of a four-gun Battery, with the following named officers : O. J. Hopkins, Captain; James F. Bailie, First Lieutenant; Sidney W. Jay, Second Lieutenant; T. J. Cronise, Assistant Surgeon.
In 1878, the Battery was advanced to a full six-gun organization, with four six-pounders, and two twelve-pounders, brass pieces, when two Lieutenants were added, and E. H. Losee and Wm. H. McLain chosen as such officers.
In 1882, by request of its officers, the Battery was reduced to the four-gun basis, Lieutenants Losee and McLain retiring.
The Battery is fully equipped for whatever service it may be called to perform. During the riotous demonstrations of 1877, it was on duty several days, and contributed materially in adverting threatened violence toward life and property. It was also serviceable in like manner in connection with the disturbances at the Paulding Reservoir in May, 1887.
The roster of the Battery's officers, at this time (1887), is as follows : Captain-Owen J. Hopkins ; First Lieutenant, Louis Kimmerlin ; Second Lieutenant, Furman Upham; Junior Second Lieutenant, George V. Roulet.
WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS.
NATIONAL. OFFICERS, 1887-1888.-Cora Day Young, Toledo, National Senior Vice President.
Kate Brownlee Sherwood, Toledo, National Counselor.
DEPARTMENT OF OHIO, W. R. C.-Cora Day Young, Toledo, Chairman Department Executive Board.
OFFICERS FORSYTH RELIEF CORPS, NO. 1, W. R. C., G. A. R., 1888.-President, Emma J. Goldsmith; Senior Vice President, Adelia A. Edson ; Junior Vice President, Mary E. Nicholas; Treasurer, Mary J. Kelsey; Secretary, Jennie R. Griffin ; Chaplain, Mary A. Bills ; Conductor, Anna E. Pennell; Guard, Kate Raynor.
FLAGS AND BANNERS.
A large number of flags and banners carried by Ohio troops in the War of the Rebellion were deposited in what is known as the Flag Room, in the State Capitol, at Columbus. Among these were the following from the commands named:
Command., Flags. Banners. Markers.
14th O. V. I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1
25th O. V. I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2
27th O. V. I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2
37th O. V. I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
47th O. V. I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 1
84th O. V. I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
100th O. V. I . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 1
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EXPRESSES.
Wm. F. Harndon is the recognized pioneer Expressman of the United States. He started his messengers between Boston and New York in 1839. For some time, that was the only route occupied by such means of communication. Mr. Harndon soon extended his operations by the Hudson River to Albany, with
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Henry Wells as Albany Agent. Early in 1841 George E. Pomeroy, then at Albany, planned for starting the first Express line between that City and Buffalo, and June 1st of that year, he left Albany as the pioneer Messenger of what came to be known as "Pomeroy's Express." The trips, at first, were made weekly, the facilities consisting of Railway travel to Batavia, and of stage thence to Buffalo ; his parcels being conveyed in a carpet-bag and small trunk. The time for the round trip was 84 hours. For some time, the Bankers of Albany and Buffalo had employed semi-monthly messengers, and at first were slow to surrender their large interests to the hands of the new and untried agency ; but ere long such reluctance yielded to confidence established, and the Express gradually won its way to popular favor. Slow as that trip now seems to have been, the Express "beat the mails" some 36 hours to Buffalo. Mr. Pomeroy soon extended his route to New York, when Mr. Wells entered his employ, and the River business came into his hands. A brother, Thaddeus Pomeroy, and Mr. Wells and Crawford Livingston, soon became associated in the business, the firm being Pomeroy Co. The trips were now made semi-weekly. In 1842, this was changed to daily trips. During this year an important advance was made, by the addition of mail transportation matter entirely new, outside the Government mails. To this end, Mr. Pomeroy devised the first postage-stamp provided in the United States. It was about the size and form of the Government stamps subsequently provided. Three colors were employed-black, blue and vermillion, the former two being of the denomination of five, and the latter of 10 cents. They were printed on bank-note paper and sized ready for use. The vignette was a handsome steel portrait of a female, surrounded by the words, " Pomeroy's Letter Express," above being the words, Free Stamp," and below, "20 for $1.00." Herewith is given this stamp, from the engraving then used. This branch of their business started out quite auspiciously, meeting with popular favor, and largely for the reason that letters were carried for five and 15, where the Government charged 10 to 25 cents. But this enterprise was soon seriously embarrassed by a large number of suits brought by the Government, for alleged violations of postal laws, in carrying mail matter outside the Government mails. In all these suits, however, the Courts decided in favor of the Express line, which, however, was subjected to heavy costs in defense.
In July, 1844, appeared in the Toledo Blade an advertisement, headed " New Post Office Postage Reduced." Then followed announcement that "Pomeroy's Daily Letter Express having been extended to this place, is now prepared to carry letters at the following rates." The rate from Toledo to Detroit and all Lake points, Buffalo included, was 6 1/4 cents; to Batavia, Albany and New York, 12 cents; to New England points and Philadelphia, 18 3/4 cents. Ten 12 1/2 or 20 6 1/4 cent stamps were sold at $1.00. 9s then in the case of the United States mails, each piece of paper enclosed in a letter was subjected to charge at the full rate. The " New Post Office " was at the Drug Store of A. Ralston & Co., "No. 1, Mott's Block," Southeast corner of Summit and Monroe Streets. The Blade frequently acknowledged its obligation to Pomeroy's Express for favors in the way of news items and advance copies of Eastern newspapers. Thus, that paper of June 2, 1842, acknowledged receipt per Pomeroy's Express of New York papers of May 27th-" only five days." The trip-sheet of this line was frequently the medium through which was received the first intelligence of important events, and especially of foreign news.
In 1846, Livingston, Fargo & Co. established an Express between Buffalo and Chicago, Field & King acting as Agents at Toledo. During the Summer their business was done on Steamers, and by Wagons in Winter. This Company continued in operation until the organization of the American Express Company in 1851. Charles Fargo was Toledo Agent until 1855, when the United States Company was organized, as the successor of the American. Mr. Fargo continued as local Agent until January, 1855, when he was succeeded by Calvin Cone, who served until July 1, 1856, and then was appointed Superintendent of the Company's line at and West of Toledo. Edward Chapin was Mr. Cone's successor as Toledo Agent, and still, near the end of 32 years of service, remains such, now acting also as Agent of the Baltimore and Ohio and the Pacific Express Companies.
Mr. Cone continued as Superintendent until 1887. He entered the Express business in 1;851, in an independent way, by making personal trips over the Railroad between Sandusky and Newark, combining with it limited traffic in family supplies.
The other Express lines having Stations at Toledo in 1888, are the American and the Adams, Henry B. Pomeroy, Agent; and the Erie, C. M. Hayden, Agent.
Express rate between Toledo and New York, in May, 1846, per 100 pounds, was $2.00; from Chicago to New York, $3.00. The present charges are-$2.00 and $2.50, respectively.
In February, 1848, " Avery's Toledo and Adrian Express," Edwin Avery, Proprietor and Messenger, began business, over the old Erie and Kalamazoo Railroad.
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GEORGE E. POMEROY was born in Northampton, Massachusetts, September 16, 1807, and died at Toledo, January 12, 1886. In childhood he went to Auburn, New York, where, in 1820, he became a Clerk in a Drug Store. In 1830, he removed to Palmyra, New York, being in business there for several years, and in 1833 was there married with Miss Helen E. Robinson. In 1835 they came to the West, settling at Palmyra, Michigan, where Mr. Pomeroy engaged in milling and hotel-keeping. In consequence of ill-health, they returned to the East, stopping at Albany. It was soon after his arrival in that City, that Mr. Pomeroy planned and inaugurated the Express venture, already referred to. In 1844, disposing of his interest in the Express business to his brother (Thaddeus Pomeroy), Mr. Pomeroy returned to the West, and settled at Clinton, Michigan, where he was in business for a time, when he established the Detroit Tribune, retaining his residence at Clinton. The newspaper venture not proving a success, he disposed of the paper. In 1863, he came to Toledo, and engaged in real estate business, his son, George E., Jr., ere long becoming a partner, and the firm of George E. Pomeroy & Son continuing until the death of its senior. Beside his wife, Mr. Pomeroy left four children-Mrs. Joseph Ennis, of Hastings, Minnesota; and Marie Louise, George E. and Mary, of Toledo.
TIMOTHY P. HART was born at Alexander, Genesee County, New York, January 20, 1820. He is a son of Cyrus and Elizabeth (Harter) Hart. His father was a miller and a man of moderate means; but through hard labor and strict economy, he was enabled to rear seven children to respectability and usefulness. Until his 15th year, the son assisted his father in the mill, meantime, for portions of the year, attending the District School. In 1835, he determined to set out on life's voyage, and secured the position of Driver on the Erie Canal, which he followed for five years. In 1840, he was appointed Agent for the Albany and Buffalo Towing Company at Lockport, having charge of Canal-Drivers. Two years later he was stationed at Newville, Oneida County. In 1844 he entered the employ of A. R. Cobb & Co., at Mohawk, Herkimer County, where he remained for 10 years. Upon the organization of the United States Express Company, in 1854, he entered its employ as Messenger on the Rock Island Railroad, and in 1855 was sent to Toledo. There he became Transfer Agent for the Company, which position he held until June, 1883, a period of 28 years. Such has been the success of his service, that he was then retired by the Company from active labors, on a life salary, in recognition of his long and faithful discharge of duty. Some years since, Mr. Hart was"chiefly instrumental in ferreting out and defeating an attempted robbery of an Express Messenger of a large amount of money, in doing which he displayed special sagacity and fidelity. The discovery of the plot and arrest of the would-be robbers were made quite prominent at the time. During the long period of Mr. Hart's connection with the Express Company at Toledo, that species of transportation passed through many and important changes. His chief hold upon his employer consisted of his known integrity and industry, and his conscientious adherence to convictions as to duty ; which qualities were no less effective in commanding the confidence of all with whom he came in contact. Politically, he has always been a Democrat, his action in that connection being limited to the exercise of the right of the ballot, he being content to live in the quiet enjoyment of a law-abiding and law-sustaining citizen. He was married June 4, 1845, with Harriet Minerva Vurch, who died December 2, 1876.
ST. STEPHEN'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
CHURCH.
Early in the Summer of 1881, a committee of Clergymen of the Evangelical Lutheran District Synod of Ohio, canvassed the large Lutheran (mostly foreign German) population of Toledo, with a view of establishing an English congregation. A Sunday-school was organized June 19th, by Rev. S. L. Harkey, D.D., with C. M. Anderson as Superintendent, and during August Rev. J. L. Smith took charge of the work. On October 16th the people elected Rev. R. E. McDaniel Pastor, who commenced preaching October 30th.
On November 20th the congregation organized under the name of The First English Evangelical Lutheran Church of Toledo, and adopted the constitution recommended for congregations by the General Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of North America. The first Church officers elected were: Deacons, C. M. Anderson, C. Feilbach, T. Holst and D. Hartman - Trustees. C. M. Anderson, C. Feilbach, C. Ephart, E. Winberg and D. Hartsman.
The Pastor resigned in August, 1882, and on Christmas following Rev. S. L. Harkey, D.D., was elected. The next year a house of worship was erected on the corner of Harrison awl Oliver Streets, and was dedicated Jan nary 6, 1884. In September, 1887, Rev. Dr. Harley resigned as Pastor on account of ill health, when Rev. James F. Beates was elected. In January, 1888, the society was reorganized as The St. Stephen's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Toledo. It now has 90 members, with a Sabbath-school numbering 113. The present officers are as follows: Deacons, H. A. Sehlingman, W. J. Linker, M.. B. Calhoun and J. M. Krumm; Trustees, C. M. Anderson, W. J. Kinker, M. B. Calhoun, J. J. Lloyd and J. M. Krumm.
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TOLEDO INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL.
In Toledo, as elsewhere, it was early found, that with most ample and complete educational facilities, there were many children, who, from different causes, were unable to avail themselves of such advantages. These were of parents who, from extreme poverty or indifference to the matter, failed to send their children to the Public Schools: Many such were required as assistants in domestic labors to such extent as to prevent attendance on public instruction with requisite regularity; while in other cases the necessary books or clothing could not be had.
In 1875, this condition of things had become so serious as to force itself upon the minds of many ladies of the City. Mrs. Frederick Prentice was specially impressed by the matter, and sat about meeting the demand in the case. She was promptly met with the ready cooperation of several ladies who fully sympathized with her, and the result was the organization in October, 1875, of the Toledo Industrial School. The plan consisted, in brief, of furnishing to children such as named, free education, together with instruction in domestic industry, including house-work, plain sewing, etc., together with a good dinner each day. A Kitchen Garden has been for several years in successful operation under the personal superintendence of Misses Pamela Berdan and Dollie Waite, in which the girls of the School are taught household work.
Beside such attention to the children, the families to which they belong are visited from time to time, by ladies connected with the School, for the purpose of learning of their conditions and wants, and securing from parents such co-operation as may be practicable.
Through the agency of the Officers of this School, homes have been found for many girls, arid some 20 incorrigible girls taken to the State Girls' School, at Delaware.
The School is supported by voluntary contributions from friends, including annual collections at different City Churches.
The School is located on Ontario Street, near Orange. In May, 1888, about 100 names were enrolled on the register of the School, with an average daily attendance of 35. The Matron at that time was Mrs. N. M. Landis, and the Teacher Miss Lillie Mooney. The officers then were
President, Mrs. A. M. C. Barnes.
Vice President, Mrs. Charles Cochran.
Secretary, Mrs. James Secor.
Treasurer, Mrs. J. N. Stevens.
Managers - Mesdames Wm. A. Beach, G. R. Haynes, P. F. Berdan, Thomas Daniels, S. H. Bergen, M. Brigham, Wm. Walcott. John T. Newton, Denison Steele, Warren Colburn, Wm. B. Taylor, C. Parsons, S. B. Wood, D. B. Smith, H. E. Marvin, George Emerson, E. D. Potter, Sen., Frank Trowbridge, L. H. Bodman, Henry Turbush, H. B. Pomeroy, Geo. B. Brown, Wm. J. Walding, T. W. Childs and Miss M. C. Dickinson.
Advisory Board-Messrs. Geo. R. Haynes, S. H. Keeler, J. C. Price, James Secor, J. K. Secor, A. L.
Backus, J. R. Osborn, R. D. Flinn, G. W. Davis. J. N. Drummond, S. AT. Young.
ST. JOHN'S ORPHAN ASYLUM.
August 6, 1860, was instituted an Orphans' Asylum, under the auspices of the German Lutheran Church. It was located on the North side of Seaman Street, one and one-half miles East of Cherry Street bridge, Toledo. It comprises 41 acres of land, and furnishes accommodations for 40 children. The first Superintendent was Reverend John Doerfler, who was succeeded October 1, 1860, by Reverend Charles Beckel, Pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, who yet is in charge.
THE RETREAT MISSION.
In June, 1883, steps were taken under the auspices of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, looking to the reform of fallen girls and the promotion of moral purity, by offering a temporary home to friendless girls who might wish to lead a virtuous and honorable life, and procuring employment for such when they should leave, whereby they might earn an honest living. The result of such movement was the organization of the Retreat Mission of Toledo. It was first opened in a small house on Broadway; but lack of requisite accommodations soon made a change of location necessary, when the Mission was removed to 274 Indiana Avenue. For two years it was supported wholly by voluntary contributions. At the end of that period, the Retreat was incorporated, and the City Council, appreciating the merit and importance of the work, set apart three acres of ground as a site for permanent quarters-to be furnished. For current expenses, certain Police Court fines were appropriated, to which were subsequently added like fines assessed in the Court of Common Pleas. Of 80 inmates, there has been but one death of an adult ; and but four of 50 infants. The establishment has a Matron, whose fidelity to her delicate charge is highly appreciated by managers and inmates alike. Many girls have gone from the Mission, who are now filling places of trust and leading virtuous lives. It is hoped -that ere long more adequate, as well as more permanent quarters, will be secured.
The officers of the Mission for 1888, are President, Mrs. Anna B. Potter ; Treasurer, Mrs. Vincent Hamilton ; Secretary, Mrs. M. E. Hiett. Advisory Board-David Robison, Jr., O. S. Bond, J. D. Ford.
The Mission is under the Medical care of the Board of Physicians of the Medical College of Northwestern Ohio.
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HOME FOR THE AGED.
June 8, 1885, was organized a benevolent institution, under the care of the Little Sisters of the Poor. It is located at the corner of Front and Platt Streets, East Toledo. Sister Louisa of St. Ambrose is the Superior, and has charge of the Home. At this time (May, 1888) it contains 28 aged persons-male and female. Six other Sisters are connected with the establishment. It is supported by voluntary contributions, and is open to the needy, without regard to creed or race. It is expected that new and more adequate quarters will be provided during the current year.
PROTESTANT ORPHANS' HOME.
On the 11th January, 1867, a meeting of ladies of Toledo was held at the residence of Dr. S. H. Bergen, the object being to consider the propriety of establishing a Home for the benefit of destitute orphan children of Toledo. It having been resolved to enter upon such work, 14 ladies were selected as Managers, and eight gentlemen as Advisors. The ladies were -Mesdames M. P. Ewing, M. D. Carrington, S. H. Camp, E. B. Atherton, T. H. Hoag, Thos. Hamilton, Robert Cummings, Geo. Baker, H. L. Phelps, Vincent Hamilton and Almon Hopkins; and Miss Cannic Mott and Miss Louise Kuper. The Advisors were M. R. Waite, H. S. Walbridge, Wm. Baker, W. C. Earl, S. H. Bergen, D. D. Mather, Matthew Brown and Wm. Cummings. A committee of Ladies was appointed to solicit annual or life memberships, or other donations of money. At a subsequent meeting the following officers were elected from the Ladies chosen as Managers: Mrs. M. P. Ewing, President; Mrs. M. D. Carrington, Vice President; Mrs. E. B. Atherton, Secretary; and Mrs. S, H. Camp, Treasurer.
The Home was opened April 22, 1867, in quarters gratuitously provided by Wm. Baker, where it remained until November following, when it was removed to the location on Lagrange Street, which it yet occupies, and where large numbers of " orphans, half-orphans and destitute children " have been cared for and educated for life's work. While the institution has been designated the " Protestant Orphans' Home," it has ever been conducted in an unsectarian spirit, all creeds and nationalities being welcomed. White or colored children are equally provided for.
Among the officers of the Home have been the following:
President-Mrs. M. P. Ewing, 1867-69; Mrs. M. D. Carrington, 1869-86; Miss Mott, 1887-88.
Vice President-Mrs. Carrington, 1867-69 ; Mrs. T. H. Hoag, 1869-71; Mrs. Geo. E. Pomeroy, 1871-72; Mrs. J. B. Carson, 1872-74; Mrs. Wm. Baker, 1874-82; Mrs. C. A. King, 1882-88.
Secretary-Mrs. E. B. Atherton, 1867-71 ; Miss Lucy Brown, 1871-72; Miss J. J. Barker, 1872-74; Miss Mott, 1874-87; Mrs. W. H. H. Smith, 1887-88.
Treasurer-Mrs. S. H. Camp, 1867-71; Miss Mott, 1871-72; Mrs. C. R. Messinger, 1872-88.
Matrons-Miss Kate E. Young, Miss J. E. McMillan, Miss J. A. McConnell, Mrs. E. B. Wright, and Mrs. Susan F. Bangs.
The Board of' Managers for 1887-88 were as follows:
Mesdames C. R. Messinger, J. K. Secor, .T. M. Gloyd, C. A. King, W. H. H. Smith. L. S. Baumgardner, Harvey P. Platt, Henry S. Waite, J. W. Cummings, T. C. Rowland, Rathbun Fuller, Barton Smith, W. C. Chapman, Jethro Mitchell, F. B. Shoemaker, J. H. Bowman, and Misses Anna C. Mott and Pamela Berdan.
Advisory Board-William Baker, H. S. Walbridge, Richard Mott, Calvin Bronson, Fred. Eaton, U. H. Buck, Peter F. Berdan, Charles R. Messinger, Charles A. King, W. S. Brainard, W. W. Williams, John J. Barker, J. K. Secor, W. T. Carrington.
STREET IMPROVEMENTS.
The topography of the site of Toledo was not favorable to ready and economical drainage and improvement of its Streets. The elevated hog's-back or ridge extending along the River from Cherry Street to Monroe, constituted a serious obstacle to the improvement of cross Streets, while making that of Summit specially expensive for much of the distance stated. In the first place, the bluff overlooking the River, made necessary the immediate construction of a new Street along that stream, as the only means for making the same available for commerce, beyond a small point at the mouth of Swan Creek, where the old warehouse was built about 1817.
The first step in Street improvement consisted in the grading of Summit from Perry East to about Jefferson. This work was extended in subsequent years; as far as was deemed necessary.
In 1840, as elsewhere stated, a sidewalk would have been constructed on Monroe Street, had the state of the City finances been such as to warrant the undertaking.
The first action for the provision of sidewalks, consisted of an ordinance passed February 27, 1841, which fixed the width of such improvements as follows: On Streets six rods wide, 16 feet in width; On Streets five rods wide, 14 feet in width; and on Streets four rods in width, 12 feet wide.
The first sidewalks built in Vistula Division, were provided for by an ordinance passed May 7, 1844. One was on the Easterly side of Cherry from Summit to Erie Street, 4 feet wide ; and from Erie street to the Canal bridge, 3 feet wide. Walks were also provided for on Erie, Walnut, Locust, Lagrange and Huronallto be of pine plank and scantling, the former to be 2 inches thick.
In February, 1844, the Toledo City Council directed the following improvements to be made: Filling in with earth and grading Water Street from Adams to Monroe Street;
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for grading Summit Street from Adams to Monroe ; for grading Adams, Madison and Jefferson Streets from their intersection with Water Street to Summit; for grading Jefferson and Madison from Summit in a Northwesterly direction; for grading Cherry, Locust, Walnut and Elm Streets. Also, for Sidewalks, as follows: On the Easterly side of Cherry Street from Summit to the Canal bridge; on the Easterly side of Walnut, from Summit to Huron ; on Easterly side of Locust, from Summit to Michigan ; on Easterly side of Lagrange, from Summit to lot 848, Vistula Division ; on Westerly side of Elm, from Summit to Eric; on Northerly side of Huron, from Cherry to lot 582, Vistula. The material for these walks was to be oak, pine or hemlock planks, 2 inches thick, with cross-walks of timber and 3 feet wide.
May 8, 1844, sidewalks were provided for in Port Lawrence Division, on Perry, St. Clair, Washington, Monroe, and Jefferson Streets; to be 4 feet wide and of pine plank 2 inches thick.
November 7, 1846, the City Council, by ordinance, provided for planking Summit Street from the track of the Erie and Kalamazoo Railroad at Perry Street, to a point 80 feet beyond Monroe Street; the materials to be pine planks 3 inches thick, laid oil white oak sills, 6x8 inches; and the same to be done by or at the expense of the owners of the adjoining property. This action not being effective, the Council in April. 1847, again took up the matter, and provided that Summit Street North of the Erie and Kalamazoo Railroad, from Perry to Chestnut Street, should be arched, ditched and leveled ; and that portion between Perry and Jefferson Streets should be planked and timbered the entire width between gutters, the plank to be pine, 3 inches thick and laid transversely on white oak or black walnut sills 6 inches square. From Jefferson to Cherry Street the planking was to be 16 feet wide in the center of the Street; and from Cherry to Chestnut Street, 24 feet in the center. Crosswalks were provided for at the several Streets crossing Summit.
The second Street improved was Monroe, under an ordinance passed June 1, 1847. The improvement consisted of grading, arching and ditching that Street from Summit to the Canal. This work was delayed for some years, requiring repeated action by the Council.
In April, 1848, David Crane, Street Commissioner, solicited proposals for the construction of' sidewalks and crosswalks, where none had theretofore existed, as follows: Northerly side of Adams Street, from Summit to Water; Southerly side of Monroe, from St. Clair to "Northwest corner of' brick block on lot No. 2, Port Lawrence, known as Daniels Goettell's block; " Southerly side of Jefferson, from Summit to St. Clair; on the Northerly side of Adams, from Summit to St. Clair; Westerly side of Cherry, from Erie to Summit; and on Southerly side of Superior, from Locust to center of lot 397, Vistula. Also, crosswalk on Adams, in front of the Engine-house, 8 feet wide; and so much of the Sidewalk as remained unfinished on Northerly side of Summit, between Mulberry Street and lot 300, Vistula.
June 21, 1851, provision was made for planking Summit Street from Jefferson to Adams the entire width, and from Adams to Cherry 24 feet wide. September 17, 1851, the planking between Madison and Cherry was indefinitely postponed.
What was the condition of the Streets of Toledo, as the result of the "improvements " made in them. to that time, is indicated by a poetical contribution to the Blade, in December, 1852. It is as follows:
SUMMIT STREET.
O'er Summit Street where'er I cast my eyes,
What curious thoughts along my senses creep.
Napoleon crossed the Alps. His high emprise
Won him a deathless name ; but not a steep
Of all the peaks he crossed, so hard to rise
As Summit Street, beneath whose lowest deep
There is a depth no mortal ever scanned.
A gloomy deep of mud, devoid of sand ;
A depth eternal, gloomy, dark, profound,
Swimming with plank loose on its surface east:
Bordered with side-walks on the slippery ground,
Beneath o'erhanging banks, both huge and vast.
With gullies traversed and thin herbage crowned ;
With crossings poorly laid in mud so fast,
That to pass over, one must careful go,
And pick his slippery way on high tip-toe.
Pedestrians along this treacherous plank,
Meet with disasters of no common kind.
Men low of birth, and even men of rank
Women and girls, and ladies most refined,
Into the yielding real estate have sank,
And slipped and fell. before, and, aye, behind ;
And risen dripping with the moistened clay,
To hasten homeward in the broad mid-day.
I saw a man-a gentleman, of course
Essay the crossing where the School-House stands,*
When mid-seas o'er, he fell with all his force,
Plunged to his elbows in the mud his hands;
Then rose to his knees, and swore till he was hoarse,
That he would seek a home in other lands.
In climes and Towns beyond the Ocean's flood,
Where were more stone pavements and less mad.
I saw a lady--she is nameless here
Slip from the walk, near Granger's
Clothing Store, (t) Sinking, she cried: a person happ'ning near,
Seized her fair hand and lifted her ashore.
With spiteful gesture, she exclaimed, " Oh, dear !
I never will wear rubbers any more ;
So treacherous are they to my clumsy feet
Some day I shall be drowned on Summit Street."
I saw a horse-at man sat on his back
He was a noble animal to view ;
(The horse, I mean). He took the right-hand track,
And tried with moderate speed to worry through
From Kingsbury's (t) up to Monroe Street. Alack!
He broke so often, that he lost a shoe :
Then stumbling. threw his rider o'er his head.
The people picked that rider up " for dead."
I saw a buggy-lady, lord and child
Sat, 'neath its top-the horse moved slow
The man was talking to his wife-he smiled,
And she responded in a voice so low
I could not hear it; but in accents wild,
At top of lungs, the man cried out, " A-whoa ! "
Which stopped the horse; and, tell the cause I must,
A forward tire from off the wheel had " bust."
I saw two Gents. and Ladies passing down
From Cherry Corner. Arm-in-arm they walk'd,
To see, as I suppose, the " Lower Town;"
And as they went, all lovingly they talk'd.
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One of the Gents. fell back, and hit his crown
A fearful blow. Thus was their purpose baulked.
The Lady likewise slipped; hut, falling, sought
To save herself, and th' other Gent. her caught.
Patres Conscripti! Take this case, I pray,
Backed by disaster of such fearful kind ;
Revolve its merits, as they day by day
Are seen by all, except the very blind.
Will you not 'prove this worst most needed way,
And leave a monument yourselves behind,
Of which you all may say, and not amiss,
" Exegi monumentum [aere] perennis."
(I have builded a monument more durable than brass.")
* No. 204 (old) Summit Street, near Adams.
(t) 145 (old) Summit Street.
(tt) Kingsbury House, 320 (old) Summit Street.
The work of Street improvement was slow and limited for many years, a fact due chiefly to the limited resources of' the people. The planking of Summit Street was a venture of no small magnitude, for 40 years ago; and it probably would not have been undertaken, but for the peculiar nature of the ground constituting that Street. The bed of clay resulting from grading, was such as to make the Street impassable during large portions of the year. The plan of planking was no doubt materially promoted by the confidence in the permanence of that style of improvement, then so common at the West.
No real substantial relief in this direction was secured until 1853, when Summit Street was paved with bowlders, from Jefferson to Cherry, and finally extended to Elm Street. This was an advance both valuable and enduring. With repairs it was continued in use for over 30 years, and until succeeded in 1885, by the present excellent pavement of Medina stone.
For some 13 years there was no pavement made in the City, except of bowlders. In 1866, the Nicholson plan of improvement was first introduced here, when Superior Street, from Monroe to Elm, the latter to Summit, and thence to the City line, were paved with blocks of pine. Madison and other Streets about the same time, were improved in the same way. The results of such work were by no means satisfactory, but this fact was largely due to the improper execution of the work and to the condition of the blocks used. The pavement, much sooner than was expected, rotted and became worse than worthless. The blocks were found to have rotted, largely from lacy of drainage. The boards on which the blocks were laid were subsequently found to be in good condition, as the latter probably would have been, had proper provision been made for drainage.
It would be neither practicable or profitable, here to follow, in detail, the various steps taken for the improvement of the public thoroughfares of the City. It will be sufficient to give, in brief', the extent and descriptions of improvements made, and to state that the energy and enlightened liberality of the people as therein shown, will compare favorably with like action in other Cities.
The extent and kinds of Street improvements in Toledo to December 31, 1887, were as follows
Total No. Miles Monclova Stone Pavement. . . . .. .70
" " " Bowlder Stone Pavement. . . . .. 4.27
" " " Macadamizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.34
" " " Medina Stone Pavement . . . . . . 11.84
" " " Limestone Pavement . . . . . . . .44
" " " White Cedar Pavement. . . . . . 6.85
" " " Red Cedar Pavement . . . . . . . . 1.21
" " " Asphalt Pavement . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
" " " Plank Roads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.67
Improved Streets in City 57.33
The area of Toledo is as follows:
Northwest of Maumee River . .. . . . . . . . .15.3 square miles.
Southeast of Same . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.2 " "
Total Square Miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.5
Miles of Street in the City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270
No. Highway Bridges Fixed, 20 Swing, 10
Railroad " " 16 6
Total Bridges 36 16
BRIDGES.
The first Bridge constructed within the present limits of Toledo, was built by Joseph Prentice, previous to 1823, and crossed Swan Creek at or near where Superior Street now runs. It was made of logs placed on piles driven into the ground. The Bridge was carried away by ice in 1836, and was succeeded by a Ferry. Subsequently a Bridge was constructed across Swan Creek at or near St. Clair Street, where one has continued to be maintained.
April 18, 1839, the City Council passed an ordinance for the construction of a Bridge across Swan Creek. It provided that the Mayor and Street Commissioner should receive donations and appropriations from citizens and from the County Commissioners for building a Bridge across Swan Creek at some convenient point at the termination of some public thoroughfare; provided, the same should not cost more than $1,200, nor the City snore than $600, and to be completed by April 1, 1840. It seems that this plan did not succeed, owing to a lack of donations, when the Council, in May, 1840, authorized the Street Commissioner to contract for a Bridge, not to cost more than $600, one-half to be paid in cash, during the progress of the work, and the balance in City orders on the completion of the job. The Bridge thus provided for was to cross Swan Creek at Huron Street. Not finding a contractor at the price named, the Council authorized the payment of $700 for the job, toward which the County Commissioners appropriated $300.
A Bridge over Swan Creek at Perry Street, was built at an early date, and with several renewals, has been maintained since that time. Upon the location of the Union Railroad Depot on the Riddle Grounds, the Cleveland and Toledo (now Lake Shore) Railroad Company constructed at that point a more adequate crossing
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than had previously existed, and for many years maintained the same at its own expense. Finally that thoroughfare came to be of too general importance to be controlled by one corporation, and the City assumed charge of it, which it has held to this time.
In the course of tune, with the increase in population on both sides of the River within the City, and the growing trade of farmers East of the City, came an increasing sense of need of more adequate and more reliable facilities for intercommunication. This was felt more deeply by the people on the East side, who were seriously inconvenienced and hampered by the lack of ready means for crossing. Finally, a proposition was made for the construction of a Bridge, and a stock Company organized for that purpose, the foot of Cherry Street being selected for the Western terminus.
To this proposition there was much opposition, based chiefly on the assumed injury which a Bridge would cause as an obstruction to the use of the River for navigation. This view was accepted with much unanimity by those directly interested in the commerce of the City. At a meeting of the Board of Trade February 16, 1864, Harry Chase, President, in the chair, with Carlos Colton Secretary, that body adopted resolutions strongly protesting against the proposed Bridge. on the ground that it was not " demanded by the interests of the Town or country ; fraught with great danger to the safe and easy navigation of the River ; embarrassing to the commercial prosperity of the City; and likely to imperil the extensive and valuable depots, freight buildings, grain elevators and warehouses, which had been erected at great cost by Railway Companies and business men along the banks of the River, above the point of said proposed Bridge." The Board of Public Works having granted permission of the State for such Bridge, the Toledo Board of Trade joined in a protest against such action, which had been prepared and -signed by the Executive officers of the Michigan Southern, the Dayton and Michigan, the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton, and the Toledo and Wabash Railways ; the local Agents of the several Transportation lines; and 30 prominent firms and business men. This protest cited, with considerable detail, the heavy investments made by Railways and others, with a view to the safe and practicable use of the River for harbor purposes, referring to the success attained in the large commerce then existing; and then went on to say
"That such a Bridge will prove to be an obstruction to the navigation of the River, there is no denial. * * The location of a Bridge at the point named must tend to the formation of banks and bars in the stream," as all experience had shown. The memorial proposed that if a bridge be constructed it he above the Lake Shore Railroad Bridge. But on no account could the signers consent to a Bridge to cause " the evils which the partial obstruction of a stream would create so constantly navigated as the Maumee was at Toledo."
The issue thus raised became an exciting one, enlisting, pro and con., nearly all classes of citizens. In the discussion, the Press took part. The Blade, not foreseeing the serious damage to navigation predicted by others, from the first advocated the early construction of a Bridge, at some point-at Cherry Street, if' parties were not ready to provide one elsewhere. As the ground for such position, that paper said, that " while Commerce will continue to be a leading interest with us, Manufactures and Retail Trade must be depended on to build up the City in population and wealth; and to promote these, it is highly important that the rich country East of us should be improved and its increasing traffic brought here, where it justly belongs, and where it will come, if properly encouraged."
The matter was continued under discussion for several months, and until the Bridge Company was ready to begin operations for the construction of the proposed Bridge. Finally, the matter settled down to a condition of public acquiescence in such result. The first election of officers for the Company took place August 1, 1864, the following being chosen : President, Jesse S. Norton ; Secretary, Harvey P. Platt; Treasurer, Darwin E. Gardner. Edward P. Bassett and Oscar White, were also Directors. The stock of the Company had then al I been taken. Soon after this organization, the plan for the Bridge was prepared and adopted. The contract for construction was let to McNary, Claflin & Co., of Cleveland.
Work under the contract was commenced in February, 1865, and the Bridge completed in the Fall following. The improvement, as expected by the larger portion of citizens, proved a most important aid to intercommunication, and thus benefitted residents on both sides of the River. The predictions so confidently made as to the injury it would cause to commerce, by obstructing navigation, were never justified in results, since no trouble worthy of mention ever was caused by the Bridgewater-crafts of all sorts passing without harm or material delay.
The Bridge was maintained and operated by the Company, until 1872. June 20th, that year, the City Council provided for the purchase of the same by the issue of 7 per cent. bonds to the amount of $112,000, payable within 10 years. At the instance of several prominent citizens, the Court enjoined proceedings under this ordinance. A commission of experts, appointed by the City Council, had reported the total value of the Bridge, approaches included, at $81,000. Subsequently, another ordinance was passed, providing for the purchase at $100,000, in 20-year bonds at 8 per cent. interest-equal to $120,000 in 7 per cent. bonds. At this rate the purchase was con-
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eluded, and the Bridge became the property of the City, and continued such until destroyed by ice in the Winter of 1882-3. The present iron Bridge was completed in 1884. It is a substantial structure, with promise of long service. The result of its construction has been greatly to promote intercourse and trade between the two sides of the River within the City, while materially aiding trade with agricultural sections in all directions East of the River.
Earnest discussion has repeatedly taken place with reference to the construction of a free Bridge over the River from the Fifth Ward of the City and above the Lake Shore Railroad Bridge. No action in that direction has ever been taken.
The only means for crossing, the River in the City by teams, other than at Cherry Street, is now furnished in connection with the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad Bridge, in North Toledo (late Manhattan), which may be used for such purpose between trains, at stipulated rates.
The first Bridge over the Canal and within the City limits, was over Adams Street, and was provided for by ordinance of November 7, 1846, which extended that Street from Superior Street to the Territorial Road, leading from Monroe Street to Tremainesville. The next Canal Bridge was built on Monroe Street, under an ordinance passed July 9, 1847. Subsequently, others were built over Cherry, Washington, Madison, and Lafayette; and still later, at other Streets.
FERRIES.
The first licensed Ferry over the River at Toledo, was that of Alva D. Wilkison, whose permit was granted by the Court of Common Pleas in April, 1836. The Ferry crossed from opposite the Toledo House, between Cherry and Walnut Streets. The rates of ferriage as fixed by the Court, were as follows: For each footman, 12 1/2 cents; for each horse and rider, 25 cents; for a one-horse wagon, 37 ½ cents; for a two-horse wagon, 50 cents; for each additional horse, 12 1/2, cents.
The next Ferry authorized for Toledo was that of Harmon Craine, at the April term, 1837. It crossed from the mouth of Swan Creek, landing at what subsequently became the Canal Packet Dock, above the Perry Street Bridge.
The first recorded ordinance of the Council of Toledo was an ordinance to license and regulate Ferries within the City of Toledo," and was passed July 17, 1837. It provided that no person should " use or keep any Ferry or Boat for the purpose of transporting for him any persons, horses, wagons, carriages, cattle or things commonly transported by Ferry, across the Maumee River front within the limits of' the City of Toledo, without having first obtained a license for that purpose." The ordinance provided regulations for Ferries, and fixed the fees as follows: From the 1st of April until the 1st of November, for each person, 12 ½ cents; for man and horse, 25 cents; for single horse and carriage or wagon, 37 1/2 cents; for two-horse carriage or wagon, 50 cents; for each additional horse, 6 1/4 cents; for each head of horned cattle, 6 1/4 cents; and for each sheep or hog, 3 cents. This ordinance was in effect, until repealed by the Council, May 3, 1855. During the intervening period, Ferries across the River were maintained by various persons.
In October, 1838, license was granted to Thomas T. Tuttle, to keep a Ferry at Manhattan. He was to provide and keep in repair a good and sufficient boat, and have the sane in operation from the rising to the setting of the Sun. In addition to the rates heretofore named for ferriage, Tuttle was allowed 3 cents for each barrel bulk of' goods and chattels transported.
In March, 1840, R. C. Denman was granted a permit to keep a Ferry at Manhattan, crossing from foot of Michigan Avenue.
In 1840, William Consaul commenced running a Ferry across the River from the foot of' Adams Street.
A steam berry-Boat for the River at Toledo was first employed in the Fall of 1852. It was established by the Toledo and Woodville Plank Road Company, of which Baker & Latimer were Agents. It left each side every half hour. Fares: Horse and rider, 10 cents; horse and buggy, 15 cents; two-horse carriage, 30 cents; animals, 5 cents each; foot passengers, 3 cents. This Ferry, in various hands, was maintained until the construction of the Cherry Street Bridge, in 1865. For many years, it was the only public crossing within the City. It was managed by many different parties during its existence, including the late Capt. L T. Pheatt, Capt. James McNelly and the late Daniel Y. Howell. It was at different times operated by horse and by steam power.
March 29, 1859, a new Ferry ordinance was passed fixing other terms for license and rates for ferriage as follows: For each dray, cart, lumber wagon, or other vehicle drawn by one horse, 10 cents; for each buggy or carriage drawn by one horse, 15 cents, and 5 cents for each additional horse ; for each animal rode oiled, 10 cents; for horses or cattle in droves, 5 cents each ; and or hogs and sheep in droves, 2 ½ cents each. School children on foot were charged 10 cents each per term; and discount was made in cases of return on the same day of any vehicle or rider. Provision was made for air increase of 50 per cent in ferriage, when the passage of the Boat was made difficult by the presence of ice. During the Winter season, and in the early Spring, it was often subjected to considerable interruption, sometimes from solid ice and sometimes from freshets. Such occasions were the cause of' serious inconvenience
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from suspension of trade. This was specially felt, when wood, mainly supplied from the East side, constituted the almost only fuel used in the City. At one time, such interruption caused the price of hickory wood to go from $5.00 to $8.00 per cord in a few days. At that time wood was hauled in wagons from Michigan, a distance of 25 to 30 miles, affording a handsome profit to dealers at that. Subsequently, the loss of Cherry Street Bridge by ice might have caused even more serious inconvenience than ever, but fir the fact, that meantime, coal had largely taken the place of wood as fuel, and dependence on the latter proportionately removed.
TOLEDO POLICE.
In common with all other localities in Ohio, Toledo, for many years from the establishment at that point of civil government, was dependent, for administration of justice and the detection and punishment of crime, upon Justices of the Peace and Constables. Under City government, these were supplemented with the Mayor's Court and a City Marshal, which, for a long period were mainly depended upon, especially for the preservation of peace and the punishment of petty crimes.
In 1852 a need seems to have arisen for Police facilities beyond those then supplied. To meet such demand, the City Council, May 13th, passed an ordinance " for the establishment of a Volunteer Police within the City." It was provided that as soon as 10 and not more than 50 residents of Toledo should volunteer their services for police duty, they were authorized to organize a Company; choose from their number a Captain and a Heutenant, for one year; that such members when in service should be invested with full police powers, as then conferred upon the City Marshal ; and that the officers and members should at all times hold themselves in readiness, " by day and by night, to protect the City and the inhabitants thereof' against injuries by thieves, robbers, burglars and other persons violating the public peace, and for the suppression of riots land other disorderly conduct," & c., the City Council being at all times at liberty to dismiss any member or to disband the Company.
No organization was effected under this ordinance until July, 1852, when 14 persons had been enrolled for such purpose, viz.: Gen. Joseph W. Brown, Col. C. B. Phillips, Joel W. Kelsey, Robert H. Bell, Peter F. Berdan, John R. Bond, Win. Kraus, Andrew Shurtz, I. N. Hathaway, Henry Ketcham, I. R. Nelson, Jacob Landman, W. W. Howe, Egbert B. Brown.
This volunteer force, temporary in its nature and design, did not continue long, nor did it constitute a very effective force, beyond the moral support to the local government which its members brought.
The City Marshals under the form of government established in 1837, were as follows
1837-38-Calvin Comstock.
1839-40- O. W. Whitmore.
1841-John Goettell.
1842-Chas. L. Mattison.
1843-44-Thomas D. Thomas.
1845-0. W. Whitmore.
1846-48-Henry D. Kingsbury.
1849-Charles L. Mattison.
1850-W. F. Pregizer.
1851-52-Gideon W. Weed.
1853-55-Stephen J. Springer.
1856-Barney Mahon.
1857-Stephen S. Kingsley.
1858-59-Michael Carney.
1860-61-.John W. Beecher.
1862-63-Elijah S. Hanks.
1864-66-John R. Bond.
Toledo haying in 1866, acquired a population of 20,000, was advanced to the grade of a City of the first class, and invested with corresponding local municipal government, including a Metropolitan Police system. A Police Board was appointed by the Governor, consisting of Charles A. King, Mayor Brigham, Wm. Kraus, Dennison Steele, and Joseph K. Secor. The Board selected officers as follows: Superintendent, Henry Breed ; Captain, Michael O'Connor; Sergeant, Wm. P. Scott, with 13 Patrolmen as follows : Elijah S. Hanks, George Wise, Joseph A. Parker, Henry Nellis, Jacob Winnie, Cornelius Reline, John D. Nicely, Jacob Pfanner, Jacob Rudolph, Patrick Horan, Conrad Schilling, Henry Streicher, Wm. R. Osborn. At same time George W. Kirk was appointed Turnkey. The Superintendent was paid $1,500 per year; Captain, $900; Sergeant, $800; Turnkey, $600; Patrolmen, $720. E. S. Hanks was soon detailed for detective service.
The office of Captain after 1867, was filled as follows:
1868-70-Wm. P. Scott.
1871-J. A. Parker,
1872-78-Josiah C. Purdy.
1879-80-Wm. P. Scott.
In 1881 the Toledo Police system was again reorganized, under a Board appointed by the Governor, and consisting of Abner L. Backus, Guido Marx, John Cummings and George Milmine. After the original appointments, members of the Board were elected by general ticket, for four years each.
The Captains of Police from 1881 to 1888, inclusive, were as follows:
1881-82-E. E. Morse.
1882-83--James B. Steedman.
1883-84-Josiah C. Purdy.
1885-83-Edward O'Dwyer.
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The Police Board for 1888, consisted of J. K. Hamilton (Mayor), Walter Pickens, V. J. Emmick, George Scheets, and August Kruse.
The system of Police established in 1867, included a Police Court, such duties previously having been performed by the Mayor. That Court since that time has been constituted as follows:
Police Judges. 1867-68-J. A. Ritchie ; 1869-72 Joseph W. Cummings; 1873-76, Henry E. Howe; 1877-78 ; Nathaniel Harrington ; 1879-84, Henry L. Lorenz ; 1885-86, C. L. Kennedy ; 1887-88, P. A. MacGahan.
Prosecutors Police Court. 1867, J. K. Hamilton ; 1868-70, Frank Collins; 1871-72, Charles W. Everett, 1873-76, Nathaniel Harrington ; 1877-78, George W. Humphrey ; 1879-80, James M. Bloomer; 1881-84, Voris P. Brown ; 1885-88, Geo. W. Humphrey.
Clerks Police Court. 1870-1887, John P. Bronson ; 1888. Wm. H. Cook.
The use of Patrol Wagons was commenced in 1884.
POLICE STATISTICS, 1887.
The Police force was constituted as follows:
One Captain and Acting Superintendent; salary, $1,500 per annum.
One Lieutenant ; salary, $1,000.
Six Sergeants; salary, $900.
One Chief of Detectives; salary, .$900.
Two Detectives; salary, $900.
One Patrol Sergeant; salary $800.
Seventy Patrolmen ; salaries, $700 to $900.
Two Patrol Drivers; salary, $800.
One Hostler ; salary, $600.
One Secretary ; salary, $900.
Two Doormen ; salary, $720.
One Engineer; salary, $700.
One Assistant Engineer; salary, $210.
One Janitor; salary, $540.
Total Expenditures in 1888, $107,890.10.
No. of Arrests-in State cases, 839.
No. of Arrests-in City cases, 3,037.
Value of property stolen, $3,289.
Value of property recovered, $2,571.
Value of property recovered for other places, $5,890.
No. of persons arrested for other places, 25.
No. of runs by Patrol, 1,840.
No. of lodgers at Police Station, 2,052.
No. of Alarm Boxes in use, 117.
NATIVITY OF PRISONERS.
Austria . . . . . . . . . . 5
Bavaria . . . . . . . . . 4
Italy . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Norway . . . . . . . . . .5
Poland . . . . . . . . . 57
Bohemia . . . . . . . 10
Canada . . . . . . . . . .86
England . . . . . .. . . .97
France . . . . . . . . . . .28
Germany. . . .. . . . . 376
Holland . . . . . . . . . 12
Ireland . . . . . . . . . . 304
Russia . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Scotland . . . . . . . . .. 20
Sweden . . .. . . . . . . . . 5
Switzerland . . . . . . . . 30
United States . . .. . 2,510
United States (col'd) 279
Wales. . . . . .. . . . . . . .. 9